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Visitors to the Building

In keeping with our common concern about the safety of our students while at
school, we have developed a number of security measures designed to protect
students during the school day. All doors are locked during the school day. All
visitors to the building will enter through the front entrance. According to the
Ohio Revised Code, all visitors to a school building must report immediately to the
office before going anywhere else in the building. When a visitor arrives in the
office, we ask that you sign in, present photo identification, and wear a visitors’ tag
that will identify you in the building. All staff members are alerted to question
anyone without a visitor’s tag. We appreciate your patience if we ask you to return
to the office and sign in. Upon leaving the building, all visitors should return to the
office to sign out.

For safety and security reasons, please be prepared to show photo identification if
you are picking up a child from school. All students will be called to the office if
they are leaving early for the day. Please do not go to your child’s classroom.

Walkers and Riders

Students who walk or ride bikes are dismissed at 3:45 p.m. Students are to go home
immediately after school. For safety reasons, bike riders must walk their bikes on
all sidewalk areas on school grounds. Students are not permitted to use rollerblades
or skateboards upon arrival to or dismissal from school.

Pupil Services

Medical Services

Medical services for our students are provided. A nurse or medical assistant is in
our building every day. School health services provide emergency care, sick
childcare, conduct routine health screenings, and dispense medications. They also
serve as consultants to classroom teachers concerning the health needs of their
students.

If your child needs to receive medication at school, we must have the proper forms
on file. We cannot dispense any medications without these forms on file. Please
contact the school health staff for additional information.

School Counselor

The counselor is available to children, parents, and staff. All students become
acquainted with the services of the counselor during fall orientation. Students may
request to see the counselor or may be referred by parents or teachers to help

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