St. Odilo School
(708) 484-0755
www.saintodilo.org/school
2012-2013
MR. WILLIAM P. DONEGAN,
PRINCIPAL
FACULTY
3 year
Preschool Mrs. Jeanette Zahrobsky
4 year Prekindergarten Ms.
Susan Como
Kindergarten – Room 2 Mrs. Kathleen Mullen
Grade 1 – Room 11 Ms. Kimberly Schaefer
Grade 2 – Room 7 Mrs. Tracey Ocampo
Grade 3 – Room 9 Sister Bernadette Schvach,
BVM
Grade 4 – Room 8 Mrs. Marlene Ceasario
Grade 5 – Room 5 Mrs. Darlene Wodarczyk
Grade 6 – Room 14 Ms. Kelie Fiala
Grade 7 – Room 16 Mrs. Beverly Fiala
Grade 8 – Room 18 Mr. Scott Ernst
Teacher Aide Mrs. Pamela Schefke
Teacher Aide Mrs. Teresita
Orozco
Computers Mrs. Christina Lee
Music Mr. Paul Rau
Physical Education Mrs. Christina Lee
Reading Resource Ms.
Kelie Fiala
Math Resource Room Sister Johanna Trisoliere,
BVM
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Virginia Uphues
Extended Day Coordinator Mrs. Donna Mantucca
Hot Lunch Coordinator Mrs. Sheila Carroll
Index
Philosophy 2
Religious Education
Program 3
School Procedures 3
Admission Policy 3
School Age 4
Student Transfers 5
Custody Issues 5
Reporting Child Abuse 5
Lunch and Milk Program 6
Emergency Cards/Change of
Information 6
Visitors 6
Bicycles 6
St. Odilo School Board 7
Health Requirements 7
Administering Medicine 7
Medical Records/Contagious
Diseases 7
Illness 8
Head Lice 8
Uniforms 8
Girls 8
Boys 9
Gym Uniforms 9
General Uniform Regulations 9
Financial Policy 10
Attendance 11
Arrival 12
Daily Routine 12
Tardiness 13
Truancy 14
Recess 14
Winter Recess Policy 14
Emergency Closing 15
Discipline 15
Respect 16
Integrity 17
Major Offenses 17
Sexual Harrassment 18
Search and Seizure 18
Academic Program 18
Homework 19
Honor Roll 19
Standardized Testing 19
Report Cards 19
Parent/Teacher
Communication 20
Friday Folders 20
Field Trips 21
Physical Education 21
Tutoring 21
Retention 21
Athletic Program 22
Coaches Responsibility 23
Player Responsibility 23
Parent Responsibility 24
Athletic Association
Responsibility 25
Extended Day Program
25
St. Odilo School is a
Catholic educational community in which children experience the Gospel message,
receive excellent academic preparation, and accept responsibility for
themselves and others.
St. Odilo School is
committed to the development of the unique gifts of each child – spiritual,
intellectual, physical, and emotional.
In a supportive atmosphere, students are challenged to academic
excellence, and are provided the instruction to help them realize the knowledge
and skills necessary for future success as positive leaders in our world. In an atmosphere that nourishes Catholic
values, students experience prayer and worship and are encouraged to make
responsible decisions for themselves, aware that those
decisions will affect the world around them.
This mission is accomplished with the help of Christ’s love in a
partnership of qualified faculty, cooperative, eager and supportive parents,
students and parishioners.
PHILOSOPHY
St. Odilo
School provides a Catholic educational program in a disciplined positive
environment where each student receives a sound education in basic skills,
critical thinking skills, and decision making.
Development of human relationships and service to others are integral to
the learning experience. Opportunities
are provided for all students to develop their God-given gifts to their fullest
potential.
The philosophy of St. Odilo School is rooted in the
following beliefs:
-to make known to each student the
person and message of Jesus.
-to help each student develop a
spirit of worship and prayer.
-to make known to each student the
doctrine and precepts of the Catholic Church.
-to enable each student to acquire
basic skills, especially in the area of language and communication,
quantitative thinking and the sciences.
-to foster a positive self-concept
in each student and to encourage his or her intellectual, spiritual, emotional
and physical self-awareness.
-to provide each student with an
historical perspective from which to view the modern world, and an appreciation
of the products and creations of past and present world cultures.
-to provide each student with
educational opportunities and experiences which emphasize the heritage, the
responsibilities and the privileges of American citizenship.
-to encourage each student to develop the skills of
life-long learning: love of reading,
independence and self-direction, and the skills of investigation and research.
-to help each student form positive
habits and attitudes toward physical well-being, physical fitness and
recreational activity.
PARENT
PARTICIPATION
IN RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Faith formation is a vital part of the educational
process at St. Odilo School. The
emphasis of our religious education program is to provide instruction in the
Catholic faith founded on the Apostles by Jesus Christ, sacramental experience,
exposure to the word of God in scripture, and examples of our faith in prayer,
practice and service. We teach all the
Sacraments, all the devotions, and all the beliefs of the Catholic religion.
The cooperation and commitment of families and the
school staff are an essential part of teaching our faith in a positive
manner. Parents are asked to encourage
their children’s faith formation by participating in the sacramental life of
St. Odilo Parish. We believe as
Catholics that to deliberately refuse to go to Mass on a weekend Saturday
evening of Sunday is a mortal sin.
During years in which sacraments are received, parents
are expected to attend the scheduled meetings and liturgies and are asked to
provide special effort in helping their children understand the sacraments that
are experienced.
In essence, our aim will be to work toward making St.
Odilo School a living model of God’s loving presence in our community.
SCHOOL
PROCEDURES
ADMISSION
POLICY
St. Odilo School, operated under the auspices of the
Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a Corporation Sole, in the Archdiocese of Chicago
admits students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the
rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made
available to students at this school.
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, loan
programs and athletic and other school administered programs.
All children are required to participate in the
religious programs and activities whether academic or liturgical.
SCHOOL
A child entering preschool must be three years of age
on or before September 1st of the year in which he seeks admission.
A child entering pre-kindergarten must be four years
of age on or before September 1st of the year in which he seeks admission.
A child entering kindergarten must be five years of
age on or before September 1st of the year in which he seeks admission.
A child entering first grade must be six years of age
on or before September 1st of the year in which he seeks admission.
A certificate stating the legal number of the child’s
Birth is required as evidence of age.
A
certificate of Baptism must be presented if the child was not baptized at
St. Odilo Church.
In the case of guardianship, a copy of a legal
Court document indicating guardianship is to
be presented and kept on file.
Complete
immunization, health, dental and eye examination
records must be submitted in accordance with
STUDENT
TRANSFERS
Any child transferring to St Odilo School into Grades
4-8 from another school will be placed on probation for a period of two months.
Parents moving during the school year or at the end of
the year should notify the school office at least two weeks prior to the date
the child will be leaving. This notice
will give sufficient time for the school to complete work on the child’s file
and prepare the needed transfer. A
written and signed transfer form must be received before academic and health
records can be released to another school.
CUSTODY
ISSUES
St. Odilo School abides by the provisions of the Buckly Amendment with respect to the rights of
non-custodial parents. In the absence of
a court order to the contrary, this school will provide the non-custodial
parent with access to the academic records and to other school related
information regarding the child. If
there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information given, it
is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an
official copy of the court order.
REPORTING
CHILD ABUSE
By law the State of
LUNCH
The Archdiocesan School Lunch Program is available by
ordering monthly either a hot lunch or milk only.
Orders will only be taken on a monthly basis. All orders must be paid by
EMERGENCY
CARDS
In case of an emergency situation regarding your
child, it is imperative that we are able to reach you or your designated
contact. Emergency cards are included in
the packet of information you receive on payment day. These cards must be filled out completely, signed, and returned on the first day of school. If
the guardian or emergency contact cannot be reached the principal shall call
the police or paramedics and place the matter in their hands.
Parents must notify the school office of any change in
address, telephone number, employment or emergency card information.
VISITORS
Visitors are welcome to register in the school office
upon entering the school building. They
should not go directly to any classroom.
Parents are encouraged to visit classes as observers. As a courtesy to the classroom teacher and a
measure to guard against disruption of the normal educational program,
appointments are required for such visits.
Appointments can be made by contacting the principal.
BICYCLES
Bicycles may be ridden to school by students in grades
3 through 8 only. Students’ bikes are to
be locked in the racks provided. Bicycle
safety rules must be followed.
ST. ODILO
SCHOOL BOARD
St. Odilo has a School Board consisting of nine
members elected by the Parish for three (3) year terms. The School
Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of
each month (unless noted otherwise on the
monthly calendar) from September through
May at
HEALTH
REQUIREMENTS
ADMINISTERING
MEDICINE
A child who has been ill should not return to school
until his/her prescribed medicine routine is complete and she/he is well and
fever-free for twenty four hours.
Teachers do not administer medicine.
Students are not allowed to bring medicine to school.
Medicine is not kept in the school office.
In cases of necessity, parents may bring the medicine
to school to administer each dose to the child at each required time. The child will be excused from class to come
to the school office to meet his parent who will administer the medicine.
MEDICAL
RECORDS/CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
The State of
Contagious diseases must be reported to the
office. Please send a note or call the
office to alert the staff for the health of all school children. If a child has a sore throat, earache,
discharge from the nose, skin rash, eye infection, or elevated temperature of
100 degrees F., he/she should be kept home.
ILLNESS
The student who becomes ill at school is made
comfortable and the parent is notified as soon as possible. If a parent cannot
be contacted, the individuals listed on the emergency card will be called. A student, when ill, cannot be released from
school unless accompanied by an adult person.
HEAD LICE
A student found to be infested with head lice will be
immediately removed from the classroom and his/her parent telephoned for
immediate return of the child to home.
UNIFORMS
GIRLS
Grades K-8 White
tailored blouse
Navy or white anklets or knee-high
stockings or opaque hose.
Navy corduroy or twill slacks or navy walking shorts
to be worn with khaki and navy knit shirt, khaki and navy long sleeve V-neck
pullover or St. Odilo sweatshirt.
Grades K-3 Navy/khaki
plaid jumper with white blouse or navy pants with navy/khaki knit shirt, V neck
uniform sweater or St. Odilo sweatshirt.
Grades 4-8 Navy/khaki
plaid skirt and navy/khaki knit shirt, navy/khaki V neck sweater or St. Odilo
sweatshirt. Shirt must be tucked into
skirt. Skirt may be no more than 1 inch
above the knee.
Girls may not wear nail polish.
Only one pair of small stud earrings are allowed. Girls may wear one ring on each hand.
BOYS
Grades K-8 Navy/khaki short sleeve knit shirt. Navy blue dress
trousers or walking shorts. Shirt
must be tucked in to pants. Navy blue cardigan, khaki with navy long sleeve V-neck pullover, or
St. Odilo sweatshirt.
Jeans and jean-type trousers such as those with
labels, metal studs, welt seams and stitching, and stitched on pockets are
prohibited.
Boys are expected to wear belts and shoelaces must be
tied. Only white-T shirts may be worn
under uniform shirts. Boys are not
allowed to wear earrings.
The St. Odilo Gym uniform consists of navy blue
sweatpants
with the Cougar Logo or navy blue shorts, a navy blue tee shirt
with the Crest Logo or a St. Odilo School sweatshirt. The school gym uniform is purchased through
the school. The gym uniform is to be
worn to school on the day or days the student has gym.
GENERAL
UNIFORM REGULATIONS
Uniforms will be worn from the first full week of
school to the end of
the school year. Uniforms
may be purchased from SchoolBelles Uniform Company,
1-888-637-3037. Schoolbelles
also has a
All students are expected to wear appropriate school
shoes,
preferably soft or rubber soled, with laces tied. Gym shoes may be worn as part of the school
uniform on gym days only. They must have laces, and the laces must be tied. Canvas slip-on shoes are considered gym shoes,
not school shoes.
All students’ hair must be clean and neatly
groomed. Boys’ hair must be shorter than shirt collar length. No extreme hair
styles permitted. When out of uniform
days are permitted, appropriate dress is expected. Shirts or tops must be tucked in or cover the
belt line.
All articles of clothing must be labeled with the
student’s name. The school accepts no responsibility for lost items of
clothing.
When a student is out of uniform, parents will be
notified. After this notification any
student continuing to disregard the uniform code will be suspended.
FINANCIAL
POLICY
All tuition/fees for the past school year must be paid
before students will be readmitted to school.
All families must register with FACTS Online Tuition
Management System. This may be accessed
by logging on to www.saintodilo.org/school and clicking on the FACTS icon. All
tuition payments 60 days past due will result in your child’s restriction from classes.
This tuition policy will be strictly enforced. It will be necessary to keep current the
agreed tuition payments for the school year.
A specific finance conference may be called with any family who does not
keep up their obligation.
When a check is
returned by our bank, a $30.00 returned
check fee will be charged by FACTS.
The $150.00 family registration fee is
non-refundable. One installment of
tuition plus the curriculum fee for each child must be paid before entering in
August.
All tuition must be paid in full by May 15th.
Other information regarding tuition and fees is found
in the Tuition Agreement, a signed copy of which must be on file for each family before
the start of school.
It is understood that occasionally situations arise
which preclude prompt payment of tuition.
If such a problem arises,
please call or send a note to the principal explaining the
situation. If tuition is not paid by the
due date, and no arrangements have been made with the principal children will
be held out of class and parents will be called to pick them up. Report Cards will not be issued until account
is paid in full.
Tuition covers only 70 percent of the St. Odilo School
budget. Fund raisers are held throughout
the year to help balance the budget, and all school families are required to
participate. $350.00 in raffle tickets must be sold by each family with a
student in Grades Prekindergarten-8.
ATTENDANCE
School is the place where children begin to learn the
responsibilities needed in the world of work, especially the responsibilities
of regular attendance and punctuality.
School hours are
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten hours are:
School Office hours are: -
ARRIVAL
PARENTS
Parents will not accompany their child(ren) into the school building.
For the safety of the students no parking is permitted
on
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students are dismissed at the
Pupils in grades 2 through 8 dismiss from the main
school entrance on
The throwing of snowballs on school grounds is
strictly prohibited.
DAILY
ROUTINE
Regular, prompt attendance is necessary for every
student’s success in school. Parents are
responsible for insuring their child’s attendance.
Students in grades 2-8 attend Mass every morning.
Children should arrive at school no later than
Parents should call the office (708) 484-0755 to
report a child’s absence between
When a student returns to school, he/she must bring a written, dated note from his/her parent which
states the reason for the absence.
If a student has been absent for five or more school
days in a row, he/she must also bring a written, dated note from a doctor which
states the reason for the absence and assures the school that the student’s
presence creates no health danger to other students.
Parents should make medical and dental appointments
during non-school hours. The principal
may grant early dismissals for necessary appointments when the request is made
in writing by the parent. Parents must
meet their children in the school office when they are dismissed early.
Family vacations taken while school is in session are
strongly discouraged. Students can
easily fall behind and lose out on valuable class experiences regardless of any
“make up” work done independently.
Parents who must take students out of school for several days because of
a family commitment are responsible for discussing the absence with the child’s
teacher and for obtaining independent work.
Parents must send a written, dated note to the principal a week before
any anticipated absence. If any child is absent fifteen (15) or more days in
one semester and his/her work is not satisfactory, it may result in retention
of the grade.
TARDINESS
It is important to develop in the child the responsibility
for being punctual. Therefore, a child
is considered tardy if he/she is not in the homeroom at
they are considered tardy.
Excessive tardiness,
which is defined as being tardy five time in one quarter, will
result in an out of school suspension. If tardiness continues the student is at risk of
expulsion.
TRUANCY
If a child is truant from school or deliberately
misses any classes, the parent will be informed. A conference with the child’s teacher, the
child, parent, and principal will be scheduled to determine the cause of the
truancy and how it is to be resolved.
RECESS
The children in Grades 1-8 will have a short outdoor
recess during the lunch period.
WINTER
RECESS POLICY
When the outside temperature and/or wind chill factor
is 25 or below, all children remain indoors.
When the temperature is above 25 and the air is
generally dry, all children are expected to go outdoors. When there is ice present on the blacktop or
when it is raining or misting, the children will remain in school. We expect parents to send their children to
school properly clothed for cold weather with coat or jacket, cap, scarf,
gloves, or mittens, and waterproof boots.
The exceptions to our Winter Recess Policy are two
fold:
1. A child who
has been out of school because of
illness may remain indoors for recess only on the day he/she returns to
school. A note making the request must
be sent to the office for the principal’s approval.
2. A child who has chronic illness that is aggravated
by cold, damp weather will be permitted to remain indoors during recess. A recent note from the child’s doctor stating
the specific health problem and a written request from the parent is
required. Both should be directed to the
principal.
The school policies regarding appropriate behavior are
in effect during Recess.
EMERGENCY
CLOSING
Except in cases of emergency, school will be kept open
in accordance with the school calendar.
When necessary to close school because of extreme weather or other
emergencies, parents will be called by telephone relay system. Please keep phone lines open for this
purpose. DO NOT CALL THE CONVENT.
St. Odilo School participates in the Computerized
Emergency Closing System. Stations which
broadcast school closing are:
AM Radio
WGN 720 WBBM 780
You may also go on line to www.emergency closings.com
DISCIPLINE
Student discipline is as integral to the learning
process as excellent teaching and an up-to-date curriculum. The philosophy of expected behavior at St. Odilo
School is based on a combination of respect and personal integrity.
RESPECT
MY RESPECT of others is shown by the courteous way I
speak and act by my cooperation—
Because courtesy and cooperation are visible signs of
true respect.
I RESPECT my classmates’ right to be safe at
school—free from physical violence or threats of any kind—
Because Our Lord has said “Blessed are the
Peacemakers”, and we want that blessedness in our
school.
I RESPECT my classmates and schoolmates—
Because Jesus wants me to love my neighbors and treat
them as I would like to be treated.
I RESPECT my schoolmates’ right to a quiet and
purposeful atmosphere in the classroom and in the school building—
Because I myself can learn more easily in that kind of
atmosphere.
I RESPECT all persons in legitimate authority in my
school, my parish and my community by obeying them—
Because they take the place of my parents while I am
away from home, and I honor my parents by respecting
other adults.
I RESPECT the property of my school, my parish, my
Community and the personal property of others—
Because I should follow the example of Jesus, as He
honored the possessions of others.
I RESPECT the rules of my school about the consumption
of food, beverages, candy and gum—
Because I know that cleanliness helps keep me and
others healthy.
INTEGRITY
I DO what I think is right, even when my classmates or
schoolmates choose to do what is not right—
Because it is the mark of a Christian to stand up for
what he or she believes is right.
I TAKE credit only for the work and deeds that are
mine, and I am honest about giving others credit that is theirs—
Because God has given us all different gifts and He
asks us all to use them wisely.
I SPEAK only what I believe to be true—
Because only the truth should be in the
mind and heart of a child of God.
I RETURN anything I find that is not mine, and I do not take from another what
is his or hers—
Because the Lord has commanded that we do not steal.
I PROTECT the reputation of others by speaking well of
them or by being silent—
Because our good name and the good
name of others are precious rights. Only our own actions should determine if we
keep or lose our good name.
Occasionally, a student’s behavior may not conform to
the above stated philosophy. Punishment
may range from spoken reprimands and deprivation of privileges to Principal
involvement and conferences with parents.
MAJOR
OFFENSES
Major offenses may lead to suspension or
expulsion. These are:
Sexual Harassment
Truancy
Fighting (both parties)
Cheating
Possession or use of cigarettes
Possession, use or distribution of
any alcoholic beverage, marijuana, or any drug or controlled substance.
Possession of any instrument which
may be considered a weapon.
Chronic and incorrigible behavior
which undermines classroom discipline and impedes the learning of the entire class.
Vandalism or theft of school
property or another person’s property. Parents are
responsible for restitution.
No ethnic or racial slurs will be tolerated.
No student of St. Odilo School may join, participate
or support
activities of a gang or gangs.
Displaying gang symbols is forbidden.
Before a suspension is given, the child and parents
will be involved in a process of remediation.
This probation period will be used
to correct any misbehavior.
If through this process a child does not improve in
behavior, suspension will be imposed, leading to expulsion.
Suspension is the isolation of the student from some
or all school activities.
Expulsion is the termination of the student’s
privilege to attend the school.
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
Any sexual advances, either verbal or by physical
conduct by a teacher to a student, student to a teacher or student to student
will be considered harassment. Any reported
case of sexual harassment will be investigated and may result in suspension or
expulsion.
SEARCH
We reserve the right to inspect all school property.
ACADEMIC
PROGRAM
The St. Odilo School academic program is designed to
take students from where they are and move them forward at a pace which is
beneficial to both the individual student and the entire class. Teachers at St. Odilo School work with all
students to help them acquire the academic, social and physical skills they
will need to become responsible, thoughtful Catholic adults. At
times parental permission may be requested for testing by the District in which
the child resides to ascertain academic ability for children with special
needs.
HOMEWORK
We believe that students can profit by developing the
habit of doing homework. However, it is
difficult to establish a fixed, rigid policy as to the amount and kind of
homework that children should have each night.
Within the instructional situation, there are nights when it is very
easy to assign work to be done at home, and on other days, the point in the
instruction may not lend itself to work to be done at home. However, if your child does not do any work
at home in connection with school work, there is something amiss and you should
consult the teacher. Children are
accountable for having assignments in on the date due. Teachers endeavor to
accomplish several of the following objectives through homework assignments.
A. Drill and additional practice to strengthen new skills
introduced in the classroom.
B. Completion of unfinished classroom assignments.
C. Work on projects of a short term or long term nature.
D. Participation in research activities.
E. Extended reading for pleasure and enjoyment.
F. Completion of work given during period of absence.
G. Encourage and facilitate, but not demand, parental
involvement.
HONOR
Student in grades five through eight participate in a trimester Honor
Roll system based on their academic grade point average and effort grades. Any student
receiving a D, U or check mark in any
area will be ineligible for the Honor Roll.
Students eligible for the Community Honor Roll must
have no checks under the Personal and Social Growth section of the report card.
STANDARDIZED
TESTING
All students in grades 3, 5, 7 will take the Terra
Nova Achievement Test, as recommended by the Archdiocese of Chicago, in the
spring of each year. Test results will
be reported to parents.
REPORT CARDS Reports of student progress will be issued three times
during the school year, at the end of each trimester.
All report card envelopes must be signed and
returned to school the next day.
The St. Odilo School grading system for grades 1-8 is
as follows:
Achievement Effort
A
93-100 + Commendable
B
85-92 Needs Improvement
C
77-84 No mark=Satisfactory
D
70-76
U Below 70
PARENT-TEACHER
COMMUNICATIONS
Close communication between parents and teachers can
be a great help to the progress of children, and is greatly encouraged here at
St. Odilo School.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on
Whenever a parent has questions or concerns regarding
their child’s progress, they are encouraged to call the school and talk to the
teachers. Teachers are available Monday
through Thursday until
If you feel a need to speak with the principal, please
call the school. Most times he will be
available immediately; however, he does have other obligations and may not
always be available. He will return your
call as soon as possible.
FRIDAY
FOLDERS
Every Friday each child in grades Prekindergarten-8
will bring home a folder in which his/her teacher has placed materials that she
would like you to see. These materials
may be homework assignments or returned papers.
There may also be information from the office inside the folder. Please review the information with your
child. If it is homework, please see
that it is completed and done neatly. If
need be, please complete or sign any papers brought home by your child. Sign the sheet attached to the folder at the
appropriate date and enclose any information or remarks you would like to
express to the teacher or to the principal.
These folders are a good way to keep communication open between the
school and the home.
FIELD TRIPS
Educational trips are encouraged at each grade
level. If a charge is made for a trip it
is to cover transportation and any entry fee.
Refunds cannot be given for transportation fees, nor
for entrance fees if a minimum number was required. Notices are sent home informing parents of
the trip and requesting parents’ signatures.
Field trips are considered a part of the educational program, and are
not optional. If there is a financial
problem, please contact the principal and confidential arrangements can be
made.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
All students in grades PK-8 will receive a course in
Physical Education. Students in grades
PK-4 will have physical education once a week, and
students in grades 5-8 will have classes twice per week. To be excused from class, a written request
from a parent is necessary. In cases of
frequent or prolonged absences from physical education, a written
recommendation is required from a physician.
TUTORING/RETENTION
Saint Odilo School has
Resource Rooms for both
Retention is considered a very serious matter, and
will be discussed among parents, teacher and principal before such a decision
is made. Although parental input in this
process is needed and encouraged, the final decision will ultimately be made by
the principal.
ATHLETIC
PROGRAM
The purpose for which the St. Odilo Athletic
Association is organized are:
The Association is organized exclusively for
charitable and educational purposes, including establishment of an extramural
sports program for the benefit of St. Odilo students. The association will also organize fund
raisers needed to promote these activities.
The Association strives to promote the best interests
of the children and foster a spirit of sportsmanship and fair play. St. Odilo athletics include:
Soccer Grades 4-8 Boys and Girls
Junior Varsity
Cheerleading Grades 5 & 6 Girls
Varsity Cheerleading Grades 7 & 8 Girls
Junior Varsity
Basketball Grades 5 &
6 Boys
Junior Varsity
Basketball Grades 5 &
6 Girls
Varsity
Basketball Grades
7 & 8 Boys
Varsity Basketball Grades 7 & 8 Girls
Volleyball Grades 5-8 Boys and Girls
The head coaches for all sports are volunteers, and
are selected by the Association. They
are expected to work under the guidelines determined by the Association and to
follow the sports philosophy.
The Association needs the help of the parents to
support the activities, and encourage the children to participate in
sports. In order for the student to
participate he/she must maintain their school eligibility.
COACHES
RESPONSIBILITY
All volunteer coaches must complete the Archdiocese
Application for Employment or Volunteer Service Form. This form will be returned to the Athletic Director
before the season begins.
It is the duty of the coaches to be in control of
their players at all times in order to prevent any unsportsmanlike act toward
opponents, officials, and spectators.
The coaches are expected to comply wholeheartedly with
the intent and spirit of the rules.
Coaches are to confirm any
decision making for the team/player with the Athletic Director, i.e.
fundraising, correspondence, uniforms, and tournaments, as you and your team
are representatives of
St. Odilo School.
The coaches must confine their discussions with the
game officials to the interpretation of the rules and should not challenge the
officials’ decision involving judgment.
The coaches must refrain from any personal action that
might arouse players or spectators to unsportsmanlike behavior.
The use of cursing, malicious or personal remarks to
opponents or spectators will not be tolerated at any time.
PLAYER
RESPONSIBILITY
Any unsportsmanlike conduct by a player will result in
an immediate game ejection, a written warning, and a one game suspension. Unsportsmanlike behavior will include showing
disrespect, throwing equipment, or fighting.
Players must be at all practices and games on time, or
notify their coaches in advance. Three
unexcused absences from either a practice or a game will result in the player
being removed from the team without any refund.
All uniforms are to be laundered
prior to each game. The uniform will be
returned to school at the designated time, cleaned and in proper condition to
receive any deposit refund. If the
uniform is not returned by the specified date, the refund will be forfeited.
St. Odilo does not have a home field or court. Players
are to treat the other school property
with respect.
Players’ classwork is of
utmost importance. Any player can become
ineligible if they do not maintain their grades and behavior in the
classroom. A student can be placed on
probation from school sports in the following two ways.
Any two D’s or one U per quarter.
A total of ten
checks per quarter.
This probation is reviewed after a three week period and eligibility
may be reinstated at this time at the discretion of teachers and the Athletic Association.
If a child is absent from school, they cannot
participate in any athletic activity of that day.
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITY
All tuition and fees must be paid up to date in order
to participate in any sport.
Parents are required to attend the
Athletic Association meeting in September, enroll their student in the desired
sport and sign the agreement form.
Transportation to and from practices and games, on
time, is the sole responsibility of the parent. As you are also representatives
of St. Odilo School, parents are to conduct themselves with the utmost sportsmanlike
behavior at all practices and games.
ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITY
The Association will establish and uphold the
Constitution for the Athletic
Association.
The Association shall assign coaches for each program.
The Principal and Director will monitor student grades
and class behavior. If any player does
not meet his/her acceptable academic performance or the school expectations for
respect and behavior, the Principal and the Director will notify coaches of the
player’s ineligibility.
Any exceptions or protests by players or parents will
be handled by the Athletic Director. A
review panel will consist of the Athletic Director, Principal and one coach
from the St. Odilo Sports Program. The
panel’s decision will be final.
The director will conduct all registration for each
sport, pay all league fees, order, distribute and collect all uniforms.
EXTENDED
St. Odilo School has an Extended Day Program from
children in grades Kindergarten through Grade 6. This service is available only to children
enrolled in our school. Children are
cared for between
Before only
$17.50 per
week
After only $45.00 per week
Both Before and After $58.00 per week
Statements in this handbook are subject to amendment
with or without notice.