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CURRICULUM
St. Elizabeth Catholic School is a Pre-K-8 institution accredited by the Texas Education Agency through TCCED and the Diocese of Dallas. The curriculum includes instruction in religion, reading, English, social studies, mathematics, science, physical education, art, and music. Computer science is taught in grade 7, but all students receive instruction in computers.

The program of religious instruction and spiritual development is the central force unifying the school. We seek to, educate dedicated Christians to know, love, and serve God, and who will work to improve themselves and their society. Religious instruction is based on Christian living and education, delineated by the American bishops in their publication To Teach as Jesus Did. All students are expected to participate to their fullest capability in liturgical and instructional programs, regardless of their own religion.

GRADING AND PROGRESS REPORTS
Students receive report cards at the end of each quarter. Progress reports are issued after the fifth week of each grading period to all students who are failing or in danger of failing. Students in academic danger may receive the slips more often to keep parents advised of progress. These reports are to be signed by the parent and returned immediately. Consequence after 24 hours.

GRADING SCALE
St. Elizabeth of Hungary School will use the following grading scales for grades K-8:
A = 94-100 E
B = 85-93 G
C = 76-84 S
D = 70-75
F = Below 70
E = (Excellent), M = (Mastery), G = (Good), P = (Progressing),
S = (Satisfactory), P = (Progressing), N = (Needs Improvement),
U = (Unsatisfactory)

ACADEMIC HONORS
To recognize diligent work, at the end of each grading period, names of those students who earn all A's and conduct grades of at least G's and any student who earns all A's and B's including conduct grades of at least G, will be placed on the Honor Roll.

RETENTION
Students in grades 4-8 who fail one major subject (math, science, social studies, religion, ELA) are required to attend summer school and successfully complete summer school before being promoted to the next grade. Students failing two or more major subjects will be retained. Students in grades 1-3 must be able to demonstrate mastery of current grade-level subject matter in reading, language arts, and math to be promoted to the next grade. A student who is retained twice in the same grade level will not be readmitted to St. Elizabeth School.

HOMEWORK
Homework reinforces what was learned during the school day, provides the opportunity for independent study, and gives ownership to their daily class work. Homework should be expected each day but may not always be written work. Essential components of homework are reading, re-reading, reviewing and studying class work, as well as completing additional assignments not finished in school.

The time allotment of homework will vary depending on the topic of study, the grade level, and the individual child's study habits and ability. Parent meetings at the beginning of the school year will indicate teacher and grade level expectations in this regard.

It is strongly recommended that every student have a DAILY ROUTINE STUDY TIME that is SELDOM INTERRUPTED OR CHANGED. This time should be used for homework or quiet reading. A child should never say "I have no homework tonight." Rather, the child should be led to examine what areas of studying would benefit completed schoolwork or what additional work could be done to prepare for upcoming assignments. Parents can aid their child in home study by showing interest in their schoolwork and by examining accuracy and quality. In addition, parents should be careful not to over-extend or over-commit their children with extra-curricular activities.

MAKE- UP WORK
Students are required to make up all work missed due to absence. Students have one school day to make up work for each day they are absent. (A student who was absent three days would have three school days, including his or her first day back at school, to complete all missed assignments.) It is the student's responsibility, not the teacher's to obtain make up work. Any parent who wants to pick up work on the day a student is absent may call the school office by 8:30 a.m., and homework will be ready for pick up at 3: 10 p.m.

BOOKS
All books are the property of St. Elizabeth School. The student is responsible for all books issued to him/her. Each text book must be covered at all times. If any text book or library book is damaged, lost, or stolen, the student to whom it was issued will be held financially responsible. Records, including report cards, will be held until financial responsibilities have been cleared.

FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are an additional tool in the learning process. Parental permission allows your child to leave the school and releases the school and teachers from liability in the event of an accident. Students may be denied participation if they fail to meet academic requirements or if the proper permission form is not returned. Parents may also be asked to chaperone, if necessary. To optimize safety, we cannot allow siblings to accompany chaperones. All free- dress guidelines are to be followed, unless the uniform is required.

Mission Statement
Our mission at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School is to serve God through our ministry of educational excellence and to develop the spiritual lives of our youth within the framework of the Gospel and the tradition of the Catholic Church.

Philosophy
Our fundamental task is the education of the whole child, combining learning with faith, Catholic doctrines and moral teachings. We strive to instill in our students a lifelong commitment to learning, to Christian values and citizenship, and like our patroness, to community service. We are dedicated to achieving these goals within a supportive and diverse Christian community and to living our faith daily with the understanding that education is a process that never ends.

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Important Note:
For the most current/accurate information, consult the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School Student Handbook.