Handbook
For the entire 2011-2012 Family Handbook, you may
open the document here. For your convenience, some of the commonly used
sections of the handbook are repeated below. You may click on the links to
the left to go immediately to the topics you need.
Admissions
An interview (prior to
enrollment) with the Principal/Administrator is required. “All students
are on probation during the first semester of their attendance at a
Catholic School.” (5110a) During this time, SKDS will determine whether
or not it can meet the needs of the student. Admission to Kindergarten
requires a child to be five (5) years old on or before September 1 in
the year s/he proposes to enter school. Admission to the first grade
requires a child to be six (6) years old on or before September 1 in the
year s/he proposes to enter school. Review of school records from the
student’s previous school experiences and/or permission to speak with
the student’s previous teachers are required prior to registration. (See
also Registration)
Cell
Phones and Electronic Devices
Cell
Phones: Although students may be carrying a cell phone for emergencies
or after school needs to contact a parent/guardian, use of cell phones
is prohibited as delineated below. If use occurs that is of
non-emergency status, the cell phone will be confiscated and the student
may forfeit the privilege of bringing a cell phone to school. If the
student has a cell phone,
1. It must remain in the student’s back pack and turned off while the
student is on campus between the hours of 7:00AM and 4:00PM or while a
school function is in session.
2. Cell Phones may NOT be used for taking pictures.
3. Harassment or threatening of persons via the cell phone is NOT
permitted.
4. Cell phones may not be used for game playing, internet or email
access, gambling or making purchases of any kind.
Electronic Devices: The following electronic devices are also not
permitted on campus: walkmans, i-pods, pagers, laser pointers.
IF ANY CELL PHONE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE IS SEEN ON THE PERSON OF A
STUDENT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, IT WILL BE CONFISCATED. THE CHILD WILL
RECEIVE THE DEVICE BACK ONCE A PARENT/GUARDIAN COMES TO PICK IT UP.
Registration
Registrations will be accepted from those interested in our program in
the following manner:
1st Those who are currently enrolled at SKDS, with all accounts current;
2nd Those who are members of St. Katharine Drexel Parish; and
3rd Open to the general public.
Children entering Three Year Old Pre School must be 3 years of age by
September 1. Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years of age by
September 1.
All tuition must be up to date as arranged.
All registrations will be marked with the date and time they are
received in the school office. (See also Admissions and SKDS Tuition
Policy.)
Children entering the 4K program must be 4 years of age by September 1.
Registration for the 4K program only takes place through the Beaver Dam
Public School System.
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Tuition and Fees ,
2011-2012
GRADES PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8
TUITION CONTRACT: Each family is required to sign a tuition contract. If
there is no contract on file, the child is NOT enrolled. The contract
offers several payment options. Each family receives a Tuition Contract
during the summer preceding the new school year.
TUITION CONTRACT TERMS:
1. ANY REMAINING PAST DUE TUITION AND/OR FEE BALANCES MUST BE PAID IN
FULL BY JULY 1, 2011, IN ORDER FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE ENROLLED FOR THE
2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR.
2. I agree to pay tuition for the full year as indicated above to SKDS
for 2011-2012.
3. Enrollment is for the entire year; tuition is nonrefundable.
4. Fees are nonrefundable.
5. Tuition is not parish support. As a member of St. Katharine Drexel
Parish, I will contribute financially. I have filled out and returned a
Parish Support Pledge card to the Parish Office. (If I am not a member
of SKDP, then I understand that Non Parishioner tuition is 25% more than
Parishioner tuition.)
6. If Catholic, I will attend Mass weekly with my children.
7. Parents of eighth graders must pay all fees and tuition prior to
graduation (due May 1, 2012) in order for their child to participate in
Graduation Activities.
PRESCHOOL TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS: Tuition for God’s Little Miracles
Preschool Program will be prepaid. Two options are available:
1. Payment in full for the year prior to September 1 of the current
school year.
2. Payment of one-half prior to September 1 and payment of the second
half prior to the beginning of second semester.
If payment is not made as stated above, the student will not be
enrolled. If financial need merits an alternative arrangement, contact
the Director of Administrative Services at the parish business office
prior to the above dates to discuss an alternative plan.
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ALL DELINQUENT TUITION: Tuition notices are issued to all families
monthly. If tuition payment is not kept current or if SKDS is not
contacted to make satisfactory arrangements,
1. the student/s will not be able to attend SKDS the following year,
2. students in eighth grade will not be permitted to participate in any
graduation related activities, and
3. the account will be turned over to a collection agency.
4. Report cards are not issued until tuition and all other fees are paid
in full.
TUITION AND INSTRUCTIONAL FEES FOR 2011-2012
Two Day Preschool $800
REGISTRATION FEE OF $50.00 IS REQUIRED TO HOLD CHILD’S SPOT
Beaver Dam 4Kids (for 4 year olds) SKDS Site
REGISTERED THROUGH THE BEAVER DAM PUBLIC SCHOOL. 1. SEE BELOW.
Non Parishioner Non Parishioner
Grades K-8 Parishioner Parishioner2 3% Discount3 3% Discount4
• One child family (K-8) $2030 $2540 $1970 $2464
• Two child family (K-8) $3260 $4075 $3163 $3953
• Three child family (K-8) $3810 $4765 $3696 $4623
• Four child family (K-8) $4020 $5025 $3900 $4875
If tuition is paid in full by September 1, Instructional and Playground
Fees are due by December 1.
Instructional Fees Playground Fees
• Kindergarten – 8 $250 *$50 for first child
*$25 per child for each additional child
EXTEND A DAY: Runs opposite 4K. $12 per
session. Lunch is an additional cost.
TUITION ASSISTANCE: Follow policy and
procedures outlined. Deadline for application May 20, 2011, 3:30PM.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. SKDS site with religion component, a $50.00 fee payable to SKDS for
religion materials is required.
2. Non Parishioner tuition is 25% more than Parishioner tuition.
3. Discount of 3% if tuition is paid in full on or prior to September 1,
2011. Tuition contracts will be sent in June, with due date of July 1;
discount date is September 1, final payment due May 1. In order to
participate in graduation activities, all tuition and fees must be paid
in full. Report cards are withheld until tuition is paid in full.
ATTENTION:
• Keep careful records and talk to your tax preparer about tax credit
for Pre School and Extend-A-Day expenses.
• Financial Assistance is available for students in Kindergarten through
Grade 8. Fill out required forms. Must be registered to be considered.
• Tuition contracts will be sent in June, with due date of July 1;
discount date is September 1, final payment due May 1.
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Arrival At School
Students
must enter school immediately upon arriving. Students shall assemble and
remain seated:
• Grades 4-8 in the cafeteria
• Grades 4K – 3 in the gym.
• Students will sit quietly in designated areas until the first bell
rings.
• Children may not become involved in games or roughhousing of any sort.
They must wait quietly.
• Parent/guardians are requested to have their children at school NO
earlier than 8:00AM. Students are supervised by designated faculty.
• Class times are:
Pre-school: 8:45 – 11:00AM on Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday
4K: 8:15 – 11AM & 12:15 – 3PM
Grades Kindergarten - 8: 8:10AM – 3:15PM (First bell rings at 8:05)
Start time means students are in their seats, ready to begin.
Picking up/Dropping off
Children
BE CAREFUL. Do not
ask children to cross the street. Do not block driveways. Do not stop in the
middle of the street. Do NOT drive through the parking lots from South Street to
James Street. The safety of your children (our students) is our priority! James
Street is reserved for bus pick up. Do not park on the school side of the
street. The new Parish Center parking lot and the church parking lot are
available to you.
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Tardiness
Prompt,
consistently on-time, arrival to school is an important asset to a
child's development. Children must be encouraged to be on time for all
classes and events. If a student is tardy to school, he/she must report
to the school office first. A parent/guardian note must accompany the
child for tardiness. If the child does not bring a note initially from a
parent/guardian, the child is considered unexcused.
• Excessive Tardiness may result in serious consequences for the
student, including:
-Becoming ineligible for academic recognitions/awards.
-Denial of field trip opportunities.
-Termination of enrollment.
• If a student accumulates three (3) unexcused “tardies” for the year,
he/she will be required to make up the time on student time.
(Oversleeping, car trouble, late starting or any other non-emergency
reason is not an excused tardy.)
• If a child is late to a class because a teacher has detained him/her,
that teacher will give the student a pass to his/her next class. If this
is not the case, the student must obtain a pass from the office. All
tardiness is recorded in the school office.
Code of Christian Conduct
St. Katharine Drexel School is a Catholic, Christian family founded in
God’s love. Mindful of the fact that God lives in each one of us, we
believe that everyone deserves to be treated in a respectful manner.
“Whatever you do to these, the least of my brothers, you do unto Me.”
(Matthew 25:40) In view of this philosophy we have developed this Code
of Christian Conduct.
This Code of Christian Conduct identifies the four cornerstone behaviors
Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Kindness, along with related rules
and examples of practice. All students are expected to practice these
cornerstone behaviors with the support of teachers, parents and
administrators. Failure to uphold the Code of Christian Conduct will
result in appropriate and consistent consequences.
A safe, positive environment is a prerequisite to learning. The members
of our SKDS community of learners have the right to a safe learning
environment and have responsibility to help create that environment.
Pope John Paul II proclaimed in his resolution that: “Community is at
the heart of all Catholic education, not simply as a concept to be
taught, but as a reality to be lived.”
We understand that each person is called to live and build community,
hence, standards of behavior apply not only to students, but also to all
individuals involved in our school system; parents or guardians,
volunteers, and all parish school employees-whether they are on school
property, on school buses or at any school-authorized event or activity.
Support for the Code of Christian Conduct is expected and parents and
students are asked to acknowledge their commitment in writing on the
Acknowledgement of Receipt and Review of Code of Christian Conduct form.
See Handbook for the
entire Code of Christian Conduct.
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Absences/Truancy
Absences
• A student who misses 5% of the day (21 minutes), either in the morning
or afternoon, will be marked ½ day absent.
• Students need to be in attendance at school for a full day in order to
participate in any social/extra-curricular events in the afternoon and
evening, including athletics (games/practices), dances, or service
events. This is to foster the attitude that school and associated
responsibilities should be the number one priority.
• Absences may be considered either excused or unexcused, however, all
absences are cumulative and are documented on the student’s permanent
school record.
• Pre arranged absence forms are available on the website. There is a
separate form for grade K-5 and another for grades 6-8.
Excused Absences
Excused absences require that
parents notify the School Office by calling 920-885-5558 before 9:00AM
to report the student absence and the reason. In addition, a note signed
by the parent or doctor is to be presented when the child returns to
school. Just sending a note does not automatically earn an excused
absence.
Excused absences may include:
• Illness or injury.
• Family emergencies.
• Pre-approved high school shadowing for 8th graders only.
• Medical appointments that cannot be scheduled outside of school hours
and the School is notified in advance.
• Extended absences of three (3) or more days due to illness or injury
require medical documentation upon return to school in order to be
considered as excused absences.
• In addition, patterns of routine absences for medical conditions
require that the parent/guardian submit medical documentation in order
to be considered as excused absences. Communication by the parents is
essential in these matters and will be treated confidentially.
Unexcused Absences
Unexcused absences may include:
• Absences in which proper notification or documentation
For the Prearranged Absence
or Tardiness form, click one of these links:
Absent/Tardy Form Grades
6-8
Absent/Tardy Form Grades
K-5
Unexcused Absences
Unexcused absences may
include:
• Absences in which proper notification or documentation is not
provided.
• Any unexcused absence is considered truant and may result in a
mandatory meeting with the parents and principal and/or designee.
• Unexcused absences may result in serious consequences for the student,
including:
-Becoming ineligible for academic recognitions/awards.
-Denial of field trip opportunities.
-Termination of enrollment.
Appointments
Parent/guardians are urged to leave their children in school all
Appointments
Parent/guardians are urged to
leave their children in school all day. SKDS discourages the scheduling
of dentist/doctor appointments during school hours.
• If a child needs to be dismissed early, s/he will bring a note to the
school office stating the time and reason for dismissal.
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• All students leaving school during the day MUST BE PICKED UP AND
SIGNED OUT BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
• Parents/guardians are not permitted to go to the classroom, lunchroom
or playground at any time during the school day to retrieve students.
Illness or Injury
During School
Children who become ill or
are injured at school must report to the Office.
• Parents/guardians will be contacted to pick up their child if the
illness or injury is serious or continues to persist.
• Students MUST BE PICKED UP AND SIGNED OUT BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IN
THE SCHOOL OFFICE before leaving the school premises.
Standardized Testing
Absences, appointments, vacations are discouraged during the time frame
designated for standardized testing.
Missed Work
• Students shall be allowed one day for each day absent to complete work
missed due to an excused absence, and shall be graded on the quality of
the product produced. Parents/guardians may pick up assigned work for
ill students in the school office at the end of the school day ONLY IF a
request for work has been called in by 9:00AM. Please be certain that
your child is well enough to do homework if it is requested. It is
expected that all homework will at least be attempted if sent home per
parent/guardian request. AND…if you request homework, it must be picked
up. It is inconsiderate at best to expect teachers to gather homework
only to have it remain in the office.
• Teachers are not expected nor required to provide assignments in
advance of planned absences since lesson plans and classroom instruction
are not static. Assignments and missed work are to be made up by the
student regardless of being absent, tardy, or truant. Upon returning to
school, the student must make specific arrangements with each teacher to
complete the required work. Such assignments must be handed to the
teacher(s) within the same numbers of days the student was absent. Those
assignments not handed in by that time will be considered missing unless
an extension has been agreed upon by the teacher(s), parent, and
student.
• PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student and parents to
find out what was missed and to turn it in on time in the case of any
absence.
Vacation/Pre Arranged
Absences
Requests for
vacation/prearranged absences must be registered in advance with the
principal/designee. Teachers are not expected nor required to provide
assignments in advance of planned absences since lesson plans and
classroom instruction are not static. However, students and parents will
be responsible for securing the work immediately upon return.
Assignments and missed work are to be made up by the student regardless
of the reason for the cause of missed work.
• The SKDS calendar is published and available on the first day of
school indicating vacation times and other “off” days. Major “break”
times are announced in Spring. It is important that families use these
times for planning their vacations. Whenever the child is absent, s/he
loses out on the instructional process.
• Pre arranged absence forms are available on the website. There is a
separate form for grade K-5 and another for grades 6-8.
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Dress and Grooming
DRESS CODE
POLICY: Proper dress and respect for the body are important in setting
the pattern for appropriate school and social conduct. At Saint
Katharine Drexel School we have a dress code that reflects high
standards traditionally associated with our school. These codes are
designed to encourage modesty that accounts for neatness, cleanliness,
safety, and an environment that is conducive to learning. A responsible
approach to personal appearance demonstrates respect for ourselves and
for our school community. Cooperation in adhering to the dress code
promotes self-discipline on the part of the students. It is the
parent/guardian responsibility to ensure that the dress code is followed
so that class time is not taken for teachers to remind the students and
enforce the codes.
STUDENTS WILL FOLLOW THE SKDS DRESS CODE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND
CELEBRATIONS REPRESENTING SKDS.
ONLY ITEMS INCLUDED ON THE DRESS CODE DESCRIPTION/LISTING ARE
ACCEPTABLE. ALL OTHER CLOTHING IS IN VIOLATION.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS:
If a student is wearing something that does not meet dress code criteria
as DETERMINED BY THE TEACHER AND/OR PRINCIPAL as being either
inappropriate, unsafe, distracting or in any manner in conflict with the
Dress Code, he/she will inform the student of this and will provide
notification to the student’s parent/guardian:
• FIRST VIOLATION of the Dress Code: The student will be given a chance
to change into accepted clothing. If unable to change, the
parent/guardian will be called to bring acceptable clothing.
• SECOND VIOLATION: A detention will be given and the parent/guardian
will be called to bring acceptable clothing.
• ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS: Additional violations are subject to
suspension.
DRESS CODE APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD FEBRUARY 19, 2009.
SPECIAL
DAYS/EVENTS/ACTIVITIES DRESS CODE: At times during the year, there are
events and activities during which the student may not be required to
wear the SKDS uniform. Some examples may include concerts, dances, field
trips, holiday/sport events, etc. These occurrences will be announced
from the school office. (At all other times unless specifically noted,
students are required to be in uniform.) On these days/events/activities
specific instructions as to the type of appropriate clothing items are
sent home. These non-uniform occurrences may not pertain to all grade
levels for any given day and/or event. However, the items must adhere to
the following guidelines:
TOPS:
neckline no more than 2 finger widths from the collar bone
sleeves no less than at the outside edge of the shoulder and no lower
than 2 fingers below the armpit
cannot be see-through
must fully cover body in all body positions
BOTTOMS:
must be worn at the natural waistline
can be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap
cannot be skin tight
GENERAL:
must contain no wording or illustrations contrary to our mission
must not promote or advertise any item or activity contrary to our
mission
STUDENTS WILL FOLLOW THE SKDS DRESS CODE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND
CELEBRATIONS REPRESENTING SKDS.
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Curriculum
St. Katharine
Drexel School Curriculum includes learning experiences designed to facilitate
spiritual, intellectual, social, psychological, and psychomotor growth.
Individual student needs, abilities, and interests are considered in shaping and
implementing the curriculum, which will develop a student’s relationship with
God, self, and world. Teachers, administrators, parents, and students are
involved in developing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising the
curriculum.
SKDS curriculum reflects the stated Catholic mission, vision, philosophy, and
goals of our school.
1. SKDS curriculum takes account of the ideals, the realities, and the diversity
of American culture as well as global awareness.
2. SKDS curriculum reflects the fundamental principles of growth and development
and best practices implemented by schools. It recognizes and makes provisions
for faith formation, diverse cultures, special needs, and learning styles.
3. SKDS continually evaluates and revises its curriculum. Annually, a different
area is reviewed.
4. The SKDS curriculum provides for a wide range of instructional strategies and
assessment methods in the building of faith community and the development of all
curricular areas.
5. SKDS uses the exit expectation and alignment grids provided by the Office for
Schools. SKDS staff has developed an on-going plan to align curriculum,
instruction, and assessment in all content areas. Specific written curriculum
includes philosophy, goals, grade level exit expectations, instructional
strategies, and assessment methods which are aligned with state and national
standards.
6. SKDS is required to and follows the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Grade Specific
Religion Curriculum.
7. Technology is integrated into the SKDS curriculum. As a result teaching and
learning are enhanced resulting in improved achievement.
Publishers and
Copyrights follow:
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Subject |
Publisher |
Copyright |
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Religion
Family Life
Language
Reading
Science
Social Studies
Spelling
Music
Spanish
Health
Math
Technology |
(Pre) Our Sunday Visitor
(K) RCL
(K-5) Sadlier
(6-8) Silver Burdette Ginn
(K-8) Benziger
(4-8) Houghton Mifflin
Write Source
(K-3) Harcourt Brace
(4-8) Trade Books
(K) Harcourt, McMillan/McGraw Hill (1 & 5) McMillan/McGraw Hill
(2 & 4) Harcourt
(3) Harcourt, Houghton Mifflin
(6-8) Prentice Hall
(K-5) Houghton Mifflin
(6-8) Glencoe
Primary (accompanies reading series)
Grades 4-8 (Rebecca Sitton)
(K-6) Silver Burdette
The above also use sheet music
and various music publications.
(1-8) University of Arizona
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
(K-6) Houghton/Mifflin
(7) Glencoe Pre Algebra
(8) Glencoe Algebra
Interactive Smart Boards
4 purchased
2 purchased |
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2005
2005
2005
2001
2001
2006
2008
2002
2002
2002
2002, 2003
2005
2005
2007
2006
2008
2008
2009
2004
2004
2004
2009
2010 |
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Report Cards and Incompletes
St. Katharine Drexel
School uses the Archdiocesan Report Card which is a Standards Based
report. Report cards are issued four (4) times during the year (one per
quarter). All reports should be considered confidential. The student is
given the report to hand-carry to parent/guardians. The signature sheet
must be returned to the school with the parent/guardian’s signature
after the first, second and third grading periods. The final fourth
quarter report card is picked up at the Elementary School Office in
June. The exact date is placed in the newsletter. Progress Reports are
sent home at interim periods when there is a need to communicate an
important educational matter to the child’s family.
Incompletes: Unfinished work resulting in an Incomplete on the
report card must be completed within two weeks after the quarter ends
unless there are extenuating circumstances which prevent a timely
completion. Students who do not address this in a responsible manner
will be required to stay after school at the convenience of the teacher.
Unless there are extenuating circumstances, students can expect a
reduction in the grade earned.
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Standardized Testing
Program (5120.1)
The
Archdiocesan standardized testing program at the Elementary Level
requires that:
a) Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Riverside Publishing Co., is
administered to students in grades 3, 5, and 7.
b) Cognitive Ability Test (CogAt), Riverside Publishing Co., is
administered to students in grades 3, 5, and 7.
Testing on other levels is optional.
SKDS gives the survey (a shorter version) to grade 1 and the full
complement of ITBS/CogAt to grades 2 through 8.
Tests are administered in Spring per Archdiocesan directive.
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Volunteer Requirements
Volunteer help from parent/guardians is a
vital component for the successful operation of SKDS. Parent/guardians
are welcome in school for a variety of support functions. They support
the instructional program in many ways. A call to the school office or
completion of an interest form volunteering for any of a variety of
services is always appreciated. Noon hour lunchroom food servers, health
screenings, library-media aides, computer aides, and classroom support
helpers are some of the functions volunteers can provide. Volunteers
work under the direction of the school staff. A Volunteer Handbook has
been created for your convenience. If you do not receive one, please ask
for a copy. All volunteers must fulfill the following requirements:
Attend a SAFEGUARDING ALL GOD’S FAMILY In-Service (currently a
one-time requirement)
o At this time, you need only take the in-service once.
o You must be present from beginning to end of the 3 hour session in
order to receive credit.
o Do NOT bring children to the training
o The material presented is worthwhile. If it prevents even one child
from being sexually abused, it is worth the 3 hours spent at the
session.
Read and Sign the Code of Ethics (This document is found at
www.archmil.org)
Undergo a Criminal Records Check (Required every 5 years.)
Fill out a Volunteer Application (currently a one-time requirement)
THESE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULFILLED BEFORE AN INDIVIDUAL MAY PROVIDE
VOLUNTEER SERVICES.
Failure to fulfill these requirements will prevent you from
volunteering. We value our volunteers but we are required to follow
these guidelines which help ensure the safety and well-being of our
students.
SAFEGUARDING ALL GOD’S FAMILY EDUCATION
REGISTRATION PROCESS1. Go to www.archmil.org
2. Scroll down to and click on Safeguarding All God’s Family (formerly
VIRTUS).
3. Click on Upcoming Safe Environment Education Sessions. (You will then
be at the Event Registration Page.)
4. Click on the event date and location you want.
5. Questions: call the school office at 885-5558; ask for Barb Haase.
Or—call the Parish Center at 887-2082.
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Accreditation of Catholic
Elementary Schools
All
elementary and secondary schools shall participate in an accreditation
process. Elementary Schools shall be accredited by both the Archdiocese
of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools
Accreditation (WRISA).
Schools shall be accredited through the Office for Schools and the
Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA) upon
demonstration that specific standards have been met. Both the
Archdiocese of Milwaukee and WRISA accredit schools for a term of one
year. The standards of the Office for Schools reflect the requirements
for Catholic Schools as stated in the policies of the Wisconsin Catholic
Conference of Bishops, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Religious and
Independent Schools Accreditation.
The following process is followed:
• Every fall, by a date determined by the Office for Schools, all
schools submit the annual report and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
personnel report for elementary schools to the Archdiocesan Office for
Schools.
• Annual Reports are reviewed by a team selected by the Archdiocese.
This review team makes recommendations to the Office for Schools and to
the WRISA Executive Board. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee and WRISA make
their independent determination of the term of accreditation.
• Schools follow a seven year cycle in the accreditation process. In
year six of the process the school conducts an in-depth study and
completes the Self-Study report. At the conclusion of the Self-Study
process, the school completes a Long-Range plan which identifies
specific ways schools will address full compliance with standards and a
School Improvement Plan that outlines three key areas that the school
will address to improve student learning.
• In year seven the school submits a copy of the Self-Study, Long-Range
Plan and School Improvement Plan to the Office for Schools by September
15. A team selected by the Office for Schools will conduct a site visit
to validate the findings of the Self-Study. A representative from the
Office for Schools will conduct a review of school personnel files
previous to the visit. The visit and file review will provide data and
make recommendations for a term of accreditation to both the Archdiocese
and WRISA.
• Schools in years five and six of the accreditation cycle are required
to provide at least two teachers to serve as members of visiting teams
at other schools.
• Following the visit, the Visiting Team Report will be reviewed by both
the Archdiocese and the WRISA Executive Board to determine a term of
accreditation. Since these are two separate accrediting bodies, terms
may differ. Possible terms are:
1. Full accreditation
2. Accreditation with provision: School is given a short time period to
address key issues that would make them eligible for full accreditation
3. Accreditation with provision and a revisit in one year: School
demonstrates one more of the following areas:
• a need for additional support in addressing key issues that would make
them eligible for full accreditation
• a need for additional support due to multiple changes in the school
during recent years
• a need for additional support due to major viability and/or school
improvement issues that the school needs to address
4. Denial of accreditation
• Terms of accreditation by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will be granted
during Catholic Schools Week annually. WRISA grants terms of
accreditation for schools with site visits in fall of the year following
the visit.
• Terms are published annually on the Archdiocesan website and/or other
media.
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Students with Exceptional Educational Needs
Not all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese are able to offer Special Education
Programs for children with Exceptional Educational Needs. Whenever a student
seeks enrollment into the Catholic school, the school shall inquire as to
whether the student has a history of or is presently eligible for a special
education and related services available under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA). (Policy 5111.2)
The admission, instruction, and retention of students with disabilities or
special needs shall be determined on an individual basis by the administrator in
consultation with the Learning Support Team. A student eligible for placement
under IDEA should be enrolled in the Catholic school only if a program and
resources are available to meet the student’s special needs.
Whenever the local plan for the identification and intervention of special needs
students indicates that a child may have an Exceptional Educational Need, the
child should be referred to the local public school to determine whether the
child is eligible for services.
Our Mission Statement, Philosophy, and Goals state that at “SKDS we teach the
whole child, Spiritually, Emotionally, Intellectually, Physically, Socially and
Culturally". Therefore, our aim is to develop individual and appropriate
responses to the needs of our students
SKDS has undertaken the following procedures:
• Teachers are knowledgeable with regard to Wisconsin Statutes addressing
Children with Exceptional Educational Needs (115.76) and Children At Risk
(118.153).
• Each teacher has received definitions and descriptions of and suggestions for
working with students having Learning Disabilities (LD), Perceptual - Motor
Skill Difficulties, Emotional/Behavioral Disability, Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADD), etc.
• SKDS has various media covering regarding ADD and LD (also available to
families).
• Teachers continue to develop individual strategies and activities to assist
students.
• Volunteers are encouraged to assist teachers in working with individual
students in tutoring, small group work or paper correcting.
• Teachers contact parents to discuss student school problems as necessary.
I. Student identification is accomplished via:
A. Daily observation by the homeroom teacher, subject/class teacher, and/or
other school staff
B. Parent/guardian
C. Student him/herself
D. School counselor
E. School psychologist (Beaver Dam Unified School District)
F. Testing
II. Possible Indicators Include:
Academic Indicators
A. Constant test failure
B. Poor quality work
C. Disorganization
D. Repeated unfinished assignments
E. Lack of motivation
F. Little class participation
G. Below average/failing report card grades
H. Negative progress reports
I. Consistent exemplary work in one or more subject areas
Life and Family Change Indicators
A. Recent divorce/separation
B. Death/illness
C. Loss of job
D. Substance abuse
E. Domestic violence/abuse
F. Incarceration of a parent
G. Recent move
Behavioral Indicators
A. Negative attitude
B. Inability to work with other students
C. Shunned by peers/poor social skills
D. Incessant talking
E. Anger
F. High office referrals
G. Boredom
H. Withdrawal/depression
I. Mood swings
J. Extreme fatigue
K. Anxiety
L. Constant attention getting behavior
M. Sudden change in appetite
N. Constant lack of focus
O. Change in daily interest
P. Excessive absences
III. Procedures for Help Include the Following:
A. Student is identified by one or several of the above (refer to Roman Numeral
I) who request a meeting asking for assistance on behalf of the student (see
handbook for forms).
B. The person initiating the request for assistance will be expected to bring to
the meeting, pertinent information such as examples of student work and/or
anecdotes of behavior.
C. HOMEROOM TEACHER IS THE TEAM LEADER. S/he:
• Takes the lead in initiating and writing a plan for the student
• Communicates with the family and school faculty, and
• Coordinates plan details to ensure the plan is implemented throughout the
student’s day.
D. Campus Administrative Assistant, Supportive Consultant and/or Principal enter
into conference with student's teachers (TEAM).
E. Fill out a Student At Risk Intervention Checklist
F. Action Plan Possibilities include
1. Student's assignment notebook is carefully monitored by homeroom teacher
2. Student may be assigned to Learning Zone (LZ) for additional help.
3. Study buddies may be used.
4. A behavior modification plan may be put into place.
5. Alternative methods of teaching, testing, and classroom discipline may be
used.
6. Student may be assigned to a volunteer for additional help.
7. Assignments may be modified and/or report card may be altered
8. Testing may be recommended to determine if a learning disability or other
factors are hindering learning.
9. Tutoring may be recommended.
10. Independent study may be recommended.
11. Student may be assigned to work with Reading Resource Teacher.
G. Parental notification regarding plan, intervention, and progress is handled
by the Homeroom Teacher.
H. Follow-up evaluation will occur after a predetermined period of time
I. The following services are also available through the Beaver Dam Public
Schools:
1. Title I
2. Learning Disabilities: Diagnosis and assistance
3. Speech Handicaps: Diagnosis and assistance
4. Auditory Handicaps: Diagnosis
J. A School Counselor is provided at SKDS
IV. Desired Goals Consist of:
A. Increased motivation
B. Increased interest in learning
C. Improved academic skills
D. Improved study skills
E. Improved social skills
F. Increased self esteem
G. Acquired/Learned coping strategies
H. The student is empowered to take personal responsibility for organization,
learning, and time management.
I. Exemplary students are effectively challenged
J. Students become self-guided in their learning
K. Students develop an intrinsic desire for lifelong learning.
* The Learning Zone helps students with Exceptional Educational Needs.
The faculty at SKDS realizes timely attention and action is imperative. Every
effort will be made to identify students with exceptional needs and put an
action plan in place as quickly as possible with input from all pertinent
parties including teachers, parents, tutors, and the affected student. Serious
concerns may require immediate attention.
However, when the needs of an individual student with suspected exceptional
educational needs (EEN) or identified EEN cannot be appropriately addressed by
our school staff, the student is referred to the local public school for an EEN
evaluation and placement if appropriate. (5111.2)
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