SAINT BRIDGET SCHOOL
Where Faith, Friendships, and Futures are Formed
"Saint Bridget School: A Catholic community that encourages love of God, respect for all, and academic excellence."
POLICIES
At Saint Bridget School, we prioritize creating a safe and secure environment for our Early Childhood and Elementary programs. Below are key policies to ensure the well-being of our students.
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Tardy Policy
Excessive tardiness disrupts classroom learning. The first bell rings at 8:00 AM, and classes begin promptly at 8:05 AM. The following procedures are in place for excessive tardiness:
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After 5 Tardies: The classroom teacher will call home to notify parents that further tardies will result in detention.
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If Unresolved: A referral will be sent to the office.
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Continued Issues: Parents will meet with the principal to address the situation.
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Notifying School of Absence
Parents must notify the school by 8:30 AM on the day of their child’s absence.
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Student Notifications: Students cannot report their own absences or that of peers.
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Absence Note: A brief note explaining the absence is required when the student returns to school. Teachers will provide guidance on completing and approving any missed assignments.
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Extended Absenteeism
In compliance with Massachusetts law, parents must provide a doctor’s certificate if a student is:
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Absent due to a contagious disease.
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Absent for five or more consecutive days.
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Excessive Absenteeism
Consistent attendance is crucial for mastering the curriculum. The school requires a minimum of 85% attendance for promotion or graduation unless valid medical documentation is on file. Excessive absenteeism may be reported to authorities for legal action.
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Truancy
Truancy, defined as missing school without parental knowledge, is a serious violation of school policy and may result in suspension. Students cannot make up work missed during unauthorized absences.
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Snow Days
In inclement weather, parents should listen to local radio and television stations for announcements regarding the closing of Abington public schools. Saint Bridget School will follow the Abington schools' decisions. On delayed openings, full-day kindergarten will still be in session. Parents should use their best judgment in extreme weather conditions and are advised not to call the school.
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Bullying Policy
We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all students. Our bullying policy emphasizes prevention, education, and intervention to ensure that every student feels secure and supported.
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If you have any questions about these policies or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out to the school office.
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PHOTOS ON WEBSITE
This Saint Bridget School Handbook, under the section dealing with newspaper articles, speaks of giving permission for student photographs to be used for publicity as well as the mechanism to rescind this permission. The policy as stated in the Handbook will apply to photographs posted on the web site as well. The Handbook has been read and the appropriate page has already been signed and returned to the school, by the appropriate family members.
At this time, we want to remind you that we are posting photographs on the web site. This is to notify you that any child’s picture taken at a school event may be used on the school web site. Your child may or may not be identified by his/her first name and/or first name with a last initial, depending on the photograph. At no time will any child’s last name be used. As these photographs will be updated frequently, you must understand that you will not receive a specific notice that your child’s photograph may be used on the web site.
This year we’ve tried to add another layer of protection for our students with regard to photographs. Photographs on the St. Bridget School web site are copy write protected and will not be available for downloading.