New students will be admitted on a space available basis with priority given to parishioners for the St. Ambrose Church.
· As members of the school community, all students are expected to participate fully in all aspects of the school program. THIS INCLUDES RELIGION CLASSES, LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS, CLASS PROJECTS, AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES.
· All new students are admitted on probationary status for one year. Any infringement of academic policies, the code of behavior, or tuition policies will result in the dismissal of the student from the school.
· St. Ambrose does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or national origin in the administration of its educational program, admissions policies, employment practices, and other school administered programs.
NEW STUDENT AND PARENT ORIENTATION
All new students entering grades 1-8 must take the St. Ambrose Catholic School Placement Tests in reading, writing, and math. The school reserves the right to place students in the appropriate grade level based on the results of this test. Students entering kindergarten are tested by the Title I Program at the beginning of the school year. Parents and guardians of all new students are required to attend an orientation session with the principal and the pastor prior to the opening of school.
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Tuition Assistance: Available on a first-come first-serve basis according to financial need. Completed application, verified proof of income, proof of guardianship, and/or marital status, signed support statement, and a personal interview are required. Families must meet all guidelines and comply with all regulations in order to receive and maintain tuition assistance. Every family is expected to contribute financially to the child’s educational expense. A new application is required every year.
School Hours: School is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Breakfast is served at 7:25 a.m. Students remaining after 2:45 p.m. must be enrolled in the after school program. Parents of students who are not in the after school program will be assessed a fee of $ 20.00 for child care services when students are picked up after 2:45p.m.
Watchcare Program: A supervised after school program of study and recreation is available at an additional charge for the convenience of working parents. See the application for fees and hours.
Uniforms: Students in grades K – 8 must wear the required school and gym uniforms. They are available through Dennis Uniform Company, 1110 Rolling Road, Catonsville, Maryland 21244 and Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms, 1300 Goucher Boulevard, Towson, Maryland 21204. Tennis shoes are only worn with the summer uniform and on gym days. Tennis shoes must be white. Neither jewelry, nail polish, nor make-up are allowed.
Age Requirements: According to Maryland State Law, A child must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2008 to enter kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year.
School Rules and Regulations: Each family will receive a copy of the school handbook. All school rules and regulations will be strictly enforced. All new students enter St. Ambrose Catholic School on a probationary basis for the first year. The school reserves the right to dismiss a student for violation of the school rules and/or policies or for consistently delinquent tuition payments. Parents must agree in writing to all school policies.