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This policy:

  1. Establishes firm expectations that on-time school and class attendance is essential in sustaining the learning environment and in meeting individual learning needs.
  2. Provides flexibility to accommodate legitimate absence or lateness with a minimum of administrative procedure.
  3. Assures the timely flow of information from parents to school, and from school to parents about attendance at school and in class so that both can work to improve a situation before a student’s education suffers.
  4. Clearly defines the responsibilities of students, educators, and parents regarding student behavior, attendance, absences, tardiness and school events.

SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Arminé Manukyan
School Principal
E: erebuniarmenianschool@gmail.com

Address:
Erebuni Armenian School
97 Winterhouse Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

School Website:
erebuniarmenianschool.org

Facebook Page:
Erebuni Armenian School FB page

SCHOOL HOURS:
10:00AM-1:00PM-Every Saturday, except holidays

 

ADMISSION PROCEDURES:

Per your request, the Principal will answer all your questions prior to admitting your child to the school. At the meeting in addition to the information contained in this website and this booklet, the Principal will provide you with: types of services provided; curriculum information, school activities, mandatory volunteer hours, child behavior management policy; termination and suspension policy.

New students and their parents are encouraged to schedule a meeting or a telephone consultation with the School’s Principal before/after registration process.

 

ATTENDANCE

Parents/guardians are partners with the school and faculty in assuring that students have good attendance and arrive in class on time.

Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child get better grades, develop healthy life habits and avoid dangerous behavior.

When students are absent for fewer days, their grades and reading skills often improve. Students who attend school regularly also feel more connected to their community, develop important social skills and friendships.

But when kids are absent frequently, even when the absences are excused, it can have a negative impact. They have difficulty keeping up with their peers academically and tend to fall behind. This attendance policy is designed to foster a culture of learning at school.

 

PAYMENTS

Tuition is due preferably in full by the 1st day of school. Payments may also be made in 2 (two) installments. If you choose the payment installment option,  the 1st installment payment is due by the end of September and the 2nd installment is due by the end of January.

A late fee of $30.00 will be strictly applied for any payment received after January. Please note that if your child is enrolled in the school or in the after-school clubs but missed classes due to other commitments, there is no reimbursement for the missed days. The payments can be done online as well.

There is no refund after the first 2 weeks of classes.

 

KEY POINTS

  1.  Students should be in school every scheduled Saturday.
  2. Except in the case of excused late arrivals and early dismissals, students must be present in school from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
  3. Students are expected to attend every class meeting and activities
  4. No cellphone use during the class, unless instructed by the teacher.
  5. Do your best not to miss any events organized by the school. Do not miss the Year-End Recital. But if for an acceptable reason your child is going to miss the Recital, please inform the teacher as soon as possible.
  6. You must treat the school staff and the students respectfully.
  7. Break time needs to be observed on time.

ANTI-BULLYING

Erebuni School is committed to a safe educational environment for all students, employees, parents, volunteers and community members that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentionally written message or image, including those that are electronically transmitted, verbal, or physical act or harm, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability or other distinguishing characteristics.

Bullying can take many forms including:

Physical – hitting, punching, shoving, blocking one’s way, damaging someone’s property

Verbal – name-calling, teasing, threatening harm

Social – spreading rumors, excluding people on purpose, breaking up friendships

Cyber – using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others

 

PHOTOS /VIDEOS & PUBLICATIONS

To keep privacy of others, any photos/videos or postings that contain Erebuni Armenian School teachers’ names or a student other than yours, or school logo, should be approved by the School Principal before being posted on Internet. Students cannot post a video or a picture of a teacher or a classmate on social media without their consent, cannot use school’s or staff’s name without the administration’s permission.

 

VOLUNTEERING & FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Volunteering is highly encouraged at Erebuni School. Parents enrolling children at Erebuni School are required to participate in school fundraising events. It will allow and encourage our parents to become involved in the school activities, be more familiar with the operations and support the school’s goal.

The following are some of the tasks:

1.  Participating in school fundraisings and events
2.  Fieldtrips
3.  Classroom liaisons and activities (working with the classroom teacher)

 

Emergency/Weather Cancellation Policy

Please check the school website: erebuniarmenianschool.org or our FB page!

EXCUSED ABSENCES

  1. Students are responsible for make-up work associated with excused absences.
  2. If a student is absent, make-up work must be turned in within one week of his/her return. It is the student’s responsibility to get the homework information from the teacher.
  3. Teachers will make reasonable efforts to help students make up missed work, but students, parents and guardians must understand that time lost from class is irretrievable. The more often a student is absent from class, the greater the likelihood that his or her learning and grades may suffer.
  4. When a student is going to be absent for more than 1 class, the parent must notify the teacher right away.
  5. Parent(s)/guardian(s) are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher regarding concerns about child’s attendance and education.
  6. If your child is enrolled in our school or/and in any of the after-school activities (chess, art, music) and you decide to drop the classes in January, Erebuni School requires a WRITTEN NOTICE at least 2 weeks prior to your child’s last day of attendance in December.

DISMISSAL POLICY

Parents are required to pick up their children at the designated times. Once parents pick up their children they assume full responsibility and should not leave them unattended. This also applies to younger siblings. Parents are asked to enforce all SCHOOL RULES when on the school premises.

If someone other than the parent is to pick up a child, they should send a written note to the child’s teacher. If the name is not on the registration form and will only be for a particular day, the parent should deliver in person to the classroom teacher a written note including the day, complete name of the person and their relation to the child. This may not be done over the phone except for EMERGENCY CASES ONLY.

 

EARLY DISMISSAL- If a child is to be picked up EARLIER than the regular dismissal time the parent should physically pick up the children FROM THE CLASSROOM.

SCHOOL PARKING LOT

Please keep in mind that the parking lot is only for PICK UP/DROP OFF.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If we are unable to contact the parents or the emergency numbers, we will call an Ambulance to transport the child to Mt. Auburn Hospital.

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION

All parents are required to attend periodic meetings held by the PTO Meetings and are required to assist in fundraising events and activities held by the school.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• Students will respect teachers, staff, administration, helpers, and volunteers by following the school rules, classroom instructions, and expectations communicated.
• Students will respect school/church property and personal property. Students will not disturb classroom materials, supplies, or student desks during their time at Saturday school, only using their personal belongings or what their teacher provides. Destruction of school property or vandalism will not be tolerated and could lead to suspension or expulsion. The parents may be fined as well.
• Parental support is required and appreciated to encourage children to observe the School’s code of conduct.

FIVE GOLDEN RULES FOR STUDENTS

• Pay attention in the class and do your best.

• Respect your teachers and your classmates.

• Use your words not your hands or feet.

• Look after property.

• Be honest and tell the truth.

Parental support is appreciated to teach the children to observe school rules and procedures. Erebuni School will gladly work closely with parents to maintain responsible student behavior.

TERMINATION POLICY

Erebuni Armenian School reserves the right to terminate any child’s enrollment. A child may be asked to leave the school for the following reasons:

  1. Constant disobedience by a child not being able to conform to the classroom rules set by the school.
  2. Extremely violent or aggressive behavior by the child, causing injury to other children or staff members, and damage to school property.

In the event that any of the above situations occurs, the following steps will be made:

  1. First, the parent will be notified verbally of the situation, and a meeting is held with the Principal, parents, and involved persons. A solution is discussed and parents are encouraged to resolve the situation. Also the school will inform parents of the availability of information and referral for other services and will provide the information upon the request of the parents.
  2. In the event that the situation still exists after 30 days and no improvement is seen, a written warning is sent to parents. And another meeting is held with the Principal, parents, and involved persons. Once again, solutions are suggested and a final warning is given.
  3. If the situation occurs again after final warning, the child will be terminated. The child will be asked to leave the school and no tuition refund will be given.
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