Illness/Injury
If a child is ill or injured, a member of the staff cares for the child. The office staff is equipped for administering emergency first-aid. When emergency medical treatment is necessary the parent is contacted. If a parent is not available, the child is taken to the emergency room of the hospital indicated on the "Emergency" card at registration. Please keep your TELEPHONE NUMBER, AN EMERGENCY NUMBER, & THE NAME AND NUMBER OF YOUR CHILD'S DOCTOR CURRENT. When a child becomes ill at school the parent is contacted to take the child home. If the parent cannot be contacted, the person(s) listed on child's emergency card is contacted.
Medication
Only medication necessary for a student to remain in school is given during school hours. Medication is brought to the office by the parent. If the medication is liquid, it should be accompanied with a calibrated medication dispenser that has legible numbers on it. Only medication prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist and labeled by a registered pharmacist is administered during school hours. Only the Health Coordinator or her designee dispenses medication. ‘Over-the-counter’ medication (including but not limited to acetaminophen, ointments, cold tablets, and cough drops) is only given during school hours if accompanied by the Archdiocese of San Antonio Medication Permission Request Form signed by the parent/guardian and a specific prescription of a physician indicating the medical reason for use.
Student medication must be in its original container clearly labeled with the following information:
· Student Name
· Physician/Dentist name
· Date
· Name of medication
· Dosage
· Directions for Administration
· Duration of Administration
Medication that has expired is not administered. School personnel return unused medication directly to the parent. By physician’s written direction, a student may be allowed to carry and self-administer inhaler medication.
Health Files
St. Peter's School maintains a health file on each child that contains a record of immunization, vision and hearing screenings, pertinent medical information, and the child’s doctor's name. Health records are treated as confidential; they are available to the Administration, nursing staff and professional staff. The student's original health record is given to the receiving school when the student transfers to another school.
Screening Tests
Visual and auditory screening tests are given to all children each year. These tests are required by the State of Texas. Screening for scoliosis is done in 6th grade annually. This is a required screening by the State of Texas. A parent may choose to have screening done by a physician. Documentation of such screening must be presented to the school by the end of September of current school year.
Each student is insured with the school’s supplemental student accident insurance. The Archdiocesan Department of Catholic Schools requires participation; and the charge is included in the Registration fee. When a child is injured the school completes its section of the insurance claim form. The parent and the physician's office complete their sections of the claim form. Either the parent or the physician's office files the claim. The school is not responsible for filing claims, but is very willing to answer questions and help with questions or concerns that may arise. This insurance only supplements a family’s health insurance policy.
Asbestos
This is the annual notice of the presence of asbestos containing materials in our school. The location and condition of these materials are found in the approved Management Plan, located in the Assistant Principal's office. In 1993 St. Peter's had its three-year re-inspection. In January/February and June/July (1994) we had our periodic surveillance. These are conducted by PSI. The results of these inspections and surveillance are recorded in the Management Plan. Ceilings were removed and replaced at the Annex building in 1994. At the primary building pipe casings were changed in the bathrooms, primary library and boiler room. Remaining asbestos is checked annually.
Leaving Campus
Students do not leave the campus at any time without being escorted by a school employee, parent or guardian. Students are not released to an adult other than their parent or guardian unless the person is listed on the child's emergency card. Students who take public transportation may leave campus at the end of the school day when written permission is on file with administration.
Travel between Buildings
Students do not travel between the Primary and Annex buildings without adult supervision unless written permission is provided by the parent and is on file in both offices and with the ASC Director.
Visitors on Campus
Parents are welcome at St. Peter’s School. Parents may enter the Primary School by way of the administrative offices on Marcia Street when picking up children for appointments, bringing latecomers to school, or visiting for any reason, but are asked to park in the parking lot off Barilla or across the street on Cleveland. Visitors in the classroom and on field trips must be on the approved volunteer list provided by the Archdiocese of San Antonio indicating an approved Criminal Background Check.
Student visitors are not encouraged. When there is a visitor at school, students are distracted and learning suffers. The Administration gives permission in cases when a student is visiting from another part of the world and can provide a learning experience for a class. Administrative permission is required for any visitors in classrooms.
Parents are asked to take forgotten lunches directly to the cafeteria. Please mark the lunch bag/box with the child’s name and a cafeteria monitor will distribute it to the children when they arrive.
Student Check-in/Check-out
If a child arrives after school has begun, the child secures a tardy pass from the office for admission to class. When a child must be picked up early, a parent signs the child out in the main office before leaving the campus using the form available on the website or in the office. Please remember that attendance is taken by class and early check-out can not exceed 16 per class or subject without jeopardizing a student’s completion of the subject or grade.
Field Trips
Field trips within our city and to nearby points of interest are scheduled by classroom teachers throughout the school year. These trips are designed to supplement the classroom curriculum and to introduce students to the resources of the community. Going on a field trip is a privilege, not a right. Students may be denied the opportunity to attend a school-sponsored trip based on a history of misconduct or one single event. At times, money may be requested from each student to defray entrance fees. Parent participation in field trips is left to the discretion of each teacher. Parents receive a notice at least five school days before each field trip. This notice includes the objective of the field trip and how it enhances student learning. The parent signs the form and returns it to the teacher no later than the day before the scheduled field trip. Without the parent signature, the child remains at school supervised by another classroom teacher. Parents who transport children on field trips must have a Volunteer Driver form on file with the school. All parents who attend field trips must have a current Criminal History/Background check on file and be on the approved volunteer list.
Model Release
St. Peter’s School promotes the school during outreach activities, Catholic Schools Week, Open Houses and at Archdiocesan activities. Pictures taken at school activities and in the classrooms are frequently used on the websites and submitted to Today’s Catholic for publication. These pictures become the property of the school and parents release St. Peter’s from any liabilities involved due to distortion or alteration that might occur during reproduction.
Fire/Disaster Drills
Fire/Disaster Drills are held once a month. At the beginning of the school year drills may be held more frequently, especially at the primary building, until the building can be cleared in the least amount of time. Escape plans are posted inside the door of each classroom.
Crisis Plan
In the event of a crisis, the school does have a crisis plan that is utilized. This plan is available in each classroom and on our website. If such an event occurs, parents are notified as needed.
Suspected Abuse
As is required by Texas law, any incident of abuse or suspected abuse of a child is reported to Child Protective Services.