GENERAL SCHOOL PROCEDURES  

1.    Buses arrive from 7:15 - 7:25 AM.  DO NOT DROP STUDENTS OFF BEFORE 7:15.  There is no supervision before this time.

2.    Upon arrival, students eating breakfast must go directly to the cafeteria. Those not eating breakfast will go directly to homeroom.

3.    Instruction begins promptly at 7:45 AM.  Students arriving after 7:45 must sign in at the office and obtain a tardy slip.

4.    Students who bring a cold lunch CANNOT BRING CARBONATED  BEVERAGES (THOSE THAT FIZZ)  TO SCHOOL. Nor should they bring anything in glass containers.

5.    Students have a ten minute break daily and may bring a snack to school.  No drinks please.

       A paper (75 cents) and a pencil (25 cents) machine are located in the front hall.

6.    There are two dismissal bells.  The first bell at 2:15 PM dismisses students who ride the bus.  The second bell at 2:20 dismisses students who are picked up or who walk home.

7.    PARENTS MUST SEND A NOTE IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN STUDENT’S TRANSPORTATION OR DESTINATION.   Changes can be taken over the phone; however, it is best if plans can be made at home with the child before he/she comes to school.

8.    Students leaving before 2:15 PM must be signed out by an authorized adult.

9.    Visitors are welcome at our school.  ALL VISITORS AND OR PARENTS MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL.  Parents are not to enter classrooms without the approval of the principal.  Parents waiting to pick up students should wait in the front hall.  It is distracting to students when parents wait outside classrooms and look in the windows. 

10.  Students are not permitted to use the phone except in an emergency.  An emergency is defined as illness, forgotten lunch, eyeglasses, or medication.

11.  There are two Parent/Teacher Conferences scheduled each year.  However, teachers can meet with parents after school or on their planning time.

12.  All concerns or questions about school policy should be directed to the principal.  Classroom concerns should be directed to the teacher.

   Free and reduced meals are provided for those who qualify.  Applications are sent home with every student the first day of school and are available in the school office any time during the year.  Do not hesitate to apply for free or reduced meals for your child(ren) at any time you feel they qualify.  All students have identical meal tickets and, unless a child tells, no one knows who receives free or reduced meals.

   SYSTEM FOR PAYING:  All meals are charged on a monthly basis and are billed from and payable to the county office.  Call 586-0500, Exit 119 for questions about billing of school meals. 

   Milk and water are included in the price of meals and, can also be charged (20 cents) by students who bring a cold lunch or wish to buy an extra milk or water.  Carbonated beverages cannot be brought to school nor any drink in a glass container.  Parents must present verification in writing from a doctor of any food allergies.  Meal menus are sent home monthly.

  LUNCH VISITORS:  Students may have guests for meals at any time except holidays meals.  To enable all students to have guests for a holiday meal, kindergarten and third grade students may have guests at Thanksgiving, first and fourth graders at Christmas, and second and fifth graders at Easter.  Watch for school menus and weekly newsletters for exact dates and reservation forms for holiday