Lower School Handbook - Colorado Academy

PARENT ASSOCIATION
All CA parents are members of the CA Parent Association. There are no dues. The Parent Association
supports the school’s educational programs and promotes a sense of community through monthly
meetings as well as informative, social, and fundraising events. Parent Association President for the
current year is Maribeth Younger, and President-Elect is Sharlene Funk; the Parent Association Vice
Presidents responsible for Lower School activities are Justine Needham and Kristin McKissick. If you are
interested in being a room parent for your child’s classroom, or helping with parties and other special
activities, please contact one of the Vice Presidents. In addition to Parent Association meetings, Lower
School parents have an opportunity to meet with the Lower School Principal on a monthly basis.
COLORADO ACADEMY BUS
Parents will be notified of bus pickup times and locations by the Transportation Office or the route driver.
If you are not contacted by Monday, August 20, 2012, please call the transportation office, 303-914-2540.
Please be certain to notify the transportation office of any changes to a child’s daily bus routine. Lower
School students do not have access to late buses. This policy is designed to protect your children.
The school expects good conduct from students riding on our buses. Serious or repeated behavior
problems are generally reported to the Lower School principal, and the parents of the child may be
contacted. Chronic bus misconduct may result in suspension or termination of bus privileges.
Buses arrive at school between 7:50 and 8:05, and depart in the afternoons at 3:40. The first day will be no
exception. On this day, faculty members will be at the buses to direct new students to the Lower School.
SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS
Students at Colorado Academy do not have free access to the CA swimming pool. Lower School children
may use the swimming pool only if their classroom teacher of the PE staff supervises them. Because the
pool is an outdoor pool, it is only open for swimming during part of the fall and spring seasons. Classroom
teachers will notify parents if their classes are going to use the pool so that students can bring swimsuits
and towels to school.
LIBRARY
Colorado Academy maintains a library in each of its divisions. The Lower School library has over ten
thousand volumes and Lower School students of all ages may check out books.
The library is an integrated part of the total Lower School program; children visit the library both
independently and with their classes. There are no fines for overdue books; however, lending privileges
may be suspended until materials are returned. Books that are damaged or lost will be billed home at the
end of the school year. Lost books will be charged at the replacement cost.
LOST AND FOUND
The Lower School Lost and Found is maintained in the Lower School common area. Students and parents
are encouraged to look through the Lost and Found at any time. The P.E. department also maintains their
own Lost and Found, and other buildings on campus may have collection spots as well. Labeled clothing
makes returning things to their rightful owner an easier task. Unlabeled and unclaimed items are donated
to local relief agencies several times a year.
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