SCHOOL OFFERINGS

PERSONNEL

The school is staffed by certified lay teachers who are responsible for teaching the core subjects, Religion, Portuguese, and technology. Other part-time teachers instruct the students in physical education and art.

The pastor of Espirito Parish is available for liturgies, prayer services, Reconciliation and religious instruction.

Support staff includes the school secretary, teacher aides who assist in the classrooms and supervise the cafeteria and playground, a lunch coordinator and two custodians.

The Fall River public school department provides a Title I teacher for remedial instruction. The school nurse who visits each week. She conducts vision and hearing screenings and addresses other medical questions or concerns.

A certified music teacher offers instrumental music instruction as an option after school hours.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

All students enrolled in grades 1– 8 at Espirito Santo School study the core subjects of Religion, Reading/Literature, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. Students are also instructed in Portuguese and attend weekly physical education and are classes.

The Kindergarten program includes religious instruction as well as reading readiness, mathematics and other age appropriate activities. Students in Kindergarten also receive instruction in Portuguese, physical education and art.

The Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten programs provide developmentally appropriate activities that help the young students to grow socially and emotionally.

Religion is integrated into the program and the students are also exposed to the Portuguese language.

LUNCH PROGRAM

Lunches are available each day beginning on the first full week of school. A menu will be sent home with the monthly calendar. Lunches must be ordered by 9:00 AM on the first day of each school week. If a student is absent on the first day of the week, a parent should call in the order when (s)he calls in to report the absence. We cannot accept lunch orders after 9:00 AM on the first day of the week. Lunch orders are non-refundable because we have to pay for all those ordered from outside vendors.

In order to minimize distractions and disruptions to the school day, parents are asked to send lunch in the morning with their children.

Students may bring a small snack to be consumed at recess (10 minutes). For safety reasons, no glass bottles are allowed.

Birthday parties are more appropriately held at home. If you wish, you may deliver a cake or cupcakes to be served at snack time or at a time determined by the teacher.

EXTENDED CARE

Extended care is offered as an opportunity for families who desire both a parochial school education and supplementary care in a Christian environment. Students in pre-school through grade 8 may attend the program for an additional fee. (Pre-school tuition includes the extended care program.) The extended care program is open to all students in the morning from 7:00 to 7:50 AM and in the afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. All students must be picked up by 4:30 PM or a substantial late fee will be charged.

The teachers and other qualified adults provide supervision, recreation and enrichment activities, along with tutoring, homework and study time. A variety of activities are offered including cooking, arts and crafts, computer time and supervised play at various times throughout the year.