Immaculate Conception School - Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027

Sep 15, 2026

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Immaculate Conception School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 outlines key school policies, expectations, and procedures for families. It covers the school’s Catholic identity, including prayer, liturgies, retreats, sacraments, and service; academic programs with grading, integrity, scheduling, assessments, and support processes; admissions, reenrollment, and assessment testing. The handbook also details attendance, records, discipline frameworks, bullying and harassment policies, financial obligations and tuition assistance, health requirements and medication rules, and safety protocols, along with communication, partnerships, technology use, and uniform expectations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages78

Reading Time3 h 17 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Vision Statement

Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Mission Statement

School’s Vision Statement

School’s Mission Statement

STREAM Statement

Accreditation

History of the School

Awards and Accolades

Administrative Team

Faculty and Staff

School Board Members

School Calendar 2026-2027

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Catholic Identity

Advent/Lent

“Buddy” Program

Catholic Schools Week

Daily Prayer

Special Liturgies and Prayer Services

PBIS Framework

Religion Curriculum

Retreats

Sacraments

Service Projects

Academics

Curriculum

Academic Integrity Policy

Academic Schedule

Textbooks

Grading Policy

Missing Work Policy for Grades 3-8

Report Cards and Interim Reports

Honor Roll Policy

Promotion Requirements

Retention

Graduation Requirements

Admissions and Reenrollment

Application Process

Placement

Probation

Reenrollment of Current Students

High School Admissions and Visitation Policy

Assessment Program

Standardized Testing

ACRE Assessment

Attendance & Student Records

Absences

Lateness & Assignments

Records Policy (FERPA)

Discipline

Philosophy of Discipline

PBIS

Bullying Policy

Harassment Policy

Financial Obligations

Tuition Obligations and Refunds

Payment Schedule

Tuition Assistance

Health

Immunization Requirements

Medication Dispensing

Communicable Diseases

Health Records

Food Policy

Partnerships and Communication with Parents

Responsibilities

Communication

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Home School Association

Safety

Emergency Plan

Fire and Safety Drills

Child and Youth Protection

Threat Assessment

Student Services

Before & After School Care

Lunch Program

Guidance & Counselor

Technology

Acceptable Use Policy

Artificial Intelligence Policy

Uniforms and Attire

Uniform Description

Out-of-Uniform Days

Hair Policy

Lost and Found

Immaculate Conception School Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027 112 Ware Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-427-4801 Fax 410-427-4895 [www.theimmaculate.org](www.theimmaculate.org) Table of Contents Topic Page Number Overview 6 ● Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Vision Statement ● Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Mission Statement ● School’s Vision Statement ● School’s Mission Statement ● STREAM Statement ● Accreditation ● History of the School ● National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) ● Awards and Accolades ● Administrative Team ● Faculty and Staff ● School Board Members ● School Calendar 2026-2027 ● Campus Map ● Arrival and Dismissal Procedures Catholic Identity 15 ● Advent/Lent ● “Buddy” Program ● Catholic Schools Week ● Daily Prayer ● Special Liturgies and Prayer Services ● PBIS Framework ● Religion Curriculum (include Growing with God) ● Retreats ● Sacraments (First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation) ● School’s Liturgy Schedule ● Service Projects Academics 18 ● Curriculum ● Academic Integrity Policy ● Academic Schedule ● Textbooks ● Grading Policy ● Overview of Grading and Reporting ● Missing Work Policy for Grades 3-8 ● Report Cards and Interim Reports ● Honor Roll Policy ● Promotion Requirements ● Retention ● Graduation Requirements ● Power School Access ● Communication ● Other Student Services ● Learning Support and the Student Advocacy Team Process ● Field Trips Admissions and Reenrollment 32 ● Application Process ● Placement ● Probation ● Reenrollment of Current Students ● High School Admissions and Visitation Policy ● Non-Discrimination Statement Assessment Program 35 ● Standardized Testing ● Pre-Kindergarten 3, Pre-Kindergarten 4, and Kindergarten Students ● Elementary Students ● Assessment of Child/Youth Religious Education (ACRE) Attendance & Student Records 35 ● Absences ● Lateness & Assignments ● Early Departures & Late Arrivals ● Extended Leave of Absence ● Location & Access to Student’s Records ● Records Policy (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Discipline 39 ● Statement on Philosophy of Discipline ● Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) ● Search and Seizure ● Conflict Situations ● Bullying Policy ● Harassment Policy Financial Obligations 47 ● Financial: Release of Tuition Obligations/Tuition Refund ● Registration Fees ● Other Fees ● Payment Schedule ● Tuition Assistance, Tuition Grants, BOOST ● Tuition Grant for Parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church ● Delinquent Tuition ● Withdrawals Health 50 ● Maryland School Immunization Requirements ● Dispensing of Medication ● Communicable Diseases ● Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) ● Varicella (Chicken Pox) ● Health Records ● Head Injury ● Insurance ● Allergies ● Food Policy ● Bloodborne Pathogens ● Vision and Hearing Screening ● Birthdays ● General Use Epi Pens ● Bronchodilators ● Naloxone (Narcan) Partnerships and Communication with Parents 53 ● Responsibilities ● Support Partnership, and Compliance by Families ● Communication ● Non-Custodian Parent ● Change in Name, Family Status, and Custody ● Change in Address, Telephone Number, and Email Address ● Bright Arrow ● Parent-Teacher Conferences ● Home School Association ● Homeroom Parents Safety 56 ● Emergency Plan ● Fire and Safety Drills ● Emergency and Weather-related Closings and Delayed Openings ● Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) ● Child and Youth Protection ● Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy Procedures ● Student’s Cell Phones ● Visitors ● Volunteers ● Playground & School Supervision and Provisions ● Supervision Responsibilities (Before and After the School Day) ● Threat Assessment ● Tobacco and Drugs ● Transportation Procedures ● Use of the School Grounds Student Services 59 ● Before & After S

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Student-Parent Handbook, and does it function as a contract?

The handbook sets forth school rules and policies for parents and students and is intended as an informative guide. It is not intended as an expressed or implied contract.

What academic policies are covered in the handbook?

The handbook includes curriculum and academic scheduling, an academic integrity policy, grading and reporting practices, missing work rules for grades 3–8, honor roll, promotion and retention requirements, and graduation requirements.

Which health and medication procedures are addressed for students?

The handbook covers Maryland immunization requirements, medication dispensing procedures, health records, communicable diseases guidance, food policy, and other health-related requirements such as screening and safety measures.

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