St. Odilo School
(708) 484-0755
www.saintodilo.org/school
2010-2011
MR. WILLIAM P. DONEGAN, PRINCIPAL
FACULTY
3 year
Preschool Mrs. Jeanette Zahrobsky
4 year Prekindergarten
Ms. Susan Como
Kindergarten – Room 2 Mrs. Kathleen Laugello
Grade 1 – Room 11 Mrs. Tracey Ocampo
Grade 2 – Room 7 Mrs. Mary Ann O’Malley
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 Mr. William Donegan/Ms.
Camilla Papin
Grade 7 – Room 16 Mrs. Beverly Fiala
Grade 8 – Room 18 Mr. Scott Ernst
Teacher Aide Mrs. Pamela Schefke
Computers Mrs. Christina Lee
Music Mr. Paul Rau
Physical Education Mrs. Christina Lee
Reading Resource Room Mrs. Alena Uphues
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 16
Respect 16
Integrity 17
Major Offenses 18
Sexual Harrassment 19
Search and Seizure 19
Academic Program 19
Homework 19
Honor Roll 20
Standardized Testing 20
Report Cards 20
Parent/Teacher
Communication 21
Friday Folders 21
Field Trips 22
Physical Education 22
Tutoring 22
Retention 22
Athletic Program 23
Coaches Responsibility 24
Player Responsibility 24
Parent Responsibility 26
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 and dental
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 wear only clear 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 may not
extend below the shirt collar or below the eyebrows. 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.
Tuition envelopes will be sent
home on the tenth day of the month.
Tuition is due on the 15th of the month or the first school day thereafter. A notice of past due tuition will be sent
home on the 30th of the month.
All tuition payments not current by the end of each quarter 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, you will be asked to pay tuition by cash or money order. A $25.00 returned check fee will be assessed
to your tuition.
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. Any tuition
paid after this date must be with a cashier’s check or cash.
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 1-8 attend
Mass every Tuesday 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 Christian 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 quarterly Honor Roll system based on their
academic grade point average and effort grades.
Any student receiving a D, F 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 four times during
the school year, at the end of each quarter. 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 from
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. A student who has not returned a permission
slip does not participate in the activity.
When a student is not participating in a field trip he/she should attend
school as usual. 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.