INFORMATION FOR THE FAMILY

Classroom activity has changed dramatically in the past few years. No longer is it possible to obtain a credit by:"getting the notes, reading the book, or just passing the exam."

HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?

1. Make vacation plans that will coincide with the school calendar. Students on vacation during school time miss a great amount of work. 
2. Please schedule appointments (dental, medical, personal business), outside school hours, or on the 165 days of the year when school is not in session. 
3. Permit absence only when necessary. Question your child about assignments due, tests to be written, before permitting absence. 
4. Discourage your student from working long hours at a part-time job. Except in emergencies, students should not request to miss school in order to work. 
5. Make sure that the school has your correct phone number and a number at work where you can be reached. 
6. Call the school if your son or daughter is going to be absent or send a note explaining the absence on the day he/she returns to school.

Feeling ill during the day? Be sure to report to the Office secretary who will contact your parents regarding your going home. Students must not leave the school if ill without checking with a secretary or the Vice Principal first.