Misc. Info

 

 

This section will discuss the following:

• Standardized Tests
• Student Evaluations - Report Cards
• Honor Roll
• Homework
• Lunch
• Playground Rules
• Telephone Messages
• Cell Phones, Pagers and Other Electronic Devices
• Security
• Text books / Consumable Materials
• Student Supplies
• Book Bags, Assignment Books and Pencil Cases

 

Standardized Tests

Standardized test (ITBS) are administered in the fall and results are sent home with each student after they have been analyzed by the faculty and administration.  It is very important that students are in attendance when the tests are administered.

Student Evaluations - Report Cards

Report Cards are issued quarterly and follow the Joliet Diocesan guidelines and format.  Grades K-2 use a standards based report card that indicates if a student is Exceeding,
Meeting Expectations or Needs Improvement in each graded area. Grades 3-8 are evaluated using traditional letter grades. Effort and conduct grades are noted in all grades using a check and/or number system. Grades for students in Gr. 3-8 are available online for parent viewing using Edline. 

Honor Roll

Honor Roll is calculated for students in Grades 5-8.  Honor Roll requires obvious effort and proper conduct.  Honor Roll status is determined by the number of “A”s and “B”s in these Academic Subjects:

Religion
Math
Reading/Language Arts
English
Science
Social Studies
Spelling
Spanish (Gr. 7 & 8)

First Honors
A student must have 5 “A”s (6 in gr. 7 & 8) and NO “C”s, “D”s or “F”s in any subject to be considered for First Honors.

Second Honors
A student must have at least 5 “B”s (6 in gr. 7 & 8) no more than 2 “C”s and NO “D”s or “F”s in any subject to be considered for Second Honors.

An X in effort or a negative #1,2,3,4 or 5 (Study Habits & Attitudes) in ANY SUBJECT AREA will exclude a student from either Honor Roll.

Homework

Homework varies by grade level and subject matter.  Homework can include oral or written work, completion of class assignments, reading assignments or special projects.  Usually students have some homework every day.  Every student uses an assignment notebook for recording daily assignments.  Weekend assignments are rare.

Lunch

Children carry their own lunch or order hot lunch.  Click here for hot lunch menu.  At least once per month, we will have a FAST FOOD FRIDAY.  This is organized by Home School Association.  NO FAST FOOD is allowed to be brought in except for these days.  Please adhere to this policy.  Soda will no longer be allowed except for Fast Food Fridays.  If a student forgets his/her lunch, we will provide a hot lunch (you will be billed for it) or we will have healthy snacks and drinks for those students that are in need of a lunch.  All students eat in the lunch room (Chapel Lower Level).  It is expected that all students will follow lunch rules displaying good manners, respectful behavior and neatness at all times.  A school staff member and lunch parents are there to supervise and are considered the adults in charge at that time.  Patrol students will assist the adults by bringing younger students downstairs for their hot lunch or in from the playground if needed.  No student may leave the school for lunch. 

Playground Rules

No rough play, disrespect or misbehavior will be tolerated on the school playground.  Only school equipment should be used on the playground.  Each classroom teacher will explain to the students what is expected of them.  Lunchtime supervising parents will report any misbehavior to the classroom teacher upon her return.  Students are expected to respect the staff members, supervising parents and patrol students at all times.

 

Telephone Messages

We do not call students to the phone from their classroom for phone calls.  To encourage responsibility in all students, calling home for homework assignments, gym clothes, supplies, permission slips, etc. is strongly discouraged.  Students will not be allowed to call home unless specific permission is given from a teacher or the principal.  If you would like to speak to a teacher, please call the school office and leave a message or make an appointment.  Teachers will do their best to return your call as soon as possible.

 

Cell Phones/Pagers/Other Electronic Devices
 

No student may use a cell phone, pager or ipod type of device during the school day.  If it is essential that a student possess a cell phone, permission must be obtained from the principal.  The cell phone may only be used after a student is dismissed from school and not in the school building.  NO cell phones may be taken on a field trip.  Any cell phones, pagers, etc. that are visible at inappropriate times will be confiscated and consequences may result (minor, detention, etc.)  A parent/guardian will be required to come to the school office to claim the cell phone.  This will also suspend the student’s permission to bring the cell phone to school for the rest of the school year.

 

Security
 

Keeping students safe is our first concern.  All parents and visitors must go DIRECTLY to the school office upon entering the building.  No one may go to any room without first registering their name and the purpose of their visit at the office.  This includes the after school hours.  Any violators found in the building without permission are subject to prosecution as described in the IL School Code.
 

Textbooks/Consumable Materials
 

All textbooks are the property of St. Isidore School or the State of Illinois.  Students have the use of textbooks purchased through the IL TEXTBOOK LOAN PROGRAM.  Students are responsible for the condition of the books that are issued to them.  Damaged books will be replaced, repaired or rebound at the student’s expense.  Students should refrain from writing, doodling or drawing in any book.  Students must also refrain from writing in folders or workbooks except at the teacher’s direction.  Parents will be notified of the cost of any lost or damaged books.
 

Student Supplies
 

Students are expected to replenish supplies as needed.  A small amount of supplies are available for purchase in the school office.  They may include:
St. Isidore Pencil Cases        Erasers
Assignment books                Pencils
Spiral notebooks                   Pens