Northwestern Elementary 2023 - 2024 Handbook

wholesome human relations. A student’s behavior should conform to acceptable standards of conduct as established by the Wicomico County Board of Education, administration, and teachers. Please visit the Wicomico County Board of Education’s website, under Student Code of Conduct Policy and Procedure for more information. SCHOOL RULES • Walk in hallways with quiet voices. • Toys, balls, radios, cellphones, iPod, video games, etc. are not allowed in school unless they are being used as a part of classroom instruction with teacher permission. • Inappropriate language, comments, or teasing is not permitted. • Good manners should be used throughout the building with adults and students. • No physical contact, “play fighting”, or bullying is permitted and are in violation of the Wicomico County Board of Education Discipline Policy. • Please visit the Wicomico County Board of Education’s website, under Student Code of Conduct Policy and Procedure for more information. EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS Properly supervised and planned educational field trips are an important part of the instructional program. Field trips are taken at the discretion of the teachers at each grade level and must be curriculum oriented with specific objectives taught prior to the trip and appropriate extension activities conducted after the trip. Questions about trips should be directed to the sponsoring field trip teacher. A signed permission slip from a parent/guardian is required for all field trips. FIRE & CRISIS DRILLS Practice fire and safety drills are conducted during the first weeks of school and at any other times deemed necessary. Unannounced drills are conducted on a regular basis throughout the year. If you are in the school when a fire bell rings or an announcement regarding a code is made, please follow the instructions given to you by school personnel. Drills of this nature are practiced with the children and staff to ensure their safety and well-being. LUNCH ACCOUNTS Under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has extended the free breakfast and lunch program for all students. Students may elect to either bring their lunch from home or receive a free breakfast and/or lunch. MEDICATION POLICY All prescription, over the counter, homeopathic, and herbal medications to be given at school must be accompanied by a signed doctor’s order. The original prescription container must

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