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St. Henry School, located in Elsmere, Kentucky, is an integral part of St.
Henry Parish. It has served the
St. Henry Parish community since 1893 providing a Catholic education for all
its children in grades kindergarten through eight.
ST. HENRY SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
St. Henry School is in operation to carry on the mission of Jesus and to
bring the children enrolled to a greater awareness of themselves as
individuals, their potentials, their dignity as children of God, and their bond
with every member of society, achieved through an educational program of the
highest caliber.
Admission to St. Henry School is always given to children of parents or
guardians who are registered, (i.e., the parents or guardian of the child has
been registered and are considered members of St. Henry or St. Barbara Parish),
active, (i.e., the parents or guardian attend Sunday Mass on a regular basis
and participate in parish activities), contributing, (i.e., the parents or
guardian contribute in the Sunday collection,) members in good standing of St.
Henry or St. Barbara Parish. When there are too many applicants who are
eligible for admission based on the above criteria, admission will be made in
the following order.
2. Children not in St.
Henry School whose parents or guardians are members of either parish and who
have other children in St. Henry School.
3. Children not in St.
Henry School whose parents or guardians are members of either parish and who
have children who
already graduated from St. Henry School.
4. Children not in St.
Henry School whose parents or guardians are members of either parish and who
wish to enroll a child in St. Henry School for first time.
5. If classroom space is
still available, admission will be given to children whose parents or guardians
come under none of the above
categories.
Admission to Kindergarten and First Grade:
Kindergarten children should be five (5) years of age no later than
October 1 following the opening of school. Children entering first grade should be six (6) years of age
no later than October 1 following the opening of school. The principal may make
exceptions to the Kindergarten and First Grade age requirements. The principal's decision in this matter
is final.
Admission to Eighth Grade:
No student will be admitted to the eighth grade once the school year
begins unless the family has physically moved into the parishes being served by
the school.
Meeting: every third
Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Membership: All school children's parents and teachers.
Saint Henry School charges tuition for parish members. (By definition, a parish member is any
family registered at St. Henry or St. Barbara Parish who attends Mass, participates
in parish activities and actively supports the parish through the budget
envelope system.)
1. All tuition and fees
paid in full by June 15 of the new school year, or
2. Tuition and fees paid in
12 installments to St. Henry School.
The first payment is due June 15 prior to the beginning of the new
school year.
There will be a $20.00 charge added to tuition for any check returned to
St. Henry School for insufficient funds.
A continuing objective of Saint Henry School is to meet the needs of
individual students and to provide a learning environment which is both
stimulative and supportive in accordance with Diocesan Curriculum
Guidelines.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
In accord with the philosophy and the goals of Saint Henry School, the
Religious Education Program follows the Diocesan Religious Education Curriculum
Guidelines and National Catechetical Directory for Catholics of the United
States. All students attending
Saint Henry School participate in scheduled classes of catechetical
instruction, prayer and worship at their level so that they may gradually be
led to a knowledge and experience of God.
Priority is given to understanding and participating in meaningful
worship. Children's Liturgy is the
norm for scheduled Masses and special occasion celebrations. First reception of Sacrament
preparation and participation is a Parish program and a Parish community
celebration. First Sacrament
reception is not automatic at certain grade levels but is evaluated in terms of
readiness, desire, and knowledge.
Active parent participation in the Sacrament program, including parent
meetings, is required.
VERTICAL ACCELERATED PROGRAM (ONE GRADE LEVEL ABOVE GRADE
PLACEMENT)
GRADES 4-8
2. Achievement Test NP of 85+
3. Teacher Recommendation
4. Parent Approval
ACHIEVEMENT AND RELIGION TESTS
Achievement tests are given in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in the fourth
quarter. The results of the tests
are sent home to the parents when they are available. Fifth and eighth graders will take a standardized religion
test in the second semester of the year.
Informal Reporting:
Teachers will keep parents informed of student progress especially if
the student is not making progress as he or she should. To keep the parent informed, the
teacher shall (1) contact the parent by phone or note, (2) send home examples
of the student's work, or (3) request a conference with the parents. Parents are encouraged to contact the
teacher if they feel the need to discuss their child's progress. Parents who wish to meet with the
principal or teachers should call the school during school hours to arrange a
meeting. Please try not to call
the principal or teachers at home.
Formal Reporting:
This is done by way of report cards, which are issued quarterly. At the end of the first and third
quarters the report cards will be distributed at Parent-Teacher
Conferences. After the second, and
fourth quarters the report cards will be sent home. In addition, academic progress notices will be sent home
mid-quarter.
Withholding Report Card:
Report cards of students delinquent in tuition and/or fees may be
withheld. Report cards may be
picked up at the school office once delinquent tuition and/or fees are paid in
full.
GRADING SYSTEM
In grades 1-8 academic achievement is graded using a percentage system
0-100%). Non-academic areas will be graded with a number system.
2 = Good
3 = Satisfactory
4 = Problem
5 = Unacceptable
The purpose of homework is to reinforce concepts presented in
class. Repetition and reflection
will promote better understanding and retention. Parents can assist students by providing a quiet place and a
regular time each evening, and by making sure assignments are neat, complete,
and accurate. Time allotments for
various grade levels are not specified because of consideration for individual
ability and the rate of performance.
All assigned homework must be completed. The child's grades will reflect whether or not assignments
have been completed. A homework assignment pad is required of all students,
grades 3-8. In grades 3-5 parents
are required to sign a child's assignment pad each school day.
Students are promoted to the next level on an annual basis. If a student cannot attain satisfactory
achievement, a teacher-principal conference may be held. Parents will be notified of retention consideration
by February first. Subsequent progress reports are given to the parents on a
frequent basis so that the best possible decision can be made for the good of
the student. Students failing more
than two subjects may not be promoted.
In the final analysis, the school has the right to retain students who
cannot achieve at the given grade level.
Individual pictures are taken in the fall and spring of the year.
Parents are free to purchase these pictures if they wish.
The Diocesan Board of Education presents an official school calendar
each year. Both the Diocesan and
St. Henry District High School calendars are considered in planning the Saint
Henry School calendar. A copy of
the calendar is sent to each family by the first of the school year.
Registration slips for the next school year are distributed in
February. Projected enrollment
figures for the following August must be as accurate as possible for budgetary reasons
and hiring of teachers. Parents
who are considering a transfer to another school should, if possible, make the
decision by February first. Those
children who will enter Saint Henry School for the first time in the fall
should be registered at this time also.
Parents who are withdrawing students should contact the principal to
notify him/her of the date and reason for withdrawal. A copy of the student's permanent record and health record
will be sent to the new school upon request. The original remains at Saint Henry School. This request will be honored if no
delinquent school bills exist.
Emergency school closing or hour delays because of hazardous or
inclement weather conditions will be announced over the local radio stations by
6:30 AM. St. Henry School will be
closed if St. Henry District High School declares a day of no school because of
weather conditions. On days when
SHDHS is not scheduled to be in school and we are, listen for a Saint Henry School
announcement on the radio. School closings will also be announced on the
school’s website, www.sthenryel.com and
by phone. In case of an emergency during the day all efforts will be made to
call parents and inform them of a dismissal. Children (grades 6-8) will be sent home unless the parent by
letter at the beginning of the school year wishes for the child to stay at
school until the parent can be reached by phone. Younger children will be sent home with an older brother or
sister. Those children who do not
fit either category will be sent home only after a parent or relative is
contacted.
DISMISSING STUDENTS EARLY FROM SCHOOL
An emergency form will be sent home with each student on the first day
of school. On that form is a place
for parents to designate who may pick up their child. A child will only be
released to the parent or those named on the emergency form. Persons picking up
a child must report to the office and sign the “sign-out book.” No student is to ever be released from
the classroom unless the office notifies the teacher. No student is to be released from school on the basis of an invalidated telephone call.
No student will be dismissed from school when a tornado warning has been
given unless the parent comes to the school to pick up his/her child.
Accident insurance is available at school on an optional basis.
All visitors, upon entering the school, should report to the school office
and obtain a visitor’s pass.
Arrival – The school opens at 7:00 AM. Students arriving between 7:00 AM and
7:25 AM are to report to the cafeteria. The bell for assembling will be rung at
7:40 AM. This will signify the beginning
of the school day. Afternoon
kindergarten students are to arrive no earlier than 11:25 AM. Afternoon kindergarten class begins at
11:30 AM. Students arriving after
7:40 AM or in the case of afternoon kindergarten after 11:30 AM must report to the
office for an admission slip to enter the class. Habitual tardiness will be discussed with the parents and
disciplinary action, in the form of detention will be taken if need be. In grades 6-8, after the third
tardiness in one quarter, the child will be required to do 30 minutes of
detention.
Dismissal - The bell for dismissal of students will be rung at 2:30 PM. All students must leave the building by
3:00 PM, unless under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
Parents of a student who will be absent should call school between 8:00
and 9:00 AM to report the absence.
A student who is absent, must, upon his/her return to school, present a
note bearing the reason for absence, the date or dates of absence, and a
signature of a parent or guardian.
If a note is not presented, a call to the parents will be required
before the student will be admitted to class. Schoolwork missed due to absence must be made up in
full. Parents are encouraged to
secure daily school assignments at the school office after 2:45 PM. If a student misses 15 or more school
days during a quarter, the teacher and the principal have the prerogative to
insist that the parents hire a tutor until the work is made up in full. Then, and only then, will scholastic
credit be given.
EXCUSED ABSENCE
Only the principal may grant requests for early dismissal. Parents wishing to have their children
excused from school for reasons other than personal illness should contact the
principal by writing a note stating the time and reason for dismissal. Such requests for doctor's
appointments, etc., should be made at least one day in advance and should not
be sought too frequently.
The school may not give permission for students to take a vacation during
school time. It is the parents'
decision to do so. If a parent
chooses to do so, all work to be made up is the responsibility of the parent. Assignments will be given upon the
return of the student to class.
All school work and tests missed must be made up within one week after
the child returns.
Truancy (when a student is away from school when he/she should be there)
is not permitted. Truant students
will be subject to suspension. A conference
with the parents will be required before a student is permitted to return to
class.
No student will be permitted to use the phone unless it is a case of an
emergency. All important messages will be taken and delivered to the student.
Saint Henry School participates in the Federal Lunch Program. Hot lunches are available at a minimal
cost. Those who prefer to bring
their lunch may purchase a drink. Lunches
may be paid in advance through individual accounts. Guidelines set up by the U.S. Department of Agriculture determine the eligibility of school
children for free or reduced-price lunches. Information regarding this may be
obtained from the school principal. Parent(s) are asked to work five (6) times
a year in the cafeteria. A fee
will be charged, part of which will be refunded when the parent fulfills
his/her obligation. All students must either buy or bring their lunch. No student may go home for lunch. No glass containers are permitted in
school.
GIRLS
Girls' uniforms may be purchased at
9695Kenwood Rd.
Blue Ash, OH 45242
(513) 921-3417
Code #1963
As a basic uniform, girls in grades K-5 wear a plaid jumper; girls in
grades 7-8 wear a plaid skirt; girls in grade 6 may wear either. Jumper and skirt must come to the top
of the knee and may be no shorter.
Blouse - White knit polo shirt or white, short sleeve blouse. The blouse or shirt must be tucked in
so that the teacher can see the student's belt or waistband.
Sweatshirts - Uniform sweatshirt.
Socks - solid red knee socks, white socks or white or blue tights.
Shoes- dress shoes or good clean gym shoes. No roller shoes, clogs or flip-flop type of shoes. Tie shoes must be tied.
Sweater - a red cardigan (button front), cardigan vest, or pull-over.
Make-up – No make-up is to be worn (eye shadow, blush, etc).
Hair - must be well kept.
No distracting extremes in style or color are permitted.
Earrings - small earrings (not extending below the ear lobe) are
acceptable.
No visible tattoos are permitted.
Slacks - Uniform straight legged slacks made of navy blue twill fabric
may be worn in place of the jumper or skirt.
Gym Wear - Shorts and T-shirts may be worn during the gym period. The T-shirt may not be worn under the
blouse all day. Gym shoes must be
worn.
Shorts-Navy blue uniform shorts may be worn April 15 through October 15.
Skorts may be worn in place of shorts.
Over-sized clothes are never appropriate.
The waistband of slacks or shorts must be worn at the student's waist.
Non-uniform Days and Activities – Students are to use proper discretion
in choosing their attire for these days and activities. Clothing may not have reference to
alcohol or drugs. Also, anything
questionable or with a double meaning may not be printed on clothing. Shorts must be of proper length (the
same as uniform shorts). Shirts without sleeves, jackets, and other outdoor
garments are not permitted. No bare midriff may be showing. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted.
BOYS
Boys' uniforms may be purchased at:
Schoolbelles
9695Kenwood Rd.
Blue Ash, OH 45242
(513) 921-3417
Code #1963
or
Local Department Stores
Shirts - White knit polo shirt or white Oxford cloth shirt - with button
down collar – long or short sleeve.
Shirts must be tucked in so the teacher can see the student's belt or
waistband.
Sweater - Red sweater - long sleeve or sleeveless sweater vest.
Slacks – Uniform straight legged slacks made of navy blue twill fabric.
Sweatshirts - Uniform sweatshirt.
Shoes - Sturdy dress shoes or good clean gym shoes. Tie shoes must be tied.
Socks - White socks.
Gym Wear - Shorts and T-shirts may be worn during the gym period. The T-shirt may not be worn under the
shirt all day. Gym shoes must be worn.
Shorts - Navy blue uniform shorts may be worn April 15 through October
15.
Hair - Must be no longer than shirt collar length, above the eyebrows in
front, and kept neat and clean. No distracting extremes in style or color are
permitted.
Earrings - Are not permitted.
No visible tattoos are permitted.
The waistband of slacks and shorts must be worn at the waist.
A solid color belt must be worn with slacks or shorts.
Non-uniform Days and Activities – Students are to use proper discretion
in choosing their attire for these days and activities. Clothing may not have reference to
alcohol or drugs. Also, anything
questionable or with a double meaning may not be printed on clothing. Shorts must be of proper length (the
same as uniform shorts). Shirts without sleeves, jackets, and other outdoor
garments are not permitted. No bare midriff may be showing. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted.
St. Henry School places eighth grade students to the next year's class
in one of the following manners:
Promoted, Retained, Promoted with Reservation (The student is promoted
with the condition he/she attends summer school to attain a passing grade in a
subject or subjects failed), Placed (Even though a student's grades warrant
retention, the student may continue to the next grade due to a consensus of
opinion that nothing positive will come from a retention. The student however must attend summer
school to attain a passing grade in at least two of the subjects failed.)
A centralized library is available during the school day. The main objective of the library is to
provide resources for reading enjoyment as well as information, and to assist students
in the development of research skills.
Among the services provided are:
(1) an adequate and
well-selected collection of books for serious and recreational reading,
(2) a suitable collection of
reference books and materials, (3)
reference and supplementary materials for classroom use, and (4)
computer hardware and software for individual use. To give our students the best and most exciting reading
opportunities and to keep our library in proper order the following rules must
be observed:
2. Books may be checked out
for 2 weeks and renewed.
3. A fine is imposed on
overdue books. We feel that the
student should pay these fines out of his/her own money, since this will help
to build responsibility for his/her own actions. Fines collected are used to buy new books.
4. Reference materials
(encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.,) will not be checked out from the library.
5. Any book lost or damaged
must be paid for by the student who checked out the book.
6. Any person given charge
of the library has the authority to enforce the library and school rules.
7. Anyone failing to
observe library rules will be sent back to the classroom teacher who will
handle the situation at
Emergency forms will be sent home at the beginning of the school
year. Emergency forms must be on
file in the school office at all times so that office personnel may act
accordingly. A physical
examination is required by the Diocese of Covington for admission of all new
students. The health records from
surrounding schools are acceptable if up to date. All children are required to present a valid immunization
certificate upon enrollment in school.
This certificate will be kept on file and sent home for renewal so that
it will be kept current and valid at all times. This is in compliance with the state health code.
1. medication to be given;
2. directions for giving
the medication;
2. signature of the
physician, parent or guardian.
3.
medication must be in its
original container.
In case of injury or illness, parents will be called at the judgment of
the principal. The child will be
dismissed from school only in the company of his/her parent, guardian or
another adult as named on the emergency form. Extreme emergencies will be dealt with at the discretion of
the principal until parents are reached.
St. Henry School fields athletic teams in basketball and volleyball, on
two levels, recreational in grades 2-6 and competitive in grades 7 and 8, and
cheerleading in grades 7 and 8.
Recreational Teams - All children wishing to participate on a
recreational team will be entitled to placement on a team roster. The sports
coordinators will determine the number of players on a team, with the target
not more than 10. If need be, a
mixed team of children from consecutive grades, will be formed to ensure that all
children will be given an opportunity to participate. The sports coordinators will make every attempt to find
league space and coaches for all the teams.
If more than one team per grade level is needed, teams are to be
selected after at least two open gym practices.
All members on a recreational team are entitled to play 1/2 of any
game. In the case of a player
missing practice, the coach may discipline a player by restricting playing
time. The only other exception to
this playing time rule is tournament play. All teams will be restricted to three tournament appearances
(any St. Henry and League ending tournaments do not count towards this
number). Additionally,
recreational teams may play 2 non-league games a season.
Competitive Teams - All children wishing to participate on a competitive team must try
out. The coach, in agreement with the sports coordinator, will determine the
number of players on the team. If more than this number of children wish to
participate on a competitive team, all efforts will be made to field another
team. This team is to be entered
in a recreational league, if one exists, and play according to the school rules
as they pertain to recreational teams.
All teams will be limited to league play, 15 games outside the league
and a total of six tournaments(any St. Henry and League ending tournaments do
not count towards this number).
Tournament games may be substituted for out of league games.
1. The child has a failing
average in
one academic subject on their report card.
2. The child has a failing
average in
two subjects on their progress report.
3. The child receives a
grade of 4 or above in conduct.
A student is permitted to practice but may not play in any game during
this time. In order to be
reinstated in the sports activity following the probationary period, a student
must obtain and present to the coach a written evaluation from his/her teacher(s),
signed by the principal, attesting to his/her current standing in class. The distribution date of the report
card or progress report will be the effective date of the ineligibility and
probation.
Sports Fee - All students participating on either a recreational or competitive
team will be required to pay a fee per sport played.
Field trips will be taken according to the discretion of the
teachers. A field trip is
educational in its purpose and should arise from topics being studied in
school. Children who do not attend
for one reason or another will remain at home during the time of the field
trip. Any child not able to attend
because of financial reasons should make this known to the principal prior to
the event. All considerations will
be made to provide the child an opportunity to go on the field trip. Since
field trips are a school function, uniforms are to be worn. Exceptions to this rule will be made at
the discretion of the principal, (e.g. zoo trip). Students whose behavior prior
to the time of a field trip is such that the teacher(s) are concerned for the
welfare and well being of those attending and the place being visited may
forfeit their opportunity to go on the field trip.
Students should put names on all personal items. Lost items may be found in "lost
and found" located in the elementary school building. Items of value (e.g. watches and rings)
may be claimed at the office.
It shall be the policy at Saint Henry School to establish reasonable
rules and regulations, which will:
1. Maintain within the
school and on the school property orderly work and recreational situations that
will allow learning activities to proceed without undue distraction and
interruption.
2. Help each student grow
from dependence on adults for directions and control to self-direction and
self-discipline based upon an understanding and practice of the ideals of
Christian living.
Consequences - Reprimands by way of detention, suspension, and expulsion are
recognized as valid tools for changing deviant behavior.
Detention - Detention is defined as a teacher's prerogative to keep a student
before or after school for behavioral reasons. Detention may also be
administered during school time by requiring a child to miss his/her recess
time or some other activity.
Suspension - Suspension is defined as the temporary removal of a student from
school or class until a parent conference can be arranged to resolve the
problem.
Probation - Probation is defined as a specified period of time (one month) in
which a student's overall behavior will be closely monitored.
Expulsion - Expulsion is defined as the permanent removal of a student from
school.
While detention is usually related to minor offenses, suspensions,
probation, and expulsion are to be enforced in serious
offenses or in the case of continued behavioral problems.
Classroom and Field Trip Behavior – Acceptable behavior will be determined
by the teacher.
Cafeteria Behavior - Students should walk to the cafeteria and stand
in an orderly manner while waiting to be served. After eating, the student should return the chair to its
table position, dispose of all trash from the tray and place the tray in its
proper place for washing. No food
should be taken from the cafeteria.
Students are to be courteous to the people working in the cafeteria and
to one another during lunch. All
classes will be assigned places to sit in the cafeteria.
Playground Behavior - Students are to remain in the line of vision of
the playground supervisors and in the assigned play areas during recess. No fighting, rough playing, sliding on
ice, throwing of snowballs, etc. will be permitted. For the safety and consideration of all, only those games may
be played that are judged suitable by the faculty. Games are to be stopped when the class is called to return
to school. The teachers are in
charge of the discipline on the playground. Equal respect is due each playground supervisor regardless
of whether he/she is the student's teacher or not. Any accidents or behavioral problems occurring during recess
will be resolved by the teacher on duty.
Students may not re-enter the building during recess except in the case
of an emergency with teacher permission.
Vulgar and Abusive Language and Behavior - Vulgar and abusive
language and behavior is contrary to the philosophy of a Catholic School and
will not be permitted. It is the
student's responsibility to control verbal expressions and behavior. Any student violating this policy will
be reprimanded.
Behavior Beyond the School Day - Students are not permitted to re-enter the
building after 3:00 PM unless involved in a school approved activity. Anyone who disrupts school affiliated
activities after school hours is subject to disciplinary action by those in
authority. If, at any time, in any
school sponsored or school related activity, a student misbehaves or acts in a
manner that would bring public scandal to the school, the student may be
subject to disciplinary action by the school. If a student's participation in a non-school related
activity should bring about public scandal to the school, the student may be
disciplined by the school.
Verbal or Physical Assault and Harassment - If a student verbally or physically assaults or harasses another
student, the parent of the student doing the assault may be called by the
principal and a first warning may be given. If there is a second occurrence, the student will be faced
with the possibility of the following:
1.
Suspension until the student's parent(s) are interviewed by a member of
the administration.
2.
Withdrawal of the student's right to participate in school activities.
3.
Dismissal from school.
2. Withdrawal of the student's right to
participate in school activities.
3. Dismissal from school.
Bullying – Bullying has four conditions:
1. Bullies have unequal power over their targets. They are
bigger, more influential, have group backing, or some other advantage over the
target person.
2. Bullies intend to harm, humiliate, or embarrass their
targets.
3. Bullies repeat their bullying behavior.
4. Bullies appear "matter-of-fact" about their
attack, while the victims appear rather upset.
A
group may participate in actually bullying a victim or a group of bystanders may
tolerate the bullying--also supporting the bullying behavior.
Bullying is not always physical, especially among girls. A bully may assemble a
group of girls or boys to target a person and systematically humiliate,
isolate, or embarrass the victim. In fact, part of bullying is picking a target
and then isolating the person by making fun of the person, starting rumors, or
other behavior. Often bullies will target a child who is already isolated or
not fully accepted by othe