CURRENT FAMILIES
PARENTS REQUIREMENTS
As a requirement of student enrollment in St. Barbara Catholic School, parents must participate in the following:
Service Hours
15-25 Service Hours per Year
Opt-out Buying Options
Two parent families must complete 25 service hours per year; single parent families must complete 15 service hours per year. Hours may be completed by helping in the office or classroom, chaperoning field trips, donating office and health room supplies, and providing other needed services. Numerous opportunities are available to allow parents to complete their service hours. You may opt to buy out service hours at $25 per hour.
Parents Association
Attend Back to School
Optional Monthly PA Meetings
Every parent of students enrolled in St. Barbara Catholic School is a member of the Parents Association. At least one parent from each family must attend August Back to School Night, September and May Parent Association meetings, and other mandatory meetings. The Parents Association meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. These meetings are an important means of communication between the school and parents. Meetings include information on current issues, updates on fundraisers and special events, and presentations pertinent to religion, social issues, and parenting. Parents receive service hours for attending meetings.
Fundraising
Individual Family Requirements
Fundraisers are an important source of financial support for St. Barbara Catholic School. Each family is required to raise $500 in profit to meet the needs of the school. Once this profit is met, additional profit will be credited to school-approved expenses or educational trips. You may opt to buy out of fundraising at a cost of $50 per month. Profit can be raised in the following ways:
Parents Association Fundraisers: Parents Association-sponsored fundraisers are a great way for family, friends, and co-workers to help raise funds for our students. Parents Association holds chocolate and gift wrap drives, cookie dough sales, and spring fundraisers. 30-40% of sales (depending on event) will be credited to your account.