Religion	Reading
Language Arts	Mathematics
Social Studies	Science

The basic curriculum is complemented with:

Art	Computer
Music	Foreign Language
Physical Education

Instrumental lessons are available for additional fees.


Religious Education & Religious Services
The non-Catholic student is welcome at Saint Joseph School, but he/she is expected to understand and agree that the school exists to educate in the framework of Catholic values. Non-Catholic students must participate in the Religion classes and liturgical services scheduled for he students during the year.


Homework
Homework assignments supplement and reinforce classroom learning. Parents are expected to assist students with homework and to sign it or the assignment pad when requested. Each teacher will offer time guidelines for homework assignments at the beginning of each year.


Time Guidelines for Combined Written Work and Study
Grade 3  --  45 min.              

Grades 4, 5, 6 – 1 hour

Grades 7 and 8 – 1 hour

Report Cards
Report cards are distributed four times per year. A parent or guardian must sign and return the report card envelope to the school.


Progress Reports
Progress reports will be sent by mail to the parents midway though a marking period to provide an opportunity for improvement or signal a concern in specified areas. Copies of the progress reports are kept on file in the office.


Grading

A+	97-100
A	92-96
B+	88-91
B	83-87
C+	78-82
C	73-77
D	70-72
U	Below 70

Letter grades are given for academic subjects and the student's level of effort is evaluated as part of the grading process. Letter grades are used in grades 1-3. Numerical values are used in grades 4-8.

Marks for personal development use the following standard:

U	Unsatisfactory
I	Improvement
S	Satisfactory
O	Outstanding

Kindergarten to grade 3 receive letter grades for academic subjects and level effort.


Honor Roll
Marks taken from the following subjects are used to determine honor status for students in grades 6,7, and 8.

Religion	Mathematics
Reading	Social Studies
Language Arts	Science
Spelling

 

First Honors:	A's and A+'s only
Second Honors:	A's and B's only
Honorable Mention:	A student is recognized for satisfactory effort and improvement since the last marking period.

Additional Requirements
The academic effort in the above subjects must be "satisfactory" or better. A "U" on the report card will render a student ineligible for honors.


Promotion and Retention
Promotion and retention are determined by the teacher with the approval of the Principal. Both are based on the academic achievement and maturity level of the child. A student will be retained in a grade only when there is reason to believe he/she will benefit from the retention. Every effort should be made by both the school and parents to meet the student's needs, utilizing special services where they are required.

If the school realizes that it can no longer service the particular needs of the student, after consolation with the parent, a transfer will be requested.


Conferences
A formal parent-teacher conference will be held twice a year in the fall and spring. Notices will be sent home to choose times and days which accommodate parent's/guardian's schedules. Additional conferences may be scheduled when needed.


Records and Transcripts
Viewing Records:
A parent/guardian has the right to view a student's academic and health records, the emergency contacts sheets and the academic standardized test result. Records are available upon request.

Government Records:
Records attached to publicly funded services provided through the local Board of Education, such as Child Study Team Reviews, Compensatory Education, Speech, English as a Second Language, etc., are the property of the Board of Education. A parent/guardian who wishes to examine these records or to procure copies must apply to the Board. Saint Joseph School does not have the authority to distribute these Board records to anyone.

Transcripts:
Transcripts of academic and health records may no be given directly to the parent/guardian in the event of a transfer. A request for transfer must be submitted in written form by a parent/guardian. Click here to find out what information needs to be included when applying for a transfer. Transcripts will be sent directly from school when the sending school revives an official written request from the receiving school. If the parent/guardian does not submit a request for transfer that includes an authorization to send a transcript, the receiving school must secure permission from the parent/guardian to request the transcripts from the "sending" school.

Privacy of Records:
All student records are maintained in confidence by the personnel of Saint Joseph School.

Testing
An annual standardized testing programs is administered annual for grades 1-7. Grade 8 takes the High School Placement test in November. Testing in Kindergarten is optional.