Per our school’s handbook:

*If a student is absent due to illness for 3 consecutive days a doctor’s note is required in order to return to school.

*Students must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication before they can return to the classroom.

*If a student is absent, he/she is not allowed to attend any school-related activity after school that day.

*For the first 9 absences, a student’s absences are considered excused when the parent or guardian provides proper documentation including the reason for the absence. Such documentation could include an email note from the parent or guardian, a voice mail message regarding the absence, or a telephone call confirming the absence.  For the 10th and all absences thereafter, a student’s absences from school will only be considered excused as documented in the handbook (illness, family emergency, observance of a religious holiday, etc.).

*Students must satisfactorily complete all work missed during an absence. If a student is absent for two consecutive days due to illness, a parent may call the school to ask that the teacher prepare make-up work to be picked up in the office after 2:00pm. If a family takes a vacation which does not coincide with the school calendar, teachers do not have the responsibility of preparing class work ahead of time for the student. Missed work must be submitted within 3 school days of the students return to school.

 

If your student is currently playing basketball (or is involved with any sport at SJS), Mrs. Zorger asks that you click on the link below to view important reminders from our Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Mrs. Mara.  Thank you.

Play Like a Champion Mid-Season Parent Reminders

On Friday we will close out our Catholic Schools Week celebrations with a Blue & Gold Dress Down Day (or any color Saint James School Spiritwear t-shirts/sweatshirts may be worn)

All basketball players should wear their SJS basketball uniform top over a t-shirt and with their gym sweatpants.  All cheerleaders should wear their cheer top with white shirt under and gym sweatpants.

A reminder of our dress down guidelines from the handbook:

• Clothing must not have indecent writing or pictures; inappropriate slogans or advertisements.
• Revealing clothing (including half shirts, tank tops, and see-through tops) is not allowed.
• Leggings are allowed provided a top is worn that falls to the top of the thighs or lower.
• No shorts from November 1st until April vacation.
• Waistbands must not sag below the waist. Pants legs must not drag on the floor.
• High heels, platform shoes, flip-flops, open-toe sandals, and shoes with no backs are not allowed.
• Clothing must not be ripped, ragged, or have holes.