• Family Handbook Parent Confirmation

    Signing below is your acknowledgement of receipt of the Family Handbook, and your agreement that your family will abide by the policies laid out in the handbook. Any and all updates to the Family Handbook will be provided to parents/legal guardians in writing.
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  • Media Acknowledgement Form 2025-2026

    The Pathfinder School posts photos/videos on Social Media, our Website, and in advertisements. We will not publish a photo of a child along with their name without prior confirmation of parents/guardians. This form is solely for the use of photos/videos that do not individually identify your child.
  • Please fill in the following information for each child attending The Pathfinder School.

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  • PHOTO RELEASE

    I hereby grant The Pathfinder School permission to use my child's likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media ("photo") in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of The Pathfinder School and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize The Pathfinder School to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my child's likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo. I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge The Pathfinder School from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
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  • This consent can be revoked at any time in writing.

  • 2025-2026 Acknowledgments and Permissions

  • FAMILY EMAIL INFORMATION

    Email allows us to facilitate communication and significantly reduce paper and copy costs! Family mailboxes are in the school office for every family and should be checked several times a week.
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  • PESTICIDE ADVISORY

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  • Volunteer Screening Statement

    Parents provide valuable assistance to the teachers and the school by offering services as chaperons on field trips, in the classroom, and for Pizza Lunches. The State of Michigan requires this Screening Statement be on file.
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  • Field Trip Permission Slip

  • I/We understand that from time to time our child may have an opportunity to participate in trips that take him/her away from the campus.

    I/We understand that these trips will be under the direct supervision of faculty member(s) of The Pathfinder School and that our child will be transported in a school-owned/contracted or designated vehicle (or by regularly scheduled airlines or chartered service for certain trips/outings.

    I/We request that our child be allowed to attend such field trips.

    I/we also authorize any medical treatment in case of emergency, and agree that I/we am/are responsible for the cost of such treatment (see Student Emergency Information Form.

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  • Child Placement Contract

    This contract is required of all parents because we offer drop-in Extended Day Child Care as well as a licensed Preschool program.
  • NOTE: The Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services is required to inspect the child care center and enforce the contract based on the terms provided.

    The Pathfinder School agrees to provide child care services for the above named child(ren).

    Part I: Contract Provisions provided by child care facility

    The Pathfinder School, as a licensed child care facility, will provide the following provisions of the Michigan Administrative Code as required by R 400.5105b:

    R 400.5102 Licensee

    Rule 102. (2) A licensee shall have the following administrative responsibilities regarding staff: (b) Develop and implement a written screening policy for staff and volunteers, including parents, who have contact with children.

    R 400.5106 Program

    Rule 106. (1) A center shall provide a program of daily activities and relationships that offers opportunities for the developmental growth of each child in all of the following areas: (a) Physical development, including large and small muscle. (b) Social development, including communication skills. (c) Emotional development, including positive self-concept. (d) Intellectual development. (2) A center shall permit parents to visit the program for the purpose of observing their children at all times. (3) A center operation with children in attendance for 5 or more continuous hours per day shall provide for daily outdoor play, unless prevented by inclement weather conditions. (4) A center shall provide each child under school age in attendance for 5 or more continuous hours a day with anto opportunity rest.

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  • The Pathfinder School

    Consent for Disclosure of Immunization Information to Local and State Health Departments
  • Immunizations are an important part of keeping our children healthy. Schools and State and Local health departments must monitor immunization levels to ensure that all communities are protected from potentially life-threatening diseases and, if necessary, respond promptly to an emerging public health threat. It is important that disease threats be minimized through the monitoring of students being immunized. Sharing immunization and personally identifiable information including the students name, Date of Birth, gender, and address with local and state health departments will help to keep your child safe from vaccine preventable diseases. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, requires written parental consent before personally identifiable information from your child's education records is disclosed to the health department. If your child is 18 or over, he or she is an "eligible student" and must provide consent for disclosures of information from his or her education records.

    You may withdraw your consent to share this information in writing at any time.

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  • I agree to provide the school with an up-to-date copy of my child's immunization records or current immunization waiver form before the first day of school. I confirm that my child is in good health to the best of my knowledge, and their immunizations are up-to-date and that the immunization record or waiver is on file at school and will be updated annually.

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  • AGREEMENT FOR APPROPRIATE USE OF THE PATHFINDER SCHOOL COMPUTING AND INTERNET COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    You are being given access to the School's electronic communications system. Through this system, you will be able to communicate with other schools, colleges, organizations, and people around the world through the Internet. You will have access to hundreds of databases, libraries, and computer services all over the world. With this educational opportunity comes responsibility. Inappropriate system use will result in the loss of the privilege to use this educational tool. Please note that the Internet is a network of many types of communication and information networks. It is possible that you may run across some material you (or your parents) might find objectionable. While the School will take reasonable steps to restrict access to such material, it is not possible to absolutely prevent such access. It will be your responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate use.

    You will be assigned an individual account and are responsible for not sharing the password for that account with others. The account is to be used for identified educational purposes. You will be held responsible at all times for the proper use of your account, and the School may suspend or revoke your access if you violate the rules. You will be held responsible for any postings to a social networking site that would "materially disrupt classwork, involve substantial disorder, or interfere with the rights of others." [Tinker, 393 U.S. at 506.]

    Using the system for any illegal purpose. Borrowing someone's account (with or without permission Posting personal information about yourself or others (such as addresses and phone numbers Downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder. Posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another's reputation, or illegal. Using personal electronic mail accounts. Wasting school resources through the improper use of the computer system. Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources.

  • CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE:

  • Suspension of access to the system; Revocation of the computer system account; or Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with The Pathfinder School Conduct Policies and applicable laws.

    I understand that my computer use is not private and that the School will monitor my activity on the computer system. I have read this document and agree to abide by its provisions. I understand that violation of these provisions may result in suspension or revocation of system access.

  • The Pathfinder School's computers and facilities are intended to support and enhance the educational and administrative work of the school; therefore, their use must be consistent with The Pathfinder School's educational goals. User cooperation is expected at all times; supervising faculty and administrators reserve the right to examine email and/or any file stored or created on school computers. Users are reminded that the use of the school's computers and systems is a privilege that may be revoked temporarily or permanently if abused. 

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  • I have read and fully understand the conditions and terms of this Appropriate Use Policy (AUP I agree to be responsible for my child's use of The Pathfinder School computer system when my child is accessing the system. I hereby give consent to The Pathfinder School to access my child's electronic communications on the system, as it deems necessary for compliance with this agreement and any applicable laws. I hereby release The Pathfinder School, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising out of my child's use of, or inability to use, the system, including, but not limited to claims that may arise from unauthorized use of the system. I understand it is impossible to restrict my child's access to all potentially controversial materials. I agree not to hold The Pathfinder School responsible for any information or materials acquired by my child on the system. I fully understand that if my child's The Pathfinder School account is suspended, terminated or revoked, The Pathfinder School will not refund any user fee, or portion thereof. I further understand and agree that I am fully responsible for any financial obligations arising from my child's use or unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services. I hereby give my permission to issue an account for my child.

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  • Child Information Record

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  • Emergency Contact & Release of Child:

    List all individuals, including parents/legal guardians, in order of preference, to be contacted in an emergency. If possible, include at least one person other than the parents/legal guardians to be contacted in an emergency and to whom the child can be released. The second phone number column can be left blank. (If more individuals, please email list to receptionist@thepathfinderschool.org).
  • Release of Child Only

    List all individuals, other than the parents/legal guardians, to whom the child may be released. (If there are additional individuals please email receptionist@thepathfinderschool.org).
  • * I give permission to   *   licensed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to secure emergency medical treatment for the above named minors whil

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