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Theatre: • Students will enter and leave the theatre with their teacher by the door assigned to their class and will sit with their classmates in the assigned area. They should wait to be dismissed when the program has ended. All students should show respect to performers and audience by remaining seated during the program, keeping their hands to themselves, eyes and ears open, and voices turned off. Generous, respectful applause is appropriate when the performer is finished. General: • The school expects students to respect all school property including books, learning materials, athletic equipment and all facilities. Return library books as soon as possible so others may read and enjoy them. Respect the outdoor environment as well; keep sand in the sand box, put litter in the receptacles provided, and do not pull on or hang from the trees or the soccer goals. • Food in school is inappropriate unless a student has the teacher’s permission to share a treat with the entire class. • Money is not necessary or appropriate at CA unless the teacher requests it for some special project. In that case, the student should deliver it at 8:05 a.m. in a sealed envelope with the teacher’s name, child’s name, the amount of money, and the project for which it is intended. • The school has no tolerance for drugs of any kind or for fireworks, knives, or guns (even squirt guns), alcohol, or tobacco. These objects are not allowed in the Lower School or on the bus. • Skateboards, bikes, scooters, roller skates, roller blades, “skate shoes” etc., are not appropriate for school and should be left at home. • Please do not allow students to bring valuable objects, electronic devices, or expensive toys to school. Electronic devices of all sorts can prove to be a great distraction to children and should be left at home. • Cell phones are inappropriate for children at the Lower School level; aside from obvious concerns about the possibilities of misuse, distraction or loss, it is important that the school be in the loop as changes are made to a child’s schedule or end-of-day supervision. All telephone communication should take place through the office, and we will deliver appropriate messages at a suitable time. • PARTY INVITATIONS SHOULD NOT BE DELIVERED OR DISCUSSED AT SCHOOL UNLESS ALL CLASSMATES ARE INCLUDED. The misuse of party invitations in a school setting can be very hurtful to children. The invitations themselves can offer all parents an important teaching opportunity with children on dealing with the feelings of others. No one likes to be excluded, and often parties create these feelings in children who are not a part of the celebration. 6
DRESS CODE The guiding standards for dress in all three divisions at Colorado Academy are neatness and good grooming. The few specific regulations that apply to the Lower School are noted below: • Shoes must be worn at all times, both in the school buildings and on the school grounds. Wellfitting shoes and sturdy athletic footwear are recommended and, of course, warm waterproof boots during the winter months. Flip-flops and clogs will not be allowed in the Lower School. Only properly fitting sandals with heel or ankle straps in place are permissible. Parents, please look at your child’s shoes with an eye to active playground use and keep shoes at home that might create safety issues. Cleated shoes may not be worn anywhere. • Torn clothing is not appropriate; neatly patched clothing will be allowed in the Lower division. • No bare midriffs. Girls are not allowed to wear halter-tops or spaghetti straps. • No provocative attire (parental assistance here is crucial). • Hats and caps will not be worn in school buildings. This includes all school buildings, such as the dining hall and theatre. • Shorts and t-shirts are allowed in the Lower School if they are in good repair. No cut-offs. • Blue jeans in good condition will be allowed in the Lower School. • Shirts with logos or slogans that are disrespectful or in poor taste will not be allowed. If a student's dress is deemed inappropriate or distracting, the school will call parents to bring an alternate outfit. We strongly recommend that all sweatshirts, coats, jackets, hats, mittens, and boots be labeled. This applies to swimsuits, towels, and gym clothing also. At the end of each trimester we donate a large selection of good children’s clothing from our lost and found to local relief work because we cannot find the owners. If clothing is lost at school, there are three lost and found collection points: one at the gym, one in the dining hall, and one in the Lower School. The dress code is sometimes suspended on special occasions (e.g., some field trips, thematic dress-down days, etc.) but on all such occasions, students and parents will be notified beforehand that departure from regular expectations is permissible. As students grow older, we are mindful that we want them to have some independence but we still need to maintain a safe physical environment. During winter months, warm outerwear is essential for recess periods. Parents need to provide the proper clothing for children for the varied Colorado climate. Students are required from Thanksgiving to Spring Break to wear long pants at all times and to wear a jacket, heavy sweatshirt (easily kept in the locker) or heavy sweater as appropriate, when going outside. On snowy days when there is sledding or outdoor recess, boots and gloves/mittens are also required. For younger students, your classroom teacher may request additional snow gear. We appreciate the support of parents in making certain that your child has the appropriate clothing during this time. Please pay attention to morning weather reports – and err on the side of caution – so your child will not be caught at school unprepared for sudden changes. Except under the most extreme weather conditions, children play outdoors every day, unless excused for medical reasons. 7
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