School Hours

Attendance Policy

Good attendance by all students insures maximum learning. Prompt and daily attendance is mandatory. Students absent from class miss valuable instruction and discussion. Parents/guardians are encouraged to make all appointments, including doctor and dentist, outside of school hours.

Students leaving after 4:00 must be signed out in the office. Students will be released only to persons listed on the Emergency Contact Form.

Holidays

Refer to the school calendar for holidays and school vacation dates.

Dress Code

Students are required to wear uniforms Monday through Friday. Mandatory uniform (girls - white shirt and plaid jumper or skirt.
boys - white shirt and navy pants) are to be worn every Thursday and all field trips. A green polo shirt is to be worn on Wednesday and red polo shirt on Fridays. P.E. clothes are required for some grades. All clothing must be labeled.

Conduct and Attitude of Students

Carden Academy teaches proper manners and respect for others. Good, healthy attitudes enable students to cope with life’s successes and failures. The administration reserves the right to suspend or expel a student.

Food Services

Hot lunch is provided daily by The Great American Lunch Box. All lunch containers should be marked with your child’s first and last name. Students should bring a morning snack: Carden Academy requests nutritious snacks be sent.

Medicines

Carden Academy is allowed to dispense only prescription drugs. Parents must sign the Waiver, Release and Indemnity Medical Form. No over the counter drugs are to be sent with children to be taken during the day.