Directory information may be made public without permission unless a parent submits, in writing, a request to the school, at the beginning of the school year, that such information about his/her child, not be released. Directory information may include the student’s name, school currently or most recently attended, dates of attendance, date of graduation, awards received, participation in officially recognized activities, student pictures, video and any work and/or project done at Cary Tamil School.

Any parent, guardian, or eligible student who does not wish for Cary Tamil School to release directory information about themselves, must notify the school in writing each year within twenty (20) school days of receipt of this notice.

If your check is returned, it may be re-presented electronically. Also, in presenting a check for payment, you authorize service charges and processing fees to be debited from the same account should the check be dishonored. These fees, as permitted by state law, may be debited as an electronic funds transfer. Each dishonored item is subject to a returned check fee of $25.00.

Check Writers with returned check inquiries should contact the school at cts.principal@carytamilschool.org

Requests for refund of fees paid to Cary Tamil School should be given in writing to cts.principal@carytamilschool.org. Amount of monies to be refunded will be determined based on the following table:

To ensure that proper care is given to the scarce library books and to ensure that the library books are available for use by all students and teachers, Cary Tamil School will levy a replacement fee of USD 25.00 for each library book that is not returned.

Cary Tamil School does not provide transportation for students.

Parents are expected to drop-off their children by 2:00 P.M and pick up their children at the end of class, currently 3:45 PM. Cary Tamil School will have no option but to call Child Services to ensure the safety of those children not picked up by their parents or by a responsible adult by 4:00 PM.

Attendance: Cary Tamil School encourages students to attend all classes, in person or by remote means when necessitated, in order to enable them to receive a quality education in Tamil.

Remote (On-Line) Learning: Cary Tamil School will use remote learning in case the state or school declares restrictions on gatherings.

Cary Tamil School is not liable in any way for the services used in remote learning. If there are privacy or any other concerns regarding the services, please contact the service provider(s) directly.

Cary Tamil School uses e-mail as its main means of communication. Parents are required to add the following e-mail addresses to their contacts:

1. cts.principal@carytamilschool.org
2. Your student’s teacher’s e-mail address
3. Class Google group e-mail address

Parents with concerns about their child’s / children’s progress are encouraged to contact their child’s / children’s teacher with their concerns and/or questions. Parents with questions about school procedures and policies are requested to contact the Principal at cts.principal@carytamilschool.org.

Inclement Weather Conditions

In case of snow or other potentially hazardous weather or emergency situations, a decision may be made to cancel classes. An e-mail will be sent to all the parents about the decision as soon as possible. Cary Tamil School may also employ a call-tree to inform parents of the decision

To provide a positive learning environment for students and staff, schools must be safe and orderly, students must be given clear expectations for appropriate behavior in school. To support these objectives, Board policy establishes a Code of Conduct for students. The Principal shall keep data on any student incident that occurs in a school year.

All students shall comply with the Code of Student Conduct of the Wake County Public School System, state and federal laws, and the Cary Tamil School Board policies. This code applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at any school-sponsored activity.

A. Student Expectation

Students are expected to be familiar with all rules of behavior in the Code of Student Conduct. Students are to assist in promoting a safe and orderly school environment. Students are encouraged to report to school authorities any serious violation of the Code of Conduct.

B. Range of Interventions, Support, and Disciplinary Actions

Violation of Board policies or the Code of Student Conduct may result in some level of disciplinary action. The Principal, in conjunction with the student’s teacher and parents will work to identify the disciplinary action, if required, to encourage the student to behave according to the code of student conduct

Believing that other forms of discipline are more appropriate with children of all ages, the Cary Tamil School prohibits the use of corporal punishment. No Principal, Assistant Principal, teacher, substitute teacher, or any other school official or volunteer may use corporal punishment to discipline any student.

1. Corporal punishment is all forms of physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, paddling, or slapping.

2. School personnel may use reasonable force to control behavior or to remove a person from the scene in those situations when necessary:

   1. To quell a disturbance threatening injury to others
   2. To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects on the person, or within the control, of a student
   3. For self-defense
   4. For the protection of persons or property
   5. To maintain order on school property, in the classroom, or at a school-related activity on or off school property.

A child’s education is a responsibility shared by the school and the family. Parents, families, schools and communities working as partners can promote increased student achievement and positive attitudes about self and school. The Board supports the development, implementation and regular evaluation of a comprehensive parental involvement program in each school to involve parents at all grade levels in a variety of roles.

Volunteer Service to the Cary Tamil School by the Parents

As a volunteer organization, Cary Tamil School relies on the generous support of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to the cause of teaching Tamil to our children

As the parent of a child attending Cary Tamil School, you are counted on to:

1. Ensure that your child is regular and on time for class and for special events that are arranged in advance.
2. Take personal interest in what your child is learning in class and encourage him/her to practice at home that which he/she has learned in class
3. Ensure that your child completes assigned homework before next class.
4. Encourage your child to use (or) practice Tamil at home or whenever/wherever possible.
5. Cooperate fully with teachers whenever they address problems pertaining to your child.
6. Attend meetings and special events arranged by Cary Tamil School, including parent-teachers group meetings and One-on-One parent-teacher meetings.
7. Be available to volunteer for any Cary Tamil School related activities.

Additionally, to assist in the setup and restoration of classrooms, ensure the safety of students during class and to assist the volunteer teachers during class, Cary Tamil School encourages parents of students to provide a minimum of two volunteer service sessions to the school. These sessions coincide with classes and/or activities such as Tamil Mazhai held by Cary Tamil School.

To ensure the safety of our children, Cary Tamil School may conduct background verification on any and all volunteer teachers and other volunteers to the school

The board of education believes that homework is an important part of the educational program for students of Cary Tamil School and should be assigned on a regular basis. Homework assignments should be purposeful continuations or extensions of the instructional program and appropriate to the student's developmental level. Homework should help students become responsible, self-directed learners, improve their academic achievement, and provide reinforcement opportunities.

1. Since there are valuable experiences other than direct teaching to be gained by students, homework shall be planned carefully and evaluated periodically regarding its appropriateness.

2. It is assumed that homework will be done by students outside of school hours. The amount of such work required of students shall increase as grade levels increase and shall be commensurate with abilities and course content.

1. Attendance in school is central to educational achievement and school success. Parents must ensure that students attend all scheduled classes
2. To be counted present a student must be in attendance at least one-half of the class. This shall include attendance at official school activities at a place other than school with the approval of the Principal. A student shall be in his/her assigned area at the beginning of each class or be recorded as tardy.
   An absence is excused if the following conditions exist:
   1. Illness or injury which makes the student physically unable to attend school.
   2. An approved "Request for Excused Absence."
   For all absences, the student shall make up all work in a timely manner at the convenience of the teacher
3. Excessive absences will have serious academic consequences and may result in class or gradelevel failure.

School work will be made up for excused absences. Parents are encouraged to work with the teacher to make mutually agreeable arrangements

There shall be no soliciting from or selling to students or staff within the school without prior approval of the Principal and the Board.

1. Any selling or soliciting for the purpose of raising funds for school activities by the students or staff of any school, in the name of the school, shall have the prior written approval of the Principal and the Board
2. The soliciting or borrowing of products for school activities shall have the prior approval of the Principal and the Board

Cary Tamil School does not sponsor any co-curricular activities or athletics