Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate for life so that each child acquires the knowledge and skills to succeed in school and beyond.
SEVENTH WARD
ELEMENTARY
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Address:
24495 LA Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone: 225-665-5815
Fax: 225-665-7280
Cafeteria: 225-664-7449
Principal: Laura Dunlap
Beginning Time: 7:40 a.m.
Ending Time: 2:45 p.m.
Carpool drop off begins at 7:20 a.m.
Arrive by 7:25 a.m. to eat breakfast.
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Absences
A student must be in attendance at least 167 days of the 177 school days to be eligible for promotion. Over 10 absences not covered with a doctor’s excuse or extenuating circumstances may result in failure, regardless of the student’s grades.
Absences due to illness are considered excused only with a written, dated, and signed notice from a doctor.
***Preschool parents may write notes from home.
Tardies
Students are expected to be at school on time. The beginning school bell rings at 7:40 a.m. Students must be signed in by a parent or responsible adult if they arrive at school after 7:40 and/or there is no longer a duty teacher present. Five or more unexcused tardies will result in an after school detention (per nine weeks).
(Check-ins before 11:14 are considered present all day, but tardy. Check-ins between 11:14-12:55 are considered present 1/2 day. Check-ins after 12:55 are marked as absent.)
Check-Outs
In order to check out a student, you must present a picture ID and you must be listed on the child’s emergency card. (Check-outs before 9:32 a.m. are marked as absent all day. Check-outs between 9:32a.m.-11:14 a.m. are marked absent 1/2 day. Check-outs after 11:14 a.m. are marked as present all day.) Students will not be allowed to check out any later than 2:15 p.m. except for emergencies. Buses beginning lining up in the parking lot at that time.