For Parents
- Dress Code
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- All students should wear a plain, shirt or blouse. No words, phrases or advertising. Simple designs (flowers, butterflies) are fine.
- No jeans.
- No jerseys, hats, headbands or bandanas.
- No flip-flop style or open-toed shoes.
- No clothing that shows the stomach.
- No miniskirts, halter-tops, tube tops or tank tops.
- No oversize clothing or pants that are low on the waist.
- No elevated shoes or boots. Sneakers are suggested.
- Shorts, skirts and dresses must be at least “finger-tip” length.
- No sneakers with lights of any kind
- Students will run everyday so shorts should be worn under dresses
- No piercing other than earrings
- Clothing should not be too tight.
- Shorts may be worn but these should not be “cut offs” and shorts must be near knee length.
- Report Cards and Progress Reports
- Report cards will be completed three times per year. These will be sent home
- December 14
- March 31
- June 30
Progress reports will sent home
- October 31
- January 31
- April 30
- May 30
- 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.
