​Communications Procedures

Voicing Concerns

Students and parents should feel free to voice their concerns about any aspect of school life at St. Anthony High School. As a matter of policy, it is expected that the caller or writer will identify him/herself. If St. Anthony High school is to truly be a faith community, then fear of retaliation should not compel a person to remain anonymous when presenting or discussing a situation or concern. It is also good policy to deal with the person immediately involved in a situation, be it a teacher, coach, moderator, or administrator. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached, then it is appropriate to contact the Assistant Principal or Principal.

Communication Protocol

Parents are encouraged to participate in the education of their sons/daughters.  We encourage and recommend regular communication with faculty and administrators.  In order to resolve questions about grading, classroom procedures, controversial issues, or class-related discipline problems, we ask parents to:

1. First, contact the teacher, coach, or program coordinator to discuss the situation.
2. Second, if parents do not receive satisfaction, call:
• The Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction for matters relating to curriculum or grading;
• The Assistant Principal of Student Affairs matters relating to discipline, attendance, or extra-curricular activities;
• The Assistant Principal of Mission and Catholic Identity for matters relating to Campus Ministry, Retreats or Christian Service; or
• The Athletic Director for matters relating to sports.
3. Third, if the situation is still not resolved contact the Principal. 

Communication FAQs

What to do if I/Where to go if I:

• Have been absent.........................................Attendance Office
• Have an accident..........................................Report it to a teacher or the Front Office
  
• Want college/career information...................Counseling Office
• Want information on clubs/organizations......Assistant Principal of Student Affairs' Office
• Want information on colleges.......................Counseling Office
• Need to contact a teache..............................Send an email or go to the Front Office
• Need a guest pass for a dance.....................Assistant Principal of Student Affairs' Office
• Need a bus pass...........................................Front Office
• Have lost a book or personal item................Front Office
• Need to pay tuition........................................Business Office
• Move to a new address.................................Front Office
• Need transcripts............................................Counseling Office
• Have locker trouble........................................Assistant Principal of Student Affairs' Office
• Need info on Student Service Hours.............Campus Minister/Religion teachers
• Parent Service Hours....................................Front Office​

Change of Address/Phone Number: Failure to Obtain School Mail

If there is a change of address, phone number, or parent's work/emergency number during the year, this information must be communicated to the registrar immediately.  Monthly newsletter, report cards, and other important information are mailed, and updated address information is needed.

Actions/Attitudes of Parents, Guardians or Others

Students can best receive a quality, morally based education if students, parents/guardians, and school officials work together. Normally, these parties can resolve their differences. In some rare instances, however, the school may find it necessary, in its discretion, to require parents/guardians to withdraw their child.

Parents/guardians are expected to work courteously and cooperatively with the school to assist the student in meeting the academic, moral, and behavioral expectations of the school. 

Students and parents/guardians may respectfully express their concerns about the school operation and its personnel. However, they may not do so in a manner that is discourteous, scandalous, rumor driven, disruptive, threatening, hostile, or divisive.  Parents/guardians may not reproach, insult, or abuse any teacher or administrator of the school, in the presence or hearing of a pupil or another teacher or administrator.

Any parent, guardian, or other person whose conduct in a place where a school employee is required to be in the course of his or her duties materially disrupts classwork or extracurricular activities or involves substantial disorder is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Education Code: 44811)

Any assault, battery, or threat of force or violence directed toward a teacher or staff member of St. Anthony High School by any parent, guardian or other person is grounds for immediate expulsion.​

Under normal circumstances a student is not to be deprived of an education at St. Anthony High School on grounds relating to the actions/attitudes of parents. It is recognized, however, that a situation could arise in which the uncooperative or disruptive attitude of parents might so diminish the effectiveness of the education process that continuation of the student in the school may be impossible. The school reserves the right to determine, in its discretion, when conduct is severe enough to warrant immediate action without warning and/or without an intermediate step short of withdrawal.