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What follows are some important excerpts from the Saint Paul Student/Parent Handbook. For the complete details of these items and more, please refer to your copy.


Activities & Sports
Admission Policy
Attendance
Bus/Car Pool
Early Dismissal
Home & School Association
Office Hours
Scholarships/Financial Assistance
School Closings/Delays
School Band
Student Responsibilities


Listed below are the school activities and sports programs of Saint Paul School:

Band Drama Club School Choir Concerts Junior Social Action Literary Magazine Middle School Dances Mock Trial Peer Tutoring

Boys JV Basketball Girls JV Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Girls Cheerleading Girls Softball

Pre-K 3 Program: Acceptance is on a first-come, first-serve basis until program is full, with priority given to those applicants with siblings currently enrolled at Saint Paul School while space is available.

Pre-K 4 Program: Priority is given to current Pre-K 3 students and siblings of current Saint Paul students before registration is open to the public.

Kindergarten Program: All applicants will be screened for Kindergarten readiness. Acceptance will be dependent on acceptable screening as well as the following criteria: 1) sibling currently enrolled in Saint Paul K-8; 2) registered and contributing member of St. Paul Church; 3) applicant is currently enrolled in Saint Paul Pre-K program; 4) all other. Please note: enrollment in the Pre-K program does not guarantee acceptance into Kindergarten.

Grades 1-8: Applicants will be screened before acceptance. Screening will not take place unless application is complete and al necessary documentation (grades, transcripts, educational/psychological evaluation, etc.) is submitted.

Saint Paul School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, cultural or ethnic background.


Each student has the responsibility to be in school and in class on time. The student needs to arrive at school between 8:00 AM and 8:10 AM. In the event of illness the parent/guardian should notify the school nurse each morning of the student's absense (828-4343, ext. 106)

As per policy, a student who is absent from school on a given day, or leaves school due to illness, is not permitted to take part in any school activity or function (i.e., practice, game, extra-cirricular activity, dance) which is scheduled for that day or evening.


Transportation of students who reside in Berlin, Kensington, and East Berlin is provided by the Town of Berlin. The bus driver is solely responsible for transporting the students to and from school safely and cannot be expected to be a referee for misbehaving children. The bus driver's full attention must be on driving. It is the parents' responsibility to instruct their children on proper behavior while riding the bus. Offenders will be returned to the principal and face the possibility of losing the previlege of riding on the school bus. Determination of objectionable behavior will be at the discretion of the bus driver.


Several early dismissal days have been scheduled throughout the year and are noted on the school calendar. The students will be dismissed on these days at 12:30 PM. When an unscheduled early dismissal occurs (due to inclement weather, for example) students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. On unscheduled early dismissal days, the After Care program will end at 3:00 PM.


The Home and School Association (HSA) is an organization for the parents and legal guardians of each student of Saint Paul School. Automatic membership is given to the family upon registration of the student. If is the goal of the HSA to communicate regularly with parents about upcoming social events as well as to conduct fund-raising activities in support fo the school. Since the HSA runs a variety of fund-raisers to help keep tuition costs down, it is important that all parents/guardians do their part to support the HSA and its fund-raising efforts. Each parent is required to enter into an agreement with the Home & School Association to raise monies, either through a direct buy-out of financial obligations or through various fund-raising activities. Each family must fund-raise a minimum net profit of $200.00 or buy-out of their fund-raising obligation ($200).


The school office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday during the school year. Please conduct all business with the school between these hours. The office is not open when classes are not in session due to a holiday or inclement weather.


A limited amount of funds are available for families who apply and qualify for financial assistance, and for students who qualify because of academic achievement. Ordinarily, information regarding scholarships and financial assistance is distributed to all school families at the beginning of the school year. A W-2 tax form must be submitted if application is being made due to financial need.


Weekly instrumental music instruction is available to students in grades 3-8 through Future Musicians, Inc. (FMI) for a fee paid directly to FMI. Students who participate in instrumental music lessons during the school day are personally responsible for making up any regular class workd missed during the music lessons.


Saint Paul School follows the decision of the Berlin Public School superintendent when weather causes the cancellation of school, a delay in its opening, or an early closing. Please listen to local radio and television stations between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM for any annoucements regarding school during the threat of inclement weather. Please do not call the school office or parish center to inquire about school cancellations or delays. We need to have the phone lines open in order to determine our status.

If a delay is announced, Saint Paul School will always effect a TWO hour delay:

AM Pre-K hours: 10:15 AM-12:15 PM
PM Pre-K hours: 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
K-8 hours: Arrive at 10:00 AM

In the event of an early dismissal, the school closes at 12:30 PM.


As a student of Saint Paul School you are asked to take responsibility for your actions. This builds character and lays a foundation for the future. The following responsibilities should be taken seriously by each student enrolled at Saint Paul School:

• Spread the message of Jesus Christ to those with whom you go to school by demonstrating your love and consideration of your fellow students and teachers and staff members.
• Attend Mass each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation.
• Read the Student/Parent Handbook and abide by the rules contained within.
• Attend school on a regular basis.
• Respect the property and rights of others.
• Properly groom yourself daily and adhere to the school uniform policy.
• Be accountable for your own actions and their consequences.
• Be proud of your school.
• In the Spirit of St. Francis, actively care for the poor.