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Frequenty Asked QuestionsWhat is the school's mailing address?Answer: 542 Cypress Avenue, Garden City, South Carolina 29576. What is the school's telephone number?School Office: 843-651-6795 What is the school's fax?Fax: 843-651-6803 What is the school's email address?You may contact St. Michael Catholic School via email at: schoolinfo@saintmichaelsc.org, Can Non-Catholics attend school at St. Michael Catholic School?Yes! Students of any faith are welcome at St. Michael Catholic School. For additional information please click on the PTO header and select “Non-Catholics info” link located on the far left of the web page. Where can I get additional uniforms?Lands End is our school’s official uniform company. You may obtain uniforms quickly and easily as needed by visiting their site. For additional information regarding dresscode, visit the Uniform Information link on the PTO News page. Names What does school tuition cover and how often does it increase?Tuition usually rises according to the “cost of living” increase which is usually between 3 and 5%. The PTO is committed to raise over $30,000 each year, to assist the school operating budget. Tuition is earmarked for salaries, maintenance, supplies and instructional costs: textbooks, library, computer programs, special projects, etc. Can I view my homework assignments on-line?Yes! As long as your teacher has posted them, you can view your assignments on-line. The fastest way to access this information is by going under the drop down menu entitled “Classrooms” and select “Teachers”. You will immediately view links for each classroom and/or grade. Select the appropriate link and to obtain the information you are seeking. Who is in the PTO? What is it?The PTO is an abbreviation for Parents Teacher Organization. Sometimes, we will refer to this organization as SMCSPTO. Any teacher, parent(s) or caregiver who has registered a student at St. Michael’s is automatically part of our PTO. All parents are required to volunteer via our school’s “FAIR SHARE” program. For additional information regarding responsibility of our PTO, current officer contact information, and our Fair Share Policy, please visit the “PTO” section and select the appropriate link. What does FAQ mean?FAQ stands for “Frequently Asked Questions”. What is our Land's End School Code, and how do I order uniforms?Our Land’s End School Code is 900127146. Following is a link to more details about school uniforms: http://www.saintmichaelsc.org/uploads/administration_UniformDetails.pdf I have signed up for email alerts and I am not getting an emails? Why is this happening?After signing up, you should receive an email acknowledging you have signed up for this service. Can I get email alerts sent to my cell phone?Yes! All you have to do is visit the email alert page and type in your information. First, you should check with your cell phone provider to obtain the proper suffix (just like an email address). Second, so your cell phone text message won’t interfere with emails to your computer, please type your name in followed by the word cell. For example, your entry should read: Name: John Smith Cell Email:8435550000@tms.suncom As a parent of a registered student, am I required to volunteer?Yes. The “Fair Share” policy outlines what is required from each family. Even though this is not a PTO Policy and it is a school policy, please visit the PTO News page on this site to obtain the details. I want my child to go on to a Catholic High School after St. Michael's. Any advice?Plans for a Catholic high school are well underway. The Diocese of Charleston owns land in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach. Please check our website for additional information or call the school office. Schools like Bishop England in Charleston have strict admissions policies. If there is a waiting list, students previously enrolled in a Catholic elementary school will be admitted before students who attended a public or private school. Maintaining a Catholic education supercedes academic excellence and income. For additional information, please contact the school’s admission office. Am I required to attend PTO meetings?In compliance with our school’s Fair Share Policy, at least one parent/caregiver is requested to attend all PTO meetings. If your family is not able to attend, it is your responsibility to obtain the information covered at the meeting. Minutes are posted on the website and available in the school’s office. What is the procedure for picking-up and dropping-off students?To ensure your child’s safety, St. Michael Catholic has strict procedures in place. Please visit our “school administration” in the “about us” section of our website to review important information regarding these procedures. How do I apply for tuition assistance?Thanks to the generosity of parishioners, parents and our school administration, tuition assistance is often available to eligible students. To inquire about a tuition assistance application, please contact the school office and speak with Debbie Floyd, Bookkeeper. How do I email a teacher?If you wish to contact a teacher by email directly, please visit “Classroom” then click on the header entitled “Teacher” and select the appropriate link. On each page, there is a quick-link to contact that teacher via email. How do I get information regarding inclement weather and emergency school closings?On the school’s home page, there is a yellow button that reads “Gator News Alert”. Click on the graphic to be routed to the appropriate page where you can obtain information immediately. |
