RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

STUDENTS
Father Yermo Schools strive to educate students by helping them to achieve, as fully as possible, the life –project for which God has brought them into existence. Eduaction is geared to give them a clear direction and specific content in this process. This is done by presenting Christ as the model for their lives.  Students at Father Yermo Schools have the right to:

• Be taught and learn in the most reasonable conducive learning environment.
• Be protected by the best possible healthy and safe surroundings. Be treated fairly without any discrimination.
• Be respected in their persons and in their property.
• Be educated in moral ethics that foster their integrity and responsibility.
• Be educated by a professional team of qualified educators and staff.

Students at Father Yermo have the responsibility to:

1. Attend school daily except when ill or otherwise lawfully excused, and be on time to all classes.
2. Be prepared for each class with appropriate materials and assignments.
3. Be attentive, active and participate in class.
4. Attempt to master the essential elements of the curriculum of study prescribed by the school and the state.
5. Be an honest Christian and tell the truth.
6. Be knowledgeable of all rules, regulations and the standards for student behavior as stated in the handbooks, classroom rules, and conduct themselves accordinly on & off campus as representatives of Father Yermo Schools.
7. Treat faculty, staff and all students with respect maintaining self-control in the classroom, cafeteria and at all school related activities.
8. Dress in the uniform and appear in accordance with the school’s standards of property, safety, health and grooming.
9. Respect others and their property.
10. Express opinions and ideas and seek changes in school policies and regulations in an orderly and responsible manner and through approved channels.
11. Deliver all communications from the school to the parent.
12. Cooperate with school staff in investigating disciplinary matters.

PARENTS
Parents provide the single, most important influence on a child’s values and attitudes towards life. As their children’s primary educators, parents are responsible for that child’s religious, moral, intellectual and social development. Parents communicate the strength and vitality of their own faith to their children, primarily through the way in which they live their own faith. The school reinforces and refines the basic values learned at home. Consequently, parents must take an active role and show a cooperative interest in their children’s school and Catholic life. Parents need to exercise their role by complying with different responsibilities under their care.

• Parents are to provide for the physical and emotional needs of the students, as well as to prepare them to acquire social learning and discipline skills and the proper responsibility of their actions.
• Parents are to develop proper study habits for the student, as well as to provide for an appropriate place at home to study.
• Parents are to ensure the student’s compliance with school attendance requirements and promptly report reasons for absences or tardiness.
• Parents are to inform the school of any problem or condition that relates to the student education and health.
• Parents are to maintain current home, work and emergency telephone numbers and other pertinent information at the school where their child attends.
• Parents are to teach and help students to be responsible for their actions. Parents are liable for property damage caused by the student.
• Parents are to arrange to drop-off and pick-up students on time.
• Parents need to provide the school their visitation rights proof in case of divorce settlements. 
• Parents are to participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss report cards, progress reports and other vital information to keep parents informed of the student’s behavior and development.
• Parents are to cooperate with school administration and teachers in their efforts to achieve and maintain a quality school system.
• Parents are to participate in one of the two retreats offered throughout each school year to have the opportunity to share their faith with other parents.
• Parents are invited to participate and take an active role in religious and cultural activities organized throughout the school year.