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Service and Community
St. Andrew Catholic School is a community, united under God; we support each other and promote a spirit of goodwill to all. Embedded in the unfaltering knowledge and awareness that our Lord has given His life for us, we give our lives for Him. Community is achieved by modeling the Gospel of Jesus through consistent love and support for one another in and out of the classroom, creating a safe, respectful and disciplined environment anchored in core values, and generating an ever-present atmosphere of respect, unity and acceptance. Ours is a community of faith.
High School Service
Each high school student is required to provide service to the community for a minimum of 100 hours throughout four years of high school. The number of hours per year may vary, but it is recommended that students complete around 25 each year. Students who transfer into St. Andrew Catholic School will have a conversation with the Head of School regarding waiving some service hours based on when the student transfers in.
Student Fundraising
Student groups (including clubs, student government, and individual classes) involved in fundraising activities will adhere to the following policies. See Fundraising Handbook for further information.
- All money raised within the school or greater Helena community must be for specific objectives, which have legitimate educational purposes consistent with the philosophy of the school. Money must never be raised or spent by student groups for needs that are of a personal nature.
- All fundraising activities must have prior approval of the Head of School.
- All money collected will be counted with a witness and left in the supervision of the school.
- All money spent in fundraising activities must be validated by receipts.
- Student groups who raise money for the purpose of educational or service-related travel will be prepared to formally share their experiences with the school community.
- All money remaining from fundraisers at the end of the school year will be designated for Student Government the following year.