Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. When does the school begin?
2. May my child wear shorts?
3. Where can I view the school uniform for the 2007-08 school year?
4. Where do I pick up my child after school?
5. Name the 2 saints who showed us how to take care of the poor.
6. What does Incarnation mean?
7. What took place on Penticost, and when does the church celebrate this event?
8. Who was the founder of the Catholic School System in the United States?
9. Do you know anything about her?
10. What math skills should students master in the 1st grade?
11. What math skills should students master in the 2nd grade?
12. What math skills should students master in the 3rd grade?

When does the school begin?

8:50 a.m.

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May my child wear shorts?

YES.  Your child may wear shorts during the months of August,September and 
May, June

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Where can I view the school uniform for the 2007-08 school year?

Go to our home page and click on K-8 Dress Code

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Where do I pick up my child after school?

ALl 1st graders are excused to their parents in the courtyard between our 
buildings.  ALl other walkers are picked up by the convocation center.  
Please, park in the convo parking lot and not along the street.

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Name the 2 saints who showed us how to take care of the poor.

St. Vincent de Paul and St. Martin de Porres

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What does Incarnation mean?

God and the Son assumed human nature and became man to save us 
from sin and death.

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What took place on Penticost, and when does the church celebrate this event?

The Apostles received the Holy Spirit.
50 days after Easter.

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Who was the founder of the Catholic School System in the United States?

St. Elizabeth Seton.

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Do you know anything about her?

Born in New York Ciy, married, social worker, 5 children, became a 
Catholic at age 31; founded a school for poor children; began the 
parochial school system in United States; founded Sisters of Charity, 
first American religious society; canonized in 1975; first American-born 
saint. Feast Day - January 4th.

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What math skills should students master in the 1st grade?

Students should be able to add and subtract numbers up to 19.

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What math skills should students master in the 2nd grade?

They should be able to add and subtract up to 3 numbers.

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What math skills should students master in the 3rd grade?

They should have mastered their multiplication tables and short 
division.

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