Special Areas

Office Area and School Telephone

The phone in the main office only is available to students in emergency situations and with the permission of the office staff. Forgetting a lunch, school money, a gym uniform and making after school arrangements are not emergencies. Students must be responsible in these matters.

Gymnasium

Students are permitted in the gymnasium only under the direct supervision of a teacher.  During intramural events, pep rallies and athletic contests students are expected to show enthusiasm, sportsmanship, respect and appropriate behavior.  The use of the gym during school hours is to be coordinated through the Administration and the Athletic Director. Requests for evening use for school activities must be made to the Administration.
 

Big Toy

Students are permitted to use the Big Toy during school hours according to the printed schedule and only when under the supervision of an adult.  The Big Toy area is not available for play before and after school.  No running or chasing or aggressive behavior is permitted in the Big Toy area.

School Grounds

Students may use the school grounds for play in their designated areas.

Areas where play is not allowed are:

· In or around the Church and Rectory

· In or around the PREP office

· In the teacher parking area (South and West of the Annex)

· Behind the Main Building

Leaving the School Grounds

Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during school hours unless they are in the company of a parent/guardian or if they present a note to the office that is signed by the parent/guardian. These guidelines are in effect for all school-related activities before, during, or after school.  We discourage students from running errands during the lunch or recess break.  Students are required to follow all school rules on the way to and from school.  Students are strongly discouraged from going to corner stores on their way to and from school.  Parents are encouraged to support these rules.

 
School Bus

All school policies apply to the school bus and public transportation. There is to be no eating or chewing of gum on the school bus. The bus driver will report any incidence of inappropriate behavior to the Principal or Vice-Principal and the parents will be notified. A second incident will result in a five school day suspension from the bus. Any further incident will result in expulsion from the bus as well as other possible consequences. The Principal, in communication with Chairperson of P.E.C., is responsible for making this decision.  Willful damage to the bus is a serious infraction.  Parents of students involved will be expected to make full restitution.

 
School Property

Students are responsible for any damage or loss to school issued textbooks, equipment and sports uniforms.  Textbooks and notebooks not left in desks or on shelves at school should be taken home for the night.