Policies
Grading System
Student mid-trimester reports and report cards are sent home electronically three times a year. In addition, at least one conference a year is held for each child. Conferences may include student, teacher, parent(s) and/or principal.
Effort Key |
Grading Scale for K-2 |
Grading Scale for 3-8 |
3 = Frequently |
S = Strong Progress |
A = 90-100 |
*Some enrichment classes are Pass/Fail for fifth through eighth graders.
Dress Code
Shirts: Students must wear a St. Cyril collared shirt tucked in (school designed t-shirts acceptable on Friday only)
Shorts & Pants: solid color tan, brown, blue or black in twill, denim or corduroy (no torn edges or design) with a brown or black belt (belt required at all times in grades 3 and up). Elastic waist only for Kindergartners through second graders.
Hair - No fad or distracting hairstyles are permitted (i.e. no feathers permitted). Boys' hairstyles must be kept trimmed; hair may not fall in the eyes or touch the shirt collar.
Mass & Field Trips: a green or white St. Cyril collared shirt with twill or corduroy (no denim)
For the complete Dress Code, print here.
Homework
Homework is assigned to reinforce material already taught and to foster habits of independent study, creativity and self-discipline. It is a very important part of the learning process and has an effect on student success in class. Homework assignments may be counted as a grade, and in some cases, late assignments may be allowed with reduced credit. All students are expected to bring their completed homework assignments to classes each day. It is also expected that students put forth a genuine effort to turn in “high quality” homework.
It is important for students to understand that it is reasonable for them to require assistance from others when they do not understand a homework assignment. However, there is a difference between cooperative learning and simply exchanging answers. Students are encouraged to seek help from someone who will facilitate the learning process or have discussions to enable them to solve problems. It is a violation of the Student Conduct Policy to copy answers directly from another student’s work, allowing another student to copy directly from his/her work or to verbally give or receive answers. Any violation of the Student Conduct Policy will result in disciplinary actions.
Suggested Homework Time By Grade:
K-2 15 to 30 minutes per day
3-4 30 to 45 minutes per day
5-6 30 to 90 minutes per day
7-8 60 to 90 minutes per day
Discipline
Discipline at St. Cyril of Alexandria School is to be considered as an aspect of moral guidance. Evidence of discipline is a legitimate interest of the school that extends beyond the school day and beyond the school hours. The purposes of discipline are:
· To provide a classroom situation conducive to learning
· To promote character training, i.e., to cultivate the virtues that insure moral living and to redirect misguided behavior.
· To develop self discipline
St. Cyril of Alexandria School has implemented a school-wide discipline program that is designed to instill appropriate student conduct and respect in our students. The program focuses on students following the guidelines of the Student Conduct Policy. The principal is the final recourse in all disciplinary situations and may waive any disciplinary rule for just cause at her discretion. In order for a discipline program to be consistent and effective, parents and guardians are expected to support teachers and administrators. With support from all faculty, staff, and parents this program will help students become accountable for their actions and choices and positively affect the learning environment and the Cougar Community.
Tardies
A tardy is excused if it is a doctor’s appointment; all other tardies will be unexcused. When students arrive at school, parents must SIGN IN the student before he/she can return to class. Because of the disruptive nature of tardiness and the detrimental effect upon the rights of the non-tardy student to uninterrupted learning, consequences shall be imposed for excessive tardies.
The following policy has been established:
- Five to seven tardies in one month - the student will participate in a RINO (Responsible Individuals are Number One!) service session during or after school as determined by the principal.
- Eight to ten tardies in one month - the student will participate in extended RINO service session during or after school as determined by the principal.
3. Over ten tardies in one month - the student will participate in extended RINO service session during or after school as determined by the principal and receive an in-school suspension.
Parent/Student Handbook
Each year, students and parents are given a copy of the School Handbook. In addition, students are given information on classroom guidelines specific to their department. All school-wide policies can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook. The 2011-2012 handbook may be seen and/or printed here.
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