LINCOLN SCHOOL
20092010 SCHOOL YEAR
Dear
Parents and Guardians:
We welcome you and your child to
It is
extremely important that you read and discuss the contents of this handbook
with your child so that you both have a clear understanding of its
content. It is the basic guide for the
smooth operation of our school. After you have read it, please sign the
attached signature page and return it to school with your child. Please read the privacy note carefully and
return it by September 4.
As we
realize and accept our responsibilities in educating your child, we ask for
your support in assisting us so that your child can receive and benefit from
what we have to offer here at
Thank
you,
Steven
J. Lynn, Principal
Vision Statement: Glendive Public
Schools strive for excellence in education.
Values:
1.
Trustworthiness
2.
Respect
3.
Responsibility
4.
Fairness
5.
Caring
Citizenship
Mr.
Jim Germann, Superintendent of Schools Office Phone 377-5293
Mr.
Steven Lynn, Principal Office Phone 377-2308
Lanette
Simonton, Chair
Jeanne
Siefert, Vice Chair
Darrell
Sackman
David
Hill
Tom
Eaton
Penny
Denning
Kent
Shepherd
Brian
Steffen
Steve
Zorn
Mandy
Hoffman
Anne
Sadorf, Clerk
Philosophy: The primary
purpose of our school is student achievement. Students are taught skills for
success in preparing them for participation in a democratic society. Equal
opportunity is provided for all students to succeed. Hard work is valued, and
students are encouraged to take increasing personal responsibility for their
own learning as they progress through the grades.
All
students are treated with dignity and respect and allowed to learn in a safe
environment. Students flourish as teachers show they care while utilizing
effective teaching and management practices. Clear expectations are
communicated and mistakes viewed as opportunities to learn.
The
partnership of school, home and community is critical if children are to become
educated, productive citizens. The importance of academic achievement and
social development must be stressed, not just at school, but at home and in the
community.
1.
To
develop the capacity of greater understanding of others, our world and
ourselves
2.
To
foster independent thinking balanced with social responsibility
3.
To
invite students to explore and discover their strengths
4.
To inspire students to life-long learning and
adaptability in a changing world
Principal Steven
Lynn
Early
Childhood Millie
Robinson
Kindergarten Corky
Bruno
Kindergarten Marisa
Wahl
Kindergarten Cathy
Senescall
Grade
1 Donna
Merrill
Grade
1 Nancy
Nelson-farber
Grade
2 Annie
Smith
Grade
2 Mary
Kay Badley
Grade
2 Jill
Carbajal
Grade
3 Ivy
Rennie
Grade
3 Angie
Kreiman
Grade
4 Jean
Mitchell
Grade
4 Mary
Jezewski
Physical
Education Linda
Cunningham
Music Susan
Strehlow/Mrs. Darcy Duke
Library Eloise
True
Guidance
Counselor LauraLee
Myran
Resource
Room Cora
White
Title
1 Joan
Temple
Speech Therapist Cashe
Burrows
School
Secretary Karen
Wallace
Sp.
Services/Title I Paraeducator Toni
Goroski
Early
Childhood Paraeducator Kathy
Cross
Early
Childhood Paraeducator Deb
Lytle
Special
Services Pareducator Denise Naasz
Title
I Paraeducator Dee
Miller
Speech
Paraeducator Sue
Veroye
Library
Paraeducator Linda
Galusha
Head
Custodian Randy
Unruh
Custodian June
Lovaas
Custodian Bill
Neves
Head
Cook Mae
Storlie
Cook Karel
Huether
Cook Terrie
Miller
Transportation
Supervisor Gary Carlson
(377-4055)
Lunch
Program Supervisor Anne
Sadorf (377-2555)
Kindergarten
8:05 11:10 A.M. LUNCH (11:10 12:00)
12:00 3:00 P.M.
Grade
One 8:05 11:20 A.M. LUNCH (11:20 12:10) 12:10
3:00 P.M.
Grade
Two 8:05 11:25 A.M. LUNCH (11:25 12:10) 12:10
3:00 P.M.
Grade Three 8:05 11:30 A.M. LUNCH (11:30 12:10) 12:10 3:00 P.M.
Grade Four 8:05 11:20 A.M. LUNCH (11:35 11:55) 11:55 - 3:05 P.M.
MORNING
RECESS AFTERNOON RECESS
Kindergarten
& Grade 1 9:50 10:05 A.M.
Kindergarten & Grade 1 1:25
1:40 P.M.
Grades
2 & 3 10:05
10:20 A.M. Grades 2, 3, 4 1:40 1:55 P.M.
PLEASE REFER TO THE CALENDAR PAGE AT THE END OF THIS
HANDBOOK FOR EARLY OUT DATES.
Teachers
or paraeducators are on playground duty at 7:50 A.M., at recesses, noon
hour and at dismissal time. Children
that are not bused to school are asked not to arrive on the playground earlier
than 7:50 A.M. and to leave the school grounds immediately
after dismissal.
Since children will be expected to play outside except during inclement weather, they should be dressed to fit the weather conditions. Please check your childs attire before they leave for school each day. During extremely cold weather (below 0 degrees) or rainy weather, students may be allowed to go to their classrooms at 7:55 A.M. Signs are posted on entrance doors when this occurs. Students will remain in during noon hours on these days also if weather conditions do not change.
Student Items - In order to maintain continuity of
instruction without frequent interruption, parents or other family members need
to drop off items for students at the office. Office personnel will be
responsible for delivering these items to students at an appropriate time.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY
Attendance
in school and participation in class are an integral part of academic
achievement and the teaching-learning process. Regular attendance develops
patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. In
order to maximize educational benefits for each child, students need continuity
of instruction, classroom participation, and sequential learning experiences.
These can only occur when your child is in school.
Compulsory Attendance
Regular attendance by every
student is mandatory - the State of
Excused
Absences
An
excused absence is one in which the parent or guardian, by phone call and a written note presents a reason for non-attendance. A dated written excuse signed by a parent or guardian must be presented to the teacher on the day
returning after an absence. If the student does not present a note within two days, the absence will be
considered as unexcused.
Make-Up Work
In most cases,
make-up work for absences can be provided. Requests must be made in a timely
manner so that teachers can provide materials and directions without
interfering with other classroom responsibilities. Teachers may also give reasons
for not providing some or all materials. Direct communication with a childs
teacher is the best way of clarifying expectations. Unless other arrangements
have been made with the classroom teacher, make-up materials will be available
in the office. Note If homework has been requested
and provided but not picked up for completion, subsequent requests for make-up
work may not be granted. Action Steps for Excessive Absences
Some of the basic provisions aimed
at curbing excessive absences include:
1. If absences become frequent or excessive, a parent conference will be
scheduled or conducted by phone. The intent is to find possible solutions to
absence problems.
2. If school attendance continues to be problematic, a parent conference
will be scheduled. The intent is to find possible solutions to attendance
problems and communicate potential consequences of continued absenteeism.
3. If a parental conference has not resolved the matter, a written agreement
with the student, parent, and school will be created that establishes school
attendance expectations.
4. The school may petition the courts to intervene.
Tardiness
Hurts Learning
Tardiness is defined
as the appearance of a student without proper excuse after the scheduled time
that a class begins. Because of the disruptive nature of tardiness and the
detrimental effect upon the rights of the non-tardy student to uninterrupted
learning, it is imperative that students begin their day on time. Frequent tardiness of even a few minutes also interferes
with an individual students performance. Reducing tardiness helps teachers get
the mornings learning activities underway for all students without
interruptions or having to spend time catching up late arrivals. As
with attendance, parents or legal guardians have the responsibility for
ensuring that students arrive to school on time.
Action
Steps for Frequent Tardiness
If there
is a frequent pattern of unexcused tardies, parents will be contacted as
follows:
1. After three
unexcused tardies, a parent conference will be scheduled or conducted by
phone. The intent is to find possible solutions to tardiness problems, and
communicate consequences of continued tardiness.
2. After six
unexcused tardies, another parent conference will be called. The objective
will be an agreement aimed at improving punctuality.
3. After
a second parent conference has been attempted, and a pattern of frequent unexcused
tardies continues, a formal letter will be written. The intent of this letter
is to state the schools concern and the need for more direct parental
involvement.
4. After
a written notice has been sent and a continued pattern of unexcused tardies continues,
a petition to the courts to intervene may be filed.
Regular school attendance is a vital part of
a successful school experience.
How
Parents Can Help
1. When absences are necessary, it is important that you
call the school before 8:30 a.m. Since we want to insure the safety and well
being of all of our students, we will attempt to confirm the absence if we have
not heard from you. Please contact the school office and your childs teacher before any planned absence.
2. Verification of student
absences or tardies with a written note helps us check on truancy and
communicable disease trends. Please send
a note explaining your childs absence or tardy when he/she returns to school. The note must be within two
days of the absence or tardy, and should include the date or dates of absence
or tardy, reason, and parent/guardian signature.
3. Please keep your child home is he/she has had a fever in
the last 24 hours. If children are not well enough to go outdoors for recess,
we recommend that they remain at home. We appreciate your childs attendance
when healthy.
4. If a child has a doctor,
dental, or other appointment that requires early dismissal, please send a note
with the child the morning of the appointment. Pick up your child by stopping
in at the office. 5. Help your child arrive at the
recommended arrival time of 8:05 am. Students arriving at school after 8:10
am must check in at the office before going to class.
Checking In & Out - If
you need to pick your child up during the school day, please pick them up at
the
During
the school year, two weeks after the school year ends, and two weeks before the
school year begins, the regular office hours are 7:45 A.M. 3:45 P.M. The secretary is not employed during the
summer months.
Students
are allowed to use the telephone when given permission by their teacher or
another staff member if a phone call considered necessary. Students and teachers will not be called out
of class for telephone calls unless it is an emergency. Messages will be relayed to the proper
people. Telephone messages for students
must be received before 2:30 P.M. to insure they receive them before leaving
for the school day.
Students are encouraged to take pride in their personal appearance and grooming. Any form of dress or hairstyle which is considered contrary to good hygiene or which is distracting or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted. Clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or with obscene or questionable printing on them will not be permitted. Shorts are permitted any time during the school year, subject to individual judgment regarding weather conditions.
You
are strongly urged to place an identification mark on your childrens outer
garments (coats, hats, mittens, boots, gym shoes) as many unclaimed articles of
clothing are left at the school each year.
It is also requested that private playground equipment not be brought to
school, as we cannot take responsibility for its safekeeping. Students are asked to inquire at the office
about lost articles and to bring any articles they may find to the office. At Parent-Teacher Conference times lost
articles are displayed in the main hallway.
This is an opportunity to claim your childs lost items.
Textbooks,
workbooks, library books, other materials belong to the school district and
need to be properly cared for while in use by students. We encourage children
to carry their books in a book bag or back pack to help protect from damage and
loss. Charges should be expected for damaged or lost books.
Breakfast
-Breakfast is
offered to students every school day.
Breakfast costs $1.50 for
full-price meals; $.30 for reduced-price meals and free for students who
qualify. The cost of breakfast, lunch
and extra milk is taken from the students account. Breakfast serving time is 7:40 8:00 a.m.,
which allows students time to eat and arrive for class on time. Payments on student accounts can be for any
amount the parent wishes.
Hot
Lunch -
Full-price lunches are $1.75 per
day; reduced-price is $.40 per day and extra milk is $.40 per day. Adult lunches
are $3.25 per day and adult breakfast is $2.00.
Students hands are stamped with a black LUNCH TICKET stamp when their
account has two or fewer lunches left.
We discourage students from charging.
If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact the secretary
about your childs account. Free/Reduced
lunch applications are sent home with each student the first day of
school. You need to reapply EVERY YEAR
for your child to qualify for this program.
Recess milk tickets are $8.00
for a 20-punch written ticket. Recess
milk is not mandatory but is encouraged.
These tickets are kept in the classrooms and the used ticket is sent
home with your child.
Cold
Lunch
When your child prefers a lunch prepared at home, we ask that you carefully
consider items that provide a well-balanced meal. If your child is responsible
for packing their own lunch, please check to see that a good variety of
nourishing choices are included. Foods with high sugar content are discouraged.
Please do not include soda pop
with a cold lunch!
Parents
- Parents may eat
hot lunch with their children in the cafeteria.
If you plan on eating with your child, please call the office
by 9:00 a.m. on the day you are coming so you are included in the lunch
count. We ask that you do not bring fast
food into the cafeteria for your children.
If a parent/adult picks a student up for
lunch, the student must be checked out at the office and checked in upon
returning. Students are NOT to leave
the school grounds during lunch break except when going to their own home for
lunch.
The
Glendive Public Schools recognizes that the school lunch/breakfast program is
extremely important to the well being of students. Students are encouraged to participate in the
program and it is open to all students of the Glendive Public Schools. The following procedure will be used to deal
with student accounts that are delinquent.
Those accounts deemed delinquent would be turned over to a collection
agency when any of the following occur:
1.
The
account is carrying a debt of $50 or more, is in excess of 30 days old, and 3
notices* have been sent to the parents/guardians.
2.
The
school year has ended, 30 days have elapsed since the end of school, 3 notices*
have been sent to the parents/guardians, and the account is still showing a
balance due.
·
Three
notices at least 10 days apart.
A
school day is planned so that most children can get their work done in
school. However, there are certain times
when extra work may sometimes be required. Your childs teacher can be helpful
in understanding these expectations in regard to homework.
Place Designate a place where homework
will be completed when it is assigned. If at all possible, this should be a
location that is away from possible distractions. For example, the dining room
table near the television with other family members moving in and out is not a
good place.
Time Discuss with your child when
homework is to be done. This time can change from night to night as other
commitments arise, but this time should be as consistent as possible.
Plan Develop with your child a plan of how
homework is to be completed. It should include what you expect of your child
and what your child can expect from you. Staying on task should be an important
part of this plan. Also develop a system of organization so that materials can
be found easily and that communication with the school is received and
returned.
Please
park on the playground side of the school (Taylor Avenue or Power
Street) when bringing children to and from school. DO NOT park in the bus loading yellow
zone on
CHANGE
OF DESTINATION
If your child is planning to go with another student at the end of the school
day, we need to have a written note to that effect. While one
parent note is sufficient, it is best to have communication from both
childrens parents so that we know that parents are involved in the
arrangement. This is particularly important if district transportation is
involved. In most cases, bus drivers will require non-route students to provide
written notification. This does not apply to carpooling, daycare, or other
regular arrangements.
Report
cards are sent home with students upon completion of each nine-week
period. Signed report cards are to be
returned to the homeroom teacher following the first three grading
periods. A fee of $5.00 will be
charged for lost report cards. Parent-Teacher Conferences are held following
the end of the first grading period and between the second and the third
grading periods. Retention will be
utilized only if it is for the best interests of the child.
If it
becomes necessary to withdraw your child from
Kindergarten students must be five years of age or older by September 10 of the current school year. A nametag with name, address, phone, and parents name will be provided for your child. Your child should wear this the first week of school.
PARENTS
YOU CAN HELP
Your
child will be better prepared for kindergarten if you:
Teach him his full name, address,
and telephone number.
Encourage him to speak clearly and
thoughtfully.
Help him to listen when spoken to.
(You, too, listen when he speaks to you.)
Encourage him to carry out simple
instructions and respect authority.
Teach him to put on and take off his
own outer clothing.
Teach him to care for his own toilet
needs, please include flushing and hand washing.
Try to provide him with
opportunities to play with other children his own age.
Tell your child that school is fun.
See that he plays out-of-doors when
weather permits.
See that he eats well-balanced meals
daily and gets a good nights sleep.
See that your childs clothing is
simple, washable, sturdy, not too tight, safe, and easy to manage
and fasten; labeled with his name on
outer clothing; large enough for him to take off and put on
easily; overshoes or boots labeled and large
enough so the child can put them on himself.
See that any money sent for milk,
books, programs, etc., is placed in an envelope; has written on
it the childs name and purpose for the
money; is secured in a backpack or on the child.
Provide a good background of
experience by reading stories aloud frequently; taking family trips,
answering his many questions and
giving him a chance to express himself.
Encourage your child to use good manners
on the bus and at school. Please send a
note with
your child each time he is taking a
different means of going home. Notify
the teacher if someone
is picking him up, or if he is going
home with a friend. Notify the school,
before class begins, if
your child will be absent that
day. Please be on time when picking your
child up from school.
We do
teach manuscript writing of the alphabet in kindergarten. Numerals and manuscript writing, which is
easily read and very similar to printed materials is introduced in the first
grade. In kindergarten we teach children
how to write their names. For this
purpose we use the manuscript alphabet with both capital and small letters. Do not use all capital letters. Safety is stressed in all our kindergarten
activities. If your child is injured or
becomes ill in school, the teacher or school nurse will care him for
temporarily until you can be notified.
It is very important that we have an alternate telephone number if you
cannot be reached. Do not send your
child to school if they are ill. If your
child goes to a daycare center it is important that we have their name and
phone number and that your child knows the providers first and last name. If you change daycare facilities during the
year, please let the school know.
Children like parties. The
kindergarten program encourages children to play and work with each other. Celebrating holidays and birthdays brings
common pleasure to all. Parents are
asked to help with parties by sharing in preparation or provision of
treats. On the day we celebrate your
childs birthday, you may send treats for the class.
We have a nurse on a part-time basis. She has additional duties at
Schedule for 2009-2010
Monday: 8-11
Tuesday: 12-2
Wednesday: 8-11
Thursday: 9:30-11
Friday: 9:30-11
Medications are rarely necessary for pupils during the school day. They are justified in some chronic health conditions or short-term acute health conditions. Primary consideration should be given to scheduling medication doses so that administration can be done at home. When the medication must be given during the school day by the school nurse, stringent guidelines must be followed. The nurse will notify parents if medication is sent to school with their children and these criteria are not met. Teachers will NOT administer medications whether they are over-the-counter or prescription. If, under exceptional circumstances, a child is required to take oral medication during school hours and the parent cannot be at school to administer the medication, this policy for administration must be followed:
1.
Written
orders from the students physician with the following information must be on
file at school prior to distribution of medication. Appropriate forms are available at school
offices.
a.
childs
name
b.
name
of drug
c.
dosage
d.
purpose
of the medication
e.
time
of day medication is to be given
f.
anticipated
number of days medication needs to be given
g.
possible
side effects
2.
The
medication must be brought to school in the original container provided by the
pharmacy or physician with the appropriately labeled dosage. The supply must be for one school week
only and should be brought to school on the first school day of each week. The bottle will be sent home with the
student on the last school day of each week to refill for the next week.
3.
A
specific locked cabinet will be provided at the school for the storage of
medications.
4.
The
school nurse shall organize a practical plan for the administration of
medication. The precise time and
medication dose should be clearly stated, so that in the absence of the nurse,
specific directions are available.
5.
An
individual record of such prescription medication administered by school
personnel shall be kept.
6.
A
new permission form needs to be complete and on file with the nurse at the
beginning of each school year.
HEAD
LICE (PEDICULOSIS) REPORT TO THE SCHOOL NURSE - The new school year means a variety of things to our
children. One important aspect is the
interpersonal contact between children and the possible exposure to head
lice. In order to prevent an ongoing
problem with head lice we would like to offer tips on prevention. Physically lice infestation is a minor health
problem, but treatment can be expensive and time consuming for parents, as well
as causing the child to miss valuable school time.
Prevention
Tips: Check your childrens heads periodically; teach
them not to share combs, brushes, etc. and to hand hats and coats up at school
and at social gatherings; sleepovers can be a source of infection, talk to your
children about this; report head lice to your school nurse. Reporting remains confidential and is a must
to eliminate other infestations.
Signs/Symptoms: Child scratching head or complaining
of itching, small sores at hairline or behind ears, look for tiny white eggs
(nits) on hair shaft, near the scalp and especially at the nape of the neck and
behind the ears (head lice are tiny grayish-tan insects without wings).
Over
the counter preparations work well to treat head lice as long as directions are
closely followed. If your child is
diagnosed with head lice during the school day, parents will be contacted and
the child will have to be treated before they are allowed back into class.
CHICKEN
POX Early
Symptoms slight fever, general feeling of illness, blister-like
eruption. Incubation period 2-3
weeks. Restriction of school
exclude from school for 7 days from appearance of rash. Crusts to be dry. No permit required. Contacts may attend school under
observation.
SCARLET
FEVER, SCARLATINA/EPIDEMIC SORE THROAT Early Symptoms nausea, fever, sore throat, fine
rash. Complications kidney
infection, rheumatic fever. Incubation
period 2-7 days. Restriction of
school not less than 6 days after onset of disease and until all abnormal
discharges have ceased or on physicians permit.
Contacts may attend school under observation.
CONJUNCTIVITIS
(PINK EYE)
Early Symptoms itching of eyelids followed by smarting and burning. The whites of the eyes turn pink or red, and
pus is usually present. Swelling of
eyelids may occur. Light may be
irritating. Treatment by a physician is
recommended. Incubation period
1-3 days. Restriction of school
contagious period lasts as long as symptoms are present. Child should remain home until all symptoms
have resolved. Contacts may
attend school after symptoms have disappeared.
IMPETIGO
Early
Symptoms many cloudy blisters or small boils progressing to open sores
with yellow curst and reddening of the skin on one or more areas of the skin
usually caused by a strep bacteria. Incubation
period 2-5 days. Restriction of
school the contagious period lasts as long as the sores remain unhealed. Child should remain out of school until sores
are healed or under proper medical care.
Infected person should be excluded from food preparation. Medical treatment is important for prevention
of kidney disease. Contacts
should be checked daily for 5 days on children who have been exposed. Contacts may attend school after
sores are healed.
ANIMAL
BITES
Immediately wash with soap and water. Medical consultation recommended. All animals that have bitten an individual
are to be securely impounded for a period of 10 days.
RINGWORM
OF THE SCALP
Begins as a small pauple and spreads peripherally leaving scaly patches. Infected children should remain at home.
SCABIES Physicians written permit to return
to school.
TOBACCO
AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Absolutely
no tobacco products of any kind may be utilized on the
COUNSELING
SERVICES
Counseling services are available for every student.
Students may refer themselves or they may be referred by parents, teachers, or
other staff. Topics discussed in counseling sessions may range from life
changes (moving, new baby, divorce, death, and other) to getting along with
others and managing ones behavior.
ANIMALS IN THE
CLASSROOM
The presence of
animals at school can provide a valuable learning experience for students. They
provide opportunities for addressing academic standards as well as supporting
the social/emotional growth of students. However, animals cannot be allowed to
endanger others safety, health, or to disrupt learning. With this in mind, any
animal kept or brought into the school must be approved by the principal so
that appropriate precautions and communications can be given. If an animal is
permitted at school, it must have documentation of current vaccinations against
transmitted diseases.
1.
Follow
directions and respect authority.
2.
Use
proper language. No profane language is
permitted.
3.
Behave
in a courteous manner toward fellow students.
-Settle differences without fighting, pushing, poking,
hitting, biting or other forms of physical aggression.
-Throwing
of rocks, woodchips, and snowballs will not be permitted.
4.
Care
for school property,
-Vandalism of any kind is against Montana Law.
-Chewing gum, sunflower seeds, and candy are not permitted
in the building or on the playground.
1.
Keep
bicycles in the racks.
-Provide locks for your bicycles and do not ride bicycles on
the playground.
2.
Use
play equipment provided by the school.
-Baseballs, wooden bats, roller blades, skateboards,
Frisbees, and any electronic toy or device are not permitted on the playground
during the school day. If the school is unable to provide certain equipment,
requests to bring and use personal items may
be granted only if permission is asked and received from the office.
3.
Use
swings properly. Do not stand in them,
jump out of them, or swing sideways.
4.
Do
not play in the corridor between the gym and the old building during
mid-morning and mid-afternoon recesses.
1.
Play
safely.
-No water guns, slingshots, darts, knives, matches, or
dangerous objects are allowed on the school grounds.
-Tackling and rough games are not permitted.
2.
Remain
on the playground.
-Permission to leave is granted only by a teacher or school
personnel to retrieve playground equipment when the request has been made
directly to the teacher. Permission may be granted only after it is deemed safe
and necessary.
-Students needing to leave school for any reason while on
the playground need to follow the same procedure as outlined in the Checking
In & Out section of this handbook.
1.
Keep
sounds to a minimum.
2.
Walk
at all times in an orderly manner.
3.
Keep
hands and feet to yourself.
4.
Students
will remove caps/hats upon entering the building.
1.
Use
the restroom properly and quietly.
2.
Keep
the restroom clean at all times.
Follow
the S.M.I.L.E. guidelines
1.
Stay seated until excused.
2.
Make sure to say Please and Thank
You to kitchen helpers
3.
Inside voices must be used.
4.
Leave only when excused.
5.
Every day, clean up your own lunch space
(table and floor).
Philosophy
The
Respect We believe in the four Rs:
Respect
for self
Respect
for others
Respect for the environment
Respect
for learning
Students will be respectful to and
cooperative with staff members, substitute teachers, volunteers, and other
students. There is not a rule for every possible action that violates the
rights of others. A student can get into difficulty for doing something even
when there is not a specific rule prohibiting the action. Any act that
disrupts learning, is disrespectful, or causes danger to people or destruction
of property is not permissible. In all communications with students, but
particularly in disciplinary situations, teachers and staff understand their
role in respecting the dignity of students. We recognize that children need
guidance and discipline as they develop. We also understand that how we
give this guidance is critical. We recognize that we set the tone through our
own actions and attitudes.
Procedure Each
teacher is responsible for developing guidelines and rules for her classroom.
These will be communicated to parents, discussed with students, and clearly
posted in each classroom. These discipline plans teach
When a teacher has worked through her
discipline plan, and an issue has not been resolved or a student behavior has
not been corrected, the student will be referred to the principal. After
conferring with the teacher, the principal will meet with the student to determine
an appropriate consequence or resolution. This may include but is not limited
to the following: a one-on-one conference with the student, before or after
school detention, in-school suspension, development of an individual action
plan, a parent meeting, referral to the school counselor or school intervention
team, loss of privilege, restitution, reduced recess time, phone call to
parents, a letter or verbal apology. A combination of consequences could be
assigned in attempting to direct the student in changing his or her
misbehavior.
Fighting,
defiance of authority, abusive language or gesture directed towards a staff
member, and repeated classroom disruption would be referred immediately to the
principal for suspension or any other action deemed necessary by the principal.
NO
TOLERANCE - Use or possession of a weapon,
explosive, or any object intended to inflict harm, use or possession of
tobacco, drugs, alcohol or any controlled substance, destroying or defacing
school property, physical assault, and theft are considered to be no tolerance
behaviors. These behaviors would result in out-of-school suspension, contact
with and intervention through the appropriate law enforcement agencies, and
possible expulsion.
Due
Process Due
process will be followed if a rule is broken. This means each person involved
will have a chance to explain what happened.
Corporal Punishment and Restraint of Students - Montana School Law states the following: #20-4-302 (3) A person who is employed or engaged by a school district may not inflict or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment on a pupil. (4) A person who is employed or engaged by a school district may use physical restraint, defined as the placing of hands on a pupil in a manner that is reasonable and necessary to: (i) quell a disturbance; (ii) provide self-protection; (iii) protect the pupil or others from physical injury; (iv) obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous objects on the person of the pupil or within control of the pupil; (v) maintain the orderly conduct of a pupil including but not limited to relocating a pupil in a waiting line, classroom, lunchroom, principals office, or other on-campus facility, or (vi) protect property from serious harm.
Final
Note
School discipline takes precedence over extra-curricular activities. The
grounds for disciplinary action apply whenever a students conduct is
reasonably related to school and school activities. These may include but are
not limited to the following:
On or within sight of school grounds
before, during, or after school hours
Off of school ground at a school
sponsored or related activity or event
Traveling to and from school or a
school activity
Field trips
The
principal reserves the right to modify consequences at his discretion. Parents
or guardians can expect to be highly involved with the school when there are
repeat actions of misconduct. Our goal is to see that the inappropriate behavior stops so
that learning can continue. In many cases this requires the school and parents
working together on behalf of the child.
The safety of school bus passengers is the most important consideration of school bus operation. Passengers must:
1.
Stand
back in an orderly line at pick-up points until the bus comes to a complete
stop.
2.
Enter
the bus in an orderly fashion and go directly to a seat.
3.
Remain
seated while the bus is in motion.
4.
Make
no overt actions that distract the drivers attention.
-Distractions include actions, such as loud talking, use of
profanity, scuffling,
throwing things,
smoking, damaging the bus, and standing or changing seats.
5.
Line
up in an orderly, single file line to board the bus. Conduct such as pushing, shoving
and taking cuts in line will not be tolerated.
6.
Obey
the instructions given you by the teacher/aid on duty and the bus driver.
7.
Discipline
for Student Conduct Violation Students guilty of misconduct will be dealt
Individually.
Temporary suspension of bus riding privileges would normally be
Indicated when one or more misconduct violations are issued
to a particular student.
In case of continual or severe misconduct, the bus
supervisor may rule a student
ineligible for bus transportation.
NO
TOLERANCE OFFENSES
Fighting, rude, disrespect to driver (insubordination); possession of
controlled substance (alcohol, tobacco, narcotics); damage to school property;
violation of bus safety.
CONSEQUENCES Immediate school bus suspension
(semester or year); restitution payment; notification of authorities (police);
any other action deemed necessary by principal or designee.
INAPPROPRIATE
BUS BEHAVIOR
Out of seat, yelling or screaming; failure to follow simple instructions;
throwing objects out of bus window.
CONSEQUENCES First Offense 1-5 day bus
suspension; Second Offense 5 day 9 week suspension
Third
Offense Bus suspension until school years end.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
Certain
information about district students is considered directory information and
will be released upon request in writing unless the parent objects to the
release of any or all directory information about the child. The opportunity to
exercise such an objection is provided on the form signed by the parent to
acknowledge receipt of this handbook. Should circumstances change, the parent
can contact the principal to indicate his or her desire to change the original
request. Directory information includes a students name, telephone number,
photographs, awards received in school, participation in school-sponsored activities,
address, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, most previous school
attended, and period of attendance in school. A sign-off form is included and
is due within TEN days of the issuing of this handbook.
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL
Glendive Public Schools do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in
providing educational services, activities, and programs, including vocational
programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
In
accordance with the provisions of the Gun-Free Schools Act, 20 USC 3351, any
student who brings a weapon or firearm onto school property, except as provided
below, shall be expelled for a period of not less than one calendar year unless
modified by the Board of Trustees, upon a recommendation from the building
principal or district superintendent.
Firearms will not be permitted on school property. Employees and non-student visitors will not
be permitted to bring firearms on school property. The term firearm shall be defined as provided
in 18 USC 921. This term shall include
any weapon which is designed, or may be readily converted, to expel a
projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such
weapon, a muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any explosive, incendiary
or poison gas. The district
superintendent may allow authorized persons to display firearms or other
dangerous objects for educational purposes.
Advance written permission must be received before such objects may be
brought onto school property. The
firearm must be unloaded and in a condition, which renders it incapable of
being, fired. No ammunition for the
firearm may be on school property concurrently with the firearm. At the conclusion of the display, the firearm
must be immediately removed from school property. If a student violating this policy is
identified as a child with disabilities either under the IDEA or Section 504, a
determination must be made whether the childs conduct is related to the
disability. If the violation of the
policy is due to a disability recognized by the IDEA or Section 504, lawful procedures
for changes in placement must be followed for suspensions of greater than ten
days. Any student subject to expulsion
shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board of Trustees in accordance with
Section 20-5-202, MCA. Nothing in this
policy shall prevent the Board of Trustees from making an alternative placement
for a student in lieu of expulsion provided that such placement removes the
student from the regular school program.
The district shall keep a record of all students disciplined under this
policy and the circumstances surrounding their discipline, including the number
of students expelled and the types of weapons involved. This information shall be provided to other
governmental agencies
ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION
ANNUAL
ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GLENDIVE
ELEMENTARY AND
Asbestos
is a naturally occurring mineral which has, until about 1980, been commonly
used in building materials. Asbestos will not burn, is an excellent
insulator, has great strength, is resistant to chemicals, and absorbs
sound. Examples of asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) are vinyl
floor tile, sprayed-on acoustical ceiling material, and pipe insulation.
As ACBM deteriorates over time, or if disturbed by maintenance, renovation, or
demolition activities, asbestos fibers may be released into the air.
Inhalation of these airborne, microscopic fibers has been proven to cause such
deadly diseases as lung cancer, mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the lungs),
and asbestosis (scarring of lung tissues). Uncontrolled asbestos
contamination in buildings has been, and remains a significant environmental
and public health issue. In 1986, Congress enacted the Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Response Act (AHERA) to require public and private, secondary and
elementary schools to identify ACBM in their school buildings and take
appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers. In 1987,
the US Environmental Protection Agency finalized a regulatory program that
enforces the AHERA mandate. These regulations are incorporated
within the AHERA Rule (40 C.F.R Part 763, Subpart E).
In
compliance with the AHERA Rule, the
Upon
confirmation of the presence of ACBM, an Asbestos Management Plan was developed
for each of the school buildings in the
A
copy/copies of the Asbestos Management Plans is/are available for your review
in the
.
August
24 & 25
..
...Staff Orientation & In-Service
August
24
Open House (4:00-7:00 p.m.)
August
26
..First Day of School for Students
September
4
.Early Out (1:00
p.m.)
September
7
September
9
.Early Out (1:00 p.m.) (Staff Development)
October
14
Early Out (1:00 p.m.)
October
15 & 16.
..
.. No School (MEA/MCEL) .
October
30
End of First Quarter
November
10...
.Parent/Teacher Conferences (Evening)
November
12.
Parent/Teacher Conferences (Evening)
November
13
No School
November
25
Early Out (1:00 P.M.)
November
26 & 27
December
9
..Early Out (1:00 P.M.) (Staff Development)
December
22
Early Out (1:00 P.M.)
December
23 January 3
No School (Christmas Break)
January
4
.Classes resume
January
15
..End of Second Quarter
January
27
Early Out (1:00 P.M.) (Staff Development)
February
22
.Parent/Teacher Conferences (Evening)
February
23
.Parent/Teacher Conferences (Evening)
February
25
...Early Out (1:00 P.M.)
February
26
March
19
.End of Third Quarter
March
24
..Early Out (1:00 P.M.) (Staff Development)
April
1
Early Out (1:00 P.M.)
April 2-5
No School Easter
Break
April
9..
..No School
(PIR)
May
28.
..Last Day of School
- Early Out (1:00 P.M.)
End
of Fourth Quarter