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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All elementary school days begin at 8:45 AM and end at 3:25 PM, with the exception of Early Release Wednesdays:  students will be released at 2:25 PM.  John Tuck grounds are open and supervised, starting at 8:45.

  • Breakfast is available for students starting at 8:45 AM.

  • Grade level lunch times are staggered to accommodate for space.  The time slots are as follows:

    John Tuck Recess/Lunch Schedule:

    Grade

    M, T, Th, F Recess

    M-F Lunch

    Wednesday Recess

    KG

    10:45-11:05/2:25-2:40

    11:35-12:05

    10:45-11:05

    1st

    10:15-10:35/12:05-12:20

    11:35-12:05

    10:15-10:35

    2nd

    11:50-12:10/1:45-2:00

    12:10-12:40

    11:50-12:10

    3rd

    10:35-10:50/12:40-1:00

    12:10-12:40

    12:40-1:00

    4th

    11:25-11:45/2:05-2:25

    12:40-1:10

    11:25-11:45

    5th

    11:25-11:45/2:40-2:55

    12:40-1:10

    11:25-11:45

  • If your student will be absent from school for any reason a phone call on the date of the absence is much appreciated.  All absences are marked as ‘unexcused’ unless we have been notified by a parent of the reason for the absence.

  • In order to maximize learning time in the classroom, we limit direct interruptions to the classrooms.  Please contact the school office at 923-4884 with any messages for you child and the office staff will get the message to your child’s teacher during an appropriate time.

  • Yes, in the Redmond School District, we require every volunteer to have pass a background screening check.  Applications are available online, click here.  The screening is free to parents.  After the screening has cleared, parents are able to set up volunteer times with individual teachers.

  • REDMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT PROVIDE STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE.  However, you may purchase this coverage for school accidents through a special program offered to the district. Visit the district’s student insurance page for more details.