School should be a positive experience for all students who are encouraged to exemplify the love of Jesus in their conduct and interaction with others. We must respect the worth and dignity of every person.

Throughout life, one must respect the authority of people, who because of their position, have been given the right to exert that authority. Teachers are granted the authority to exact certain requirements for academic diligence and proper behavior.

The primary goal of the instruction program is to provide learning experiences which will develop the values, attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary for our students spiritual, intellectual, social and physical development. The guidelines issued by the Office of Catholic Education serve as the basis for the curriculum program.

Computer Technology

The use of computer services at Christ the Teacher School is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to make responsible, ethical and appropriate use of computers and information services at all times.

An Acceptable Use of Agreement for Technology release is sent home every year and must be signed by the students and their parents for any child to use the internet.

Religious Formation

Christ the Teacher School exists to assist in developing the spiritual attitudes and intellectual abilities of each student. This goal is to be accomplished by whole-hearted celebration of the liturgy and the sacraments.

The non-Catholic student is welcome at Christ the Teacher School and 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 the liturgical services scheduled for students during the school year.

The school recognizes that parents have the primary right and obligation to educate their children. However, parents must cooperate with the school in preparing children to fulfill their responsibilities to God and to their fellow human beings. Parents should regard the school as an extension of the religious training in the home - not as a substitute for it. Parents should provide for regular Mass attendance and reception of the sacraments. Parents are primarily responsible for their child's reception of the sacraments.

Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments (Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation) is done in the individual parishes. The school is responsible for the remote preparation of these sacraments.

A special celebration day is held in May for all those who made their First Communion.

Evaluation and Report Cards

Evaluation is a comprehensive judgment of a student's achievement which is arrived at after assessing the following areas:

• Day to day class work
• Homework assignments
• Independent work or projects
• Written tests

A student's achievement is noted on the report card three times during the school year. Progress reports are sent home in the middle of each trimester.

The grade may be recorded using numerical or letter marks. A student's achievement is noted on the report card four times during the school year (November, January, April, June). Progress reports are sent home approximately three weeks prior to report card distribution.

Kindergarten receive a progress report in January and June.

Grade 1 is issued their first report card in January.

Criteria for Honor Roll

Students in grades 4 through 8 are encouraged to work for the Report Card Honor Roll. Eligibility rules are as follows:

Major Subject Areas:

• Religion
• Reading
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science

All students who qualify will be awarded a certificate each quarter.

Promotion and Retention

Promotions and retentions are based upon an evaluation of academic, physical, social and emotional growth. The primary reason for considering retentions are a) indifference or lack of effort on the part of the student and b) physical or social immaturity.

In case of failure in one or two subjects in the final average, either summer school or tutoring by a certified teacher will be required over the summer months before the student is admitted into the next grade the following September. If a student receives a “U” in three or more subjects, they will not be promoted to the next grade.

No pupil will receive a diploma at graduation unless they pass all major subjects. In case of failure in one or two subjects, they will receive a diploma only after successfully completing these subjects in summer school. However, if they fail three or more subjects, the student will not receive a diploma.

Homework

Homework is most important and remains a very valuable part of the learning process. It is an extension of the learning that takes place in school. Homework can provide practice and drill that reinforces classroom learning and can provide opportunities for independent study, research, and creative thinking. Parents can help their children by arranging a quiet, comfortable place for students to work and by insuring that all assignments are completed. Please check your child’s homework/assignment pad or check the homework page on this web-site every evening.