•                                                                                     Supervision Guidelines

    For the 2024-2025 school year, we want to continue to be vigilant about keeping our students safe and secure.  It is important for your child to be properly supervised in the mornings and afternoons.  We know that many of our families are facing tough economic times, and the ability to afford proper childcare has become increasingly more difficult for many people.  However, as state-mandated reporters, we are required to report the improper supervision of children to the Georgia Department of Family and Children's Services (DFACS).

    In an effort to prevent any circumstances from occurring that could place one of our students in harms way, our school counselors, Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Warren and the school administrators have decided to provide you with the following guidelines from the State of Georgia.  The guidelines are taken directly from the Child Protective Services Social Services Manual 2104.3

    1. Children 8 years of age or younger should NEVER be left alone.
    2. Children between 9 and 12, based on their levels of maturity, may be left alone for less than two hours.  However children between the ages of 9 and 12 should never be utilized as babsitters!

         3.  Children 13 and older, based on their levels of maturity, may be left alone and may perform the role of babysiter as            authorized by a parent and/or caretaker for up to 8 hours during the day. 

         It is extremely important to remember that our elementary students range in ages from 5-12 years old.  Therefore, the 2 hour limit or less applies to their supervision needs.  Ask yourself the following questions:

    • Does the child know the emergency plan for the family?
    • Does the child know the parent's phone numbers (cell, home, and work)?
    • Can the child demonstrate the plan and recite the numbers?
    • What is the availability of the parent during this time?
    • Are there environmental factors that further add to the situation?
    • Are there factors that reduce risk (e.g. supportive, available neighbors)?

    It is our desire to assist you, as parents and guardians, in making wise decisions regarding the safety and supervision of your children.  If we can be of assistance to you in any matter, please feel free to contact us at school (770) 474-8265.