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Welcome to
St. Paul’s Episcopal School!
Information Handbook for New Families St. Paul’s Episcopal School
161 Dogwood Lane
Mobile, Alabama 36608
(251) 342-6700
www.stpaulsmobile.net
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Dear New Parents,
On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to welcome you to the St. Paul’s Episcopal School
family. St. Paul’s is a great place for our children to grow, and we are proud of what they achieve
while they are students and what they will achieve in the future. The core of the educational
experience at St. Paul’s – academics, the arts, athletics, spirituality, and service to our community,
gives every student an opportunity to succeed.
We anticipate another great year for our school, and we want to ensure that your transition is a
smooth one. We will make every effort to answer all of your questions about our policies and
procedures, but if any do come up, please do not hesitate to call on us.
Our academic year is a busy one, and information about events and activities will be forthcoming
in these pages and from the school in the days to come.
We are honored to have the privilege of being a part of the education of your child.
Welcome to St. Paul’s Episcopal School.
F. Martin Lester, Jr.
Headmaster
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Table of Contents
St. Paul’s School Mission Statement and Honor Pledge…………………………………………………..4
St. Paul’s School Holiday Calendar……………………………………………………………………………….5
School Start and Orientation Dates……………………………………………………………………………….6
Website Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………7
NetClassroom……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
Administration and Staff Phone List Information……………………………………………………………7
School Supplies and Text Books…………………………………………………………………………………..8
Uniforms……………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………..8
Used Uniform Sale and Used Book Sale……………………………………………………………………….9
Summer Reading………………………………………………………………………………………………………...9
Dining Services………………………………………………………………………………………………………......9
PayForIt.net Services………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
Carpool…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
Inclement Weather and School Closings………………………………………………………………………10
After School Care…….………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Summer Day Camp and Enrichment Classes………………………………………………..………………11
Learning Through Service…………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Upper School Community Service……………………………………………………………………………...13
Sports……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
Giving Back………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15
Upper School Technology………………………………………………………………………………………….16
Parent Council…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16
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St. Paul’s Episcopal School Mission Statement
St. Paul’s Episcopal School is committed to providing the highest quality
college preparatory education in a Christian environment. Through a
variety of experiences and activities, we encourage individual growth and
achievement. By example and instruction, the St. Paul’s community
fosters respect, integrity, responsibility, service, tolerance, citizenship, and
the highest moral and ethical standards to prepare each student for a
changing and challenging future.
Honor Pledge
St. Paul’s has a student-initiated Honor Pledge to which student
adherence is required. Students will be required to write or sign the
following phrase, “I have neither given nor received aid on this
assessment.” Students who voluntarily choose not to sign the honor
pledge will receive a zero on the assignment.
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2013-14 SCHOOL HOLIDAY CALENDAR
Check the School Website for continuous calendar updates.
August 12 ............................................................................... Upper School Students Return
August 13 .............................................................................. Middle School Students Return
August 14 ............................................................................... Lower School Students Return
September 2 ............................................................................................ Labor Day Holiday
October 14....................................................................... Faculty Workday/Student Holiday
November 25 - 29 ............................................................................... Thanksgiving Holidays
December 17 - 19 ................................................................................. Upper School Exams
December 19 ............................................................................. Noon Dismissal LS and MS
December 20 – January 5 ............................................................................ Christmas Break
January 6 ........................................................................................................ Classes Resume
January 20 ............................................................................ Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
March 3 - 7 ................................................................................................ Mardi Gras Break
March 10 ....................................................................................................... Classes Resume
April 18 ...............................................................................Noon Dismissal for Good Friday
April 21 - 25 ....................................................................................................... Spring Break
April 28 .......................................................................................................... Classes Resume
May 20 - 22 ........................................................................................... Upper School Exams
May 23 ....................................................................................... Noon Dismissal LS and MS
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2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
School Start Dates:
All divisions start school at 7:45.
Upper School (9-12) — August 12th (Orientation dates will be posted on the website
by mid July.) Full Day (Dismiss at 2:58)
Middle School (5-8) – August 13th (Orientation dates will be posted on the website by
mid July.) Full Day (Dismiss at 2:58)
Lower School (Pre-K Morning-4th) — August 14*
*Please note the first three days of school for LOWER SCHOOL will dismiss as
follows: PK Morning will dismiss at 10:00, PK All Day-2nd will dismiss at 11:30, and
3rd and 4th will dismiss at 11:45/11:50.
Orientation Dates:
Upper and Middle School orientation dates will be held a few days before school.
Date, time and place will be posted on the website by mid-July.
Lower School Parent Preview (parents only) will be on Monday, August 12 and
Drop In Day (parents and children) will be Tuesday, August 13. Details will be
posted on the website closer to the start of school.
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Website
www.stpaulsmobile.net
We are offering some exciting features on our website! Under My Profile you will be
able to update your contact information as well as make private any fields you do not
want published in our online directories, and see your Giving History. We offer a
searchable online Student and Parent Directory. These directories reside behind
the login and are only accessible to current parents, students and faculty. Please view
the Master Calendar to see all upcoming events. New parents will receive a user
name and password for the website and Net Classroom prior to the beginning of
school. Once logged in, you may customize the view of any calendar located on our
site. New features and information will be continually added to the website so check
back often! Remember that the website is a work in progress so if there is something
that you are unable to find please contact us!
NetClassroom
NetClassroom allows parents and students, grades 5 through 12, to access grades,
assignments, and activities online through the St. Paul’s School website. Parents of
students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 4 are also able to access pertinent
information including schedules, announcements and billing information. New
parents will receive a user name and password for the website and NetClassroom
prior to the beginning of school.
Administration and Staff Phone List
Contact information for all St. Paul’s employees, including the administration and
staff, is located in the Faculty/Staff Directory under the About tab of our website.
This feature enables parents to search by name or department.
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School Supplies and Text Books
School supplies for grades PK-Morning through 8th are billed on your first tuition
statement. Supplies for grades PK-Morning through 4th will be delivered directly to
your child’s classroom. Supplies for grades 5 through 8 should be picked up at the
Campus Store during last two weeks of July or during the month of August.
The supply list for grades 7 through 12 will be posted on the St. Paul’s website. You
may purchase your supplies at the Campus Store or at the vendor of your choice.
All text books and summer reading books can be purchased at the St. Paul’s
Campus Store. Campus Store summer hours are Monday through Thursday
9:00am until 3:00pm. The Campus Store will be closed during the last week of May
for inventory. For questions or assistance please contact Claudia Plaskett, Campus
Store Manager, or Marion Stabler, Campus Store Assistant Manager:
(251) 461-2193.
Uniforms
All students in grades PK through 12 are required to be dressed in the appropriate
St. Paul’s uniform every day. Listed below are the sources for St. Paul’s uniforms
and school shoes. For the specific dress code and personal appearance guidelines,
please refer to the St. Paul’s Student-Parent Handbook under the School Life tab of
our website.
Sunshine Uniforms is located on Airport Blvd. just east of Hillcrest Road:
(251) 345-7776.
J-Ray Shoes: (251) 342-6322
PE Uniforms and sweat shirts, as well as the red gym shorts that Lower School girls
wear under their jumpers, can be purchased in our Campus Store (251) 461-2193.
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Used Book Sale and Used Uniform Sale
There will be a Used Book Sale and Used Uniform Sale held at the end of each
school year.
The Used Uniform Sale will be Tuesday, May 14 from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm at our
Development Office on the Wilmer Hall campus. Cash or check only; all sales
final.
The Used Book Sale will be Thursday, May 23 in the Main Campus Cafeteria.
Times will be posted on the web soon.
Information is also posted on the Master Calendar portion of our website located
under the School Life tab.
Summer Reading
All summer reading requirements and information for grades 3 through 12 will be
posted on the St. Paul’s website. Summer reading books will be available in the
Campus Store.
Dining Services
The Saints’ Café serves all students in grades PK-All Day through 12. The cafeteria
on the main campus, serving grades 3 through 12, offers a complete assortment of
food and beverages that may be purchased on an individual basis with cash or by
taking advantage of either a declining balance account or the “Meal Plan” program.
A full service salad bar, daily “Healthy Helpings” hot menu items, daily hot & cold
themed items called “Saints’ Selections,” along with traditional fare, hot sandwiches
and desserts are offered daily. Lunches are delivered on a daily basis to the Lower
School campus for students in grades PK-All Day through 2, who order in advance.
For Meal Plan information, sign-up forms, and the Saints’ Café menu please visit the
Saints’ Café page on our website under the School Life tab or contact Jon Laycock,
Cafeteria Manager: (251) 461-2150; [email protected].
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PayForIt.net Services
We are excited to announce as a parent of a student in grades 3-12, you are now
able to view your child’s cafeteria declining balance for free and for a fee, make
payments on the account over the internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using
PayForIt.net. View the Dining Services portion of our website under the School
Life tab for details.
Carpool
For carpool guidelines, please refer to the Student-Parent Handbook, which will be
posted under the School Life tab of the website prior to the beginning of school. If
anyone is interested in actually driving through car pool prior to the start of school,
contact Julie Taylor: (251) 461-2129; [email protected].
Inclement Weather and School Closings
If inclement weather requires us to cancel a full day of school or dismiss school
early, school officials will notify local radio stations, WKSJ, and WAVH (106.5) and
local television stations WKRG 5, WALA 10, and WPMI 11. St. Paul’s also uses
the ADT Alert System, where parents will be notified by either cell phone, home
phone or email.
The school answering system will announce cancellation beginning at 6:00am.
Please call: (251) 342-6700
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After School Care
St. Paul’s After School Care is a program supervised by the YMCA and is designed
to help working parents with children in Pre-Kindergarten All Day through grade 6.
After School Care is held on St. Paul’s Lower School campus for PK-All Day
through grade 2 and the Dogwood Lane campus for grades 3 through 6. For
information concerning After School Care, contact Mary Taylor at: [email protected]
or 251-786-6279 or The YMCA: 251-344-4856
Summer Day Camp and Enrichment Classes
St. Paul’s offers a summer day camp that is supervised by the YMCA. The program
is offered to children ages 5 to 12. To register, or for more information about
Summer Day Camp schedules, please visit the Summer Day Camp section of our
website or contact Mary Taylor at: [email protected] or 251-786-6279 or
The YMCA: 251-344-4856
St. Paul’s also offers a variety of Summer Enrichment Classes. For information
please visit the Summer School page of our website.
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LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE
The Learning Through Service program at St. Paul’s Episcopal School encourages
our students to develop a lifelong commitment to helping others. Through a variety
of activities, St. Paul’s seeks to both create a sense of service within the school and to
improve the community around us.
Learning through serving others begins in 1st Grade at St. Paul’s. Our Service
Program is comprised of three branches: grade level Community Service, Rutledge
Fellows of Philanthropy, and the Service Leadership Class. Each grade level, from
1st through 12th, has a specific focus area for which the students perform
service. Most grade levels have a Service Day where the entire grade participates in a
project. By the time a student graduates, he or she will have participated in a broad
array of service projects in diverse areas. For further information or questions please
refer to the Student-Parent Handbook or contact our Community Service
Coordinator, Leslie Lerner: (251) 342-6700 ext: 2356; [email protected].
1st Grade Elderly
2nd Grade Veterans and Active Duty Military
3rd Grade Environment
4th Grade Hearing and Visually Challenged Population
5th Grade Elderly
6th Grade Homeless & Hungry
7th Grade Children
8th Grade Mentally & Physically Challenged Adults
9th Grade Families Going Through Medical or Economic Hardships
10th Grade Environment
11th Grade Active Military & Veterans
12th Grade Mentally & Physically Challenged Children
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Upper School Community Service
Community Service is an integral part of the St. Paul’s experience. Students in
grades nine through twelve are required to complete 15 hours of community service
each year. They may choose projects suggested by the school, or may help any
501©3 nonprofit agency such as a food bank or homeless shelter that has special
significance for them. Additionally, most grade levels have a Service Day during
which the entire grade participates in a project relevant to their focus area.
REQUIRED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:
Grade 9: 15 accumulated hours of service are required to become a sophomore.
Hours are due by May 1.
Grade 10: 30 accumulated hours of service are required to become a junior.
Hours are due by May 1.
Grade 11: 45 accumulated hours of service are required to become a senior.
Hours are due by May 1.
Grade 12: 60 accumulated hours of service are required to graduate.
Hours are due by January 15.
Students may only receive credit for community service work performed for an
agency recognized as a 501 ©3 non-profit organization by the state of Alabama. All
community service work must be submitted on the approved Community Service
Hours Form within 30 days of completing the service. Summer hours are credited
to the next year.
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Head Coaches
Athletic Director………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Gerry Strang
Middle School Athletic Director……………………………………………………………………………………..Andy Robbins
Varsity Football……………………………………………………………………………..………………………………...Steve Mask
Varsity Volleyball………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Kelli Hillier
Cross Country and Indoor & Outdoor Track………………………………………………………………………….. Jim Tate
Swimming and Diving………………………………………………………………………………………………………Tyler Kerns
Boys Basketball…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Jimmy Messer
Girls Basketball…………………………………………………………..………………………………….Lauretta Freeman Horn
Varsity Baseball…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Andy Robbins
Softball………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Mike Williams
Boys Tennis………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Laura McGee
Girls Tennis…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Melissa Baker
Golf……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Sandy Santoli
Boys Soccer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Chad Harrelson
Girls Soccer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Mike Fricke
For any questions please contact Gerry Strang, Athletic Director: (251) 461-2152;
Coaches Club
The Coaches Club is made up of many members including parents, alumni, faculty,
staff, administration, parents of alumni and friends of St. Paul’s School. If you
would like to find out more, or become a member of this valuable club that furthers
the efforts of the St. Paul’s athletics program please view the Coaches Club section of
our website under the Athletics tab or contact Gerry Strang.
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Giving Back
The Annual Fund, Parent Dinner Auction, Capital Campaigns and the
Endowment are the highest priority fundraising activities of the School. Each
St. Paul’s family is asked to make a donation to the Annual Fund on which
the School relies to offset annual operating expenses over and above tuition.
Parent participation to the extent that each family is able to give is essential
when receiving funds from foundations. Periodically, the Board of Trustees
will authorize fundraising for capital improvements and the Endowment. On-
going fundraising occurs to raise money for the School’s endowment funds to
secure financial stability for the School’s future. These funds are placed in
The St. Paul's Episcopal School Foundation, Inc. for investment purposes.
In an effort to limit additional fundraising, the School Board of Trustees has
approved fundraising guidelines which allows only one fundraiser for each
club or sports program per year. Please visit the St. Paul’s website under
Giving Back for more information. We value your support and thank your
family for embracing our mission and our children’s education.
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Upper School Technology/Laptops
Currently all students, grades 7 through 12, are required to have laptops. For the
academic year 2013-2014 St. Paul’s Technology Department has selected two
Lenovo notebooks for use by St. Paul’s students. Both notebooks will meet the
students’ academic needs, but one or the other may be a better fit for your student.
Students purchasing a new laptop for the 2013-2014 school year must purchase one
of the recommended notebooks. Please visit the Laptop Selections section of our
website under the Academics tab for detailed information. Parents also may find the
Laptop Program FAQs portion of our website very helpful.
Parent Council
Every parent of a St. Paul’s student is invited to become an active member of the
Parent Council. The function of Parent Council is to support the mission of St.
Paul’s Episcopal School and we do this in a variety of ways. Parent Council is
structured with a Lower School division and a Middle/Upper School division. Each
division has grade representatives (room mothers) and committee chairmen. Parent
Council meets regularly throughout the year – sometimes jointly and sometimes
separately. The meetings are held during the morning, last one to one and a half
hours, and often feature a speaker, members of the administration or representatives
of the student body. For more detailed information please visit the Parent Council
section of our website under the Giving Back tab.