GoGuardian
Internet safety is a major concern when our students are connected to a device.
Each teacher in grades 5-8 uses GoGuardian software, allowing them to see and interact with each of their student's devices so that they are always on task, safe, and productive.
Guidance Counseling Services
Mr. Robert Cummings -
The reason for the Guidance Counseling Services is to assist students, parents, and teachers in making good decisions in psychological, sociological, emotional, and academic areas. The guidance department is a service made available to students to request information, guidelines and referrals where appropriate. Guidance counseling services are available to all students in Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy by a certified counselor provided by the Program for the Development of Human Potential, Diocese of Brooklyn.
General Response Protocols
As we continue to work on school security, we will conduct safety drills which will include: evacuation, lock-down, and shelter-in. Below is a brief description of each.
Fire Drill, Evacuation –students will leave the school building and return when a signal is given from the office that all is clear.
We have three sites to which we can evacuate depending on the situation. 8 Evacuation drills are conducted each school year.
Hard lockdown for armed intruders- door locked, students remain silent in classrooms, away from the door-until all clear announcement is given. 4 Lockdown drills are held each year.
When there is a threat outside of the building all faculty/staff/students remain in the building- conduct business as usual—no one is permitted to enter or leave the building.
The teachers will prepare the students for these safety drills – some will be announced in advance. The purpose is to reassure the students that we are conducting these activities for their safety and well- being. Please speak with your child(ren) about these drills. Help us to reinforce their importance and seriousness but also stress that they are practice drills.
In the event of an actual emergency, we will utilize the Parent Alert System through FACTS SIS, the school website, and social media to inform you of the situation.
Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date. If you have not been receiving texts and emails from FACTS/Renweb, please contact the school office.
All student medical records must be up-to-date according to NYS mandated requirements. Any student not in compliance with these mandates will not be admitted to class until proof has been obtained by the school.
2024 Immunization Requirements Spanish
All Medical Forms for Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 7th and up-to-date Medical requirements for all new students are due back in the school office the last week in August. Failure to comply will obstruct class attendance until all requirements are satisfied.
Contagious Medical Condition Guidelines
If nits/lice, bedbug bites, ringworm, childhood diseases etc. are suspected or discovered, parents will be notified by the school nurse and the student will be sent home to be treated and cared for and will not be admitted to school without a doctors clearance note stating the child is not contagious to other children and adults.
Immunization Requirements Spanish
A healthy school setting gives all students the best chance to learn and grow. Vaccines are very important to this effort. They protect children from getting and spreading diseases that can make them very sick. For this reason, we require children aged 2-months to 18-years-old who are entering or attending child care, public school, or private school be vaccinated against certain diseases.
The number of vaccine doses your child needs may vary. It depends on:
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Please click here to find information regarding the Flu from the New York State DOH Bureau of Immunization.