Student Life
Instructional Format:
Being responsible and accountable for one's learning encourages independence and
ownership of one's achievement. The instructional format at St. Cyril of Alexandria
School incorporates a variety of teaching methods such as small/large group learning,
individualized instruction, and cooperative learning. Effective learning is further
accomplished through a contract or unit which organizes reinforcement activities and
assignments.
Departmentalization:
Departmentalization is carried out with all subjects and all departments. Kindergarten is made of two self-contained classrooms. The Primary (1st and 2nd grade) and Intermediate (3rd and 4th grade) departments encompass three classrooms made up of two grade levels that travel from class to class. The Advanced Intermediate (5th and 6th grade) and Jr. High (7th and 8th grade) departments encompass four classrooms divided by grade level that travel from class to class. Each department also travels to Specialist teachers where they have classes in Spanish, music, P.E. and art.
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To contact a specific teacher in a certain department, see the Faculty and Staff page.
Grading System:
Student progress is reported three times a year (trimesters) with written evaluations.
Students also receive mid-trimester reports. 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 |
| 2 = Sometimes |
P = Progress |
B = 80-89 |
| 1 = Infrequently |
L = Limited Progress |
C = 70-79 |
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D = 65-69 |
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F = below 65% |
 Activities:
To fulfill the school mission of "preparing students spiritually, academically, and socially to take personal responsibility for a lifetime of learning, service, faith and leadership," a variety of activities are available to students.
Student Council
The Student Council is a representative group of elected students who work with their moderator and the principal to achieve certain goals related to the quality of student life. Representatives may run for office beginning in fourth grade and officers in sixth grade. To be eligible to run for Student Council office, one must meet academic and leadership requirements.
Student Council officers include: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Comissioner of Spirit, Commissioner of Publicity, Commissioner of Archives, Commissioner of Athletics and Commissioner of Service.
Athletics
The Sports Program gives students grades 4th through 8th the opportunity to participate in after school sports. Fifth through eighth graders may particiapte in basketball, volleyball and track and field. Fourth graders may particapte in track and field. For more information about Cougar Sports, please view the Athletics page.
Dances
Jr. High students are invited to dances three to four times a year to develop social and community skills. Appropriate dress and behavior are required when attending these dances. For students who are unable to appropriately use the skills of cooperation, communication and social interaction, their parents will be called to pick them up. Chaperones are required to be present at all dances.
Other Activities
Other activities include but are not limited to: Honor Guard, field trips, yearbook committee, graduation committee, chess, Altar Servers, choir, Language Fair, musicals/plays, intrumental ensembles, Spirit Week, Catholic Schools Week, Move-Up Day, After School Program, Recognition Assembly, Las Posadas, scouting (boys site), fund raisers, service projects, mass planning and participation, fine arts enrichment and special season events.
Note: Some extracurricular activities may have specific requirements in order to participate. All student participation requires appropriate behavior and dress attire.
 Health Office
The Health office is open during school hours. School nurses, as well as other personnel, cannot give out medication unless doctor's permission form is turned into the office. Please contact the nurse if you have any questions. (healthoffice@stcyril.com)
Library
 The St. Cyril of Alexandria School Library media program emphasizes literature and research. Today students need to be excellent readers, as well as be able to conduct Internet searches, to assess that information and then to apply and share that information.
Hours:
Monday through Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. &
Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
*(Library books can be returned anytime in the blue Book Drop outside the library.)
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