2010-2011 Sacred Heart Catholic School Student/Parent Handbook

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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Parent Student Handbook 2010-2011

4050 Hubbard Ave N.Robbinsdale, MN 55422School: 763.537.1329Fax: 763.537.1486www.sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org

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Table of Contents

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Parish/School Mission Statement 1 Home & School 21Philosophy 1 Homework 22School Accreditation 1 Inter-Office Mail 22Important Phone Numbers 2 Lockers 22SHCS Code of Conduct 3 Lost & Found 23Acceptable Use Policy for 4 Marathon 23Technology Assets and Services 4 Music Concerts 23Achievement Testing 5 Official Student Records 23Athletic Program 5 Non-Discrimination Policy 23Arrival/Dismissal Procedures 7 Parent – Classroom Observation 24Attendance/Absence/Truancy 7 Parental Roles & Responsibilities 24Band 8 Party Invitations 24Book/Media Review Policy 9 Phone Messages for Students 24Birthday Treats 9 Picture Day 24Bullying Policy & Procedures 9 Plagiarism 24Bussing 10 Potential Violence 25Camp 10 Power School 25Cell Phone Policy 10 Promotion/Retention 25Change in Family Information 11 Protection of Children and Youth 25Child Abuse/Neglect 11 Initiative Curriculum 25Class Size 11 Recess Weather Procedures 25Classroom Placement 11 Religious Education 26Contacting the School 11 Report Cards/Progress Reports 26Criminal History Background Checks 12 School Advisory Committee 26Closing Due to Inclement Weather 12 School Age Child Care 27Communication w/Parents & Guardians 12 School Lunch 27Communication Guidelines 12 School Patrols 27Conferences 13 Sexual Harassment Policy 27Conflict Resolution 13 Special Education 29Counseling Opportunities 13 Student Security 29Curriculum 13 Telephone Usage 30Custodial & Guardianship Issues 13 Transfer Students (K-8) 30Development Committee 13 Treats 30Discipline Philosophy 13 Triangle Park 30Class Expectations-Middle School 16 Tuition 30Early Entrance to Kindergarten 17 Tuition Scholarships 31Eighth Grade Graduation 17 Tutoring for Students 31Entrance to School 17 Uniform Policy 32Entrance to Middle School 17 Use of Gym 34Field Trips 18 Valuables 34Fundraising 18 Visitors 35Grievance Policy 19 Volunteers 35Health Services 19 Weapons Policy 35Withdrawals 36Yearbook 36

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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Sacred Heart is a Catholic Parish that has grown and developed with the Community of Robbinsdale, since 1910. Our influence in the community has come from our strong Catholictradition of worship, service and education.Ours is a community of great diversity. We are a warm, friendly and faith-filled people with atstrong sense of moral values. We are witnessed of Jesus Christ in the world.This parish recognizes that it has multiple ministerial needs, including evangelization,education and formation, outreach, community worship, and spiritual guidance in the life of faith. These needs are met through the active participation and support of all members of thecommunity.Our vision is to increase awareness of our pastoral needs and to promote spirituality within ourparish, archdiocese and the universal church, all in response to the Gospel of Our Lord JesusChrist.

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Sacred Heart Catholic School is dedicated to educating children through high academic andmoral standards in a faith-based setting. We achieve this goal through collaboration with ourfamilies, parish, and local community.

PHILOSOPHY

We believe Sacred Heart Catholic School integrates faith and knowledge in the personalformation of our students by:

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Instructing and modeling the Catholic teachings

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Promoting academic excellence

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Building character

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Developing global awareness

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Serving others

Christ Centered Learning, Christ Modeled Love

SCHOOL ACCREDITATION

Sacred Heart School has been accredited by the MinnesotaNon-public School Accrediting Association since 1990 and annual reports are submitted to thisagency in order to meet Association standards. Curriculum evaluation is an on-going processat our school. Programs are selected after careful study and consultation on the part of staff.