Each student will be required to have an emergency information card on file in the school office.  The emergency card is filled out at the beginning of the school year. The information on this card, supplied by the parent or guardian of the student, authorizes school personnel to make necessary arrangements in the event of an accident or illness of the student or emergency school closing.  At such times, parents are sometimes difficult to reach and treatment need not be delayed. Be sure to fill out all the requested information, sign the card and return it to school promptly. Please update your child’s emergency information card during the school year if information has changed.  It is very important that you list at least two neighbors, family or friends and telephone numbers if at all possible.

ONLY THOSE PERSONS LISTED ON THE EMERGENCY CARD ARE ALLOWED TO PICK UP STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL.

Any person entering the building must sign in at the school office. If a parent wants their child to be checked out, a picture I.D. is required. The emergency card is checked to see if indeed the person wanting to pick the child up is listed.  If not, we will make an effort to contact the parent.  If this is not possible the child is not allowed to leave.  No student is ever dismissed from the classroom unless the office notifies the teacher. 

If a student’s parents are divorced or legally separated, school personnel may request a copy of the legal document pertaining the child custody in order to verify any requested limitation of student contact with the non-custodial parent. When access or release limitations are documented through this custody order and on file, that information is noted on the Emergency Card by school staff.

Students going home with a friend after school requiring a change of transportation must have a note from the parent giving permission. If a child rides the same bus but changes his destination, a parent note is required to be presented to the school office and driver.

If it is necessary for a parent to bring an item or deliver a message during school hours, he/she should come to the office. This service can be done through the office staff to prevent classroom interruption.