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Parent and Guardian Information
What Do I Do If...
My child can't come to school?
If your child is not coming to school please call before 9:00 A.M. and let
us know. The phone number to call is 252-6080. Regular attendance is important
to your child's success at school. However, children should not be sent to school
when ill. If your child has been ill during the night, he/she should have
a normal temperature for 24 hours before returning to school. Excused reasons
for absence or late arrival include illness, dental/doctor appointment, or emergency.
Traffic, needed at home, sleeping in, etc., are not excused.
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My child is late to school?
Any student arriving late must sign-in in the office before going to class.
Late students must have a note if the parent does not come into the office with
them. Please be aware that 3 unexcused late arrivals will count as an unexcused
absence.
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My child needs help with social skills?
Social Skills Groups are available at JSIS. If you think your student could
benefit from groups designed to increase self-esteem, anger management, self-expression,
friendship building, etc., please contact Valérie Vogel, Student Assitance
Specialist, at (206) 252-6110 or visit her in room 315.
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I want my child to have internet access?
The John Stanford International School offers students access to a worldwide
computer network called the Internet. Through the Internet students have access
to hundreds of databases, libraries, and computer services from all over the
world. If you wish for your student to have Internet access you must sign and
return the Seattle School District Student Internet Access Agreement.
 You
can fill out the form online, print
it out, sign it, and send it back to school with your child. (The form is in
PDF format which allows you to view it electronically on most computers. The
freely available Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view and print PDF files.)
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I want to drop off or pick up my child by car?
Please use 5th N.E. (the street parallel to the Freeway) for drop off and pick
up of your children if you must drive them to school. This is the only load
zone for students. We will have adults on bus duty on 4th Ave. NE only.
The parking lot is reserved for staff. Don't use it for access to the school.
We lack parking and ask you to have your child come and go by school bus if
at all possible.
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My child needs to take medicine at school?
Students may not carry medicine at school. No medications may be given
at school without the written prescription from a doctor or licensed nurse practitioner.
This is a Washington state law. This law applies to prescription and
over-the-counter medication. If it is necessary for a student to receive
a dose of medicine during school you must come in and sign a permission form—in
most cases the form also needs a signature from a doctor. (Prescriptions requiring
3 doses a day can be given before school, immediately after school, and at bedtime.)
We keep all medicines locked up for the safety of all students. If you must
bring medicine to school for your student it must:
- be in the original container
- be labeled with the students name and dose
- be accompanied by a measuring device
It is the responsibility of the student to remember to come to the office for
their medicine. It cannot be given during class time. Usually students come
by right before or after lunch. If you are afraid your child will forget, please
call the office a few minutes before the dose time to remind us to remind your
child.
If your child carries an inhaler we need to know that, and we must have the
form signed by parent and doctor.
If you have any concerns or questions about your child's health during school
please discuss them with the nurse. She will
make every effort to coordinate care.
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I want my child to go on a different bus?
Any change in your child's usual method of going home requires a note. If you
want your child to go home on a bus that is not the one they usually ride—
or they usually walk home—you must send a signed, dated note giving your
permission, the number of the bus, and the name of the student they are getting
off the bus with, or the school bus stop where you want them to get off. If
this is to be a weekly occurrence call Transportation (252-0900) and ask for
an "as needed" assignment, or send a note that says, "my child
has permission to ride bus number ___ every ___day."
If your student normally rides a bus, but plans to walk home or ride in a car
home with a friend they will also need a note.
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I need to get a message to my child?
We will attempt to deliver messages to students in an emergency. Please be
sure your student knows the plan for going home every day. Sometimes we cannot
get those messages to them in time. If you have a message you must call the
school before 2:00. At the end of the day we are often too busy to try to track
down students.
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I want to allow pictures of my child on this web site?
The John Stanford International School has a very simple form you can fill
out to allow pictures of your child on the school's web site. You can fill
out the form online, print it out, sign it, and send it back to school with
your child.
 (The
form is in PDF format which allows you to view it electronically on most computers.
The freely
available Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view and print PDF files.)
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I want my child to make a phone call at school?
Students are not allowed to use phones at school unless it is a serious emergency.
They will not be allowed to call home to make plans to go home with a friend.
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My child needs help with math homework?
The Seattle School District offers a math homework hotline staffed by teachers.
It is open Tues., Wed., and Thurs. from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The number is 729-3333.
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My child needs help with playground rules?
Recess should be safe and fun for everyone. You can help your child by reviewing
the Recess Expectations. It includes rules for popular
games such as tetherball and four square.
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It snows?
In case of bad weather before the school day (7:30 AM or sooner) you can check
the Public Schools Emergency
Communications System site, or listen to the major radio stations, i.e.
KIRO or KUOW, for status
of schools.
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I want to visit my child at school?
John Stanford International School encourages you to visit your children in
school during the year. Follow these suggestions to make your visit beneficial
for you and your child:
- To ensure our children's safety, we must require you to sign in at the office
when you arrive at school.
- If possible, make advance arrangements with your child's teacher, especially
if you want to see a particular kind of activity.
- When visiting, quietly open the door and walk into the room. Please remember
that the teacher is busy with the class and would be happy to schedule a separate
meeting with you to discuss questions or concerns.
- Please do not bring other children with you when you visit.
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