8 FIELD TRIPS A single class, grade level, or combination of classes frequently take field trips. They are not, however, a requirement. Field trips are taken at the discretion of the teachers at each grade level and must be curriculumoriented with specific objectives taught prior to the trip and appropriate extension activities conducted after the trip. When trips are taken, it is most important that all members of the class attend. Otherwise, several lessons will have no meaning for the students who do not attend. If this creates a financial problem for the family, please call the school principal to discuss possible arrangements for assistance; such calls will be kept confidential. The cost of field trips is determined by the number of people attending, busing, and admittance fees. It is impossible to refund money paid for trips if, for any reason, a person cannot participate since we assess the absolute minimum to pay for the expenses listed above. Written notice and permission slips will be provided by the homeroom teacher and any questions regarding the field trip should be directed to the homeroom teacher. FIRE DRILLS & SAFETY DRILLS A variety of drills including fire and safety, will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the school year. If you are in the building during one of these drills, please follow the directives of the school personnel. Drills of this nature are practiced with the children and staff, in order to ensure their safety and well-being. MEDICATION All prescriptions and all non-prescription medications that are given during school hours require a physician’s medication form signed by a doctor. This includes cough drops, cough syrup, Tylenol, etc. All medicine must be brought to school by an adult in the original medicine container and turned in to the school nurse. Students are NOT permitted to bring medicines to and from school at any time. Students are also not permitted to keep medicines in their possession during the school day. If you have any concerns regarding this policy, please contact the school nurse. MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS/REPORT CARDS Midterm progress reports are distributed four times per year in the middle of each marking term for grades 1 and 2. Prekindergarten-3, Prekindergarten-4, and Kindergarten provide midterm progress reports during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th terms only. End of term Report Cards are distributed four times per year. Following each midterm progress report and end of term report card, families have the opportunity to conference with their student’s teacher regarding progress, strategies, and tips for home. All midterm progress reports and end of term report cards are published to Family Portal for a limited window. Be sure to login to Family Portal to access these items; reminders will be posted to school website, social media, and through the automated system. Prekindergarten/Kindergarten Grades Report cards in Prekindergarten-4 and Kindergarten use the following designations for achievement: PR – Proficient IP – In Process ND – Needs Development NY – Not Yet
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