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Class Size Policy
● If a child is absent for more than three days for an illness, a doctor ’ s signed statement verifying the illness and student’ s safe return to school may be requested.
No Note
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If a child is absent from school for 7 days and the parent does not send a note notifying the school why the child was not in school, the county, according to law, will be notified.
Excessive Absences
If a student’ s absences become excessive, the principal will contact the parents to ensure the academic needs of the student are being met and to create a plan for improved attendance. If the absences continue, a petition will be filed with the Scott County District Attorney per state attendance laws. (See Minnesota State Statute 260A.02)
CLASS SIZE POLICY
Saint John the Baptist School recognizes the benefits in maintaining small class sizes. This class size policy upholds a teacher-student ratio that meets Saint John ’ s standards and enhances the marketability of Saint John ’ s School.
● The desired Kindergarten class size is 18 – 22 students. When the class size exceeds 22 students, the Kindergarten teacher and administration will evaluate the possible need to hire a qualified teacher aide or part time teacher. Strong consideration will be given to splitting large classes as circumstances warrant and space permits. ● The desirable class size for grades 1 – 3 is 18 – 23 students. When the class size reaches 23 students, the teacher and administration will evaluate the possible need to hire a qualified teacher aide or part time teacher. Strong consideration will be given to splitting large classes as circumstances warrant and space permits. ■ The desired class size for Grades 4 – 7 is 20 – 25 students. When the class size reaches 25 students, the teacher and administration will evaluate the possible need to hire a qualified teacher aide or part time teacher. Strong consideration will be given to splitting large classes as circumstances warrant and space permits. ■ For any class with a student having significant special needs the teacher and administration will evaluate the possibility of hiring an aide.
