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If a child is going to be absent, please notify the school authorities between 8:00 and 9:00 A.M. When your child returns to school, he/she must bring a written excuse stating the cause of his/her absence.

Please do not send a sick child to school! No child will be allowed to stay indoors at recess unless the school office receives a written note from the doctor.

For an extended period of absence due to illness, the parents through Montgomery County apply for a Homebound Tutor.

For an extended period of time due to travel, St. John the Evangelist School will not assume responsibility for the academic progress of the student. Extended trips are not included under the heading of excused absences, even though prior arrangements have been made. Teachers are under no obligation to alter assignments or tests, or to provide advance assignments whatsoever.

If a student is late for school, he/she must report to the school office and obtain an ADMIT TO CLASS SLIP.

It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to be sure that the child(ren) is on time for school. Excessive lateness (more than 10 times a quarter) will be questioned not only by us but also by the high school to which a student may be applying. Being late can become a habit that in most cases is caused by a lack of organization. The child is learning an inappropriate lesson in life that can affect the smooth operation of the organization and furthermore have a negative impact on his or her progress in school.

The mutual rights and responsibilities of students and teachers are recognized and upheld through a Christian environment conducive to learning. The Archdiocesan policies and procedures with regard to discipline, suspension, expulsion, alcohol and other drugs will be followed.

Every principal and assistant principal may conduct a search of the physical plant of the school and every appurtenance thereof, including students' lockers. (Public School Laws of Maryland - Article 77, Sections 96A.)

Any activities held outside the school that are considered detrimental to the reputation of our school will be handled as school issues. Since St. John's is a Catholic school, teachers and students not of our faith will be expected to participate in our religious activities to the extent appropriate.

Children who must leave school early to keep doctor's appointments or for any other legitimate reason are required to bring an excuse to that effect to the Principal. Children leaving school early must wait inside the front door for their ride.

In the event that parents go away and leave their child/children in the care of someone else, the office must be notified in writing. This information must include the name(s) of the person(s) in charge, their home and business telephone numbers, as well as permission for them to take full responsibility for any action to be taken in case of an emergency.

Grades One - Eight

First Bell - 8:05 A.M. - - - Dismissal - 2:55 P.M.

Children should not arrive at school before 8:00 A.M. Since the school has no way of supervising before that time, it cannot be held responsible for children who come before the appointed time. Students are to wait on the playground until the bell rings. At that time, they form lines and enter the building by means of the classroom doors. In inclement weather, the teachers on duty will determine if the students are to be brought in early. If that is the case, they will be sent to their respective homerooms at 8:00 A.M. when supervision is official or (9:00 for one hour delay). Students not in line on the playground or in the classroom when the bell rings at 8:05 are tardy and must report to the office for a late slip.

Kindergarten

A.M. Session - 8:15 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
P.M. Session - 12:15 P.M. - 2:55 P.M.

Jr. Kindergarten & Pre-K 3-Year Olds

A.M. Session - 8:15 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
P.M. Session - 12:15 P.M. - 2:55 P.M.

Kindergarten & 12:30 P.M. Dismissal

On half-day dismissals, Kindergarten students will remain in session until the dismissal time of 12:30 P.M.

Students for Pre-K 3, Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten are to be walked to their back outside classroom door - #27 for Pre-K 3 & Jr. Kindergarten, and #28 for Kindergarten after parents have parked their cars in the first small parking lot. NEVER drive in the back driveway at Drop Off. If you walk your child to school go in the back outside class door. In inclement weather, you should still park in the small lot and still walk your child, but to the side hall door, which is closer.

A.M. - Park car in small lot and go meet your child at the end of the small enclosed playground. Leave the parking lot carefully.
P.M. - Go slowly up the back driveway to the large playground. To pick up your children easily, parents of the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes are asked to park at the back of the playground away from the main traffic flow area.

Parents need to advise their children ahead of time what to do should their rides be delayed for any reason. Parents are to call the school if they know in advance that they will not be able to pick up their children on time. In an emergency and you are not able to call, we will tell your child to go into the school and try to call you to verify pick-up. The children not picked up immediately after school will be instructed to go to the front of the building to wait for their rides.

Any students remaining on the school premises after 3:15 or 12:45 on half-days will be supervised in a classroom by one of our school personnel. After two such occurrences, a fee of $15.00 will be charged per hour or fractional part thereof--which means if they are picked up at 3:20, for instance, or 4:00 it will be $15.00. If picked up at 4:15, it will be $30.00. Policy regarding consistent late pick up will be enforced.

Under ordinary circumstances we do not allow a student to re-enter our school who has been withdrawn by the parents and placed in a local area school.

A.M. - When dropping off children in the morning, please use Woodland Drive ONLY. NEVER drive around the school in the morning since there are children on the playground. Children should be dropped off adjacent to the playground.

A.M. Inclement Weather drop-offs 1) For parents in carpools, transporting students in Grades 1-8, drop-off time is between 8:00 and 8:10 A.M. Students may enter either the main doors or the hall doors nearest the street. 2) For carpools including students only in Grades 1-3, drop-off time is between 8:15 and 8:20 A.M. These primary grade students ENTER ONLY through the MAIN DOORS at this time. 3) Students in Grades 4-8 will be considered late after 8:10 A.M.; students in Grades 1-3 will be considered late after 8:20 A.M.

P.M. - For the sake of the children's safety, we ask you to park on the north side of the playground. Please enter the playground by means of the driveway immediately below the school. DO NOT WAIT for your children on August or Woodland Drive or in the Convent parking lot.

DO NOT BEGIN TO MOVE IN THE PARKING LOT UNTIL THE CONES HAVE BEEN REMOVED. When you move, please do so slowly and watch for children who are waiting on the sidelines. Once the cones have been removed, the children are not allowed to go to their cars. Again, they must wait until they are instructed to go.

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