SAINT STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1255 N. Noble Street Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 278-4560 (school office) (773) 278-9097 (fax) “St. Stan’s K” www.ststansk.com www.amothersplea.org

Student File/Transcripts
Each student has a permanent file in the school office. This includes an official transcript of academic records. This file is available for inspection by the student and/or parents upon request. A summary of standardized test scores is also available.

All transfer students or otherwise new students must have medical and dental records in the school office before schedules are issued at the beginning of the school year. Official academic school records are mailed directly to the institution to which the student is seeking admission. No official records will be given to a student or sent to a student.

Accidents
Accidents must be reported to the school office. The supervising teacher must fill out an accident report form. If significant injury has occurred, parent/guardian will be notified immediately. Major medical emergencies are directed to St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital.

Change of Address/Change of Telephone
Any change of address, home phone number, work number, etc. should be reported to the school office and homeroom teacher to ensure that the school can reach the family in case of an emergency.

Communications to the Home
Communications between the school and home are sent with the student in the MONTHLY FAMILY FOLDER. These communications include important information regarding the lunch program, the school calendar and upcoming events. Parents are asked to inquire with their child regarding such communications on a daily basis. Parents are often asked to sign such notices, especially those regarding academic progress and behavior issues, to ensure that they actually received such correspondences. Parents may also send written requests to the teachers via their student, but are likewise asked to inquire with their child regarding the delivery of those items.

Emergencies
School Closing. When it is necessary to close the school because of severe weather, St. Stanislaus Kostka School will make such an announcement via local radio and/or television stations. At times, the Office of Catholic Education will make a determination that all Archdiocesan elementary schools are closed. In such circumstances, an announcement will also be made via local media. If the Chicago Public School System closes because of severe weather conditions, St. Stanislaus Kostka School will also be closed.

St. Stanislaus Kostka School will also conduct regular fire drills and other emergency drills to prepare students for procedures in the event of such a disaster. At times this may necessitate that students leave the building without coats due to poor weather, since students must be prepared to act quickly and efficiently in all circumstances, and may not always have quick access to their coats for such a drill. Such drills will be handled efficiently to minimize exposure to the elements.

Finances
St. Stanislaus Kostka School has a tuition Payment Plan to maintain our excellent educational program. Annually, parents are asked to sign a tuition payment agreement which outlines financial costs and dates for payment. Parents who are registered parishioners of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish are expected to be weekly contributors to the parish.

In order to maintain our ability to meet student and faculty needs, prompt payment of tuition and fees is necessary. A student’s classroom privileges will be revoked and promotion to the next grade level denied if the tuition and fees are not paid. Failure to make payments by the specified calendared dates will exclude the child from school until such payment is made.

Health
In accordance with the Chicago Board of Health and the State of Illinois laws of compliance, each student will submit a written record of immunization dates which must be in compliance with state regulations prior to attending classes at St. Stanislaus Kostka School. Every student entering preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and fifth grade must also have a current record of a doctor’s physical examination on file. Students will not be permitted to attend classes without written compliance on file in the school.

Forms are distributed to the respective children or to their parents/guardians. In addition, all students shall be immunized with two measles inoculations, smallpox, tetanus, diphtheria, poliomyelitis, and pertussis. A test for lead poisoning is required for children who are six years old and under (Illinois School Code, Section 27-3).

Ordinarily, students will be excluded from school on October 1st for noncompliance with this law. County health personnel visit the school occasionally to check the medical records of the students. Periodic vision and hearing tests are given at school by technicians from the Cook County Department of Public Health. Parents are notified if results indicate the need for a more complete examination.

Communicable Disease. The principal shall notify the Board of Health when a child is sent home because of a suspected communicable disease. In case of absence due to a communicable disease, a release card from the Board of Health or a letter from the family physician must be presented upon the child’s return to school.

Medicine. Medicine of any type, including aspirin, may not be given to a student. According to state law, the school may not dispense medication to a child. It is the parent’s responsibility to dispense medication. Exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of the principal.

Abuse. St. Stanislaus Kostka School staff are mandated reporters by law. Therefore, any staff member who even remotely suspects abuse must, by law, report it to DCFS authorities.

Smoke-Free Environment. St. Stanislaus Kostka School has a smoke-free environment. No smoking is allowed on the premises. Furthermore, the school instructs students as to the health hazards of smoking. Student smoking on campus is considered a very serious offense and appropriate discipline measures will be taken.

Insurance
All students must be covered by either a parent/guardian’s insurance plan or the school plan. Student insurance is made available to each student at the start of the school year.

Students who participate in athletic programs must provide written verification of a physical examination prior to participation in any interscholastic contest. Students participating in athletic programs should show proof of health insurance coverage.

Noncustodial Parents
St. Stanislaus Kostka School abides by the provision of the Buckley Amendment with respect to the rights of noncustodial parents. In the absence of a court order to the contrary, a school will provide the noncustodial parent with access to the academic records and to other school-related information regarding the child. If there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an official copy of the court order. Information will be sent to the noncustodial parent upon the receipt of a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Phone Calls
Students may not receive phone calls during school hours. Messages must be delivered through the school office. Outgoing calls are limited to emergencies and must be made from the main office with the permission of the principal or classroom teacher.

Search and Seizure
St. Stanislaus Kostka School personnel reserve the right to inspect all school property.

Visitors
All visitors to the school building are required to sign in at the main office. Parents are requested to not disturb their children during class time. Parents and other visitors may NOT enter classrooms without permission from the main office.