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.

Uniform Policy:

Girls Dress Uniform

• Uniform jumper (K-4); Uniform skirt (5-8)
  
• Uniform blouse (white, long or short sleeve)
  
• Khaki Pant (November through March only) no Exterior pockets, stripes or flared legs
  
• Dress Shoes, ankle socks or tights (navy blue or white)
  
• Navy Cardigan, or navy pullover sweater
  
• Khaki walking shorts with white blouse or navy polo shirt

Boys Dress Uniform

Khaki dress pants—NO exterior pockets, stripes or flared legs

Navy blue polo shirt (K-4)

White button down collar oxford (5-8)

Dress shoes (no form of sneaker)

Navy cardigan or navy pull over sweater

Khaki walking shorts with white button down collar oxford (5-8), blue polo (K-4)

Gym Uniform

Navy blue sweat shorts or pants (NO stripes, logos, exterior pockets)

White or Navy blue polo shirt (No sayings or logos)

Sneakers

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 contracts with the FACTS Tuition Management to furnish parents with an eleven-coupon tuition payment book. If there are any problems with the book or the tuition payment 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.

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.