School Policies

As a reminder, our hours are:

• School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Absence Procedures

To report an absent child, call the school office or email us using this Absence Reporting Form.

Student behavior that distracts bus drivers is a hazard to the vehicle's safe operation, and jeopardizes the safety and welfare of all passengers. Misbehavior while on a yellow school bus or a Metro bus can result in disciplinary action for the student or the suspension of transportation service for the student.

Read more about our requirements for student behavior on buses.

Students are not permitted to use cell phones during the school hours. Phones should be turned off and locked inside their locker. If a student fails to follow the cell phone policy, the phone will be taken by a staff member. The phone will need to be picked up by the child’s guardian. 

• Parents — please understand that students have access to the office phone to contact parents.
• In case of emergency parents/guardians may reach their student by calling the main office at (513) 363-3600.

Review CPS' Code of Conduct for disciplinary procedures.

Shirts: Solid, uniform, colored shirts- short or long-sleeved. Black, White and Gray

Sweaters: Solid colored Black, White or Gray sweater or sweatshirt

● Hoods may not be worn in the building.
● Polo collar must be visible.

Pants: Solid khaki, or plaid uniform style pants, Khaki shorts (ONLY During the months of August, September, April, and May)
● Denim, yoga pants/leggings, compression pro-style or athletic
shorts, pajama pants are not permitted.

Spiritwear/Athletic Wear: Spirit wear tops are permitted with uniform bottoms. Student athletes or teams may wear their athletic or team uniform on game/competition days.

Headwear: Only religious headwear may be worn, unless permission is given directly from administration.
● Hoods, hats, scarfs, bandanas, bonnets, durags, hair nets, and masks are not permitted.

Footwear: Closed toe shoes are recommended. Closed toe shoes are required for PE class.
● House shoes, slippers, flip-flops, and slides (including bubble or fuzzy slides) are not permitted.

Snow days and school delays are announced on our website, local TV and radio stations, CPS' mobile app, and through automated phone calls. Assume school is open unless you hear otherwise.

Learn more about CPS' severe weather and emergency closing procedures.

The Ethel Taylor Student Handbook details our policies and procedures.

ethel taylor student handbook

We welcome our guests, mentors, tutors and community supporters and look forward to your visit.  During the school day, only the front door is available for entry.  Please buzz the doorbell for admittance.  All visitors should report first to the office.  There you will sign in using the “Lobby Guard” machine and will then be given a visitor’s pass.  You must bring your driver’s license with you.

We encourage all parents that participate in school activities, (parties, field trips, performances, etc.) to get a CPS volunteer badge. If you have a CPS issued badge you will be able to enter the building after signing in. You will not have to wait in long lines! Details for obtaining a badge are sent home in our planner system or you can call 363-3600.

There are times staff may not be able to see you or you may need to set an appointment, if this happens do so with our secretaries we appreciate your cooperation.