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Parent Visits
We ask you to make a special effort to attend meetings, programs, Open House, and social activities. You will find these experiences both enjoyable and beneficial. You are also invited to call to pre-arrange a time with the teacher to visit the school at any other time. Please use the main entrance and inform the school office of your presence before going to the classroom. You will need to sign in and obtain a visitor ' s pass. NEVER GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR CHILD ' S CLASSROOM. This is for the safety of all George Read Middle School students.
All students are expected to attend school each day that it is in operation during the regular school year, unless properly excused, in accordance with state regulations. Excuses recognized as valid are the following:
• • Illness of the student.
• Medical diagnosis and or treatment
• Death in the immediate family; funerals of other relatives or close friends, not to exceed one day if in the locality or three days if outside the state
• Contagious disease in the home of the child subject to regulations of the Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services
• Legal business requiring the student ' s presence
• Suspension or expulsion from school
• Observance of religious holidays
• Authorized school-sponsored activities
For any absence, students are required to present a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian. The note should include:
• Your child ' s name and room number
• The date of the absence and the reason for the absence
• The parent/ guardian ' s signature
These excuses will be kept on file in the school for the current school year. A physician ' s validation may be required at any time. Absences for any reason other than those outlined above are unexcused. Students absent more than three days without valid excuses are truant. Parents/guardians of such students may be subject to legal penalties under the Delaware code. Senate Bill 304 has mandated certain action be taken following the 10 th , 15 th , and 30 th day of unexcused absence.
Following the 10 th day of unexcused absence, the parent/guardian will be notified by regular mail to contact the principal and schedule a conference within five days.
Following the 15 th day of unexcused absence, the school will refer the case for prosecution.
Students have the opportunity to make up schoolwork missed due to excused absences, subject to guidelines in the Student Code of Conduct. Students who demonstrate perfect attendance will be honored each marking period with a certificate. Because the school staff believes that arriving at school on time is very important, students who accumulate 3 or more tardies in a marking period will not be eligible for this award. Students need to be at school by 7:35 a.m.
District Transportation Office – 654-6673
Bus Riding
Your child ' s safety is our main concern as he/she goes to and from school. Whether your child rides the bus daily or only when going on a field trip, the rules remain the same and are enforced by the teachers, bus drivers, the transportation department and district administration.
All children will:
a. Be seated on the bus at all times.
b. Use quiet voices.
c. Keep all objects and body parts away from windows.
d. Keep their hands, feet and materials to themselves.
e. Respect the authority of the bus driver.
If a child fails to obey the expectations, the following steps will take place:
A. As soon as there is a concern, the bus driver will speak to the child and explain the expectations, reminding the child of the rules.
B. First Offense – The bus driver will complete a bus conduct report and turn it into the person in charge of transportation. The child will be counseled and a copy of the report will be sent to the parent. This will be considered a warning.
C. Second Offense – The bus driver will complete a bus conduct report. The child will be counseled and the parent will be notified. Depending on the severity of the offense, other consequences may be given.
D. Third Offense and Up – As continued offenses occur, consequences may include: Bus suspension for one to five day periods of time
Loss of recess or other privileges
In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
Find information on our FAST program, bringing George Read students and their families together.
George Read is implementing a school-wide character education program - Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Please take the time to inform yourself the details and positive rewards your student will achieve.