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History of the School

In the spring of 1919, a two room school was built and in September, 1919, with sixty pupils and two Sisters of St. Mary’s in charge, the school opened. Two years later, two classrooms were added and later more property was acquired and an auditorium/gymnasium, more classrooms, and an athletic field were added. This completed the parish unit of church, rectory, convent, and school. Twelve classrooms with twelve teachers afforded complete facilities for not only the grammar school, but also a four-year standardized and accredited high school course for boys and girls.

In the 1940’s, the high school closed and the school returned to serving grades one through eight. In the late 50’s and early 60’s, the school reached its peak enrollment of 800 students.

In 1953, a new brick wing with five new classrooms, restrooms, health room, and basement storage area was built. Another three classrooms, library, office, faculty room, restrooms, and a storage area were added about ten years later. In 1973, construction was begun on a parish center. At the close of the 73-74 school year, the original wooden school building was demolished and the present facility was completed with the addition of a new gymnasium and library. The cafeteria was relocated in the new parish center. In 1987-1988, a kindergarten was added in a remodeled area of the parish center. Since then, several remodeling projects have been undertaken, including the addition of a computer room and a music room.

Table of Contents
SECTION ONE - WELCOME
Welcome
History of the School
Mission Statement
Philosophy Statement
Accreditation Statement
Roles of Leaders
SECTION TWO - ADMISSION CRITERIA
Visitation & Admission Policy
Priority Admission
Records at Entrance
Transfer Student Process & Requirements
Withdrawal Process
Non-Discrimination Policy
Continuing Academic Expectations
SECTION THREE - FINANCE
Tuition Policy & Procedures
Tuition Fees
Tuition Payment Options
St. John the Baptist Catholic School Foundation
SHARE Hour Program
Prefecting Program
SCRIP Program
School Insurance
SECTION FOUR - ATTENDANCE
Appointments
Gaining Entrance to the School
Absences
Excused Absences
Homework During Absence
Illness/Injury at School
Late Arrivals & Early Dismissals
Early Student Release
Student Release Form
SECTION FIVE - DRESS CODE
Dress Code Policy
SECTION SIX - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Medication
Emergency Information
Skates, Skateboards, Scooters, etc.
Earthquake Drills
Fire Drills
School Lockdown
SECTION SEVEN - OFFICE BUSINESS
Student Messages
Visitors
Use of Telephone
SECTION EIGHT - PARENT/STUDENT EXPECTATIONS/DISCIPLINE
Parent General Responsibilities
Custodial/Non-Custodial Parents
Student General Responsibilities
Discipline
Discipline Policy
Conduct Slip
Disciplinary Referral
Second Step School Session
Harassment
Bullying Policy
Suspension
Suspension (In-School)
Suspension (Out-of-School)
Expulsion
Search & Seizure
Physical Restraint
Family Cooperation
SECTION NINE - CURRICULUM
Curriculum & Goals
Community Service Opportunities
Field Trips
Extra Curricular Programs
Grading Systems
Testing
Parental Reports & Conferences
Award Assemblies
Promotion/Retention
Electronic Information/Communication
SECTION TEN - STUDENT INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
Review of Student Education Records
Directory Information
Emergency Disclosure of Information
SECTION ELEVEN - FACULTY/STAFF
Faculty Contact List
Faculty Biographies
SECTION TWELVE - PARENT GROUPS/RESOURCES
Parent/Faculty Association (PFA)
School Advisory Council (SAC)
SECTION THIRTEEN - EVERYDAY INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
School Calendar
School Day
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Procedures
Other Transportation
Inclement Weather Policy/Emergency School Closure
Lunch Program
Family Envelopes
Telephone
E-mail Etiquette
Visitors
Classroom Parties/Gift Exchange Policy
Requests for Money
Supplies
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