School Policies & Procedures

School Meals

It is possible for all students to have breakfast and lunch in school every day. A federally funded universal meals programis provided for all students. Meals are provided at no cost to our parents through federal funds. If you choose to send in lunch with your child, please contact the school administrator for protocols. If your child has food allergies, please advise your teacher immediately and indicate it on the blue card. Learn more

Medication Policy

During school hours, students may have their medication given to themby the school nurse. However, their Medication Administration Record must be filled out and signed by the doctor and parent. All medication must be in appropriate containers and properly labeled by the pharmacy or physician and the dosage schedule. Please make sure that you renew your child’s prescription before it runs out.

Immunization Requirements

The New York State Department of Education and the Board of Health requires that documentation be secured proving that all children who come to school are fully immunized. We are required to exclude children that are not immunized and do not have documentation froma physician indicating the reason.

If your child becomes sick in school…

The school will contact you immediately. It is your responsibility to come to school and pick up your child. If you are unavailable, the person listed on the emergency blue card will be contacted.

To protect your child’s health, don’t send to school if he/she has…

If Your Child Has: - He/She Must Be Kept out of School:

Chicken Pox - 6 days after appearance of rash
Rubella (German Measles) - Until rash has disappeared
Measles - 5 days after appearance of rash
Mumps - Until all the swelling of the glands has disappeared
Whooping Cough - 14 days after whoop begins
Hepatitis - Until temperature has become normal
Meningitis - Until temperature has become normal
Streptococcal - Sore Throat Until temperature has become normal (including Scarlet Fever)

By keeping him/her home, you are not only helping him/her to get well faster, you are also preventing the illness fromspreading to other members of the class. Let the school know as soon as possible that your child is ill. When your child returns to school, give him/her a note for the teacher/nurse explaining the absence.

Fever 100°C or higher, Ear ache, Infected skin patches, Sore Throat, Swollen glands, Head lice, Unusual spots or rashes, Persistent cough, Upset Stomach, “Pink Eye” (Conjunctivitis), Vomiting or Diarrhea

If you have more questions about medicine/your child’s health during school hours contact the school nurse.

Our School Nurse –

Emergency Blue Cards

Emergency blue cards are sent home with students during the first week of school. Parents must keep the school informed of any changes in the original information that was entered on the card. When a child becomes ill or injured, it is very important that the school have the current address and phone numbers in order to contact that parent or guardian.

Emergency Drills

Fire and shelter drills are held periodically throughout the school year to ensure that our students and staff are familiar with the procedures in case of an emergency. We also have lock down drills.

Inclement Weather /Storm Day Procedures

In the event of emergency conditions such as weather emergencies or school wide emergencies please tune in to local radio or television stations such as, WINS (1010 AM), NY1 (Cable TV) and Fox 5, to gain information about school closings. Most local television stations have information beginning at 6:30 AM. Or you can check the Department of Education website www.schools.nyc.gov.

Attendance

It is extremely important that your child attend school. If possible, please schedule your child’s appointments after school hours or during school holidays. If you child is ill, please let the school know. If a student becomes ill at school, you, or in your absence, the person designated on the emergency blue card will be contacted.

If your child will be out for three (3) days or more, please inform both the school and the bus driver. This will ensure that there is no disruption of bus service. Parents will be notified in writing about half-days and holidays.

Please check the CALENDAR here to see the days the school is closed.

Student Sign In-Out Procedures

Students not arriving on the school bus must be signed in by their parent or guardian.

Sometimes it is necessary for a family member to pick up a child at school before dismissal. Please try to let your child’s school know in advance if you are planning to pick him/her up early. Students can only be released to a designated adult, and only with written permission (with signature) from the parent.

Anyone who picks up a student must be 18 years of age or older and have valid identification. Students arriving late on public transportation should report to the main office for a late pass.

Lost or Stolen Student Items – Property Reimbursement forms

Parents whose children who have had his/her personal belongings lost/stolen or damaged while on school property through no fault of their own; can apply for reimbursement through the Office of the Comptroller.

To access and complete the Notice of Claim form, all forms and receipts must be sent to that office.

For more information, visit the comptroller website