Attendance Policy | Uniform Policy | Student Handbook

Attendance Policy:

ATTENDANCE/ABSENCE

The school law of Pennsylvania requires regular attendance for all students between eight and seventeen years of age. All absences are considered unexcused or illegal except the following: illness of the student, death in the immediate family, exceptionally urgent reasons that affect the child, and educational field trip experiences as determined by the parents and administration.

FOR EVERY ABSENCE A WRITTEN STATEMENT SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED BY THE LAW ON THE DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO SCHOOL.

No student is permitted to leave the school after arrival in the morning or at any other time during the day, except in case of sickness or similar emergency, In such cases, the student will wait at the office until the parent arrives. NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO WAIT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING.

To be dismissed early for reasons other than sickness, a written statement from the parent must be sent to the school the day of the early dismissal. Parents should notify the school if someone other than the parent will transport the child.

TARDINESS

A student who arrives after the beginning time for school will be marked tardy. Students who arrive late must report to the school office before going to class and receive a late pass. Students who are late for school due to the lateness of the school bus will not be marked tardy.

As a security measure, parents are asked to notify the school by 10:00 a.m. of their child?s absence. When an absence is not verified by 10:00 a.m., the school office will contact parents.

TARDY POLICY

1. Parents will be notified in writing each time a student is tardy.
2. Student will be permitted three times tardy without penalty in a quarter.
3. Students who are tardy four times in a quarter will receive after-school detention..

Attendance Policy | Uniform Policy | Student Handbook

Uniform Policy:

DRESS CODE

Saint Joseph School has a uniform dress code. Students out of proper uniform will not be allowed in class until they are in the appropriate attire which is as follows:

BOYS (1^st - 5^th)

• Pants Solid navy blue, NO jeans, jean-like or pants with studs. Belts must be worn.
• Shirt White golf shirt with 'St. Joseph School' logo.
• Sweater Solid navy blue cardigan, long sleeve, or sleeveless v-neck pullover.

BOYS (6^th - 8^th)

• Pants Solid navy blue, NO jeans, jean-like or pants with studs. Belts must be worn.
• Shirt White dress shirt, long or short sleeve
• Tie Solid navy blue
• Sweater Solid navy blue cardigan, long sleeve or sleeveless v-neck pullover

GIRLS (1^st - 5^th)

• Jumper St. Joseph School plaid jumper. Hem length no more than one inch above knee.
• Blouse White Peter Pan collar, long or short sleeve.
• Socks Solid navy blue knee socks or solid, opaque,navy blue tights.
• Sweater Solid navy blue cardigan. No coat, hooded, or belted sweaters.

GIRLS (6^th - 8^th)

• Skirt Box-pleated, St. Joseph plaid.
• Hem length not more than one inch above the knee.
• Sweater Solid navy blue sleeveless sweater vest, v-neck, pullover
• Blouse White Oxford Cloth, button-down collar, long or short sleeve.
• Socks Navy blue, knee-high or solid, opaque, navy blue tights.

BOYS AND GIRLS

• Gym Uniform Navy blue track shorts and tops purchased through school. Athletic shoes are to be worn with the gym uniform only.
• Sweats Students are permitted to wear plain navy sweats on their gym day. Only ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL logo is allowed. Sweatshirts and pants must be the same color.
• Shoes Conservative school shoes. NO athletic shoe or clogs.
• Socks Must be worn at all times.

Definitions:

• Athletic Shoe (a.k.a. sneakers) if it looks like a sneaker, it is a sneaker regardless of the color or material.
• Clog-any back-less shoe
• Cosmetics: NONE
• Jewelry: Conservative jewelry may be worn (i.e.: may wear a ring, watch). Girls may wear small earrings. No hoops or dangling earrings. Boys may not wear earrings in school.
• Conservative Hair Accessories: Accessories will be approved by the principal.
• Nail polish: natural only permitted
• No body art is permitted.