Safety

School Hours

School hours are from 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Students should NOT arrive earlier than 7:45 a.m. or remain on campus later than 3:30 p.m. unless they are participating in a supervised activity. Supervision IS NOT provided for students who arrive before 7:45 a.m. or remain later than 3:30 p.m. These procedures are designed for the safety and well-being of your children.

Personal Data Information

Please notify the Office immediately, in writing, if your home, work, or emergency phone numbers have changed. A change of address requires 2 proofs of the new residence, In case of an emergency, we MUST have a current phone number through which you may be contacted.

Transportation

Bus service is provided for students who live in designated areas. Students who usually ride a bus must bring a note signed by parent/guardian if they are to go home by other means. Unless the teacher receives written notification from the parent/guardian, your child will ride the bus home as usual. Students may get off at a different bus stop with a note from parent and signed by the Principal ONLY if the request is for the student’s regular bus. Requests for students to ride a different bus home with another student must be pre-approved by parent calling the district transportation office for the North Central Area (534-7300).

Students may ride bicycles and scooters to school as long as they practice safety and a helmet is worn, as required by law. Students must “walk” their bikes and scooters on campus. It is strongly recommended that bikes be locked during school hours. Students and parents must assume total responsibility for lost or stolen bicycles. Skateboards and roller blades are not permitted on school grounds or on the bus.

Visitors On Campus/Parking

All Visitors must sign in and wear a visitor’s badge. No one is allowed on our campus without first signing in. Teachers will not allow any adult in their classroom without a visitor badge and adults who visit a classroom when students are present should be approved volunteers. This policy is enforced to ensure the safety and security of our students and guests. Instructional time is from 8:10 until 3:00. Please do not interrupt classes by going to your child’s classroom during this time unless arrangements have been made with the teacher in advance. Teachers will bring students out front at the end of the school day.

Please do not park along the sidewalk in front of the school during student drop off times: 7:45 – 8:10 a.m. and student pick up times: 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. When picking up car riders in the afternoons, drivers MUST remain with their vehicle. If your child comes out late and causes a back-up, you will be asked to park in the parking lot to wait for your child. Dismissal for students whose parents walk to pick them up will be at 3:10 p.m. A place card with your child’s name placed on the dash also helps pick up go smoothly, especially at the beginning of the year.

Arrival/Dismissal

Students are NOT to be on campus or dropped of before 7:45 a.m. and should be picked up by 3:15 p.m. SUPERVISION IS NOT PROVIDED BEFORE 7:45 A.M. OR AFTER 3:30 P.M. At the beginning of the school year, please discuss how you expect your child to get home with his/her teacher. IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN YOUR STANDARD ROUTINE, SEND A NOTE TO THE TEACHER. These arrangements must be planned for ahead of time. Students will NOT be permitted to use school phones regarding changes in transportation.
WITHOUT A NOTE STUDENTS WILL GO HOME THEIR REGULAR WAY.

Absence/Tardy Policy

If a student is not in class at the 8:10 bell he/she will be marked tardy by the teacher. After 8:30 all students need to report to the office to receive a tardy slip. If a student is tardy they must bring a note for it to be excused, otherwise it is unexcused. When a student is absent, the parent/guardian is required to phone the school at 291-5373 and speak to Ms. Martinez on the day of the absence. A note MUST be sent with the student when they return. The note must have the student’s name, date(s) of absence, the specific reason for the absence, and have the signature of the parent/guardian.

Example:

After the 1st unexcused tardy, students will receive Tardy notification forms; the 1st is a written warning, the 2nd will require a conference with the teacher, the 3rd is a conference with the teacher as well as administration, the 4th unexcused tardy will result in an Attendance Contract Violation.

Dress Code Policy - 2009-2010

All Jewett School of the Arts students are required to wear standard dress for the 2009-2010 school year.

T-shirts and sweatshirts can be ordered in the front office, Monday thru Thursday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Payment must be received with your order and all orders must be placed by July 30, 2009. The orders will be delivered to your child’s homeroom teacher and can be picked up during orientation. Bottoms can be purchased at various stores including Wal-Mart and Bealls.

Students should dress in a manner so as not to distract from the learning process. They are required to place a special emphasis on personal cleanliness, neatness, and safety.

 Keeping these considerations in mind, the following guidelines will be followed:
• A T-Shirt with a Jewett School of the Arts logo MUST be visible at all times while on campus.
• The standard dress is khaki or blue denim jeans/shorts/skirts/skorts/or capris.
• The blue denim should be one consistent solid shade of blue.
• The khakis should be a tan color, not olive or brown.
• Shorts, skorts, and skirts should be no more than 5 inches above the knee*.
• Pants are to be worn at the waist. No undergarments should be visible. (No sagging)
• No bibbed overalls, corduroy, nylon, sweats, jogging suits, jumpers are allowed.
• If there are belt loops, a plain black or brown belt with a standard buckle must be worn. (No ribbon, string, yarn, rope, etc.)
• Shorts and slacks should be hemmed and not rolled up at the hem or the waist.
• No embroidery, patches, laces, stripes, decorative stitching, or shiny/glittery embellishments should be on any clothing.
• No fraying, holes, or tears should appear on any garments.
• No shirts are to be worn as jackets.
• Jewett School of the Arts shirts, long or short sleeved, are to be tucked in at ALL times with no rolling or flaring of the shirt around the waistline. They should not be too tight or too loose.
• Shoes must be worn at all times in school. Open toed shoes and shoes with no back are unsafe and are not to be worn. No boots are allowed. Athletic shoes are preferred.
• Socks must be ankle socks. (They may only be black or white)
• Hats, sweatbands, sunglasses, visors, bandanas etc. are not to be worn.
• Purses must be no larger than 8 ½ inches by 11 inches.

*To determine the acceptable length for shorts, skorts, and skirts simply have the child kneel and measure 5 inches up from the floor. This will give you the minimum short, skort, or skirt length that is permissible for your child.

Please remember that students grow considerably during the school year. Clothing that fits properly in August may be inappropriate by February.

Cold Weather Policy
• All sweatshirts MUST have a Jewett School of the Arts logo and be a solid navy blue color.
• All “heavy” outer garments (such as coats/jackets) must have a button, snap, or zipper front. Hoods are permissible but cannot be worn during school hours. Heavy garments are not to be worn inside the classroom.
Consequences: Students will receive Dress Code Violations, which can lead to Contract Violations for not following the Jewett School of the Arts dress code.
Please sign below to verify that you/your child will comply with the Jewett School of the Arts dress code.