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     Classroom Visits

     
    At ELMS we welcome classroom parent observations. However, it’s extremely important that we follow the following guidelines:

    We encourage, and welcome parental/guardian visits of classrooms.  However, we do require a 24-hour notice.  Parent/guardian should contact the front office to set up the visit.  Proper identification is required before the visit can be arranged.

     

    IT IS OUR WISH THAT ALL VISITORS PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES TO PROTECT THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREVENT DISRUPTIONS THAT ARE DETRIMENTAL TO STUDENT LEARNING.

    Parents must:

    1. Please contact the main office at least 24 hours prior to your visit.

    2. Parents will be notified by our school of approval the same day (visitations will not be allowed if the classroom selected for visitations is involved with testing).

    3. Visitors must complete our "Mandated Reporter" form prior to going to a classroom.

    4. The day of visitation, the parent will be required to sign-in in the main office, fill out the Student’s Right to Confidentiality form and ask to see an administrator.

    5. Visits should be limited to approximately 30 minutes per classroom.

    6. Visitors should enter classrooms at the specified time.

    7. Visitors are asked to sit in the rear of the classroom as far away from students as possible.

    8. Visitors are asked not to carry on dialogue with the teacher or with any student during the visitation.

    9. Visitors are asked to make sure that pagers and cell phones are turned off before entering the classroom.

    10. At the completion of the visit, visitors are asked to return to the main office to sign out.

       

      STUDENT’S RIGHT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

       

       

      I understand that information relating to student achievement and behavior is confidential and is protected through state and federal regulation.  As a result of my observation and/or conversations with specific children at ELMS, I may see or observe such information that relates to children that I am not here to observe.  Failure to protect the right of confidentiality of all students may result in the denial of future requests to observe or converse with any child at ELMS.  Furthermore, I understand that this is a time of observation and not a conference time with the teachers.  If I need to discuss grades, conduct or any other matter, I will make an appointment through the front office.