Service Hours 30 hours per year. Incomplete hours are bought out at $25 per hour
Fundraising $1,500 per year, per family
Scrip Purchases Generate a profit of $250 per family or buy-out for $500. Any amount earned that is less than $250 will be applied and deducted from the buy-out rate and the difference will be invoiced to the family.
Missed PTO Meeting $50 fee
Volunteer Family Service Program
In order to make St. James - Holy Redeemer School the best that it can be, we need you! Parents are a vital resource in our school. By working and praying together, the school achieves greatness, which benefits our children. We have a list of committees on which parents can help in many different ways. Working on these committees you not only complete some of your service hours but you also help build school community, raise funds, provides for health and safety of our children at school, and enhance their educational opportunities. It is our hope that each family will share their time and talents to help St. James- Holy Redeemer School continue to be the best Catholic school possible. Parents who assist in the classroom tutoring students or helping with other activities are reminded that their observations and conclusions are confidential and not to be shared outside the classroom. If you have questions or concerns, please consult the teacher.
Volunteer Family Service Program Requirements and Guidelines Requirements:
· 30 hours of service are required per year or pay a rate of $25 per hour or $750 for 30 hours or a combination of both.
· Your commitment for volunteering is for the full school year unless otherwise stated.
· All hours must be recorded on the Service Hour Coupon. Recording of hours must be submitted to the office within 30 days of the function.
· All coupons must be approved by one of the following: a teacher requesting service or the principal.
· Hours, functions/service, and signature on coupon must match the sign-in sheet in order to receive credit.
· Hours completed for the parish or related organizations like Scouts are limited to 10 hours total of the 30 hours due. For example 5 hours for Scouts and 5 hours for parish equals 10 hours maximum eligible.
Guidelines:
· All duties performed and recorded on classroom, office, or fundraiser sign-in sheet or logbook serves only as a checklist. This does not replace the online record.
· A school family may not donate or earn service hours to/for another family.
· A family must notify the Family Volunteer Coordinator for consideration of special circumstances (i.e. serious family illness) if they are not able to earn their hours. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR!
· All services which aid the staff, faculty, school, or PTO will earn volunteer hour credit.
· Class party donations of food or drink qualify for credit at 1 hour for each $25.00 (Maximum of 10 hours or $250)
FOOD PREPARATION-SERVICE HOUR EQUIVALENCY GUIDELINES
At Holy Redeemer - St. James School, we highly value the collaborative spirit of our community. Engaging in food preparation for various events not only fosters unity but also contributes significantly to the success of our school functions. To recognize and appreciate the efforts of our families in this regard, we offer service hour equivalency for baked goods.
Baked Goods Service Hour Equivalency:
Contributions of baked goods for school events may be considered for service hours. The school administration may request your assistance in preparing items for specific occasions. When this happens, parents will be provided with a list of the types of goods requested and their service hours equivalency for each type of event that requires such goods.
Guidelines for Equivalency:
The equivalency for baked goods will be communicated for each event, providing a transparent framework for your valuable contributions. While the following examples demonstrate general equivalencies, it's important to note that the specific hours may vary from the samples listed below and will be communicated before each event takes place and based on the nature and requirements of each occasion.
THIS LIST IS AN EXAMPLE. THE ADMINISTRATION WILL PROVIDE UPDATED LISTS FOR EACH EVENT.
PLEASE CONFIRM WITH ADMINISTRATION THE SERVICE HOURS THAT WILL BE GRANTED BEFORE BAKING ANY GOODS.
- 18 Brownies or bars (2 8"-9" square pans, 9 brownies/bars per pan) - 1 Service Hour
- 2 dozen cookies - 1 hour
- 1 9x13 frosted sheet cake - 1 hour
- 1 8" frosted round layer cake - 2 hour
- 3 dozen frosted cupcakes = 2 hours
- 3-4 mini loaf cakes - 1 hour
- 1 9" Fruit Pie - 1 hour
- 1 dozen Muffins (any variety) - 1 hour
- 1 dozen cake pops - 1 hour
- 1 9x13 rice krispy treat tray - 1 hour
- 1 dozen french macarons, filled - 2 hours
- All store-bought items with a receipt = 1 hour for each $25.00 (Maximum 10 hours or $250.00)
We appreciate the dedication and generosity of our school community in contributing to the success of our events through food preparation. Your involvement not only enhances our communal experience but also upholds the values that make Holy Redeemer - St. James School a thriving community.
· At the end of the year, any family lacking their 30 hours will be billed for the balance of outstanding hours at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Checks for volunteer hours are payable to St. James- Holy Redeemer PTO. Payments may not be included with registration or tuition. Delinquent accounts will be referred to the school office and registration is not complete until resolved.
· Volunteer hour credit disputes must be addressed to the Volunteer Service Coordinator in writing.
· There are some positions and functions that have a 10 hour limit. They are: Parish activities, Team Parent, Scout Functions, and Assistant Scout Leaders.
· Volunteer hours are to be entered online by the end of the month services were done. Late entries will not be credited.
