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Q: Is St. Catharine School requiring volunteer hours for parents again?
A: Yes. Over the last several years, not all families were comfortable with fulfilling this obligation and frankly, there were less opportunities. However, volunteer hours are important for our school community. From the 2022-2023 Parent-Student Handbook:
"It is the expectation of the St. Catharine Advisory Board, with the approval of Principal Watts and Father Morris, that each school family will fulfill their obligation to actively support and participate in parish and school activities. Such involvement is not only necessary for financial stability, but parents can provide a valuable service to the school and to the children by their dedication and support."
Q: What are the Volunteer Requirements for School Families?
A: 50 hours per family in a calendar year. Again, from our Parent-Student Handbook:
"In order that tuition rates keep at a reasonable level, parents are asked to volunteer for a minimum of 50 hours. Level II Tuition Assistance Grants are dependent on the volunteer hours of a family."
Q: What steps do I need to take in order to volunteer at St. Catharine School or Parish?
A: FBI/ BCI Background Check and the Protecting God;s Children Certification.
"All volunteers for school activities, parish athletics, and student organizations must have background checks completed and register for the Protecting God’s Children Certification Class within 60 days of the first day of volunteering. Fingerprinting and a Protecting God’s Children Certification is offered at the school at the beginning of the school year and throughout the Diocese during the school year.
Q: How do I record and keep track of my hours? Do I still enter them on the website?
A: Volunteer Service hours are no longer being entered on the St. Catharine School Website. All volunteer hours will be recorded using our FACTS SIS Family Portal. Hours can be recorded retrospectively. Detailed instructions on how to enter and tract volunteer hours for parents and students are available in the FACTS FAQ document below.
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