Parent Information/Involvement

Boards and Organizations

Consultative School Board (CSB)

 The Archdiocese and the Department of Catholic Schools has asked schools to develop consultative school boards in order to assist in becoming financially viable. The main area of focus for this board is to assist the administration in providing quality Catholic education by helping to seek out additional resources and streamline operational costs.

 Administrative Commitment

 The Principal and the Pastor have developed the CSB:

• To provide a means for the school administration to communicate to parents and stakeholders about issues/situations that impact the school community
• To provide an avenue for parents and stakeholders to ask for and receive clarifications from the school administration on issues, policies, and/or procedures

It is to be understood that this advisory board does not make school policy and/or establish procedures nor is the board responsible for the implementation of policy and/or procedures. In recognizing the need for and opening avenues for communication, potential input received by the school administration through discussions may certainly influence future changes.

It is also to be understood that there are issues/situations that are confidential and not all information regarding decisions/actions by the administration can be shared with the community at large.

Parent Teacher Group (PTG)

 The Parent Teacher Group is designed as a support group formed to promote parent involvement in the school and to assist the teachers and administration through a number of activities. St. Jude the Apostle School believes that parent involvement in our school is extremely important in building a strong community spirit. Parents can take a step in accomplishing this goal by:

• Attending PTG General Meetings (dates are posted on the school calendar)
• Becoming an active member of the PTG
• Being visible at school liturgies and extra-curricular activities whenever possible

Parent Volunteers/Visitors on Campus

For student safety and protection, parents and visitors are asked to sign-in and out at the office counter when children are present. If you are present to help in the office, supervise recess and/or lunch, or be in a class, report to the designated teacher/supervisor immediately after signing in. Remember, all volunteers must have Virtus training and be fingerprinted.​​

​Use the form found here: http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/Handbook%20Resources/parent_student_policies_agreement_form.pdf#search=acceptance%2520of%2520handbook