SMA School Policies

Discrimination Policy:

The schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany base not only their education purpose, but all their activities on the Christian teaching of the essential quality of all persons as rooted in the fatherhood of God, Christ's love and supernatural destiny. Thus, with the discrimination so repugnant to their nature and mission, Catholic schools in this Diocese have not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, and all school administered programs.

Code of Conduct:

The Code of Conduct is adopted by the School Board of St. Mary’s Academy pursuant to and in
compliance with the requirements of Project SAVE and §100.2(l) of the Regulations of the
Commissioner of Education.

The Code defines the School Boards expectations for conduct on St. Mary’s Property and at
School functions (on or off property) based on these accepted principles. It also identifies the
range of penalties for unacceptable conduct. Unless otherwise indicated, this Code applies to the
conduct of students, employees, student’s parents and other visitors committed on School
Property, at a school function, or those otherwise affecting the School’s spiritual and educational
program.

Conduct and After School Code

Emergency Plan - This is a comprehensive outline of SMA emergency plans

Uniform Policy:  Download

Dress Code:  Kindergarten through 8^th Grade

ü      For the remainder of 2009-2010 school year the Navy blue sweatshirt may or may not have the SMA Logo, HOWEVER, as of the 2010-2011 School Year we are going Gray SMA Sweatshirts ONLY.

ü      The Navy Blue sweatshirt will be discontinued from the Flynn & O'Hara uniform line and may not be worn as part of the SMA Uniform.

ü      Long sleeve turtlenecks/tee shirts are not allowed under short sleeve shirts. For warmth the Sweatshirts may be worn.

ü      For your convenience we will have in stock S-M-L Youth and Adult Sweatpants for purchase ($10 each youth $12 each adult).

  The Dress Code Philosophy

The School’s employees and students shall be appropriately groomed and dressed while on School property and at School functions.  Teachers and all other school employees should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting.  Also, visitors are to be appropriately attired while on school property and at school functions.   

General Guidelines

1.      Dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, make-up and nails, shall be safe and appropriate and may not disrupt or interfere with the educational process.

2.      Extremely revealing garments such as tube tops, net tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines (front or back), transparent and see-through garments are not allowed.

3.      Underwear shall be completely covered with outer clothing.

4.      Footwear shall be worn at all time. (Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed). Maximum 1” heel.

5.      Hats shall not be worn in school, except for a medical or religious purpose.

6.      Items of apparel that are vulgar, obscene, libelous or demean others on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex and sexual orientation or disability are prohibited.

7.      No item of apparel may promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs or encourage other illegal or violent activities.

Girls Uniform

Uniform Jumper (K-4); Uniform Kilt (5-8)
Long or short sleeve white oxford shirt (5-8)
White uniform blouse/oxford shirt with Jumper(K-4) NO White tee shirts
Khaki walking shorts or skorts with Navy polo shirt (K-4), or white oxford shirt (5-8) (September through Columbus Day and May 1st through last day of school)
Khaki pants with Navy polo shirt (K-4) or white oxford shirt (5-8)
Belts to be worn with both dress pants and shorts K-8 (helps to keep shirts tucked)!
Dress shoe maximum 1” heel
Knee socks, tights or ankle socks white or navy
Socks must be above ankle 
Navy cardigan or pullover sweater
Gray SMA Sweatshirt (available at SMA)
Navy Blue Sweatshirt

 Boys Uniform

Khaki dress pants
White oxford cloth shirt (5-8)
Navy polo shirt (K-4)
Khaki walking shorts (September through Columbus Day and May 1^st through the last day of school);
Belts to be worn with both dress pants and shorts K-8 (Helps to keep shirts tucked)!
Navy polo shirt (K-4) or white oxford shirt (5-8)
Dress shoe
Socks must be above ankle
Navy cardigan or pullover sweater
Gray SMA Sweatshirt (available at SMA)
Navy Blue Sweatshirt

Gym Uniform for Boys and Girls

Navy blue sweatpants, shorts or wind pants (no stripes, logos or sayings)
Purple SMA Gym T-shirt
Gray SMA Sweatshirt (available at SMA)
Navy Blue Sweatshirt Sneakers (Sneakers are allowed on gym days only)

Jewelry

Girl's earring should be a modest post type earring; Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.

Hair cut/color

 

Boy's hair should be off the collar. Hair color should in no way interfere with the educational process.

Affiliation:

St. Mary's Academy is a Catholic School in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York. St. Mary's is the parish school of Immaculate Conception Parish, Hoosick Falls. SMA is also located in the Hoosick Falls Central School District.

Tuition Policy:

Tuition payments are the responsibility of the parents and/or guardians. These payments begin in July and all tuition is to be paid in full by May 28th.

St. Mary's Academy offers two payment methods. 

FACTS Tuition Management to enables parents to set up automatic withdrawals from a checking account.

Payments online enable parents to pay in full or in part via credit card, debit card or checking account. 

If there are any problems with the FACTS Tuition or PayPal payment process please contact the Principal. If you have a financial, concerns affecting your ability to pay please contact the principal immediately.

If tuition is two months in arrears, the following actions will be taken at the discretion of the Principal.

1. A letter will be sent
2. A phone call from a school board member
3. Report cards will not be given
4. School records will not be transferred
5. An eighth grade students will not participate in the class trip and graduation ceremony.

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Internet Policy:

Students are allowed to use the Internet under the supervision of a teacher or adult volunteer. Students are expected to use the Internet for academic purposes only. Any child found to be using the internet for purposes other than academic or visiting sites that are deemed inappropriate by a member of the school staff will have his/her internet privileges revoked until a parent meeting is held.