1. What are the regular school hours?

9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Grades K-5

9:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. for A.M. E.E.E.P.

12:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Afternoon E.E.E.P

2. What are the hours when it is an early release day?

12:55 for First through Fifth Grades

Check the schedule for E.E.E.P. and Kindergarten releases or no programs on half days.

3. What do I do if my child will be absent for the school day?

Call the school (301-353-8065) between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. to report the child's name, teacher and reason for the absence.

4. If I know my child will be absent in advance, what do I do?

Write the teacher a note the day before the absence.

5. When my child returns to school after an absence, what do I do?

The child must return with a note explaining the absence. The dates and your signature are required. The note is to be given to the teacher. A note must explain every day of absence or the child will be marked with an unexcused absence.

6. How do I take my child out of school early?

Send a note with your child to state that you will pick them up early. When the time arrives, the parent reports to the office and your child will be called out of class to leave.

7. What do I do if my child is late for school?

The child is late if he/she arrives after 9:15 a.m. The parent is to bring the child(ren) into the office and sign them in.

8. What do I do if my child wants to go home with a friend after school?

A note from the parent must be sent to the homeroom teacher concerning any change in the child's routine, such as taking a different bus home or staying after school for supervised activities.

9. What time is breakfast served and how much does it cost?

Breakfast is served at 9:00 in the classrooms to all students.

10. What time is lunch served?

Kindergarten and First Grades: 11:30 a.m.

Second and Third Grades: 12:00 noon

Fourth and Fifth Grades: 12:30 p.m.

11. How much does lunch cost?

$2.25 for lunch including milk and milk alone is $.50, Reduced lunch is $.40

12. If my child forgets his/her lunch, what do I do?

Bring in a lunch to the office and it will be sent to your child OR your child will be given a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with milk. No money is loaned for lunches.

13. Can I pay for lunch in advance?

Yes. The cafeteria has a computerized cash register system. You can pay in advance by sending a check made out to"Clopper Mill E.S. Cafeteria" with the child's full name on the check. The least amount recommended is $10.00 for a child who receives a reduced-priced lunch and $30.00 for full price lunches. The cost of the meal is deducted automatically from the computer. The child doesn't need a code to remember. He/she just gives their name when the lunch is purchased.

14. Can I write one check for all my children for lunch?

Yes. Write the complete (first and last) name on the check you send.

15. Can my child ride his/her own bike to school?

Yes, if the child is Grade 4 and above. If not, then written permission is needed.The bike must be locked and cannot be used during school hours.

16. What do I do if the bus doesn't come to pick up my child?

Any problems with the bus, the bus stop or the driver should be reported to the Division of Transportation at 301-601-0331. Call the school to tell them the bus is late and the number.

17. If my child's bus is routinely late, who should I call to complain?

Call the Division of Transportation at 301-601-0331.

18. Can I use the circle drive to drop off my child?

Only before 8:30 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. No parking is allowed in the circle driveway at any time. The driveway in front of the school is closed during school hours because it is reserved for school buses and fire equipment.

19. How can I volunteer at the school?

Contact the PTA.

20. How do I contact my child's teacher if I have a question?

Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled for each child during the first semester. At any other time, a parent can write a note to the teacher or call the school (301-353-8065) to set up a conference on the phone or in person. The conference needs to be set up in advance with the teacher.