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Edison Elementary School » FAQ
FAQ  

Frequently Asked Questions

Attendance
If your child is absent, please be sure to report it on the attendance hotline at 440-975-3837 before 10:00 a.m. in the morning.  You may also request that missed work be sent home with another child or picked up in the office at the end please.  Upon returning to school your child is to bring a written excuse as to why they were absent.  Be sure to include the date, child's name, the date(s) of the absence, the reason for the absent, and a parent signature.

Bicycles
Students may ride their bicycles to school at the discretion of their parents.  The bicycle racks located in the front of the school are to be used.  The school holds no responsibility for lost or damaged bicycles.  Bicycles are not to be ridden in areas where other students are walking.   Students not following basic safety procedures or displaying common courtesy may lose this privilege.

Calls to School
If at any time you need to contact a teacher, please call 942-2099  and leave a message with the office staff.  Staff members are not called out of class to make or receive phone calls.  Please be respectful of every child's learning environment and safe delivery home by making changes in transportation in writing to the teacher in the morning at not shortly before dismissal.

Communication
A school newsletter is published biweekly to keep parents informed of the general everyday occurrences here at Edison.  Classroom teachers also send home a variety of information with students at their discretion.   The school calendar and lunch menu are published monthly.

Conflict Management Program
 Students take part in solving conflicts between other students.  Selected staff and students are trained to follow procedural steps to resolve minor conflicts before they get out of hand.  Students are selected as mediators based on their leadership, citizenship, and ability to work cooperatively with others.


Discipline
We believe that self-discipline is the best discipline.  For this reason, classroom and building rules are established.   A copy of the Willoughby-Eastlake Student Code of Conduct is available in the school office.  Occasionally some of our students will not behave in a manner that allows other students to learn or to play in a safe environment.  For this reason, we believe it is important for you to be informed of our Behavior Expectations Guidelines.

Dress Code
Students should wear appropriate clothing for an educational setting.  Parents should determine the manner of dress for their children with consideration to safety, health, and morality.  It is in the best interest of all students to have under clothing covered by outer clothing at all times.  Students may wear shorts to school, weather permitting.  Comfortable shoes with rubber soles are best for our environment.  Shoes with heels and leather soles are slippery on tile floors.  Because students will be going outside unless the weather is very inclement please have your student dress for the weather.

Early Dismissal
If a student must be excused during the school day, parents should send a note to school explaining the circumstances.   In the interest of safety, parents are asked to sign students out in the school office before they are released.  Parents are also required to show identification upon signing out a student.  Students will not be released to any person not authorized by the parent.  (Changes should be submitted to the office in writing.)   Students will be called to the office for dismissal upon the arrival of the parent.   Students  will not be called out of class for early dismissal before the parent/guardian actually arrives in the office with identification.

Entrance Procedures
Parents / guardians wishing to enter their child at McKinley  School must live within the school district and provide the following information:
  1. Birth Certificate
  2. Immunizations records (state law calls for exclusion from school if records are not completed by the 15 day after the commencement of school)
  3. Completed Emergency Form
  4. Custody papers, if applicable
  5. Proof of residence (Students who do not live in our school district must pay tuition.)
Emergency Information
Each student must have an emergency form on file in the school office.  These forms are sent home prior to the beginning of school and are to be returned on the first day of classes.  Parents will be contacted following instructions on the emergency form if a student becomes ill or involved in an accident.  It is in the interest of the child for the parent to keep information current on the emergency forms.  Please call or send a note when any data changes. 

Family Vacations
When parents request the absence of a student for family vacations, such absence will be considered excused for up to 5 days.   Parents must make the school office aware of the absence and complete a form for this purpose at least one week prior to the vacation.  Arrangements should be make with the classroom teacher for homework assignments well in advance.

Field Trips
  Parental permission in writing must be given for students to go on field trips.  Parents will be notified in advance when a field trip takes place.  All grade levels attend at least one trip per school year.


Harassment
Students are expected to follow the discipline guidelines established by the school community here at Edison.   Inappropriate language, gestures, and touch will not be tolerated.  Such behaviors are to be reported to school personnel immediately.  School personnel will make every effort to investigate each situation and follow it through a course of disciplinary action.  Referrals will be make to outside agencies as needed.   Specific complaint forms are available in the principal's office.

Hearing Screening
Students have their hearing screened in the fall by district speech personnel.  Referrals are made to parents where problems are identified.  This device does not take the place of a medical examination by  a family's own doctor.

Homework
Homework at all levels is part of the educational process.  Assigned   homework is expected to be completed on time.   Homework may be used as reinforcement or supplement of classroom learning.   Homework policies are designed by each classroom teacher to grade level.  Parents receive copies of said document at "Meet the Teacher Night."  Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 receive an assignment book.  It is the student's responsibility to fill in all assignments and review this book with their parents.

Hours - Office
The office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  They can be reached at 440-942-2099.  Faxes can be sent to 440-975-3707.

Hours - School
School hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students are asked to arrive no earlier than 8:40 am.  Students may enter the building at 8:50 upon the first bell ringing.  Students can be picked up starting with the 2:53 pm bell.

Hours - We Care/Latchkey
Childcare is available for students from 6:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 for $2.50 an hour per child. Information and registration forms may be picked up in the cafeteria during We Care hours, in the office during school hours, or sent home upon parent request.  Latchkey requires a prepayment of 20 hours ($50.00) per child upon registration.  Parents/guardians will be notified when additional payments are needed.  Accounts must be kept current to remain in the program.  You may contact Latchkey directly at 440-269-3002 during latchkey hours.

Library/Media Center
 All Edison students have access to the school library each and everyday throughout the school year.  Each class visits the library at least once per week and books are to be returned by that assigned library day.   Students are responsible for the care and condition of the books they sign out from the library.  Abnormal wear and tear of books may result in a fine being assessed.   A library aide and parent volunteers assist teachers and students in research, location of information, inventory, and shelving of books.

In the library/media center, sixteen computers allow for student instruction in technology during weekly fifty minute visits.


Lost and Found
The lost and found can be located in the back hallway.  All items that your child brings to school should be labeled with his/her name.  Lost and found is cleaned out periodically during the school year.  Unclaimed items are donated to charitable organizations.

Parent Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for all parents at the end of the first grading period in November.   Parents may request additional conferences during the school year by contacting their child's teacher.

Parent Visits
Parents are welcome to visit their child's school and classroom.  Parents  should arrange appointment with the teacher to arrange a mutually convenient time, then report to the office prior to visiting the classroom.

Physical Education
Boys and girls in grades 1 - 5 should wear tennis shoes and either shorts or sweat pants to class.  A t-shirt or a sweat shirt is also recommended.  The tennis shoes should be flat soled and should be secured with either Velcro straps or shoe strings.  Please avoid any tight fitting clothing, such as Lycra or leotards. 

Kindergartners are asked to wear tennis shoes.  Kindergarten girls should not wear dresses on days that they attend physical education.

Pick Up and Drop Off
Parking is very limited.  Please be patient and courteous to other drivers and students.  Do not park in the bus lane in front of the school.  Please follow all safety rules and respect all staff and safety patrol requests.

Playground
 The large playground areas are used for free play and exercise during recess periods.  Students are to remain in the designated areas of the building or playground and are also expected to follow the directions of noon aides.

PTA - Parent Teacher Association
The PTA encourages all parents, grandparents, and friends of Edison School to join the PTA.  PTA board meetings are publicized in the PTA Highlighter and school biweekly newsletter.  PTA sponsors activities for students, teachers, and parents throughout the year.

Security Buzzer
The building door are locked during school hours.  In order to gain entry, you must buzz the office with the security buzzer located to the right of the main door and then enter using the left main door.

Student Fees
Fees are established by the Board of Education on an annual basis to  cover the expense of consumable workbooks.  A fee statement will be mailed or sent home with each child early in the school year.


Student Progress
The progress of each student is monitored continuously.  Interim reports are sent home for those students experiencing difficulty during the middle of each grading period.  The school copy should be signed and return.  Report cards are sent home at the end of each nine week grading period. Parents should sign the report card envelope and return it to school.  Parents are asked to take time to review all assignments and tests that are sent home.  Reviewing this work on a regular basis will assist parents in monitoring their child's progress.

Tardy
Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. are to report to the office to receive a tardy slip.  Parents need to sign in late children.

Textbooks
Students are required to keep their hardback tests covered at all times.  Charges will be assessed for lost texts and those subjected to undue wear and tear.  Please do not cover textbooks with contact or other adhesive paper.

Toys, Radios, CD Players, and Other Valuables
Students are not permitted to bring radios, CD players, camera, toys, trading cards, computerized electronic games or devices to school.  They are a disruption to the educational environment.  The school takes no responsibility for their loss or damage.

Transportation
Bus transportation is provided to Edison students residing in  Willoughby and Willoughby Hills whose residence is beyond one mile from the school building.  Questions concerning routes, times, and stops can be answered by calling the school office at 942-2099.

Vision Screening
Visual acuity (distance vision) testing is routinely administered to all Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students, and all newly enrolled students throughout the year.  As this testing is limited and primarily a screening device to pick up obvious defects, it cannot possibly spot all vision problems.  It is suggested that your child's vision be tested prior to his/her entering school, as part of the medical examination, to assure that his vision is normal.  Any defects that are identified by the school nurse are reported to the parents for further evaluation.  Where there are concerns, a vision referral form is sent home for the eye specialist to complete and return to the school for your child's health records.  No report is made if vision appears normal.   Students in kindergarten are screened for amblyopic (lazy eye) and eye muscle balance each year.   Boys in first grade will be screened for color vision.

Weather
In case of inclement weather, listen to local television and radio stations for news regarding the closing of school.  Public schools may only be closed by the decision of the district superintendent.  We make every effort to hold classes 180 days a year.  The decision to close schools during inclement weather is based primarily upon the ability for our buses to run their respective routes.   Every effort will continue to be made to announce the closing of schools the night before the day it would occur.  Realizing the varied nature of weather conditions between and among our communities, some parents may decide to keep their children home because of weather conditions in their neighborhoods.  Although these children will be counted as absent from school, they will not be penalized for being absent.

Withdrawal of Student
If you plan on moving to another school district, let us know as soon as possible.  This allows our staff to help the student make a smooth transition.  For moves within the school district, students may remain at Edison upon approval of parent request to the Director of Pupil Personnel and the parent provides transportation.