Visitors to Schools

Parents/guardians play a key role in the education of their children. Your words of encouragement, a hug when the day has been rough, your interest in your child’s work, and your presence at school are all vital!  You are encouraged to be actively involved because your involvement shows your children that you value their education. The partnership between school and parents is essential for student success, and parents/guardians are always welcome to visit the school. However, due to security concerns and the value of undisturbed academic time, all visitors must report to the school’s administrative office area upon entering the school building to sign in to our school’s visitor management system. A state or federal photo identification is required. Each visitor will be screened with a background check to maintain student safety, and customizable passes will be issued to the visitor once approved.

 

Please refrain from using your personal cell phone to have conversations while on campus. A parent who wishes to observe in his/her child’s classroom must contact the teacher at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance with teacher and administrator approval. Without such advance planning, the parent will not be permitted to go to the classroom. Due to student supervision and to protect the integrity of our instructional time, teachers will not be called to the office to speak to a parent during the regular school day. You may call and leave a message or email the teacher and he/she will return your call during his/her planning, before, or after school. Teachers are not authorized to release students to parents who come to the classroom. Students are not allowed to bring juvenile guests to school with them during regular school hours.

 

See OSSD BOT Policy KM - Visitors to the Schools.