Handbook

Attendance

Regular attendance at school is necessary for success. Daily presence and participation in the classroom is essential to the growth and learning process. Missed class time cannot be made up and can have a significant impact on a student's grades.


Should a student be kept home from school because of an illness, please call the school office by 9:00 AM to inform us of the absence. A call from the office will be made home if we do not hear from you. The office will communicate with teachers regarding student absences.

Students who are kept home in the morning because of an illness may be sent to school at any time during the day providing the child has fully recovered from any symptoms and can participate in all class activities. If a child has a fever or is unable to keep food/drink down, they should remain at home until they are free of these symptoms for 24 hours without medication.


A student's absence from class for more than half of the school day forfeits their right to attend that day's extra-curricular activities, i.e. athletics, scouts, clubs, dances, etc.


Excessive absences may result in withholding a student's report card until all assigned work is satisfactorily completed and graded. A parent-student-teacher conference may be required.

Medical Services

Medication may not be administered to any child while at school unless:

  • The over-the-counter medication is sent to the school office with a note from the parent requesting permission for the child to take such. This includes pain relievers and cough drops.
  • Prescription medication to be taken on a regular basis must have an authorization from both parent and doctor with specific written directions for administration by school personnel. It is the child's responsibility to remember to come to the office for said medication which will be administered by the school secretary, principal, or another authorized adult.

A medical authorization form is available in the school office and must be completed by the parent. Medications will be stored in a secure location in the school office. A log of medication administered will be kept in the school office. Medicines must be in their original, labeled prescription container.


First aid will be given in the form of cleaning and bandaging. If a child comes home with a cut received while at school, parents should examine it and apply medication they feel is necessary. If an injury appears to need more than simple first aid, parents will be called to make a determination as to how to proceed. If an injury appears serious and it is impossible to contact the parents or designated adults, office staff may contact emergency medical personnel.

Cold Weather Recess Dress Policy

Above 60 Degrees: short sleeves may be worn 50 - 59 Degrees: light jacket or sweatshirt/hoodie


40 - 49 Degrees: heavier jacket; may not wear only a hoodie


39 Degrees and Below: winter coat and apparel


K-4 Students: Must wear coats, mittens or gloves, some type of head covering (hat, earmuffs, scarf, hood from coat) and, if the ground is snow-covered, boots and snow pants.


5-8 Students: Must wear coats. Hats and gloves are not required but highly recommended. Any student playing in the snow must wear snow pants and boots.