ATTENDANCE

For students to benefit from our program, parents must assure their child’s attendance at Religious School.  They should inform the teacher about absences, tardiness, and early dismissal.  If possible, this notification should be done before the student will be missing class.  We ask that the parents work with the child and teacher to make up the work that was missed.

Teachers will maintain accurate and consistent attendance records and will contact the parents after three consecutive absences in order to remain aware of each child’s situation and, if necessary, arrange make-up work. 

If a student accumulates more than three unexcused absences during the year, that student will be considered to have been excessively absent.  It may be required that the student do additional work in order to meet the standards for advancement to the next grade level.

 

Arrival & Dismissal

We ask parents to please drop off your children before 9:00 a.m.  All students should report to the sanctuary where we will have a short prayer service, sometimes a story, sometimes a discussion.  Students who arrive prior to 9:00 will be eligible for a prize drawing – an official Congregation Or Ami envelope with a $2 bill inside.

Students must remain in class and on Temple grounds, except for field trips, during the entire school session. 

Every student must remain inside the dismissal area until the parent or carpool comes to meet the student at the end of the school session.  Teachers will assist in the supervision of students during the dismissal period.

The safety of our children must be our #1 concern.  PLEASE drive slowly and carefully in the parking lot, and use extreme patience and caution when entering Huguenot Road from the driveway!

 

Courtesy & Decorum

We expect that all students will behave with respect for themselves and others, as well as for the Temple and our environment.  Conducting oneself in a respectful way within the classroom and the sanctuary includes:

• Respecting other classes by talking and walking quietly in the halls and outside the building.
• Listening when someone else is talking.
• Answering politely.
• Being considerate of others and their possessions.
• Following the instructions and/or requests of teachers and adults.
• Being courteous to friends, visitors, and adults.
• Using clean, respectful language