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Father Anglim Academy

2007-2008 PARENT / STUDENT HANDBOOK

                           

“Meeting the needs of students with learning differences…

where every child’s diversity is honored and valued.”

August 2007

                                                                                               

Dear Father Anglim Academy Parents and Students,

 

            Welcome to the learning community at Father Anglim Academy!  We begin our sixth year with grateful hearts for the abundant blessings bestowed upon our school and gratitude for the opportunity to embark on another year filled with growth of mind, body and spirit.

 

            Father Anglim Academy has a rich history in the Diocese of Venice as a program that has consistently and effectively reached out to students with learning differences.  The program has facilitated an understanding of how children learn and has translated that knowledge into a plan for learning that maximizes each child’s potential. At the core of the Father Anglim Academy philosophy is the belief that every student has the God-given right to develop his or her own special talents and abilities to their very fullest.

 

Research-based methodologies and instructional programs have been chosen as the vehicle for delivering academic instruction that systematically identifies deficits and prescribes the appropriate interventions.  Our caring and knowledgeable teachers are prepared to provide the very best education available through a team approach that enhances each staff member’s ability to reach every child.

 

At Father Anglim Academy, we recognize the critical role of families in the growth and development of each child’s potential.  To this end, parents are encouraged to work closely with the school in open communication and with sincere commitment to the educational, emotional, and spiritual goals of the school.  As your child’s first teachers, your insight is a valuable tool for guiding instruction and emotional growth in the classroom. 

 

This handbook is a general guide to school policies and procedures and meant to provide useful information.  Father Anglim Academy does not limit its authority to the stated policies and regulations set forth in this handbook, but rather presents this handbook as a general guide by which responsible decisions can be made.  School policies and guidelines are binding for all students and parents and may be amended or added as the need arises.  Please take the time to read and discuss this information with your child and keep it for reference throughout the year.  Checking the handbook first can save a call to the office for information.  After reviewing the handbook, parents must sign and return the enclosed Agreement of Parent Responsibilities on or before the first day of school. 

 

I look forward to sharing this school year with you, our Father Anglim Academy families, as we work together to make this a year that is filled with triumph and success for all.  May God bless each of you throughout this year in all that you do, and may His presence be a constant source of courage and strength for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

 

In God’s love,

 

 

 

Lori Moreau

Principal

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Attendance                                                      ...................................................................................8-9

Agreement of Parent Responsibilities            ………………………………………………………… 25

Admissions                                                     ...................................................................................4

Arrival / Dismissal Procedures                       .................................................................................  9-13

Attendance Policies / Procedures                  ...................................................................................8

Authorized Pick Up                                         ...................................................................................14

Before & After School Program                      ...................................................................................14

Behavior & Discipline                                      ...................................................................................20-22

Birthdays                                                         ...................................................................................17

Calendar                                                         ...................................................................................15

Communication                                              ...................................................................................14-16

Computers / Technology                                ...................................................................................6, 22

Counseling                                                      ...................................................................................6

Dismissal / Pick-up                                         ...................................................................................9, 22

Dress Code                                                    ...................................................................................22-23

Emergency Closing                                        ...................................................................................14

Field Trips                                                       ...................................................................................7

Financial Obligation                                        ...................................................................................6

Goals                                                               ...................................................................................2

Graduation                                                       …………………………………………………………8

Health & Safety                                               ...................................................................................17-19

Home & School Association/Meetings           ...................................................................................15

Home Folder                                                   ...................................................................................14

Homework                                                       ...................................................................................7

Illness  / Injury  / Medical Forms                      ...................................................................................18-19

Lunch / Snacks                                               ...................................................................................19

Make-up work                                                  ...................................................................................9

Media Center                                                                    ...................................................................................7

Medication                                                       ...................................................................................18-19

Mission Statement                                          ...................................................................................2

Non-discrimination policy                                ...................................................................................4

Open House                                                    ...................................................................................15

Parent Conferences                                       ...................................................................................15

Partnership                                                     ...................................................................................5

Philosophy                                                      ...................................................................................2

Photographs of students, use of                    ...................................................................................17

Physicians & other service providers             …………………………………………………………16

Program of Instruction / Requirements           …………………………………………………………6

Rainy Day Dismissal                                      ...................................................................................13

Report Cards/Student Progress                     …………………………………………………………8

Registration                                                     ...................................................................................4

Resolving Problems                                       ...................................................................................16

Saturday Detention                                         …………………………………………………………16

School Board                                                  ...................................................................................4

Staff List / contact                                           ...................................................................................3

Standards                                                       ...................................................................................5

Student Insurance                                           ...................................................................................17

Student Planners                                            ...................................................................................14

Technology Use                                              ...................................................................................25

Textbooks                                                       ...................................................................................7

Tuition Agreement / Payment Options           ...................................................................................6

Vacations                                                        ...................................................................................8

Volunteers                                                       ..................................................................................24

 

 

Father Anglim Academy

Ft. Myers, Florida

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

            Father Anglim Academy exists to meet the individual needs of students with learning differences in a supportive community where every child’s diversity is honored and valued.  In partnership with parents, we strive to maximize God-given strengths and minimize challenges by promoting academic, social and spiritual growth.  We seek to empower students with the necessary tools for success throughout life.

 

 

PHILOSOPHY

 

            Father Anglim Academy pledges to provide a Christ-centered environment wherein a quality spiritual and academic education will help children reach their full potential and become positive contributors to their families and communities.  Father Anglim Academy believes in the innate God-given dignity of every child and promises to protect and advocate for this dignity within the school and within the greater community.

 

 

 

GOALS

 

Ψ      To provide a nurturing educational environment that facilitates the development of positive self-esteem and high motivation for learning.

 

Ψ      To individualize instruction and utilize divergent strategies for reaching every child.

 

Ψ      To help students make connections between their educational experience and life outside of school and prepare students to be active, contributing participants in their communities.

 

Ψ      To establish and maintain a partnership consisting of the student, the parents, and the school for the purpose of maximizing each child’s learning opportunity.

 

Ψ      To provide a faith-filled spiritual environment that enhances each child’s relationship with God and all His children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diocese of Venice

Father Anglim Academy / Ft. Myers

 

2045 Heitman Street, Ft. Myers, Florida 33901

PH: (239) 337-4010     FAX: (239) 337-4044

www.fatheranglimacademy.org

 

 

STAFF

 

 

PRINCIPAL                                                     Lori Moreau                 lmoreau@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL                                 Shelly Gelardi              sgelardi@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT                      Susan Sarlo                ssarlo@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

RECEPTIONIST/CLINIC AIDE                       Vicki Burnett                vburnett@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

PRIMARY 1 HOMEROOM                              Rosa Lara                   rlara@fatheranglimacademy.org

                                                                        (Deryl Bradley-sub)     dbradley@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

ELEMENTARY 1 HOMEROOM                   Kathy Stolz                  kstolz@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

ELEMENTARY 2 HOMEROOM                      Dolores Versluis         dversluis@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

SECONDARY 1 HOMEROOM                       Angela Leckie              aleckie@fatheranglimacademy.org

                                                                        (Rita Zak-sub)             rzak@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

SECONDARY 2 HOMEROOM                       Janice Gergenti           jgergenti@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

SECONDARY 3 HOMEROOM                       Suzanne Williams       swilliams@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

TEACHER (No homeroom)                            Yvonne Shadrach       yshadrach@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

TEACHER (No homeroom)                            Mary Carol Reilly         mcreilly@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST                      Becky Antonucci         bantonucci@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIST               Shelly Gelardi              sgelardi@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

ART THERAPY                                  Krystalyn Gates          kgates@fatheranglimacademy.org                    

 

DRAMA THERAPY                                         Yvonne Shadrach       yshadrach@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION                                Suzanne Williams       swilliams@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR                       Bonnie Ross               bross@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR                             Eileen McIltrot              emciltrot@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

TEACHER ASSISTANTS                               Stacie Schomer          sschomer@fatheranglimacademy.org

                                                                        Elizabeth Puentes       epuentes@fatheranglimacademy.org

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

ADMISSIONS

 

The following documents are required to be considered for admission to Father Anglim Academy:

Ψ      Parent Questionnaire

Ψ      Teacher Questionnaire

Ψ      Provide school with copies of documentation as applicable:

a.      most recent I.E.P., if transferring from public school

b.      most recent psychological testing


The admissions process includes:

Ψ      Administrative review of the documentation and forms described above

Ψ      Student & parent consultation with the Principal

Ψ      Determination of feasibility for Father Anglim Academy to meet child’s needs

Ψ      Agreement between Father Anglim Academy and parents regarding tuition & fee payment and Parent Partnership responsibilities

 

Students may range in age from 6 – 18 at the time of initial enrollment and are placed in homerooms with age-range peers.  Tests are administered in July or August to determine appropriate instructional groupings for Reading and Math.

 

Each new student is given a nine-week probation period in which to demonstrate that enrollment at Father Anglim Academy is appropriate and in the child’s best interest.  If during this trial period, difficulties arise that are consistently resistant to interventions attempted, the student may be asked to withdraw from Father Anglim Academy.  At any time thereafter during enrollment at Father Anglim Academy, should a consistent and pervasive problem interfere with a child’s education or the education of other students, possible probation and/or expulsion may be required.  This policy is to protect the right of all students to learn.

 

Required Forms:  All students must have on file a current health examination form and immunization record, indicating completion of all required immunizations and exams.  A notarized medical authorization form must also be on file and the school.  A copy of the birth certificate is also required.

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

 

Father Anglim Academy welcomes on a space-available basis any student for whom our specialized curriculum and setting is determined appropriate.  Our school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and other school programs or activities.

 

REGISTRATION

 

Families are required to re-register by March 15th for the upcoming academic year.  This includes the payment of a non-refundable registration fee of $150.  Re-registration is open to families for whom tuition, fees, and other obligations to the school are current according to the agreement with the school.  Eligibility for re-registration is also subject to a review of academic and behavioral criteria as set forth in this handbook.  Students are officially registered upon receipt of the aforementioned documents and a signed tuition agreement and fulfillment of all obligations through the end of the school year.

 

 

 

STANDARDS

 

Father Anglim Academy policies are in agreement with the policies of the Diocese of Venice.  Our curriculum follows the guidelines of the Diocese of Venice and includes the Sunshine State Standards.  All homeroom teachers are certified and well prepared for the subjects they are teaching.

 

PARTNERSHIP

 

CHURCH:  The pastor and priests at St. Francis Xavier Parish support the spiritual climate of the school through regular celebration of liturgy and joining in school activities and programs.

 

SCHOOL:  The Administration, faculty and staff strive to:

Ψ      Provide a learning community and curriculum which meets the needs of the whole child

Ψ      Model and develop respect, service and leadership

Ψ      Help students integrate morals and values in their daily lives

 

PARENTS:  The primary responsibility for the education of the children belongs to parents.  This responsibility is shared with the school as a matter of practical necessity.  The greatest single factor in building a child’s intellectual, cultural, moral and spiritual attitude is the example provided at home.  The Agreement of Parent Responsibilities must be signed and submitted by the first day of school.  Parents are responsible for:

Ψ      Supporting school policy, the administration and teachers and following school policies and procedures set forth in the handbook

Ψ      Encouraging children to complete all assignments

Ψ      Providing all required supplies for schoolwork and homework

Ψ      Guiding children to follow the regulations and principles of good behavior

Ψ      Discussing problems with the persons concerned and avoiding criticism of teachers and school policy

Ψ      Maintaining communication with school, including review of the Red Folder and Student Planner each night and the Wednesday Envelope each week

Ψ      Paying all tuition and fees on time, including timely endorsement of quarterly McKay vouchers, if applicable

Ψ      Reimbursing any property destroyed (accidentally or intentionally)

Ψ      Attending a minimum of six Home & School Meetings per school year (See calendar for dates)

Ψ      Contributing service hours and supporting fundraisers:

n       Each family must log a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service per year.

n       Hours may be earned through direct volunteer activities or as described below.

n       Hours may be earned at a rate of one hour per $20 in goods, services, or cash donations brought to the school for the auction and other fundraising events.