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ATTENDANCE

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Tardy students must report to the office.

Parents my not remove students from classrooms or playground.

Absences without proper explanation will be recorded as "unexcused."

  Students returning to school after an absence are required to produce evidence that the absence was unavoidable and with parents’ knowledge and consent.  After a student has been absent, he or she should bring to school a written excuse signed by a parent.

  The only excused absences are those due to illness of the student, death in the family, a doctor or dentist appointment that cannot be scheduled after school hours, or whenever the principal considers that exemption from attend­ance is in the best interest of the student.

PARENT SHOULD CALL SCHOOL WHEN CHILDREN ARE ABSENT

When a child is absent, a parent should call school in the morning (by 9:00 a.m.) to inform the office that the child will not be in attendance.  

STUDENTS WHO ARE TARDY

Children who arrive at school after the attendance bell will be considered tardy.  When such cases occur with the parents’ knowledge, they should send an excuse explaining the reason for the tardiness.  All children who are tardy must report to the office.  The office secretary will make the necessary changes in the school attendance report. 

STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY

At times, it may be necessary for you to schedule an appointment or an emergency occurs which requires an early release of your child(ren).  If you are aware of the appointment/situation in advance, please send a note to school informing the teacher of the early release.  The child will be sent to the office to wait to be picked up.  In the event of an emergency, come to the office and request the early dismissal of your child.  The teacher will be contacted and the child instructed to come to the office.  This procedure will be followed for your child's protection.

STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Students who ride the school bus will arrive at school at 8:15.  Students who walk to school or are driven by parents should plan to arrive at about the same time.  Students will not be permitted to go to the classrooms earlier, since prior to that time, teachers are not available to provide necessary supervision. 

Children are not to remain after school or play on the playground unless it is an organized, coach-supervised practice or game.  In the event that children return to the playground after dismissal, teachers or other school personnel will not be responsible for supervising their play or for accidents. 

VISITING SCHOOL

Parents are welcome to observe the students at work and at play within the classroom and on the school grounds.  One of the best ways to understand the classroom program of your child is to visit the classroom.  Advanced arrangements are encouraged to avoid visiting the classroom during a critical testing period or recess.