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| Parent-Student Handbook and Family Directory 2008-2009 |
C. ACADEMICS AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
COUNSELING POLICY
The mission and purpose of the school is education. Schools do not assume the responsibilities proper to the family and to society. Schools may not
assume the responsibility for psychological counseling or therapy because they are not qualified or licensed to provide such counseling or therapy.
Schools may engage in the following activities in addition to providing classroom instruction:
In cases of actual or suspected child abuse or abuse of vulnerable adults, the Archdiocesan Victims’ Assistance Ministry is available as a resource. The
Victims’ Assistance Ministry provides outreach and guidance to those suffering from abuse; sponsors a faith-based trauma recovery program; and assists
in informing parish, school, archdiocesan and governmental authorities of the allegations of abuse. Referral to the Victim’s Assistance Ministry is not a
substitute for mandated reporting of suspected abuse. Such a report must be made in accordance with Archdiocesan policy.
School Specialist: Good Shepherd School employs a Psycho-Behavioral Specialist on a weekly basis. Parents fill out a permission slip at the beginning
of the year for the Specialist to work with their children if needed.
Sports: A program of sports for both boys and girls is offered. The various teams (volleyball and basketball for girls and boys) compete with other schools
in the CYO League. Practices are held after school hours and games are played both at home and away. Parents of students who participate in sports
will be expected to help provide transportation to and from the games. A Sports Fee is charged for participation in a sport and a separate Sports Handbook
is distributed to all members of the school teams which is signed by the athletes and parents.
Student Council: The school offers a leadership program for 7th and 8th Grade students. Meetings are held after school weekly and various social
activities are planned for the school. Elections are held in May for the following year.
Character Counts: Good Shepherd is a Character Counts! School. Character Counts! is a successful approach to character education. It is a framework—
a road map—for children to follow in improving their lives. It is up to all of us to teach young people right from wrong. Trustworthiness, Respect,
Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship are the pillars of the program. Parents have the primary responsibility of teaching character education but
everyone interacting with young people has an important supporting role. Each month we highlight a particular pillar (see School Calendar).
Parent’s Authorization for Publication of student work/pictures: The school requires all parents to give sign this form at the beginning of the school year.
COUNSELING POLICY
The mission and purpose of the school is education. Schools do not assume the responsibilities proper to the family and to society. Schools may not
assume the responsibility for psychological counseling or therapy because they are not qualified or licensed to provide such counseling or therapy.
Schools may engage in the following activities in addition to providing classroom instruction:
- Provide advice regarding academic subjects and student progress in school;
- Give limited guidance to students who present with non-academic personal issues or situations;
- Provide referrals to marriage and family counselors, child psychologists, licensed academic psychologists, psychiatrists and similar professional
for diagnosis and treatment. If the school provides referrals to parents, the list must include at least three names of qualified persons or entities;
- Retain, where necessary, appropriate professionals to provide educational testing that is needed for assessment of a student’s academic ability,
learning patterns, achievement motivation, and personality factors directly related to academic learning problems, or psychological counseling
services for the school. Prior to entering into such a contractual relationship, the principal will ensure that the person is credentialed, licensed or
otherwise properly qualified. The school may refer a student for specific or additional testing, as appropriate, generally at the parent/guardian’s
expense.
In cases of actual or suspected child abuse or abuse of vulnerable adults, the Archdiocesan Victims’ Assistance Ministry is available as a resource. The
Victims’ Assistance Ministry provides outreach and guidance to those suffering from abuse; sponsors a faith-based trauma recovery program; and assists
in informing parish, school, archdiocesan and governmental authorities of the allegations of abuse. Referral to the Victim’s Assistance Ministry is not a
substitute for mandated reporting of suspected abuse. Such a report must be made in accordance with Archdiocesan policy.
School Specialist: Good Shepherd School employs a Psycho-Behavioral Specialist on a weekly basis. Parents fill out a permission slip at the beginning
of the year for the Specialist to work with their children if needed.
Sports: A program of sports for both boys and girls is offered. The various teams (volleyball and basketball for girls and boys) compete with other schools
in the CYO League. Practices are held after school hours and games are played both at home and away. Parents of students who participate in sports
will be expected to help provide transportation to and from the games. A Sports Fee is charged for participation in a sport and a separate Sports Handbook
is distributed to all members of the school teams which is signed by the athletes and parents.
Student Council: The school offers a leadership program for 7th and 8th Grade students. Meetings are held after school weekly and various social
activities are planned for the school. Elections are held in May for the following year.
Character Counts: Good Shepherd is a Character Counts! School. Character Counts! is a successful approach to character education. It is a framework—
a road map—for children to follow in improving their lives. It is up to all of us to teach young people right from wrong. Trustworthiness, Respect,
Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship are the pillars of the program. Parents have the primary responsibility of teaching character education but
everyone interacting with young people has an important supporting role. Each month we highlight a particular pillar (see School Calendar).
Parent’s Authorization for Publication of student work/pictures: The school requires all parents to give sign this form at the beginning of the school year.
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