Pets at School
Because of the number of students with allergies or asthma and the possibility of disease transmission, pets at school are not allowed. Some teachers keep animals in their rooms as classroom pets, with principal permission. They are responsible to discuss this ahead of time with parents to ensure that the animal does not present a health risk to any child.
Because of the number of students with allergies or asthma and the possibility of disease transmission, pets at school are not allowed. Some teachers keep animals in their rooms as classroom pets, with principal permission. They are responsible to discuss this ahead of time with parents to ensure that the animal does not present a health risk to any child.
In the event that a teacher would like a student to bring a pet to school for a curriculum-related event, the following must occur:
In the event that a teacher would like a student to bring a pet to school for a curriculum-related event, the following must occur:
1. Pet visitation must be pre-approved by the Principal
1. Pet visitation must be pre-approved by the Principal
2. Parent must provide the school with documentation of recent pet vaccinations (rabies), if applicable
2. Parent must provide the school with documentation of recent pet vaccinations (rabies), if applicable
3. Parent must provide transportation to and from school. No pets can be taken on a bus.
3. Parent must provide transportation to and from school. No pets can be taken on a bus.