What if my child needs to take medication during school hours?
All medication to be administered must be accompanied by a Lake Washington School District Authorization to Administer Medications Form. This form must be completed by:

• A parent or legal guardian and
• A physician or dentist.

Medications and non-prescription medications must be in the original container and labeled with:

• Name of student
• Name of medication
• Dosage and time of administration and
• Name of physician prescribing medications.

All medications are administered between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

What happens when children injure their head?
Frequently students bump their heads during class and at recess.  It is the Lake Washington School District policy for office personnel to notify parents of any head injury.  A head injury form will be sent home with all students that bump their heads. 

What are the general guidelines on illness?
Good attendance is encouraged for academic learning and for developing good habits. However, if your child is ill, allow him or her to remain home until the illness has run its course. A measure we use to determine illness is a temperature of 100 degrees or above. If this happens to a child at school, parents or guardians will be notified. Please be sure that your child is picked up as soon as possible.
 

What is the school policy on emergencies, illness or injury?
In the event of an emergency, illness or injury the school office will try to contact you from information listed on the yellow Emergency Information Card. Please be sure that your child ‘s emergency card is always up-to-date with your home and work phone number. Remember to include telephone numbers of nearby family or friends who can come for your child in an emergency. Students cannot be released to anyone unless they are listed on the emergency card.
 

What is the policy for dropping by the school to visit?
Parents of Rose Hill students and other visitors are welcome and encouraged to visit and volunteer in our school. We do request that everyone first check in at the school office, sign in and receive an ID badge to be worn while on our campus.
 

What is the tardy policy?
All students need to arrive on time.  The 8.25 am bell signals the start of school.  The 8.30 am bell is the tardy bell.    Any student who arrives late will be sent to the office for an “admit to class” slip. Students with medical appointments are considered excused. 
 

What is the school dress code?
Rose Hill Elementary does not have a formal uniform.  The decision of what to wear and clothing styles should be made by parents and child. Please make certain that your child is dressed appropriately go outside for recess and take part in PE and other activities.

The following will be allowed:

• Tank tops if a shirt is worn over or under it
• Shorts and skirts the length of the top of the middle finger when the arm is extended
• Hemmed or rolled up jean shorts

The following are not allowed:

• Halter tops, bare midriff, tube tops
• Inappropriate sayings on clothing (example: beer/alcohol T-shirts)
• Holes in pants when hole is above the knee or large holes in shirts
• Pants that look like sleeping attire, or slippers
• Hats in school building except for designated hat day
• Makeup/cosmetics
• “Heelie” shoes (with drop down rollers in the heels)
• Pants which sag (show underwear)
   

How much does lunch cost?
Hot lunch is served at Rose Hill Elementary and costs $2.25. Hot lunch includes a ½ pint of milk or juice.  Milk or juice is available for purchase by students who brought a sack lunch for $0.50.  Parents may prepay for as many lunches/milk as they wish. Each student has a computer account. If paying by cash or check, please be sure to clearly mark the students name. 

What if my child forgot to bring their lunch?
When a student does not have a lunch or lunch money, an emergency hot lunch will be provided. If a student comes with less than the full amount, the student will be given an emergency lunch and should bring the full amount the following day. Free and reduced lunches are available to qualifying students. Information and applications are sent home on the first day of school, or are available in the school office.

When might the school close?  What happens?
In the event of fire, power failure, heavy snowfall or severe windstorm, parents are asked to stay tuned to your radio or television for information.  You can also either the LWSD website or our schools home page for information. 

If the school is to be closed the decision and announcement will be made prior to 6.30 am.  In order to maintain open communication lines, please do not call the school.

When emergency conditions result in school schedule changes, the district will use one of the following plans:

• No announcement means NORMAL SCHEDULE  
• Schools are CLOSED. All building activities are cancelled including school, before and after school activities, athletic events and parent meetings.
• Late start and limited bus services.  Rose Hill will start two hours late, (10:30 a.m.) and bus routes will be limited. Quest and Morning Kindergarten classes are cancelled.