Students returning to school after an absence are required to produce evidence that the absence was unavoidable and with parents’ knowledge and consent. After a student has been absent, he or she should bring a written excuse signed by a parent.

The only excused absences are those due to illness of the student, death in the family, a doctor or dentist appointment that cannot be scheduled after school hours, or whenever the principal considers that exemption from attendance is in the best interest of the student.

When a child is absent, a parent should call school by 9:00 a.m. to inform the office that the child will not be in attendance.

Children who arrive at school after the attendance bell will be considered tardy. When such cases occur with the parents’ knowledge, the parent should send an excuse explaining the reason for the tardiness. All children who are tardy must report to the office. The office secretary will make the necessary changes in the school attendance report.

At times it may be necessary for you to schedule an appointment or an emergency occurs which requires an early release of your child(ren). If you are aware of the appointment/situation in advance, please send a note to school informing the teacher of the early release. Once the parent signs the child out in the office, the child will be called from the classroom. In the event of an emergency, come to the office and request the early dismissal of your child. The teacher will be contacted and the child instructed to come to the office. This procedure will be followed for your child’s protection.

Students who ride the school bus will arrive at school at 8:35. Students who walk to school or are driven by parents should plan to arrive at about the same time. Students will not be permitted to go to the classrooms earlier, since prior to that time teachers are not available to provide necessary supervision.

Children are not to remain after school or play on the playground unless it is an organized, coach-supervised practice or game. In the event that children return to the playground after dismissal, teachers or other school personnel will not be responsible for supervising their play or for accidents. If parents need before or after care for their child, Wausau Child Care provided these programs at Rothschild School.

Families should make a sincere effort to plan family vacations to correspond with the scheduled vacation days of the school year. This way students will experience the best of both worlds; they can participate in educational vacations and not miss learning experiences at school.

Upon written request from parents, the principal may approve the prearranged absence of students. Requests should be made one week prior to the intended absence. All students are expected to make up work missed.

The form for prearranged absences is available in the school office.

Parents are welcome to observe the students at work and at play within the classroom and on the school grounds. One of the best ways to understand the classroom program of your child is to visit the classroom. Advanced arrangements are encouraged to avoid visiting the classroom during a critical testing period or recess.

As part of the D.C. Everest District’s safe school policy, visitors are required to register in the school office and obtain a visitor pass.