What are the times of the school day?
The school day begins at 7:45am and ends at 3:00pm.
Are there before and aftercare arrangements?
Yes. Before care runs from 7:00am-7:45am in the cafeteria. Aftercare is from 3:15 pm-6:00 pm in the cafeteria. There is a nominal fee charged for each service. Before care is $5.00 per day and after care is $8.00 per hour. Unlimited after care for one child is $300.00 per month and $450.00 for more than one child. Before care students may purchase breakfast and snack is provided for aftercare students.
Can my child buy lunch?
Yes. St. Joseph the Carpenter School is serviced by Maschio’s Food Service which provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch at a nominal fee. All food is cooked in house. Menus are published monthly. Maschio’s runs a nut free kitchen. Students may also bring a bagged lunch. Based on our state formulated contract agreement, no food from outside vendors can be allowed (i.e. Wendy’s, Burger King, McDonald’s, Subway etc).
How do I know what is happening in the school?
Teachers and administrators share important information using Class Dojo. We also post school events on the website and Facebook. Please check them regularly for calendar updates.
How will I know if the school needs to close for weather or other school emergency?
Information about weather or other school emergencies is shared through Class Dojo and via email.
Does St. Joseph’s follow the Common Core of the State of New Jersey?
The Archdiocese of Newark has its own rigorous, mapped curriculum that is formulated by our diocesan educators which refers to the Common Core but equals or supersedes in all subject areas. In addition, all Archdiocesan schools make use of the NWEA MAPS Testing for assessments in grades 2-8 and the HSPT exam as the high school entrance exam.
For any other questions that you may have, please feel free to call the main office at (908) 245-6560.