FAQ: A guide for parents
To help you get to know
your way around, we have prepared answers to some of the questions
parents most often ask:
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How early may I drop my child off at school?
School opens at 8:20 a.m. There will be no supervision prior to that
time. Also, please respect the teachers’ class preparation time in the
morning and schedule appointment times during their afternoon hours if
you wish to discuss anything with them.
What time does school start?
School starts at 8:30 a.m sharp. K-4 students enter from the back
entrance of the Lower Grades Campus, and 5-8 students enter through the
main door of the Upper Grades Campus.
What time does the school day end?
3:00 p.m. For liability reasons, and to ensure your child’s safety,
children cannot be left at school unattended and must be picked-up or
walk home (with prior written parental permission) by 3:10 p.m.
Teachers who provide child care services after the end of school are
entitled to charge for their time ($35 per 1/2 hr.) in the event of a
later pick-up.
Should I call if my child is sick, will be arriving at school late, or
if we are planning to be on vacation during regularly scheduled class
times?
Absolutely. You should call the Office at
415-459-3464, leaving a message on the machine (preferably by 8:00 a.m.) with
your child’s name and the reason for the tardiness or absence if no one answers
the phone. If a student has not arrived
by 9:00 a.m. and no call or message has been received, our Office Manager will
call to say your child has not arrived at school and she/he will be marked with
an unexcused absence.
When my child is sick, should I keep her/him home?
Yes, and please let the Office know. Kindly do not send contagious children to school. If a child becomes sick at school, a staff member will call you to arrange for her/him to be picked up.
How can I contact my child’s teacher?
You may call the Office and leave a message there if
classes are in session. Messages on the
answering machine will be checked several times a day and teachers will return
phone calls as soon as possible. Kindly
do not call CCS staff at their homes.
How can I get a message to my child?
Urgent messages and emergency calls should be directed
to the Office. No other messages will be delivered. Students are not allowed to
use the Office phone unless under the direction of a teacher for school
purposes.
What should students wear to school?
Students should wear appropriate clothing for a school environment. We
encourage jeans or comfortable pants as much of the school day is
active. Please keep in mind that unless weather is inclement, students
will be spending their recesses and lunch periods outside, every day,
therefore you should always make sure that they bring appropriate
outerwear (sweater, sweatshirt, jacket or raincoat). Younger children
will need a complete change of clothes (kept at school in a small box,
labeled with their name). For P.E. classes, all students must wear
appropriate shoes and shorts/pants (no “jellies”, sandals or
party/platform shoes).
Are carpools available?
We encourage carpooling and suggest that you consult the CCS Phone List.
How can parents help in the classrooms?
There are many volunteer jobs available through the Parent
Participation Program. Contact you child’s teacher if you would like
to make additional time contributions.
Are parents able to take part in day fieldtrips?
We could not run our fieldtrip program without parent
participation. All parents will be
responsible for driving on at least two fieldtrips for the school year; and all
fieldtrip dates are noted on the school calendar included in this
Handbook. Driving on fieldtrips will go
towards fulfilling your PPP requirement.
Are siblings welcome on fieldtrips or overnights?
For liability and supervision reasons, we cannot allow
siblings to join us on our fieldtrips.
How is school news disseminated?
Correspondence is sent home via e-mail on Wednesdays. Please make sure
to check your e-mail on Wednesdays for these weekly school updates.
Refer to school calendar, school newsletters, notice boards at the
entrances of both the Lower and Upper Grades Campuses for updates and
reminders.
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