The Handbook states:
ABSENCES
Attendance is an extremely important component of the school program. Regular attendance is a key to good school grades, overall achievement, and a rewarding educational experience. Additionally, Tennessee state law requires it.
Students who are absent from school must provide the office a written note from the parent or physician explaining the absence. The doctor’s statement must be submitted the first day the student returns to school.
Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused. Excused absences shall include:
· Personal illness (doctor’s excuse required after the third day); STUDENTS ARE TO BE FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL WITHOUT FEVER REDUCING MEDICATIONS.
· Illness of immediate family member (doctor’s excuse required after the third day);
· Death in the family;
· Circumstances that, in the judgment of the principal, create emergencies over which the student has no control.
Where possible, parents are encouraged to schedule doctor and dental appointments for times outside the regular school day. However, if a child must be checked out of school early, he/she must be signed out in the school’s main office.
State Law requires that parents be notified in writing when a student has missed five (5) days of school. These do not have to be consecutive days.
Attendance Plan:
3 Unexcused Absences: Letter will be sent home with an attendance record attached. Letter will be signed by an administrator and kept on file.
6 Unexcused Absences: Letter will be mailed home with an attendance record attached. Letter will be signed by an administrator and kept on file. Parent Conference may be needed.
10 Unexcused Absences: Letter will be mailed home ( ) with an attendance record attached. Letter signed by administrator and guidance counselor. A review with parents, principal and teacher will be held.
TARDINESS:
I would like to remind you all that school does start promptly at 7:45 a.m. Students are tardy if they are not in class when the bell rings. Our teachers get started first thing, as to not waste a minute of instructional time. So please be understanding and considerate of their hard work, and have your child at school on time. We understand that unavoidable circumstances sometimes do occur, resulting in late arrivals, but it is important that tardies are as infrequent as possible. Students can easily get behind and be embarrassed if they are continually late. Thank you so much for helping us on this matter! Your child’s education is very important to us!
The Handbook states:
TARDINESS
Excessive tardies will demand consequences appropriate to the age and level of the student.
Grades PreK-4 - The morning bell rings at 7:45am and the outside doors are locked at this time. Any student arriving after this time will have to report to the school office. Students who are late must be accompanied into the school office by a parent or the person responsible for bringing them to school. The school sign in sheet must be signed before the student will be admitted to class.
Reminder- Three unexcused tardies are recorded as an unexcused absence.
UNIFORM DRESS POLICY:
We need to discuss our dress code. Most of the time, everyone is following the handbook guidelines. We just want to continue to have uniformity among the entire student body. As a school, we will be addressing these violations with a phone call, and a form will be sent home when this happens. Please be aware of the basic colors that students are allowed to wear, and use the handbook as your guide. Help us be unified as a school, and thank you again for supporting us in this matter.
The Handbook states:
Ezell-Harding students are expected to reflect a Christ-like attitude and behavior by dressing modestly and being neatly groomed. Inappropriately dressed students will be prohibited from attending class. In addition to having a direct effect on a student's academic performance, we believe appropriate dress is a major advantage for students seeking scholastic recognition and post-secondary opportunities.
REQUIRED EHCS CLOTHING ITEMS FROM PARKER SCHOOL UNIFORMS:
· Grades PreK-12 Boys and Girls: Parker Crimson Pique Knit (SS or LS) or
PreK-12 Girls (Option): Parker Crimson Cap Sleeved Pique Shirt
FOOTWEAR:
· Approved shoes are available at Parker – reasonable facsimiles may be purchased from the store of your choice - approved shoes must be predominantly brown, black, white, gray, or cordovan.
· Grades PreK-4: Closed-toe, closed back tennis shoes, loafers, or boots (rubber soles only) Socks must be black, brown, white or gray.
MISCELLANEOUS:
· “Uniform style” pants and shorts may be purchased from the store of your choice. Approved khaki pants or shorts are available at Parker. Khaki is the only approved color for pants and shorts. Shorts may be worn by PreK-4 only –No cargo pants PreK-12.
· Modesty shorts must be worn with jumpers and all skirts.
· Grades 5 -12 Girls: Parker tie is optional (no ties PreK-4 boys and girls).
· Parker collared shirt must be worn with all Parker sweaters (cardigan, pullover, and vest).
· Grades PreK-4 Girls: Parker collared shirt must be worn under plaid jumper (Peter Pan blouse can only be worn under Parker jumper and Parker sweaters – not as the outer blouse).
· Grades PreK-4: Shorts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee–No cargo shorts.
· Grades 1-12: Belts must be worn if khaki slacks or shorts have belt loops.
· Belts must be black, brown or cordovan only.
OUTERWEAR:
· Only approved outerwear may be worn during the school day. This includes the gray or black fleece, the light-weight black wind breaker, and other approved EHCS sports team outerwear.
· Other outerwear may be worn to school but not worn during the school day, with the exception of when students must be outside.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. The “Uniform Dress Policy” must not be altered except for the purpose of correct sizing.
CASUAL DRESS DAYS:
Certain days may be approved by the administration for casual dress, and the following guidelines must be followed:
1. Jeans may be worn as long as the EHCS dress policy guidelines are followed.
2. EHCS T-Shirts or Parker uniform shirts must be worn.
