Frequently Asked Questions

Your child’s safety is of utmost importance to us. It is imperative that students are dropped off no earlier than 7:40 a.m. and picked up at 2:35 p.m.  Adult supervision is only available 10 minutes after the 2:35 bell. 

Student Safety- Please help us keep students safe:

• Remind your child to use sidewalks and crosswalks.

• Drop off and pick up of students is along the curb only, so they don’t have to cross traffic other than at the crosswalk. Hug and Go lanes are located on the south side of the school.

• Avoid picking up or dropping off students in the parking lots.

• Avoid parking within 15 feet of school crosswalks.

• Parents should encourage children to adhere to all safety rules established for pedestrians. This emphasis on safety is also a concern of the school’s staff, and is an important part of the instructional program.

• Students are expected to go directly to and from school. They are to respect the rights and property of all people in the neighborhood.

 

School Security System - In our ongoing efforts to provide the safest and most secure environment for our students, an additional security measure has been installed, which requires the following safety measures.

● ALL exterior doors will be locked at all times.

● Please do not open the door or hold the door open for others.

● Once entering the building, ALL visitors must check in at the office, show ID, and obtain a visitor pass.

● If you would like to wait with your child before school or wait for your child after school, you will need to wait outside.

Please limit telephone messages for your child to emergencies. When the office staff has to relay messages for students, it causes interruptions in classroom instructions and student learning. Arrangements for after-school plans should be made before sending your child to school. A student may use office telephones in an emergency only. Personnel cell phones are not to be turned on during school hours.

 

• K   Grade | Lunch: 10:45-11:05 | Recess: 11:05-11:25
• 1st Grade | Lunch: 11:05-11:25 | Recess: 11:25-11:45
• 2nd Grade | Lunch: 11:25-11:45 | Recess: 11:45-12:05
• 3rd Grade | Lunch: 11:45-12:05 | Recess: 12:05-12:25
• 4th Grade | Lunch: 12:05-12:25 | Recess: 12:25-12:45
• 5th Grade | Lunch 12:25-12:45| Recess 12:45-1:05

Children are counted tardy if they arrive after 7:50 a.m.

Two types of absences will be documented; full-day absences and partial-day absences. A partial absence is defined as the student entering or departing class ten (10) or more minutes from the scheduled start or end time of the school day and is considered a disruption to the learning environment. School administration will make the decision whether or not an absence is excused or unexcused in accordance with Superintendent Policy (Code:5020). Submitting documentation for absences (doctor’s notes, paperwork from the courthouse, etc.) throughout the year will help your family avoid possible attendance referrals per Colorado State Law / Superintendent Attendance Policy. Parents may excuse up to five (5) absences per semester without documentation. Absences beyond five (5) will be considered unexcused unless proper documentation is provided.

Students leaving school prior to regular dismissal time must be signed out of the school by a parent or a person authorized by the parent. No students shall leave the school grounds while school is in session unless they are under the supervision of a certified employee of the district or being checked out by their parent or a parent-authorized adult. Check out at the office is required. Under no circumstances shall a child be released to an adult who does not first appear in the office. The members of the office staff shall exercise all caution to assure themselves that the student is being released to persons authorized to have custody of the child. Students leaving early will be marked as having a partial absence.

The following are considered excused absences at Stukey Elementary School:

• Absences caused by illness, injury, or physical, mental and/or emotional disability.

• Family emergencies/hardships.

• Religious observances.

• Requirement of police, court or juvenile authorities. Documentation from appropriate agencies may be required for extended or excessive absences.

Vacations or non-emergency activities should be scheduled for days or times when students are not in school. Requests for absences to be excused due to vacation or for other non-emergency reasons will be approved at the discretion of school administration. Factors in consideration of such requests shall include the nature of the absence, the student’s academic standing, and the student’s attendance history. We strongly encourage you to schedule vacations in conjunction with the school calendar. Please be advised that school absences accrued during your vacation time still impact your child’s attendance record. If you know your student will be absent more than three days, please contact the office for a pre-arranged absence form.

Emergency contacts for all students are kept on file in the office. PLEASE notify the office or your child’s teacher of any change in your address, telephone numbers, or persons to contact in case of an emergency.

All visitors to the school are required to use the front door only. Please check in at the office and obtain a visitors pass from our Raptor System before proceeding to the classroom. You will need a valid state or government issued photo I.D.These procedures are in place for your child’s safety. For the safety of all students, please do not enter the building from the classroom door.

Parents are welcomed and encouraged to visit the school and classrooms at any time during the school day. Please schedule in advance with your child’s teacher before your visit. When a parent/guardian does not make prior arrangements for a classroom visit, we will ask the teacher if this is a good time for a visit prior to sending parents/guardians to the classroom. Before volunteering at our school we ask that you complete the Volunteer Orientation PowerPoint and sign the Volunteer Code of Conduct.  Parent-teacher conferences, however, must be scheduled in advance.

The Adams 12 Student and Family Outreach Program is a support program created to match available community resources with students and families in need. The resources provided include but are not limited to Health Insurance, Homeless Assistance, Migrant Education, Title VII Indian Education and more. Please visit the district website for more information about the Adams 12 Student and Family Outreach Program. If your family or a family you are referring needs help applying for one of the provided resources please complete the Outreach Services Referral Form and an Adams 12 Community Resource specialist will contact you as soon as possible. Stukey Elementary also has a resource closet where families can request food, personal hygiene items, clothing, etc.  Please reach out to our Family Engagament Liaison or the front office.