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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 7901 Bay Branch Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77382 281 | 296 – 0300 FAX: 281 | 296 – 7236 schooloffice@staopcs.org advancement@staopcs.org attendance@staopcs.org baasp@staopcs.org (Beyond the Bell, Before & After School) ap.school

The Family Handbook is provided to inform students and parents of the procedures and policies of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. We ask parents to carefully read the handbook and review the appropriate sections with their child(ren). St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School operates in accordance with the Archdiocesan Board of Education policy number 621 that reads:

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School adheres to the guidelines established by the Texas Catholic Conference Bishops Education Department, which is recognized by the Texas Education Agency. We hold membership in the National Catholic Education Association.

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston admit all students to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to the student body. Catholic schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission, loan, athletic or scholarship programs. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School and administration retain the right to amend the Family Handbook for just cause. By no means is this handbook considered all–inclusive. Families will be given notification if changes are made. The enrollment of a child(ren) in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is considered to be an agreement on the part of the student and parents/guardians that they will comply with school procedures, regulations, and policies including, but not limited to those in this handbook. Administration and staff will exercise professional judgment and discretion to address situations fairly and consistently. After reviewing the handbook with your child(ren), acknowledge your review by completing the Family Handbook Acknowledgement as part of Back to School Forms.

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