Registration:
Students must be a registered parishioner of North American Martyrs Parish to attend religious ed classes. Our registration process for classes will take place annually the spring prior to the start of classes. Dates will be announced through the parish bulletin, the parish website, and by e-mail. Attendance:
As in any educational process, effectiveness is strengthened by regular attendance. We anticipate the cooperation of parents and students to ensure that absences are minimal. Students are expected to attend all classes except for illness or family emergency. Parents are asked to call the Religious Education office if their child will be absent.
Class Cancellation:
If class needs to be cancelled, you will receive an e-mail. Please note that school cancellation DOES NOT necessarily mean evening religious education activities will be cancelled.
Course Completion:
Each year’s systematic learning curriculum is based on knowledge acquired in previous years. In order for a student to have adequate knowledge of Catholic teachings, they must participate in and complete each year’s course of study. Students/parents will be notified if work still needs to be made up after each session has ended so that they will have sufficient time to complete the work. A student will not be allowed to begin the next grade until the previous grade has been satisfactorily completed.
Any work not done due to absences must be completed in order for the student to receive credit for the course. Make up work should be returned to the Office of Religious Education prior to the next class. If the year has already concluded, make up work should be returned to the office of Religious Education asap. If a full Home Study was necessary, it should be completed and returned by June 30.
Discipline:
Mutual respect within the classroom is necessary in order for successful learning to take place. Should a problem arise, the following procedure will be followed:
- The catechist will address the issue in class. If the behavior does not change, the student will be sent to the office. The student will be allowed back into the classroom at the discretion of the director and the catechist.
- If the student is sent to the office a second time, the parent will be called and informed of the situation. The student will not be allowed back into class that day and will be responsible for completing any missed class work.
- A parent conference will be required following any subsequent inappropriate behavior