What is the grocery/gift certificate requirement for?
Purchasing certificates offers additional revenue for St. Peter's School. For every certificate you purchase, a percentage is given back to the school. A complete list of details on the stores, restaurants, and gas stations will be sent home with your child.

What is the Volunteer Service Hour Program?
The volunteer service program includes various volunteer options to help the school during the school day, or in Certificates Sale and Bingo Sales to generate money for the school. The different areas are listed on the school registration form. The finance committee can be contacted for questions concerning this program.

What is the agreement for Parish subsidized tuition?
Catholics in good standing with the Church and registered members of St. Peter's or Our Lady Help of Christians parish; Contribute generously each week to their parish; Establish a record of weekly attendance at Sunday Mass by placing their contribution envelope in the collection basket each Sunday.

Do the children get school pictures taken during the school year?
Yes. A flyer will be sent home during the fall. Individual pictures of the students are taken in the fall. Class pictures are taken in the spring. School uniforms are required for pictures.

Are uniforms required every day?
Yes. Uniforms are worn everyday. The dress code is listed in the student handbook. There are exceptions on TAG days. The student can wear their regular clothes on their birthday. If it falls on a weekend, they can come to school out of uniform on the previous Friday, or following Monday. If your child's birthday occurs during the summer, an "unbirthday" is declared with the approval of the child's teacher.

What is a TAG day?
TAG days are announced 3-4 times during the school year. Students will be allowed to come to school out of uniform. Usually, there is a theme, requesting particular colors. There is often a $1 - 2 fee used for various charities.

Is there bus service to St. Peter's?
Yes. Not everyone rides the bus. There will be a bus route included in your school information packet. You must be within the approved school zone area in order to be eligible to ride the bus.

What time are the children dismissed?
Dismissal is at 3:40 p.m.

If my child is a car rider, what is the pick-up procedure?
As you approach the school cars line up in the Church parking lot on the right if you are facing the Church. Columns of 5 cars will form, with the cars facing toward the direction of the school. You should never avoid driving around the middle island by turning left from the main entrance. Details of the traffic policy can be found in the student handbook. Remember that the morning and afternoon pick-up is a busy time, student safety is the first priority!

Will I receive some more information before the start of school?
Yes. You will be notified to come pick up a student information packet before school starts.

How do I know what school supplies to purchase for my child?
Supply lists were sent home in report cards or mailed to new families.

Does St. Peter's offer daycare?
Yes. Before and After care is provided. Please call the school for details.

Is there a school cafeteria?
Yes. In addition, there is hot lunch program. A lunch menu/order form is sent home each month for the following month, so that selections are made in advance.

What are some of the school clubs and activities?
Band is offered for 4 - 8th grade, Destination Imagination, Art club, Computer club, Math club, and Japanese club are some of the activities that are offered.

What does HSA stand for?
Home School Association. This is a committee that supports the school and teachers in a variety of ways, ranging from physical to financial needs. It is a method of improving the learning environment of our children. Parent support is needed for HSA to succeed.

Where can I obtain used uniforms?
Call the school to find out how used uniforms can be obtained.

What is the dress code?
It is detailed in the Student-Parent Handbook you will be notified to pick up prior to the first day of school. You may also contact the school office for dress code questions.

I have a lot of questions. Is there a family I can call up for some support on orienting me to St. Peter's?
Yes. Some families volunteer to answer questions for you and guide you along. Contact the school for this information.

How do we know when school is out due to inclement weather?
St. Peter's follows the Charles County School system schedule. If they announce a delay or cancellation, then St. Peter's will have the same cancellation. It is important that you keep your contact information current, in the event that the school needs to contact you.

What are the summer hours of the school?
Monday thru Friday, 9:00am - 2:00 pm. No regular hours during the month of July.

I am new to the school and don't understand what the shoe looks like, is there a sample to look at?
Yes. Visit the school office during office hours to view the shoe sample.

Can I find useful school information in the Church bulletin?
Yes. There is a school news section in the Church bulletin, which highlights the coming week's school events.

There seems to be a lot of information out on the web, how do people that don't have web access get their information?
The web is an additional form of information. Important information that parents need to know is always sent home. The web is a secondary information source.

How do I get information that is sent home?
All school mail is sent home with the youngest child in the family. Always make it a point to check their book bag for any information that is sent home. Generally, mail is not sent home on Fridays, except in rare cases.

How do I sign up to volunteer for different activities and committees?
The H.S.A meeting that is held at the beginning of the year has sign up lists for the different committees. H. S. A. and the School Advisory Board are filled by elections. There is a public announcement made towards the end of the school year to announce the various openings. Often you need to find out whom the point of contact is for the committee that you are interested in and make the proper contacts.

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