CALENDAR 

Notice of school events is provided in the school calendar, distributed at the beginning of each school year, on FACTS, and at www.strita.net. Additions or corrections to the calendar are publicized in the school newsletters, the principal’s newsletters, teacher newsletters, the website, or other school communications. 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

Parents are asked to report any changes of address or telephone numbers to the school office immediately, so that they can be contacted quickly in the event of an individual or major national emergency. 

OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

The school utilizes its website, email, text messages, social media channels, and the school marquee to communicate pertinent information to the entire school or to specific grade levels on a regular basis. Please be sure to read the email correspondence each week to stay informed on school and parish events, including information regarding sacramental preparation for our students. Teachers periodically distribute classroom newsletters and post their newsletters, homework, web links and some handouts on FACTS. 

GRIEVANCES

The goal of the school is to make every effort to ensure effective communication among parents, staff and administrators. Should a problem or misunderstanding occur please refer to the following guidelines and procedures. Hopefully, any problem can be resolved in an open, cooperative and Christian manner. 

• Sexual Harassment or Bullying Concerns: See specific information under Conduct and Behavior. 

• Academic and other Concerns 

  • • First, contact the child’s classroom teacher if a student is having difficulty in class.

      • • For grades 7-8, please see “7th and 8th Grade Self-Advocacy.”

    • Second, schedule an appointment with administration if no satisfactory solution is reached with classroom teacher.

    • Third, the grievant may initiate a formal grievance process if the concern involves a teacher or other school employee and did not reach a satisfactory solution after following guidelines 1 and 2.

      • • A formal grievance must be in writing and must be received within (5) working days following either the occurrence of the event on which the grievance is based or the meeting with the child’s classroom teacher. 

        • Grievant may request the principal set up an appointment for the grievant with the Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Dallas. The opinion of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools is final. 

Parents who have suggestions for the improvement of school policies or programs are encouraged to discuss their suggestions with the principal. 

SHARING OF INFORMATION

St. Rita Catholic School shares household contact information with Catholic high schools in the surrounding area.

STUDENT PHOTOS/VIDEO

Using student pictures and videos on the St. Rita School website and social media platforms promotes learning, collaboration and provides an opportunity to share the achievements of students. However, safety of students is a priority. The school website will follow all procedures for content, copyright and appropriateness. 

Images of PreK-8 students may be included on the school website, in school administered social media sites, or in publications. Parents may opt out of any use of image/student work by indicating their wishes upon enrollment.