GRADUATION DRESS

The girls are to be dressed in Church attire. Dresses may not be strapless or low cut. Spaghetti strap dresses are not permitted.

The boys should be dressed in a suit or dress pants, a shirt and tie, socks and dress shoes.

CLASSROOM PARTIES/STUDENT BIRTHDAYS

Special days such as Halloween, Christmas, St. Valentine’s Day may be observed with a classroom party or treat. Parties are scheduled for the last 30 minutes of the day.

Teachers will not plan parties without permission of the Principal.

If parents wish to recognize a child’s birthday, they may choose to make a book contribution to the school library at a cost of $5.00. The child is invited to choose their favorite book and a new book is ordered. This new book will bear a specialized sticker indicating the recognition of the student and their birthday. Birthday treats are still permitted but the treat must be wrapped or contained in a plastic baggie so that it can be easily distributed at the close of the school day. Cupcakes, ice cream, soda and fruit juices are no longer permitted for birthday celebrations.

There will be no exchange of gifts among students at Christmas. This causes undue hardships for families. Arrangements for private parties including the distribution of invitations may not be transacted during school hours.

ATHLETIC POLICY

Athletics should be an educational experience aimed at providing a healthful, enjoyable atmosphere conducive to the growth and development of every athlete. St. Rose School does not facilitate sports. The sports program is sponsored by the parish and for the good of the players is governed by the rules established by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). If there are any questions or concerns about athletics, please contact the coach, followed by the athletic director, principal and pastor.

A handbook regarding the athletic regulations is provide at the end of this handbook. Please see that specifically.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 8 are required to have written proof on file that they have been immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertusis, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, and rubella as set forth in Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code. Students who are not in compliance are to be excluded from school attendance no later than 14 days after admission.

MINIMUM IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

• Four or more doses of DPT, DT(pediatric) or TD (adult) vaccine or a combination thereof. The fourth dose must be after the fourth birthday or a fifth dose is required.

• Three or more doses of trivalent oral polio vaccine (TPOV). The third dose must be after the fourth birthday or a fourth dose is required.

• One dose measles vaccine; one dose mumps vaccine; one dose rubella vaccine.

• Children entering Kindergarten are required to have three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.

• Students entering Grade 7 must have verification, signed by a doctor, of a second dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines. This law came into effect August 1992.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

A physical examination is required by the Diocese (Policy #5115) for admission of all Kindergartners, first graders, and for any new students.

VISION SCREENING / HEARING ACUITY

Students in Grades K, 1,3,5 and 7 will be screened for vision. Students who fail the initial hearing test will be rechecked before notices are sent home to parents. Screening for hearing acuity will be done in Grades K,1,2 and 3.

SCOLIOSIS SCREENING

Students in Grades 6-8 will be screened for scoliosis.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Parents are encouraged to refer to the communicable disease chart, available at registration or through the school nurse when sending children back to school after illness. These regulations apply to both major and minor diseases and nuisance diseases such as head lice. The school nurse is responsible for complying with local regulations and will act on them accordingly. Refer to the nurse with questions as to specific regulations or advice.

INJURY AND ILLNESS

In case of injury or illness, parents will be called by the nurse or principal. If a student needs to go home because off illness or injury, permission will be granted only after contact has been made with a parent or the emergency contact person listed on the emergency card.

A child will be sent home if he or she has:

a temperature of 100 degrees or greater, BEFORE A CHILD CAN RETURN TO SCHOOL, HE OR SHE MUST BE FEVER FREE

FOR 24 HOURS

vomited

an undiagnosed disease

suspected contagious disease

pediculosis (Head Lice)

Before a child can return to school he or she must be:

*on medication, if prescribed, for 24 hours

*treated and nit free with regards to head lice

*free of contagious disease (a doctor’s note may be required)

Parents and guardians are asked to refrain from sending children to school if in the morning or during the previous night, they show early symptoms of possible communicable disease.