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PARENT VISITS AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Teachers are not available to discuss any problems with the parents/guardians during class time or during yard duty hours. Anyone who wishes to consult with the teachers or the principal should send a note with the child or call the school office requesting the appointment. Then the teacher or principal will respond within 12-24 hours in writing or by telephone to confirm a day and time. Teachers are responsible for assigned student supervision and instruction during school hours. Parents are encouraged to reach out to their child’s homeroom teacher via email also. Please remember that teachers are asked to respond to any email communication within 24 hours. St. Euphrasia School recognizes that we are partners with our parents in the education of our students.

NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

Divorced or separated parents must file a court-certified copy of the custody section of the divorce or separation decree with the principal’s office. The school will not be held responsible for failing to honor arrangements that have not been made known in writing.

13.11.4 - Parent/Guardian Right of Visitation at School

Parent/Guardian Right of Visitation at School Rules for Parent/Guardian Visits The school may adopt rules regarding the right of any parents/guardians to visit their child during school hours. As a general matter, it is advisable that the principal and parents/guardians work out a mutually agreeable alternative to interrupting the student’s schedule at school. Rules for Non-Custodial Parent/Guardian Visits Parents/guardians are responsible for providing any custody orders or other legal documents to the school that they wish the school to follow. Schools should take all reasonable steps to comply with valid orders that the parents/guardians provide. The archdiocesan <a href="https://lacatholics.org/departments-ministries/legal-counsel/">Office of the Legal Counsel</a> is available to advise on how to handle these matters. If a parent/guardian does not have legal custody of his or her child but has visitation rights, that parent/guardian may visit the child (subject to the school’s visitation policy and if the school does not have a legal order prohibiting such a visit). If the non-custodial parent wishes to visit the child, the principal must verify the nature and extent of visitation rights by referring to any court orders the parents/guardians have provided. Visitation rights are usually limited by the court to specified days and hours. The principal must be aware of these restrictions. If a parent/guardian without visitation rights attempts to visit a student at school, the principal shall inform the custodial parent/guardian. Schools may not provide legal analysis of custody orders or advise parents/guardians on the legal interpretation of custody orders. If parents/guardians disagree on the meaning of a custody order, the parents/guardians must consult their own legal counsel or come to an agreement on its meaning and provide the school with written documentation of their decision. Schools do not guarantee enforcement of custody orders. If a parent/guardian violates a custody order, schools should call the other parent/guardian, the police, or both for assistance. Children in Foster Care When a child is in foster care and the parents/guardians request to visit the child at school, the school shall inform the agency that is responsible for placing the child in foster care or the assigned social worker before allowing the visit to determine whether permission from the foster placement agency is required. 7-16-2021, 10-28-20240-21-2024

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