Parents

At PMA, we consider it a privilege to work with parents in the education of their children because we believe parents are the primary educators of their children; “Parents are the first and most important educators of their own children, and they also possess a fundamental competence in this area: they are educators because they are parents.” (1994 Letter to Families, Pope John Paul II). Therefore, it is your right and your duty to become the primary role models for the development of your child’s life-physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically. Your choice of PMA involves a commitment and exhibits a concern for helping your teenager to recognize God as the greatest good in their life.

Being a good example is the strongest teacher. Your personal relationship with God, with each other, and with the Church community will affect the way your teenager relates to God and others. Ideals taught in school are not well rooted in a young person unless these are nurtured by the example of good Catholic/Christian morality and by an honest personal relationship with God in your family life.

We must have a commitment to partnership as we support one another in helping each student become the best person he or she is capable of becoming.

Parents as Partners

As partners in the educational process at PMA, we ask parents:

To set rules, times, and limits so that your teenager:

Gets to bed early on school nights.
Arrives at school on time and is picked up on time at the end of the day; Is dressed according to the school dress code.
Completes assignments on time; and has lunch money or nutritional sack lunch every day.

We further encourage parents to:

To actively participate in school activities such as Parent-Teacher Conferences.
To see that the student pays for any damage to school books or property due to carelessness or neglect on the part of the student.
To become involved with the school by attending and participating in various community events.
To grow in faith by participation in faith formation events for parents.
To notify the school office of any changes of address or important phone numbers.
To meet all financial obligations to the school in a timely manner.
To inform the school of any special situation regarding the student’s well-being, safety, and health.
To complete and return to school any requested information promptly.
To regularly check a student's academic progress through available means (Powerschool).

Parent Student Handbook

Parent Service Hours

Each family is expected to contribute parent service hours each year. Each family is expected to serve 20 service hours per term. Half of the required service hours are due each term. 1st term due December 15th/ 2nd term due April 30 .

Parent service hours will be billed at $10 for each hour not served by the required deadlines. Failure to attend mandatory parent meetings will result in a $50 no-show fee per missed meeting. Mandatory meetings are indicated as such on the school calendar.

It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to contact the school for service hour opportunities. All service hours must be recorded in the parent service sheet issued by the school administrator. Failure to perform required hours by the due date will result in a $20 fee per hour not serviced. Only designated school administrators and/or PTO representatives are authorized to sign the parent service sheet.

Service Hours Fulfilled by Contributing Products

Service hours may be given when products are contributed for special events and/or specific needs. One hour is given for every $10.00 worth of product. Paper products are limited to 10 hours total. Receipts are required for proper credit.

Unlock the Power of Partnership with Parent University!

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