For Parents

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Back-to-School!
The First Day of School is Wednesday September 7!

Here’s what you need to know to start the 2011–12 school year

Dress Code

After much consideration and input from parents and staff, below will be our dress code policy for the 2011–2012 school year. Please have your child adhere to the dress code daily.

Elementary School

Acceptable attire for elementary students:

SHIRTS

PANTS

ALSO ACCEPTABLE

Please note—“plain” refers only to the absence of logos

Attire NOT permitted includes

NOTE

* Khaki means khaki-style and may be worn in any color.

Middle School

Acceptable Attire for Middle School Students:

SHIRTS

PANTS

ALSO ACCEPTABLE

Please note—“plain” refers only to the absence of logos. Solid apparel or apparel with UCCS logos ONLY will be acceptable.

Attire NOT permitted includes

NOTE

End of the Day Dismissal

As you all know, the end of the day in a school is a very hectic one. In order for us to continue to provide the safest possible dismissal for our students, we have changed the entrance for end-of-the-day pick-ups to the Humboldt Street entrance. Please read below and adhere to the following guidelines:

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Report Cards and Progress Reports
Report cards will be completed three times per year. These will be sent home
  • November
  • February
  • April
  • June
Progress reports will sent home
  • October
  • January
  • May
Homework Expectation
Students have homework almost every night. From 15 minutes for first graders to 45 minutes or more for fourth graders. Homework will be checked every day and families will be called if a student misses or 3 or more assignments per month.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend school every day. Parents should call the school at 288-5702 if a child is not coming. The school will call home and/or the emergency contact number if the office is not notified. Students who miss school should bring in a note the next day.
Code of Conduct including Bus Behavior
Proper behavior should begin when the student gets on the bus and/or enters the school. All of the adults in the school as well as those who work on the buses expect respectful, kind and honest behavior from students. Families are called whenever behavior is an issue and Mr. Bliss makes home visits if necessary.
Emergencies and Closings
Be sure to tune in to Television Channel 8, 10, 13, 31, or R-News. Radio stations WDKX, WHAM, WXXI and R-Mundo (Time Warner), or call 288-5702 to listen to any messages regarding possible emergency closings.
Physical Fitness and Food Facts
No gum, candy or soda allowed in school except for special occasions. Students get recreation time every day in addition to regular PE so students are encouraged to wear sneakers. They are also encouraged to bring in a water bottle.
Parent Participation and Support
There are two parents on the school Board of Trustees and all parents are encouraged to attend Board meetings once a month. A parent representative will be selected for the School Base Planning Team in October. There are also Family and Community Forums every month on a Saturday from 9:00–11:00 am. Parents may come and speak about whatever topic they feel is important.
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