Parents

Parents:

As a school division we pride ourselves on constantly working to keep parents informed of the progress their children are making. You are very important in the learning process for your child.

The above links will lead you to information that we hope will help form a partnership between the family and the school. Many services are made available during or after school to enrich your child's education. We hope you and your child are able to take advantage of these opportunities.

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Parents of students in grades 2-5 can access the list of all Reading Counts quizzes by clicking below:

Reading Counts list in Microsoft Excel format.

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Access Richmond County's Public School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services Report to find out more information about the Public School Choice option and Supplemental Educational Services (free tutoring), required for schools in Title I improvement.

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H1N1 Influenza A
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health, has produced brief videos to inform parents and educators of the steps they can take to prevent the spread of H1N1 A and seasonal influenza in schools.

Please view “H1N1 for Parents” (length 3:05) by clicking this link: http://www.vdoe.whro.org/h1n1_parents/DOE_H1N1_PAR.swf.

A companion video, “H1N1 for Educators” (length 3:54), describes the steps schools should take to protect the health of students and staff and may be viewed at this address: http://www.vdoe.whro.org/h1n1_educators/DOE_H1N1_EDU.swf

Additional information on H1N1 A Influenza and schools is available on the VDOE Web site at this address: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/influenza/index.shtml

If you or your child gets the flu, you should get plenty of rest, increase your fluids, and avoid crowds. Aspirin is never recommended to treat flu symptoms in children. The Center for Disease Control emphasizes personal responsibility (cover your cough, stay home if you are sick) to limit the transmission of the virus. As parents, please encourage your child to follow the preventative measures below to protect themselves and decrease the possibility of spreading the illness to others:

  • Cover your mouth and nose when you cough.
  • Wash hands immediately after coughing and frequently throughout the day.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay at home when you are sick.
If your child gets the flu, or is sick, please keep them home. This will allow your child time to rest and prevent transmission to others. Children should not return to school until until they have been without a fever (less than 99 degrees) for 24 hours without the use of medication and have not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours.