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St. Francis of Assisi
Elementary School
Parent Handbook
~ Policies and Procedures ~
(Revised June 2021)
870 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 4E7
TELEPHONE: 604-253-7311 EMAIL: office@sfaschool.ca FAX: 604-253-7375
WEBSITE: www.sfaschool.ca Twitter: @SFASchoolTABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES 6
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE
VANCOUVER ARCHDIOCESE 6
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PHILOSOPHY 6
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 6
CURRICULUM AND STUDENT PROGRAMS 6
Learning Support Centre 6
Extra-Curricular Programs 6
Athletics 6
Choir 6
Service Club 7
SECTION 2 – ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE 7
CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE VANCOUVER ARCHDIOCESE
(CISVA) 7
THE PARISH EDUCATION COMMITTEE (PEC) 7
Responsibilities of the PEC 7
SECTION 3 – PARENT INVOLVEMENT 7
ROLE OF PARENTS 7
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI’S PARENT PARTICIPATION PROGRAM 8
Parent Participation Program Responsibilities 8
Non-Participation Fee 9
SECTION 4 – ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION 9
ADMISSION POLICY (CISVA POLICY) 9
Priorities for Admittance into Elementary Schools 9
Special Needs Students 9
Student Registration 10
New Student Registration 10
SECTION 5 – COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND SCHOOL 10
INTRODUCTION 10
REPORTING POLICY 10
Communicating Student Learning - 10
Formal Reports and Conferences 10
Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) 10
PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT (PIPA) POLICY 11
COMPLAINTS/CONCERNS POLICY 11
2 | Page SFA Parent HandbookCISVA POLICY DEALING WITH MAJOR COMPLAINTS 11
PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT (PIPA) COMPLAINT PROCEDURE AND
APPEALS POLICY 12
SECTION 6 – FUNDING, FEES, AND TUITION 12
REGISTRATION FEE 12
ACTIVITY FEE 12
TUITION FEES 12
Category 2: Other Catholic Parishes 13
Category 3: Non-Catholics 13
TUITION FEES FOR 2021-2022 13
PAYMENT TERMS 13
INSUFFICIENT FUNDS 13
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 13
SECTION 7 – SCHOOL PROCEDURES 13
SCHOOL AND OFFICE HOURS 13
VISITORS AND CLASSROOM DELIVERIES 13
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS 13
PARKING 14
SCHOOL CLOSURES 14
When School is Closed 14
Morning Practices in the Event of a School Closure 14
Bus Procedures in the Event of Snow 14
School Closure during the School Day 14
STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY 14
REPORTING A STUDENT ABSENCE 15
NOTES FROM HOME 15
STUDENT ILLNESS 15
EARLY DISMISSALS 15
STUDENT RELEASE 15
PUNCTUALITY 15
TELEPHONE CALLS 15
FIELD TRIPS/EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES 15
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES 15
SECTION 8 – SCHOOL UNIFORM 16
GYM STRIP 16
ADDITIONAL UNIFORM INFORMATION 16
Gym/Practice Days 16
3 | Page SFA Parent Handbook“Dress down” Days 16
Grade 7 16
School Sweater 17
Dress or Golf Shirts 17
Kilts, Tunics and Skorts 17
Pants 17
Shoes 17
Hair 17
Jewellery and Accessories 17
Labelling Uniform Items/Personal Belongings 17
Lost and Found 17
Care of the Uniform 17
UNIFORM SUPPLIER 17
SECTION 9 – SAFE, CARING, AND ORDERLY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT 17
INTRODUCTION 17
STUDENT DISCIPLINE 18
HARASSMENT AND BULLYING PREVENTION 18
GROSS MISCONDUCT 18
ANTI-BULLYING 18
CISVA POLICIES DEALING WITH SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS 19
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT POLICY 19
TOBACCO AND VAPOUR PRODUCTS CONTROL ACT 19
SECTION 10 – EMERGENCY INFORMATION 19
MEDICATION POLICY 19
ALLERGIES AND ANAPHYLAXIS 20
STUDENT EMERGENCIES/INJURIES 20
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES 20
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 20
SECTION 11 – HOMEWORK 21
HOMEWORK AND ASSIGNMENTS 21
Guidelines 21
4 | Page SFA Parent HandbookST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ELEMENTARY
STAFF 2020-2021
Pastor Father Eugenio Aloisio
Principal Mrs. A. Yam
Secretary Mrs. M. Lemaire
Bookkeeper Mrs. M. Boyer
Classroom Teachers
Kindergarten Mrs. C. Busto
Grade 1 Miss. A. Hewitt
Grade 2 Mrs. L. Farina
Grade 3 Mr. A. Colford
Grade 4 Mrs. J. Pauletto/ Mr. T. Ng
Grade 5 Mrs. C. Sulmona
Grade 6 Mr. J. Sudar/Mr. F. King
Grade 7 Mr. P. Teodosio
Specialty Teachers
Learning Resource Miss A. McParland
LSC Support Mr. F. King/Mrs. N. Werner/Mr. T. Ng/Mme. Small
Music Mr. J. Sudar
Physical Education Miss T. Pratley
Library Mrs. N. Werner
French & STEM Mme. B. Small
Support Staff
Special Education
Assistants Mrs. L. Boelens
Mrs. P. Kostiw
Mrs. A. Massé
Mrs. A. Visintin
Mrs. M. Chavez
Ms. R. Loch
Miss G. Sze
Bus Driver Mr. R. Dente
PARISH EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON Mr. Paul Kingsbury
VICE CHAIRPERSON Ms. Barbara Broughton
TREASURER Mr. Frank Aquila
OTHERS: Mr. Daniel Pires (Maintenance)
Ms. Kim Ashford (Parents’ Participation)
Ms. Monica Martins (Secretary)
Ms. Barbara Broughton (Communications)
Mrs. Michelle Burns (Special Events)
MEMBER AT LARGE Mr. Chris Smith (Finance), Lucia Herdin, Annie
Kaderly
5 | Page SFA Parent HandbookSECTION 1 – PHILOSOPHY AND program at St. Francis of Assisi is Christ Our Life,
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES a program prescribed by the Archdiocese of
Vancouver. The program follows the liturgical year
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC and incorporates special feast days into the
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE curriculum.
VANCOUVER ARCHDIOCESE
CURRICULUM AND STUDENT PROGRAMS
The Catholic School shares in the mission of the
Church to proclaim and build the Kingdom of God. St. Francis of Assisi School follows the curriculum
guidelines set out by the B.C. Ministry of
The Catholic School, is a faith community, is Education and the Archdiocese of Vancouver. We
committed to excellence in Catholicity and in all are committed to seeing that the needs of all
areas that promote the development of the whole students are met. Instruction is provided in the
child to his or her full potential. following areas of learning: Religion, Language
Arts, Socials, French, Fine Arts (Music, Art, and
The Catholic School strives to develop Christian Drama), Math, Science, Physical & Health
leaders, responsible citizens and life-long Education, Applied Design Skills & Technology,
learners. and Career Education. Field trips and outdoor
education are offered within the curricular areas.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PHILOSOPHY
Learning Support Centre
As individual, believing Christian Catholic Our Learning Support Centre, consisting of a
educators accepting one another in a loving and Learning Support Teacher and Educational
sharing community of faith in cooperation with the Assistants, supports student learning. A Learning
parent, we are dedicated to encourage and inspire Assistance Program provides students with
the personal, spiritual, and intellectual remedial help, confidence building and
development of ourselves and the children so that encouragement. Our Learning Support teachers
we may be living witnesses of Christ and work closely with individual classroom teachers to
worthwhile contributing members of the whole modify and adapt work so that all students can
community. develop in relation to the Core Competencies and
the specified curricular competencies outlined in
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION the curriculum.
St. Francis of Assisi is committed to offering the Extra-Curricular Programs
best environment for the educational, physical, Extra-curricular activities are also an important
and spiritual growth of all our students. part of our school, providing opportunities for
students to participate and develop skills in areas
The staff and pastor are dedicated to teaching the outside the regular school curriculum. These
Catholic faith. We build on the foundations activities serve to build community and support
established at home and provide a Christian the basic goals of our school. The current
setting where students can grow in the richness of activities include:
the Catholic faith. This important privilege and
responsibility is fulfilled through daily prayer, Athletics
religion classes of formal learning, monthly The St. Francis of Assisi “Wolves” participate in
Masses, and a number of liturgical celebrations the following sports: Cross-country (Grades 2-7),
throughout the year. Volleyball (Grade 4-7), Basketball (Grades 4-7),
Parents are encouraged to join us at our Masses and Track and Field (Grades 2-7). Teams
and other religious celebrations. compete against other Catholic Schools.
All families are meant to feel included in our prayer Choir
life. We expect full participation in the Christian Students in Grades 1 to 7 are invited to join the
life and therefore consider that instruction in primary or intermediate choir. They perform at
Catholic and spiritual values are an integral part of events in the school and parish, as well as,
our teaching each day of the year. The religion performances in the community.
6 | Page SFA Parent Handbook6. To ensure that secure places are provided
Service Club for confidential and sensitive material.
Students in Grades 4 to 7 have the opportunity to 7. To assume other duties as are assigned
perform service in the school. Currently some of from time to time by the Society.
the activities include: peer helpers, classroom
monitors, altar servers, phone monitors, Social SECTION 3 – PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Justice Club, and “green team”.
ROLE OF PARENTS
SECTION 2 – ORGANIZATION AND
STRUCTURE Parents are recognized as the primary educators
of their children. It is essential that a spirit of trust
CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE and cooperation exist between parents and the
VANCOUVER ARCHDIOCESE (CISVA) school. Parents should keep in close contact with
teachers and should not hesitate to contact them
St. Francis of Assisi School operates as a part of regarding their children. They should also keep
St. Francis of Assisi Parish. The policy and the school advised of any changes to the
procedures of the school are determined by the information on the registration form such as
CISVA. The CISVA is the governing body for address, work or other phone numbers, and
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese and sets emergency contacts.
policies such as tuition fee ranges and priorities
for admittance into the school. For further CISVA Policy 412 “Parent Code of Conduct”
information on these policies, please refer to the states expected conduct based on the principles
CISVA website: http://cisva.bc.ca/policy-manual/ of respect for rights and dignity of all persons in
order to promote a safe and respectful
THE PARISH EDUCATION COMMITTEE (PEC) environment within the school community.
The PEC is composed of seven members (5 Parents are expected to (but not limited to):
elected by the parish and 2 appointed by the ● Be supportive of the Mission of the Catholic
pastor). The PEC assists the Pastor in ensuring Church and supportive of the religious
that educational policies are followed. It also education programs of the school.
handles issues related to the physical structure of ● Be familiar with the information contained in
the school, and the business and finances the Handbook and to do their part to ensure
pertaining to it. that St. Francis of Assisi’s policies,
procedures, and objectives are met.
Responsibilities of the PEC
Parents assist in the academic growth of their
The PEC will assist the Pastor in the following child and should check the student’s agenda daily
responsibilities as per CISVA Policy Manual: to ensure that homework and other assignments
are completed.
1. To see that the policies of the Society, the
CISVA are carried out in our School. Parents are also encouraged to take an active part
2. To help prepare and maintain the budget in the operation of the school by participating in
for the operation and maintenance of our school functions and fund-raising projects.
school.
Parents are expected to attend meetings as
3. To ensure that proper records are kept for required.
the purposes of claiming Government
grants and for submitting reports to the
Executive Committee.
4. To adhere to the hiring policies of the
Society in hiring teachers/principals.
5. To oversee the day-to-day running of our
school, in such areas as collection of
tuition fees, payment of operating
expenses, maintenance, etc.
7 | Page SFA Parent HandbookST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI’S PARENT work a particular shift, it is their responsibility
PARTICIPATION PROGRAM to arrange for a suitable replacement or switch
a shift. Unless a special arrangement is made
Catholic education exists to assist parents in their with the Parent Participation Coordinator in
task of educating their children in the faith. We advance, parents may not ask other adults or
need the entire school community to share in the children under the age of 16 to complete their
responsibility of educating the children and to help participation hours for them.
implement our vision, mission, and goals. The
Parent Participation Program is an opportunity for At the time of registration, parents will issue the
building community, giving financial support, and following cheques:
offering support to each other as we work together ▪ one cheque of $800.00 – dated June 1st if not
for the benefit of the children. We encourage participating
parents to take an active role in our school and ▪ two cheques in the amount of $400 each,
parish, and we appreciate their support. undated.
▪ three cheques in the amount of $35 each,
St. Francis of Assisi School is part of the wider undated. These cheques will be cashed if you
parish community. Once a child has been do not attend the three yearly mandatory
admitted to the school, as active school parent meetings.
community members, parents will be required to
participate in various activities of the school. The These cheques will be held as a deposit. These
Parent Participation Program also keeps down the cheques will not be cashed unless parents fail to
operational costs of running the school. A family complete their participation commitment.
who participates in the program completes the Cheques will be shredded upon completion of the
work in lieu of a fee. Completing the participation required hours.
hours, therefore, is not true volunteer work. Other
jobs exist in the school that are of a true volunteer All parents (including Category Managers) are
nature, and this type of participation is responsible for keeping a personal record of their
encouraged and most welcome. hours. A Parent Participation “sign in” binder is
located at the school office. Parents should sign in
The Parent Participation Program is under the once their shift is complete. The “sign in” sheets
direction of the Parish Education Committee. The will then be passed on to the PEC Participation
Participation Coordinator is responsible for the Coordinator.
monitoring and compliance with the program, and
is a member of the PEC. The general descriptions for the positions are
listed on the Parent Participation Form included in
Parent Participation Program Responsibilities the registration package. Areas may need to be
combined to make up the required hours. Before
Families who participate in the Parent hours are made up in other categories, this must
Participation Program commit to a minimum of be communicated to the Category Manager or
45 hours of service per school year. Exceptions Participation Coordinator.
will only be made for special events or projects
arranged with the Parent Participation Please note the following:
Coordinator in advance. The required hours are
used as a minimum guideline only and 1. Parish activities are normally excluded from
fulfillment of specified work commitment areas the Participation Program unless otherwise
may require more than the minimum requirement stated by the PEC.
2. Work involved in classroom celebrations (e.g.
It is the parents’ responsibility to fulfill their hours baking for class events, etc.) is considered
of participation and to contact their category volunteer work and cannot be credited
manager should they require additional hours. towards Parent Participation hours.
Any parent that fails to work a scheduled 3. Category Managers are responsible for
Participation shift will be fined (one of your ensuring that their category is running
undated cheques of $50.00 will be cashed). smoothly by monitoring the attendance of the
Parents must understand that if they cannot participation workers and the work being
8 | Page SFA Parent Handbookdone. Category Managers are also asked to In accordance with CISVA policy, applications for
report any problems or anyone who is not enrolment will be given preference in the following
fulfilling their obligations to the Participation order:
Program Coordinator.
4. If hours have not been completed for the first 1. Children presently enrolled at St. Francis of
half of the year, and parents are behind on Assisi provided they and their families meet
hours for the second half of the year, the the expectations of the school.
registration package for the following year 2. Siblings of children already attending St.
may be withheld. Francis of Assisi whose families are practicing
5. Should a situation arise where a family is not Catholics who are active in the parish.
able to fulfill their Participation commitment, a 3. Children whose parents are practicing
“compassionate appeal” may be made in Catholics who are active in the parish.
writing to the PEC, for consideration. 4. Siblings of children already attending St.
Francis of Assisi whose families are practicing
Non-Participation Fee Catholics active in other parishes.
A family unable to commit to the required hours 5. Children whose families are practicing
may elect to pay a Non-Participation Fee of Catholics coming into the parish, who have
$800.00, which is over and above the tuition fees. been attending Catholic school elsewhere.
This option is to be indicated on the Parent 6. Children whose families are practicing
Participation Form, at the time of registration. The Catholics active in other parishes.
fee must also be paid at the time of registration. 7. Children whose families are either not
The cheque will be cashed on September 1. practicing Catholics or are not active in their
parish.
SECTION 4 – ADMISSIONS AND 8. Non-Catholics. Enrolment of more than 15%
REGISTRATION non-Catholics in any grade requires approval
of the board of directors. Once acceptance
ADMISSION POLICY (CISVA POLICY) into the school, non-Catholics need meet only
the criteria expected of other students to be
As part of the process of admitting student, the readmitted in subsequent years. Siblings of
Pastor, Principal and, when practical, a member non-Catholics cannot be given priority over
of the PEC shall meet with each new family. From Catholics.
the interview and the information available to them
the Pastor, member of the PEC and the Principal Special Needs Students
will decide if the school can meet the needs of the The Catholic Schools of the Vancouver
student and if the family and student can meet the Archdiocese are committed to the education of the
requirements of the school. In those cases when whole child in the spiritual, emotional/social,
it is decided to accept the student, the family shall intellectual, artistic/aesthetic and physical realms.
read and sign the Family Statement of It is, therefore, the responsibility of each Catholic
Commitment prior to being accepted into the school community to implement a program and
school. Such families will be accepted according curriculum enabling it to accept and meet the
to the established priorities. needs of all Catholic students in their community.
Consistent with this goal is an effort to make our
Priorities for Admittance into Elementary facilities more accessible for students with special
Schools needs.
For purposes of this policy, “practicing Catholics”
shall mean those individuals who are registered in The Catholic school is a Christian community
a parish and attend Sunday Mass regularly, committed to the goal of being an inclusive
“active in parish” shall mean those who support community of learners. In our commitment to
the parish by using envelopes (no minimum students of special needs we recall the words of
amount specified) and participate in the work Pope John Paul II at B.C. Place in 1984, “the value
activities required of them. and dignity of the human person does not arise
from the physical or mental qualities, from
efficiency, productivity, or, speed in one’s actions.
9 | Page SFA Parent HandbookIt comes rather from the fundamental fact that with a staff member should contact the office in
each individual is created by God.” advance.
Our commitment is rooted in the fact that we are Meet the Teacher Night is held in September.
all God’s children. Parents are invited to meet their child’s classroom
teacher and learn about the academic program
Student Registration and expectations for that particular grade.
Students must re-register each year. Application
packages are available in February at our AGM. Parents with children in Grades 2 and 7 are to
Completed packages are accepted in March. A attend all parent evenings and activities
non-refundable registration fee of $100 for one associated with the Sacramental programs taught
child, or $150 for a family of two or more in those grades.
students must be submitted each year at the
time of registration. Registration will not be A yearly calendar is distributed at the beginning of
accepted until the fees and all necessary each school year. Weekly updates are emailed to
supporting documents have been submitted. each family. Please read these emails carefully
as important information and dates are
New Student Registration communicated. A monthly calendar is sent home
A completed application form and non- at the end of each month with the youngest or only
refundable registration fee should be submitted child. The school website also includes calendars
for the processing of the application and and other information important to parents.
photocopies of the following documents are
expected to be submitted with a new student’s REPORTING POLICY
application form:
Communicating Student Learning -
▪ Birth Certificate Formal Reports and Conferences
▪ Baptismal certificates (for Catholics) Effective communication between home and
▪ Completed immunization forms school is essential for student success. We
▪ Report cards (for children entering Gr. 1 to 7) provide and maintain on-going, regular
▪ Family statement of commitment form communication about your child’s progress. In
▪ Parent/Legal Guardian proof of residency order to do this most effectively, Student-Teacher-
(proof of Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Parent conferences will be held in October,
Status) February (Specialists) and March, followed by a
▪ Signed Legal Residency form Legal Guardian Demonstration of Learning in the final term.
proof. Additionally, parents will receive a formal written
communication (report) in December and at the
Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years end of year in June. Faculty will be sharing
old by the end of December. evidence of student learning through the student
portfolio, through parent presentations and other
SECTION 5 – COMMUNICATION events during the year. At any time, teachers are
BETWEEN PARENTS AND SCHOOL available to meet with parents.
INTRODUCTION Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.)
All children learn at different rates and at times
Communication between home and school is may have different learning needs. For such
essential. The home and school must work students, an I.E.P. is written to help individualize
together to provide the best possible learning and focus a student’s learning activities.
situation for the child. Concerns regarding any
aspect of a child’s development should be School “team-based” meetings are held during the
discussed immediately to ensure continued first term with parents of a child who has a
process. Open communication is important at all particular learning style. Participants in these
times as it is easier to handle a concern before it meetings have included parent(s), classroom
becomes a problem. Parents wishing to speak teacher(s), Learning Resource teacher, students,
and Principal.
10 | Page SFA Parent HandbookA second meeting then takes place in the spring, CISVA POLICY DEALING WITH MAJOR
in order to review the child’s learning and plan for COMPLAINTS
the next school year.
The CISVA Board recognizes that in a Catholic
PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT school parents, students, teachers, and support
(PIPA) POLICY staff form an integral part of the Christian school
community. From time to time, issues may arise
St. Francis of Assisi School acknowledges that where members of the community may differ in
there will be no disclosure of personal information their perspectives.
to unauthorized personnel or third parties who are
not directly involved in school management or the Within the CISVA all complaints must be dealt with
care, supervision, and instruction of your in a timely manner. Each member of the
child(ren) at this school, unless written community is expected to follow the appropriate
authorization from a parent or legal guardian is complaint procedure as described below. All
provided to the school. The school will securely parties must maintain confidentiality with respect
store all electronic and hard copy parent and to all aspects of this procedure.
student personal information.
1. The issue must be dealt with first by the
COMPLAINTS/CONCERNS POLICY persons directly involved.
2. If the issue cannot be resolved the matter must
The Pastor, Education Committee and staff of St. be brought to the attention of the Principal of
Francis of Assisi School are committed to the school.
providing the best possible education for your 3. The Principal will clarify the issue of
children and to building a community of faith. We disagreement and document all matters
want to do all of this in partnership with you, the pertaining to the issue and its resolution.
primary educators. In order to achieve these goals 4. Determine what policy/policies of the school of
we must work together and we must talk with each CISVA can be applied to resolve the issue. If
other. necessary, advisers might include the Pastor,
Chairperson and a representative from the
It is reasonable that within a large organization Superintendent’s Office etc., to help provide a
such as ours, there will be misunderstandings, resolution to the issue.
disagreements, and different opinions. Different 5. The Principal having made a judgement to
opinions are welcome; misunderstandings and resolve the issue shall promptly notify both
disagreements are usually the result of a lack of parties of the resolution in writing. In this
understanding and as such, can be corrected. written notification, the parties must be
informed of the available appeal procedures.
If you have a question, concern, or complaint, 6. If the Principal’s resolution is not accepted, the
please follow the procedure outlined below. matter may be appealed to the Education
Following the proper steps will help us maintain an Committee. The appeal must be submitted in
atmosphere of trust and cooperation, so essential writing no more than seven days after the
to building a Christian community. Principal’s decision has been received.
7. Upon receiving the complaint, the Education
1. Speak to the person most directly involved Committee will form a subcommittee with
(i.e. the person who made the decision, sent authority to make a decision regarding the
the letter, made the statement, etc.). appeal. This committee must always include
2. If you feel nothing was accomplished as a the school’s Pastor/Archbishop
result of the discussion, go to the next person Representative. The subcommittee will study
on the list, as outlined below: the documentation and then call a meeting to
a) Teacher hear presentation from the complainant and
b) Principal the Principal. Both parties will be in
c) Parish Education Committee and Pastor attendance and be given the opportunity to
3. The Pastor holds the ultimate responsibility respond.
and therefore is the ultimate authority.
11 | Page SFA Parent Handbook8. After this, the subcommittee shall, in camera, PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT
present its decision to the Education (PIPA) COMPLAINT PROCEDURE AND
Committee. The Education Committee will APPEALS POLICY
ratify the decision and take the steps
necessary to implement the decision. If the If you have a concern or complaint about how your
resolution requires disciplinary action, the personal information is collected, stored, or used,
Education Committee must consult with the pass your concern on to the “Privacy Manager”
Superintendent before implementing the (school principal) verbally or in writing. Review a
recommended action. copy of the “Personal Information Privacy Policy”
The Education Committee may reject the sub- (parent copy is located in the office). The principal
committee’s decision only if there is a serious will review the policy with you and will investigate
flaw in the procedures of the appeal process. your concern in a timely, fair, and impartial
At that time, the Superintendent must be manner. If you are not satisfied, you may forward
notified and a decision will be delayed until the your concern to the Privacy Commissioner at the
Education Committee receives direction from CISVA Superintendent’s Office.
the Board of Directors.
9. The Education Committee shall notify the SECTION 6 – FUNDING, FEES, AND
appellant, and the Principal, of its decision TUITION
within seven days of the meeting. The
decision shall be communicated in written St. Francis of Assisi School has three sources of
form. funding:
10. The Board of Directors may consider an ▪ Provincial Government Grant equal to 50% of
appeal of the Education Committee’s decision the operating grant per child received by the
for reasons that the Board considers valid and Vancouver School Board (public schools)
appropriate. The Board of Directors reserves ▪ Tuition fees
the right to resolve the issue through ▪ St. Francis of Assisi Parish subsidy
investigation or through the formation of an
appeal committee. The appellant must As tuition fees and government grants do not
prepare a written submission to the Board cover the cost of operating the school,
detailing the reasons. This submission must participation in parish fundraising is vital.
be delivered to the Superintendent’s Office no
later than fourteen days after the Education REGISTRATION FEE
Committee’s decision. A non-refundable registration fee of $100 for one
11. If the decision of the Board of Directors is not student or $150 for a family of two or more
acceptable, the appellant may request an students must be paid each year at the time of
Independent School Ombudsperson to review the registration.
appeal. The names and contact information of the
current Independent School Ombudsperson shall ACTIVITY FEE
be obtained from the Superintendent of the This is an annual fee that applies to all students
CISVA. and will replace individual student payments for
12. The procedure and scope of the Independent Edupac (school supplies), enrichment and athletic
School Ombudsperson’s review shall be field trips and the yearbook. The per student fee is
communicated to the appellant by the $110 for students in Kindergarten – Grade 2 and
Superintendent. $160 for students in Grades 3 - 7). After June 1st
13. The outcome of the Independent School this fee is non-refundable.
Ombudsperson’s review shall be
communicated to the appellant by the
Superintendent. TUITION FEES
14. The Board of Directors will communicate its Tuition fees are set by the PEC according to
final decision to all parties involved. C.I.S.V.A. policy, and are reviewed each year.
15. Requests for extensions of the timelines Tuition fees vary for active, contributing
mentioned in the policy, will, for valid reasons, parishioners (Category 1), Non-parishioners
ordinarily be approved. (Category 2), and Non-Catholics (Category 3).
The table below summarizes the school’s monthly
12 | Page SFA Parent Handbooktuition fee schedule for the 2021-2022 school pastor, on an individual case basis, will determine
year. the assistance needed. The most recent Revenue
Canada (Income Tax) Notice of Assessment must
Category 1: St. Francis of Assisi Active be included along with the application.
Parishioners – This category applies to families
who:
▪ Are registered parishioners of St. Francis of SECTION 7 – SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Assisi Parish
▪ Regularly attend the Parish liturgical SCHOOL AND OFFICE HOURS
celebrations (Mass/Sacraments) School hours are:
▪ Use regularly, the Parish Sunday Envelope 8:45 a.m. Morning bell
program in supporting the Parish prior to 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Recess
September 1st of the previous year 12:00 p.m. Lunch begins
12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch recess break
Category 2: Other Catholic Parishes 3:00 p.m. Dismissal (Mon. to Thurs.)
This fee applies to all other Catholic families who 2:00 p.m. Dismissal on Friday
have children in SFA School but are not active
parishioners of SFA Parish. Students are expected to be on time for class.
The school office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00
Category 3: Non-Catholics p.m. (Monday to Thursday) and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
This fee applies to families who are not members p.m. (Friday).
of any Catholic Parish
VISITORS AND CLASSROOM DELIVERIES
TUITION FEES FOR 2021-2022 All parents/visitors are asked to introduce
themselves to the office staff upon arrival at the
Category 1 (SFA $320 – 1 child school. Lunches or other items brought to the
Parishioners) $525 – 2 children school after the 8:45 a.m. morning bell are to be
$705 – 3 or more children marked with the child’s name and grade and left
Category 2 (Non- $375 – 1 child at the office. Parents may not go to their child’s
Parishioners) $590 – 2 children classroom during instructional times unless
$790 – 3 or more children permission has been obtained from the office.
Category 3 (Non- $435 – 1 child
Catholic) $680 – 2 children SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
$915 – 3 or more children Supervision is provided before, during, and after
school, and during all school sponsored extra-
PAYMENT TERMS curricular activities to ensure the safety of
1. One Pre-Authroized Debit dated September students. Staff members and/or parent helpers
1st or cash for the full year’s tuition amount. A provide supervision.
5% reduction in the year’s tuition will apply.
2. Pre-Authorized Debit for tuition may also be Supervision Hours:
used. We will require a “VOID” cheque. Morning 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
Payments are scheduled for August 1st to May Recess 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
1st. Lunch 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
After school 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
INSUFFICIENT FUNDS (Fridays 2:00-2:30 p.m.)
If a N.S.F. cheque is returned to the school by the
bank an additional charge of $25.00 will be levied Students should not come to school before 8:15
to the family. a.m. After school, there is no ball playing
(Frisbees etc.) allowed on the school grounds.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Students must stay on the west side of the
Families in our parish experiencing extreme building while waiting for their rides. Students are
financial hardship should contact the pastor to encouraged to leave the school grounds
arrange an appointment to discuss financial immediately after school. To ensure the safety of
assistance in order to meet tuition payments. The your child/ren, please ensure that you have
13 | Page SFA Parent Handbooksecured care for them outside the supervision the next day will appear on their websites). All
times. closures are also listed on their websites.
PARKING If St. Francis of Assisi School does not appear on
There is no parking available on the school one of these stations before 7:30 a.m., the school
grounds. For the safety of all students, parents will be opened. Calling the school to see if it is
and/or others bringing/taking students home need closed should be used as a last resort, as if the
to be aware of and following the traffic safety school is closed, there will be no one to answer
procedures: your phone call. You may also refer to the
1. There is a drop off/pick up zone on the north school website for closures at
side of Venables Street. This parking area is www.sfaschool.ca
for “quick” drop off (up to 2 min.) to allow
students to safely exit/enter their vehicle. Please note that if the school remains open,
Drivers are not to leave their vehicles and walk individual families are encouraged to make their
students to/from the school. own decision regarding safety getting to school.
2. The south side of Venables Street is a no
stopping/parking zone. Morning Practices in the Event of a School
3. The pedestrian crossing light zone, Closure
crossing Victoria Drive allows parents to Where school is opened but morning practices are
park on the west side of Victoria Drive. cancelled, those students will be notified at school
4. U-turns or use of drive ways to turn around the day before or phoned the evening before.
are not permitted on Venables Street. *Check email & website for this announcement.
5. Left hand turns or proceeding straight Bus Procedures in the Event of Snow
through the light are not permitted by law If the school is open, but the bus service is altered,
onto Victoria Drive. this will appear on the school website
6. Drivers are not permitted by law to enter (www.sfaschool.ca) as: “St. Francis of Assisi
the lane on the north side of the school. School is open – bus using snow routes”
7. All pedestrians must use the cross walk
when crossing Venables Street. Again, if nothing is stated, the school is open and
the bus will be running as usual. Individual families
To ensure student safety, these procedures will be will not be contacted. “Bus families” should refer
enforced by the traffic safety parents and the to their snow route maps.
Vancouver Police Department. School Closure during the School Day
In the event of a school closure during the day
SCHOOL CLOSURES (weather, emergency), parents/guardians will be
When School is Closed contacted to pick up their children. If a
The decision to close the school is made by the parent/guardian is not able to pick up a student,
Pastor and the Principal. A number of factors the student will only be released to the
including, the current weather, the predicted “emergency contact person.” The school will
weather, the main road conditions, and the remain open until all students have been released.
decision of the majority of Catholic schools and
other school districts are considered. The safety STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY
of both staff and students is of utmost concern. Every student must attend school every day that
he or she is able to do so. The government grant
If the decision is to close the school, information is only allocated to a student who attends 600
may be emailed to all families and posted on the hours of class prior to May 15th (unless an
school website. The following radio station will be absence is the result of illness and explained in a
contacted: note). Parents or guardians must reimburse the
school if provincial funding is withheld due to
CKNW (Radio - AM 980) www.cknw.com student absences.
The radio station often announces the school Removing children for vacations means that
closures in the morning (any evening closure for classroom instruction is lost and cannot be entirely
regained. Make-up work is the responsibility of the
14 | Page SFA Parent Handbookparents and student, not the teacher. Teachers
are not required to assign or prepare homework PUNCTUALITY
for students going on vacation. Parents must Students are expected to arrive on time for class.
complete a form, from the office, before they In the event that a student is late, he/she is to
temporarily withdraw a child from school for report to the office for a late slip to be given to the
reasons other than illness. student’s teacher.
REPORTING A STUDENT ABSENCE TELEPHONE CALLS
As part of our “Early Warning Safety Program”, the Students are permitted to use the school phone
school must be notified by email or phone (604- only in cases of emergencies. Arrangements for
253-7311), between 8:00-8:45 a.m. if a student is rides following school and/or extra-curricular
going to be absent or late that day. activities are to be made before school. Students
should also ensure they have all the necessary
NOTES FROM HOME items for the day before leaving home. Teachers
The B.C. Ministry of Education’s Auditor requires and students will not be called to the phone during
absentee notes from parents for all student class time.
absences. Upon returning to school after an
absence, a written note from home must be sent FIELD TRIPS/EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORTS
to the classroom teacher indicating the date and AND ACTIVITIES
reason for the absence, and bearing the parent’s We recognize the importance of field trips/extra-
signature. A note must be sent for each absence. curricular sports/activities as an integral part of the
curriculum and an extension of what is being
STUDENT ILLNESS taught in the classroom. All activities out of the
For the health of all students and staff, sick school/parish site are selected, planned,
students should be kept at home. organized, and conducted in the context of the
In dealing with a contagious disease, the school spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional or physical
will follow the directives given by the Vancouver development of students and the safety and
Coastal Health Unit. security of all participants.
If a student becomes ill during the course of the
school day, the parent/designated adult will be Parents will be given the particulars of a field
notified. A parent/designated adult is expected to trip/extra-curricular sports/activity in an
pick up the student who is ill as soon as possible. information/consent form sent home. Information
will be given about the cost, safety, and method of
EARLY DISMISSALS transportation, clothing needed, supervision, and
Written permission is required when a student any known risks associated with a trip.
must leave the school grounds for any reason
other than dismissal. If early dismissal of a child is In order for a student to participate, the consent
required, a note must be given to the office prior form with the parent’s/guardian’s signature must
to the dismissal. When coming to school to pick be returned to the classroom teacher.
up a child for an early dismissal, parents are to Handwritten, faxed, general consent, or verbal
report to the office first and sign the child out. consent does not constitute consent or replace the
Please try to schedule doctor and dentist school’s official signed consent form.
appointments after school hours whenever
possible. PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
To promote respect for the dignity of all members
STUDENT RELEASE of our school community and to enhance student
Parents are to notify the school whenever unusual achievement and safety, the use of a personal
arrangements are made for picking up their electronic device (PED) is strictly prohibited in the
child/ren. Children will not be released to anyone school or during school related activities (such as
other than the usual caregiver unless the parents retreats, field trips, sports events, etc.).
notify the school.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in the
confiscation of the PED and/or disciplinary action.
The school assumes no responsibility for the loss,
15 | Page SFA Parent Handbookrecovery, repair or replacement for any PED
brought onto the school property. Navy blue knee-high
Navy blue socks
socks/tights
PEDs are to be kept out-of-sight, turned off and
not used within school premises or during school- SUMMER UNIFORM (optional)
sanctioned events. To prevent the loss or damage May be worn from May 1st to October 14th
of PEDs, the school encourages students to leave Girls Uniform Boys Uniform
their PEDs at home or in their school bags. White school golf shirt*
Burgundy school sweater* (vest)
All Black shoes (no runners or boots)
PEDs are wireless and/or portable electronic
Navy blue skort* Navy blue shorts*
handheld equipment that include, but are not
Navy blue or white
limited to, cell phones, smartphones, portable knee-high or ankle Navy or white socks
internet devices, handheld entertainment systems socks
(video games, MP3 players, iPods©, etc.),
cameras, and any other convergent GYM STRIP
communication technologies. Boys and Girls have the same uniform. Gym strip
items below which are marked with an asterisk*
Students and parents are strongly encouraged to must be purchased from the approved school
respect the age limits set by the creators of social uniform supplier.
media sites. Student use of social media during
the school day is not tolerated. ► St. Francis of Assisi black shorts*
► St. Francis of Assisi burgundy t-shirt*
SECTION 8 – SCHOOL UNIFORM ► St. Francis of Assisi (sweat shirt or hoody, or
sweat pants)* these items are optional.
Students are expected to be in the approved St. ► Runners and white socks (Non-marker
Francis of Assisi School uniform at all times runners)
unless special concessions are made. The
uniform is to be kept clean, neat, and presentable, ADDITIONAL UNIFORM INFORMATION
shirts must be tucked in and shoes fastened.
Sweaters are to be mended. Gym/Practice Days
Students are expected to have their school
Uniform items below which are marked with an uniforms with them at school each day.
asterisk* must be purchased from the approved Students may come to school in their gym strip if
school uniform supplier. they have P.E. class first period or a practice in
the early morning. They will be expected to
If, for any reason, a student cannot wear the change into their uniform after P.E. class or
complete school uniform, parents must send a practice.
note to the teacher explaining why. The Principal
monitors the uniforms, if the uniform code is not “Dress down” Days
followed, a note will be sent home with the Once per month a colour or theme day is held.
student. The note must be signed by the student’s Specific guidelines are sent home for each
parent and returned. Upon subsequent breaches, occasion. Students are encouraged to participate,
the parents will be asked to take the student by supporting a chosen charity and dressing for
home. the occasion. Students who do not choose to
participate must wear their school uniform.
WINTER UNIFORM
Worn October 15th to April 30th Grade 7
Girls Uniform Boys Uniform Grade 7 students may wear the “class” sweatshirt
White school dress or golf shirt* instead of the school sweater, except when
Burgundy school sweater* (cardigan, pull over, attending Mass, field trips, school presentations
or vest) where parents or other visitors are present, choir
All Black shoes (no runners or boots)
presentations or any other function where they are
Burgundy/navy plaid kilt Navy blue dress
representing St. Francis of Assisi School. No other
or tunic* pants*
type of sweatshirt may be substituted.
16 | Page SFA Parent HandbookLabelling Uniform Items/Personal Belongings
School Sweater All uniform items should be clearly labelled on the
The sweater is the same for the summer and inside using a permanent marker. Please check
winter uniform. Students must have their sweater your child/ren’s items regularly for mix-ups.
at school at all times even if they are not wearing
it. Unless, otherwise stated, students must wear Lost and Found
the school sweater at assemblies and Masses. A lost and found box is located in the downstairs
The vest is an optional sweater but cannot be basement of the school. Please check this box
worn in school photos or other formal days. regularly if items are missing.
Dress or Golf Shirts Care of the Uniform
All shirts must have the St. Francis of Assisi The uniform must be clean and neat and pressed.
School logo and must be worn tucked in. Uniform items that are too big or too small, or are
torn, soiled, worn or damaged must be replaced
Kilts, Tunics and Skorts or repaired promptly.
These may be purchased ready made from the
uniform supplier. Kilts, tunics and skorts must be UNIFORM SUPPLIER
hemmed mid-knee to a maximum of 2” above the Neat Uniforms
knee. 1050 Boundary Road
Vancouver, BC.
Pants Telephone: 604-205-7556
They are navy blue and must be purchased from Website: https://www.neatuniforms.ca/
the uniform supplier.
SECTION 9 – SAFE, CARING, AND
Shoes ORDERLY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Black dress shoes are recommended. If dress
shoes are worn, students may change into their INTRODUCTION
gym shoes for recess and lunch. No open toes, In a Catholic school, the parents, students,
open heels, sandals or boot style shoes are teachers, and support staff form an integral part of
allowed. Heels must be less than 4cm (1 ½ the Christian community. The staff and parents
inches). Socks must show above the shoe. must work closely together in the formation of their
Students are to wear dress shoes for Mass and children according to the Gospel. To this end,
field trips unless otherwise instructed. parents are expected to be familiar with and
accept and support the philosophy and policies of
Hair St. Francis of Assisi School. Parents indicate this
Hair must be neat and tidy. No dyed, streaked or by signing the Statement of Commitment.
bleached hair is permitted. Hair accessories must Occasionally, issues may arise where the parties
be burgundy, black, navy blue, white, or school involved differ in their perspectives. When this
plaid. Boys must have their hair trimmed to collar’s happens, all parties are expected to work toward
length. a resolution in a Christian manner, respecting
each other’s point of view. To facilitate an
Jewellery and Accessories amicable resolution of conflict issues, St. Francis
Girls may wear a single small stud or small hoop of Assisi School has developed discipline
earring per ear. Students may also wear watches, procedures, in accordance with CISVA policy. Our
holy medals, or crucifixes. No other jewellery or goal is to enhance our students’ Christian
accessories are permitted. The school is not formation by teaching, guiding, and helping them
responsible for lost jewellery items. For safety understand and appreciate their role and
reasons, a teacher or coach may require that responsibility as students. In so doing, they find
jewellery be removed. their place in the human family and help build the
Girls may wear only clear nail polish or lip-gloss. Kingdom of God.
No other nail polish or make-up is permitted.
Our school will continuously develop strategies to
make students feel valued, respected, accepted
and connected within the school community. This
17 | Page SFA Parent Handbookwill include the protection of the students’ physical GROSS MISCONDUCT
safety, social connectedness, inclusiveness as Discipline problems of a serious nature will be the
well as protection from all forms of bullying ultimate responsibility of the principal. The most
regardless of their gender, race, culture, religion, serious consequences would be suspension or
sexual orientation or gender identity. Students expulsion from the school.
who feel respected, accepted and connected tend
to be physically and mentally healthier, and Disrespect, misbehaviour on school grounds or at
perform better academically. All students will school sponsored events, physical harm to
experience a learning environment that enables another person, or the attempt to physically harm
every child to feel safe, accepted and respected. another person, theft, the destruction of property,
are examples of serious inappropriate behaviour
STUDENT DISCIPLINE and such behaviour may result in a student being
HARASSMENT AND BULLYING PREVENTION suspended or expelled. As well, if a student is
The staff of St. Francis of Assisi School is found to have committed either theft or vandalism,
committed to ensuring that our school the student who committed the act will make
environment is safe and non-threatening for every retribution to the victim.
student. We believe that all students should be
valued and treated with respect and dignity. We The principal may also suspend or expel a child
believe that all students should be able to learn in who is persistently disrespectful, disobedient
an atmosphere free from fear, hatred, bullying, and/or fails repeatedly to obey school regulations.
cyberbullying, intimidation, harassment, bullying In serious cases of enforcement of discipline, the
and intolerance. principal will consult with the Pastor and/or the
Parish Education Committee.
St. Francis of Assisi School has four basic rules
for ensuring that our school is a safe, caring, and The school does not tolerate aggressive or violent
respectful environment for all students. behaviour. This includes deliberate acts intended
1. Treat others in a respectful and Christ like to harm, intimidate, bully, alienate or injure
manner. another person. Aggressive retaliation falls into
2. Respect the property of others. this category. The school will make every possible
3. Follow school rules and play safely. effort to see that no child is harassed or bullied. If
4. Take responsibility for your actions and a student is involved in such behaviour, the facts
learning. are carefully reviewed and assessed to determine
if a suspension or expulsion from school is
These rules are broad by design and are warranted.
supported by specific recommendations. The
classroom teacher has primary responsibility for The possession of, use of, and/or threat of the use
correcting unacceptable behaviour and dealing of a weapon*, the use, possession or sale of
with minor incidents. In common areas such as explosive devices, alcoholic substances, drugs or
playgrounds and hallways, the classroom teacher other noxious substances, will be considered
and supervising adults share this responsibility. gross misconduct and severe disciplinary action
Taking into account the student’s age, maturity & will result. The suspension process will be
special circumstances, if a child chooses to break initiated, and expulsion from the school may
a school rule, to not accept his/her responsibilities result. The principal will consult with the Pastor
or to infringe on the rights of others, a sequence and Parish Education Committee. The matter may
of consequences will result: also be referred to the police.
1. Verbal warning (*A weapon is anything that is used, or designed
2. Verbal warning with consequences to be used, to inflict bodily harm, or to intimidate
3. Conference with the Principal/Teacher/Child another).
4. Teacher/Parent conference
5. Conference with the ANTI-BULLYING
Principal/Teacher/Parent/Child Bullying in its truest form is comprised of a series
of repeated, intentionally cruel incidents involving
students. Bullying includes acts of physical
violence as well as verbal assaults, is not tolerated
18 | Page SFA Parent Handbookin the classroom, school grounds or at school in person or by telephone. Appropriate
sponsored events. Students are encouraged to arrangements must be made for the student to
report all acts of bullying to an adult, teacher, leave the school. A written notification must be
parent, or principal. The school will inform parents given to the parents or guardians within twenty-
of the actions to be taken. Along with the four hours of the expulsion.
appropriate consequences students will be
assigned a learning package to be completed and Parents may appeal a suspension or expulsion
kept on file. Continued bullying by a student will decision (see “Policy for dealing with Major
result in suspension and may lead to expulsion. Complaints”).
CISVA POLICIES DEALING WITH CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT POLICY
SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS The CISVA Board prohibits and will not condone
In the normal operation of a school, instances may any form of child abuse, neglect or violence. All
arise in which a student commits a serious school personnel in the CISVA will comply with the
infraction of school or CISVA policy. This serious requirements of the Ministry of Children and
infraction may lead to the student’s being Family Development and be familiar with the
suspended or expelled from the school. When procedures for reporting suspected child abuse as
dealing with such matters, schools are required to outlined in the “Child, Family, and Community
act for the protection of all members of the school Service Act” and “Supporting our Students: A
community. guide for Independent School Personnel
An expulsion is usually preceded by a suspension, Responding to Child Abuse”.
during which the student is denied the privilege of
attending school and all school-related activities. TOBACCO AND VAPOUR PRODUCTS
Suspension from school is considered to be a CONTROL ACT
serious penalty for behaviour, which, if continued, In accordance with the newly updated (September
would ultimately result in an expulsion. 2016) Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act,
The Principal is required to investigate fully every “a person is not permitted to smoke or use vapour
serious infraction to the best of his/her ability and products in or on St. Francis of Assisi School
is required to maintain documentation that property”.
accurately records the incident, and the This means that from the moment that students,
investigation. This documentation would be used staff, or visitors enter school grounds, they can no
to support the school’s decision to suspend and/or longer smoke or use vapour products (e-
expel. cigarettes), at any time, day or night, whether or
not school is in session. Anyone who breaches
The Principal decides upon a suspension only this legislative provision will face a fine.
after thorough investigation. The length of the
suspension must fit the severity of the infraction.
No student shall be suspended for a period
SECTION 10 – EMERGENCY
exceeding one school day without prior INFORMATION
consultation between the Principal and the Pastor MEDICATION POLICY
and/or the Chairperson of the Parish Education It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to
Committee. A written notification of suspension inform the school about a student’s medical
must be given to the parents/guardians. The letter condition or problem that could require emergency
must contain the school’s expectation of the action by the school staff. It is also the
student if re-admission to the school is granted. responsibility of the parent/guardian to inform the
school if the student takes medication at school
If the Principal has determined that the incident is regularly.
serious enough to warrant expulsion, the Principal
must immediately consult the Pastor and the Parents are responsible for administering
Parish Education Committee Chairperson. During medication to their children. Whenever possible,
this consultation period, the student will be arrangements should be made for medication to
suspended. After the consultation, the Principal be administered outside school hours. If this is not
will make his/her decision about the expulsion and possible, parents should come to the school and
inform the student’s parents or guardians, either administer it.
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