School Policies & Procedures
School Policies & Procedures
School Meals
It is possible for all students to have breakfast and lunch in school everyday. Our students participate in the Universal lunch program where all students receive free breakfast and lunch. It is also fine if you choose to send lunch with your child. We ask that parents do not send food that may need to be reheated as microwaving ovens heat at different degrees and we want to make sure no one gets hurt. Safety is always our first concern.
Medication Policy
During school hours, students may have their medication given to them by the school nurse. However, their Medication Administration Record must be filled out and signed by the doctor and parent. Separate forms must be filled out for medication, Asthma medication or inhalers, Allergy medication or Epi-Pen, or diabetes medication or monitoring equipment.
All medication must be in appropriate containers and properly labeled by the pharmacy or physician and the dosage schedule. Please make sure that you renew your child’s prescription before it runs out.
Immunization Requirements
The New York State Department of Education and the Board of Health requires that documentation be secured proving that all children who come to school are fully immunized. We are required to exclude children that are not immunized and do not have documentation from a physician indicating the reason.
| If Your Child Has: | He/She Must Be Kept out of School: |
| Chicken Pox | 6 days after appearance of rash |
Rubella (German Measles) |
Until rash has disappeared |
Measles |
5 days after appearance of rash |
Mumps |
Until all the swelling of the glands has disappeared |
Whooping Cough |
14 days after whoop begins |
Hepatitis |
Until temperature has become normal |
Meningitis |
Until temperature has become normal |
Streptococcal Sore Throat |
Until temperature has become normal (including Scarlet Fever) |
If your child becomes sick in school…
The school will contact you immediately. It is your responsibility to come to school and pick up your child. If you are unavailable, the person listed on the emergency blue card will be contacted.
To protect your child’s health, don’t send to school if he/she has…
By keeping him/her home, you are not only helping him/her to get well faster, you are also preventing the illness from spreading to other members of the class. Let the school know as soon as possible that your child is ill. When your child returns to school, give him/her a note for the teacher/nurse explaining the absence.
If Your Child Has: - He/She Must Be Kept out of School:
Fever 100°C or higher |
Ear ache |
Upset Stomach |
Infected skin patches |
Sore Throat |
“Pink Eye” (Conjunctivitis) |
Swollen glands |
Head lice |
Vomiting or Diarrhea |
Unusual spots or rashes |
Persistent cough |
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If you have more questions about medicine/your child’s health during school hours contact the school nurse.
Our school nurses can be contacted by calling the school office.
School Trips
All trips are linked to the instructional program being provided in the summer program. Trips will not be scheduled on a Friday, unless there is a compelling reason for selecting that date. No trips to any beach, lake, or pond. Trip permission forms must be signed by parents in order for students to participate in the activity. Trips are planned with summer weather in mind. Long trips in extremely hot weather or trips to an outdoor facility can be reviewed, rescheduled or cancelled.
Emergency Blue Cards
Emergency blue cards are retained from the school year. Please make sure that you reach out to your child’s school to confirm all emergency contact information the first week of school. Parents must keep the school informed of any changes in the original information that was entered on the card. When a child becomes ill or injured, it is very important that the school have the current address and phone numbers in order to contact that parent or guardian.
***TIP: Check with our Parent Coordinator, P17X @ MS 298(Main Site)
778 Forest Ave. Rm 426
Bronx, NY 10456
Gen. Office #: 718-665-5617
Office Fax#: 718-665-6372
Cell #: 347-563-5292
Email: jtorres101@schools.nyc.gov to make sure all the information on your child’s Emergency blue card is correct at least 3 times during the school: at the beginning of the school year, after winter recess and then again after Memorial Day- including cell phone numbers, email address and contact information for family/friends allowed to pick up your child from school.
Emergency Drills
Evacuation, Lock Down (soft and hard) and shelter-in drills are held twice throughout the summer to ensure that our students and staff are familiar with the procedures in case of an emergency.
Inclement Weather /Storm Day Procedures
In the event of emergency conditions such as weather emergencies (heat wave) or school wide emergencies please tune in to local radio or television stations such as, WINS (1010 AM), NY1 (Cable TV),CBS 2, NBC 4, FOX 5, or ABC 7 to gain information about school closings. Most local television stations have information beginning at 6:30 AM. Or you can check the Department of Education website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/enrollment-forms
Attendance
It is extremely important that your child attend school. If possible, please schedule appointments after school hours.
If you child is ill, please let the school know. If a student becomes ill at school, you, or in your absence, the person designated on the emergency blue card will be contacted.
If your child will be out for three (3) days or more, please inform both the school and the bus driver. This will ensure that there is no disruption of bus service.
The calendar at the back of this handbook also lists the program details
Student Sign In-Out Procedures
Students not arriving on the school bus must be signed in by their parent or guardian.
Sometimes it is necessary for a family member to pick up a child at school before dismissal. Please try to let your child’s school know in advance if you are planning to pick him/her up early. Students can only be released to a designated adult (18 and over) on the blue card. Students arriving late on public transportation should report to the main office for a late pass.
Lost or Stolen Student Items – Property Reimbursement forms
Parents whose children who have had his/her personal belongings lost/stolen or damaged while on school property through no fault of their own; can apply for reimbursement through the Office of the Comptroller.
To access and complete the Notice of Claim form, all forms and receipts must be sent to that office.
For more information, visit the comptroller website
