for Students & Families
Student & Family Handbooks
The Student and Family Handbook describes the expectations of students within the St. Paul City District’s schools. All students and families are expected to review the handbook.
If you are unable to find the information you are looking for in our handbook, please feel free to contact our family team for assistance. We are here to support you!
District Policies
A complete list of the St. Paul City Schools board-approved policies are available online.
STudent health
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children receive a physical examination annually. Health information is vital in planning and supporting students while attending school. Please provide us with current health information each school year on this electronic form. State Law (M.S. 121A.15 & M.S. 144.29) requires your child be immunized or submit notarized conscientious exemption documentation as well as receive a comprehensive physical examination before entering Kindergarten or Elementary School.
Circle
Students and Staff at all three program levels meet for class-wide circles daily. Additionally, at the High School, a full school assembly happens each week on Fridays before dismissal.
WEATHER CLOSURES
St. Paul City School will close school in severe or dangerous weather. Please review the SPCS Winter Weather Plan document for policy information and communication plans. To receive updates by text, text YES to 68453 (your carrier’s standard data and message rates may apply).
School Supplies
All three school program levels require slightly different school supplies. Review the School Supply Lists (en español) for guidance on what your student needs to start the school year. St. Paul City Schools is happy to offer families assistance with acquiring any of the supplies listed. Donations are always accepted!
Uniforms
Wondering what you’re required to wear to school? St. Paul City Primary has required school uniforms. St. Paul City Middle & High School have no uniforms, but enforces the dress code as described in the school handbook.
School Hours
Classes begin at 8:00am daily at both buildings. Buses arrive by 7:45am and return to pick students up at 2:30pm. Building hours are between 7:30am and 3:30pm.
Transportation
Any family residing in St. Paul who attends St. Paul City School may have a bus stop arranged according to where they live. Upon registration, our district’s transportation coordinator discusses special needs and reviews the map with families. Prior to the first day of school, a confirmation of route is sent in the mail which includes the location and time of the bus stop. Information regarding return times is also included.
St. Paul City School contracts with CSTMN for bussing. For questions and concerns regarding your child’d daily pick up or drop off, please call 612-808-8868.
HIGH SCHOOL Extension Forms
St. Paul City High School encourages students to make revisions to their classwork and advocate for extensions if they need one. Students may use the following forms to request extensions directly from their teachers.
Science | Math | English | Humanities
Medical assistance (ma) & Minnesota care
Minnesota has health care programs to meet the needs of different people.
Some programs help people who have little to no income. Examples of people these programs may serve include children and those parents unable to work because of serious illness. Other programs help people who work but do not have access to affordable health insurance. People these programs serve include families with parents who are working one or more jobs but do not get health insurance through their jobs. They also include farmers and other self-employed people.
Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary depending on the program you qualify for. Some people can get coverage at no cost.
Use the link below to see if you qualify for Medical Assistance through the State. Minn. Stat. § 256.962,subd. 6
full service community school
A full service community school focuses on partnerships between a school and its community. The full service community school focuses on 5 different subcategories that are listed below:
Academics - Creating an environment where the curriculum is high quality, relevant, culturally inclusive, and engaging for our students, families, and communities.
Youth Development - Providing experiences, opportunities, mentoring and programs that will assist our youth in developing into their best selves becoming successful and productive citizens of the world.
Family Support - Building a network of support that will increase family engagement, including parental involvement, parent leadership, family literacy, and parent education.
Health and Social Services - Provide and collaborate with Primary and Specialty health care services that our families can connect with and receive “services”.
Community Development - Collaborate with businesses, community organization, non profits, & elected officials to provide resources, social service programs, work/career readiness, entrepreneurship, that will promote financial stability for our “families”.
Summer family resources (2022)
Are you a High School Family that wants to stay in touch with our family support team during the summer?
We have a one-stop shop to get information about accessing food, shelter, mental health services and community events over the summer. Check out the webpage below.
