TELEPHONE
Students may use school telephones only in an emergency or when requested by the teacher.

CELL PHONES
Students are not allowed to have cell phones during school hours.  If a student needs to have a cell phone for after school activities, it needs to be kept in the school office during the school day.  Student may regain their cell phone after school dismissal.

SCHOOL BUS
The majority of the students ride the public school buses.  Our students will adhere to the rules set forth by the Board of Education through New Richmond Public Schools.  Our students will also be given the same consequences as do all riders of the bus system.  (see addendum A)

RELEASE OF STUDENTS
No student is released to anyone unless positively identified as the parent or legal guardian of the student.  No student is released for interrogation by anyone without the knowledge of the principal and approval of the parent/guardian having legal custody of the student.

ACCIDENTS
Accidents are to be reported to the office and the designated staff will take care of the matter.  The office files accident reports for major injuries.

EMERGENCY POLICY
No child is to be sent home unless someone is at home to receive him/her.  This includes all possible reasons, illness, accident, closure of school, etc.
If no answer at home, emergency phone numbers given by parents will be used.
If an emergency occurs, the parent will be contacted.  In emergencies of an urgent nature the school reserves the option to request ambulance service for transportation if necessary.

INSURANCE
Student insurance will not be offered.  Protection must be provided by the parent.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Fire:  Students at St. Mary’s practice regularly the evacuating of the building.  Fire alarms are located near the north and south entrances and one in the gym.  Students will evacuate the school and walk directly toward the cemetery where they meet for roll call.  Teachers will have roll lists and make sure everyone is accounted for.  Students in the church building will follow the directions for that building  which are different from the school evacuation.

Tornado:  Tornado drills are done early each spring.  Students are prepared for severe summer weather should it occur during the school day.  Students will take shelter in the church basement if enough warning is given by the media.  When no warning is given, the students will take cover in the hall of the school.

Snowstorms:  Procedures adopted by the New Richmond School District and St. Mary’s are announced over WIXK, WCCO, Channel 11, Channel 5 radio and TV.  Parents should have a plan for storms in case school would be canceled early during the school day.