Textbooks are numbered and assigned to each child who will be responsible for their proper care. All books must be covered with a durable cover and should be carried to and from school in a book bag to minimize wear and tear. Lost or damaged books must be reported and paid for immediately. Library The library is open for the use of the students. It is staffed by a librarian. At a specific time each week, classes have the opportunity to use the library for reference work, quiet reading, story time (primary grades), and checking out books and other materials. Paperback books are located in each classroom. Students are expected to conform to rules regarding checkout and return of books and reference materials. Students are held accountable for lost or damaged books. Physical Education All students participate in physical education each week. Students are required to wear the school P.E. uniform on the assigned day(s). Those without a P.E. uniform will receive a uniform violation that will affect the P.E. grade. Students are expected to participate actively in the program unless a written excuse is provided by a parent in the event of an extended absence (more than two days) from P.E., verification must be in writing from a physician. Family Life Family life education is intended to provide a comprehensive view of human development and behavior, personal relationships, and management of family resources. The purpose of family life education is to inculcate Catholic values, virtues, and attitudes that relate to the current family life of the student. Family life instruction is integrated where appropriate into religion, science, and social studies. RELIGION PROGRAM AND EXPECTATIONS Religion Program Of primary importance in a Catholic elementary school is the imparting of religious information and spiritual formation of the entire school community. In cooperation with the parents as the primary educators, the school, through its philosophy, religion program, and extra-curricular activities, supports the religious and spiritual development of the students. While the principal has the major responsibility for ensuring the Catholicity of the school, a faculty member is appointed to the position of religion coordinator. Liturgies The official archdiocesan policy expects parents to attend Mass weekly with their children and to see that their children receive sacraments on a regular basis. Part of the school schedule
Textbooks are numbered and assigned to each child who will be responsible for their proper care. All books must be covered with a durable cover and should be carried to and from school in a book bag to minimize wear and tear. Lost or damaged books must be reported and paid for immediately. Library The library is open for the use of the students. It is staffed by a librarian. At a specific time each week, classes have the opportunity to use the library for reference work, quiet reading, story time (primary grades), and checking out books and other materials. Paperback books are located in each classroom. Students are expected to conform to rules regarding checkout and return of books and reference materials. Students are held accountable for lost or damaged books. Physical Education All students participate in physical education each week. Students are required to wear the school P.E. uniform on the assigned day(s). Those without a P.E. uniform will receive a uniform violation that will affect the P.E. grade. Students are expected to participate actively in the program unless a written excuse is provided by a parent in the event of an extended absence (more than two days) from P.E., verification must be in writing from a physician. Family Life Family life education is intended to provide a comprehensive view of human development and behavior, personal relationships, and management of family resources. The purpose of family life education is to inculcate Catholic values, virtues, and attitudes that relate to the current family life of the student. Family life instruction is integrated where appropriate into religion, science, and social studies. RELIGION PROGRAM AND EXPECTATIONS Religion Program Of primary importance in a Catholic elementary school is the imparting of religious information and spiritual formation of the entire school community. In cooperation with the parents as the primary educators, the school, through its philosophy, religion program, and extra-curricular activities, supports the religious and spiritual development of the students. While the principal has the major responsibility for ensuring the Catholicity of the school, a faculty member is appointed to the position of religion coordinator. Liturgies The official archdiocesan policy expects parents to attend Mass weekly with their children and to see that their children receive sacraments on a regular basis. Part of the school schedule
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