A box is kept in the gym hallway for lost items such as clothing, lunchboxes, hats, gloves, etc. Items such as watches, eyeglasses and jewelry can be found in the office.

Textbooks/Classroom Supplies

All academic textbooks are loaned to students for their use during the school year. Students are responsible for replacing any lost or damaged textbooks or library books. Fees will be charged accordingly. Students must provide their own personal supplies such as pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, glue, erasers, etc. A supply list for individual grades is provided at the beginning of each year.

The Board of Education requires that all students pay an instruction fee that is used to supplement materials for the classroom. the fee is based on a sliding scale using income and the number of children enrolled in Cincinnati Public Schools. The collection of these fees is critical to the balancing of the school budget. Your support of and payment of these fees is greatly appreciated.

Locks for Lockers

Students in grades 5 - 8 are required to use a school lock to keep their items safe within their locker. School locks are provided to students. These are the only locks that may be used. These are the only locks that may be used. Locks that are lost, damaged or stolen will be replaced by assessing the student a $5.00 fee.

Dispensing Medication

The Cincinnati Board of Education policy (students section 5141.3) requires consent of parent or parent surrogate, before medication can be given to a child by school personnel. A "Dispensing of Medication by School Personnel" form must be filled out by both the parent and physician and be on file at the school in order to comply with this policy. Both over the counter and prescription medication can be dispensed at school under these conditions.

Ohio House Bill 121 permits students to carry asthma inhalers approved by the students' physician and parents. The new law relates ONLY to asthma inhalers. The completion of a "Dispensing of Medication by School Personnel" form must list that the child is carrying the medication. The school office must have this form on file for a student to have an asthma inhaler in his/her possession. Forms for the dispensing of medication are available on request in the office.

Immunizations

Certain immunizations are required of all pupils enrolled in school. Children who do not have the necessary shots by a certain date must be excluded from attending school. The parent will be notified by the school nurse if a child is missing required immunizations. Compliance is a mandate of state law.

Emergency Drills

Emergency drills are held throughout the school year. These drills include:

Fire Drill
Tornato Drill
Evacuation Drill
Shelter in Place Drill

These drills are practice-to-be-prepared procedures. If a real emergency occurs, parents will be contacted as soon as possible by phone.

 

8.23.2007