Important Contact Information Lower School Main Telephone 8:00-3:30
978-517-7020
Suzanne Atkins: Director of Lower School
978-517-7030
Louise Stilphen: Head of School & Founder
978-994-902
Kaitlyn MacDonald: Assistant Head of School & Director of Admissions
978-388-5354
Cheryl Fuller: Chief Financial Officer
978-517-7122
Catherine Kulik: Program Coordinator & Art Teacher
978-517-7020
Cynthia Bolin: Administrative Assistant
978-517-7020
Jamie Sidlik: Buildings and Grounds
Faculty Sarah Guard: PreK Michelle Kimball: Kindergarten Bridgette Beaulieu-Mammah: Grades 1-2 Annie Adamsky: Grades 1-2 John Rodgers: Grades 3-4 Lisa Hughes: Grades 4-5 Julie Anderson: Music PK-5, Spanish 1-5, Math 4 Catherine Kulik: Art and PreK and K Spanish Cynthia Bolin: Counselor Jonah Adamsky & Grace Krupkoski: After School Program cell: 978-572-6282 3:30-5:30pm only
Sparhawk School is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
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THE SPARHAWK CREDO Sparhawk students are willing to learn. Courageous in the face of unknowns, they are willing to ask questions and persevere until understanding comes. Sparhawk students respect themselves enough to do their best, or hold that as a goal. They understand their abilities, optimize their strengths and excel, and through diligence, they cultivate success in other areas of importance. Success leads to confidence and confidence is a feeling that endows happiness. Sparhawk students treat peers and adults with the kindliness they deserve. They look for and lovingly support one another's virtues and have patience with one another's growth. Sparhawk students count their blessings, realizing and celebrating the riches we have.
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LOGISTICS for PARENTS Admissions Policy Sparhawk School admits students of any sex, religion, race, color and national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other school-administered programs. Sparhawk School adheres to the principles provided for in The Americans with Disability Act of l992. Meeting the Needs of Each Child Sparhawk School tailors its classroom curriculum in distinct ways. Our low teacher to child ratio allows us to approach each student as an individual within the group. Our intent is to mold our curricular expectations around the individual, balancing what each student can do and what comes next for each student to grow. Families are requested to share any important information germane to their child’s education with the school. Educational assessments from outside sources can be valuable pieces of information that support the school in best educating the child. Sparhawk is not equipped to undertake education for special needs students as defined under Massachusetts or Federal Law, nor does the school hold related licensure. Any concerns about accommodations needed for students with disabilities should be directed to the Head of School or Assistant Head of School. Class Placement Sparhawk’s Lower School uses multi-age groupings. Generally, the following criteria are considered for each student and for balancing every class: academic readiness, general maturity, attention span, and social needs. Before the start of each new school year, the Director and teachers confer to make class placement recommendations for returning students that address the above criteria. For new students, the Director will make a decision based upon admissions information. If you have information about your child that may be significant for class placement, please share this with the Director in writing. Each placement is considered on an individual basis and is given the utmost care, placements will be announced in late summer. Please contact the Director immediately if there are any concerns. Arrival, Dismissal, Late Policy Arrival ● The school day begins at 8:30 am. Drop off begins at 8 am. ● PreK and K students go directly to Woodsview and sign-in with the teacher at the entryway. ● Students grades 1-5 go to the Farmhouse and sign-in with the teacher at the entryway. ● Late arrivals disrupt the flow of classes, and late students frequently miss important information and valuable social time with peers and teachers. Each teacher keeps track of student attendance and the 4
office maintains updated records. If a student is late to school, it is the parent's responsibility to sign-in late at the Brick Building office. Our doors lock as soon as the last child enters the building at 8:30 am. Your child will be marked absent if they are not signed in to the office. Dismissal ● Dismissal is between 3:00-3:30 pm. If your child attends the After School Program or any other after school activity, dismissal will be at the time the club ends. ● Please let your child and the office know if you are going to pick up earlier or later than usual and the Administrative Assistant will record it in the office logbook. Please try not to schedule appointments during regular school hours or on a day when a field trip is scheduled. For an early dismissal, parents should report to the office and a staff member will notify your child who will meet you in the office. ● If you plan to have another adult pick up your child from school, please: o Inform the office. o Inform your child in advance, if possible. o If an individual is an unknown community member, ID is required. Late Policy ● Per the Policy & Fees Agreement, after 3:30 pm parents will be charged $18 for late pick up if the student is not enrolled in the After School Program. ● The late fee for arriving after the close of the After School Program at 5:30 is $20.00 for any portion of every 15 minutes thereafter. ● Parents are required to call and report their child’s absence at 978-517-7020 by 9:00 am; we have a 24-hour message line. Snack and Lunch ● Students must bring snack and lunch (including utensils) every day. If a child does not have a lunch, parents will be called. There is no microwave or refrigerator available for students’ lunch. ● Sparhawk actively teaches environmentalism and sustainability. Please support our efforts by using reusable containers and minimum plastic bags whenever possible. ● Sparhawk Lower School Campus is Peanut and Tree Nut free. Please know that there are children in our community who have life threatening allergies, thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe.
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School Closings and Delays in Starting If the Amesbury Public Schools close because of weather conditions, Sparhawk will also be closed. Amesbury Public Schools close when the Superintendent of the Amesbury Schools receives weather alerts from the highway department, or the police, and after consultation with other local superintendents. If the Amesbury Public Schools have a delayed opening, add the number of hours delayed to 8:00 am, our regular opening time. If there is a two-hour delay, your child should arrive no later than 10:00 am. Religious Holidays Sparhawk School recognizes that an individual's religious beliefs may prohibit attendance at class or participation in required events on a day of religious observance. The School policy allows for a student who wishes to observe a religious holiday to be excused from class or work on that day with prearranged parental consent. The student will be provided with the opportunity to make up work. Please follow the regular attendance policy and let the school know by 9:00 am of the day in question. After-School Activities ● The After School Program offers a variety of extracurricular, hands-on learning experiences PreK-5 from 3:30-5:30 pm Monday-Friday. Children can be signed up for an entire year at a discounted price or choose individual or periodic days for a daily fee space permitting. ● Sparhawk is a satellite school of Seacoast Academy of Music and private music lessons in a variety of instruments are available on campus after school for a fee. Students wishing to take lessons may register directly with Seacoast Academy by visiting the Satellite School page of their website: www.samnh.org. Questions should be directed to Seacoast Academy by calling 603-770-5298. Parking and Exiting 259 Elm Street There is a parking lot on campus. The driveway is a two-lane access road and egress. Please enter slowly and use the designated parking area. Field Trips and Permission Slips Field trips are an important part of the Sparhawk experience and the school must have written permission from a parent or guardian for their student to attend. ● At the beginning of each school year, general written permission is given for children to walk or ride to field trips in the local communities (Amesbury, Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Byfield, Merrimac, and nearby southern New Hampshire towns). These trips could happen on the spur of the moment and therefore advance notice via phone call or email is not given.
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● Field trips outside of the above local communities will be planned in advance and require additional permission in order for the student to attend.
● If there is a cost associated with the field trip, parents will be notified by email where there will be a link to pay via paypal. We are not able to accept cash or checks for field trips, unless otherwise specified.
Visiting the Campus ● Due to Covid-19, we are currently restricting visitors on campus. We will share with parents events and times when visitors are allowed on campus with advance notice. ● Solicitation No person, including individuals and organizations, may distribute literature (with the exception of advertising for school-funded or sponsored programs), advertise, solicit, seek donations or make sales on campus, or through use of the Sparhawk School contact list, which contains telephone numbers, mailing addresses and email addresses, without the authorization of the Director or Head of School. Any notices placed on any of the school bulletin boards or in school mailboxes, must be approved as well.
Communications Sparhawk Families' List A directory of parent and teacher contact information is available on the portal, located at www.plusportals.com/sparhawkschool. All families are opted into the directory, however you can choose to opt-out by changing the settings available in the portal. This facilitates playdate arrangements and so forth and is limited to such personal use and not for sales or solicitation. Classroom ● Teachers will communicate with parents and/or guardians via email, in person or on the telephone as the need arises. ● The school calendar for all campuses, National Holidays and the PTO is available via the school website: https://www.sparhawkschool.com/quicklinks/calendar. It is highly advised that parents/caregivers sync the school calendar with their devices. Additional information regarding this process is shared at the orientation, as well as through email at the beginning of the year. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Jen Silver: Jsilver@sparhawkschool.com.
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Administration ● You will receive email communication from the administration, administrative support, the PTO, marketing, and the faculty. Your email has been placed on a school email list, which is only used for school purposes. ● Sparhawk also uses text messaging, this may be utilized to alert you of a field trip, classroom or project need, school closing, policy change, emergency, or other event. ● You will receive a weekly newsletter highlighting Sparhawk news, blog posts, Sparhawk history, etc. Rights and Privacy Policy Sparhawk School is obligated by law to communicate the following notice. The intent of this notice is to inform currently enrolled students of the School's authority to release certain basic information. The School generally uses the information noted in press releases, program directories and other typical publications. Any questions or requests to withhold this information should be addressed to the Head of School. Report on Student Progress Communication between home and school helps bind the student, parents, teachers and administration into a team working toward a common goal of development and growth for the student. Parents may request conferences with the Director, the teachers and/or Head of School at any point in the year. Sparhawk evaluates student progress, which includes setting personal and academic goals with students. Skill sets developed in Math, Language Arts, Science, Art, Music, and Spanish will be shared with parents. Our grade-level expectations are aligned with state and national curriculum frameworks. October/November Teachers work with students to create a set of attainable goals which may be social, emotional, and academic in nature. Teachers will then meet with parents to discuss the goals and progress as well as review the current portfolio of student work. December Teachers prepare checklist skill assessments for the first trimester to share with parents and for the student’s file. March Teachers continue to work with students to create a set of attainable goals for the student. Teachers meet with parents again as well as share a checklist of skills attained, a record of which will be in the student’s file. June Students present their Portfolio to parents, outlining evidence of growth and learning from September to June. Teachers prepare a narrative of the child’s social emotional development as well as the third check list of skill development. Student Records ● Confidentiality The only persons permitted to see a student’s record will be the parent(s) or guardian and Sparhawk staff directly involved with the student. All information in the record is confidential and privileged. 8
● Transfer of Records Upon written request of the parent(s), Sparhawk will transfer the student’s records. Records can only be sent once all financial obligations to the school have been fully met. Referrals for Outside Services If your child's teacher feels it is necessary to suggest a referral regarding a concern in the areas of social, educational, mental health and/or medical service, a meeting will be called with the parents, the teacher(s) and the Director. Our goal is to work collaboratively to find the best possible avenue to optimally support the student. Termination of Enrollment Sparhawk works to provide for the needs of its families within the parameters of the school's philosophy and goals. In the event that Sparhawk feels that it is not able to meet the needs of the child or the family, we reserve the right to terminate an enrollment for the child's and the school's best interests. Situations that may result in the termination of a child from our program are as follows: 1. Behavior that harms other people physically or emotionally. This includes behavior that makes it impossible for students and teachers to live by the principles of Sparhawk’s Credo. The Credo is both a value promise we exact from each student as they enroll as well as the promise we make regarding the kind of culture students can expect at Sparhawk. 2. Inadequate participation or inability to access the curriculum. This includes “academic refusal” (refusal to participate in class or to do required work outside of class) and excessive absences or tardiness. 3. Disruptive Behavior At Sparhawk, we consider class time to be precious; therefore, students who are excessively disruptive are taking academic opportunity from others; developmental expectations are taken into account. 4. Unwillingness or Inability of Parents to help the school meet the needs of their child. This includes, but is not limited to, refusal to seek professional assessment, counseling, or tutoring that the school believes is necessary to the student’s success; refusal to participate in programs the school sets up to help students achieve goals, and refusal to attend parent/teacher conferences designed to address problems and proposed solutions to problems the student is having at school. 5. Non-payment of tuition or other contracted fees.
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Parent Feedback If there are any issues troubling you about the school, we appreciate your being candid and letting us know right away, whether by email, a note, a phone call, or speaking directly to one of the teachers, to the Director, Suzanne Atkins, to the Assistant Head of School, Kaitlyn MacDonald or to the Head of School, Louise Stilphen. We welcome your input and will be better able to address any issues expeditiously if you come directly to one of the above parties. Additionally, not airing concerns directly can be counter productive and the issue(s) can often inflate unnecessarily. Parent Volunteer Opportunities, the PTO ● Our PTO is active and invaluable to the school and we greatly appreciate all volunteer efforts on the part of parents and teachers alike. Parents are welcome to help in the classroom and on field trips, read to the class, support science exploration, publish stories, set up the library, to name a few in addition to teacher specific needs. If you have an idea or talent to share, please let us know! Personal Events and Birthday Parties Please DO NOT distribute birthday invitations at school. We recognize that celebrating a birthday is a particularly important occasion for elementary age children while also noting that it is not feasible, nor necessarily desirable, for everyone to be invited to an out of school party. Therefore, we ask that invitations only be distributed from home via US mail, email, text, or phone calls. We will ask children to not discuss their birthday parties while at school and appreciate your support in this. Also, given our very small class sizes, we appreciate your consideration that if the majority are being invited, then all should be invited. We will always celebrate all students for their birthday while at school. Clothing, Labeling Property and Lost and Found ● Please be sure that your child wears comfortable clothing that will allow him/her to play freely at recess. We value self expression, but clothing must be void of violent and inappropriate images, messages and/or language. ● Rubber soled footwear allows your child to play freely, flip flops are not appropriate for safe outdoor play. ● Be sure that your child has a complete change of clothing at school labeled with his/her name. ● Please label all clothing, boots, indoor shoes, lunch boxes, food and drink containers, backpacks etc. ● Regardless of our effort to have students take care of their belongings, various items nonetheless collect. Your child’s teacher will inform you of the location of the Lost and Found. Unclaimed items in Lost and Found will be donated to a charity during every school vacation. Sparhawk School is not responsible for student's personal belongings such as, but not limited to, clothing, cell phones, laptop 10
computers, Ipods, Ipads, MP-3 players, etc. The School cannot be held liable should a student sustain a loss.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Social Conduct and Disciplinary Practices The entirety of the Sparhawk community, students and adults alike, are expected to embrace the intent of the Sparhawk Credo and strive toward actualizing its principles. Rules governing behaviors are developed with student input and the values stated in the Sparhawk Credo are used as a guide. Age appropriate behavioral expectations are established and taught and rules and consequences of breaking them are clearly defined and communicated. Behavior that infringes on the personal rights or sense of well-being of others will not be tolerated at Sparhawk School. Examples of inappropriate social conduct include, but are not limited to: aggressive behavior (either verbal or physical), rudeness, insensitivity, hazing, threats, and any action or behavior that takes advantage of another’s trust and/or caring. Taking into account age and developmentally appropriate expectations, any of the above will result in action by the administration. The School Counselor or Director will meet with the student and either adult will contact the parents about the incident. Further action is at the discretion of the Director and/or Head of School. NOTE: Physical discipline of any kind is prohibited as are shaming, blaming, sarcasm, intimidation, or other acts of psychological aggression. If a student threatens to or engages in behavior that puts anyone in danger (students, faculty members, staff, visitors), the faculty member is required to escort that student to the main office immediately. Physically aggressive behaviors will result in the child being sent home for the rest of the day. All reported incidents are thoroughly investigated. Any further disciplinary action will be at the discretion of the Director and/or Assistant Head of School. Bullying/Harassment Students, Staff, and guests of Sparhawk School are prohibited from bullying any other student or persons on the premises of Sparhawk School either in a public setting or alone. Bullying includes, but is not limited to, insults, taunts, or challenges, either verbal, written or physical which result in intimidation of another student or used in order to incite a violent or disorderly response. Cyberbullying will not be tolerated at Sparhawk School. Harassment/Sexual Harassment Students, Staff and guests of Sparhawk School are prohibited from unwanted and/or aggressive touching of any other student or persons on the premises of Sparhawk School either in a public setting or while alone. Touching includes, but is not limited to unwanted touching, kicking, spitting, biting, rubbing, stroking, tickling, grabbing, slapping, punching, swatting, patting, shouldering, and the throwing of objects at a person. Touching does not include inadvertent contact during an athletic activity. Determination of the appropriateness of the contact rests on the staff member in charge of the activity. 11
Academic and Personal Honesty and Integrity Sparhawk School is committed to the highest standards of academic honesty. Such standards are central to the process of intellectual inquiry, the development of individual character and the maintenance of an ethical community. Students of all ages are responsible for knowing what constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism is the submission of material as one's own work, which is not the result of one's own effort. It is copying the work of another author/artist and representation of the work as one's own. At Sparhawk School we value trust. We embrace the importance of honest interactions between all who study and work here. Breaches of integrity include: lying, cheating, plagiarism, breaking commitments, forging signatures, stealing, or any action that compromises the well-being of the community that we foster. Breaches of integrity may result in action by the school administration.
Electronics ● Personal electronics, including but not limited to, iPods, iPads, MP3 players, laptops, cell phones, and smart watches are not allowed at school unless such a device enhances independent study and is approved by the Director or the student’s teacher requests them. ● Student cell phone use is not permitted during school hours. If a student has a cell phone for afterschool use, it must remain in the student’s backpack or it will be kept in the office for the day. ● Phones are available in the office if students and parents need to contact one another. School Computers Computers and iPads are available for student use in school. Lower school students will be monitored when using electronic devices. They are used for academic enrichment, document creation, and research. Game playing, personal emailing, personal web browsing, use of social networking sites during school hours, unless connected to a class assignment and specifically permitted by a student’s teacher for class use, is prohibited. Any violations of this policy will result in the revocation of the privilege of computer use. Sparhawk School will make reasonable efforts to ensure privacy and security for user accounts and any workstations. Sparhawk School has the authority to examine files, passwords, and account information to protect the security of Sparhawk School’s computing resources and its users. Hacking, spamming, spoofing, attempting to break in, or breaking into any workstation, server, mass storage device, or ancillary hardware connected to the Sparhawk School network or any foreign network connected to the internet by students, faculty or staff while connected to the Sparhawk School network is a violation of school policy and will result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the Head of School. Sparhawk School does not condone, sponsor, or support such activity and holds no liability for any possible legal action brought against any student, faculty, or staff found to be in violation of this policy by Sparhawk School or any outside agent or party.
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Parameters of School Jurisdiction Having chosen to belong to the Sparhawk School community, and as representatives of the school, all Sparhawk students are expected to act responsibly whether on or off campus. The school reserves the right to address unacceptable behavior that occurs on or off campus before, during and after school hours, this includes all electronic communication, social networking sites, texting, e-mail, chat rooms etc. The student's parents and the student may be required to meet with the Head of School to discuss the seriousness of any offense. The Head of School reserves the right to determine whether a student's behavior merits separation from the community. This applies to all students, even those over 18. Personal and School Property As members of the Sparhawk School community, students are expected to respect all property of the school and the personal property of other community members. Stealing is a serious violation of personal rights and community standards and will not be tolerated. Vandalism is an affront to all community members and will result in a meeting with the Director. Willful damage and unreported accidents will be considered vandalism; students report any accidental damage of property immediately to a faculty or staff member. Smoking Policy Smoking in any form (e.g. cigarettes, snuff, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipes) is prohibited in all buildings on both of the Sparhawk School campuses, on any outside school grounds, and within any Sparhawk School vehicle.
Health and Emergency Policies and Procedures Immunization Record Each student is required to have on file in the Sparhawk office an updated immunization record. For students under eight years of age, the child’s physician must update this record on an annual basis. For students nine years of age and older, this record must be updated by the child's physician every other year. This is a state requirement that Sparhawk School must follow. Physical Examination In addition to a current immunization record, each student must have on file in the Sparhawk office a record of a physical examination by the student's physician updated on an annual basis for children under eight years of age, and every other year for children nine years of age and older. Health and Sickness Policy Children may not come to school, or will be sent home if they have a fever or other indications that they are in a contagious stage of an illness or condition.
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Contagious conditions common to school-age children include but are not limited to: (1) colds accompanied by a fever; (2) conjunctivitis; (3) skin rashes that could be contagious; (4) upset stomach/vomiting; and (5) *head lice. (*Head lice: If you have even a suspicion that your child has had contact with someone with head lice, please let us know. We can help you check your child's hair and coach you through the treatment process if lice are found. We do have a No-Nit policy; that is, children may not return to school if there are any eggs remaining in the hair. Even if the hair is treated, eggs can hatch and the problem begins again. We do routine head checks in the first weeks of school. We will do everything we can to protect your child's dignity, but if you expect it to be disturbing, please let us know. You may wish to be present. Emergency Medical Procedures Injuries / First Aid At the beginning of each school year, Sparhawk parents/guardians are required to provide written permission authorizing Sparhawk staff to administer first aid to their child when appropriate. In addition, the emergency medical permission forms signed by the parents set forth the emergency medical procedures Sparhawk staff are authorized to take on behalf of Sparhawk students. The school also requires Sparhawk families to complete the medical information forms provided to provide a medical history of their child for the school's records. In the event of a medical emergency of a serious nature, the Amesbury 911 emergency team would be called. Student Medication Policy Sparhawk School recognizes that some students may require prescribed or over-the-counter medication during the school day. However, Parents and Guardians are requested to plan home administration as in many cases, medication prescribed for multiple doses may not need to be taken during school hours. Please seek advice from your pharmacist or prescribing physician on dosage times. If it is essential that a student take medication during the school day, the following protocol will be followed: ● The School must be provided with written physician's authorization and permission from parent/guardian every school year in order to make any prescription medication available to students during the school day. ● Prescription medication must come to school in a pharmacy-labeled bottle with the student’s name attached to the bottle. Prescription medication will be made available, for self-administration by the student only, per the written directions on the label. Medication or dosage changes will require a new authorization. ● Students in Grades 3-5 may possess and use asthma medications on their person or in their locker. Asthma medication for grades PK-2 should be left with the classroom teacher to oversee. Parents must also provide an extra inhaler to be kept in the office along with documentation of parent permission. Parents must develop an action plan for the school to use in the case of an emergency.
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● Epi-pens or similarly prescribed epinephrine medication must be left with the student’s teacher whenever the student is on school grounds. Parents must develop an action plan for the school to use in the case of an emergency. ● Over-the-Counter (OTC) medication (including acetaminophen and ibuprofen, allergy medicine, cold medicine, herbal supplements) must be kept in the office and require written authorization from a parent or guardian. The student must bring in a labeled bottle of the over-the-counter medication with his/her name for it to be made available during the school day. A parent will be called before this medication is made available. ● A parent, guardian or other authorized adult must initially bring all types of student medication to the office. ● Narcotic pain medications such as Vicodin, Tylenol w/Codeine, Percocet, Oxycodone, etc. will not be made available at school. Your child will not be allowed to attend school while on a course of treatment that requires narcotic pain medication. Sparhawk Lower School is Peanut and Tree Nut Free. Please inform us if your child has an allergy to the above or any other food or airborne substance. The entire staff is trained in CPR and first aid including epi-pen administration. Evacuation Policy Sparhawk School has developed a plan for the safety of students in the event of an emergency situation at Seabrook Station. This plan was developed in cooperation with the Town of Amesbury Emergency Management Agency. If an emergency at Seabrook Station required evacuation of the school, students and teachers would be transported to a Host School Facility located at the Methuen High School in Methuen, MA, which would serve as a shelter until students could be picked up by parents or an authorized individual. Two copies of a map and directions from Sparhawk School to Methuen High School are included: one for your car and one to keep at home. If Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ authorities announce that an evacuation has been directed, parents are requested not to pick up their children at the Sparhawk School, but to meet their children at Methuen High School. Parents or other persons authorized to pick up a student will be requested to show identification and to sign a roster prior to release of a student to their custody.
Fire Drills and Emergency Response Drills Fire Drills are completed routinely under the inspection of the Amesbury Fire Department. We also hold in-house fire drills once per month and emergency drills on a regular basis.
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Policies & Fees Agreements Sparhawk is a distinctive and affordable private school. Sustaining an excellent program requires substantial investment in equipment and in a low teacher-to-child ratio. The Policies and Fees Agreement sets forth the agreed upon policies and procedures which govern the agreement between Sparhawk and enrolled families. Signature of either parent or guardian indicates knowledge and agreement to abide by the school's policies and the terms of the Agreement. A student is accepted for the full academic year and parents/guardians are responsible, unconditionally, for the full amount of the annual tuition, unless otherwise determined. Tuition Payment It is the responsibility of the parent, or (whomever signed the Policies and Fees Agreement) to comply with the tuition payment plan option, which he/she has chosen. Please pay particular attention to financial due dates, as the Policies and Fees Agreement is considered your billing statement. Billing Sparhawk School does not send bills for tuition or fees unless an account is in arrears. Please refer to your Policies and Fees Agreement or call the Finance Office for due dates. Address all questions to Cheryl Fuller at cfuller@sparhawkschool.com or by phone 978-517-7122. Provisions Disclaimer Statement The provisions of the Parent Handbook, with the exception of the Policies and Fees Agreement are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between students and Sparhawk School. Sparhawk School reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of enrollment, and shall not be responsible for any interruptions whatsoever in the student's educational program due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the school. Please contact the Head of School if you have any questions or concerns regarding academic policies and procedures that are discussed in this handbook. ________________________________________________________________________________ This is your copy of The Sparhawk Parent Handbook. Please take the time to review the Handbook. Please sign and return the portion below indicating that you have received and read it. ____ I have read and understood the information contained in the handbook. Parent Signature ____________________________________________ Date_____________________ Child’s Name ____________________________________________________________
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