Bus Service

The following public school districts transport students to St. Joan of Arc School: Anthony Wayne, Maumee, Springfield, and Toledo. Students riding the busses are expected to observe the safety regulations set by the transportation departments. Due to liability reasons students, may only ride their assigned bus. Any violation of the rules and regulations shall result in notification of parents/guardians in writing by the school administration and may require a parent-school conference and suspension of bus service.

Continued disorderly conduct or refusal to submit to the authority of the bus driver shall be sufficient reason for suspension of bus service to any student. The school administration shall notify parents/guardians of discontinued service with full explanation of their action. Further, the student may be subject to the school’s disciplinary policy.

First Aid/Clinic

Every effort will be made to provide a safe, healthy environment within the school setting. Parents are required to sign and submit an emergency medical authorization, which will indicate the procedure they wish the school to follow in the event of a medical emergency involving their child.

In the case of emergencies or accidents, the school nurse will consult the student’s emergency card and attempt to notify the parent/guardian of the student’s condition. In extreme emergencies, arrangements usually can be made for a child’s immediate hospitalization whether or not the parent/guardian can be reached.

If an injury or serious illness occurs, the teacher/adult supervisor should immediately notify the school office. The nurse will be notified. The school nurse will be responsible for administering first aid. In the absence of a nurse, other school personnel will take care of illnesses or injuries. A physician and/or emergency medical service will be called in cases of serious illness or injury.

If it becomes necessary to release a child from school because of illness or injury, a Home Release Form must be signed by the parent/guardian responsible for the care of the child. No child who is ill or injured should be sent home alone. Parents and guardians are advised to have health insurance coverage for their children in case of school injuries.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

A type of vaccine and number of required dosages must immunize students against certain diseases. No student, at the time of his/her initial entry, or at the beginning of each school year, shall be permitted to remain in school for more than fourteen days unless he/she presents written evidence that he/she has been immunized or is in the process of compliance, that immunization may be detrimental to the student’s health, or that immunization is objected to for good cause (e.g., religious convictions).

The minimum requirements are:

1. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertusis - 4 doses before attending kindergarten.
2. Polio - 3 doses before attending kindergarten. Note: If a student received a Salk vaccine, they must consult their physician regarding further immunization with Trivalent Oral Polio Vaccine.
3. Measles - one dosage of the MMR vaccine before entering the seventh grade. Note: if the student was vaccinated before the age of one, the child must be vaccinated again.
4. Rubella - one dosage of the MMR vaccine before entering seventh grade. Note: if the student was vaccinated before the age of one, the child must be vaccinated again.
5. Mumps - one dosage of the MMR vaccine before entering the seventh grade. Note: if the student was vaccinated before the age of one, the child must be vaccinated again.
6. Haemophilus Influenza b (HIB) - one dosage before entering kindergarten. Note: Children who receive HIB before 15 months usually receive four doses. Children 15 months and older receiving it for the first time only need on dosage.
7. Hepatitus B series
8. Varicella (chickenpox) required for K only

In case of a school epidemic situation, those students who have not been vaccinated against the epidemic cause must be excluded from the building until two weeks after the last reported case in the school and/or surrounding area.

MEDICATION:

Generally, all medication should be given at home. It is understood that this is not always possible. Any student who is required to take prescribed medication, including over the counter drugs such as Tylenol, cough drops, etc., during regular school hours must have the required medical authorization forms available at the St. Joan of Arc School nurse’s office completed and on file. Written permission from the physician and the parent/guardian of the student must be received before any medication may be administered. School personnel require proper authorization and information before medication can be administered.

School policy also prohibits students from keeping medication in his/her possession. This is a totally unsafe practice and would pose a dangerous situation to the entire student body. If an exception with this school policy is to be made, it first must be discussed with the administration and the school nurse.

All medication must be labeled and properly authorized. Exact dates, times and dosage will need to be specifically noted. If a child is known to need certain medications on a regular basis, a physician’s form is required, giving the school personnel permission for dispensing this medication. Only in cases of emergency, i.e., severe allergic reaction or extremely high fever, will a verbal (phone) authorization for medication be accepted.

EPIDEMIC:

Assuming the local Health Department does not close the school due to a possible epidemic, the administration has the authority to make the decision. All relevant factors such as the nature of the illness, its communicability, and the number of teachers and students absent, as well as present, will be taken into consideration.

Lunchroom Expectations

While eating:

1. Students remain in their seats, except for an emergency.
2. Students should have an extra napkin to use as a place mat.
3. Students may talk in acceptable levels - loud talking, loud noise, or rowdy behavior is not acceptable.
4. Students eat the lunch that has been packed for them and must not trade food.
5. Students are responsible for picking up paper and garbage from their table and the floor area before being dismissed.
6. Students are expected to repsect and follow directions of the lunchroom supervisors.

Playground Expectations

Rules of Behavior:

1. Students are expected to follow the directions of the playground supervisors.
2. Students are expected to respect others and observe safety rules at all times.
3. Students shall act in an appropriate manner; fighting, pushing, and shoving is NEVER acceptable.
4. Students will play on the blacktop or grassy areas (except islands) only. Students may not play in the driveways or stone area, or are they to play near the bicycle racks behind the garage and portable buildings, or any other areas out of view.
5. Use only approved playground materials and equipment. For health and safety reasons, the following items are not permitted on the playground: radios, tape recorders, hard balls (tennis, baseballs, etc.), skateboards, Frisbees, gun and radio-controlled vehicles.
6. At the sound of the bell, students will stop their activity and follow the directions of the playground supervisors.
7. Students who do not follow these rules could be suspended from playground activity.
8. In consideration for allowing students of St. Joan of Arc School to use the playground and the playground equipment, each student and/or parent(s)/ guardian(s) will save and hold harmless St. Joan of Arc School and St.
   Joan of Arc Parish for any and all injuries that may arise out of the use of the playground and/or the playground equipment.

Visitors

Parents/guardians and other interested parties are encouraged to visit classrooms to observe and to learn what the school is doing. To avoid classroom disruptions and for safety reasons, all visitors, including parents/guardians, must first report to the school office when entering. Parents must pick up and display and visitor pass. No one may go directly to a classroom. If parents/guardians wish to visit a classroom, they must notify the teacher at least 48 hours in advance because the class may be having other activities taking place (i.e., field trips, testing).

Right to Amend

The principal has the right to amend the handbook at any time during the school year. Parents and students will be given prompt notification of such changes.

Concluding Statement

Not every possible situation, behavior, or protocol is "covered" in these guidelines. Questions will arise that are not covered here or special circumstances may justify a course of action inconsistent with those listed in this handbook. In any case, the principal and/or pastor have the final recourse in all matters pertaining to the school.

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