Frequently Asked Questions
Are you looking for answers? We’ve responded to some of your most frequently asked questions below. If you need more details, we encourage you to read our student handbook. Of course, you can also call our front office with questions.
How do I enroll my child at Young Public School?
We are thrilled to welcome new members to our community! Please visit our Registration page for information about enrolling your child at our school.
Does your school offer breakfast and lunch?
We operate an excellent nutrition program that serves breakfast and lunch every school day for a reasonable price. We also participate in the National School Lunch Program. For more information or to apply for free/reduced meals, please see our Cafeteria page.
What if my child requires medication during the school day?
We will administer medication in accordance with state regulations and with physician and parental approval. Please complete our medication authorization form, and bring medications in the original, labeled packaging to the front office.
Do you provide transportation services?
We are pleased to provide our students with safe, reliable transportation to and from school each day. We consider bus riding a privilege and expect all students to adhere to the rules for their own safety as well as for the safety of others. For information on bus policies, schedules, and routes, please visit our Student Services page.
What is ParentVue and how do I get a username and password to use it?
ParentVue is just another way we keep communication between home and school strong. It provides you with almost real-time access to your child’s grades, attendance history, and other important information. To receive your log-in information, please call the front office.
What are the school hours?
- Arrival: 7:40 a.m.
- Dismissal: 2:50 p.m.
- Detention: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
To view the high school and middle school bell schedules, please visit our Academics page.
What do I need to do if my child will be absent from school?
If your child must miss school, please call the school office on the day of his/her absence. For information about attendance requirements and what qualifies as an excused absence, please refer to our student handbook.
Do you enforce a dress code at Young Public School?
We expect our students to be well groomed and dress in an appropriate manner at all times. Student dress may not present a health or a safety hazard, violate municipal, county, or state law, or present a potential disruption of the educational process. Generally, we do not allow the following:
- Undergarments to show
- Spaghetti-straps or shirts and dresses with less than three inches of a sleeve
- Clothing that exposes the wearer's waist/pant line and/or cleavage
- Frayed, mesh, or see-through clothing
- Shorts, skirts, or pants shorter than fingertip length
- Clothing with any logo, writing, symbols, or numbers that reflect violence, malicious behavior, offensive language, sexual innuendo, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or anything otherwise considered disruptive or gang related
- Non-prescription, dark glasses worn on the face or head, hats, caps, or other headgear unless designated for a specific safety purpose
- Open-toed shoes in physical education or CTE classes or jewelry that presents a safety hazard
What is the cell phone policy at Young Public School?
We encourage all students to keep personal electronic devices at home, including cell phones. While we understand a parent’s wish to stay connected to their children during the school day, we cannot be held responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any personal electronic device. If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call the front office. We will pass any messages along to your child. Please review our student handbook for more information.
Will my child have access to the Internet while on campus?
Students can access the Internet for homework and school-related research under the supervision of qualified school personnel. We expect our students to behave responsibly on school computer networks and require that they abide by our Electronic Information Services Policy available in our student handbook.
May my high schooler drive to and from school?
Yes, with the appropriate documentation on file. However, students may not drive any time during school hours or sit in their vehicles during the lunch period. A copy of the student's driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance must be kept on file at the school.
How can I get more involved?
We strongly encourage your involvement and welcome you to our school. Please take some time to introduce yourself to your child’s teacher and let him or her know that you’re interested in getting involved. They may have projects you can help with or need volunteers to read with students. Parents can also support their child’s education in some basic ways, including:
- encouraging your child to get plenty of sleep;
- offering a healthy diet, including a good breakfast (or getting your child to school early enough to eat breakfast in our cafeteria);
- helping your child get up in plenty of time for school; and
- providing neat, clean, comfortable clothes.
How do I donate my tax credit money to the school?
All you need to do is download and print the form located on the Tax Credit page; fill it out, and get it to us. You can make your contribution in person at any of our schools, or you may mail the form to us. We’ll mail you a receipt for tax reporting purposes.