PURPOSE

Middle Georgia Christian School is a church-related, private school with the Bible taught daily and every subject taught from a Christian point of view.  The school exists for its students and serves children from preschool through the 11^th grade.  The central purpose of MGCS is to provide quality Christian education for each student, and this purpose unites every member of the organization, although each has different responsibilities in its accomplishment.

Christian education means outstanding behavior, personal responsibility, academic scholarship, and active participation in campus life, as well as obedience to authority.

We are glad you have chosen MGCS for the education of your child.  With your help, we will live up to the trust you have shown in us.

HISTORY

Middle Georgia Christian School was established in September 1975 as a private, Christian, non-profit school.  The school began simply as a preschool located on Williamson Road with an enrollment of 24 students.  In 1993, we applied for accreditation with the Georgia Accrediting Commission.  In 1994, we received provisional accreditation, and in 1995, we received full accreditation.  The school year 2001 brought yet another milestone for Middle Georgia Christian School:  the move into our new buildings on Thomaston Road.  Currently we are concentrating on building enrollment in the upper grades by continuing to add high school grades.

MISSION STATEMENT

Middle Georgia Christian School seeks to provide students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable them to grow in favor with God and to become valued and productive members of their families, the church, and their community.

ADMISSIONS POLICY AND GRADE PLACEMENT

Middle Georgia Christian School offers education in a Christian environment.  Therefore, MGCS selects students based on the results of the screening test, recommendations concerning character, attitude, and school record, and general promise.  MGCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin.

The school staff will do their best to obtain the understanding and support of the parents regarding a student’s grade placement; however, the final decision concerning placement rests with the school administration.  All students entering MGCS are on a six-week academic and behavioral probation.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Georgia law dictates a student must attend school for a minimum of 160 days a year.  MGCS meets a total of 180 days to fulfill Georgia Accrediting Commission requirements.

Any student absent (excused or unexcused) from school for more than 20 days will be required to test for the next grade, unless administration rules otherwise.

SCHOOL HOURS

Although school begins at 8:00 a.m., MGCS offers Early Care in the gym, beginning at 7:15 a.m. for parents’ convenience.  Any child arriving between 7:15 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. should go to the gym.  At 7:50 a.m., teachers will pick up the children and escort them to their regular classrooms.

If students are still at school after 3:30 p.m. or when after-school activities have ended, they will be taken to Extended Care (See Extended Care section).

ABSENCES

• After a student’s absence, a note stating the reason must be sent to the teacher from the parent/guardian.
• Students out for more than two consecutive days because of illness will need a doctor’s excuse.
• When students are absent, they must make up work missed.  They have one day for every day missed to make up work (Example:  three excused absence days = three days to make up tests and class work)
• Reasons for excused absences are as follows:  student’s illness, death in the student’s family, or hazardous weather conditions.  Any excuse used excessively may require a conference with the director.
• Absences due to approved school activities are exempt and do not count toward the number of total absences.
• Internal and external suspension will count as an absence from class and from school.
• Each four unexcused tardies will equal an unexcused absence, and MGCS will record this as an absence on students’ report cards.
• Dental appointments and other activities should be scheduled after school hours if possible.  If you know ahead of time that your child will be late to school or will leave school early, please send a note to your child’s teacher.
• Students absent from school may not attend Extended Care for that day.
• Students absent from school on the day of any extra-curricular activity may not participate in that activity.
• The administration reserves the right to excuse students from school for religious activities.  Prior approval is required.
• Any student who has attended the full 180 days of school receives a perfect attendance certificate.  Students who are tardy more than four times (unexcused) in the school year are not eligible for perfect attendance.

TARDINESS

• Tardiness is disruptive to the classroom and may adversely affect your child’s educational progress.  Please show consideration to the teachers and other students by being on time.
• Students arriving in the classroom after 8:00 a.m. are tardy.
• When students are tardy, they must stop at the school office to obtain a tardy slip before going to class.
• Four unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence, and report cards will reflect this unexcused absence.
• Please note that state regulations oblige us to report excessive tardiness to the Department of Family and Children’s Services.

TUITION & FEES POLICY

Middle Georgia Christian School depends mainly on tuition income for its operation.  The tuition policy is as follows:

• The bookkeeper handles all regular financial transactions.
• Tuition payments are due on the first of each month and become past due after the tenth of the month.
• Past due accounts incur a service charge of $30.00 for each month the account is past due.
• Supplies and book fees are due August 31 of the school year.
• There will be a $30.00 fee for any returned check.
• Parents receive monthly statements of account in their children’s folder once a month.  If payment is more than a month past due, the statement notifies parents that they have ten days to settle the account or withdraw their child.
• All unpaid accounts will be turned over to a collection agency which adds 50% of the balance to the account.
• If accounts are not paid in full by the end of the year, MGCS holds students’ report cards, transcripts, diplomas, and any other school records.
• No student will be allowed to re-enroll if a balance due exists from preceding years.

REFUND POLICY

If a child leaves the school after registration, MGCS will exercise the following refund policies:

• Students leaving prior to the beginning of the school year:  In the event that an out-of-town move occurs before the school year starts, MGCS issues a 100% registration, tuition, and book/supply fees refund.  An out-of-town move is one that precludes possible transportation to MGCS.
• Students leaving during the school year:  Until the bookkeeper (not the teacher) receives written notification, tuition is due.  If advance notification is given, tuition is due through the end of the month in which the child attends MGCS.  Parents will receive a refund for any prepaid tuition.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISING

• The cost of private school education is such that tuition and fees do not fully cover the cost of educating each student.  Fundraising participation by every family is essential for keeping tuition down.
• The director of MGCS must approve all fundraising activities.  The bookkeeper will receipt all funds to insure proper financial accountability.
• Other fundraisers that the school endorses are Kroger, Publix, and Kmart cards, Campbell’s Labels for Education, and Box Tops for Education.  We would like to encourage you to participate in these beneficial programs.
• Clubs and other school organizations may have their own fundraisers during the school year, upon approval of the director.  For accountability, the bookkeeper will handle these funds.

MEMORIALS & DONATIONS

• Parents and friends of MGCS who wish to remember their loved ones with a living memorial by making a gift to the school will have a letter sent to the family and to the donor.  This gift may either be in memory of a loved one or be in honor of someone who is living.
• You may donate to our Scholarship Fund if you would like to help less fortunate students attend MGCS.  These scholarships are awarded to academically qualified students.
• Donations may be directed to any program of our school or to a special interest of the donor.
• In order to insure tax deductibility and proper gift recording and acknowledgement, all gifts should be processed through the bookkeeper.

CHRISTIAN CONDUCT

MGCS faculty, staff, and administration genuinely care about what each student thinks, believes, and does.  Christian education is dedicated to placing in the hearts, minds, and lives of young people all that God has revealed in the Bible and the very best that man has learned, discovered, or experienced.  In light of this emphasis on Christian conduct, MGCS administration reserves the right to determine the activities allowed on campus and at other school-related activities.

DISCIPLINE

• MGCS designs disciplinary measures to help children learn to honor God, their parents and other figures of authority.
• MGCS uses the following guidelines for a child sent to the office for discipline.  Please note, however, that severe infraction of the rules may result in paddling or suspension, even for first-time occurrences.
  • Call to parents and/or warning from director
  • Parent conference/Individual behavior plan
  • Paddling or suspension for one day
  • Suspension for three days
  • Behavior probation up to ten days suspension
  • Expulsion
• The following is a list of possible offenses that could result in detention, suspension, or expulsion.

  Classroom disturbance		Immoral behavior
  Disrepectful Attitude		Indications of gang support
  Failure to cooperate		Name-calling
  Fighting/Bullying		Profanity/vulgar language
  Drug use		Horseplay

• Cheating:  This is defined as the ‘stealing’ of another student’s ‘intellectual property’ (his or her answers) on tests or other work.  This will result in a zero for all students involved.  The teacher may decide on further punishment which may include detention or suspension.
• Theft or Vandalism:  Students will be required to make restitution for damaging or stealing another student’s or the school’s property.

DETENTION

• Detention is a disciplinary tool used for middle and high school students.
• Please note the following consequences if detentions accumulate during the year.
  • Three detentions = paddling or one day of suspension
  • Four detentions = two days of suspension
  • Five detentions = three days of suspension and a behavior probation contract

SUSPENSION

• Suspension is an extreme disciplinary consequence, and MGCS may use it in circumstances described in the preceding pages.
• MGCS counts days of suspension as unexcused absences which could result in a zero for all subject grades recorded.

PROBATION

• When recurrent problems concerning conduct or grades arise, students may be placed on probation.  If the problems persist, students will be asked to withdraw.  Students on probation are not eligible for any extra-curricular activity.
  • Academic Probation:  Students are placed on academic probation when they receive two or more grades of “F” on their report cards.  Any student failing to bring up his/her grades by the next report card may be asked to withdraw.  NOTE:  The language arts grade is one grade; however, on elementary report cards this may be shown as two separate grades.  To determine if a language arts grade is below 70%, combine the individual subjects and find the average.
  • Behavioral Probation:  The school places students on behavioral probation when any of the school’s regulations are flagrantly or repeatedly violated or the student has been sent to the office five times
• Administration will decide how long the probation will last (the minimum period is six weeks).  For a student placed on probation, any careless act or questionable attitude will be a basis for dismissal.

EXPULSION

• Expulsion from MGCS is the final consequence when other disciplinary measures have failed.
• Please note that married or pregnant students will not be permitted to attend MGCS.

SCHOOL SEARCH POLICY

• Lockers, desks, and other school property remain at all times the property of MGCS and are subject to search at the discretion of the administration.  MGCS prohibits any unlawful activity on school grounds.  Any unlawful, disruptive, or dangerous material found in or on school premises will be confiscated and, if appropriate, reported to the law enforcement authorities.
• The administration may search or authorize a search of the property of any student at any time.  School officials allow a student to be present when a search is conducted except in cases of clear and present danger to life, health, or property.  The search will be witnessed by at least one other school official.

RESTRICTED ITEMS

Students may not bring the following items to school, unless specifically authorized by teachers.  MGCS will confiscate these items:

• Weapons, including penknives
• Playing cards
• Laser lights
• Electronic games/players
• IPods/music players
• Videos/DVDs/CDs
• Book bags, lunchboxes, or any school supplies that depict unChristian attitudes
• Cell phones and beepers
  • It is recommended that students not bring cell phones or beepers to school unless it is absolutely necessary.  If they do bring them, they must obey the following rules:
    • Students must turn off cell phones and leave them in their lockers or book bags during the school day and during Extended Care hours.
    • Parents who need to contact their children should do so through the school office.
  • The school is not responsible for any lost cell phones.

CONFERENCES

• Conferences between parents and teachers are important for the overall progress of students.
• Two days are set aside in each school year for parent-teacher conferences.  Please see the school calendar for dates.
• Both parents and teachers may set up additional conferences as the need arises.
• Scheduled appointments rather than impromptu meetings in the hallways are most effective.
• Administration personnel may attend conferences.

FIELD TRIPS

Trips to special places in our community are scheduled at various times throughout the year.  Notice of a trip is sent home with students, and the written permission slip must be returned to the teacher prior to the day of the trip for a student to participate.  Parents may be asked to supervise and/or transport students for field trips.  Siblings may not attend unless prior approval is given.

CURRICULUM

• The well-known A Beka approach provides the core of our curriculum, but we may use other curricula to enhance your child’s education at MGCS.  We continually assess our curriculum in light of national standards and in accordance with our intent to provide an excellent Christian education.
• Computer literacy is important at MGCS, so students have computers available in the classroom, and all kindergarten through 11^th grade students have technology classes once a week.
• Students also attend physical education, art, and music classes.

HOMEWORK

Some research shows that homework practice can have a positive effect on the study habits of students.

• Each class will have its own homework schedule.  Please discuss homework requirements with your child’s teacher.
• Homework grades can positively or negatively affect a student’s overall grade, so please support the homework plan of your child’s teacher.
• There are several reasons for assigning homework:
  • Parents are aware of the work the child is doing.
  • Parents can witness difficulties experienced by their children and thus understand the grades received on report cards.
  • Skills practice and preparation for class discussion improve classroom performance.
  • Children learn to discipline themselves for independent study.
• As a Christian school, we encourage family commitment to Wednesday Bible Study services.  The school policy is that MGCS teachers will not assign homework on Wednesday nights.  (Studying for a test on Thursday is not considered homework unless new test material was just given.)

GRADING PROCEDURES & PROGRESS REPORTS

• MGCS sends progress reports every three weeks for K5–11^th.  Report cards will be sent home every nine weeks for all students.
• Number grades are used for all subjects except PE, art, technology, and music in grades K5–8^th.
• Only academic subjects (math, science/health, language arts, history, and high school electives) are counted in a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA), but all subjects count towards the “All A” award.
• Letter grades fall into the following categories:

  A+	98 – 100	B+	88 – 89	C+	78 – 79
  A	93 – 97	B	83 – 87	C	73 – 77
  A-	90 – 92	B-	80 – 82	C-	70 – 72

• Students must pass math and language arts and either science or history (for 3^rd – 11^th) to be promoted to the next grade.
• It is ultimately the responsibility of parents and students to watch grades closely for possible failing.  Please let your child’s teacher know if you are concerned about your child’s grades.
• A student may fail a grade only once and still be allowed to return to MGCS.
• Teachers are usually available after school until 3:45 p.m. to help students understand assignments.  After-school tutoring is also available.  See your child’s teacher about this.

DRESS & GROOMING CODE

• Shorts, Slacks, and Capri Pants
  • Uniform-style khaki or black trousers or capris, with no outside pockets
  • Knee-length khaki or black shorts
  • Girls’ plaid shorts with cuff (purchased at Buckhead Uniforms, color #70)
  • Belt loops and belts – required for all students except preschoolers (unless you purchase capris from Buckhead Uniform)
    
    Not appropriate
    Sagging, oversized, or tight-fitting pants
    Cut-offs, frayed pants, or pants with holes


• Jumpers and Skirts
  • Plaid (purchased at Buckhead Uniforms, color #70), khaki, or black
  • Knee-length


• Skorts
  • Skorts are ONLY for students in grades K3 – 3^rd
  • No shorter than two inches from the top of the knee


• Shirts and Blouses
  • Plain red, white, or black 100% cotton shirts purchased at any store.  Fashion-fit shirts for girls purchased ONLY at Buckhead Uniform.
  • Solid red, black, or white polo/turtleneck, long or short-sleeved shirts, with a collar
  • White, short or long-sleeved Oxford cloth, button-down collar shirt
  • Girls may also wear:
    • Peter Pan blouses (available at Buckhead Uniform and other stores)
    • White, ¾-sleeved princess overblouse (only from Buckhead Uniform)
  • Shirts should be tucked in at all times; however, for girls, there are two exceptions to the shirttail rule:
    • Oxford, button-down collar shirts worn underneath a sweater vest may be worn untucked with shirt-tails exposed.
    • White, ¾-sleeve princess overblouse worn with a plaid, khaki, or black skirt should be untucked.
  • Undershirts must be white, and sleeves must not be visible.
    
    Not appropriate
    Crew neck t-shirts, sleeveless shirts
    Form-fitting or low-cut shirts (NO spandex, Lycra, etc.)
    No double layering except as noted above
    No writing should be visible on undershirts


• Sweater Vest
  
  
  • Sweater vests may be purchased only at Buckhead Uniforms and must be red, white, or black.
  • These will be worn only over short or long-sleeved Oxford shirts


• Sweaters and Sweatshirts
  
  Red, white, or black sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn inside classrooms, and only MGCS-related insignia are acceptable.



• Shoes, Socks, and Hose
  
  
  • Students must wear clean and neat shoes and socks at all times.  Tennis shoes are required for P.E. classes.
  • Black or brown conservative shoes (no open toe, heels no higher than ½ inch for girls in K3–6^th grades and no higher than 1 inch for 7^th & up)
  • Predominantly white tennis shoes – NO lights
  • Red, black, or white knee or crew socks
  • White or black tights
  • Only female students in 6^th & up may wear skin-colored hose
    
    Not appropriate
    Sandals, flip flops, boots
    Heels higher than one inch
    Shoes without socks


• Belts
  
  
  • Black or brown leather or braided belt
  • Khaki stretch belt, purchased ONLY at Buckhead Uniform


• Jewelry
  
  
  • Jewelry may include one bracelet, one watch, one ring, and one simple, small gold or silver chain necklace worn inside the shirt.
  • ONLY girls may wear a single pair of stud earrings (NO LOOPS OR DANGLES).
  • Jewelry is not appropriate for P.E. classes.
  • Jewelry must not be distracting during class time.
  • MGCS does not allow body piercing (other than ears) and tattoos (temporary or permanent.)


• Hair Accessories
  
  
  • Buckhead Uniform has a good selection of items that fit our dress code.
  • Accessories must be red, white, black or plaid (purchased at Buckhead Uniforms, color #70).

FRIDAY DRESS CODE

Friday is Casual Day, but we still expect students to look neat and to wear attire appropriate for Christian young people.  Students may wear denims and non-uniform trousers/skirts, but students should follow guidelines for modesty.  Shorts should be knee-length.  Shirts may be any color but should be Christian-themed or if not, they should have no messages or pictures with an ungodly theme (not dragons, astrology figures, etc.).

• Not appropriate
• Sagging, oversized, or tight-fitting pants
• Cut-offs, frayed pants, or pants with holes
• Jogging suits or sweatpants

HAIR CODE

Hair must be clean and kept neatly groomed, with hair pulled out of eyes.

Boys

• MGCS does not allow rat-tails, goatees, beards, or mustaches.
• No unnatural hair color is allowed.
• Hair must be above-the-collar in length and out of the eyes.
• Sideburns should not extend below the earlobes.
• Braids are allowed only under the following conditions:
  • Neatly kept
  • Tightly woven, lying flat on the head
  • Above collar-length
  • No longer than cheek level in the front

• No unnatural hair color is allowed
• Braids are allowed only under the following conditions:
  • Neatly kept
  • Tightly woven, lying flat on the head
  • No longer than cheek level in the front
• Girls in preschool, kindergarten, and 1^st grade should keep long hair tied up for safety when using playground equipment.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Perfumes
  Do not use strong-scented colognes because some students and staff may be allergic to perfumed products or suffer from asthma.


• Make-up
  
  • Girls in 6^th–11^th grades may wear a modest amount of make-up, using only natural or light shades.
  • Girls in any grade are allowed to wear light shades of fingernail polish.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Channel 13 or Radio Stations WMWR 940 (AM) or WAYS 99 (FM) will be notified on days when the school will be closed due to bad weather or dangerous driving conditions.  Please check with the radio/television stations because we do not always close when Bibb or Houston County schools close.  If Bibb County schools start later in the day, this does not mean we will.  Listen to Channel 13, or the radio stations mentioned above.  We will notify them if we are to start later.  IMPORTANT:  You may pick up your child if you feel the situation warrants it, even if the school has not officially closed.

CLASSROOM PARTIES

• Teachers will send a note home in advance if they plan a class party.  Parents are encouraged to help with these.
• Parents may send a snack or dessert to celebrate their child’s birthday during the school year.  Please notify your child’s teacher in advance of the occasion.

LUNCH PROGRAM

• Food From Home
  
  • Because there are a limited number of microwaves, no food should require warming for longer than three minutes.  When food needs to be heated, please send it in a microwaveable dish.
  • Please send eating utensils with lunch.  There is a 5¢ charge per item from the school store for eating utensils.
  • Sodas and fruit drinks are available for purchase from the school store, but you may send a drink with your child’s lunch.  There are refrigerators in the classrooms.
  • All food and drinks for younger children should be marked with the student’s name and heating or refrigerating instructions.
  • If a child does not have a lunch, the student may purchase or charge food from the school store, and MGCS will add the charge to the parent’s account.


• School Lunch
  
  • All students will be able to order catered food.  Look for information in your child’s folder the first week of school explaining the procedure for this.  Please read the instructions carefully to insure your child will have his/her food ordered.  Thursday folders will contain food order forms.
  • Unless a child is absent, the food menu order with the money must be sent to the class teacher, not the bookkeeper.
  • Instructions for absentee ordering are on the food order forms.
  • No refunds or credits may be given for ordered food.  Food for absent children may be picked up that day or refrigerated and served the next day.  Fast food orders will be discarded the second day after delivery.


• School Store
  
  • The store sells lunch buckets, fruit juices, chips, candy, and other snacks.
  • There are limited numbers of school shirts with the school logo available, as well as some second-hand uniform items for sale.
  • School items such as pens, pencils, notebooks, rulers, etc. are available.
  • The school store will open to students and parents during the first fifteen minutes of both lunch periods.  If parents need to visit the store before school, the administrative assistant will make arrangements.

CLASSROOM SNACKS

Some class teachers set aside a time for mid-morning or mid-afternoon snacks.  If you would like your child to have a snack at this time, please send something nutritious rather than candy or cookies.  Teachers will inform parents of the details for their snack times.

MEDICATION

Students should bring all needed medication from home, with the exception of Tylenol.  The medication must be given to either the teacher or the administrative assistant at the beginning of the school day.  The school will not distribute any medication without a permission note from parents which includes:  name of the child, name of the prescription, dosage, and parent signature.

VISITORS

• All visitors to MGCS must report to the office upon arrival.  They must receive visitors’ passes before going to any other part of the school.  The appropriate teacher and/or the director will organize classroom visitations.
• If you need to bring anything to school for your child during the day, please leave it at the office rather than interrupt the class.
• While guests are on campus, they should be in the company of their host and are subject to school rules.
• Students not enrolled in MGCS may not visit while school is in session without prior approval from the administration.

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

The school encourages volunteer organizations to assist in the accomplishment of its mission.  “Parents, Teachers, Friends Association” (PTFA) was established for this purpose.  With the approval of the administration, members organize activities to enhance the learning experiences in our school.

MIDDLE GEORGIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM

We aim to give your child the best care possible, so please read the following very carefully and if you have any questions about our policies, please ask the administrative assistant or the Extended Care supervisor (Mrs. Starr Joyner).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Who may use Extended Care, and when is it available?
   • Extended Care is available for any child enrolled in the school.
   • Preschool:  3:15 – 6:00 p.m.
   • K5 – 11^th grade:  3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
   • MGCS offers all students on the campus after 3:30 p.m. (not in tutoring or participating in a faculty-supervised program) the use of Extended Care.  Students participating in after-school activities must be picked up on time, or they will be sent to Extended Care.


2. When is Extended Care NOT available?
   
   
   • During school holidays


3. What are the rates for Extended Care?
   
   
   • Regular rate:  Each family makes a deposit of $48.00, refunded at the end of the school year (minus the last charge).  This qualifies them for the regular Extended Care rates of $48.00 per week.  Extended Care pre-paid on the first of the month will be $170.00 per month, which is a savings of $22.00 per month.
   • Drop-In rate:  $6.00 per hour, with no deposit required.  The balance is due on Friday of the week the family is charged for drop-in service.  Parents wishing to use this service must check with the Extended Care supervisor in advance because we can accommodate a limited number of children, and we give priority to regular Extended Care children.


4. When do I pay for my child’s Extended Care?
   
   Our Extended Care week runs from Monday to Friday.  A printout will be in your child’s Thursday folder showing your balance.  Extended Care bills are due weekly unless set up otherwise with the bookkeeper.



5. When can children not stay in Extended Care?
   
   
   • Children cannot stay in Extended Care if they have a communicable disease or have a fever of 100° F or more.
   • If parents are delinquent in school payments, Extended Care is not available.


6. What happens to accounts that become delinquent?
   
   
   • MGCS will charge a $30.00 late fee for any account with a 30-day outstanding bill.
   • After the account is past due for one month, the use of Extended Care will be restricted.  There will be a note sent advising that MGCS must receive the payment in full within ten days or the account will go to the collection agency.
   • The collection agency adds 50% of your current outstanding balance to your account, as the agreement on the enrollment card states.


7. What happens in an emergency (injury, severe weather, etc.)?
   
   
   • Extended Care will notify parents if their child becomes ill or receives an injury.
   • The Extended Care facility has an emergency plan for fire and severe weather conditions, and MGCS conducts a fire drill once a month.  Should any other conditions arise, MGCS will notify the parents.  The same procedure that the school uses for closing in case of bad weather applies to closing Extended Care.


8. What do I need to provide for Extended Care?
   
   
   • Parents of K3 and K4 students must provide a blanket or towel (pillow is optional).  Blankets or towels will be sent home every Friday for washing.  Parents must return these to the preschool classroom on Monday.  Please put your child’s name on each item.
   • If MGCS is to give medication, we must have a letter from the parent with the date, the child’s full name, the name of the medication, the prescription number (if any), the dosage, the date and time to be given, and the parent’s signature.  Medicine must be in its original container.  All of this is required in State Extended Care Regulations.


9. Is there a dress code for Extended Care?
   
   
   • The school dress code applies to Extended Care.


10. Is punishment for misbehavior the same as during school?
    
    
    • No, it is not.  We do not use corporal punishment in Extended Care.  If a child continues to misbehave after teachers talk to him/her, use time out, and/or deny play time with certain items, then the child may be suspended from Extended Care for a specified amount of time.  If the situation still does not improve, we may ban a child from the use of our Extended Care.


11. Who may pick up my children from Extended Care?
    
    
    • Only parents and the people listed on the enrollment form (under authorization to do so) may pick up a child unless the parent calls and give us the code word listed on the enrollment card.  (This is why it is so important not to give this word out to anyone, including the child.  We will use it only for phone conversation when we want to make sure it is the parent calling.)
    • If a person other than the parent or if a new Extended Care worker is working who does not know the parent, a photo I.D. will be requested before the child may be picked up.