Piggott Elementary School - School Policies

Arrival & Departure of School: Please DO NOT HAVE your child arrive to school earlier than 8:30 am. Gates to the campus will be locked prior to that time and supervision will not be available. Late students must report to the office. The first bell will ring at 8:45 am - this will allow instruction to start on time without interruption.

Safety: Please take a few minutes to discuss the appropriate reaction your child should take with strangers:
Don't walk to and from school alone.
Don't approach the car of any stranger unless it is the police. If anyone tries to talk to you or get you to come to their car, RUN AWAY!
If you have any problems like this on the way to or from school, go directly home or to the school, whichever is closest.
Tell an adult what happened at once.

Absences: School attendance is vital to your child's academic success. A reminder that if your child is absent, you must send a note of explanation on the day your child returns to school. Students that are late or absent are responsible for any missed classwork. Students have three days once they are back to school to make up missing work. Children who arrive late should report to the office before going to their classroom.

Emergency: Please be sure the school has a current telephone number where you can be reached. Emergency numbers are needed in case you cannot be reached at home or work.

Dress Code: Clark County School District regulations require that attire be hemmed and at least mid-thigh length in elementary schools. Bare midriffs, tank tops, spaghetti straps, apparel with obscene slogans, and flip flops (for safety reasons) are not allowed. Baggy pants, long belts, shoe skates, and chains are not allowed. No hats will be allowed on campus. Any fads that distract from the educational environment are not permitted (i.e. unnatural hair color). Sandals are allowed if they have a strap on the back.

Medication: If a child under a physician's care is well enough to be in school but requires medications during the school day, Form CCF-643 (Medication Release-Legal Release Information Regarding Medication During School Hours) must be completed by the parent and placed on file in the school office. Under no circumstances is the school allowed to give any medication without a prescription.

Discipline: Good behavior is expected of all students to ensure a positive learning environment. A school-wide discipline program is in effect and requires the cooperation of staff, students, and parents. Your child's teacher will communicate with you regarding classroom and playground rules. If your child's behavior is such that it needs your attention, you will be notified. Repeated misbehavior may result in a conference between the teacher, student, and parent. Frequent communication between the school and home is encouraged.

School Telephone: There is a telephone available in the school office for student use in EMERGENCY situations. Students will not be allowed to use the phone to arrange play dates after school. Students will not be called out of class to accept a phone call - a message will be taken to the child. Please communicate with your child the expectancies for after school procedures before sending them to school in the morning. Students should not need to use the phone at the end of the day to see how they are to get home.

Personal Belongings: Many personal items brought to school are lost or broken. It is impossible for the school to assume responsibility for such items as mp3 players, toys, pets and money. Trading cards present a distraction and are not allowed at school. The best way to prevent the loss of personal items is to leave them at home. DO NOT ALLOW your child to bring dangerous items to school such as sticks, knives, skates, skateboards, and hardballs.