Current Families

 

Dear Parents,

Welcome to St. Margaret School. We are a welcoming community of learning, providing an academic program combined in a Christ-centered environment. Our teachers model kindness and compassion with Jesus as our example. Faith formation is woven throughout every part of the school day. By praying before meals and leading by example, we nurture students' spirituality. This handbook has been created to acquaint you, our parents and students, with general information and specific policies about St. Margaret School.  Parents are the primary educators and when parents work together with teachers, their efforts result in the highest quality of education for their child.

Please read the entire contents of this handbook because it will answer many of the questions you may have regarding policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.   We hope this handbook will be helpful to you through the school year, and we look forward to working in partnership with you. 

We inspire future leaders through service and lifelong learning. Our students enthusiastically participate in many service projects.

 

StudentHanbookinNewFormatRevised81523.pdf

 

 

Section I: Admissions and Enrollment ...............................Page 8

❖ Admissions Requirements 8

❖ Registration 9

❖ Re-Registration 10

❖ Stationery 10

❖ Tuition 10

Section II: Academic Program......................................... Page 11

❖ Curriculum 11

❖ Sacramental Program 11

❖ Liturgical Celebrations 11

❖ Student Academic Responsibilities 11

❖ Class Participation 12

❖ Student Progress Monitoring 12

❖ Preparedness 12

❖ Homework Policy 12

❖ Missed Assignments and Assessments 13

❖ Academic Probation 14

❖ Report Cards 14

❖ Standardized Testing 14

❖ Promotion or Retention 14

❖ Field Trips 15

❖ Graduation 15

Section III: Student Records.......................................... Page 16

❖ Student Records 16

❖ Accident / Illness at School 16

❖ Absences 16

❖ Attendance 17

❖ Arrival 17

❖ Dismissal (End of Day) 18

❖ Dismissal (Early) 18

❖ Lateness 18

❖ Vacation Policy 19

❖ Transfer of Students 19

Section IV: Rules and Expectations.................................. Page 20

❖ Discipline 20

❖ Demerits / Detention 20

❖ Suspension 21

❖ Expulsion 22

❖ Dress Code 22-25

❖ Harassment 27

❖ Anti-Hazing Policy 27

❖ Safety 28

❖ Safe Environment 29

❖ Smoking 29

❖ Cellular Telephone / Electronics 29

❖ Telephone / School Office 29

❖ Technology Policy 30

Section V: Student Services ............................................. Page 33

❖ Breakfast and Lunch 33

❖ Medications 33

❖ Nurse 33

❖ Transportation 34

❖ Auxiliary Services and Federally Funded Programs 34

❖ CARES - Aftercare 35

Section VI: Parents and the School .................................. Page 36

❖ General Supervision of School Grounds 36

❖ Conferences 36

❖ Emergency Closings 36

❖ Family Communication 36

❖ Home and School Association (HSA) 37

❖ Insurance 37

❖ Legal Custody Issues 37

❖ Release of a Child 37

❖ FACTS / Family Portal 38

❖ Parent / Family Involvement 38

❖ Visitors 38

❖ Volunteers 39

❖ Website 39

Section VII: Student Life .........................................Page 40

❖ Student Council 40

❖ Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) 40

❖ Birthday Celebrations 40

FACTS Student Information

FACTS SIS (Student Information System) -- Family Portal

To access your Family Portal, open the link above and click "Parent Login." Select "Family Portal

."You will use FACTS to check your child's academic data. You may access this data through the FACTS Family Portal.

If you are logging in for the first time then you will need to create an account. Instructions for creating an account can be found below in both Spanish and English. BE ADVISED, that you must use the email address provided at registration and that we have on file, to create an account for the first time. 

 

Helpful Videos

The password for the videos below is: Portal

Family Portal Overview Video

Creating a FACTS Family Portal Login Video

 

St. Margaret School Aftercare Program 

Looking for a place where your child/children can be cared for after school? How about a place where they can complete their homework/studies? Aftercare may be the answer. St. Margaret School aftercare offers affordable after-school childcare for all students PK-3 through 8th grade. We offer students time to complete homework, study, work from a computer if necessary, and socialize with peers. Students may stay after school according to your schedule up until 5:30 PM. Aftercare rates are cheaper than many local programs across the city.

We hope to see you at Aftercare! What Do We Offer?

● A safe after-school environment

● Complete homework and studies with teacher supervision

● Use of school computers for middle school students

● Time for socialization.

● HEALTHY SNACKS!

Daily Rates per Student:

3:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

$15.00

 

Monthly Rates

1 Child	$182/month ($9.10 per day)
2 Children	$260/month ($13 per day)
3 + Children	$286/month ($14.30 per day)

 

 

 

 

For students who are there every day, monthly payments must be made by the 15th of each month for the current month.

For students who are not there every day, invoices will be sent out and payment will be due on the 15th of the following month. (ex. September payments will be due by October 15th)

If your AfterCare fees are not paid in full by the due date, your child will not be permitted to stay in aftercare until payment is made in full.

Please be prompt in picking up your child/children by 5:30 p.m. If your child/children are not picked up by 5:30 p.m., a $10 late fee will be assessed for every 15 minutes that they remain under our watch. Any questions or concerns please call the office at 610-375-1882.

 

 

 

 

Wellness Policy 

Did you know your child’s lunch includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain-rich foods? Maschio’s school lunches have less saturated fat and sodium than other lunches and contain zero trans fat. Our meal portions are designed for your child’s age and we offer a wide variety of healthy options like fat-free and low-fat milk. We take great pride in being able to offer your children healthier food choices so that they can fuel their bodies to get them through the school day and beyond! 

https://smsreading.nutrislice.com/menu/st-margaret-school

We are always in need of volunteers, coaches, chaperones, etc. In order to participate in any fashion with our students, one must be in compliance with school and diocesan protocols. In order to ensure the safety of our students and youth, any adult who wishes to interact with students during school or CYO events must have the appropriate clearances on file with the school. No adult will be permitted to participate in school functions if their clearances are outdated or not yet on file.  Anyone who wishes to register as a volunteer for school activities must contact the school office for a volunteer packet or complete this form (https://forms.gle/RDJVmySJEKPCZYxV8). If assistance is needed while acquiring clearances, we are more than willing to help! 

https://www.allentowndiocese.org/youth-protection/safe-environment-coordinator

The following is a list of clearances required for volunteers: 

 - Diocese of Allentown Background Check Authorization Form

- ACT 114 FBI Fingerprinting 

- ACT 34 PA State Criminal Background Check

- ACT 33 PA Child Abuse History Check

- Mandated Reporter Training

- Protecting God's Children Training

- Read and Acknowledge Diocese of Allentown Code of Conduct and Sexual Abuse Policies (Policies are found below. Acknowledgement form can be found in vol. packet.) 

- Child Protective Services Law Acknowledgement Form

- Motor Vehicle Registration (only if driving, not mandatory)

 

School uniforms offer numerous benefits, including fostering a sense of belonging, enhancing school safety, encouraging discipline and focus, developing a professional image, and instilling school pride and spirit. Uniforms also create a cohesive school environment, minimize distractions, and prepare students for future success by cultivating essential skills and values. Therefore, students at St. Margaret School are expected to wear the complete uniform each day.

To conveniently order uniforms, please visit their website:
https://flynnohara.com/shop/st-margaret-school-pa012/

From there you can choose the gender and grade of your child to view and purchase the appropriate uniforms for your child. If this link does not work, you may also go directly to https://flynnohara.com/ . There you simply choose our state (PA) from the drop-down menus and the name of our school to arrive on the same page.