Union CatholicNew Parent Orientation

September 10, 2014

WiFi available this eveningUC_Events

Password: newparents

WelcomeSister Percylee Hart,

RSM

Principal

Barbara DellannoAcademic Dean

Faith Formation Dean

Mission & Belief Statements

bdellanno@unioncatholic.org

Betsy Thornton

Admissions Director

“Transitioning”

Word-of-Mouth Advertising

bthornton@unioncatholic.org

Allison Lestarchick OGet

ConnectedOPub Night

Director of Parent Relations

alestarchick@unioncatholic.org

Noreen Andrews

OHealth OfficeOParent/

Teacher communications

OCalendarOAcademics

Assistant Principal

nandrews@unioncatholic.org

Health Office• Two nurses:

O Mrs. Naik-Monday through ThursdayO Mrs. Hoey—Tuesday through Friday

O

• Please make sure all health records are up-to-date

• Communication is essential!

O 908-889-1600 ext. 311O ucnurse@unioncatholic.org

How to accessAssignments, Texts, etc.

O CanvasO Student accounts are being rolled out this weekO Parents will be receiving a mailingO See: Calendar with Assignment and Due Dates

O Open Grade BooksO Parents will be receiving a mailing O When confused or lost, when your don’t know

how—engage the help of your student! O They KNOW how—ask him/her to teach you.O Collaborative learning at its best

Report MailingsO Progress Reports

MailedO October 3O December 5O February 21O May 1

O Report Cards Mailed

O November 7O January 24O March 27O June 24

Academics• Placement based on standardized

test scores, grades from previous school and placement testing

• Academic offerings, course descriptions and graduation requirements – Academics tab on website

• Best communication resource =O Guidance Counselor

Jennifer Dixon

OCounselorsOProceduresOFoundations

ProgramOInternationa

l Program

Director of

School Counseling

jdixon@unioncatholic.org

SecuritySister Percylee

ProceduresO Consistently work to maintain

securityO Emergency response plan is in place O State mandate for one fire drill and

one security drill each monthO All outside doors are locked at 8:00

AMO After 8:00 AM front door is the only

accessO We need YOUR help maintaining

security

School Security Floor Plan

Dr. Jim Reagan

ODiscipline

ODress Code

OStudent Activities

OPick-up & Drop-off

Assistant Principal

jreagan@unioncatholic.org

Susan Dyckman

Development Director

sdyckman@unioncatholic.org

OThe Culture of Philanthropy

DisciplineO Student behavior expectations are

based on the Union Catholic Core Values

O Bullying Policy

O DisciplinariansO Dr. Reagan Grade 12O Ms. Kathy Matthews Grades 9-10-11

Boys’ Dress Code• Flynn & O’Hara pants

• Dress shirt and tie or UC “summer” shirt

• Solid black or solid brown shoes

• Belt and socks required

• Acceptable hairstyle and hair color

• No piercings or visible body art

Girls’ Dress Code• Flynn & O’Hara skirt

• Flynn & O’Hara blouse or UC “summer” shirt

• Solid black or solid brown shoes

• White, gray, maroon or navy blue socks or tights

• Acceptable hairstyle and hair color

• No piercings other than earrings, and no visible body art

Bus Staging Areas

Karen Piasecki

OTabletsONavin System

OHoneywell Instant Alert

OUC App

Associate Principal

kpiasecki@unioncatholic.org

Navin Lunch SystemAccess the Navin Cafeteria System on the UC website, under the Parents tab

New user

sign-up

Honeywell Instant Alert

Access the Instant Alert System on the UC website, under the Parents tab

New user

sign-up

Download the Union Catholic

App

Link is available on our homepage

Questions???O We are all available this evening

O Contact us with ANY questionsO 908-889-1600

O mainoffice@unioncatholic.orgO www.unioncatholic.org