All students receive a Student Agenda on the first day of school and we ask that parents check them daily. The teacher will use this format to communicate with parents. The parents must sign the student agenda each evening and students must bring it back to school each day. If a student loses his or her agenda, we charge a fee of $18.00 to replace it. Our student agendas are a critical part of our organizational structure and are not an option.

We ask that no student bring food to school other than a packaged lunch. This includes, but is not limited to, soda, chips, candy, gum, and other snack foods. Please help us in this regard because we will confiscate any such foods and they will not be returned.

Yes, we do. All of our students are expected to dress in the proper standard school attire. We know that our students' parents will ensure that their students comply with the dress code. Dress code colors for Hurley Ranch are the following:

• Shirt top colors for boys and girls are:
  • red, baby blue, navy blue, white, or hunter green
• Pants, shorts, skirt, and skort bottom colors for boys and girls:
  • khaki, black, or navy blue

Yes, there are items that do not contribute to our school programs that are not allowed. Examples are radios, tape players, CDs, pagers, electronic games, televisions, cellular telephones, toys, skates, or skateboards.

We ask that parents drop off students no earlier than 8:00 a.m., and they are asked to report directly to the cafeteria. Any change in arrival time, except as noted, is to be cleared by the principal.

Occasionally, parents may need to take their child home before the usual dismissal time. Parents must get office permission before taking a child out of class. All children must be signed out from the office prior to their release from the classroom. Teachers will not release students unless they have been contacted by the office to release a student. As I'm sure everyone knows, this is a safety precaution to ensure that no unauthorized person may take a child. The student will not be allowed to walk home under any circumstances. No student will be released from school to any person other than the parent or legal guardian unless the school has positive proof that the parent having custody or legal guardianship has given permission for the release. In the event parents are legally separated, the school shall release the student only with the consent of the parent who has custody.

In 1999 the Arizona State Legislature passed a bill allowing taxpayers to contribute up to $400 per calendar year to a public school and receive a state income tax credit for the full amount. The tax credit is available to all taxpayers regardless of whether or not they have a child enrolled in the school. To claim the tax credit, taxpayers must contribute to an extracurricular activity or character education program. Contributions that are eligible for a tax credit go directly to the schools, not to the state. You may designate a specific activity for your contribution or ask that it be credited to the "general extracurricular fund" at the school. To learn whether this contribution will benefit you, please contact your financial or tax advisor. Please call the school office or visit the Union Elementary School District Web site at to obtain a Tax Credit Donation Form.

The parent, guardian, or surrogate of each new student is required to produce the following:

• Kindergarten – A child shall be eligible for admission to kindergarten if she/he is five (5) years of age before September 1st of the current school year. THERE IS NO EARLY ADMISSION PROCEDURE.
  A certified copy of the childs birth certificate and Social Security card.
  Immunization records.
  Two proofs of residency (rent or lease receipts, receipts for utility payments).
• New Students
  Last report card or withdrawal slip.
  Two proofs of residency (rent or lease receipts, receipts for utility payments).
  Immunization record.
  A certified copy of the childs birth certificate and Social Security card.
• Non-Resident Students
  The District may admit children who do not reside in the District upon such terms as it prescribes (administrative permission). A pupil who enters a school shall present a properly executed withdrawal form if such pupil previously attended another school in this State.

Immunization records are required for attendance of any child in any District school. As of January 1, 1992, schools are required to forbid attendance of (suspend) any student who is not meeting the requirements for immunization or exemption from immunization and shall suspend such student pursuant to A.R.S. 15-871-874. Parents will be notified of any immunizations that are needed. Children who have received the necessary immunizations and booster doses in the primary grades will not require booster immunizations until they reach the junior high school age. Beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, students entering childcare, preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade and 7th grade will be required to have proof of receiving the Varicella (chickenpox) shot/immunization -OR- provide a history of having had the Varicella (chickenpox) disease.

Visit our School Lunch Programs page on the district site to get all the details on pricing, how to pay, and current school menus. We offer all children breakfast in the classroom each morning.

Unfortunately, there are times we must take disciplinary action. Please view the attached handbook regarding the procedures for such action.

For more answers to your questions regarding the Hurley Elementary School policies and procedures, please see a copy of our Student Handbook. You are welcome to make a copy for your personal use.