General Questions
Q. Where do I get school uniforms?
A. Uniforms are purchased through Risse Brothers, 100 Candence Drive, Suite 120, Maitland, Florida 32751, 407-339-1486. Orders can be placed online at www.Rissebrothers.com. They will come to the school at least once a year so you can purchase on site.
Used uniforms are available for purchase at a discounted price in the school office.
Q. Do students get out-of-uniform days?
A. There are occasions when students have the opportunity to earn an out-of-uniform pass or the school holds an out-of-uniform day.
Q. What school supplies will my child need?
A. Grade-specific school supply lists are available in the office and are distributed in the summer.
Q. When can new families register for the upcoming school year?
A. New families can register during the school year based on space availability per class.
Q. Does St. Paul Catholic School have a preschool program?
A. Yes, we offer a 4 year-old preschool (VPK).
Q. Is financial aid available?
A. Yes. Check the scholarship opportunities and the FACTS Grants & Aid application.
For more information, please contact Oswald Cornelio at 352-787-4657.
FACTS Grant and Aid is used by the Diocese of Orlando and St. Paul Catholic School to evaluate school families. The process for financial aid begins with the required online application at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3GN35. All applications and supporting paperwork must be submitted and verified by the April 15 deadline for consideration. Applications should be made as soon as possible to ensure that this deadline is met.
Families must apply each year in order to be considered. All determinations are based a financial aid analysis based on the grant and aid application from FACTS Grant and Aid. Families are encouraged to complete this application in January, and must submit all required support documentation by the April 15 deadline to be considered.
School Involvement Questions
Q. Can I work in my child’s classroom?
A. Yes, parents who have completed the Safe Environment Training program and a background check (fingerprinted through the Diocese of Orlando) are welcome to volunteer at the school. Teachers will coordinate classroom help.
Q. What other ways can I help at school?
A. Parent volunteers who have completed the Safe Environment Training program and a background check (fingerprinted through the Diocese of Orlando) are needed during school hours to help in a variety of ways, such as in the nurse’s office, library, in the cafeteria at lunch, and on special projects during the school year. For a list of opportunities, see the Volunteer Opportunities list.
Q. How can I be involved outside of school hours?
A. There are many volunteer opportunities with flexible hours, in the evenings and on weekends. Parents are needed as coaches for sports teams, PTO, school board, dance and event committees, golf tournament, spaghetti dinner event, staff appreciation, and Catholic Schools Week celebrations. For a list of opportunities, see the Volunteer Opportunities list.
Q. When are school masses held?
A. School masses are held Wednesday mornings and on Holy Days at 8:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend mass.
Q. Can I sit with my child at school mass?
A. Per Diocese of Orlando policy, parents are not allowed to sit with their children.
Q. How can I stay informed on all the current events at school?
A. St. Paul’s sends out a weekly newsletter from the Principal with information relating to the various activities happening for the week. The principal’s newsletter is posted each week. Additionally, early elementary teachers send home weekly information. You can also access the calendar.
We’re also active on Facebook and Instagram.
School Curriculum Questions
Q. How do I contact my child’s teacher?
A. Teachers can be contacted by email or by leaving a message with the school office. Teachers can also be contacted through RenWeb.
Q. How much homework is expected per night at each grade level?
A. On average, 10 minutes per grade per night is expected.
Kindergarten Practice
1st Grade 10 minutes
2nd Grade 20 minutes
3rd Grade 30 minutes
4th Grade 40 minutes
5th Grade 50 minutes
6th Grade 60 minutes
7th Grade 70 minutes
8th Grade 80 minutes
Q. What standardized testing methods does St. Paul Catholic School and the Diocese of Orlando use?
A. For Grades 2-8, St Paul’s Catholic School uses the Terra Nova assessments. These scores are intended to be used for overall curriculum planning and decisions. Our school finds these results very important and we are proud of the fine job that our students do. The Diocese of Orlando does not post scores by individual school.
Q. Do parents have the ability to get information on their child’s work so they can follow along and keep up with what they are working on and how they are doing?
A. Parents can view the online grading information system through RenWeb. Parents are given login information at the beginning of the school year.
Q. What sports and activities are available?
A. Students in grades 5-8 can participate in volleyball (co-ed), soccer (co-ed), basketball (boys and girls), and track (co-ed).
After-school activities include BETA club, student council, robotics club, drama, Kiwanis Kids, junior choir, and sports club.
Lunch/Snacks Questions
Q. How do I order hot lunch for my child?
A. Lunch is provided through Maschio’s Food Service. Check the Lunch Information page for monthly menus.
Q. Can my student pack a lunch?
A. Yes, students do not have to purchase lunch.
Q. Can my student buy milk at school?
A. Yes, milk is available. Milk is purchased through Maschio’s and charged to your student’s account.
Inclement Weather/School Closings Questions
Q. Do we conduct fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures?
A. Yes. Regular fire drills are required by state law and are conducted accordingly. Severe weather, emergency and lockdown drills are also held. Safety and emergency exits are posted and explained to students.
Q. How can I find out if school is closed due to the weather?
A. If it becomes necessary to close school due to an emergency or impending severe weather (hurricane), parents will be notified by text alert and email message. If it is announced that all schools in Diocese of Orlando are closed, then St. Paul is also closed. If it is announced that Lake County Schools are closed, St. Paul is also closed.