Section I - Introduction

The Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education in its latest document of March 19, 1977, urges all those who are responsible for education: parents, teachers, young people, and school authority, to pool their resources and the means at their disposal to enable Catholic Schools to provide a service which is truly civic and apostolic.

Unless we all work together, it is possible for the Catholic School to fail in its objectives. This Handbook has been prepared so that the guidelines herein mentioned may serve to achieve the mutual cooperation so necessary to produce the final product: a well-trained, well-educated, respectful, religious person ready to continue the furtherance of their development in higher education.

PHILOSOPHY OF SAINT VERONICA SCHOOL

Sharing in the evangelical mission of the Church, we at Saint Veronica School strive to instill in our students commitment to Christian values in an environment permeated with the Gospel spirit of love and freedom. We work to complement the initial Christian formation and education of our students.

We strive to develop a community of faith that is loving, conscious, and active. We seek to integrate the message of Jesus within our school family and work to make it a better known, understood, and lived reality. Realizing God’s love for each of us, we treasure that gift in one another and seek to live the motto, “With Charity and Truth.” We continue to strengthen and build a vibrant community so that through this experience we can nurture within our students a deeper commitment to the service of God, one another, and the Church.

We at Saint Veronica School provide an environment that stimulates the physical, social, academic, moral, and spiritual growth of our students. We strive to educate the whole child, taking into account all areas of development; because we believe that every person is unique and special in the eyes of God.

In addition to achieving academic excellence, our curriculum stimulates a spirit of curiosity and acquisition of knowledge. It works to cultivate individuality and the formation of meaningful Christian values. Working to develop a love for learning within our students, we also try to instill in them a sense of creativity, critical thinking, and decision-making skills necessary for academic growth.

SCHOOL BOARD

A Catholic School Board in the Diocese of Trenton is a body whose members are selected to participate in the decision-making process in delegated areas of responsibility. A parish School Board is part of the educational mission of the parish for which the pastoral leadership is responsible. Administrative responsibilities are delegated to the school principal and School Board who are accountable to the pastoral leadership of the parish and to the diocese. Within the diocese, principals are accountable to the Bishop through the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION

The education of the child involves a cooperative enterprise between home and school. Parents are urged to contribute their suggestions and viewpoints concerning the educational needs of their child.

The most efficient means to carry out this privilege is to become a member of the Parent Teacher Association and participate as often as possible. This association strives to bring teachers and parents into closer contact, encourage the efforts of the teacher, improve the surroundings of the children, and, in general, arouse the interest of the community in the welfare of the school. Therefore, every parent should support this prime organization by becoming an active member with paid membership dues. Annual membership dues are assessed and information will be issued concerning this at the beginning of the school year.

PTA meetings are held several times a year with informative programs presented after the business meeting. All parents are urged to make every effort to attend the PTA meetings and cooperate in aiding the association both in their fund raising programs and social undertakings.