Welcome to the Upper!
7 days ago
School Hours:
Students can arrive at 7:00 am. First bell rings at 7:25 am. Tardy bell rings at 7:30 am. Students are considered tardy if they arrive past 7:30 am, resulting in parent check-in. Dismissal begins for car riders at 2:20 pm.
Student Transportation:
Transportation changes are due by 12:00 noon on the day of the change. They can be hand-delivered, sent with the student, faxed, or emailed. If they are emailed, parents should send to:
hettie.miller@lamark12.org AND louise.fairbanks@lamark12.org
Absences, Tardies, and Checkouts:
In order for an absence, tardy, or checkout to be excused, all excuses must be received in the office within five days of the absence. Please be sure to submit any excuses in a timely manner. You can email the email addresses above or fax to 601-264-6771.
Students are allowed up to 4 unexcused tardies per 9 weeks and 2 unexcused checkouts per 9 weeks. Any student with more than the allowed number of unexcused tardies or checkouts may face disciplinary action.
No checkouts allowed after 1:45pm.
Thank you for helping to keep our students on time and in class!
Wish your student a Happy Birthday on our marquee, only $10
Please contact the school office to set up.
School Day Insurance
For the Voluntary Student Accident Insurance and 24 Hour Voluntary Insurance coverage we no longer send out promotional flyers, it is all online. Included below is the weblink for parents to access and choose their coverage for the Voluntary Student Accident Insurance or 24 Hour Voluntary Student Accident Insurance. Parents may sign up and pay for the Student Voluntary Insurance coverage via http://www.k12studentinsurance.com/
Steps: a. Click on icon l. Browse Rates icon at top of the webpage.
b. Click on State and choose Mississippi then click the school district, Lamar County School District to view rates.
e. Click on icon 2. Open New Account and put in user information.
d. Go to icon 3. My Account Login to complete the transaction.
For Assistance with Voluntary Student Insurance, please call our Toll Free Number: 888-636- 7272.
Thank you again for contacting Team Assure, Inc. for your insurance needs.
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