Grand Erie District School Board Walter Gretzky, Brantford, ON

Support the dress code. Walter Gretzky Elementary School does not prescribe uniforms for its students or staff. Clothing should be modest and appropriately reflect modesty, comfort, and tidiness. Clothing must be suited for the weather. Student attendance is checked twice during the day. If your child will be absent or late, parents are required to phone the school. Please, phone 519-770-1288 each day of your child's absence. For your convenience, an answering machine is available and messages may be left to inform the school of your child's absence. This will assist us in providing a measure of safety in that children sent to school and who do not report to their classroom are identified quickly so parents can take action. If children are to be out of school for an extended period of time, parents are required to complete a "Temporary Out of School" form and return it to the office. Students are responsible for acquiring and completing the assignments missed during their absence. The Board of Education requires that all students who arrive at school late or leave the school early must sign in and out at the office. Parents who pick up their children during the school day for appointments must also sign their child out of the school. Parent volunteers, co-op students, maintenance workers and Board personnel are required to sign in and out. A Log Sheet is located on the counter in the office. During school trips, students will be required to ride a school bus. Riding the bus is a privilege - not a right. Co-operation on everyone's part is what makes this work for all of us. The bus driver is in charge on the bus and students must follow the driver's direction to maintain their bus privileges. Please discuss with your children the expectations for riding a bus quietly, staying in one seat, and respecting the driver. This is in the interest of all children. Students are allowed to bring cell phones to school. The use of these phones as educational tools during class t…