This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Mrs. Shapiro - (homeroom) Math and Religion Mrs. Keenan - Language Arts (Reading, Speaking, Writing, Spelling & Grammar) Mrs. Gammone - Social Studies Mr. Barone - Science, Lab, Health Mrs. D'Emic - Science essays Mr. Torro - Phys. Ed. Mrs. Geraci - Art Ms. Zaikowski - Computer Mrs. Biondo - Library and Research Skills Mr. Bruschi - MusicBack to Top
The school day starts with the first bell at 8:05 A.M. when prayers begin, followed by morning announcements. Homeroom begins with the second bell at 8:15 A.M. Children will be considered tardy after 8:15 A.M. Chronic lateness (3 or more lates in a week/8 or more lates in one month) will result in time spent in the Reflection Room.Back to Top
Is there any math extra credit given?
There is one five-point extra credit given every month (with the exception of December, May and June, and occasionally February). September and October's extra credits are applied to First Trimester tests. November and January's extra credits are applied to Second Trimester tests while February's through the end of the school year apply to the final semester. The extra credit is posted on the bulletin board as well as on the website.Back to Top
The children should wear the proper uniform. For boys, shirts should be tucked in and belts need to be worn. Hair must be kept short. For girls, hair should be tied back and school sweaters may be worn in cooler weather. Dangling earrings and makeup are not permitted. Gym uniforms, which are worn on Mondays, should look/be neat and clean.Back to Top
For a student to progress well, it is mandatory that he/she come to school EVERY DAY. Absence from school is always a detriment to the student's progress. If your child is absent from school, you MUST call the school prior to 10:00am on that day. In addition, a written note must be presented to the teacher when the student RETURNS to school.Back to Top
What is my child responsible for when he/she is absent?
All missed classwork as well as homework is to be done on looseleaf and handed in no later than the Friday of the week they return to school. If your child will be absent more than one day, please make arrangements for someone to bring his/her books home. Failure to hand in the missed assignments in a timely manner will result in zeroes for both homework and classwork for the missed days. There are no excused absences unless you are ill or there has been a death in the family. A student is required to attend school every day. Promptness is also required. Please try to schedule vacations during the 13 weeks we are off from school. If a student misses an exam, he will only be allowed to take a make up if there is a documented emergency or illness (doctor's note required for a make- up exam). More than 10 absences (other than illnesses) in a semester may result in a full grade reduction.Back to Top
What is the term paper all about?
The term paper is a 5 - 10 page paper written by the students on either a Social Studies or Science topic. It is done entirely in school with Mrs. Biondo and Mrs. Zaikowski.Back to Top
What fairs are scheduled for this school year?
There is a Religion Fair sometime in November; a Science Fair during Catholic Schools week and a Social Studies Fair in the Spring.Back to Top
What is the numerical equivalent for each letter grade?
St. Patrick's follows the Diocese grading system: A + = 97-100% A = 93-96% B+ = 89-92% B = 85-88% C+ = 81-84% C = 77-80% D+ = 74-76% D = 70-73% F = 69% AND UNDERBack to Top
Does the school have a cell phone policy?
Cell phones may be carried (turned OFF and out of sight) only if there is a parent note on file requesting that their child be permitted to carry a cell phone to school. All other electronic devices are forbidden.Back to Top
What are the requirements for promotion?
A student's yearly average in each subject must be 70% or over in order for a successful completion of the class. Failure to do so will result in the student having to attend summer school for that subject. If a student fails three subjects for the year, retention may be necessary.Back to Top
How can my child succeed in school?
Note-taking and organizational skills are essential to being successful in school and in life. Vocabulary index cards should be reviewed and studied every day. Reading daily, whether it be books, newspapers or magazines, can help a student struggling with comprehension skills. Turning in homework assignments on time, participating in class, and coming prepared to school (pens, pencils, graph paper, looseleaf, homework etc.) are also important factors in doing well and succeeding. Failure to bring workbooks, notebooks and textbooks to class results in the student falling behind.Back to Top
What is the purpose of the Reflection Room?
The Reflection Room is a resource room made available during lunch to students who do not follow the rules. Once the student eats his/her lunch, he/she must complete an essay on why they broke the rules and how they plan to better follow the rules in the future. More than three Reflection Room notices will result in the student receiving an unsatisfactory grade in conduct on their Report Card. A student forfeits the right to dress down days when she/he is sent to the Reflection Room 4 or more times. Copies of Reflection Room logs are attached to Interim Progress Reports and Report Cards. If a child has accumulated many logs, then copies may be mailed home periodically throughout the year. If the inappropriate behavior continues, the student and/or parents will meet with a tribunal of teachers.Back to Top