Mailing Address
E. A. White Elementary
300 First Division Road
Fort Benning, GA 31905
Principal: Glenn Hughes
Phone: (706) 545-4623
Fax: (706) 545-5469

Policies and Procedures - School and Home Communications

<28 January, 2010 1:27 PMcation between home and school. We are committed to promoting effective communication between homes and our school. We encourage parental participation at all levels and use many communication methods and opportunities.

Parent Newsletters sent home each month
Special flyers announcing upcoming events
Conferences.
E-mail messages.
Our School Website

Conferences

Parent - Group

"Open House" is held in the fall to allow teachers to relay expectations and answer questions of parents. Attitudes, skills, expectations, curricular materials and discipline policies are typically discussed.

Parent-Teacher

Conferences are scheduled in the fall and as needed to discuss the progress of individual students. They provide personal and direct two-way communication between the home and school and may be requested by the teacher or the parent.

Reply to a teacher's request as soon as possible in order to confirm that you will be able to attend.
Be punctual. A teacher may have several conferences scheduled.
Avoid canceling the conference. Please notify the teacher as soon as possible if it is necessary to cancel a conference. A note to the teacher will suffice or a call to the school secretary.
Avoid discussion about other parents, students, or teachers. Confidentiality of students and professionalism of teachers must be maintained at all times.

Contact Information

Please ensure that the office has your current home, work, cell phone, beeper and emergency numbers and inform the office of any changes immediately. It is imperative that we have current phone numbers and the number of an emergency contact.

Procedures for Parent Questions and Concerns

Parents who have questions and/or concerns are requested to resolve it at the most appropriate and immediate level. For typical classroom matters, the following procedures should apply in order as needed.

The parent discusses the matter with the teacher.
The parent and teacher meet with the principal if the matter is not resolved in step 1.
Those matters which cannot be resolved at the school level are referred to the Director of Student Services at the Superintendent’s Office.

These procedures follow the line of authority from teacher to principal to superintendent and focus on resolution at the lowest level. Parents are encouraged to seek immediate resolution of problems. Prompt action can frequently prevent complications and more serious problems later on.

U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS)
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