Arrival and Dismissal Procedures:

Students arrive between 6:15-6:30 PM. They enter and leave the school from the south exit by the gym. Upon arrival they may use the lavatory and get a drink. They assemble in the hallway. At 6:30 PM, an office aide directs them to their respective classrooms. If the teacher/aide has not arrived, they are to wait in the hallway outside the classroom. During class time, parents are welcome to wait for their children in the school library. Students in Grades K - 3 are to be picked up from inside the school at their classroom.   Parents are asked not to peer inside the classroom doors while waiting for dismissal because it is very distracting to the students and teacher. Students in Grades 4 - 8 will be dismissed from the south exit by the gym.  If you are not at the school by 8:00 PM, your children are instructed to wait for you inside the school. Please come into the school to pick up your child. They will be inside the school at the south exit or in the library.

To exit the parking lot by the school please drive completely around the school to the far north exit on Amos Street.

At dismissal please avoid parking and leaving your car in the "pick-up" lane near the school (gym) exit to wait for your children.

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Cancellation Due To Inclement Weather

Cancellation due to inclement weather:  If Springfield School District #186 or Pleasant Plains School District is canceled or dismissed early due to weather, PSR classes are automatically canceled.  Otherwise, listen to radio stations WMAY (970 AM) or WNNS (99 FM) or call the church office (793-1330).  Please do not call the school office.

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Classroom Management:

Students are to conduct themselves in a manner conducive to learning and prayer.  They are to use the materials provided by the PSR.  They are not to bring school supplies, toys, etc. from home unless specifically requested by their teacher.  They are not to use the personal supplies of the students of Saint Agnes School.  They are responsible for damage which they incur on Saint Agnes Parish property.

Students are not to smoke, possess and/or use alcohol or drugs, fight, possess a dangerous weapon or engage in other serious misbehavior while on the Saint Agnes Parish grounds.  Students are not to chew gum when they are inside the Church or School.  A fine of fifty cents will be enforced.  They are not to eat or drink beverages unless it is provided by the PSR.  Any misbehavior depending upon the seriousness and frequency could result in suspension or expulsion from the PSR.

A written report is given twice a year.  Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher often during the school year to check on their child's progress in the PSR.  Parents are welcome to visit the classrooms and participate in all liturgies, Penance Services, etc.

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Registration:

Registration for the next year is held in the Spring prior to the first class of the Fall Session - We ask for your cooperation in registering your children ahead of time.  We need to plan for the necessary materials for each child and it also will avoid confusion on the first day of class.  If you are new to the program and your child was not baptized at Saint Agnes, please provide a copy of their Baptismal Certificate.

Church Etiquette: Students are encouraged to maintain a quiet, prayerful atmosphere when in the Church, for the Church is the very dwelling of God.  We emphasize the proper reception of the Eucharist; for example, walking up the aisle with hands folded, receiving Communion reverently, returning to place and kneeling to pray, etc.  The parents and family, by their own reverence, are the best teachers for their children.

Mission Education: Students are enrolled in the Holy Childhood Association.  The small membership fee is paid for from the book fee. A newsletter is distributed three times a year.

Advent Collection: Each year the PSR collects items and money to give to a local charity. This is voluntary.

Children Stewardship: The students are encouraged to participate in Stewardship through the giving of their Time, Talent, and Treasure.

Altar Servers : Boys and Girls in Grades 6 - 8 are invited to become servers. These grades will be notified when the training session will be conducted.

Share the Word: Students from Grades K - 4 are invited to "Share the Word" during the 10:00AM Sunday Mass.  Details will be in the bulletin.

Join the 11:30 AM Sunday Choir:  PSR students are invited to join the 11:30AM Sunday Ensemble.  Practice is Thursday evenings.  If interested, please call Sr. Francis Mary at the Rectory Office 793-1330.

The Saint Agnes PSR program is financially supported through the general Saint Agnes Church fund.   A book fee supplied by the parents for each student covers the cost of books, supplies and staff training, etc.

Questions regarding the program: should be directed to the Coordinator by phone.  Written communications are to be delivered during class time or the Parish Rectory Office.  Saint Agnes Church, 245 North Amos Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62702, (217) 793-1330.

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