Working together, we will be able to reach our collective and individual goals. We look forward to celebrating. with you
Canton R‐V
Elementary Handbook
2017‐2018
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CANTON R‐V SCHOOL DISTRICT
2017‐2018 Elementary Handbook Dear Parents:
This is your copy of Canton R‐V's Elementary Student Handbook for the 2017‐18 school year. This handbook is designed to provide students and parents with general information about school and student activities. It is intended to make you aware of the policies and procedures effective for this school year.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Canton R‐V Elementary. The faculty and staff join me in saying we are happy to have you as part of the Canton R‐V Elementary family. We're committed to making this a successful and satisfying year for your child. The home‐school partnership is one of the most important elements in the success of students in their academic efforts. We encourage you to stay informed and involved in the educational process of your child. By attending school conferences, PTO activities, and visiting with teachers, you can be better informed and more closely involved in the educational growth of your child. Expect weekly communication, in the form of newsletters, Tuesday folders, etc. from your child’s teacher. By insisting on quality homework and good study habits you can make a big difference in the success of your child. Working together, we will be able to reach our collective and individual goals. We look forward to celebrating with you the achievements of our students. Sincerely, Mark Lyon Elementary Principal
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CANTON R‐V MISSON STATEMENT
District Mission Statement Canton R‐V: “A Community of Learners Working Together to Achieve Success”
District Vision Statement
We believe learning begins at home. We believe that all students can acquire the knowledge and obtain the skills we teach them. We believe that given the proper learning environment all students can experience success. We believe students can achieve this success only by accepting responsibility for learning, with cooperation between school, home and community.
CANTON ELEMENTARY VISION STATEMENT
Climate Canton Elementary staff provides a climate of respect and responsibility. The environment is characterized by high expectations which promote a passion for learning and a meaningful connection to the community. Each learner experiences: Pride in a respectful, diverse learning environment. A safe and welcoming place of learning for all. An organized and consistent environment which motivates and energizes all learners. An opportunity to collaborate and communicate while embracing each other’s differences. An education provided by a professional compassionate staff that binds our school and community.
Community The Canton R‐V learning community is passionate about educational success. All members of our learning community have responsibilities and share a collective commitment. Community members include parents/guardians, faculty and staff, business leaders, organizational leaders, and residents of the Canton R‐V School District. The community will: Share the responsibility and commitment for a positive educational experience. Make education a priority in children’s lives. Respect and support decisions of the school district. Meet the physical and emotional needs of each child to improve his/her educational success. Communicate effectively with the school to ensure student success.
Curriculum Canton Elementary School provides meaningful curriculum, instruction, and assessment that challenges all students and promotes academic success and personal growth. Learning is characterized by: Differentiated instruction that challenges all students. State aligned goals and objectives that are communicated across grade levels. Utilization of appropriate resources and technology. Consistent goals and expectations within each subject area and grade level. Progress monitoring at predetermined intervals using common data collection to guide instruction. Student‐centered instruction involving the use of inquiry learning, real‐world experiences and cross‐curricular activities.
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ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF
Administration W. A. Anderson ..………………...............Superintendent Mark Lyon……………..............…....Elementary Principal Jesse Uhlmeyer……...……………......Secondary Principal Dan Priebe………………Assistant Secondary Principal / Activities Director / Transportation Director Darla Gaus…….…………… Special Education Director
Elementary Faculty continued Jessi Sparks …………………...……..…………….. 6 Grade Band Anita Taylor ……………………….………..……….. 5th / 6th Math Beth Weaver………………….……..…….Parents‐As‐Teachers th
Support Staff Rahna Barton ………….… Food Service Assistant Director Alison Berhorst ……….…….……..…… Speech Implementer Debbie Bevans …………………..………..…..……. Food Service Board of Directors Larry Arnold ……………………………………………. Treasurer Melissa Bradfield ……………………………………….. Custodian Hank Fisher …………………..……….….……………… Director Terre Buffington ………………….…………………….. Bus Driver Michelle Frazier ..................................…...….President Kerry Cole…………….... .Early Childhood Paraprofessional Kate Hunt ……………………………………..…………… Director Kelly Cox…………………………..…..…Central Office Assistant Sharon Marks ……………..…..............……………. Director Anne Davis............…...…..….......Technology Coordinator Chad Porter………..….…………………………Vice‐President Katrina DeCoster …………….…………………..……………..Nurse Lacy Spurgeon ………………………..…………….... Secretary Lisa DeWitt ………………………………………………… Custodian Dori Dochterman……….……………… Food Service Director Kristy Durst ………………………..…… Day Care Coordinator Elementary Faculty Erin Allison …….....…………………..…….…….….... 2 Grade John Ellison ………………….………. Maintenance Supervisor Darren Arp ……….……………….……………….5 / 6 Science Mike Haugg ……..……………….….……………..…….. Custodian Kerri Blessing ….…………..……..…….5 / 6 Social Studies Lisa Harsell...……………...…….…...…..Elementary Secretary Deb Crenshaw....…….….…..….….……...............4 Grade Katherine Jaro ………………………………………. Food Service Teresa Daugherty………...........…....................Librarian Bobbie Krueger ……………………………………..Lunch Cashier Carla Eagan …………........……………………..…….. 3 Grade Donna Leone...........................……........Paraprofessional Darla Gaus ………..….……………………. Resource Teacher Ray Long …..................................……......……...Bus Driver Paisley Goembel …………..………………………..…………. Art Kathy Ludwig ….……….………………………. Paraprofessional Lacy Harrison.......….……..…..……....................1st Grade Pam Martz...........................…….Title 1 Paraprofessional Jenna Harsell ……...…….……………… Speech Pathologist Laura Meyer ………..………………………….. Paraprofessional Leanne Hausdorf....…….…...……..……..….........4 Grade Keith Nunley …………………..…………..……………… Custodian Angie Hultz.……………………...…….......….…Kindergarten Jennifer Porter…………….…………………….Paraprofessional Heather Job……………….…….….…...…….Early Childhood Paula Priebe …….……………….……….………….. Food Service Susi Job..................................……...…...……..……. Music Mary Stice ………………….……………………. Paraprofessional Ashley Knapp ………….……………..….…………… Counselor Wendy Swearingen ……………..…….….…………… Custodian Lexi Knapp ………………………………….…………… 2nd Grade Ed Sweet …………………………….….……..…………… Bus Driver Carie Logsdon …………………..………………….. P.E./Health Teresa Turgeon …………………..………………….. Bookkeeper Julie Lubbert...................…….…..……….....Kindergarten Hannah Washburn ……………….………….. Paraprofessional Teresa McKenzie …………...….…….…....5 / 6 Com. Arts Janet Wells ………...….…….………… Paraprofessional/ Pat Miller..........................…..……..………..….……..Title 1 Adventure Club Director Luanne Pearl…………..……..………….…Resource Teacher Harry Wilson..…..……………….….…….Bus Driver/Mechanic Danielle Moffitt …...…………………..…………….. 2nd Grade Christina Priebe…………………….……..…..……..…3 Grade Jocee Reever …………………..…….……………………… Title 1 Kara Ruffcorn.........……….….…..….…….…….......1 Grade nd
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ADVENTURE CLUB Adventure Club, sponsored by the Canton R‐V School District, provides before‐and‐after school child care for K‐6 grade students, between the hours of 7:00‐8:15 a.m. and 3:20‐5:30 p.m. On early release days that begin a holiday break, and on the last day of school, Adventure Club will close at 4:00 p.m. This program is offered at school, under the supervision of qualified personnel. Students must be present at school during the day in order to participate in Adventure Club after school. Questions about the program should be directed to Janet Wells at 288‐5216. Handbooks and enrollment forms are available in the elementary office. th
The cost per student is $5.00 per hour, with an enrollment fee of $10.00 each year. Statements are mailed at the beginning of each month for services rendered the previous month. Payments are due on the 20 of that month. Your child will not be allowed to attend Adventure Club if there are any outstanding payments. th
When a child’s behavior does not meet acceptable standards, Adventure Club staff members will follow the guidelines in the Adventure Club Handbook. If a student receives three written discipline referrals in a school year, a meeting with the parent(s)/guardian(s) will be required to determine continued Adventure Club eligibility.
AFTER SCHOOL PLANS If there is a change in your child’s normal routine after school, please send a note to school or call the office BY 2:00 p.m. Students may not be allowed to call parents to see if there is a change in their normal routine. Students must have a bus pass from the office in order to ride a different bus or be dropped off at a different place than normal. If the office is not notified, students will be dismissed according to their normal routine.
APPROPRIATE DRESS It is hoped that everyone will take enough pride in their personal appearance to wear the appropriate clothing to classes and all school activities. Clothing should not be a disruption to the educational process. Students with questionable dress will be asked to call home for a change of clothing.
Immodest clothing may include shirts that show an inappropriate amount of skin, any reference to alcohol, drugs, weapons, or the defamation of one's gender or race. Students are not permitted to wear caps, wave caps, hoods, gloves, hats, sunglasses, or bandannas while school is in session (Exceptions: when designated by the administration). Shoes will be worn at all times. Clothing which promotes obscenity, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gangs, or inappropriate behaviors are prohibited. Extremely short or revealing shorts/skirts will not be permitted. Shorts/skirt length must be appropriate length (mid‐thigh). Halters, backless clothing, strapless tops, spaghetti strap tops, see‐through garments, or bare midriffs will not be permitted at school. Sleeveless tops are permitted, but must be snug around the armpits and must have a full back. Two‐piece garments must overlap sufficiently so that during normal movement and sitting, the midriff is not exposed. Tank tops will not be allowed unless worn over appropriate garments. Tops that hang excessively low, below the neck or armpits, will be considered tank tops. ‐ 6 ‐
Clothes that are torn, ripped or cut will not be allowed. Students are not permitted to wear gang related apparel or insignia at school or at school functions. Trousers, pants, and jeans must be pulled up to an appropriate level, zipped and fastened. Low slung pants will not be permitted. Students are to wear gym shoes when playing on the gym floor. This does not include crepe soles, as they sometimes will pick up dirt that will damage the floor. “Heelys” (skate shoes) are not allowed.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL Arrival Bus Riders Bus riders will be dropped off at the Kindergarten doors. Car Riders Cars will enter Washington Street, from 2 Street heading west. The first car will stop at 3 Street and drop off their student. We ask that cars please pull forward as far as possible in line. Students will enter the building through the Kindergarten doors. Walkers Walkers are asked to use the crosswalks for safety at all times and enter through the Kindergarten doors. nd
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Dismissal Car Riders
In order to maximize instructional time and maintain an orderly dismissal procedure we ask that all parents picking up their children in personal vehicles use the car lane and stay in their vehicles. Cars will enter Washington Street from 2 Street heading west. The first car will stop at 3 Street and wait for students to be dismissed. We ask that cars please pull forward as far as possible in line. Students will wait inside the building until the Canton R‐V staff member on duty calls for the student. Students will be loaded into cars by a Canton R‐V staff member. We ask that all parents are patient while the cars in front of them load students. Cars should remain in line and not pass other cars in line. If a student or group of students is not ready when their car arrives they may be asked to wait in designated spots on 3 Street. When that student is ready, a Canton R‐V staff member will escort the student to the waiting vehicle. Cars are asked to exit using 3 Street heading north. Cars will be temporarily stopped by a Canton R‐V staff member when buses are loaded and ready to leave. Bus Riders When dismissed, bus riders will exit through the Elementary doors to board their buses. Walkers Walkers will be dismissed after the buses have left. They will be escorted to the crosswalk by a member of Safety Patrol. The crossing guard will be on duty to help students cross the street safely. nd
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BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES Teachers and administrators have the responsibility for structuring classroom and building policies for a safe and healthy environment conductive to learning. Each classroom will have a clearly defined set of expectations for student behavior. Consequences for appropriate and inappropriate behavior will also be well defined. Each student will receive a written copy of the classroom rules and consequences at the beginning of the school year.
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Keeping the school clean is a shared responsibility. Students are asked to do their part. Students damaging or destroying school property will be required to pay for the repairs or replacement of the damaged item. Running in the hallway is prohibited. Radios, CD players, IPODS, MP3 players, toys, laser pointers, and headphones are not to be brought to school, unless they are needed in the classroom and approved by the classroom teacher. Possession of or using a cell phone or other electronic device without proper approval during instructional time is prohibited. Cell phones may be brought to school, but must be kept in the student’s locker or left with the classroom teacher. A student must have permission from his/her classroom teacher in order to use a cell phone during the school day. If a student has a phone out, either using it or displaying it, the phone will be confiscated and given to the principal. A parent will be required to pick the phone up from the administrator during regular school hours and the student will have detention or 1‐3 days of in‐school detention. The 2 offense will result in in the phone being confiscated and 1‐180 days of out‐of‐school suspension. nd
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INFORMATION Hot breakfasts and lunches can be purchased for one day, for one week or for the entire month. Students should pay lunch/breakfast money to their classroom teacher at the beginning of the school day. Money will not be accepted in the cafeteria. When a student is absent, credit will be granted for the lunch/breakfast missed. A salad bar will be available for students in grades 3‐6. Price is the same as a hot lunch. Soft serve frozen yogurt is also offered to students in grades 3‐6 on designated days. Students with a lunch credit in grades 3‐6 may purchase extra milk, fruit, entrée, etc. any day…..students must have money in their account in order to purchase extras Students may bring a cold lunch from home, but soda pop is not allowed in the elementary grades. The prices for breakfast and lunch are listed below:
Breakfast K‐6 Grades ‐‐‐ $1.40 ($7.00 weekly) 7‐12 Grades ‐‐‐ $1.40 ($7.00 weekly) Adults ‐‐‐ $1.70 ($8.50 weekly) Reduced ‐‐‐ $.30 ($1.50 weekly)
Lunch K‐6 Grades ‐‐‐ $1.70 per day ($8.50 weekly) 7‐12 Grades ‐‐‐ $2.00 per day ($10.00 weekly) Adults ‐‐‐ $2.20 per day ($11.00 weekly) Reduced ‐‐‐ $.40 per day ($2.00 weekly)
A Free and Reduced Breakfast/Lunch application will be sent home with each student at the beginning of the school year. A Free and Reduced/Breakfast Lunch Form must be completed each year. You should use one form for all students in your household. You will be notified by mail if your child qualifies for free or reduced breakfast/lunch. All students will be allowed to charge a maximum of twenty‐five ($25.00) dollars. These meals will include only the menu items of the reimbursable meal. After the balance exceeds twenty‐five ($25.00) dollars, the students may be given a designated menu alternate. This will consist of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, all sides and a carton of milk. No charges will be allowed for ala carte foods and beverages. Parents/guardians of students with a negative balance will be contacted electronically, by correspondence, or by phone call. On May 15 annually, all charging will be cut off. Parents/guardians will be sent a written request for “payment in full”. All charges not paid before the end of the school year will be carried forward into the next school year. See Support Services – Food Service (Policy 5550) on pages 28 and 29 of this handbook for more information
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BULLY‐FREE SCHOOLS
I. Goals 1. To support a safe school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment, and any type of bullying behavior. 2. To create a school culture in which all types of bullying are regarded as unacceptable. 3. To implement procedures for intervention, investigation, and confrontation of students engaged in bullying behavior. 4. To empower victims and bystanders, or witnesses, of bullying to intervene upon observation of bullying behavior by their peers without fear of retaliation.
II. Definition of Bullying Refer to Definition of Disciplinary Infractions – Bullying, pages 22 & 23 of this handbook
III. Reporting Procedure All students shall be informed of their right to protection against bullying behaviors and the right to file a complaint if they believe they have been the victim or witnessed an incident of bullying behavior. School administrators are responsible for investigating each report, determining if the complaint is legitimate in accordance with the definition of bullying, and taking appropriate corrective action. Any student or staff member may initiate a complaint by talking to an administrator or completing a complaint form found on the District website.
IV. Responding to Reports of Bullying Within 24 hours of receive a completed complaint form A. Interview the reporter or alleged victim. 1. Document basic information (who, what, where, when). 2. Ask for witnesses or evidence. 3. Offer assurance of protection against retaliation. 4. Inform parent/guardian of the alleged bullying within 24 hours of the incident. B. Review Evidence and Interview Witness C. Meet with alleged bully. 1. Explain bullying behavior and its seriousness. 2. Present the allegation. 3. Provide an opportunity for response. 4. Explain investigation and follow up procedures. 5. Caution against retaliation. 6. Inform parent/guardian of the alleged bullying within 24 hours of the incident. 7. Complete and file the Documentation of Bullying form. 8. Administer appropriate consequences
V. Protection Against Retaliation: Students shall feel free to report bullying incidents without fear of retaliation from the accused. Any attempt of retaliation shall be addressed by appropriate corrective actions up to and including expulsion.
VI. Appeal Procedure Both parties have the right to appeal the decision of the school administration in any situation that involves bullying behavior. Appeals must be stated in writing by the parent/guardian and forwarded to the superintendent of Canton R‐V School District. ‐ 9 ‐
BUS RULES Students living a mile or more from school may ride a bus to and from school. Bus students are under the supervision of the bus driver and are expected to comply with the necessary rules and regulations as provided by state law and the district. No horseplay, profanity, or other abuses will be tolerated. Misconduct will be reported to the principal and students may lose the privilege of riding the school bus for a period of time. See Bus Misconduct in the Definition of Disciplinary Infractions section of this handbook for more information. Rules that apply to regular bus transportation also apply to activity bus trips. Students representing the school at an activity must ride the bus provided by the school to and from the activity unless prior arrangements have been made between the parent and the principal (see Field Trips for more information).
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS Kindergarten: A child must be five (5) years of age before August 1st to enter kindergarten. A copy of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records is required when the child is registered for kindergarten. A screening test will be conducted to determine the child's readiness for school. All parents of children who will be old enough for kindergarten are encouraged to contact the school during the spring semester prior to entering kindergarten. Elementary: A child must be six (6) years of age before August 1st to enter first grade. Students will be promoted in grades K‐6 on the basis of satisfactory achievement of skills and regular attendance.
CUSTODIAL AND NONCUSTODIAL PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES When parents of a student are separated, involved in divorce proceedings, or are divorced, the principal will respect the rights of custodial and noncustodial parents equally, except when a court order exists concerning special restrictions. It is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school principal with a copy of such a court order if restricted access to students or student information is ordered by the court. Parent rights include access to student records and school mailings, attendance at conferences and Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings, and authority to request that a student be released early or be absent from school for a legitimate reason. It is the responsibility of the noncustodial parent to inform the school office of his/her name, address, and phone number if they wish to be consulted regarding their child or wish to be placed on the school’s mailing list.
E‐FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS e‐Funds for Schools is a program offered to parents/guardians to view their student(s) food purchases, make payments online and manage account balances. Parents/guardians can locate the e‐Funds link under Parent Quick Links on the school’s homepage – www.canton.k12.mo.us
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION At the beginning of each school year, parents will receive a copy of their child’s directory and emergency contact information. It is very important that this information is verified and updated each year. The school also requires that phone numbers be on file in the school office indicating where parents or guardians can be reached in an emergency. At least two numbers should be provided. It is the responsibility of the parent to inform the school in writing of any custodial arrangements or special circumstances involving the transportation of a child or on‐site restricted visitation rights of a parent.
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EMERGENCY DISMISSAL When school is dismissed early due to unfavorable weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, parents will be notified using School Messenger, the school‐wide calling system. Cancellations will also be announced on the following TV stations: WGEM TV, KHQA TV, Dial News, WTAD Radio, WQCY Radio, KBXB Radio, KHMO Radio and KIDS Radio.
EXTRA‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Participation in extra‐curricular activities is encouraged at Canton R‐V. Extra‐curricular activities are extremely important to the well‐rounded development of students. Participation in extra‐curricular activities carries responsibility and is a privilege granted to those who fulfill their responsibilities in meeting the standards of the school and local community.
Minimum standards of eligibility are: Students must be in attendance one‐half of the day an activity is to take place, unless excused by the principal. Students absent due to unavoidable circumstances may be declared eligible only if cleared in advance with the principal. Students serving in‐school suspension or out‐of‐school suspension will be ineligible to participate in or attend extra‐curricular activities during the time of suspension. Teachers in charge of an activity may deny the student the privilege of participating if rules prescribed by the teacher are broken. Students returning to school to attend activities in the evening, such as concerts, sporting events, PTO sponsored activities, etc., MUST be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Students causing a disruption may be asked to leave the event.
FIELD TRIPS Each year, Early Childhood – 6 grade students may have the opportunity to go on a field trip with their class. Permission forms will be sent home prior to the field trip and must be signed and returned in order for the child to participate. Going on a field trip is a privilege. Some students may not be eligible to attend if they have had numerous disciple referrals throughout the year. Students are expected to travel with their class unless prior arrangements have been made with the principal. If you would like to take your child home after a field trip or if you would like your child to ride home with another adult, a note must be submitted to the principal before the field trip. th
Due to limited space and time constraints, the number of chaperones may be limited. Your child’s teacher will contact you about assisting as a chaperone. Field trips are an enrichment activity correlating to the grade level expectations of the curriculum. Because the content may not be suitable for siblings, please refrain from bringing other children on field trips.
GRADE LEVEL ASSESSMENT (MAP TESTING) Students in grades 3‐6 will be taking the mandatory Missouri assessments in the spring. A copy of the results will be given to parents and a copy will be placed in the student's permanent record. Students in kindergarten–6 grades may also take district assessments. th
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GRADING SCALE The grading scale and their conversions for scoring and grade points for grades 3‐6 are listed below: A 95‐100% C 73‐76% A‐ 90‐94% C‐ 70‐72% B+ 87‐89% D+ 67‐69% B 83‐86% D 63‐66% B‐ 80‐82% D‐ 60‐62% C+ 77‐79% F 0‐59% The grading scale for grades pre‐K – 2 is listed below: S Satisfactory P Progressing N Needs more time to develop concept
GUIDANCE PROGRAM The Canton R‐V School District believes that the guidance and counseling program is an integral component of the total educational process. The guidance program is developmentally designed and coordinated by the professional school counselor, along with the active support of parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and the community, to assist students in reaching their potential. It addresses the needs of all students by facilitating their academic, personal/social, and career development and helps to create a positive and safe learning climate in our school. The program is delivered through these four components:
Guidance Curriculum – The following developmental areas are implemented in accordance with the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Programs Grade Level Expectations (GLEs): o Academic Development – Students will participate in planning educational experiences consistent with educational requirements. o Personal/Social Development – Students will develop appropriate behaviors for a variety of social settings. Students will develop awareness of self and confidence in their own abilities. o Career Development – Students will develop career options consistent with interests, abilities, and values. Individual Planning – Appraisal, educational and occupational planning, and placement. Responsive Services – Individual counseling, small‐group counseling, consultation, and referral. System Support – Program management, fair‐share responsibilities, professional development, staff and community relations, consultation, committee participation, community outreach, and research and development.
HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATIONS In accordance with state law, students will not be allowed to attend classes without proper immunizations. Students transferring into the Canton School District will be required to provide a current immunization record before attending class. Students are NOT to attend the public school of this district while infected with any contagious disease that could be transmitted to others. A child should be free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school. Selected students will be screened for vision, hearing, and dental. Additional screenings and/or health clinics may also be offered throughout the year. Parent/guardian will be notified of the results, by the nurse.
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HOMEWORK POLICY Homework not turned in on the due date may be turned in the next day for at least partial credit. When a student is absent, they are allowed 1 day per days missed to make up any tests or homework assigned on the day of the absence. Teachers will arrange make‐up work for absent students only when requested. (*)If a parent would like to pick up homework for a sick child, or have assignments sent home with another student, they should call the elementary office before 9:00 a.m. so teachers have time to prepare the work. Each teacher determines the amount and type of work to be made up. Teachers will work together in an attempt to ensure that homework/tests are distributed evenly throughout the week. A word about copying………if a student copies the work of someone else, or allows a student to copy their own work………they are cheating! This is using an unfair, immoral tactic to receive credit.
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER The Canton R‐V Library Media Center supports the educational objectives of the school district. Library materials are selected to support and enrich the school’s curriculum, as well as to provide access to current information for both recreational and educational purposes. Students are welcome to visit the library before and after school, with a pass from their teacher. Elementary classes also visit the library weekly as a class. Of course, borrowing materials from the library media center carries with it a sense of responsibility on the part of the borrower.
Library materials are school property; therefore, it is important that all materials borrowed are returned in good condition and in a timely fashion. Students with overdue materials may not check out any additional items. Occasionally books are lost or damaged. If this occurs, the student is responsible for the replacement cost of the book.
LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS (5th & 6th grades only) 5 & 6 grade students will receive a locker assignment at the beginning of school. Students are urged to keep their lockers secured with a lock at all times, as the school cannot be responsible for loss of personal property. School lockers are the property of the school district. The administration reserves the right to inspect any and all lockers if they deem necessary. th
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MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Textbooks, curriculum resources, and other necessary materials needed for classroom instruction, will be supplied to students by the school. It is expected that students will provide supplies as requested by the classroom teacher. A supply list for each elementary grade/subject is available from the office and is posted on the school web page.
MEDIA RELEASE Canton R‐V may use and release photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings taken or recorded at school for educational, promotional, or instructional purposes. Examples of media include, but are not limited to; Canton Elementary Parent Updates, local media, and school websites. As the parent or guardian of a Canton R‐V student you may elect to withhold your consent for Canton R‐V’s use of photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings of your child. In order to withhold your consent, the parent must provide the Elementary principal a written statement including the student(s) name, request to withhold consent, and should be signed and dated by the parent or guardian. Please note that your written notice will be effective for the current school year only and must be renewed on an annual basis should you continue to opt out of the media release. ‐ 13 ‐
PARENT PORTAL STI Parent Portal is a website that is linked to the school district’s student information system. Through this website, parents of 3rd‐6th grade students have the ability to track their student’s grades, homework, progress, attendance and discipline. This information is available anywhere you have an internet connection and is password protected. Your parent login and password will be made available during registration or upon request. To request a username and password, please send an email to: adavis@canton.k12.mo.us with the subject line entitled STI Parent Portal Request.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled with every parent/guardian at the end of the first quarter. Parents of elementary students will be notified of the date and time of their child’s conference. Parent/Teacher Conferences will also be scheduled on an "as needed" basis at the end of third quarter. You may schedule additional conferences throughout the year with your child's teacher by calling the school at 288‐5216.
PBIS (POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AND INTERVENTION SUPPORT) The PBIS program was established by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to help school districts be more proactive with student behavior. More information on the PBIS program can be found on page 19 of this handbook.
PROGRESS REPORTS Parents of students in grades 3‐6 will be notified of their child’s progress through mid‐quarter progress reports. These reports will be sent home with the student and will require a parent signature.
REPORT CARDS A report card will be issued for each student at the completion of each 9‐week grading period. The first report card will be issued during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
RETENTION If a student's achievement is placing him/her in risk of being retained, the teacher will notify parent(s) following quarter or semester grades. Final retention decisions will be made in the fourth quarter of school or following the summer school session (if applicable). The school retains the right to make the final decision concerning retention. Successful student achievement on his/her present grade level becomes increasingly important at the third‐ sixth grade level. Third‐sixth grade years are a basis for success in middle school. A student who does not perform well academically will have trouble with middle school achievement. Through the intervention period, Pride Time, and after‐school tutoring programs, students are able to gain extra assistance that they might need. Parents will receive a letter quarterly that states that due to the policy, their student could be retained if academic improvement is not met. ‐ 14 ‐
The principal, counselor, and teachers will consider retention if any student fails two of the core courses (language arts, mathematics, science, and/or social studies) during both semesters of a school year. They will also consider the reading and math level (Star), total number of F’s per semester, the number of days of absence from school, and any other relevant information that will support a quality decision. Students can be retained only once during their Prek‐2nd grade years and only once during their 3rd‐6th grade years. If the parent or guardian of a Canton R‐V Elementary student disagrees with the Academic Team’s final placement determination for the following year, then they may make an appeal to the Board of Education, in person during the regular May meeting of the Board of Education. This appeal will be conducted during a closed, executive session of the Board of Education. During the appeal, the parent or guardian must present a learning plan and may request an extension for the final placement determination. Upon appeal the Board of Education may grant one extension of final placement determination to be made no later than July 31 of the corresponding calendar year. If an extension is granted, then the local school district will determine benchmarks that the student must meet in order to be promoted the following year. The parent or guardian will be notified of these specific benchmarks no later than June 1 by certified mail. The student will be required to be tested by a certified teacher from Canton Elementary prior to the July 31 deadline. The student’s score on the benchmark assessments will be compared to the benchmarks established by June 1 and a final placement determination will be made. The parent or guardian will be notified of the final placement determination by certified mail. Mandatory Retention (SB319) – Students not meeting reading standards after summer school following 4 grade shall not be promoted to 5 grade. st
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SCHOOL HOURS Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. Students are allowed in the building at 8 a.m. If your child needs to arrive earlier, we offer before school child‐care through our Adventure Club program. For more information, please refer to the Adventure Club section in this book. Students who remain in the building after school must be under the direct supervision of a staff member.
SCHOOL MESSENGER The Canton R‐V School District uses School Messenger, a telephone broadcast system to notify all households and parents by phone within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation or late start. The service may also be used to communicate general announcements or reminders. The service will simultaneously call all listed phone numbers in our parent contact list and deliver the recorded message, usually from a school administrator. This requires NO registration by the parent and all information and contact numbers are strictly secure and confidential and are only used for the purposed described herein. Please be sure the school knows what phone number you would like to include on the call list.
SNACKS/CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS Due to the increased awareness of food allergies and the importance of proper hygiene, the following guidelines have been established for everyone’s wellbeing and peace of mind. All food brought to school for classroom celebrations/treats must arrive at school in its original store‐purchased, sealed package (e.g. cookies, crackers, store‐purchased bakery/deli foods).
A word about birthday party invitations – birthday party invitations can only be brought to school if the entire class is being invited to the party. ‐ 15 ‐
STUDENTS NOT PICKED UP BY 3:45 Elementary students who have not been picked up by 3:45 p.m. will be sent to Adventure Club, our after school child‐care program. Parents will be charged $4.00 an hour for this service.
STUDENT PHONE CALLS / MESSAGES Students will not be allowed to use the phone except in the case of an emergency. Students will not be called from class to take phone calls. Students may have cell phones at school, but they must be turned off and left in the student’s locker or with the classroom teacher, while school is in session. If your child’s after school plans change, or if you need to get a message to your child, please call the elementary office before 2:00 p.m. so the message can be delivered at the appropriate time.
TECHNOLOGY USE Students and parents must read the Internet Acceptable Use Policy included in this handbook and then sign and return the Internet Acceptable Use Signature form included in the “programs” packet. Violation of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy may result in loss of technology privilege and/or disciplinary action.
TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are provided for students free of charge. It is expected that reasonable care will be taken of school property. A fee will be assessed for damaged books. Students who lose textbooks or library books will be expected to pay replacement costs.
VISITORS Parents and patrons are welcome visitors at the school. All visitors must check in at the office upon arrival. Visitors will be required to have a pass before proceeding to a classroom. Student visitors from another school may accompany Canton students to classes only if prior arrangements are made with the principal and the classroom teacher.
WEBSITE All information found in this handbook, along with Parent Updates, a current lunch menu, athletic schedules, academic activities, school calendar and PTO information can be found at: www.canton.k12.mo.us
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL When a student will be withdrawing from school, the parent should: Notify the office so a withdrawal form can be prepared. Return all books, supplies, etc. belonging to the school. Pay any debts owed to the school (lunch, Adventure Club, library, etc.), so school transcripts can be can be sent to the new school. ‐ 16 ‐
ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE POLICY
ABSENCES: Educational research has shown a close relationship between poor attendance habits and classroom failure. Additionally, many educational hands‐on activities occur in class that cannot be made up. We encourage parents to see that students are in school every day. Children should be kept home only when necessary for health reasons. The following reasons will be considered excused absences (if documentation is received within four days of the absence):
Policies and Procedures: 1. Parents should inform the elementary office as soon as possible the day their child is absent by calling 573‐ 288‐5216 ext. 107. Absences not verified by a phone call or parent/guardian note of the day of the absence will be unexcused. 2. Students will have 4 days to provide documentation or a written note to the principal or elementary secretary, signed by a parent/guardian, for every absence giving the reason for the absence, date and time period. a. All documentation and/or parental notes will be placed in the students attendance file. b. Whenever documentation is unavailable, the code in STI InformationNow will be used to determine the type of absence classification (excused or unexcused). 3. The office will accept, as excused absences, up to seven (7) absences with parental approval per year. These absences can be any combination of full or partial days and can include reasons such as illness, travel, etc. Absences in excess of seven (7) that do not qualify as an excused absence, as described in the “Excused and Unexcused Absences” section of this handbook, will be classified as unexcused. 4. Students arriving late to school must report to the principal’s office, sign in and have their name removed from the absentee list 5. Students who are absent for ten (10) consecutive days will be dropped from the rolls of Canton R‐V School, unless approved by the administration. 6. The following procedures will be used when a student accrues seven (7) or more unexcused absences during the school year; however, the time line of these procedures may vary if the absences are due to extenuating circumstances: a) Seven (7) unexcused absences: First letter issued to notify parent(s) of absences and the attendance procedure. b) Ten (10) unexcused absences: Second letter issued to notify parent(s) of absences and a required phone conference and/or meeting with the elementary counselor to discuss the circumstances of the absences. A referral may also be made to the Lewis County Juvenile Office. c) Fourteen (14) unexcused absences: Third letter issued to notify parent(s) of absences. A conference with the principal may also be required. A second referral may be made to the Lewis County Juvenile Office. (After 14 absences, regardless of the reasons, a referral may be made to Lewis County Juvenile Officer, as well as reported to the MO Dept. of Family Services for educational neglect). d) Excessive Absences: Excessive absences, unfortunately, can result in failing grades and can impact promotion/retention decisions, as well as a referral to outside agencies. Please encourage regular and prompt attendance at school.
Excused and Unexcused Absences The office will record absences as excused or unexcused. The following reasons will always be considered excused absences and will not count towards the seven (7) absence total: a) Certified medical excuse or school nurse request b) Court documentations c) Funerals d) Religious observances requested by parents in advance ‐ 17 ‐
e) Other cases specifically pre‐approved by the building principal f) Other emergencies or circumstances approved by the building principal
Make‐Up Work Make‐up work for absences is the student’s/parent’s responsibility. Teachers will arrange make‐up work only when requested. If a parent would like to pick up homework for their child, or have assignments sent home with another student, they should call the elementary office before 9:00 a.m. so teachers can have ample time to prepare the work. The student will be allowed 1 day per day missed to complete this make‐up work. Each teacher determines the amount and type of work to be made up. Students who are sent home due to head lice are excused for that day only. Students are expected to return to school the following day, lice and nit free, if not, this will be considered unexcused.
TARDY/LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL Being on time to school and to class is one of the most important qualities that a student can develop. It is very important that classroom instruction starts promptly and continues without interruption. If a student comes in late, the learning process is disrupted for the entire class. A student is considered tardy if they arrive after 8:30 a.m., but before 9:00 a.m. Students arriving late must report to the office to sign in and have their name removed from the absentee list. Students on the absentee list will not be admitted to class without a pass from the office. Continual tardiness becomes a habit and can have a negative effect on education.
Procedure Due to extenuating circumstances, the time line of this procedure may be varied. A student may accumulate four (4) unexcused tardies in one quarter without any penalty. On the 5th and 6th tardy, the student will miss one (1) recess. On the 7th and 8th tardy, the student will serve a 30 minute detention. For each tardy after the 8th, the student will receive in‐school suspension.
EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL Parents should send a note to school with their child stating what time they are leaving, who is picking them up and why they are leaving. An approved adult will be required to sign the student out at the office before the student will be called from class and allowed to leave. Early dismissals will accumulate as absences.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE POLICY Students will qualify for a Perfect Attendance Award if there are no absences or tardies (this means not arriving after 8:30 a.m. or leaving before 3:00 p.m.). .
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PBIS (Positive Behavior and Intervention Support) Overview of Program What is PBIS? PBIS is a program that tracks student behavior and provides valuable data that shows tendencies and trends so that our school district can be more proactive with student behavior. The idea behind PBIS is that when children have difficulty reading or have troubles dribbling a basketball, we teach them how to do those skills. When it comes to behavior, we tend to expect them to know how to behave. PBIS strips away that premonition and we are expected to teach behavior.
Lessons Each week a lesson is taught based on the data reports that the PBIS team looks through. A teacher is assigned to a lesson each week, and then the lessons are taught on Monday’s during Pride Time.
Positive Behavior Based on the four principles of our matrix‐ Be Respectful, Be Your Best, Be Safe, and Be Responsible, students are handed Tiger Tickets if they exhibit these traits. Once a student accumulates ten Tiger Tickets, they are able to shop at our Roar Store Express, a rolling cart that is passed from class to class down the hallway each Friday. Students can get little prizes like a piece of bubble gum, a bouncy ball, or silly putty. The last Friday of the month, students can then shop at the Roar Store where there are bigger prizes like books, candy bars, homework passes, and posters. Teachers also can shop, either on payday or on the day of the Roar Store, as they are handed out Teacher Tickets for promoting PBIS. Students can also receive a Positive Behavior Referral, which includes a picture with Mr. Lyon and a positive phone call home. Tiger Tickets accumulate and each quarter students will have a Big Celebration. We also have an assembly each month, with a grade level putting on a short skit or performance that demonstrates the traits we are looking for in students.
Interventions There are two referral forms associated with PBIS, a minor and a major referral. Based on behaviors listed in our school’s handbook, or other common behaviors, our referral form is tailored to match the behaviors we expect to see from students. PBIS encourages consistency with classroom discipline systems, and as an elementary, we have established a flow chart that indicates step‐by‐step the process that could lead to a referral. When a student commits an infraction, a teacher will write a referral. A minor referral is handled by the teacher in the classroom. The teacher would choose a natural consequence for the student that fits the behavior that was exhibited. A major referral is handled in the office, and will include some of the same consequences as a minor referral, but can also include ISS or OSS.
SCHOOLWIDE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR MATRIX Be Respectful
All Settings ‐‐Say ‘Please, Thank you, Excuse me’
Classroom ‐‐Listen to the speaker
Bus ‐‐Wait your turn
Hallway Restroom ‐‐Hands at your ‐‐Wait your side turn ‐‐Give privacy to others
Be Your Best
‐‐Be Kind ‐‐Use appropriate voice level ‐‐Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself ‐‐Walk
‐‐Ask and answer questions
‐‐Share your seat
‐‐Take care of items in the hallways
‐‐Follow all posted procedures
‐‐Keep chair legs on the floor ‐‐Push your chair in
‐‐Remain seated ‐‐Keep aisles clear
‐‐Stay to the right ‐‐Eyes forward
‐‐Take care of school property ‐‐Follow directions the first time asked
‐‐Be prepared ‐‐Put things away ‐‐Turn in assignments on time
‐‐Clean up after yourself ‐‐Watch for your bus stop
‐‐Stay together ‐‐Be in the hallway with permission ‐‐Go directly to and from destination
Be Safe
Be Responsible
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Cafeteria ‐‐Talk with students at your table ‐‐Touch only your food ‐‐Line up quietly when dismissed
Playground ‐‐Take turns ‐‐Use good sportsmanship
‐‐Wash hands with soap ‐‐Use all bathroom items appropriately
‐‐Stay seated ‐‐Report spills ‐‐Sit three to a table
‐‐Flush ‐‐Report problems
‐‐Clean up after yourself ‐‐Ask permission before getting up ‐‐Collect all items before being seated
‐‐Play carefully ‐‐Use equipment as taught ‐‐Stay where you can see a teacher ‐‐Line up when teacher signals ‐‐Collect and return all equipment ‐‐Leave nature in nature
‐‐Let others play ‐‐Play by the rules
DISTRICT DISCIPLINE POLICY The student code of conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and to ensure the orderly operations of district schools. No code can be expected to list each and every offense which may result in the use of disciplinary action. The discipline code set out in this handbook is intended to be illustrative; however, it is not an exclusive listing of acts of misconduct and the consequences for each. It is the responsibility of the principal, superintendent and/or Board of Education to determine the appropriate set of consequences for each violation of the student code of conduct or other inappropriate misbehavior. On a case by case basis, the administration reserves the right to modify or use a combination of the consequences listed for each offense. Consequences can be influenced by factors such as: age of student(s), degree of harm, severity of behavior, placement in special services and number of incidences. Any conduct not included herein, or an aggravated circumstance of any offense or an action involving a combination of offenses, may result in disciplinary consequences that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by principal, superintendent, and/or Board of Education. The district has the authority to discipline for student conduct that is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the schools as provided by state law. School officials are authorized to hold students accountable for misconduct in school, on school property and during school‐sponsored activities. Students who engage in significant acts of misconduct off campus which materially and adversely impact the education of District students will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion. However, no student will be confined in an unattended locked space except for emergency situations while awaiting the arrival of law enforcement officials. Students forfeit their right to a public school education by engaging in conduct prohibited in Regulation 2610, the code of student conduct, and/or state for federal law. Disciplinary consequences include, but are not limited to, withdrawal of school privileges (student clubs and activities, school social events, etc.), removal for up to ten (10) school days by building principals; extension of suspensions for a total of 180 days by the Superintendent; and longer term suspension and expulsion from school by the board of Education. In extraordinary circumstances where the minimum consequence is judged by the superintendent, or designee, to be manifestly unfair, or not in the interest of the district, the superintendent or designee may reduce the consequences listed in this policy, as allowed by law. (See Board Policies and Regulations).
Definition of Disciplinary Dispositions
Detention A student may be placed in detention after school, for up to an hour during the school week. When detention is assigned the teacher or administrator will contact the parent. If the student is unable to stay the day the detention is assigned, arrangements must be made with the teacher/administrator for an alternate time. Re‐ scheduling of detention will be done at the discretion of the teacher/administrator. If a student misses detention without notifying the teacher/administrator, the student will serve one day of In‐School Suspension and will be unable to attend extra‐curricular activities. If the student does not make‐up the assigned time, the student may be suspended for one day by the principal.
Suspension In‐School Suspension: The student is suspended from the privilege of attending his/her regular classes and is isolated to the ISS room or Elementary office, where privileges are limited. The student is to work on school assignments for the period of time she/he is assigned. Students on in‐school suspension will not participate in or attend any school activities that day. Violation of any ISS rules or causing any further disruptions will result in the suspension being modified. ‐ 20 ‐
Out‐of‐School Suspension: The student is not allowed to participate in, attend school‐sponsored activities or be on school grounds during the term of the suspension. The student is expected to complete the class assignments for each class. All work completed during the suspension will be given a maximum of 75% credit if turned in on time. Homework is due the date the student’s suspension period is over. Absences because of Out‐of‐School Suspension: A student who is suspended from school for any number of days will have that number of days charged as absences.
Expulsion Students whose behavior has a detrimental effect on the student body, or who have been suspended three (3) times within one school term may be expelled by the Board of Education. Recommendations for expulsion are made by the principal and the superintendent. A student who has been expelled by the Board of Education may not re‐enter school or be on school grounds unless special permission is granted by that same body.
Definition of Disciplinary Infractions Any offense marked with an “*” may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation. A Safe Schools Violation may require a report being sent to the Canton Police Department, Lewis County Sheriff’s Department, Juvenile Office, and/or Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services.
Academic Dishonesty Academic Dishonesty includes but is not limited to: Plagiarism, lying, cheating by copying another student’s homework, quiz, or test by any method (including electronic devices, computers, and internet), enabling someone else to cheat (giving your assignment to someone else) or forgery. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐ school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Arson Starting a fire or causing an explosion with the intention to damage property or buildings. First Offense: 11‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record.
Assault Attempting to cause injury to another; intentionally placing another in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury (either physically or verbally). First Offense: Detention, in‐school suspension, 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, notice to law enforcement officials, and documentation in the student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: 11‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record. Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another. First Offense: Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record.
Bullying (Policy 2655) The District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any form of bullying or intimidation by students toward District personnel or students on school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored activity or in a school related context. “Bullying” means the intimidation or harassment that causes a reasonable student to fear for his or her physical safety or property; substantially interferes with the ‐ 21 ‐
educational performance, opportunities, or benefits of any student without exception; or substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school. Bullying may consist of, but is not limited to, physical actions, including gestures, or oral, cyberbullying, electronic, or written communication, and any threat of retaliation for reporting of such acts. Bullying by students is prohibited on school property, at any school function, or on a school bus. “Cyberbullying” means bullying as defined in this subsection through the transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a message, text, sound, or image by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, or computer, or pager. Students who are found to have violated this policy will be subject to the following consequences depending on factors such as: age of student(s), degree of harm, severity of behavior, number of incidences, etc. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, 30 day no contact agreement, detention, in‐school suspension, out‐of‐school suspension, notice to law enforcement officials, and possible documentation in the student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: 30 day no contact agreement, In‐school suspension, 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record. Retaliation towards victim and/or witness: Students shall feel free to report bullying incidents without fear of retaliation from the accused. Any attempt of retaliation shall be addressed by appropriate corrective actions up to and including expulsion. Bus Misconduct (refer to Policy 2652) Any offense committed by a student on a district‐owned or contracted bus shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student's assigned school. In addition, bus riding privileges may be suspended or revoked. The severity of the offense may lead to suspension from the bus immediately. First Offense: Warning letter sent home, a meeting with student and principal, and a telephone call to the parents. Second Offense: Letter sent home, a conference with students, parent and principal (or telephone call) and one day suspension from riding the bus. Third Offense: Letter sent home, three three‐day suspension from riding the bus, and a conference with students, parent, principal, and bus driver Fourth Offense: Letter sent home, five‐day suspension from riding the bus and a conference with student, parent, principal and bus driver. Fifth Offense: Conference with superintendent. Possible permanent suspension from riding the bus.
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices (Refer to Policy 2656) Possession of or using a cell phone or other electronic device without proper approval during instructional time. First Offense: Confiscate, parent pick phone up from administrator during regular school hours. Detention or 1‐3 days in‐school suspension. Subsequent Offense: Confiscate, parent pick phone up from administrator during regular school hours and 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension.
Defiance of Authority Failure to comply with a reasonable request from an adult. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in‐school suspension, or 1‐10 days out‐of‐ school suspension, and letter sent home. Subsequent Offenses: In‐school suspension or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension or expulsion and possible documentation in student’s discipline record.
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Disparaging or Demeaning Language Use of words or actions, verbal, written or symbolic meant to harass or injure another person: i.e., threats of violence or defamation of a person's race, religion, gender or ethnic origin. Constitutionally protected speech will not be punished. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in‐school suspension, or 1‐10 days out‐of‐ school suspension. Subsequent Offense: Detention, In‐school suspension, 1 ‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Disrespectful Conduct or Speech Disrespectful verbal, written or symbolic language or gesture which is inappropriate to public settings directed at peers or a staff member. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in‐school suspension, or 1‐10 days out‐of‐ school suspension. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Dress Code Violation of the district dress code. First Offense: Conference, detention, or 1‐3 days in‐school suspension, notify parent/guardian, student sent home to change clothes or remain in office. Subsequent Offense: Detention, 1‐5 days in‐school suspension.
Drugs/Alcohol Possession of or attendance under the influence of any unauthorized prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, counterfeit drugs or drug‐related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act. Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, counterfeit drugs and/or drug‐related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act. First Offense: 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, notification of law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, notification of law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record.
Extortion Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in‐school suspension, or 1‐10 days out‐of‐school suspension. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
False Alarms Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. ‐ 23 ‐
Fighting Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action, as differentiated from an assault. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Firearms and Weapons in School (Regulation 2620) Possession or use of any instrument or device, other than those defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 or 571.010, RSMo, which is customarily used for attack or defense against another person; any instrument or device used to inflict physical injury to another person. Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 or any instrument or device defined in 571.010, RSMo. or any instrument or device defined as a dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C. 930. First Offense: (firearm): One calendar year suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials and documentation is student’s discipline record. Subsequent Offense (firearm): 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension or expulsion, documentation in student's discipline record. First Offense (other weapon): Principal/Student conference, in‐school suspension or 1‐180 days out‐ of‐school suspension and possible documentation in student’s discipline record Subsequent Offenses (other weapon): 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student’s discipline record
Harassment (Policy and Regulation 2130) It is the policy of the District to maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment because of an individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation. The school system and District officials, including administrators, teachers, and other staff members will act to promptly investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of unlawful harassment or unlawful discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation; to promptly take appropriate action to protect individuals from further harassment or discrimination. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student’s discipline record. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Out of Assigned Area Students reporting to an area they have not been given permission to go. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐ school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Physical Aggression Physical contact that is deemed inappropriate or aggressive. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐ school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offenses: In‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. ‐ 24 ‐
Public Display of Affection Physical contact which is inappropriate for the school setting. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐ school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Sexual Harassment Use of verbal, written or symbolic language that is sexually harassing. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Physical contact that is sexually harassing. First Offense: In‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, and documentation in student's discipline record.
Theft Theft, attempted theft or willful possession of stolen property. First Offense: In‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, possible notification to law enforcement officials, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: 11‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials and documentation in student's discipline record.
Tobacco Possession or use of any tobacco products on school grounds, bus or at any school activity. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, In‐school suspension or 1‐3 days out‐of‐school suspension. Subsequent Offense: In‐school suspension or 1‐10 days out‐of‐school suspension.
Truancy Absence from school without the knowledge and consent of parents/guardian and/or the school administration. First Offense: Principal/Student conference and detention or 1‐3 days in‐school suspension. Subsequent Offense: Detention or 3‐10 days in‐school suspension.
Vandalism Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the school, staff, or students. First Offense: Restitution, in‐school suspension, or 1‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, possible notification to law enforcement officials, and possible documentation in student's discipline record. Subsequent Offense: Restitution, 11‐180 days out‐of‐school suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials and documentation in student's discipline record.
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BOARD POLICIES
Student Discipline (Policy 2600) The District has the authority to discipline for student conduct that is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the schools as provided by state law. School officials are authorized to hold students accountable for misconduct in school, on school property, and during school‐sponsored activities. Students who engage in significant acts of misconduct off campus which materially and adversely impact the education of District students will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion. However, no student will be confined in an unattended locked space except for emergency situations while awaiting the arrival of law enforcement officials. Students forfeit their right to a public school education by engaging in conduct prohibited in Regulation 2610, the code of student conduct, and/or state or federal law. Disciplinary consequences include, but are not limited to, withdrawal of school privileges (athletics, intramurals, student clubs and activities and school social events); the reassignment of the student to another school; removal for up to ten (10) school days by building principals; extension of suspensions for a total of 180 days by the Superintendent; and longer term suspension and expulsion from school by the Board of Education. See also Policies 2610, 2662, and 2663. Removal of any student who is a student with a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is subject to state and federal procedural due process rights. See policy 2672 and its corresponding regulation. The District will provide annual in‐service training to all employees concerning the District's discipline regulations and their implementation. Annual training will also include, but will not be limited to, approved methods of dealing with school violence, discipline of students with disabilities, and the requirements of student confidentiality.
Student Use of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs (Policy 2640)
Smoking The Board of Education believes that smoking and the use of any tobacco product is detrimental to the health and well‐being of staff and students. Therefore the Board prohibits the use, sale, transfer and possession of tobacco products at school and at school activities.
Alcohol and Drug Use The improper use of controlled substances, alcohol and substances represented to be such is detrimental to the health and welfare of students and is detrimental to discipline in school. Such conduct as well as the possession of drug paraphernalia is prohibited and is subject to disciplinary action as set forth in Regulation 2610. Pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 705(20(c)(iv), a student with a 504/ADA disability who is currently engaging in the illegal use of alcohol or drugs is not considered a student with a disability under those laws and the District may take disciplinary action – to the same extent that disciplinary action is taken against nondisabled students – in relation to that use of alcohol or drugs. In such cases, the due process procedures contained in the Section 504 regulations will not apply to protect those students. This provision does not apply to students who are identified as disabled under the Individuals with Disabilities Act. However, school personnel may remove an IDEA disabled student to an interim alternative educational setting for not more than 45 school days without regard to whether that student’s behavior is a manifestation of his/her disability where that student knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs, or sells or solicits the sale of a controlled substance while at school, on school ‐ 26 ‐
premises, or at a school function under the District’s jurisdiction. “Illegal drug,” as it pertains to the discipline of IDEA students, means a controlled substance but does not include a controlled substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed health‐care professional or under any other authority.
Weapons in School (Policy 2620) The District recognizes firearm and weapon possession as a potential threat to the health, safety and security of students, employees, and other persons. The District will not tolerate the presence of firearms or weapons on the premises of our schools. This prohibition includes possession of firearms and weapons on school playgrounds, school parking lots, school buses, and at school activities, whether on or off school property. The District complies with the provisions of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 and other applicable federal and state law. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the District from permitting a Civil War re‐enactor to bring a Civil War era weapon to school for educational purposes so long as the weapon is not loaded. Students who violate this policy will be suspended for no less than one (1) year and are subject to permanent expulsion. However, the Superintendent may recommend to the Board a modification of the suspension on a case‐by‐case basis. Students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are entitled to the protections of those laws. This policy will be annually submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education together with a report of disciplinary action taken for possession of a "firearm" or "weapon" as defined in Regulation 2620.
Private, State and Federal Programs Administration (Policy 1600) Where appropriate the District will seek to participate in private, state and federal grant programs as recommended by the Administration and approved by the Board of Education. Procedures for development of grant proposals are set forth in Regulation 1620 – Private, State and Federal Funding.
School/Community Relation (Policy 1480)
Public Complaints Although no member of the community shall be denied the right to petition the Board of Education for redress of a grievance, the complaints will be referred through the proper administration channels for solution before investigation or action by the Board. Exceptions are complaints that concern Board actions or Board operations only. The Board advises the public that the proper channeling of complaints involving instruction, discipline, or learning materials is as follows: 1. Teacher 2. Principal 3. Appropriate Central Office Administrator 4. Superintendent 5. Board of Education ‐ 27 ‐
Any complaint about school personnel will be investigated by the Administration before consideration and action by the Board.
Parent/Family Involvement in Education The Board of Education recognizes the positive effects of parents/families’ involvement in the education of their children. The Board is committed to strong parent/family involvement in working collaboratively with district staff as knowledgeable partners in educating district students. In order to implement the Board’s commitment to parent/family involvement in education, the Superintendent with appoint a committee of parents, staff, and community representatives to serve as the district’s Parent Involvement Committee. The Committee’s responsibilities will include recommendations for program development, parent/staff training and program evaluation. Program evaluation reports will be prepared and submitted to the Superintendent annually by June 1.
Private, State and Federal Programs Administration (Policy 1620)
Private, State and Federal Funding Steps to be followed in securing grants are: 1. Identify a significant District problem or need for program improvement that may be helped through outside funds. 2. Match the need or problem with a funding source that subscribes to a relevant purpose. 3. Study the background, resources, and funding prospects of the agency. 4. Clear with the Superintendent the general idea for a proposal. 5. Involve prospective participants in planning for a proposal. Secure parents’ written permission if children are to be involved in experimental types of instruction. 6. Prepare the application, using the format and following the timeline prescribed by the funding agency. 7. Discuss the funding of personnel, including the project director, with the Personnel Director, making sure to apply for full outside funding of all fringe benefits, including unemployment insurance. 8. Submit copies as required to the Superintendent for recommendation to the Board for approval. 9. If approved, complete the process of submission to the funding agency and its subsidiaries as required, with copies provided to participants.
Support Services (Policy 5550)
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM – MEAL CHARGES Purpose The purpose of this policy is to maintain consistent meal account procedures throughout the District. Unpaid charges place a financial strain on District finances. The Food Service Department is responsible for maintaining food charge records and for notifying the District’s Central Office of outstanding balances.
Administration 1. All student groups (elementary, middle school and high school) will be allowed to charge a maximum of twenty‐five ($25.00) dollars. ‐ 28 ‐
a. These meals will include only the menu items of the reimbursable meal. b. After the balance exceeds twenty‐five ($25.00) dollars, the student may be given a designated menu alternate. 2. No charges will be allowed for ala carte foods and beverages. 3. Parents/guardians of students with negative balances will be contacted electronically, by correspondence, or by phone call. 4. On May 15 annually all charging will be cut off.
Parents/guardians will be sent a written request for “payment in full.” All charges not paid before the end of the school year will be carried forward into the next school year. Graduating seniors must pay all charges in full. Failure to do so may result in the delinquent student being denied participation in graduation ceremonies. Unpaid charges may be sent to collection at any time.
5. If a financial hardship is suspected, families will be encouraged to apply for free/reduced meals at any time during the school year. 6. The District will publish the requirements of this policy in the student handbooks and on the District’s website, therefore, notifying parents on or before the first day of school. June 2017, Copyright © 2017 Missouri Consultants for Education, LLC
Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Canton R‐V School District Access to the Canton R‐V computer technology and the Internet is available to all students and teachers in the Canton R‐V School District. This advanced technology allows access to the electronic information highway and the district’s computer networking system, but also brings with it a number of responsibilities. In order to use the technology available through the Canton R‐V School District, the following criteria must be followed: 1. Computers and peripheral equipment are property of the Canton R‐V School District. The use of any Canton R‐V District computer work station is a privilege that may be revoked at any time for abusive or inappropriate conduct. Such conduct would include, but is not limited to, the placing of unlawful information on or through the computer system, accessing another person’s files or e‐mail, and the use of obscene, abusive, threatening or otherwise objectionable language or images in either public or private files or messages. 2. Student use of the educational information technology will be under the direct supervision of a Canton R‐V District staff member. Students are not to access the Internet without prior consent of a staff member. 3. The school district reserves the right to inspect any material stored in files to which users have access and will edit or remove any material that the District staff believes to be objectionable. This includes text materials, video images, or sound files which may be considered objectionable. 4. Users shall have no expectation of privacy in data or information stored on school computer networks. All computerized files may be accessed by district officials or system administrators at any time, for any reason. ‐ 29 ‐
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Parents/Guardians may restrict the release personally identifiable information from an educational record via school web pages or the Internet. The procedures for restricting the release of personally identifiable information are outlined in the PUBLIC NOTICES section this handbook. Personally identifiable information in a record includes, but is not limited to students’ names, photographs, family members’ names or personal identifiers, e.g. school I. D. numbers. The District computers are provided primarily for educational purposes under the direction of District staff. Nonacademic activities will not be allowed when others require the systems for academic purposes. Vandalism will result in the loss or cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user damaging, disabling or otherwise interfering with the operation of computer systems, software, or related equipment through physical action or electronic means. Students are not to download, install, use or copy unauthorized software. Users will not make unauthorized copies of software found on school computers through email or bulletin boards; and will not give, lend, or sell copies of software to others unless they have the written permission of the copyright owner or the original software is clearly identified as shareware or in the public domain. All web pages created by students and/or student organizations on the District’s computer system will be subject to the same treatment as are District‐sponsored publications such as school newspapers. Accordingly, the District reserves the right to exercise editorial control over such publications. Students are not to intentionally access or process obscene, abusive, threatening or otherwise inappropriate files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the Canton R‐V computer network. Using the computer system for profit‐making, personal or other non‐educational purposes, including political activity is prohibited. Rules and regulations of system usage will be added and posted from time to time by the District staff responsible for the administration of the Internet access stations. The Canton R‐V District makes no guarantees of accuracy of information obtained through the Internet. The District is not liable for any interruption of service or loss of data due to technical transmission problems.
Users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to: Be polite. Do not write or send abusive messages/material. Use appropriate language. No swearing or vulgarities. Do not reveal personal information about oneself or of other students, including but not limited to disclosure of home address or telephone number. Do not disrupt the network by downloading large files or sending mass e‐mail messages. Respect the privacy of others in regard to passwords, files, email, and other programs. Do not download information onto the hard drive of any Canton R‐V computer for permanent storage. Violations of the rules and code of ethics described above will be dealt with seriously. Violators will lose their computer privileges and disciplinary action, and/or other appropriate legal action, may be taken for violations ‐ 30 ‐
Public Notice All public schools are required to provide a free and appropriate public education to all students, including those attending private/parochial schools, beginning on the child's third birthday through age twenty (20), regardless of the child's disability. Disabilities include: learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders/emotional disturbance, speech disorders (voice, fluency, or articulation), language disorders, visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically/other health impaired, multi‐handicapped, deaf/blind, autism, early childhood special education, and traumatic brain injury. All public schools are required to provide parents the right to inspect and review personally‐identifiable information collected and used or maintained by the District relating to their children. Parents have the right to request amendment of these records if they feel the information is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their children. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the State Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for implementation of Special Education and this Plan is available for public review during regular school hours on days school is in session in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. Public schools in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth through age twenty (20) who reside in the District or whose parent/legal guardian resides in the District. This Census is compiled as of May 1 each year. This information is treated as confidential and submitted to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Information to be collected includes: name of each child, parent/legal guardian's name/address; birth date and age of each child; and each child's disability or suspected disability. Should the District fail to submit an annual census, the State Board of Education may withhold state aid until the census is submitted. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability who is not attending the public school, please contact W.A. Anderson, Superintendent of Schools, 200 South 4th, Canton, Missouri 63435.
Public Notice All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of have a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Canton R‐V School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, dear/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay. The Canton R‐V School District assures that is will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program. The Canton R‐V School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by the parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, ‐ 31 ‐
or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Canton R‐V School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at the Central Office of the school. Local School districts in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth to age twenty‐one (21) that reside in the district. This census must be compiled by December 1 of each year. This information is treated as confidential and must include: name or the child; parent/legal guardian’s name/address; birth date and age of the child; the child’s disability; and the services provided to the child. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability who is not attending the public school, please contact Canton R‐V School District at 573‐288‐5216. This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure For No Child Left Behind Act Programs
Canton R‐V School District This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by Department of Education personnel. Any parent of guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other person directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under the general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted. The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy: “A written complaint must be filed initially with the Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to designate a team of staff members to conduct a thorough review and investigate the complaint within a 60‐day period. Resolution of the complaint must be completed and presented to the Board within a 90‐day period after the complaint has been officially filed. A complainant who is dissatisfied with the initial decision of the school district may file a written appeal with the Section of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), within 15 working days following the decision.” ‐ 32 ‐
If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri Department of Education. If there is no evidence that the parties have attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such a resolution. Any person or persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by the Department itself. Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact local district personnel or Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary personnel.
Federal Programs Parent/Guardian Notification No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requires notification to parents/guardians when any of the following situations exist in a district receiving Federal funds. 1. Districts must annually disseminate Federal Programs Complaint Resolution Procedures to parent/ guardians of students and appropriate private school officials or representatives. 2. At the beginning of each school year, a participating school district must notify the parents/guardians of each student attending a building that receives Title I funds that they may request, and the district will provide in a timely manner, information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers and any paraprofessionals providing services to their child. 3. A building that receives Title I funds must provide all parents/guardians notice that their child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks, by a teacher or a person who is not appropriately certified. 4. When a school is identified for School Improvement, the district must notify the parents/guardians of all children in the identified Title I building of its School Improvement status. Yearly updates are provided to parents with available options until the building is no longer identified for improvement. 5. Within thirty days after the beginning of the school year, a district must inform parents/guardians that their limited English proficient (LEP) child has been identified for participation in a language instruction educational program. 6. Parents/guardians of students enrolled in a persistently dangerous school, or students who are victims of violent criminal offense while on school property, must be notified of their option to transfer their student to a school that is not designated persistently dangerous. (From the Missouri Consolidated Federal Programs Administrative Manual, January 2005) ‐ 33 ‐
Educational Surrogates The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has established the following for the appointment of educational surrogates: Identifying the need for appointment Any person may advise a responsible public agency that a student with a disability within its jurisdiction may be in need of a person to act as an educational surrogate. Notice can be given to the public agency responsible for providing education to students with disabilities or directly to the Office of Special Education
Process of Appointment When the public agency responsible for providing education to students with disabilities is informed of a student with disabilities living within its jurisdiction, it shall, within thirty (30) days, appoint a person to act as an educational surrogate. The Office shall maintain a registry of trained educational surrogates from which they will select individuals for appointment. If an educational surrogate dies, resigns, or is removed, within fifteen (15) days thereof, a replacement will be appointed.
Criteria for Appointment The State Board of Education shall appoint a person to act as a surrogate for the parent or guardian of a child with a disability as defined in Section 162.675 RSMo., when: 1. The child has no identified parent 2. The child has parents who, after reasonable efforts, cannot be located by a public agency 3. The child is a ward of the state and is living in a facility or group home (and not with a person acting as a parent) 4. The child is an unaccompanied homeless youth ‐ 34 ‐
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Mission/Vision Statements *Administration, Board of Directors, Elementary Faculty and Staff *General Information
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*Adventure Club After School Plans Appropriate Dress *Arrival and Dismissal Behavior Guidelines Breakfast and Lunch *Bully‐Free School Bus Rules Classification of Students Custodial/Non‐Custodial Parents E‐Funds for Schools Emergency Contact Information *Emergency Dismissal Extra‐Curricular Activities Field Trips Grade Level Assessment Grading Scale Guidance Program Health and Immunizations Homework Policy Library Media Center Locker Assignments (5th and 6th grades only) Materials and Supplies Media Release Parent Portal Parent/Teacher Conferences Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS) Progress Reports Report Cards Retention School Hours School Messenger Snacks/Classroom Celebrations Students Not Picked Up By 3:45 Student Phone Calls/Messages Technology Use Textbooks Visitors Web Site Withdrawal From School
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*Attendance Policy
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*Absences *Tardy / Late to School Early Dismissal Perfect Attendance
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Positive Behavior (PBIS)
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Overview of Program Behavior Matrix
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*District Discipline Policy
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Definition of Disciplinary Dispositions Detention Suspension Expulsion Definition of Disciplinary Infractions Academic Dishonesty Arson Assault *Bullying *Bus Misconduct Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices *Defiance of Authority Disparaging or Demeaning Language Disrespectful Conduct or Speech Dress Code Drugs/Alcohol Extortion False Alarms Fighting Firearms and Weapons in School Harassment Out of the Assigned Area Physical Aggression Public Display of Affection Sexual Harassment Theft Tobacco Truancy Vandalism Board Policies Student Discipline (Policy 2600) Student Us of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs (Policy 2640) Weapons in School (Policy 2620) Private, State and Federal Programs Administration (Policy 1600) School/Community Relation Public Complaints (Policy 1480) Public Complaints Parent/Family Involvement in Education Private, State and Federal Programs Administration‐Private, State, and Federal Funding (Policy 1620) *Support Services – Food Service Program (Policy 5550) Internet Acceptable Use Policy Public Notices Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure for No Child Left Behind Act Program Federal Programs Parent/Guardian Notification *Educational Surrogates
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