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Religious School Parents Manual

This manual can also be downloaded in Word and PDF formats.

Pick-up and Drop-off

In order to maintain the safety of each child in the Religious School, strict adherence to rules on pick-up and drop-off of students is appreciated.

1. All students should be dropped off and picked up at the side entrance to the synagogue (the door closest to the Educational Director's office)

2. Students will be escorted outside by teachers (weather permitting) to wait near the parking lot for pick-up by parents.

3. Parents must come in to the Director's office to sign out children who are leaving the building early.

Communication

Please refer to the newsletter for reminders of school events and celebrations. Also look for the Ma Nishma school update that will be mailed home monthly.

Health and Safety

If a child should suffer a minor injury at school, first aid will be administered. Please note that we cannot offer children aspirin or other medication. In more serious cases, the parent will be notified immediately. For any injury deemed to need medical attention, paramedics will be called immediately. Each child should have a Consent for Emergency Treatment Card in the school office. Parents, please notify the school if your child contracts any infectious diseases, especially chicken pox or head lice.

Snacks
  • Wednesdays: Nutritious snacks will be sold to students from 3:30pm to 4:00pm in the Reception Room. Snack time ends promptly at 4:00.
  • Sundays: All grades will have grape juice and challah..
  • No food may be brought into the synagogue.
Tzedakah

Students will be asked to contribute to those in need of Tzedakah each week and to participate in tzedakah projects in the school. During the year, students will decide how to distribute the funds.

Tutoring

Teachers may recommend tutoring during school hours at no cost. Private tutoring is available to any student. The fee is $40/hour. Parents are responsible for the expense.

Progress Reports

Student progress reports are issued in January and June. They include a summary of what has been covered in the class and an evaluation of your child's scholastic achievement, social interaction, effort, and work habits. Progress is marked in the form of grades as well as comments. You may also request a conference with the teacher and Educational Director at any time during the year by contacting the Director.

Class Parents

Parents in each class are asked to serve as Class Parents for the year to help plan & organize special events for the class and to serve as phone tree captain for the class. Please call the school if you would like to be a Class Parent.

Family Education

Family Education programs, based on the curriculum, have been scheduled throughout the year. Please check the calendar to make sure you are free to participate and learn with your child.

School Closings

Ohev Shalom Mispallelim weather related closings will be broadcast on KYW 1060.
Our code is: Delaware County #1218

Attendance

A minimum attendance of 75% of classes is required. If a student misses a class session, parents must arrange for make-up work. In cases of more than one absence per month, the student may be required to receive tutoring at the parents' expense. All Religious School students (grades 2-6) are expected to attend Shabbat services an average of twice per month, September through May.

Books and Supplies

Fees to cover books for all grades are to be paid at the beginning of the school year. All students are expected to come to class with pencil/pen and paper at all times. Parents are asked to provide the following basic supplies for their children at the beginning of the year, to be kept at school:

  • 1-Shoebox or container for supplies
  • 1-Pair of ÑChild-friendlyâ scissors
  • 6-Sharpened pencils
  • 1-Pack of Magic Markers
  • 1-Box of Crayons
  • 1-Glue stick
Classroom Discipline

Students will respect themselves, the teachers and synagogue property in accordance with the Jewish value of Derech Eretz (Proper Conduct). Students are expected to:

    1. Be in class and seated promptly at the beginning of each session
    2. Bring books, notebooks, pens/pencils and kipot to class
    3. Use only appropriate language and gestures
    4. Be respectful of others
    5. Respect school and individual property
    6. Work towards resolving disputes peacefully
    7. Remain in classroom unless otherwise specified

If a student disrupts their class the following procedure will be followed:

    1. The teacher, with the Educational Director, will identify possible alternative approaches. The child's parents will be informed of the plan and will be updated on the classroom situation.
    2. If the student continues to be disruptive, he/she will meet with the Director and the teacher to discuss the disruptive situation.
    3. The third time a student disrupts, the Director will arrange a meeting with the student, parents and teacher.
    4. If there is no observable improvement, the child will not be allowed to attend class unless accompanied by a parent.