HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• Should a child become ill or suffer a minor injury during the day, they are made comfortable in our infirmary area and the parents are contacted immediately. An illness is assumed if the child has a fever in excess of 100 degrees or other outward symptoms of illness. It is requested that parents notify the school whenever a child has been exposed to a contagious disease. All parents are notified if a communicable disease or condition (i.e. chicken pox) is present in the school. Students must be free from fever for 24 hours before returning to school. A certificate of good health may be required before re-entrance by a child after a lengthy or serious communicable disease or illness. Parents are responsible for informing the school regarding any booster vaccinations the child may receive.
• Cambridge Academy staff members receive First Aid and CPR training on an annual basis. If a child receives a minor bump or abrasion injury, staff members apply first aid techniques and notify parents at pick-up time through an accident/injury report. If an injury is anything other than minor, first aid is applied and the parents are notified by telephone immediately. An accident/injury report will also be filed. If the Director or Supervising Staff in Charge feels that an emergency situation exists, Emergency Medical Services will be contacted as well as the parents.

MEDICATIONS

• Prescription and non-prescription medications are administered according to the written instructions of the parents, at the direction of their child’s physician. Records are maintained listing the child’s name, type of medication, dosage and time to be given. Medication is stored in a secure location, refrigerated if necessary and administered by a designated staff member. New instructions are required each Monday for medication that must be continued from the previous week. All medications must be in their prescription bottle or original container printed with the child’s name and expiration date.

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

• Classroom discipline consists of redirection and positive reinforcement methods. Conferences are scheduled with parents if a recurring behavior is exhibited, to find an appropriate plan for the child involving both the teacher and parents. Cambridge Academy endorses the Discipline and Guidance Policy (Get Adobe Reader), created by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and will adhere to its requirements. Upon enrolling your child, it is mandatory that you read this document and sign that you have received a copy.

MEALS PROVIDED

• Two snacks per day and a nutritious hot lunch are provided for all students. Weekly lunch menus are available on Friday for the following week. A cold breakfast is available from 6:30 AM until 7:30 AM. Your child may bring a sack lunch if they prefer something other than the school lunch that day. Children who have a particular dietary requirement, food allergy, or condition that would prevent their eating the school meal will need to bring additional food from home to supplement our menu. Parents must provide formula and baby food for the infant who has not graduated to table food. Cambridge Academy is not responsible for the nutritional value of the snack or lunch that a parent provides for his or her own child. Cambridge is also not responsible for meeting the child’s daily food needs for meals or snacks brought from home.
• The State of Texas Guidelines now prohibit parents from providing food items to children other than their own child, unless it is from a commercial source with an ingredients list displayed on the package.
  
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REST TIME

• All classes, except the school-age children, have a scheduled rest time. Children may bring a favorite small blanket, pillow or stuffed toy for rest time. These items may be stored at school or taken home each day. Blankets and pillows must be taken home at least once per week to be washed.

PARENT PARTICIPATION

• Cambridge Academy has an open door policy. You are welcome at any time to visit your child’s class. We encourage you to participate in field trips, lunch times, class parties, parent presentations and special events. Due to Texas regulations, no food may be brought from home to share with classmates unless it is from a commercial source with a listing of the ingredients.
• The Director and supervisory staff of Cambridge are always available to answer any questions or concerns you might have. Your input is invaluable in helping make Cambridge Academy the premier facility for infant, early childhood and after-school care.
• A copy of the Minimum Standard Rules for Child-Care Centers (Get Adobe Reader), published by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, is available at the front desk for your information. You may also contact your local TDFPS office at 972-633-6600, the hot line to report child abuse at 1-800-252-5400, or their web site at www.dfps.state.tx.us for additional information.

CONFERENCES AND EVALUATIONS

• Your child’s teacher will be happy to let you know how your child’s day has progressed. Daily reports are prepared for the toddler and two year old classes. If you would like more detailed information, your child’s teacher is available for a scheduled conference. The kindergarten classes have a progress report covering a twelve (12) week reporting period.

FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

• Field trips, guest speakers, and visiting educational groups are part of your child’s day at Cambridge Academy. These activities are an important element of the student’s understanding of the world around them. Field trips away from the school building are limited to pre-kindergarten children and older. All vans are equipped with shoulder seat belts, first aid kits and fire extinguishers. The attendance is taken upon entering and leaving a school van as well as periodically throughout the activity. Parental permission for transportation on a school van must be given prior to the event. We encourage parents to accompany us on these fun and educational trips.
• School-aged children will be transported to and from their public school according to the schedules of their respective school districts. Cambridge Academy takes the attendance upon entering and leaving a school van to insure the presence of all children. If a child will be absent for pick up by the Cambridge van, it is required that the parents notify us at least one hour prior to pick-up time. A $5.00 charge may be assessed after the second pick-up non-notification. If a child is not located at their public school, their parents will be advised immediately.

WHEN LEAVING CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY

• Upon leaving Cambridge Academy, two (2) weeks notice must be given. Tuition for the final weeks is pro-rated on a daily basis if proper notice is given. Twenty (20) days attendance are considered a full month.