Report an Absence

Parents can report an absence and let the school office know when their child will miss school and relay any pertinent information.

Health and Wellness

Families can access the school nurse’s website for health-related information.

Forms & Documents

See Forms & Documents to download forms for admissions, volunteering, medical, extended care, and clubs.

Teacher Websites

Parents and students can access teacher websites to find information regarding classes, schedules, homework, and projects.

PowerSchool

PowerSchool allows parents to keep current with their child’s progress by viewing grades online. See how to set up a parent access account to view your student’s grades and assignments on PowerSchool, or how to add a child to an existing PowerSchool account.

FACTS

FACTS will continue to serve as the preferred provider for financial aid and tuition management service within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. All families are required to sign up and make payment through FACTS utilizing automatic payments (EFT) from a bank account, credit card, or processing checks sent to a secure processing center. Easy and convenient online registration will be available. Beginning April, 25, 2022, the fee for credit card transactions will be 2.95%.

Lunch

We are excited to offer hot lunch through the Home/School Association and an outside catering company on specific days.

Home & School Association

The Home & School Association binds parents, students, and teachers more closely in a formal association. Parents are encouraged to attend the scheduled meetings during the year.

Parent Volunteering

The mission of our school is to work with the parents in order to educate the students. There are numerous areas and activities where parents may volunteer to help the school. Parent volunteering opportunities exist both during the school day and outside of school hours. It is hoped that each family can find some area or activity to meet this need.

VIRTUS

With our longstanding commitment in mind, all parishes and Archdiocesan Catholic Schools use VIRTUS, a compliance management system that allows all parishes and schools to facilitate compliance with Archdiocesan child protection requirements for all volunteers who work with minors, employees, and clergy.

School Spiritwear Store

The school “Spiritwear” store features various clothing items including t-shirts, sweatshirts, pullovers, vests and baseball caps.

Uniforms

Please find detailed information about uniforms for St. Joseph School students here – Uniforms.

Transportation: Arrival and Dismissal

St. Joseph School families provide their own transportation to school. The school’s system for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up ensures the safest procedures for our students. Please find guidelines here: Transportation: Arrival and Dismissal. 

Cognia

All Archdiocesan high schools and elementary schools are accredited as a system through Cognia. Each school is evaluated based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Positive School Environment

To foster a positive school environment where all students are educated in a safe and caring atmosphere, all Archdiocesan schools will follow established procedures for prevention and intervention for bullying, harassment or intimidation.

Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) has been implemented in every Archdiocesan elementary and high school to enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.

Hours of Operation

For information regarding school hours, summer office hours, and extended care hours, see Hours of Operation.

Baltimore Hunger Project

We are engaging with Baltimore Hunger Project in Timonium to provide Birthday Packs to a family in need. This special treat will provide a chance to make memories. Click here to see more information on this wonderful opportunity to participate.