In order to promote greater responsibility, self-reliance, to minimize interruptions of the instructional environment and to prepare students for high school and beyond, office staff will not accept forgotten items, e.g., lunches, snacks, homework, projects, library books, musical instruments, etc. Students who forget to bring their snack/lunch to school, may obtain a courtesy snack/lunch from the cafeteria manager. Some exceptions to this guideline may be made for extenuating circumstances.