Parent - Student Handbook
St. Mark Catholic Classical School Faculty are committed to helping each child develop to his/her full potential. Staff members are resolved to work with families to build the best possible environment to meet the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of the students. This spirit of cooperation is necessary to achieve the goal of meeting the needs of the whole child. To meet these needs the emphasis is on the sacramental, spiritual, and prayer life of the students.
The teachers and staff pledge to:
Provide a religious education that develops a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through participation in the sacraments, daily prayer, and knowledge of Church doctrine.
Build a community of faith, rooted in the Eucharist, which is active, caring, and conscientious.
Practice stewardship in the Catholic community and in the entire world.
The St. Mark Catholic Classical School Parent-Student Handbook covers the following topics
| Contact Info ....................................... | 2 |
| Mission Statement........................................... | 3 |
| Active Family Tuition Plan............................... | 4 |
| Admission Policies............................. | 4 |
| Extended Care Program....................... |
5 |
| School Schedule................................... | 6 |
| Mass Days ........................................... |
6 |
| Attendance .......................................... | 6 |
| Absence/Tardiness...................................... | 6 |
| Illness/Medications at School/ Infectious Disease Plan... | 7 |
| Uniform Guidelines/Standards...................... | 7-9 |
| Academic Expectations.................... | 9-10 |
| Homework / Study Hall ......................... | 10-11 |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences ............. | 11 |
| Promotion / Retention ........................... | 12 |
| Graduation Requirements ........ | 12 |
| Student Records ................................... | 12-13 |
| Testing ................................................. | 13 |
| Home – School Communications ......... | 13 |
| Multi-Hazard Procedures ...................... | 13 |
| Emergency Contact Information | 14 |
| Carpool Procedures .............................. | 14 |
| Inclement Weather ................................ | 14 |
| Field Trips ............................................. | 14 |
| Vacations | 15 |
| Visitors .................................................. | 15 |
| Lost and Found | 15 |
| Faculty Room | 15 |
| School Telephone | 15 |
| Extra-Curricular Activities....................... | 15 |
| Care of School Property ........................ | 16 |
| Electronic Devices .* New policy* 2024................................ | 16 |
| Student Expectations ............................. | 16 |
| Disrespectful or Irresponsible Behavior.. | 17-18 |
| Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior | 18-19 |
| Conflict Resolution | 19 |
| Detention | 20 |
| Behavioral Contract | 20 |
| Conduct with Supervising Adults/Substitute Teacher | 20 |
| Parents Club | 20 |
| School Commission | 20-21 |
