09/25/2010 SCHOOL COUNCIL - KC COOMBS SCHOOL

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A student will not be dismissed to anyone other than a parent/guardian unless a written note is submitted to the school office arior to such a dismissal. Parents/guardians requesting dismissal to a third party on a regular basis (i.e. Scouts, religious classes, etc.) must have a written note on file in the office. If a child attends a weekly function for the entire year such as scouts, the parent may write only one long-term note to the teacher concerning dismissal of the child for this weekly function. If this changes at any time another note is required. Notes are required for both early dismissals and for students not riding the bus on a given day. Parents/guardians are discouraged from requesting early dismissal except for emergencies, medical appointments, etc. When necessary, appointments should be made so that the student misses as little class time as possible. When requesting an early dismissal, a dated, written note, signed by the parent or guardian is required. The time and reason for the dismissal must be stated in this note, which should be presented to the classroom teacher before the start of school. No child is to be removed from a bus or a bus line during dismissal procedures. No last- minute (dismissal time) dismissal requests by phone will be accepted. Students will not be dismissed until 2:55pm (K-2, pm and full-day preschool). If dismissed prior to 2:55pm, a child cannot attain perfect attendance for the year. PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND VISITORS Upon arrival at the school's main doors, a visitor must ring the buzzer for admittance. Once the buzzer sounds, the visitor will enter the door on the right and must report immediately to the main office. Sign in is required and a visitor's badge will be issued. • When leaving the visitor will sign out in the main office and return the visitor's badge. • Classes are in session from 8:25am until 2:55pm. Parents/guardians may make appointments to see the teacher either before school, after school or during a designated time determined by parents/guardians and teacher. As impromptu visits disrupt the learning process of all students in the classroom, we require parents/guardians to make appointments. We prohibit spontaneous visits to the classroom once school is in session. • Any unauthorized parent/guardian/visitor; i.e., without badges, will be considered trespassing. Unauthorized persons without badges will be stopped by school personnel and asked to report to the office. Anyone refusing will be considered a trespasser and appropriate action will be taken. • Visitors wishing to observe a specific class must make arrangements with the principal and the teacher at least a day prior to the visit. This visitation will be limited to 60 minutes. • Students cannot bring friends to school since the school cannot assume responsibility for friends. • When a parent/guardian drops off school-related items, the items must be left at the Main Office and must be clearly labeled with the child's name and the teacher's name. Parents/guardians will not be allowed to personally bring items to the classroom. This interrupts educational time, takes the teacher away from the children, interrupts the classroom activity and presents a safety issue for the children and staff. 14