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ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
38 SAINT GREGORY DRIVE
BLUFFTON, SC 29909
(843) 815-9988
(843) 815-6137 (FAX)
WWW.SGGCS.ORG
2021-2022
SGGCS PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOKST. GREGORY THE GREAT
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
VISION STATEMENT
TOGETHER WE PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN
GROW IN FAITH;
DEVELOP SKILLS THAT PROVIDE THEM FOR LIFE
IN A TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY;
FORM A SPIRIT OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND
RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE THAT REACHES OUT
TO THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School is dedicated to the spiritual, cultural, social, moral,
and intellectual development of students of all faiths. As a Preschool through 6th grade
ministry of Saint Gregory the Great Parish, in collaboration with our families and faith
community, we offer a challenging curriculum in a nurturing, Christian environment,
rooted in Catholic tradition.
ACCREDITATION
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School is accredited through Cognia™, formerly known as
AdvancED, Accreditation Commission and Board of Trustees and is an active member of
the National Catholic Educational Association.
CERTIFICATION
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School is STEM certified through Cognia™.
2STAFF DIRECTORY 2021-2022
SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
38 Saint Gregory Drive
Bluffton, South Carolina 29909
Msgr. Ronald R. Cellini, Pastor
Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley, Principal ek@sggcs.org
Mrs. Maggie Cyr, Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper mc@sggcs.org
Mrs. Sandy Bougus, Administrative Assistant/Safe Environment sb@sggcs.org
(843) 815-9988 - Phone
(843) 815-6137 - Fax
School Faculty List/Email (if available)
Miss. Sophia Drzewiecki, Pre-K Teacher sophia.drzewiecki@sggcs.org
Mrs. Angela Wyman, Pre-K Assistant / Extended Care Coordinator aw@sggcs.org
Mrs. Tara Belluscio, Kindergarten Teacher tara.belluscio@sggcs.org
Mrs. Claire Evans, Kindergarten Assistant claire.evans@sggcs.org
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Mrs. Laurie McKamey, 1 Grade Teacher lm@sggcs.org
Mrs. Susan Smith, 1sr Grade Assistant sms@sggcs.org
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Mrs. Amanda Pope, 2 Grade Teacher ap@sggcs.org
Mrs. Kristin Winslow, 2nd Grade Assistant kw@sggcs.org
Mrs. Christy Brock, 3rd Grade Teacher cb@sggcs.org
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Mrs. Maura Peirce, 3 Grade Teacher mp@sggcs.org
Ms. Emily Termotto, 4th Grade Teacher / Athletic Director et@sggcs.org
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Mrs. Susan Hudgins, 5 Grade Teacher sh@sggcs.org
Mrs. Karen Floyd, 6th Grade Teacher kf@sggcs.org
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Mrs. Barbara Pittman, 5 /6 Grade ELA Teacher bp@sggcs.org
Mrs. Ann Caruso, Librarian ac@sggcs.org
Mrs. Maria Robertello, Spanish Teacher maria.robertello@sggcs.org
Dr. Pamela Kane, Music Teacher pk@sggcs.org
Mrs. Christina Cleveland, Computer Science / Engineer Lab Teacher christina.cleveland@sggcs.org
Ms. Hayley Pina, PK to 5th Grade PE Teacher hp@sggcs.org
Mrs. Pati Arseneau, Art Teacher pa@sggcs.org
Mrs. Eileen Bertagna, Director of Student Services / Assistant Principal eb@sggcs.org
Mrs. Heather Belmonte, Special Needs Assistant / STEM-Science Lab Coordinator
hb@sggcs.org
Please refer to the school’s website for an updated staff directory and staff contact information.
3PHILOSOPHY
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School endorses the call of
WHERE FAITH AND SCIENCE EXCEL! the Catholic Bishops of the United States to express its
Welcome to St. Gregory the Great Catholic School! In educational ministry through the objectives of personal
choosing SGGCS, you have demonstrated a commitment to spirituality, social justice, and a strong academic program in
the values and philosophy of a Catholic education. The accord with the Curriculum Guide for Catholic Schools in the
Parent/Student Handbook reflects the policies of SGGCS for Diocese of Charleston.
the 2021-2022 school year. Please read this document 1. To develop the total Christian personality by instilling
carefully and sign the attached agreement. This agreement in the students a respect for life and reverence for
states that you intend to abide by the policies of SGGCS Christian living.
during the 2021-2022 school year. 2. To develop within the school a strong religious
The faculty and staff of SGGCS look forward to working education program based on Catholic Theology,
with you to promote academic excellence and spiritual Scripture, Liturgical experience, and service so that
development in the context of the teachings of the Catholic each child will grow and develop in the Christian way
Church. Together let us pray that God, who has begun this of life.
good work in us, may carry it through to completion. 3. To facilitate the intellectual, social, and physical
development of each child through a variety of
With warm regards and blessings, instructional methods such as small and large group
Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley, Principal instruction, departmental classes, and other tools for
basic knowledge and formation.
COVID-19 4. To aid students in evaluation of their own capabilities
SGGCS recognizes the unique challenges that COVID-19 and vocational possibilities.
(coronavirus) has had on the community, state, and nation.
Therefore, and by the Diocese of Charleston’s requirement, It is the consensus of the faculty that every human being
SGGCS has created a separate SGGCS Reopening Plan has a right to pursue knowledge corresponding with his/her
which will serve as the guidelines and protocols that parents, dignity and God-given ability, regardless of background or
teachers, staff, administration members, and students will sex. In the early years, education is often of the utmost
adhere to and follow. importance because through education and guidance the
children of today become the Catholic citizens of tomorrow.
HISTORY
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School started in 2006 at GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
St. Andrew’s Hall with grades Pre-K and Kindergarten under 1. To be attentive to the needs of our students, guided by
the direction and leadership of founding principal, Sister the Gospel message;
Canice Adams, SSCM, PhD. In 2007, St. Gregory the Great
2. To encourage students’ growth in faith as directed by
Catholic School moved to its permanent location next to St.
our Lord, Jesus Christ to love God and one another;
Gregory the Great Catholic Church and became Pre-K
through Grade 5. Grade 6 was added in 2008, Grade 7 in 3. To help each student mature in the life of his/her faith
2009 and Grade 8 in 2010 with the first graduating class through personal prayer;
receiving diplomas in 2011. With the opening of John Paul II
4. To provide students with a variety of group and
Catholic School in Ridgeland in 2013, the 7th and 8th grades
individual learning experiences designed to help
officially moved to the new location. St. Gregory the Great
develop a positive self-image;
Catholic School opened its 2013-2014 school year with Pre-
Kindergarten through 6th grades and continues this tradition 5. To encourage respect, courtesy, and a caring attitude
in the current school year. St. Gregory the Great became the in each student;
first non-public and is the only Catholic school in the state of
South Carolina to receive STEM Certification in the fall 2019. 6. To help each student to develop intellectually to meet
the demands of society and to make valid choices
DIOCESAN GOALS AND MISSION based on Gospel values;
OF THE DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON 7. To provide a strong instructional program while
✓ To ensure the proclamation of the message of the permitting each student to develop his/her unique
Gospel in every elementary and secondary school of talents;
the Diocese of Charleston.
✓ To encourage the building of a faith community 8. To initiate meetings and other programs to make
among students, faculty, administration, parents and parents more conscious of their role and to enhance
parishioners. partnership in education.
✓ To instill the importance of service to one another as
an obligation of living in a Christian community. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROBATION
✓ To develop in students the principles of peace and All students are to display moral and ethical academic
justice. integrity at all times. Cheating of any type will not be
✓ To assist and support the schools in their endeavors tolerated. Students who choose to cheat may be subject to
to be education institutions of academic excellence serious penalties such as a failing grade for the assessment,
and centers for moral formation. detention, suspension, and/or expulsion. A student who is
✓ To assure quality Catholic education by maintaining involved in cheating or whose average is an F will also be
high standards in teaching and learning. unable to participate in sports/extracurricular activities for a
period determined by the administration or until the grade
has improved to a passing grade. Students arerepresentatives of St. Gregory the Great Catholic School administration of its educational policies,
and are expected to uphold the morals and values of the admissions policies, or athletic and other
community both inside and outside of the school. school-administered programs.
b. SGGCS has a deep respect for the dignity
Students may be placed on academic probation at any of each person. Admission to or continued
time by the principal if they are seriously neglecting school enrollment at SGGCS may require a
responsibilities. Academic probation is for students who can conference with the pastor, principal,
learn but choose not to learn. Students on academic diocesan official(s), and/or diagnosing
probation may be placed on a two-week improvement plan. physician/healthcare provider.
At the end of the two-week period, the student’s academic
progress will be assessed. Students whose average (in any The education of a student is a partnership between the
class) is an F will not be allowed to participate in any sport parents/guardians and the school. Just as the
or academic competition until the grade has improved. parent/guardian has the right to withdraw a child if desired,
Academic probation may be extended for an additional two the school administration reserves the right to require the
weeks. At the end of the academic probation period, a withdrawal of a student if the administration determines that
student who has made no effort toward improvement, may the partnership is irretrievably broken.
be involuntarily separated from the school. No tuition will be
refunded, and the parents will be responsible for the 1. Special arrangements for grading, promotion and
remainder of the tuition based on the financial obligation’s graduation should be developed and described within
policy/contract. the annual agreement.
2. Failure of the student or his/her family to abide by the
ADMISSION terms of the annual agreement (including but not
1. A pre-school child must be four years of age by limited to any financial requirements) shall be grounds
September 1st of that school year. for dismissal or expulsion.
2. A kindergarten child must be 5 years of age by 3. “Inclusion” as used herein contemplates including the
September 1st of that school year. student in a normal classroom and classroom
activities.
3. A first-grade child must be six years of age by
September 1st of that school year. 4. Some consideration of (partial) inclusion may be
appropriate. Where some special services are
4. A parent/guardian must present an original birth available without charge to the family from the public
certificate, baptismal certificate (for Catholic children), schools or other sources (such as speech therapy,
S.C. immunization document, and the stated school occupational therapy, educational or behavioral
registration fee for that year. Records of IEPs or 504 therapist or shadow, etc.), these services might be
Plans must be presented at the time the application is coupled with part-time inclusion in our school.
submitted. 5. If after admission, the educational and/or behavioral
5. Students currently enrolled are asked to re-enroll for needs of a student exceed what would be considered
the following academic year. This re-registration reasonable, the student may need to be separated
process takes place prior to the open registration from SGGCS. This decision will be made for the
period. Students not re-registered during this time are student’s educational and/or behavioral needs to be
considered for enrollment, as are new students, on a fully met in another educational setting. If the decision
space available basis. to separate the student from SGGCS is made by the
school, the student’s tuition due would be prorated.
6. It is expected that parents who seek to enroll their 6. Non-Catholic students whose parents accept the
children in Saint Gregory be committed to the philosophy of SGGCS will be accepted on a space
philosophy and values of the school. available basis. Non-Catholic students are expected
7. All new students are accepted to Saint Gregory the to attend all religious observances and be respectful
Great School on a one-quarter trial basis. At the end of of Catholic teachings, rituals, and traditions.
the quarter, the student’s performance will be
evaluated by the teachers and/or principal. This
evaluation is to determine if Saint Gregory the Great ALLERGY POLICY
Catholic School is the best place for this student. St. Gregory the Great Catholic School recognizes that
allergies are important conditions affecting some of our
8. St. Gregory the Great Catholic School does not school children.
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, This school encourages children with allergies to achieve
religion, or national origin. their potential in all aspects of school life by having a clear
policy that is understood by school staff and pupils.
a. SGGCS admits students of any race, Teachers and new staff are also made aware of the policy.
color, and national or ethnic origin to all the All staff who encounter children with allergies are provided
rights, privileges, programs, and activities with training on allergies. Training is updated as needed.
generally accorded or made available to
students of the school. It does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national or ethnic origin in the
5Asthma Medication Snacks will be kept in a separate snack box or chest
Immediate access to reliever inhalers is vital. Parents are provided by the parent or guardian.
asked to ensure that the school is provided with a labeled
spare reliever inhaler. All inhalers must be labeled with the Tables and desks will be washed with soap and water
child's name by the parent. and/or cleaning wipes following any food related events held
in the classroom during the school hours.
The School Environment
The school does all that it can to ensure the school Proper hand cleaning techniques will be taught and
environment is favorable to children with asthma or encouraged before and after the handling/consumption of
allergies. As far as possible the school does not use food.
chemicals in science and art lessons that are potential
triggers for children with asthma. Parents must make ASSIGNMENT BOOKS
teachers aware of potential triggers. St. Gregory the Great All 1st – 6th grade students should write daily homework
makes no claim to be an allergen or peanut-free school. assignments in their Assignment Book. Parents/Guardians
are asked to check the assignment book every night. The
Record Keeping assignment book is given at the beginning of the year. A
At the beginning of each school year, or when a child joins parent/guardian should sign the book after reviewing his/her
SGGCS, parents are asked to submit a child’s medical child’s work.
record. From this information the school keeps its Available online and educational platforms may be used
asthma/allergy registry which is available for all school staff. by teachers and staff to post classwork and homework
If medication changes in between times, parents are assignments for students and parents on a regular basis.
required to inform the school.
ATTENDANCE
Food Allergy Policy The school calendar is provided in the spring prior to the
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School recognizes that life start of the academic year for the convenience of planning
threatening food allergies are an important condition medical appointments and vacations. It is also posted on
affecting some school children and positively welcomes all the school’s website. Please use the school calendar when
pupils with food allergies. To minimize the incidence of life- planning so there are not conflicts with school days.
threatening allergic reactions, St. Gregory the Great Lengthy, unexcused absences (i.e. vacations) from school
Catholic School will maintain a system-wide procedure for may seriously interfere with the student’s academic
addressing life threatening allergic reactions and maintain a success. Students miss valuable teacher-student instruction
Medical/Allergies File for any student(s) whose and may experience negative results (i.e. test/quiz grades,
parent/guardian, and physicians have informed the school missed class work, etc.) upon arrival back into the regular
in writing that the student(s) has a potentially life-threatening classroom. In consultation with the principal, the teacher
allergy. Families are expected to provide the school with the may provide missed assignments to a student and only
necessary and/or required medications for students with accept them for partial to no credit based on the teacher’s
food allergies, such as epinephrine (epi-pens). timeline. (See Vacation During the School Year.)
Classrooms The school will notify parents/guardians of excessive
Teachers must be familiar with the Emergency Action Plan absences from school. Make up work is required. Absences
of students in their classes and respond to emergencies as can affect academic standing. Students who miss school 20
per the emergency protocol documented in the Emergency (twenty) days or more may be subject to retention of grade
Action Plan. or disenrollment for the next school year. The school may
also contact the Department of Social Services because of
In the event of a suspected allergic reaction (where there a concern regarding student attendance.
is no known allergic history), the main office/school nurse
will be called, and the emergency medical services will be Students should be fever free for 24 hours before returning
called immediately. to school. Students who are sent home during the school
day with a fever will not be allowed to return to school the
The classrooms have communication with the health room next day as this would not allow for the 24 hour protection of
and main office. Teachers/staff on playground duty can the entire school community. The SGGCS Reopening Plan
contact the main office via walkie-talkie. for the 2021-2022 school year provides for more detailed
information regarding COVID-19 illness and its effect on a
Information will be kept about students’ food allergies in student attendance should a student contract the virus.
the classroom and in the substitute emergency folder, Those plans and protocols may supersede policies
accessible by teachers, substitutes, or other responsible regarding student illness in this document.
adults.
Arrangements for regular classroom tests missed because
All teachers and substitutes will be educated about the risk of an absence are to be made with the individual teachers.
of food allergies. These tests must be taken within one week of the original
test date. Due to the educational advantage of returning
A parent or guardian of a student with food allergies is graded tests to students in a timely manner, some missed
responsible for providing all food for his/her own child. tests may not be made up.
6Once a student has reported to school, he/she must be - Theft
present at all assigned classes. No student is excused from - Sexual, religious, or racial harassment
class without obtaining permission from a duly authorized - Public humiliation
person from the School Administration. Failure to comply - Destruction of property
with this policy will result in disciplinary action. Only for
exceptional reasons may students be picked up at the Bullying and harassment also includes retaliation against a
school office and signed out by a parent or a pre-registered student or school employee by another student or school
authorized person. (See Leaving Early Policy under employee for asserting or alleging an act of bullying.
Tardiness.) Reporting an act of bullying or harassment that is not made
in good faith is considered retaliation.
BIRTHDAYS
Invitations may only be given out at school if every child in “Cyber-bullying” is bullying using technology or any
the classroom is receiving one. Cookies, small cupcakes, or electronic communication, which shall include, but shall not
individual serving ice-cream cups are the only acceptable be limited to, any transfer of signs, signals, writings, images,
treat to be sent in on a child’s birthday. The treat will be given sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in
out at lunchtime (or at the teacher’s discretion). All treats whole or part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo
should be pre-packaged with ingredients listed on the electric or photo optical system, including, but not limited to,
package. Drinks, large cupcakes, cakes, candy, etc. are not electronic mail, internet communications, instant messages,
acceptable treats for a child’s school birthday. Please do or facsimile communications. Cyber-bullying also includes
not bring party bags. Please do not have gifts delivered the creation of a web page or blog in which the creator
to school i.e.: flowers, balloons, etc. A child’s party assumes the identity of another person.
cannot be celebrated at school. St. Gregory the Great Catholic School has the flexibility to
add additional specific categories to which bullying and
BLOGS harassment is prohibited in additional to what is listed. St.
Engagement in online blogs and social media outlets such Gregory the Great Catholic School expects students to
as, but not limited to, Facebook®, Instagram®, Twitter®, conduct themselves appropriately. Since students learn by
SnapChat® etc. may result in disciplinary actions if the example, administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers will
content of the student or parent’s blog includes defamatory demonstrate appropriate behavior; treat others with respect
comments regarding the school, the faculty, other students and refuse to tolerate bullying. St. Gregory the Great
or parents, or the parish. upholds that bullying or harassment of any student or school
No parent should open a social media account under the employee is prohibited:
name of the school or particular grade/school organization.
The only official St. Gregory social media account is the one 1) During any education program or activity conducted
created and monitored by the administration/staff. A parent by St. Gregory the Great School;
who chooses to create such an account may subject his/her 2) During any school-related or school-sponsored
child(ren) to separation from the school. program or activity;
3) On a school bus;
BULLYING 4) Through the use of data or computer software that
It is the policy of St. Gregory the Great Catholic School that is accessed through a computer, computer system,
all of its students and school employees are provided an or computer network of St. Gregory the Great
educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from Pre-K -6.
harassment and bullying of any kind. St. Gregory the Great
School does not tolerate bullying and harassment of any At St. Gregory the Great, the principal or the principal’s
type. This includes physical, verbal, and cyber bulling. designee is responsible for receiving complaints alleging
Incidents of bullying will result in appropriate disciplinary violations of this policy.
actions determined by the school administrator.
Bullying and or cyber-bullying are intolerable. Just as
Bullying means systematically and continually inflicting SGGCS is a smoke free school, it is to be a No Bully
physical pain or emotional pain on someone. It is also School. The person or persons bullying will be subject to
defined as unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or disciplinary action ranging from warnings and detention to,
physical behavior, including any threatening and insulting but not limited to, suspension or expulsion.
gestures, by a student or adult that is severe enough to
create a hostile educational environment. BOOK BAGS
All students must carry a book bag. The book bag must be
Bullying may involve but is not limited to: labeled with the child’s name. There are to be no trinkets
hanging from the bag. (Please make sure the book bag is
- Teasing not bigger than the child). Rolling book bags can only be
- Social Exclusion
used if a note is written by a doctor stating that this is
- Threats
necessary. Classrooms do not have storage space for
- Intimidation
rolling book bags.
- Stalking
- Physical violence
7CAR POOL – DROP-OFF/PICK-UP should also include cell phone assisted instruction.
1. Drop-off (7:30 am to 7:50 am) and pick-up (2:45 pm Students who do not possess a cell phone/personal device
to 3:00 pm) zone is at the front of the school. The during such lessons will not be academically penalized.
faculty and staff will be on duty a.m. and p.m. to assist
the children. Children in all grades should be picked CHANGE OF ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESSES,
up and dropped off there every day. No child will be AND/OR PHONE NUMBERS
dismissed to any other area unless authorized by
A family change of email address, address, and/or
the principal (i.e. students using the high school
telephone number (home or work) should be updated via the
activity bus).
2. To avoid confusion, do not stand in the hall outside Student Information System (SIS) - RenWeb personal portal
your child’s classroom before dismissal time. The end and should be reported to the School Office. This would
of an academic day is very important. It is at this time include new addresses for parents who separate or divorce
that last minute review and instructions are given to (please see Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents).
all students.
3. We ask that you remain in line, in your car, and wait CHILD ABUSE LAWS
for your child to come to the car at 2:45 p.m. We will St. Gregory the Great Catholic School abides by the Child
not let your child walk through the parking lot to get to Abuse laws of the State of South Carolina. This law
your car. Everyone’s time is valuable and if you stay mandates that all cases of suspected abuse and/or neglect
in your car and move through the line, it will be better be reported to Child Protective Services.
for all involved.
4. Please pull into the Saint Gregory parking lot and CLASSROOM MANNERS
precede single file to the front of the school. Adults A child is expected to conduct him or herself according to
will be on duty to assist your children. Christian principles so as not to disturb the academic
5. At the end of PM carpool, if your child has not been
atmosphere of the classroom or school. A student of Saint
picked up, he/she will be sent to Extended Day. When
Gregory the Great School will:
you arrive, please go to the Extended Day room, and
sign out your child. Extended Day fees will be
imposed for the time spent in the program. 1. Be on time.
6. If you are meeting with your child’s teacher directly 2. Speak to the adult in the room.
after school, please do not come into the building until
all students have been dismissed. 3. Upon entering the classroom, go directly and quietly
7. Studies have found that close to 4,600 accidents are to the assigned seat and prepare for work.
caused each and every day by people who are
4. Be courteous at all times.
distracted. That’s 20 to 30 percent of accidents that
occur. There are many distractions in carpool so 5. Share the responsibility for keeping the classroom
please do not use your cell phone in carpool line clean.
use this time to converse with your child.
8. All students will be placed in the back seat of cars COMMUNICATION
when loading them at the afternoon carpools. Open communication and respect for confidentiality are
9. Parents should not come across the carline to the foundations of a healthy, happy, and productive school
retrieve their children. Also, students are not to be
community. Though these goals may seem paradoxical,
permitted back into the building once officially picked-
they are, in fact, complimentary.
up to retrieve forgotten items unless the
administration or teacher-in-charge gives explicit
permission. Main office/principal communication takes place with the
“Weekly Raven” electronic newsletter on Thursdays and as
CELL PHONES needed throughout the week. Items to be sent home via a
Parents should not use cell phones in the carpool lines. student will be sent home with your child on Thursday of
They are a hazard to the students and staff. If a student each week or as needed. It may contain important
needs a cell phone after school due to entering a house information that parents need to be aware of. Parents
where no one is home, or attending sport practices or should check the contents and return any forms requiring
games, he/she should bring the cell phone to the office upon signature.
arrival in the morning to park the cell phone in the off position
for the day. The cell phone may be picked up by the student Most communications are delivered in the first person.
at dismissal. At no time during the day should a cell phone Please contact your child’s teacher if you are in doubt or
be in a student’s locker or in his/her possession. Items have questions about your child. In an emergency, please
taken away from students will be returned to the call the school directly and speak to the front office staff who
parent(s)/guardian(s) at the principal’s discretion. will provide assistance.
If a teacher plans a lesson/lessons with student cell phones COMPUTER LITERACY
or personal devices, the principal should be notified that cell Word Processing, Data Base, Coding, Spreadsheets,
phones/personal devices will be used for academic Web Design, Effective use of Social Media, Internet
Predators, Online Threats, Hacking, Internet Etiquette,
purposes on a particular day/period. Teacher lesson plans
8appropriate and ethical use of E-Devices, and Integration on a probationary contract and/or suspended. Failure to
with Curricular Subjects. honor this contract may result in dismissal from the school.
CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE The administration reserves the right to determine the
In accordance with the stated philosophy of the school, seriousness of an incident. Conduct detrimental to the
which emphasizes deep respect for the human dignity and student body, to the faculty/staff, to the school, or to the
uniqueness of every individual, each student will be parish, including public displays of inappropriate activity not
considerate of the rights of others in all interactions. All in line with the morals and values of the Catholic faith, are
students are expected to cooperate with the spirit and subject to penalty.
policies of the school which are designed to foster mature Detention
development and personal responsibility. This requires
courtesy in all personal relationships, promptness in fulfilling Lunch Detention may be issued for missed homework or
obligations, concern for the environment, and many other
violating a classroom rule. Lunch Detentions are served the
factors which the students’ sense of appropriateness will
day of the offense. Habitual offenses leading to Lunch
indicate to them.
Detentions will result in a meeting with the
The Principal or Assistant Principal reserves the right to Teacher/Principal, parent(s), and child.
determine the appropriateness of an action if any doubt
arises. After School Detention may be issued for a breach of
Items such as, but not limited to, questionable books and classroom and/or school rules. Parents are provided
pictures, knives, guns, matches, cigarettes, vaping notification of the detention. The day, date, and time of the
products, radios, toys, trading cards, pagers, cell phones detention are at the discretion of the Teacher/Principal who
(see Cell Phone), laser lights, Gizmo’s/text-call watches, monitors the detention. Detention takes precedence over
palm pilots, CDs, iPods or other mp3 players, cameras, or appointments, practices, lessons, tutoring, ballgames, etc.
anything that will detract from a learning situation are not
allowed at school at any time. Key chains and toys may
not be attached to student backpacks. Suspension
Student emails are limited to academics assigned by the
teacher. Students should at no time be involved in personal
Students who are given an in-school suspension will be
texting/messaging/emailing communications outside of the
required to report to school each day and work under the
school or between students during the course of the school
day. Students involved in electronic messaging at school supervision of a staff member. Students who receive an out-
face detention, suspension, and/or expulsion. Students of-school suspension will not be allowed on the school’s
involved in possession or transmission of inappropriate campus during the time of their suspension. Students must
photos on their tablets, cell phones or other electronic complete all classwork, homework, and assessments from
devices face suspension and/or expulsion. the days of suspension.
The school Administration, in accordance with state laws, A child may be suspended from school for serious
will determine the appropriate disciplinary measures to be breaches of discipline. Serious breaches of discipline may
taken concerning the presence of these items in the school. include but are not limited to any of the following:
Items taken away from students will be returned to the
parent(s)/guardian(s) at an appropriate time. In the 1. Conduct endangering fellow students, teachers, and
event of a serious concern (i.e. weapon), law or school personnel.
enforcement will provide direction and support. 2. Fighting.
3. Damaging or destroying school property.
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School complies with the
diocesan discipline regulations. The earning of “Gregory’s 4. Insubordination.
Gold” is a positive reinforcement system used school wide 5. Smoking or possession of cigarettes; possessing
to recognize positive interactions and behavior choices. drugs and/or alcohol at school or at any school
Students must earn a minimum of ten (10) “Gregory Gold” functions.
recognitions to participate in special quarterly school
6. Lying to the principal, teachers, or staff.
activities. The classroom teacher encourages the students
to develop Christian habits of conduct, and, when slight 7. Cheating, including plagiarism.
infractions of school discipline occur, corrects in a positive 8. Bringing a weapon on campus.
manner, which encourages acceptable behavior. Should
9. Bullying another student.
disciplinary measures be required, teachers or
administrators will be issue detention notices or demerit
Whenever an incident occurs that may lead to suspension,
notices to the student. Three demerits in a quarter will result
the principal shall investigate the alleged offense. The
in a student being ineligible for participation in the special investigation shall include a discussion with the involved
quarterly school activity. If a student acquires a repeated student and the student will be given the opportunity to be
number of detentions or demerits, a conference with heard with regard to the alleged offense.
parents/guardians will be required with both the teacher and
the principal. During this time, the student may be placed
9Expulsion to your child being dropped off for the day (or at least by 2:30
pm in consultation with the main office).
Expulsion is an extremely serious matter. Students who
pose a threat to themselves or to others may be expelled DRESS CODE GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
from SGGCS. Students who have been expelled will not be The Dress Code of the school requires that students wear
allowed to return to the school for any reason without prior the prescribed school uniform every school day. If it is
permission from the pastor/principal. Students whose necessary to wear corrective shoes, please inform the
parents have violated the Parents as Partners agreement in school office with the medical note. Failure to adhere to the
this handbook may also be excluded from SGGCS. uniform policy will result in a uniform violation, contacting
home, and/or consequence (i.e. detention). Parents are
CONTACTING TEACHERS responsible to ensure that their child is properly uniformed
We encourage communication with your child’s teachers. each day.
In fact, when either you or your child has a classroom- 1. All students are expected to dress and groom
related issue, we ask that you contact the teacher(s) directly themselves neatly. Cleanliness is understood to be
involved first. Please make every effort, however, to reach basic.
teachers at school during school hours. If a teacher is in
2. Shoes should be sturdy. The color should be
class, please leave a message and your call will be returned
appropriate for school, solid navy blue, gray, black,
as soon as possible. Please allow for an appropriate amount
brown, or white. A small secondary color or symbol is
of time for a return call or email as teachers have limited
acceptable. Shoelaces should be navy blue, black,
availability between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm.
gray, brown, or white, no psychedelic/bright colors
laces. Open-toe shoes are not allowed. Shoes with
COUNSELOR/STUDENT SERVICES
lights on heels and/or soles are not permitted. Shoes
SGGCS aims to serve the needs of students and parents
with wheels are not permitted.
through class and individual consultation. Additional
resources/contacts through the community or diocese may 3. Boys are not permitted to wear any type of earring.
be available to assist a child/family in need of services. 4. “Fad” haircuts or colored/altered/extension hair for
either boys or girls are not permitted. No artificial
CRISIS PLAN eyelashes.
St. Gregory the Great School has a “crisis plan” in case of
a lockdown emergency. All teachers and staff are aware of 5. Boys’ hair must be off the collar and above the ears
the procedure to follow to keep your child safe. Emergency and eyebrows. No shaggy cuts, frizzy hair, or
drills (i.e. fire, tornado) are performed on regular interval. dreadlocks/tails. No unusual cuts which draw
attention including shaved/ cut-in lines or symbols.
CURRICULUM ASSISTANCE
Organizationally challenged students may benefit from 6. Girls with pierced ears may wear one stud only in
Curriculum Assistance. Students recommended for such each ear lobe.
organization intervention will meet with a designated staff 7. Wearing necklaces, bracelets and rings is not
member. It is anticipated that students will exit Curriculum allowed. Religious necklaces should be worn inside a
Assistance after six weeks of extra assistance. Students student’s shirt or blouse.
who need this program beyond the anticipated six weeks,
8. No cosmetics, lip gloss, nail polish, artificial nails,
may be encouraged to seek other out of school
temporary tattoos, hologram contact lenses, or
organizational programs.
artificial eyelashes.
CUSTODIAL AND NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS 9. Any watch that is a “fad” or “trend” is not allowed. A
Divorced or separated parents are asked to file a copy of basic watch is all a student needs at school. Watches
the custody section of the Divorce Decree with the school that become a distraction to the learning process will
office. The school must have a copy of any court order be sent home from school by the principal with a Do
involving a school child in matters of custody and contact. Not Return notice. An example of a distraction is a
The school will not take sides in domestic disputes but will character watch, alarms and sounds, or a parent /
follow any court ordered procedure. The school’s primary guardian attempting to text their child during the
concern is the well-being of the child. If called to testify in a course of the day.
domestic dispute, staff members will respond to a subpoena
10. If protective masks are recommended (or mandated)
and give testimony in an objective manner.
by the state, local, or school/diocesan officials,
students will be expected to wear a mask while at
DISMISSAL
school based on the guidelines available from the
Orderly dismissals are necessary to ensure safety and
Center for Disease Control or other health
well-being for all children. For the safety of the children, organizations. Masks must not contain any offensive
parents may not go directly to a classroom to ask for a child messages, fabrics, or be distracting to the learning
to be released. Arrangements for carpools or pick-ups with environment.
other family members and/or friends should be made prior
1011. Items such as hair ribbons and barrettes worn by girls EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT
must be simple. The colors are limited to the uniform The faculty of Saint Gregory the Great is committed to
colors (plaid, navy, white, gray, or burgundy). Holiday providing quality education in the most appropriate
bows/pins will be permitted on designated days only. academic setting for each student. At times, educational
and/or psychological testing may be recommended to
DRESS CODE—DAILY enable the teacher to better assist the student.
Uniforms must be purchased from Lands’ End
School Code: 900189226 In the event that Saint Gregory is unable to adequately
meet the special needs of a student, this will be
DRESS CODE – PHYSICAL EDUCATION communicated to the parents and suggestions for tutorial
Grades PK through 6th help or alternative placement will be made. The parent’s
• Tennis shoes with (laces or Velcro) must be worn on cooperation in matters of testing, extra assistance, and
PE days. alternative placement is expected.
• Students in Pre-K and K will wear regular school
uniforms on PE days EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION INFORMATION
• Students in Grades 1 and 2 should wear shorts, skorts Emergency contact information for each student must be
and/or slacks on PE days, according to what is completed each year by parent/guardians. The database
permissible at that time of year. School PE t-shirts contains information about the child’s physician and
may be worn only on PE days. telephone numbers of person(s) to contact should an
emergency arise. Completion of this information is
Grades 3rd through 6th mandatory during the first week of school. It should be
• SGG P.E. shorts, SGG T-shirt (this must be worn completed online on the school’s Student Information
during P.E. class), & tennis shoes (with laces or System (SIS)--RenWeb.
Velcro) must be worn during P.E. Class. In cold
weather, SGG sweatpants are worn during P.E. class EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
for grades 3 thru 6. Pants must have SGG logo. The No emotional support animals will be permitted in school
principal determines the dates when the “cold unless a student’s IEP specifically states the need for such
weather” uniform starts and ends. an extraordinary accommodation.
• Students in Grades 3 to 6 will wear the PE uniform all
day on scheduled PE days. ESSENTIAL RULES
1. MANNERS ARE A MUST AT SGG
DRESS UP/DRESS DOWN DAYS • When responding to an adult, please answer by
Certain days of the year are designated for dress up or saying “Yes, Ma’am” or “No, Sir” / “Yes, Sister” or
dress down days. Students who wish to participate may pay “No, Father” / “Yes, please” or “No, thank you / or
a predetermined amount to dress up or dress down, use the adult’s name - “Yes, Mrs. Kelley” or “No,
depending upon the administration’s decision. On these Mrs. Kelley”
days, students may wear street clothes, but they are • Always make eye contact when talking to
reminded that neat, modest attire will be expected. Dress someone or when someone is talking to you and
down day rules will accompany these announcements and always face that person giving him/her your full
must be abided by. All uniform regulations and guidelines attention.
are subject to the discretion of the principal. • When someone asks you a question, you should
answer with a question, such as, “Hi, John. How
EARLY ARRIVAL was your weekend? You should answer, “Fine
A teacher is on duty at 7:30 a.m. No child is to be dropped thank you. How was yours?
off at school before this time. The school will not be • Greet adults by name, if you know it, otherwise
responsible for a child until 7:30 a.m. The official door will “Good Morning” or “Good Afternoon”.
open at 7:30 a.m. • NEVER show disrespect by rolling your eyes, tsk
(clucking your tongue), or other gestures.
School begins at 7:50 a.m. School dismissal is at 2:45 p.m. • Cover your mouth with your arm and turn your
Extended Care is available for a nominal fee, from 2:45 p.m. head when you sneeze, cough, or burp. Then
to 6:00 p.m. excuse yourself.
2. GOOD SPORTS ARE A WINNER
Morning Drop off—students are to be dropped off in the • If someone wins a game, clap and congratulate
front of the school. Students in Pre-K through Grade 6 are that person.
to enter the building and go directly to the school library or • When you win or do something well, do not brag.
designated spot determined by the school staff. There is no • If you lose, do not show anger or sarcasm, such
supervision in the school before 7:30 a.m. and students as “I wasn’t playing that well” or “The teams
should not be left unattended. weren’t divided evenly”. This only shows your
weakness. Instead, say “I really enjoyed the
All outside doors will be locked during school hours for the competition, and I look forward to playing you
safety of everyone in the building. Please use the buzzer again.”
system located at the main door entrance during school
hours for admittance.
113. Using the SGGCS Norms of Collaboration, respect
each other’s comments, opinions, or ideas. When FACEBOOK®, INSTAGRAM®, AND OTHER SOCIAL
possible, make statements like, “I agree with you, and MEDIA POSTINGS OF STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS
I also feel…” or “I disagree with Sarah. She makes a SGGCS works to protect the confidentiality rights of all
good point, but I feel… students. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of
4. Say “Thank You” when you are given something. 1973 (FERPA) and the Child Protection Act of 2012 (CPA)
• When given something by someone, never insult were designed to protect personally identifiable information
the gift or the person giving it. Never ask for a gift of minors. SGGCS adheres to these laws in its attempt to
or a reward. protect the privacy rights of all students. As a result, the
• When offered food, just take your fair share. parents of students enrolled at SGGCS are forbidden from
Never look for the larger piece to grab. posting photographs taken at school sponsored events that
5. Surprise others by performing random acts of include the images of students other than their own on their
kindness. Remember, you will never know how many personal Facebook®/Instagram® (or similar) page. Such
people this will affect. postings are a violation of the SGGCS adherence to FERPA
and the Child Protection Act. The students of parents who
6. Homework must be turned in everyday by every child. post such photos may be separated from SGGCS.
When homework is assigned, there is to be no
moaning or complaining, or it may be doubled. FIELD TRIPS
7. No one is to leave his/her seat without permission in A Field Trip is designed as a school-sponsored activity
any room. No one is to talk unless he/she has raised supervised by school personnel and/or adult volunteers,
his/her hand and is called upon or if the teacher asks which occurs off campus. A Field Trip is a privilege extended
a question. to each student. However, if the Principal or Teacher
8. Use the restroom properly. ALWAYS wash your determines a child should not attend the trip due to improper
hands with soap and water. behavior, missing assignments, failing grades, etc. the
student will remain in school.
9. We are all members of the SGG family and must treat
each other with respect and kindness. Field trips are re-evaluated each year to determine the
• Remember your manners during lunch: no trips compatibility with curricular goals. There are no
elbows on the tables, place a napkin in your lap
“traditional” field trips. Class participation in a particular field
and one as your place mat, never talk with food
trip over consecutive years does not mean that this trip has
in your mouth.
• Clean up after yourself (table & floor). become a school tradition. All grades do not always have
the same number of field trips. Parents may refuse to permit
10. When you are on a field trip, make sure to thank the their child from participating in a field trip by stating so on the
person for inviting you. Also be sure to thank your proper form. Students who do not attend a field trip by
chaperones, bus driver, and teacher for the field trip. parental choice will remain at home with the parent and will
11. If someone drops something, pick it up and return it to be marked absent for the day. All monies collected for the
that person. Also, as you approach a door, hold it field trip are non-refundable.
open for the next person. If someone bumps into you
or you into them, say, “Excuse me”. Each student participating in a field trip must have a
Permission Slip signed by his/her parent or legal guardian.
12. Enter all buildings silently. Walk down the hall in
single file without talking or as designated by teacher. A telephone call or fax in lieu of the written, signed
permission form is NOT acceptable. A student is expected
13. If someone is bothering you, let your teacher know. to wear full dress uniform on field trips unless otherwise told.
Teachers cannot stop the behavior if they are not Chaperones are not to use cell phones on field trips except
aware of it. in case of emergency.
14. If you feel strongly about something, nicely express
your opinion. These opinions, however, should align Chaperones are often needed for field trips. The request is
with Catholic morals and values. made by the teacher/field trip leader and responses are
given “first come, first serve” priority OR a teacher/field trip
15. Accept that you are going to make mistakes and learn
leader will make determinations depending on space
from them. Always be honest. Be the best person you
available. A teacher/field trip leader may not need as many
can be every day.
parent volunteers/chaperones who have signed up.
EXTENDED DAY CARE PROGRAM
Chaperones are not permitted to take pictures with
An Extended Day Program is available for after-school
their cell phones of students who are not their own and
hours. Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 6th Extended Day Care
put them on a social media site. Each child has a
hours begin at 2:45 p.m. The Extended Day Care Program
publicity form on file in the main office which is
is available each day until 6:00 p.m. Please see Extended
maintained by the administration. Posting another
Day Care Program handbook for further details. (See
student’s picture on a personal social media site
Extended Day Care Program at the end of this document for
violates the publicity agreement and could potentially
further details.) COVID-19 Reopening Plans for SGGCS will
endanger the child and/or family. Only designated
include changes to the operations of the EDC Program.
12photographers and/or school employees under the HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION: RAVENS PAC
direction of the administration are permitted to take This organization has been formed to provide
photographs during a school sanctioned field trip. parent/guardians an opportunity to improve parenting skills;
to coordinate activities for the enrichment of their families; to
Persons volunteering to drive for a Field Trip must furnish assist in fundraising activities and to provide input from the
the school with the following information: home concerning school affairs. Parent participation is
expected and essential for both the organization and the
1. A valid driver’s license. school.
2. A valid registration for the vehicle. Every parent and guardian at Saint Gregory the Great is a
3. Proof of insurance for the vehicle for at least $100,000 member of the RAVENS PAC. The PAC is a partnership
per person/ $300,000 per occurrence. between our school and the parents/guardians of our
children. The primary functions of our PAC are to organize
4. Have not been involved in any car related accidents activities and events that bring members of the SGG family
or citations for reckless driving in the past 3 years. together, to raise funds, and to keep the lines of
communication open between our families and our school-
5. Must have attended the Safe Haven® Online
related issues. Your PAC is comprised of appointed officers
Program and have been properly background
and all parents/guardians.
screened by the school/diocese.
The PAC is proud to represent a group of dedicated people
Drivers for a Field Trip are responsible to see that each who give so much of their time and talent to enhancing our
student being transported is wearing a seat belt. They must children’s educational experience. Since SGG does not
follow the preferred route to and from the designated field have a mandatory volunteer program, we strongly
trip (no stopping except where the destination is or better encourage all to get involved.
known as no “frolic and play”). They are responsible to see
that they have all the information necessary on the student The success of our school depends on the many
assigned to his/her car. Drivers must also have their vehicles contributions and countless hours of volunteerism that our
fueled/filled prior to departure from school grounds. Drivers parents dedicate on behalf of our children. As parents of
are to obey posted speed limits. currently enrolled students, we encourage you to learn
about the many ways that your family can become involved.
Parents/guardians who are not “official” chaperones The SGG Handbook provides much information about the
(identified by the school) may not drive their car to a field trip various volunteer opportunities available to you.
destination with the intent of accompanying the class on the
field trip. Our risk management insurance company insures GIFTS
the “official” chaperones and participation by unofficial Students should not exchange individual gifts at school. This
chaperones jeopardizes the protection for our students and gesture only creates hurt feelings among other students.
all other “official” adults on the trip.
GUM
FIRE DRILLS & OTHER EMERGENCY DRILLS Students should not chew gum in school or on school
Fire drills are held regularly during the school year to premises, unless explicit permission is received from the
ensure that each student is aware of the fire exits and administration. This includes before school, during school,
alternative exits. Exit routes are posted in each room and and after school. Disciplinary action will occur for student’s
students are instructed in proper procedures so that they chewing gum during the school day or during carpool.
can leave the building in a quiet and orderly manner.
HARASSMENT
Additional emergency drills are conducted throughout the
Harassment of any type is not tolerated. The Principal
year (i.e. earthquake drills, tornado drills).
investigates all complaints of harassment. Students
involved in harassing behavior face detention, suspension,
FUND-RAISING and/or expulsion.
Revenue from fund-raising goes to purchase items for the
school that the budget is not able to cover. Therefore, all HOMEWORK
families of children enrolled in the school are expected to Homework is assigned as a reinforcement or extension of
support fund-raising efforts. the daily program. When assigned, homework should be
completed and returned the day it is due. Some parental
GRADING SCALE –GRADES 1 - 6 supervision is expected. Parents should emphasize that
A+ = 98 – 100 C+ = 80-82 studying is as essential as written work.
A = 95 – 97 C = 77 – 79
A- = 92 – 94 C- = 74 – 76 If a parent/guardian recognizes that his/her child
B+ = 89 – 91 D = 70 – 73 consistently spends more than the suggested time for
B = 86 – 88 F = Below 70 homework, the parents should contact the teacher directly.
B- = 83 – 85 Unsatisfactory Homework will not be given over the weekend for grades 1-
5. No tests will be given for Mondays, unless necessary
and/or advance notice is given by the teacher. Weekends
13should be dedicated to church and family activities. from major tests alone. There are 45 days in a marking
period. It would be unfair to consider the 4-6 major tests
As grade 6 is a transitional year, reflecting on proper given in each subject as the only criteria used for a report
preparation and habits for the Junior High, 6th grade card grade. In music, art, physical education, foreign
students can/will be given weekend assignments as language and technology, a student’s effort, cooperation,
determined by assigning teacher to ensure appropriate and preparation for class are important to obtain S.
advancement through the subject material. (Satisfactory).
At all grade levels, homework is included in determining
To receive an S in character development and application
the subject area grade on the report card. Failure to
complete homework in the appropriate manner will result in a student’s cooperation in the classroom, library, hallways,
a lower grade on the report card. It is the parent’s lunchroom, playground, etc. as well as use of study time will
responsibility to check and sign/initial the child’s homework be considered. It is important to remember that to be
assignment book. considered an honor student; one must exhibit self-
discipline as well as consideration for others.
If a child is not in school by noon, his/her homework should
be sent to the office to be picked up after the completion ILLNESS, INJURY,and LICE
of the dismissal routine at (3:00 p.m.) by the parent. If the If your child is ill with a fever, he/she must be fever free,
parent does not pick up the homework by 4:00 p.m., it will without the help of aids, for 24 hours before they can return
be sent back to the classroom teacher. No telephone calls to school. SGGCS follows the No Nit Policy established by
to the office will be necessary to ask for the homework but Beaufort County School District.
are welcome, especially in the case of extended absences
due to illness. SGGCS Reopening Plans for the 2021-2022 school year
may have information within it that supersedes policies
HONOR Pledge within this handbook and under this or other illness related
Students at Saint Gregory the Great are expected to show sections.
integrity and respect. The Honor Code must be memorized
by all students: In the case of injury, the school will take appropriate steps
to ensure student safety if parents cannot be contacted.
“As a St. Gregory the Great student, Emergency information must be completed and updated via
I will do my best to be the best. the Student Information System (SIS) - RenWeb personal
portal. Parents/guardians will be asked to come to school for
I will listen.
their child if illness or injury makes it necessary.
I will follow directions.
I will honor my work and the work of others. IMMUNIZATIONS
All health records are maintained and kept up to date in the
I will respect the rights of others. school/health office. According to Diocesan Policy #5070,
I can learn. schools will cooperate with the State Department of Health
and the local health agency in their particular communities
I will learn. by carrying out their recommendations and Diocesan Policy
I will treat all I meet with the kindness of Jesus”. #5072, no Superintendent of any institution of learning and
no school board or principal of any school in this state shall
admit as a pupil any child or person who cannot produce
HONOR ROLL satisfactory evidence of having been vaccinated or
An Honor Roll system is in place at Saint Gregory the immunized as often as directed by the State Board of Health.
Great School to challenge students in Grades 3 – 6 to Records of proper immunization must be on file for each
continue to strive for excellence in all phases of their student.
development. The South Carolina Department of Health and
Environmental Control has declared the following schedule
Criteria for honors are as follows: of required vaccinations, screening and immunizations
necessary for a child to be admitted to any public, private, or
PRINCIPAL HONORS: Students must acquire A+ or A parochial school, grades Kindergarten through twelve (K-
in all subjects (and S in minor subjects) 12), or any child development program under the control of
the State Department of Education.
FIRST HONORS: Students must acquire A+, A, or A- in
all major subjects and S in minor subjects.
Immunization Records must be provided within 30
SECOND HONORS: Students must acquire B+ or B in days of enrollment. All immunization records must be
all major subjects and S in minor subjects. on file prior to school starting and be compliant with
DHEC regulations. Unless otherwise noted by DHEC,
RATIONALE: Marks for report cards are not determined the:
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