Parent Expectations

Parents play an important role in the education of their child and have a responsibility to support efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful school environment. We encourage parents to fulfill this responsibility by:

• showing an active interest in their child's school work and progress
• communicating regularly with the school
• helping their child to be neat, appropriately dresses and prepared for school and ensuring their child attends school regularly and on time
• promptly reporting to the school their child's absence or late arrival
• becoming familiar with the Code of Conduct and school rules
• assisting school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues
  

As a system, we hope to inspire each child to deepen their relationship with God as they prepare to become responsible citizens. A positive and constructive working relationship between the school, home and parish is essential to the fulfillment of our mission.

Field Trip Excursions

From time to time, visits to locations outside the school are arranged by the classroom teacher. These excursions provide curriculum support to topics under current discussion and study.

Notice about school trips is sent home in advance. In order for your child to participate, written confirmation is required. This ensures that parents are aware of the details of the trip and grant their permission.

Funding for school trips may be partially offset by the school with monies raised through fundraising projects; however, additional funds may be required for specific excursions.

Homework

These guidelines for parents and students regarding homework are very general. Good sense and an understanding of needs must be used in assessing the amount of homework each night. It is important that the location at which the work is to be done is consistent, well lit, provides an area for writing, can be supervised and is distraction free. Parents need to show a healthy interest in homework, need to be helpful if possible, and need to avoid assuming responsibility for doing the work. If a child has made a genuine effort and cannot complete the work, or if extenuating circumstances prevent work from being done, a parental note explaining the situation will often avoid a loss of marks and will help analyze difficulties. This type of communication can be very effective, particularly when written in the agenda book, in the notebook or on the assignment so a record of the concern is maintained.

Primary Division (Grades 1 - 3)
20 - 30 minutes of homework nightly

Junior Division (Grades 4 - 6)
30 - 60 minutes of homework nightly, subject review, notebook organization

Intermediate Division (7 - 8)
45 - 90 minutes of homework nightly, subject review, notebook organization. Additional time should be spent studying for major tests.

Teachers attempt to spread out the workload for students, so special assignments, tests, speeches and projects are not due at the same time. Many teachers send parents letters outlining what students are doing and what special projects or tests are coming up in the near future. With some students it may be necessary for parents to help them budget their time more wisely.