| In a public school, teachers report to a principal, principals report to a superintendent, and the superintendent reports to a board of education.
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| In a public school, teachers report to a principal, principals report to a superintendent, and the superintendent reports to a board of education.
At Christ the King school, we all report to a much higher authority. |
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The information on these following pages is written for the parents and the students of Christ the King Elementary and Middle Schools. It is our on-line Parent-Student handbook. If you're just thinking about enrolling your child, we invite you to start by reading our "Why Christ the King School?" pages and then returning here. There is a considerable amount of information that you can gleam by reading "between the lines" of our policies and practices.
Christ the King School
"Learning to Love and Loving to Learn"
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Philosophy
Christ the King School is an educational community that is committed to bringing a quality Christian education to our students, who like ourselves, are making their journey through life with a constant focus on the next. Our school is dedicated to encouraging each student to achieve his/her maximum potential and to assist them in the development of their faith in Christ. We work to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals by helping them to see the relevance of a Christian value system in their daily lives, as well as an understanding of the Roman Catholic faith, which is our heritage.
Our school is dedicated to assisting parents, the source from whom children and youth derive their values. We are committed to assisting these parents in fulfilling their obligation for the Christian formation and education of their children.
We consider the school community an integral part of the parish whose people it serves, and a vital force for preparing future civic and church leaders and we are dedicated to assisting them in becoming responsible members and leaders within these various communities.
As a Catholic school, we are committed to professional excellence as we strive to create a Christian environment which promotes sound moral and professional judgment.
Expression of Parental Concern
It is important that the lines of communication between home and school be kept open. If a parent has a concern dealing with school related issues, a process can be helpful to ensure communication.
1. Whenever possible, express any classroom concern directly to the teacher.
2. In the Middle School, if the concern still needs further consideration, please contact the Middle School Coordinator.
3. If the concern still needs further attention, in either the Elementary or Middle School, contact the principal.
4. Teachers are available to receive parents each day at the
following times:
Guidance Services
Christ the King School provides guidance services based on the belief that each
person is unique. The Guidance Director advocates for the needs of each
student in cooperation with administration, faculty, parents, students and
community agencies. Guidance services cover a range of areas including :
testing and interpretation of results, student referrals, parenting, crisis
intervention, records reviewing and self esteem enhancement. The guidance
counselor is available to students and parents informally or by appointment
daily.
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Christ the King School's "Parent Teacher's Club" (PTC) is a
necessary and vital link for effective Catholic education at
Christ the King. The PTC's goal is to promote communication
and cooperation between home and school in a variety of ways.
The PTC works to: * provide informative educational programs for parents * coordinate volunteer services within the school * provide hosts/refreshments for various school gatherings * raise funds to assist in maintaining low tuition * advance technology in school * develop communications with alumni and friends |
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The Athletic Association
The Athletic Association of Christ the King School is composed of parents who
initiate and direct the sports programs. They are also responsible for raising
the money to fund these programs. Any parent willing to support the athletes is
welcome to join. Meetings are usually held the last Wednesday of the month in
the main office conference room.
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Tuition
The tuition rate is established each year based on the operating budget and it reflects the actual per pupil cost of the operation of the school. Christ the
King Parish carries the costs of capital expenditures with regard to building
and property. These costs are not reflected in the operational budget upon
which the tuition is based.
Tuition for the 1999-2000 school year is $1,900. per pupil. This amount does not reflect the actual cost this year, which is higher than $1,900. The balance will be supplied through the fund-raising efforts of the Parent-Teacher Club. A $50. non-refundable deposit is paid at the time of registration. This is not an extra fee and is deducted from the tuition amount due.
Assistance
Active Members of Christ the King Parish may apply for scholarship aid if they have a need for assistance. These applications are reviewed in March of each year by The Parish Scholarship Committee. Applications are available from the Office of the Business Manager.
Members of other Catholic parishes may apply to their own parish for assistance, if they have need. The CKS Endowment Fund, through annual fund raising efforts, will provide scholarship aid for needy CKS students starting the school year 2001-20002.
All tuition and fees must be paid prior to the end of each semester. Failure to do so will result in withholding the child's report card and no records will be transferred out of the school.
Methods of payment:
You may choose one of the following payment plans:
Plan A: Full payment on July 15 (before the school year begins)
Plan B: Half tuition by July 15 before school year begins and half tuition by January 15 during the school year.
Plan C: A 1O month payment schedule (July-May) through the F.A.C.T.S. Tuition payment plan,whereby increments are automatically deducted from your bank account with your written permission.
Fund Raising Efforts
Because of the high cost of education, it is necessary to engage in fund raising events throughout the year. Christ the King is a private school, church related,
and therefore, cannot be subsidized by tax money. The PTC sponsors these
drives, and they are generally announced at the beginning of the year. Your
name, address, and phone number may be available to PTC volunteers through
the school office for such purposes.
If you desire it keep your address or phone private you must inform the Principal in writing.
Everyone needs to participate and support these efforts in some way. Active participation enhances the education of all our children. Any and all fund raising projects in the name of Christ the King must be presented first to, and approved by, the Christ the King School Board. Any support group and/or booster club working with or using the name of Christ the King School must present an annual budget and year end financial report.
Student Withdrawl
Once a student has withdrawn during the school year, he/she may not apply for readmittance until the following semester.
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Eligibility
Any student who is not meeting school expectations may
become ineligible for any extracurricular activity. In order
to participate in an extra-curricular activity a student must
maintain a 2.0 grade average and no failures. If a student's
grade point average falls below a 2.0 at any time during the
school year he/she may become ineligible. Eligibility of a
student may be reviewed by the Principal at any time.
Participation
Participation in an extracurricular activity is dependent upon
attendance and promptness to school, specifically on the day of
the activity.
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Academic Activities
State Spelling Competition .... Poetry Contest
Creative Writing Contest..... Social Studies Fair
Science Fair.....Odyssey of the Mind .....GeoBee
Drama / Music
December - Christmas Concert
Spring - Musical Theater Review
Drama - Middle School Productions
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Student Council
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Sports - "CKS Crusaders'
Fall: Grades 7-8 Soccer
Winter: Grades 4-8 Basketball
Spring: Grades 6-8 Tennis
Grades 7-8 Baseball
Grades 7-8 Softball
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| Academic integrity is always expected of Christ the King students. A student should not copy another student's work, take a report directly from any resources, or cheat on a quiz or test. The principal will be notified if cheating is identified. |  |
Grade Reports/ Parent-Teacher Conferences
Christ the King School operates on a quarterly reporting basis,
with mid-quarter progress reports sent home for those students
in grades 4-8 who are experiencing academic difficulty
(averaging a C- or below) or displaying related problems. If
your child receives a progress report and you have questions or
concerns, please call for an appointment.
Parent-Teacher conferences for all grades will be held at the end
of the first marking period.
Additional conferences may be scheduled upon request. In the
Elementary building contact the office. In the Middle School, please contact the Middle School Coordinator after school at extension #138.
Middle School Honor Roll
a. Grade Point Average of 3.3 - Honor Roll
b. Grade Point Average of 3.7 - High Honor Roll
The Grading Scale of Christ the King SchoolA 4.0 C 2.0 A- 3.7 C- 1.7 B+ 3.3 D+ 1.3 B 3.0 D 1.0 B 2.7 D- 0.7 C+ 2.3 F 0
Return to Table of ContentsAttendance
One criteria of a student's success in school is regular and punctual attendance. Frequent absences may lead to poor academic work, lack of social development and possible academic failure. No single factor may interfere with a student's progress more quickly than frequent tardiness or absence.Christ the King School has 185 attendance days. If a student is absent from school, the parents are requested to call the Main office (ext. 117) before 9:00 a.m. After a student has been absent, it is necessary for the parent/guardian to send a written excuse to school. Students should give these written excuses to their homeroom teachers.
As teachers of Christ the King School, are attempting to teach your child to be responsible. It is important that your student arrive on time. Parents will be contacted if students are frequently tardy.
In the Middle School, when a student arrives between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m., he/she is to go directly to his/her homeroom and be marked tardy. After 8:15 the student should report to the Main Office with a written excuse from his/her parent/guardian explaining the reason for the tardiness. The student will be sent directly to class.
Absence / Make-up Work
When a student is absent from school for any reason, that student is required to make up all work missed in each class. This means all work done during the missed class time and any related homework.The student is allowed one day, for each day absent, to make up work. Extensions may be granted by individual teachers when it is deemed necessary. It is always advisable for parents to check assignments. Make up tests must be scheduled with the teacher.
In the Middle School, it is requested that a parent of a student who is absent from school collect the homework assignment sheet from the Homeroom teacher after 2:40 p.m. in the Middle School building. If a second days absence or more is anticipated, it is advisable to ask the Middle School Coordinator to prepare extended assignments.
Return to Table of ContentsCancellation of School and Early Emergency Dismissals
In the event of school cancellation due to weather or other circumstances, announcements will be made from the local radio stations, WSYB, WJJR, Cat Country and Channel 15 Rutland television, beginning at approximately 6:00 a.m. It is requested that parents and students listen to the radio when weather appears threatening rather than call the school.
Return to Table of ContentsDiscipline
In order to maintain an environment of care, safety and respect for all in our school community, there are occasions when discipline procedures may be needed. Christ the King School uses the Glasser Method and Cooperative Discipline as resources in the discipline of students. In the first instance, the classroom teacher is responsible for any disciplinary action taken within the classroom. Most discipline situations are resolved at this level. If the matter requires additional attention in the Middle School, the Middle School Coordinator may be involved with grades six, seven, and eight. If necessary, in either building, the next action taken will involve the Principal. In any of these instances, if it is appropriate that the student remain after school to do any type of school service, the parent will be called and notified.Student Council members (class officers and representatives) are expected to be role models to their peers. They are held to a higher accountability for their actions. If they frequently require disciplinary action of any kind, they may be removed from their office. Their behavior is subject to review by the Principal.
Athletic Association Policy on Sports Player Discipline
1. At the time of the first problem, the coach will warn the player that if the problem recurs, the player may ultimately be dismissed from the team.
2. If there is a second problem with the player, the coach will alert the Athletic Director. A written report will follow. The president will maintain a record of this and further proceedings. The president of the Association, coach and principal will be notified, and the Director/coach will notify the player's parents. There will be an immediate one-game suspension.
b. A third occurrence of a problem with the player will result in dismissal from the team/sport.
The coach will inform the Principal of each phase of the process.
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At Christ the King School we take pride in how we dress. What we wear and how we wear it is a reflection of who we are at Christ the King School. It is understood that students will comply with the dress code upon registration at our school. The following guidelines are always in effect when at Christ the King School.* all students wear the school uniform (except K-1 and K-2)
* all clothing must be neat, clean and appropriate to the values of CKS
* shirts must be tucked in properly; no balloon style tucking
* pants and shorts are worn with a belt
* stockings are worn
* ties are worn properly
* skirt length is (at least) TO THE KNEE
* ornamentation may be requested to be removed if it causes distraction
* shoes need to be age appropriate for travel on stairs and playground - No clogs or plastic "beach-type" shoes
* Winter boots must be removed and shoes worn during indoor time
* Hats are worn frontwards and are removed upon entering a building
- Gym: students wear sneakers, white socks, gym shorts (no spandex), plain T-shirt (no sleeveless, pictures, or writing)
-Dress Up Days: the principal may announce "special" dress days. The general clothing guides are in effect. A student is always free to wear the uniform.CONSEQUENCES: A student who is not in dress code may be given a detention of 30 minutes on the day in which a teacher identifies that a student is not in dress code. Students will be given a verbal warning before they remain after school. For minor infractions a verbal warning may be given rather than a consequence. Information on uniforms and/or purchasing is available anytime through CKS main office.
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During a fire drill students will exit immediately from the class they are attending at that time. Students should walk in single file to the designated area. There is no talking during fire drills. Classes will wait in line until the administration instructs them to return to the classroom.
Return to Table of Contents* Everyone at Christ the King School is expected to act with respect and responsibility toward themselves, others an material things.
* Christ the King School is a regulated substance-free institution, including tobacco products.
* Violence is not an acceptable way to resolve problems at Christ the King School.
* All students leaving before the end of the day must check out at the Main office.
* Shouting and/or running in classrooms, corridors, stairwells, etc. is prohibited.
* Conduct and language must witness Christian values. Inappropriate behavior whether inside or outside the school that is detrimental to the reputation of the school is subject to disciplinary action. This includes after school hours that immediately follow school dismissal.
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Eighth grade parents will meet with the Principal in the fall to discuss eighth grade graduation.There is a $40.00 graduation fee charged to each eighth grade student to cover the expenses of eighth grade graduation activities, such as class retreat, trip and social. This fee is due by March 1. In the event of an undue hardship, the Principal should be notified.
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Homework & Papers Homework is assigned as an extension and reinforcement of skills and activities introduced in the classroom situation. Assignments are made to ensure that students understand the material being taught, to help monitor and evaluate what is taught in class and the individual's progress and/or mastery of the material. Homework is a part of life at Christ the King. Homework Policy sheets (green) for Middle School students are in their binders. |
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Requirements for Written Papers
In the Middle School, all written assignments should be written
in blue or black ink. There should be a one inch margin on the
left side of the paper and no writing on the bottom space of the
paper. Papers should be neat and legible. Mistakes should be
erased, or the assignment should be copied over. All papers should have a
full heading as the example shows below:
Christ the King First Name/Last Name
Date Room#
Subject
Lunch
Students remain in school for lunch. Lunch may be purchased through the food service program for a nominal sum, or students may bring lunch. Milk is available through the food service.
- Forms for free and reduced lunches will he distributed at the beginning of the school year, or will be available during the year in the school office.
- Students are expected to observe appropriate behavior in the lunch room. Good table manners taught at home should be practiced in school.
- Students are expected to eat at lunch time. We know the
necessity and value of proper nutrition in the learning process.
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Medication
It would be advisable whenever possible to give medications a
home. It is possible to give medications, when ordered three
times a day, in the morning before school, immediately after
school, and at bedtime. In rare cases, upon the recommendation of a physician,
medication, including over the counter drugs (Tylenol, cough syrup) must be taken during school, the following procedure must be followed:
- Prescription medications must be accompanied by a
copy of the doctor's order and be in the pharmacy container
with a label listing the student's name, dosage, name of drug
and prescription number.
- Over the counter drugs must be in the
original container and be accompanied by a note from the parent.
- Bring all medications to the Nurse's Office upon arriving a
school. Medications will be secured during school hours and
dispensed by appropriate personnel.
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Parties & Dances
Middle School Dance and Activity Night Rules
School Dances and Activity Nights may be held on designated Friday nights from
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM with the approval of the administration. Students
will not be admitted after 7:30 without permission. Middle
School Faculty and Parents are responsible for chaperoning
dances and Activity Nights.
1. Attendance at school the day of the event is required.
2. No alcohol, drug or tobacco products are permitted.
3. Students leaving the dance will not be re admitted.
4. Dress must be neat, clean and appropriate.
5. All students must respect the authority of the chaperones.
6. Parents are asked to pick up their children promptly at
10:00 p.m.
7. The student council and the sponsoring class are responsible for clean-up.
Parties
- Classroom parties are celebrated at the discretion of the classroom
teacher and are planned at a reasonable time within the context
of the curriculum. Personal party invitations may not be exchanged in the Middle
School during school hours or on the school grounds. Passing out party invitations is discouraged at school. If
every student in a room receives an invitation, only then this can be
permissible in the Elementary School.
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Passes
Students in the Middle School leaving class will have a written
pass from the teacher. Passes are signed at the student's
destination by school personnel and returned to the teacher who
issued the pass. A pass from the Main Office is necessary for
admission to class once the school day has begun.
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Religious Education is an integral part of the curriculum at
Christ the King School. All students are expected to take these
courses, do assignments and take tests. If a family so desires, non-Catholic students' religion grades will not figure in the grade point average in the event of a student transfering to a non-Catholic school. The
notation NA (not applicable) will be entered in the space for
religion.
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School Day
- Classes for students at Christ the King begin at 8:00 a.m.
- Dismissal for grade 1-8 students at Christ the King is at 2:40 p.m.
- K-1 meets in two sessions
Normally, students should not be arriving before 7:45 a.m. Parents should be advised that school supervision of the playground begins at 7:45 a.m. at which time the school will assume responsibility for the students.
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Middle School Schedule
Mondays through Thursdays are block days. This means that students will
have all seven subject areas and physical education, music, library and art
for the 6th grade and art as an elective for the 7th and 8th grades within a
two day cycle. Block periods are seventy-five minutes in length. The Monday
and Wednesday Blocks repeat. The Tuesday and Thursday Blocks repeat.
On Monday and Wednesday, from 12:35 to 1:20, students are in their homerooms Having SSR (sustained silent reading) until 1:20. On Tuesday and Thursday, from 12:35 to 1:20 all middle school students are enrolled in an Activity Period. Activity Periods offer many extra-curricular offerings such as Drama, set and costume design, Art (calligraphy and lettering and other special projects), a sport such as football, volleyball, basketball, tennis or study hall, chorus, chess and cribbage, videos for Girl Talk, Geography-Bee and tutoring in the primary grades to name a few. These offerings are designed to meet the special needs of middle school students as each student is striving to explore various avenues to find out "who I am" and "what I might like to do in the future". The Middle School student needs to belong, and these activities encourage community and cooperation.
On Fridays, a seven-period day of forty-five minutes each is conducted. During the Activity Period time frame all students are in homerooms for a study hall where they may ask for passes to see any of their teachers regarding an academic matter.
For the specific details of your student's schedule, please see the two colored
schedule sheets in your student's binder. Modified schedules, due to special
events in the day, are posted on the board of your student's homeroom the day of the event.
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Telephones
School telephones are for business purposes. Students may use
the phone only for emergencies. Arrangements for after school
hour activities should be made at home before coming to
school. We ask that parents call and leave messages for their
child only when it is absolutely necessary. The gym pay phone is for student use when school is closed and gym functions are in operation.
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Vacations
Major school vacations are scheduled during Christmas,
February and April. Students are not expected to be absent
from school for special vacations except for regularly scheduled
school holidays. Absences due to special vacations and trips
outside the regularly scheduled vacation periods minimize the
value of school and should be avoided. It is virtually
impossible to reclaim the benefits of the group interaction and
instruction that occur during valuable class time. It is also
disruptive to the educational process of other students when
vacationing students return and are not up-to date in their
assignments or do not understand the material.
In the event that you must take your child out of school you
must notify the principal two weeks prior to your departure.
You will be required to complete a planned absence assignment
form to be presented to your child's teacher(s). This form will
be sent home with the student the day prior to his/her absence.
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Visitation
In order to insure student safety and reduce interruption of the instructional program, we follow the Federal Law which requires that all visitors, including parents, report to the Main Office upon entering the school for any reason.
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