COVENANT

 

As a parent / guardian I realize I am my child’s most important educator. I further understand that my child(ren)’s teachers at school are dedicated professionals who make sacrifices to teach in a Catholic school. In order to demonstrate my cooperation and support for the school, and to guide my child on right paths, I will:

 

• Ensure that our family prays and attends church together on a regular basis.

• Express my unconditional love for my child(ren) daily in my words and actions.

• Send my child(ren) to school properly fed, groomed, clothed, rested and equipped.

• Monitor my child(ren)’s use of TV’s, computers, games, telephones and other media.

• Keep track of my child(ren)’s company, whereabouts and activities at all times.

• Get my child(ren) to and from school on-time and provide proper supplies for them.

• Provide my child(ren) with any assistance needed for academic and social success.

• Expect my child(ren) to use respectful verbal and body language and facial expressions.

• Forbid my child(ren) to fight, bully, intimidate, tease, curse, whine or disrespect others.

• Restrict my child(ren) from being near or possessing alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons.

• Speak respectfully toward and about school personnel and others, even if I am upset.

• Refrain from lying for my child(ren) or making excuses for his/her/their bad behavior.

• Refuse to gossip, listen to gossip or make rash judgments related to the school.

• Communicate directly, openly, honestly and respectfully to resolve disputes at school.

• Adhere faithfully to the school’s schedules, policies, procedures and deadlines.

 

I understand that I teach my child lasting positive and (or) negative lessons through my own example, however, I choose to model respect, responsibility and reverence. Thus, I ask St. Philip Neri School and Church to support me in forming my child(ren) for good citizenship and the ways of  Jesus Christ, the Savior.