Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Students may enter the building at 7:20 a.m. and go to their classrooms. Students must be in class by 7:50 a.m. and dismissal begins at 2:10 p.m. Students attending ASP are dismissed at 2:15 -- ASP ends at 6:00 p.m.Back to Top
When is a student marked tardy?
Students must be in their classroom when the 7:50 bell rings or they are marked tardy. Any student that arrives after the 7:50 a.m. bell rings is tardy, and parents are required to bring the child to the office and sign them in. The student is given a tardy slip to admit them to class. If a student is riding a Cobb County School Bus and the bus arrives late the student is not marked tardy.Back to Top
Lunches are $1.60 for students and $2.50 for adults.Back to Top
You may pay by the day, month or semester. Each student has a lunch account and deductions are made when the child purchases a lunch. You will be notified when additional funds are needed. You may also pay on line by going to www.mealpay.com You will be able to put money on your child's lunch account, monitor the account balance, etc. By using this system you will know when your child needs money on his/her account and you will be able to add money using your credit card/debit card.Back to Top
What is the After School Program (ASP)?
The After School Program is a childcare program provided to all students enrolled at East Side Elementary. The program operates every day that school is in session. The program begins at dismissal and operates until 6:00 p.m. The fee is $7.00 per day/per child, plus a $10.00 annual registration fee for each child. There is a $1.00 per minute late pick up fee for all students not picked up by 6:00 p.m. Snacks are provided and enrichment programs are offered (computer classes, chess, dance, art, etc.).Back to Top
How does my child become Mystery Student?
The names of all East Side students are placed in the Mystery Student Jar. Names are drawn each morning and announced. If the student called is present and was on time he/she goes to the office to get their prize. If students are absent or tardy on the day their name is drawn they lose their prize. By the end of the school year, every student's name will be drawn.Back to Top
What are the school colors and mascot?
East Side's school colors are yellow and royal blue. Our school mascot is the tiger.Back to Top
The Tiger's Cage is our PTA sponsored school store. The Tiger's Cage is open from 7:20-7:50 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In order to handle the large number of student shoppers, grade levels have specific dates to shop. Tuesdays the Tiger's Cage is open to First, Third, and Fifth grade students Thursdays the Tiger's Cage is ope to Kdg., Second, and Fourth grade studentsBack to Top