Cancellation of School
If it is necessary to cancel or delay school due to inclement weather it will be announced on the school website and broadcast on WGAL. The name “St. Joseph – York” will be used. Please do not call the friary or school to inquire about delays or cancellations. In some instances, St. Joseph School might be open but outlying school districts which transport students to SJS may be closed. In this situation, parents should make the safety of the child the primary concern. When weather becomes inclement during school hours and an early dismissal is required, the school will notify WGALTV and early dismissal instructions will be posted on our website, www.sjy.org.
Early DIsmissal by Parent Request
Parents are asked to schedule students' medical and dental appointments after school hours if at all possible. If an early dismissal is required the parent or guardian must submit a written request to the Principal at least one day in advance of the appointment. Any parent or guardian picking up a student for early dismissal must report to the school office to meet the child, and sign the release form.
Absences from School
Regular attendance is essential for good scholastic progress. A parent should call the school between 8:30AM and 9:00 AM to report the child's absence. When returning to school the child must bring a note, signed by the parent or guardian, stating the reason for the absence. This note is to be given to the child's homeroom teacher.
The child is expected to make up any class work, or tests given during his/her absence. For absences of more than one day, parents may call the school office and request that the child's books and assignments be made available for home use. The Principal will notify parents when a pattern of multiple absences occurs. Reasons for habitual absences must be verified by a doctor.
We understand that some families may only travel for vacations during the school months, due to the needs of parents' professional responsibilities. In addition, we believe that children should attend family events such as weddings and funerals, or visit extended family members who may live a great distance form York. In these situations, we ask parents to notify the school in advance of your child's planned absence. While traveling, it is helpful for a child to spend some time reading every day. Upon returning to school, the child will receive all missed work. It is the parent's responsibility to assist the child to make up all work within one week of the return to school. Classroom teachers will schedule make up testing at their discretion.
Tardiness
A student is considered late after the 8:00 AM bell. A student who is late must report to the school office for a late slip. Exceptions are made when tardiness has been caused by school buses. Habitual tardiness has a negative impact on a child’s school progress. Parents are asked to assure timely arrival each day.
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