The General Education Intervention (GEI) Team is a group of teachers, chaired by the Principal designee, whose purpose is to support teachers and parents to ensure the success of all students at Saint Mary’s Catholic School. The team identifies and recommends strategies and/or school and community resources as necessary. Both teachers and parents may refer students to the General Education Intervention Team. The teachers at St. Mary's School have been trained in methods for adapting classroom materials to meet the diverse needs of their students. Parents of students whose needs cannot be met in this way will be advised of this and their child will be referred for monitoring, assistance, guidance and/or evaluation through the GEI Team. All referrals and discussions of the team are confidential. A brochure outlining the General Education process is available upon request.

      A graduation picture is taken on Mary Day, the Friday before Mother's Day. For girls, dress for the occasion is modest, semi-formal. For the boys, a suit and tie is appropriate. A religious exercise is held on Graduation Day. At an evening liturgy, the graduates receive a certificate and any awards which may be offered: partial scholarships to Providence High School sponsored by the Men's Club AND Providence. A reception following the liturgy is provided by the Home and School Association and is prepared by the parents of the 7^th grade students.

Frequently children bring potentially dangerous toys and other items to school. Certain items are forbidden and will be confiscated. These include all toy guns, knives, matches, cigarette lighters, klackers, and pointed objects. Certain toys may be brought to school only after special permission is granted by the teacher. Many times in the past, toys, cds and radios have been damaged, lost, or stolen. It is suggested that parents encourage students to leave these items at home. Naturally, parents may reclaim any confiscated object. No trading or selling will be allowed during school hours. The school is not responsible for the loss or damage of these items. No items that could create a distraction to the learning environment or cause safety concerns will be allowed.

CLINIC

                If a child is brought to the office for any medical attention, it is noted in a log kept in the clinic. Children must go home if-

a.      Running a fever of 100* or more. We suggest that a child be fever free for 24 hours prior to returning to school.

b.      An unexplained rash, redness, or itching – doctor review necessary including a note stating permission to return to school. This form can be faxed from the doctor’s office to the school office (945-4770) prior to the child returning to school.

c.      Any condition meriting doctor review – pink eye, injury, etc…

d.      Vomiting.

e.      Pain in chest or stomach.

f.         Head lice or nits.

HEADLICE

          Children who have nits or headlice must be treated with pediculicide immediately and returned to school within 48 hours of exclusion or will be considered truant. Students must have heads checked by the school nurse at the Floyd County Health Department located at 1917 Bono Rd. to receive approval prior to returning to school. Families must call 948-4726 ahead of time to set up an appointment with the nurse on duty. Students must be NIT- FREE and will not be allowed to return to school until all are removed and Floyd County Health Department grants approval.

MEDICATION

In order to protect the health and welfare of children and school staff members alike, Indiana laws require that school personnel observe certain safeguards in administering prescription medication to pupils.

            A written request for administration of medication, signed and dated by the doctor and signed by the parent, must be on file in the building principal’s office before medication can be administered by the office staff. This includes anything that is medicated including cough drops and lip balm. This request must contain the student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage, and time to be given. This form must be renewed at the beginning of each school year if the medication is to be taken daily. This information must be given for prescription or non-prescription medication. The doctor’s office may fax (945-4770) the required information to the school. Any student with a life threatening illness may carry medication such as an inhaler or epipen provided a doctor’s statement is on file in the office.

            The medication must be furnished to the school by the parent or guardian on a daily dosage basis. Any exception to this daily dosage requirement must be approved by the school principal after consultation with the school nurse. Such exceptions will be considered only when the medication is to be administered for longer than (7) days and when an exception is considered necessary for the student to receive the medication as prescribed. The exception will be limited to one (1)  week’s supply of the medication which must be brought to school by the student’s parent, guardian, or by another arrangement approved, in advance, by the school principal.

The prescribed medication is to be furnished by the pharmacy in a bottle labeled by the pharmacy with the following information:

a.      Prescription number

b.      Child’s name

c.      Doctor’s name

d.      Name of medication

e.      Dosage

f.         Time to be given

If your child has any specific allergies or problems such as hearing, sight, etc…be sure you take time to discuss this problem with the teacher.

As required by the State of Indiana, Scoliosis testing will be provided for students in grades 6, 7, and 8.

Hearing testing for students in grades 1, 4, & 7 and vision screening tests for students in grades 1, 3, & 8 are provided annually by the county health department nurse. After the testing is performed, a form is sent home to the parents of those students whose screenings or tests indicate potential problems.

Immunization requirements are listed under the "Admissions" section of this handbook.

Speech therapy is provided for students with this specific need through the New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation (See additional information under "Speech Therapy").

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