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    Students are expected to dress in a manner which reflects the Catholic, Christian character of the school.  In keeping with this principle, clothing deemed inappropriate by the principal, e.g., with vulgar or un Christian slogans, even on “Dress Down Days” is forbidden.

Boys Uniform: K-8  
White Shirt:  Polo, oxford or turtleneck.   Uniform ties are optional.
 Black Uniform Pants from Schoolbelles or the French Toast brand only. Note: the French Toast     Brand is available at JCPenney Uniform Division, Target or Kmart.
 Black or White socks.  No golf , tennis or short socks will be allowed.  
Summer Uniform:  Black uniform shorts may be worn in place of the long pants.  These may     be no more than 2 inches above the knee.
 Optional Items:  
1. Red or Black sweatshirt with school logo available from the school or from Schoolbelles.
2. Red fleece available from Schoolbelles
3. Red or Black solid uniform sweaters or sweater vest available from Schoolbelles or             JCPenny Uniform Division.                                                                                      
4. White polo shirt with school logo available from school.
    
Girls Uniform:  K-8
 White shirt:  Polo, oxford or turtleneck.
 Red/black/white plaid (#500) items available from Schoolbelles including:                  Pleated Jumper/Shift Style Jumper,  Pleated/Kick Pleat/Kilt Skirt, or Flat Front Panel     Skort.            Please note:  No Skirt/Skort is to be more than 2 inches above the knee.
 Black uniform pants available from Schoolbelles or the French Toast Brand only. Note: the     French Toast brand is available at JCPenney Uniform Division, Target or Kmart.                                                                                                     Please  note:  No low rise or extra pockets are allowed in the uniform items.
 Solid red socks or tights available from Schoolbelles or black or white socks or tights. No    golf, tennis or short socks will be allowed.  
Summer Uniform:  Black Uniform shorts or Black Uniform skorts may be worn.                  Please note:  No short/skort may be more than 2 inches above the knee.
 Optional Items:   
1. Red or Black sweatshirt with school logo available from the school or from Schoolbelles.
2. Red fleece available from Schoolbelles
3. Red or Black solid uniform sweaters or sweater vest available from Schoolbelles or             JCPenny Uniform Division.                                                                                      
4. White polo shirt with school logo available from school.
      
Summer Uniform:  
    May 1 - October 1:  Unless specifically announced by the principal, this is the only period of time when the “Summer Uniform” may be worn.  

Winter Uniform:   
    October 1 to May 1:  All students need an extra pair of shoes or boots during periods when snow is on school grounds.  
    
“Dress Down” Days:  
    For certain reasons, such as a reward for good behavior, students are given the option of not wearing their school uniforms.. These are known as “dress downdays.”  Students, however, even on these days, are not permitted to wear tank tops or inappropriate clothing.
   

General Rules:
~All shirts and blouses must be tucked in at the waist.  

~Shirts and blouses must have sleeves.

~Uniform pants must be worn at waist level. (No low rise pants allowed.]

~Jewelry:  Girls may wear a pair of earrings provided that they are not long or dangling.  Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.  No other jewelry is permitted with the exception of items of a religious nature. Use of multiple earrings is not permitted.

~Hairstyles and hair color must be deemed appropriate by the principal or vice principal.

~Denim jeans, cargo pants, corduroy pants are not permitted.  

~Dress or athletic shoes are permitted.  Sandals or shoes without backs are not permitted.

~Cosmetics:  No makeup, glitter, nor nail polish is permitted with the possible exception of the 8th graders when given special permission by the principal.  

~Uniforms and appearance should be appropriate and modest in length as determined by the principal or vice principal.. The general rule for length is that the article of clothing should not be more than 2 inches from ground when the student is kneeling.


    The school has tried to make the uniform as “uniform” as possible to avoid confusion.  The purpose of having a uniform is to make for an orderly learning environment and reduce the unfortunate emphasis placed on wearing the newest fashions and fads which causes competition among students to have the “right” or currently fashionable styles in clothes.  We depend on the cooperation and understanding of parents to achieve these goals and thank you for your support in these matters.  

Extended Care Services

    Aquinas Catholic Academy’s Extended Care Program will be located in the Cafeteria of the  Primary Grade Building. The Program provides a service for parents who must leave their children at school either before or after regular school hours.

Staff:
    The Program is staffed by an adult supervisor who may be assisted by student helpers after school. Depending on the number of students regularly using the service, a second adult supervisor may be present.

Hours of Service:
    The Program is available for students beginning at 6:30 AM. It is available after school until 5:30 PM.  Note: Supervision is provided at no charge from 8:00 AM in the cafeteria.     
    On Teacher Inservice Days (half days of attendance),  the Program is available from the time of dismissal until 5:30 PM.  
    On Teacher Institute Days (days when students are not in attendance),  the Program is available from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM provided that sufficient numbers of students register for the service prior to the Institute Day to warrant providing the service.   In the event that insufficient numbers of children register,  all parents who do register will be notified of the cancellation of services on the day prior to the Institute Day.

Snacks:   
    Students arriving before 8:00 AM may bring a breakfast or snack.  The program does not provide snacks in the morning hours.   Students staying after school may have a snack provided by the Program which will be served at or about 4:00 PM or they may bring a snack from home for this purpose.   
    On Teacher Inservice Days,  students may bring a lunch to eat.  The program does not provide lunches on these days.   The program will provide a snack for students at or about 3:00 PM for the students staying on these days.
    On Teacher Institute Days,  students may bring their own breakfast.  The program does not provide breakfast on these days.   The program will provide morning and afternoon snacks as well as lunches for the students.

Admission:    
    The Program is available for all students enrolled at Aquinas Catholic Academy.
    
Illnesses:   
    If your child becomes ill, please make arrangements to keep him/her home.  We are not equipped to care for sick children. If your child becomes ill at school or while in the program,  you or your emergency person (as listed on the Emergency Cards) will be notified so arrangements can be made to pick up your child.

Arrival and Departure:  
    When dropping off or picking up your child, please use the back entrance of the Primary Grade Building located by the Parking Lot. When picking up your child, please enter the building to pick up your child.  Children will not be sent out of the building to leave the Program.  If someone other than the persons listed on the Emergency Card is picking up your child, or someone other than the usual person who picks up your child,  please notify the school of this change.  In an emergency situation, please make every effort to call the school with the name of the neighbor or other relative who has permission to pick up your child.

Billing:   
    The school will send out a monthly statement with the charges for the services of the Program. Please be prompt with your payment.   Failure to make prompt payment will result in your child being unable to use the service.
    
Procedures and Regulations:   
    Children using the service should report to the Extended Care area promptly after the dismissal from school.
    Students staying after school are charged after fifteen minutes after dismissal unless they are at another school related function, e.g., a band practice or after school detention.
    Students who are disruptive of the activities of the Program will normally be disciplined through a time out procedure where they are excluded from the activities of the group and are required to stay by themselves.  
    Students who consistently disrupt the Program or its students will be referred to the Principal. In the event that the disruptions continue or in the event of serious infractions of the school rules,  the student may be temporarily or permanently excluded from using the Program. 

Philosophy:
    Recognizing the importance of physical education in the well rounded development of  children, the athletic program of Aquinas Catholic Academy is established to provide experiences in sports activities to as many students as possible.
    As a Catholic school, these activities are to be guided by the principles of ethical conduct and good sportsmanship.  Grounded in these values,  the purpose of the program is to teach the physical and social skills required to deal in healthy, team orientated, competitive sports experiences.
    As a teaching institution, the emphasis in providing these programs is in the opportunity to teach children how to participate to the best of their ability.  Achieving skill and self confidence and working for a team spirit is thus of greater importance at this age level than on the experience of achieving victory in competition.

Governing Authority:
    The School Board of Aquinas Catholic Academy has governing authority over all aspects of the school’s programs including the sports program within limitations set by canon law and the policies of the Diocese of Joliet.

Booster Club:
    The Athletic Booster Club is established to support as many aspects of the physical education program as possible, to provide financial support and assistance  and to make recommendations to the principal and/or School Board regarding the program. All parents with children in the school are members of the Booster Club.

Coaches:
    Coaches are volunteers chosen by the Athletic Director with the approval of the principal to teach our children in a Christian manner.  In addition to this, they are asked to:
    1. Inform parents regarding rules of participation, scheduling of practices and times & locations of sporting events;
    2. Enforce the school’s eligibility code;
    3. Assume responsibility for the uniforms and equipment used by the team;
    4. Insure that all players have the opportunity to participate in all games and practices, and;
    5. Attend orientation sessions as required by the school, including the Protecting God‘s Children Program as required by the Diocese of Joliet.
    As volunteers, these men and women provide their time and talent to our school and our children without material compensation.  We owe them a great deal of thanks for their efforts to carry out our philosophy and teach our children.

Parent Participation:
    The parents/guardians of students participating in the program are required to:
    1. Provide proof of medical insurance coverage for their child(ren);
    2. Support the Booster Club through payment of athletic fees, working at games and in fund raising activities, and;
    3. Conduct themselves in a Christian manner, especially at games, in order to give good example to all the children of the sports program.


Student Athletes: Rules of Participation:
1. Students must be  enrolled at Aquinas Catholic Academy.
2. Students must have adequate medical/health insurance as required by the school.
3. Students must adhere to the Eligibility Code (see below).
4. Students representing our school have the following responsibilities:
    A. To attend all practices and games;
        1. If a student misses an event, he/she may not play in the following
                       game unless excused by the principal, athletic director, or coach.
            Normally,  such excuses are given only for medical reasons
            or extraordinary circumstances.
        2. If a student is absent from school, or leaves early, he/she may not
                participate in any events until his/her return to school.
             Exceptions will be made for Saturday/Sunday events.
     B. To care for equipment/uniforms.  Students are financially responsible for
        any damage or loss of such items.
    C. To conduct themselves in a Christian manner.
        1.  Students who consistently disobey team rules, fail to obey their coaches, and/or miss athletic events may be excluded from the team by the athletic director or principal.
        2. Students who consistently demonstrate un-sportsmanlike or un-Christian behavior will not be allowed to represent the school.
        3.  Students receiving a technical foul for un-sportsmanlike behavior must be removed by their coach for the remainder of that game.

Eligibility Code:
    In order to continue participation in the sports program students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
    
Academic Standing:  Student athletes must have passing grades in all subjects, determined by checking surveys of academic standing taken by the teachers on a weekly basis during the school year.  
    A student found failing any subject(s) on an eligibility check will be ineligible to participate in the sports program until the following eligibility check is conducted.
    Any students found to be ineligible for three consecutive weeks shall be removed from the team roster and will be not be able to continue participating in the current sports season.
    
Disciplinary Standing:  Participation in the sports program is a privilege reserved for students who represent the values and expectations for behavior in our school.  Repeated violations of the school rules may lead to a student’s loss of this privilege if, in the judgment of the principal, the student no longer adequately represents those values and expectations for behavior.
    Any student on disciplinary suspension is automatically ineligible to participate in the sports program during the duration of the suspension. Students on disciplinary probation must receive satisfactory evaluations from his/her teachers to continue to participate and remain eligible.