SCHOOL POLICIES

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

May River Montessori admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school administered programs.

May River Montessori is not designed for children with severe disabilities or emotional or psychological problems, which may require a smaller pupil to teacher ratio and more individual help and/or specialized interventions to be successful.

POLICY OF TOLERANCE

May River Montessori chooses to be embracive and tolerant of the religious backgrounds of its students and welcomes the sharing of the cultural aspects of those religions in a spirit of respect. The children offer a prayer of thanks before snacks and meals. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Easter are celebrated as holidays. American patriotic holidays are also observed in accordance with the national calendar.

VISITOR POLICIES

The main front office entrance is the only door to receive parents and visitors during the day. When arriving at the school, guests enter and exit only through the main door. The office staff will receive all visitors for a quick and simple check-in. After a visit has concluded, guests sign out using the same procedure.

RELEASE OF CHILDREN POLICY

May River Montessori will only release a child to his or her parent or guardian, or to an approved person listed in the child’s file. If your child is being picked up by anyone other than you or your regular carpool, submit that information to the school in the morning via online portal, or via a written note.

LOWER SCHOOL DRESS CODE

Simple play clothes are best for primary and toddler students. Clothing should allow a wide range of motion for this age group because so much of their work is done on the floor.

Children also need to enjoy recess outdoors when the weather permits and be able to run, play, and move freely. Please dress your child in clothes that he or she can easily manage independently in the bathroom. Please do not send your child in overalls. Tennis shoes or other closed toes shoes are required; no flip flops or crocs are allowed.

UPPER SCHOOL UNIFORMS

The wearing of school uniforms is long acknowledged and researched to assist in keeping children focused on education. Additionally, it enhances a sense of unity among the children, school pride, and community spirit. Students are encouraged to express their individuality by choosing what uniform pieces to wear each day.

May River Montessori elementary and adolescent students are required to dress for school in uniform. Uniform shirts may be short or long sleeve. The bottoms may be black, navy or khaki.

LUNCH/SNACK POLICY

Please provide a small individual snack for your child each day. Remember that this is only a snack, not the size of breakfast or lunch. We find that healthy snacks are that are enjoyable and nutritious are a wonderful and important asset to your child’s day. Additional snacks are encouraged for those attending after care.

The following foods are not allowed for school lunches:

• candy

• soda drinks

SICK AT SCHOOL POLICY

If a child gets sick at school, his or her teacher or one of the office staff will call the parents to come pick up the child. The following is a partial list of observable symptoms of contagious illnesses which will prompt a call from the school:

• diarrhea

• difficulty breathing

• infected skin patches

• vomiting

MEDICATION POLICY

In compliance with DSS Regulation #114-5-14A (4), May River Montessori may administer prescription and non-prescription medication to children only after permission has been signed and dated by a parent or guardian. A dosage schedule of any prescription and or non-prescription medication is to be supplied to the teacher and signed and dated by the parent or guardian.

Medication prescribed by a doctor must be in the original bottle, with the dosage and child’s name clearly listed on the bottle. Medicine will not be administered without the above note from the parent or guardian.