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Guardian Angels Catholic School
Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference 2270 Evans Road · Clearwater, Florida 33763 Telephone: (727) 799 – 6724 · Fax: (727) 724 - 9018 Click Here For Application
Dear Prospective Parent of Guardian Angels Catholic School,
Guardian Angels Catholic School is an inter-parochial school of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Founded in 1991, GACS is a student-centered institution that welcomes families into a distinctive learning environment that empowers students through the combination of faith-based learning and academic excellence.
A premier academic program infused with the Gospel message is what makes Guardian Angels a school of excellence. The core curriculum is enhanced with programs in religion, art, music, drama, technology, foreign language and physical education. Each and every student is challenged to reach their greatest potential. Commitment to the education of the students and to Christ is the premise on which Guardian Angels Catholic School was built and exists.
Guardian Angels Catholic School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination in education because of race, color, religion, creed or national origin. We accept students based on our ability to serve them.
Attached please find the application packet. To ensure an efficient admissions process, please provide the following:
o Complete APPLICATION FORM o Student Record Release Permit o A non – refundable $75.00 application fee check made payable to Guardian Angels Catholic School o PARISH AND PARENT COVENANT and the TUITION SUPPORT REQUEST FORM completed and signed by both the parent(s) and pastor. (Catholic Applicants only) o A copy of the student’s most recent report card (Grades 1 – 8 only) o Documents pertaining to the dissolution of marriage of a student’s parents or a mandate of guardianship, where applicable. o Original student birth certificate-Bring the original to the office so that a true copy can be made o Copy of student’s baptismal certificate o Copy of student’s Social Security card o Original Florida Certification of Immunization o Original Student Health Examination Record (Completed within the last 12 months)
In an effort to help you in your decision to enroll your child at Guardian Angels, one-on-one tours are available. To schedule an appointment for a tour, please email Mrs. Stalzer, the school assistant principal, at mstalzer@gacsfl.com.
Your partner in education and faith,
Mary Stalzer Principal
The Guardian Angels Catholic School athletic program provides athletic activity, training, and competition for the students enrolled in the school. The purpose of the athletic program is to provide athletic experiences for as many of our students in the fifth through eighth grades as possible. To this end, the guidelines listed below serve the students, their parents, and the coaches with a program consistent with the mission and philosophy of the school.
Participation is the measure of the program's success. Winning is a desirable outcome of effort, hard work, skill development, and fair play. Losing offers opportunities to learn from mistakes, to plan, to make adjustments, and to improve concentration.
ORGANIZATION
Teams are identified by grade level, gender, and sport. Boys participate in baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, bowling, golf and track and field. Girls participate in volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, bowling, golf and track and field. The track and field season is coeducational.
In order to provide as much participation as possible, more than one team may be organized at either the varsity or junior varsity level. When sufficient interest exists to organize more than one team, the constituency of the teams will be determined by the coaches and director of athletics.
Playing time must be appropriate and substantial, not incidental. Coaches must work diligently to include all student athletes in all contests. Maintaining this participation goal may be difficult in specific athletic contests and coaches must always be aware and concerned with the safety of the situation.
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
The Athletic Committee offers advice to the director of athletics about maintaining a Christian environment and purpose of the athletic program at Guardian Angels. The committee assists the director in:
· developing, implementing, and evaluating the extracurricular athletic activities · recommending the acquisition of equipment necessary for a safe operation of the program · advising on the allocation of funds for the various athletic activities · recommending policies and procedures to increase participation · improving communication between the athletes, their parents, and the school · promoting the Christian atmosphere of the program
Membership of the Athletic Advisory Committee will include mothers and fathers who have children in the fifth through eighth grades. It is recommended, but not mandated, the membership includes a mixture of parents whose children participate in both boys' and girls' teams in the fifth through eighth grades. Members are appointed by the chairperson of the committee. The committee should consist of at least five parents.
Meetings should be scheduled before the beginning of the first season of the academic year and after the last season concludes. There should be at least one meeting scheduled during the academic year. All meetings should begin with a prayer. The chairperson presides at all meetings.
COACHES
Volunteer coaches are recruited for their sincere interest in children. All behavior and language must be consistent with our faith and the purpose of the school.
Coaches must arrive on time for practices and competitions and they are responsible for supervising the student athletes under their direction.
Coaches may not drive students to or from practices or competitions (with the exception of a parent-coach), and they may not leave an athlete unattended.
Coaches must inform the director of athletics if they cannot attend and coach a scheduled practice or game. If they cannot contact the director, the principal must be notified as soon as possible.
If high school-aged coaches are used, fraternization to any degree will not be tolerated.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
The director of athletics oversees the program, recruits coaches, and schedules competitions. The director is the communication liaison between the teachers and coaches and between the coaches and the Pinellas Youth Conference.
It is the responsibility of the director to communicate to the coach in a timely manner when students may not practice or play due to academic, behavior, or attendance problems. If a student is not eligible to participate in practice or an interscholastic competition, it is the responsibility of the director to notify the coach immediately.
It is the responsibility of the director to organize a banquet at the end of the athletic season to recognize all participants and their coaches.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Teachers must notify the principal whenever there is an academic or behavior problem. The principal then notifies the athletic director who notifies the coach. Students may not participate in practice or competition the days they serve a detention or suspension. They may not practice or compete if they must attend Saturday School until the penalty is served.
Athletic eligibility depends on a number of worthwhile characteristics. These include (but are not limited to) a student's behavior, academic achievement, and attendance. All of these characteristics must be acceptable to the student's teachers, coaches, and athletic director to allow for participation in the Guardian Angels athletic program.
Teachers will notify the principal when a student is failing a subject, or the grade point average falls below 2.0 on the report card, or a teacher has a concern about a student's academic performance.
If any teacher indicates to the principal the student's cumulative average is an F in any given subject, the student is not eligible for athletic competition for one week. After one week the student's grade will be reviewed and the student may regain eligibility as long as the subject average is acceptable.
If a student earns two cumulative F grades in the same grading period in any subject, the student is not eligible for two weeks. After two weeks the student's grades will be reviewed. During the two week period, the student may not attend practices or games.
All incidents of misbehavior may be addressed with the Code of Conduct.
Coaches have the ability to issue verbal warnings, temporary removal from practices or games, and a note or FYI to parents. Only the director of athletics may issue a detention.
ATHLETIC FEES
A fee may be charged to every student who participates. The fee will be determined by the principal with advice from the athletic director.
PARTICIPATION
The number of participants will be determined by the number of coaches available in any given season. A student who comes to the try-outs and the practices will play as long as grades, behavior, and health permit. As long as a sufficient number of qualified coaches are available to assure proper instructions and safe competition every effort will be made to accommodate the number of participants. A limited number of coaches will limit the number of participants.
TRANSPORTATION
Parents are encouraged to drive to all athletic events. Parents will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from each athletic event. The athletic director and coaches cannot be responsible for arranging transportation. Non-parent coaches and the athletic director are not allowed to drive children to athletic events. Parents will receive a list or roster of team members prior to each sport season and can arrange carpools accordingly. If a child is in aftercare, the parent must arrange for the child to be taken back to aftercare if unable to attend the event. All students who play athletics should be able to have transportation to and from the games, either by his/her parents, or by carpools which have been arranged by each parent.
CONFERENCE AFFILIATION
Guardian Angels Catholic School is a member of the Pinellas Youth Conference and will abide by its guidelines and rules unless noted.
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Athletic awards are presented to student athletes after the conclusion of all interscholastic competitions. These awards are most commonly presented to students at an athletic banquet just before the conclusion of the school year. Awards include: · plaques to eighth grade students listing name, graduation year, and sports participated in while at Guardian Angels · a Christian Athlete Award plaque to one athlete voted by teammates from each team listing name, academic year, and sport · Certificate of Merit to all athletes who participate in the athletic program listing level of participation and the sport.
FINANCES
All monies, revenues and expenditures, must flow through the school bookkeeper. There are no exceptions to this policy.
GACS provides a competitive academic program with commitment to Catholic education as the central focus. The core subjects include religion, language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, composition (Grades 6-8) and Spanish (Grades 6-8). The middle school students have three periods of physical education, one period of technology and one period of health, art, and music weekly. Library and guidance are offered to the middle school students on occasion. The students in grades Kindergarten through five have two periods of physical education, one period of technology, Spanish, art, music, library, and guidance weekly. Students in grades 3 -5 have one period of health a week.
Teachers collaborate with the music, art and technology teachers to integrate subject content material. Catholic doctrine, faith experiences and morality are constantly integrated into the academic subjects. Traditional testing, standardized testing, performance-based assessment, peer evaluation and self-assessment are various ways student progress is followed. Portfolios and/or rubrics are tools also used to measure the academic growth of students. At the middle school level, an advanced class is offered in Math for students who have been identified by standardized test scores, placement test and teacher recommendation as being proficient enough to handle the accelerated math track. The guidance counselor, along with the students’ teachers, create Student Support Plans when needed.
Educational Programs for Kindergarten
The goal for each class at GACS is to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment for all students. For this reason, each class is grounded in curriculum and assessment, enrichment, faith, and a variety of teaching practices that allow for each child to find his/her own place in the classroom.
Curriculum Model · Diocese of St. Petersburg Benchmarks and Standards · Florida Sunshine State Standards · Math Their Way and Starfall Math · Calendar Math · Shared and Guided Reading · Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop and 6 Traits Writing Model · “Growing in Love” – Family Life program (Harcourt Publishers)
Enrichment · Book Fair · Differentiated learning · Field Day · Fourth Grade Buddies/Reading Buddies · Guidance · Hands-on learning · Media Center Instruction · Off campus field trips related to class themes · On campus field trips related to class and school themes · Spanish Class · Starfall Beginning Language/Reading Program · Winter Wonderland Walk
Assessment · “Hiding Assessment” to determine placement for addition groups · Individualized student assessment to guide instruction · Ongoing teacher observations and evaluations · Portfolio assessment · Reading records
Subject Integration · All curricular areas are integrated into varied thematic units · Cooperative/shared planning between grade level teachers · Catholic teachings and social values are integrated into all subject areas
Educational Approaches · Eye-hand coordination activities · Fine motor development · Gross motor development · Hands-on approach · Movement/music/dramatic play · Shared Reading incorporates reading/writing and art for every follow-up activity · Use of manipulatives · Visual/listening activities
Programs That Promote Spirituality, Service, Social Justice and Moral/Ethical Issues · Bible/thematic/literature based · Christmas program · Class Mass · First Friday Rosary · Missionary Childhood Association · Morning and Afternoon Prayer · Ornaments for Ronald McDonald House · Prayer Services · Student/teacher created Song, Prayer and Poetry Book · Weekly “Shining Star”
Educational Programs for Grades 1-2
Curriculum Model · Diocese of St. Petersburg Standards and Benchmarks for Religion · Florida Core Standards · 6 Traits of Writing · “Growing in Love” – Family Life program (Harcourt Publishers) · Superkids Reading Program
Enrichment · · Book Fair · Buddy Reading · Differentiated Learning · Field Day · Field Trips · Flat Stanley · Guest speakers · Hands-on learning activities · Invention Convention · Math manipulatives · News Reporter · Seventh Grade Buddies · Special projects · Spotlight on Me/All About Me · Student Presentations · Videos · Writing contests · Winter Wonderland Walk
Assessment · Assessment through cooperative learning activities · Formal – written and oral tests and quizzes · Individual assessment · Informal – student projects and presentations · IOWA Assessment- Grade 2 · Portfolios · Rubrics – writing, projects and presentations · Teacher observation · Vision and language screening · Progress Reports · Student self-evaluation · Writing
Subject Integration · Present in all areas of the curriculum · Catholic teachings and social values are integrated into all subject areas · Subjects are integrated into themes and benchmark goals · Writing across the curriculum integrated into all subject areas
Educational Approaches · Auditory · Cooperative groups · Hydroponics · Kinesthetic · Learning centers · Lecture · Research reports · Role playing · Student presentations · Videos · Visual · Whole groups
Programs That Promote Spirituality, Service, Social Justice and Moral/Ethical Issues · Christmas Carols to Seniors · Class liturgies · Contemplative guided prayer · First Communion preparation · First Friday Rosary · First Reconciliation preparation · Grace before and after meals · Missionary Childhood Association · Morning and afternoon prayer · Rosary take-home kit · Sacramental take-home kit · Saint Nick’s Nook for Holy Childhood Association · Saint Parade · Seder Meal · Stations of the Cross
Educational Programs for Grades 3-5
Curriculum Model · Diocese of St. Petersburg Standards and Benchmarks · Florida Sunshine State Standards · 6 Traits of Writing · “Growing in Love” – Family Life program (Harcourt Publishers)
Enrichment · After school tutoring · Arts and Music Night · Integration of Social Issues and Current Events · Assessment through cooperative learning activities · Competitions · Computer research · Curriculum based projects · Enterprise Village (5) · Field Day · Field trips · Guest speakers · Individual and small group learning projects · Informal-student projects and daily work · Integration of Social Issues and Current Events · Internet research · Math Day at CCC (4th Grade) · Math manipulatives · Peer evaluation · Student Presentations · Science experiments and labs · Sports (5th Grade) · Student self-evaluation · Videos · Winter Wonderland Walk · Writing Across the curriculum
Assessments · Assessment through cooperative learning activities · ACRE (Assessment for Catechists/Religious Education)Test-religion (Grade 5) · Formal- written and oral tests and quizzes · Informal-student projects and daily work · IOWA Assessment · Peer evaluation · Progress Reports · Student self-evaluation · Writing
Subject Integration · Application of subject area knowledge as it relates to social issues and current events · Catholic teachings and social values are integrated into all subject areas · Liturgy themes integrate with social issues and current events · Writing Across the curriculum
Educational Approaches · After school tutoring · Competitions · Computer practice, application and research · Everyday calendar math · Group discussion · Individual and small group learning projects · Lectures in large group classroom activities in all subject areas · Presentations · Projects · Reports · Science labs · Videos
Programs That Promote Spirituality, Service, Social Justice, and Moral/Ethical Issues · Afternoon prayer · Class Masses · First Friday Rosary · Guest speakers · Missionary Childhood Association · Monthly class Mass · Morning and afternoon prayer · Prayer services · Reconciliation · Stations of the Cross · Weekly Lectionary
Educational Programs for Grades 6-8
Curriculum Model · “Growing in Love” – Family Life program (Harcourt Publishers · Diocese of St. Petersburg Standards and Benchmarks · Florida Sunshine State Benchmarks · 6 Traits of Writing
Enrichment · After School Tutoring · Anthology of Writing (8) · Talent Showcase (8) · BETA Club (8) · Career Day · CCC Academic Bowl (7&8) · Celebration of the Arts · Celebration of Learning · Dances · Duke Talent Search · Field Day · Field trips · Finance Park (8) · Elementary Buddies (7&8) · Geography Bee · Guest speakers · Guidance · Health · Interdisciplinary projects · Internet research · Media Instruction · Morning TV broadcasts · Pinellas County Science Fair · Political elections · School Science Fair · Service oriented projects · Sports Program · STEAM · Student Council · Videos · Winter Wonderland Walk
Assessments · ACRE (Assessment for Catechists/Religious Education)Test-religion (Grade 8) · Formal-tests, quizzes/homework/class work/projects · Integrated curriculum · IOWA Assessment · Portfolio assessment · Probationary reports · Progress reports · Projects/activities require cross-curricular skills · Science laboratory experiments i.e. Dissections · Student presentations · Subject integration · Teacher observation · Virtual interactive labs · Writing in all subjects
Educational Approaches · After school tutoring · Competitions · Formal-tests, quizzes/homework/class work/projects · Games · Group discussion · Heterogeneous groupings in math and science · Individual/group projects · Large and small group instruction · Lecture · Media/internet · Portfolio assessment · Projects · Special needs students (Gr 8) not required to take Spanish · Student presentations · Videos
Programs that promote spirituality, service, social justice, and moral/ethical issues · Afternoon prayer · Altar Servers · Christmas Drive · Current families in crisis due to health · First Friday Rosary · Grace before and after meal · Kimberly House, Clearwater · Lenten and Advent services · Metropolitan Ministries · Missionary Childhood Association · Morning and afternoon prayer · Monthly liturgy · Reconciliation · Retreats · St. Ignatius of Antioch Food Pantry · Stations of the Cross · Thanksgiving Food Drive · Walk for Life
Guardian Angels Catholic School operates an
Extended Day program only for its students. It begins at dismissal and ends at
6:00 PM on all the days students are in attendance with the exception of the
following: the last day of student attendance before Thanksgiving; Christmas;
spring; and summer vacations. It is also available on Early Dismissal days. On
these days students are required to pack their lunches since no Alternative
Lunch is available. Extended day offers students a variety of
activity areas including games, reading, art, homework, listening, crafts, and
outside play. Students may bring more suitable clothing from home, and a snack
time is provided. Snacks from home must properly be packaged and contained. Security is an important concern. Parents
must list the names of all drivers who have permission to pick up children from
the extended day area The registration fee is $10.00 per family.
The application process includes payment of the fee and completion of the
registration form. This process must be completed before students attend the
extended day program. All parents are encouraged to register their students in
case of an unexpected need or emergency. The cost for students enrolled in the program
full time is $165.00 per month for the first child, $130.00 per month for the
second child, $100.00 per month for the third child, and $80.00 per month for
the fourth child. To take advantage of the monthly fee, all payments must be
made before the beginning of the month. Parents who use extended day on a regular
basis, but not for the full amount of time every month, may also pay for the
month in advance. This will avoid having to write a daily check. Parents who use the service on an occasional
schedule must pay by check daily. A one-day voucher may be issued, instead of
payment, but this must be paid by the next school day. If the office does not
receive this, the student(s) will not be able to use the service until it is
paid. The cost for all students enrolled on a daily
or occasional schedule is: 1. $ 5.00
from dismissal until 4:00 pickup; 2. $15.00
for the first child from dismissal until 6:00 pickup; 3. $ 5.00
for each sibling from dismissal until 6:00 pick up. These charges include students who must go to
extended day because their drivers were not available at the 2:45 dismissal.
These rates reflect full school day schedule. On Early Dismissal days the following rate
schedule is applied for all students enrolled on a daily or occasional
schedule: 1. $10.00
from dismissal until 4:00 pickup; 2. $15.00
for the first child from dismissal until 6:00 pickup; 3. $ 5.00
for each sibling from dismissal until 6:00 pick up. An additional fee of $5.00 per five minutes will be
charged for pick-up after 6:00 p.m. When parents plan for their child to attend
extended day on an occasional basis, they must inform the office before noon
the day the service is requested. If parents wait until the afternoon,
especially after 2:00, their request may not be communicated. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY CHECK. Extra-Curricular Programs
Guardian Angels Catholic School students participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities. GACS competes with other private schools in the Pinellas Youth Conference. Junior Varsity (Grades 5-6) and Varsity (Grades 7-8) teams are offered. These sports include volleyball, baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, bowling and track for the boys, while the girls are involved in the same sports with the exception of softball and cheerleading. Additional activities are offered during the summer. These camps include Kids Praise and Worship, Menu Math, Math and Art Camp and Engineering Camp. The following are offered throughout the school year:
· BETA Club · STEAM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) · Math Club · Robotics Club · Competitive Sports · Academic Team · After School Programs · Broadcast team · Middle School Choir · Fine Arts and Music Night · Fine Arts Performances · Guitar · Middle School Buddies · Student Council Profiles of our Faculty
Principal Mary Stalzer 17th Year at Guardian Angels BS in
Elementary Education, S.U.N.Y Assistant Principal Nicole Wilson 3rd Year at Guardian Angels BA in Elementary Education, Saint Leo University MS in Educational Leadership, Saint Leo University School Counselor Paige Cargioli 3rd Year at Guardian Angels BA in
Psychology, Pepperdine University Pre-K Teacher's Name: Stacy Sourini 4th Year at Guardian Angels AA-St. Petersburg College, FDOE Staff Credential Kindergarten Teacher's Name: Lisa O’Hara 18th Year at Guardian Angels BS in Elementary Education, University of South Florida Grade 1 Teacher's Name: Debbie Iacono 8th Year at Guardian Angels BA in Rhetoric and Communication Studies, University of Virginia MS in Elementary Education, University of Virginia Grade 2 Teacher's Name: Cheryl McGlynn 9th Year at Guardian Angels BS in Elementary Education, University of South Florida
Teacher’s Name: Margaret Coy 1st Year at Guardian Angels BS in Elementary Education, University of Tampa
Grade 3 Teacher's Name: Katherine Kuckkahn 1st Year at Guardian Angels BS in Elementary Education, University of South Florida Grade 4 Teacher's Name: Jacqueline Carson 8th Year at Guardian Angels BS in Elementary Education, Florida State University
Teacher's Name: Heather Kelly 16th Year at Guardian Angels BA in
Education, University of Florida Grade 5 Teacher’s Name: Diane DiNicola 14th Year at Guardian Angels BS in Elementary Education, Bowling Green State
Teacher's Name: Sandra Hoolihan 5th Year at Guardian Angels BS in Middle School Science Education, Florida State University Middle School
Teacher's Name: Judith Deeley 5th Year at Guardian Angels Job
Title: Middle School Mathematics Teacher MS in STEM Education, University of South Florida
Teacher's Name: Teresa Foster 16th Year at Guardian Angels Job
Title: Middle School Science Teacher
Teacher's Name: Mary Beth Moore 11th Year at Guardian Angels Job Title: Middle School Religion Teacher BS in Elementary Education, Florida State University
Teacher's Name: Marta O'Brien 16th Year at Guardian Angels Job
Title: Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Teacher's Name: Pamela Kohler 15th Year at Guardian Angels Job
Title: Middle School Social Studies
Teacher's Name: Marines Uscategui 13th Year at Guardian Angels Job
Title: Middle School Composition
Specials
Teacher's Name: Esther Cordero Santana 4th Year at Guardian Angels Job Title: Co-Athletic Director BS in Physical Education, Higher School for Physical Education of Jalisco
Teacher’s Name: Anna Fidelus 5th Year at Guardian Angels Job Title: Art Teacher BS in Elementary Education, University of Central Florida MS in Educational Leadership, Saint Leo University
Teacher's Name: Heather Kuhlman 10th Year at Guardian Angels Job Title: Physical Education Grades 5-8 BS in Physical Education, Southern Connecticut State
Teacher's Name: Victoria O'Hara 16th Year at Guardian Angels Job
Title: Music Teacher
Teacher's Name: Wanda L. Pejka 18th Year at Guardian Angels Job
Title: Media Specialist
Teacher’s Name: Sharon Sapino 4th Year at Guardian Angels Job Title: Resource Teacher BA in Varying Exceptionalities, Florida Atlantic University
Teacher’s Name: Carlene Stenson 2nd Year at Guardian Angels Job Title: Athletic Director, Physical Education Grades K-O BS in Exceptional Student Education, University of South Florida
Teacher’s Name: Cristina Vila 4th Year at Guardian Angels Job Title: Middle School Technology Teacher BA, University of South Florida MA, University of South Florida
Teacher's Name: Mary Ellen Welton 7th Year at Guardian Angels Job Title: Spanish Teacher BA in Spanish, NC State University
What grades does your school have? Guardian Angels currently has students in grades VPK through grade eight.
Are your teachers certified? We are very proud of the staff we have assembled here at Guardian Angels. All of our classroom teachers hold a valid Florida teaching certificate. Our specialists hold a valid teaching certificate or have the credentials required through our accrediting agency, The Florida Catholic Conference. In addition to our teachers, we have teaching assistants in each classroom during various times of the day in VPK through grade 5. A single assistant is shared between the middle school teachers.
What standardized tests do you give your students? The Diocese of St. Petersburg currently gives students in grades 3 – 8 the Iowa Assessment. The Diocese requires we participate in a spring testing schedule. The ACRE (Assessment of Catholic Religious Education) test is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in the spring of each year.
The students at Guardian Angels consistently achieve high scores on these tests. They rank at or above both the national and diocesan averages in most areas assessed. The information gained from these tests helps the staff provide an appropriate educational program for their students.
Are you accredited? Guardian Angels is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference. This agency is responsible for the accreditation of all of the Catholic schools in the state of Florida. Guardian Angels accreditation was extended in the spring of 2008. The school has a School Improvement Plan (SIP) that contains well – defined goals and an action plan for attaining those goals over the next three – five years.
What are the school hours? The school hours are 7:50AM – 2:25 / 2:50PM. Students may be dropped off as early as 7:25AM. We have two dismissal times that depend on the age of your child, and / or carpool arrangements. At this time we do not offer a before school program to supervise students who may need to be dropped off earlier.
Do you have an extended day program? Yes, we do. Currently our extended day program is available to all students until 6:00PM on most school days. The extended day staff are employees of Guardian Angels and have received all of the necessary trainings and screenings as required by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. This service can be used as frequently as needed. There is an additional fee for this service.
How old do you have to be to enroll for Pre-K? We accept student who are four years of age on or before September first.
How old do you have to be enroll for kindergarten? We accept students who are five years of age on or before September first.
When do you begin accepting applications? The new student application process for VPK through Grade 8 usually begins the January prior to the academic year you wish to enroll for. The actual date is communicated in the parish bulletins and on the school website at www.gacsfl.com
Do you have an athletic program for students? We are members of the Pinellas County Youth Conference and offer a variety of after school sports for both girls and boys. Students in grades 5 – 8 are encouraged to participate in the athletic program.
Do you have a hot lunch program? We have a program called Alternative Lunch. Participation in this program is strictly voluntary. Students can pre-order and pay for lunch that is brought to the school from a variety of vendors. Alternative lunch usually begins in September and is provided every full school day. If students do not wish to participate, they bring a lunch from home.
Is involvement of parents welcomed? Parental involvement is encouraged through the Parent – Faculty Association. This very active group is always looking for willing volunteers to help with the many things they provide the school community each year. Volunteers are also utilized in the classrooms depending on the teachers’ needs. These opportunities for involvement foster the strong community spirit that exists at Guardian Angels.
What other special classes do you offer? Spanish, art, general music, physical education, media, and technology classes are additional classes offered at Guardian Angels. In providing the students the opportunity to participate and learn in these subject areas, we are educating and nurturing the development of the whole child.
Do you have computers in the classrooms? We have a multitude of technological equipment in our school. This equipment includes over 150 computers, Smartboards, Interwrite boards, document readers, DVD, Personal Response System equipment, to name a few. The students not only have technology class where they are learning the applications necessary to be successful at the high school level and beyond; they are utilizing technology in their classrooms on a daily basis! Learning has come alive and the students are continually improving their technology skills.
Do you have a website? The website contains a great deal of information about our school. The live website can be viewed by logging on to www.gacsfl.com.
Do you have Tuition Assistance Opportunities? Tuition assistance is readily available for qualifying families. Step Up for Students, The Catholic School’s Tuition Assistance Grant and Wienhusen Scholarships are currently available to new families. For more information about these programs and the guidelines for each, visit our website and look under the prospective parent link.
For more information or to set up a school tour, contact Mrs. Mary Stalzer, the school’s principal, at mstalzer@gacsfl.com Please note “School Tour” in the subject line.
NEW STUDENT APPLICATION TIMELINE:
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL SIBLINGS WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED GUARDIAN ANGELS MUST FILL OUT A NEW STUDENT APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT BASED ON THE TIMELINE BELOW. v TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012: Applications are available at the parish offices for feeder parish applicants v TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012: Applications available for all non-feeder applicants at Guardian Angels Catholic School
Applications will be accepted after the above dates and processed accordingly. Offers of enrollment will be made to qualified applicants as positions become available.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Malinski at cmalinski@gacsfl.com
CURRENT STUDENT ANNUAL REGISTRATION TIMELINE:
v JANUARY 12, 2012: Annual applications for re-enrollment sent home in Friday Folder v FEBRUARY 10, 2012: Annual applications for re-enrollment due to the office v MARCH 2, 2012: 2012-2013 Parish Subsidy Form due. ALL CATHOLIC FAMILIES
MUST SUBMIT A SUBSIDY/ PARISH COVENANT FORM SIGNED BY THEIR PASTOR EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT REQUESTING SUBSIDY.
Thank you. 2016 – 2017 Tuition** Schedule
**Tuition rates listed are rates for 2016-2017. The new tuition rates for 2017-2018 will be published when they become available.
The above categories are defined:
SUBSIDIZED CATHOLIC: Parish Approved and Eligible for Subsidy; Level A on Subsidy Form; OR recently moved, newly registered member with a letter from the former parish stating active membership, Level B on Subsidy Form.
UNSUBSIDIZED CATHOLIC: Level C on subsidy form. NON – AFFILIATED CATHOLIC / NON – CATHOLIC: Non – Catholic family OR Catholic family who cannot show that they have been active contributing members of a parish for a year prior to this year’s subsidy request; Level D on Subsidy Form.
ADDITIONAL FEES:
FAMILY REGISTRATION FEE: $300.00 per family. This fee is due upon acceptance or at the time of annual re-registration. It is a non-refundable fee.
NEW STUDENT INITIAL APPLICATION FEE: $75
**Stated tuition cost includes all fees except the Initial Application Fee for new students and the Family Registration Fee for all families.
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