1. How do I contact my child's teachers?
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Use School e-mail. Teacher e-mails are listed under general information and websites are listed under academics on this website.
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Telephone calls. If you don't have a direct line, the main office can assist you at 355-7600.
2. How does my child get his or her schedule changed?
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Changes are made for wrong grade level class placement.
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Changes are made for band skill level-talk to your band teacher.
3. Who do I contact if I am having a problem with a teacher?
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Have you talked with the teacher first?
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Call counseling for assistance if the problem is not resolved.
4. My child is not turning in assignments. What should I do?
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Discuss the issue with your student; contact teachers; keep communication open.
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Call the counseling department to work on problem-solving.
5. Do I have the right to know what my child is seeing the counselor about?
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Minors are provided some level of confidentiality; discuss with your child's counselor.
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Problem solving with families is a major focus of school counseling.
6. What types of things must school personnel report to parents or the public authorities?
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Student reports of physical or sexual abuse.
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Suicidal ideation; harm to self or others; threats of violence.
7. My child is on an IEP (Special Education). Who do I talk to about their education?
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Contact the special education case manager.
8. My child is being bullied at school. Who do I talk to?
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Discipline is usually handled by administrative staff.
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Contact a counselor for help with interpersonal skills.
9. My child received an inappropriate text message from a student during non-school hours.
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Outside of school, parents should try to resolve the situation.
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Contact the school and/or police if messages are of a threatening or violent nature.
10. I think my child has a learning problem. Who do I contact?
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We have a district-wide process for determining appropriateness for special services.
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Call the counseling department for guidance.
