Saint Rose School
Parent / Student Handbook 2007-2008

VISITING THE SCHOOL

PARENTS / GUARDIANS

Parents/guardians are welcome to visit the classrooms of their children. Arrangements must be made in advance with the teacher. It is suggested that parents do not plan to visit classrooms during the first two or last two weeks of school for the purpose of observing regular class work. Other children visiting classrooms must be cleared in advance with the principal and teacher. The principal reserves the right to refuse a request if not in the best interest of the class. Parents are encouraged to attend school functions.

GENERAL / VOLUNTEERS

Halls and playgrounds are supervised by school personnel to ensure the safety of students. All volunteers and visitors must sign in at the school office upon arrival and sign out when leaving. Siblings who are not registered students at St. Rose School, are not permitted on campus during school hours. Pets are not allowed on campus, unless for a limited time, specifically for show and tell in the classroom.

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

1. Always check in through the office and pick up a Volunteer ID badge.
2. State law requires that anyone working with children provide:

• Proof of a TB Test within the last four years.
  a. All school volunteers MUST provide TB Test Proof before volunteering.
  b. The school will maintain a clearance file
  c. Contact County Health office for testing schedule.
• Proof of fingerprint clearance.
  a. Pick up fingerprint form in office.
  b. Contact Police department to schedule
  c. Bring a completed copy back to the school office.

3. Code of Ethics - Student Privacy
       a. State Law insures that a student’s right to privacy be respected at all times.
       b. Any personal information about a student is not to be revealed.
       c. Gossip can be deadly - Give each student the benefit of being referred to ONLY in positive terms. (Think about how            your child would feel.)
4. In the event of an injury
       a. Minor injuries - send student accompanied by another student to office IF NEEDED.
       b. Serious injury - DO NOT MOVE STUDENT use intercom or send a runner to the office for assistance.
5. It is the responsibility of the volunteer to notify the person they report to in advance when they are unable to work.

THE FOLLOWING CODE OF ETHICS IS ESSENTIAL FOR VOLUNTEERS:

• Any authority given to a volunteer is at the discretion of the teacher who is directly responsible for the instruction, safety and discipline of the students.
• The classroom teacher will specify what he/she wants you to do.
• Volunteers never divulge confidential information to which they may have access in the classroom or in the school. It is a state law that the rights of students are to be respected and that personal information about them is not to be revealed.
• If it is found that a volunteer cannot follow the essential code of ethics for a volunteer he or she may be asked by the principal to discontinue volunteering.

VOLUNTEER DRIVER LIABILITY INSURANCE

All parents/guardians who drive children for school-sponsored activities must be covered with auto liability insurance. Current volunteer driver information forms must be completed and left in the school office. For a privately owned vehicle, the insurance coverage is the limit of the policy covering that specific vehicle. The minimal, acceptable liability for privately owned vehicles is $100,000.00 per person / $300,000.00 cumalative each loss or occurrence bodily injury, $50,000.00 property damage, $5,000.00 per person medical, and $100,000.00 uninsured motorist insurance. Parents are reminded that the number of persons in a car should not exceed the number for which the car was constructed and all children must where a seat belt. The school must have a copy of each driver’s license and current proof of automobile insurance. Field trip drivers must strictly adhere to the itinerary of the planned trip. If the driver deviates from the itinerary, they become ineligible under the liability insurance of the school. Please refer to page 42 - Drivers may not bring siblings.