ARRIVAL: Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. No students should arrive earlier than 8:00 a.m., when supervision begins. Please be aware that additional staff members are not on duty until 8:15 a.m. Students arriving after 8:30 a.m. will be considered tardy. After 8:30, parents need to accompany their children to the office to have them signed in.

ABSENCE OR LATE ARRIVAL: Please call the school office before 8:00 AM if your child is going to be absent or tardy. Give your name, child’s name, classroom number or teacher’s name, and the reason for absence or tardiness. Parents are automatically notified of any absence each morning.

DISMISSAL: Regular dismissal time is 2:45 p.m. Any changes in your child’s dismissal procedure must be in writing. Emergency dismissal may occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Information on emergency dismissal must be up to date and on file in the office. Verbal permission will be acceptable only under these circumstances. According to state law students arriving at school after 11:30 or leaving school before 11:30 are considered absent for the day.

• Dismissal During School Hours - It is in the best interest of your child’s education to schedule your child’s doctor, dental and other appointments after school hours. If this is not possible, please send your child with a note to their teacher indicating who will be coming for dismissal and at what time. This note will be forwarded to the office. For your child's safety, if someone other than a known parent or guardian will be coming to pick up your child, we will require identification.

NOTES FOR TARDINESS, ABSENCE AND DISMISSAL:

When is a note needed from a doctor?

1. If a child has been absent due to illness for five or more consecutive days, a doctor’s note is required.

2. If a child has an appointment during the school day.

When is a note needed from a parent or guardian?

1. to indicate a child is going home other than their usual way

2. for dismissal during school day

3. if someone other than a parent/guardian is picking up a child

4. for any activity after school

5. for being tardy (or parent accompanies child to office)