Home-To-School Communication Guide Whom to Contact and When?

Home-to-School Communication Guide – Whom to contact and when?

Duxbury High School recognizes the importance of cordial two-way communication between families and school. Because there are myriad reasons for that communication, DHS offers this quick-reference guide for assistance.

The DHS Main Office phone number is (781) 934-7650.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

1.)For all matters pertaining to daily tardies, absences, and documentation to excuse such, please contact:

2.)For matters pertaining to Loss of Credit and/or extenuating circumstances for an absence, please contact the appropriate assistant principal:

3.) For long-term absences, please contact:

• the child’s guidance counselor to arrange for make-up work. The guidance counselor will serve as the liaison to the classroom teacher. Please do not contact the classroom teacher in these instances.

• the school nurse, so that she can serve as the liaison for all medical needs (if applicable).

CLASSROOM CONCERNS

1.)For all matters involving grades, assignments, student behavior, etc. parents and students should first contact the classroom teacher.

• (781) 934-7650 to leave a message
• visit for teacher email addresses

2.)If a matter is not resolved after speaking with the classroom teacher, parents and students should then contact the appropriate subject supervisor:

3.)If a matter is not resolved after speaking with the subject supervisor, parents and students should contact the appropriate assistant principal. Please see contact information above.

PEER-to-PEER RELATIONSHIPS (including bullying/harassment)

For all matters involving student relationships, please contact:

1.)the appropriate guidance counselor to inquire about mediation and conflict resolution. Please see the contact information above.

2.)If warranted, please contact the appropriate assistant principal to inquire about more serious concerns. Please see the contact information above.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

For matters involving discipline assigned by DHS Administration, please contact the appropriate assistant principal. Please see contact information above.

NOTE: Disciplinary procedures and information are located in the following areas:

1.) Duxbury Public School Code of Conduct (Appendix I) for all matters concerning student discipline – p. 46

2.) DHS Co-Curricular Code of Conduct for all matters concerning Co-Curricular Activities (excluding Athletics) – p. 28

3.) Athletic Handbook for all matters pertaining to Athletics – see Athletic Handbook on DHS website

STUDENT HEATH AND WELL-BEING

For all matters involving student health and well-being, please contact:

1.)Margi Malone, school nurse. Please see the contact information above.

2.)The appropriate guidance counselor. Please see the contact information above.

3.)The appropriate school psychologist (for social/emotional well-being)

4.) The appropriate assistant principal. Please see the contact information above.