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and weather. Additionally, student clothing should not create a distraction. Specific
examples of necessary guidelines include:

 Length of shorts and skirts should not be above finger-tip length
 No thin or “spaghetti straps” on tops
 Hats or head coverings are not to be worn inside unless for religious

reasons
Final interpretations of appropriate dress and grooming reside with the building principal
and/or his/her designees.
We try to go outside for recess on a daily basis. On cold weather days, please make
sure your child has a hat, gloves, and coat. When it snows, boots and snow pants are
important. Please plan on your child going outside every day.

East Woods Excellence Award

The East Woods Excellence Award is given to a student for academic improvement,
excellence or an act of outstanding citizenship. A staff member nominates the student
to the principal/assistant principal to receive the award. The principal or assistant
principal presents the award, congratulates the student and calls the student’s parents
to inform them of their child’s excellent behavior.

Emergency School Closing Information

If conditions occur that force the closing of school, an announcement will first be
posted on www.hudson.k12.oh.us. You will then receive a phone call notifying your family
of the closing. Most local radio and T.V. stations also announce school closings. Please
do not call the school. In lieu of closing for the day, the HCSD may participate in a 2
hour delayed start (please see more information under Delayed Start).

Extended Care Program

Hudson Community Education and Recreation (HCER) Program offers a before and after-care program:
Explorer Zone. The hours of operation are from 6:45 A.M. to 8:55 A.M. for the before school day
session and 3:55 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. for the after school session. Breakfast is available through Food
Service in the morning and transportation to and from all elementary buildings is
provided. Registration materials are available at the HCER office located on Hudson-Aurora Road or
the website www.hudson.k12.oh.us.

Family Life Education

Family Life Education is taught in the fifth grade by registered nurses.
The material is presented by using a family centered approach. The course was written
for the comprehension and understanding of children at the fifth grade level. The

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