Northwestern 2024-2025 Student Handbook

MEDICATION POLICY All prescriptions, over the counter, homeopathic, and herbal medications to be given at school must be accompanied by a signed doctor’s order. The original prescription container must accompany all medications. Medications MUST be brought to school by the parent/guardian or responsible adult. Children are NOT permitted to transport medications. Children are also not permitted to keep medication in their possession during the school day. This includes cough drops, medicated lotions, etc. NEWSLETTER A newsletter will be available electronically through NWE’s website and TalkingPoints at the end of each month for the upcoming month. Please review this information to be aware of important news and upcoming events for the month. You will notice that the newsletter contains a calendar that shares all the monthly events that will be held at the school. If necessary, the school will send out special notices, so you are well informed regarding any changes to the outlined schedule. FAMILY PORTAL Parent/guardians of 1st through 5th grade students can access “real time” information regarding their child’s grades and attendance through the Family Portal. Parent/guardians can access the Family Portal through a specific ID number. Please visit the Wicomico County Public Schools website on how to access the Family Portal. Lost or forgotten login information can be obtained by emailing tinsley@wcboe.org. This information will not be given out by phone. REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS Report Cards and Progress Reports are available on the Family Portal. A request for conference is indicated on the report card by the teacher. Taking time to review your child's progress report and report card is beneficial. Celebrate their successes and set goals for improvement in their areas of need. Always feel free to contact your child's teacher to seek opportunities and materials to help your child find success. PARENT/GUARDIAN-TEACHER COMMUNICATION The relationship between parent/guardians and teachers is important to the success of your child. Maintaining a positive, open line of communication is essential to facilitating common expectations between home and school. All teachers have been encouraged to contact parents/guardians frequently by phone, TalkingPoints, or email. At the beginning of the school year, please share with your child's teacher the most efficient way to contact you. Please feel free to contact the classroom teacher to address any concerns that you may have regarding

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