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PRE-SCHOOL – PRE-KINDERGARTEN
8:00 a.m. - Classes Begin
9:30 /10:00 a.m. - Morning Recess
11:45 a.m. - Wash Up and Lunch
12:15 p.m. - Lunch Recess
12:45 p.m. - Nap
2:15 p.m. - Snack
3:00 p.m. - Dismissal
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADES
8:00 a.m. - Classes Begin
10:00 a.m. - Morning Recess
12:00 p.m. - Wash Up and Lunch
12:45 p.m. - Lunch Recess Ends (Kindergarten rests from 1:00-2:00 p.m.)
3:00 p.m. - Dismissal
SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES
8:00 a.m. - Classes Begin
10:35 a.m. - Morning Recess
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
1:10 p.m. - Lunch Recess Ends
3:00 p.m. - Dismissal
SCHOOL HOURS
Daycare is available in the Campbell Center between 7:00 and 7:45 a.m. The school is
not responsible for students prior to this time.
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Recurrent tardies by any student may affect the student’s
records, even though it is primarily the parent’s fault for arriving late to school.
A doctor or dental visit is an “excused” tardy and should have a note of verification.
Traffic congestion en route to school or in the parking lot is a normal part of the daily
commute and is not considered an excuse for tardiness. Please plan for extra travel time.
Any other reason for tardiness may be expressed in the form of a note from the child’s
parent or guardian.
DISMISSAL
At 2:50 p.m. prayer is said and general announcements are made over the public address
system to provide important daily information. All students (preschool through eighth
grade) are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. The children must be picked up no later than 15
minutes after dismissal time. At 3:15 p.m.., all children not picked up and supervised by
a parent, are sent to the Daycare Program and a fee will be assessed at the end of the
month. Children who walk home, ride a bicycle, or use public transportation must have
written permission on file in the office. NO STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO WALK
TO OR FROM A CAR WITHOUT AN ADULT.
If a child is being picked up by someone other than a parent or designated carpool
driver, a WRITTEN note must be sent to the teacher letting him/her know who has been
authorized to pick up the child/children on that day.
Children are not allowed on the school grounds after the regular school hours without the
direct and close supervision of a parent, teacher, or coach.
Early Dismissal
Parents who request the release of their child/children during regular school hours must
sign a release ledger, which is kept in the office, and state the reason for early dismissal
before leaving the school. The child/children are then called to the office. For purposes of
security, parents are not permitted to enter the classroom at any time when picking up a
student for an early release.
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP OF STUDENTS
For the safety and security of our students, dropping off students on Borchard and
Sycamore Streets is prohibited. All students must be dropped off at the Wilshire Parking
Lot. Parents/guardians are expected to park their car, and escort their child/children to
the gate.
Students are not allowed to wait for their ride outside the school premises. Violation will
result in disciplinary action.
If a person other that a parent transports the child to and from school, it is the parent's
responsibility to make sure that this person is aware of the school regulations regarding
this matter.
Extended Daycare supervision begins at 3:20 p.m. Therefore, any student not picked up
by this time must sign-in for Daycare.
DAYCARE INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
The Daycare Program is offered by Saint Anne School as a service to the parents and
their children. The goal of the Daycare Program is to offer quality supervision by a
competent and caring staff in an environment where the children feel safe and "at home".
Each afternoon the students are able to participate in a period of free play, homework
time, outdoor games, and inside activities to combine a balance of structured and
unstructured time.
Fees
$2.00 a day for morning daycare (7:00 – 8:00 a.m.)
$6.00 a day for after school care, or $2.00 an hour per student
$10.00 a day for minimum days
Program Hours
Students left in the classroom at 3:20 p.m. are taken to daycare. School ends at 3:00 p.
m. and parents are given fifteen minutes courtesy time to pick up their children. The
Daycare Program is offered on all school days, Monday through Friday, from dismissal
until 6:00 p.m. Daycare is also available on all minimum days. Students who do not sign
in for Daycare receive a disciplinary referral.
Emergencies/Safety
All parents must fill out a blue Emergency Card and an Identification and Emergency
Information form upon enrolling their child in Saint Anne School. This information is used
by the daycare personnel. We ask that you keep the information on the form current.
In case of an illness or an accident during daycare, minor first aid will be administered. In
cases which appear more serious, the local paramedics will be called. Parents are
contacted immediately so that any necessary decisions may be made.
Homework
A homework period is scheduled each day. It is the child's responsibility to do his or her
homework. During this time children may work on their assignments under the
supervision of Daycare staff. Children who have additional work are given a quiet place
where they may continue until their homework is completed.
Daycare Expectations for Children's Behavior
As members of a Christian community, children are expected to respect the staff, each
other, and the materials provided. School rules always apply during the Daycare
Program.
When there is an ongoing behavior problem with a child, the daycare personnel make
every effort to work together with the Administration and the parents to resolve the
situation. If there is, however, a lack of cooperation with no visible improvement, the
school reserves the right to dismiss any child from the Daycare Program.
Students on a sports team must be picked up by their parent or driver immediately after
the scheduled practice, otherwise, they are sent to Daycare and are charged
accordingly. Students who avoid signing in for Daycare after practice or a game will
receive a disciplinary referral as it is imperative that students be supervised at all times.
Student athletes are expected to do their homework or to read. Under no condition may
anyone remain on the school grounds without the direct supervision of a teacher or a
coach.
ABSENCE
Absences for illness, medical or dental appointments, or family emergencies require a
note from the parent describing the absence before a child is permitted to return to class.
If a student is absent for only one day, the teacher will not arrange for homework to be
sent home through the office. For absences of two days or longer, the parent may call
the school before 10:00 a.m. to arrange homework assignments to be picked up in the
office.
Absences for family trips are strongly discouraged as they deprive the student of vital
classroom instruction and clarification. Although the student may make up some of the
work within a reasonable time, it is important that the parents understand that the child's
absence may significantly affect his/her grades. Therefore, family trips and other outings
should be scheduled during the school holidays only.
PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE
We believe that the students should be praised for good behavior and that positive
affirmation should be emphasized at all times. Students should be helped to realize their
own self-worth and importance in our Catholic School Family.
The Saint Anne School Parent-Student Handbook is a primary source of information
regarding the rules of the school and discipline. The Administration and Staff try to
recognize appropriate and inappropriate behavior, treating the children in a firm but
loving manner. The consequences for inappropriate behavior are clearly defined, making
sure that all students understand their own inappropriate behavior when it does occur.
Teachers set specific guidelines for acceptable classroom behavior. Each teacher
formulates a procedure by which the students abide. At the beginning of the year a
written notice is distributed to the students so that they are aware of what is expected.
Appropriate consequences are provided for not following rules that have been set forth,
responding sensitively to the individual needs of each student. Continued disregard of the
rules by any student may result in the child being sent to the Administrative Team for
further action.
Students are recognized in the classroom and in public assemblies for academic
excellence, Christian citizenship, great progress, and for an outstanding homework
record. Throughout the school year, students also receive positive reinforcement from
their teachers.
Any misgivings that a parent might have regarding a teacher, homework, student
behavior, uniform, etc. should not be discussed in front of the child, but rather discussed
at a parent-teacher conference. Parents are expected to support the Administration, the
Faculty, and the staff in their efforts to enforce the policies of the school. To preserve
and promote the positive environment of St. Anne School community, parents who
express on-going negativity and dissatisfaction are encouraged to pursue other
educational options for their children. Any form of harassment towards a teacher,
another parent, or one of our students may be grounds for dismissal from the school.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline in the Catholic School is to be considered as an essential aspect of Christian
development. The purpose of discipline is:
· To educate students to appreciate the importance of developing Christian values,
responsibility, and self-control;
· To provide a classroom situation conducive to learning;
· To help build a sense of community.
Should your child be the cause of a discipline problem and does not respond favorably to
correction, you will be called and made aware of the situation. If it is necessary to keep
the child after school for any reason, the teacher will notify you one day in advance of
time so that appropriate plans can be made. Children will not be kept beyond one hour.
If child is not picked up after detention, the child will be sent to Daycare and the fee will
be charged.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
A Christian attitude, exemplified in the student's behavior, is expected at Saint Anne
School. This is demonstrated by showing respect for adults, for fellow students, and for
property (one's own as well as that of others).
The following expectations apply to students at every level. Additional policies and
procedures are stated in the classroom by each respective teacher:
1. Students may not disrupt the classroom atmosphere by inappropriate behavior. This
includes smart remarks to make others laugh, name calling, passing notes, chewing gum,
etc.
2. Students with uniform or haircut violations will remain in the office until their parent
brings them the missing part of the uniform and/or takes them for a regulation haircut.
3. Classrooms, desks, and lockers should always be clean and neat.
4. There should be no running inside any building.
5. All textbooks must be covered with covering that does not stick to the book.
6. The cafeteria area and other school areas must be kept free of litter. Every student is
responsible for neatness in the lunch area.
7. All food (snacks, ice cream, etc.), must be eaten at recess, after school, and not
between classes or in the classroom.
8. Sunflower seeds and gum are never permitted on the school property.
9. Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, etc. are not to be brought to school.
DETENTION
Detention will be served on a time and date to be given by the teacher or a member of
the Administrative Team. Detentions are usually served after school, from 3:15 – 4:00 p.
m. Morning detentions are from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. for tardiness.
Infractions requiring detention are:
Gum chewing
Tardiness
Wearing makeup (nail polish, etc.)
Violation of school regulations
Excessive talking in the classroom/interrupting teacher
Failure to wear complete uniform and/or physical education uniform on assigned P.E.
days.
CONDUCT REFERRAL
Repeated corrections and warnings concerning infractions without response and
improvement may merit a CONDUCT REFERRAL. The following action is taken when
students receive a REFERRAL:
· Fighting
· Foul Language
· Damaging property
· Disrespect toward teachers, parents or adults
· Any other serious action that goes against the Philosophy and/or regulations of Saint
Anne School.
1. First notice - is a warning.
2. Second notice - may result in a one to three day suspension from school. Student will
be reinstated after a conference is held with the teacher and parents.
3. Third notice - may result in suspension or expulsion depending on the seriousness of
the infraction.
EXPULSION
Expulsion is an extreme but sometimes necessary disciplinary measure for the common
good. The following offenses committed by students while under the jurisdiction of the
school are grounds for expulsion:
1. Actions gravely detrimental to their own moral and spiritual welfare and that of other
students.
2. Continued use of profanity or vulgarity.
3. Assault, battery, or any threat of force or violence directed toward any school
personnel or student, or their property.
4. Open, persistent defiance of the authority of the teachers or staff members.
5. Continued willful disobedience.
6. Use, sale, distribution, or possession of any alcoholic beverage or narcotics on or near
the school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.
7. Bringing, carrying, or using any object that may be considered a weapon or used as a
weapon, on school grounds.
8. Theft.
Saint Anne School
1324 S. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone (714) 542-9328
Fax (714) 542-3431
E-mail: information@saintanneschool.net
