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2019-2020 Parent/Student Handbook

Dan Anderson, Principal

(360) 733-6133 2116 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225

www.school.assumption.org

Accredited by Western Catholic Education Association

Curriculum approved by the State of Washington

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Table of Contents MISSION 4STATEMENTOFEDUCATIONALPHILOSOPHY 4SCHOOLWIDELEARNINGEXPECTATIONS(SLES) 4

WHOWEAREANDWHATWEDO 5FACULTYANDSTAFF 5SCHOOLCOMMISSION 5PARENT/TEACHERCLUB 6SCHOOLFOUNDATION 6

THESCHOOL’SCOMMITMENTTOITSFAMILIES 7SCHOOLHOURS 7ACADEMICSCHOOLYEAR 7DISMISSALANDTRAFFICLOOPEXPECTATIONS 7COMMUNICATION 8WEBSITE 8EMAIL/VOICEMAIL 8WEDNESDAYPARENTENVELOPE 8ONLINECALENDAR 8PRINTEDCALENDAR 8CURRICULUM 8REPORTING 8COUNSELINGSERVICES 9LIBRARYSERVICES 9CO-CURRICULARACTIVITIES 9EXTENDEDDAYPROGRAM(EDP) 10

YOURFAMILY’SCOMMITMENTTOTHESCHOOL 11TUITIONANDFEES 11TUITIONDELINQUENCIES 11VOLUNTEERHOURS 12CONFIDENTIALITY 12SCRIP 12“SUPPORTFORACENTURY”ANNUALAPPEAL 13PARENTCONCERNS 13COPYOFADMISSIONSAGREEMENTS 14

YOURCHILD’SCOMMITMENTTOTHESCHOOL 15ATTENDANCEPROCEDURES,ABSENCES,ANDMAKE-UPWORK 15TARDINESS 15HOMEWORKEXPECTATIONS 15PLAYGROUNDEXPECTATIONS 16LUNCHESANDSNACKS 16BIRTHDAYSANDPARTIES 17TECHNOLOGYANDACCEPTABLEUSEPOLICY 17MASSANDPRAYER 18

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SCHOOLPROCEDURES 19HEALTHANDSAFETY 19PARENTALCUSTODY 20DELIVERIES 20EMERGENCYPLANNINGANDOPERATIONS 20EMERGENCYINFORMATION 20EMERGENCYALERTSYSTEM 20CRISISMANAGEMENTPLAN 20MEDICATION 20SCHOOLTELEPHONE 21CELLPHONES 21SCHOOLBUS 21VISITSTOTHECLASSROOM 21

SCHOOLPOLICIES 22ADMISSIONS 22ADMISSIONPRIORITY 22NOTICEOFNONDISCRIMINATORYPOLICYREGARDINGSTUDENTS 22INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS 22UNIFORMANDDRESSCODE 23CASUALUNIFORMDAYS(DIFFERENTFROMNON-UNIFORM) 23NON-UNIFORM/FREEDRESSDAYS 23PHOTOSANDVIDEOS 23SMARTPHONESANDSMARTWATCHES 23DISCIPLINE 24BULLYINGANDHARASSMENT 25USEOFSCHOOLGROUNDS 25FIELDTRIPS 25

ADMINISTRATION RIGHT TO AMEND The principal reserves the right to amend these handbook policies, guidelines, and procedures at any time. Any changes shall be communicated to the entire school community.

ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE AND ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL POLICIES A notebook of all Archdiocese of Seattle and Assumption Catholic School Commission policies are available by request in the main office.

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Mission AssumptionCatholicSchool,aministryoftheChurchoftheAssumption,providesexcellentCatholiceducationtostudentsofWhatcomCounty.Arigorouscurriculumisthefoundationthatnurturesthewholestudentinbody,mind,andspirit.Allstudentsareexpectedtoreachtheirpotential,todevelopastrongfaithinGod,andtogoforthandmakealastingdifferenceintheworld.

Statement of Educational Philosophy Parentsaretheprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren.AssumptionCatholicSchoolstaffworkinpartnershipwithparentstoprovideacaringatmospherethatinspiresstudentstoreachtheirfullpotentialandpreparesthemforlivesofserviceandrespect.Teachers,alongwiththeentireschoolcommunity,fosterpersonalandsocialdevelopmentwithinasecureenvironmentthatpromotesself-discipline,caring,andpersonalresponsibility.BasedonCatholicvalues,teachersandparentsmustworktogethertoofferlearningthatwilldeveloptheskillsnecessarytomakegooddecisionsregardingarelationshipwithGod,arespectforlife,afosteringofdiversity,life-longhealth,andasenseofwell-being.

Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs) AServantLeaderofAssumptionCatholicSchoolis: Anactive,faith-filledpersonwho:

• praysformallyandspontaneously.• exhibitsbasicknowledgeoftheteachingsoftheCatholicChurch.• participatesreverentlyinthesacramentallifeoftheChurch.• demonstratescompassionthroughserviceandisresponsivetosocialjustice.

Anengaged,activelife-longlearnerwho:

• understands,integrates,andappliesknowledgeinallbasicacademicareas.• reads,researches,problemsolves,andthinkscritically.• balancesspiritual,intellectual,andphysicalgrowthasanindependent,self-motivatedlearner.• workscollaboratively.• setsandworkstowardpersonalgoals.

Aneffectivecommunicatorwho:

• expressesself-confidenceandawareness.• articulatesideasinwrittenandoralforms.• resolvesconflictsthroughcommunication.• expressestheselfthroughtheartsandtechnology.

Apersonofintegritywhoconsistently:

• acceptsresponsibilityforpersonalbehavior.• makesmoralchoicesthatpreservethesacrednessofthehumanpersonandsupportthecommongood.

• demonstrateshighsocialandethicalstandards.• approachesconflictandchallengingsituationswiththecouragetospeakconfidently.

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Who We Are and What We Do

Faculty and Staff DanAnderson Principal danderson@school.assumption.orgDaynaDennis OfficeManager ddennis@school.assumption.orgAngieKing Finance&Records aking@school.assumption.orgNancyLawrence Preschool/Resource nlawrence@school.assumption.orgLorriBeshara Preschool lbeshara@school.assumption.orgRitaHawkes PreschoolAide rhawkes@school.assumption.orgAnnaWhelan Kindergarten awhelan@school.assumption.orgPaigeMcClurg FirstGrade pmcclurg@school.assumption.orgLisaCornwell Kinder/FirstGradeAide lcornwell@school.assmption.orgShellyKushner SecondGrade skushner@school.assumption.orgPaulaMartin-Zender ThirdGrade paulamz@school.assumption.orgKerryThomas FourthGrade kthomas@school.assumption.orgLisaBlas FifthGrade lblas@school.assumption.orgMarcCostanza SixthGrade mcostanza@school.assumption.orgSamanthaErnest SeventhGrade sernest@school.assumption.orgBetsyGottschalk EighthGrade bgottschalk@school.assumption.orgKarenEvans MiddleSchoolMath kevans@school.assumption.orgJillVonFeldt MiddleSchoolMath vonfeldt@school.assumption.orgReginaCampbell Health&Fitness rcampbel@school.assumption.orgLizaBeshara Music lizabeshara@school.assumption.orgFrederickMabalot Choir fmabalot@school.assumption.orgCristinaPavon Spanish cpavon@school.assumption.orgNancySmith Library nsmith@school.assumption.orgBevWilliams EDPDirector edp@school.assumption.org

School Commission TheSchoolCommissionservesthepastorandprincipalasaconsultativebody.Itiscomposedofparentsandcommunitymembers,withamembershipof12–14individuals.TheprimaryfocusoftheSchoolCommissionistoensurethattheStrategicActionPlanisbeingreviewedandmonitoredandtoworkwiththepastorandprincipalinareassuchasmarketing,finance,communication,andschoolpolicy.TheSchoolCommissionisnotanevaluativebodyandisnotresponsibleforhiringofschoolpersonnel.

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However,inanadvisorycapacity,theCommissionplaysavitalroleintheoperationsandlong-rangeplanningoftheschool.MembersoftheSchoolCommission:Chair—AimeeBachmeier;JosephCorrea,MattDaheim,DuaneDales,MeryLuzDuque,NatalieMilligan,TaraGilliganReimer,AndyRemien,CarolinaSantos,GeorgeSihdu,FatherJeffreyMoore,PrincipalDanAnderson

Parent/Teacher Club EveryparentandguardianofachildatAssumptionCatholicSchoolisamemberoftheParent/TeacherClub(PTC).Itspurposeistobethe“fund”and“fun”raisingarmsoftheSchoolCommission.ThePTCpromptsopencommunicationbetweenparentsandstaff;promotesgoodwillandcooperationbetweenparents;andcommunicateswiththeSchoolCommissionandparishesofWhatcomCounty.ThePTCalsofostersthepoliticalactionofparentsasadvocatesregardingnational,state,andlocallegislationaffectingtheoperationoftheschoolandlearningofthestudents.Meetingsareheldbi-monthlyonthesecondWednesdayat7p.m.intheschoollibrary.MajorfundraisersofthePTCincludetheScripprogram,SpaghettiFeedinSeptember,GrowingGreatKidsAuctioninMarch,andFunRuninMay.MembersofthePTCExecutiveBoard:Chair—SaraRush;ViceChair—ShanaeStrayer;Treasurers—NathanTwiningandAnniqueQuinn;Secretary—LisaWenzel;VolunteerCoordinator—JessicaSidhu;SchoolCommissionLiaison—rotating;StaffLiaison—PaigeMcClurg

School Foundation TheSchoolFoundationwasstartedinSeptember2004byagroupofformerparentsandcommunitymemberswhowantedtoensurethefinancialviabilityoftheschoolintothedistantfuturethroughperpetualendowmentfundsthatwouldgrowovertime.Agoverningboardmanagestheseriesoffundswithagoaltobuildasubstantialprinciplefundof$1,000,000fromwhichadistributionofinterestwillbereturnedtotheschooleachyear.TheSchoolFoundation’sannualappealtobuildthisprincipleiscalled“SupportforaCentury”andisusuallylaunchedinthebeginningofDecember.Allcurrentschoolfamiliesareexpectedtogivea$100minimumdonationtothe“SupportforaCentury”annualappeal.Note:Aportionofthemoneyraisedintheannualappealwillsupportthecurrentschoolyear’sexpenses,butalargeportionisinvestedintheSchoolFoundationforperpetuity.TheSchoolFoundationBoardmeetsquarterly,andafinancereportisgivenwithupdatesonalloftheFoundation’sinvestments.MembersoftheSchoolFoundationBoard:Chair—MonishaBrandt;JosephCorrea,KatherineDeets,BillZang,FatherJeffreyMoore,PrincipalDanAnderson

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The School’s Commitment to Its Families

School Hours 7:40a.m. Studentscanbedroppedoffinthetrafficloop(supervisionprovided).7:50a.m. Officeopens.8:00a.m. Firstbellringsandstudentsgotoclassrooms.8:10a.m. Secondbellrings.Studentistardyifnotintheclassroom.9:45a.m. MorningrecessforK–5thgrades.11:30a.m. Lunchrecessfor5th–8thgrades;K–4thishavinglunch.11:55a.m. LunchrecessforK–4thgrades;5th–8thishavinglunch.12:25p.m. Classesresume.3:00p.m. Dismissal;trafficloopopensat3:05p.m.4:00p.m. Officeclosed.

Academic School Year Theschooloperateswithin180schooldaysfromlateAugusttomid-Juneandisdividedintotwoacademicsemesters.Classesmeetforseven45-minuteblockseachschooldayexceptFridays,whenstudentsattenddailyMassfrom10:30to11:30a.m.,andonearlyreleasedays,whentheyaredismissedat11:45a.m.

Dismissal and Traffic Loop Expectations Studentsmeettheirteachersinthemorningnearthelargecrossatthetrafficloopunlessitisrainingorinclementweather.Onrainydays,studentsmaywaitundertheawningbythegym;theymaybeallowedintothegymonextremelycolddays.Intheafternoon,pleasepullthroughthetrafficlooptoyourchild’ssection(markedbyalphabeticalsigns).Ifheorsheisnottherebythetimeyoupullthrough,pleaseexittheloopandcomearoundagaintokeeptheflowgoing.Pleaserefrainfromtalkingwithteachersorotherparentswhilepullingthrough,andavoidusingyourcellphonewhiledrivingthroughtheloop.Keepto5m.p.h.andstaysafe!Thankyou.

MORNING AFTERNOON

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Communication

Website Theschool’swebsite(http://school.assumption.org/)willprovideyouwithmostofthenecessaryinformationincludingcalendars,registrationinformation,andfundraisingandvolunteeropportunities.

Email/Voicemail Emailistheprimaryformofcommunicationfromteachersandtheofficetoschoolfamilies.Itisimportantthatwehaveyourmostcurrentemailaddressonfile.Thestaffcheckstheiremailaccountstwiceperday,butforlessurgentmessagespleaseallow24hoursfortheteachertorespond.Emailaddressesforallteachersandstaffcanbefoundontheschool’swebsite.Allteachersandmanystaffmembersareabletoreceivevoicemailontheirschoolextensions.

Wednesday Parent Newsletter TheWednesdayParentNewsletterwillbesenthomewiththeyoungestchild(K–8)ofeachfamilyeachWednesdayandshouldbereturnedthefollowingdaywithanyformsandpermissionsthatneedtobesubmitted.ThedigitalWednesdayNewsltterisemailedwithalldigitalcontentandtheprincipal’snewsletter.

Online Calendar Themostcurrentcalendarcanbefoundintherightmarginoftheschool’swebpage.Pleasecheckfrequentlyasthecalendarmaychange.

Printed Calendar Parentswillreceiveaschoolyearcalendarwithalloftheimportantdatesinthesummerbeforetheschoolyearbegins.TheywillalsoreceiveamonthlycalendaronthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth.Pleaserememberthatthesedatesmaychange.

Curriculum ThecurriculumofAssumptionCatholicSchoolprovideslearningexperiencesinasequentialplanthatchallengesstudentstomasterspecificskillsandaccomplishdefinedgoals.AsaCatholicschoolweteachinanenvironmentoffaith,centeredinthepersonofJesusChrist,CatholicSocialTeaching,andreligiousvalues.ThecurriculumitselfiswritteninEssentialLearningsforeachacademiclearningarea.Thisisanongoingprocess,andtheteacherkeepsthecurriculumnotebooks.CurriculumNightisscheduledforthethirdweekofschoolasaneveningforparentstomeetwithteachersabouttheircurriculum,managementplans,andexpectations.

Reporting AssumptionCatholicSchoolstaffbelievesthathomeandschoolhaveajointresponsibilityforachild’sdevelopment.Parentsandteacherscangivethestudentabetterchancetosucceedthroughouttheirschoolyearsthroughamutualexchangeofideas,information,andconcern.Thisreportingoccursthroughweeklyclassroomnewsletters,email,ClassroomProgressReports,parent/teacherconferences,andwrittenreportcardsareissuedeachsemester.

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Onceayear,inNovember,formalparent/teacherconferencesareheldfortheparentsofallstudents.Optionalconferencesrequestedbyeitherparentsorteachersareheldthroughouttheyear.Theprincipalwillbeavailabletoattendsuchconferencesasneeded.Reportcardsareissuedattheendofeachsemester.Parentsareencouragedtodiscussthesereportswiththeirchildrenandtoworkcooperativelywithteachersintheireffortstohelpstudentstodeveloptheirpotential.Astandardizedtest(MeasureofAcademicProgress—MAP)willbeadministeredsemi-annuallytogrades2–8intheareasofmath,reading,andscience.Teacherswillusetheresultsofthisassessmenttoconferencewitheachstudentandsetyear-endgoalsfortheminthesecurricularareas.End-of-courseplacementtestsforAlgebraIandGeometrywillbegiventomiddleschoolstudentswithinthelastthreeweeksofschool.

Counseling Services Alimitedamountofcounselingservicesareavailableforstudentswhoneedthem.Andeventhoughtheseservicesareprovidedthroughacontractualarrangementwithalicensedcounselor,itisstillexpectedthatthecounselorwillbeastudentadvocate,familyandteacherconsultant,andco-educator.Ifstudentshaveindividualcounselingneeds,theywillbereferredtoanappropriate,licensedprovider.Parentpermissionisrequiredforastudenttoworkwiththecounselor.

Library Services Thelibraryisavailableforstudentstocheckoutbooks.Allstudentsintheprimaryclasseshavelibraryonceperweekasaclass.TheScholasticBookFairinNovemberraisesmoneyfortheschooltopurgeouroldtitlesandbringinnewones.

Co-Curricular Activities ThepurposeoftheCo-CurricularActivityProgramatAssumptionCatholicSchoolistopromotethephysical,mental,aesthetic,social,emotional,andmoralwell-beingofthestudentsthroughparticipationandcompetition.ItistheresponsibilityoftheActivitiesDirectortoworkwitheachcoachorchairpersontoassurethatthispurposeismet.Co-curricularactivitiesincludeathleticsandclubssuchasbasketball,volleyball,trackandfield,wrestling,cross-country,chess,robotics,drama,andMathOlympiad.

Participation Inordertoparticipateintheco-curricularactivitiesprogram,allmiddleschoolstudentsmusthaveaC-orbetterineveryclassandnoBehaviorReportsorClassroomProgressReports.Parentsofstudentswhodonotmeetthesestandardseachweekwillbegivennotification.ThisnotificationwillcomehomeonFridayswiththestudentwhomaynotparticipate(6thgradestudentshaveaweekofgrace).Thestudent’sexclusionfromparticipationisforthefollowingweekinorderthatthegradesandbehaviorcanbebroughtuptoexpectations.Note:YoungerstudentsingradesK–5mayalsobeexcludedfromactivitiesiftheyreceivedaBehaviorReportforthatday,dependingonthedegreeoftheinfraction.

Guidelines 1. Studentsaretoremainattheirregularpick-upsignuntilthefinalbellhasrung.Studentsmaythen

comebackintotheschoolorcontinuetothegymfortheirco-curricularactivityasdirectedbytheircoach.

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2. Studentsonthepremisesaretoremaininsidethebuildingunlessunderadultsupervision.3. Nostudentshouldbeontheplaygroundduringoraftertheco-curricularactivity.4. Cellphones,smartwatches,andtabletsshouldnotbeusedduringco-curricularactivitiesunless

directedbytheteacherasaneedfortheactivity.5. Supervisorsshouldwaitwithstudentsuntilaknownresponsiblepartyarrivestoreceivethe

students.6. Criteriaarehandedoutattheinitialactivitymeetingtoallparticipants,signedbyparentsand

students,andreturned.

Extended Day Program (EDP) AnystudentingradesK–8mayattendtheExtendedDayProgramofferedbytheschoolforafter-schoolcareiftheparenthasregisteredfortheprogram,paidthe$60registrationfeepriortothedayofattendance,andbeenacceptedintotheprogram.Theprogrambeginsat3:00p.m.andendsat6:00p.m.ItisunderthedirectionoftheDirectoroftheExtendedDayProgramandtheprincipal.AllguidelinesandrequirementssetforthintheEDPhandbookmustbefollowedtoassurecontinuedstudentattendance.ThereisnoExtendedDayProgramonholidaysor“noschool”days,andEDPmayalsonotbeavailableonsomeEarlyReleaseDaysbeforeholidayslikeThanksgiving,Christmasbreak,orthelastdayofschool.PleasecheckthecalendarforEDPclosures.

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Your Family’s Commitment to the School

Tuition and Fees

Payment Plan Registrationbeginswitha$350feeperchild;however,adiscountedregistrationrateappliesforfamilieswhoregisterbytheMarch15thorJune1stdeadlines.Familieshavetwoschedulechoicestopaytuition.TheycanchoosetopaythefullamountbyJuly1standreceiveaone-time$100discount,ortheycanbebilledmonthlybeginninginJulyandsubmitpaymentbeforethe10thofthatsamemonth.AllfamiliesarerequiredtosetupandmanagetuitionthroughFACTStuitionmanagementatwww.factsonline.com.Familiesneedtopaya$46.00FACTSenrollmentfeeformonthlypaymentsor$20.00FACTSenrollmentfeeforpaymentinfull.IfastudentwithdrawsafterDecember31stforanythingotherthanjobrelocation,thefamilymayberequiredtopaythebalanceoftheirtuitionthroughJune.

Subsidized Tuition FamiliesregisteredatAssumption,SacredHeart,St.JosephLynden,oranyoftheotherNorthwestCornerCatholicCommunityparishesandwho(1)havecompletedanannualaStewardshipofTreasureformand(2)regularlyattendMassshallreceiveasubsidizedtuitionrate.StewardshipofTreasurepledgecardsshouldbefilledouteveryNovember.MembershipintheparishandStewardshipofTreasurecardsareverifiedbythepastor.

Renewal of Registration FamilieswhosechildrenarecurrentlyenrolledatAssumptionCatholicSchoolaregivenpriorityforenrollmentforthenextschoolyear.Parentswillbeaskedtocompleteatuitioncontract,tomakecorrectionstocontactandemergencyinformation,andtopaythenon-refundableregistrationfeesfortheirchildrenatthedesignatedtimeeachyear.AllcurrentyeartuitionmustbepaidbyJune30thinordertoretainenrollment.

Tuition Assistance Moneyisallocatedtoassistfamilieswithtuitionthroughtheschool’sTuitionAssistanceProgram.SourcesofthesefundsareFulcrumFoundationtuitionassistancegrants,individualdonationsmadespecificallyforthispurpose,andtheschoolbudget.Toqualify,afamilymustdemonstratefinancialneedbyfillingouttheonlineapplicationthroughFACTStuitionmanagementatwww.factsonline.com.Over$100,000isgivenintuitionassistanceto35–40familieseachyear.

Tuition Delinquencies Intheeventafamily’saccountisdelinquentbythirtydays,thefamilyshallbecontactedbyFACTStuitionmanagement

• notifythefamilyofthedelinquency • includetheamountofdelinquency • containasummaryofthetuitionagreement • requestthatthefamilycontactadministrationwithin10daysofreceiptoftheletterinordertoagreeuponamethodforeliminatingthedelinquency

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Ifthefamilydoesnotrespondwithin10days,asecondletterwillbesent.Inadditiontotheinformationcontainedinthefirstletteritshallalsoincludeastatementofpossibleconsequencesforcontinuednon-payment.Ifadelinquenttuitionsituationhasnotbeenresolvedbytheendofthesemesterinwhichitfirstbecomesknown,thestudentssupportedbythetuitionmaynotbeallowedtoattendschooluntilanagreementisreachedbetweenadministrationandthefamily.

Volunteer Hours Tuitionremainsaffordablebecauseoftheamountoftimeourfamiliescommittotheschoolintheformofvolunteerandfundraisinghours.Eachfamilyisrequiredtogive40volunteerhours(20hoursforasingle-parentfamily)totheschoolperschoolyearand5hourstothechurchiftheyareregisteredCatholicsandreceivesubsidizedin-parishtuition.HalfofthevolunteerhoursshouldbemetbycontributingtofundraisingactivitiessuchastheSpaghettiDinner,HolyHoops,andGrowingGreatKidsAuction.Theotherhalfcanbefulfilledbyhelpingwithfieldtrips,supervisingtheplaygroundatrecess,volunteeringintheclassroom,andsupportingofficetasks.Thewebsitecontainsavolunteerpagewithsign-upsforvariousopportunities.ParentsmayalsofulfillvolunteerhoursbyservingontheSchoolCommissionorPTCExecutiveBoard.AfterMay15thanyunfulfilledhourswillbebilledatarateof$20perunfulfilledhouronthefamily’sJune1ststatement.Totrackhoursworked,thebestwayistologintotheVolunteerPortalontheschoolwebsite.ACommitmentHoursFormmayalsobefoundontheschoolwebsiteandsubmittedtotheschoolofficebyemail,theweeklyenvelope,orinperson.

Volunteer Guidelines Theseareprovidedinaseparatehandbook.Pleasereadandsignthesignaturepageandreturnittotheschooloffice.Thankyou.

Confidentiality Duringorafterinvolvementwiththeschool,volunteersshallnotdisclose,withoutproperauthorization,anyconfidentialinformationthathascometotheirattentionasaresultoftheirinvolvementintheclassroom,onafieldtrip,orinanycapacitywithintheschool.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,studentconduct,studentacademicprogressorstatus,privatefamilyaffairs,teacherorstaffinformation,oranyotherinformationdeemedconfidential.Volunteersandemployeeswhohandleconfidentialinformationareresponsibleforitssecurityandmustnotdiscussitwithanyoneotherthantheirsupervisor,principal,orpastorexceptasprovidedforbylaw.

Scrip TheScripprogramthroughtheParent/TeacherClubraisesabout$25,000fortheschooleachyearin“freemoney”throughdividendspaidtotheschoolfromthousandsoflocalandnationalbusinesses.Eachfamilyisresponsibleforreturning$200($100forsingle-parentfamilies)individendstotheschoolthroughpurchasingScrip.Forexample,ifafamilypurchases$100inFredMeyerScrip,4%($4)isgiventotheschoolandthat$4countstowardsthefamily’s$200commitment.ScripcanbepurchasedattheScripofficebeforeandafterschoolondesignateddays.Additionally,anytimeaparentvolunteerssellingScripcountstowardthefamily’svolunteerfundraisinghours. AssumptionalsoparticipatesinanonlineScripprogramthatsellselectronicScripforthousandsofbusinesses.TopurchaseScriponlinebeginwithwww.shopwithscrip.com:

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• Gotothewebsiteandregister.• Join group and input our enrollment code: BEA4L5E11126 • Fill out information as required. • Set up with Presto Pay or pay by check to the school.

TosetupaPrestoPayaccount:1. Logintowww.shopwithscrip.comandgotoyourdashboard.Select“PrestoPay.”2. Accepttermsandenteryourinformationasrequired.3. Aftertwodays’wait,verifyPrestoPayaccountbylogginginagainthrough

www.shopwithscrip.com.

“Support for a Century” Annual Appeal The“SupportforaCentury”AnnualAppealisAssumption’swayofsecuringourfuturethroughourSchoolFoundationanditsendowment.Anendowmentisafundorgroupoffundsthatbuildsinprinciple(thecorpusorbodyofinitialinvestment)becausethatcorpusnevergetsspent.Onlytheinterestonthatmoneyisreturnedtotheschooltohelpprovidefortuitionassistance.Weaskeachcurrentfamilytomakea$100donationtothe“SupportforaCentury”AnnualAppealinordertosupportourschool’sfuture.

Parent Concerns Constructivecriticismoftheschooliswelcomedandappreciated.YouwillbegiventheopportunityintheParentSatisfactionSurveyandatPrincipal’sCoffeesthroughouttheyeartoshareyourconcernsandfeedback.Theschooladministrationtrustsinitsemployeesanddesirestosupporttheminamannerthatallowsthemtomaximizetheirfocusontheeducationofstudents.Atthesametime,itisimportantthatparentsandteachersworktogethertoaddresstheircollectiveconcerns.Therefore,intheeventthatparentshaveaconcernrelatedtotheclassroom,theyshouldfirstsharethatconcernwiththeclassroomteacher.If,afterareasonableeffort,aresolutioncannotbeachievedthemattermaybereferredtotheprincipal.Theprincipal,workingwiththeparentandappropriatestaff,willattempttoresolvetheconcern.Intheeventthatthemattercannotbesatisfactorilyresolvedattheschoollevel,itwouldbeforwardedtothepastor,whowouldworkwiththeparent,principal,and,ifappropriate,theSchoolCommissiontoresolvetheconcern.Afterthesestepshavebeenfollowed,aparentmaychoosetoreferthemattertotheArchdiocesanOfficeofCatholicSchoolsinSeattle

Copy of Admissions Agreements (Foryourrecords-Asignedcopyofthisformwassubmittedwiththeregistrationpacket.)FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS - Kindergarten through 8th Grade Families Initial _____ I understand that I am a partner with Assumption Catholic School in the education of my child/ren and will be loyal to this commitment. _____ I agree to pay the tuition and fees associated with enrollment at Assumption Catholic School. (See current tuition schedule.) _____ I understand that I will need to set up an account with FACTS Tuition Management and pay the $46.00 FACTS enrollment fee

for monthly payments or $20.00 FACTS enrollment fee for payment in full. _____ Registration Fee is non-refundable and must accompany the completed application for processing.

_____ I understand that tuition begins July 1, 2019. The first three months’ (July, August & September) tuition is non-refundable. _____ I understand that tuition payments are made to FACTS Tuition Management and are due on the 1st, 5th or 10th of the month. _____ I understand that any family that chooses to leave the school for any reason other than job relocation after December 31,

2019, may be required to pay the balance of their tuition through June. _____ I understand that FACTS will charge a 2.5% late fee on unpaid balances one month in arrears.

_____ I understand that at the discretion of the principal, my child(ren) may be asked to leave the school if tuition is more than 30 days in arrears.

_____ I understand that I will be charged $30.00 for each check returned due to insufficient funds. FUNDRAISING AGREEMENTS - Kindergarten through 8th Grade Families Initial _____ I agree to purchase Scrip to yield a minimum of $200 profit to the school ($100 profit for single parent household) or by making

a minimum buy-out of $200 ($100 single parent household) by May 31, 2020.

_____ I agree to support the Parent Teacher Club’s “Growing Great Kids Auction” with a cash donation, sponsorship, or procured item. ($200 minimum value.)

VOLUNTEER HOUR AGREEMENTS - Kindergarten through 8th Grade Families In an effort to secure a quality education at an affordable cost, and recognizing the value of parental involvement in all aspects of school life and church life, I agree to complete the required eligible commitment hours: Volunteer hours are charged at a rate of $20 per hour for unmet hours. Please check one: q Two-parent household – 40 hours per year for school, 5 hours per year for church. ($800 value)

q Single-parent household – 20 hours per year for school, 5 hours per year for church. ($400 value) Initial _____ I agree to serve at least 50% of my volunteer hours in validated fundraising activities.

_____ I understand that unfulfilled volunteer hours will be charged at the rate of $20.00 per hour.

_____ I agree to serve the balance of my volunteer hours in validated school or classroom activities.

_____ As a registered Catholic, I agree to give 5 hours of service per year to the Church of the Assumption, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Northwest Corner Catholic Community Church, St. Peter’s in Deming or St. Joseph’s in Lynden.

I have read the above and understand that registration for subsequent years, report cards, diplomas, and the school may withhold school records until tuition, fees, fines, and volunteer and fundraising commitments are satisfied in full. Assumption Catholic School is a ministry of Assumption Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the NW Corner Catholic Community to the families, churches and communities of Whatcom County.

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Your Child’s Commitment to the School Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytofullyandpositivelyparticipateintheeducationalprogramoftheschool;tohelpmaintainasafeandsecurelearningenvironment;andtoallowotherstudentstheirrighttoaqualityeducation.

Attendance Procedures, Absences, and Make-Up Work Pleaseemailtheschoolofficeatattendance@school.assumption.organdyourchild’steacherby8:30a.m.ifheorshewillbeabsent.Youmayalsocalltheschoolofficeat733-6133.Theofficestaffwilllogtheabsenceinourschoolinformationsystem.Ifthechildhasbeenabsentformorethanthreedays,theschoolrequiresthatawrittennotebehand-deliveredorscannedandemailedtotheschoolofficeuponthestudent’sreturn.Itshouldincludethenameofthechild,natureoftheillnessorotherreasonforthechild’sabsenceortardiness,thedatesthechildwasabsentortardy,andtheparent’ssignature.Nostudentmayparticipateinaco-curricular,after-schoolactivityonadayofabsence.

Extended Absences Studentsareexpectedtoattendschooleverydayunlessill.If,however,parentsdecidetoremovetheirchildforanextendedperiod,theyshouldnotifytheschoolassoonaspossible.Ifafamilyknowstheywillbegoneforanextendedperiodoftime,theteacherswon’ttypicallyprovideworkbeforetheabsencesincetheydon’tknowwhatwillbefullycoveredinthattime.Allworkwillbeprovidedwhenthestudentreturns.Itisexpectedthatuponreturningthestudentwillmakeupallmissedworkinamannerandtimetobedeterminedbytheteacher(s).

Make-Up Assignments Ifastudentisabsent,heorsheshouldrequestmake-upworkuponreturningtoschool.Thetimelineforsubmissionofmake-upworkwillbedeterminedbythestudent’steacher(s),butstudentstypicallyhaveonefulldayforeachofdaymissedtomakeuptheirwork.

Tardiness Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoarriveontime.Thefirstbellringsat8a.m.,andstudentsshouldbeintheclassroomandreadytoworkby8:10a.m.Tardiesareissuedforstudentsarrivingintheclassroomafterthesecondbellat8:10a.m.Excusedtardiesaremedicalappointments,dentalappointments,orunavoidableemergencies(school’sdiscretion).Unexcusedtardiesareaconsistentinterruptionininstructionalminutesandcannegativelyimpactastudent’sunderstandingofthecoursework.Therefore,afterthreeunexcusedtardiesinasemester,astudentmayreceiveaBehaviorReportformandbeexpectedtomakeupthoseinstructionalminutesbeforeorafterschoolwiththeteacherorprincipalindetention.Ifthestudenthasmorethansixtardiesinasemester,aconferencemaybeheldwiththefamilytocreateaplanforimprovementtoincluderegularafter-schoolstudyhallsessions.

Homework Expectations Byreinforcing,enriching,andbuildinguponwhatislearnedatschool,homeworkcanchallengestudentstousetheirnewskillscreativelyandconstructively.Homeworkwillbeassignedonaregularbasisaccordingtotheage,maturity,andneedsofthestudents.

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ThefollowingistheaverageamountoftimetobespentonhomeworkMondaythroughThursday.Rememberthisisanaverage;somenightsintheweekmayhavemorehomeworkandothersless. Kindergarten10–15minutes

Grades1–2 20–30minutes Grade3 30–45minutes Grades4–5 30–60minutes Grades6–8 60–90minutesHomeworkisexpectedtobeturnedinontimeandshouldbedoneindependently.Eachclassroomteachersetshisorherpolicyforlatehomework.

Playground Expectations Thefollowingproceduresareintendedtopromoteapositiveschoolclimateinwhichstudentscaninteractinasafeandresponsiblemanner.Playgroundrulesarepostedintheclassrooms.Ifastudentviolatesaplaygroundrule,playgroundsupervisorsand/orangelsmayuseaPlaygroundBehaviorReport.ThecommunityofAssumptionCatholicSchoolexpectsthat…

• Studentsshouldremainoutsidetheschoolbuildingduringrecess,unlessgivenspecialpermissionandsupervisedbyateacher.

• Ballsandequipmentwillbeusedontheplaygroundandnotagainstthebuildings.• Whenthebellrings,playwillstop,studentswillwalktolineup,andequipmentwillbecarriedsafelyintothebuilding.

• Studentswillrespectthespaceofothersandplaysafelywithoutaggressivelygrabbing,wrestling,orclimbingononeanother.

• Studentswillplayindesignatedareas.Thestaffparkinglot,PastoralCenter,frontoftheschool,andallareasbeyondthesidewalkleadingtothegymarenotdesignatedplayareas.

Lunches and Snacks Studentsneedtobringaluncheverydayexceptforearlydismissaldays.Pleasesendlunchtoschoolwiththestudentinalunchboxorbagmarkedwithstudent’sname.Hotlunchisprovidedoncepermonth,andpizzalunchesarescheduledmonthlyaswell.Viewtheschoolcalendartoseewhatdaysthesewillbe.Mostteachersallowtimeforsnacksthroughouttheday.Pleasesendsnacksthatarehealthyandnutritious.Snackswithproteinarethebestforlearning.Tomanagethesafetyofstudentswehavewithlife-threateningallergies,pleaseavoidsendinglunchesorsnackswithpeanutsortreenuts.However,wearenotapeanut-freeschool;itistheresponsibilityoftheparenttomeetwiththeteachertosetupaworkingplanforhis/herchildwithfoodallergies.

Lunch and Milk Account (Formerly “Milk Ticket”) Hotlunchisofferedoncepermonth,andparentsareinvitedtohavelunchwiththeirchildrenonthisday.Pizzalunchisalsoofferedoncepermonth.Parentswhowillwanttopurchasemilk,hotlunch,andpizzafortheirchildrenthroughouttheyearshoulddepositarecommended$150intoa“lunchandmilkaccount”atthebeginningoftheschoolyear.Thisshouldcoverthecostsfortheyearandminimizethenumberoftimesparentswillhavetopay.Ifyouraccountfallsshortattheendoftheyear,youmayreceiveanoutstandingbalanceonyourfinalstatementtomakeupthedifference;youwillseeacreditifnotallofithasbeenused.

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Birthdays and Parties Ifyouplantobringatreattoclassforyourchildtoshareonabirthday,pleasecontacttheteacheraheadoftime.Youareencouragedtobringbirthdaysnacksthatarenutritiousandlimittheamountofsugar.Inconsiderationofthosewithallergies,pleaseavoidtreenutsandpeanutbutter.Ifyourchildwillbehandingoutbirthdayinvitationsatschool,pleasemakesurethateverystudentintheclassisinvited.

Technology and Acceptable Use Policy ComputerswithInternetaccessareavailabletoallstudentsatAssumptionCatholicSchoolwhoagreetoactinaresponsibleandconsideratemanner.Inaccordancewithourgoalofusingtechnologytopromoteeducationalexcellence,theuseofthenetworkandexplorationoftheInternetisforschooluseonly.WhileaccesstotheInternetisaninvaluableserviceenablingstudentstoexploreworldwideinformationsites,somematerialontheInternetmaycontainitemsthatareillegal,defamatory,inaccurate,orpotentiallyoffensive.AssumptionCatholicSchoolhastakenprecautionstorestrictaccesstosuchitemsbyinstallingSt.Bernard’ssoftwareiPrism,adedicatedInternetfilteringappliancethatmonitorsandreportsoninappropriateInternetaccess.Inaddition,youngerstudentsaredirectedtobookmarkedsitespreviouslyselectedandpreviewedbytheteachers.Theteacherswillguideandsupervisetheirstudentsinappropriateusage,andexpectparentandguardiansalsotosetandconveythestandardsthattheirchildrenshouldfollow.Studentsareresponsibleforgoodbehavioronschoolcomputernetworks,justastheyareintheclassroom,schoolhallways,andbathrooms.Personalresponsibilityisthekeytothesuccessofthisprogram.AllfamiliesenrolledinAssumptionCatholicSchoolarerequiredtosigntheAcceptableUseConsentFormathttps://goo.gl/km1Ile.ForKindergartenthrough4thgrade(school-owneddevices)andallstudentsusingthecomputerlabs,thefollowingarenotpermitted:

1. Damagingcomputers,computersystems,ornetworks.2. Attemptinganyunauthorizedaccesstoanycomputersystem.3. Harassing,insulting,orattackingothers.4. Usinginappropriatelanguage,pictures,orgesturesinanyformontheInternet.5. Downloadingunacceptablematerials.6. Re-postingpersonalcommunicationwithouttheauthor’spriorconsent.7. Plagiarism—representinganother’slanguage,ideas,orthoughtsasone’soriginalwork.8. Violatingcopyrightlaws.9. Trespassinginanother’sfolders,works,orfiles—includingschool,faculty,andstudents.This

violatesanother’srightstoprivacy/confidentiality.10. Changingorattemptingtoalteranyconfiguration,program,passwordonanycomputersystem.11. Downloading,installing,orstoringsoftwareonaschoolcomputerwithouttheapprovalof

appropriateschoolpersonnel.12. Playinggameswithoutthespecificapprovaloftheirteacher.13. UsingtheInternetforentertainment,wastingtimeandlimitedresources.14. Usingtheschool’stechnologyresourcesforfinancialgain,creditcardfraud,electronicforgery,

otherillegalactivity,orpoliticalpurposes.15. UsingtheInternetforunauthorizedpurchases.

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For5ththrough8thgrade(family-owneddevices):Parentsandstudentsmustreadthroughanddigitallysignthefollowingbeforestudentsbringfamily-owneddevicestoschool.ParentPermissionandDevice-UseGuidelinesatAssumption—https://goo.gl/BFtTcdThisincludes:

• ThreeGuidingPrinciplesforDeviceUseatAssumption • AcceptableUseConsentForm/Policy—https://goo.gl/km1Ile • AssumptionStudentResponsibilities(PhysicalandDigital)—https://goo.gl/BMuyvh • FamilyMediaAgreement—https://goo.gl/XaL570 • StatementsonParentalRestrictions,Deviceuseoutsideofclass,andImportanceofbringingthedevicetoschooleachday

Shouldanyviolationoftheaboveoccur,schooldisciplinaryactionwouldbetaken.Accessprivilegesmayberevokedorterminated(dependingontheseriousnessoftheoffense).Legalactionand/orfinancialrestitutionmaybeinvolvedatthediscretionoftheprincipal.

Mass and Prayer AtAssumptionCatholicSchool,prayerisintegratedintothewholeeducationalexperience,andallstudents,regardlessoftheirreligiousbackground,participate.Duringtheschoolyear,studentsplanEucharisticcelebrations.SomeoftheseoccasionsmaybeHolyDaysofObligation,andthesecelebrationswillbewithourparishfamily.Parentsarealwaysencouragedtojoinusinthesecelebrations.

Student Guidelines AssumptionCatholicSchoolstudentsareaskedto:

1. Learntheresponsorialpsalm,thewordstothesongs,andthepartsoftheMassthatrequireaverbalresponsewiththeirclassbeforethecelebrationofliturgy.

2. ReflectbeforeMassonthethemeoftheliturgy,andaskChrist’sguidanceinattendingMasswithGodasthefocus.

3. ProceedtoMasswiththeclassinareverentmannerreadyfortheliturgy.Blessyourselfandenterthechurchquietlywithhandsfolded;bowtothealtarbeforeenteringpew.

4. Sing,giveresponses,listen,orprayasdirectedduringtheliturgy.5. FoldhandswhencominguptoreceivetheEucharistorablessing,bow,andthensay“Amen”out

loudbeforereceivingtheEucharistorablessing.6. SitinquietprayerofthanksgivingorsingthesongbeingledaftertheEucharisthasbeenreceived.7. BowandblessthemselveswhenleavingMassbeforeproceedingdowntheaisle.

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School Procedures

Health and Safety

First Aid/CPR AllteachersaretrainedinCPRandFirstAid.Theircertificationisvalidfortwoyears,andtheschooloffersrenewalcoursesatthebeginningoftheschoolyearforallteachersandstaff.

Specific Health Needs Ifyourchildhasaspecialhealthproblemorneed(e.g.,allergies,difficultyhearing,visionimpairment)pleasenotifythechild’steacherandtheschoolofficebeforeschoolbegins.UsetheformintheSummerPackettolettheteacherandschoolofficeknowofthisspecifichealthneed.Thisinformationwillhelpusbetterserveyourchildandshouldbelistedonhis/herEmergencyInformationForm.

Lice Policy Whenacaseoflicehasbeenreportedandcheckedbytheadministrativeassistant,thatstudentissenthomewithinstructionsfortreatment.Everystudentinthatclasstakeshomealetternotingdetectionofonecase,whattolookfor,andinstructionsfortreatment.Whenthereisevidenceofanoutbreak(i.e.,threestudentswithnoclosecontactexceptschool)a“nonit”policymaybeinstitutedbytheadministrativeassistantinconsultationwiththeschoolprincipal.

Immunizations WashingtonStateLawrequiresthatallchildrenhaveanimmunizationformonfileintheschoolofficeinordertoattendschoolinWashingtonState.

Physical Examination Studentsenteringkindergartenand6thgradearerequestedtofurnishaphysicalexam.AssumptionCatholicSchoolrecommendssportsphysicalseveryyearforthosestudentswhoparticipateinco-curricularsports.Sportsphysicalsarerequiredevery24monthsbytheWhatcomCountyLeagueforsportsparticipation.Theseformsareavailableintheschooloffice,andmostphysicianshaveBellinghamPublicSchoolformsintheiroffice.

Serious Illness or Injury Allaccidentsthatarereportedtotheofficewillbetreatedbyschoolpersonnel.Seriousaccidentsorillnesseswillalwaysbebroughttoaparent’sattentionbyschoolpersonnel,whowillrequestyourassistanceinobtainingfurthertreatmentforthechild.Childrenwillnotbesenthomeunlessanadultisavailabletocareforthem.Whenpickingupasickchild,parentsshouldsignthemoutintheschooloffice.

Vision/Hearing Screening Allchildrenwillreceivevisionandhearingscreeninginthefall.Ifthereareobservableproblems,parentswillbecontactedbytheschoolofficepersonnel.

AIDS Policy TheschooladherestotheAIDSPolicysetforthbytheArchdioceseofSeattle.Acopyisonfileintheschooloffice.

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Parental Custody Ifparentsdonotsharecustodyofachild,itisexpectedthatthecustodialparentwillsubmittotheschoolanofficial,updatedcopyofthecourt-orderedparentingplan.Intheeventthenon-custodialparentrequeststovolunteerintheschool,theprincipalmay,dependinguponthetermsandconditionsoftheparentingplan,accepttherequest,refuseit,orreferittothecustodialparentforresolution.Regardinganyissueinvolvingparentalcustody,ArchdiocesanCatholicSchoolDepartmentpoliciesarefollowed.

Deliveries Onoccasionaparentmayneedtoleaveanitemthatachildhasforgottenorneedstohavetransportedtoschool.Pleasemarktheitemwithyourchild’snameandgradeandleaveitattheschooloffice.Itwillbedeliveredtoyourchild.

Emergency Planning and Operations

Emergency Information EmergencyformswillbesenthomeintheSummerPacket.Weaskthatyoureturntheseassoonaspossible.Throughouttheyear,theofficeshouldbenotifiedimmediatelyofanychangeinthefamily’saddressortelephonenumber,email,oranychangeintheemergencynumbersonfile.Incaseofillnessoremergencyitisextremelyimportantthattheschoolbeabletocontacttheparentoranamedrelativeorfriend.Theemergencyformsalsocontainasectioninwhichparentsgivetheirdoctororhospitalservicetheauthoritytotreatachildiftheparentcannotbereached.

Emergency Alert System Intheeventofaschoolclosureoremergency,theschoolwillcontactyoubyemail,phone,and/ortextmessagewithallofthenecessaryinformationthroughourAlertSolutionsprotocolinPowerSchool.Pleasemakesurethatyouhaveprovidedthisimportantinformationandupdateregularlythewaythatyouwouldlikeforthesealertstocometoyoubyfillingouttheupdatedforminthesummerpacket.

Crisis Management Plan TheschoolhasoutlinedaCrisisManagementPlanintheeventofanemergencyornaturaldisaster. AlloftheteachersandstaffatAssumptionCatholicSchoolareCPRandFirstAidtrained. Allstudentsshouldcomplywiththedirectionoftheteachersandadministrationincarryingouttheproceduresfortheschool’sCrisisManagementPlan.Itisimperativethatstudentsfollowalloftherulesfordrillsandpracticesinordertobeadequatelypreparedforacrisisshoulditarrive.Drillsthroughouttheyearwillbeforfireemergenciesandlockdowns.Incaseofatrueemergency,childrenwillnotbeallowedtousecellphonesinordertopreservestandardcommunicationfromtheschool,lawenforcement,orfiredepartment.

Medication BylawtheschoolpersonnelcannotadministeranymedicationwithoutpriorinstructionfromtheparentandanAuthorizationtoAdministerOralMedicationformsignedbyadoctor.Medicationmustbeintheprescribedcontainerwiththedoctor’sinstructions,andkeptintheoffice.Underspecialcircumstancesandinconsultationwiththeprincipalandwithwrittendirectionfromadoctor,someexceptionsmaybemade(example—inhalersforasthmatics).Ifyourstudentneedstotakeanymedicationonafieldtrip,youmustmakearrangementswithyourstudent’steachertoadministerthemedication.Also,anAuthorizationtoAdministerOralMedicationformmustbeonfileintheschooloffice.

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School Telephone Theschooltelephoneisreservedforofficialschoolbusiness.Useofthephoneislimitedtothestaffunlessastudenthasanurgentneed.Teacherswillgivepermissionwhentheydeterminethatastudenthasanurgentneedtocallhome.

Cell Phones Cellphonesarenotpermittedoncampusduringtheschoolday.Forstudentswhoneedtohaveacellphoneatschoolforbeforeandafterschoolhours,thephoneswillbecollectedbythehomeroomteacherat8a.m.andreturnedattheendoftheschoolday.

School Bus Ourschoolbuswillbeavailableforregulardrop-offandpick-upatthreelocationsinthenorthBellinghamarea.ThebusmayalsobeusedforfieldtripswhenavailableanditwillbeusedforthemiddleschoolwintersportsprograminJanuary.Ifyouareinterestedinridingtheschoolbus,pleasecalltheschooltofindoutaboutregistration.ParentandstudentsarerequiredtosignandprinttheBusRidershipRulesandExpectationshere.Pleaseprintandsignthisformbeforeyourchildwillberidingthebus.https://goo.gl/AapZ3cRoutes/TimesBirchBay7:15amFerndale-WTAMainSt.7:30amSlaterRoad7:35amSlaterRoad3:30pmFerndale-MainSt.at3:40BirchBaySquareat3:55pmReturntoAssumptionby4:20pmIntheeventofanaccidentoranemergency,thebusdriverwillfirstsendanannouncementthroughtheRemindapptoallfamiliesandthencalleachparentindividuallyforfollowup.Ifthedriverisunabletocommunicatetofamilies,anotheradultonscene(paramedicoremergencycrew)willcalltheschoolatwhichtimetheschoolwillcommunicatewithallfamiliesdirectlyandindividually.

Visits to the Classroom Parentsareencouragedtovisitorvolunteerintheirchild’sclassroom.However,parentsareaskedtomakearrangementspriortotheirvisittoschool.Ifthereisaneedtodiscussamatterwitheithertheteacherorprincipal,pleaserequestanappointment.Intheinterestofsecurity,allpersonsarerequestedtosigninwiththeofficeandpickupavisitorbadgebeforegoingtoclassrooms.

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School Policies

Admissions Applicationsforadmissionwillbedecidedonacase-by-casebasis.Theadmissionofeachchildwillbeconsideredaccountingforthechild’semotional,academic,andphysicalneedsandtheresourcesavailableattheschoolformeetingthoseneeds.AssumptionCatholicSchoolwillacceptanychildforwhomanappropriateinstructionalprogramcanbedesignedandimplemented.Theschoolmaylookatthefollowingcriteriawhendecidingwhetherornottoenrollastudent:

• Assessmentofreadingandmath • Writingsample • Teacherrecommendations • Copiesoftranscriptsandreportcardsfromthepreviousschool

Admission Priority AdmissionofstudentstoAssumptionCatholicSchoolwillbeprioritizedinthefollowingorder:

1. Siblingsofcurrentstudents2. StudentsfromfamiliesactiveinaWhatcomCountyCatholicchurch(i.e.,registeredand

contributing)3. CatholicstudentstransferringfromanotherCatholicschool4. Non-CatholicstudentstransferringfromanotherCatholicschool5. Non-Catholicstudents

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy Regarding Students AssumptionCatholicSchooladmitsstudentsofanyrace,color,ornationalorethnicorigintoalltherightsprivileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletoallstudentsattheschool.Theschooldoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorethnicoriginintheadministrationofitseducationalpolicies,admissionpolicies,scholarshipandloanpolicies,orathleticandotheradministeredprograms.AlthoughAssumptionCatholicSchooldoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,ornationalorethnicorigin,itremainstheprimarypurposeoftheschooltoservetheCatholicfamilies.Also,undersomecircumstancesmedicallyjustifiablelimitationsmaybeplaceontheadmissionofstudentswithinfectiousdiseasesand/orlifethreateningillnesses.

International Students AssumptionCatholicSchoolisapprovedtoacceptinternationalstudentsonaB1studentvisathroughtheStudentExchangeVisaProgram(SEVP)undertheDepartmentofHomelandSecurity.AdmissionscriteriaforinternationalstudentshavebeenapprovedbytheSchoolCommissionandcanbefoundunder“Admissions”onourwebsite.

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Uniform and Dress Code Pleasereviewtheuniformanddresscodepoliciesinaseparatedocumentfoundonlineathttp://school.assumption.org/uniforms-dress-code.html.RemembertopurchaseScripforDennisUniformsbeforemakingyourordersfortheschoolyear.ApurchasefromDennisUniforms(800-854-6951orhttps://www.dennisuniform.com/)ensuresthatyouarefollowingtheschool’suniformpolicy.OurschoolcodeisXASMPS.

Casual Uniform Days (Different from Non-Uniform) Eachstudentneedstohaveanavyt-shirtwiththeschool’slogoonittobewornonCasualUniformdays.ThesecanbepurchasedthroughDennisUniforms.CasualUniformdayswillbeannouncedviatheschoolnewsletterandcalendar.Onthesedays,bluejeansoruniformpantsmaybeworn.Theymustbemodestandappropriateforschool—nosweatpantsorpajama-typeclothing.TheCasualUniformmayberequiredforfieldtripdaysifteacherschoose.AllAssumptionathleticsweatshirts(volleyball,basketball,etc.)arealsoallowedonthesedays.

Non-Uniform/Free Dress Days • Clothingshouldbemodestandappropriateforschoolandingoodcondition.• Sleevelessshirtsandlownecklinesarenotpermitted.• Skirtsshouldnotbeshorterthan2inchesabovetheknee.Walkingshorts(justabovetheknee)maybewornonnon-uniformdaysbeforeSeptember30thandafterMarch1st.

• Jeansorpantsshouldbeniceandappropriate(nottootight,baggy,toolong,orhiphuggers/lowriders).TightspandexorLycrastretchpantsshouldnotbeworn.

• Logosdepictingviolence,rockgroups,tobacco,alcohol,monsters,Satan,etc.,arenotpermitted.“Fad”chains,buckles,zippers,andsimilaritemsarenotacceptable.

• Make-up,jewelry,andhairstylepoliciessameasuniformdays• Snugfittingathleticshoesaretobewornatschool.Ifrain/snowbootsareworntoschool,regularshoesshouldbebroughttochangeintoforclassroomwear.

• Nopajama-typeclothing,slippers,boots,etc.

Photos and Videos Unlessaparentorguardiannotifiestheschoolotherwiseinwriting,astudent’sname,picture,and/orcommentsmayappearinthenewspaper,ontelevision,inschoolnewsletters,intheyearbook,onthewebsite,and/orinschoolbrochuresandmarketingmaterials.Onlythestudent’sfirstnamewillappearnexttoaphotoorvideo.Theteachersandadministrationrecordvideosamplesofstudentsintheclassroomandcompilethemtopostonthewebforfamilies.Thesevideosareunlisted,butnotprivate.

Smart Phones and Smart Watches Theschoolrecognizesthatthisgenerationofstudentshasmanywaystoconnectwiththeoutsideworldthroughtechnology.Topreserveinstructionaltimeandminimizedistractions,phonesandwatchesthataccesstheInternetmaynotbeusedduringtheschoolday.Thesewillbecollectedatthebeginningoftheschooldayandreturnedattheendoftheday.PhonesshouldnotbeusedatEDPwithoutpermissionfromthestaff.Tablets,laptops,andotherelectronicsmaybeusedaccordingtotheTechnologyandAcceptableUsePolicyforeducationalpurposesunderteacherguidance.Ifaphoneneedstobeareplacementforthestudent’stabletorlaptopingrades5–8,theteachermaygivepermissionforthatday.

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Discipline AssumptionCatholicSchoolstrivestocreatealearningenvironmentthatfostersanappreciationofeducationandChristianbehavior.Itpromotesarespectfulattitudetowardsothersandtowardsschoolproperty,aswellascreatingself-awarenessinthechild.Eachteacherhasaclassroommanagementplanthatpromotespositivediscipline.Themanagementplanisage-appropriate,approvedbytheprincipal,andprovidedtoparentsatCurriculumNight.

Consequences Therewillbeoccasionswhentheclassroommanagementplanrequiresconsequencesforbehavior.Correctivemeasuresforastudentwhoviolatestheexpectations,standards,and/orrulesoftheschoolwillvaryaccordingtothenatureofthebehavior,developmentalageofthechild,andpatternsofbehavior.Youmayreceiveacopyofatri-foldreport(BehaviorReport,ClassroomProgressReport,orPlaygroundBehaviorSlip).Asnecessarywemayfollowupwithothercorrectivemeasurestoinclude:referralforcounseling,social/emotionalguidance,detention,suspension,orexpulsion.

Tri-Fold Reports BehaviorReportsmaybeissuedaftertheclassroommanagementplanhasbeenusedandthechildhashadmultipleopportunitiesforcorrection.Thesewillstatethebehaviorincident,theactiontaken,andanoverallrecommendation.ClassroomProgressReportsmaybeusedforbothacademicconcernsandbehaviorconcerns.Thesemayinclude:academicperformance,areasforbehavioralimprovement,andtherecommendation.BothBehaviorReportsandClassroomProgressReportsaresenthomeintheWednesdayEnvelope,andacopyiskeptinthestudent’sfile.PlaygroundBehaviorReportsmaybeusedbyoneoftheyarddutiesatlunchrecessormorningrecessiftheissuecannotbeaddressedinthemomentandthestudenthasreceivedatime-outforbehavior.Ifastudenthasmultipleplaygroundreferrals,aparentconferencemaybescheduled.

Detention Detentionsapplytostudentsingrades4–8andcanvaryfrom15minutesto30minuteswithateacherorwiththeprincipaldependingontheinfraction.A15-minutedetentionmaybeservedforinfractionssuchasmultiple“out-of-uniform”reports,habitualtardiness,vulgarlanguageorprofanity,orlowgradesduetomissingassignments.A30-minutedetentionmaybeimposedforinfractionssuchasdisrespectfulbehavior,inappropriatelanguage,fighting,orcasesofbullying.Ifthestudentisintheprincipal’sofficeforadetention,oneormoreofthefollowingmayhappen:Theprincipalwillhavethestudentre-statetheproblemandthesubsequentbehavior.Theprincipalwillaskthestudenttostatealternativebehaviorsasaresponsetotheproblem.Theprincipalwillaskthestudenttostateaplanofactionforfuturesituationssimilartotheproblem.Insomecasesthestudentwillwritetheplan.Theremaybeaconsequenceforthebehaviorifappropriate.TheBehaviorReportorClassroomProgressReportsentwiththestudentwillsummarizetheactionsintheprincipal’soffice.

Suspension Suspensionmaybeimposeduponastudentsenttotheprincipal’sofficedependingonthereasonforthereferraland/orthestudent’sdisciplinaryhistory.Suspensioncanbein-housesuspensionorsendingastudenthomedependingonthesituationand/ordiscretionoftheprincipal.Suspensionmeansthedenialoftherightofclassroomattendanceforastudentforthespecifiedperiodoftime.Suspensionhappensduringtheinvestigationanddecision-makingperiodconcerningaseriousoffensethatmayresultinexpulsion.Suspendedstudentsmaynotattendanyschool-sponsoredafter-schoolactivity.Parentsarekeptinthecommunicationprocess.

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Expulsion Expulsionmaybeaconsequenceif,inthejudgmentoftheprincipalincollaborationwiththepastor,theoffensesareaggravatedorrepeated.Exceptinextremelyseriouscases,expulsionmaybeusedonlyaftermanyconsultationswithschoolstaffandtheprincipalandsuspensionhaveprovedineffective.Behaviorsconsideredsufficientcauseforsuspensionorexpulsioninclude(butarenotlimitedto):

• Extremeactionsthatshowlackofrespectforstudents,teachers,staff,parents,orschoolvolunteers• Persistentdefianceofschoolrulesortheauthorityofteachers• Severecasesofbullying,whetherverbal,written,physical,oremotional,thataredamagingtotheinherentdignityofanyindividual

• Leavingtheschoolgroundswithoutpermission• Habitualunexcusedabsencesortardiness• Repeateduseofvulgarlanguageorprofanity• Willfuldamageordefacingofschoolorpersonalproperty(Restitutionfordamagestopropertywillbetheresponsibilityofthestudent.)

Bullying and Harassment AssumptionCatholicSchoolfollowsastrictpolicyagainstbullying.Bullyingisdefinedasanywrittenorverbalharassment(inpersonoronline)intendedtointimidateanotherperson.Cyberbullyingisaformofbullyingdefinedas:theuseofelectroniccommunicationtobullyaperson,typicallybysendingmessagesofanintimidatingorthreateningnature.TheSchoolCommissionhasapprovedawrittenpolicyandreportingformtobeusedtoreporttheincidentbyateacher,student,orstaffmemberfollowingtheincident.Theteacher,playgroundsupervisor,andprincipalwilluseaprimary,intermediate,ormiddleschoolbullyingreportandconsequenceformforincidencesofbullying.ABehaviorReportwillbefiledandsenthomewiththeoffender.Dependingontheseverityofthebehavior,itmayleadtoaparentconference,detention,suspension,orinsomecases,expulsion.

Use of School Grounds Familiesareallowedtousetheschoolgroundsonlyafter6p.m.andonweekendswhileadheringtotheneighborhoodandparishguidelinesandrules.Thismayincludeusingtheplayground,basketballhoops,orfields.Drugs,smoking,andweaponsareprohibitedonschoolandparishgrounds.Alcoholisonlyallowedduringsuchoccasionswherethepastorhasgivenpermissionandapermithasbeengranted.Parentsandstudentsareaskedtoleavetheirdogs/petsinthecarbefore,during,andafterschoolhours.Nodogs/petsaretobeontheschoolgrounds.IfthereisaprayerservicesuchastheBlessingoftheAnimalsonthefeastofSt.Francis,dogsandotheranimalsmaybeonleashorinacage.

Field Trips Fieldtripsarewellplannedandrelatetothecurriculumbeingstudiedintheclassroom.Fieldtripsarepartoftheclasscurriculum.Fieldtripsrequireparentalpermission.AnArchdiocesanformisrequiredforallfieldtrips,andanychildwhodoesnotreturnasignedParentAuthorizationformwillremainatschool.Permissioncannotbegivenbyphone.

Cars on Field Trips Largevansthatseat10ormorepassengersarenotpermittedforuseonfieldtrips.

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Booster Seats 1.BeginningJune1,2007,studentswhomustuseaboosterseatneedtocometoschoolthedayofthefieldtripwithaboosterseat.Followingarethenewboosterseatrequirements:

• Childrenunderage8,unlessthey’reatleast4feet9inchestall,mustrideinachildrestraintsystem,suchasachildcarseat,booster,travelvestorotherrestraintfederallyapprovedforuseinacar.

• Thechildrestraintsystemmustbeusedaccordingtomanufacturers’instructionsforboththerestraintandthevehicle.

• Childrenunder13shouldrideinthebackseat,wherepractical. • Children8orolder,ortallerthan4feet9inches,whouseaseatbelt,mustwearitcorrectly,notunderthearmorbehindtheback.

• Vehicleswithonlylapbeltsareexemptfromusingboosterseats. • VisittheWashingtonStateTrafficSafetyCommissionatwww.wtsc.wa.gov.Clickon“ChildPassengerSafety,”then“Washington’sNewBoosterSeatLaw.”

2.Fieldtrippermissionslipsmustbefilledoutcompletelyandaccuratelyandmustverifythechild’sheight.

Responsibilities of Chaperones 1.Chaperonesmusthave:

• AcurrentFBIbackgroundcheckonfileintheschooloffice.• Acurrent“ProtectingGod’sChildren”certificateonfileintheschooloffice.

2.Inadditiontochaperonerequirements,driversforfieldtrips,sportsactivities,oranyschool-relatedactivityawayfromthebuildingmustalsomeetthefollowingrequirements:

• Beatleast21yearsofage.• Havearesponsibledrivingrecord.• Provideasafevehicleandavaliddriver’slicense.• Carryliabilityinsurance(minimum$100,000/$300,000)• ComplywithWashingtonStateseatbeltlaw.• Haveacurrentdriverinformationformonfileintheschooloffice.

3.Parentsareaskednottoshowmoviesinthecarduringfieldtrips.4.Chaperonesareentrustedwiththesafetyandwell-beingofthestudentsintheircare.Onschool-relatedactivitiestheyactassupervisorsinthesamecapacityasateacherorthechild’sownparent.Studentsshouldrespectachaperone’sauthorityandcomplywithhisorherrequests.Intheeventthatastudent’sbehaviordisruptstheenjoymentoftheactivitybythegrouporchallengestheauthorityofthechaperones,anychaperonehastherighttodetermine,withtheapprovaloftheteacher,thatthestudent’sbehaviorisinappropriateandchooseoneofthefollowingactions:

• Excludethestudentfromparticipationintheactivity.• Restrictthestudenttoagivenareaforaspecifiedtimeperiodwhileprovidingreasonablesupervision.

• Notifytheparentofthestudentbytelephoneandreportthedisruptivebehaviorand,ifnecessary,requestthatthestudentbepickedupbytheparent.

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5.Ordinarilytherewillbeonechaperoneforeveryfiveorsixstudentsparticipatinginanactivity.Anydifficultyencounteredindiscipliningastudentmustbereportedtoschoolauthoritiesbythechaperone.

6.ChaperonesforAssumptionCatholicSchoolacceptthefollowingconditions:

• Studentswillnotbeleftunattended.• Studentswilltravelinassignedvehiclestoandfromtheactivity.Noswitchingonthereturntrip.• Possessionoruseofalcohol,tobacco,ordrugsisprohibited.• Physicalforcewillnotbeusedtodisciplineastudent.• Intheeventofanemergency,thechaperoneswillusegoodjudgmentwithregardtoadministrationoffirstaid.

• Chaperoneswillnotstopenroutetoorfromfieldtripdestinationforaspecialtreat(likeicecreamorfastfood)withoutpriorapprovalfromtheteacher(s)incharge.

• Whenchaperoningafieldtripforanyclass,thedriver’sresponsibilityistothestudentsofAssumption CatholicSchool.Noothersiblingsmayaccompanyparentsonfieldtrips.