RESURRECTION SCHOOL
5301 New Harmony Road
Evansville, IN 47720
2008-2009
Pastor: Father Phil Kreilein
Principal: Angie Johnson
School Office 963-6148 (7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., M-F)
Daycare After Hours 963-5556
Kitchen 963-5556
Parish Office 963-3121
FAX 963-1141
www.resurrectionweb.org
ACCREDITATION
Resurrection is fully accredited by the State of Indiana and holds membership in the National Catholic Education Association and the Indiana Non-Public Education Association.
Resurrection School is staffed by a faculty which is dedicated to the education and spiritual growth of youth.
RESURRECTION’S MASCOT: Roadrunner
SCHOOL COLORS: Kelly green and gold
PHILOSOPHY
Parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children . . .
At Resurrection we educate the whole child, heart, hands, and head. Top priority is the teaching of religion and communicating to each child that there is a God who loves him.
We cultivate the intellect by:
creating an interesting environment, encouraging self-esteem, providing for creativity,
developing accuracy,
stressing knowledge of the basics,
providing extra-curricular activities, developing self-discipline, and
developing the ability to reason and make decisions.
We hope to attain all of this by the encouragement of the pastor, the competency of the teachers, the students’ willingness to learn, and the cooperation of the parents.
In this way we hope to bring all closer to the Lord Jesus.
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
RESURRECTION SCHOOL PROVIDES
A SAFE, LOVING CHRISTIAN
ENVIRONMENT
WHICH ENCOURAGES
THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CHILD.
THIS IS THE SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE PARENTS, STUDENTS,
AND STAFF.
REGISTRATION
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Resurrection School of the Diocese of Evansville admits students of any race, color, sex, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, nationality, and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admission programs, grant-in-aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Special education classes are not offered by Resurrection School, but reasonable accommodations will be made for students who can be main-streamed into general education classes. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation provides limited services for students who qualify with learning disabilities.
A pre-registration for the next school year is taken in February. A formal registration is taken in July/August. Registration of new families is held all year long through the school office.
Students are admitted to the school in the following order:
1) Pre-registered siblings in Resurrection
2) Siblings in Resurrection
3) Pre-registered parishioners
4) Parishioners
5) Pre-registered Catholics from other parishes
6) Catholics from other parishes
7) Pre-registered non-Catholics
8) Non-Catholics
For admission purposes, Resurrection faculty members are considered members of Resurrection parishes.
CLASS SIZE GUIDELINES
January 1998
K-2 Maximum 25
3-5 Maximum 25
6-8 Maximum 25
Maximum of two sections per grade.
These class size guidelines are intended to guide us, not force us into decisions that we feel are not in the best interest of Resurrection school and parish.
TUITION PAYMENT SCHEDULE
IF TUITION AND/OR OTHER FEES ARE NOT PAID IN FULL BY DEC. 31ST OF THE CURRENT YEAR. THEN PAST TUITION/FEES FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE REGISTERING A STUDENT.
Each family will ahve th option of participating in the Donating for Dollars program and purchase a minimum of $300.00 in Scrip per month (or $3600.00 for the year)OR be assessed a $300.00 fee at registration. More details are available in the church and school offices.
If you have one child attending Resurrection School--
Contribute a minimum of $55.00 per week in collection for 52 weeks (beginning 8/3/08)
Tuition $575.00 (pd by the end of the first semester)
$155.00 due- Registration July 13, 2008
$140.00 due- September 19, 2008
$140.00 due- October 31, 2008
$140.00 due- December 19, 2008
If you have two children attending Resurrection School--
Contribute a minimum of $55.00 per week in collection for 52 weeks (beginning 8/3/08)
Tuition $1,125 (pd by the end of the first semester)
$300 due - Registration July 13, 2008
$275 due - September 19, 2008
$275 due – October 31, 2008
$275 due - December 19, 2008
If you have three or more children attending Resurrection School--
Contribute a minimum of $55.00 per week in collection for 52 weeks (beginning 8/3/08)
Tuition $1,625 (pd by the end of the first semester)
$425 due - Registration July 13, 2008
$400 due - September 19, 2008
$400 due – October 31, 2008
$400 due - December 19, 2008
NON-PARISHIONER TUITION
$4,500 For 1 Child
$5,900 For 2 Children
$6,200 For 3 Children
Additional Fees: Registration (Book) Fee $150.00 per child.
Sport Fee - $25.00 per child, per sport. Band Fee- $140 per child
CURRICULUM
RELIGION PROGRAM
The Religion program at Resurrection School is central to our school’s curriculum. In addition to the basic religious instructional program, the school provides assistance in sacramental preparation, family life instruction, and the opportunity to attend liturgies, prayer, and penance services.
The Silver Burdett-Ginn Religion Series is the basic textbook used in Grades K-5. The Sadlier sweries is used in Grades 6-8.
Sacramental preparation is also part of the Religion curriculum. Second grade students are prepared for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM includes: Math, Reading Readiness, Social Studies, Science, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Religion.
GRADES 1, 2, 3 CURRICULUM includes: Religion, Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education.
GRADES 4, 5 CURRICULUM includes: Religion, Math, Language Arts, Science, Health, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education.
GRADES 6, 7, 8 CURRICULUM includes: Religion, Math, Language Arts, Science, Health, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Practical Arts.
K-8 students also have scheduled times to work in the computer lab.
Students in Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 may select to participate in Band. Signing up for Band at the beginning of the year is a yearlong commitment, and students may not quit part way through the year to begin music classes. Band fees are $140.00 per child per year and payable to Resurrection School. The Band Class meets during the general music time. Band lessons are offered by Mater Dei High School at a nominal fee.
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE
RESURRECTION SCHOOL
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT BELOW:
ENGAGEMENT IN ONLINE BLOGS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO MYSPACE.COM, XANGA,FRIENDSTER, ETC. MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS IF THE CONTENT OF THE STUDENT'S BLOG INCLUDES DEFAMATORY COMMENTS REGARDING THE SCHOOL, THE FACULTY, OTHER STUDENTS OR THE PARISH.
STATEMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Internet services provide access to electronic mail (e-mail), public shareware of all types, and massive databases at universities, government agencies and private industries. Internet access promotes educational excellence through resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
The Internet also contains material that is objectionable. Faculty members at Resurrection School in the Catholic Diocese of Evansville understand this and have taken precautions to control student access to objectionable material by instructing and supervising students in the proper use of the Internet and electronic mail. Still, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials that are objectionable or inappropriate. An industrious user may gain access to sites that are supposed to be filtered. Families should be aware that some material accessible via the Internet may be illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, sexually explicit, or otherwise offensive to some people. In addition, it is possible to purchase goods and services via the Internet which could result in unwanted financial obligations for a student's parents or guardian.
The faculty and staff at Resurrection School believe that the advantages Internet access holds for students exceed its disadvantages. However, parents and guardians are primarily responsible for setting and conveying the standards their children should follow when using the Internet or any information source. These standards should conform to the Christian principles of the school, as set forth in the student handbook and as instructed by school faculty and administration. These standards also apply with respect to student-created materials placed on the Internet or other electronic media whether the materials were created at or sent from the school, home, or elsewhere, AND ESPECIALLY to the extent that they include displays of harassment, threats or disrespect (as discussed below) or endanger students or school personnel in any manner. Students are required to conform their behavior to the Christian principles of the school at all times, whether on or off campus. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. While on-line, students are to use the same good behavior that is expected of them in the classroom.
If a student violates any of the terms or conditions described below, his or her Internet access will be terminated and future access may be denied. Furthermore, a student may be subject to disciplinary action, including expulsion, for abusive use of the Internet. This includes communications originating in or outside of school by mobile devices such as cellular telephones, BlackBerrys, PocketPCs, Sidekicks, pagers and other similar devices (including wi-fi/wireless communications) which threaten other students or school personnel, violate school rules or disrupt the educational process promoted by the school. Abusive internet communications include, for example, posting or dissemination of written material, graphics, photographs or other representations which communicate, depict, promote or encourage:
Use of any illegal or controlled substance, including alcoholic beverages,
Violence or threats of violence, intimidation or injury to the property or person of another, or
Lewd, offensive, sexually suggestive or other inappropriate behavior
on web pages or web sites, on Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), in e-mail communications or attachments, in discussion groups, user groups, chat rooms, or any other function of the Internet or World Wide Web electronic media. At a minimum, the same standards apply to these media as would apply to written correspondence, publications, speech, or any other form of dissemination, communication, or display of information or images by students.
Users of school-based computers should not expect that stored files are private. Electronic messages and files stored on school-based computers should be treated as school lockers. Materials created by or otherwise placed on the Internet by students via any means through the use of school computer equipment or in the course and scope of acceptable academic use are the property of the school, not students. This lack of privacy shall not affect the requirement that all students respect the privacy and property of all other students with respect to electronic media, just as with any other privacy or personal property issues.
Faculty and administrative personnel may review all stored files, e-mail communications and other postings to maintain system integrity, to ensure that users are acting responsibly and to enforce the rules of the school.
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully. By reading and signing the following Internet Use Policy Contract, students and parents or guardians acknowledge that they are aware of their rights and responsibilities as users of the Internet.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. ACCEPTABLE USE - The purpose of the Internet in the school is to support education. The use of school accounts must be consistent with the educational objectives and Christian principles of the Catholic Diocese of Evansville as set forth in the Code of Christian Conduct. These rules apply equally to the use, creation, modification, or access to, web pages, web sites, e-mail and attachments, Bulletin Board System (BBS) postings, and all other manners in which information or images may be placed or viewed via Internet.
$ Internet accounts shall be used only by the authorized owner of the account. No attempt to gain unauthorized access to another person’s= account is permitted. Similarly, no attempts to gain access to or to alter, delete, or damage materials created or placed on the Internet by others is permitted.
$ Attempts to gain access to restricted sites, servers, files, databases, etc. are prohibited. Unauthorized access to other systems (i.e. hacking) is prohibited.
$ Use of Internet games, MUDs (Multi User Dungeons) and IRCs (Internet Relay Chats) is not allowed.
$ Transmission of any material in violation of any law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secrets.
$ Transmission of any communication or material depicting, promoting or encouraging (i) the use of illegal or controlled substances, including alcoholic beverages; (ii) violence or threats of violence, harassment, intimidation or injury to the property or person of another; and (iii) lewd, sexually suggestive or other inappropriate behavior is prohibited.
$ Personal addresses, phone numbers, and financial information shall not be included in network communications, including web sites. Names, photographs or depictions or other personal or family information from which a student may be positively located or identified, also shall not be included in any network communications.
$ Passwords must be kept private and should be changed frequently.
$ Internet use for commercial purposes, financial gain, personal business, product advertisement, or political lobbying is prohibited.
2. PRIVILEGE - Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of that privilege. The school will determine what is inappropriate use by a student and the school’s decision shall be final. A student account may be closed when necessary or access to the Internet may be denied, revoked or suspended.
NETWORK ETIQUETTE - Students are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of etiquette at all times. Such rules include:
$ Be polite. Do not be abusive in messages to others.
$ Use appropriate language.
$ Do not swear, use vulgarities or other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.
$ Do not use the Internet in such a way that would disrupt use of the Internet by others.
$ Understand that e-mail is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system have access to all e-mail. Communications, including messages or photographs depicting, suggesting or supporting illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
4. SECURITY - Security is a high priority on computer networks. If a student notices a security problem, he or she must notify a school faculty member immediately. Students may not use the Internet to discuss or send information regarding security problems or how to gain unauthorized access to sites, servers, files, etc. Any student identified as a security risk will be denied access to the Internet, and may be subject to disciplinary action.
5. VANDALISM - Vandalism will result in cancellation of Internet privileges. Vandalism may be any attempt to harm or destroy data of any user, network, or agency connected to the Internet. This includes uploading or downloading of computer viruses, attempts at gaining unauthorized access, or changing on-line materials, without permission. Students and parents will be responsible for any financial damages resulting from breaches of security or vandalism. Any student found to have committed vandalism will be subject to disciplinary action.
6. COPYRIGHT - It is the intent Resurrection School to adhere to copyright laws protecting electronic media. However, all materials placed on the Internet by students in the course and scope of acceptable use as set forth herein is the property of the school, and not of any student. The procedures listed below represent the School’s effort to operate legally with respect to the property of others.
$ The ethical and practical problems caused by software piracy will be taught. The legal and ethical use of software will be modeled by faculty members.
$ Illegal copies of copyrighted programs will not be made or knowingly used by students or faculty. The definition of "illegal copies" includes making or using any copies of a program by persons other than the software licensee except pursuant to a valid licensing agreement.
$ Neither students nor faculty shall copy software when the software is being used from a diskette or hard drive.
$ Violating copyrights or otherwise using another person=s property without prior approval by that person or proper citation is not allowed. Similarly, transmitting any material in violation of any local, state, or federal statute, rule, regulation, code, ordinance or other authority is prohibited. This includes the plagiarizing of material, infringement upon copyrighted materials, threatening or obscene material, or material protected as trade secrets.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY - The student will accept personal responsibility for his or her use of the Internet. Prohibited uses include any communication, photograph or other depiction which communicates, promotes or encourages:
$ Pornography, lewd or sexually suggestive behavior,
$ Unethical or illegal solicitations,
$ Racism, sexism or other perspectives intended to insult or harass others,
$ Inappropriate language,
$ Trespassing in or upon other user’s folders, files or work,
$ Intentionally wasting limited resources,
$ Interfering with the use of the Internet or other educational activities of other students,
$ Posting, communication or dissemination of personal information, full names, or images of other students in such a manner that any other student may be positively identified from such posting, communication or dissemination by a person other than a student, faculty member, or administrative personnel of this school.
$ The Resurrection School and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville have a "Zero Tolerance" policy with regard to threats or harassment through the Internet. Threats are expressions of intent to do harm which cause another person to be fearful. Harassment is any unwelcome behavior that offends or humiliates another person. Threats and/or harassment will subject a student to disciplinary action.
8. WARRANTIES, DAMAGES - Resurrection School and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville make no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for Internet or computer services they provide. Neither the school nor the Catholic Diocese of Evansville will be responsible for any damages a student suffers while on the system. These damages include loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, misdeliveries, or service interruptions caused by negligence, error, or omissions, and/or monetary loss from the input, posting, or dissemination of personal information, including financial information, on the Internet. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at a student’s own risk. The schools and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville cannot be responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the Internet.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
To remain eligible as users, a student's use of the Internet must be in support of and consistent with the educational objectives and Christian principles of the Catholic Diocese of Evansville. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility.
Misuse of the Internet will not be tolerated. Use of the Internet in school by a student for other than school or educational purposes is misuse. Other examples of misuse include:
$ exposing others to stalking, harassment or danger of any kind;
$ exposing the school to liability for harm done to others;
$ exposing others to inappropriate material;
$ contracting computer viruses;
$ plagiarism, copyright and trade secret violations;
$ damage to computers or computer programs; and
$ any interference or disruption of school purposes or school activities.
Any violation of the policies of Resurrection School concerning the use of the Internet as set forth in the Internet Acceptable Use Policy may result in disciplinary action, including:
$ loss of computer privileges and Internet access for a length of time to be determined by the School;
$ detention or suspension; and/or
$ expulsion from school.
To keep your family safe while using the Internet, visit the following web sites:
Parental Control Software
www.guardiansoftware.com
www.cyberpatrol.com
www.cybersitter.com
Internet Safety Information
www.getnetwise.org
www.wiredsafety.org
www.isafe.org
www.netsmartz.com
www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
Indiana Sheriff’s Sex Offender Registry
www.insor.org
YOUTH PROTECTION
Diocesan Policy: Report and Inform
The Diocese of Evansville has in place a policy that requires that any allegation of child abuse must be reported to civil authorities. If an allegation involves the sexual abuse of a minor by diocesan personnel, the Victims Assistance Coordinator must also be informed. Sexual misconduct violates human dignity and the mission of the church. The spiritual well-being of all victims, their families, and others in the community is of particular concern to the church.
Report child abuse
Every allegation of child abuse must be reported to Child Protection Services, an agency of Indiana state government.
CPS Toll-free (800)800-5556
Local law enforcement 9-1-1
Report and Inform
In the event of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor (a person under 18) by diocesan personnel, report the allegation to authorities, and inform the victims Assistance Coordinator for the diocese:
Toll free: (866)200-3004
Local: (812)490-9565
Anyone who works in the school as a volunteer or paid employee must go through an initial Youth Protection training and have a background check. Please call Sr. Jolinda Naas, Youth Protection Coordinator, at 963-3121 for more information.
Bullying
Bullying is an intentional act of aggression causing embarrassment, pain, or discomfort to another person. It is a consistent pattern of disrespect of one or more students by another. It is an abuse of power which can take many forms: physical (hitting, kicking, shoving, spitting); verbal (taunting, teasing, degrading social or sexual comments, rumor spreading); nonverbal (threatening gestures, exclusion, Internet, text messaging via cell phones, Instant Message). Bullying my constitute ground for detention, suspension, or expulsion.
Our school embraces the following as school rules against bullying:
We will not bully others
We will help students who are bullied
We will include students who are easily left out.
When we know somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.
VISITORS
In order to protect the children, it is important that all visitors buzz in to the main entrance and report to the office upon entering the building, sign in, and obtain a visitor’s pass. Upon leaving, visitors must sign out and return pass. All entrances are locked. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to visit the classroom or to come to have lunch with your children. Please make reservations for lunch through the school office or by calling the kitchen. Adult lunches cost $2.25. Lunch visitors may not bring fast food into the school building, with the only exception being Grandparent's Day.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays are recognized for each student by the special bulletin board display and the Parent Bulletin. Many teachers also do displays in the individual homerooms. Usually the 3rd Friday of each month will be designated as the birthday celebration. Students having a birthday that month will have FREE DRESS and cake at lunch. June and July birthdays will be celebrated also. Watch the Parent Bulletin for the date.
LUNCH PROGRAM
Resurrection School operates the National School Lunch Program in conjunction with the Department of Education. Hot lunches (milk included) are served daily to students at the cost of $1.75; also, an extra entrée may be purchased at the cost of $.50. Extra entrees are available to the students in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Younger students wanting extra entrees need to bring a note from home stating they have their parent's permission to buy an extra entree. Students bringing their lunch from home may buy milk or juice for $.50. Adults may eat the school lunches for $2.00. SOFT DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN LUNCH BOXES. please send water, milk or juice in lunch boxes, or allow your child to purchase a healthy drink from the cafeteria. Adults may eat the school lunches for $2.25. Lunch visitors may not bring fast food into the school building, with the only exception being Grandparent's Day. Our new wellness policy is in place and helps us insure that healthy food is served at lunch time. The lunch menu will be published in the weekly school newsletter.
The school lunch will include one meat/meat alternative, one vegetable, one fruit, bread, milk and/or juice. Our method is offer vs. serve which means the student is required to take only three of the five food groups offered and still meet the state requirements. The purpose of this is to keep food costs down and to cut down of food waste by the students.
Reduced and free lunches are available through the School Nutrition Program. Families who qualify are encouraged to apply at the beginning of the school year or anytime during the year. The Federal Program pays for these lunches and does not come from school funds, so please use this program if you think you may qualify. The information and application are handed out at the time of registration.
Lunch money is to be turned in on Monday morning. The money must be in a sealed envelope with the student’s name, grade, homeroom and the amount of money you are depositing into their account. If you have more than one child in school, you need to write only one check but must list each child’s name, homeroom and the amount of money you are depositing into each account. You need not tell us what or when he/she is eating because a count is taken each morning in the classroom. Each student has his or her own account and will be given a plastic card with a bar code for identification. The student card will be scanned for increased speed and efficiency. Lunches, milks, juices and extra entrees may be paid for by the week, month or even the year. Our computerized program will keep track of when and what they are eating, as well as, the money balance in their account. A student may run a negative balance but when notices are sent home with the students at the end of the month, immediate payment is required. Families whose lunch bills reach an outstanding balance of $50.00 will be charged an additional fee of $10.00. This fee will be charged 15 days following a monhtly statement from the cafeteria. Those families with outstanding bills at the end of the billing period will be reported to the compliance committee for appropriate action.
The School Lunch Program is here for the nutritional benefit of the children. We work hard to make it the best it can be for them. If there are any questions or problems please feel free to contact us at 963-5556.
WELLNESS POLICY
In the interest of promoting healthier habits in students, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently verified that all schools, including private schools, which participate in the National School Lunch Act or the child Nutrition Act, must develop a School Wellness Plan for the 2007-2008 school year. Each school in the Diocese of Evansville will engage students, parents, teachers, food service staff, and health professionals in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing school nutrition and physical education policies. To achieve these goals, schools will form wellness committees, set campus nutrition guidelines, and determine nutrition education and physical activity opportunities. Copies of the plan can be found in the school office.
Immediate changes in response to the new wellness policy include:
No carry in fast food (with the exception of Grandparents Day)
No birthday treats brought from home for the class
No soda in lunches packed at home (only water, milk, juice for drinks, please)
Daycare students may not purchase soft drinks after school
COMMUNICATION/REPORT CARDS
Communication between the school and the home is of utmost importance. A Parent Bulletin giving the menu and information concerning programs, awards, and activities is sent home each Friday. Grades for first through eighth grade students are posted on Edline. Contact the school office for help in setting up your Edline Account. Parent/teacher conferences are held in the fall. Children are expected to be responsible in taking these papers home. Parents are welcome in the school at all times; notes, phone calls, visits, and volunteer work is encouraged. However, we do ask you to make an appointment when an additional conference with a teacher is needed. To contact a teacher, please call the school office anytime during school hours. If the teacher cannot come to the phone at the time you call, he/she will return your call as soon as possible. Teacher emails are also posted on the Edline main page under "News."
Children receive report cards every nine weeks. Children in Grades 1-8 are graded with the traditional A, B, C, D, F, and/or percentages. 94-100 A; 88-93 B; 78-87 C; 70-77 D. A general average is figured for some of the students. This is a two-step process. First, the Music, Art, PE, health (and Practical Arts grade when applicable) is averaged. This score will then be included with the grades from the other subjects to determine a general average. Kindergarten students receive progress reports every nine weeks.
HONOR ROLL/GRADE RECOGNITION
Students in grades 6-8 can achieve a special recognition for good grades. A student with a 92-95% average and no D’s will receive honor recognition. A student with 96-100% average and no grade lower than a B will receive high honor recognition. An Honor Roll student must have a satisfactory conduct grade. Potential unsatisfactory conduct will be communicated at midterm. Students in grades 3-8 can be members of the B.U.G. Club (Bring Up Grades.) To become a member of B.U.G., a student must have shown improvement in at least 3 core subjects since the last grading period. They cannot have an F or a U on their report card.
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCEDURE
1. When a problem arises between a teacher and student, the problem is to be discussed between the parents and the teacher.
2. If a satisfactory solution is not reached, the principal is to be informed of the problem by the parents. A parent, teacher, and principal conference may be held.
3. If the problem is not resolved after following steps 1, 2, the Education Commission can be contacted.
4. As a final resort, after following steps 1, 2, 3, the situation may be taken to the pastor.
ATTENDANCE
Children may arrive at school anytime after 7:00 a.m. unless they are enrolled in before school care. Students go to the homeroom at 7:20. All students must be in their homeroom by the 7:25 a.m. bell.
TARDINESS
The only excused tardies are illness and doctor’s appointments.
A student receiving 4 unexcused tardies in one grading period will serve one hour of detention after school. A student may serve up to 2 detentions after school for tardies.
Subsequent detentions will be 2 hour Saturday detentions to allow the student to make up missed work and school time.
o 4 tardies= 1 after school detention
o 8 tardies= 2 after school detentions
o 12 tardies= 2 after school and one Saturday detention and so on…
Excessive tardies will be reported to the Diocesan Attendance Officer and/or Child Protective Services.
ABSENCES/SICKNESS
Students must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
Vacations during school time are highly discouraged. If vacations are taken, notification should be given to the teacher and principal at least one week in advance. Arrangements should be made with the teacher prior to vacation of how and when missed work will be made up. Teachers can’t be expected to have all work planned ahead of time. All work needs to be made up in seven calendar days.
When a child is absent, a phone call must be made to the school office before 8:45 a.m. (963-6148). The office has an answering machine and messages may be left at anytime prior to 8:45 a.m. If we don’t receive a call by 9:00 a.m., the school office will call you at home or work. Resurrection School is participating in the National Call Back Program for your student’s safety. Upon returning to school, the child should present a note to the homeroom teacher.
Whenever possible, dental and doctor appointments are to be made outside of school hours. If students miss classes because of appointments, they are expected to make up the missed work. Students who have an appointment must bring a written note from a parent to the office at the start of the school day.
Continued unexplained absence from school is a violation of Indiana School Attendance Laws and parents or guardians are held responsible.
After a student has been absent 10 times the parents will receive a notice explaining their requirement to complete the “Certificate of Incapacity” for any further absences, which must be signed by the child’s physician.
Failure to return the signed “Certificate of Incapacity” will result in the principal turning the case over to the Diocesan Attendance Officer and/or Child Protective Services.
CLOSING & DELAYED SCHEDULE
When the school day is canceled by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), Resurrection School will be closed as well.
When a delay is announced by EVSC, the school day at Resurrection will be delayed. For example, if there is a one hour delay, school begins at 8:25; two hour delay, school begins at 9:25, etc. If school is delayed, extended care will be open at 6:30 a.m. However, there will be a $1.50 charge for each hour until school starts.
When there is an early dismissal by EVSC for snow, floods, etc., Resurrection will also close school at the time announced by EVSC. After-school care will be provided on these days. Please have an emergency plan in place so students do not have to call home in case of an early dismissal.
DISMISSAL
1. All students riding a bus will be dismissed at 2:05 p.m. Students who ride in cars will be dismissed at 2:08 p.m.
2. If your child needs to be dismissed early for some particular reason, please send a note to this effect to the homeroom teacher. When you come to school to pick up your child, please report to the office to let the secretary know you are here. Your child will be intercomed to come to the office for dismissal.
3. If your child has permission to do something different after school, e.g., go home with a friend or walk instead of riding a bus, or if your child is going to be taken home by someone other than the ordinary persons, please send a note concerning this to the teacher or notify office. Our bus drivers also require a note from the parent if a student rides a bus home that he/she would not normally ride. Pre-printed notes are available in the school office.
4. Please talk to your child about what to do in the case of an unexpected early dismissal.
5. When picking up students at the 2:08 dismissal time, all cars should park in the lot by the church. Please follow diagram for parking. All vehicles need to wait until the signal is given to leave. Do not leave the parking lot until this signal has been given. This is for your child’s safety. Parking under church canopy area is reserved for late arrivals. These cars will be dismissed last. No parking on the South Ramp leading to the lower parking lot. This is a bus route and can not be blocked.
6. Any child that is not picked up by 2:20 will be sent to extended care. A $5.00 charge will be assessed.
7. Please inform everyone permitted to pick up your child of the above rules.
DRILLS
Fire and disaster drills are conducted during the school year. The teachers and students are trained to know what must be done in the event of a particular type of drill or disaster. All in the building, students and adults, are expected to follow the procedures for the particular type of drill or disaster.
Old Mill Restaurant will serve as the off-campus shelter in the event that the school building must remain evacuated for a long period of time.
MEDICATION
Any student needing to take any type of medication (including cough drops, lip balm, etc.) must present the medication at the school office in the original pharmacy container with a medication permission form from the parent stating the following:
a. type of medication
b. dosage
c. time to be administered
d. any possible side effects
e. signature of the parent
No medication of any sort, prescription or non-prescription will be given to a student without consent of a parent or guardian. A medication permission form (two are included at the end of this handbook with more available from the office) must be filled out in advance of a student receiving medications from the office. Medication found in the possession of a child will be confiscated and parents will be contacted. The school does not have a registered nurse on staff.
Neither Resurrection, nor the Catholic Diocese of Evansville, is the insurer of the student’s health and safety while the student is at school or engaged in school supervised activities, including sports.
PARTIES/GIFTS/INVITATIONS
All grades have a Christmas party and games. The room parents sponsor this party. This party is planned for the last day of school before the Christmas recess. It begins at 12:30 p.m. The Kindergarten class also has a Halloween party. No other classes have a Halloween party.
Children in Grades K-5 may exchange valentines. Classes do not have Valentine parties.
Students should not exchange gifts for individuals at school. This gesture only creates hurt feelings.
Invitations for slumber parties or birthday parties should be sent via the U.S. Mail unless an invitation is being given to every student in the class.
TELEPHONE
Using the office phone to call home is discouraged. This helps develop responsibility and organization. Children may use it with the permission of the homeroom teacher and secretary.
Children may not use the phone to ask for forgotten homework, gym clothes, lunch, things they forgot to check on the night before, etc.
TRANSPORTATION
Students may ride Vanderburgh County busses home if they reside in the Cynthia Heights School District. A shuttle bus takes our students to Cynthia Heights. For further information, please call 435-8263.
If your child rides home on either R82, R94, R87, R85, R84, 208 or R77, they will ride shuttle bus R77 to Cynthia Heights. If your child rides home on either 51, R81, R75, R86, R76, C70, or R78, he or she will ride shuttle bus R78 to Cynthia Heights. If your child rides home on either 94, R79, 2, R83, R80, or 43, he or she will ride shuttle bus 43 to Cynthia Heights. Students may not ride an unassigned shuttle to Cynthia Heights without permission from the principal.
FEEDER SCHOOL DANCES
The seventh and eighth graders are invited to attend dances sponsored by Resurrection School and the other West Deanery schools of the diocese. These dances are for students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese of Evansville or attending Religious Education classes at the sponsoring school. A Diocese of Evansville picture identification card is required for admittance. While attending these dances, the seventh and eighth graders are representing Resurrection School. If a student chooses to act inappropriately, disrespectfully, etc. while attending, disciplinary actions by the school may be necessary.
TESTING
Students will be given a standardized achievement and an ability test according to the diocesan guidelines and state requirements
TAKE YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO WORK DAY
Many area businesses are offering parents the opportunity to take their son/daughter to work for career education activities. This activity is limited to Grades 5-8 students. The student will not be counted absent for this day if the following conditions are met:
1. The employer or official at the work place provides an agenda or work sheet at least one week in advance.
2. The length of the “TAKE YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO WORK DAY” will be at least as long as the normal school day.
3. A summary of the day’s activities will be provided by the student to the school principal/designee. This is due 3 days after the event.
LIBRARY
The use of the school library is a privilege granted to Resurrection School students. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade generally have one half-hour of library time each week. During this time, students return books, check out new books and engage in library-related activities. Time for students in grades six through eight are scheduled at the discretion of the language arts teacher.
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade generally check out books for one week. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students may check out their books for two weeks. Books may be renewed, but the student must bring the book to the librarian to renew it.
When a student checks out a book, the student automatically assumes responsibility for the book. Books should be cared for and returned in the same condition in which they were issued. If books are not cared for and are returned in poor condition, the student will be asked to pay to replace the book.
COMPUTERS
Computers are located throughout the school building. Students use computers to learn and practice skills, to write papers and take Accelerated Reader tests.
Students are to work only at the computer that has been designated for their use unless the teacher indicates otherwise. Students may not touch any keys or any other part of any computer that is designated for another person’s use. Failure to follow these procedures will result in a violation or detention.
Changing computer settings or deliberately causing damage to any computer or computer equipment will be considered vandalism. Any student who chooses to do this will receive a suspension or other appropriate discipline and be held responsible for repairs.
ASBESTOS
Resurrection School has complied with the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act (AHERA) by completing the following requirements.
1.) All facilities were inspected for both friable and non-friable asbestos-containing building materials.
2.) Samples were taken during the inspections of all materials suspected of containing asbestos, and the samples were analyzed at an EPA accredited laboratory.
3.) A management plan was written, based upon the inspection report and laboratory findings outlining the administration’s intent in controlling and abating any asbestos building materials.
No asbestos-containing materials were found in the school facility. The management plan is available for review in the school office or in the Office of Education for the Diocese of Evansville.
SPELLING BEE
Resurrection School participates in the county spelling bee each year. To prepare for this, a school spelling bee is held in December/January. Contestants for the school bee are chosen from the results of several classroom bees. A spelling bee will be held in each grade 2-8 each month. Numbers will be given to the last 6 children who are standing. The first one to go down of the last 6 will receive l, the next one to miss will receive a 2, and so on. At the end of five spelling bees, a total of 6 spellers (3 highest from each homeroom will be the contestants.)
BOOKS/SCHOOL PROPERTY
Textbooks must be properly cared for and covered. Lost books or completely ruined books will be paid for by the student.
Student and parent will be required to pay for any damage to other school property, such as, defacing desks, breaking windows, or damaging computers.
SERVICES
A. Evaluation services (psychological testing) are available on request.
B. Children in grades K, 1, 2 and any other students requested by other teachers or parents are screened for speech and language problems by a speech pathologist. Children who need help in this area receive lessons as scheduled by the speech pathologist.
C. A nurse visits the school occasionally and will come upon request. Many health services are provided by trained volunteers. A volunteer parent assumes the duty of health chairperson.
1. All children are weighed and measured twice a year.
2. Hearing tests are given to children in grades 1, 4, 7, new students and special requests.
3. Children in grades 5-8 are checked for scoliosis.
4. Vision tests are given to children in grades 1, 3, 5, 8, and any special requests.
D. Counseling is available through Catholic Charities and Youth First. Parental consent must be given before counseling sessions.
E. If a student meets qualifications, Learning Disabilities and Physical Therapy services are available through Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Resurrection School must report all immunization records for all students to Indiana Health Dept. Immunization records for all new students (Kindergarten and transferring) are due in the office fourteen days after first day. Physicals and updated immunization records for 6th graders are due in the office fourteen days after first day or before first practice session of the sport.
VOLUNTEERS
Each year adult volunteers are needed in the following areas: kitchen, library, cafeteria, misc. jobs during school hours, tutoring, “at home” jobs, popcorn popping, and birthday celebration. We appreciate your volunteering in one or more of these areas.
EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM
This program provides care, supervision, and recreation. It serves families whose children are enrolled in Resurrection School. The program is extended to students in Grades K-8. Resurrection offers both morning and after school care. Morning care is offered from 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. for a cost of $1.50 per day. After school care is offered from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at a cost of $5.00 per day. Contact the school office or program directors for more information.
If school starting time is delayed, the extended care will open at 6:30 a.m. However, there will be a $1.50 charge for each hour until school starts. If school is canceled, parents will need to return to school to pick up their child one hour after notification.
EDUCATION COMMISSION
The Education Commission normally meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check the church bulletin or the parish calendar for changes. These are open meetings. If you have items for the agenda, please call the principal or school board president one week prior to the meeting.
SPORTS: RESURRECTION ROADRUNNERS
The sports program at Resurrection is supported by the Resurrection Parish Club and by volunteer coaches. Sports are under the direction of the Athletic Director, who is responsible to the Education Commission. Offers for coaching volunteers as well as questions or concerns about the sports should be directed to the Athletic Director. Resurrection has been proud of its athletic program for a long time and acknowledges the parents as the most loyal and supportive fans.
Sport teams will be formed according to league rules. If league rules are not set to determine team formation, Resurrection teams will follow these guidelines: 3rd - 4th grade basketball and soccer and 5th - 6th grade volleyball will be instructional teams, since these are entry level. All other teams will be formed to make varsity and reserve teams.
There is a sport fee of $25.00 per child per sport. This will be collected at the first practice by the coach.
SEASON SPORT CHILDREN ELIGIBLE
Fall-Winter Cheerleading Girls in grades 5-8
Fall Soccer Girls in grades 3-8
Fall Volleyball Girls in grades 5-8
Fall-Winter Basketball Boys in grades 3-8
Girls in grades 3-8
Winter Wrestling Boys in grades K-8
Spring Track Boys and girls in grades 4-8
Students are issued a uniform at the beginning of the season. The uniform should be well-cared for and returned at the end of the season to the child’s coach. If the uniform is not returned or is returned in poor condition, a pro-rated fee will be assessed.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students in Grades 4-8 have the opportunity to participate in a variety of after-school activities besides sports. The coaches are teachers and volunteers.
SEASON ACTIVITY CHILDREN ELIGIBLE
School year Choir Boys & girls in grades 3-8
Fall Speech Boys & girls in grades 6-8
Spring Math Bowl Boys & girls in grades 5-6
Spring Academic Bowl Boys & girls in grades 7-8
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Being involved in extra-curricular activities (cheerleading, choir, speech, and sports) is a privilege, not a right. These can help develop the whole child and be a valuable part of the total curriculum. The purpose of this policy is to motivate the students to do their best in both their schoolwork and the extra-curricular activities. It is to encourage the student to be the best they can be.
1. ACADEMIC:
All of the diocesan schools have adopted the following athletic eligibility policy:
The athlete must not be failing any classes. Grades will be reviewed as report cards are issued, whether that be on a 6 or 9 week cycle. Upon release of a report card not meeting minimum standards, the student will be suspended from play for 15 school days from the day report cards go home (student may practice with the team). On the 15th school day, the grade situation will be reviewed by the school administrator. At that time, the student will be reinstated to the team if the grade problem is corrected. If grades are not up to standard, the student will continue play suspension and the right to practice will also be suspended for three more weeks. After the second fifteen school day play and practice suspension, the grades will be reviewed again. If grades are up to minimum, the student will be returned to eligibility. If the grades are still inadequate, the student will be removed from school team and denied practice and play until the student receives a report card that is up to minimum standards.
Students ineligible at the end of a school year will be able to participate on sports teams but closely monitored at the beginning of the next school year.
Exceptions on academic eligibility to participate can be granted at the discretion of the school administrator for appropriate reasons. It is expected that any exception will be documented for future reference.
Students may be disqualified from participation in sports activities based on behavioral reasons established by individual schools.
Students’ grades and conduct will be checked twice during each grading period: Early in the 5th week (midterm), if there are signs of a student not meeting eligibility guidelines, parents will receive notification, so the grade can be brought up by the end of the 9th week (report card). This midterm check simply serves as a warning for those who need to show grade improvement before report cards are issued. At the end of the grading period, the principal will notify the coach and parents when a student must be placed on probation and when the probation begins and when it will be completed.
2. CONDUCT/CITIZENSHIP
The student must show respect and display cooperation during school time with teachers and other students and during practices and game times with coaches, officials, and other team members. If a student has served an in school or out-of-school suspension, he or she is ineligible to participate for 2 weeks. The coach can excuse any player from the team for inappropriate behavior.
Student athletes must wear appropriate clothing to practice. Halter tops or sports bras worn as outerwear or t-shirts with inappropriate words or logos are not permitted.
Some items to consider are: foul language, back talking, name calling, fighting, poor sportsmanship, refusing to follow directions, willful destruction of property, etc.
3. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Attendance at school is vital to education. Student athletes are expected to attend all classes. Athletes absent from classes will not be allowed to participate in a practice or contest the day of the absence. Exceptions to the rule must be approved by the principal.
4. PERMISSION
Any student wanting to participate in a sport must submit a signed permission form and $25.00 sport fee to the coach.
5. ATTENDING AN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY
All participants and spectators are representing Resurrection School when attending an extra-curricular event. Good sportsmanship, conduct, and respect for facilities should also be followed. If a participant or spectator chooses not to conduct themselves in the appropriate manner while attending an activity, disciplinary action may be necessary.
RESURRECTION STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council is a service organization. Its purposes are many:
1. Working in a cooperative manner with faculty and studentsv
2. Promoting leadership skills for the students
3. Encouraging good citizenship behaviors
4. Organizing worthwhile and fun activities for the school
5. Assisting the faculty in positive school spirit
6. Fostering community involvement
Student Council Selection
To become a member of the Student Council you must be elected. Elections for Student Council are conducted as follows:
1. Students wishing to run must write a paragraph of over 100 words explaining why they want to be on the Student Council and what they hope to accomplish if elected. The paragraph must be approved by a teacher sponsor.
2. A group of 4 students from each grade level 5 through 8 will be elected by the students in their homerooms, their teachers, Student Council sponsors, the principal. Each student will read his/her paragraph to the class and ballots will be cast.
3. From the sixteen members, officers will be elected. The offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer will be filled by seventh and eighth graders.
4. Once elected to the Student Council, students must demonstrate responsibility and always represent the school to the best of their ability. They must have a grade point average of a C each grading period. They must have no F’s on their report cards and earn no behavior detentions. Failure to meet these requirements will result in probation from the Council.
5. Members must be punctual for meetings which will be held monthly. Meetings will begin at 2:10. If a member is unable to attend a meeting, he/she must give a written note to a sponsor at least one day in advance except in the case of illness. Two unexcused absences are reason for dismissal from the Council.
6. All Student Council meetings are open meetings. Any 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student may attend. Students planning to attend should submit their names to the homeroom representative by the Wednesday before the scheduled meeting.
STUDENT RECORDS
According to the Buckley Amendment of 1975, parents have the right of access to student official records. Parents are requested to make such a request in writing giving twenty-four hours notice to the school.
This school abides by the provisions of the Buckley Amendment with respect to the rights of non-custodial parents. In the absence of a court order to the contrary, a school will provide the non-custodial parent with access to the academic records and to other school-related information regarding the child. If there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an official copy of the court order.
FREE DRESS
The first Fridays of the month are designated as free dress days. On a free dress day, the students may wear whatever they choose with these restrictions: students should not wear torn clothing, tank or halter tops, biker shorts, leggings, flannel lounge pants, concert t-shirts, clothing that has inappropriate language, clothing that promotes drinking, drugs, violence or smoking, Co-Ed Naked, Big Johnson, South Park, muscle shirts, or etc. Short crop tops are not allowed (if arms are extended up high, no skin can be showing). Shorts and skirts can’t be shorter than 4 inches from the knee. If skirt has slit, the top of slit can’t be higher than 4 inches. Hats or bandanas may not be worn inside the school building. Since the children play outdoors and participate in gym classes, please watch the style of shoes worn on free dress days.
Several days throughout the school year are designated as theme days. The students are asked to dress according to the theme or to wear their uniforms. For example, the theme day may be favorite sweatshirt day. If the student doesn’t want to wear a favorite sweatshirt, they should dress in regular dress code.
LOCKER SEARCHES
School lockers are the property of the school. A student who uses a school locker may not expect privacy in that locker or the locker’s contents. The school principal may search student lockers at any time. The principal may also authorize any other school officials or law enforcement officers to search any student lockers at any time. The upper grade students are issued a lock for their locker. This must be returned at the end of the year. If not returned, a $5.00 fee will be assessed. Students may not use tape of any kind in or on their lockers. Pictures and photographs are not to be hung in lockers.
STUDENT SEARCHES
The principal and teachers may search students and personal belongings if they have a reasonable suspicion, based upon the totality of the circumstances for suspecting the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or school rules.
   
Since 01 Jan 2004
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