Hopkinton Public Schools
Source Book 2009-2010
Letter from the Superintendent
School Information Pages
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Hopkinton Public Schools
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Letter from the Superintendent |
School Information Pages |
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Comings and Goings |
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School HoursCenter School 8:55 - 3:10 PM Students cannot arrive at school before school hours because the supervision necessary to keep students safe is not available. Late StudentsStudents arriving after the school start time must report directly to the office. Student DismissalFor information and procedures regarding students who must be dismissed early, see individual school handbook or mailing or call the school office. Student AbsencesParents must inform the school in cases of a student’s absence from school for reasons of illness or other necessity. Consult information from the school on the procedure for reporting absences or call the school office. |
Early Dismissal Timesfor the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and last day of school only Center School - Grade 1 12:05 PM
Early Release DatesEarly Release Days are used for professional development activities and to provide parent conference time. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Elementary |
Early Release TimesCenter School - Grade 1 12:55 PM Elmwood School 12:15 PM
Elementary Parent Conference Dates
November 5 |
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No School Announcements - Delayed Opening - Emergency DismissalPlease do not call the Police or Fire Department to ask if school is closed or delayed. These lines must be kept open for emergencies. CANCELLATION – During bad weather, the Superintendent contacts the Public Works and Police Departments to determine road conditions. If these departments judge the roads as unsafe for bus travel, the Superintendent will cancel school or delay the opening of school. If school is in session but weather worsens during the morning, afternoon kindergarten may be canceled. DELAYED OPENING – During delayed openings, school will start either one or two hours later. Bus pickup, therefore, will also occur one or two hours later than the usual time. Lunch will be available, and student dismissals will occur at the regularly scheduled times. EMERGENCY DISMISSAL – It is very unlikely that schools will dismiss early as adults may not be available for students returning home earlier than usual. EMERGENCY SCHOOL EVACUATION In some school emergencies, telephones may be unanswered if staff are evacuated from the office or when staff members are busy focusing on staff and student safety. The Superintendent or his designee will contact every parent contact number using our emergency telephone alert system, AlertNow. Information will be posted to our emergency web page (http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/newweb2/Emergency_Info/emergency.php) to keep parents and the community as informed as possible about the situation. Boston and local media, including cable television, will be used to inform parents and the public in protracted emergencies. For information about our district emergency and crisis response planning, please visit the District home page COMMUNICATION
The district will also use the automated telephone alert system called AlertNow to quickly call all parent contact numbers, which can include home telephone, cell phone, and work numbers and List Serv e-mail . Please be sure that your child’s school has current telephone numbers you would want called in an emergency.(Limit: 5) These numbers can be provided on the school contact information sheet provided in the fall. |
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Hopkinton Public Schools |
Teachers and Parents: Partners in Education |
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Non-Discrimination Notice |
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