CHILDREN'S SAFETY

Emergency School Closings
The school will be closed if South Euclid-Lyndhurst and/or Easter Region Schools in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese are closed. If there is an emergency affecting St. Gregory the Great School only, parents will be notified by the room parents/helpers or the school will be noted by name on the radio and television. School closings will be reported as soon as possible. Please do not call the rectory or the school to check if the school is closed.

School Supervision
The school provides supervision from 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Before or after that time, students are to be enrolled in the Extended Care program. Even though many of the teachers are on the premises, this is their time for grade level meetings and scheduled conferences with parents. Please, for the safety of your children, do not drop the children off until 8:00 a.m.

Traffic Pattern
Parents dropping off or picking up students should keep in a single file line on the playground side of the school. For the safety of your children and our teachers, please be patient and remind your child(ren) to be ready at dismissal to keep the line moving. Cars are to leave the parking lot at a safe speed and are not permitted to park on the sides of the church. If you must enter the building to drop off/pick up a child, please park in a designated parking spot and enter the building. Rushton Rd. is not to be used for dropping off or picking up students. This is a bus zone only.

DRESS CODE: ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL

(Updated 2007-2008) 

Parents are informed of the dress code at the time of registration in the spring. Personal appearance is vital to a child’s educational outlook.  Grooming and dress reflect attitudes, which have a direct relationship to learning. 

GIRLS

Jumper – Watchplaid jumper/uniform for grades K–4.

Skirt And Vest - Watchplaid skirt (box pleats or kilt) and navy blue sweater or polyester vest for grades 5 through 8.  Hemline must be within 1” of the knee. Girls may also wear the Schoolbelles tailored navy blue pant with Schoolbelles logo (“SB”) instead of the jumper or skirt.  A St. Gregory gym wear sweatshirt or plain knit solid-colored sweater must be worn with this (see “sweaters” guidelines below.)

Blouse - Tailored white blouse with pointed button-down, or Peter Pan collar.  Blouses may not have ruffles, puffed sleeves, lace or turtlenecks.  Turtlenecks or other shirts of similar nature may not be worn under the blouse or instead of the blouse.

Socks - Knee-Socks, anklets, bobby sox, or traditional tights. Socks must cover the ankle. No sport socks. Must be red, white, navy blue, or dark green.

BOYS

Shirts – Collared solid light blue or white dress shirts which button down the front. Shirts are to be tucked inside the trousers. First graders may wear Schoolbelles white polo shirt.

Tie- In grades 4, 5 6, 7,and 8, properly tied solid-color ties, including clip on ties, neatly fitted against the top button of the shirt are to be worn at all times.
 

Trousers- Solid color navy or black dress pants with a belt. By “dress” pants we mean something with a fuller cut and the absence of ornamentation (rivets) and obvious stitching (top-stitching or double stitching).

GIRLS AND BOYS

Sweaters - Plain knit, solid colored cardigans, crew neck, or V-necks that are red, white, dark green, and navy only.  Sweaters should not be oversized or crops.  They should not be bulky knit or have ornamentation or puffy sleeves. The St. Gregory gym wear sweatshirt may be worn as part of the uniform.

Shoes - Closed leather, low-cut shoes, black or dark brown without ornamentation. Rubber soles are suggested especially for children in younger grades.  Tennis shoes, cloth shoes, plastic shoes, canvas shoes, clogs, platform heels, shoes with wheels in the soles or other fashion shoes are not permitted for school wear.  Low-cut, all black athletic shoes are permitted.  High tops or three-quarter tops, and “light-up” shoes are not permitted. Scuffless soles required.  Socks must cover the ankle.

Hairstyles - Styles of trendy haircuts, such as, shaved insignias, numbers, lines, beading, tails, colors, etc. are not permitted. No dyed, streaked or flashing hair dyes. Hair must be appropriately trimmed and neat at all times.

Accessories - No accessories should be worn with the uniform such as necklaces, bracelets, scarves, pins, etc.  Dangling and double pierced earrings/cartilage are not permitted school attire. 

Make-up - Make-up, nail polish, or other accessories of a similar nature are not acceptable in school.
 

GYM UNIFORM

St. Gregory shorts, St. Gregory T-shirt or St. Gregory sweatshirt and athletic shoes that will not mark the gym floor.  Students may also choose to wear solid navy sweatpants.

KINDERGARTEN

In Kindergarten, please do not purchase tie shoes unless your child can tie his/her own shoes. Avoid rawhide laces as they do not stay tied throughout the day.

KINDERGARTEN ***Weather Options August, September, May and June only. Schoolbelles Tailored Navy Blue Shorts (must have Schoolbelles logo “SB”) worn with plain brown or blue belt. Belt is required. White polo shirt, (Schoolbelles) or school blouse.  School shoes must be worn with solid colored socks.

ENFORCEMENT

The administration reserves the right to rule on all questions relating to the area of dress and grooming not covered by the code until such time as this code may be amended or revised.  Effective August 2007-2008 school year.
 

CODE OF CONDUCT  (Effective 2007-2008)
 

The philosophy of St. Gregory the Great Catholic School holds that every child has the ability to learn and should be free to be educated in a Christ-centered atmosphere.  This environment is one that promotes mutual respect and is conducive to growth and learning.  Such an atmosphere affirms, supports, and witnesses to a loving faith community.  Therefore, the child’s behavior should show a sense of self worth and respect for others.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

It is our goal always to cause our students to aspire to the highest standards of behavior, and to teach and support those high standards. Nonetheless, we must also set forth the minimum standards below which a student's behavior must not fall. The minimum standards are contained in the following rules:

1. Show obedient, courteous, and respectful behavior toward teachers and all adults.
2. Use appropriate language.
3. Speak kindly and respectfully to and about others.
4. Complete class assignments and participate in class.
5. Wear the full school uniform correctly at all required times.
6. Respect school property and the property of others.
7. Eat in designated areas only. Food, gum, candy, and pop are not permitted in class or on
    school grounds without permission.
8. Refrain from deliberate disruption in classroom or on school property.
9. Practice good manners and cleanliness in the cafeteria.
10. Play in the assigned playground areas and abide by good sportsmanship.
11. Students are not permitted to bring to school or have at school the following items:
      dangerous objects, real or toy knives, matches, lighters, skateboards, water pistols,
      electronic devices, cameras, tape recorders, portable music players, and video games.
      Cell phones are permitted, but must be turned off and put away during school hours.

The following acts of student misconduct on school premises or at any time that the student is under the authority of the school, shall constitute sufficient cause for disciplinary action, including but not limited to written or verbal warning, student referral notice, detention, suspension, and expulsion.

1. Chronic tardiness
2. Leaving the school building or school grounds without permission
3. Repeated failure to complete assignments.
4. Cheating
5. Conducting games that involve gambling.
6. Possessing or using tobacco, alcohol or drugs.
7. Using vulgarity, profanity or abusive language.
8. Insubordination
9. Disrupting a class or school activity.
10. Vandalism
11. Acts of disrespect
12. Verbal or written harassment
13. Fighting
14. Acts that put the health or safety of another in jeopardy.
15. Threatening to harm a person or intimidating a person by creating fear for their safety.
 

ELASTIC CLAUSE

Because it is impossible to foresee all circumstances that may arise, this clause empowers the faculty and administration to take disciplinary action for behavior that violates the spirit of this Code of Conduct or the philosophy of St. Gregory the Great School even if such behavior is not specified herein.