Handbook Policies

ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
The following procedures have been developed to ensure the the safety of all students and adults at Prescott Central Middle School.
ARRIVALS
Car riders: will enter building on the west end of the school (gym side door) or through the front doors. Walkers: may enter the building on the west end of the school (gym side door) or through the front doors. Bus riders: will enter the building on the east end of the school (cafeteria side) ****There will be NO automobile parking in front of the building. Visitor parking area is on the east side of the building. Students entering the building before 7:45 AM will go to the following locations: 1. Bus students/breakfast participants: cafeteria 2. Walkers/Riders: gym Students arriving after 7:45 AM are to report directly to their classrooms. Students arriving before 7:15 AM or staying after 3:30 PM must report to SAC and pay a fee. Students who are not in their classroom at 8:00 AM will be tardy. If a school bus is late, students riding the bus are not considered to be tardy. Students who are tardy or arrive on a late bus, report directly to the office for a pass to class. Parents must sign in students. Notes regarding tardiness are expected on the day of the tardy from each student's parent. Students will be excused for the first (3) tardies each nine (9) week grading period. Each tardy after the third during the grading period will result in that student being assigned after school detention. Excessive tardiness to school will result in that student being referred to the juvenile court truancy board with his/her parent or legal guardian.
DISMISSAL
Car riders/walkers: exit the building on the west end of the (gym side door) or in the front. Bus riders: exit the building on the east end of the school (cafeteria side door). Students will remain in the cafeteria until their bus number is called.
CHANGES IN DISMISSAL PROCEDURE
Parents should make it clear to their child/children any changes that are to be made in his/her dismissal procedure before the child comes to school. In addition the parent needs to write a note to the student's homeroom teacher to inform them of the change. If a student is to ride a different bus or exit the bus at a different location the parent's note must be signed by an administrator. The school will contact the parent to confirm these changes. The school must also be informed in writing of permanent changes in transportation. Please limit calls to the school in regard to transportation for emergency situations only. In case of early dismissal due to an emergency or bad weather, please develop a plan so your child knows what to do.