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The board of trustees establishes policies for the operation of the School. These policies cover a wide range of topics including budgeting, tuition, admission of siblings, fundraising, student life, learning differences, building use, harassment, child abuse and tutoring by faculty. It is not possible to publish them all in this handbook. Parents may request information about school policies from the head of school or president of the board of trustees or consult the policy binder at the front desk. AbsencesPlease call the School (931-2422) before 8:30 a.m. each day your child is absent. You may leave a message before 8:00 a.m. or speak directly with the receptionist after 8:00 a.m. If you have not left a message by 9:00 a.m., the receptionist will call to verify the absence. In upper school, homework buddies will leave assignments with the receptionist to be picked up after dismissal.
Arrival and DismissalSchool Hours
The School strongly urges families to car pool or use public transportation in the interests of the environment and in anticipation of 400 students arriving and leaving simultaneously. The School has established the following procedures as a courtesy to our neighbors and to ensure safe and speedy drop-off and pick-up for our students. Arrival
Students arriving by car are dropped off at the Golden Gate entrance where administrators and faculty welcome them. For safety reasons do not double park, make U-turns, park on sidewalks or block neighboring driveways. Students should NEVER be dropped off or picked up on Masonic Avenue. A crossing guard is posted during arrival and dismissal at the corner of Masonic and Golden Gate for children who will be walking or arriving via Muni. Children arriving before 8:00 a.m. will be supervised in the Golden Gate lobby. At 8:00 a.m. lower school students may go to the roof for supervised play or to classrooms until school begins. Dismissal For the safety of our students, families must provide the School with information regarding students' dismissal arrangements, including the names of adults authorized to pick them up. No changes in a child's dismissal routine will be allowed without written notification from the family to the front desk and classroom teacher. Students may not remain beyond dismissal time unless they are attending AEP,
library study hall or other school-sponsored Kindergarten and grade 1 are dismissed at the Golden Gate entrance. Grades 2-8 are dismissed as follows:
AttendanceIt is important for children's academic progress that they attend school every day. A student who is absent misses explanations, discussion and classroom activities that cannot be recovered. Please plan trips for the announced vacation periods, social affairs for weekends
and other engagements for after-school hours. Any student who will be absent
for reasons other than illness must secure a future absence slip, which must
be signed by teachers and parents, and turned in to the office at least one
full day before the day of absence. Responsibility for obtaining work missed
during such absences rests with the parents and the student. In the upper school handbook there are clearly articulated policies and practices relating to make up work after absenses.
Leaving During the School Day: Students needing to leave for any reason during the day must notify the School in advance. For lower school students, a written message to the classroom teacher will suffice. Upper school students should bring a written message to the receptionist the day before or upon arrival in the morning.Parents must pick up children in the lobby; students are not allowed to stand outside and wait for parents.
BehaviorSan Francisco Day School educates and nurtures children according to the highest standards of academic excellence and responsible behavior. The School strives to help each child develop a strong sense of self-esteem balanced by respect and appreciation for others. Children are expected to participate in creating a kind and supportive community. To ensure that the Day School is a safe place where children can play and learn, all members of our community are expected to demonstrate:
There are certain behaviors that will not be tolerated within our community:
When the School's expectations are not met, classroom teachers will intervene and communicate with parents as necessary. When infractions arise outside the classroom, any staff member may respond. In some situations, an upper school teacher may issue a discipline slip to document the event and to inform parents. If the inappropriate behavior is particularly harmful or is a repeated infraction, the division head will contact the parents to discuss ways to resolve the situation and help the student meet community standards. Strategies may include:
Repeated occurrences are of particular concern because they interfere with the learning process and have a detrimental impact on the rest of the School community. Students who demonstrate such a pattern may be placed on probation while the administration considers whether continued enrollment at SFDS is appropriate. In instances of extremely inappropriate, persistent or disruptive behavior, the administration may take more severe measures, including suspension or expulsion from school.
Child AbuseIn compliance with California state law, teachers and school staff who suspect child abuse in any of the categories listed below must file a report immediately or as soon as practical by phone, followed by a written report within 36 hours.
Dress CodeAll students are expected to wear clean and neat clothing that is appropriate for school and free of tears and holes. Shoes must be safe and suitable for active outdoor play. Sturdy, rubber-soled shoes are required for P.E. classes. Parents will be contacted by the classroom teacher or division head if a student is not dressed appropriately. The following are not acceptable:
Drug and Alcohol PolicyThe School's policy concerning drugs and alcohol is to work toward achieving several goals: (1) to maintain a learning environment that is entirely free from the influence of drugs and alcohol; (2) to educate students in an age-appropriate manner about issues relating to the use of drugs and alcohol; and (3) to assist and support individual students and families having difficulty with substance abuse. For further information, see the full drug and alcohol policy in the policy binder at the front desk. Alcohol is not served at events on campus when students are present.
Field TripsLife outside the walls of the School can be a great teacher, and the City offers a rich curriculum. Transportation is generally arranged in private cars or on public transportation. Every precaution is taken to safeguard the students on these trips. When traveling in private cars, all students must use seat belts and may not sit in the front seat. Neither the School nor the parents furnishing the cars for the trips can assume complete responsibility for participating students. The School's insurance carrier requires that parents who drive have on file with the School a form documenting their auto insurance coverage as follows:
Harassment PolicyThe School is committed to creating an environment free of harassment. School policy prohibits sexual harassment and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, race, religion, color, national origin or ancesty, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, family care status, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All such harassment is unlawful. No teacher, administrator, other employee, adult visitor of the school or student is allowed to engage in any form of harassment on or off the campus at any time. If you believe that you or your child have been or are being harassed sexually or becuase of any of the other reasons listed above, you should immediately contact the head of school, following up with a written complaint that provides as much detail as possible. The School will immediately undertake a thorough and objective investigation of the allegations. If the School determines that unlawful harassment has occurred, effective remedial action will be taken in accordance with the circumstances involved.
Health/Emergency RecordNo student will be allowed to attend school until parents complete and return the student Health/Emergency Record. This form is kept on file to document important medical information and your consent for the School to obtain emergency medical help for your child. It also lists the names of persons authorized to pick up your child in case of an emergency.
Illness and MedicationFor the welfare of all, please do not send a child who is not feeling well to school. The control of contagious diseases depends on the cooperation of all families in the School. Please observe the following rules:
Life Threatening Allergies: Before school starts, we ask parents of children with life threatening allergies to meet with their Division Head to determine if food with that allergen will be prohibited from the classroom or restricted. Medication: Upon written request by the family, the division office staff will administer prescription medication to students. Medication must be sent to school in the original container with dosage information on the label. Medication must be shown to the classroom teacher and then taken to the division office. Students are not allowed to carry medication with them during the school day. Dispensation of medication is recorded in our medical log. Tylenol can be given to students when necessary during the school day if parents have granted permission by signing the appropriate section of the Student/Family Information Form. Students who feel ill may rest in the sick room until parents arrive to pick them up. In the case of a medical emergency, the School will call 911 and notify parents as soon as possible.
Lice Alert Protocols
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