Fairview Elementary School Handbook


ATTENDANCE

Absences & Tardies:

  • Call the school before 9:00 AM to report student illness and leave a message with the secretary.
  • Keep students home if they have Strep Throat, Influenza, Fever, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Pink Eye, or other serious communicable illnesses.
  • For absences longer than 3 days, a doctor’s note is required upon return.
  • Notify the school in advance for planned absences (e.g., funerals, medical appointments, vacations).
  • Ensure students arrive on time daily—excessive tardies may lead to unexcused absences.

Checking In/Out of School:

  • Students leaving school after the 8:20 AM tardy bell must be checked out through the front office.
  • If a student arrives after 8:30 AM, a parent or guardian must sign them in at the front office.


Excessive Absences/Parent Notifications:

We encourage you to contact the school if your child has excessive absences. In accordance with Utah law, we will take the following steps to keep you informed about your student’s attendance:

  • After 5 absences: A letter will be sent to inform parents/guardians of the student’s attendance record.
  • After 10 absences: A meeting will be scheduled with the parent/guardian to develop a plan to address the absences.
  • After 15 absences: Additional interventions will be implemented to support improved attendance.


Dress Code:
The Board of Education wants all students to learn in a safe and positive environment, and that includes dressing in a way that is clean, respectful, and not distracting. 

  • Students should wear clothes that cover the body properly, including the midriff, shoulders, and upper legs. See Board Policy image.
  • Clothing with inappropriate words or images, very tight or see-through clothes, pajamas, or anything related to gangs is not allowed. 
  • Shoes must always be worn, and students should come to school clean and well-groomed. 
  • Hair should be a natural color when representing the school, and extreme jewelry or tattoos that distract from learning are not allowed. 
  • Hats are not allowed except with special permission. 

If a student breaks these rules, parents will be contacted to bring a change of clothes.


Please refer to the North Sanpete School District Dress Code for full details.


Student Cell Phones

Students are required to keep cell phones and smartwatches in their backpacks or lockers during the school day.

 If a student is seen using a device during school hours, it will be taken to the office, and the student may pick it up after school.

On a second violation, a parent or guardian will be contacted and must retrieve the device from the office.


Over the Counter Medications for Students

Parents/Guardians may elect which stock over the counter medications may be administered while at school.

You can consent to the following medications:

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Tums/Kids Pepto
  • Hydrocortisone Cream
  • Ibuprofen (Advil)
  • Benadryl
  • Cough Drops
  • Eye Drops
  • Cough Suppressant
  • Sting Relief
  • Muscle Balm (BenGay)


Important: Medications selected will not be administered without written consent and verbal consent by a parent/guardian at the time of office visit.


You may choose not to allow your student to have access to the medications mentioned above while at school.


Please refer to North Sanpete School District Medication Administration Policy for full details.


Student Transportation & Parking Lot Guidelines

We encourage students who live nearby to walk or ride their bikes to school. This promotes healthy habits and helps reduce traffic congestion around the school.

If you are driving your student to school, please follow these important guidelines:


Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures


  • Bus Lane: This lane is for school buses and emergency vehicles only. Do not use it for drop-off, pick-up, or parking at any time.

  • Drop-Off (Morning): Pull forward to the crosswalk before letting students exit the vehicle. This helps maintain a safe and efficient flow of traffic.

  • Pick-Up (Afternoon): Park in a designated parking space and wait for your student to walk to your vehicle. Do not block traffic or stop in the driving lanes.

  • Crosswalks: A staff member will be present after school to assist students crossing to the opposite side of the parking lot. Everyone—students and adults—must use the crosswalk.
         Do not walk through the middle of the parking lot.



Late Drop-Offs & Early Check-Outs

  • If your student is arriving late or needs to be checked out during the day, park in a designated space and walk your student into the building.
         Do not use the bus lane for any reason.


Safety Reminder

  • Please drive slowly and with extreme caution in the parking lot at all times.
  • All students who walk and bike should use the walkway on 200 N and 400 E.


Thank you for helping us keep all students safe!


Additional Information:  For the safety and security of all students, all parents and visitors must check in at the office before entering the building for any reason. This includes morning drop-off and pick-up.


Morning supervision on the playground and in the cafeteria (for breakfast) begins at 7:55 AM. Students should remain outside until 7:55 AM, when breakfast is served.


Students arriving after 8:20 AM must check in at the office.Please ensure your child arrives on time to avoid loss of valuable classroom instruction.


Safe Route to School

The School Community Council and the City have provided input on our “Safe Route to School” for students to walk or ride their bicycles. See the map at Safe Routes Utah.


Bully Acknowledgement

North Sanpete School District is committed to providing a quality education in a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. To support this, the District enforces policies that prohibit conduct that disrupts learning or endangers others.


School Safety

District policies prohibit:

  • Threats or acts of violence
  • Possession of weapons (real or look-alike), explosives, or illegal substances
  • Gang activity and criminal behavior
  • Vandalism or defiance of authority
  • Disruptive or unsafe behavior on or off school grounds that impacts the school environment


Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing & Retaliation

Any form of bullying, cyberbullying, hazing, or retaliation is not tolerated. These behaviors—whether physical, verbal, social, or digital—harm school climate and may also violate civil rights. All staff are trained to respond to these issues.


Discrimination & Harassment

The District complies with all civil rights laws and prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation based on race, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected categories.

This includes:

  • Physical threats or intimidation
  • Offensive jokes, slurs, or materials
  • Exclusion or humiliation
  • Sexual advances or unwelcome sexual behavior


Reporting & Response

Students and staff are encouraged to report concerns. Reports can be made:

  • Directly to a teacher or administrator
  • Using posted QR codes at schools
  • Through the SafeUT app
  • In writing or verbally to any school staff member

All reports are investigated promptly. The District works with families to address issues and may take disciplinary action when necessary, including suspension, expulsion, law enforcement referral, or alternative placement.

For more information, please contact the North Sanpete School District Office at (435) 462-2485.


Emergency Preparedness


Evacuation

In the event of an evacuation (such as a fire alarm or after an earthquake when it is deemed safe), all students will exit the building in an orderly manner and proceed to their designated areas on school grounds.


  • Teachers will bring the emergency bucket, be the last to leave the classroom, and close the door behind them.

  • Once outside, teachers will immediately take roll to ensure all students are accounted for.

  • If it is safe to return to the building, students will resume regular instruction.

  • If the building is unsafe to reenter, students will walk to the Rock Church located at 131 E 100 N.

No students will be released until they are signed out by a parent/guardian or a pre-approved emergency contact.

Lockdown

In the event of a threat or emergency (such as violence, a hostage situation, or other crisis), the school will initiate a lockdown to ensure student safety.

  • Teachers will lock classroom doors, cover windows, and move students away from doors and windows.

  • Students will remain in lockdown until it is deemed safe by authorities.

All students must be checked out by a parent/guardian or pre-approved emergency contact before being released.