The Academic Honor Roll is strictly academic in nature. A student in grades four through eight who has earned A’s or B’s in all academic subject areas is entitled to placement on the Academic Honor Roll. Behavior is not a factor in determining a student’s standing on the Academic Honor Roll.

Students who are experiencing academic difficulties will be placed on Academic Probation. Students who earn a grade of "D" in two academic subject areas (religion, mathematics, science, social studies, English, reading, French and Spanish) will be placed on Academic Probation. The principal, members of the Administrative Council, teachers, and parents/guardians will monitor performance. A letter will be sent to parents informing them of the Probationary Status and this letter is kept in the child’s file.

Order of Acceptance for children of parishioners who actively support St. Elizabeth or St. Raphael parish and children subsidized by other parishes.

1. Children currently enrolled in St. Elizabeth School.

*Children of St. Elizabeth or St. Raphael parishioners have priority over Catholic children from St. Francis of Assisi (or other subsidizing parishes).

The purpose of the St. Elizabeth School Advisory Board is to provide counsel and assistance to the pastor of St. Elizabeth Church, and the principal and vice-principal of St. Elizabeth School.

Grades kindergarten through 8 enter through the main doors at 8:10 a.m. Students are not allowed to be dropped at the main entrance prior to 8:00 a.m. Once in the building, students report directly to their homerooms. Gentlemen should be reminded to remove their hats immediately upon entering the school.

All students must be in the building no later than 8:25 a.m.

Morning Prayer is begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Prayer petitions are written by particular homerooms each week and read by a member or several members of that assigned homeroom.

Different prayers such as the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Memorare, Hail, Holy Queen, etc. are recited as part of the Morning Prayer routine.

The Pledge of Allegiance is an integral part of our Morning Prayer assembly. Students must stand straight and tall with their right hand placed over their heart as the Pledge is recited. The child’s homeroom teacher will address slouching, leaning, or other disrespectful and discourteous behavior.

Problems arise each year because students bring articles to school, which are hazardous to the safety of others or interfere with the learning process. Such items as toys, novelty jewelry, and watches, water pistols, electronic games, radios, beepers, CD-headsets, ipods, trading cards, etc. may not be brought to school. Such items must be confiscated by the teacher or member of the staff and given to the principal. The parent or guardian must retrieve these items directly from the principal. The teacher or member of the staff is expected to write a note or use a Disciplinary Action Report to communicate this infraction to parents or guardians.

Excused Absence: A child’s absence from school is excused for one or more of the following reasons: sickness, sickness or death in the family, impassable roads or extreme weather.

Unexcused Absence: A child’s absence from school is unexcused for the following reasons: away, caring for the baby, shopping, vacation, etc.

Recreational Absence (unexcused absence): A family vacation or other non-school related or non-emergency related absences are not supported by the administration. The child’s absence from school for an extended period puts a burden on both the child and the child’s teacher(s) since completion of work independently cannot replace the learning that takes place in the classroom. The administration does not require teachers to supply work for students who are absent from school for recreational reasons.

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to make doctor or dental appointments after school hours or on Saturdays. If it is necessary for a child to be dismissed during the school day, the parent/guardian must come to the school office for the child. Children will not be dismissed after 2:20 p.m. for afternoon appointments because this disrupts the flow of the carpool line.

A written note from the parent or guardian is required for an absence, and the note must be presented to the teacher upon the student’s return to school. The note must be dated, signed, and must state the reason for the absence.

If your child’s absence or tardiness has not been reported by 9:00 a.m., your child will have an unexcused absence. If we do not receive a phone call or written note/email excusing your student, he/she will remain on an unexcused absence list until we receive an excuse from you for the absence.

Parents and guardians must sign students in who arrive after 8:25 a.m.

The Back to School Nights and Kindergarten Orientation Schedules are as follows:

7:00 p.m.- Kindergarten Orientation (Parents Only)

Kindergarten will have ½ (12:25 p.m.) days September 2^nd – 5^th.

7:00 p.m. Grades 1 – 3 Teacher Presentation

8:45 p.m. Grades 4 – 5 Teacher Presentation

7:00 p.m. Grades 6 – 8 Teacher Presentations on a rotating schedule

These evenings are reserved for teachers to introduce themselves, their instructional assistants (if applicable), and the overall program. A packet of information will be distributed to the parents and guardians giving an overview of the curriculum, classroom policies, and communication expectations.

Afternoon Care: 3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Scheduled Early Dismissal Days: 12:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

As long as a student is engaged in a school-sponsored program or activity, the student is expected to follow school policy. This applies to the St. Elizabeth School Extended School Program (ESP). Students must be registered with the Coordinator of Extended Care in order to attend the program. Emergency cards are kept on file with the Director of Extended Care and on-site coordinators. A registration fee, as well as monthly payments, are required of all participating families.

Students not enrolled in the Extended School Program may not be left with a member of the Extended Care personnel if that student arrives at school early or is picked up from school late. S/he must be escorted to the office by a teacher where a member of the office staff will contact the child’s parent/guardian to discuss the situation. Families are billed $10.00 starting at 3:40 p.m. plus $1.00 per minute that a child is left at school without pre-authorized supervision by a member of the faculty of St. Elizabeth School.

If parents or guardians would like to arrange for their child to celebrate a birthday with his/her classmates, the following is necessary:

• Obtain permission from the teacher at least one week in advance.
• Arrange a mutually convenient time.
• Bring cupcakes and/or juice to the school on the morning of the day of the party. NO other food, party favors, or party bags are permitted. This policy ensures that each child will be given the opportunity to celebrate his/her birthday in the same manner as every other child.
• Invitations to private parties are not allowed to be distributed unless every child in the homeroom is invited.

A Christian reminder: It is important to remember that students who are excluded from parties at a classmate’s home are often those students who are excluded by their classmates at school. St. Elizabeth Catholic School teaches children not to ostracize. Your cooperation will help St. Elizabeth School to remain a Christ-centered environment both in and out of the classroom.

Students must assume responsibility for their books. Every book is to be covered with a protective jacket. Students who repeatedly have their books uncovered will be issued a Disciplinary Action Report and the infraction will be noted as "defiance." A fee is charged at the end of the school year when

St. Elizabeth School prides itself with a well-maintained physical plant. Most students care for school property and are to be commended. Students should not mark school furniture, walls, ceilings, floors, equipment, etc. Anyone who willfully destroys school property through vandalism will make restitution for damages. Suspension or expulsion may result.

The school administration and/or a member of the staff, with the consent of the administration, may inspect lockers for cleanliness and contents at any time. Only magnets may be used to affix items to the inside of the lockers. Students are not allowed to share the combination to their locker with other students. Every student must have a lock on his or her locker beginning in the sixth grade.

"Montgomery County Schools Closed" means St. Elizabeth Catholic School is closed. "Montgomery County Schools Open Two Hours Late" means St. Elizabeth Catholic School opens at 10:25 a.m.

School can be closed early due to inclement weather or other serious weather-related or dangerous situations. "Montgomery County Schools Closing Two Hours Early" means St. Elizabeth Catholic School will close at 1:00 p.m.

If school opens at 10:25 a.m., morning care is cancelled.

If school closes early, daycare will be provided for two hours past the close of school.

When a student experiences difficulty in understanding his or her role as a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic School community, a constructive application of the discipline standards is required for the well being of the student and the other students in the school. In the event of behavioral problems, cooperative efforts between the home and school are essential so that the student will be able to achieve the highest possible standards of Christian behavior.

Certain behaviors will result in immediate disciplinary action such as: exclusion from certain privileges, parent/guardian conferences, and/or suspension from school. Such infractions include, but are not limited to:

1. Disruptive behavior in the classroom, including, shouting out, excessive talking, and answering a teacher or classmates in a rude or discourteous manner;
2. Rudeness or insolent behavior toward the teacher or others;
3. Failure to comply with the direction of the teacher or other school staff members;
4. The use of foul, vulgar, or improper language;
5. Eating outside the lunchroom without permission from the teacher or another member of the staff;
6. Being anywhere in or around the school building unsupervised or without permission;
7. Sharing locker combinations with other students;
8. Using a cell phone without following the set procedures;
9. Second Uniform Violation;
10. Repeated infractions of the Student Code of Conduct.

A disregard (second offense) of the above infractions and/or the following behaviors may result in an immediate out-of-school suspension from school or expulsion. Such infractions include, but are not limited to:

1. Fighting/Physical Assault;
2. Verbal Harassment (name calling, taunting, teasing, excluding);
3. Bullying of any kind;
4. Vandalizing school property or the property of others;
5. Cheating or plagiarizing;
6. Stealing or lying;
7. Unsafe behavior during Fire or Emergency Drills;
8. Throwing food or objects;
9. Continued disrespect shown toward a teacher, school staff member, or classmate;
10. Leaving the school grounds without proper permission;
11. Repeated infractions of the Student Code of Conduct.

Those behaviors that threaten the safety and well being of the school community and/or threaten the learning environment of others, i.e. through distracting, disrespectful, and or defiant behaviors and or continued disregard (more than once) of the above infractions will result in expulsion. Such infractions include, but are not limited to:

1. The use and/or possession of alcohol, drugs, including tobacco on school property;
2. The use and/or possession of a weapon (or items resembling or related to a weapon), such as knives and guns, ammunition (or items resembling or related to ammunition), firecrackers, or other explosives;
3. Arson or use of any type of flammable materials or substances (including the possession of these items, i.e. matches);
4. Physical assault and/or sexual harassment of any kind;
5. Extortion;
6. Bullying (taunting, teasing, excluding, etc.);
7. Possession of medication;
8. Sale or distribution of any material(s) not approved by the school administration;
9. Discussion of instances of or conducting illegal activity;
10. Threatening a priest, teacher, member of the school staff, volunteer, classmate, student, or parent/guardian;
11. Repeated infractions of the Student Code of Conduct.

Infractions of the Student Code of Conduct are weighted and the appropriate punishments assigned by the principal and vice-principal in discussion with the pastor. It may appear that one offense is greater than another, but clearly, that may not always be the case. Expulsion of a student from St. Elizabeth Catholic School is serious and may be necessary for a variety of reasons and is done at the discretion of the principal. By completing the St. Elizabeth Catholic School Registration Form, parents and guardians fully agree to uphold and enforce the standards and policies of St. Elizabeth Catholic School.

Since parents or guardians are the child’s first teachers, they are our partners in education. With this in mind, regular communication with parents or guardians is an essential part of a child’s education. Parent/Guardian conferences allow teachers and parents or guardians to discuss student achievement as well as to develop means to assist students in areas of difficulty.

When a parent or guardian wishes to meet with a teacher, s/he must send a note or email to the teacher with three dates and times of convenience. The teacher will respond to the parent or guardian’s email, choosing one of the three times that is best for him/her.

There is a professional and moral ethic that requires teachers and members of a staff, parents/guardians, and students to safeguard all information of a privileged nature.

Courtesy and respect between and among teachers, students, parents/guardians, school staff, and visitors are expected of the entire school community.

The St. Elizabeth School Crisis Plan meets the Standards of the Archdiocese of Washington as well as the Guidelines set forth by the Montgomery County Police and Fire Departments.

Curriculum includes the total of all learning and enriching experiences in the daily life of a child at St. Elizabeth Catholic School. Curriculum should reflect the philosophy of the school. It provides an adequate and meaningful foundation in the academic field for each student and develops a basic understanding of self in relation to God and to the world. Curricular subjects include religion, language arts, French, Spanish, mathematics, social studies, science, health, safety, art, music, physical education, library science, and computer education. The quality of instruction is school-wide. Each teacher and member of the staff contributes to this quality through his or her teaching skills in the classroom, interactions in the hallways and corridors, as well as sportsmanship in the recreational areas.

Each teacher is to use the following curriculum:

• Standards of the Archdiocese of Washington

This information is distributed to each teacher at the beginning of the school year. The textbooks that are chosen, complement the curriculum, but are not, in any way, the curriculum. Textbooks, workbooks, etc. must be used as supplemental material, but these instruments cannot replace a good teacher.

Upon a disciplinary infraction, a Disciplinary Action Report will be sent to parents and guardians. Disciplinary Action Reports are kept on file and may become part of the student’s permanent record. A third Disciplinary Action Report (not necessarily for the same infraction) may result in an automatic out-of-school suspension. Students who repeatedly violate the Student Code of Conduct will be required to leave St. Elizabeth School.

Students who are having behavioral difficulties will be placed on disciplinary probation. Students assigned disciplinary probation will not be permitted to participate in school activities, CYO practices and games, or attend field trips and school- or parish-sponsored events.

Students are dismissed in accordance with the system St. Elizabeth School employs. Dismissal begins at 3:00 p.m. Dismissal must be conducted in a safe and orderly manner.

At 3:30 p.m., all remaining students are brought to the front of the school at the announcement of the "All Call" to wait for their parents or guardians. Parents and guardians who are late retrieving their child are billed $10.00 at 3:40 p.m., and $1.00 each minute thereafter. This fee is per child.

No child, under any circumstance, is permitted to leave the school premises unless the teacher has the written approval of the parent or guardian. When parents or guardians arrive to pick up their child, s/he will be asked to sign the "Early Release Roster" located at the front desk. The receptionist will then send for the student. Students who must leave early must be picked up no later than 2:20 p.m.

In recognition of the seriousness of drugs and alcohol, the area surrounding St. Elizabeth School is designated as a Drug Free Zone. It encompasses distances of 200 yards around the school and covers all streets surrounding the school. Any person caught in possession of illegal substances within this area will be arrested and subjected to fines and punishment under the law. Our students are educated in class about the dangers of drugs.

Any electronic devices such as cell phones, video cameras, beepers, laser pointers, hand held, and other personal electronic devices that may distract the student, other students, or the class as a whole, are forbidden. Teachers and members of the staff will confiscate electronic devices and bring them to the principal. Parents or guardians must see the principal to retrieve confiscated items that do not belong in school.

If a parent or guardian wishes for his or her child to have a cell phone or beeper, the parent or guardian must complete the Cell Phone Usage Form. Only in the case of an emergency may a child use his or her cell phone and it must be done in the presence of the vice-principal or principal. These items must remain in the "off" position and in the student’s backpack during the school day, including the hours of Extended Care. Cell phones or beepers will be confiscated immediately if seen in the hands of a student during any part of the school day. Suspension may follow if the student is unwilling to turn over his/her cell phone.

Emergency Information Cards are sent home to all families (one for each student). These Emergency Information Cards must be completed and returned to the School Nurse immediately. Emergency Information Cards completed in the past are discarded, so it is imperative that a new card is completed each year for every student. Information on these cards is kept strictly confidential. Teachers are expected to remind parents and guardians to update their Emergency Information Cards if such changes are needed.

In Christian fairness to those students who continue to uphold the integrity of the Gospel message and the standards set forth by St. Elizabeth Catholic School, students demonstrating a pattern of repeated violations of the Code of Conduct and/or an unwillingness to change certain behaviors, will be dismissed immediately from St. Elizabeth Catholic School and not be invited to enroll for the following school year. Lack of involvement and cooperation by the parents and guardians in dealing with academic or behavioral difficulties will also result in the non-renewal of the student’s current registration or an upcoming re-registration.

Extracurricular activities complement the school curriculum. Each provides students with an opportunity to foster personal, physical, social, and religious growth. Teachers are strongly encouraged to become involved with students in this capacity.

Our school activities include:

Student Council Yearbook Student Safety Patrols

Instrumental Band CYO Basketball Drama Club Math Club

Field trips must be of an educational purpose since their value can be an integral part of the school’s instructional program by broadening the students’ educational experiences.

Only students who return the signed permission form, bring payment, and have maintained a behavioral record evident of a child representing St. Elizabeth School, may attend.

Students should be dressed in the school uniform (not physical education uniform) unless otherwise stated.

Parents and guardians may assist in the supervision of students to the extent that the school provides the necessary prerequisites for parent or guardian participation on the field trip.

Only parents and guardians, who have been fingerprinted and have completed the compulsory Protecting God’s Children Program (Virtus) promulgated by the Archdiocese of Washington, may chaperone a field trip.

The eighth grade final examinations are cumulative examinations covering material presented during the second semester of the year. Study sheets will be distributed to the students one week prior to the exams and a minimum of three days of review will take place prior to examinations.

Each final examination is averaged with the midterm examination to comprise a fifth quarter or 20% of the student’s overall grade in the following subject areas: English, mathematics, social studies, religion, science, French and Spanish.

The sixth and seventh grade final examinations are cumulative examinations covering material presented during the second semester of the year. Study sheets will be distributed to the students one week prior to the exam and a minimum of three days of review will take place prior to the examinations.

Each final examination is averaged with the midterm examination to comprise a fifth quarter or 20% of the student’s overall grade in the following subject areas: English, mathematics, social studies, religion, science, French and Spanish.

Regular fire and emergency drills are held throughout the year. Any person in the school during the drill must participate along with students and teachers. Students are instructed to maintain proper conduct during the drills, which is silence, single-file lines and any other instructions given by the teacher. Inappropriate behavior will result in disciplinary action (see Student Code of Conduct). All regulations during the drill are in accordance with policies and procedures set forth by the Montgomery County Fire and Police Departments and the Archdiocese of Washington.

St. Elizabeth School has various fundraising projects throughout the year. It is necessary that every family support these projects throughout the year. The required fundraising support is $150.00 per year. The fundraising requirement can be fulfilled by making a monetary contribution to the school in the amount of $150.00. Certain fundraisers or opportunities to donate to the school are not included in one’s fundraising requirement. Donations to the Wish List, for example, do not apply toward one’s fundraising requirement.

Ø  Sally Foster – 50% of sales

Ø  Tuition Raffle – 50% of tickets sold / purchased

Ø  Golf – 50% of all advertising or sponsorship obtained

Ø  Gala – 50% of all tickets purchased to attend the event, 50% of all auction items purchases or raffle tickets at the event, 50% of all donations for the baskets or the auction.

Ø  Cash Donations to the school – 100% (Wish List and Annual Fund not included)

The following are guidelines for awarding an elementary diploma from St. Elizabeth Catholic School:

• The student shows a genuine love of God and others;
• The student has passed all academic subject areas;
• The student’s ability and performance on standardized testing is evidenced;
• The student as observed has consistently applied him/herself to schoolwork.

A graduation fee of $150.00 is assessed to meet the expenses of the following materials:

• diplomas and covers;
• eighth grade dinner
• eighth grade school shirt;
• flowers;
• teacher gifts;
• awards; and
• eighth-grade gift to the school.

All grandparents or "adopted" grandparents spend the morning with their grandchildren after enjoying light refreshments and a short talk by the principal. Grandparents then visit their grandchild(ren)’s homeroom(s) where teachers and staff members have creative, family-centered activities for the grandparents and grandchild to prepare for a post-Grandparents’ Day display either outside or inside the homeroom teacher’s classroom.

Each student has a Confidential Health File located in the Nurse’s Office. This file contains the student’s Immunization Record and Health Inventory. These forms are required for each student by the Archdiocese of Washington and the State of Maryland Department of Health.

Confidential orders written by the student’s physician for the dispensing of medications are also kept in the Nurse’s Office. This form must be signed by a physician and be kept on file for a student to receive medication at school. This form can be downloaded from the St. Elizabeth School website under New Parent Information and "Health Forms". Information regarding specific health needs/accommodations is kept in the student’s Confidential Health File.

If your child gets sick, it is often most appropriate to keep him/her home from school. A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. Please make arrangements for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a place for your child to stay if he/she is ill.

Our school policy states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has:

1. Fever in the past 24 hours
2. Vomiting in the past 24 hours
3. Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
4. Chills
5. Sore throat
6. Strep Throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school).
7. Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night.
8. Head lice - unless they have been treated according to the nurse or doctor’s instruction. Children must be nit free and cleared by school nurse to resume classes.

If your child becomes ill at school and the teacher or school nurse feel the child is too sick to benefit from school or is contagious to other children, you will be called to come and take him/her home from school. It is essential that your child’s teacher have a phone number where you can be contacted during the day and an emergency number in the event you cannot be reached. Please be sure that arrangements can be made to transport your child home from school and that childcare is available in case of illness. If your daytime or emergency phone numbers change during the year, please notify your child’s teacher and the school nurse immediately.

These guidelines are meant to serve the best interests of all the children in our program. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us.

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the All Purpose Room of St. Elizabeth School, the administration and the members of the eighth grade team, present a thorough overview of the Catholic High School Acceptance Process for St. Elizabeth School parents of students in grades 7 and 8. The Application Process will be dissected so that all parents, guardians, and seventh and eighth grade students have the information required to successfully apply to a Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Washington.

St. Elizabeth School will provide the following information to two schools of the student’s choice:

1. Final averages from the seventh grade;
2. First quarter averages from the eighth grade;
3. Seventh grade Terra Nova Test scores;
4. Teacher Evaluations;
5. Attendance Records;
6. Principal’s Recommendation; and the
7. Archdiocesan Fee.

Families will be charged an additional $25.00 per school if they choose to apply to more than two high schools.

The St. Elizabeth School Home and School Association provides an effective channel of communication between parents and guardians and teachers for the benefit of the students and the whole parish and school community.

The main purposes of the Home and School Association are:

• to create a mutual support and understanding between the home and school, and thus help to bring about a total learning environment for the students;
• to provide a means for keeping parents and guardians informed of school activities, programs, etc.;
• to assist in meeting its Association’s financial obligations;
• to provide parent and guardian educational programs.

Homework is an important and integral part of learning. It is work assigned to be accomplished outside of class by the student and is a shared responsibility of the student, parent/guardian, and the teacher. The purpose of homework is to help students:

• reinforce, review, and extend facts, skills, and concepts presented in class;
• develop self-reliance, responsibility, and independence;
• develop study habits and learning strategies;
• explore various media;
• complete work begun in class; and
• develop an interest and appreciation for lifelong learning.

The time allotments for homework (written and study) are as follows:

Grades 1 and 2 up to thirty (30) minutes

Grades 3 and 4 up to sixty (60) minutes

Grades 5 and 6 up to ninety (90) minutes

Grades 7 and 8 up to one-hundred-twenty (120) minutes

Homework assignments must be clear, have a specific and significant goal, and take into consideration individual student differences.

Each student must have an assignment book that will be used to record daily homework assignments.

Teachers will explain the school’s Homework Policy at the Back to School Night held in September. Parents and guardians are expected to review their children’s homework assignments and to sign the assignment book after the work has been completed. The assignment pad must be purchased at St. Elizabeth School and will be available at the School Store.

All students will be encouraged to read for enjoyment at home each evening.

It is the responsibility of each student, with teacher and parent guidance, to know what homework has to be completed, and to complete all written and study assignments.

The assignment of homework on weekends and holidays is left to the discretion of the teacher.

Students in grades four through eight must have all test papers signed. This is a homework assignment and is counted as a grade for the particular marking period. A student has two days to return a signed test or quiz to his or her teacher for a grade of 100%. A student returning a signed test or quiz to his or her teacher after two days will receive a homework grade for that particular assignment of zero (0%). This is a policy of the school.

Students are required to read each evening, and it the responsibility of the parent or guardian and the teacher to develop and assist the child with this endeavor. Creative book report assignments and other projects must be assigned by the teacher in order to encourage the child to develop a love of reading. All outside reading books must receive the permission of the teacher before the child can begin using a book to complete his or her required assignment.

• Make-up (including any kind of nail polish), costume jewelry, and/or ornate hair accessories may not be worn to school. Girls may wear one small post earring in each lobe. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.
• Boys and girls may wear a watch, one bracelet (including "Awareness" bracelets), and one ring. A necklace (no string or rubber chokers) may be worn only if a crucifix, cross, or religious medal is attached.
• Hair must be kept neat and out of the face. Faddish or trendy hairstyles, including hair coloring or highlighting, are not permitted. Boys’ hair must not be over two inches high or touch the collar of his shirt.
• Children wearing improper or additional jewelry to school will be asked to remove it and will receive a Uniform Violation. This jewelry will be housed in the principal’s office and may be picked up only by the child’s parent or guardian.

A $25.00 late fee is assessed to a family’s tuition or Extended Care account if it is not paid in full by the statement due date. Report cards, standardized testing, and transfer information will not be sent or completed until all accounts and fees are paid in full.

No medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Tums, etc., will be administered by the School Nurse without the completion of the Authorization to Administer Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication form by the parent/guardian and physician. Form must be signed by physician. No fax or telephone requests are acceptable.

All medication must be delivered to the school Health Room personnel by the parent or guardian, or, under special circumstances, an adult designated by the parent or guardian. St. Elizabeth School personnel will not administer mediation brought to school by a child.

All prescription medications must be provided in the original container with the original pharmacist label attached. All over-the-counter medication must be provided in the original, sealed container. No other medications will be administered. A physician’s samples must be appropriately labeled by the physician.

Students are not permitted to have any medications in their possession while on the grounds of St. Elizabeth School – this includes inhalers. Any incident where a student is carrying medication on his/her person will be reported to the vice-principal, the medication will be confiscated, and the parent or guardian will be notified. A suspension may follow.

The midterm examinations are cumulative examinations covering material presented during the first semester of school. Study sheets will be distributed to the students one week prior to the exam and a minimum of three days of review will take place prior to the examinations.

Each midterm examination is averaged with the final examination to comprise a fifth quarter or 20% of the student’s overall grade in the following subject areas: English, mathematics, social studies, religion, science, French and Spanish.

The Monsignor Macfarlane Good Citizen Award is given quarterly to those students who have done a kind deed that was noticed by a teacher or member of the staff.

The Mother Teresa Peacemaker Award is given quarterly to a student from each homeroom that stands up for others, tries to make the school community a kinder and more harmonious place, and is committed to the Catholic faith.

The Archdiocesan Instrumental Music Program is made available for a fee to students in grades 4 through 8. Children enrolled in the Program must attend all of the scheduled lessons and scheduled concerts. The administration of St. Elizabeth School strictly supports the structures and policies set forth by the Archdiocesan Instrumental Music Program.

Information is sent home at the beginning of the school year.

Parents and guardians must be aware of the intentional Catholic witness of our school. St. Elizabeth School as a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Washington has as its primary mission the formation of children in the Catholic faith.

All children will participate in the total academic life of our school, including religious education. According to the norms of our Church, it is expected that non-Catholics participate as fully as they can in the liturgical and prayer life of the school.

Students, grades 3 - 8 are required to have a notebook for certain subjects. Instructors will teach students the proper organization of a notebook:

• date, and page number, or title of assignment (if applicable);
• margins;
• quality handwriting;
• care for and maintenance of (no decorating covers with stickers or "graffiti).

Spiral notebooks are not permitted.

Students in grades K – 2 write in manuscript form, while students in grades 3(second semester) – 8 write in cursive form. Pencil is to be used by students in grades Kindergarten through 4, and pen in grades 5 – 8. All mathematics assignments must be done in pencil throughout the grade levels.

"White out" or any correction fluid or correction pens are not permitted. Students are to use pencil and a ruler when underlining. "Scratch-outs" are not acceptable. If an error is made, students should be taught to place one line through the error and write the correct word/answer adjacent to it. For students in grades 3 – 8, a one-point deduction is made for every "scratch-out."

Loose-leaf paper is used for all written work that is collected by the teacher. Loose-leaf paper must be removed properly from the three-ringed binder, not torn from it. Spiral notebook paper is not acceptable and students turning in assignments on torn or spiral notebook paper must be asked to resubmit it with a 10 point deduction on the assignment for lateness.

Students in grades 3 – 8 must use the school-issued assignment book to write down homework assignments.

All papers that are written should have the proper school heading. This establishes habits of orderliness and consistency. The school heading for students is:

Kindergarten:

Name _____________________________________ Date ______________________

(some students may not be able to write their name and date until the second semester of Kindergarten)

Grades 1 – 2:

Name ____________________________________ Date _______________________

Subject ____________________________________ Assignment _________________

Grades 3 – 8:

Name ______________________________________ Date _______________________

Subject __________________________________ Assignment __________________

St. Elizabeth School (Grade and Homeroom Letter)

Just as parents and guardians look to the school to provide the facilities and the trained personnel which are essential to their child’s proper development, so the school looks to parents and guardians to assume active responsibilities which cannot be delegated to others.

No school can be wholly effective in teaching virtues and religion, honesty, respect for authority, consideration for the rights and property of others, and standards of personal morality and integrity unless these principles have been established, upheld, and valued in the home. If parents/guardians cooperate with the school, instill respect for the integrity of its administration, teachers, and staff, and actively support their authority in the home, this is likely to be reflected in the positive attitudes of their children.

Parents and guardians are asked to take an active role in their child’s education by:

• promoting Catholic teachings and making it possible for their children to attend Sunday Mass each week;
• assisting their child in his or her academic and moral development by carefully reviewing class work, test results, progress reports, and report cards; supervising home study; and reinforcing school policies;
• recognizing their child’s talents and interests so they may be developed in cooperation with the classroom teachers;
• interacting in a respectful manner when speaking with or about the administration, teachers, and staff of the school;
• insisting on their child’s regular school attendance and punctuality and complying with attendance rules and procedures;
• providing proper supervision at home, and not tolerating harassment, inappropriate or violent behavior, or viewing of such in videos, movies, song lyrics, and on the Internet (see "Personal Safety in School");
• teaching their child respect for law, for authority, for the rights of others, and for public and private property; this includes showing respect for the work of others by not tolerating cheating under any circumstance;
• arranging for a time and place for their child to complete homework assignments;
• working with the school in a cooperative effort to carry out recommendations made in the best interest of their child, including those related to educational evaluations and counseling;
• explaining and reviewing periodically the school Code of Conduct with their child;
• seeing that the dress code, including the physical education uniform, is followed, and insisting that children dress according to our shared Christian values;
• making all tuition and fee payments on time and participating in fundraising activities;
• attending all Parent-Teacher Conferences and meetings of the Home and School Association.

The education of a student is a partnership between the parents and the school. Just as the parent has the right to withdraw a child if desired, the school administration reserves the right to require withdrawal of a student if the administration determines that the partnership is irretrievably broken.

St. Elizabeth School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to express its strong educational ministry through the three objectives: personal spirituality, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with Catholic values. This commitment extends to building a Catholic community and to fostering Catholic service to the whole human family.

All students are required to wear a St. Elizabeth School physical education uniform and athletic shoe. A clean, laundered physical education uniform is to be worn. The uniform may not be oversized or too tight. It should not display excessive wear. All parts of the school uniform must be labeled with the child’s name and grade; however, this is the responsibility of the parent, not the teacher.

Students in grades Kindergarten – 5 will wear their physical education uniforms to school on the day(s) of their physical education classes. Students in grades 6 – 8 will come to school dressed in the school uniform and change into their physical education uniform at the beginning of class and out of their physical education uniform at the end of class.

Students not complying with the physical education uniform policy will receive a grade reduction on their report cards. Only students presenting a doctor’s note to the principal and physical education teacher are to be excused from physical education class.

The Opening of School Picnic, sponsored by the Home and School Association is held each September on the St. Elizabeth School grounds. This is an event held to bring the school community together at the very beginning of the academic year while offering an informal venue for meeting the teachers and members of the staff.

Prayer is an integral part of our Catholic faith experience and is therefore a primary component of activity in our schools. Daily school-wide prayer begins the school day. All classes begin with a prayer.

ProActive

St. Elizabeth School is using the ProActive School student information database which can be located at http://stelizabeth.proactiveschool.com.

Should you have any problems or need help, please contact support@proactiveschool.com.

The reporting system of the Archdiocese of Washington is divided into four quarters. Progress reports for students in first through 8 are sent to parents and guardians during each marking period. Commendations and recommendations are noted on the form. These progress reports are sent home with the student (see the school calendar for dates of distribution). In order to remain aware of each child’s progress or lack thereof, the vice-principal, and principal review the progress reports as well as student work on a regular basis throughout each quarter. 

The following table indicates the specific failures by grade level that might result in retention at that grade level:

The following table indicates the cut-off levels for failure, keeping in mind the above criteria, as well:

• failure to complete school and homework assignments and school projects;
• pervasive inattention to classroom instruction;
• lack of preparedness for school assignments.

Students are instructed in the basic rules of safety and sportsmanship, which parents and guardians are asked to reinforce frequently at home. Students must obey these rules at all times, especially during recess periods and physical education classes.

Students who consistently engage in unsatisfactory behavior during lunchtime will not be permitted to eat lunch in school. Parents or guardians will be asked to make other arrangements. Students who choose to engage in negative behavior at lunchtime may not be offered re-registration for the following school year.

It is extremely important that students regard recess supervisors as school staff and show them courtesy and respect at all times.

The school has a sign-out book located at the receptionist’s desk in the lobby.

Occasions for the use of the sign-out book are:

• in the event of a student illness when a student is released to a parent or guardian, that adult must sign the book;
• for a prearranged appointment when the student is released, the parent, guardian, or approved adult must sign the book.

Report cards are distributed two times per year for students in the kindergarten and four times a year for students in grades 1 through 8. There are three different report cards: one for Kindergarten students; one for students in grades 1 – 3, and another for students in grades 4 – 8.

The first report card is distributed at the Parent/Guardian Conference in November (for students, grades 1 – 8).Kindergarten teachers will have conferences with parents or guardians, but will not distribute a formal report card.

• The achievement mark (final average) is based upon the demonstration of mastery of material covered in class throughout the marking period, such as:

1. class work;
2. homework;
3. quizzes;
4. tests;
5. unit tests;
6. comprehensive examinations; and
7. special projects.

• Symbols indicating the level of mastery of readiness skills are reported on the Kindergarten report card.

• "E" (Excellent), "G" (Good), "S" (Satisfactory), "I" (Needs Improvement), and "U" (Unsatisfactory) are used on the first through third grade report cards.

• "A" (93% - 100%), "B" (84% - 92%), "C" (77% - 83%), "D" (70% - 76%) and "F" (below 70%) are used on fourth through eighth grade report cards.

• It is the policy of the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools’ Office that no "+’s" or "-‘s" appear with letter grades.

• The original copy of the report card is copied each quarter for the parent or guardian to review.

• For students in grades 4 through 8, the following St. Elizabeth School Policy must be followed:

1. four tests per quarter (40% of quarterly average);
2. six quizzes per quarter (25% of quarterly average);
3. comprehensive unit examinations (two per quarter, averaged as two test grades per comprehensive unit examination);
4. homework (25% of quarterly average);
5. projects and oral reports (10% of quarterly average).

Report cards will be withheld if financial obligations have not been met and fees are outstanding.

Report cards may not be given before the assigned date. In the event that a student will leave school prior to the date of report card distribution, the parent or guardian may give the teacher a self-addressed stamped envelope and the report card can be mailed on the given day.

At the time of re-registration for the upcoming school year, all school families will be charged a per child nonrefundable re-registration fee.

A fee of $25.00 will be assessed to a family’s account balance if a check should be returned from the bank.

This program provides the opportunity for leadership and responsibility to students in grade 8 under the direction of Ms. Toni Barrett, Vice-Principal. Students will assist in monitoring the parking lot and class lines during the opening and dismissal of school. Parents and guardians must remember that the safety of our children is of primary importance. Our patrols endeavor to make our school the safest and securest it can be. Parents and guardians are asked to be respectful and polite to our children who volunteer for this program.

7:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. Morning Care Hours

8:10 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. Student Drop-Off

8:25 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. School Day

3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Afternoon Care Hours

Scheduled Early Dismissal Days: 12:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Emergency School Closing: Care will be provided for two hours past the close of school.

In the event of delayed school openings, NO morning care will be provided.

Students should not enter the school building without direct supervision of his or her parents/guardians or a teacher. A student in a portable classroom needing to report to the Office, use the restroom, etc., is sent with a classmate of the same gender.

Parents, guardians, and visitors must report to the receptionist to sign-in and receive a Visitor’s Badge.

School doors remain locked. Please ring the buzzer for entrance into the school. Doors remain locked after school. Parents/Guardians picking up from daycare should report to the back of the building and ring the buzzer for entrance in the daycare. The teacher in charge will dismiss students staying after for a scheduled activity at the front of the school. Parents should wait in front of the school for their child(ren).

Parents and guardians must have a pre-scheduled appointment with a teacher before entering the teacher’s classroom. The principal does not permit the teachers to discuss a child’s progress or lack thereof with a parent or guardian without a pre-scheduled appointment.

Teachers provide an after school tutorial session each week for the students enrolled in their class(es).

The State of Maryland and the Archdiocese of Washington prohibit smoking in a school building and on school property. St. Elizabeth School is a Drug Free Zone (200 yards around the school building). The prohibition of smoking applies to parents and guardians, administrators, teachers, staff, and visitors.

St. Elizabeth School is blessed to have a professional educator employed to assist students with learning differences or who require special academic services. In order for a student to receive these services s/he must comply with the procedure set forth by St. Elizabeth School which requires a full battery of testing, i.e. psychological, emotional, academic, etc. by a qualified professional or agency.

Students in Grades 2 through 8 will take the Archdiocesan approved Terra Nova Test in the spring of the school year. Parents receive copies of their children's test results. These tests offer additional information regarding the child's academic progress and can be reviewed in conjunction with regular teacher evaluations. It is important that students avoid absence and tardiness during the testing times. Make-up testing must be administered by a teacher without distraction; therefore, students will be allowed to make up missed tests only if time permits.

All incoming Kindergarten and new first grade students in the Archdiocese of Washington are required to participate in this assessment program. This testing assesses students on a wide variety of developmental skills to identify strengths and weaknesses and to make recommendations for interventions if needed.

This organization offers students the opportunity to plan, design, and implement a variety of activities and special programs for the student body. Executive Board Members and Homeroom Representatives also participate in discussions regarding school policies and student programs. Students in grade 7 are elected each spring to serve as the Executive Board for the following school year. Homeroom Representatives are elected at the start of the school year. Council meetings are held once a month after school and homeroom reports of those meetings are given on the Monday following the meeting. Special committee meetings are held as needed.

Students attend St. Elizabeth School in order to develop their God-given talents and capabilities to their fullest potential. To accomplish this, students are asked to:

• try to do their best work at all times;
• treat all members of the school community (i.e. priests, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, visitors, etc.) with respect. This includes respecting the work of others by not defacing it or taking from it;
• obey all school rules and regulations, including those forbidding the use of drugs, alcohol, cigarette smoking, or violent behavior;
• develop personal standards of conduct that reflect Christian morals and behavior, and refrain from the use of inappropriate or vulgar language, verbal threats, bullying, and sexual behavior (including touching, gestures, writing, and dress);
• speak in a well-modulated tone of voice;
• observe the school dress code, including standards on out-of-uniform (Tag) days.
• help care for the school property and keep the school free from damage and defacement.

The unfortunate possibility always exists that a faculty or staff member may become aware of a student threat, against teacher, staff, other students, or buildings.

Staff members are responsible for telling the vice-principal and principal IMMEDIATELY about any information that comes to them about student threats, even if it is preliminary or on the order of a "rumor."

A list of mandatory school supplies for which parents and guardians are responsible for purchasing will be posted on the school website by July 15^th, of each school year. Some items can only be purchased at St. Elizabeth School (i.e., assignment pad, primary tablets) and will be available at the School Store. St. Elizabeth School will purchase all other supplies and materials.

Students can purchase school supplies from 8:15 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. in the School Store. Novelty erasers, pencils and pens, St. Elizabeth School materials, etc. are sold at the School Store in addition to the every-day school supply needs.

Several times throughout the year, the school will sponsor a "Tag Day," otherwise known as an out-of-uniform day. The cost per student "tag" is $1.00. This is not a mandatory program.

Teachers will keep track of which students who have paid for the "Tag," and two days after the Tag Day, the list must be sent to the Office indicating who did not pay for the "Tag" but dressed out of uniform. This amount will be added to the family’s tuition bill and must be paid before any records may be sent home or transfer information sent.

Students must dress appropriately and modestly on Tag Days. Students wearing shirts bearing inappropriate, vulgar, or tawdry logos or images, wearing mini-skirts, short-shorts (no more than two inches above the knee), tank tops, mid-drifts, spaghetti strap tops, and/or tight or over-sized clothing will be asked by the principal to phone a parent or guardian so that other, more appropriate clothing may be brought to school for the child to wear for the day.

Other reminders: pants must be waist-high (no hip-huggers); baggy pants, flip-flops, backless sandals, or platform or stacked heels (heels should be no more than a ½ inch high) are not suitable for school wear, especially in a Catholic school. Please ensure that your child dresses appropriately for school.

For policies on jewelry, hair, and make-up, see that section of this Handbook.

It is important that students demonstrate through their words, deeds, and appearance a commitment to fostering our Christ-centered environment, thus all students are expected to dress modestly.

When a student is tardy, they are required to obtain a late slip from the Attendance Clerk before going to their classrooms. Parents and guardians must sign students in who arrive after 8:25 a.m. If a parent or guardian chooses not to sign-in his child, the child will remain outside the Office until the parent or guardian returns to school to follow the proper procedures. The administration realizes that traffic can often be a problem in the morning. Families need to take this into account when planning their departure time from home. Student tardiness is disruptive and unfair to the student entering the classroom late as well as to the class in session. Consistently late arrivals will result in a parent/guardian-principal conference scheduled at the principal’s convenience.

The primary responsibility of the Catholic schoolteacher is to promote the goals of the Catholic school and to assist students in the formation of their Catholic Faith. As a highly skilled professional, the teacher works in close collaboration with the department chair, vice-principal and principal to fulfill in the most effective manner the various responsibilities that are necessary throughout the school day.

In addition to contact with colleagues and all other educational professionals within the school setting, teachers must work collaboratively with all persons in the Catholic school and parish community.

Students are not permitted to use the telephone unless there is an emergency. Parents and guardians are asked not to bring forgotten assignments, books, physical education uniforms, etc. to school for their child. Students are to be responsible for their belongings and know their schedules.

Hardbound textbooks are the property of St. Elizabeth Catholic School; therefore, all books must be covered. Book covers are provided by the school. Fines will be charged to students abusing their textbooks and for textbooks found without covers. Students should not accumulate papers in their books as it ruins the spine of the books. Workbooks should remain neat and without graffiti. Writing of any kind is defacement of the book. The student's name and grade should be written in each book, so if misplaced it can be returned to the owner. Students will be assessed a fee for any damage to rental books as well as books and other personal objects misplaced within the building. Students coming to school with uncovered books will also be assessed a fee per book.

The first quarter tuition payment for the school year is due in May and the second quarter is due in August for the school year starting in September. All tuition payments are nonrefundable. Students will not be permitted to start school unless the first and second quarter tuition is paid in full.

Student report cards, results of standardized testing, or transfer information will not be sent or completed until all accounts and fees are paid in full.

As a new quarter begins, students will not be permitted to continue to attend school if the tuition and/or Extended School Program account(s) are not paid in full. This policy will be strictly enforced.

St. Elizabeth School reserves the right to cancel the (re)registration of any student whose family fails to satisfactorily meet its tuition or fee obligation. A late fee of $25.00 will be charged to any account not paid by the statement due date.

A child dressed in the proper school uniform shows a sense of pride in his or her school and him or herself. March Uniforms provides the students of St. Elizabeth School with the ONLY acceptable uniform. Departures from standards in trousers, shirt/blouse color or style, or sweater design will not be permitted. In order to ensure fairness for every child, adherence to the uniform will be strictly enforced. It continues to be unfair to children and their families who support the school in every way possible to have other children and families take advantages of certain aspects of school life; in particular, the uniform. Violations from the school’s set uniform requirements will result in a Uniform Violation. A third violation for the same offense will result in a Disciplinary Action Report citing defiance as the infraction.

A note from the parent or guardian will excuse a student for that day from the uniform requirements. The uniform inconsistencies should be corrected immediately. Full compliance with the Uniform Code is expected from each child and his or her family. A child continually presenting a note of excuse for an improper uniform demonstrates the parents/guardians lack of regard and respect for the policies set forth by St. Elizabeth Catholic School. The vice-principal or principal will not tolerate a student coming to school without the appropriate/proper uniform. Students will be sent home by the vice-principal or principal for being out of the traditional school uniform for an extended period of time (three days).

All students in Grades Kindergarten through five wear their gym uniform to school on gym days. The children stay in the gym uniform all day. Students in grades six through eight bring their gym uniform to school and change for gym class. Gym uniforms should be clean and neat.

It is the policy of St. Elizabeth School to have all students wears a uniform.　 The purpose of the uniform is to identify students as members of the St. Elizabeth School community and to promote an appropriate, non-distracting learning environment. As such, the uniform is to be worn with pride and is to be worn correctly.　 To do anything less diminishes the school and the values and goals the school embraces.

　St. Elizabeth School students are to be dressed in the prescribed school uniform at all times.　School uniform items can be purchased through Flynn and O'Hara  Uniforms, 2208 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD  20851; telephone (301) 838-8958.

　Extreme hairstyles, dyed or colored hair, make-up, nail polish, and any extreme fashion trends are not permitted.　Girls may wear earrings: studs only, one earring in the lobe of each ear.　 A chain (no string) and a cross/religious pendant as well as a watch and one bracelet may be worn. Skirts are to be of a modest length.　 The skirt will be no shorter than two inches above the knee.　 Parents and guardians should take into consideration student growth when cutting material for hemming.　

　The final decision on appropriate dress is left to the absolute discretion of the principal and/or vice-principal.　

Uniform – May be worn on any school day throughout the year.

Pants – navy blue trousers;

Shirt – white knit, short or long sleeves, with St. Elizabeth School logo;

Belt – black or brown, leather-type;

Socks – white or navy blue, crew length.;

Shoes – black or brown, leather-type, low-cut tie shoes.

The below items may be worn in addition to the school uniform:

Sweater – navy blue V-neck long sleeve pullover;

Sweatshirt - navy blue or gray with St. Elizabeth School logo;

Fleece – navy blue with St. Elizabeth School logo.

Optional Summer Uniform – may be worn during the first and last marking periods of the school year in place of the regular uniform.

Pants – navy blue shorts, walking length;

Shirt – white knit short sleeve, with St. Elizabeth School logo;

Belt – black or brown, leather-type;

Socks – white, crew length;

Shoes – black or brown, leather-type, low-cut tie shoes.

Scout uniforms may be worn to school on the day of the student’s Scout meeting.

Uniform - May be worn on any school day throughout the year.

Pants – khaki trousers

Shirt – white or light blue, Oxford style with button-down collar, long or short sleeve

Tie – Maroon, navy, and khaki regimental stripe

Belt – black or brown, leather-type

Socks – white or navy blue, crew length

Shoes – black or brown, leather-type, low-cut tie shoes

The below items may be worn in addition to the school uniform

Sweater – navy blue V-neck long sleeve pullover

Sweatshirt - navy blue or gray with St. Elizabeth School logo

Fleece – navy blue with St. Elizabeth School logo

　Optional Summer Uniform – may be worn during the first and last marking periods of school instead of the regular uniform.

A white knit, three-button golf–type short sleeve shirt, with St. Elizabeth School logo.

The khaki trousers are to be worn all year.

Uniform - may be worn on any school day throughout the year.

Dress – plaid jumper;

Blouse – white with peter-pan style rounded collar, short or long sleeves;

Socks – navy blue or white, crew or knee length; or navy opaque tights;

Shoes – black/navy and white saddle style for students in grades kindergarten through four;　 Students in grade five may wear a low-heeled black or brown leather-type tie shoe (No boat shoes, i.e. Sperry Topsides, Docksides, etc.).

The below items may be worn in addition to the school uniform:

Sweater – navy blue, round neck, long sleeve cardigan;

Sweatshirt - navy blue or gray with St. Elizabeth School logo;

Fleece – navy blue with St. Elizabeth School logo.

Optional Summer Uniform – may be worn during the first and last marking periods of the school year in place of the regular uniform.

Pants – navy blue walking shorts;

Skort-navy blue

Shirt – white knit short sleeve with St. Elizabeth School logo;

Belt – black or brown, leather-type;

Socks – navy blue or white, crew or knee length;　

Shoes – black/navy and white saddle style for students in grades kindergarten through four..　 Students in grade five may wear a low-heeled black or brown leather-type tie shoe.

Optional Winter Uniform – may be worn during the second and third marking periods of school in place of the regular uniform.

Pants – navy trousers;.

Blouse – white, Oxford-style, button down collar, or white turtleneck Vest - Prescott red sweater vest;

Belt – black or brown, leather-type;

Socks – white crew or navy blue length or knee length;　

Shoes – black/navy and white saddle style for students in grades kindergarten through four.　 Students in grade five may wear a low-heeled black or brown leather-type tie shoe.

Scout uniforms may be worn to school on the day of the student’s scout meeting.

Uniform – may be worn any school day throughout the year.

Skirt - plaid

Blouse - white with Oxford style button-down collar, short or long sleeves;

Vest - Prescott red sweater vest;

Socks - 　white crew length or Prescott red, navy blue knee length; or navy opaque tights;

Shoes – Low-cut brown or black leather-type lace-up tie shoes;　 (no boat shoes, i.e., Sperry Topsides or Docksides)

　The below items may be worn in addition to the school uniform:

Sweater – navy blue V-neck long sleeve pullover;

Sweatshirt - navy blue or gray with St. Elizabeth School logo;

Fleece – navy blue with St. Elizabeth School logo.

Summer Uniform -may only be worn during the first and last marking periods of the school year.

Skirt – plaid;

Shirt - white knit short sleeve with St. Elizabeth School logo;

Socks - white crew length, or navy knee length

Physical Education Uniform - to be worn only during physical education classes for grades 6-8.　 Students in grades kindergarten through five are to come to school dressed in their physical education uniform on physical education days.

Shorts – navy blue with St. Elizabeth logo (from March Uniforms);

Shirt – gray with St. Elizabeth logo;

Socks – white, crew length;

Shoes – sneakers, rubber-soled.

Summer –　 Gray St. Elizabeth T-shirt with St. Elizabeth School logo and navy blue mesh shorts with St. Elizabeth School logo.

Winter –　　 Students in grades kindergarten through five may wear the St. Elizabeth sweatshirt and sweatpants on days on which they have physical education classes.

Due to the administration’s concern for student safety, all parents, guardians, family members and visitors must sign-in at the school office. In most cases, children will be called to the office to speak with their parent or guardian. Any adult visitor, who, with the approval of the administration, is permitted in the school building, must enter and sign-in at the main office and display the official visitor’s badge. This includes visits both before and after school. Because this is an institution of learning, visitors are not permitted to gather in areas within the school or linger within the building. There must be an overriding respect for teachers and students at these critical learning hours of the day. Parents picking up for after school activities are asked to wait in the front of school. Teachers will escort children to the front for pickup. Parents picking up for daycare are asked to report to the back of the building and ring the back buzzer for daycare entry.

Policy:   Each family with a child enrolled in St. Elizabeth School is required to volunteer at least 15 hours per school year and raise funds that would net at least $150.00 to the school.  As a part of the volunteer hours requirement, each St. Elizabeth family will be required to cover THREE RECESS DAYS PER YEAR.  These recess hours will be INCLUDED in (not in addition to) your 15-hour annual volunteer commitment. 

 Mandatory Recess Hours: 

 ·          Each St. Elizabeth family will be responsible for three recess days, each year regardless of weather. (Indoor recess also requires adult volunteer monitors.)   

·          This requirement can be fulfilled by ANY adult family member who is VIRTUS approved and finger-printed.  Mothers, fathers, adult siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents are all welcome and can help the family to reach the three hour goal.

·          A family will be charged $30 per hour for each missed hour.  Families will be asked to locate substitutes when plans change and should notify the recess coordinator of these changes at least 24-hours in advance of the scheduled volunteer time - unless an emergency arises.    

·          A master recess calendar will be available to view at the front desk and on the school’s website.

·          All families must decide upon and request three dates before October 1 – Families sign up by submitting a schedule request form found on the school’s website or at the front desk.  Families who do not submit the form

will be assigned recess duty on three days of greatest need.  

·          Families will be scheduled in staggered 60-minute intervals from 12:00 to 1:30. 

·          All Mandatory Recess hours MUST be recorded in the volunteer log books. 

·          Kindergarten parents who have just one child at St. Elizabeth are exempt from this requirement during the K year.

Volunteer Hours:

The Home and School Association provides many opportunities for interaction between the pastor, school administration, faculty, parents, and students of St. Elizabeth School. This organization supports the school in terms of financial and volunteer resources. Each family is required to complete 15 hours of volunteer service. Hours must be completed by an adult member of each family. Parents and guardians are responsible for recording volunteer hours in the Family Notebook, which is maintained in the school office. All families must serve three days of playground duty throughout the year.

Hot Lunch duty, recess duty, scouts, coaching, room parents, school advisory board, repairing computers, and HSA work are some ways to volunteer. There are many opportunities on the HSA page on the website.

Teachers may request assistance from a parent or guardian with the permission of the vice-principal. Parents and guardians may earn volunteer hours for this service to the school.

·          All Volunteer hours can be recorded in the volunteer log books at the front desk, by sending a note to the “Volunteer Hours Chair”, or by sending an email to volunteering@stelizabethschoolmd.org.  Please note that committee chairs or the school will not report hours on your behalf.  You are responsible for reporting all your family hours.

·          Hours are only recorded up to the requirement of 15 hours.  All hours after that are not tracked, but certainly appreciated!  Excess hours are not carried over to the next school year or applied to the fundraising requirement.

·          Any of the hours not fulfilled by the May 22, 2009 deadline will be billed at $10.00 per hour at the end of the year.  Any unfulfilled Mandatory Recess hours will be billed at $30.00 per hour.  n order for a family to receive report cards, results of standardized testing, or have information forwarded to other schools, all accounts must be paid in full.

·         What Counts?  You name it, it counts – if it is related to the school.  Some examples are:  hot lunch duty, recess duty, scouts, coaching, room parent, at-homework for a teacher, school board, class parties, Christmas tree sales, book fair, Santa’s workshop, chaperoning a field trip or dance, golf and the gala event, bingo, picnic, career day, Catholic schools week . . . and there are many more.  If you are unsure, just ask.

St. Elizabeth School yearbook goes to publication in the spring. Students have the opportunity to order a yearbook and yearbooks are handed out at the end of the school year to those students who purchased them.