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FAQFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I contact a staff member? You may contact a staff member via e-mail. Staff e-mail addresses are posted on our website. This is the most efficient way to communicate with staff, but it is also fine to leave a message in the main office. How do I request a schedule revision for my child? If a request is made for a special areas schedule change then the change must be made by the parent in writing and shared with the teacher. At that time either all involved agree that a schedule change should occur or a parent conference is scheduled. If the decision is made to change a schedule, then the new or receiving teacher will also be consulted prior to the schedule change. If an issue occurs in which a parent/student/staff member requests a schedule change ALL avenues of resolution will be employed to keep the student in their regularly scheduled class. If, as a result of mediation, no solution can be reached, then a student schedule may need to be changed as determined by the grade level assistant principal and counselor. What do I do if my child is absent from school? The parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student must provide the necessary documentation for absences on the day that the student returns to school. If the necessary documentation is not received by the school within three (3) school days, the absence(s) will be coded unlawful. Appropriate documentation of absences should include the child's full name, date of absence, reason for absence, parent's signature, and date of the note. Please do not call the school to report an absence, as a note is required. The following reasons are deemed lawful absences:
Absences, including absences for any portion of the day, for any reason other than those cited as lawful are presumed to be unlawful and may constitute truancy. How do I pay for lunch for my student? To pay for lunches for your student, you can send a check or cash to school for deposit into their student lunch account. You may put as much money as you want in their account. Lunches cost $2.15 per day. Reduced meals are $0.40 per day. Applications for Free/Reduced meals must be completed. Your student received an application on the first day of school. Additional applications are available in the main office or at www.smcps.org. Can my child have a cell phone or other electronic devices at school? According to county policy, students may have electronics (cell phones, i-Pods, laptops, PSP’s, etc.) in school although they must be off during instructional time. With that said, LMS encourages all electronic devices to be kept in the safest and most secure place possible, your home. A phone specifically for student use is located in the main office at no charge to the student if an occasion arises that a student needs to contact a parent or guardian. If electronic devices are brought to school, the school is NOT responsible for investigating their loss and return. What medications can my student transport to school? NONE. Absolutely no medication is allowed to travel with your child to school. Please bring all medications to the school nurse. No medication, even Tylenol, is allowed to be transported on the bus. Under what circumstances can my child ride to or from school on a bus other than the one they are assigned? Students may only ride on buses other than the one they are assigned to in emergency situations. Play dates and sleep-overs are not emergencies. Parents must send in a signed request that includes full student name, bus number, and contact information. All bus requests will be approved/denied by administration. What is SIT? When will SIT meet? The SIT team participation will provide an opportunity for communication among school staff, parents, and community so that a shared vision for the school may be developed, implemented, and maintained. Please visit the SIT page for meeting dates. How do I join PTA? You may join our PTA for $6.00. This is a wonderful gift you can give to your child by becoming a member of their school’s PTA. Does LMS have a dress code? Yes. See Students Dress Code for St. Mary's County Public Schools Are agenda books required? Agenda books are required for all LMS students. All students received a complementary agenda book the first week of school courtesy of our PTA. Replacements may be purchased for $5.00 in the school store or in the main office. How do you interpret absences as recorded on the report card? When checking attendance on report cards, please look at the bottom left corner where it states Year to date (YTD). This is where your child’s daily absences are reflected. The absences listed next to an individual class is your child’s attendance for individual periods. For example, if your child was absent from both 1st and 2nd period, 5 times in a marking period their attendance will be doubled to equal 10. What are the school dance guidelines? dance guidelines and printable permission form What time does my child eat lunch, have science, etc.? Bell Schedule-7th and 8th Grade 1- hour delay schedule-7th and 8th Grade 2- hour delay schedule-7th and 8th Grade 2- hour early dismissal schedule-7th and 8th Grade I’ve heard that LMS will be renovated, is that true? New Information on Limited Renovation Asbestos Abatement Information Limited Renovation Project Letter-March 23, 2010
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