Class Time: Sessions run from 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 ½ hours depending upon class:
Sundays:

• 08:45am - 10:00am  Grades K – 6^th
• 10:45am – 12:00pm Grades K – 6^th
• 6:00pm - 7:30pm  Grade 7th -8^th Confirmation Preparation
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Wednesdays:

• 6:30PM – 7:45PM (Out of Cycle – Sacramental Preparation Class)
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Parents are REQUIRED to have their children here 5 minutes before the scheduled session time in order to assemble in the gymnasium and be ready for important announcements and prayer before students are dismissed to the classrooms.

Lateness to class on a REGULAR basis shows a disrespect for the program and especially to the catechists who volunteer their time to teach your children the faith.  It is a disruption to their limited class time.  Children who are more than 10 minutes late will not be admitted to the class room.  

Preparation:

Students are required and expected to come prepared to class.  That means having their books, homework assignments, writing utensils and notebook to take notes with them every class session.

Communication:

A large amount of time is spent disseminating information to parents.  We place information in the following places:
 

• Weekly bulletin
• White board in the lobby during class sessions
• Student folders distributed during weekly classes
• E-mail (please add our e-mail address; reoffice@swoycc.org, to your contact list so important information does not end up in your spam folder). 
• Parish website: swoycc.org 

  Please make sure that you check these information sources regularly.

Grading system: 

A new grading system has been implemented which is weighted between the following criteria:

1. Class attendance - 15%
2. Homework & Quizzes - 15%
3. Class Performance - 15%
4. Prayer memorization - 10%
5. Mid-Term or Final Exam - 20%
6. Weekly Mass Attendance – 25%

Class Attendance:
The program meets approximately 28 times for the entire school year.  Attendance to all classes is crucial in order to receive the amount of class time preparation and study necessary to pass the exams given mid-year and end of year.   The office understands that things happen, however, excessive absences will result in a required conference with the Deacon to determine eligibility to continue with the program and eligibility for the next grade level.  A yearly calendar is provided at the beginning of the school year.  Please plan your activities around the school calendar if at all possible.
 
Homework/Quizzes/Prayer Memorization:
Homework assignments and Quizzes are given regularly to reinforce the material covered in the text book and during class.  Homework assignments should be completed and handed in according to your catechist’s time line.  Quizzes will be announced ahead of time for preparation and frequency will be determined by the catechist.
Prayer Memorization is an essential part of your child’s (rens) faith formation and should be practiced regularly.  You will be given a prayer booklet when you first register with the program and will use it continuously through all grades levels up to the completion of the program.  Frequent prayer evaluations will be done privately between student and catechist or catechist assistant or during class time as a class.  Please make sure to review these prayers regularly.
 
Class Performance/Discipline: 
All students are expected to come to class properly dressed, with a willingness to learn and behave appropriately while in class.  Disrespect shown to the catechist and/or fellow classmates will not be tolerated.  Catechists are at liberty to send students to the office, where it will be determined whether or not parents will be called.
 
Mass Attendance:
Students are required to attend Mass on a regular basis.  This attendance will be monitored through the submission of weekly Mass tickets deposited in the collection basket during the Mass attended.  Mass ticket packets will be distributed by the catechists monthly.  Going to Mass goes hand in hand with class attendance since much of what they are learning in the classroom, they will be experiencing in the Mass.   This program strives to assist our youth to grow in holiness so they can continue the all -important work of becoming Disciples of Christ and promoting our faith.
  
This breakdown will be featured on a Mid-Term and Final Progress Report which will be used to determine if the student meets the requirements for promotion to the next grade level.
 
As a Parent and the primary educator of the Faith for your child (ren), it is YOUR responsibility to aid your children in fulfilling some if not all of these requirements.  They rely on you for transportation to and from classes, getting them there on time and taking them to mass on a regular basis.  Your assistance is instrumental and this helps all in the program, not just the student.
 
 Sacramental years: 2^nd Grade / 7^th Grade & 8^th Grade
 
There is certain required documentation that is required in the preparation for 1^st Holy Communion and Confirmation.  Mrs. Diana Roets – our Sacrament Coordinator, spends many hours preparing and disseminating information and deadlines for these documents. Prompt attention to these deadlines and timely submission is very much appreciated.  Failure to submit these required documents on or before their due dates could delay the reception of the sacraments.