School Procedures

THE SAMUEL ZILMAN BAZARSKY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

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SCHOOL PROCEDURE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

I. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

To minimize confusion a full month-by-month schedule of classes is provided. Sometimes changes to the regular schedule become necessary. Notification is always sent home with the students. We ask your cooperation in staying informed about the schedule of classes.

Grades 1-5:

Wednesday 3:30 - 6:00 pm in the School building

*Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary

*Sunday 9:30 am - 12:00 noon in the social hall and school building

(Family Friday evening services are held the first and third Friday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Families are encouraged to attend.)

Grades: Toy and Pre-School:

*Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary

*Sunday 9:30 am - 12:00 noon in the social hall and school building

(Family Friday evening services are held the first and third Friday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Families are encouraged to attend.)

*Saturday classes are scheduled as part of Saturday morning Shabbat services. If there is a Saturday morning class there will be no Sunday classes on the following day. Attendance on Saturday mornings is not an optional part of your child’s religious school education. Students are expected to attend and it is hoped that parents will join them on Saturday mornings. These meetings are to be considered as regular class meetings for the entire School.

Participation in Shabbat services is an invaluable part of a student’s program of study. The only way to truly learn about Shabbat services is to participate in them. We believe we are doing the students a disservice if we do not provide them with the opportunity to become comfortable and at home with the experience of Shabbat services.

Prayer is an acquired skill. Attendance at services is a vital and valuable part of a Jew’s education and prepares the student for membership in the adult Jewish community.

Emphasis at the School is placed on service attendance. Those students who do participate in services will be recognized weekly in their classroom as well as at the end of the year. Students are asked to attend at least ten services throughout the year. We ask your participation in helping your child attend services.

II. DISMISSAL AND PICK-UP OF STUDENTS

Students will be dismissed from the School building to the Temple parking Lot. Parents should meet their children in the parking lot. To insure prompt pick‑up parents are requested to arrive at the School a minimum of five minutes prior to dismissal.

For safety it is requested that parents park in the parking lot spaces and wait for their children. Please do not drive right up to the door. This creates a dangerous situation in the parking lot.

If you will be late for dismissal and pick-up please contact the Principal at so that arrangements may be made for your child to wait safely.

III. “NO SCHOOL “ANNOUNCEMENTS

If school is cancelled announcements will be broadcast on WADK 1540 AM

If there is no public school there will be no classes at The Samuel Zilman Bazarsky Religious School on that day.

There will also be an announcement on the answering service at the School. Call 846‑9002.

IV. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Students enrolled in our School are required to attend all classes. Absences should be reported to the Principal. In the event of prolonged absence the Principal must be informed.

Students are expected to complete all assignments so every effort should be made to catch up on work missed.

V. CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR

School activities take place in the School building and in the Temple building. Classes are taught by committed adults deserving of respect. It should be stressed that the students are in a place of religious learning and students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, safe and polite manner. Students who fail to adhere to these rules will be subject to disciplinary action.

VI. CONFERENCES

Parents are encouraged to call the School to schedule conferences with their children's teachers. Parents are also encouraged to attend the School's annual Open House which takes place in the fall.

VII. SNACKS

Students are given a short time either before classes begin or between classes for snacks. Snacks are sold at the School (all proceeds go to the School). If parents send snacks in with their children it is requested that these snacks be strictly Kosher. Please ensure that your child does not bring non-Kosher items into the buildings.

VIII. SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

A School Photograph is taken at the beginning of each school year. The date of this event can be found in the calendar provided.

IX. REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be issued to all students in the Weekday School during the months of December and May.

X. FIELD TRIPS

During the school year field trips are scheduled for various events. Notification of these field trips will be given in advance and permission for your child to participate must be given in writing. This permission is necessary for legal and safety purposes. Failure to provide this written permission may result in your child’s non-participation.

A sign-up sheet will be provided for parents who wish to assist with these trips.

XI. SCHOOL TO PARENT COMMUNICATION

Regular announcements, informational letters, and monthly calendars will be sent to all parents to keep them abreast of class/school happenings. We ask your assistance in keeping yourself informed of changes or additions to the school program.

XII. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

If there is anything we should know about your child that will aid us in creating a more comfortable and positive experience for them please let us know. Special Needs services are available through the Bureau of Jewish Education and our School. All information is handled confidentially and sensitively.

XIII. TZEDAKAH

Tzedakah is collected on Sunday mornings as part of the education program. At the end of the year the School donates this Tzedakah to a local or national institution. Other Tzedakah donations are requested throughout the year, such as food or clothing. Parents are notified of these requests.

XIV. SCHOOL TUITION

Tuition includes supplies.

Affiliates Non-Affiliates

Toy and Pre-School $200 $260

Grades 1-4 $350 $470

Grade 5 $400 $520

Post-Graduate $85

XV. ATTENDANCE POLICY

2. In the event of two consecutive absences either the teacher or the Principal will contact the parents.

3. Early dismissal requires a note from a parent. A student may not leave the class until a parent arrives to meet the child. The student is then responsible for completing all work missed.

4. In the case of absence from school all work missed must be made up. This will ensure that the student keeps up with the class. Assignments should be compatible with work missed and should be prepared by the classroom teacher.

5. In the case of continued absence due to illness parents must provide a tutor at their expense.

6. Excessive absence which results in incomplete assignments will then result in an Incomplete grade on the student's report card. An Incomplete may prevent a student from being promoted to the next grade level. When the missed work is completed the Incomplete grade will be changed and the student may advance to the next class level. Failure to complete the work may lead to the removal of a child from a Shabbat morning Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

7. Excessive absence in Grade Hey (5) may result in a denial of a graduation certificate.

During the course of the year we create several major fund raising projects to help offset the deficit of the School. These funds benefit the School and therefore your children. We strive to make these fund raising events social to provide an opportunity for families to get to know each other. Please support our efforts with your participation.

As learning Torah is an essential part of Judaism the Board of The Samuel Zilman Bazarsky Religious School has set up a fund to ensure the continuation of our institution.

This is an opportunity for parents and friends of the School to honor or memorialize a loved one and at the same time fund our School.

Contributions are welcome. Checks may be made payable to The Samuel Zilman Bazarsky Religious School.

Our School is extremely important to us. While we know that we offer our students a quality Jewish education there are many extras which could add to our program and which our not within our budgetary reach. Through your generosity we hope to be able to obtain some of these extras. If you are interested in helping please contact Rabbi Marc S. Jagolinzer.

Temple Shalom