Benjamin Franklin Middle School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017 | Page 24
Personal Possessions
The Board of Education recognizes that there are times when students may wish to bring to
school personal property such as calculators, computers or other electronic equipment,
leather jackets, musical instruments and other valuable items. Students are encouraged,
however, not to bring valuable personal property items to school. If students choose to
bring valuable personal property to school, students should exercise appropriate
supervision and control over their property. Parents are encouraged to have such valuable
property insured against loss or theft. In any event, students who leave their personal
possessions unattended on school premises do so at their own risk. The Board of
Education shall not be responsible, under any circumstances, for the loss of a student’s
personal property in case of loss or theft.
Lost items that are found on school premises may be claimed at various school offices.
Lost articles not claimed by the end of the school year shall be given to charity or thrown
away.
Lost And Found
Items such as books, jackets, hats, etc., can be located in the back of the cafeteria
by the piano.
Valuables such as jewelry, money, etc., can be located in the main office.
Students should never leave valuables in a locker. The school is not responsible for
the loss or theft of personal property.
Emergency Cards And Student Pick-Up Procedures
In September, you will receive an emergency information sheet. This must be completely
filled out and immediately returned to the school. If there is any change in the information
provided to the school (i.e., new phone number, new work phone number, change in
emergency contact person), during the course of the school year, please submit a note to
the guidance secretary about the change. Please note: If you need to make an address
change, please contact the Registration Department at the Board of Education Office.
Try to arrange for, and designate on your contact information, more than one person who
can be reached in case of emergencies, school closings, or illness. ONLY the persons
designated on your emergency contact sheet are allowed, to take your child from school.
Additionally, persons NOT authorized to pick up your child, or any other custodial
arrangements, should be noted on this card.
Make sure your child knows where to go and what to do in case the person who picks him
or her up from school does not arrive or is delayed.
Any student who needs to leave school early must submit a note from their parent/guardian
to the attendance secretary in the Main Office. The note must indicate the reason for
leaving and departure time.
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