School Policies & Procedures
School Meals
It is possible for all students to have breakfast and lunch in school everyday. Our students participate in the Universal lunch program where all students receive free breakfast and lunch. It is also fine if you choose to send lunch with your child. We ask that parents do not send food that may need to be reheated as microwaving ovens heat at different degrees and we want to make sure no one gets hurt. Safety is always our first concern.
Medication Policy
During school hours, students may have their medication given to them by the school nurse. However, their Medication Administration Record must be filled out and signed by the doctor and parent. Separate forms must be filled out for medication, Asthma medication or inhalers, Allergy medication or Epi-Pen, or diabetes medication or monitoring equipment. All medication must be in appropriate containers and properly labeled by the pharmacy or physician and the dosage schedule. Please make sure that you renew your child’s prescription before it runs out.
Immunization Requirements
The New York State Department of Education and the Board of Health requires that documentation be secured proving that all children who come to school are fully immunized. We are required to exclude children that are not immunized and do not have documentation from a physician indicating the reason.
| If Your Child Has: | He/She Must Be Kept out of School: |
| Chicken Pox | 6 days after appearance of rash |
Rubella (German Measles) |
Until rash has disappeared |
Measles |
5 days after appearance of rash |
Mumps |
Until all the swelling of the glands has disappeared |
Whooping Cough |
14 days after whoop begins |
Hepatitis |
Until temperature has become normal |
Meningitis |
Until temperature has become normal |
Streptococcal Sore Throat |
Until temperature has become normal (including Scarlet Fever) |
If your child becomes sick in school…
The school will contact you immediately. It is your responsibility to come to school and pick up your child. If you are unavailable, the person listed on the emergency blue card will be contacted.
To protect your child’s health, don’t send to school if he/she has… By keeping him/her home, you are not only helping him/her to get well faster, you are also preventing the illness from spreading to other members of the class. Let the school know as soon as possible that your child is ill. When your child returns to school, give him/her a note for the teacher/nurse explaining the absence.
If Your Child Has: - He/She Must Be Kept out of School:
Fever 100°C or higher |
Ear ache |
Upset Stomach |
Infected skin patches |
Sore Throat |
“Pink Eye” (Conjunctivitis) |
Swollen glands |
Head lice |
Vomiting or Diarrhea |
Unusual spots or rashes |
Persistent cough |
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If you have more questions about medicine/your child’s health during school hours contact the school nurse.
Our school nurses can be contacted by calling the school office.
Emergency Drills
Evacuation, Lock Down (soft and hard) and shelter-in drills are held several times throughout the school year to ensure that our students and staff are familiar with the procedures in case of an emergency.
Please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/safe-schools/emergency-readiness for additional information about our emergency readiness protocols.
Inclement Weather /Storm Day Procedures
If there is severe weather or an emergency, The NYCPS Chancellor may:
- Close school buildings
- Open buildings late or dismiss students early
- Cancel field trips or after school activities Move to all-remote learning If there are going to be closures or changes to the schedule, New York City Public Schools will make an announcement as early as possible before 7 AM on the affected day.
You can check school status on:
- NYC311 Online homepage
- NYCPS Website
- @NYC311 or @NYCSchools on X (formerly known as Twitter)
- NYC311 or NYCPS on Facebook
- NYC311 App
Attendance
It is extremely important that your child attend school. If possible, please schedule appointments after school hours. If you child is ill, please let the school know. If a student becomes ill at school, you, or in your absence, the person designated on the emergency blue card will be contacted. If your child will be out for three (3) days or more, please inform both the school and the bus driver. This will ensure that there is no disruption of bus service. Check the calendar for upcoming events.
Early Dismissal Procedures
Sometimes it is necessary for a family member to pick up a child at school before dismissal. Please try to let your child’s teacher know in advance if you are planning to pick him/her up early. Students can only be released to a designated adult (18 and over) listed on the Emergency Contact Form. An identification card must be verified, by school staff or safety agent, before the student is released..
