The State of Pennsylvania is now allowing schools across the state to use five (5) Flexible Instructional Days as part of the calendar.
Instructional Days will be used this year in lieu of snow days or other days that need to be made up (ex. Flooding, loss of power)!
Attached is pertinent information for parents and guardians of Holy Name of Jesus School.
Our school follows the wellness policy of the Diocese of Harrisburg. You may view the current policy, most recent triennial assessment, and yearly compliance report on their wellness policy page: School Policies and Regulations - Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg (hbgdiocese.org).
Everyday Car Riders: If you plan for you child/children to be car riders every day, you should send a note to the child/children's homeroom teacher(s) at the beginning of the school year indicating their status as a regular car rider. If your child/children will be picked up by someone other than a parent, please include that information on your yellow HNJ school note.
Occasional Car Riders: If your child/children will normally be bus riders but you wish to pick them up on occasion, you must send a note to the child/children's homeroom teacher(s) on those days when they will be car riders.
If you have any questions regarding car rider dismissal, please feel free to contact the Holy Name of Jesus School Office at 717-657-1704.
A uniform Dress Code in our Catholic school emphasizes the importance our Church teaches us regarding the equality of all. Therefore, Holy Name of Jesus School continues to implement guidelines for student dress. As a member of the student body, it is expected that all students follow the guidelines established.
It is our expectation that all dress code guidelines be followed. Should circumstances arise that necessitate an exception to the dress code guidelines, it is requested that parents/guardians contact the school office for temporary suspension of these guidelines.
All school & physical education uniforms for girls and boys must be purchased from the Flynn & O'Hara School Uniform Company.
DRESS UP/ DOWN GUIDELINES:
NOTE: If a student cannot follow the guidelines below, the school uniform is to be worn. Otherwise a student may forfeit privileges on the next special dress day and receive a parent communication form.
For Dress Up Days:
For Dress Down Days:
School uniforms are to be bought through Flynn & O'Hara School Uniform Company at:
Flynn & O'Hara
869 Eisenhower Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-939-5600
Blue plaid jumper (Grades 1 to 4)
Khaki or navy four-pleated skirt (Grades 5 to 8)
DRESS UP/ DOWN GUIDELINES:
NOTE: If a student cannot follow the guidelines below, the school uniform is to be worn. Otherwise a student may forfeit privileges on the next special dress day and receive a parent communication form.
For Dress Up Days:
For Dress Down Days:
School uniforms are to be bought through Flynn & O'Hara School Uniform Company at:
Flynn & O'Hara
869 Eisenhower Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-939-5600
All students are to wear the Holy Name Physical Education uniform. The uniform is a warm-up jacket, warm-up pants with white piping or navy blue sweatpants, worn with a grey T-shirt trimmed in navy, grey T-shirt, and navy nylon gym shorts, all with the HNJ logo. All four (4) uniform pieces are to be worn on gym day.
We require a note of explanation when it is impossible for a student to observe these regulations. Students not wearing the proper uniform on gym day will not be permitted to participate.
If a student is unable to participate in physical education class due to injury or illness, a note from the doctor/ parent is requred.
All Physical Education uniforms must be Flynn and O'Hara Uniform Company brand.
Flynn & O'Hara
869 Eisenhower Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-939-5600
Jewelry: a watch and a thin chain with cross or religious medal may be worn with school uniforms.
Girls~ may wear one pair of small post earrings in the bottom earlobe only.
Boys~ not permitted to wear earrings.
No body piercings, tattoos, rings, bracelets/bands of any design are not permitted.
Make-up, nail polish, and acrylic nails are not permitted.
Hairstyles: must be neat, well-groomed, and not cover the eye. No fad cuts, blunt cuts, hair coloring, highlighting, extensions, attachments, blunt cuts, shaved heads, tails, bowl cuts, and spiked hair.
Boys~ Hair must be trimmed around the ears, off the collar, and one (1) inch above the eyebrows. Haircut should be blended and layered in a conservative male style with nothing less than a #2 blade. Sideburns may not extend beyond the middle of the ear; no facial hair or designs shaved into hair are permitted.
School shoes may be purchased at Flynn & O'Hara or an alternate shoe store, provided the style and color match, and strictly adhere to the dress code guidelines.
Flynn & O'Hara
869 Eisenhower Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-939-5600
Additional information regarding Dress Code guidelines may be found in the Student Handbook.
Parents should are all uniform items. Be sure to label items with your child(ren)'s name/s ir initials and their homeroom teacher and number. This will make returning lost items possible and for your child to identify any lost item. Items to be labeled include: gym clothes, book bags, and lunch boxes, etc.
For educational trips during the year, students must wear uniforms unless the activity merits an alternate form of dress. Parents will be notified about the dress for the day by the classroom teacher.
Store Location:
Flynn & O'Hara
869 Eisenhower Boulevard
Harrisburg PA 17111
Telephone:
717-939-5600
To Place an Order:
Order online or call 1-800-441-4122 anytime
Orders may be shipped directly to your home or to the store for customer pick-up
It is suggested that orders be placed by July 15 in order to assure delivery prior to the start of the school year
School closings and delays will be announced via blast from Sister Rita.
You may also check media websites for information as listed below:
Holy Name of Jesus School closings and early dismissals related to inclement weather are determined by the Central Dauphin School District....if Central Dauphin Schools are closed or dismissing early, HNJ is also closed or dismissing early.
Keep in mind that Central Dauphin buses pick up private school students after the public high
school students, so HNJ students are not necessarily picked up precisely at the noted early
dismissal time.
HNJ students come from several different school districts; early dismissal times may vary
from district to district. If your child is a bus rider, please take note of the early dismissal
time that your district is announcing to determine the time of your child's bus pick-up at HNJ
If your child is an After-School Program attendee and an early dismissal is announced, please
please contact the HNJ School Office at 717-657-1704 to inform us as to how your child will be
getting home that day. These students are often concerned about whether they should ride the bus or wait to be picked up a parent or guardian.
Pre-K 3: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Pre-K 4 Morning Program: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pre-K-4 Afternoon Program: 12:45 - 2:45 pm
Kindergarten: Follows two-hour delay schedule along with Grades 1-8
For cases when Central Dauphin School District & Holy Name of Jesus School are in session but the school district where you live announces a closing or delay, busing to HNJ will not be available. Parents are asked to provide transportation for their student(s) to/from school.
For cases when school districts other than Central Dauphin announce an early dismissal, only HNJ students who live in those school districts will be dismissed early. Please note, busing will be provided in these instances.
School buses will be provided to take students home; parents may also come to the school office to pick up their child/children.
Radio and television stations will be notified in order to keep parents informed of details regarding the emergency, dismissal times, and possible changes in bus numbers/routes.
Holy Name of Jesus Church
6150 Allentown Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2603
Phone: 717-652-4211
Fax: 717-652-2033
Holy Name of Jesus School
6190 Allentown Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2603
Phone: (717) 657-1704