Announcements

Our policy is to not disrupt classes with announcements on the intercom. However, the school wishes to cooperate with the Community in making any announcements of public nature that would apply to a significant part of the students. Repetitive announcements that might be made in another manner, except in emergencies, may not be given. e.g. repeating announcements of practice times or game times of sport teams.

Telephone Messages For Students

There have been too many class disruptions and some cases where messages have been lost or misunderstood. We need to improve our ability to communicate this information and coordinate the necessary responses.

All phone messages will be processed as follows:

1.) Calls will NOT be transferred directly to students

2.) Calls will NOT be transferred directly to staff members during class time unless there is a compelling reason

3.) Messages will be recorded at the office and communicated so that children and staff members can respond during an appropriate break.

4.) When messages involve a change to the regular routine of the child, the parent calling will be asked:

• a) Is the student aware of the change?
• b) Have you contacted the bus driver or caregiver responsible?
• c) What specific information do staff members need?Parents will be asked to accept the responsibility of contacting bus drivers, other caregivers and the office. The office will not be responsible for networking with students, staff and bus drivers.