Administration
Saint Mary's Catholic School Administration
While
the
oversight
for diocesan and parish institutions flows from the Bishop to the Pastor
as described in the Revised Code of Canon Law, this is done within the
framework of collaboration with many individuals and consultative groups.
In a Parish School, the decision making process moves from broad to
specific and is entrusted to various groups and persons.
Administrative
Team
The principal in cooperation with the
Pastor and the Diocesan Schools Office is responsible for the educational
program of the school. The principal serves a threefold role of
servant-leader, administrator, and educational leader.
School
Board
St. Mary's School Advisory Board was
established to provide advice and assistance to the school's
administrative team in the governance of the school. The School Board is
committed to a quality Catholic school education. The Catholic school is
an expression of the educational mission of the parish with which it is
associated and of the Diocese. Therefore, the Pastor is responsible to the
Bishop for the administration of the total parish, including the parish
school. The Principal functions as the chief administrator of the school
and is a member of the Parish staff. Just as the Parish Council serves
with the pastor on behalf
of the total parish community, so the School Board serves with the Principal
for the good of the school community. The
Board advises the pastor and principal in its areas of responsibility:
Planning, Policy Development, Finance, Public Relations, and Evaluation.
The board meets monthly throughout the academic year.
The Home and School Association was formed to be a communications vehicle between the school and the home, to organize service activities (volunteers and fundraising), and to provide adult education. The Association endeavors to foster collaboration between parents and teachers, and promote mutual support and assistance. The purpose of this organization is to provide educational, emotional, financial and spiritual support for the students, parents and staff of St. Mary's Catholic School. All parents of children in St. Mary's Catholic School are members of the Association that meets at least three times a year. Attendance at all meetings is strongly recommended.
More specifically, the Parents' Organization exists to...
- Promote school and parish spirit through its sponsored activities.
- Provide cultural and educational civic enrichment opportunities for parents.
- Support the school staff and students through fund raising and commitment hours.
- Maintain good communications between home and school.
- Provide a vehicle through which parents can give service to the school.
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Saint Mary's Catholic
School
1901
Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: (931) 645-1865
Email: dtucker@clarksville.com
Last Updated September 30th, 2005