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7301 North 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
Telephone:(623)237-4000



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Student Insurance

All parents are encouraged to purchase student accident insurance or have their child covered by private insurance. The district does not provide medical insurance for students who are injured at school. It is important to know that the school provides first aid and minor injury care only. When children hurt themselves at school, parents are responsible for any related medical bills. For your convenience and protection, you may purchase an insurance policy for your child through the district. The cost is approximately $7 per child per school year for K-8th grade students for school-time; low option coverage or $14 for high-option coverage. Twenty-four -hour coverage costs are $65 for low option and $130 for high option. Coverage is optional; however, students participating in certain athletic programs must have insurance coverage. Parents/guardians of student athletes will be asked to verify that insurance is in force. Information on the various types of insurance coverage will be sent home with your child at the beginning of the year. All further arrangements are made directly with the insurance company. Insurance enrollment and claim forms are available in the school office.

Student Health

Each school has a registered nurse on staff who is responsible for administering emergency treatment, giving medications, monitoring immunization records, and protecting the general health of students. The nurse also works closely with classroom teachers to offer health education to students. Prescribed medications dispensed by the school nurse must be brought to school by an adult in the original container with the student's name on it. No student is to carry any type of medication or give it to other students. All medications are to be kept in the nurse's office and dispensed by the nurse. If your child has a health problem that may require special attention or treatment during school hours, please be sure to discuss the situation with the school nurse and the classroom teachers each school year so that provisions for their treatment can be arranged.

Student Publicity Photos

During the school year, the district may photograph, video-tape, or interview students to help publicize the good things happening in our schools. These may be published in the newspapers, in district publications, or aired on television. Photos, videotapes, or quotes from students gathered by school personnel are used only to publicize positive school-related activities and programs. If you do not want your child to appear in district-generated publicity materials, please send a written request to your school office.

Field Trips

Field trips are often used to give children experiences and instruction that are not available in the classroom. There is normally no cost to the student for these trips. When necessary, sack lunches may be brought from home or purchased from the cafeteria for field trips. (Student lunch tickets can be used to purchase these lunches.) Parents will receive information well in advance of field trips so that they are informed of the destination and purpose. Parents/guardians must give permission for students to attend these trips.

Extracurricular and After-School Activities

Schools provide extracurricular activities which are designed to meet the diverse interests of elementary children. Activities vary at each school, but may include things such as drama, crafts, journalism, clubs, student government, and athletics. To participate in extracurricular activities, students must maintain a grade average of "3" (C), with no more than one "4," no failing grades, and no "U" in behavior or effort. Students who fall below this standard will be evaluated at two-week intervals, and may resume participation when their grades and behavior improve to the required levels.