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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Vision Statement - Department for Catholic Schools, Diocese of Pittsburgh

1.2 St. Elizabeth Elementary School Philosophy and Mission

1.3 Middle States Accreditation

1.4 Catechetics (Religious Education)

2.0 Daily Practices and Procedures

2.1 Admissions/Registration Policies

2.2 Attendance (Absences/Tardiness)
          Absences
          Truancy
          Tardiness
          Early Dismissals for Students
          Scheduled Early Dismissals

2.3 Transportation
          Bus Transportation
          Car Riders
          Walkers

2.4 Traffic Patterns
          Bus Riders
          Car Riders - Arrival
          Car Riders - Dismissal

2.5 Emergencies
          Emergency Information Cards
          Emergency Closings and Delays
          Emergency Dismissals

2.6 Cafeteria/Lunch Program

2.8 Field Trips

2.9 Homework
          Assignments for Absent Students

2.10 Messages

2.11 Parties
          In-School Celebrations
          Party Invitations

2.12 Personal Property

2.13 Rights of Non-custodial Parents

2.14 Textbooks

2.15 School Supplies

2.16 Testing
          Readiness Testing
          Standardized Achievement Tests
          Performance Assessments
          Textbook Tests
          Teacher-made Tests
          Placement Assessments

2.17 Student Activities
          Participation Policy - Student Council and Extra-curricular Activities

3.0 Curriculum

3.1 Basic Curriculum
          Catechetics
          Computer
          Fine Arts
          Health and Physical Education
          Language Arts
          Library
          Mathematics
          Science
          Social Studies
          World Languages

3.2 Auxiliary Services
          Remedial Reading and Math
          Speech/Language
          Psychological Testing
          Counseling
          Gifted Program
          Student Assistance Program
          Special Needs Program

4.0 Communications

5.0 Discipline

5.1 Diocesan Policies
          Substance Abuse Policy
          Weapons Policy
          Suspension and Expulsion

5.2 St. Elizabeth Elementary School Code of Behavior

6.0 Health and Safety

6.1 Accident or Illness

6.2 Medication

6.3 School Nurse

6.4 Dentist/Dental Hygienist

6.5 Fire Drills

6.6 Building Security

6.7 Playground

7.0 Parent/Volunteer Information

7.1 Tuition

7.2 Visitors

7.3 Volunteers