Sacred Heart Catholic School at 1200 Dayton Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 US - Groups & Organizations
Sacred Heart of Jesus Organizations: Board of Education:
The Board of Education is a regulatory body operating educational facilities at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, and is responsible for the oversight of the education policies of the school, subject to the intent and spirit of the policies and regulations laid down by the Office of Catholic Schools.
The responsibilities include:
- Serving the needs of the parish;
- Operating according to policies laid down by the Diocese;
- Have local policies which control specific situations; and
- Maintain a high standard of accomplishment and performance on the part of both elected and appointed leaders.
Home and School Association: The Home and School Association is a support group for the school.
Objectives:
- To advance the welfare of the students in the school through the coordinated efforts of parents, teachers and students.
- To bring into closer relation, through good communication, the home and school, including parents/guardians, students, faculty and administrator(s).
- To promote an interest in education matters and an understanding of the mutual responsibilities of parents and teachers in education.
- To encourage high standards of Christian family living.
- To provide financial aid and assistance for special projects, educational media, activities and events for the benefit of the school.
Athletic Boosters:
This organization exists to enhance and improve the athletic program of Sacred Heart of Jesus School. The objectives of this organization shall be to work with the youth of Sacred Heart of Jesus School and Parish:
- to promote interest in and support competitive sports;
- to be active in recruiting new active members;
- to support the athletic program of the parish school in these ways:
- Provide financial support;
- provide opportunity for parent involvement; and
- to encourage good sportsmanship and school spirit.
Education Endowment Foundation:
The purpose of the Education Endowment Foundation is to receive, hold, manage, invest, and reinvest funds and to use and apply the income and assets of the corporation, in accordance with the bylaws of the cooperation, in full or in part, for the following uses and purposes:
- To provide funds to assist in the meeting of the operating costs of the Sacred Heart of Jesus School hereinafter referred to as the School.
- To assist in the furnishing and/or improvements of the School properties.
- To assist in the support of any present or new programs at the school.
- To provide scholarships for, or loan money to, students of Sacred Heart of Jesus School, in furtherance of their education.
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