BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION POLICY

Birthday party invitations may not be passed out at school, unless all members of the class (or all of the boys or all of the girls) are invited.  It is also hurtful when only a certain group is picked up at school for a party; others feel excluded.  Please make other arrangements. Parent cooperation in this area is imperative.  You may bring a small treat, such as a cupcake, cookie, or popsicle to share with the whole class.  However, we do not want parties/pizza parties taking place at school.
 
BOOKS AND PROPERTY

 All sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, coats, lunch boxes, and other personal property must be marked with the owner's name and grade. 

 

CELL PHONE POLICY

Cell phones are not allowed in classrooms.  If for individual safety reasons a student requires a cell phone, it must be turned OFF and remain in the student's backpack.  Cell phones may not be used by students on campus.  Students may only use the office or School Care phones on campus. Cell phones used on campus will be confiscated and returned only to the parent/guardian.  A second violation may result in holding the cell phone until the end of the term.  Any student found using a cell phone will receive disciplinary action.  St. Luke Catholic School is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen cell phone on school property.

 

DROP OFF AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Please follow the directions of the school safety patrol team at all times.  Drive with patience and refrain from talking on cell phones during the drive through process; we need your full attention at this time!

Arrival in the morning:  Speed limit is 5 mph.  Enter the church parking lot from Broadway or Cloverly.  Please follow the flow of traffic.  Carefully proceed through the line following the directions of the Safety Patrol on duty.  In order to keep a good traffic flow for all drivers in the car line, you may pull your car up near the field to "situate" your student(s) backpacks or to fasten your student(s) into a child safety seat.  Absolutely NO students, parents, or safety patrol members are to walk behind or around the cars in the line.  If you need to drop off items to the School Office in the morning please proceed to the drive through, drop off your student(s), park in church lot, and enter the school through the front doors.

NO STUDENT OR SAFETY PATROL DROP OFFS IN THE PAC PARKING LOT.
 
Dismissal in the afternoon:  Cars again enter the church parking lot from Broadway or Cloverly using extremely slow speed (5 mph) and watching for moving children and adults.  Students are waiting in the dismissal area and will proceed to enter the cars on the right only.  Students are not permitted to walk around cars in the safety lane. You do not need to look for your child as you are driving through the line--that is why the safety team is on duty. 

Drivers are always to be moving forward, no backing up in the line.  Please have patience and always be alert for directions from the safety patrol team.  EXTREME CAUTION IS DEMANDED OF ALL DRIVERS for the safety of all.  Speed limit is 5 mph.  CHILDREN ARE NOT TO BE PICKED UP AT ANY OTHER LOCATION.  PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE WHILE IN THE CAR LINE.  THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO YOU AND OUR STUDENTS.
 
Walkers
Students may only be released to walk home at school dismissal time if a written release signed by parent(s) has been sent to the school office in advance.  All written authorizations must be renewed yearly.  It is the responsibility of the parents to discuss all necessary safety issues with the student(s).  Student walkers will exit the gate through the PAC parking lot after the dismissal bell rings.
 No student may remain on campus without adult supervision for any event after dismissal.  Students not supervised, will be signed into School Care and charges will incur.

 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

No electronic games are allowed on school grounds or school field trips.  Electronic devices that are used for reading may be utilized, but the school is not responsible for them.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Emergency Cards are kept in the office, the earthquake cage, and in School Care.  It is imperative that the office have several numbers of contacts in the event of an emergency.  Please notify the office IMMEDIATELY if you or one of the people listed on your child's emergency card have a change of home address, phone number, and/or work location.  It is most important that these records be kept up to date.  In your absence, your child/ren may be released only to those names listed on the emergency card.  Please list persons other than yourself/spouse on reverse side of the card.
 
Earthquake Disaster Plan

The school conducts regular earthquake disaster drills. The students assemble on the field in designated areas under adult supervision.  According to state law the students will be released only to a parent or to another person designated by the parents on the Emergency Cards. 

Briefly, instructions for the parents are:
     1.  DO NOT phone the school.  Lines will be needed for emergency use.
     2.  Tune in to your radio
     3.  Report to release area to sign out student/s
     4.  Pick child/ren up
     5.  Volunteer assistance, if you are able
     6.  Be calm
 
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Academic Decathlon
• A Cappella
• CYO Sports – see academic eligibility
• Graphic Design
• Math Club
• Robotics
• Safety Patrol
• Speech and Debate
• Spirit Squad
• Student Council
• Theater

 
Academic Eligibility
Students with satisfactory grades are eligible.  This would be determined by the teacher and principal.  Any teacher may remove a student from extracurricular participation at any time during the trimester based on lack of effort, poor test performance, lack of homework, persistent tardiness to class, or failure to demonstrate appropriate progress on long-term projects or assignments.  A student so removed will be    re-eligible within a reasonable amount of time identified by the teacher, depending on student performance improvement.  At the discretion of the administration, a student may be removed temporarily or permanently from participating, based on conduct violations as identified in this handbook.

 

FACULTY  MEETINGS
School will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m. on Mondays for faculty/staff meetings.
 
FIELD TRIPS
Educational field trips are a regular part of the instructional program.  They should not be viewed as "free days" on which students may be absent from school.  A written permission from a parent is necessary before a student can participate in a field trip.  Classes are permitted to have at least one educational field trip each year. Telephone calls or hand written notes will not be accepted in lieu of proper forms. Students who fail to submit the proper form will not be allowed to participate in the field trip.
 
FREE DRESS
Free dress days are awarded by the administration during certain school or school related activities.  This is a privilege given to those who observe the uniform regulations.  Any student who violates the uniform policy may have their free dress privileges revoked.   Students are expected to wear proper clothing; i.e. dress that reflects modesty, cleanliness, and good taste. 

As such, the following will be acceptable:

1. Jeans, as well as jean shorts, may be worn as long as they are not excessively tight, and are clean, and have NO holes. Jeans must fit. BAGGY PANTS are not allowed.
2. Walking shorts, may be worn as long as they are modest, not tight, and are not too short, aiming more towards the knee.
3. Closed toe shoes MUST be worn WITH socks or stockings, but tennis shoes are preferred for safety reasons. Open-toed shoes or sandals are not allowed.
4. Skirts that are appropriate in length aiming towards knee (approximately 3 inches above knees when kneeling is the limit.)
5. ONLY stud earrings may be worn, one in each earlobe (girls only)
6. The following may NOT be worn:

1. make-up of any kind
2. tank tops, halter tops, cropped tops, midriffs or spaghetti straps
3. clothing that exposes student undergarments
4. revealing necklines
5. bicycle shorts or other tight, elasticized shorts or pants
6. mini-skirts or clinging clothes
7. inappropriate language advertising, or pictures on t-shirts
8. see-through clothes of any kind
9. gang apparel or accessories
10. headwear- unless specifically stated (i.e. Funny Hat Day)
11. sunglasses

 
St. Luke Catholic School reserves the right at all times to determine whether or not a student is appropriately dressed and groomed.  The school faculty reserves the right to request any student to change attire to regulate against certain fashions, and to confiscate any objectionable items when they deem it necessary.

Parents are asked to monitor their children's clothing according to the above policy and the dictates of good taste.  Students are expected to respect the decisions of parents and teachers. Teachers and administration will determine if the students are appropriately dressed according to school policy.  The principal reserves the right to make the final decision should a question(s) arise.

Consequence for Inappropriate Free Dress

Inappropriate dress will result in a phone call to parents to bring a change of clothes.  If a student breaks the dress code by disregarding any section of the above policy, the school may forfeit any future casual dress days for that student.

 

HEALTH
 
Immunization Regulations
All directives regarding immunization, issued annually by the State of California shall be implemented. All children entering Kindergarten in the fall must have received the current immunizations to fulfill California State requirements.  Any student entering a California school for the first time will be required to take a Mantoux TB skin test. Each child must have a health card on file with required information. Students entering grades 7^th-12^th must show proof of a TDap booster after age 10. Children who do not have all information on record may not attend school until all information is complete.
 
Screenings
As needed, head lice checks will be implemented. Vision, speech, hearing, and scoliosis screenings are done for various grades during the school year.
 
Illness or Injury
Children who are ill or injured stay in the office.  Parents will be called to pick-up the student. There is no nurse on duty or facilities to keep an ill child at school. In the event of an injury, an accident report will be completed and a copy will be available for the parent. Please do not bring child/ren to school who have observable signs of illness within 24 hours such as fever, chills, vomiting, or severe allergies.

 

INSURANCE
An accident insurance program is provided for all students.  It supplements medical expenses incurred due to an accidental bodily injury sustained by your child while attending school or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.  When a student has been injured, an insurance claim form should be requested from the school office. Parents should report school related accidents or injuries to the office immediately and file an accident report with the school office the same day if possible. This is a secondary insurance only.

 

KINDERGARTEN/TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten/TK promotion is during the first week of June; please refer to the calendar for exact date.  A Kindergarten/TK Handbook is distributed in addition to this handbook to assist parents at Back-to-School Night.

 

LIBRARY

All students have access to the school library, which is open during school hours.  Students are expected to conform to rules regarding check-out and return of books and reference materials.  Students are held accountable for lost, damaged, or overdue books.  Library privileges may be withdrawn until restitution is made.

 

LOST AND FOUND

 
Students should bring their own sack lunch to school daily.  It teaches the students responsibility and gives them a job.  Parents Guardians may not deliver fast food for lunch.  Glass containers are not allowed on campus.  School personnel may not heat up lunches for students.  Lunches should be nutritionally balanced, minimizing high sugar and caffeine content.  Please send lunches with your child in the morning.  In case of an extreme emergency, if you must drop off a lunch, please leave it on the lunch cart outside the school office.  If you must drop off a lunch, it must be clearly marked with name and grade so that the lunch personnel can distribute to the right student.  If students forget their lunches at home they should look for it at the lunch cart. Emergency lunches will not be provided.

 

MEDICATION

 
Procedure And Regulations For Medication At School
·         A release (Medication Authorization and Permission Form) stating the nature of the medication, signed and dated by the doctor and also signed by the parent, must be provided. 
·         Medication administered at school must be in the original container and labeled.  It shall be in the appropriate container, and kept in the school office.
·         The student shall come to the office for medication.
·         A student's medication shall be self-administered.
·         Students must check in any medication to be administered at school with the front office.  (An exception for an inhaler requires a special release from the doctor and parent/guardian.)
·         The medication regulations apply to both prescription and non-prescription medication.

 
NO EXCEPTIONS TO PROCEDURE FOR MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

 
No exceptions will be made to the procedure for medication.  If parents/guardians do not provide the completed medication form with the prescribed medication, they will have to come to school and personally administer the medication.
 

PARENT – TEACHER ORGANIZATION

All parents of St. Luke Catholic School students are automatically members of the PTO.  Membership dues are included in the annual registration fee. The PTO promotes school and community involvement by sponsoring community building activities and fundraising activities to support and enrich the school program.  PTO provides the means to become more directly involved in your child's education.  All parents and teachers are encouraged to participate in meetings and special events throughout the year.  Dates of meetings and events are published in the weekly newsletter.
 
PTO Meeting Attendance
Attendance is strongly encouraged for three General Parent PTO meetings. Each family in attendance will earn one VIP credit.
 
Fundraisers
Various fundraisers are sponsored by the PTO throughout the year.  These events are not mandatory, but they do help raise funds and school spirit.  The school calendar and newsletter gives further information.

Lions' Club Raffle
Each family is required to support The Lions' Club Raffle by selling or purchasing 30 tickets at $10 each.  Parents will be billed for unsold tickets.  The raffle will take place at the first General Parent Meeting in September.

VIP (Voluntary Involvement Program) Credit Program

The purpose of the parent VIP credit program is to gain the assistance of the parent volunteers in providing the best religious and academic environment at the lowest possible cost.  Each family has a MINIMUM VIP credit hour responsibility, per VIP credit period.

 

 

DEFINITION OF A VIP CREDIT PERIOD:

 
            1^st VIP credit period:   May 1 through October 31

            2^nd VIP credit period:   November 1 through April 30

 

 

 

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS:

 
Each family has a requirement to complete a minimum of 12 VIP credits the first period and 18 hours the second period with a mandatory six (6) credits, up to a maximum of ten (10), being worked at the Parish Fiesta in April.  Unfulfilled Fiesta hours will be billed at $50.00 for each hour not worked. 

Exceptions to the VIP credit requirements are as follows:

*  Single parent families will have a minimum requirement of eight (8) credits the first period and twelve (12) credits the second credit period with four (4) credits  mandatory at the Fiesta, maximum of eight (8) hours.  Unfulfilled Fiesta credits will be billed at $50.00 for each hour not worked.

*   New families enrolled in St. Luke Catholic School will have a minimum requirement of eight (8) credits for the first period only.  Single parent families will have a requirement of six (6) credits. They will be required to complete the regular minimum of 22/14 hours the second VIP credit period including the 6/4 credits for the Parish Fiesta in April.

* Parents on the Fiesta Committee will have their VIP credits waived for the year.
* Fiesta booth captains will have their VIP credits waived for the second period.

Additional information can be found in the PTO Handbook.
 
PARISH PARTICIPATION
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church supports our school in many ways: spiritual leadership, resources, buildings and grounds assistance, assistance with utilities, and more.  As a registered parishioner, it is expected that as a family you attend Sunday liturgy, participate in parish ministries, and contribute regularly through the contribution envelopes.  To qualify for in-parish tuition, you must contribute at least $360 annually to the parish.  Status as a parishioner is evaluated twice a year by the pastor.  Families, who do not demonstrate the criteria above, will be billed as non-parishioners.
 
PHONE USE
In an effort to encourage responsibility, students are allowed to use the office phone for emergency situations only and must limit their conversation to a minimum. They may not call for forgotten items. Please encourage your child to double check that she/he has all necessary items before arrival at school. Students may not receive phone calls during school hours; either through the school office phone or personal cell phone (see cell phone policy in section "C").  Messages will be taken in an emergency, and only from the parent/guardian or anyone else listed on the emergency information record.
 
PRIVACY
Administration, teachers, and school personnel will respect the verbal and written confidences of students and parents, except where health or safety of the student or others is involved.

 
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RELIGION
St. Luke School is a Catholic School.  The following are included in our Religion program:
·          Daily instruction of Catholic teachings
·          Daily prayer
·          Weekly attendance at Mass
·          Seasonal prayer services
·          Christian service program
·          Participation in parish liturgies
·          Sacramental program
Parents are instrumental in faith development and are expected to participate in Sunday liturgy with their children, as well as promote prayer and Christian behavior.

 

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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Students in second grade participate in sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and
First Communion.  A fee is due prior to participation in the program.  Students who are in third through eighth grade who have not received these sacraments should contact the Pastoral Office at 626-291-5900 for sacramental preparation. 
 
 
 
SAFETY PATROL
All Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade students provide service to the school community by their participation in the Safety Patrol Team.  The Safety Patrol assists students and directs cars in the drop-off and pick-up of students before and after school. The program is monitored by a faculty/staff member. Please give these students your attention and respect for the safety of all students.

 
SCHEDULE
School yard supervision begins at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 7:55 a.m. when the first bell rings and students are escorted to the classroom. School Care is open at 7:00 a.m. for students who arrive between 7:00 a.m. and 7:35 a.m.  For safety, students may not be dropped off before 7:00 a.m. as there is no supervision. 

 

Daily Schedule
Warning Bell                           7:55 a.m.
Class begins                           8:00 a.m.  
Recess                                    10:15-10:30 a.m.   
Lunch                                     12:00-12:40 p.m.  
Dismissal                                 2:00 p.m. (Monday)
Dismissal                                 3:00 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday)
                                       
Minimum Days
Minimum school days are scheduled occasionally throughout the year.  On these days, school is dismissed at 12:30 p.m.  There will not be a lunch period on minimum days for Grades TK-8. 
 
SCHOOL PICTURES
Each year in the fall, a professional photographer takes individual pictures of the children.  Students wear school uniforms on this picture day.  Parents have the opportunity to purchase the pictures, but there is no obligation to do so.  For the spring picture, students may have free dress.
 
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
It is essential that each student have the supplies necessary to complete his/her work adequately. Students are responsible for replenishing supplies as needed throughout the year. 

 
SERVICE HOURS
Service hours are required for 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders, however, all grades may do service at various times throughout the school year.  The Purpose of the service hour requirement is to teach students to give back to the school, community, and world as a whole.  The requirement is meant to provide services without receiving monetary compensation.  Hpefully students will learn to reach out and help those who are in need.  By teaching children the importance of living a life of service, they reap the rewards of this lifestyle when they are adults.  THE SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENT IS 15 HOURS PER SCHOOL YEAR.
 
There are many opportunities within our school/parish:
·         Working at Labors of Love
·         Altar Serving
·         Working Safety Patrol
·         Working in Library
·         Volunteering at the Pregnancy Help Center
·         Volunteering at Convalescent Hospitals
·         Volunteering at Animal Hospitals
·         Visiting with a sick or homebound person
·         Helping with Family Catechesis
·         Woking at Fish Frys (Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus)
·         Working any parish sponsored events (Breakfasts, dinners, etc.)
·         Help teachers before/after school
 
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles discourages mixed parties in the upper grades. Parents are asked to cooperate with this regulation.  Parents are encouraged to verify supervision of any social activity.  The school does occasionally sponsor supervised school dances. During the school day and at after school activities, students are not to engage in public displays of affection beyond normal friendships.
 
STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council elections will be held at the beginning of each school year.  The purpose of the council is to train students in leadership, to encourage a high standard of scholarship, to promote school spirit, to demonstrate the practical application of democracy, and to advance the welfare of the school and its members.  In their position as council members, students are expected to be role models for the student body. Conduct unbecoming to student leaders may be cause for removal from office.  Members and candidates for Student Council offices must maintain good behavior and meet the academic qualifications as outlined in Student Council Code of Conduct.  Any student may be removed from student council due to academic or disciplinary problems, at the principal's discretion.
 

 
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TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN/KINDERGARTEN
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten students attend full day except for the first day of school (please see the calendar). A TK/K Handbook is distributed in addition to this handbook to assist parents.
 
TUITION AND FEES:  All Tuition and Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Every contract is for a year, but for your convenience, the payments are broken up over 10 or 12 months.  International students must pay in full prior to beginning school.  Families that are over one week deliquent will need to speak with the principal immediately to remedy the situation in a timely manner.  Accounts delinquent over 30 days will be asked to pay in full the delinquent amount before the child may return to school.
     SUPPORTING                  NON-SUPPORTING/NON-CATHOLIC                   
International Students                                             $12,000.00
1 Child                                    $4810                          $6250                         
2 Children                              $8960                          $12,300                                  
3 Children                              $13,108                       $18,350                                              

Registration Fee                    $300.00 per family paid at time of registration (Non-refundable)
Annual Fee                            $385.00 per student (TK-8) (due May 3) (Non-refundable)                                              
PTO Pledge                           $450.00 per year (Non-refundable)
                                                ($150 due Oct. 20/$150 due Jan. 20/ $150 due Mar.20)
Grad Fee                                $275.00 (beginning June 5, 2017)
Sacramental Fee                   $80.00 (beginning June 5, 2017
 
Lions' Club Raffle                 Purchase or sell 30 tickets at $10 each (Non-refundable)
 
Voluntary Involvement         30 per year (12 hours due Oct. 31/ 18 hours due April 30)
Program (VIP):                      20 per year for single parent family (8 hours due Oct. 31^t /12 hours due April 30)
6/4 hours at Fiesta in spring, included in 30/20 requirement
 
V.I.P. Periods:                       May 1^st to Oct. 31^st and Nov. 1^st to April 30^th
Unfulfilled V.I.P.:                   REG:  $30.00 per hour /Unfulfilled Fiesta Hours=$50.00 per Fiesta hour

Supporting member: Family is a registered member of St. Luke Parish, active in Parish life, including support of parish activities, ex:  Fiesta, attendance at Mass, uses Sunday envelopes, and contributes a minimum of $380.00 per year
Non-Support:  Family is not meeting contribution requirement, is not attending Mass, and/or supporting parish activities.
Non-Catholic: Student is not a baptized Catholic
 
Additional fees:
Some additional activities which require fees:

• Sports
• Speech and Debate
• Theater
• Library (late, lost or damaged books)
• Spirit Squad
• Dance
• Robotics

 
These additional fees can be paid by check or cash.  All cash payments must be handed in to the school office, where a receipt will be prepared.  Checks must be sent to the school office in a sealed envelope.  It should be labeled with the student's full name, grade, the amount of money enclosed, and the purpose for the money.  If one check is submitted for multiple fees, payment applications must be delineated on the memo line.  Returned Check Fee:  $50.00 per check

Graduation Fees
All financial obligations for eighth grade families must be paid in full by June 5^th (7^th Grade Year) to participate in the various graduation activities. The graduation fee includes gown rental, honor cords, printing of certificates, supplies for retreat, Class shirt, DVD, keepsake, Diploma and cover, class photo, yearbook, Disneyland trip, flowers for church for May Crowning and Graduation, printing of booklets for May Crowning and Graduation, and general graduation expenses.  THIS FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE TEACHER/SCHOOL GIFTS.

All fees and tuition are non-refundable

 
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UNIFORM CODE FOR GIRLS:
REQUIRED GIRLS TOPS:
         Grades K – 4      White Peter Pan blouse (must be tucked in), white over blouse, or grey polo shirt w/logo (must be tucked in)
         Grades 5 – 8       White over blouse or grey polo shirt w/logo (polo must be tucked in) 

REQUIRED GIRLS UNIFORMS:
         Grades K – 4      Bib top plaid jumper, plaid skort, navy walking shorts or navy long pants (purchased at CKW)
         Grades 5 – 8       Skirt or skort – plaid, navy walking shorts or navy long pants (purchased at CKW)
Jumpers and skirts should be of modest length, no more than 3" above the knee.
Socks – Solid knee-high or short socks (covering the ball of the ankle) white or navy blue (no designs).  Socks must be worn by students at all times.
         Shoes – Solid black or white leather low top athletic shoes, blue & white saddle shoes, or Mary Jane style shoes.  No Multicolored or "lighted" athletic shoes are allowed.  NO CANVAS, CHARACTER, BOOTS OR BOOT-LIKE SHOES OR SANDALS MAY BE WORN.
Optional:
         In winter, plain white or navy blue tights may be worn under skirt, skort or jumpers.  No leg warmers are permitted.
 
 
UNIFORM CODE FOR BOYS:
REQUIRED:
Pants - Navy blue corduroy or twill long pants, navy walking shorts (purchased at CKW)
         Shirt - Blue polo shirt w/logo (short sleeve white T-shirt may be worn underneath – NO COLORED OR LOGO ON T-SHIRTS).  Polo shirts are to be tucked in at all times. 
Socks – Solid crew length or short socks (covering the ball of the ankle) white or navy blue (no designs).  Socks must be worn by students at all times.
Shoes - Black solid or white leather low top athletic shoes. No Multicolored or "lighted" athletic shoes are allowed. NO CANVAS, CHARACTER, LIGHTED OR TWO TONED SHOES ALLOWED - NO BOOTS OR BOOT-LIKE SHOES OR SANDALS MAY BE WORN. 
         Belts – Black or brown belts with a plain buckle must be worn at all times.
 
OPTIONAL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS:

         Jacket – Navy windbreaker, lined jacket, hooded jacket, fleece jacket or fleece vest purchased at CKW. Child's name may be embroidered on jacket.  Initials, not full name, are recommended for safety reasons.

         Sweatshirts - Navy blue with St. Luke Catholic School Logo (purchased at CKW)

         Sweater – Navy cardigan long sleeve, pullover or sleeveless vest (purchased at CKW)

Fiesta T-Shirt/Sweatshirt – May be worn only during the month of Fiesta (April). 

         The school jackets are worn only outside of the classrooms.  The school sweater or navy school sweatshirt may be worn in the classroom.  St. Luke affiliated shirts, sweatshirts or jackets may be worn at school.  No other sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets may be worn at school.
 
P.E. - BOYS AND GIRLS:

1.P.E. uniform shirt and gym shorts purchased at CKW are the only accepted uniform for P.E.
2.White or navy blue long sleeve shirts may be worn under the t-shirt on cold days.
3.Uniform shoes will be worn for P.E.
 

***  NO OVERSIZED OR EXTRA LARGE CLOTHING IS ALLOWED!!! ***
ALL CLOTHING MUST BE REPLACED, IF IN BAD CONDITION.

 
Students may come to school in their PE clothes and remain in them all day.  Correct uniform is considered in the P.E. grading.  During the winter when it is cold, optional sweatpants and sweatshirts are added to the P.E. clothes.  They are not to be worn under skirts. 

In very cold weather a white turtleneck shirt may be worn under the uniform shirt. Uniform jacket may be worn outside of classroom only.

NOT ALLOWED:         Leg Warmers
                                    Any article of clothing that is not uniform
                                    Loose, baggy pants or shorts
                                    Oversized clothing
                                    Make-up
                                    Head coverings – hats, bandanas, scarves, etc.

PLEASE MARK ALL ARTICLES OF CLOTHING WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME

 
 
Hair
All students:
Must be neat, clean, out of the eyes and may not fall below the eyebrows in the front
Must be the child's natural color, no bleach, color, high-light, frost or tinted hair
Must be neatly combed
No exaggerated styles or fads

Boys:
Shall be worn in a manner as to be tapered and evenly cut
Length may not go below the top of the shirt collar
Can extend no longer than the middle of the ear on the sides
May not exceed three inches in length at any point
Must be clean-shaven

The principal has final approval of hairstyles and grooming

 
Accessories
NO excessive jewelry – Jewelry limited to 1 simple necklace and 1 simple bracelet may be worn
Expensive jewelry and watches with electronic functions should not be worn
NO colored nail polish or artificial nails – only clear polish is permitted
NO make-up or glitter lotion
NO dangling earrings - one matching stud per lower earlobe for girls only.
We will abide by local Catholic high school guidelines which DO NOT allow for boys to wear earrings.
NO body piercing or tattoos including fake tattoos or henna
NO arm or head sweat bands
No bandanas or head wear
 
Game Jerseys
On game days, students may wear their sport jersey, tucked in at all times, and must wear the proper school uniform bottoms. Students must abide by the dress code policy when representing St. Luke Catholic School at functions both on/off campus.

If it is necessary for a student to be out of uniform compliance, a WRITTEN NOTE from parent(s) must be given to the teacher upon arrival at school and sent to the office.

It is our goal to have a student body that is identifiably St. Luke Catholic School, especially when representing our school.  Please help us attain this goal by cooperating with the guidelines.
 
School uniforms are available from:                          

CKW School Uniforms
9400 E. Las Tunas Dr.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 287-1994 
 
 
USE OF SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students may not be on school property before 7:35 a.m. or 20 minutes after dismissal without adult supervision.  Supervision is provided by the school between 7:35 a.m. and 20 minutes after dismissal.  Students registered in after school sports/clubs or School Care are the exception. Use of school property is limited to school and church sanctioned activities, unless otherwise arranged with the pastor/principal.

 
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VISITORS
Parents are encouraged to visit classrooms while school is in session. Parents are requested to make arrangements 24 hours in advance and must abide by the teachers guidelines.  ALL visitors are required to sign in at the school office upon entering the campus and obtain a visitor's badge.

         

In addition to the policies in this handbook, St. Luke Catholic School follows all State and Archdiocesan regulations as detailed in the Administrative Handbook for Elementary Schools.
 

Right to Amend
 

The principal is the final recourse and reserves the right for final appeal in all handbook policies and can waive any regulations for just cause.   The principal reserves the right to amend this handbook during the school year.  Parents will be notified if changes are made.   

Waiver of Policies
 

The principal, in consultation with the pastor, holds final recourse in all disciplinary matters and can, for just cause, at his/her discretion waive any disciplinary regulation.​

 

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