Arnold Parent/Student Guide
Our Vision. . .
Together, we will develop academic leaders and socially resposible citizens.
Our Mission Statement . . . .
Our mission is to create a positive learning environment in which children excel academically, socially, and emotionally, as well as develop and apply principles of ethical behavior.
General School Rules
Come to school on time prepared to learn.
Respect yourself, others, and property.
Walk quietly in the halls
Use a pass when you leave the classroom.
Play safely at recess. Use equipment appropriately.
Have a positive attitude and do your best!
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
All students should arrive between 7:40 - 7:50 a.m.
Car riders may be dropped off by the crosswalk or parents may park their car and walk students to the building. NO STUDENT should walk alone in the parking lot.
Walkers and car riders are dismissed at the 2:30 p.m. dismissal bell. All walkers and car riders are to leave the building through the main entrance in front of the office.
Parents can wait for their students in the foyer or outside the doors. No student should walk to the parking lot alone. A teacher will be on duty at the crosswalk and will only let children cross if the car is in front of the crosswalk.
Parents, do not request early dismissal of your child unless it is necessary for an appointment. Early dismissal requests disrupt instruction.
If a student has a change from his/her regular dismissal routine, you must put it in writing. Phone changes cannot be honored. Please keep changes to your child's dismissal to a minimum to avoid confusion.
Only adults listed on student emergency cards may pick up your child unless notified in writing to the school office.
Students can only ride on their assigned bus. Exceptions for temporary child care must be approved in advance by completing forms. Students are not permitted to ride friend's busses for play dates.
Riding the School Bus
School bus transportation is a privilege. Please remember that only assigned students are permitted to ride a school bus to and from school. All students must ride only the school bus to which they are assigned. The Transportation Department has established rules to ensure that each child has a safe and pleasant ride. Their phone number is 410-222-2910. FOLLOW THE RULES: "Don't Lose Your Riding Privilege!"
Follow instructions of the bus driver.
Behave as you would in the classroom.
Be respectful to all people.
Use language appropriate for the school setting.
Be respectful of all property.
Keep the bus neat and clean.
Remember that eating and drinking are prohibited.
Talk quietly and politely.
Treat the bus driver with respect.
Remember that the bus driver as authorized to assign seats.
Stay in your seat while the bus is moving.
Stand only when all available seating is used.
Remember that school rules apply to the school bus - tobacco, drugs, and alcohol are prohibited.
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