Welcome Parents!
We are so happy to welcome you to Grant Parish Public Schools! Together, we can help your child reach their full potential. Please help us by making sure they're in class every day and on time. You can find all the details about school policies and procedures in the parent handbook. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We've also included some important information about our programs.
School Attendance Matters
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Louisiana law requires all students to attend school regularly. Students must attend school until their 18th birthday, unless they graduate earlier.
Excused Absences:
- Doctor or Dentist Notes: Must be provided within 5 days of the student's return to school.
- Parental Excuse Notes: Allow students to make up missed work but still count towards the total number of allowed absences.
Attendance Limits:
- Elementary (K-8): No more than 9 days of absence per year.
- High School (9-12): No more than 4 days of absence per semester in full-credit courses and 2 days in half-credit courses.
Tardiness: Excessive tardiness can be counted as absences.
Truancy:
- Students with excessive unexcused absences may be referred to Truancy Court.
- Parents of truant students may be required to attend meetings and ensure missed work is completed.
Exemptions:
Only the following are considered valid excuses:
- Serious illness
- Hospitalization
- Recovery from accidents
- Contagious disease in the family
- Pre-approved educational travel
- Death in the family
- Natural disasters
Please note: It's important to keep your child in school and limit absences to avoid academic difficulties and potential legal consequences.
To read the full attendence policy, check out the following link:
Checking Your Child Out of School
- School Policy: Each school has its own specific rules for checking students out.
- Photo ID: Most schools require a valid photo ID (like a driver's license) to pick up your child.
Please be aware of your child's school's specific procedures.
Medication Policy
- No medication shall be allowed in the parish school system unless prescribed by a physician, dentist, or other licensed prescriber in the State of Louisiana or an adjacent state.
- Medication shall be administered when the following requirements have been met:
- The parent/guardian must have the treating physician complete a Grant Parish Medication Order form.
- The parent/guardian must complete a Grant Parish Parent Medication form.
- Parent/Guardian must contact the Grant Parish School Nurse Dept. at 627-3274 and schedule a medicine conference with the nurse prior to the administration of any medications. At this time, a medication packet will be completed.
- Parent/Guardian must notify the school of any changes in medication type, time, or dosage.
- After all requirements listed above are met, the parent/guardian may take the completed medication packet along with a 30-day supply of prescribed medication to the school.
- All prescription medication shall be kept in a locked container. Only the principal, school nurse, or trained medication personnel shall have access to the medication.
- The school nurse or assigned trained medicine personnel will administer the medications.
- Parent/Guardian must complete this process annually at the beginning of the school year. Medication orders do not carry over year to year.
- A prescription from a physician, dentist, or other authorized prescriber must be obtained even for over the counter medications.
- Parent/Guardian must supply a list of other medications that the student is currently on at home if this list is not a violation of confidentiality or contrary to the request of parent/guardian/student.
- Parent/Guardian must arrange for safe delivery of medications to and from school in the original labeled container as dispensed by a Louisiana licensed pharmacist. Do Not send medication with the student to school.
- Unit dose packaging may be used whenever possible.
- Parent/Guardian shall administer the initial dose of medication outside the school jurisdiction and allow sufficient time for observation of adverse reactions.
- Parent/Guardian is required to work with school personnel to count in medication and sign a drug receipt each time medication is brought to the school.
- Medication needed 3 times a day or less shall not be given at school unless specifically instructed by the ordering physician/dentist.
To read the full meducation policy and download the necessary forms, check out the following link:
Let's Keep Everyone Healthy
To help prevent the spread of illness, please keep your child home if they're not feeling well. They need to be healthy enough to fully participate in school activities.
If your child gets sick at school, we'll call you right away. Please pick them up within 30 minutes.
Remember to keep your emergency contact information updated.
Parent’s Rights
RS 17:355 "Parents Access to Instructional Materials"
Summary
As a parent of a child attending a public K-12 school, you are permitted to access instructional materials used by or administered to your child. As a parent, you are also entitled to review any survey before it is given to your child by the school. All requests to view or obtain records must be submitted in writing, either on paper or electronically. The school or school board shall have 10 business days to complete the request. Any fees for paper copies shall be set forth by the Grant Parish School Board. There shall be no charge to receive records electronically.
RS 17.406.9 "Parents Bill of Rights for Public Schools"
Summary
As a parent, you have the right to be involved in your child’s education. This includes:
- Access to Information: You can review your child’s school records, including grades, attendance, and behavior.
- Curriculum and Materials: You can examine the textbooks and materials used in your child’s classroom.
- Medical and Safety: You’ll be notified about medical services offered to your child, and if your child is involved in a safety incident or police investigation.
- Student Rights: You can ensure your child’s right to religious freedom and protection from discrimination.
- School Calendar and Fees: You’ll receive advance notice of the school calendar and any fees or uniform requirements.
- Academic Progress: You’ll be informed if your child is at risk of failing a grade.
By understanding your rights, you can actively participate in your child’s education and advocate for their best interests.