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Is SMS affordable?
YES!! Our competitive rates enable us to offer our excellence in education at an affordable price. Financial aid is available such as using service hours, TRIP and Diocesan assistance including free and reduced lunch, tuition and books.
Are families required to volunteer their time?
During the 2011-2012 school year a credit of $600 is offered to families for working a total of 12 hours of service at designated fund raisers. These hours may be divided among the fundraisers. A parent or legal guardian may only fulfill these hours. All families are encouraged to participate and the service hours are generally thought of as a fun way to serve the school and get to know other SMCCS parents.
Our family is not Catholic. May our children attend St. Mary Catholic Community School?
Yes. We have many students at St. Mary’s who are not Catholic. Everyone is welcome at St. Mary’s. All students attend mass and have religion class but those who are not Catholic are not expected to fully participate in mass.
How does St. Mary compare to other schools in Indiana?
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Are parents bombarded with candy sales, raffle ticket sales, bake sales, wrapping paper sales, and other fundraisers throughout the year?
No. Due to the tremendous efforts of our Home and School Association, we have a few major fundraisers rather than many small ones.
Are hot lunches available to students?
Yes. Crown Point Food Service provides two choices of lunches daily. Children can choose to bring a cold lunch or purchase a hot lunch on a daily basis. Milk may be purchased alone. Monthly menus are distributed to families.
What is “The Wildcat”?
The Wildcat is our weekly electronic newsletter. It is e-mailed to all parents on Wednesday and can also be found on online. On a Weekly basis blue envelope is sent home to each family with the oldest child in the family. Report Cards, classroom newsletters, forms, fund-raising information, and school sponsored activities are all included in the Blue envelope. Your child should return the folder to his teacher the next day.
What is TRIP?
TRIP is tuition reimbursement incentive program. It is a national program offered to non-profit organizations to help raise funds. TRIP is designed to reduce families’ tuition costs and help generate revenue for the participating school. St. Mary Catholic Community School will purchase certificates from over 100 local businesses. The certificates will be purchased at a discount and sold to families at full face value.
Do we collect General Mills Boxtops and Campbell Labels?
Yes. We collect both. They may be sent to school in a marked envelope.
What is a NUT Card?
NUT Card stands for "NO UNIFORM TODAY". A child may present his teacher with a NUT Card that allows him to be out of uniform for the day as stated in the school handbook. NUT Cards are sometimes given out to parents who attend Home and School meetings. There are other ways throughout the year that children may obtain a card also.
How do we find out about school closings?
St. Mary’s subscribes to an automated phone service. School cancellations and delays and other important information will be communicated by the school’s principal via the “OneCall” system.
May I attend Mass with my child?
Parents and siblings are always welcome at Mass. Children will sit with their class and we ask parents to sit in the rear of church to allow for all the classes.
What time do I drop off and pick up my child?
Students are to be in their classrooms at 7:15am. Doors open at 6:55am. You may find a line of cars in the morning at drop off. It is suggested you aim for an earlier drop off to prevent tardiness. Pick up after school is at 2:15pm. You will proceed up Rosary Lane and alternate with cars to the cones marked 1 - 12 where your child will be waiting after his name has been called by one of the teachers. This procedure will be more easily understood after going through it a few times.
WHERE DO I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?
The School Handbook provides most of the information you will need. The school office and your child's teacher can also assist you in any questions.
Who do I call if I have more questions?
Administrative Assistant, Lori Miller 663-0676.
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