WICOMICO COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS’ RULES AND GUIDELINES MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Wicomico County Public School System is to provide all students an educational foundation and a set of skills which will enable them to become responsible and productive citizens in our society. LATE OPENINGS/EARLY CLOSINGS Announcements concerning any changes in the regular school schedule will be made on the local radio and television stations along with being posted on the WCPS website. Parent/guardians may also call 410-677-5100 for a recorded message or access www.wicomicoschools.org . PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL, RADIO STATIONS, OR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES REGARDING THESE CHANGES. ATTENDANCE School attendance is important to student achievement. We ask that you help us reach and maintain our attendance goals by scheduling trips, doctor appointment, etc. at times when school is not in session, and by attending school every day unless the child is ill. A note that includes the reason for the absence must be signed by a physician or parent/guardian is required upon the student’s return to school. ABSENCE FOR TRIPS If a child is to be absent from school due to a family trip, the following provisions, established by the Board of Education, apply. While it is recognized that a trip cannot be considered a legal reason to be absent from school, it is felt that under the following circumstances, no punitive action and should be taken: 1. Notes for any absence must be given to the office. Those not received within 5 days of the absence will not be accepted. 2. The trip must be with family or be parent sanctioned. 3. Circumstances should be discussed with the principal in advance. 4. All arrangements for making up work should be made with the teacher(s) prior to absence and should be completed within a reasonable time after returning to school. It is recommended that the number of days allowed to make up work be equal to the number of days of absence. 5. The trip should have a definite educational value for the student involved. SCHOOL RULES 1. Walk in hallways. 2. Gum is not allowed at school or on buses. 3. Toys, balls, radios, I-Pods, I-Pads, video games or any other electronic device is not allowed in the school unless they are being used as part of the classroom curriculum with the teacher’s permission. 4. Cellular phones, and laser pointers are not allowed in school.
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