Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico #3
EXCELLENT EDUCATION = EMPOWERED CITIZENS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STUDENT HANDBOOK
SY 2009-2010
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table of
contents
Purpose of Handbook
.3
Elementary
Vision
..3
Prophetstown
Elementary Staff
4
Prophetstown
Elementary Schedule
..6
Chain
of Command
8
Elementary
Supplies
..8
School
Fees
8
Breakfast
and Lunch Program and Policies
..8,9
Dress
Code
.9
Visitors
...9
Attendance
...9,10
In
Case of Absence
10
Anticipated
Absences
10
Truancy
..10
Vision
and Hearing Screening
.10,11
Medication
Administration
11
Emergency
Numbers
..11
First
Aid
.11
Immunizations
and Physical Exams
..11
Leaving
School Grounds
...11
Telephone/Cell
Phone Usage
.12
Fire,
Storm, Bus Evacuation and Lockdown Drills
12
Inclement
Weather Policy
..12
Discipline
Policies
.
.12
General
Rules and Regulations
.12,13
Detention
and Discipline Notices
.
..13
In-School
Suspension
.13
Suspension
13,14
Expulsion
14
Student
Due Process
...14
General
Playground Rules
14,15
Bus
Conduct
.15,16
Special
Arrangements
,16
Bicycles
...16
Lost and
Found
...16
Lockers/Desks
.16
Recess
..16
Report
Cards/Conferences/Testing
..17
Academic
Progress
...17
Birthdays
..17
Pets
...17
Class
Trips
.17
Room
Parents/Parties
.17,18
Parent
Communications
.18
Bus
Disciplinary Policy
..19
Student/Parent
Handbook Signature Form
.20
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Purpose of
handbook
The purpose of the Student/Parent
Handbook is to acquaint parent, student, and friends who are interested in the
practices of the school. By referring to
this handbook, parents and students can often find answers to many
questions. It is designed to help
students and parents understand the rules of the school necessary to maintain
an environment and climate conducive to good teaching and productive
learning. Parents are asked to read the
handbook and discuss with their children the importance of following these
rules established by the school.
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IN A SAFE
ENVIRONMENT TO BECOME LIFE-LONG LEARNERS
AND EMPOWERED
CITIZENS.
we believe:
·
all children can learn.
·
students can be successful and develop a
sense of self-worth.
·
every individual at school deserves
respect.
·
every child is unique and has special
talents.
·
students have both rights and
responsibilities for their learning.
·
children learn best when they work
together in positive ways.
in this environment, we envision that we and our
students will:
·
become life-long learners.
·
show respect for one another and work
together for the good of all.
·
solve problems creatively, cooperatively,
and collaboratively.
·
maintain high expectations and strive to
reach our fullest potential.
·
gain the knowledge and skills necessary
to be a productive citizen and community member.
we are a community that believes that participation
in education is the key to success in preparing for the future!
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Karen Anderson, Principal
Faculty
Pre-K Kelly
Ottens
Pre-K Jan
Halpin
Kindergarten Julie
Noord
Kindergarten Heather
Rangel
First Grade Sue
Castelein
First Grade Beth Jacobs
Second Grade Teri
Bealer
Second Grade Vickie Waldbusser
Third Grade Chris
Barton-Howard
Third Grade Terri
VanOosten
Fourth Grade Steve
Stefani
Fourth Grade Jessica
Wroble
Fifth Grade Michael
Carlson
Fifth Grade Sharon
Kelley Special Area Teachers
Special Education Linda
Baker
Special Education Nancy
Henegar
Title 1 Denise Cady
Title 1 Susie
McLain
Reading
Interventionist Ann
Cooper
Speech Pathologist Robin
Hicks
Media Specialist Cindy
Megli
Music Stephanie
Bohms
Band Jane
Davis
Physical Education Bill
Berk
Guidance Counselor Kate
Reed
Nurse Sherry
Jensen
Pre-K Aide Kathy
Young
Library/Media Aide Nora
Mosher
Clerical/Instructional
Aide Joanie Stewart
Library/Instructional
Aide Susan
Majeski
Instructional Aide Karen
Richey
Instructional Title
Aide Sue
Foltz
Pre-K/Instructional
Aide Deb
Roselieb
Inclusion Aide Paula
Olsen
One-on-One Aides Aleesa
Johns, Tonya Remley, Natalie Myers,
Connie
Swanson-DeSpain
Maintenance/Custodial
Head Custodian Barb
Sage
Custodian Jane
Hovey
Office
Secretary Tammie
Sandrock
Food
Service
Lead Cook Robyn
Gilman
Assistant Cook
Rita Toppert
Assistant Cook Darla
Corbin
Volunteer
Volunteer Program
Coordinator Joanie
Stewart
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PES
BUILDING SCHEDULE
2009-2010
K-5th 7:30 A.M. Supervision
of playground (Fourth and fifth grade students
are to stay in the southwest corner of the
playground before school begins to
accommodate the larger number of students present at this time.)
7:45-8:10
A.M. Breakfast (Students enter
cafeteria through rear door by portable classroom.)
8:10 A.M. First
8:20 A.M. Tardy
Pre-K 8:15 11:00 A.M. Class
(Monday-Friday)
Lunch
Schedule: Grade Lunch Recess Back
to Class
K 10:55 11:15 11:35
1st 11:05 11:25 11:45
2nd 11:15 11:35 11:55
3rd 11:25 11:45 12:05
4TH 11:35 11:55 12:15
5TH 11:40 12:00 12:20
Pre-K 12:30 3:20 P.M. Class (Monday-Friday)
Dismissal: 3:20
P.M. Regular dismissal
for all students
Early
Dismissal: School is dismissed at
2:20 PM (one hour early).
Early
Release:
Emergency
Dismissal: If conditions exist that prompt an early dismissal (i.e. fire,
storm, lack of heat or power, etc.),
parents are asked to listen to local TV and radio stations for
announcements. Whenever possible, announcements will be made
by 12:00 noon for a
2:20 P.M. dismissal and by 6:30 A.M.
for school cancellations.
Walking students are dismissed through
the back of the building. Parent pick-up
is available on
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CHAIN
OF COMMAND
It is often confusing for parents and a
teacher to know just who should be contacted about a specific topic or
concern. The chain of command is as
follows:
1.
Generally,
a parent should contact the teacher if a situation directly relates to
classroom learning. If questions remain after conferring with the teacher,
contact the Principal.
2.
Teachers
are responsible directly to the building principal. The administration sets the
stage so that effective teaching may be done.
In the absence of the building principal or another administrator, the
office staff (secretary, nurse, and guidance counselor) may act in
administrative capacity to maintain a functional school day and handle
emergencies. The Superintendent
delegates authority and responsibility to the Principal to administer and carry
out policy.
3. The
Principal is directly responsible to the Superintendent, who is given a
relatively free hand in the administration of educational policies. The Superintendent is directly responsible to
the School Board.
4. The
Board of Education consists of seven men and women. They represent the citizens of the District
in the control and management of school affairs. They are responsible for determining the
policies of the school system and employing administrators to carry out these
duties. It is not their role to actively
administer the school on a day-to-day basis.
All of their functions with the faculty and students are carried on through
their administrators.
ELEMENTARY
SUPPLIES
A supply list will be available at
registration.
SCHOOL
FEES
The following fees are payable upon
registration:
KINDERGARTEN MILK FEE $43.50
BOOK RENTAL (K-5) $55.00
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM AND POLICIES
Students may deposit money into a meal
account. Deposits should be placed in an envelope labeled with the students
name and account number. Deposits may be
brought to the kitchen prior to 8:30 A.M.
After 8:30 A.M., all deposits must be brought to the office. Students
will be issued a bar-coded card, which is to be presented in the lunch line.
When scanned, the cost for the meal will be automatically deducted from the
account. If a card is lost or damaged, it will be replaced for a fee of $1. Students must have a lunch card and money in
their account. If a parent calls or
sends a note, money will be transferred from a siblings account, however this will
not be done automatically. A milk ticket
can be purchased by the week or year. Prices are as follows:
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K-5
breakfast $ 1.05
K-5
lunch $1.60
Double
entre $1.45
Adult
breakfast $1.65
Adult
meal $2.05
Milk
$ .30
Yearly
milk ticket $52.20
Students with a $0 or minus $0 amount in
their meal account will not be given a breakfast meal or a hot lunch. They will receive cereal for breakfast and a
peanut better sandwich for lunch for a three-day period of time. Parents are encouraged to pack a lunch for
their children until money can be deposited into the meal account.
Students will eat in the cafeteria. White
or chocolate milk is available for students bringing their lunch. Although no pop or energy drinks are allowed,
students may bring fruit juice. Students are expected to maintain an orderly
and mannerly lunch line, use proper table conduct, throw litter in the
designated container, and return trays and utensils to the cart.
Students are not permitted to leave the
school grounds during the school day without permission of the office. Students
leaving for lunch should be picked up in the office unless other arrangements
have been confirmed by the building principal.
DRESS
CODE
Dress and grooming are important and have
a direct affect on the students behavior and the learning atmosphere of the
school. Students are required to maintain a neat and clean appearance. Any
clothing, which is unsafe, unsanitary, or is disruptive to the learning
environment, will not be permitted. All students must wear footwear. Hats or
caps may not be worn in the building unless directly related to an authorized
student activity. Short shorts, mini-skirts, halter/spaghetti strap tops,
see-through shirts or blouses, shirts that expose the midriff, and any shirts
with messages that are obscene, or advertise illegal substances / activities,
or will not be allowed. Good judgment should be exercised in regard to dress.
VISITORS
Parents and community members are
encouraged to visit school. Students from out-of-town, other schools,
relatives, and minor children may not visit classes in session without
permission of administration and unless accompanied by a parent. All visitors must enter through the front
east door and check-in / sign-in at the office upon arrival.
ATTENDANCE
It is extremely important to attend
school regularly. Regular attendance and
being on time help children
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have a good attitude toward school. Absences and tardies are upsetting to
students as they disrupt
schedules, require readjustment to class
routines, and slow student learning. Although
a sick child should remain at home, there is no way to duplicate class interaction
experiences when a student has been absent.
Appointments, medical exams, etc. should
be scheduled outside the school day whenever possible. In the case of doctor and dentist
appointments scheduled during the middle of the day, prior notice should be
given to the office.
Extra-curricular school or district
activities are part of a students educational experience. Students must be in attendance all day for these
activities unless administrative pre-approval is granted.
All students who arrive after school is
in session must report to the office upon entering the building. Students leaving early must have their
parents sign them out. Parents who are
having someone other than themselves pick up a child from school must send a
written request to school.
IN
CASE OF ABSENCE
Please call the school office at 537-2345 (PES) or 438-2255 (TES) before 8:30 a.m. if your child will be absent. You
may call anytime prior to 7:30 a.m. and leave a message on the recorder. This
will avoid the school calling a parent at their workplace/home, as we make a
reasonable attempt to contact parents within two hours of the childs noted
absence. If contact between parents and school is not made, parents should send
a written note the next day to confirm the absence. Any absence not approved by the principal
within two days after the students return to school will be documented as
unexcused. If a child is absent and the
school has not spoken to the parent or received written verification that the
child was absent for a valid reason, the absence shall be recorded as
truant.
Absences exceeding five (5) school days
will require a doctors excuse for readmission.
Students who are absent for an extended
period of time will be granted 1 day per each day absent to make up school
work. Make up work may be obtained after
school unless other arrangements are made with the office or classroom teacher.
ANTICIPATED
ABSENCES
Requests for necessary absence from
school should be written by parents or legal guardians and taken to the office
one week prior to the absence. Anticipated
absences may be counted as unexcused unless approved by principal. Arrangements for make-up work must be made with
teachers prior to the absence. Vacations
of a week or more during school are strongly discouraged.
TRUANCY
Excessive absences or tardies will result
in a report of truancy to the appropriate legal authorities. Truancy is defined as absence without valid
cause for a school day or a portion thereof.
Valid cause is defined as illness, death in the immediate family,
family emergency, and situations beyond the control of the student as
determined by the school board or circumstances that cause reasonable concern
to the parent for the safety and health of the student. A chronic or habitual truant means a
child subject to compulsory school attendance who is absent without valid
cause from such attendance for 10% or more of the previous 180 regular
attendance days.
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Letters of concern will be sent to the
parents of students who are chronic truants or whose attendance patterns may
negatively impact their learning.
Students with excessive absences/tardies will be referred to the
Whiteside County Truants Alternative Program.
HEALTH SERVICES
VISION
AND HEARING SCREENING
Vision and hearing screening tests shall
be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of
Public Health and by individuals who have been certified. The Department of Public
Health states that the "Vision
screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an
eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo this
vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed
a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the
previous 12 months." Vision
screening is not an option, however. A
vision examination report, on the physician's letterhead, must be on file at
the school if your child is not participating in the school's screening test.
MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION
Parents have the responsibility to bring
all medications to school in the original or physician labeled container. A
written order submitted on the school Medication Authorization Form, signed by
both the physician and the parent, must accompany the medications. Students may
not carry or administer medications of any kind. This policy will be strictly
enforced to comply with state regulations.
EMERGENCY
NUMBERS
The emergency contact form asks for three
numbers that could be called if a child becomes ill or is injured. Please be sure this information is
complete, correct, and up-to-date. We must have the number of a relative,
neighbor, or friend who is willing to assume care for a child if the parent can
not be reached.
FIRST
AID
In the event of injuries or illness,
first aid will be administered. Should a child become ill at school, the Health
Aide (nurse) will decide: 1) if the student should rest and return to class;
2)if the student is able to participate in full school activities; or 3) if the
student should go home. The health aide will make arrangements for the student
to leave. A parent or designated individual on the emergency form must be
contacted before a student is allowed to leave. If the illness or injury is of
a serious nature, the school will notify the parents, who then shall assume
responsibility for medical treatment. If the school is unable to reach the
parent, the student will be taken for medical treatment, by ambulance if
necessary.
IMMUNIZATIONS
AND PHYSICAL EXAMS
It is the responsibility of the Health
Aide to compile and maintain health records for each student. The base of each
record is the physical exam, dental exam and immunization record. It is
required by the State of
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LEAVING
SCHOOL GROUNDS
For safety reasons, students are not
permitted to leave school grounds while school is in session without the
permission of the principal. Students
going home or leaving for an appointment must be signed out by a parent and
picked up in the school office.
TELEPHONE/CELL
PHONE USAGE
Telephones in the school office are for
business purposes, and should be used by students only in the case of
emergency. Messages to students must go through the office and should be
limited to emergencies only. Parents are to make every effort to coordinate
dismissal plans and other arrangements with their child before the child leaves
for school each day.
Students are not allowed to have cell
phones at school. The phone in the main
office is available for student use in emergency situations. If students are in violation of this policy,
the cell phone will be confiscated. On
the first offense, the cell phone will be placed in the office and returned to
the student at the end of the day. On
the second offense, the cell phone will need to be picked up by
parents/guardians. Please contact the
principal if your child needs a cell phone for special circumstances.
FIRE,
STORM, BUS EVACUATION and LOCKDOWN DRILLS
Drills are held throughout the year.
Written procedures for these drills are posted in each room and will be
explained by teachers and practiced during the year.
INCLEMENT
WEATHER POLICY
Our outdoor policy regarding cold and
inclement weather varies according to the degree of the conditions. As a
general rule, when the temperature and wind result in a wind-chill-factor of
Zero degrees or less, students will be inside the building. We ask your cooperation in not sending
children to school before 8:00 A.M. when the weather is especially bad. We will
make provisions that allow students to enter the building when the outdoor
conditions would be adverse to their health. We believe that some fresh air and
outdoor activity are necessary throughout the day to keep learning conditions
at their best. We will use our best
judgment when determining where students will have recess - considering
temperature, precipitation, wind chill, and playground conditions. Students
should come prepared by dressing appropriately.
DISCIPLINE
POLICIES
The teachers and support staff members at
Prophetstown and
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defines
bullying as unfair or one-sided treatment where someone is being hurt,
frightened, threatened, or
leaving others
out on purpose. The use of a Bully
Referral Form is part of this program.
This form will be completed by any school staff member witnessing or
receiving reports of bullying. The information
on these forms will be used for coaching, counseling, and discipline purposes.
GENERAL
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rules and regulations are necessary for
the orderly operation of the school, for the maintenance of a good learning
environment, and for the development of self-discipline. Students are expected to follow these rules:
1. Respect must be shown to all persons at
all times.
2. Students should present themselves in a
neat, clean and appropriately dressed manner.
(See Dress Code).
3. Students should keep the school building
and grounds safe and clean by taking proper care of school and personal
property. Students should not write or
mark on school property. Students should
not litter school grounds.
4. Students should demonstrate a positive
attitude about school by trying their best and completing all tasks and
assignments in an accurate and timely manner. Students in 3rd through 5th grade
are to use an assignment notebook provided by the school. A fee of $1 will be
charged to students for replacement of the assignment notebook.
5. Trespassing or loitering on school
premises is strictly prohibited. Climbing trees or shrubs, climbing on the
landscaping walls, and climbing on the roof are also strictly prohibited.
6. School will provide playground
equipment. No toys will be brought
from home.
7. Bully type behavior - verbal and physical
aggression such as name calling, shoving, intimidation - will not be tolerated
and will result in discipline consequences.
(See Board Policy 7:180)
8. PLT CUSD #3 has established rules
prohibiting physical, sexual, verbal or harassment of students. Alleged abuse or harassment of a student
needs to be reported immediately to a supervisor and/or school principal.
DETENTION
AND DISCIPLINE NOTICES
Before school, after school or loss of
school recesses will be the form of detention used with students as a
corrective disciplinary measure.
Students will be expected to serve the detention the day-ofor on the
day following the infraction. Failure to report to detention will result in the
detention period being doubled. Parents
will be notified of any infraction through a disciplinary notice and/or phone
call. Parents will be required to sign
and return the notice with their child on the following day.
IN-SCHOOL
SUSPENSION
In-school suspension occurs when a
students behavior warrants removal from class.
This disciplinary action is designed to convey to the student the
importance of following the rules in order to be a part of the TES and PES
learning communities. When assigned an
in-school suspension, the student must:
1. Report to the principals office
promptly.
2. Bring all books, notebooks, and other
materials needed for assignments. Daily assignments must be
worked on and completed during the in-school suspension. Students should
get all assignments from
their teachers prior to reporting to the office.
3. Stay in the designated area throughout
the in-school suspension period unless permission is given.
4. Eat lunch in the suspension area.
Students will receive credit for work
completed during in-school suspensions.
Failure to comply with the above stated rules could result in suspension
from school with no opportunity to make up work.
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SUSPENSION
Students can be suspended from school due
to misconduct or gross disobedience for a period not to exceed ten (10) school
days, with a parent conference before readmittance to school. Examples of gross
disobedience and misconduct shall include, but is not limited to, the
following:
1. Theft
2. Vandalism, destruction and/or
defacement of school property
3. Fighting and/or excessive
aggressiveness
4. Possession of weapons, including look
alikes
5. Failure to attend detention
6. Improper use or possession of drugs
and/or alcohol
7. Possession or use of tobacco
8. Harassment/Sexual harassment/Verbal
Abuse
9. Threats or attempts of violence toward
anyone peers or staff
10. Use of profanity and/or obscenity
11. Forgery/Cheating/Dishonesty
12. Insubordination/Disobedience of
directives from staff members or school officials and/or rules and
regulations governing student conduct
13. Conduct that poses a danger to
persons or property or disrupts the educational process
EXPULSION
The School Board is authorized to expel
students guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct for the remainder of the
school term or a period of time as determined by the Board for the following
reasons:
1. Weapon possession, including look
alikes
2. Threats or attempts of violence toward
a staff member
3. Following the third suspension
4. Setting off a fire alarm/Arson
5. Bomb threats
6. Destruction, defacement, or damage to
school property, including graffiti
7. Repeated offenses of flagrant
misconduct or gross disobedience
8. Conduct that poses a danger to persons
or property or greatly disrupts the educational process.
STUDENT
DUE PROCESS
The Board will provide a means for the
solution of student-staff problems within the school structure. The following
procedures will be observed in cases involving suspension:
1. Before the suspension, the student shall
be provided oral or written notice of the charges. If the
student denies the charges, the student shall be given an explanation of
the evidence and an
opportunity to present his/her version.
2. Prior notice and hearing, as stated
above, is not required and the student can be immediately
suspended, when the presence poses a continuing danger to persons and
property or an ongoing
threat of disruption to the educational process. In such cases the
notice and hearing will follow as
soon as practical.
3.
Any suspension shall be reported to the students parents/guardian. A
written notice of the
suspension shall contain a statement of the
reasons for the suspension and the right to review the
suspension. A copy of the notice should be given to the Board of
Education.
4.
Upon request of the parents/guardian, a hearing shall be conducted by
the Board of Education or an
officer appointed to review the suspension. At the hearing, the
students parents/guardian may appear
and discuss the suspension with the Board
and may be represented by counsel. After presentation of
the evidence or receipt of the review, the Board shall decide the issue
of guilt, hear evidence on
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whether suspension is appropriate, and make a decision. The Board may
take such action as it finds
appropriate.
GENERAL PLAYGROUND RULES
1. Unless an adult is directly supervising
them, all students should be on the playground before school and during lunch.
2. Stay inside fence and off walls, fences,
roof and brick planters.
3. Play equipment and toys are not to be
brought from home. Students are to share
classroom play equipment and are responsible for returning it to the
classroom.
4. Only one person is allowed to be on a
swing at a time. Push only from the
back. Swing sitting forward. Do not run or walk in the swing area while
swings are being used.
5. Slide in a seated position. Do not walk up or down the slide. No jumping off the slide.
6. Jump ropes are not to be tied around
students or swung in the air.
7. Students are not to retrieve balls that
have gone outside the playground area without permission from the supervisor.
8. Report accidents to the supervisor on
duty immediately. Do not leave the
playground to see the nurse or to go to the bathroom without the supervisors
permission. One student can accompany an
injured student, if necessary.
9. Playing King of the Hill or chasing
games is prohibited. Do not throw snow,
ice, snowballs, rocks or wood chips.
10. When playing team sports/games at recess
(i.e. dodgeball, kickball), PE rules and procedures apply.
11. Stay away from classroom doors and
windows while classes are in session. At
PES, students must stay inside the playground side of the red line.
12. Students are to seek the help of the
playground supervisor when they are unable to solve problems on their own.
13. No food or drinks are allowed on the
playground during school hours.
BUS
CONDUCT
Riding the school bus is a privilege. The
right to ride on the bus depends on good behavior and following the rules and
regulations. The school does not have to transport any student who will not
behave on the bus. This is for the safety of all children. Students must obey,
and bus drivers are asked to make sure students follow the rules and
regulations.
Rules and regulations: All buses are equipped with video cameras to
assist in the enforcement of the following rules:
1. Keep arms and hands inside the window.
Windows must not be lower than the black line.
2. Wait until the bus comes to a complete
stop before getting out of your seat.
3. Walk cautiously getting off the bus and
crossing the road. When you get off the bus and have to
cross in front of the bus, take 5 or 6
steps in front before crossing so the bus driver can see you, and a signal is
given by the driver to cross.
4.
Watch for cars; sometimes the mechanical flashers are not observed by
traffic.
5.
Foul language will not be tolerated.
6.
Making fun of other people will not be tolerated.
7.
Keep feet off the seats, no standing. Remain seated. Do not leave your
seat while the bus is in motion.
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8.
Do not write on the seats or walls of the bus. Anyone marking, defacing,
or damaging the bus or any
school property will be reported and held liable for the damages.
9.
Once you are on the bus and seated, you cannot change seats. Driver can
assign seats, if necessary.
10.
Let pupils at the front of the bus unload first.
11.
Sit with feet in front of you not in the aisle.
12.
Throwing paper or objects out the window or on the floor is prohibited.
13.
Yelling, whistling, hitting, scuffling, pushing, throwing caps, etc. is
not allowed. The loud talking
and laughing diverts the drivers attention and may result in a serious
accident.
14.
The buses are made for three to a seat.
15.
Pupils must present a written permit by their parents or guardians if
they are to get off the bus at any
place other than their home. Bus students will be expected to ride the
bus unless a note from the
parent is presented to the principal stating the child will not be
riding the bus.
16.
Eating and drinking on the bus is strictly prohibited.
17.
Pupils must be standing at the curb or side of road and ready to board
the bus. The driver will not
wait for students.
18.
Be absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad-crossing stop.
19.
In case of an emergency, remain in the bus until the driver gives
instruction.
20. The bus driver is in charge of
transporting students safely. They deserve your respect and
cooperation. Failure to listen to
and cooperate with the bus driver will result in removal from the
bus.
If a student violates any of the above
rules, the bus driver may write a detention notice that will be submitted to
the principal for action. Possible
consequences range from loss of recess to extended bus suspension, probation,
or permanent removal from the bus.
Parents have the responsibility for providing transportation when a
student loses bus privileges. (See Transportation Disciplinary Notice of
Procedures)
SPECIAL
ARRANGEMENTS
Buses will be able to accommodate only
those students who are regularly scheduled to ride the bus.
Because of capacity regulations, it will not
be possible to transport any additional students on the buses. You will need to make alternate arrangements
if your child needs to be transported to a different location. If your child is not riding the bus on a
particular day, you will need to send a note notifying the school.
BICYCLES
Students are responsible for their own
bikes. When arriving at school with a bike, students are to walk it to the bike
rack and park it properly. Bikes are not
to be parked or ridden on sidewalks, pathways, or the playground. Bikes are not to be ridden at any time during
the school day, including lunch period.
LOST
AND FOUND
A place for lost and found items is
maintained near the office. Students
are reminded periodically to check the Lost and Found. Unclaimed items are then
given to a charity.
LOCKERS/DESKS
Lockers and desks are property of the
school and are to be used for storing school related materials. Damage to school property will result in
paying a fee to repair or replace the item at the principals discretion.
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RECESS
When weather permits, recess will be held
outside. All students must go outside
unless a doctors excuse is filed with the school nurse. If a student is well
enough to be in school, the child is well enough to get outside for a little
fresh air and exercise. Be sure the child is properly dressed for outdoor
conditions and play. Adjustments will be made during inclement weather.
REPORT
CARDS/CONFERENCES/TESTING
Report cards are issued each
quarter. Progress reports are sent home
at the mid-term if the school sees a concern in the students progress or by
parent request. Conferences are held
following the first and third quarters.
Additional conference times may be arranged by calling the office or
teacher. The Metropolitan Tests are
administered each fall, and ISAT tests are administered each spring to assess
student achievement.
Academic Progress
Students
academic progress is assessed and monitored through a Response to Intervention (RtI) model. In this model all students are universally
screened in the fall, winter and spring to evaluate academic achievement and
progress. Individual student concerns
are addressed through tiers of instructional interventions. Students responses to these interventions are
monitored, and interventions are modified when necessary.
BIRTHDAYS
If children wish to bring treats to
celebrate their birthday in the classroom, there should be one treat for
everyone in the class. Due to health regulations, it is recommended, these
treats should be prepackaged or non-food items. Invitations to birthday parties
should not be passed out in class unless every student in the class is invited.
PETS
Animals can sometimes bother the safety
of children and be disruptive to the class routine. For these reasons, we
prefer not to have pets brought to school.
Permission may be granted in special instances. The principal and classroom teacher must give
permission in these circumstances.
CLASS TRIPS
Students behavior will be evaluated
throughout the year to determine their eligibility for participation in field
trips and other special activities.
Permission slips signed by the parent or guardian must be returned to
school in order for a student to participate.
Students and designated chaperones are required to remain with the class
for the entire day, including riding the bus to and from the destination.
ROOM
PARENTS/PARTIES
Parents have the opportunity to help with
classroom parties. Each party begins no
earlier that 2:15 P.M. Our goal is to
make these events special and simple by providing an activity, drink (light
colored-preferably not red or purple to prevent carpet staining), and one treat
for each student. To help organize these parties, room parents are requested
for each classroom. The room parents
will contact volunteers
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to provide a snack, a drink, napkins, or
cups. Room parents sign-up sheets are
available during registration.
As in the past, a parade will be held on Halloween. In the interest of safety
and in providing an orderly environment for students to learn, the following
guidelines will be followed:
*Costumes
should be simple, comfortable, and safe for walking. Masks should not limit
vision.
Props
that promote violence, such as swords, knives, guns, ropes, daggers, and
anything that
can
be construed as a weapon or used in a violent way are strictly prohibited.
*Do
not send your child to school wearing make-up or hair coloring. This can cause undue
distraction from learning, which is the main
focus of our school.
*Students
are to bring their costumes to school. Teachers allow time for changing just
prior to
the parade. Students will not be allowed to
leave school to change. Parents are welcome and
encouraged
to observe the parade.
PARENT
COMMUNICATIONS
The school attempts to communicate with
our parents about the many activities and events planned in the school. A monthly newsletter, which includes a
monthly lunch menu and pertinent information regarding school business is sent
home with your child in grades K-5. Encourage your child to bring home all
papers and communications from school. Please make an effort to read and
discuss each one.
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STUDENT/PARENT
HANDBOOK
SIGNATURE
FORM
PLEASE
RETURN PROMPTLY TO YOUR CLASSROOM TEACHER. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL
THE SCHOOL OFFICE AT 537-2345 (PES) or 438-2255 (TES).
All
policies, rules, and regulations found in the handbook have the endorsement of
the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Board of Education. Parents and students are responsible for the
contents found within this document.
I
confirm I received a copy of the Student Handbook. I have read, discussed, and
understand the policies, rules, and regulations of the school.
______________________________________________________________
Parents/Guardian Signature Date
_______________________________________________________________
Students Signature Date
Please return this sheet within one week
of receipt to the school.
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Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico
CUSD #3 bus riders and their parents/guardians:
You are hereby notified that the school district will enforce the following consequences for Transportation Disciplinary Referrals written for violation of school bus rules and regulations.
1) Transportation
Disciplinary Referral #1
A written warning with notification to the parents
and student and
additional measures as deemed appropriate by the
administration.
2) Transportation
Disciplinary Referral #2
A mandatory two (2) day suspension of bus
riding privileges and
additional measures as deemed
appropriate by the administration.
3) Transportation
Disciplinary Referral #3
A mandatory five (5) day suspension of bus
riding privileges and
additional measures as deemed appropriate by the
administration.
The
student must be in school on
those days he/she is suspended from riding the bus. Failure to come to school on bus riding
suspension days will not count toward the bus suspension. It is the parents/guardians responsibility
to see that their child is transported to and from school.
Additional
Transportation Disciplinary Referrals will be dealt with in similar fashion and
may result in having the students bus privileges revoked for the year.
Note: This may seem harsh to you, the
parent/guardian, but consider the SAFETY factor of 60 children riding a bus
when the drivers attention could be distracted and cause an accident whereby
some/all of the children could be injured or killed. Your cooperation is expected to help provide
safety for all.
Serious violations will result in immediate removal from the bus as well as filing a complaint with local law enforcement officers.
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