Frequently Asked Questions



What is the first day of school?

August 11, 2008 this will be a full day of school.



What are the school hours?
Summer Hours: 8-4 M-Th Office is closed June 17-July 31, 2008

For full day Kindergarten through 6th grade students, school will begin daily at 8:30am and end at 3:00pm.
Wednesdays are "early release", students will leave at 2:30
For half day Kindergarten students, school will begin at 8:30 am and end at 11:10am  
   



How do I register a student, new to the District?

To register students new to the district, please bring the student's birth certificate, current immunization record and proof of residency. You may register any time between
June 3-June13 and July 21- Aug. 8, 2008. For more information, click HERE.

Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Aug. 31.



How can we learn about the school rules?

Each family will be provided with a family handbook, which covers the general rules of the school.
Safety: What prevention measures are in place to guard my child’s safety?

Exterior doors remain locked at all times. All visitors must wear a visitor badge which they are provided when they go to the main office to sign-in. Anyone on campus not recognized as staff or not wearing a visitor badge will be escorted to the main office by campus security.



Absences: What do I need to do if my child is ill or otherwise cannot attend school?

Call the Patterson Attendance Clerk at 480.472.9795 (this number is available 24-hours per/day), and report the absence with the following details:
    • Child’s name
    • Teacher’s name
    • Room number
    • Reason for absence
How may I contact my child’s teacher?

At the beginning of the school year you will receive the phone number for your child’s teacher. The teacher will be available for phone calls before school and after school hours; during regular school hours you may leave a voice-mail, and the teacher will return your call when the school day is over. Calls are not permitted into the classroom during times of instruction.
School lunches: What is the cost, and how do we pay?

The cost of lunch is $1.60 and includes a main entrée, and milk.
Each child will have an individual account so that you can pay in advance by cash or by check, in any amount. As the account is nearing its end, you will be notified several days in advance.
The child could also pay on a daily basis, but that is up to you to decide with your child.
What are the school colors?

Patterson students have selected light blue and dark blue as the school colors.
What is the school mascot?

Patterson's mascot is the Coyote.
What is the school motto?

Patterson's school motto is "Coyotes on the Pathway to Excellence"

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