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Field Trips

Due to system budget restrictions, the number of field trips are limited. Trips within our community and to nearby points of interest are scheduled by classroom teachers during the school year and are a very important part of your child's education. HES has specific guidelines in place to ensure every child gets the most from these unique experiences.

Guidelines:

1. Parents will receive a notice of field trips in advance of the scheduled trip date.

2. A donation may be requested to help defray transportation or facility costs, but board policy states that no student will be denied the privilege of field trips due to lack of funds.

3. If a child is cited for severe behavior infractions that might endanger him/her or others, he/she will be subject to denial of field trip privileges.

4. Occasionally, due to pupil/teachers ratio, parents may be needed to serve as chaperones. When this situation occurs, the teacher will contact the parents that are needed. Parents should not just 'show up' so they can be with their child. Field trips are educational experiences and not family outings. Parents that would like to be considered as a chaperone should indicate this on the volunteer sheet at the beginning of the school year or write a note to the teacher. Note- New state guidelines taking effect in January, 2013 require that all chaperones meet certain guidelines including a background check. For a complete explanation of the Lowndes County policy regarding these guidelines, see the complete policy here.

5. Chaperones will be expected to observe the following guidelines:

  • Chaperones are expected to ride the bus with the children.

  • No siblings are allowed.

  • Chaperones are prohibited from smoking on field trips.

  • Unless otherwise informed, chaperones are expected to take care of their own admission fees.

  • Chaperones are expected to be active participants (they are not on a family outing with their own child, but are responsible for a group of children.)

  • The teacher will choose his/her own chaperones and may choose to consider parents that volunteer frequently, assist with special events, and know the students already.

  • All chaperones must be certified and obtain background checks through LCS. Additional guidelines for obtaining this (at no expense) can be found here.

Miscellaneous Details

  • Lunchroom: Food from restaurants and carbonated drinks are prohibited in the cafeteria during the lunch period.

  • Emergency Information: Parents and/or legal guardians are required to give complete emergency information to the school office. The office must be notified immediately in writing when changes in the information occur.

  • Medication: No medication should be sent to school by a child, but should be brought by a parent. To contact Nurse Laci Crowdis, the school nurse, call the main office.

  • Valentines cards and Party invitations: If you wish to distribute cards/invitations at school, you must send one for every child in the class. This policy helps to reduce hurt feelings between the children. If you do not have one for each child in the classroom, do not send them to school for distribution.

  • Valentines Day: Lowndes County Schools policy prohibits the delivery of flowers/balloons in the schools on Valentines Day. Children are not allowed to carry balloons or flowers on a LCS bus at any time.