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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the first day of school?
August 4th, 2025
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What time does school begin and end?
The school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:10 p.m. Students should arrive in time to be unpacked and ready to begin the day at 7:45.
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What is the earliest my child can arrive in the morning?
Students are permitted to arrive on school property at 7:00 a.m. Please do not drop off children prior to 7:00 a.m. as there will be no adults on duty to monitor them and ensure they make it into the building safely.
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In the morning, where are car riders dropped off?
Enter the car rider line on the right side of the building (side furthest from Northwestern High School). There will be staff and safety patrol to monitor arriving students as they exit cars on their own. -
What time does the morning car line end?
The morning car line "closes" at 7:40. This allows our safety patrol and staff to be reading for instruction at 7:45.
If you arrive after 7:40, please park in a parking spot at the front of the school (not along the curb), and take your child into the front office.
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In the afternoon, where are car riders picked up?
Enter the car rider line on the right side of the building (side furthest from Northwestern High School). EVERY DAY, EVERY car MUST have a school-issued car tag for each student being picked up. If you happen to have forgotten your car tag, no problem, you will just be asked to park, enter the building, and show a valid ID. This ensures the safety of our precious Bulldogs.
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What time does afternoon car line end?
At 2:40, any remaining students will be sent to the front office for pick-up.
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How do I pick-up my student early?
The student is to bring a note signed by his/her parent to the school office. The note should include the date of early release, the time of pick-up and a contact number. The parent/guardian must come to the main office to sign his/her child out. Upon completion of sign out procedures, the receptionist/secretary will contact the classroom teacher to dismiss the student. The student should report to the main office. NO EARLY DISMISSALS ARE ALLOWED AFTER 1:45 PM.
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What if my student is late to school?
If a student arrives after 7:45 a.m., the parent will need to sign them in at the main office. Unless a medical excuse is provided, the student will be marked with an unexcused tardy.
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How do I contact my child’s teacher or request a conference with my child’s teacher?
We encourage parents and teachers to establish communication early in the school year. Teachers can be reached through email or by telephone during their planning
periods. If your child’s teacher is unavailable, you may leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. We value your child’s instructional time and ask your consideration during class time. Academic teachers’ planning periods are during the time of your child’s related arts. -
What do I do when my child is absent from school?
When your student returns to school, they need to bring a note including their name, date of absence, reason for absence and contact telephone number. If the absence is
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How long is my child allowed to stay after school?
Unless your child is a part of the Be Great after-school program, they should be picked up immediately following the end of the school day, which is 2:10 pm. If you arrive after 2:40 pm, you will have to come in and personally sign out your student. In the event of a late pick-up due to an emergency, parents should notify the school.
Find out more information about the Be Great Academy.
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What is Be Great Academy?
Be Great Academy is a program offered to families for students needing after-school care.
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What is the cost of school meals?
TBA
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If needed, how will my child see the school nurse?
Students may report to the school nurse with permission from a classroom teacher. All medication (including Tylenol, aspirin, cold medicine, prescription and over-the-counter medications) taken at school, should be signed over to the school nurse by a parent/guardian.
IMPORTANT MEDICATION POLICY UPDATE: A written order from a physician will now be required for ANY PRESCRIPTION DRUG that is to be administered at school. The revised medication forms will be on the
school and district websites. Please understand that prescription medication cannot be given at school without a doctor’s order. Please call the school nurse with any questions regarding the policy change.
