Sunrise Elementary Attendance Policy
Personal Electronic Devices (smart phones, smart watches, etc.)
The following usage restrictions apply district-wide to all students. Individual schools may adopt stricter policies, but shall not permit usage beyond what is allowed below.
Elementary Schools (K–5):
-
- Bell-to-Bell Ban: Personal electronic devices (including cellphones, smartwatches, emerging technology) must be powered off or set to silent and stored out of sight from the start of the school day until dismissal.
- Devices may not be used during lunch, recess, or transitions between classes, unless allowed by a teacher for a direct educational purpose.
- The school will not be responsible for preventing theft, loss of or damage to cell phones brought to school.
- If a personal electronic device is being used during the school day, it will be taken away for the day and given back to the student at the end of the day. Parents/Guardians may be asked to pick up the device.
Bicycle, Scooter, and Skateboard Safety
Students may ride bikes, scooters, and skateboards to school; however, the school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Students should dismount and walk once on school grounds. A fenced bike rack is provided for students.
Care of Textbooks and Library Books
Students are responsible for all textbooks and library books issued to them during the school year. All lost or damaged books must be paid for. Any money collected is recorded by the school secretary and paid to the proper fund for replacement purposes. If a lost book is found, money paid will be refunded.
Dress Code
Students shall dress in a manner that shows respect for the educational environment and is befitting the day’s activities. Students’ clothing and jewelry must not present a health or safety hazard or distraction, which would disrupt the educational mission. Disruption is defined as reactions by other individuals to the clothing or adornment, which causes the teacher/administrator to lose the attention of the students, to modify or cease instructional activities, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.
Cleats
Cleats are not allowed to be worn in the school.
Consequences for Dress Code Violations
Students referred to the office for dress code violations will be given the option of calling home for a change of clothes or changing into clothing provided by the school.
Checking Students In and Out of School
To ensure the safety of our students, no child will be allowed to leave the campus once school has started without a parent/guardian or a designee of the parent. It is preferred to have written permission to release your child to anyone other than his or her legal guardian.
Classroom Interruptions
Sunrise desires that all students receive the very best education and learning experience possible. This can best be achieved by student’s punctual arrival to school, consistent attendance and an instructional atmosphere without interruptions. In order to facilitate this process, Sunrise abides by the following procedures:
- School hour phone messages will be written up and delivered to teachers or students before school, at lunchtime, or at the end of the school day. Phone calls are transferred to voicemail so the teacher may return the call during non-instructional times.
- Parents/Guardians pre-arrange meetings with the teachers before or after school. All visitors must check in at the front office even, after school has been dismissed. Please do not enter the building through the east or south doors when students are leaving after school.
- Forgotten lunches or homework assignments delivered to the office will be placed on the Watch D.O.G.S. table.
- Make-up homework can be given if the student misses three or more days. Teachers will be pre-notified by the parent/guardian in the morning for after school pick-up.
School Day Appointments
If your child has an appointment during school hours, please sign him/her out in the office before leaving.
Moving
If you anticipate a move to another school or district, please inform the office as soon as possible so that we may assist with making the transition as smooth as possible for your child.