SCHOOL PROCEDURES

Classroom Safety

Ensuring the safety of your children is our number one priority at Head Start. We want your child/children to feel safe at school and get the best education possible.

Class Cancelations / Delays

Any decision to cancel classes or have a delayed start due to weather related closures and delays, will be broadcast on local television news channels and radio starting at 7AM. If your class uses the Remind app, announcements will also be made there.

Classroom Emergency

Classroom staff are certified in CPR and administering first aid.

In case of an emergency we will contact you or your emergency contact in addition to any of these necessary resources below:

  • Emergency Services (9-1-1)
  • Emergency room or clinic
  • Poison Control
  • Health Consultant at Head Start, a Registered Nurse
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ATTENDANCE

Call Us

You must inform us if your child is going to miss class or be delayed. Acceptable instances for not bringing a child in could be illness, medical appointments or other serious incidents. One scheduled vacation, absence or family visit of up to three calendar weeks is permitted in an academic year.

Room for Fun

We want families to have fun and to experience a joyful life. One scheduled vacation, family visit or other planned absence of up to three calendar weeks is allowed during a school year.

Makeup Class

To ensure that your child is receiving a proper education, families will be expected to participate in alternative services during extended periods of absence. This may include lessons to work on at home or visits from the teacher (in-home or virtual).

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LOOK FOR THESE SIGNS

BEFORE SENDING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL

TEMPERATURE

An oral temperature over 100 if taken under the arm.

THROAT PAIN

A painful red throat, even if no fever is present or a deep hacking cough.

CONGESTION

Severe congestion. Difficulty breathing or untreated wheezing.

ADDITIONAL SIGNS

  • Vomiting (more than one time in 24 hours)
  • Diarrhea (runny, watery or bloody stools. This could be a serious sign and may need medical attention immediately)
  • Complaints of a stiff neck/headache with one or more of the above symptoms.
  • Thick green drainage from the nose along with sinus pressure, fever and tiredness.
  • Yellow discharge from the eyes.
  • An unusual yellow coloring to the skin or eyes.
  • Cuts or openings on the skin that are pus-filled or oozing.
  • Lice or nits in hair.
  • A contagious disease. if you know or suspect your child is contagious with a disease then call Family services or a doctor.
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