Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I am a new family to Santa Rita, where do I begin?

A: If you are a new family to Santa Rita, please visit the New Family page for more information.

Q: What do I do if my child will be absent or is late to school?

A: Please call the Attendance Line at 559-1640 before 9:00 am when your child is going to be absent or late to school. A voice mail system is available 24 hours a day. If your child arrives at school after 8:30, he or she must check in at the office to pick up a 'blue slip' to insure our attendance records are accurate.

Q: What do I do if I need to pick my child up early from school?

A: If your child needs to be excused from class during the day, please inform the teacher by note and come to the office to pick up your child. The office will call your child from the classroom and you MUST sign them out before taking them off campus.

Q: What if my child forgets his/her lunch?

A: If your child forgets his/her lunch, please bring it to the office as soon as possible. The office staff will contact your childís classroom when it will not disrupt instruction. Please inform your child(ren) ahead of time that forgotten lunches will be left in the office and they may pick them up at recess or lunch. It is not always possible for the office staff to contact your child to let them know a lunch has been dropped off for them.

Q: How do I submit information for the Tracker? For the Website?

A: To submit information to the school's weekly newsletter, please contact the Santa Rita PTA at santaritapta@gmail.com.  Information for the Santa Rita website should be submitted to the PTA webmaster one week in advance of requested posting date.

Q: Am I automatically enrolled in the PTA at Santa Rita?

A: No, you are not automatically enrolled in the PTA. A new membership form needs to be completed each year. Click here for more details.

Q: Can I send in a treat with my child on his/her birthday?

A: If a family wishes to send birthday treats to school, the treat must either be healthy or non-edible. Please remember that treats are optional. We will recognize your child's birthday regardless of treats.

Q: What should I do if my child is having trouble completing his/her homework?

A: If your child is having trouble completing the assigned homework, please contact his/her teacher. 

Q: How can I get make-up work when my child misses school?

A: In case of absence, students and parents may request makeup homework on the second day of absence. Please call or email the teacher by 12:00 pm on the second day of absence. Requested homework may be picked up in the office between 3:15 and 4:00 pm. There is a Homework Pick-up mailbox inside the office.

Q: What if we are out of town for an extended period of time?

A: Students who are involved in family travel during school days are asked to complete an Independent Study if the travel will keep them away from class for 5 days or more.  Please pick up these forms in the office.