The school administration reserves the right to amend the Student/Parent Handbook for just cause. Parents/Guardians will be notified in writing through the Anchor Bulletin or and/or in written correspondence from the principal.

​​SJS Parent/Student Policies Agreement and Consent Form

We, the administration, faculty, staff of St. Jude the Apostle, welcome you to our school community. SJS is committed to providing an excellent academic education, and solid Catholic faith formation, for your children.

The continued success of our school requires the commitment, dedication and collaboration of the administration, faculty, staff and parents in accordance with the philosophy and goals of the school. Thus, we ask you to read and sign the following agreement, including Diocesan-provided "consent" sections, as an indication of your understanding and acceptance of your responsibilities to our school community.

AGREEMENT AND CONSENT

1.    We understand that St. Jude the Apostle (SJS) is a Catholic parish school, under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We accept, therefore:

1. That the pastor of the parish is the ex-officio chief administrative officer of the school, who carries out the policies of the Archdiocesan Advisory Board and, on points not covered by Archdiocesan policy, determines policies appropriate to the needs of the school.
2. That the principal is responsible for the immediate direction and supervision of the school program. 

2.    We understand that certain responsibilities require our continuous support if the school is to achieve its above-stated goals. We agree, therefore:

2.1.  To participate at Sunday/Saturday Mass each week and to participate in parish activities, so that our children may have a sense of the importance of their faith commitment and the parish community in their lives.

2.2.  To participate in the SJS religion program, monthly school Masses, and related activities, as indicated, in order to make the teaching of religion a reality in the lives of our children.

2.3.  To encourage our children to learn by providing the necessary environment (appropriate space and time) suitable for home study, and to provide outside professional academic enrichment if needed.

2.4.  To abide by all school and Archdiocesan policies and regulations and to positively accept all disciplinary actions, including withdrawal of our children, for non-compliance with these policies and regulations.​

2.5.  To read and agree with all policies and directives in the St. Jude the Apostle Parent/Student Handbook. These policies and directives cover all curricular and co-curricular activities including field trips, daycare program, sports and after-school enrichment programs.

1. To communicate respectfully with all SJS personnel at all times, and to communicate to our child(ren) our support of school personnel and policies.
2. To promptly complete and return all forms and records necessary to comply with school, Archdiocesan, and state regulations.
3. To participate in school activities and events throughout the school year.       

3.    We understand that tuition and fees cover only a part of the total cost of educating our children. We agree, therefore:

1. That the obligation to pay all charges for the full academic year is unconditional, that previously paid tuition will only be refunded as directed by the principal, and that all registration fees are non-refundable.                                                              
2. To make regular and prompt payment of tuition/fees. The school cannot carry over a balance from one school year into the next without approval from the pastor/principal.
3. To fulfill our volunteer service obligation of a minimum of forty (40) hours during each school year, as explained in full in the SJS Parent/Student Handbook.
4. To pay the fee requirements for student programs in Junior High (Outdoor Ed, CIMI and 8^th Grade Graduation) in a timely manner prior to participation.
5. To participate in any added programs offered by the school (outdoor programs, Washington, D.C. and graduation), families must be in good financial standing.​ 

4.    Consent for Internet access and use of the Internet at SJS by students:

I grant permission for my child to access the Internet and the school's networked computer services. I understand that individuals and families may be held liable for violations. I accept responsibility for guidance of Internet settings and use. I will convey to my child and comply with school and Archdiocesan standards regarding selecting, sharing or exploring information and media on the Internet, as contained in the SJS Parent/Student Handbook.  I will instruct my child to follow all said standards regarding Internet use and have reviewed and signed along with my child, the school's  Appropriate Internet and Electronic Devices Usage Contract.

I hereby release the school, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child's use of, or inability to use, the school system, including but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products/services.

5.    Consent for publication of student work/pictures on the Internet and in other media:
I understand that from time-to-time the school may wish to publish examples of student projects, photographs of students, and other work on our SJS Internet accessible World Wide Web server. Student projects, photographs, and other work may therefore be posted on the Internet. Photos of students will not include the students' full name. However, names of students may be published on our SJS website.

I acknowledge that the SJS website content is not private and can be reviewed, copied, downloaded and transmitted by anyone with access to the Internet, and that the school has no control over this. I hereby give permission to SJS to include photos of my child and/or examples of my child's work or projects on the school's website, and in other media related to the school.*

I hereby waive, release, and forever discharge any and all claims, demands or causes of action against the school and its faculty, staff, employees, agents, contractors and any other person, organization or entity assisting them in connection with the posting of information on the website or published in other media, for damages or injuries in any way related to, connected to or arising from the publishing or posting of information on the school's Internet website or in other media, or the use of that information, and expressly assume the risk of any injury or damage resulting from said posting of information on the website or from publishing in other media.

*If you wish to have your child(ren) excluded, please request waiver form from office.​