From the Desk
of
Mrs. Emily Paul
Parents Role
in Education
We
at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Academy consider it a privilege to work with parents in the education of
children because we believe parents are the primary educators. Therefore, it is your right and duty to
become the primary role models for the development of your child’s
life—physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, morally, and
psychologically. Your choice of Our Lady
of the Blessed Sacrament Academy involves a commitment to helping your
child recognize God as the greatest good in his/her life. Your personal relationship with God, with each other, and with the Church community will affect the way
your child relates to God and
others. Ideals taught in school are not
well rooted in the child unless these ideals are nurtured by the example of
good Catholic/Christian morality and
by an honest personal relationship with God
in your family life.
Once
you have chosen to enter into partnership with us at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Academy, we trust you will remain
loyal to this commitment. During these
formative years (PreK-6), your child
needs constant and consistent support from both home and school in order to
develop morally, intellectually, socially, culturally, and physically. Home and
school must unite in a concerted effort to help students reach their
potential. Evidence of mutual respect
between parents and teachers will model good mature behavior and relationship.
It
is important to remember that students are naturally eager to grow and learn,
but as they mature, new interests may cause them to lose focus. As this natural process occurs, the student
needs both understanding and discipline. At times, your child may perceive discipline
as restrictive. However, knowing that
there are boundaries and limits will help provide a young person with both
guidance and security and will teach them responsibility for one’s actions and
choices. It is essential to the
development of children that they take responsibility for the grades earned,
for their behavior, and to also be held
accountable for homework, long-term assignments, major tests, service projects
and any other assignments. This responsibility also extends to times of
absence. Together, let us begin this year with a commitment to partnership as
we support one another in helping our children achieve their greatest
potential. Let us give them, “Roots to ground them firmly, and wings to
help them soar.”
Parents as Partners
As
partners in the educational process at Our
Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Academy, we ask parents to set rules, times,
and limits, and remain steadfast and consistent, so that your child will:
·
Get to
bed early on school nights
·
Arrive
at school on time and is picked up on time at the end of the day; (School will
begin at
·
Is
dressed in uniform according to the school dress code daily
·
Completes
all class assignments, homework, and any other assignments ON TIME
·
Has
lunch money or sack lunch everyday
We also ask parents to:
·
Actively
participate in school activities such as Model
Parents, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Fund-Raising
·
To see
that students pay for any damages to school books or property due to carelessness
or neglect on the part of the student
·
To
notify the school with a written note
when the student has been absent or is tardy
·
To
notify the school office of any changes
of address or important/emergency
phone numbers
·
To
meet all financial obligations to
the school in a timely manner
·
To
inform the school of any special situation regarding the student’s well-being,
safety and health
·
To
complete and return to school any requested information promptly
·
To
read school notes and newsletters and to show interest in the student’s total
education
·
To
support the religious and educational goals of the school
·
To
treat teachers with respect and courtesy in discussing student
problems