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st. norbert RELIGIOUS EDUCATION |
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Preparation for fall classes begins in June. Registration forms are mailed home in April to current students( families. Jr. Hi Intensive programs require registration by early May. Fall registrations must be returned by June 15. Families must register their children in the program each year. Class sizes and availability are limited and preferences are not guaranteed. New families may register at the RE office or pick up forms available at the parish office. Class assignments are mailed prior to the beginning of classes. |
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Classes meet in St. Norbert school and church.
Grades Kindergarten through five meet on Monday afternoons from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm;
Grades 1 through 8 meet on Monday evenings from 6:15 pm to7:30 pm.
Grades K through 8 meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Jr. Hi Intensive: one week of class during the summer and 11 meetings on Sunday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm.
Classes begin in September and end in April. |
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| CLASS SIZE |
| Class Size is ideally limited to 14 students per teacher. Ordinarily classes larger than 15 students will have a catechist-aide. |
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| ATTENDANCE |
We are aware of the many sports programs and other activities that are available to the children. However, we do ask parents to make class attendance a priority. If your child must miss class for some reason, please call the office so the teacher may be notified. Children may be asked to make up a missed lesson at home.
Students are expected to be on time for classes. However, students should arrive no earlier than five minutes before class begins and should leave the building as soon as class is dismissed.
Parents should please be on time to pick up the children.
Grades K to 2 should be met by an adult or older sibling at the classroom door five minutes before regular dismissal time. |
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| TUITION |
| Total family tuition cost is based upon parish membership and support, the number of children attending class, a book & materials fee per child and a sacrament fee per child for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Registered parishioners are expected to support the parish with their weekly offering. Therefore, out of parish families or non-participating parishioners must pay the higher fees for the program. |
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| 2008 - 2009 Tuition & Fee Schedule |
| Fees |
| Book & materials fee |
$ 45.00/child |
| Communion fee |
$ 25.00/child |
| Confirmation fee |
$ 65.00/child |
| Jr. Hi Intensive Dinner Fee |
$ 35.00/child |
| Participating Registered Parishioner Tuition rates: |
| One child |
$ 245.00 |
| Two children |
$ 480.00 |
| Three or more children |
$ 645.00 |
| Non-Participating & Out of Parish Tuition rates: |
| One child |
$ 500.00 |
| Two children |
$ 800.00 |
| Three or more children |
$ 1,150.00 |
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Book and sacrament fees are required with the registration forms. The tuition may be paid in full or with 6 equal payments, Sept. 1, Oct. 1, Nov. 1, Dec. 1, Jan. 1 and Feb. 1. Monthly statements will be sent. Tuition should be paid in full by February 1, 2009. We will accept credit card payments but there will be an additional 4% service fee added to the total.
Every child should have the opportunity to grow in faith and attend Religious Education programs. Tuition assistance will be provided to those who request it. Applications are available from the Religious Education office.
No one will be excluded from Religious Education. So if payment is a hardship at any time, please contact the Director of Religious Education or Fr. Bob.
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| DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURE |
We are most interested in providing a safe procedure for getting your children in and out of the building.
You may walk your child (children) to and from their classroom by entering through the main doors on Walters Avenue. Kindergarten and first grade will be allowed to leave 5 minutes early to avoid the crowd in the hall. Please come to their classroom.
Traffic eastbound on Walters Ave. may drop off their children along the curbside of the school.
No one should drop off on the Westbound side.
You may park in the park district lot and walk your child across Walters Avenue. No child should cross Walters by themselves. If you wish to pick up your child via the front door, you must park your car in the parking lot to enter the building and escort your child. We will not dismiss any children through this door.
PARKING LOT DROP OFF: You may drop off and pick up your car pool by entering the northwest gate (closest to the train station). Stop at the west doors and then exit through the northeast gate (closest to the school building ) on Walters Avenue.
Cars will move from west to east.
Please note: the parking lot door will be locked 15 minutes after class starting time.
If you are later than 15 minutes, you will need to bring your child to the front door of the building.
PICK UP IN THE PARKING LOT: There will be two lanes of traffic for pick up with a middle lane left open for cars to move through. There will be a crossing area for children to get to the second lane of waiting traffic. Please follow the directions from the Parking Lot Coordinator. It is important that you be on time. Children will be brought to the front office 10 minutes past the class ending time. If you know you are more than 10 minutes late, please come to the front door and into the building to pick up your child.
We ask your cooperation in bringing and picking up your children. Also, it is very disruptive to have students coming late or leaving early. If your child needs to leave early, please send a note to the teacher; otherwise, the child will not be allowed to leave. Also, please indicate where you will meet your child if it is different from his normal routine. |
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| EMERGENCY CLOSINGS |
In extreme weather conditions, the following radio stations will carry the news of any cancellation of class: WMAQ, AM 670, WGN RADIO 720, WBBM RADIO 78, as well as the television stations of CBS, NBC, FOX, WGN, CLTV. You can also call: 1 900 407-SNOW. (There is a charge for this.)
Catechists will try to phone the homes of their students regarding any emergency class cancellation. It is extremely important, therefore, that any changes in your home phone number are reported to the office. We must also have an emergency number in case we need to reach you to pick up your child during class time.
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| RESPECT FOR PROPERTY |
Students should show respect for all school property, especially the desks and their contents of the daytime students. If a student is found destroying or defacing parish or personal property, the student and parents will be held responsible for repair or replacement.
Due to health/allergy concerns, to make our facility safe for all our students, food or drinks are not allowed in the classrooms. Gum is not allowed.
Catechists will arrange treats when appropriate and must consult with the RE office before any food is brought to class. |
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| DRESS CODE |
| Proper attire promotes a respectful classroom atmosphere. Students might walk to church during any class time. They should be dressed for the weather and appropriately for church, i.e., no short shorts, bare midriff or exposed cleavage for girls; no low rider pants for boys. |
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| DISCIPLINE |
Respect forms the basis of the relationship between catechists and students because we are all made in the image and likeness of God.
Good behavior is expected at all times, in the classroom, in the hallways and in church.
Class time is very limited so it is imperative that inappropriate behavior is addressed immediately. Students who are disrespectful or disruptive in class will be sent to the Religious Education Office. If they are sent to the office a second time, their parents will be called and asked to pick them up. A conference with the Director will be required before the student can return to class. Please review with your child what is appropriate when they are in Religious Education class. |
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| SUPPLIES |
Teachers will distribute a textbook to each child.
Grades K to 4 should bring a set of markers, scissors and glue sticks in a plastic bag with their name on it. Students must be responsible for their folders and texts if they bring them home. |
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| COMMUNICATION |
A Religious Ed Newsletter is sent home periodically.
There are weekly bulletin articles on classroom or sacramental activities. Sacrament information is mailed home. |
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| EVALUATIONS |
| Individual student evaluations will be mailed home during January and May. Please take time to read the teacher(s evaluation. These reports provide parents with a measure of the progress their children are making in understanding Church doctrine and Christian attitudes at their particular grade level. |
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