Allstudentsshouldbepickedupnolaterthan3:25PMbytheschoolclockonfull days,andby11:20AMonhalf-days. Aswithmorningdrop-offs,fourlatepick-ups willbewithoutpenaltyeachquarter. Shouldafifthlatepick-upoccur,theteacher mayrequestaconferencewithparentsandPrincipaltoaddresstheproblemmore specifically. Family Trips A student may be excused for family trips if this procedure is followed: ● A written request from parents to the teacher is submitted, outlining the requested dates at least one week prior to the requested dates. ● TheteacherwilladdcommentstotherequestandforwardittothePrincipalat the conclusion of the same day. ● The Principal will add comments to the request based on the comments received from the teacher. ● Therequestwillbereturnedtotheparents—viathestudents—bytheendof the next day. Students with low achievement,studentsnotcurrentintheirassignments, or students seeking to be absent during inopportune times during the school year (testing period, etc.) will be advised not to be absent. If a student’s absence has been excused for a family trip at a time other than a school-scheduledvacationtime,youmayrequesttheworkyourstudentwillmissif you notify the classroom teacher at least ten (10) school days in advance. Leaving Campus All students leaving campusmustbesignedoutbyaparentorappropriateadult. Any student leaving campus or absent from class without permission will be suspended from classes for one day. Release of a Student to Other than Custodial Parent/Guardian Heritage Christian Academy will take all reasonable steps to ensure, and safeguard, the safety of children while at school. No student will be released by a teacher during the day unless directed by a custodial parent orguardianbyphoneorinwriting. Emergencyformsincludeup to three names the custodial parent or guardian has designated to whom their child may be released. Should a written or personal request be made by a non-custodial parent for the earlyreleaseofachildintohis/hercare,sucharequestwillbehonoredonlywith the consent of the custodial parent through a school-initiated telephone conversation, or by receipt of instructions from the court. In the event that parents are going out-of-town without their child(ren), the custodial parents must notify the school of adult caretakers who will be
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