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School Hours

• School hours for students are - 9:15 am - 3:23 pm.
• Students should not arrive at school before 8:15 am and should be picked up at 3:18 pm.
• The school does not accept responsibility for supervising students who arrive before 8:15 am or remain after 3:30 pm unless they are participating in a supervised school program.

Attendance

• Daily attendance is essential for all students. 
• Notify the school if your child will be absent for three or more days.
• When students are ill, keep them at home.
• By law, when a child returns to school, he/she must bring a dated, written excuse, giving a specific reason for the absence.
• Absences without an excuse are considered illegal.
•  Schedule family vacations during times when school is not in session.

Emergency Cards

• An Emergency Card must be filled out for each student. List emergency phone numbers of people other than yourself to notify in case your child becomes ill or injured. Complete and return these cards promptly each year. 
• The school must be notified of changes of address, phone number, name (family or individual), and temporary residence due to family emergency. Parents and guardians are always called first.

Health Information

Medication:

• An adult must deliver medications to the Nurse's Office.

• DO NOT send medication with you child.

• Prescription and over the counter medication need a physician's written order which MUST be on file with the nurse. (Forms are available from the nurse.)

Chronic Illness:

• The office needs to know of all chronic illnesses such as asthma, rheumatic fever, diabetes, allergies, etc. We need specific written instructions on file should an emergency arise.

Illness at School:

• You will be called if your child becomes ill at school. We must be able to reach a parent or responsible adult at all times.
  

School Meal Information

School meals are offered to children.

• Breakfast - $ 1.00

• Hot/Cold lunch w/ milk - $1.40

• Milk - $ .40

• Ice Cream - $ .60

Reduced and free lunch and breakfast information may be obtained in the school office.

If a student forgets his/her money, lunch can be charged in the cafeteria. All lunch charges must be paid the next day.

We require children to use the cafeteria in the manner for which it has been designated. The lunch program is a privilege and service provided as a convenience for children.

Lunchroom Rules:

• Be respectful of others at all times.

• Remain seated while eating lunch.

• Talk quietly so that directions can be heard at all times.

• Do not play with any food or utensils.

•  Keep you area clean at all times.

Dress Code

• Students generally conduct themselves in a manner similar to the way in which they dress and groom. Any type of dress or grooming which is disruptive will not be permitted.

• The school assumes that parents will use good judgment with regard to proper school dress. Halter-tops and midriff blouses or shirts are not considered acceptable attire.

• Shirts or any clothing with inappropriate slogans, ethnic or social slurs or the advertising of alcohol or cigarettes or substances, which are inappropriate for children, are not permitted. In warmer weather students may wear shorts to school. Baggy pants and the exposure of underwear or the midsection of the body are not appropriate and will not be permitted. Short shorts are not acceptable. Sneakers must be worn for Physical Education classes. Flip-flops are not recommended footwear for school.

School Property

• It is the responsibility of the Duggan student to care for books that are issued to him/her during the school year. We encourage book covers on all textbooks. If a book is damaged, the child will be held responsible and asked to pay for the book. Years of usage will be taken into consideration. If a book is new, the full amount will be charged. We encourage children to show respect for all property.

School-Wide Rules

Playground Behavior:

• Play carefully, following the rules of those on duty.

• Do not leave the playground without telling the teacher on duty.

• Do not play in, or go in the woods to get balls, etc.

• Wooden bats and hard balls are not allowed on the playground.

• Do not throw balls against the walls.

Hallway Rules:

• Walk and stay in line.

• Move quietly.

• .Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourselves.

Bus Information

Bus Safety:

• Students may be involved in behavioral incidents on our school buses. If your child is the recipient of any verbal or physical abuse, please report the incident immediately to the Bus Garage at 794-8570. They will conduct a follow-up investigation and report back to the parent. The school principal handles all bus referrals. All referrals will be mailed to the parents. 

Bus Conduct:

• Responsibility for students using buses rests with parents until students actually board the bus or exit the bus at the end of the day.

Students should:

• Be on time.

• Behave properly.

• Sit in their seat.

• Obey the driver and/or bus-aide.

• Acts of misconduct may lead to a student's temporary suspension from all transportation privileges.

Acts not tolerated:

• Pushing

• Swearing

• Spitting

• Rough conduct

Refusal to comply with instructions will result in the following consequences:

1. 1st offense - The principal will speak to the student and notify the parent in writing.
2. 2nd offense (within 30 days) The student may be suspended from riding the bus.

Items not allowed on buses:

• Animals or pets

• Guns, knives (real or otherwise)

• Glass objects

• Large toys (baseball bats, sticks)

• Fireworks of any kind (including caps)

Any questions concerning bus problems should be reported to the Principal at 583-5390 and the Transportation Supervisor at 794-8570.

Bus Changes:

• Bus notes are MANDITORY. Parents are to send a note to school that states the date, the name of the child for whom the change is requested, the name and address of the alternate location, and the school bus route, if known. For the safety of students, changes made by phone cannot be honored.

Request to Leave School Early

• A request to have a child excused from classes before the official end of the day should be sent in with the child on that morning. The time and reason for leaving should be included. When possible, medical and dental appointments should be made outside of school hours. If you must pick up your child we encourage you do so at 3:18 pm or shortly after.

• A child will be released only to the parents or guardian unless the school has been notified in writing, that they have granted someone else permission to pick up their child. 
  * The child must be signed out in the office before 3:10 pm or by the gym after 3:10pm.

Walking Home

• Any student who walks home must have written permission signed by a parent or guardian. Student walkers will be dismissed after the busses have left the school grounds.

School Visitors

• All parents and visitors must report to the office when they enter the building. A visitor's pass will be issued to the individual.

Field Trips

• Field trips within our school district and to nearby points of interest are scheduled by classroom teachers. These trips are designed to supplement the classroom curriculum and to introduce students to the resources in the community. Parents will receive notice of field trips in advance of the trip date and will be asked to sign a permission form. A small amount of money may be requested from each student to defray the cost. Permission slips and money must be given to the teacher before the day of the trip.

Lost and Found

• All items found on school grounds are placed in the lost and found, located in the school office. Students may claim them after proper identification.

• Common sense and consideration is the best guide in determining whether or not to bring personal possessions to school. The school administration and staff are not responsible for valuables that students bring to school.

•  It is recommended that students leave all valuables at home and have all personal items clearly labeled with the child's name on it.

Toys and Electronic Games

• Walkman, video games and other electronic equipment or toys are not allowed in school. These items will be secured and a parent will have to claim them from the office.

Delayed Openings

• A delayed opening means all schedules will be delayed one or two hours. Delayed openings will be used when road conditions are expected to improve and to give the various Highway Departments more time to clean and sand the roads.

• Bus pick-ups will be approximately one to two hours later than the normal schedule.

• Children should not arrive at school before the scheduled delayed time.

Closing Procedures

•  In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies, please listen to your radio. 

• The following radio and TV stations will broadcast delayed opening and early closings:

• If parents are concerned with road conditions, they are advised to use their own judgment about sending their children to school on that day.

Early Dismissals

• Make sure that the school has updated information about where to send your child for early dismissals if different than regular dismissal.

Report Cards & Parent Conferences

• Four progress reports are made during the school year in all grades.

• Parents will be notified via the school calendar regarding the date for the end of each marking period and the day report cards are to be distributed.

• Conferences are encouraged and welcomed by the faculty. Please send a note to the teacher to schedule a conference. Days in November and December have been designated as parent-teacher conference dates.

Parent-Teacher Association

• The Duggan Parent-Teacher Association exists to promote the education and welfare of our children. 

• Parents are encouraged to join and participate in the activities of the PTA.

• The PTA has purchased homework agenda books for a majority of the classes in the school.

• Students who have teachers that are using the homework books are responsible for the book all year. If a student loses or destroys the book, they must purchase a replacement. The cost of the book is $2.95.

Building Good Study Habits

In Class:

• Ask questions.

• Tell your teacher when you don't understand the work.

At Home:

• Bring your homework home every day and back to school the next day.

• Plan a block of time each evening at home to complete homework assignments.

• Make a homework kit for your supplies. Include a ruler, scissors, crayons, pencils, erasers, glue stick and paper.

• If a project will take several days, like studying for a test or writing a book report, break the project into smaller parts and do a little each day.

• Find a quiet place to study. Don't listen to the radio or watch television while studying.

Reading to Learn:

• Read many different kinds of material. The more you read, the easier and more enjoyable reading will become.

•  Read to your child every chance you have.

• Listen to your child read to you.