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Philosophy
of St. Pancras School The purpose of a Catholic School is to provide for the Religious Education Formation and Academic Education of the students. Parents, through baptism, accept the responsibility of forming their children into active, informed members of the community of Faith, both by what they say and through their actions. In choosing to send you child to St. Pancras School, we request that you thoughtfully consider the above statement. This is our Philosophy of Catholic Education. This must be a “lived experience” for each of our families. We do not merely exist to be an alternative to the Public Schools or for the academic excellence. We believe our primary reason for existence is for the Christian Formation of our students. Together with each family, we strive to achieve our goal. Our philosophy of “educating the whole child” addresses all the educational and formal needs of a growing child. It challenges the student’s sense of respect and compassion for his/her fellow human beings.
St. Pancras School identifies with the teachings of Jesus.
To teach as Jesus did … “Lord,
we do not know where we are going. How
can we know the way?” Jesus told him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the
life; no one comes to the Father but through me.”
Regulations of New York State and the Diocese of Brooklyn:
In the
morning the doors will open at 8:00 am and classes begin at 8:10 am.
PARENTS ARE NOT TO ENTER THE SCHOOL BUILDING. If for whatever reason a
parent must first be announced through the office. Students
are expected to come to school well-prepared each day, having had a proper
breakfast, adequate rest, completed homework, and bringing necessary materials
for the day’s work. They are not
to bring toys, Walkmans, beepers, I-pods, any electronic equipment, etc.
These items and will be confiscated. Please when waiting for your children do not gather in front of the gate or doors since it makes it impossible for the teacher to dismiss efficiently and it is frightening to some of the children. Please cooperate on this matter. No parent should be on 68th Street with a car at anytime that the children are in the street. Legally, cars cannot be banned from this street but our own parents are expected to cooperate. Do not block he crosswalk with cars. Also, Do NOT back your car down 68th street.
Registration info
The
registration/re-registration fee of $125.00 per child is nonrefundable and a
book material fee of $100.00 per child is required at the time of registration.
Registration acceptance extends for one year only.
A computerized bill is sent to all families along with a tuition coupon
book. Each payment must be
submitted with the appropriate coupon. (Replacement coupon books or computerized
bills will entail a fee) Eight-Payment
Plan September 15, October 15, November 15, December 15, February 15, March 15, May 15, June 15. There are CATHOLIC rates and NON-CATHOLIC rates. A $25.00 fee will be added for any late payment or for any check returned for insufficient funds. All tuition payments must be made by check or money order. Please refer to the tuition rates for the applicable school year.Anyone registering a new child must register in person for a brief interview with your child and the principal. Forms are currently available in the office. If there are other children in the family presently in the school, they may be re-registered at this time. Anyone who is interested in helping a needy family with tuition assistance, please contact Mr. Phillip Ciani, Principal St. Pancras School 718.821.6721.
HOME: You are encouraged to communicate with your child’s teacher. However, it is necessary to arrange an appointment. Teachers are not to be approached for a consultation when meeting lines, during classes, or at dismissal. If you experience any difficulty, in arranging an appointment with a teacher, kindly notify the office and arrangements will be made. SCHOOL: Every effort is made to keep parent well-informed of both school events and their children’s progress. The school is responsible for distributing the necessary information, but it is the child’s responsibility to deliver it to the parent. The following means of communications are used:
In the event that it is necessary to close school on an unscheduled day, the following procedure will be used. Closings will be announced through major radio stations, particularly:
As always, if New York City Department of Education Schools close, the Catholic elementary schools within the Diocese of Brooklyn will be closed. Please do not call the School office or the Parish Rectory. The captain of each class, kindly start the phone chain after hearing from the teacher. Honor Roll requirements have been expanded to four categories.
In order to qualify, the grades attained must be in each of five major subject areas: Religion, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science with no N's or U's on the report card with satisfactory attendance and punctuality. Please note that the Honor Roll for Grades 1-3 starts with the second trimester. The decision to retain a student is based upon a total evaluation of the student’s growth in all areas of development. In all grades K-8: Failure to complete school and homework assignments and projects, consistent inattention to classroom instructions and causing wasted time on task interruptions, or lack of preparedness for school assignments are criteria for retention. Trimester periods are from September-November,
December-March, and April-June. Grades
5-8 will have final exams in June. INTERIM
PROGRESS REPORTS will be sent home midway through each trimester to students who
are in danger of failing in grades 1-8. The
first and second report card is distributed within the context of a
parent-teacher conference. Each trimester grade for the report card is based upon the
following criteria: Evaluation is neither a numerical nor letter grade rating. Rather it is comprehension assessment of a student’s achievement arrived at after using a variety of measurement tools including:
Student of the Month: Each month Student of the Month Certificates are given to two students from each homeroom in grades 1-8. The purpose of these awards is to recognize students who are working to their potential on the following bases: setting a good example, and respecting adults, property, peers, and other students in school. No child may eat lunch in school unless a parent/guardian has completed the form requesting this priviledge! When permission is given to eat in school, the child MUST STAY EACH DAY. Students may not leave the school grounds to purchase lunch and they MUST remain on the school grounds throughout the entire lunch hour. Remember to send lunch with you child, no phone calls will be made – children will be asked to share. All students need to follow the lunchroom and school yard rules. If you wish to have your child leave the school during lunch, a written letter from the students’ parent/guardian will be required the first week of school. St. Pancras will not be responsible for any child who is instructed to go home for lunch. A signed contract by both the parent/guardian and the student will be on file in the school office. Once this contract is signed in September, the parent/guardian and child will abide to it throughout the school year. Early drop-off is available every day starting at 7:30 am. You have the option of either paying by the day or for an entire week. St. Pancras offers an After-School Program. Children may attend this program from the hours of 2:30 to 4:30 or 2:30 to 5:30. You have the option of either paying by the day or for an entire week. Children will be able to do their homework under the supervision of two teachers however, this is not a tutoring program. After completing their homework, the children are offered a snack and then are able to take part in supervised activities. Uniform
Theory and Regulations The wearing of the uniform is a form of discipline that
helps the child develop the concept that there are certain things in life
that one must accept. All uniform items are to be purchased from the
S.P.S.
uniform company. Students of
St. Pancras School has been greatly assisted by many
wonderful and generous volunteers. Volunteer
services are an invaluable aid that helps us to be a well and alive community of
believers working together for the good of all. All volunteers must sign the
Register Book when entering and leaving the building. The Register Book is
located in the office. Thank you
and God bless you. WE ARE
PEACE-LIVING PEOPLE; THEREFORE, there is no tolerance for weapons on
school/parish property. A student found to be in possession of a weapon on school/parish grounds will be reported to:
The policy will be adhered to during the school day and
at school-related activities. Depending
on the immediate outcome, the student will be subject to suspension or immediate
expulsion. If suspension is the decision, the child may only return to school after professional documentation is provided ensuring that the child is not a danger to himself/herself or others; counseling will be mandatory. ANTI-BULLYING
/HARASSMENT POLICY The school communities within the Brooklyn Diocese believe in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person. We believe that all students, school employees and volunteers have a right to a safe and healthy school environment. All members of the school community, in turn, have an obligation to promote mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance. Research shows that students who learn in a safe and supportive environment succeed academically. Students have a right to learn in an environment free of any harassment that substantially interferes with their education. Bullying, bias-based harassment /intimidation are intentional, repeated, hurtful acts (physical, verbal, written) committed by one or more persons towards another person or persons. It usually involves an actual or perceived imbalance of power which can be physical, emotional or verbal. Behaviors include but are not limited to:
Reporting Procedures:
St. Pancras School shares the concern of many for the availability of drugs and alcohol in our community. The following policy will be adhered to during the school day, at school-related activities, and at all times on school/parish grounds. Any student discovered to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be subject to the following procedures.
Students found to be possessing, selling, or exchanging alcohol or drugs in school, on school property, or at school/parish-related activities will be subject to immediate expulsion ST. PANCRAS SCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BY SEX, RACE, COLOR OR ORIGIN.
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