PREP Handbook
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2024-2025 St Joseph PREP Family Handbook
The handbook contains all necessary materials for students of the program to include points of contact, class schedules and various policies as they relate to students in the class and their at-home studies. Read the Handbook now.
Some excerpts from the Handbook….
DISMISSAL … All children in the kindergarten, Level 1, Level 2 must be picked up by a parent. If an adult other than a parent is picking up the child, the teacher must be notified in writing.
ATTENDANCE …. To derive the maximum benefit from classroom activities and formal instructions, students should strive for punctual and consistent attendance. According to policy, candidates preparing to receive a Sacrament (Penance, Eucharist, Confirmation) must have had at least two (2) years of religious education immediately preceding the reception of the Sacrament.
No student is permitted in any classroom without a teacher.
Students are expected to attend all classes in a given academic year. Given the fact that unforeseen circumstances arise, the following policy has been instituted:
- A written note from the parent is required to explain all absences for Levels 1 through 7. Catechists will assign make up work, which parents are responsible for having children complete and turn in by the next class.
- Weekly Classes – Three (3) absences = parent/child meeting with the DRE plus a grade level appropriate make–up assignment.
- Monthly Classes – Even one (1) absence is excessive.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS….In the event of inclement weather, an announcement will be posted on the PREP website and an email will be sent (if you are not receiving PREP emails, please email [email protected] and you will be added to our list). Closings also will be announced on KYW 1060 AM by number (1353, under Chester County). Please do not call the Parish Offices or School. If Downingtown school district closes or dismisses early due to inclement weather, PREP classes for that day will be canceled automatically.