Assisi School

Francis of Assisi School provides a hot lunch through the Archdiocesan School Nutrition Program. In order to participate in a free or reduced lunch program, parents must complete a form that will be distributed in September. Criteria for eligibility is noted on the form. - Each child is assigned a seat in the lunchroom and is expected to remain in it until dismissed. - It is the responsibility of the individual child to keep the area clean. - Respect and obedience are to be shown at all times to those who work in the lunchroom. - In good weather, the children go directly from lunchroom to the playground. first lunch until 12:00, and second lunch until 12:30. Maternity/Paternity Policies:As members of the church committed to the preservation of life at all levels, the Catholic school must act in ways consistent with that commitment. Catholic schools, elementary as well as secondary, are faced sometimes with the situations of unwed mothers and fathers. The issue is certainly an emotionally charged one. School officials will consider carefully the consequences of any policies that are adopted. At the very minimum, students will be encouraged to finish their work and to receive grades and diplomas. The decision concerning a student's continued school attendance is made by the principal after consultation with his/her parents or guardians, and in consideration of the best interest of the student, the unborn child and the school's educational expectations. Medications:If a student needs any kind of medication during the school day, the medication is to be brought to the school office and kept there. A written statement from the parent or guardian requesting administration of the medication in school as ordered by the licensed prescriber is required. Medication must be presented in a properly labeled container. Prescription medication must be in the original container. On the prescription medication the pharmacy label should display: - student name - name and phone number of the pharmacy - licensed prescriber name - date and number of refills - name of the medication and dosage - frequency of administration Medication should not be transported daily to and from school. Parents should be advised to ask the pharmacist for two containers - one for home and one for school. The school may receive a written request from a parent or physician to permit a student to carry and self administer his or her own medication. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to do so. Such a decision will be made on a case-by-case basis and will reflect the age and maturity of the child.