Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What are phase-in days?
- May I come to school to see my child?
- How can I find out answers to more of my questions?
- When is my child counted tardy or absent?
- How do I set up a conference with you (Mrs. Shelton)?
- Where do I pick up my child?
- When should I NOT send my child to school?
- When are absences excused?
- What will my child learn this year?
- What is the best way to contact you ( Mrs. Shelton)?
What are phase-in days?
A phase-in day is when only a few students come each day to help
them get adjusted to the me, Mrs. Rogers, the room and schedule.
This gives me a chance to get to know your child, and to better
explain the rules and procedures of school, to spend more one-on-
one time with each child to make sure they know the routine and
feel comfortable with their first school day.
May I come to school to see my child?
You are welcome to eat lunch with your child. However, I do ask
that you notifiy me by a note the morning of your visit. Our
lunch time is TBA (usually begins between 10:15 & 10:45 and lasts
30 minutes).
How can I find out answers to more of my questions?
Attend to Parent Orientation on Thursday, August 13 at 1:00 p.m.
You are asked to meet in the gym. The meeting should last about
an hour to an hour and a half.
When is my child counted tardy or absent?
The tardy bell ring at 8:15. If your child enters the room after
the bell, they are counted tardy. Tardies can also accumalate if
you check your child out early. Several tardies can add up to a
day of absence.
Your child will be counted present for the day if they are there
until 11:30. If they come for the morning, but leave before this
time, that will be a day of absence on their record.
How do I set up a conference with you (Mrs. Shelton)?
I am here as a partner in your child's education. I do however,
need your consideration when it comes to meetings. Please allow
one week's notice for a meeting. I will always try to respond to
a note you send in within a day (e-mail is the best way to
contact me). If it is URGENT, say so and I will try to call.
Conferences are best schelued during my planning
periods. Afternoon meetings are difficult, as I have my own
children with me. Please keep in mind... what you expect me to
do for your child, twenty other parents are expecting the same
thing. I truly want to give you and your child the best
kindergarten experience, but I am only one person and have to
keep the welfare of the entire class in mind. I thank you for
your cooperation.
Where do I pick up my child?
Our pick-up station is on the playground side of the building at
the double glass doors. We will be ready by 2:50, each day.
Please have your car tag with you. It is easier to send the
children out if their name is visible. It is also mandatory that
you have the sign or you will be asked to go into the office and
sign your child out.
If you are in a hurry, I suggest you park in the lot and walk up
to the pick-up station. It will save you time and reduce the
congestion of traffic.
If you are choosing to pick-up your child earlier than 2:50, you
must go through the office. They will call the room and your
child will meet you in the office.
If your child rides the bus, they will be walked down by the
assistant at 3:00.
When should I NOT send my child to school?
The dates for staff development and work days are on the School
systems' calendar (those dates are highlighted in blue). You may
find it at www.clevelandschools.org. All holidays and dates that
the buildings are closed is posted there and on my web-site
calendar.
Please do NOT send your child if they have vomitted, had
diarrhea, or ran a fever with in 24 hours. If you've had to give
medication to stop or prevent the above illnesses, your child is
still considered ill. They need to be off medication and well
for a MINIMUM of 24 hours before returning to school. These
precautions are taken to keep your child and the other children
healthy.
When are absences excused?
You are allowed to miss school 10 times with a parent excuse (you
write a note). If your child had to go to the doctor, dentist or
other appointment, get an excuse from the professional treating
him/her. These absences are excused. Any absences above the 10
parent notes are grounds for truency investigation. Once your
child reaches an excessive number of tardies or absences, you
will receive a letter for Ms. Ingram.
If the absences or tardies continue, you may be called for
truency court, and may result in judical action.
What will my child learn this year?
You can go to the school systems home page and click on
curriculum or the state's website to review the curriculum
(located on my "Link page"). At the parent meeting I also gave
you a copy of the kindergarten report card.
This "standards based" report card addresses all the
skills issued by the state. Finally, you will receive a letter
each week outlining the skills being taught.
What is the best way to contact you ( Mrs. Shelton)?
I have to check my e-mail a few times a day, as this is the
method in which Ms. Ingram sends out memos. Since I am checking
it a few times a day, this is the best means of communication
with me. I have an e-mail link in the upper right corner of my
home page. However, if you are sending a message that is urgent,
such as a transportation change, please call the school office
and leave a note (479-1723).
