Students, parents, and other citizens are requested not to call schools, school officials, or radio stations to find our if schools are being closed. It is essential that these telephone lines be kept open to enable schools, radio stations, and TV stations to receive notification of school closings. A telephone number has been provided to offer the public a recorded announcement of any closings. 653 TBA Field Trips Field trips related to the instructional program are taken throughout the school year. Written permission from parents is required before the child may go on field trips.
All school rules apply during a field trip.
Any child entering a Virginia public school for the first time must have had a physical examination within 12 months prior to enrollment. Forms for use by the physician or health department are available in the office of the principal. The form must be completed, including signature by a physician, and given to the principal before a child can attend school. Exceptions to the above policy are provided by state law and will be discussed with parents who so request. These immunizations must be certified by a physician or health department official and this certification given to the school principal before a child can attend school.