Blackbaud - Heritage utilizes the Blackbaud data system for much of its communication. Parents are able to log on, download various documents and viewthecalendar,lunchmenuanddirectory,amongotherfunctions. Parentscan also view report cards for their students with grade 5 being able to view their assignments. EachfamilyshouldupdatetheirinformationonBlackbaudto ensure accuracy. Parent-to-School Communication Whenparentsdesiredirectcommunicationwithateacher,theyshouldemailthe teacher; teachers check their email periodically during the day. If it’s an urgent need, parents may call the office. Absences should be reported by 8:00 AM by calling the attendance line (913/681-7622option2) . Requestsformake-upworkforsickstudentsshouldbe madetotheteacherviaemail. Mosthomeworkrequestedinatimelymannercan be picked up in the office at the end of the school day. Teachers are selected not only for their instructional skills and academic preparedness, but also for their love for and understandingofchildren.Ongoing, opencommunicationbetweenparentandteacherwillgreatlybenefiteachstudent and avoid potential misunderstandings. Any problems within the classroom shouldbediscusseddirectlywiththechild’steacher. If,afterseveralattempts,the issue cannot be resolved, the parent or teacher may request a meeting with the Principal to work towards a solution. Issues regarding daily operations or policies and procedures should betakenup withthePrincipal. ThePrincipalwilleitherresolvetheissueor,ifappropriate,ask theparent(s)tosubmittheirrequestinwriting. ThePrincipalisalwaysavailableto meet with parents to address any questions or concerns.
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Elem Student Handbook 2025
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