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Please call Sister Elizabeth Schilling, CSSF (Director of Religious Education) or Nancy E. Ortiz at
(210) 654-1643.
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Religious
Education
Guidelines & Policies
ATTENDANCE: Students enrolled in our Religious Education
Program are required to attend Mass each week and are also expected
to attend class each week. It is extremely important to arrive on
time for class. If family situations do not allow weekly attendance,
parents must coordinate make up assignments with the teachers. PLEASE
NOTE: Children will not leave their class early unless prior arrangements
have been made with their coordinator.
ABSENCES: In the case of illness or if the absence is anticipated,
a parent should contract the coordinator of the child’s grade
level so that the absence might be excused. It is recommended that
a written note be presented to the teacher when the child returns
to class. It will be the responsibility of the student and parent
to make arrangements with the teacher to make up lessons due to absences.
After three unexcused absences, your child will be considered for
termination from religious education. An interview with the coordinator
and the Pastor will be required for reinstatement.
DRESS CODE: Out of respect for our Lord, students
are required to dress in a manner that reflects Christian modesty
and respect for Mass and religious education. No tank tops, short
shorts, low cut tops, halers, or backless shirts, mini-dresses, bare
midriffs, baggy trousers or disrespectful t-shirts.
DISCIPLINE: Discipline in the classroom is based
upon mutual respect between teachers and all students. Teachers are
responsible for insuring that a safe, disciplined learning environment
is maintained. Students who do not cooperate will be referred to the
coordinator. Coordinators will work to resolve any classroom situations
to insure the education process is not disrupted. Options available
to the coordinator include, but are not limited to: counseling, time
out periods, and suspension. A suspended student may be reinstated
following a meeting of the student, his/her parents/guardians, and
the Pastor.
STUDENT CONDUCT: Those students attending the Noon Mandatory Mass with their class will be seated in a reserved area
in the church. Proper reverence at Mass and proper
behavior in the classroom is expected (see paragraph 2199 of the Catechism
of the Catholic Church). Children should have respect for church property
as well as the property of others. No food, gum, toys or laser light
pointers will be allowed in the church or classroom. |
