The following are a few of the Montessori Academy of South Tampa school policies. Current parents receive a complete copy of the school policies upon first time registration, and every academic year as policies are added and revised. Please note, all policies are subject to change.
General Security
Please keep in mind that our major concern is child safety. As such, it is necessary to keep all school doors and gates locked, and to screen all visitors during normal hours of operation. We reserve the right to request ID as deemed necessary.
Inclement Weather
If Hillsborough County Schools closes due to inclement weather, we follow their lead and will be closed as well. Please check our Facebook page and/or your email for updates as these events occur.
Dress Code
All students, except those in Room #1, are required to wear a uniform comprised of a school polo or t-shirt and parent provided khaki or navy-blue shorts/pants/”skorts.” Socks, shoes, and hair accessories should match the school uniform dress code in colors red, blue, tan, and white. No extreme accessories. School shirts are purchased through the office.
Snacks and Lunch
Lunch and snack must be provided from home and should include multiple drinks, a sandwich or main course, as well as healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, crackers, pretzels, and yogurt. Pack ready to eat foods; use ice packs and a hot/cold food thermos as necessary. Remember, quality nutrition provides the foundation of healthy brain and body development and function. Per state requirements, snacks and lunch should represent healthy choices from the main food groups.
Personal Items
NO personal items, such as diapers, are to be shared between student supplies in the classroom. Teachers will communicate with parents as necessary for more personal items and in the event of an “emergency” shortage the office will contact the parents immediately.
Illness
If your child is sick, please do not bring him/her to school. Parents are called immediately to pick up a sick child at school. We will provide the basic comfort of rest and water until the parent arrives.
Medication
No over the counter medications can be administered without a doctor’s note and a school medication authorization form completed at the office. This includes aspirin, pain medications, cold and flu medications, cough medicines, etc. DO NOT place prescription medications in your child’s lunch box – all medications must be brought to the front office, and a medication authorization form must be filled out.
Permanent Dismissal
The school reserves the right to dismiss any student from further attendance at the school for serious and continued misbehavior by the student, and/or any misconduct by a parent.