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​​​Communications Procedures​​

The mission of the Archdiocese​ of Los Angeles​ is to continue the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. All archdiocesan communities are dedicated to that mission, and to further it, communications with and among the faith community are vital. Archbishop Gomez has incorporated communications aone of his four pastoral values for the archdiocese.

As the virtual world has become the dominant means of communication, the a​rchdiocese endeavors to take full advantage of that world's resources while assuring itself, as well as those who are served, that the proper use of such means of communication and the boundaries of appropriate relationships are well understood and respected by all.

​The school uses email as a primary method of communication. SchoolSpeak is the school's digital student information system and the platform from which school email is sent as well as providing general school information, messages from teachers, and student grade progress. All administration, teachers and staff members are provided with a school email address so that they can be contacted directly. 

Specifically:

  • ​The principal communciates to familes through SchoolSpeak emails and the REMIND APP​ (The REMIND code for the principal is@77b7hab​).The expectation is that parents read these messages thoroughly.​
  • ​Teachers use either REMIND or Class Dojo as daily communication tools.
  • Teachers use SchoolSpeak to post grades every two weeks, post weekly newsletters and homework assignments
  • Teachers and the Principal will respond to any emails within 24 hours. Please understand teachers are in the classroom teaching and are not likely to communicate with you until after the school day is over.​​