{"id":9,"date":"2011-01-13T18:21:42","date_gmt":"2011-01-13T23:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/fletcher-elementary-school\/"},"modified":"2024-02-08T13:56:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T18:56:39","slug":"general-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/fle\/general-information\/","title":{"rendered":"General Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>General Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>What Time Does School Start and End Each Day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">School starts at 8:00 AM with the first bell at\u00a07:45 AM.\u00a0 If a student arrives after the bell rings at 8:00 AM, the parent\/guardian will need to park and walk them inside where he\/she will be marked tardy.\u00a0 School ends at 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>What Are Procedures for Dismissal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Thank you for your understanding of these dismissal procedures and helping to keep your child safe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transportation changes must be made before 2:15 p.m..<\/li>\n<li>We ask that you park in the parking lot when picking up a student early and not to park in our preschool pick up\/fire lane.<\/li>\n<li>There will be no office dismissals between 2:30-3:00 p.m..<\/li>\n<li>If you do not have a car tag to pick your child up in car line, please park in our parking lot and be prepared to show ID in the front office and we will dismiss them to you at 3:00 p.m..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>What is on Today&#8217;s Breakfast and Lunch Menus?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Access\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/child-nutrition\/school-menus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">current menu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>Expectations for Our Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Students are expected to show respect for themselves, others, property, and learning.\u00a0 Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/administrative-services\/student-code-of-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henderson County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct<\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>My Child has an Allergy or Other Medical Condition the School Needs to Know About<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Please contact the school and ask to speak with our school nurse if your child has a medical condition we need to know about. \u00a0Access\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/student-health\/about\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medical forms<\/a> you will need to fill out if your child needs an allergy plan, asthma plan, or seizure plan.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>Can I Send Medication to School with My Child?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Teachers are not allowed to give medicine to a child without proper authorization.\u00a0 For over-the-counter medications, parents must fill out a form in the office authorizing the administering of the medication.\u00a0 If the medication is a prescription drug, the form must also be signed by your child&#8217;s doctor.\u00a0 Access\u00a0our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/student-health\/about\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medication administration form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>How Do I Become a Volunteer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">We love volunteers!\u00a0 If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact the school.\u00a0 You will be asked to complete a volunteer form which will include references.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>Can I Visit My Child During the School Day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Family members can visit their child during lunch.\u00a0 Please prearrange other school visits with your child&#8217;s teacher.\u00a0 All parents and other visitors must report to the office before visiting on the school grounds.\u00a0 Parents and other visitors are not allowed in classrooms or the cafeteria during the instructional day (8:15-3:00) without prior permission from the child&#8217;s teacher and permission from the office.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>If My Child is Sick, Can I Pick Up His\/Her Missed Classwork?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">If you would like to pick up school work for your child, please call the office in the morning.\u00a0 The office will notify the teacher and in most cases, your child&#8217;s work will be ready for pick up in the office in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>Additional Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncpublicschools.org\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Carolina Standard Course of Study<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a title=\"Enrollment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/fle\/about\/enrollment\/\">Enrollment<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Information What Time Does School Start and End Each Day? School starts at 8:00 AM with the first bell at\u00a07:45 AM.\u00a0 If a student arrives after the bell rings at 8:00 AM, the parent\/guardian will need to park and walk them inside where he\/she will be marked tardy.\u00a0 School ends at 3:00 PM. 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