Parent/Guardian Resources

Thank you for visiting our website. At Arkport Central School District, we understand the vital role you play as parents in your child's education. When you support our schools, you reinforce a number of valuable messages for your child, such as responsibility, accountability, respect for rules and respect for others.

As educators, our goal will always be to work together with you to create an educational environment which enables every child to grow successfully into adulthood.

We welcome your involvement and we encourage you to take the following actions to ensure your child is successful in school:

  • Get acquainted with educators who have the responsibility of teaching your children;

  • Learn how your schools operate and are funded;

  • Learn what is being taught to your children, and;

  • Lend a helping hand with student activities supervision.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Bus transportation is provided for all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who live more than 0.2 miles from school. Whenever practical, two or more closely spaced individual stops may be combined into a single central or group stop. Such combined stops shall be in keeping with the walking distance provision. Any change in bus assignments or stops must be approved by the superintendent.

The Late Bus Program will continue this year. Students who desire additional help in their work, or who are encouraged to stay by their teachers, must sign up in the Main Office for this bus by 2:20 PM. The late bus will be scheduled based on need and will leave the school at 3:55 PM.

Bus Safety

The bus driver has complete charge of the bus. Drivers will refer serious discipline problems to the school administration for appropriate action. Orderly behavior on school buses is necessary for safety. Riders should comply with all of the following rules. Be on time at the bus stop. Walk as far away from the traffic as possible when walking to or from a bus stop. To wait for the bus, pick a safe spot away from traffic where the bus driver can see you clearly. Always cross the road at least ten feet in front of the bus in full view of the driver. Do not enter or leave a bus until it has stopped completely.

Remain seated while the bus is in motion. To avoid standing it may sometimes be necessary for children to sit three to a seat. Keep head, hands, etc., inside the bus window. Keep the inside of the bus clean. Do not eat on the bus. “Horseplay” on the bus or at bus stops is prohibited. Abusive or obscene language, smoking, fighting, or other acts that distract the driver, are forbidden.

SCHOOL LOCKER POLICY

Students are issued locks for all hall lockers and will be required to use the lock to secure their personal and school belongings. Students who do not use school issued lock will have their locker privileges revoked.

Students who have a specific need for a "non-combination" lock (e.g. visual impairment, orthodedic injury) may request a key lock. These requests should be directed to the Jr/Sr High School Principal's Office.