School Hours, Child Late
for School, Absence, Child
Pick-up, Afterschool Options,Meals

What
are Seminole Elementary's school hours?

School begins at 8:35 am-1:35
pm  Early Dismissal Wednesdays 8:35am-1:35pm

What
should I do if my child is late for school?

If your child is late, he/she
must go to the office and get a tardy slip.  Then they may go to class.

What
should I do if my child is absent?

If your child is absent you
may write a note to your child's teacher explaining why your child was
absent and have you child take the note to school once he/she returns. 
Otherwise the absence will be considered unexcused.

What qualifies as an excused
absence?

If your child is ill

Death in the family

Subpoena / Legal Issues

What
do I need to do in order to pick my child up early from school?

If you plan to pick your child
up early from school , you MUST go to the office and sign your child out. 
DO NOT GO TO THE CLASSROOM, OR YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE DISMISSED.

What do I need to do if
I have a friend or family member picking my child up early from school?

In order for your child to
be dismissed from school, the person picking up your child MUST be on the
emergency contact list.  That person may need to show a form of ID
in order to pick up your child?

What
options do I have for my child after school?

At Seminole Elementary, you
have many options for your child after school:

• 
  Car Pick Up -(You may pick your
  child up at the car circle located in the front of the administration building).



• 
  Walkers- (You may choose to have
  your child walk home from school)



• 
  Bike -(Your child may also ride
  his/her bike home - a bike ramp is centrally located at the school).



• 
  R-Club- (R-Club is a before/after
  school program located at Seminole Elementary which provides activities
  for your child when school is not in session)



• 
  Write Start (Write Start is a before/after
  school program that IS NOT located at the school.  However they provide
  transportation for your child before and after school)



• 
  Kreative Kids -(Kreative Kids is
  a before/after school program that IS NOT located at the school. 
  However they provide transportation for your child before and after school).



• 
  Seminole Prep- (Seminole Prep is
  a before/after school program that IS NOT located at the school. 
  However they provide transportation for your child before and after school).



• 
  Wee-Friends- Wee-Friends is a before/after
  school program that IS NOT located at the school.  However Wee-Friends
  provides a staff member to walk the students to and from the school to
  their facility).



• 
  Bus

What happens to students
under a severe weather warning?

Portables are emptied and students
are placed in a secured building.  P.E. is held inside of the building. 
Students are not allowed to walk around on campus on their own.

Code Red/Lock Down

Occasionally we receive a call
from the Sheriff's Department informing us that there is a dangerous individual
in the area and we need to lock down our campus to be safe.  We have
a very specific process that we use each time this happens.  We have
even practiced this process so we can do it quickly and safely each time
it arises.  When we receive the police call from the Sherifff's Departmenta
"code red" announcement is made over the intercom and on the walkie talkies
to our PE department.  at that point teachers take all students into
a classroom, lock the doors, close the blinds, and turn out the lights. 
The students are instructed to stay still and away from the windows and
doors.  All bathroom doors and other outside doors are locked. 
The administrative team is positioned in the hallls to observe and is in
constant contact with the front office that is in contact with the Sheriff'a
department.  As you can see, the process is very safe with the safety
of all students a top priority.  If you have any questions please
don't hesitate to call or e-mail.