Is make-up work given if we go on vacation?
The School is under no obligation to provide make-up work or testing for "recreational" time off. (handbook, p17)Back to Top
What constitutes an 'excused' tardy?
In order for a tardy to be 'excused,' the student must bring a written note from the physician or dentist. The only exceptions to this would be when the administration finds reason to issue an excused tardy. (handbook, p6)Back to Top
Who is excused from the use of a belt as part of the uniform?
Students in Grs. TK, K and 1 are excused due to the difficulty they have in the bathroom with belts.Back to Top
How long must my child stay home if they have a fever?
For the health of all other students, the School asks that you keep your child home from School for a 'fever free' period of 24 hours before returning to School.Back to Top
Must you be Catholic to attend St. Luke's CES?
We are open to all students. We have a priority of accepting Parishioners of St. Luke's Parish first, siblings of current students and other Catholic children outside the parishsecond, and then non-Catholic applicants.Back to Top
Is the tuition the same for all students?
Students who attend St. Luke's Church and use the Offertory envelope as well as students from other Catholic Diocesan parishes whose Pastor signs that they are faithful and committed to Mass attendance have a lower tuition.Back to Top
Do you have a counselor available?
The school employs a part time counselor. Students may be refered tot eh counselor by parents, teachers or self. Students may be seen one time by the counselor without written permission of the parents. On-going sessions will not be provided for students/families.Back to Top
How does one apply for admission?
If you are interested in your child attending St. Luke's CES, please stop by the School Office and pick up an application. Once the completed application is received, the Principal will call you for an appointment and testing session for your child.Back to Top
Why does my child need to be tested. What is the test?
All students are tested with either the Briggance Test of Readiness (TK and K) or the end of the year math and reading state standards tests for all students complete in May. The purpose of testing is to ensure the comfort level for incoming students, identify any skill areas that need remediation and give the teachers a baseline of expectation of ability.Back to Top
Do the students have homework each night?
Assignments are given to reinforce study habits for the student. Homework is given most nights. Please see the handbook, p17, for suggested amounts.Back to Top
St. Luke's offers a weekly class for each grade level of a Spanish Overview. It is not a conversational nor academic language class. It teaches many geographic, social history and cultural informations about the broad range of Hispanic peoples. In addition, rudimentary language skills are taught. Most students can conjugate verbs, speak simple sentences, read advertisements in Spanish and sing common songs by 8th Grade. In addition, the Italian Cultural Club of Stockton offers a weekly after school Italian Language class for children on campus.Back to Top
All students have PE. We have a PE teacher who provides a broad curriculum of physical interactions with our students. Grades 5-8 have daily sessions. The primary classes have varying schedules. The TK and K classes have a weekly psycho-motor skills development class with an additional instructor.Back to Top
The School has a set uniform. Please see the Handbook, ps. 29-31.Back to Top
What are the parental obligations?
The parents are expected to support the School teachers and administration, be timely in their tuition payments, complete 40 hours of participation and use Scrip. In addition there is one mandatory fundraiser (Mustang Matrix Raffle) that all families must complete.Back to Top