For Parents
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
- School Calendar for Parents
- Elementary School Supplies List
- Middle School Supplies List
- Dress Code
- Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals and Milk
- FAQ and Instructions for Free and Reduced-Price Meals and Milk Application
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
- Plain, solid, patterns (butterflies, stripes, plaids, etc., NO WRITING)
- UCCS apparel
PANTS
- Khaki*, corduroy, sweat pants or track pants
- Capri pants, shorts or skirts are acceptable but must reach within one inch of the knee
ALSO ACCEPTABLE
- Sweatshirts or hoodies (plain, solid, patterns, NO WRITING)
- UCCS patches may be purchased to cover brand-name logos
Please note—“plain” refers only to the absence of logos
Attire NOT permitted includes
- Jeans of any type including: blue jeans, black jeans, jean shorts or jean skirts
- Gloves and anything resembling gloves, also socks that go over pants
- Clothing that is too tight or revealing, such as tube tops, halter tops or spaghetti straps
- Clothing with advertising or writing or statements of any kind
- Bandanas, hairnets, or hats
- Clothing that is excessively baggy or long, presenting a safety concern
- Jewelry presenting a safety concern such as large rings, bracelets, earrings, or key chains of any kind
- Piercings other than on an ear
- Camouflaged clothing
- Sandals, flip flops or open-toed shoes
NOTE
- Students who are out of dress code will be provided with temporary attire
- Students deemed out of dress code may receive a misconduct form
* Khaki means khaki-style and may be worn in any color.
Middle School
Acceptable Attire for Middle School Students:
SHIRTS
- Red, black or white POLO-style ONLY
- Plain/solid or UCCS apparel
- Shirts must remain tucked in at all times
PANTS
- Khaki-style TAN pants
- Khaki-style TAN capri pants, shorts or skirts are acceptable but must reach within one inch of the knee
ALSO ACCEPTABLE
- Red, black or white hoodie. It must be plain, solid or have a UCCS logo ONLY
- UCCS patches may be purchased to cover brand-name logos
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
- Jeans of any type including: blue jeans, black jeans, jean shorts or jean skirts
- Gloves and anything resembling gloves, also socks that go over pants
- Clothing that is too tight or revealing, such as tube tops, halter tops or spaghetti straps
- Clothing with advertising or writing or statements of any kind
- Bandanas, hairnets, or hats
- Clothing that is excessively baggy or long, presenting a safety concern
- Jewelry presenting a safety concern such as large rings, bracelets, earrings, or key chains of any kind
- Piercings other than on an ear
- Camouflaged clothing
- Sandals, flip flops, or open-toed shoes
NOTE
- Middle School students will NOT be allowed in the building without proper attire
- Students who are out of dress code will be provided with temporary attire
- Students deemed out of dress code will receive a misconduct form and a Restricted Lunch
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:
- Pick-up phone calls will no longer be accepted after 3:00 p.m.
- For the elementary building: End-of-the-day pick-up is downstairs in the dining area—please enter the school at the “flagpole entrance” (Humboldt Street) and proceed directly downstairs to the dining area—do not come to the main office.
- For the elementary building: Dismissal begins at 4:10—do not pick up your child before this time unless you have pre-arranged to do so.
- For the middle school building: Dismissal begins at 3:40—do not pick up your child before this time unless you have pre-arranged to do so.
- If you are picking up your child early for an appointment (before regular dismissal time), please send a note or call the main office in advance.
More…
- Report Cards and Progress Reports
- Report cards will be completed three times per year. These will be sent home
- November
- February
- April
- June
- 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.
