In order to volunteer, all parents need to be compliant with the Diocese's "Protecting God's Children" program requirements. No adult will be allowed into the school to interact with children in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, field trips, field day, parties, coaching, special classes, science fair judges, Colonial Day/Medieval Day, etc. who has not met these deadlines. All adults must complete paperwork, take a class and be fingerprinted. Classes are held throughout the Diocese. Classroom teachers and the front office will maintain a list of compliant parents. If you are not on the list, you will not be able to interact with children in the school.
Checklist of all forms that must be completed and turned into the school office:
_____ National Criminal Background Check – download from Diocesan web site
_____ Virginia Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services - download from Diocesan web site (2 pages must be printed back to back - to be notarized) Mrs. Dannemann in school office is a Notary – bring photo id
_____ Diocese of Arlington Criminal Background Check Release Form - download from Diocesan web site
_____ Code of Conduct - download from Diocesan web site
_____ Diocese of Arlington Questionnaire - School or Parish Office
_____ Acknowledgement of Receipt of Diocese of Arlington Policy on Child Protection - School or Parish Office
_____ Fingerprint Card - obtain from school or parish office. Visit police station for fingerprinting.
_____ "Protecting God's Children for Adults" Class developed by Virtus - To register go on-line to the
VIRTUS web site and click on "Registration" on the left side. The program will guide you through the process. There are many classes held all over the Diocese at various parishes.
FEES
Please ignore all references to fees on individual forms. The fees have been consolidated into one $40 processing fee. Checks should be made payable to St. Timothy School and should accompany forms.
If you have any questions of a personal nature contact Father Specht in the office of Child Protection (703) 841-2529
