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Academic Information
Guidance Program
All aspects and activities of the Christ the King guidance program have as
their foundation the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church.
Christ the King Catholic School employs a part-time Guidance Counselor. The
Guidance Counselor provides classroom instruction to help implement the guidance
curriculum. The counselor may meet with small groups to discuss such topics as
making friends and coping with loss or divorce. Individual counseling is
provided to assist students in resolving school-related concerns. These
individuals may be self-referred or referred by the principal, teachers or
parents. If a student is in need of further individual counseling services, the
school guidance counselor, teacher and/or school administration may recommend
community resources. The Guidance Counselor is also available to faculty, staff
and parents for consultation related to student issues.
The Guidance Counselor is coordinator of the Student Success Team (SST). This
team consists of trained teachers and the principal. Parents, the student, or
teachers can refer a student to this team to enable the student to exceed to
their fullest potential in social, behavioral and/or academic areas.
Students with Special Needs
Parents must provide the school with documentation and information related
to the students’ medical and/or learning disabilities. These conditions should
be indicated on the annual student health update. Parents of students with
visual or hearing conditions that require special classroom seating arrangements
should notify the school nurse with a written physician's statement. The nurse
will provide each teacher who works with the child the appropriate information.
Parents are reminded that there are some special services such as speech therapy
available through the public school system. If you feel your child has a special
need, please share this information with the classroom teacher, guidance
counselor, or the nurse. The appropriate papers to request testing will be made
available.
Homework
Homework is given to provide independent review of key concepts learned in the
classroom, and to develop responsibility and good study habits in students.
Students at Christ the King should expect homework at all grade levels. While
the amount of work and time necessary to complete homework should decrease as
the student’s skill improve, all homework assignments are important. Homework
allows students to share newly learned skills with their families. It provides
reinforcement of classroom lessons and mastery of concepts. Responsibilities are
also learned, such as the responsibility to follow directions, complete an
assignment independently, and return the lessons on time. These skills are
necessary to ensure a student’s success.
On average, 20 minutes multiplied by a student’s grade level gives parents
a somewhat appropriate guide for time spent on homework, although this may vary
according the ability level of the student. Parents are encouraged to contact
teachers as soon as they notice that their child is spending an excessive amount
of time completing homework. Dialogue with the teacher is essential in
addressing the situation effectively and promptly.
Curriculum & Textbooks
If a parent/guardian has a concern with any media in the curriculum or library,
these concerns should be directed to the principal. Appendix A contains a
complete list of textbooks used by Christ the King School.
Progress Reports
Progress reports for each student in grades 1-8 are sent home midway through
each quarter. Questions and/or concerns regarding a child's performance should
immediately be directed to the teacher.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
A private conference between the parents and the teacher is arranged for each
student one time per semester. Other conferences are made when the teacher,
principal, or parent feels that one is needed. These meetings should not be held
during the time classes are in session. Students may be at conferences by the
prior approval of the teacher and parent.
Conference schedules are distributed for those students in pre-kindergarten
through 5th grade and parents are requested to follow the times provided.
All Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade conferences will be held in the
respective teachers’ classrooms. Middle school conferences are held in the
cafeteria with teachers available on a first come first serve basis. Specialty
teachers are available in their classrooms or in the cafeteria.
Parents needing longer than 10 minutes per teacher should schedule a special
conference.
Promotion/Retention
The student is promoted each year on the recommendation of the teacher and
principal. If a student is experiencing difficulty mastering grade level skills
and concepts, he/she will be referred to the Student Success Team (SST). Student’s
educational needs will be assessed and an educational plan will be designed and
implemented prior to a recommendation for retention. A teacher may recommend
retention of a student in a grade level, when there is strong evidence that the
student would profit from repeating the grade.
Testing Program
Christ the King School annually participates in standardized and individual
testing including the following: The Iowa Basic Skills Tests will be
administered in the fall of each school year for grades 2-8. Cognitive Ability
Testing (Cogats) is taken in conjunction with ITBS testing in the 4 th and 7 th
grades only. Individual results are mailed to parents/guardians. In addition,
each year the principal holds an informational meeting with parents to summarize
overall school results.
Student Records
Pursuant to Archdiocesan policy #5051, official student files contain only: 1)
academic transcript, 2) attendance record, 3) records of educational or related
testing, 4) emergency information, and 5) required health information. All
information contained in the official student file is factual and not
observational. Pursuant to Archdiocesan policy #5052, the content of student
records will only be released to authorized persons. A parent signature is
required for release of records.
Field Trips
Field trips are planned to enhance classroom instruction. Students are asked to
dress in complete uniform, unless otherwise specified. Permission forms will be
sent home with your children prior to the field trip taking place. The form must
be signed and returned with any fees, as indicated. While on school-sponsored
field trips, students are expected to show respect to the bus driver and
chaperones and to observe usual classroom conduct while on the bus and during
the field trip.
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