Frequently Asked Questions

Principal Helenann Civian
h.civian@sbcatholicacademy.com

Arrival

K2–6: 7:45 – 8:00 am

K0–K1: 8:10 – 8:20 am

The times have been staggered the times in order to control cohort crossover.

If your child is in K2–6 and arrives after 8:00 am your child will not be permitted to enter the building until 8:30 am via the front door. This will allow the students in K0–K1 to enter the building safely.

Dismissal

K2–6: 2:30–2:40 pm

K0–K1: 2:15–2:25 pm

If you miss your child’s pick-up window, please come to Door #1 – Office. Students not picked up will be brought immediately to the Extended Day program

Drop-off Elementary 7:45–8:00 am

Please come down East Third Street and stop at the gate. A teacher will be there to greet your student.

Please do not block East Third Street.

There is to be no double parking on East Third Street. If using rolling drop-off, your child should be ready to exit the car upon pulling up to the gate.

If you do not want to use rolling drop-off, you will need to park your car and walk your child to the schoolyard gate.

Only students will be allowed in the schoolyard.

Punctuality and regular attendance are vital factors in academic progress and school safety. It also develops self-discipline and personal responsibility.

Late arrival: Sign in your child at entrance door 2.

Pick up Elementary 2:30–2:40 pm

  • K2: Door 7, alleyway off of East Broadway

  • 1A, 1B, Grade 2: Door 5, schoolyard, in line by class

  • 1C: Front Door

  • Grades 3: Schoolyard, in line by class

  • Grade 4: Door 6 walk to the gate to parents

  • Grades 5 and 6: Door 4 on ‘O’ Street

Drop-off Early Childhood 8:10–8:20 am

  • K1A Ms. Vareika: Door 6, gym door

  • K1B Ms. Tempinski, K1C Ms. Maher, K1D Ms. Cimino: Door 7, alleyway off of East Broadway

  • K0 Ms. Taylor and Ms. Alexa: Door 5, schoolyard door closest to east 3rd

  • K0 Ms. Jessica and Ms. Emily: Door 3, O Street

Pick up Early Childhood 11:30 am half-day / 2:15 pm full-day

Pick-up will be at the same doors your students were dropped off.

What is rolling drop-off?

Rolling drop-off is offered for children in grades K2 through 6. There will be teachers at the East 3rd Street/parking lot entrance beginning at 7:50 am. They will open the car door for your child. Rolling drop-off is not a time to help your child out of the car with their backpack or give them one last kiss goodbye. If you are not comfortable with a teacher helping your child out of the car and going into the schoolyard and doors while you drive away, then rolling drop-off is not for you! The school usually sends the policy home at the beginning of the school year.

Please do not block East Third Street.

How do I pay H&S dues?

Dues are $100 per family and are auto-deducted every fall through FACTS.

Dues go towards:

  • Dances

  • Cookie and Cocoa with Santa

  • Whale Mobile

  • Additional Educational Resources

  • Spring Gala and Auction

  • Staff Bonuses

Uniforms

Uniforms are available through Lands End online at www.landsend.com using our Preferred School Number: 900141060.

What is a Tag Day?

A Tag Day is a ‘No Uniform Day.’ A charity or cause is usually identified for families to make donations and students can come into school on that day in their ‘regular’ clothes. Some tag days also have a theme associated with them – e.g. Wear Red for a Bed.

Can my child bring a lovey or stuffed animal for rest time?

Yes, those are allowed for rest time as long as they fit in your child’s backpack.

Is the school a nut-free environment?

Pre-school (ko and k1) is nut-free and K2–6 has an allergy table in the cafeteria. If your child(ren) has an allergy please be sure to let Dr.Civian and Nurse Jaime as well as their teacher know.

Where can I buy books and support SBCA at the same time?

The Scholastic Store Online is open all year round and 2% of each purchase will go towards SBCA. During our designated Book Fair periods, SBCA will earn 25-50% on all purchases. Click here to access SBCA Scholastic store. We will also host on-line and in-person book-fairs twice during the school year.

Where can I find the school calendar?

Still not what you are looking for?

Answers to less frequently asked questions and more specific details may be found in the School Handbook.

How do I get involved?

The success of H&S depends on the parents of SBCA! We understand life is busy, but please consider donating a small portion of your time to building the incredible community that is South Boston Catholic Academy.

Have a question that’s not listed?

Fill out the form and we will contact you to answer your question or get you involved with H&S.

What is the Covid-19 protocol?

If you or anyone living in your household has tested positive OR has been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19, you must notify the school (Dr.Civian and Nurse Jaime) immediately and quarantine at home. Your child(ren) must not be sent to school. It is the parent’s responsibility to contact the school directly. Click here view the detailed protocol policy. Please review Dr. Civian’s email from 12.8.2020 for additional policy details.

You should also contact anyone else who you have been in close contact with so they can quarantine and get tested as well based on the CDC guidelines.

All Covid-19 policies and protocols come directly from Dr. Civian and supersede the information on this page. The above FAQs are subject to change per school policy at any time. Please contact Dr. Civian and Nurse Jaime if you have any specific questions, concerns, or clarifications on the Covid-19 policy. H&S did not create the Covid-19 policies.

  • Classroom/Cohorts with exposure will be notified directly with complete details outlining the protocol for your child and any siblings in your household.

    No school-wide emails will be sent unless a case starts or spreads in the school.

    Due to HIPPA no personal information about a child/staff member will be released. Please do your part and don’t ask who or spread rumors.

    If you or a family member in your household has been exposed to Covid please keep all child(ren) out of school and notify Dr. Civian and Nurse Jaime ASAP.

    As a reminder, if your child(ren) were potentially exposed at SBCA, you will be notified by the school directly.

  • You should reference the email you receive from SBCA for complete details for your specific situation, should it arise. Below are some of the steps taken in previous situations (updated November 2020).

    Classrooms will go to virtual learning (K2 and older) for a quarantine period

    Your child must be tested 5 days after the direct exposure (PCR) prior to returning to school. The results will need to be shared with Dr. Civian and Nurse Jaime. At home testing does not qualify.

    A return date will be provided to you based on the exposure or positive test result date.

    K2 and older students will work remotely. You will receive daily communication from the classroom teacher.

    SBCA will make any resources needed available to your child(ren). If you need an electronic device for remote learning, please contact the school to coordinate a pick up.

  • Is this even happening anymore?

  • If one of your children has a positive case in their class, only the children with direct exposure will need to remain out of school until the return date, which will be provided to you.

    The child with the positive case AND all of those deemed close contacts (children within the same classroom/cohort) will need to get a Covid-19 test (taken 5 days from exposure for the most accurate results based on CDC guidelines) AND will remain out school until the date provided by SBCA. Other children in your household will be able to remain in school (unless they have a direct exposure/close contact). Return to school date will be provided to parents by Dr. Civian or Nurse Jaime. Please reach out to Dr. Civian and Nurse Jaime for questions or policy clarification pertaining to your situation.

  • First, please contact Dr. Civian and Nurse Jaime immediately about your situation. If you were in contact with someone who has tested positive do NOT send your child(ren) to school. Please reference the SBCA Covid-19 protocol policy here for returning to school safely. If you have any specific questions please email Dr. Civian and Nurse Jaime directly for guidance.

  • Yes, students K-2 and older will be provided with remote learning. Please coordinate directly with your child’s teacher and Dr. Civian regarding the details.

    For students in K0 and K1, no virtual learning will be provided. However, you can contact your child’s teacher for their daily schedule and sample activities to do at home.

  • Yes, all Mass residents must follow the MA Travel Order, which can be found here.