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school hours
Rising Tide school hours are 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Doors open at 7:25 a.m. On Wednesdays, school hours are 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The school’s office is open from 7:25 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each school day.
attendance
Student attendance is extremely important to both students and Teachers at Rising Tide. As a school with high academic standards, we value regular and timely attendance at school, as it is critical to a connection within the school community as well as successful academic achievement.
For the safety and protection of each student, it is essential for school staff to know the whereabouts of every student. Therefore, Rising Tide’s attendance policy requires that parents/guardians contact the school on the day that a student is absent and provide a basis for the student’s absence from school that day. Rising Tide also requires parents/guardians to contact the school if their child will be tardy or dismissed. In such cases of absence, tardiness, or dismissal, parents/guardians should leave a message on the Attendance Line before 8:00 am. Attendance Line: 508-747-2620 x102.
cancellation of school or emergency closing
In the event that school must be canceled or delayed because of snow, unusual weather conditions, or emergency circumstances, announcements will be listed on WCVBTV 5, WHDHTV 7, and FOX 25 television stations and websites. When possible, announcements will also be sent by email and posted on the front page of the school website.
Although Rising Tide is not a part of the Plymouth Public School District, Rising Tide follows the same school year calendar as the Plymouth Public Schools, and the Town of Plymouth provides bus transportation for Rising Tide students who reside in Plymouth; therefore, Rising Tide will not be in session if the Plymouth Public School District cancels school. Please do not call the Police Department, Fire Department, or the Rising Tide office.
In the event of a school closing or unscheduled early dismissal after the school day has begun, Rising Tide will utilize a desktop calling system to notify families by telephone. When possible, announcements will also be sent by email and posted on the front page of the school website. Unless otherwise specified, all students who normally ride the bus will be sent home by bus. Students who normally are driven to school will be held until a parent/guardian or the regular carpool driver arrives.
Extended Day Options
Rising Tide Extended Day Program
Rising Tide offers an Extended Day Program for current Rising Tide students in grades 5-12. The program is available on Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-and Friday from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Space is limited in the program, and participants will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is received.
The Extended Day Program offers parents/guardians an hour of transitional child care to help ease any work- or family-related scheduling issues. The technology-free program will provide the students with a safe and supervised area for socializing and enjoying age-appropriate board and card games with their peers. Students are also provided a quiet space for individual work or reading. Please note this program does not provide 1:1 academic support or tutoring. Students must be picked up by 4:00 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth
For Wednesday afternoons, or as an alternate care option, The Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth offers programming at their location at 9 Resnick Road. This is just 1.5 miles from our campus and is accessible for our students via Plymouth (First Student) bus #32.
The club is open for members ages 6-18. Memberships are $50 and are good for the year.
They offer the Compass Zone program to Rising Tide students in grades 5 through 8. Students may take Plymouth bus #32 at dismissal and go to the club for snack, homework help, and all of their club programming. There is a weekly fee. Click here for the program brochure.
Rising Tide Upper School students (grades 9 through 12) may become members for $50 for the year and take Plymouth bus #32, as well. There is no weekly fee for high school students.
For Early Release Wednesdays: Rising Tide students may come on their early release days using Plymouth bus #32. If students are only coming to the club on early release days, the fee is $35 and is for students in grades 5 through 12.
Check out their website at: https://www.bgcplymouth.org/zone/ for more details.
food service
Rising Tide offers a school breakfast and lunch program. The program features a small cafeteria-style food service where students can choose from salads, sandwiches, or hot entrees with sides. Students are able to select breakfast and/or lunch on any day without ordering ahead.
Students in need of meal modifications due to allergies or religious concerns may contact Rebecca Chapman.
WIC-The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
SNAP Food Assistance– Formerly food stamps. SNAP provides a monthly benefit to buy nutritious foods.
(508) 747-8810
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