No child may go on a field trip unless a "permission slip" is returned to the school signed by the parent or guardian. Permission for a student to attend a field trip may not be given verbally in person or over the phone. All drivers for field trips must have a completed form on file in the ACS office, along with a photocopy of their "driver's license" and "insurance policy."

Foggy Day

During foggy days, the school will be open. Parents who are driving their children should be aware as declared by the Fresno Unified School District that on foggy days, classes will start on time, but students arriving by 9:00 AM will not be marked late.

Health

The ACS tries to maintain a healthy environment for the benefit of the students and the teaching staff. Our parents cooperation in the following pertinent matters of health is needed:

1. If your child has a fever, he/she is to remain at home. A child must be fever-free for at least 24 hours in order to attend school.
2. A child with a communicable disease cannot attend school; he/she must remain at home. Parents are asked to notify the school promptly after their child is diagnosed as having a communicable disease. The school will notify the parents of the children in the ill child's class in a manner in order to alert them of their child's possible exposure. The child will be allowed back to school after the parent/guardian receives such authorization from a physician.
3. Parents must authorize, in writing, the dispensing of medication, and the authorization must be on file with the school. The school will safely store all prescribed medication. The office will administer the medicine according to the authorized dosage if the medicine is in its original container bearing the child's name and instructions on the pharmacist's label.
4. The school has an isolation area for children who become sick at school. Parents will be promptly notified and asked to come and take their child home or to the doctor.

   
   
   

Lice

In the event that a lice infestation occurs within a classroom, parents will be notified.

If lice becomes epidemic then a memorandum will be issued to the whole school. Please note that having head lice does not necessarily mean that a person is "dirty". Transmission can occur quite easily from one affected individual to another. Children should be instructed not to share combs, brushes, hats, scarves, coats, and sweaters.

Treatment consists of shampooing with a special medicated shampoo. It is recommended that all members of the family be treated. All bed linen should be washed in hot, soapy water and dried in a hot dryer at least 20 minutes. Clothing and mattresses should be vacuumed thoroughly. Over the counter preparations like "Nix" or "Rid" are available.

Immunization

Parents or guardians must provide the dates (month, day, year) of each immunization the child has received prior to registration. Parents can pick up the immunization form in the ACS office.

Lost & Found

The school has a "lost and found" area located in the ACS office. Children who have misplaced personal clothing and other valuables should check the office. Coats, sweaters and other wearing apparel should have the student's name written on the label in indelible ink. Items not claimed will be given to a charitable organization at the end of the school year.

Lunches

The ACS provides lunches to students. Monthly menus are sent home at the end of the previous month for students and parents to review and decide what days the student will eat a school-provided lunch. Contact the school office for current procedures.

Miscellaneous

All students should leave the classroom during recess and lunch hour unless asked to stay in the room by the teacher, and then only if an adult is present. Students being sent home from school shall report to the secretary who will determine whether or not parents are home.

When a child is detained after school for more than 15 minutes, the teacher should call the student's home, or send a note home with the child explaining the reason for the detention.

Homework is given at the teacher's discretion in grades one and two. Four times a week in grades three through six. Following absences due to illness, teachers may assign make-up work.