LUNCH

Renaissance School students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch from home, as the lunch period is short and classes begin promptly after the lunch period. Lunch should be eaten in the Renaissance School lunchroom or outdoors, and should be cleaned up afterward with all food and trash thrown away promptly, as well as dishes and utensils washed or put in the dishwasher. Absolutely no eating or drinking, with the exception of water and liquids held in spill-proof cups, is allowed outside of the lunchroom. Going out for lunch is a privilege and, as such, will be revoked if it is abused.

Students may use the oven and stove top during lunch with administrator permission only. The oven and stove top will be cleaned by the student after each use.

Students take turns cleaning the lunchroom on a rotating schedule. This includes, but is not limited to, sweeping the floors, wiping all tables and countertops, cleaning any items left in the sinks, and removing any remaining debris. This is an important contribution to the school community.

Public Display

There should be no "make out" sessions and displays, no matter the sexual orientation, on the school grounds. This can make others feel uncomfortable and is an inappropriate use of school time. Likewise, we do not share seats or chairs with friends. One person, one seat.

Food And Drinks

No food, candy, gum, or beverages without spill-proof lids are permitted outside of the lunchroom. As with all school property, students must not leave trash or personal possessions. Students are expected to clean up after themselves in a timely manner.

Each student has a lunchbox cubby in the lunchroom where food can be stored. Students may also use the refrigerator as needed, but are required to clean out their belongings each day.

Mailboxes And Cubbies

Each student is assigned a cubby in which to store books, school supplies, and personal belongings. Cubbies are public spaces and are to be respected as such. Cubbies should be kept clean and debris free! Lunches, food items and drinks should be stored in the lunchroom refrigerators and shelves, not in the cubby room.

Each student is also provided a personal mailbox. Students should check their mailbox several times a day for homework, messages, etc. Mailboxes should not be used to store textbooks or large binders, and should regularly be cleaned out.

It is important to remember cubbies are school property. Faculty and staff reserve the right to remove any materials that are inappropriate (including but not limited to, messages targeting hate, food and drink, and leaking containers).

Messages

Parents may call Renaissance School to leave a message for a student. Parents may also bring forgotten items to the office and leave a note for the student. Messages from parents will be placed in the student's mailbox. An urgent or very important message will be taken directly to the student.

Health Matters

Every morning before entering the school building, students should do a daily health assessment. During this time, students should assess how they are feeling and if they have any symptoms related to illness.

If a student is sick or showing symptoms of illness, the students should not attend school that day and a parent should contact the school. The student is permitted to return when symptoms have ceased, and the child is feverfree for 24-hours or more.

Students who develop symptoms during the school day are sent to the office. If a student is too ill to attend class, it is necessary for the student to go home. The school will call the parent to come for the student. If parents have signed a permission form, a student may be given medication in the school office. Any medication that a student brings to school should be given to the Office Manager. The student can then come to the office to take the medication. If a student must be taken to the hospital or other medical care unit, we will use the “Release of Agent” form on file.

Medical forms and emergency notification forms are kept on file for all students. It is a parent’s responsibility to advise the school of any needed alterations to these forms resulting from moves or other changes in circumstances.

School Closings

If Renaissance School is to be closed due to weather-related or safety reasons, the Head of School will email parents, students, and staff. An emergency text message will also go out to the community. This includes weather-related late openings and early closings. Parents may call for their children before dismissal time if they have concerns about worsening road conditions in their area.