Adopt-a-Class TN

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    • Home
    • Service Opportunities
    • Adopted Schools
      • Loudon Elementary School
      • Steekee Elementary School
      • Vonore Elementary School
      • Philadelphia Elementary
    • Volunteer Protocols
    • School Volunteers
    • Volunteer at Home
    • Adopt-a-Class Events
    • Donations
    • Fundraising
    • Grants
    • About Us
    • Special Projects
    • Community Networking
    • Photo Gallery
    • Honor Roll of Donors
    • Leadership
    • Emergency Closings
    • Communications
    • Forms
    • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Service Opportunities
  • Adopted Schools
    • Loudon Elementary School
    • Steekee Elementary School
    • Vonore Elementary School
    • Philadelphia Elementary
  • Volunteer Protocols
  • School Volunteers
  • Volunteer at Home
  • Adopt-a-Class Events
  • Donations
  • Fundraising
  • Grants
  • About Us
  • Special Projects
  • Community Networking
  • Photo Gallery
  • Honor Roll of Donors
  • Leadership
  • Emergency Closings
  • Communications
  • Forms
  • Contact Us

Adopt-a-Class Volunteer Protocols

Classroom volunteers are guests in our adopted schools and interact with students and faculty. For the protection of all, it is strongly recommended that COVID and flu vaccines be up to date.


Please Do:


  • Wear your Adopt-a-Class name badge.
  • Bring your driver's license to check-in on your first shift.  You will be issued a school name tag to wear.  You only need to give your name after your first visit. 
  • Wear casual,  respectful and comfortable attire and shoes.
  • Exchange contact information with your matched teacher.
  • Communicate schedule changes with your teacher.
  • Follow teacher’s instructions explicitly without alternative suggestions. 
  • Give children smiles, praises, and positive reinforcement.
  • Inform teacher if a child is disrespectful or behaves inappropriately.
  • Inform teacher if a child mentions a problem at home, e.g. abuse, drugs.
  • Comply with all school protocols, including fire drills or practice lock-downs.
  • Share positive observations about our schools, teachers, students,  and Adopt-a-Class programs!


Inform your teacher and Karen Hamerslag at adopt.a.class.tn@gmail.com  if you need to take an extended leave of absence or resign, or if you need assistance with conflict resolution. 

Please Do Not:

  • Discipline children - advise the teacher about the problem. 
  • Contradict or instruct a teacher. 
  • Wear cologne or perfume (allergy concern).
  • Share confidential communications from teacher or student with others.
  • Share any personal criticisms with friends orfamily - respect privacy. 
  • Request any personal, academic or special needs information about a child.
  • Assist a child with a test unless specifically instructed by the teacher.
  • Spend time alone with a child in a room with the door closed. 
  • Plan, organize, or run an "Adopt-a-Class" program without Board approval and Adopt-a-Class administrative support. 
  • Bring a concealed or openly carried weapon to school or any of our events. 

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