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Visitors Policy

ALL CAMPUS VISITORS MUST:
 
Van Nuys Middle School recognizes that children’s potential for educational success improves significantly when schools and parents form strong partnerships. We welcome parents to visit the school and encourage parental involvement. To maintain the highest standards of safety as well as academic success, we ask that all visitors to VNMS abide by the following:
 
  • All persons (non-VNMS employees) entering the campus must sign in the “Visitor’s Log Book” at the MAIN OFFICE and wear the yellow visitor sticker. If, for some reason, the book is not there, “sign in” at the Attendance Office.
  • Complete a visitor’s permit and obtain the principal/designee’s approval before proceeding to a classroom or any part of campus. Campus security will be notified of your presence.
  • Same-day visits and appointments must be cleared by the principal or administrative designee.
  • Children who are not enrolled at Van Nuys MS are not to be on campus unless prior approval by the principal/designee has been obtained.
  • Classroom visits are not to exceed 20 minutes.
 
Meet with a Counselor, Coordinator, or Administrator: We make every attempt to accommodate immediate requests; however, we occasionally have prior commitments. We are generally not available during supervision times. It is always best to make an appointment ahead of time.
 
Meet with a Teacher: Teachers can only meet with parents before or after school or during their conference period. If you wish to visit your child’s classroom, we request a 24-hour notice.
    • A visitor’s permit must be obtained and worn while on campus. Please be prepared to present valid identification.
    • An appointment to see a teacher, counselor, or administrator must be made with the individual through the counselor or administrative designee. Appointments may be made by telephone, email, or in person.
    • Return the visitor’s permit to the front desk before leaving the campus.
 
SOME IMPORTANT RULES FOR VISITORS:
  • Enter and exit the classroom as quietly as possible.
  • Please do not converse with any students, teachers, and/or instructional assistants during the visitation.
  • Please do not interfere with any school activity during the visitation.
  • Please maintain the privacy of students and all other persons on campus.
  • Please silence your phone.*
*There is no photography or video allowed on campus without prior approval from an administrator.*
 
Disruptive behavior, including physical and/or verbal harassment toward teachers, administrators, and staff, is strictly prohibited and is a crime punishable by fine, jail, or a combination of both.
 
AUTHORITY: This policy is enforced by the California Penal Code Section 626.7, 626.8, 242.5, 243.2, and/or the Education Code § 44810 (a), § 44811 (a).