We believe that education is the combined commitment of the School Board, administrators, teachers, parents, and the students as well as the residents of the community.

We believe children learn best with highly qualified personnel, clean and safe facilities, and challenging programs necessary to make learning a continuous process for all Cinnaminson students. The Board will provide leadership in determining the priorities and policies that will achieve the desired level of excellence.

We believe administrators provide support, leadership, and guidance to teachers, staff, and students. They encourage and promote opportunities that enhance educational programs.

We believe students, with the support of their parents, are active participants in their education. This is accomplished by doing their best and taking advantage of the curricular and co-curricular opportunities presented to them.

We believe students, with the support of their parents, are active participants in their education. This is accomplished by giving students a wide range of courses, providing them with the opportunity for personal choice and the opportunity to exercise responsible decision making. Students are responsible for their learning.

We believe that educating Cinnaminson students is the shared concern of all parents, staff, teachers, students, administrators, School Board members, and residents. Effective communication and cooperation among these groups is essential to establish a cohesive network that will achieve excellence in education.

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The mission of the Cinnaminson School district is to educate our students and to assist their development into self-motivated, multi-faceted, happy and physically fit individuals who are productive, responsible citizens. We will help students gain an appreciation of knowledge, a desire to learn, and a respect for themselves and others. In partnership with the family and the community, we will foster achievement and we will model excellence and responsible behavior.

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Eleanor Rush School has a policy of calling your home if your child is absent from school.

This procedure for checking absences is designed to protect the children. Our main concern is that a child leaves home and arrives safely at school. We have developed a system whereby both you, as parents, and the school will know for sure whether or not a child has arrived safely or is at home due to illness.

We are requesting that you do the following if your child is absent: send a note in with another one of your children or, if you have no other children at Rush School, try to find a neighbor’s child who will transport the note. The note should indicate your child’s name, teacher’s name, and the date(s) the child will be absent. Please address these notes to the school office. If there is no possible way to get a note to school, please call the office at 829-7778, extension 521, by 9 A.M.

We discourage the scheduling of family vacations during the school year. Each absence from school can adversely affect the student’s academic and social development. Please make every attempt to schedule vacations and trips when students are on vacations from school. Planned absences of a non-emergency nature require the completion of an Educational Request Trip Form. These forms are available through the Main Office and must be filled out and returned to the office at least one week in advance of the student’s absence. Students will be held accountable for schoolwork missed during their absence.

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Students are required to make up any work missed due to absences. It is encouraged that you make arrangements with a sibling or neighbor’s child to bring home any missed work. In the event that this is not possible, students will be given their make up work upon returning to school. Students have two (2) days to complete any missed work for each one (1) day absent. For example, if a student is absent from school on a Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, he or she has until Thursday to return the make-up work to school.

As stated above, we discourage any time that a student is out of school for an extended period other than for illness or medical reasons. If your child must be absent from school for a planned extended period of time, he or she will receive any make-up work upon returning to school.

The only make-up work that will be provided in advance will be general reading or review assignments (i.e. reading a chapter in the social studies book, reviewing notes). Specific written assignments will be compiled by the homeroom teacher and given to the student when he or she returns to school.

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All members of the student body, staff, and community are reminded that, according to Title IX and N.J.A.C. 6:4, the Cinnaminson Township Public Schools believe that: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or social/economic status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."

Terry Luxenberg, Assistant Superintendent, is the District Affirmative Action Officer and 504 Coordinator. Section 504 is the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental handicap. If you have a question or concern about either regulation, you may call her at 829-7600 ext. 82106, or write to her at the Cinnaminson Memorial School, 2195 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.

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To be credited for a full day of attendance, a student must be in school for a minimum of four hours.

Cinnaminson Township Board of Education Policy 5410 states that “School attendance shall be a factor in the determination of a pupil’s promotion…”  Furthermore, BOE R5410 stipulates that “a pupil with fewer than 150 days attendance in grades K-8 will not be promoted to the next grade level.”  Absence from school for family vacation is discouraged.  Days accrued while on the vacation will count toward the total number of missed days per year. 

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Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Rush School has an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).  It is located on the wall directly across from the main office.  Only district employees that are currently certified in CPR/AED are permitted to use this device in an emergency situation.  Please see the school nurse if you have any questions or wish to view the protocol for this device.

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The Basic Skills Improvement Program (BSIP) is an individualized program designed to help improve the basic skills of students who have fallen below State or District minimum standards in the areas of language arts/reading and mathematics.

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Students are permitted to ride bicycles to school only if written notification is given to the principal by a parent or guardian.

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The Rush School library sponsors a book fair. At this time, books, posters, book marks, and other items may be purchased.

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Child Study Team

The Cinnaminson Child Study Team evaluates students to determine eligibility for special education services.  If you believe your child may have a disability which adversely affects his or her educational performance, and you think your child is in need of special education services, please contact the Coordinator of Student Services (CSS) at Rush School regarding the referral process for special education

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The students have an opportunity to join the following after school activity clubs:

Art Club

Unity Club

Media Club

Student Council

Butterfly Club

Music Makers

Advanced Band

Dollars & Sense

A student may be excluded from participating in one of the above clubs due to inappropriate behavior.

 

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The Coordinator of Student Services (CSS) is available for all students who wish to talk over any problems that may arise. In addition, class visitations are scheduled by the CSS during the course of the year. On occasion, the CSS will initiate individual sessions by contacting the classroom teacher and/or parents.

Parents wishing to meet with the CSS/Counselor may call 829-7778 ext. 524 to schedule an appointment.

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The staff at Rush Intermediate School has the goal of maintaining an atmosphere throughout the school in which children are socially and emotionally secure and academically stimulated.

In order to achieve a positive school environment, the students are expected to attend school regularly, dress appropriately, and exhibit self-control in all school related activities.

In an effort to accomplish this goal, a Discipline Code has been developed. The Discipline Code is based on an infraction system that is designed to motivate students to exercise good conduct. The Code specifies various types of inappropriate behavior, as well as the consequences associated with those behaviors.

The following list of rules is intended as a guide for students, parents, and staff; it is not all encompassing. Other behavior problems, not precisely defined, that compromise the safety and order in our school will be handled by the staff and Administration or may require a police referral. This referral may involve a police officer going to the school to counsel, mediate, and resolve the situation.

Cafeteria Rules

Lavatory Rules

Playground / Building Rules

The students will:

1. Obey and show respect for supervising adults.

2. Walk at all times in the lunchroom.

3. Eat and behave in an acceptable manner.

4. Clean up tables and floor area at dismissal time.

5. Use the bathroom only after obtaining permission.

The students will:

1. Put papers in the trash.

2. Talk quietly.

3. Keep hands and feet to themselves.

4. Spend a reasonable amount of time in the lavatory.

5. Use toilets and sinks in an acceptable manner.

6. Not write on stalls, walls, doors, etc.

The students will:

1. Obey and show respect for supervising adults.

2. Use only appropriate, acceptable language.

3. Remain on the playground during recess.

4. Line up and return to the classroom in a quiet and orderly manner.

5. Show respect to playmates.

6. Display good sportsmanship by sharing equipment.

1. Fighting of any kind

2. Pushing, chasing, or teasing which often leads to fighting

3. Chewing gum

4. Spitting

5. Littering

Students who do not follow the above rules will be given a discipline referral.

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For the safety of our students, any time a student will not be using his or her regular means of transportation home or to SAC, a note must be sent in to the child’s teacher that day. Any change in the normal dismissal for a child must be in writing so that the teacher/office has confirmation of these plans.

Also, students cannot be called out of class for any dismissal changes once the afternoon announcements begin at 3:00 P.M. Therefore, if you want to have your child called for an early dismissal, please send in a note that morning or come to the office before 3:00 P.M.

A parent must come to the office to pick up a child for early dismissal. While your child is being called from the classroom, you must sign an early dismissal form. At no time are you to take your child out at of a line or off of the bus without first signing him or her out in the office.

A STUDENT WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO ANYONE OTHER THAN A PARENT UNLESS THE OFFICE HAS A WRITTEN NOTE STATING WHICH INDIVIDUAL

WILL BE PICKING UP YOUR CHILD. THE PERSON PICKING UP YOUR CHILD MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW SOME FORM OF IDENTIFICATION

Parents/guardians who wish to pick up their child for an early dismissal should arrive and depart before 3 P.M. on a regular school day and before 12:40 P.M. on a single session day.

To be credited with a full day of attendance, a student must be in school for a minimum of four hours.

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Any student found in possession or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, or has used or consumed the same, will be suspended from school.

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In order to ensure the safety of your child, he or she must be given an alternate place to go in case of any emergency dismissal in the event that no one is at home. This includes snow closings, or any other emergency school dismissals that may occur throughout the year.

The following grades will be given at the end of each marking period:

Acts of harassment, hazing, intimidation, or bullying are strictly prohibited on school grounds, at the bus stop, or in transit to school or a school activity.  This policy involves using any type of language, behavior, or gestures that attempt to elicit fear or anxiety, or to cause other students to feel harassed.  Students who violate this policy will be subjected to disciplinary action and possible suspension.

A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for pupils to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment, hazing, intimidation, or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behavior, is conduct that disrupts both a pupil’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its pupils in a safe environment.

Pupils are encouraged to support other pupils who walk away from these acts when they see them, constructively attempt to stop them, and report these acts to the Coordinator of Student Services.  Pupils are required to conform to reasonable standards of socially acceptable behavior; respect the person, property, and rights of others; obey constituted authority; and respond to school district teaching, support, and administrative staff.

District Policy regarding harassment, hazing, intimidation, and bullying is Policy (5512, 5512.01).

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Homework is defined as out-of-class tasks assigned to students as an extension or elaboration of classroom work, and is an integral part of a child’s learning experience.  There are three types of homework:  practice, preparation, and extension.

Practice assignments reinforce newly acquired skills.  For example, students who have just learned a new method of solving a mathematical problem should be given sample problems to complete on their own.  Preparation assignments help students get ready for activities that will occur in the classroom.  Students may, for example, be required to do background research on a topic to be discussed later in class. Extension assignments are frequently long-term continuing projects that parallel classwork.  Students must apply previous learning to complete these assignments, which may include science fair projects and term papers.   

Assigning homework serves various educational needs.  It serves as an intellectual discipline, establishes study habits, eases time constraints on the amount of curricular material that can be covered in class, and supplements and reinforces work done in school.  In addition, it fosters student initiative, independence, and responsibility and brings home and school closer together.

Failure to complete or turn in assignments on time will be reflected in your child’s final marking period average. 

Homework will be counted as a grade for each marking period. The Rush School homework formula will be as follows:   

v      All students will start out with 100 points for homework in each subject area.  If a student misses a homework assignment, 6 points will be deducted.  If the assignment is turned in late, 4 points will be deducted.  The weight of the homework grade for the marking period will be left to the discretion of the teacher.

A homework assignment is considered incomplete when it is not turned in to the teacher completed on its due date.   Although board policy does not recognize vacations as excused absences, if there is an assignment due when you are going on vacation, then it must be handed in prior to leaving unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher.  Please refer to our Absentee Homework policy regarding procedures for make-up work.

Helpful Homework Hints for Parents:

The school nurse is available to those students who require medical attention during the school day.  If an illness is serious, parents will be contacted.  The school requires an emergency phone number at the opening of the school year in case parents cannot be reached. 

Please be certain that persons designated to be notified in an emergency live within a few minutes of the school, have a means of transportation, and are willing to accept your child if you cannot be contacted when your child is ill.

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to keep the main office informed of any changes in home, work, and emergency phone numbers throughout the school year.

If your child has been ill and needs to be excused from gym activities or outside recess, a note must be received from the physician indicating the number of days he/she should remain indoors or be excused from physical education classes.

Please call the school nurse if your child must take medication while in school (see Medication Policy).

Health problems do arise with school age children.  The school nurse would appreciate any information you might have regarding the health of your child.  If you have informed us of your child’s health problem, we would appreciate any update of his/her progress or status.  If your child has received immunizations or boosters this past year, please contact the school nurse (829-7778, ext. 523).

In order to ensure that school remains a safe and healthful environment, the following health protocol has been developed by the Cinnaminson Schools Nursing Department.

We cannot risk the possibility of infection to the other students when a sick child is sent to school or becomes ill at school.  If your child has developed any of the following symptoms during the previous 24 hours, he/she should remain at home the next school day: 

·         Fever of 100˚ F or higher. The temperature should be normal for 24 hours before returning to school.

·         Congestive cough

·         Vomiting

·         Diarrhea

·         Discharge that is other than clear from nose, eyes, mouth, ears, or any other areas

·         Skin rash

If a student arrives at school or develops any of the previously listed symptoms, the parent will be notified and expected to take their child home.  If the parent cannot be reached, the emergency contact will be called.  Students sometimes are not able to specify what is wrong or how they feel. Thus, staff must use their own judgment to determine if the student can benefit from an educational setting at that time.  When, in the judgment of the student’s teacher, principal, and/or school nurse, a student shows signs of being in ill health or of suffering from infections or a contagious disease, the parent will be notified and the student will be sent home from school.

A student should not be in school and will be sent home if any of the following condition(s) are present:

·         Fever of 100˚ F or higher. The temperature should be normal for 24 hours before returning to school.

·         The student is unable to function/participate in the school activities due to observed health status

·         The student wants to sleep during the day and appears listless.

·         The student has a discharge which is other than clear from the nose, mouth, eyes, ears, or any other areas.

·         The student is vomiting.

·         The student has diarrhea.

·         The student has a congestive cough which prevents him or her from a meaningful involvement in the educational process.

·         The student has an open, draining sore and will not keep the bandage on.

·         The student had a previously controllable medical condition and that condition has become unmanageable (e.g. asthma, seizures).

·         The student exhibits unusual pallor or a flushed face.

·         The student has an unknown rash.

·         The student has a strong, offensive body odor suggestive of urine/fecal concerns or hygiene concerns.

When in doubt, always call your doctor if you have any questions about your child’s condition.

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Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade students have the opportunity to learn to play a band or string instrument and share in the excitement of eventually performing for family and friends.  Interested students should contact Mr. Adams or Mr. Hercock (829-7778, ext. 549) early in September to enroll in the program.

Another part of our music program, the Chimes Choir, provides the opportunity for selected students to learn a unique musical instrument.  The choir performs at the Winter and Spring concerts.  Interested students should contact Mrs. Sigmund early in September.

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An after school intramural sports program is held during the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Enrollment is limited for the safety of the students.

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Your child will have the opportunity to borrow a book or books from the library. Children will be encouraged to locate their books using our computerized card catalogue system. Books must be returned on the due date assigned or a fine of one cent per day is charged. Students who lose text or library books, and/or equipment shall be charged according to Administration Regulation #5513; The principal shall determine the fine.

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Grade 3                        12:43-1:28

Grade 4                        11:56-12:41

Grade 5                        11:09-11:54

Prices:    Student Lunch-$2.00; White or Chocolate milk-$.50;

Each month, a menu is distributed with the Parent Bulletin.  A student may charge his/her lunch if money has been forgotten, but the charge must be paid the next day.  Five-day lunch tickets can also be purchased.

v      In an effort to provide a safe environment for our students with severe food allergies, sharing of food is NOT PERMITTED at lunchtime.  In addition, NO foods containing peanuts or peanut products are to be brought in to school to be shared with the class for any occasion.

We also urge you to allow your child an opportunity during the lunch/recess period to socialize with his/her peers and gain some independence.  Not all parents have a schedule that permits them to go to school to have lunch with their child.  To that end, our school food service will inform you when you will be provided an opportunity to join your child for lunch.

Please keep in mind the new federal and state guidelines, that have been adopted by our School Board, state that empty calorie foods such as soda, water ices, chewing gum, and candy are not sold or distributed during the school day.  Therefore, if you elect to bring in a lunch for your child, please adhere to the guidelines indicated and, as always, we look forward to your cooperation in promoting healthy eating habits for your child.

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The administration of oral medication should be avoided if at all possible, and is forbidden by the Board of Education, except under the following circumstances:

The medication must be prescribed by the student’s family physician.

The medication must be brought to the school by the parent or guardian in the original container, appropriately labeled by the physician or pharmacy. Do not send medication in with your child.

The family physician must provide written orders indicating the type of medication to be given, time of administration, and for what period of time the medication is to be given. This applies to over the counter medication as well as prescription medication.

The parents or guardian of the students shall, in writing, release all Board personnel and the Board from any and all liability arising from the administration of, faculty administration of, or failure to administer the medication.

Students are not permitted to carry emergency medications during field trips or after school activities unless appropriate forms are completed in advance. Please contact the school nurse for further information.

Similar to the more familiar yearbook, Rush School will offer a memory book this year. It will be an overview of the activities of the year and will include photographs of all the children and faculty. Sales for the memory book will take place in late January. This is an optional student activity.

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Nutritional Guidelines

In an effort to promote good health among all students, the New Jersey School Nutrition Policy, which has been adopted by the Board of Education, states the following may not be served, sold, or distributed anywhere on school property at any time before the end of the school day:

·         No item listing sugar in any form as the first ingredient

·         No candy

·         No more than eight grams of total fat per serving

·         No more than two grams of saturated fat per serving

Food and beverages served during special school celebrations or during curriculum-related activities may be exempt from this policy.

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Our one-day Fourth Grade and three-day Fifth Grade outdoor education programs take place at Camp Ockanickon in Medford. These programs offer students the opportunity to gain greater knowledge and appreciation for the outdoors. More information can be found at the Camp website

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The following dates have been established for parent/teacher conferences for the 2006-2007 school year:

November:             19*, 20, 21, 24, 25

February:               4*, 5, 6

* Evening Conferences will be held from 5:30-7:30

These days, as indicated on the school calendar, are half-days (single session) except where noted.  You may call any time during the school year to make an appointment to speak with teachers.  Teachers must have advance notice, as they have obligations beyond the school day.  Every effort will be made to accommodate requests.

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A parking space has been reserved for disabled visitors. This space is marked and located in the front of the building. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE HANDICAPPED PARKING AREA.

As visitors approach the school, they are to park in the parking area to their right.

Due to the limited number of parking spaces, when chaperoning school trips, please park on one of the streets adjacent to the school. Be sure to abide by the signs that are posted.

The playground area as you approach the Eleanor Rush Intermediate School is closed to any vehicular traffic while school is in session.

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In order to avoid hurting a child’s feelings, we are requesting that invitations to parties be mailed home and not given to students in class unless the entire class is invited.

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Prohibited Items

The use or possession of any electronic devices, including Walkmen, CD players, and hand-held games as well as unauthorized use of cell phones and pagers during the school day is prohibited.  Students who bring these items to school and/or use them inappropriately will have them confiscated by the staff and risk disciplinary action.

No weapons of any type are permitted on school grounds or on the bus.  This rule includes all types of firearms, explosives, knives (including penknives), martial arts equipment, and any other item that could be classified as a weapon, including any toy replicas.  Furthermore, no object may be used to intimidate or threaten other students. Students who violate this rule will be subject to disciplinary action and possible suspension.

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Project Challenge has been developed to help meet the needs of students who have special academic abilities or who have displayed the potential to be creative and to think productively. Children meet with the Project Challenge teacher, in small groups and at scheduled intervals, throughout the year. Selection is based upon an evaluation process that includes state or standardized testing scores, and teacher and parent nomination.

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Pupil Records

Access to pupil records will be available only to the pupil’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s), the adult pupil, appropriate school personnel acting in the educational interest of the pupil, and such others as may be permitted access by the rules of the State Board of Education. An authorized person must make the request for records access in writing using a district approved form.  The nurse should be contacted for medical records review.  The Coordinator of Student Services will schedule academic records review.  Discipline records may be accessed by contacting the Principal’s secretary.  Every parent, except as prohibited by state and federal law, shall have access to school records and information pertaining to his/her unemancipated child, whether or not the child resides with the parent, unless that access is found by the court to be not in the best interest of the child or the access is found by the court to be sought for the purpose of causing detriment to the other parent.

An authorized person may request a photocopy of all or a portion of that part of the pupil’s record to which the reviewer has been granted access. Copies will be made by the district personnel for a fee equal to that charged for copies of the public records of this district, except that the fee may be waived for a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or adult pupil who, in the judgment of the custodian of the record, might otherwise be prevented from exercising his/her rights of access and appeal under rules governing access to pupil records and the due process rights of disabled pupils.

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FULL DAY SCHEDULE:

Grades 3, 4, 5                                         8:36 AM – 3:04 PM

SINGLE SESSION:

Grades 3, 4, 5                                         8:36 AM – 12:53 PM

DELAYED OPENING

Grades 3, 4, 5                                         10:06-3:04 PM

 Teachers are on duty when the first bell sounds at 8:26.  At that time, the students may enter the school building.  Students are not marked late until after 8:40 AM.  Students  are not permitted in the building before 8:26 AM unless arrangements have been made with a staff member who will supervise and take responsibility for them. 

Children are not to be dropped off in the morning before 8:26 AM and are not to remain on the school grounds after dismissal at 3:04.  The parent must accept responsibility for any occurrence. 

If your child is to remain after school to assist a teacher, written notification must be given by the parents and the teacher.

Please advise your children to go home immediately after school.  They must NOT go to another child’s home unless the parents of both children have made previous arrangements.

If your child does not return home from school at the normal time and it is before 4:00 PM, please call the Rush School office at 829-7778.  After 4 PM, call the Transportation Coordinator at 829-8812 or 829-7770 ext. 120, 121, or 122.

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The Cinnaminson Township School District has made a commitment to provide a learning and working environment free from sexual harassment of any nature whether verbal, written, or physical. Such conduct on the part of any student or employee will be subject to disciplinary action and possible suspension.

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Cigarettes, cigars, and any other form of tobacco are not permitted on school grounds. Anyone who violates this rule will be subject to disciplinary action.

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The SAC program provides before- and after-school care for the school-age child. For details please contact the SAC office in the Memorial School (786-5310, ext. 8 2141, or 8 2127).

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Throughout the school year, students may be video taped or photographed during certain activities and articles may be written about the students participating in these activities.  The video, pictures and/or articles may be broadcast on television and/or published in the newspaper.  Students will need to have a “Video/Photograph Release Form” completed

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Student Safety

In the event that a student poses a threat to him/herself or others, he/she will be referred to a psychiatrist for evaluation.  The student will be considered for re-entry by the administration only when a full report is received from the psychiatrist.  The administration may consult the Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team regarding its decision.  In addition, students who pose a threat to others will also be subject to the discipline code. 

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Please note, when school buses begin to line up prior to the beginning of the school day (approximately 8:20 AM) and at the beginning of dismissal (approximately 2:45 PM) no vehicles are permitted beyond the intersection of Buttonwood and Wynwood Drives.

If you elect to drive your child to and from school, it may be wise to park your car close to school and walk to and from the school with your child. This will help eliminate any additional traffic and keep the area at the school safe for students.

You may also choose to park on the north side of Wynwood Drive and wait until all of the buses leave the school area. The crossing guard will signal when cars may enter. Once given the signal from the crossing guard, the first car entering the school area is to drive around the flagpole circle and stop at the end of the building just before the driveway. With everyone cooperating, approximately 17 cars will be able to stop while children exit on the sidewalk in front of the school. Please do not stop in front of the canopy if cars are behind you, to do so will delay the flow of cars into the school area. Choosing this option will also eliminate any need for you to park your car on the street or in the lot just to the right as you approach the school, and have your child cross in front of any vehicles that may be approaching the school area.

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The Transportation Department guidelines require students to only ride on their assigned buses. The bus drivers will have a list of eligible students who are scheduled to ride on their buses. Parents must make alternate transportation arrangements if their child plans to visit a friend’s house after the school day.

Following the suggestions below will help you have a successful year:

Arrive at the bus stop about 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Wait on the sidewalk until the bus comes to a full stop.

Board the bus without pushing or shoving.

Take the assigned seat.

Keep books, lunch, book bags and your hands on your lap.

Sit at all times.

Keep hands and head inside the bus.

Be courteous; use proper language at all times.

Speak softly. Do not shout or whistle.

Wait until the bus stops before getting out of your seat.

Leave the bus without pushing or crowding.

Carry any waste paper or debris to the front of the bus and deposit it in the waste container.

Help keep the bus clean.

Cooperate with the bus driver at all times.

A student may be suspended from the bus for disciplinary reasons and his/her parents shall provide for his/her transportation to and from school during the period of such suspension.

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We at Eleanor Rush Intermediate School pride ourselves on the open lines of communication that we have between our parents and our teachers.  All parents and guardians are welcome to visit our school.  However, we feel very strongly that we should know who is in the building at all times when children are present.  Therefore, for the comfort and protection of all children at Eleanor Rush Intermediate School, we ask for your cooperation in following the Visitor Pass Procedures listed below:

1.           Our school office is open from 8 AM to 4 PM.  During these hours, you should go to the entrance on the playground side of the building and press the buzzer for entrance to the school.  Once inside the school building, you are to report directly to the office to sign-in and receive a visitor’s pass before walking through the building. 

2.           When you choose to visit with your child’s teacher, you are reminded to make an appointment to be sure the teacher is available and has no other school obligations.  Teachers are not to be interrupted during the students’ instructional time.

3.           Parents who accompany classes on field trips are required to sign in at the office prior to the trip.  This provides the school with information regarding your whereabouts if another family member needs to contact you.

4.           During a class party or function, you will report directly to your child’s classroom where a sign-in sheet and a visitor’s pass will be available for you.

5.        Parents of walkers who choose to come in the building at dismissal time may wait for their child in the hallway in front of the office only.  This allows for a swift, safe flow of traffic as the children leave for their buses

6.   When delivering lunches, treats, forgotten books, large projects, etc., please bring them to the office.  Your child will be called to the office to pick up the delivered items.

No sign-in or pass is required during an assembly program as long as you remain in McGrath Hall (All-Purpose Room) and do not walk to another part of the building.