General School Rules and Regulations
Student Drop Off,
Kiss and Go - We have a designated car loop
for students arriving by car. The entrance to the car loop is located at the main
door. It's a one-way loop. Adults and patrols will be on duty to assist
students during arrival and dismissal times. Please note the following:
- There will be no parking in either school driveway
during the hours of 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on
school days.
- Cars entering the driveway only stop so that a child
can disembark. Please have all materials ready so that your child can
exit the car swiftly. Please do not get out of your car; it slows the
flow of traffic.
- The parking lot in front of the school can be used
for parking if you need to walk your child to morning lineup. Or, you
can park in the areas surrounding the school that are designated for
parking. Read the signs carefully.
- Children walking to school may enter the bus loop
door, the Kiss & Go door or walk around to the rear of the building.
Student Safety - Children are not to cross the parking
lot, the Kiss & Go driveway or the bus loop driveway, even with parents,
during arrival and dismissal times. Please use the crosswalk.
Lateness - If a student arrives at school after the
second bell (8:50), they must first report to the office and obtain a late
slip, before proceeding to class.
Absence - If a student is absent from school, please inform
the school office by 8:30 on the day of the absence. A recording machine for
absence "call-ins" is available from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. On
returning to school the student must bring a signed dated note from a parent
explaining the cause of the absence. A parent desiring homework for a child
who is absent for an extended period is requested to contact the school
office.
Leaving school during the day - If leaving school
during the school day (i.e. Doctor's apt.), a note should be sent to school
in advance. Please report to the office to pick up your child, NOT TO THE
CLASSROOM.
Change of dismissal plans - If a student's regular dismissal
plans are to be changed (i.e. playdates, change of
bus or school pickup instead of bussing), the "guest" student must
bring a note signed by their parent to school explaining the change.
Classroom Interruptions - Classes should be
interrupted only in case of emergency. If your child has forgotten something,
please do not bring it to the office. Instead, label it with the child's name , grade and teacher and bring it to the drop off/pick
up table located in the bus loop/Media Center hallway. Please discuss this
with your child ahead of time so they know where to pick up forgotten
lunches, homework or musical instruments.
School Closings & Late Openings - Please listen to
your local TV or Radio station to hear information concerning early closings
or late openings due to inclement weather. You can also access this
information by clicking the Emergency Closings link on this web page. PLEASE
DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE. You can also call the MCPS 24-hour information
recording at 301-279-3673. Discuss any changes in dismissal plans in advance
with your children.
Prescription/Nonprescription Drugs -Staff members of
the Montgomery County Health Department and Montgomery County Public Schools
are prohibited from providing or administering any prescription or
nonprescription drugs to an MCPS pupil except as authorized in writing on the
appropriate form by a parent or guardian in accordance with MCPS procedure.
DO NOT SEND ANY MEDICATIONS TO SCHOOL IN YOUR CHILD'S POSSESSION
