Sacred Heart
Catholic School
2008-2009
Student Handbook
Sacred Heart catholic school
106 N. Saint Joseph Street
Morrilton, AR 72110
Phone: 501-354-8113
Fax: 501-354-2001
www.sacredheartschool-online.com
shcs01@suddenlinkmail.com
Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association, Inc.
Board Members page 5
Introduction General Statements pages 6-7
Mission Statement
Statement of Philosophy
Goals
Non-Discrimination Policy
Objectives
Section 1 Personnel page 8
Administration
Faculty
Staff
Church Personnel
Additional Personnel
Section 2 Admission Requirements page 9
Kindergarten Admission
Transfer Student Admission
Student Withdrawal
Section 3 Attendance Policy pages 10-13
Arrival Time
Dismissal Time
Attendance High School
Absences
Tardies
Excused and Unexcused Absences
Students Responsibility
Student Participation in Activities
Leaving Campus
Errands
Field Trips
Severe Weather Policy
Section 4 Special Programs pages 13-17
Lunch Program
Off Campus Food/Drinks
Price
Payment Procedure
Lunch Count
Non School Lunch
After Eating Lunch
Gym
Counseling Program
Religion Program
Library Program
Transportation Program
Physical Education Program
Physical Education Classes
Basketball
Golf, Baseball, and Softball
Cheerleading
Requirements
Behavior
Attendance
Section 5 Educational Requirements pages 17-23
Homework
Make up work
Grading
Semester Exams
Exemptions
Honor Roll
School Counts Program
Retention Policy
Graduation Requirements
Concurrent Credits
Section 6 Student Conduct pages 24-30
Honor Code
Student Honor Code
Bomb Threats
Disregard of Direction or Command
Electronic Communications and Paging Devices
Personal Search
Search and Seizure
Dress Code
Violations of School Codes
Class A Violations
Consequences of Class A Violations
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Weapons
Class B Violations
Consequences of Class B Violations
Detention
Suspension
Expulsion
Pregnancy
Section 7 Finance page 30-31
Tuition
Textbooks and Supplies
Contributions
Section 8 Activities and Events pages 31-35
Extra-Curricular Activities
Dance Regulations
Senior Trip
Fund Raising
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Athletic and Special Events
Parent Volunteers
School Support Program
Section 9 Student Responsibility pages 35-36
Lockers
Insurance
Money and Valuables
Handbook
Handling Conflicts
Board of Education
Willie Burgener Non-Parish Position St. Marys
Mary Jane Cahill Non-Catholic Position
Tarina Epperson - Non-Parish Position St. Elizabeth
Greg Koch Parish Position
Greg Koch Parish Position
John Maus Parish Position
Joe Stocking Parish Position
Matt Szymanski Parish Position
Sharon Walker- Non-Catholic Position
Father Charles Thessing Pastor - Ex-Officio Member
Mission Statement
The mission of Sacred Heart Catholic School is to assist parents in educating their children toward arriving at the fullness of Christian life. In order to achieve this purpose, Catholic doctrine is taught, Christian values are interwoven in the teaching of basic skills needed for participation in society, and nothing is taught which is contradictory to the official teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.
The school recognizes the rights of individuals as children of God deserving honor and respect. Thus, the needs and abilities of the students shall be given high priority in the development of the school program.
Statement of Philosophy
The purpose of Sacred Heart Catholic School is to foster a deeper commitment to the personal moral development, spiritual growth, and social consciousness in its students. The school educates children in the various academic disciplines required for a productive life, while it guides them in transforming the Good News of the Gospel into action. Moreover, Sacred Heart exists to impart a sense of love and service in students leading to spiritual growth, so that they will uphold the dignity of human life and actively espouse justice in the Catholic community and the world.
Goals
The broad goal of Sacred Heart Catholic School is to teach the Gospel message while building a Christian community dedicated to service.
Specific Christian goals include the creation of a Christian community where human knowledge, enlightened and enlivened by faith, is shared by teachers, students, and parents in a spirit of freedom and love; the development of Christian understanding and various opportunities for personal commitment to religious values; the predisposition of students to have charity for one another.
In addition, our educational goals are to help each student develop a positive attitude toward life-long education including the power to think constructively, to solve problems, and reason independently; to provide an environment which enhances the students opportunity to learn; to guide the students toward a spirit of true freedom which recognizes discipline
and personal responsibility; to provide quality education for all children who might want to take advantage of our educational program; and to play a significant role in raising national levels of knowledge, competence, and experience.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Sacred Heart Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies or programs, admission policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletic or other school administered programs.
Objectives
Our objectives are to work closely with the home in educating children toward the fullness of Christian life; to specifically teach Catholic principles and Christian values; to offer personal experiences in Christian living through liturgy, sacramental life, prayer, guidance, and example; to instruct the child in human knowledge and skills which enable the students to actively participate in the Christian community and human society; to recognize the dignity of all persons; to encourage service to the wider community by providing opportunities to serve; and to encourage teachers to become committed Christians and develop professional competence.
Section 1 - Personnel
Administration
Brian Bailey Principal
K-6 Faculty
Patti Bottoms Kindergarten
Deanna Davis Kindergarten
Kris McGee First Grade
Kim Fresneda Second Grade
Carol Bowling Third Grade
Regina Womack Fourth Grade
John Taylor Fifth Grade
Jennifer Roscoe Sixth Grade
Alma Duvall Elementary Aide & Elementary Library
Paula Bostian Elementary Aide
Jason Riedmueller Elementary P.E.
7-12 Faculty
Martha Briggler Business
Anne Butler