- Foley Elementary
- F.A.Q.
F.A.Q.
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We are new to the BCBE school system. Is there information for me?
Yes! Please visit BCBE's New Families page.
Also, this is a link to a "Relocation Guide". It is not a publication of Baldwin County Public Schools. An endorsement of the guide is neither expressed or implied. -
What if I am not the legal guardian/custodian for a child? What do I need to do?
To enroll a student in the Baldwin County School System you must have legal custody of the student. Delegations of parental authority or powers of attorney will not be accepted. The enrolling guardian/custodian shall reside in the attendance zone in which enrollment is sought. The student being enrolled must actually reside with his/her guardian/custodian.
In addition to the matters noted in the preceding paragraph, it shall be the sole duty and responsibility of the enrolling guardian/custodian to provide all documentation otherwise required by the Baldwin County Board of Education as a prerequisite to enrollment.
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Is there a Foley Elementary student handbook that covers all policy related to students?
Yes! We have a Foley Elementary student handbook that incorporates BCBE policy and includes our own local school policies and procedures. Please read and refer to this for any questions you have about our school!
Visit the Foley Elementary student handbook, English version.
Visit the Foley Elementary student handbook, Spanish version.
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What are the school office hours?
During the school year, the hours are 7:15 a.m.--4:00 p.m.
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How many absences can my child have?
In one school year, a student may have up to 9 absences with a parent note. These are excused absences.
Future absences for illness will require a physician’s note.
After the 9th absence with a parent note, any absences will be considered unexcused unless a doctor's note is received.
Students that go over 10 absences may be sent to early warning truancy. (Please reference the BCBE Student Handbook)
Per the BCBE Board Policy - Elementary and Middle School Students - a student may not exceed nine (9) unexcused absences per class per academic year. If a student misses more than half of a school day, a full absence will be accumulated. A student and a student’s parent or guardian shall be given written notice when a student’s unexcused absences exceed two (2) days. The student can be retained if unexcused absences exceed nine (9) unexcused absences per year. If the maximum number of unexcused absences is exceeded, the student and parent/guardian may petition the Attendance Committee for review of the reasons for the absences. Petition for review by the Attendance Committee at the school can be filled-out at any time after notification, but in any event, no later than 10 school days before the final day of the school year. The Attendance Committee shall review the student’s entire attendance record and documented excuses to determine whether to allow the student to pass.
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What are the requirements for an excused absence?
The following are permissible reasons for excused absences (BOE policy 985):– Student illness– Inclement weather, which makes it dangerous for students to attend school (as announced by the Superintendent)– Legal quarantine– Death in the immediate family– Emergency condition as determined by the principal or superintendent– Absence to observe traditional religious holidays of local, national, or international origin when verified by the student's minister or religious leader.
A written note from the parents or guardians will excuse absences for up to but not exceeding nine absences in grades K-8 and four absences in grades 9-12. Future absences for illness will require a doctor's note in order to be excused. -
When do unexcused absences become an issue?
1. First Truancy/unexcused absence (warning)(i) Parent/guardian shall be notified by the school principal or designee that the student was truant and the date of the truancy.(ii) Parent/guardian shall also be provided with a copy of Alabama’s compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the penalties that can be applied and the procedures that shall be followed in the event that other unexcused absences occur.
2. Second Truancy/unexcused absence (written notification)Parents will be sent a letter from the school notifying them of actions that willbe taken by the school and courts should truancies continue.
3. Third Truancy/unexcused absence (school conference)Parents will participate in a truancy intervention conference at the school with the school principal and/or designee (counselor, social worker, lead teacher, etc..). The school files a truancy report with the County Attendance Officer.
4. Fourth Truancy/unexcused absence (district level intervention)The County Attendance Office will notify parents or legal guardians of legal actions related to non-attendance.
5. Fifth Truancy/unexcused absence –(referral to Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program)(i) The parent, guardian, or person having control of the childshall (1) attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or his/her designee and/or (2) participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court.(ii) Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have been made or an emergency exists.(iii) Failure to appear at the school conference and/or to appear at the early warning program may result in the filing of a complaint/petition against the parent under Code of Ala. 1975, §16-28-12(c) (failure to cooperate), or a truancy against the child, whichever is appropriate.
6. No earlier than seventh unexcused absence.(i) File complaint/petition against the child and/or parent/guardian, if appropriate.
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How do I check out my student?
Parents or guardians must check their child out through the front office of the school. No child will be allowed to leave campus without the express consent of their parent or guardian. Early checkouts are discouraged; however, in the case of a medical necessity, it is requested that a doctor's note is submitted to the office the next day.
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How can I contact my student's teacher?
You are welcome to call the main office at 251.943.8861 to leave a message for your student's teacher.
You can also email the teacher by going to the Teacher and Staff tab on this website and clicking on the email link provided by each teacher's name.
And, of course, you can always send a note with your student in your student's red folder.
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I would like to set up a conference. How do I do that?
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to confer with teachers and administrators. Appointments for conferences should be made by calling the school office at 251.943.8861 or emailing your student's teacher. Conferences cannot be scheduled during instructional time. Arrangements should be made with the teacher to discuss concerns about a student's grade, work, or behavior before contacting the principal or BCBE. If you need to discuss a concern with an administrator, please call the school office for an appointment.
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What bus does my student ride?
In order to verify which bus comes to your area, please contact the front office for assistance.
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My student will be a car rider. How does car rider line work?
Parents will follow the map outlined below to drop off and pick up car riders.
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How can I change my student's mode of transportation?
A written note, signed by a parent or guardian, is required to change a student's method of afternoon transportation. It is important to arrange transportation before you child leaves for school each morning.
Students may NOT verbally tell teachers how they are to get home.
Only one way of afternoon dismissal is allowed. Students may not be dropped off at a residence that is not their primary residences without permission from an administrator.
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Do you offer After School care?
After School Childcare is offered at many schools in Baldwin County.
ALL Registration is online.
1. When Registering for After School Child Care (ASCC) for the first time you can access the Parent Portal - Quick Start Help Guide for REGISTRATION – online at the BCBE website.
2. Once you have reviewed the Help Guide on the BCBE website. Select Registration. Note the name of the program where your school is listed. Then click the link to access the Parent Portal.
3. Tuition rates are based on Registration and are not influenced by attendance.
4. When you register your child, payment of $20.00 per child will be required for Registration.
5. The charge for the first week’s weekly rate will be charged one week prior to the start of school.
6. Rates: Weekly Rate: $35.00 per child
Bd of Ed. Employee Rate: $25.00 per child. No other discounts applicable.
Community Learning Center Grant sites have a different rate.7. For the 2019-2020 school year we have only eight 6 p.m. pickup sites. Those include Daphne Elementary, Foley Elementary, Elberta Elementary, Loxley Elementary, Magnolia School, Robertsdale Elementary, Spanish Fort Elementary and W. J. Carroll Intermediate. If you choose 6 p.m. pickup it costs $7.00 more.
8. When you Register your child for the After School Care Program; the After School Program Office must then advance your Registration by Enrolling your child in the Program. When this is accomplished you will receive an email through the EZ Child Track Program; then you may access your account.
9. After Enrollment, when you wish to make a payment, check on your account, or print your tax statement at year end, you may go through the link on the BCBE website.
Be sure to pick up your HARD COPY of the AFTERSCHOOL CARE PARENT HANDBOOK at the school during Afterschool care. -
What are the full lunch prices for students and adults?
For lunch prices, visit BCBE's Food Prices.
