Recess/Lunch
Milk and juice are available on a daily basis for students who carry their lunch. No canned soda or glass bottled drinks are allowed at lunch.
Except for morning recess food eaten in the classrooms, students may not have food or beverages in any part of the school building or outside premises. NO FOOD SHOULD EVER BE EATEN IN THE GYM, ON STAIRWAYS, ETC. before, during, or after school.
C.A.R.E.S. (EXTENDED DAY CARE PROGRAM)
St. Agnes School offers an extended day care program for children of working parents. This service is available from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM on the days school is in session. Complete coverage for early dismissal days due to inclement weather is also available.
The program includes snack time, supervised homework and recreation. Mrs. Nancy Anderson is the coordinator of the program and can be contacted at 610-696-4445 or 610-692-7296.
Library
The St. Agnes Library supports the curriculum of the school by meeting the educational needs of the students. The library contains about 7,000 volumes of books. It is fully automated and internet accessible. Grades K through 6 have 30 minute assigned library times. Junior High has flexible scheduling. Library policy requires students to replace lost or damaged books. Any book not returned or replaced by the end of a school year will result in loss of library privileges until the responsibility is resolved.
The library gratefully accepts donations through “Angel Program”. Forms can be obtained at the office or the website: www.geocities.com/saintagneswclibrary.
Music
Music Lessons are provided for a variety of instruments, culminating in recitals, band performances or participation in musical programs.
Students who are excused from class for music lessons or for rehearsals are responsible to make up any work which may be missed. In cases when students are excused from a class involving other than the homeroom teacher, all teachers affected by the absence should be informed.
Instruments:
- Piano - Grades 1 – 8
- Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Instruments (Group Lesson) - Grades 4 – 8
- Band - Grades 4 – 8
- Guitar - Grades 2 – 8
Physical Education
Each student, unless medically excused by written note, has one gym period weekly. Students must be prepared to take Physical Education classes. Students in grades 4 through 8 who forget to bring uniforms and sneakers twice in a marking period will be dropped one number grade.
SNEAKERS ARE REQUIRED for all students K to 8. Gym uniforms are also required for students in Grade 1 to 8. The uniforms consist of navy blue shorts and navy blue shirts for girls and boys. Unless otherwise indicated by the school, a navy blue jogging suit is worn over the gym uniform by all students in grades 1 to 8 on their gym day. The official color is navy blue. All items must have the St. Agnes logo imprinted on them. The gym uniforms and jogging suits can be purchased through Kelly’s Sports Ltd., 897 Matlack St., West Chester, 610-436-5458.
