Policies and Procedures

Students should not arrive at school before 7:40 a.m. Students may enter the building at 7:45 a.m. Prior to that time, the staff is busy planning and is not available to supervise early arrivals. Students who participate in the breakfast program will be expected report directly to the cafeteria at this time. Instruction for the day begins at 8:15 a.m. Students who are car riders can be dropped off from 7:45 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. in the side parking lot. It is preferable that you arrive early enough so that your child will have ample time to walk to his/her class and be seated by 8:15 a.m.

 

Students who arrive past our 8:15 a.m. starting time are considered tardy. Parents must accompany their child to the office for a pass to enter class. Parents will be contacted if students are frequently tardy.

 

We are very concerned about the safety of all of the children here at Meadowcreek Elementary. For security reasons, anyone checking out a student will be required to show a picture I.D. (i.e.: Driver's License) prior to having a child released to exit the building with him/her. The teachers are not permitted to release students from the classroom. Your cooperation is appreciated as a safeguard for all the children. There is no student check-out after 2:15 pm.

 

All students are dismissed at 2:45p.m. Cars are not permitted in the bus lanes at any time. If you visit the school, please park in a parking spot before entering the school.

Evolv Weapons Detection System

The Evolv weapons detection system has begun during morning arrival as part of a pilot program. Our school will also be staffed with School Safety Officers (SSO). SSOs are security personnel whose primary responsibility will be to operate the Evolv system during the school day, after morning arrival. 
This pilot program builds on the district’s existing safety measures, including the use of Evolv at our middle and high schools, and is designed to be fast, non-invasive, and effective. 
 
What to Expect:

• Students and visitors will walk through Evolv scanners at designated entry points.
• Phones, keys, and wallets can stay in your bookbags, pockets, and purses.
• If an alert is triggered, staff will conduct a brief secondary screening.
• Please arrive a few minutes early to allow for smooth entry.

Thank you for your continued support as we implement this important safety measure.

Personal Device Policy

Students in grades K–8 may bring personal electronic devices to school, but they may not access or use them during the school day. All devices must be stored in backpacks and must be powered off. Personal electronic devices include items such as:

• Cell phones and smartphones
• Smartwatches and smart eyewear
• Tablets and e-readers
• Personal laptops, earbuds, and headphones

This expectation applies from the first bell to the final bell, including lunch, recess, transitions, and assemblies. When students do not meet expectations, we will address violations in a fair, age-appropriate manner.
 
To help your child be ready, please review these expectations together before school begins:

• Bring devices only if needed.
• Make sure devices are powered off before the school day begins.
• Wait until after the final bell to turn devices back on or use them.

If your child has a documented medical need, an Individualized Educational Plan, a Section 504 Plan, or another approved support requiring a device, those accommodations will continue as outlined in the student’s plan.
 
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the school office directly. Our staff will make sure messages are shared quickly and safely.
 
Thank you for partnering with us to support a focused, positive start to the school year.

 

Attendance is extremely important to a successful school experience for your child. In the event of excessive absence or tardiness, the classroom teacher will send a note to the parents. The social worker may contact parents if such problems continue. Parents are required to send a note explaining the reason for your child's absence from school. The following reasons for absences are valid:

• For personal illness
• For a death or serious illness in the immediate family
• For recognized religious holidays observed by your faith
• For absences mandated by order of governmental agencies
• For conditions which render school attendance impossible or hazardous to health and safety.
• For each absence, a note explaining the absence must be brought to school on the following day.
• Students who are away from school for 10 consecutive days (unexcused absences) will be withdrawn from school. Upon return, parents can re-enroll students, but placement in previous classroom cannot be guaranteed.

 

Meadowcreek Elementary is a PBIS school. We aim to teach our school-wide expectations and recognize students who consistently implement them. Our school-wide expectations include: being respectful, being responsible, and being problem solvers. Please see the PBIS link below for more information.

PBIS

 

• Parents should not enter campus for drop off prior to 7:30 am

• Parents should not enter campus for pick up prior to 2:30 pm

• Students should be dropped off in the car rider lane accessible through the Georgia Belle Court entrance to the school. No car riders may be dropped off in the bus lane or in the parking lot off the Hillcrest Rd. entrance to the school.

• Students who arrive after 8:15 am are tardy and must be accompanied by an adult to be signed-in in the front lobby.

• Your car rider tag and number issued by the school must be visible when picking up a student in the car rider lane. If you do not have your car rider tag, you must enter the school and show identification to pick up your student. 

• Late pick up is not allowed. We do not have staff for supervision of students after hours. 

Please Note: All transportation changes must be done in person by the student's official guardian. ID is required for all changes. No changes will be made by phone or via email. This is a safety requirement, and no exceptions will be allowed.

 

Calls will be received by the school between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Messages will be taken for teachers to return calls. Instructional times cannot be interrupted for incoming calls to teachers.

 

 We welcome and encourage parents to visit the school. For your child's security, ALL parents and visitors are required, by county policy, to show a government issued identification when entering the school. You will be issued a visitor's badge which must be worn and visible at all times during your visit. All classroom visitations must be scheduled in advance and approved by an administrator. For safety and security of all students, no classroom observations can occur without an administrator present. Teachers strive to maximize instructional time with students and are unable to confer with parents without an appointment.