2020-2021 Student Parent Handbook 10.26.20Rev

General School Regulations Field Trips Gatewood field trips are a vital part of the educational process. Students are expected to attend all field trips and must follow the school’s behavioral policies. Students will wear school uniforms on class trips or field trips. The Headmaster must approve exceptions to required dress when requested by assigned faculty.

Chaperones must be approved by the administration. Parent chaperones bear a great responsibility in the supervision of students on field trips. For this reason, it is not permissible for children other than the students enrolled in the class to attend field trips. Chaperones shall follow the directions of the teacher. For safety purposes, the fewest number of vehicles shall be used, the same route shall be taken, and drivers shall attempt to stay together. All traffic laws must be strictly observed. Chaperones shall refrain from alcohol and tobacco use throughout the conduct of field trips, regardless of the number of days involved.

NO HIGH SCHOOL classes will be allowed to take field trips during the month of May. Lunches A catered lunch is available for all students. Menus for the lower school are available online and via Parents’ Web. Meals will be ordered and paid for in advance for the month. Checks are payable to Gatewood Schools.

Middle and High School Students may purchase meals each day from the Gator CafĂŠ. Menus are also posted in the Middle School and High School. Sheets will be completed in homeroom and delivered to the concession area to assist vendors in preparing for lunch. All students may also bring their lunch. Drinks may be purchased in the lunchroom. Lower school students are not allowed to purchase from vending machines.

Parties/Social Activities Parties are only held in the lower school. Parties are limited to Christmas, Easter, and the endof-school. The teacher may plan other activities as they relate to special projects, programs, or learning activities. Parents will be assigned the responsibility for one party during the year.

Several parents will share the event. Planning should be done in consultation with the teachers. All classes in the grade level will plan together and have their party together. Those parents responsible for that party should incur all expenses for the party. Class parties should be simple and not present a financial burden for any family. If the members of the class wish to purchase a collective gift for a teacher or coach at the end of the year, parents should request no more than $5.00 per student.

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