Common Questions
General
When my child is ill, what number can I call to let you know ahead of school time?
When your child will be out, please call 720-972-5518 and leave your childs name, the date and the reason for their absence. This will prevent you getting a call from out office asking about your child's attendance on that day.
Is it possible to visit my child's classroom during instructional time?
Yes it certainly is. We welcome our parents and value your input. To visit your child's classroom, please contact their teacher to make arrangements. This way you will avoid testing windows or other times when visitors might be to great a distraction. We know you will want to see a regular class in action!
Am I able to check the qualifications of my child's teacher ? How and where do I do this?
Teacher Qualification Notice:
As a parent of a student at McElwain Elementary, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teacher who instructs your child. This is a requirement for all districts that receive Title I funds. Federal law allows you to request certain information about your student’s classroom teacher. The law also requires the district to give you this information in a timely manner upon request. Listed below is the information about which you have the right to ask for regarding each of your student’s classroom teachers.
Whether the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has licensed or endorsed your student’s teacher for the grades and subjects taught.
Whether CDE has decided that your student’s teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances.
The teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and, if so, the subject of the degrees.
Whether any teachers’ aides or similar paraeducators provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications.
You may contact Adams 12 Human Resources
720-972-4000