MISSION STATEMENT06 7:30a-8:15a SCRIP (O’Mara Hall) 6:30p -9p -- Boy Scout Pack FRANCIS OF ASSISI (UPTON HALL) 07/08 SEPT 2019 09 12:15p Liturgy (Church) K 7p Athletic Board Meeting

FAMILY HANDBOOK 2019-2020

MISSION STATEMENT

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is a regional elementary school located in the Archdiocese of Chicago and is jointly sponsored by four parishes: St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie Billiart, and St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr. Under the collaborative leadership of the sponsoring parishes, and through the efforts of our pastors, teachers, staff, and parents, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School supports parish ministries through active involvement at weekend liturgies, in faith and family formation, and social service outreach. The Mission of the parishes and school together involves helping students and parents place Christ at the center of life, developing healthy habits of prayer and of decision-making rooted in faith, and promoting character formation based on the virtues in the Gospel. Within our Catholic School, Jesus illumines all of life, including academics. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, providing a Christ- centered quality Catholic education by developing the knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills essential for the unique challenges of the 21st century and beyond.

Reaffirmed on 6/11/2019 Pastor approved on 6/17/2019

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CJB COMMUNITY Pastors Rev. Artur Sowa, Executive Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Rev. Thomas Bernas, Pastor, St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr Parish Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph.D., Pastor, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Rev. Louis Tylka, Pastor, St. Julie Billiart Parish Administration Mr. James P. Antos, Interim Principal Ms. Le-Ann Broshous, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Cynthia Devlin, Director of Enrollment / Administrative Assistant Mrs. Catherine Driscoll, Business Manager

Faculty/Staff

Pre-K 3 (half-day) Ms. Paula Anastos Pre-K 3 (full-day) Mrs. Beth Rachanski

Pre-K 4 (half-day) Mrs. Lisa Murphy Pre-K 4 (full-day) Mrs. Kathy Bienick Ms. Kelly Melchi

Kindergarten Mrs. Kathleen Sherwood Mrs. Mary McSherry Smith

1st Grade Ms. Lorel Napiwocki Mrs. Maria Niemiec

2nd Grade Ms. Julie Martin Ms. Kimberly Sluis

3rd Grade Mrs. Melanie Hortsman Ms. Marie Iannotta

4th Grade Mrs. Priscilla Drown Mrs. Carrie Shubert

5th Grade Ms. Kerry Daliege Mrs. Cindy Gutrich Mrs. Andrea Lampasona

6th Grade Ms. Barbara Kristin Ms. Adrian Kurzweil Religion Coordinator (part-time) Mrs. Mary Vlaming Inclusive Education Coordinator Mrs. Lisa McLeish Reading Support Instructor Mrs. Judi Gorecki Creative Arts Teacher Mrs. Erin Geary

7th Grade Mrs. Janice McLaughlin Mrs. Marijean Rex 8th Grade Mrs. Tracy Cokinos Ms. Kristin Roy Athletic Director Mr. Bob Myjak Athletic Director Support Mrs. Danelle Bernas Physical Education Teacher Mrs. Patricia Cesario

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Computer Teacher Mrs. Julie Budlove

Music Teacher Ms. E. Megan Marshall Band Director Mr. Jim Rallis

Spanish Teacher TBA Media Specialist/Librarian (part time) Ms. Winnie Lau

School Nurse Mrs. Karen Skinner (Tuesday-Friday) Mrs. Erin Livsey (Monday) Health Teacher Mrs. Chris Kirk

Marketing Mrs. Meg Kulpinski Office Manager/FACTS Coordinator Mrs. Teri Zintak Teacher Assistants Ms. Kathy Brzeszkiewicz Ms. Norma Chirillo Mrs. Patricia Doyle Mrs. Stephanie Gasior Mrs. Jolene Hillgoth Mrs. Lori Jacobsen Ms. Maureen Karr Mr. James Knawa Mrs. Jennifer Krueger Ms. Joanne Piquet Ms. Laura Pohl Mrs. Michelle Ruzella

Director of Extended Care Mrs. Donna Vimarco United Stand Program Dr. Kristy Kipka TBA SCRIP Mrs. Corinna Pytel (Program Director) Mrs. Lori Dorigan Food Services Professionals (ARAMARK) Ms. Mary Beeson, Manager Ms. Janice Pacente, Food Server Lunchroom Staff Ms. Joan Lester Maintenance Mrs. Laurie DeMik-Renn Mr. Randy Samoska

School Advisory Board Members

Father Artur Sowa -- Executive Pastor Mr. James P. Antos, Interim Principal

St. Elizabeth Seton Mr. Christopher Mack Mr. Len Shankman TBA

St. Francis of Assisi Mrs. Maura Carroll TBA TBA

St. Julie Billiart Mr. Christopher Conneely Ms. Kathy Moreno Mrs. Rhonda Salgado (Vice President)

St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr Mrs. Hidali Alejo (President) Mr. Mark Kmiecik TBA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Academic Information/Needs of Students 27 Inclusive Education 27

Academic Policies 23 Insurance 65

Academic Probation 30 Invitations 63

Academic Recognition 30 I-Ready Assessment 29

Advisory Board 3, 53 Lost and Found 64

Agreement Forms 79 Mission Statement 1

Alcohol Consumption 58 National Junior Honor Society 29

Athletic Policies 59-61 Non-Discrimination Policies 58

Attendance Policies/Tardy 32 Parent/Guardian Conduct 79

Book Bags/Backpacks 63 Park Use 62

Bullying/Harassment Guidelines (AofC) 70-74 Parties 63

Calendar (Preliminary) 5-11 Pets/Service Animals 55

Character Formation 19 Philosophy of Education 12

Cheating 27 PowerSchool/PowerTeacher 30

Child Abuse and Neglect 63 Principal’s Right to Amend Handbook 79

CJB Community - Pastors 2 Progress Reports 28

CJB Community – Faculty and Staff 2-3 Registration Policies 42

Class Size 44 Report Cards and Grades 27

Communication 20-22 Retention 30

Computer / Chromebook Policy 22-25 Room Assignments 31

Conduct and Discipline 66-70 School Closings 34

Curriculum / Curriculum Goals 13-18 School-Sponsored Trips 64

Custody 63 School Structure and Organizations/Board 56

Database Information 44 Security 55

Development 36 Shadow Days 64

Desks, Lockers, Personal and School Property 65 Social-Emotional Learning 19

District 135 Bus 65 Specials Classes 28

Electronic Devices 62 Spiritual Formation 19

Emergency Forms 35 Standardized Testing Program 31

Emergency Procedures 34 Student Accident or Injury 35

Enrollment Criteria 42 Student Policies 62-65

Executive Committee/Executive Pastor 56 Student Records 31

Extended Day 75 Subsidy (Parish) 38

Extra-Curricular Activities 63 Summer School 30

Facilities 57 Supervision 62

Family School Association 57 Take Your Child to Work Day 33

Field Trips/Shadow Days 64 Tardy 33

Financial Accounts 39 Technology Policy (including ChromeBook) 23-26

Financial Assistance 39 Testing – Retakes / Extensions 33

Fundraising 36 Textbooks and Library Books 65

Gifts from Students to Students 63 Traffic Procedures (Drop-off and Pick-up) 53

Guidelines for Keeping Sick Children Home 46 Tuition 38

Health (AED/Asthma/Concussion/Epi-Pen/Lice) 45-48 Uniform Policy 76-78

Homework 26 United Stand 27

Honor Roll 29 Virtual Friday Folder Submission Guideline 20

Hot Lunch Program 66 Vision Statement 12

Hours 11 Visitors/Volunteers 55, 57

Wellness Policy 49

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PRELIMINARY SCHOOL CALENDAR

Remember to consult the monthly CJB newsletter, Virtual Friday Folders, and Teachers’ weekly notices for calendar updates/changes. Extra-curricular academic activities will be announced through the Club Moderator/Teacher. Athletic activities will be announced via the Athletic Director. Scout activities will be announced via Scout Leaders. Not all events are recorded below.

MONTH MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN

AUG

2019

19

OPEN HOUSE / PACKET PICK-UP DAY & NEW FAMILY ORIENTATIONS

9a-11a AND 12n-2p BOOK FAIR! GENTLY-USED UNIFORM RE-SALE! SCRIP SALES! 9:15a or 12:15p PreK Orientation (O’Mara Hall)

10a Kindergarten Orientation or 1p (Classroom)

5:30p-6:30p Evening Hour for Packet Pick-up

20

STAFF MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

21

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Grades K-8) FULL DAY

Extended Day begins -- AM and PM

8a Opening Prayer and Flag Ceremony (Outdoors – at school entrance)

6p-7p SCRIP School Main Entrance

22

First Day of School for 3 PK and 4 PK Students (Half and Full Day)

23

7:30a-8:15a SCRIP (O’Mara Hall)

24/25

AUG

2019

26

(tentative iReady Testing Window 1 8/26-9/20)

27

12:15p Grades K-8 Opening Mass -- Mass of the Holy Spirit (Church)

7:30p SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING -- GREAT ROOM AT SES

28

9a-11:15a Beginner Band Testing: (L18) 9a -- 4th Grade (1st class) 9:30a -- 4th Grade (2nd class) 10:30a –any interested 5th and 6th Graders 6p-7p SCRIP School Main Entrance

29

6:30p-8p Curriculum Night and Chromebook Review /ASPIRE Program (McBrady Center and Classrooms) – Grades 4-8

30


31/01

SEPT

2019

02

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

NO SCHOOL

03

CARDINAL RAFFLE FIRST TURN-IN DAY

No Liturgy

2p EARLY (STUDENT) DISMISSAL TODAY (1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month)

04

4:30p-7:30p Band Open House for “New Beginner” CJB Parents (Music Room)


05

6:30p-8p Curriculum Night/ASPIRE Program (McBrady Center and classrooms) for Grades 1-3

06


6:30p -9p -- Boy Scout Pack 400 ROUND UP at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (UPTON HALL)

07/08

SEPT

2019

09

7p Athletic Board Meeting – Parish Conference Room

10

YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER BEGINS TODAY

12:15p Liturgy (Church) K-8 (Safety Patrol)

7:30p SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING at SJB (in SJB GREAT ROOM)

11


12

BIG RUN GOLF OUTING DATE TODAY

13


CARDINAL RAFFLE FINAL TURN-IN DAY

7p-9p CJB Pack 400 Meeting (O’Mara Hall)

14/15

6

SEPT

2019

16

17

12:15p Liturgy (Church) K-8 (Induction of Student Council Ambassadors and Homeroom Representatives)


18


19

FSA GRANDPERSON’S DAY - GRANDPERSON CELEBRATION FOR GRADES PK-8

8a-9a Grandpersons’ Celebration (FSA) Families with last names A-L AND all AM Pre-K Grandfolk

9a-9:15a Special Broadcast Prayer

9:15a-9:45a Refreshments

11:45a-12:15p Refreshments

12:15p-1p Grandpersons’ Celebration (FSA) Families with last names M-Z AND all PM Pre-K Grandfolk

1p-1:15p Special Broadcast Prayer in classrooms

20


8a-11a 2nd Grade RECONCILIATION RETREAT (McBrady Center)

21/22

SEPT

2019

23

CARDINAL RAFFLE DRAWING TODAY

24

12:15p Liturgy (Church) K-8 and Induction of NJHS Students

25

Mid Quarter Q1

10:15a-12:15p Room Parent Luncheon (McBRADY CENTER)


26

27


6p-8p FAMILY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION - FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE -- KONOW’S

28/29

SEPT /

OCT 2019

30

01

12:15p St. Francis Liturgy (SES Church) K-8


02


03

04


YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER ENDS TODAY

05/06

OCT

2019

07

08

12:15p Liturgy (SES Church) K-8

7:30p SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING at SJB (in SJB GREAT ROOM)

09

SCHOOL PHOTOS Grades 3PK - 7


10

2:40-3:10p NJHS (U5)

11

Professional Development Day Today for TEACHERS

NO SCHOOL TODAY FOR STUDENTS

12/13

OCT

2019

14

COLUMBUS DAY

NO CLASS TODAY


15

No Liturgy


16


17

18


High School Presentations FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7, 8


19/20

OCT

2019

21

22

12:15p Liturgy (Church) K-8 (Virtue Parent Blessing)

PM: TECH FAIR (McBrady Center)

23


24

25


END OF QUARTER 1

MAGAZINE DRIVE / COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER BEGINS

4:30p-6:30p (School/SES Parking Lot) FSA TRUNK OR TREAT

26/27

7

OCT /

NOV

2019

28

QUARTER 2 BEGINS

29

No Liturgy

30


31

AM: TENTATIVE Grades 6, 7, 8 – Marcus Theater Halloween Field Trip

12:30p Halloween Parade …Halloween Parties in Classrooms in Afternoon

Student Council – Grades PK-5 Halloween Costume Contest

01


ALL SAINTS DAY

QUARTER 1 REPORT CARDS GO HOME TODAY

12:15p Grades K-8 All Saints’ Day Liturgy (Church)

MAGAZINE DRIVE / COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER – FIRST TURN-IN DAY

02/03

NOV

2019

04

05

12:15p All Souls Liturgy of Remembrance K-8 for those in our Book of Prayer (Church)


06


07

2:40-3:10p NJHS (U5)

08


MAGAZINE DRIVE / COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER – FINAL TURN-IN DAY

09/10

NOV

2019

11


12

VETERAN’S DAY PRESENTATION (NJHS)

12:15p Veteran’s Day Mass (Church) K-8

7:30p SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING (SSDM Room 125)

13


14

15


7-10p LADIES NIGHT OUT at ST. JULIE BILLIART (DEVINE CENTER)


16/17

11/17

Discover CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK (November 17-23)

NOV

2019

18

19

7:45a THANKSGIVING Liturgy (Church) K-8


20


21

22


23/24

11/23 Registration Begins for Catholic High School Entrance Exam

NOV /

DEC

2019

25

CONFERENCES TODAY FROM 11A-8P

NO CLASSES TODAY

NO EXTENDED DAY

11a-3p – Conferences

3:30p-8p Conferences

26

CONFERENCES TODAY FROM 9A-5P

NO CLASSES TODAY

NO EXTENDED DAY

9a-12:30p – Conferences

1p-5p Conferences

27

McBRADY CENTER

DAY OF REFLECTION FOR STAFF

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS TODAY

NO SCRIP TODAY

28

THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY

29

NO SCRIP TODAY

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

NO SCHOOL TODAY

30/01

DEC

2019

02

03

12:15p Liturgy –Advent (Church) K-8


04

MID QUARTER Q2


05

2:40-3:10p NJHS (U5)

06


9a-9:45a (Grades 2-6) BAND CONCERT (PLC)

7p BAND CONCERT for Families (PLC)

07/08

12/7

Catholic High School Entrance Exams Today

12/8

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

DEC

2019

09

GRADES PK3 THROUGH 7th grade PHOTO RE-TAKES (MCBRADY CENTER)


10

12:15p (Church) Reconciliation Service Grades 3-8

7p CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT IN SES CHURCH

11


12

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

13


014/15

12/14

9a-11a BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8a-12n (DEVINE CENTER – SJB)

8

DEC

2020

16

17

12:15p Liturgy –Advent (Church) K-8


18


19

9:45a- 11:30a Pre-K Christmas Show (CHURCH)

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR PRE-K STUDENTS TODAY (Prior to Christmas Break)

KINDERGARTEN Christmas Show (McBrady Center) and

1st GRADE Christmas Show (McBrady Center)

20


Last Full Day of School before Christmas Vacation (Grades K-8)

NO PM EXTENDED DAY TODAY


21/22

DEC

2019

23

CHRISTMAS BREAK

24

CHRISTMAS EVE

25

CHRISTMAS DAY

26

CHRISTMAS BREAK

27

CHRISTMAS BREAK

28/29

DEC /

JAN

2020

30

CHRISTMAS BREAK

31

NEW YEAR’S EVE

01

NEW YEAR’S DAY

02

CHRISTMAS BREAK

03

CHRISTMAS BREAK

04/05

JAN

2020

06

SCHOOL RESUMES TODAY

07

12:15p Grades K-8 St. Stephen Celebration Liturgy (Church)


08


09

2:40-3:10p NJHS (U5)

10


11/12

JAN

2020

13


14

12:15p Grades K-8 St. Elizabeth Seton Celebration Liturgy (Church)

7:30p SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING (SES GREAT ROOM)

15


16

17


END OF QUARTER 2

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 6:45p-9p CJB Pack 400 Meeting (SFA) Upton Hall

18/19

1/18 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 10a-1p CJB PACK 400 -- PIT DAY (SFA) Upton Hall

1/19 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 1:30p-5p CJB PACK 400 – PINEWOOD DERBY (SFA) Upton Hall

JAN

2020

20

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY

NO SCHOOL

21

QUARTER 3 BEGINS TODAY

No Liturgy


22


23

24



25/26

1/25, 26

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINS WITH MASSES AT ALL FOUR PARISHES

1/26 1-3p ALL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW FAMILIES

1:15p KINDERGARTEN Presentation (Kindergarten Commons)

2p Pre_K Presentation (Commons)

BOOK FAIR

JAN /

FEB

2020

27

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

8:30a-10a Parent Open House (Full Day classes and AM PK)

9:45a Prayer in Classrooms via Broadcast

1:15p-1:45p PM Pre-K

BOOK FAIR

28


(7a-3p MCBRADY CENTER)

No Liturgy

BOOK FAIR

29


STAFF APPRECIATION DAY

BOOK FAIR


30


STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY

BOOK FAIR

31



VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT

BOOK FAIR (closes at 10am)

12:15p Catholic Schools Week School Mass (Church) ( K-8) with Special Blessing and Reception for VOLUNTEERS

01/02

9

FEB

2020

03

04

12:15p Liturgy (Church) K-8


05


06

2:40-3:10p NJHS (U5)

07


08/09

FEB 2020

10


11



12


13

14


St. Valentine’s Day Dance for Jr High (MCBRADY CENTER)

ST. VALENTINE’S DAY PARTIES IN CLASSROOMS

15/16

TENTATIVE SCHOOL PLAY

FEB

2020

17

PRESIDENT’S DAY

NO SCHOOL

18

No Liturgy


19

MID QUARTER QUARTER 3


20

21


22/23

TENTATIVE BLUE AND GOLD WEEKEND - SCOUTS

FEB / MAR

2020

24

25

No Liturgy

26

7:45-8:30a ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE (SES CHURCH)

NO SCRIP TODAY

27

28


12:30 – 1:15p – 1st Grade Dr. Seuss Read-a-thon (McBrady Center)

29/01

TENTATIVE BLUE AND GOLD WEEKEND - SCOUTS

MAR

2020

02

03



04


05

8th Grade GRADUATE PHOTOS (Great Room)

2:40-3:10p NJHS (U5)

06


07/08

3/7

7:30a-3:30p Band Solo Contest (L15, L16, L17, L18 and Commons)

MAR

2020

09


10

12:15p Liturgy – Scouts (Church) K-8


11


12

13


14/15

MAR

2020

16

17

12:15p (Church) Reconciliation Service – Grades 2-8


18


19

20


END OF QUARTER 3


21/22

MAR

2020

23

QUARTER 4 BEGINS TODAY

24

12:15p Lenten Liturgy (Church) K-8

25


26

27



8a-11a 2nd Grade Communion Prayer Retreat (McBRADY CENTER)

28/29

10

MAR / APR

2020

30

31

YEARBOOK PHOTOS AND GRADUATION PHOTO RETAKES

12:15p- Grades K-8 Lenten Liturgy (SES Church)

01


02

2:40-3:10p NJHS (U5)

03


04/05

4/05

PALM SUNDAY

APR

2020

06

07

12:15p (Church) K-8 Holy Week Service


08

NO SCRIP (HOLY WEEK)

09

HOLY THURSDAY

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION TODAY

10

GOOD FRIDAY

NO SCHOOL TODAY

11/12

4/12

EASTER SUNDAY

APR

2020

13

EASTER VACATION


14

EASTER VACATION

15

EASTER VACATION

NO SCRIP TODAY

16

EASTER VACATION

17

EASTER VACATION

18/19

APR

2020

20

ACT ASPIRE

SCHOOL RESUMES

21

ACT ASPIRE

No Liturgy


7:30p SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING (ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI GREAT ROOM)

22

ACT ASPIRE


23

ACT ASPIRE

24


ACT ASPIRE


25/26

APR /

MAY

2020

27

ACT ASPIRE

28

ACT ASPIRE

12:15p Grades K-8 St. Julie Liturgy (Church)

29

ACT ASPIRE

MID QUARTER Q4


30

ACT ASPIRE

01


02/03

MAY

2020

04

05

12:15p Grades K-8 Marian May Devotion and 8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony (Church)


06


07

Pre-K Mother’s Day Celebration (Classrooms)

2:40-3:10p NJHS (U5)

08


May CROWNING (2nd Grade)

AM and PM SPRING BAND CONCERT

9a-9:45a (Grades 3-6) BAND CONCERT (PLC)

7p BAND CONCERT for Families (PLC)

09/10

MAY

2020

11


12

12:15p BERNARDIN Namesake Day Liturgy (Church) K-8

7:30p SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING (ST. FRANCISOF ASSISI GREAT ROOM)

13


14

7p CHOIR SPRING CONCERT

15


16/17

MAY

2020

18

19

12:15a Grades K-8 Communion Celebration Liturgy (Church)

1p Communion Celebration Reception


20


21

22

TEACHER Development / Inservice Day and Tentative Religion Retreat Day –

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

6:30-9p Boy Scout Rank Advancement Ceremony (SFA Upton Hall)

23/24

11

MAY

2020

25

MEMORIAL DAY

NO SCHOOL TODAY

26

NO LITURGY

27


28

Last Day of Classes for 8th Graders

11:30a dismissal for 8th Graders

Last Day of Classes for Pre-K Students

29


8th Grade – Activity Day

30/31

JUNE

2020

01

FIELD DAY

02

12n-1:30p 8th Grade Graduation Practice at ST. STEPHEN, DEACON & MARTYR


5p-9p 8th Grade Award Ceremony and Dinner

03

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR K STUDENTS

GRADUATION AT ST. STEPHEN, DEACON & MARTYR TODAY

12:15p Grades K-8 Graduation Mass (SES Church)

6:30p Graduation Ceremony at SSDM


04

11:15a Kindergarten students arrive at CJB

11:30a Kindergarten Celebration – PRAYER SERVICE (SES Church)

05


LAST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GRADES 1-7

8a Grade 4-7 Recognition Assembly (McBrady Center)

9:30-10:30 Primary Recognition – Grades 1-3 (McBrady Center)

12:15p Grades 1-7 All School Mass (Church)

2:40p DISMISSAL

Grades 1-7 REPORT CARDS GO HOME TODAY!

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

NO PM EXTENDED DAY TODAY

06/07

JUNE

2020

08

EMERGENCY DAY OR SNOW DAY OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT for TEACHERS


09


7:30p SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING (SSDM Room 125)

10


11


12


13/14

7/19

INFORMATION ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE… CONSULT MONTHLY CALENDARS ISSUED VIA VIRTUAL FRIDAY FOLDER…

CONSULT WEB CALENDAR FOR UPDATES

SCHOOL HOURS The school day is as follows:

Extended Day Begins 6:30am School Office Opens 7:00am Doors Open For Students 7:15am First Bell Rings 7:35am Tardy Bell Rings 7:40am Morning PreK Dismissal 10:40am Afternoon PreK Begins 11:40am Afternoon Dismissal 2:40pm Afternoon Dismissal 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 2:00pm School Office Closes 3:00pm Extended Day Closes 6:00pm

All extra-curricular school programs (with the exception of Athletic Programs being held in the gym) must conclude and vacate by 3:15pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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THE PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION We believe that the focus of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School experience is to motivate students to learn, which in turn, will enhance their self-esteem. Our goal is to prepare students to be life-long learners as well as responsible members of their community, able to interact with people of all races and nationalities as they go out into the world. Parents play a critical role in the support and enhancement of the educational and faith development of their child. Organized parental involvement is encouraged. Cardinal Bernardin School supports the Mission of each of the four sponsoring parishes while building a school community of believers. Modeling after the life of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, all members of the school community work together to build a faith community where peace is pervasive and respect for all of God’s people is expected. The Cardinal Bernardin School incorporates multidisciplinary approaches to meet the learning needs of each student. By fostering a non-competitive environment, the children grow in understanding their individual learning abilities, while being challenged to meet the highest academic standards. The curriculum meets the needs of the whole child. All areas of the curriculum teach children how to think critically and express themselves clearly. The use of and training in technology supports ongoing trends in education. The curriculum builds upon community resources to teach life skills. The role of the teacher is to share and support the school’s philosophy, mission, and goals. The teacher facilitates learning by utilizing multiple resources with a team approach to teaching. The teacher is a part of the school’s religious dimension by Christian attitude and example. Cardinal Bernardin students strive to develop their own personal identities while maximizing their God-given talents. They are expected to be respectful, accepting, and cooperative with each other and with their teachers. Our hope is that the Cardinal Bernardin student approaches learning with openness and eagerness, while remaining joyful in their endeavors, appreciative of their opportunities, and willing to share with others as they grow in faith and wisdom. VISION STATEMENT Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is a state-of-the-art school designed to meet the needs of Pre-school to 8th Grade students from four sponsoring parishes whose parents desire a quality Catholic education. Our excellent curriculum and extra-curricular programs have flourished because of the dedicated and hard-working staff and administration. Therefore, in light of the mission of Catholic education:

We will educate and form our students to become faith-filled Catholic men and women who will give service to their community and church. We will continue to investigate and develop positive marketing strategies and fiscally-sound funding to maintain a viable model for the regional school concept. We will continue to expand our programs to meet the diverse educational and social needs of our families. We will provide our students with the resources and 21st century curriculum in an interdisciplinary approach to be prepared to thrive in this technological world. We at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School continually strive for excellence in our administration and faculty, in our parishes, and in the hearts of our children.

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CURRICULUM

Process of Curriculum Development The first foundation document of the school is the Mission Statement. The school’s Mission Statement is a statement of purpose. It states why the school was founded. It states who we are as a school. It is published on the school’s marketing materials and is prominently posted in the school building as well. It is a visible, public document. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Mission Statement, along with the school’s Constitution and the Pastor’s agreements, were written by the Steering Committee and approved by Cardinal George in June, 1999. The Mission Statement is printed on the first page of this Handbook. From the Mission Statement flows the Philosophy of Education, the second foundation document of a school. The Philosophy states what we believe about Catholic Education as a school. It contains the following elements:

Purpose of Education/Role of the School

Role of the Parent

Religious Dimensions of the School

How Children Learn

Role of the Curriculum

Role of the Teacher

Role of the Student

The Faculty Curriculum Committee developed the Philosophy of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School over a period of meetings during January through March, 2000. Comments, input, and approval were sought and received from the Pastors and from the School Council. The Philosophy was adapted in March, 2000, by the Curriculum Committee and was approved by the Principal.

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CURRICULUM GOALS The entire Curriculum Guide may be viewed at www.cjbschool.org … select Academics and then Curriculum. The Science and Math curriculum have been revised according to the Next Generation Science Standards and OCS Gains Benchmarks. This information can be found in the CJB Curriculum Guide which is located on the CJB website. The Social Studies curriculum has also been revised according to the suggested Archdiocesan Gaines Benchmarks. This is also located in the CJB Curriculum Guide on the CJB website. As a result of their education at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School students will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of working cooperatively in a group situation by sharing the skills,

knowledge and ideas that individuals bring to the group. 2. Realize a solid platform of knowledge preparing them to contribute to and interact with their family,

Church, community, nation, and the world around them. 3. Utilize technology resources (PC computers, Internet, calculators, tablets, educational videos) to

obtain information and results, develop strategies for problem solving, and communicate and share ideas to enrich and enhance the classroom curriculum.

OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM GOALS English Language Arts Pre-K

Demonstrate increasing competence in listening and speaking skills as appropriate for grade-level. Demonstrate increasing awareness of and competence in emergent writing skills and abilities as

appropriate for grade-level. Kindergarten through Grade 8

Write routinely over extended time frames, and shorter time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences as appropriate for grade-level.

Actively engage in individual and group speaking and listening skills using oral language skills with appropriate complexity for grade-level.

Actively engage in individual and group language activities using conventions of standard English grammar and language skills with appropriate complexity for grade-level.

Reading Pre-K

Listen and engage in group reading activities using stories and non-fiction text to develop comprehension skills.

Demonstrate increasing competence in concepts/foundational skills. Demonstrate increasing awareness of and competence in emergent reading skills and abilities.

Kindergarten

Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding using literature and informational text.

Demonstrate understanding and application of emergent foundational skills and abilities. Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding.

Grade 1 through Grade 8

Read and comprehend literature and informational text within the text complexity band appropriate for grade-level.

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Analyze literature and informational text with appropriate complexity for grade-level. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension and application of reading

strategies.

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Science Pre-K

Develop beginning skills of scientific inquiry with appropriate complexity for grade-level. Explore concepts and information about the life, physical, and earth sciences with appropriate

complexity for grade-level. Kindergarten through Grade 8

Plan and conduct investigations as a means to explore concepts and information about the physical, life, earth and space sciences with appropriate complexity for grade-level.

Make observations, analyze and interpret data, use evidence, and develop scientific explanations with appropriate complexity for grade-level.

Explore concepts and applications of engineering, technology, and application sciences as it relates to engineering design with appropriate complexity for grade-level.

Grades 5-8 utilize the STEMscopes program implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

RELIGION GOALS 1. Understand the beliefs, prayers and traditions of their Catholic faith. 2. Demonstrate the social justice teachings of the Church through respect for all peoples and service to

others. 3. Determine appropriate moral choices based on Gospel values. 4. Participate in the liturgical and community life of their parish. 5. Know the Biblical traditions of our Judeo-Christian faith. MATHEMATICS GOALS 1. Approach problems in an organized manner, analyze data and information, reason through

alternatives and visualize solutions. 2. Approach mathematical problem solving as part of a team. 3. Confidently compute, estimate, measure, describe patterns, use symbols and relate geometry to real

life. 4. Read, write, and talk about situations involving numbers, variable symbols, equations, figures, graphs

and charts enabling students to be mathematically literate. HEALTH GOALS Spiritual, mental and physical health is incorporated across the curriculum. In addition, a Health course is taught in seventh grade and eighth grade. 1. Identify and demonstrate health promotion and disease prevention concepts. 2. Access and utilize valid health information and health promoting products and services. 3. Practice behaviors that promote health and reduce health risks. 4. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology and other factors on health. 5. Utilize social and communication skills to enhance health. 6. Use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health. 7. Advocate for personal, family and community health.

SOCIAL STUDIES GOALS 1. Understand how the political system works here in the United States and other world nations. 2. Understand general economic systems here in the United States and other world nations.

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3. Understand major events, trends, and influential individuals that have shaped the history of Illinois, the United States, and other world nations.

4. Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society here in the United States and other world nations.

5. Understand the various social systems here in the United States and other world nations. TECHNOLOGY GOALS Computer Goals Early Elementary By the end of third grade, students will be able to…

Recognize and locate on the keyboard: enter, spacebar, arrow keys, shift key, number and letter keys, delete key and volume control.

Recognize and locate on the keyboard: caps lock, scroll bar, period command, comma, exclamation point, question mark, tab, and home row keys.

Use basic computer coding skills.

Use proper typing posture and proper finger placement for keyboard keys.

Enter text with upper and lowercase, basic punctuation when typing a paragraph.

Recognize and use format and standard toolbar text (bold, underline, italics, etc), use spell check, insert graphic image, and the use of bullet points.

Change the font size, shape, color, and use proper alignment (center, left, right justification).

Implement a Google Document to create letters, poems, and research projects.

Create a small table using a Google Document.

Incorporate Word Art into a Google Document.

Properly rename and share a document with their teacher.

Properly copy/insert images from a website into a Google Document or Slideshow.

Design a Google Slideshow with several slides that are composed of a title slide and text slides.

Insert transitions and backgrounds to each slide in a Google Slideshow.

Properly use the internet to research a specific topic.

Implement proper Internet safety rules to avoid inappropriate websites.

Be a respectful and responsible online citizen. Intermediate By the end of fifth grade, students will be able to…

Type at least 20 wpm using proper keyboarding technique.

Use the Bookmark toolbar.

Use coding skills to program and create online activities.

Use coding skills to program a Lego We-Do model.

Create larger tables within a Google Document.

Insert a Header/Footer.

Incorporate a border around a picture or whole document.

Incorporate transitions and animations into a Google Slideshow.

Open multiple tabs and properly navigate websites.

Access online resources.

Evaluate websites

Properly cite sources used during research.

Develop searches using appropriate keywords.

Collect information from the Internet and apply the information to a Google Document or Google Slideshow.

Cut and paste text to other documents.

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Demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.

Enter and format text (bold, underline, italics, font, etc), select all, highlight, use spell check, insert images, rename and share a document or slideshow.

Create and present a slideshow to their peers using proper presenting skills (looking at audience, explaining slides, clear voice, and proper use of backgrounds on slides, etc).

Follow school’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Be a respectful and responsible online citizen. Junior High By the end of eighth grade, students will be able to…

Type at least 30 wmp using proper keyboarding technique.

Create a research paper by properly navigating the Internet for information, create a title page, outline page, and insert pictures to illustrate topic.

Demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three to four pages in a single sitting.

Participate in STEM related activities to make logical inferences regarding money, careers, science, math skills, and finances.

Use advanced coding skills to participate in online coding activities to create characters and specific websites.

Build a LEGO NXT model.

Program a LEGO NXT model to perform specific tasks.

Work as a team to solve STEM related projects.

Follow school’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Be a respectful and responsible online citizen. MUSIC GOALS 1. Understand and identify the basic elements and principles of music. 2. Demonstrate musical concepts of rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, form timbre, and dynamics

through various cycles of experiences involving singing, playing instruments, listening and movement. 3. Read and interpret traditional musical notation representing pitch, rhythm, meter and dynamics. 4. Analyze and describe a variety of musical styles and forms in aural examples representing all time

periods and cultures. 5. Utilize available technology to enhance and expand musical growth and development. CREATIVE ARTS GOALS 1. Understand and identify the elements and principles of art and acquire a working vocabulary of

descriptive words. 2. Analyze how art functions in history, society and every day life. 3. Utilize technology to enhance and expand the art experience. 4. Develop manipulative and organizational skill in various art media. 5. Demonstrate the ability to follow directions and perform a sequence of steps in a particular process. 6. The new Creative Arts Program will include Art History (Q1), Architecture (Q2), Literature and

Creative Writing (Q3) and Drama (Q4). The program follows Archdiocesan standards and will incorporate critical thinking, writing, and performance.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION GOALS 1. Develop and maintain efficient and effective motor skills in a wide range of activities. 2. Develop personal qualities and patterns of behavior which make possible more effective social

relationships, self-control, fair play, respect for others, responsibility, loyalty, cooperation, and courtesy.

3. Develop confidence and a positive self-image through participation in physical activity. 4. Develop an understanding of the physical education department rules and regulations. 5. Develop an appreciation for the enjoyment and the necessity of physical activity throughout life. WORLD LANGUAGE GOALS 1. Gain a basic knowledge of the Spanish language and establish a working comfort level in the usage

of the language. 2. Give students an introduction to Spanish-speaking countries, cultures and languages. 3. Gain an awareness of the Spanish-speaking cultures around us. 4. Develop students’ attitudes of curiosity about other cultures and languages. LIBRARY GOALS 1. To be able to locate fiction and non-fiction books independently. 2. To develop an appreciation of various authors and genres. 3. To be able to access and evaluate information efficiently and effectively. 4. To understand the value of books and other media as sources of information and recreation. The Curriculum Committee reviews, evaluates, and revises subject area and grade level goals on a cyclical basis. The committee is in consistent alignment with the recommended Archdiocesan Curriculum content areas, which are also aligned with the Illinois State standards and the Common Core State Standards.

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SPIRITUAL FORMATION

In addition to the faith development provided in our religion curriculum, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School provides daily opportunities to enhance the spiritual growth of the child. The school provides opportunities for prayer, celebration of Liturgy, reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, seasonal services and many other spiritual opportunities. You are encouraged to participate in special school liturgies, to unite with your child at these celebrations, and to be an active part of building a Faith Community. The school builds upon the faith foundation received at home. It is essential that the family celebrate the Liturgy as a family at Sunday Mass in the parish. The school prepares children for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the reception of Eucharist as part of the second grade religion program. Children review sacramental teaching of Reconciliation in fourth grade at a deeper level than was done in second grade. One’s parish may celebrate a special Reconciliation service. Families are to follow the directives of their parish in this regard. The children are prepared in grades seven and eight so that they might receive Confirmation in the eighth grade. The parish staffs direct the sacramental programs and celebrations for Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation. Programs are planned which call for parental participation and involvement. It is imperative that parents attend these Sacramental Preparation Sessions in their respective parishes. Parents are informed of these sessions and their dates and times through a mailing from the Religious Education Office of one’s parish. Parents should contact their Parish Religious Education Office with specific questions regarding sacramental sessions, celebrations, etc.

CHARACTER FORMATION Good character doesn’t just happen. In order to develop good character, it is necessary for the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin students, faculty, staff and parents to work in partnership. We are all responsible to develop each child’s character by teaching right from wrong in the Christian framework and to act as positive Christian role models. We must work together so that the Christian moral messages we send to our children are clear and consistent. The Cardinal Bernardin School has three character-building programs. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs) is for students in Grades 5 and 6. The Cardinals with Character program is for students in Grades 7 and 8. The Character Counts program is for Students in Grades K-4. Beginning the 2019-20 school; year, CJB is introducing “Move This World” – a complete social-emotional learning program for students in Grades K-8. The school is very grateful for our Parent Volunteers who directly assist us with the VIRTUE Program that teaches Christian values and good moral standards. The Pastors and Associate Pastors also participate in the Chaplain Program with monthly classroom visits.

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COMMUNICATION Communication Guidelines At Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School, we believe communication between home and school is essential for developing and maintaining working relationships with our parents. We recognize that it is important for parents to know what is happening in their child’s classroom. Like all forms of communication, school to home communication (and vice versa) is most effective when a two-way, consistent and valid exchange of information occurs. A mutual partnership between home and school is essential to foster each child’s positive learning experience. The responsibility of this communication lies with both the school staff and parents. Parents are encouraged to establish contact with the staff throughout the school year with questions, information, concerns.

There are multiple ways for staff and parents to communicate and to collaborate with each other in the education of our students. We have outlined the various communication tools that are in place at our school: Emergency Messages to Students during School Hours For emergency situations, transportation messages or extended day-related issues, parents are to leave a verbal message with the Receptionist, who will contact the teacher / student to relay the message immediately. During school hours, the receptionist will take a message for emergency situations only. Communication with Faculty, Staff or Administration We welcome communication by phone, letter or e-mail. Every effort is made to respond by the next school day. However, response time may vary with the complexity of the issue and the schedule of the person contacted. A parent will receive a response within two school days.

An issue involving grades or classroom situations should be directed to the teacher as the first contact. If additional discussion or resolution is needed, the parent and/or teacher should contact an administrator.

No teacher will be connected to a phone call during teaching hours. A voicemail may be left for the teacher. Email addresses and phone extensions are in the Student Directory and on the web page.

Parent / Teacher Meetings and Communications

New Parents: Orientation is held at the beginning of each new school year for all new parents to learn more about the school, its curriculum and polices.

Pre-K/Kindergarten: An informational meeting is held for all parents which outlines day-to-day activities and plans for the coming year. This meeting is held prior to the first day of school.

Parent Meeting: Informational meetings for various grade levels are hosted within the first few weeks

of school, at which time teachers present curricular expectations and class requirements.

Family School Association Information Meetings: The FSA hosts informational meetings for parents, such as the New Family Orientation, High School Night, and other topics of interest to parents. Additionally, the FSA sponsors special events and activities to promote school and community spirit.

Conferences for Parents, Progress Reports, and Report Cards Annual parent-teacher-student conferences are held during November after the first quarter. CJB uses an on-line electronic scheduling system called “Pick-A-Time,” which enables parents to schedule

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conferences with any teacher they choose over the special two-day Conference schedule. Any questions or concerns about this system should be directed to the Assistant Principal, Ms. Le-Ann Broshous at [email protected] Progress reports may be sent by teachers to parents at any time of the quarter, but typically are sent at mid-quarter by teachers, through the Assistant Principal. For the most current grades, all parents (Grades 1-8) may check PowerSchool as often as they choose for the most current grades posted by their teachers. In the Spring, an optional parent-teacher-student conference may be offered. Additional parent-teacher conferences may be scheduled as needed during the year at the request of a teacher, a parent.

Emails, Phone Calls, Written Notes: Teachers will also contact families through email, phone calls, or written notes when there is a concern or need to provide feedback on the student’s progress or behavior. Notes may include positive reinforcements, grading rubrics, homework notes (“pink slips”), behavior notes (“blue slips”), or out-of-uniform slips (“green slips”).

General School Communication

Virtual Friday Folders will be available by email each Friday or on the last day school is in session for shorter weeks. Included will be announcements and information regarding school-wide events. Individual classroom information may also be available on the school website. The Virtual Friday Folder will be sent to all email addresses which have been provided to the school and will be posted on our website weekly. Virtual Friday Folder Submission Guidelines When sending documents to be added to the Virtual Friday Folder, please follow the guidelines listed below. Documents that do not follow these guidelines will not be added to the VFF. All documents are subject to administrative approval prior to adding them to the VFF.

All documents must be emailed to the VFF editors Mrs. Cindy Devlin and/or Mrs. Julie Budlove [email protected] and [email protected] each week by Thursday at noon. During weeks when school is not in session on Friday, documents must be received by the VFF editors no later than noon on Wednesday.

Documents may be sent in MS WORD or may be sent via PDF as long as the author is available to make revisions if necessary.

All documents must have at least an 1-inch margin (top, bottom, left and right). When sending a document, please place in the body of the email what week(s) you wish the

document to be run. Re-sending the document weekly is required. All fonts used within the document should be easy to read.

If there are any content or formatting problems with your document submission, you will be contacted ASAP with regard to any changes that may be necessary prior to publication. Please note that corrections would need to be made and resubmitted each week by Thursday at noon (or Wednesday at noon for a shortened week).

Website: www.cjbschool.org is our school website address. CJB’s website is an online portal that

allows parents, students, and teachers access to school information. This website provides the history of CJB, our Mission Statement, Curriculum Guide, Family Handbook, Calendar, Information on Clubs and Athletics, Teacher Pages, Alumni Page, Book Store Items, Volunteer information and more. The PowerSchool Parent Portal system is the tool by which parents may access student grades for students in Grades 1-8. For their convenience, parents will find a link on the CJB website.

Newsletters:

Grades PreK-2: Weekly Teacher / Classroom Newsletters posted on teacher pages Grade 3: Bi-Weekly Teacher / Classroom Newsletters on teacher pages

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Grades PreK-8: The Principal’s monthly newsletter highlights upcoming events, as well as information regarding the School Advisory Board, Family School Association, clubs, sports, and accomplishments of individual students or classes.

Bernardin Beacon: A newsletter prepared by the Principal is mailed to parishioners of the four sponsoring parishes. This publication highlights news of interest to alumni, parishioners, and friends of CJB.

Communication of Assignments and Tests

Assignments All assignments will be posted online Grades PK-2: Weekly Teacher / Classroom Newsletters (on teacher pages online) Grades 3-8: Assignment Notebooks and teacher page instructions (online) Test Grades Grades 1-3: The top summary sheet for the Reading Tests is sent home for parent

signature. Grades K-8: All below average (D) and failing (F) quizzes and tests will be sent home for

parent signature. The purpose of sending these quizzes and tests home to parents is to confirm and to clearly explain the D or F quiz or test grades from the teacher, which the parents may see using the Parent Portal of PowerSchool.

The CJB Back-to-School Open House/Packet Pick-Up is held the week prior to the start of school in

August. A packet which includes teacher room assignment(s) and the school Handbook will be distributed; other pertinent information will be sent via Virtual Friday Folder. Teachers are available in their classroom during this event. The Main Office will be open during Packet Pick-Up hours for the purchase of supplies.

Parent Open House: A formal open house is held each January during Catholic Schools Week to allow parents to visit and observe their child’s classroom.

Room Parent communication is also a valuable part of the home-to-school communication plan.

Room parents will contact parents with requests to assist with classroom activities and field trips.

School Weather Closings: In cases of inclement weather requiring school closing, notification will be sent through the School Messenger system. The message will also be posted on the school website. When the Archdiocese of Chicago announces that all parochial schools are closed, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School will close.

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ACADEMIC POLICIES

TECHNOLOGY Computer Acceptable Use Policy / Electronic Devices The following information is intended to clarify expectations as they apply to computer and network usage in schools. Elementary and secondary schools may provide technology resources to its students and staff for educational and administrative purposes. The goal in providing these resources is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication with the support and supervision of parents/guardians, teachers, and support staff. The use of these technology resources is a privilege, not a right. Access to computers provides the potential availability of material that may not be considered of educational value in the context of the school setting. Appropriate behavior, as it relates to the use of computers, is no different from behavior expectations in all other aspects of the learning and instructional program. All users are expected to use the computers and computer networks in a responsible and ethical manner. Computer and Internet instruction will be included in the curriculum at the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School. Students will be expected to use the computer equipment and the Internet appropriately. This document contains details for acceptable use and consequences for inappropriate behavior. Please note that an example of an inappropriate electronic device would be an APPLE (or similar) watch. These watches are not permitted to be worn during the school day. Computers and other technologies have been installed in the classrooms, labs, and library at Cardinal Bernardin School and are available for the students to use for educational purposes. To assure that these technologies are in working order and available to everyone, students must handle all equipment in a responsible manner. The printing of assignments should not be done at school. Each student is responsible for printing his or her assignment. If a student digitally sends the assignment to the teacher, it will be considered on-time and the student will be given an extra day to turn in a hard copy if required. The Internet will NOT be: ….provided for public access service or a public forum. Cardinal Bernardin School will place restrictions on the material the students access or post through the system. ….available for commercial purposes. Students will not use the Internet to offer, provide, order, or purchase products or services. ….used for political lobbying. Students will not be able to communicate with elected representatives and express their opinion on political issues. Examples of disciplinary consequences (detention, denial of access to technology, suspension from school, financial liability for damaged property, and/or expulsion from school) will result if a student intentionally causes damage to any school equipment including hardware and software. CJB will take disciplinary action for the following:

1. Removing or exchanging any hardware or software component from any system. 2. Deleting, renaming, moving, copying, or changing any file or its properties, other than his/her

personally-owned files. 3. Tampering with installed software and files. 4. Attempting to gain access to unauthorized files. 5. Attempting to change passwords. 6. Damaging other student’s work.

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7. Tampering with any hardware. 8. Installing personal software on school technology. 9. Violating copyright laws by unauthorized copying of software. 10. Installing, copying, or knowingly infecting a computer system with a virus. 11. Using a social media blog or journal web site at school.

The above examples are not all-inclusive regarding misuse of technology. Each student will be expected to adhere to the following safety rules when surfing, researching, and/or communicating on the Internet. The school administration reserves the right to administer disciplinary consequences. Examples of consequences are (but are not limited to) detention, denial of technology, suspension and/or expulsion from school.

1. I will follow the school policy of turning off my monitor and telling my teacher immediately if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable or I know is inappropriate.

2. I will only access approved/appropriate websites at school. 3. I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parent’s work

address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parent’s permission. 4. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without parental permission and

guidance. 5. I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents. 6. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or that in anyway make me feel uncomfortable. It

is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do, I will tell my teacher or parents immediately so that they may contact the service provider.

7. I will be a good on-line citizen and not do anything that may hurt other people or is against the law. 8. I will not send chain letters. 9. The Internet contains a vast wealth of information. I am expected to properly document data,

writings, and pictures that belong to others. Plagiarism will not be accepted or permitted. 10. I will not use obscene, profane, threatening, or rude language while using the computer at school. 11. I will not post false or harmful information about another person while using the computer at school. 12. If I use a social media blog or journal site on the Internet, podcasting, or email at home, I am

responsible for all information posted. 13. If I post inappropriate, threatening, or profane images or information when on social media, blogging,

journaling, podcasting, or emailing, or post images or information that violates other school rules and policies, disciplinary actions will result.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) mandates that students provide social networking website passwords and/or other related account information in order to gain access to students’ account or profiles on social networking sites (for use) if the school has reasonable cause to believe the content of a student’s social media account has violated a disciplinary rule or policy of the school. This is based on Illinois Public Act 098-0129, which was passed as a law in January of 2015. Parents / Guardians are primarily responsible for the student’s appropriate and ethical use of technology outside of school. However, the inappropriate use of technology outside of school may subject the student to disciplinary action. Inappropriate use of technology may include, but is not limited to harassment of others, use of the school name, remarks directed to or about teachers and staff, offensive communications during videos/photographs and threats. Unauthorized costs incurred for online purchases charged to the school are the responsibility of the student and her/his family.

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Consequences may include detention, denial of technology, suspension and/or expulsion from school. These consequences may result if a student, while outside of school:

1. Posts obscene, profane, threatening, bullying, hateful, or rude language when using a blog, podcast, email, instant message, text message, social networking sites, photo/video hosting sites, and/or web design sites.

2. Shows the school building, logo, school name, individuals’ names and/or pictures in an obscene, profane, threatening, bullying, hateful context while using a blog, podcast, email, instant message, text message, social networking sites, photo/video hosting sites, and/or web design sites.

A student will be held accountable for any behavior that is non-compatible with the mission and philosophy of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School. At all times, whether in school, on-line, in Extended Day, on a school bus, at an athletic event, field trip or school-sponsored event, good manners, courtesy and respectful behavior is expected. In accordance with the Archdiocese of Chicago Technology Acceptable Use Procedure, the following are required to be printed in all Family Handbooks: Use of the technology resources that are prohibited include, but are not limited to:

Violating student rights to privacy/confidentiality, or unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information

Attempting any unauthorized access, including hacking of any computer system Downloading unacceptable materials Re-posting personal communication without the author’s prior consent Violating copyright law Using school technology resources for financial gain, credit card fraud, electronic forgery, other illegal

activity and political purposes Downloading, installing or storing software on a school computer without the approval of appropriate

school personnel Changing or attempting to alter any configuration, program or password on any computer or system Using a school computer without knowledge/approval of school personnel responsible for the

computer Using inappropriate language, pictures, and gestures in any form on the Internet Using the Internet for entertainment or limited self-discovery function Using the Internet for unauthorized purchases

CJB is not responsible for:

unauthorized costs or charges that are incurred by students over the Internet any damages the student may incur, including loss of data the accuracy or quality of any information obtained through any school Internet connection

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Acceptable Use Policy for School-Authorized Chromebook Students using a CJB authorized Chromebook as a learning device must follow these CJB rules. If a rule is violated, student consequences will result.

1. CJB authorized Chromebooks must be used solely for academic purposes. Gaming and other non-school activities are to be done on other home devices.

2. Chromebooks must be brought to and from school daily using the school approved case. 3. Students must arrive at school each morning with a fully charged device. 4. Students are responsible for keeping a working set of headphones/earbuds in their Chromebook case

at all times. 5. When at school, the students can only use CJB WiFi. 6. Device cameras can only be used when a teacher assignment requires the use of the camera. 7. Students must be respectful of other students’ devices. 8. Printing of assignments cannot be done in school. 9. Parents are responsible for internet activity when the device is used outside of school hours. It is

strongly suggested that parents check internet history and Google Drive activity on their child’s device at least twice a month.

10. Chromebooks must be in working order at all times. If a student does not have a working Chromebook, CJB is not responsible for loaning a device. If a loaner device is used by a student, it is the parents’ responsibility to pay for any damages that occur.

11. Students may complete work using paper and pencil if they do not have a working device. 12. Downloads are prohibited. If a student downloads inappropriate material, views or shares

inappropriate material with another student, or uses their device for any other non-school related activities, the student will be in violation of school policy and face teacher and/or administrative consequences.

13. Students in Grades 4-8 must have a fully-functioning school-approved Chromebook to use during school. MacBooks are not school approved.

With technology changing quickly, the life of technological devices is becoming increasingly shorter. Research shows that the life of an average student Chromebook is 3 to 4 years. Therefore it may be required that students purchase more than one device while at CJB.

Students are responsible for the care of their device. Cardinal Bernardin School is not responsible for damages/loss of a student’s device or accessories that occur during the school day, at after-school activities, or at home. Warranties are the responsibility of the parents.

The student will be responsible for all assignments that occur during the device suspension by completing the assignments using a parent supervised device. Homework Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning. Students are expected to carefully complete homework assignments. Homework is included in the child’s grade. Homework policies will be determined by grade level. School administration and parents will receive these policies in writing from each teacher during the first week of school. Students who do not meet these expectations will be assigned consequences. Though parental support for homework is expected, the student is ultimately responsible for homework assignments. Coming to school with completed homework shows responsibility for one’s own education. Cheating may affect the student’s Honor Roll status and membership in the National Junior Honor Society. Homework policies are approved by school administration.

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Cheating Cheating is contrary to expected behavior at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School and violates our Christian values. Any student who cheats or plagiarizes material may expect to find a grade of “F” or “0”. The parent will be contacted, and other consequences may be given. Individual Academic Needs of Students Inclusive Education Program CJB School endeavors to educate all students within the school’s educational program and available resources. An Inclusive Education Coordinator/Teacher is on the professional staff of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. The Inclusive Education Coordinator/Teacher will:

1. Meet with the student and parents to assist the student in reaching his/her academic goals specific to

the curriculum of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School.

2. Consult with classroom teachers to provide effective classroom strategies and/or modifications for the

student.

3. Act as coordinator and liaison to arrange for Services that may be provided by the local school district

for the students who are eligible and qualify for district support.

4. Oversee the school’s RtI program which includes teacher observations and assistance.

5. Prepare and oversee intervention and ICEP plans in coordination with each student and his/her

parents.

United Stand The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School will utilize the services of United Stand, a nonprofit organization which provides prevention, assessment, intervention and crisis response services to Archdiocesan Catholic schools in Chicago. United Stand will have counselors available to students onsite for the 2019-20 school year. This program can provide individual and group counseling for social, emotional, and family concerns. In these instances, parental permission and a signed consent form are required. (Students may be referred for services by teachers or parents may request services.) CJB parents may request testing/assessment and/or counseling services for their child. Teachers may also refer students in consultation with the student’s parents. There is no cost for these professional services. Report Cards and Grades Report Cards are typically issued quarterly. Progress Reports for struggling students may be issued mid-quarter or at any time the teacher wishes to do so. Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled annually in November. In the Spring an optional Parent-Student-Teacher Conference may be offered. Report Cards, Progress Reports, and Conferences are essential means of communicating your student’s academic progress.

Teachers of students in Pre-Kindergarten will issue Report Cards at the end of Quarter 2 and Quarter 4. Teachers will send Progress Reports home at the end of Quarter 1 and Quarter 3. Teachers will schedule a Quarter 1 conference in November with the parents. Parents may always contact the teacher in order to arrange to meet and discuss their student’s progress.

Teachers of students in Kindergarten will issue a Report Card each quarter which includes an assessment of the student's progress.

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Teachers of students in Grades 1, 2, and 3 will issue a Report Card with grades for subject areas based on the following scale: S = 85 - 100 Satisfactory I = 77 - 84 Improving N = 69 - 76 Needs Improvement U = 0 - 68 Unsatisfactory Teachers in Grades 1, 2, and 3 will post at least ONE grade weekly in all of their report card subject areas in PowerSchool. Teachers of students in Grades 4 thru 8 will issue a Report Card with grades for the six core subjects based on the following: A = 93 - 100 4 Quality Points B = 85 - 92 3 Quality Points C = 77 - 84 2 Quality Points D = 69 - 76 1 Quality Point F = Below 68 0 Quality Points

If a student is having difficulty in a subject area, the teacher will contact the parent by phone or e-mail. A meeting may be held to discuss strategies for the student’s improvement. Teacher expectations for earning grades are determined by grade level teachers. Parents receive these policies in writing from each teacher. All grading policies are approved by the Principal. Teachers of the six core courses in Grades 4 to 8 will post at least TWO grades weekly in PowerSchool. For students in Grades 1-8, current grades are accessible on-line to teachers, parents and students through PowerSchool. Specials Classes The Specials classes are project / unit-based classes that meet once or twice weekly, depending on the special. The Specials classes include: Art, Computers, Health, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish. In a specials class, a project or unit can take several class periods to complete. Therefore, grades may not be posted online until the project or unit is completed. The Specials Teachers will contact parents if a student is not meeting expectations in a Specials subject.

Specials Teachers of students in Grades K thru 8 will issue a Report Card with grades for their subjects based on the following: S = 85 - 100 Satisfactory I = 77 - 84 Improving N = 69 - 76 Needs Improvement

U = 0 - 68 Unsatisfactory Specials Teachers in Grades 4 to 8 will post at least ONE grade weekly in PowerSchool. Specials Teachers will post a Report Card grade every quarter of the school year. PLEASE NOTE: (1) After a Quarter Report Card grade has been printed, no grade may be contested after thirty days. (2) Report Cards for any quarter may be withheld until all financial obligations (including payment for Extended Day services) have been met.

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Progress Reports The teachers may issue progress reports for struggling students mid-quarter or at any time for any students who are either in danger of failing a course or are showing difficulty in mastering subject content. Teachers should not wait until mid-quarter, however, if they see a student is struggling with the material. Teachers should contact the parents and keep them informed about the situation. Progress reports may indicate behavioral problems and suggestions for improvement. A copy of the mid-quarter progress report may be submitted to the Assistant Principal to be sent home. I-Ready Assessment Effective the 2019-20 school; year, in place of NWEA MAP testing, CJB will be implementing, through the Archdiocese, the I-Ready Assessment in grades K-8 as our school wide assessment in reading and math. I-Ready is an interactive online program that is designed to not only provide an assessment of student progress, but also an individualized instructional plan for each student. I-Ready starts the process with an adaptive diagnostic test that identifies the students’ current academic level. As a result of the I-Ready process, teachers gain real-time access to reports that identify the needs of your child and is given additional curricular resources to continue and accelerate student growth on select assessed standards. Parents also receive detailed reports of where their children are performing including a target score for the next assessment, as well as their child’s Lexile range used for selecting the correct reading level for your child. I-Ready also provides students a digital instruction supplement where students are able to work independently on targeted activities based on your students’ needs. Honor Roll The students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 qualify for Honor Roll. Since the 2012-13 school year, Honor Roll includes the quality points received from the six major subjects. The six major subjects are: Reading (Literature), Language Arts (English), Math, Social Studies, Science, and Religion. The “A” Honor Roll is for students who earn a 3.70 average based on the quality points for the six subjects. The “B” Honor Roll is for students who earn a 3.00 average based on quality points for the six subjects. All grades in the six major subjects for the quarter must be a “C” or better. At the end of the school year, the manner and types of recognition bestowed upon the students will be determined by the staff and school administration. National Junior Honor Society NJHS is an honor society open to Eighth Graders upon invitation. An invitation is based on exemplary academics, leadership, character, conduct, and service. Qualifying candidates must take the required class load with a cumulative scholastic average of 3.70 or higher in three of the four quarters of seventh grade and all four quarters in eighth grade based on the same criteria for the Honor Roll as listed in the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Family Handbook. Qualifying students must also display exemplary conduct as outlined in the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Family Handbook. As per the NJHS Handbook, candidates must exhibit leadership skills, participate in service to the school, church, and/or community, and be good citizens. Transfer students must meet the same academic and conduct requirements based on their report card and records from their previous school.

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Academic Recognition Academic Achievement: a Bronze Medal, a Burgundy Lanyard and a Burgundy Tassel indicate a student has successfully completed the CJB Curriculum. Honorary Achievement: a Silver Medal, a Burgundy Lanyard, and a Burgundy Tassel indicate the A or B Honor Roll for each quarter in 7th and 8th grades. Excellent Achievement: a Gold Medal, a Burgundy Lanyard, and a Burgundy Tassel indicate the student has made the A Honor Roll for each quarter in 7th and 8th grades. Outstanding Achievement: a Gold Medal, a Gold Lanyard, and a Gold Tassel indicate the student has made the A Honor Roll by achieving all A grades for every subject in each quarter in 7th and 8th grades. Academic Probation If a student in Grades 4-8 receives an “F” in any of the six core subjects on a Quarter Report Card, the student is placed on Academic Probation for the following quarter. If a student receives an “F” on the Quarter 4 report card at the end of the school year, the student will be placed on Academic Probation for Quarter 1 of the next school year. Should this occur, the parents will be notified in writing. All grades for students in Grades 4-8 are visible in PowerSchool. The student must achieve passing grades to participate in athletic competitions or extra-curricular performances the following week. While on Academic Probation, the student may continue to practice but may not compete or perform. Parents are encouraged to consistently check their child’s grades. Retention Retention is a serious step, taken only after many other efforts to assist the student academically have not resulted in the expected academic progress. The teacher will notify school administration and the parents of any student in danger of retention due to poor academic progress before the end of the third quarter. The retention of any student must be approved by parents, school administration and the Archdiocese of Chicago. Summer School Cardinal Bernardin School may offer a Summer Program which could include enrichment and remedial programs. All students are invited to enroll. However, if a student fails in one or more academic areas, Summer School may be recommended and/or required by the school. All students must have a passing average for four quarters in a subject. If a student does not have a passing average, he/she may be required to attend summer school for that subject. An appropriate summer school program must be approved by the Principal. If the program is an independent study supervised by a Cardinal Bernardin teacher, the parent pays the same fee as the Cardinal Bernardin Summer School program. An Eighth Grade student must complete all assignments and have a passing average for all subjects before a Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School diploma will be issued. PowerSchool & PowerTeacher The Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools has mandated that all elementary schools and the seven Archdiocesan secondary schools: (1) use PowerSchool as the database for student and staff information, scheduling, generating report cards, and on-line access to grades by parents and students; and (2) use PowerTeacher for student assignment posting and grading information by teachers. Each Archdiocesan elementary school or secondary school has an individual appointed to serve as the Local PS Coordinator. At CJB this position will be filled by the Assistant Principal, Ms. Le-Ann Broshous. Whenever you have questions or concerns about using PowerSchool or PowerTeacher, please send a detailed e-mail describing the problem or procedure to the Assistant Principal. She is the CJB contact person recognized by OCS who will contact the tech persons at SBTC (The St. Benedict Technology Consortium) via

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e-mail to obtain the correct answer or proper procedure to follow to resolve your concern. Depending on the complexity of the problem or the situation, a response may take 24 hours. Standardized Testing Program Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School participates in the Standardized Testing Program mandated by the Archdiocese of Chicago. The ACT ASPIRE Tests are administered during specified dates as indicated on the School calendar to Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. If for any reason a student misses taking a standardized test, the ACT ASPIRE tests may be made up by students with permission of the administration. In addition to Grades 3-8, other grade levels may be tested at the discretion of school administration. Current policy from the Office of Catholic Schools (Archdiocesan-wide) requires that all Eighth Graders will take the ACT ASPIRE test. The ACT ASPIRE achievement results are published annually. Student Records Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School maintains academic and health records for each student. Written parental permission is required for a release of records. If a student leaves CJB, a Release of Records form must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian. Additionally, no records will be sent to the new school without CJB first receiving notification from the new school that the student has been enrolled. There may be a ten-day period between the submission of a request for records and the release of said records. Parents (custodial and non-custodial) who wish to review their child’s records should make an appointment to do so. Court orders will be honored and parents will be informed of such action. Room Assignments Specific requests for teachers or room assignment designations by parents will not be considered. Any request for an exception to this policy must be accompanied by medical documentation and presented to the school administration by May 1. No email requests will be honored. The Principal will make the final determination.

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ATTENDANCE POLICIES

Absence/Illness To report a student’s absence, the parent or guardian must call the school office before 8:30am. If the office does not receive a call or an email ([email protected]) from a parent or guardian by 8:30am, the parent or guardian will be notified by the school. If you are calling before 7am please leave a message on the “attendance hotline.” (Press option #4 after dialing 708-403-6525.) If you are emailing the teacher regarding the absence, you may cc [email protected] as well. Please state the child’s name and reason for absence (we track symptoms in each classroom). If you know that your child will be out of school for several days due to a prolonged illness, you may indicate that information in lieu of calling each day. In the case of an infectious disease, the child needs to be free of symptoms and have a normal temperature 24 hours before returning to school. Children who have had an extended or serious illness or condition must present written permission from the attending physician to return to school. If a student leaves school before 11:00am, the student is considered absent for the day. If a student leaves after 11:00am, the student is considered absent for a half day. If you would like to request homework when your child is ill, please do so when leaving the phone message reporting student absence in the morning (or email the teacher directly). Homework will be placed on the homework pick-up bookcase and will be ready in the main school office at dismissal. If a student is not able to participate in an outdoor recess or physical education class due to a medical condition, a note from the attending physician must be presented to the School Nurse. Without a written excuse from the physician, all students are expected to participate in daily outdoor recess (weather permitting) and the regularly scheduled physical education class. Children should be properly dressed for outdoor recess every day. Pre-K Absence/Illness If your Pre-K child is reported as ill and unable to effectively participate in the classroom by the School Nurse and/or the Teacher, it is expected that your child will be picked up by you or your emergency contact within the hour. Importance of Daily Attendance Daily attendance is key to academic success. Excessive absences jeopardize academic success. In cases of excessive absence, a meeting may be held with Administration to discuss the academic standing of the student. There are no “excused” absences for medical or dental appointments during school hours. Medical and dental appointments are not sufficient reason to warrant an absence or curtailment of school hours and are expected to be made outside of school hours. Vacations should be planned only during scheduled school holidays. Because students will be missing valuable instructional time, the school highly discourages vacations being taken during school time. Parents must understand that a child’s academic grade may suffer from missing school. If, despite the school’s policy a vacation is planned, a letter from the parent must be sent to the Principal prior to the trip explaining the absence. Parents must also notify the office of the absence, as well as the homeroom teacher. Teachers are not required to provide assignments before a planned absence (nor are they required to give credit for work or tests missed during a planned absence). Students are expected to make up assignments and projects within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the teacher. It is the parent’s responsibility to contact the teacher and make arrangements with the teacher for any missed tests. When a student is absent from school, he/she is not to participate in any after school activities or athletic events that day or evening unless extenuating circumstances are present. The Principal will make the decision regarding such circumstances.



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Tardy All students must be seated and ready to begin class at 7:40am. If a student is at his/her locker at or after 7:40am, he/she will be marked tardy. Any student arriving to school after 7:40am for any reason should report to the Main Office for a tardy slip, unless the student has received a tardy slip from an administrator in O’Mara Hall. The tardy slip needs to be signed and returned to the teacher the following day. If tardiness is a consistent problem, a meeting may be scheduled with the parents. Class work, tests, or quizzes missed due to tardiness may not be made up. Perfect attendance constitutes no absences and/or tardies as determined by the Principal. Please note that chronic tardiness impacts academic achievement. Testing – Re-take or Extensions Re-takes or extensions are at the discretion of the teacher and administration. Take Your Child to Work Day While we see the value of this experience for students, if the date is a regularly scheduled school day, the child will be recorded as absent for the day. “Take Your Child to Work Day” is NOT an excused absence.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Disaster Procedures In emergency situations, the Crisis Management Team/First Responder Team is activated and the Crisis Management Plan is implemented. In any emergency, it is essential to follow the directions of the teacher or adult supervisor. Students are to remain silent, listen carefully to the teacher or adult supervisor, and follow the directives immediately. The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School has a reciprocal emergency agreement with the Orland Hills Recreation Department Building (Kelly Park building) in case of a crisis or emergency. All CJB faculty and staff are required to be FEMA certified according to the Illinois Board of Education requirements of December of 2009. Fire/Tornado/Evacuation Procedures Students will be instructed as to procedures for exiting classrooms during a fire or tornado emergency. Directions are posted in each classroom. When the fire alarm or other evacuation signal sounds, students are expected to follow the following rules: 1. Remain silent; 2. Follow directions of school personnel; 3. Walk rapidly, but do not run or push; 4. Line up in assigned places; 5. When the clear signal is given, return silently to your class. Lockdown/Intruder Procedures Students will be instructed to take cover in the case of an intruder or other situation warranting a lockdown. Missing Student During School Hours When a student is reported missing during the school day, procedures outlined in the CJB School CRISIS Manual will be followed by the administrator or designated person(s) who has received the missing child report. Missing Student Before or After School When it is reported that a student failed to make it home after school (or did not make it to school in the morning), CJB administration will follow the procedures outlined in the CJB CRISIS Manual. Earthquake Procedures Students will be instructed to “drop, cover, and hold on” during an earthquake situation. School Closings In cases of inclement weather requiring the closing of the school, notification will be sent through our School Messenger communication system. When the Archdiocese of Chicago announces that all parochial schools are closed, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School will close. In other emergency closing situations, the school’s “School Messenger” automated system will be put into effect.

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Student Accident or Injury All accidents resulting in injury to students, no matter how minor, occurring in the school building, on the school grounds, at a school-sponsored activity, or on a school bus must be reported to the teacher or supervisor in charge. The teacher or supervisor will complete an accident report and file it with Administration. A parent will be contacted. The school does not provide insurance coverage for students for injuries or accidents brought on by themselves or caused by other students. Parents may obtain student accident insurance when offered (through the school, via the Archdiocese.). Parents may choose an option for coverage during the school day or they may choose 24-hour coverage. Parents who do not choose to participate in the student accident policy must rely on their own health insurance coverage. Emergency Forms It is imperative that the school have current contact information for our school families. This information is recorded in the school database. Database information includes but is not limited to parent names, home address, home/work/cellular telephone numbers, email addresses, emergency contact name and telephone numbers, and parish affiliation. If there is any change to your contact information, contact the Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Cindy Devlin, immediately to have your school records updated. Similarly, contact your Parish Administrative Assistant to ensure updated information for your parish. It is the responsibility of the family to keep their contact information current. All students must have the Archdiocesan Medical Information and Medical Notification Form on file in the school nurse’s office. Special Notice for Pre-K Students: Emergency contacts provided must have the accessibility and availability to pick up your child if necessary. It is expected that your emergency contact pick up your child within an hour of being notified.

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FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Development Committee reports to the CJB Advisory Board. Committee members include the committee chairperson and officers, a pastor, the CJB Administrative Staff and other CJB parent volunteers who serve on various sub-committees. The goal of the CJB Development Committee is to promote various fundraising endeavors which help support the CJB operating budget, in addition to providing future long-term funding for the financial sustainability of CJB. The Development Committee will work in conjunction with the Marketing and Finance Committees to ensure broad communication within the CJB community and compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s “Best Practices.” In addition to holding one major event, the Development Committee sponsors other fundraising activities which include an Annual Golf Outing, Everyday Fundraising, Magazine Drive, and other special events and activities that are communicated during the school year. Mandatory Fundraising CJB conducts an annual mandatory grand raffle during late Summer/early Fall. Each family is responsible for the selling of or purchasing of $250 in grand raffle tickets. When the tickets are distributed, each family’s FACTS Incidental Billing account will be charged. It is the family’s responsibility to pay the $250 via FACTS and return the raffle ticket stubs to the CJB school office by the raffle deadline. Other Programs The following programs are offered as a service to parents and as an opportunity to raise additional funds for the school. All students benefit from the school’s fundraising efforts and parents are encouraged to participate according to their means. SCRIP: Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School offers a Scrip Program to school families and parishioners. Scrip is

an easy, convenient program that works to help defray the cost of tuition, as participants earn rebates on their

everyday purchases. Families and friends of CJB can save money as they shop, travel, entertain and gift give

with Scrip. Our school purchases gift cards from national and local retailers at a discount. Participants buy the

gift cards at face value. The discount or rebate is shared between Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School and the

purchaser. The CJB Scrip Program offers more than 200 merchants with rebates ranging from .5% to 12%.

The school carries gift cards in many categories such as grocery, dining, gas, and home improvement. These

gift cards are used just like cash at participating stores.

CJB will periodically apply rebates directed by the purchaser (to any Catholic Grammar School, High School or College tuition or RE fee) or refund the rebate in cash to the purchaser directly. In addition, the purchaser may elect for their rebate to be donated to Cardinal Bernardin School or one of the school’s four sponsoring parishes (St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie Billiart or St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr). If the purchaser chooses to make a contribution with their rebate, an acknowledgment will be issued for their records. There is no limit to the amount of rebates that a participant may earn with Scrip.

Scrip may be purchased four ways:

On line via Scrip Manager: Gift cards/certificates may be purchased through the Scrip Manager

website. Payments are sent to school and the Scrip will come home in the child’s backpack that day or

held at school for pick-up as directed. Cash and checks are currently accepted. On-line payments are

not available at this time. Payment must be received before Scrip will be delivered.

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Backpack Orders: Fill out and submit a paper order form and payment with your child on the first

school day of the week and Scrip will come home in their backpack that day or be held at school for

pick up.

Cash and Carry Sales: Counter sales are held at CJB on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the school lobby or on Friday mornings from 7:30am to 8:15am in O’Mara Hall (this is formerly the church hall of St. Elizabeth Seton -- lower level) during the school year. Orders placed on line via Scrip Manager may be picked up at Cash & Carry Sales.

Parish Couriers: Every Monday (or Tuesday if there is no school), all four of our sponsoring parishes run a courier back and forth to the school. Parishioners may use the courier to send paper Scrip orders, or payments for on-line orders. Scrip cards will be returned to the parish for pick-up. Please contact your individual parishes for more details.

Everyday Fundraising Committee Many national and local companies, recognizing the need for schools to generate additional revenue without burdening parents, offer non-profit organizations cash rebates and incentives based on actual spending and purchases made by their families. The Everyday Fundraising Committee is charged with increasing awareness and participation in these “corporate” sponsored fundraising programs at our school. This committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending available corporate programs, coordinating the programs internally, communicating to the school and parishes about the programs and evaluating the results. Funds raised through this committee’s efforts will be used to offset operating expenses of the school which directly help to maintain affordable tuition for our families. This year, the corporate programs supported by the Everyday Fundraising Committee are listed in the following chart. The Everyday Fundraising Committee will regularly publish newsletters and flyers promoting the following programs as well as SCRIP.

Everyday Fundraising Programs

Label Programs (Clip and Save)

Loyalty Shopping/ Dining Rewards

Charge Account

Rebates

Box Tops for Education

eScrip on Line Mall, Safeway

Grocery Loyalty Cards and Dining Program

Meijer Community

Rewards Meijer Credit Card

Coca-Cola Gives

GoodSearch/ GoodShop GoodDIning

Gordon Food Service (GFS)

Fun Funds

Lands’ End School Uniforms

Schoolbelles

Meijer Community Rewards

Meijer 1 Card

Pedi-Ped

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TUITION

We recognize that families who wish to provide excellent Catholic education for their children make considerable financial sacrifices. Families have many financial burdens and obligations. Families with several children have costs that are multiplied. Our hope is that a Catholic education at a fair, but affordable, price is available to the families who want Catholic education for their children. We are proud to offer a blue ribbon education at tuition rates which are competitive with other Catholic schools in the area. Tuition for full-day 3PK and 4PK is $5,785 per child. Half-day five-day Pre-K 4 is $3,700. Half-day four-

day Pre-K 3 is $3,125. In-parish tuition for Grades K through 8 is $5,400 per child. Tuition includes book rental and technology fees. A graduation fee is required in Spring of 8th Grade.

Non-Catholic/non-parishioner families will be responsible for the full payment of tuition (no parish subsidy applied). Full-day non-subsidized tuition is $6,320. Parish Subsidy If a family is a current, registered, active member of one of our four sponsoring parishes (attend Mass consistently and support with time, talent, treasure) the family may qualify for the in-parish rate of tuition. This is reviewed by the pastors on a yearly basis and may require meeting with your pastor. It is the pastor who determines whether a subsidy will be provided. Switching among parishes is not permitted unless the family address has changed. In that instance, should a family switch among sponsoring parishes, in addition to notifying the current parish that they are leaving, they must also notify the school of the parish change. At this time, the school will provide the family with paperwork to be completed and submitted to the new parish in order to be considered by the parish for the in-parish rate of tuition. It is the pastor who determines whether a subsidy will be provided. Parish subsidies are usually agreed to and applied by the end of September. For this reason, any legitimate parish change must occur prior to August 1. It is the responsibility of the family to notify the school of the change. Changes made after the August date may require the family to pay the full tuition for the next school year. TUITION PAYMENT PLANS The Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools requires that all families pay tuition through the FACTS Tuition Management Company. (FACTS is an automatic cash transfer plan used by many Catholic schools across the country. The program is fully bonded. The school has no access to or knowledge about the status of your bank account. Payments are automatically deducted on either the 5th or the 20th of the month.) All families, new and returning, sign up for this actively managed payment plan right from the CJB website. Families have the opportunity to pay in full, in two payments, or schedule ten budgeted monthly payments. The one-time payment will be due in August. The due dates for the two-payment option will be in August and December. The billing cycle for the ten monthly payments will be August through May. FACTS tuition payments may be made via checking account, savings account, or credit card. If you elect the ten-monthly payment option, there is a FACTS enrollment fee of $40. If you elect the 2- payment option, there is an enrollment fee of $20. There is no FACTS enrollment fee for the 1-payment option. If you elect the 1- or 2- payment option, you may choose the invoice option which will allow you to pay online or you may mail a check payable to FACTS. (In this case, you would not be required to divulge any financial information to FACTS.) Once your payment plan has been created, you will receive a confirmation notice from FACTS with instructions on how to log into their website where you can actively manage your payment plan through the Consumer Portal. You can change/update your financial account information, email address, or phone number. You can pay ahead with an online payment option as well as view your complete history with FACTS.

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Please note: All agreements must be finalized on or before August 10 or “opening day school information” provided at packet pick-up will be withheld. Parents’ efforts to pay tuition by the due-date are critical to cash flow and are most appreciated. Various fees may be applied by FACTS for switching payment plans, returned payments, and late payments. Tuition payments made via GiveCentral.org are not an option. All tuition must be paid through the FACTS Management System. If a financial emergency occurs for your family, please contact the Tuition Coordinator, Mrs. Teri Zintak, to discuss your options. TUITION REFUNDS No tuition refund will be given prior to the start of school or during the school year unless the family moves and the distance precludes the student from finishing the school year at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. In that case, the family is responsible for the tuition up to and including the current quarter's tuition, plus the initial $250 non-refundable tuition deposit. Families who withdraw their children for other reasons are responsible for their tuition commitment. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial Assistance is available to our CJB in-parish families. The opportunity to apply for Financial Assistance is provided in the InfoSnap and FACTS online re-registration application and the process for which to apply is explained. If a family is interested in applying for Financial Assistance, they may access the application by visiting the CJB website and clicking on the FACTS button. (Follow the directions to create a new account as well as a user name and password. Then, sign in using your FACTS username and password. On the next page, click on the hyperlink at the top right hand corner “Apply for Financial Aid” and follow the steps.) Please note: FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment conducts the financial need analysis for CJB for each upcoming school year. Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application online and submit necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by the date provided on the application. There is a $25 fee to be paid online to FACTS at the time of application. Once an online application has been completed, the following information will need to be sent to FACTS to complete the application process: Copies of most recent Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules; copies of 2018/2019 W-2 forms; copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation and TANF. If you have questions or concerns about the process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-441-4637. Financial Assistance is offered for Kindergarten through 8th Grade “in-parish” students only. There is a deadline for which to apply. Financial assistance must be applied for by the last day of January for current families…and by the last day of February for new families. Families need to reapply for assistance each year. Financial assistance may be increased or decreased year-to-year if the family’s financial situation changes. Please note: Families that will receive a financial award will receive a letter in mid-May. Included with the award letter is an acceptance agreement that must be signed and returned promptly to the school. If the agreement form is not returned to school by the due-date, funds will be reassigned. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS Financial accounts must be kept current. This includes school tuition, Extended Day fees, Food Service Professionals accounts, NSF check fees, late fees, and any other outstanding expenses owed to the school. If the accounts are not current, the opening day materials, report card, diploma, and/or official records may be withheld. The child may be excluded from school or Extended Day. Tuition accounts will be reviewed

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quarterly. Tuition must be paid in full each quarter. If extenuating circumstances exist which prohibit timely payment, parents are required to contact the Principal and the Tuition Coordinator. Report Cards for any quarter may be withheld until all financial obligations are met. Please note: After July 15, all outstanding fees will be turned over to the Archdiocese of Chicago for collection. In addition to the fees owed to the Cardinal Bernardin School, any expenses the school may incur through this process will become the responsibility of the family. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Tuition Exclusion Policy Without the payment of tuition, a school cannot function. Allowing some families to avoid their obligation is unfair to those families who take their tuition obligation seriously and pay it in full. By enrolling your child(ren) and creating a FACTS Tuition Management Co. Tuition Agreement, each family is accepting the responsibility to pay tuition in full. In the event of unforeseen financial circumstances, CJB is willing to customize a family’s tuition payment plan to assist that family through a difficult period of time. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to bring the circumstance to the attention of the principal or tuition coordinator before payments are missed. Extended Day: Extended Day payments must be kept current for students to remain in the Program. After 10 days of non-payment, a student will no longer be able to attend the Extended Day Program until payment is made. At the end of the year, all records, including Report Cards, will be withheld until ED accounts are settled. Tuition accounts will be reviewed regularly. Tuition must be paid in full each quarter. If tuition is not current a letter will be sent by the tuition Coordinator to the Agreement holder requesting immediate contact to discuss the situation. If tuition is past due at the semester or third quarter, affected students may not be allowed to return to CJB until the account is made current. If tuition is past due at the end of the school year, the final report card and all school records will be held until the account is paid in full. If the student is in 8th grade, participation in all year-end activities/ceremonies is jeopardized. Registration for the new school year will be suspended if a balance is due.

ARCHDIOCESAN TUITION EXCLUSION POLICY The following Tuition Exclusion Policy comes directly from the Principal’s Administrative Handbook on Policies and Procedures in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Archdiocese of Chicago mandates all elementary schools to publish and implement their Tuition Exclusion procedure. Following is the procedure: A recurring problem for schools is non-payment of tuition. As a family’s unpaid tuition bill increases during the school year, the school may be reluctant to exclude the family’s children from school for fear of hurting the children or losing the family. Some schools, it seems, feel they do not want to risk lower enrollment, even if that means allowing some families to pay only some or no tuition. Others do not have scholarships which could place tuition at an appropriate level for a family with legitimate hardship. Allowing families to keep their children in school when they are not keeping current on their agreed upon tuition is a risky proposition. Without the payment of tuition, a school cannot function. As schools are required to reduce staff and programming for children, it appears that schools no longer can or should be allowing families to continue to send their children to school unless they pay their tuition. Also, allowing some families to avoid their obligation is unfair to those families that take their tuition obligation seriously and pay in full. There are two kinds of family situations involving the non-payment of tuition: The first are those families that acknowledge to the school their difficulties, work with the school to make alternative tuition arrangements and live up to their obligations. The second situation is the more problematic: these families do not attempt to work with the school to pay the tuition but instead make promises to pay and fail to live up to those promises.

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Schools need to develop an exclusion policy that will ensure that families in the second category fulfill their tuition obligations. We recommend the following policies:

1. The most effective way to ensure the payment of tuition is to inform families that if they are not caught up by a certain date during the school year, their children cannot return to school until the family is caught up. Experience has shown that if a school adopts and enforces an exclusion policy, the families will pay the tuition. Such a policy could provide that if parents are not caught up with tuition payments at the end of a particular month or quarter or even semester, their children cannot return to school until the tuition is paid. Schools should adopt and publish such a policy and enforce it consistently. Please note the following: CJB families who are delinquent in tuition could be subject to the following:

Withholding students from any clubs or sporting activities Not releasing year-end report cards Cooperating and communicating with other principals regarding transfers of students whose

family is in arrears Excluding from school those students whose parents are delinquent in their tuition payments Not allowing students to participate in graduation activities, including walking in the ceremony

2. Under no circumstances should a school allow a family to re-enroll their children unless they have

fulfilled their tuition obligations in full for prior years.

3. If a child is transferring to a Catholic school (the “New School”) from another Catholic school (the “Old School”), the New School should contact the Old School to find out why the family left. If it is due to the non-payment of tuition, the New School should seriously consider not allowing the family to enroll their children unless the family pays the Old School in full for the tuition owed there. Also, the New School should be vigilant in making sure the family fulfills their tuition obligation at the New School in a timely way.

Despite its best efforts, a school that finds itself faced with unpaid tuition at the end of the school year can contact the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Legal Services (OLS) for assistance with collecting that tuition through legal means. A school should not refrain from adopting and enforcing an exclusion policy and assume that unpaid tuition can be collected after the fact with the assistance of the OLS for the following reasons:

1. OLS will not assist a school with tuition collection unless that school has in place an exclusion policy that it has applied during the school year.

2. Tuition collection lawsuits are expensive – it costs approximately $300 in filing costs to the court to file a tuition collection lawsuit and the school is responsible for the payment of these costs. This means that a school must expend more money in an effort to recover the tuition it has not collected.

3. Schools should be aware that there is approximately a 50% likelihood of recovery if the legal process is used to collect tuition.

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REGISTRATION POLICIES The Cardinal Bernardin School welcomes for enrollment children baptized as Catholics, as well as children from other households whose parents are seeking a Christian educational environment. CJB’s four founding parishes are St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr, and St. Julie Billiart. Children from these parishes are eligible for enrollment at an “in-parish” rate of tuition. Should a family switch among sponsoring parishes, in addition to notifying their current parish that they are leaving, they must also notify the school of the change in parishes. At this time, the school will provide the family with paperwork to be completed and submitted to the new parish in order to be considered for the in-parish rate of tuition. The parish pastor determines if a subsidy will be provided. There is no guarantee of parish subsidy when a family switches among parishes. Any switching among parishes must be approved, processed and completed prior to August 1 of the new school year. Practicing Catholics of other parishes and non-Catholics are eligible for enrollment at an “out-of-parish” rate. Enrollment Criteria Criteria for families who wish to enroll their children for the 2019-20 school year are as follows: Registered, practicing parishioners of our sponsoring parishes. Registered, practicing parishioners of other Catholic parishes.

(Practicing parishioners are Catholics who consistently attend Mass, send their children to Religious Education or Catholic school, and support their parish with "time, talent, and treasure." This is an on-going expectation during years of enrollment at CJB. Use of parish envelopes is expected for “in-parish” and “out-of-parish” families.

Non-Catholic families are invited to submit an application for enrollment. These families will be responsible for the full payment of tuition (no parish subsidy applied) and the student/family must participate in and fulfill all religious curriculum requirements, which include faith study and participation in the liturgical and prayer life of the school.

Students whose older siblings attend Cardinal Bernardin will have priority over new registrations. Families of special needs children will be asked to meet with the Inclusive Education Coordinator to determine if the resources of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School are adequate to provide the best learning environment for the child. (The child’s place will be held until that determination is made.) If the school determines that we cannot meet the special needs of your child, the enrollment fee will be refunded. Registration Process CJB uses the InfoSnap registration system, which has since become an integrated part of PowerSchool. Use of the InfoSnap system for the registration of new students, and the re-registration of students will be determined by the administration, in cooperation with the Director of Enrollment. Families new to CJB School are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable enrollment fee of $250 per family at Registration. This amount is not applied toward tuition. If the school cannot accept the child because places are filled, the fee will be refunded. Re-registration for current families is held in January. During this month, current families are required to pay a per-family tuition deposit of $250 (due January 31st). This amount will be applied to your family FACTS Incidental Billing statement. The $250 is required to hold a place at Cardinal Bernardin School. Because of the timeliness necessary for budgetary planning, we ask that families adhere to this schedule. Thus, the tuition deposit will be applied toward the tuition bill only if it is received no later than February 15th. After February 15th, the $250 from current families may be considered a re-enrollment fee and may not be applied to tuition. This is non-refundable. After February 15th, the family’s space may be relinquished to a new family, as the month of February begins open registration for new families.

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If the school cannot accept a new student because places are filled, the $250 deposit will be refunded. If you withdraw your child, the deposit is not refundable. 1. Re-registration for current families takes place in January; registration for new families will begin in

February. 2. Students whose older siblings attend Cardinal Bernardin School will have first priority for admittance. 3. The applications will be reviewed by the Pastors to determine if the Enrollment Criteria are met. 4. After March 1st, applications will be accepted in the order received until all available places are filled. 5. Children of non-parishioner school faculty and staff may be accepted after March 1st on a room-available

basis. 6. Families of children with special needs will be asked to meet with the Principal to determine if the

resources of Cardinal Bernardin School are adequate to provide the best learning environment for the child. The child’s place will be held until that determination is made. The school has a Learning Resource teacher on staff, but will not have a self-contained Special Education Class.

7. New students are ordinarily not accepted for the current school year after September 5 unless the family moves into one of the sponsoring parishes during the school year. After this date, applications for new students will be considered on an individual basis.

8. The Archdiocesan policy states that all new students are accepted on a trial basis only. After one quarter, or maybe sooner, if the child is not successful both academically and social-emotionally, then the child will be asked to leave. New students outside of the normal registration timeline must be in compliance with the Archdiocesan policy which states that they are accepted on a trial basis.

Registration Documents Required At Enrollment: Completed online InfoSnap registration materials. $250 application fee for families new to CJB; a $250 tuition deposit per family for non-new families. Official/original Birth Certificate for students entering PreK and Kindergarten and for students entering

1st grade who did not attend Kindergarten. To enroll in PreK a student must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1 (for 3PK and 4PK). To enroll in Kindergarten, a student must be 5 years old on or before September 1. To enroll in 1st grade, a student must be 6 years old on or before September 1. (A copy of the certificate will be made for school files and the original will be returned to the family.)

Children must be toilet-trained prior to beginning school. Copy of the most recent report card for students currently in school. Copy of Standardized Test Scores and/or other school testing such as AIMSweb, Dibels, etc. Copy of most recent IEP (if applicable -- for students receiving special services). Original Baptismal Certificate (which will be copied for school files and the original will be returned to

the family). July 1: Children entering Kindergarten must have a comprehensive eye exam prior to beginning school.

Kindergarten students must also have a second varicella vaccine. Medical forms are required for students entering PreK, Kindergarten and Grade 6. Dental forms are required for students entering PreK, Kindergarten, Grade 2 and Grade 6. Students entering 1st Grade who did not attend Kindergarten must submit medical and dental and vision forms. Children entering 6th Grade must be immunized against Hepatitis B.

Any child entering 6th Grade shall show proof of receiving one dose of Tdap (defined as tetanus, diphtheria, accelular pertussis) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose and a meningococcal vaccine.

Students entering Grades 7-8 who have not already received Tdap are required to receive 1 Tdap dose regardless of the interval since last DTaP, DT or Td dose.

Official records from previous school attended. Complete the Release of Records Form (including full mailing address) found in the online application and Cardinal Bernardin School will forward the form to the previous school.

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Database Information In order to maintain effective communication among parish, school, and family, it is imperative that your family contact information be kept current, both at school and at your parish. This information is added to the school database. Database information includes but is not limited to parent names, home address, home/work/cellular telephone numbers, parent email addresses, and emergency contact name/telephone numbers. Parish affiliation is an important additional part of the database information. Should a non-parish family choose to register at one of the sponsoring parishes, in addition to following the registration process at the parish, the family also must contact the school in order to complete appropriate paperwork. This paperwork will be forwarded to the parish pastor for review. This is part of the normal registration process. If a current family switches among sponsoring parishes, in addition to notifying their current parish that they are leaving, they must also notify the school of the change in parishes. At this time, the school will provide the family with paperwork to be completed and submitted to the new parish in order to be considered by the parish for the in-parish rate of tuition. The granting of tuition subsidy is up to discretion of each pastor. It is possible that the new sponsoring parish will not be able to provide subsidy. Any switching among parishes must be processed and completed prior to August 1 of the new school year. If a family switches parishes and the school and parish offices are not informed, parish subsidy may not transfer from the current parish to the new parish. If there is any change to your contact information, contact the Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Cindy Devlin, immediately to have your school records updated. Similarly, contact your parish Administrative Assistant to ensure updated information for your parish. It is the responsibility of the family to keep their contact information current. Class Size Policy Archdiocesan Policy indicates the following maximum numbers for class size as follows: 3 year olds 20 4 year olds 20 5 year olds 30 Grades 1-8 Regular class size in Grades 1-8 ideally shall be limited to 30 students; however, 35 students should be the maximum. The maximum class sizes at Cardinal Bernardin School will be as follows: PreK 20 Kindergarten 25 Grades 1-3 30 Grades 4-8 35

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HEALTH POLICIES

Health Records The State of Illinois requires vision, physical and dental examinations for students as follows: Children entering Pre-K must have proof of immunization against HiB, pneumococcal and HepB. Children entering Kindergarten must have a comprehensive eye exam prior to beginning school. Medical exams are required for students entering PreK, Kindergarten and Grade 6. Dental forms are required for students entering PreK, Kindergarten, Grade 2 and Grade 6. Students entering Kindergarten must have a second varicella vaccine. Students entering 1st Grade who did not attend Kindergarten must submit medical, eye and dental forms. Children entering 6th Grade must be immunized against Hepatitis B. Any child entering 6th Grade shall show proof of receiving one dose of Tdap (defined as tetanus, diphtheria, accelular pertussis) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose and a meningococcal vaccine. Students entering Grades 7-8 who have not already received Tdap are required to receive 1 Tdap dose regardless of the interval since last DTaP, DT or Td dose. The student must be eleven years of age when receiving the meningococcal vaccine. Students must have a dental exam on file by May 1st of their Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th Grade years. These forms must be current for a student to begin the school year for Grades 1, 3, and 7. All transfer students are required to have current physical examinations and to provide the health records from their previous school. These examinations must be completed and the Health Forms submitted to the School Nurse’s office before the student enters school in the fall. Students who participate in athletic programs sponsored by Cardinal Bernardin School must have a current physical on file to be eligible for participation. Parents will be required to provide proof of insurance. The State of Illinois also requires that all students have proof of immunization for the following diseases: Polio, DTP or DTaP, Measles, Rubella, Hepatitis, Mumps, Chickenpox (and HiB and pneumococcal for Pre-K). Proof of a physical exam and updated immunization records must be on file in the school office for students in PreK, K, and Grade 6 (and proof of Tdap for 7th and 8th Graders in the year 2012) by October 15th or the student will be excluded from school until the information is provided. Medication Parents/guardians have the primary responsibility for the administration of medication to their children. The administration of medication to students during regular school hours and during school-related activities is discouraged unless necessary for the critical health and well-being of the student. It is the policy of this school that school personnel -- including teachers, administrators, administrative staff -- shall not administer medication to students except as provided in the School Medication Procedures established by the Archdiocese of Chicago for the administration of medication. Compliance with the School Medication Procedures established for the administration of medication is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. A copy of the medication procedures and necessary forms are distributed to each family upon enrollment in the school. For Pre-K students: During cold and flu season, to prevent widespread colds and flu in the school, your child should stay home from school if experiencing any symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines:

Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep) Headache

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Definitely keep your child at home and consider seeking medical attention if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

Fever (greater than 100 degrees by mouth. Your child may return to school only after his / her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for minimum of 24 hours)

Vomiting (even once) Diarrhea Chills General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough Shortness of breath Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose

To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:

Wash hands frequently Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash

hands The flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent illness from the seasonal influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults and children receive the flu vaccine each year. Yearly flu vaccination is needed because immunity against the flu wears off over time. In addition, the flu virus strains often change, so the vaccine also changes from year-to-year in order to match the flu viruses expected to be circulating in the community. Guidelines for Keeping Sick Children Home from School

Each day many parents are faced with a decision: should they keep their sick children at home or send them to school? Often the way a child looks and acts can make the decision an obvious one.

The following guidelines should be considered when making the decision:

Fever: The child should remain home with a fever greater than 100 degrees. The child can return to school after he/she has been fever free for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medicine such as Tylenol or Motrin).

Strep Throat: Following diagnosis by rapid strep test or culture, the child may return to school after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment and 24 hours fever free without fever reducing medication (Tylenol/Motrin)

Diarrhea/Vomiting: A child with diarrhea and/or vomiting should stay at home and return to school only after being symptom free for 24 hours.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Following a diagnosis of conjunctivitis, the child may return to school 24 hours after the first dose of prescribed medication.

Rashes: Common infectious diseases with rashes are most contagious in the early stages. A child with a suspicious rash should return to school only after a health care provider has made a diagnosis and authorized the child's return to school.

Flu Symptoms/Colds: A child with thick or constant nasal discharge should remain home. Very few younger children can effectively blow their noses and wash their hands afterward. A child with the above symptoms will quickly spread the illness to other children.

Head Lice/Pediculosis: CJB School has a "no nit" policy. Student must be free from live lice and louse eggs before returning to school. Any child who has been treated for head lice must be cleared by the School Nurse before returning to school.

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A sick child cannot learn effectively and is unable to participate in classes in a meaningful way. Keeping a sick child home prevents the spread of illness in the school community and allows the child opportunity to rest and recover.

Head Lice Policy It is not unusual for schools to encounter cases of head lice (pediculosis) during the school year. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin is no exception. We keep a close watch on classes where we know children have been exposed to head lice, but we need your help in preventing their spread.

Please inspect your own child’s hair. If you find nits (eggs) or active lice, please notify the school immediately. Lice infestation may occur in any group of young children. Adults may also be affected. A secondary infection may result from the scratching.

The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Archdiocese of Chicago provide this guideline regarding the return to school of affected children: “Exclude case from school until the day after the first shampoo, lotion, or cream rinse pediculicide and combing are properly completed.” We follow this guideline at CJB and re-check the affected child as needed to ensure that the treatment provided is successful and that no live lice are present. Other children in the classroom are also checked as needed just to make sure the lice have not spread. A note is also sent home to classmates.

We ask for your assistance in ensuring that all those infected within your home are properly treated. The School Nurse will provide you with resources as needed. The following websites are recommended:

kidshealth.org/parents/infections/common/lice AND www.cdc.gov/lice/parents

Our school policy on head lice follows the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. When head lice are discovered on a child, we take the following steps:

If head lice are discovered by the parents, we ask the parents to notify the following via e-mail:

Their child’s homeroom teacher

The School Nurse

If head lice are discovered at school, teachers (including general school staff and after-school staff) will contact the School Nurse.

As soon as the School Nurse is informed, she will:

Notify the affected child’s classroom to check the other children as needed for lice and nits. The names of affected students are not divulged.

Inform the parents whose children have lice and provide them with resources as needed.

Re-check the children after their return to school to ensure that the treatment they have received has been successful.

The nurse works from 7:15am to 3:00pm.

As part of the Friday Report, explain to parents that they are expected to check and/or treat their children before sending them back to school the following Monday.

We do follow the position statement of the National Association of School Nurses, which is as follows:-if lice are found, child must go home and be treated immediately-if nits are found, parent will be informed. Child must be treated that evening. There is a checklist to be completed before return to school. Current research does not support the conclusion that enforced exclusion (nit free) policies result in reduced transmission of head lice. It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses that nit-free policies disrupt the education process and should not be viewed as an essential strategy in the management of head lice. Current research also shows that live adult lice are the only transfer concern and they prefer the warm scalp. They survive only 12 to 24 hours on inanimate objects.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parents/infections/common/lice

http://www.cdc.gov/lice/parents

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AEDs There are two AEDs in the school. One is kept in the Office and the other is in the Gym. The School Nurse, Principal, and Gym teacher have been trained in its use. It is available for emergencies and persons who have received training may also use it. All CJB athletic coaches are required by the ISBE to be trained in the use of an AED. The AED in the office is checked for readiness weekly by the Nurse. The AED in the Gym is checked daily by the Athletic Director. Asthma Management All staff will be trained, per the Archdiocese of Chicago, in accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education’s Asthma Response Protocol. Any student with the diagnosis of asthma is required to have an asthma action plan on file, even if no medication is kept at school. Undesignated Epi-Pens Based on new ISBE guidelines, CJB has received approval to have undesignated epi-pens available in the nurse’s office for a new anaphylactic allergy. An order has been placed for one 2-pack of Epi-pen Jr (0.15 mg) and one 2-pack Epi-pen (0.3mg) auto injector through the state-approved manufacturer. At this time, only school nurses will be authorized to administer an undesignated epinephrine auto injector. Students that have allergy action plans and prescribed pens will need to continue to send in their own medications. The entire CJB staff is trained to administer the prescribed epi-pens. CJB must inform parents or guardians, in writing in this Family Handbook, that the school, its employees, and agents, and CCDPH, are to incur no liability or professional discipline as a result of any injury arising from the administration of an undesignated epinephrine auto injector. On the health issues form that is sent out each year, please take note to sign on the bottom of the form acknowledging the above information if you do not wish for the undesignated epi-pen to be available to your child, please send in a written request stating that you do not want it to be administered to your child in the event of an emergency. Concussion Management Any student with the diagnosis of a concussion must return to school with completed paperwork of our return to learn/return to play policy. Every head bump at school requires a medical assessment by the nurse. Minor bumps will entail a minor head injury note and continued observation throughout the day, no phone call unless symptomatic or showing visible injury. Any concerns will be immediately addressed.

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WELLNESS POLICY

The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School follows the Illinois State Board of Education and Archdiocesan suggested guidelines/recommendations for school wellness. CJB teachers and parents will not provide food or edibles of any kind in their classrooms for any reason, including parties or birthdays. There will be no exception. The ISBE also provides cautionary information about the dangers of food in schools as it relates to severe allergic reactions in students. For this reason, Cardinal Bernardin School students may not share their snacks or lunches with one another. CJB is confident that the decision to NOT provide any food or edibles to our students in the classrooms is in their best interest. It strengthens a safer school environment for everyone. To this end, our school nurses provide our teachers with specific guidelines for food-allergic and diabetic children and every year, staff reviews Epi-pen procedures for emergencies. Each year at the start of the school year, teachers receive from our school nurses a review of allergy and diabetic procedures. CJB parents, via their child’s physician, should provide an Epi-pen to the school nurse for emergency purposes. We also now have an un-designated epi-pen available for first-time anaphylaxis. School administration will approve special or specific class events where food may be served to students as “lunch.” Since CJB sponsors an Extended Day Program, only healthy foods and snacks will be permitted and/or served to Extended Day students. Extended Day staff will enforce the CJB Wellness Policy. THE EDP is a peanut-free environment. On special occasion or at “fun lunches” during the school year, students who have special dietary needs are encouraged to bring their own lunch for that day. The school is not able to guarantee vendor products that are “gluten free.”

Examples of Healthy Snack and Beverage Options

Raw vegetable sticks/slices with low-fat dressing or yogurt dip Fresh fruit wedges – cantaloupe, honey dew, watermelon, pineapple, oranges, tangelos, etc. Sliced fruit – nectarines, peaches, kiwi, star fruit, plums, pears, mangos, apples, etc. Fruit salad Cereal and low-fat milk 100% fruit or vegetable juice Frozen fruit pops with fruit juice or fruit as the first ingredient Dried fruits – raisins, cranberries, apples, apricots Single serving applesauce or canned fruit in juice Peanut butter with apple wedges or celery sticks Fruit smoothies made with fat-free or low-fat milk Trail mix (dried fruits and nuts) Dry roasted peanuts, tree nuts and soy nuts (not coconut or palm nuts) Lean meats and reduced fat cheese sandwiches (use light or reduced-fat mayonnaise in chicken/tuna

salads) Party mix (variety of cereals, nuts, pretzels, etc.) Pretzels or reduced fat crackers Baked chips with salsa or low-fat dip (Ranch, onion, bean, etc.) Low-fat muffins (small or mini), granola bars and cookies (graham crackers, fig bars) Mini bagels with whipped light or fat-free cream cheese Pasta salad Bread sticks with marinara Fat-free or low-fat flavored yogurt & fruit parfaits Fat-free or low-fat pudding cups

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Fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products (string cheese, single-serving cottage cheese, cheese cubes)

Flavored soy milk fortified with calcium Pure ice cold water

*This list is not all-inclusive and is meant only to provide parents and school staff with guidance for healthier food and beverage choices. The Archdiocese of Chicago Wellness Policy is printed below.

ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT WELLNESS POLICY Belief Statement Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is committed to providing a learning environment that supports and promotes wellness, good nutrition, and an active lifestyle and recognizes the positive relationship between good nutrition, physical activity and the capacity of students to develop and learn. The entire school environment shall be aligned with healthy school goals to positively influence students’ beliefs and habits and promote health and wellness, good nutrition and regular physical activity. In addition, school staff shall be encouraged to model healthy eating and physical activity as a valuable part of daily life. Intent The purpose of this policy is to ensure a total school environment that promotes and supports student health and wellness, helps to reduce childhood obesity and meets the requirements of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, including goals for nutrition education, physical activity and other school based activities designed to promote students’ wellness; nutrition guidelines for all foods available during the school day; a plan for measuring implementation including designating one or more persons charged with operational responsibility; and involving parents, students, school food service providers, the school board, school administrators, and the public in developing this policy. Rationale The link between nutrition and learning is well documented. Healthy eating patterns are essential for students to achieve their full academic potential, full physical and mental growth and lifelong health and well-being. Healthy eating is demonstrably linked to reduced risk of the development of many chronic diseases. Schools and school communities have a responsibility to help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to establish and maintain lifelong healthy eating patterns. Well-planned and well-implemented wellness programs have been shown to positively influence children’s health. Schools also have a responsibility to help students establish and maintain lifelong habits of being physically active. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to maintain and improve their physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of premature death in general and of heart disease, high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes. Cardinal Bernardin School will comply with the goals for Student Wellness established by the Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools as stated below.

ARCHDIOCESAN GOALS FOR STUDENT WELLNESS Goals for Nutrition Education

Students in preschool through grade 12 shall receive sequential and interdisciplinary nutrition education. The program shall be designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt healthy eating behaviors. Special emphasis should be placed on nutrition education in preschool through the primary grades as eating habits are established at a young age.

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The nutrition education program shall include enjoyable interactive activities such as contests, promotions, taste testing, field trips, school gardens or other like activities.

Schools shall work with parents to assist in providing a healthy diet and daily physical activity for their

children, which may include information to help incorporate healthy eating and physical activity. Goals for Physical Activity

Students in preschool through grade 12 shall participate in regularly scheduled formal and informal physical activity programs. Special emphasis should be placed on promoting an active lifestyle in preschool through the primary grades as health habits are established at a young age. Reasonable accommodations shall be made for students with disabilities and/or other limitations.

Elementary schools shall provide a daily, supervised recess period to all students.

Students shall be provided opportunities for physical activities through a range of school programs

such as intramurals, interscholastic athletics, physical activity clubs or other like activities. Goals for other School-Based Activities Designed to Promote Student Wellness Consistent School Activities and Environment – Health Eating

It is recommended that food providers share information about the nutritional content of school meals and/or individually sold foods with students, families, and school staff.

School meals shall be served in clean, safe and pleasant settings with adequate time provided for

students to eat.

All food service personnel shall have adequate pre-service training.

Students, parents, school staff and community members bringing goods and beverages to school for parties/celebrations/meetings shall be encouraged to provide healthful options (see listing below).

Schools shall take efforts to promote nutritious food and beverage choices consistent with the current

Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Food Guidance System (MyPyramid) such as fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy foods and whole grain products.

All foods and beverages provided by the school shall comply with federal, state, and local food safety

and sanitation regulations.

Access to any area involved in storage, preparation or service of food on the school campus shall be limited to authorized personnel.

Consistent School Activities and Environment – Physical Activity

Schools are encouraged to limit extended periods of inactivity. When activities such as mandatory testing make it necessary for students to be inactive for long periods of time, it is recommended that schools give students periodic breaks during which they are encouraged to stand and be moderately active.

Physical activity facilities and equipment on school grounds shall be safe.

Schools are encouraged to work with the community to create a safe and supportive environment for

students walking or biking to school. Food or Physical Activity as a Reward or Punishment

School personnel shall not withhold food or beverages from students as punishment.

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School personnel shall not withhold participation in recess or physical education class as punishment.

Nutrition Guidelines for All Foods and Beverages Available on School Campuses During the School Day

Food providers shall offer a variety of age-appropriate, appealing food and beverage choices and employ food preparation, purchasing and meal planning practices consistent with current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (e.g. provide a variety of fruits and vegetable choices; serve low-fat and fat-free dairy products; ensure that whole grain products are served).

All foods and beverages sold individually (apart from the reimbursable school meal) shall be well-

regulated and consistent with the nutritional goals of this policy. This includes:

A la carte offerings in the food service program; Food and beverage choices in vending machines, snack bars, school stores; Food and beverages sold as part of school-sponsored fundraising activities

Every effort shall be made to provide nutritious and appealing foods and beverages, such as fruits,

vegetables, low-fat dairy foods and whole grain products, wherever and whenever food is sold or otherwise offered at school.

Guidelines for School Meals

School meals served shall be consistent with the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and/or shall meet, at a minimum, the nutrition requirements and regulations for the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program.

Measuring Implementation & Community Involvement

The Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools or designee shall be charged with the operational responsibility for ensuring that each school meets the wellness policy requirements.

The principal of each campus shall be responsible for implementation of the wellness policy.

Individual schools shall involve parents, students, representatives of the school food service program,

the school board/advisory committee, school administrators and the public to consult in the development of the wellness policy. This will be demonstrated through their involvement in reviewing, and being listed on the individual school wellness checklist.

The Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools or designee, based upon feedback from individual

schools, may revise the wellness policy as appropriate.

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SCHOOL SAFETY

Traffic Procedures Cooperation with the morning drop-off and after school pick-up is essential for everyone’s safety. Staff members, traffic volunteers, and safety patrol will be present to assist in directing the flow of traffic. In order to safeguard our children, specific rules have been set for the parking lot. Please consult the following procedures to be followed when dropping off and picking up your child/ren. Morning Drop-Off Drop off begins at 7:15am, when staff supervision also begins. If children must be dropped off prior to 7:15am, they must be brought to Extended Day for safety and supervision. (Refer to “Prorated Fees” under Extended Day section.)

Parents must remain in their cars – school personnel and patrol students will assist students. In order to keep traffic moving on 167th Street and to prevent back-ups, follow the directives of the

Traffic Safety Personnel in the parking lot. For safety’s sake, do not scoot around cars that are taking longer to unload. Stop your vehicle and have children exit from the passenger side only. Do not drive your student to a particular entrance. During inclement weather, students of any

grade level will enter either the lower level O’Mara Hall or the main school entrance and wait in designated areas.

The “lead car” should pull all the way up to O’Mara Hall entrance to begin drop-off. Do not park and walk from the main school lot. Do not park in handicapped parking unless your vehicle displays a handicap plate or sticker.

Dropping-off students at the St. Elizabeth Seton Cornerstone building is strictly forbidden. The first bell rings at 7:35am. Children should be seated and ready to begin class at 7:40am with the second bell. They will be issued a tardy slip in the front office if they are late. WEST Parking Lot AM Drop-Off At any time after 7am, parents who drive may enter and exit using 94th Avenue, and park their vehicle in the WEST Parking Lot, in order to walk students to the O’Mara Hall or to the School Front Door. Parents should please NOT park in the clearly marked Handicapped Access parking stalls, which are also “coned off” by bright orange cones. SOUTHWEST Parking Lot AM Drop-Off At any time after 7am, parents driving cars with students may park in the SOUTHWEST parking lot. Especially for students who are in PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten, parents should WALK THEIR STUDENTS to the O’Mara Hall or School Front Door where teachers and teacher aides await their arrival. Any Kindergarten or Pre-K parents who choose to park in the Southwest Parking Lot for AM Drop-off should use the 94th Avenue Entrance to enter and to exit the Southwest Parking Lot.

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After School Pick-Up You may begin arriving for afternoon pick-up after 2:00pm. Park in the spots facing the church. Do not park in the first two rows east of the Church. These areas are designated for Church Business Only.

The 167th Street access is for traffic IN to the school only. Do not exit onto 167th Street. The Haven Avenue access is for EXITING traffic only. If you have business that will keep you in the school beyond 2:10pm, select a parking spot that will not

disrupt the dismissal flow (keeping in mind that cars “exit forward”). All cars MUST REMAIN in the lot until directed out (onto Haven Avenue). During the time in which the children leave the school building and until they are safely in their cars,

there is to be no driving in the parking lot. Parents are asked to quickly escort their children to their cars so that we might expedite the dismissal process.

Cars cannot be dismissed until every adult and child is safely in their vehicles. If for some reason you are detained from getting to your vehicle on time you will be required to remain

on the school sidewalk until all traffic has exited the lot. Haven Avenue is not a designated pick-up area for students. Orland Hills Police Department will issue

tickets in this area. Car riders who are not picked up by the time the parking lot has cleared will be escorted to Extended

Day for supervision. Students are strictly prohibited from running and playing in the outdoor area near O’Mara Hall. This is not allowed whether parents are present or not. Students and parents are asked to cross Haven Avenue, 167th Street, and/or 94th Avenue only at the intersection with a light, stop sign, or crossing guard. An area in the west Church lot is set aside for park and walk. This area is designated for those individuals who have business to attend to in the school office or who are volunteering in the school. There is no staff supervision in the west lot. Parents are urged to follow the dismissal procedures outlined above. If circumstances necessitate parking in the west lot, be extremely cautious. Picking-up students at the St. Elizabeth Seton Cornerstone building is strictly forbidden. After-School Activities Parents who are picking students up from after-school activities may not park along the curb of the circular drive. Mid-day Arrival and Dismissal Mid-day dismissal begins at 10:40am. Drop-off begins at 11:30am. Parents are to park in the parking lot and walk their child up to the main entrance of the school. Do not park along the curb of the circular driveway, per the school’s fire code. Students are to line up outside by the main school entrance. A teacher will greet the students and bring them in to the building. During inclement weather, please wait inside of your vehicle until you see a teacher at the door. Mid-day Dismissal Parents are to park in the parking lot and walk up to the main school doors and wait outside to meet their child. Do not park along the curb of the circular driveway, per the school’s fire code. During inclement weather, please wait inside your vehicle until you see a teacher at the door.

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Pets Parents who bring dogs to school are not to bring them to the student line-up areas when picking up and/or dropping off children. This restriction is in the interest of the safety of all children and is exclusive of service animals. Visitors The doors to the school are locked during office hours and when children are in attendance. Visitors must come to the front door of the school, ring the doorbell, and identify themselves. Visitors must report to the School Office to register and to receive a Nametag. Volunteers (and/or faculty, staff or students) are not allowed to open the door to visitors. Security For purposes of student and school safety, CJB does have security cameras throughout the facility.

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SCHOOL STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATIONS

See Organization Chart on School Website Under Forms and Policies. Executive Committee and Executive Pastor The Pastors of the four sponsoring parishes form the Executive Committee and meet monthly. Their reserved powers are: final approval of philosophy, planning, policy, budget, subsidy, Principal, Board members. The Executive Pastor follows a three-year rotation. The Principal is accountable to the Executive Pastor. The Executive Pastor calls meetings of the Executive Committee and has the final vote on anything the Advisory Board is considering. His vote is the over-riding vote. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Advisory Board The School Advisory Board is an advisory leadership group that enables the Catholic school to fulfill its mission. It is an essential group in the development of the school's long-range plans, gives advice on the budget, participates in recruitment, and acts as a public relations and marketing arm of the school. An effective School Advisory Board has parishioners with various areas of expertise, including public relations, finance, development, grant writing, and curriculum. Membership on the School Advisory Board requires a significant time commitment involving at least one monthly meeting with Committee work between meetings. The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Advisory Board is comprised of the Executive Pastor of the school, the Principal, and three Council members from each of the four parishes participating in this regional school. Council members must be 21 years of age and may not be an employee or family member of an employee of any of the four parishes or the school. The School Advisory Board meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. The School Advisory Board does not meet in August, December, or July. Per Article 9.4 of the School Advisory Constitution Accord, “Any person, parishioner, parent, organization or group from any of the sponsoring parishes desiring to address a meeting of the council must notify the

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president or principal not less than three days prior to the meeting. The petitioner shall be notified by the president or principal of the time allotted on the agenda for them to address the council, which is not to exceed five minutes. Only individuals who have been allotted time on the agenda will be allowed to speak during the meeting. However, the notification requirement and/or the time limit may be waived for an individual by a majority vote of the council.” Family School Association All parents and guardians of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School students are members of The Family School Association. The purpose is to foster school and family spirit and build a sense of community. We will accomplish this through: Ensuring communication between the school and new families Building parent support of the Mission of the Cardinal Bernardin School Hosting informative meetings for parents on pertinent issues Sponsoring activities designed to bring families together in a social atmosphere Parent and Parish Volunteers Volunteers enhance the quality of education offered at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. The school is grateful to the many parents and parishioners who volunteer their time and talents to benefit our students. The Volunteer Program is organized through the School Receptionist. A chairperson coordinates each volunteer area. CJB School complies with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s “Protecting God’s Children” policies which include completion of the online Criminal Background Check, attendance at Virtus training (volunteers, as well as employees, are required to read monthly “Virtus Training Bulletins” when they are emailed from the Virtus organization), as well as the completion of the Archdiocese of Chicago Code of Conduct paperwork and the DCFS CANTS form (a CANTS form must be completed and turned in to the school at the beginning of each new school year, prior to the start of school.) Effective the 2016-17 school year, all volunteers will be required to complete a new Archdiocese of Chicago Code of Conduct form, as changes were made to the original document. Effective 2015, all volunteer Coaches must also complete the online Mandated Reporter training, as well. Any volunteer who has completed Mandated Reporter training PRIOR TO 2014 must re-take the online training module. This policy applies to all volunteers. Volunteers may be asked to attend training sessions particular to their area of volunteering. Volunteers may not bring babies, toddlers, or other children when volunteering in the classroom or when volunteering on field trips. For security purposes, volunteers must report to the School Office and sign in. They will be issued a Volunteer Identification sticker or label. Volunteers are asked to go directly to their designated area. Volunteers must report to the School Office to sign-out. Volunteers are here for the safety and well-being of our children and should be treated with respect. School Facilities Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School shares the facilities with St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and all of its ministries, including its Religious Education Program. The Principal must approve all requests in advance for facility or room usage. Contact the CJB Administrative Assistant, who will make arrangements through the SES Business Manager. The CJB Administrative Assistant needs your request in writing, if it is “outside the usual calendar process.” The “usual calendar process” takes place in Spring prior to the upcoming school year. Per SES, a request for a set-up for any gathering must be prepared by the person organizing the event and must be given to the maintenance department at least two weeks prior to the event.

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On Monday and Tuesday afternoons, all extra-curricular school programs (with the exception of Athletic Programs being held in the gym) must conclude and vacate CJB School by 3:15pm. All groups are expected to show respect for the facilities and leave them cleaned and in good order after the event. Alcohol Consumption Beverages containing alcohol are not to be served at any school-sponsored or athletic event where children are present. Non-Discrimination Policies Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School is operated under the auspices of the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a Corporation Sole, in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School admits students of any race, sex, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students in school. It is the policy of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and all applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment by reason of race, color, sex, national origin, age, military discharge, marital status, mental or physical handicap unrelated to the ability to perform the duties of the position, except when one of these characteristics is a necessary qualification of a position.

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ATHLETIC POLICIES

Athletic Mission Statement and Program Philosophy

“As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. Now a body is not a single part, but many. If a foot should say, “Because I am not a hand I do not belong to the body,” it does not for this reason belong any less to the body. Or if an ear should say, “Because I am not an eye I do not belong to the body,” it does not for this reason belong any less to the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God placed the parts, each one of them, in the body as intended. But as it is, there are many parts, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I do not need you.” Indeed the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are all the more necessary. . . . Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:12, 14-18, 20-22, 27

The mission of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School (CJB) Athletic Program is to promote an opportunity for all children to develop their physical talents, increase self-confidence and self-esteem, and promote the values of sportsmanship and teamwork in a manner that is grounded in our love of Christ and Catholic faith.

The philosophy of the CJB Athletic Program is to preserve the virtues of teamwork even when different individual personalities come together, each with different talents, attitudes and viewpoints. CJB recognizes that our Catholic faith calls us to demonstrate our commitment to each other and to our brothers and sisters, and sacrifice for the greater good of the team. As a Catholic community, we cannot submit to the principle that certain conduct is acceptable because “others do it.” We must expect more of ourselves, and be guided by the values and sacrifices of Jesus Christ our Savior, with the realization that there is no greater responsibility from God than protecting the physical and emotional well-being of a child.

Through participation in the CJB Athletic Program, students may develop life-long skills and positive values, including leadership, healthful living habits, self-discipline, integrity, respect for rules and regulations, and the ability to participate with dignity and grace.

The CJB Athletic Board has developed a Grievance Procedure which was put into implementation beginning the 2016-17 school year. The Grievance Procedure may be found in the Athletic Handbook which is found on the CJB website under “athletics.”

Goals of the CJB Athletic Program

Promote and encourage the development of Christian values and character such as fairness, cooperation, leadership, and respect for authority and all others;

Provide all students the opportunity to develop strong, healthy, disciplined minds and bodies;

Encourage positive attitudes and the goal to try one’s best;

Develop sportsmanship by teaching the proper attitude toward wining, losing, and competing with dignity;

Teach all students the fundamentals of each sport; Develop school spirit and teamwork; and Provide an enjoyable recreational activity which can be sustained into adulthood.

Program Overview

The CJB Athletic Program provides an instructional sports program as an extension of the CJB academic and faith-based curriculum. As such, each participating student must follow the policies and procedures set forth in this handbook to ensure continued participation in the selected activity. The CJB Athletic Program will follow a “no cut” policy as long as participants practice with the team regularly, positively contribute to the team and maintain academic standards. All participants will learn the fundamentals and strategies of each sport and be given the opportunity to develop those skills in practice and games.

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A. Participation in the CJB Athletic Program The school and gym at CJB were constructed by St. Elizabeth Seton parish (SES). Neither building is owned by the school. In the early years of CJB school, a decision was made to allow joint participation in athletics by both SES religious education students and CJB students. To this end, SES hired an athletic director, who, with volunteers from both the parish and the school, developed a robust athletic program enjoyed by children at CJB and children enrolled in religious education at SES. Some teams had both school children and religious education children, and others, called parish teams, were composed solely of religious education children from SES. For many years, there were more parish teams than school teams, and the two types of teams co-existed under the guidance of a single athletic director, running a single athletic program.

In recent years, the look of the CJB athletic program has changed due to declining enrollment in the parish religious education program, resulting in a smaller number of religious education teams, to the point where school teams now draw from a larger enrollment. Going forward, the CJB Athletic Program will be a sports program with two tracks, a track with school teams (“school track”) and a track with religious education teams from SES (“parish track”). Both tracks of the CJB Athletic Program will be subject to the policies and procedures of the 2011 Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Handbook for Athletics, the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School Athletic Handbook and the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Athletic Board Constitution and By-Laws. Participation will require parents of athletes to attend mandatory Athletic meetings as mandated by the School Advisory Board and CJB Athletic Board at the beginning of each school year. Enrollment in the CJB Athletic Program will be as follows:

• Students that attend Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School shall participate on teams in the school track of the CJB Athletic Program. Students would also be eligible to participate on Parish teams when there is insufficient numbers of players from the School program as determined by the Athletic Advisory Board, for a viable basketball and/or volleyball team comprised solely of CJB students; and when there is space available on a SES team as determined by the Athletic Board.

• The St. Elizabeth Seton Religious Education (SESRE) students are eligible to participate on Cardinal Joseph Bernardin teams in basketball and volleyball. This is in effect when there are insufficient numbers of players from the SESRE program as determined by the Athletic Advisory Board, for a viable basketball and/or volleyball team comprised solely of Religious Education students; and when there is space available on a CJB team as determined by the Athletic Board.

• This practice will be reviewed annually by the St. Elizabeth Seton Pastor, the CJB Principal, the CJB Advisory Board and the Athletic Board.

This policy was developed in consultation with the Executive Pastor, Principal and SES Pastor. This policy, like others, will be evaluated over time to ensure the mission of the CJB Athletic Program.

B. Athletic Activities

The following activities are subject to the policies in this handbook and currently comprise the CJB Athletic Program: School Track (“Bernardin Cardinals”) Parish Track (“Seton Saints”)

Little Cardinals (K-3) Little Cardinals Girls Cross Country (grades 4-8) Boys Cross Country (grades 4-8)

Girls Soccer (grades 3-8) Girls Soccer Boys Soccer (grades 3-8) Boys Soccer

Girls Basketball (grades 4-8) Basketball Boys Basketball (grades 4-8) Volleyball Girls Volleyball (grades 4-8) Boys Volleyball (grades 4-8) Cheerleading (grades 3-8)

Bowling* Chess Club* Boy’s Golf* * denotes school club activity for CJB students

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The activities sponsored by the CJB Athletic Program are subject to change from year to year by the CJB Athletic Board if deemed appropriate based on a change in circumstances. The CJB Athletic Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national or ethnic origin in governing, managing and financing its athletics program or in selecting participants. No liquor may be issued at school-sponsored CJB sports events. There will be no smoking or alcoholic consumption at any CJB sporting events. This policy conforms to policies, procedures, and rules established by the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the Office of Catholic Schools. Responsibility for the CJB Athletic Program

Since the CJB Athletic Program is an extension of the school and its curriculum, these programs are subject to the authority of the Executive Pastor by virtue of his office (Archdiocesan Policy), the Principal (Archdiocesan Policy), the CJB school handbook, the CJB School Advisory Board, and the CJB Athletic Board. The Executive Pastor and Principal are the primary authority of the CJB Athletic Program with final decision-making authority on any issue within the athletic program. The only exception to this rule would involve matters raised in the Grievance Process involving SES religious education students, as any decisions would involve final review and approval from the SES Pastor. The Executive Pastor and Principal, along with the SES Pastor, have consented to the establishment of the CJB Athletic Board, which works cooperatively with the Executive Pastor and Principal, as well as the SES Pastor when necessary. The CJB Athletic Board is comprised of an Athletic Director (AD) and nine other selected members, as described in the Constitution and By-laws of the CJB Athletic Board. All CJB athletic programs and sports events fall under the jurisdiction and authority of the CJB Athletic Board with the consent of the Executive Pastor and Principal, as well as the SES Pastor. Pursuant to the consent of the Executive Pastor and Principal, as well as the SES Pastor, the CJB Athletic Board shall set guidelines and procedures that govern the scope and direction of the extracurricular sports programs and student participation in such programs. The CJB Athletic Board will work in cooperation with the school faculty members, the CJB School Advisory Board, parish leaders and religious education staffs, and parents. The Principal and the Executive Pastor expressly reserve the right to immediately review and reverse any decision or policy of the CJB Athletic Board, if deemed appropriate by the Principal and Executive Pastor, to protect the best interests of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School and its students.

Official Uniform Players may wear only their official uniform at games. The official uniform consists of the jersey and shorts (warm-up shirts). No jewelry of any type is permitted. This includes necklaces, earrings, chains, watches, rings, etc. Headbands, wristbands, and leg bands are also not permitted. In order to participate in Cardinal Bernardin athletic activities, parents and athletes sign an agreement which includes the following expectations: Attendance at Athletic Events Spectators are expected to be respectful fans and show good sportsmanship. 1. Show respect for the opponents at all times. 2. Extend hospitality to opponents and their guests and greet them cordially. 3. Know, understand, and appreciate the rules of the game. 4. Maintain self-control at all times. 5. Recognize skill and performance regardless of team affiliation. Show courtesy to the opposing team.

Booing is never acceptable behavior. 6. Follow procedures provided by the Athletic Director. Alcohol Consumption Beverages containing alcohol are not to be served at any school-sponsored event where children are present. This includes athletic events and team functions.

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STUDENT POLICIES

Before and After School Supervision No student is allowed unattended in the school building at any time. Students dropped off prior to 7:15am must be registered and enrolled in the Extended Day program for their safety and supervision. Students not enrolled in the Extended Day Program will not be admitted into the building until 7:15am, when indoor school supervision begins. Children who are not picked up by 2:50pm will be escorted to the Extended Day Program and will be charged the rate as described under Extended Day. When running late, parents must have a “back up plan” for their children. Extended Day closes at 6:00pm. Students participating in extra-curricular activities after school are to wait for their moderator, coach, or leader in the lower level commons area. Students will be advised as to dismissal by the adult in charge of that activity. Electronic Devices Policy CJB School is committed to creating a 21st century learning environment. Since 2016, CJB School is a 1:1 school. Students in Grades 4-8 utilize a Google Chromebook. Families are responsible for the purchase and care of the Chromebook. It is to be understood that the use of the Chromebook is for EDUCATIONAL purposes only. Students will NOT be allowed to take videos, make audio recordings, take photos, email, text or instant message at any time, unless instructed by a CJB staff member. No student may possess a cell phone on his/her person or in his/her belongings (outside of their locker) during school hours (between the hours of 7:40a and dismissal). Students are NOT permitted to wear APPLE (or similar) watches during the school day. CJB School is not responsible for loss or damage to any student technology device. Any violation of the student agreement will result in the loss of all technology privileges. Consequences are proportionate to the offense. Social Networking Website Passwords The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) mandates that students provide social networking website passwords and/or other related account information in order to gain access to students’ account or profiles on social networking sites (for use) if the school has reasonable cause to believe the content of a student’s social media account has violated a disciplinary rule or policy of the school. This is based on Illinois Public Act 098-0129, which was passed as a law in January of 2015. Park Use On occasion, students utilize Kelly Park (for example, during PreK and Kindergarten recess, Physical Ed classes, Extended Day, and Grade Level Picnics/Field Day events). Any use of Kelly Park has to be pre-approved by school administration as well as by the Director of Recreation of Kelly Park. The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School has a reciprocal emergency agreement with the Orland Hills Recreation Department Building (Kelly Park building) in case of a crisis or emergency.

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Book bags and Backpacks Book bags and backpacks may not be carried during the school day; they are to be placed on coat racks or in lockers upon arrival at school. Child Abuse and Neglect School personnel are mandatory reporters of allegations and/or suspicions of child abuse or neglect. According to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, school personnel are required to make reports to the Department of Children and Family Services wherever such circumstances exist. Custody In the absence of a court order to the contrary, Cardinal Bernardin School will provide the non-custodial parent with access to the academic records and to all other school related information regarding the child. If there is a court order specifying that no information is to be given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an official copy of the court order. Invitations to Parties Students may not distribute party invitations at school unless the entire class is invited to the event. In that case, the student asks the teacher for permission to distribute the invitations during an appropriate time during the day. Gifts from Students to Students Gifts from students to other students will only be permitted if every student within the classroom receives a gift. Individual gifts must be given outside of school. Extra-Curricular Activities Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School sponsors the following extra-curricular activities for various grade levels, as determined by the moderators. Athletics (Grades 3-8) American Sign Language Club (Grades 6-8) Choir (3-8) Bowling (4-8) Chess Club (K-8) Cross Country (4-8) Tech-Know Kids Club (2-5) Safety Patrol (6-8) Library Book Club (Grades 1-8) Robotics Club (5-8)

Peer Tutoring (K-8) Drama (4-8) Band (4-8) Broadcast System (8) Bernazine (6-8) Yearbook (7-8) Student Council (4-8) Cub/Boy Scouts (1-5) Daisies/Brownies/Girl Scouts (K-6) Suzuki Violin (K-2) Kindness Club (Grades 4-6)

Extra-curricular activities provide important learning experiences, as well as opportunities for socialization. Through extra-curricular activities, students explore their interests and develop their individual talents. Academic expectations for eligibility to participate in extra-curricular offerings include earning passing grades, completing homework, and cooperating with teachers in meeting academic expectations of the class. The student’s progress will be reviewed weekly until such time as that administration recommends that eligibility be returned. The Principal will make the final decision regarding eligibility.

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Conduct expectations for eligibility to participate in extra-curricular activities include following the good conduct expected of a Cardinal Bernardin student. Any student who is repeatedly disruptive in class, disregards school rules, shows poor sportsmanship, or disobeys a major school rule, will be suspended from extra-curricular activities or school-sponsored trips until he or she demonstrates improvement in his or her conduct. The student’s progress will be reviewed weekly until such time as that administration recommends that eligibility be returned. The Principal will make the final decision regarding eligibility. Students who participate in extra-curricular activities are expected to show personal responsibility and consideration for adult sponsors and fellow students by attending meetings and events faithfully. Field Trips/Shadow Days Field trips are an extension of the classroom learning experience. Student dress will be in accordance with the guidelines set by the teacher sponsoring the trip. A student must have a signed permission slip in order to be allowed to go on a trip. A phone call from a parent will not be accepted in place of the signed form. An appropriate number of chaperones are selected for each Field Trip by the teacher organizing the event. Behavioral expectations on field trips are the same as during a school day at the Cardinal Bernardin campus. Field trip chaperones are not allowed to bring additional students/siblings on a field trip. Teachers reserve the right to withhold a field trip from a student who may have an academic or behavioral concern. Those students not attending a class field trip are expected to attend school that day. If they do not, it is considered an absence. Please note: Field Trip fees are not refundable. Seventh and eighth graders are allowed one day to shadow a high school. This is considered a field trip; it is not an absence from school. A completed Shadow Day form must be given to the homeroom teacher one week in advance of the intended high school visit in order for the absence to be excused. The form is downloadable from our website and requires that the parent provide – one week in advance of the intended high school visit – the student’s name, date of shadow or step up day, the high school the student will shadow at and the parent’s signature. If the form is not turned in one week prior to the date, the absence will not be excused. School Sponsored Trips School sponsored trips may be offered for Junior High students. Participation is a privilege and students may be excluded if behavior warrants. Hot Lunch Program CJB participates in the Archdiocesan food service program. This year, the program is available to students in Grades PK-8 and is provided by ARAMARK. Orders are to be placed online for whatever days lunches are requested. Children who do not participate in the hot lunch program must bring a lunch from home. Parents may not bring “fast food” lunches, pizza, or other birthday treats to the school lunchroom. Parents who are volunteering in the lunchroom must sign in and sign out at the Main Office before going to the lunchroom. Lost and Found Clothing and belongings found will be placed in the "Lost and Found" bin. There is a “Lost and Found” bin in the school lobby and there is one in O’Mara Hall. Valuables will be turned in to the office. Please be sure to label your child/ren's belongings with their name. At Christmas break and at the end of the school year, all unclaimed items will be donated to charity.

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Insurance The school does not provide insurance coverage for students for injuries or accidents brought on by themselves or caused by other students. Parents must rely on their own health insurance coverage. Parents of students who participate in athletics at the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School must provide proof of medical insurance for their students. Textbooks and Library Books Textbooks, workbooks, and library books are the property of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. It is the expectation that students will handle their books with care. Hardcover books should be covered. If a textbook or library book is lost or defaced, a replacement fee for the entire cost of the book will be charged. Students may borrow library books for one week. Parents are urged to read and discuss their child’s library selections with their child. District 135 Bus Effective the 2018-19 school year, D135 has ceased to be able to provide bus service to CJB families. Desks, Lockers, Personal, and School Property Students are discouraged from bringing personal property to school. The classroom teacher may determine if an item is inappropriate for school. In such cases, the teacher will confiscate the item and contact the parent. The parent must come to school to claim the item. The school is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal items brought to school, on field trips, stored in desks, lockers, or classrooms. School personnel are charged with protecting the health and safety of all students. Fulfillment of these duties may conflict with a student’s right to and need for privacy. While desks, lockers and other storage areas are provided to students by the school, the school retains control and access to all desks, lockers and storage areas. Students are not permitted to place personal items in any desk or locker other than the one assigned to them. Students must maintain their lockers in neat and orderly condition, with the outer door free of pictures, decorations, etc. (This includes birthday and seasonal decorations.) Students may not place their own locks from home on a locker at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. Desks must be kept neat. Writing on (or the marking of desks) is not permitted. The school administration and/or faculty reserve the right to inspect any storage area, desk or locker, as well as their contents, at any time, with or without cause and with or without the student present, in order to fulfill their responsibility of maintaining proper safety, control and management of the school. If appropriate, school authorities will request the assistance of law enforcement in conducting the searches. A fine or financial restitution may be levied for lockers, desks, another student’s property, and/or any school property that is defaced or damaged.

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CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

“Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble. Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing.”

1 Peter3: 8-9

Discipline As a Catholic educational community, we firmly believe in discipline based on self-respect, concern for others, and Christian ideals. Students learn through proper guidance, self-motivation, and self-discipline. A mutual respect is expected among the students, faculty, staff, and parents of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. The support of the entire school community -- each sponsoring parish, CJB parents, staff and students -- fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of the students. The school is an entity outside of the home that has its own purpose, plan, policies and rules. We believe that in order for our students to meet the challenges presented by our society, the development of self-discipline and individual responsibility are essential. Students are expected to respect the requirements of the school, even if those requirements may, of necessity, be different or more stringent than home rules. Most students easily meet these expectations. They are successful in school because these behaviors have been learned at home and practiced in school. Guidelines for CJB student behavioral expectations:

Show respect to self and others; Be considerate and courteous to other students and adults by not swearing; making

inappropriate gestures, name calling, or using verbal harassment; Follow directions given by school personnel and other authorized adults; Give courteous attention when anyone is addressing the class; Follow all adopted rules for lunchroom, bus, classrooms, and school grounds.

In order to promote an atmosphere conducive to learning and to maintain a safe learning environment, the students are expected to comply with behavioral guidelines and will be held accountable for any behavior that is non-compatible with the mission and philosophy of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School. Parental permission is not necessary for school administration to immediately address any school-related issue involving any child. Listed below are some general rules of conduct for our students:

Keep hands, feet and objects to self Arrive to school and classes on time and be prepared for class with appropriate materials and

textbooks Be in compliance with the uniform/dress code Respect all physical properties of the school and those of others Walk orderly and quietly to all classes and school activities Promote an environment free of weapons (or any item that could be construed as a weapon), illegal

drugs, controlled substances, or alcohol Refrain from inciting or participating in acts of aggression, bullying, harassment, meanness, threats

(written, verbal, electronic), vandalism, theft, or any gang/group related activities. Any such behavior must be brought to the attention of an adult.

Use non-aggressive methods to resolve conflicts At all times, whether in school, at an assembly, in Extended Day, on a school bus, at an athletic event, field trip or school sponsored event, and on-line (internet), good manners, courtesy and respectful behavior is expected. There are two specific scheduled times of the school day that necessitate specific rules: the lunchroom and the school recess/playground.

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Some general lunchroom rules are:

Walk orderly and quietly to and from the lunchroom Remain in designated area Treat all adults with respect by following directions the first time they are given Behave appropriately and use good manners when eating Talk softly to those seated around you Clean up all trash/food on, under and around one’s eating area Remain seated and raise hand when needing assistance or need to be excused Remain seated until directed to line up orderly for recess Maintain the cleanliness of the washroom and the proper use of everything in the facility

Some general recess/playground rules are:

Keep hands, feet and other objects to oneself Use equipment in an appropriate and safe manner Play in a safe and respectful manner Treat all adults with respect by following directions the first time they are given Seek out an adult to help solve disagreements Remain in the designated play area at all times Refrain from name calling, rough play, fighting (including play fighting), piling, shoving, pushing, pulling

down or jumping on other students Stop playing when the end of recess is called and line up promptly and orderly Request the assistance of an adult when there is a need to go to the school building

CJB Disciplinary Behavioral Expectations

The goal of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School’s faculty and staff is to provide a safe and positive learning environment which supports Christian moral excellence. The teachers and staff are ready to meet those expectations by helping to develop respectful, responsible, and cooperative students. Every child at CJB School deserves to achieve high academic standards. The best way to ensure this goal is to create an environment where learning is the priority and behavioral disruptions are minimal. Learning is directly related to a predictable, structured environment. By providing a cohesive code of conduct for all students, the goal of academic and Christian moral excellence becomes attainable because behavioral expectations are clearly defined. At all times, CJB students are to be Respectful, Responsible, Cooperative and Kind.

Consequences

Consequences: Failure to meet the behavioral expectations outlined below will result in a consequence. Consequences vary according to the student’s age and the behavior. As outlined below, parents will be contacted for repeated or severely inappropriate behaviors, and parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled. Consequences for each grade are listed below. Grades K-2:

Teacher will talk with student about inappropriate behavior Loss of classroom privileges 5-10 minute time-out from play area Loss of recess Parent contacted via phone call when there are three infractions A parent conference with the principal and teacher will be called if the seriousness/frequency of

incidences persist

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Grades 3-4 Teacher will talk with student about inappropriate behavior Loss of all or part of recess Completion of a reflection form Parent contacted via phone call when there are three infractions during a week A parent conference will occur when there are five infractions during a week

Infractions

Grades 5-8 Class 1 Infractions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Tardy for class Hallway misconduct Playground misconduct Chewing gum Cell phone use Visiting the wrong websites during class Lack of respect Talking out in class disrespectfully Uniform violations (warning) Derogatory remarks to classmates or teachers Distracting others deliberately Use of any electronic device that disrupts or impedes the academic process See also Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Use Contract

A. If a student misbehaves three times in one day or five times in one week (from any combination of teachers), he/she will be sent to the administration, receive a Blue Slip, complete a reflection form, and serve a lunch/recess detention. Parents will sign the completed reflection form and Blue Slip, and return both to school the following day.

B. If a student incurs a second detention, he/she will be prohibited from participating in the next school-sponsored event. He/she will serve a one-hour detention after school or ½ hour service work for a behavioral or academic detention. This will be arranged at teacher discretion.

C. If a student receives three detentions in one quarter, parents will be contacted for a conference to discuss the repeated negative behavior. Additionally, the third detention will then be held after school. The third detention is required and takes precedence over any extra-curricular activities, school-sponsored or otherwise.

Students will begin each quarter with a clean slate.

D. More serious behaviors are considered Class 2 infractions and require immediate disciplinary action. These behaviors include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cheating Swearing Blatant disrespect Lying Stealing Destruction of property Physical disruptions including pushing, shoving, throwing objects or any other rough behavior

E. Class 2 infractions will result in communication with administration, reflection form, and immediate detention. More than one repeated infraction will result in a conversation between principal, teacher(s), parent(s) and the student to discuss a more stringent consequence and possible suspension.

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F. Class 3 infractions are behaviors that put the student, another student, or the entire student body at risk. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reckless behavior Fighting/aggressive physical contact Bullying (See Bullying Policy) Repeated Class 2 infractions Bringing or supplying another student with alcohol, drugs or poisonous chemicals, weapons or

explosive devices to school Falsely alerting authorities (i.e., pulling fire alarms, calling 9-1-1, etc.) Possession of or exploring sites containing or distribution of inappropriately mature material in any

manner – electronic or otherwise Inappropriate sexual behavior; sexual harassment, misconduct, indecent exposure Use of an electronic device to facilitate any of the above Class 3 infractions See also Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Use Contract

Such behaviors will result in a meeting with the principal, assistant principal, teacher, parents, and the student(s) to discuss the length of immediate suspension or possible expulsion. An appropriate disciplinary response will be determined in each instance by the administration using the information at hand at the time of the incident. In considering an appropriate response and resulting consequences to each situation, the principal and faculty will weigh:

factors such as previous misbehavior, discipline and/or provocation of the student who committed the inappropriate behavior due to harassment, bullying related to race, ethnicity, disability, religion, etc.

the nature, frequency and severity of the behavior, and the impact on the school environment and community as a whole

The principal has the final say in the discipline response to misbehavior.

CJB STUDENT ATHLETES and DRAMA STUDENTS Representing CJB on an interscholastic sports team or as a member of the school play is both a privilege and a responsibility. CJB student athletes and actors are expected to provide positive leadership for both peers and younger students. Specifically, failure to meet the following standards may prohibit a student athlete or actor from participating in the CJB interscholastic athletic program and/or the school play:

A. Academic: Each student athlete or drama student is responsible for his/her school work and academic achievements while participating in a sport. Each student must maintain a “C” or better in every subject. If these standards are not met, students must follow the academic requirement in order to be eligible.

B. Conduct: Each student athlete or drama student is expected to maintain a good behavior record in school.

If a student-athlete incurs a third detention per quarter, he/she will be prohibited from playing in their next regularly-scheduled athletic event. Athletes must also show respect for their coaches, teammates, opponents and referees. Poor sportsmanship, physical altercation or use of profanity can lead to suspension and/or dismissal from the team.

C. Attendance: A student athlete or drama student who is ill and misses school shall not participate that same

day in any team’s practice or game. Unexcused absences from practice may result in reduced playing time and future participation in that sport. The amount of reduced playing time shall be determined by the coach.

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Since it is impossible to anticipate all types of inappropriate behavior, the Principal reserves the right to take disciplinary action on conduct not specifically listed or covered in this handbook. Parental permission is not necessary for school administration to immediately address any school-related issue involving any child. The Principal has the right to restrict any activity, trends or fads that might not be addressed in the handbook.

Final Review

The Principal is the final recourse in all disciplinary situations and may waive or reduce any penalties for just cause at his/her discretion after meeting with the student and parent(s)/guardian(s).

ARCHDIOCESAN GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT CONDUCT AND BULLYING AND HARASSMENT (Policy 406.05 revised: January, 2018)

A positive, respectful approach to discipline is the hallmark of a Catholic school. Discipline techniques that respect the dignity and self-esteem of the individual student are essential to the philosophy of a Catholic school. Some characteristics of positive discipline include:

Students learn decision-making skills related to their own behavior and choices Discipline techniques are based on teaching appropriate behavior and effective consequences rather

than power and punishment. Student self-esteem is maintained and enhanced. Students share in classroom responsibilities. The environment encourages self-discipline and self-control.

In classroom management, teachers shall always endeavor to be firm, just, consistent, impartial, positive, and sensitive to the needs of the individual student. Students are expected to meet and respect the requirements of the school, which may, of necessity, be different than rules in the home. The development of individual responsibility and self-discipline are essential skills necessary to meet the challenges for students at the next level of education. Conduct which is detrimental to or negatively affects the mission and reputation of the Catholic school, regardless if the unacceptable conduct takes place during school hours or outside of school and off school property, may result in disciplinary measures. In all cases, respect and kindness must be tempered with justice and fairness. Acceptable corrective measures:

Personal interview with student Conference with parent/guardian Consultation with principal Loss of minor privileges Detention before or after school with communication and cooperation from the parent/guardian Written statement of expected behavior Suspension Probation for a period of time

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Unacceptable corrective measures:

Corporal punishment or punitive touching Religious practices as punishment (writing prayers or kneeling) Meaningless writing practices as punishment (writing spelling words 25 times; copying 5 pages from

book) Assigning other “extra” homework or classwork not related to the discipline (classwork should

generally not be used as a punishment) Fines of money Isolation to an unsupervised area Releasing a student during school hours without prior permission of the principal and/or without

consultation with parents/guardians Alteration of academic grades for misconduct (Smith v. School City of Hobart, 811 (Sup.391) (ND Ind.

1993)) Group punishment for the actions of one or more students Holding a student after school without parent/guardian knowledge

When appropriate, the principal may impose other disciplinary measures, such as probation, suspension and expulsion. Specific policies have been developed to provide guidance on such responses. A diploma may not be denied as a disciplinary measure for a student who has completed the requirements for graduation from elementary or secondary school. However a student may be denied the privilege of participation in the formal graduation ceremony as determined by the principal, pastor and School Board for criminal or egregious actions contrary to the mission of the school and church community. Similarly, transcripts may be withheld for ongoing financial delinquency, although principals should consider the unique financial circumstances of families when deciding whether transcripts should be withheld. Bullying can be defined as meeting the following three criteria: (1) Repeated words or actions (2) that intend to cause harm, humiliate, or discriminate (3) and create an imbalance of power. Bullying is contrary to the Catholic mission of our schools and shall not be tolerated. School officials should vigilantly monitor all students for bullying behavior and take immediate action when bullying occurs. Bullying shall not be tolerated at any time at the Catholic school, including during extra-curricular activities and other after-hours gatherings. Adults may also be perpetrators of bullying (toward children or other adults). School officials should also correct cases of bullying that occur between parents, volunteers, or other adult non-employees. In some cases, parents, volunteers or other adult non-staff members should be asked to have restricted access to the school or leave the school entirely for bullying behavior. Bullying by employees (toward children or other adults) is not tolerated and should be immediately addressed. Bullying can result in formal disciplinary action, up to and including termination (see personnel policies for more information). As leader of the school, the principal is the ultimate example of Christian behavior. He/she should model such behavior, and establish a culture of acceptance, compassion, and forgiveness. Clear policies addressing bullying should be established in the school, and employees should receive regular training on identifying and addressing bullying. Students should be taught to address bullying in a manner consistent with our Catholic mission. The best way to combat bullying is through preventative (vs. reactive) measures. The principal and staff should seek to establish a climate in which bullying never occurs. Numerous formal anti-bullying programs have been developed by various organizations and can be helpful in addressing this issue. The Regional Director can be a resource in identifying the best anti-bullying program for a specific school. Bullying acts may be

Physical, which includes but is not limited to punching, poking, stalking, destruction of property, strangling, hair pulling, beating, biting, spitting, pinching, and excessive tickling, theft, destruction of property,

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Verbal, which includes but is not limited to name-calling, teasing, taunting, gossip, and threats whether in person, through any form of electronic communication or social media, the internet or written communication,

Emotional, which includes but is not limited to intimidation, rejecting, terrorizing, extorting, defaming, humiliating, blackmailing, rating/ranking of personal characteristics such as race, disability, ethnicity, perceived sexual orientation, manipulation of friendships, isolating, ostracizing, and peer pressure,

Sexual, which includes but is not limited to many of the emotional acts or conduct described above (in person or through electronic communication or social media) as well as exhibitionism, voyeurism, sexual propositioning, gestures, sexting, sexual harassment and abuse involving actual physical contact or sexual assault.

Resources: Bullying Prevention Act (105 ILCS 5/27-23.7) Virtue-Based Restorative Discipline: A Catholic Response to Bullying, Presentation Suspension of Students for Disciplinary Reasons (407.00) Policy (407.01) The Principal shall formulate and promulgate a written policy regarding the suspension of students. The policy shall indicate the reasons for which a student may be suspended, and whether work may be completed for credit during the suspension. In general, suspensions should be reserved for serious or chronic behavior infractions. This policy shall also include procedures to ensure that the imposition of suspension is fair and consistent. Such procedures shall include:

1. An investigation of the alleged misconduct by a qualified school employee 2. An in-person conference between the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the principal, as well as other

designated and appropriate personnel, to discuss the proposed or actual suspension. This conference should include time for the student/parent to present any evidence to refute the allegations

3. Written notice to parent(s)/guardian(s) citing the misconduct and length of the proposed or actual suspension (typically provided after the in-person conference described in #2)

4. Written notification to the Regional Director and Pastor (when applicable) Suspensions may occur away from the school or within the school. Students who serve in-school suspensions must be monitored by a qualified staff member at all times. Students are not permitted to participate in school-sponsored extra and co-curricular activities for the duration of their suspension. Expulsion of Students (408.00) Policy (408.01) The principal shall formulate and promulgate a written policy regarding the expulsion of students for disciplinary reasons (for withdrawal for academic reasons, see 510.01). The policy shall indicate the reasons for which a student may be expelled. Any student may be expelled for serious or chronic violations of the Student Code of Conduct that include, but are not limited to: physical, verbal, or sexual threats; substance abuse; possession of weapons or illegal drugs; chronic or serious bullying; serious and chronic lack of respect for school authorities; serious damage to school or student property; theft; or physical harm to student/staff. Principals shall submit the details of the allegations, the results of their investigation, and the reasons supporting their recommendation to the Regional Director in writing before the expulsion is implemented. Consultation and approval must take place before the expulsion proceeds. The policy shall also include procedures to ensure that the imposition of an expulsion is fair and consistent. Such procedures shall include:

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1. An investigation of the alleged misconduct by a qualified school employee 2. An in-person conference between the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the principal, as well as other

designated and appropriate personnel, to discuss the proposed or actual suspension. This conference should include time for the student/parent to present any evidence to refute the allegations

3. Written notice to parent(s)/guardian(s) citing the misconduct and the length of the proposed or actual suspension (typically provided after the in-person conference described in #2)

Principals should consider suspension as an alternative to expulsion for infractions that occur within the last month of the school year. In some cases, it may be better to suspend the student for the remainder of the school year and allow him/her to complete and submit work from home. Such arrangements shall be decided by the principal in consultation with the Regional Director. Where the student misconduct warranting expulsion did not: (a) present a threat of harm or (b) result in any harm to the health and safety of school employees, students, volunteers, etc., principals may, in their discretion, offer parents/guardians the opportunity to voluntarily withdraw from the school before the student is expelled. If parents accept this opportunity, they should submit their intent to withdraw their child to the school in writing. The expulsion or withdrawal of a student does not necessarily impact the registration of any siblings in the school. Students may no longer participate in any school-sponsored extra or co-curricular activities once expelled. Procedures to be Followed in Cases of Expulsion 408.02 In cases where a student is expelled, these procedures shall be followed:

a. The advice of a psychologist, physician, social worker, counselor, or other appropriate person may be sought (at the discretion of the principal or the designee).

b. The student is placed on suspension (see 407.00) for the duration of steps c-f below. c. Written note is sent to the parents/guardians describing the reasons for the student’s suspension and

proposed expulsion. For parish, consolidated, and inter-parish schools, the designated pastor should likewise be apprised. In most cases, it is advised that the principal (or designee) contact the parent/guardian via phone before sending home the written note.

d. A face-to-face conference shall be held between the principal, other appropriate school staff, and the parents/guardians. The student may attend at the discretion of the principal. Attorneys, parent-advocates, or other parties invited by the parents/guardians may not attend.

e. For Archdiocesan schools, the principal shall submit the details of the issue and rationale for the expulsion to the Regional Director in writing. Permission must be obtained from the Regional Director before the expulsion proceeds.

f. Parents/guardians should be given the opportunity to voluntarily withdraw from the school before the student is expelled. If parents accept this opportunity, they should submit their intent to withdraw their child to the school in writing. The expulsion or withdrawal of a student does not necessarily impact the registration of any siblings in the school.

g. Principals should consider suspension as an alternative to expulsion for infractions that occur within the last month of the school year. In some cases it may be better to suspend the student for the remainder of school year and allow him/her to complete and submit work from home. Such arrangements shall be decided by the principal in consultation with the Regional Director.

h. Students may no longer participate in any school-sponsored extra or co-curricular activities once expelled.

i. Parents/guardians of Archdiocesan schools may submit an appeal to the expulsion, in writing, to the Superintendent.

Withdrawal of Students Based Upon the Conduct of Parents/Guardians 408.03 Students may be withdrawn due to the conduct of their parent/guardian. Withdrawals may take place if the conduct of a parent/guardian is directly threatening, hostile, chronically disrespectful, or other behavior that violates the parent code of conduct. In such cases, the principal shall contact their assigned Regional Director and pastor (if applicable) before the withdrawal is implemented.

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Administrative Responsibilities The Fifth Commandment calls us to foster the physical, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of self and others. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, page 389. Children are unable to eliminate acts of bullying or harassment without adult support, guidance, and intervention. Therefore, school personnel have a responsibility to see that

All allegations and incidents of bullying are taken seriously Parent/guardian and/or student reports of bullying are addressed immediately Written documentation is prepared and maintained by the school on the Bullying Complaint Form

School personnel will also see that appropriate disciplinary consequences are applied to the offending student(s). The following procedures are followed:

When disciplinary action is taken against student(s) as a result of a bullying complaint, documentation should indicate what happened and what action was taken

Written documentation of the complaint must be placed in the student’s file as would documentation of other disciplinary action involving a student.

Whenever a bullying complaint is made by or on behalf of student(s), the school must place the record of what action was taken in the student’s file.

The principal or administrator must notify the school’s Regional Director of bullying complaints and the action taken. Clear, consistent behavioral standards should be publicized, posted, and fairly enforced. Educational programs that address bullying should be developed and implemented at all grade levels. Illinois Public Act 92-96, S.B. 1026 provides that whoever by threat or intimidation prevents a child entitled to attend a public or non-public school from attending that school or interferes with the child’s attendance at that school is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Preventing Bullying A Manual for Schools and Communities is available free at the ED Pubs United Stated Department of Education Website (search “Bullying”).

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EXTENDED DAY Many of our school families find that they have a need for a consistent, safe, and supervised haven for their children outside of regular school hours. For this reason, Cardinal Bernardin School will provide an Extended Day Program (EDP) each school day. The Program will be held in O’Mara Hall on the lower level of St. Elizabeth Seton Church. In addition to supervision, the Program provides activities, homework time, and play time. Due to the many children enrolled in the Program, the use of Extended Day for “play dates away from home” is discouraged. A child who becomes a discipline concern during Extended Day may be removed upon notification of the parent.

Time Regular school hours are 7:40am until 2:40pm. The Extended Day Program will operate each day, Monday through Friday, from 6:30am until 7:15am (before school) and from 2:40pm until 6:00pm (after school). Exceptions are early-dismissal school days such as the first and last day of school. In most of those instances, the Program will operate only during morning hours. Consult the calendar or the Director of Extended Day. On “early dismissal Tuesdays” (1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month) EDP will open at 2:00pm. The EDP does not operate during regular school day hours. Please note: full-day 3PK and 4PK students are eligible to attend.

Eligibility Only CJB School students are eligible to participate.

Registration Any family wishing to use the Program must complete a registration form which will ask each family to indicate the days and times they anticipate using Extended Day. This will facilitate planning for adequate supervision.

Fees An annual registration fee of $75.00 per family is assessed at the beginning of the school year. The proceeds from this fee are used to provide “snacks” and other materials used by the students in the Program. This fee is non-refundable.

Costs for the Program are assessed according to the number of children in the family who attend.

$8.00/hr for one child

$10.00/hr for two or more children

Fees for “partial hours” will be prorated. Half the hourly fee will be assessed for the first half-hour or any portion thereof. The full hourly assessment will be charged for any time over thirty minutes. A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged for any time after 6:00pm. Parents must have a “back up plan” for their children when running late. Extended Day closes at 6:00pm.

PLEASE NOTE:

Extended Day payments must be kept current for students to remain in the Program. After 10 days of non-payment, a student will no longer be able to attend the Extended Day Program until payment is made. At the end of the year, all records, including Report Cards, will be withheld until ED accounts are settled.

Wellness Policy The Extended Day Program provides food and snacks in compliance with the CJB Wellness Policy. Parents may not provide food in the morning that is in violation of the school’s Wellness Policy.

Students in the After School Extended Day Program are to go immediately to O’Mara Hall with the assigned adult once school is dismissed. Students are not allowed to leave the Extended Day Program to return to their classrooms for any reason.

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CJB – UNIFORM POLICY

Grades K-8 Official CJB uniform providers are Schoolbelles and Lands’ End. Only approved pieces (as offered in Schoolbelles or Lands’ End catalogues) may be purchased and worn. Girls’ uniforms with a plaid design similar to the CJB plaid design (purchased from a vendor other than Schoolbelles or Lands’ End) are NOT allowed. Gym uniform items that are to be purchased from the CJB Online Gym Uniform Store are sweatshirts, t-shirts and shorts. Sizing samples of sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts and wind pants are available in the school office. Pre-K Uniform It is preferred that Pre-K Boys and Girls wear the CJB gym uniform daily. Links to all three uniform providers are available on our CJB website under ‘ABOUT” … then “UNIFORMS and SPIRIT WEAR.” Gym sweatpants must be purchased through Schoolbelles or Lands’ End. All sizes of T-shirts must be purchased through the CJB Online Gym Uniform Store. Youth-sized shorts and sweatshirts must be purchased through the CJB Online Gym Uniform Store. Toddler-sized shorts and sweatshirts may be purchased through Schoolbelles or Lands’ End. Colors are limited in toddler sizes, so solid color burgundy, gray, or black is acceptable. Pre-K students may wear the same uniform as children in Grades K-3, but the CJB gym uniform is preferred. Pre-K children MUST wear gym shoes daily. Pre-K students may NOT wear “tie” shoes. Velcro or slip-on shoes are permissible.

Boy’s Uniform K-8 K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Solid color gray or black uniform-style trousers X X X X X X X X X Schoolbelles gray or black uniform walking-style* shorts (During August/September and May/June)

X X X X X X X X X

Long or short-sleeved white or burgundy polo or turtleneck

X X X X X X X X X

Solid black or dark brown (no beige or tan), flat-heeled, non-scuff shoes (with less than a two-inch heel)** … OR solid-color white, black, burgundy or gray gym shoes

X X X X X X X X X

White, black, gray or burgundy solid colored, roll-over socks

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Girl’s Uniform K-8 K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Long or short-sleeved white or burgundy polo, blouse, or turtleneck

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Solid color gray or black uniform-style slacks X X X X X X X X X Schoolbelles burgundy plaid pleated jumper X X X X Schoolbelles or Lands’ End burgundy plaid skirt X X X X X Schoolbelles or Lands’ End gray skirt or skort (Lands’ End must be the knee-length option)

X X

Schoolbelles gray or black uniform walking-style* shorts (During August/September and May/June)

X X X X X X X X X

White, black, gray, or burgundy solid colored, roll-over socks, or knee socks, or tights

X X X X X X X X X

Solid black or dark brown (no beige or tan), flat-heeled, non-scuff shoes (with less than a two-inch heel)** … OR solid-color white, black, burgundy or gray gym shoes. A traditional “saddle shoe” option is acceptable, as well.

X X X X X X X X X

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Gym Uniform The CJB School gym uniform is not interchangeable with CJB Sport team uniforms. Sport team uniforms may NOT be worn in lieu of the CJB school gym uniform.

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sweatshirts, t-shirts and burgundy shorts with CJB logo purchased through CJB’s online Gym Uniform Store

X X X X X X X X X

Approved burgundy sweatpants with CJB logo purchased through Lands’ End or Schoolbelles

X X X X X X X X X

Gym shoes – solid-color white, black, burgundy or gray. NEON gym shoes may be worn on gym day.

X X X X X X X X X

White, black, or burgundy solid colored, roll-over socks X X X X X X X X X *Walking-style shorts are uniform style walking shorts in which the length falls no higher than one inch above the knee. **Not permitted: Platform shoes, platform gym shoes, heelies, sandals, jellies, clogs, backless shoes, flip-flops, slippers and/or moccasins. NEON gym shoes MAY BE WORN ON GYM DAY ONLY or on Out-of-Uniform Day. During the winter months, if a parent prefers to have his/her child wear shorts on PE days, please have the student wear CJB sweatpants over the shorts.

Uniform Considerations for all CJB Students…

CJB gym sweatshirts or Schoolbelles or Lands’ End (CJB uniform-style…v-neck, button-down) burgundy or gray sweaters or Lands’ End Full Zip or Half Zip Micro Fleece Jacket (burgundy) may be worn with the school uniform, in addition to the newly-added CJB monogrammed dri-fit quarter zip. Hoodies and other sweatshirts are not permitted.

It is recommended that children not wear jewelry on gym days. We are not responsible for any loss or damage.

Uniforms must be neat and clean with no holes or tears. Only plain white with no writing t-shirts or camis may be worn under uniform shirts or blouses. All

undershirts MUST be tucked in. Cargo and/or denim pants are not allowed. Slacks or flannels may not be worn under or in addition to skirts or jumpers during school hours. Hair must be neat. Boys’ hair should not touch the collar of their shirts. No extreme hairstyles or

colors are allowed for either boys or girls. Curlers are not allowed in school. No hats, headscarves, or excessive hair ornaments are allowed. No hair wraps, no feathers, no weaves are allowed. No make-up or excessive jewelry is allowed. Waistband of trousers or slacks must reach the natural waist. During months when shorts are allowed, they must be uniform style walking shorts … the length falls

no higher than one inch above the knee. Absolutely no short shorts will be permitted. No leggings; no yoga pants, including Victoria’s Secret/PINK brand.

We expect parents to see that students are in CJB uniform each day. Students who do not comply with uniform guidelines may be issued a detention. If noncompliance continues, the parent will be called and will be required to bring the appropriate uniform clothing to school before the student is admitted to class.

In winter, please dress students appropriately. The school does not condone wearing short pants in winter. (Please keep in mind that there could be reasons for evacuating the building.) In regard to winter recess, if it is not raining, snowing, or dangerously cold, the children may be going outside or at least may walk outside from the Lunchroom to the Main Entrance in order to get some fresh air. Of course, prudence is always exercised in making these decisions.

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SpiritWear Day Considerations for all CJB Students…

On Spirit Day, the only t-shirt to be worn (with the uniform) is the designated Spirit t-shirt for the current school year. No other t-shirt is allowed. If a Spirit t-shirt has not been purchased, the student must be in full uniform.

“Out of Uniform Day” Considerations for all CJB Students…

If on an Out-of-Uniform Day a student comes in uniform, NO phone call will be allowed for a change in clothing to be made.

Students must dress modestly and appropriately. No clothing with rips, tears, or inappropriate or indecent messages is allowed.

Clothes should not be tight fitting. No leggings or yoga pants, including Victoria’s Secret/PINK brand. No short skirts, exposed midriffs, spaghetti straps or strapless tops are allowed. Shorts, if worn, must

be uniform-style walking shorts. No short shorts or running shorts or volleyball shorts. Waistband of pants must reach the natural waist. The length of the short is no higher than one inch above the knee.

Absolutely no short shorts will be permitted. Platform shoes, platform gym shoes, heelies, sandals, jellies, clogs, backless shoes, and flip flops are

not permitted. No hats are allowed to be worn during school hours. On Mass days, out-of-uniform passes may not be used. Please check calendar for Mass dates.

Administration will make the judgment as to the appropriateness of clothing

for the Cardinal Bernardin School setting. Students who are dressed immodestly or inappropriately will be required to call the parent for a change of clothing before

being admitted to class or being permitted to go on a field trip.

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UNRETURNED PARENT/STUDENT AGREEMENT FORMS It is understood by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin administration that any unreturned agreements are not exempt from the policy and procedures of the Cardinal Bernardin School.

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONDUCT

As partners in the education of children, the parent/guardian in the school community is expected to demonstrate respectful behavior at all times with faculty, administration, support staff, students, and volunteers whether on or off school grounds or at school-related events. If, in the opinion of the principal, that partnership is no longer viable, the school reserves the right to require the parent/guardian to either remove their child/ren from the school or not accept re-registration for the next school year. Unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to: harassment, verbal abuse, assault of or threats to the faculty, administration, staff, students and volunteers of the school. Parents/guardians who post defamatory or threatening statements about the school, its staff or students on social media can be required to remove the offensive material or withdraw their child/ren from the school. Ordinarily, a student is not to be deprived of a Catholic school education on grounds relating to the actions/attitudes of a parent/guardian. However, one of the following actions may be required to permit the continuation of the student in the school:

schedule meetings between school staff and the parent/guardian outside of regular school hours in a monitored setting;

conduct school business with the other parent/guardian of the student. When, in the judgment of the principal, as confirmed by the pastor or juridic person, the behavior of a parent/guardian seriously interfered with teaching, learning, or a positive school environment, the administrator may:

inform the parent/guardians that their right to be present on school grounds is temporarily or permanently suspended;

dismiss the child/ren of the parent/guardian temporarily or permanently from the local Catholic school.

PRINCIPAL’S RIGHT TO AMEND HANDBOOK

The Principal reserves the right to amend statements in this Handbook with or without notice. The school will attempt to keep the parent/guardian informed of all changes as soon as practical. The information in this FAMILY HANDBOOK has been reviewed and approved as of July 31, 2019 cld

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