Below are some frequently asked questions we receive on a regular basis. If your question is not listed below or answered to your satisfaction, please contact us.

• When are the standardized tests administered?
  Known as Terra Nova, these tests are used to develop our curriculum and do not factor into the students' grade point average (GPA). They are scheduled throughout the school year and vary according to grade:
  • Grades four to eight: Mid-October
  • Grades two and three: March
    
    
• How do I contact a teacher?
  Teachers are most easily reached using e-mail; you can expect to receive a response within 24 hours when school is in session. For convenience, we have listed all e-mail addresses on-line and the Faculty / Staff e-mail list can be found in and downloaded from our forms library for quick reference.
  
  
• How do I obtain lunch tickets?
  Lunches cost $3.35 each and tickets are sold in groups of 10 for $33.50. Lunch tickets can be ordered through the school, by using the lunch order form, found online in the Forms Library.
  

• What if I need to pick up my child before the scheduled dismissal time?
  Please make sure you send in a note with your child or, in an emergency, call the school office, and indicate your need to shorten the school day. 3:00 pm is the cutoff for early dismissal.
  
  
• What procedures must I follow if my child wants to go home with another student?
  Any changes in transportation, including bussed students and car riders, must be communicated in advance via e-mail or written note.
  
  
• When is it an appropriate time to visit High Schools?
  Saint Ignatius schedules a day in November for students and parents to visit local Archdiocesan High Schools. This day will not be counted as an absence. If additional visits are needed, we suggest scheduling them during a time that doesn't conflict with the student's class hours.
  
  
• How will I be alerted of early dismissals or school emergencies?
  Using e-mail and the Telephone Tree, Saint Ignatius makes every effort to communicate school day changes to parents and/or guardians. School closings and delayed openings will be posted on this website, as well as included in KYW 1060's list, as Bucks County School Closing #763.
  
  
• How do I pay my tuition?
  Tuition can be paid in full directly to the school in August. Alternatively, SMART Tuition is a program designed to allow tuition payments to be spread throughout the year.
  
  
• How do I get my child's homework in case he or she is absent?
  Homework can be obtained from the school by noon of the same day. Materials will be available for pickup outside the main office after 3:15.
  
  
• When are students scheduled for lunch and recess?
  Times vary according to grade, as follows:

• Do I need any special training to volunteer in the school?
  Any individual wishing to volunteer at Saint Ignatius Catholic School needs to complete a program called, "Protecting God's Children." Please contact us for more information.
  
  
• How do I report my child's absence?
  To alert the school that your child or children will be absent, please call and leave a message with the secretary; alternatively, you can e-mail the teacher directly.
  
  
• When does my child wear the summer uniform?
  Students may wear the summer uniform until October 15th and after May 1st. Please visit Uniforms, which provides a greater description of exactly what is worn when.
  
  
• Where do I purchase the school uniform?
  School uniforms can be purchased through Flynn & O'Hara. For more information, please visit Uniforms.
  
  
• Do you provide before and after school care?
  Yes. Through our CARES program, qualified school personnel are available from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm to oversee the children. The program is available during every full day of school. In addition to CARES, Saint Ignatius Catholic School also provides many before and after school activities, including piano, scouts, Mad Science, and much more.
  
  
• In what grades do students receive their sacraments?
  In second grade, the sacraments of Reconciliation (winter) and First Eucharist (spring) are received. In sixth grade, the sacrament of Confirmation (spring) is received. Learn more...
  
  
• Are all teachers state certified?
  Teachers at Saint Ignatius Catholic School are either state certified or in the process of becoming certified within Pennsylvania. Additionally, the school has been accredited by Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges and is pending a blue ribbon nomination.
  
  
• What are the hours for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes?
  Pre-kindergarten meets full or half-days (either three or five days per week). Kindergarten is offered on a full-day basis with the age requirement of five by September 15th of the school year.
  
  
• Do I need to be Catholic or a parishioner in order for my children to attend the school? No. You do not need to be a parishioner or a Catholic for attendance; the tuition rates differ for non-Catholics and non-parishioners.
  
  
• Do students go on field trips during the school year?
  Yes. Students attend approximately two curriculum-related field trips per school year. The Home and School Association provides several assemblies throughout the school year, during which the field trips are discussed and decided.