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CAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2017-2018 STAFFPrincipal – James George, Assistant Principal – Dana Giampaolo

Administrative Assistant – Kathryn Joyce

Kindergarten Rm. 30 – Patricia Hoyt Rm. 23 – Jennifer Harrigan

First Grade Rm. 28 – Anna Kilmer Rm. 29 – Annette Magowan

Second Grade Rm. 25 – Nicole Merrill Rm. 24 – Kim Hamilton

Third Grade Rm. 8 – Jessica Chant Rm. 7 – Tami Keyes

Fourth Grade Rm. 06 – Sonja Anderson Rm. 05 – Rachel Buckley

Resource Rooms: Rm. 27 – Rebecca Harris Rm. 10 – Rebecca Chappell Rm. 21 – Jenna Best

Occupational Therapy Rm. 20 – Steven Silcocks, Dunstan Pediatrics

Speech/Language Rm. 19 – Barbara Coonan

Fifth GradeRm. 02 – Shane Tower Rm. 03 – Jennifer FooteRm. 04 – Julie Webster

Sixth GradeRm. 09 – Michelle NolanRm. 16 – Lindsay Costello

Seventh/Eighth Grade Rm. 12 – Patrick Toy Rm. 15 – Pierre Collins Rm. 14 – Alison Gordon Rm. 13 – David Hamnett Rm. 22 – Health, Katie Scambio Rm. 34 – Phys.Ed., Brett Matthews Rm. 19 – Music, Anthony Coppola Rm. 33 – Visual Arts, Kyle Underwood Rm. 32 – Guidance, Kirsten Williams Rm. 01 – Info. Tech, Paul Yelle Rm. 11 – Spanish, Carla Savage

Nurse Rm. 18 – Loraine Cathy, RN

Title I Rm. 27 – Charlene Whitman

Special Education Coordinator Janet Eccleston

Receptionist/SpEd Secretary Melissa Anderson

Librarian Shelley Thompson

Library Media SpecialistKiley Kapp

Custodians Arthur Joyce George Joyce Tom Bilodeau Barbara Watson

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CONTENTSCAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2017–2018 STAFF ...............................................1

TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS .......................3

ORIENTATION TO SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ........................................................ 4

MESSAGE FROM PTO PRESIDENT ...............5

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION .......................6

PROGRAMS .......................................................7Title 1 .............................................................7Special Education ..........................................7Speech and Language Services .....................7

Guidance ........................................................7Enrichment Activities ................................... 8

SPECIAL PROGRAMS ..................................... 8Co-curricular Activities ................................ 8Intramural Activities ..................................... 8Save For America ......................................... 8Collections: Campbell’s Soup Labels, Boxtops

For Education, Empty Ink Cartridges, and Hannaford "School Dollars" ..................... 8

GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 8Chain of Command ...................................... 8Daily Schedule ............................................. 8Arrival at School/Departure from School .... 8Late Arrivals ................................................. 8Early Dismissal ............................................. 8

Dismissal ...................................................... 9 Attendance .................................................... 9

Attendance Procedures ................................. 9Emergency Closing Procedures .................. 10Delayed Openings ...................................... 10Food Services ............................................. 10Health Services ........................................... 10Student Registration ................................... 10School Entrance Policy .............................. 10Health and First Aid .................................... 11Medication Administration .......................... 11Dental Health Screening ............................. 12

Insurance .................................................... 12Student Transfer ......................................... 12

Guardianship .............................................. 12Internet Access Policy ................................ 12Valedictorian Selection Criteria .................. 12Marking Periods - Trimesters ......................13Honor Roll ...................................................13Interim Progress Reports .............................13Student/Teacher Conferences ......................13Parent/Teacher Conferences ........................13

Homework ...................................................13Homework Time Guidelines .......................13Missing or Late Assignments ..................... 14Standardized Tests/

Minimum Competency Tests ................ 14Promotion-Assignment-Retention Policy ... 14Calendar of Events ......................................16Assembly Procedures ..................................16Student Dress Code .....................................16

Dances .........................................................16Textbooks and Library Books .....................16Library Use ..................................................16School Cleanliness ......................................17Lavatory Use ...............................................17Lost and Found ............................................17Telephone Use .............................................17

Lockers ........................................................17Student Personal Items ................................17

Vandalism ....................................................17Use of Building by Community Groups ......17Field Trips ....................................................17Fire and Other Emergency Safety Drills .... 18Sexual Harassment ..................................... 18

Smoking ...................................................... 18 Visitors ........................................................ 18 Volunteers ................................................... 18

Co-curricular Activities .............................. 18STUDENT BEHAVIOR ................................... 19

Behavior Policy .......................................... 19Discipline Code .......................................... 19

PUPIL SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION POLICY .................................. 20

HarassmentDefined ................................... 20Reporting Procedure ................................... 20Investigation & Discipline .......................... 30Harassment As Abuse ..................................21Sexual Harassment ......................................21

Immunity .....................................................21Search & Seizure .........................................21Student Rights & Responsibilities –

Due Process ...........................................21

ATHLETIC CODE .............................................21

BICYCLE PRIVILEGES ................................. 22

PLAYGROUND/RECESS RULES .................. 22

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION ...................23

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION .............................23

WEAPONS POLICY .........................................23

STUDENT BUS/HALLWAY AND RECESS POLICY............................................. 24

BUS TRANSPORTATION ............................... 24Bus Rules & Regulations ........................... 24

Consequences ..............................................25

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY ...................25

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT ..................................................27

PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW ....................... 28

SAU 48 ACCEPTABLE COMPUTER USAGE POLICY .............................................. 28

REGISTERED OFFENDERRESTRICTIONS TOWN ORDINANCE ..........31

SCHOOL FLOOR PLAN ......... Inside back cover

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It is my pleasure to w

elcome back our parents/guardians and your children to the

2017-2018 school year. Where does the tim

e go? It is more im

portant than ever to learn to live each and every m

oment in a respectful and caring m

anner. Our teachers and staff

will do everything possible to m

ake our students lives meaningful and safe. W

e could not be m

ore pleased with our dedicated educators w

ho teach kids to do their very best, not to give up, and to be tolerant of one another.

Our num

ber one task is to keep our students safe. CES has a very proactive safety

comm

ittee. Mem

bers attend classes and workshops on a yearly basis and m

eet every m

onth to plan and critique safety drills. The comm

ittee includes the school nurse, health teacher, a

school board mem

ber, a parent, the facilities director, mem

bers of the police and fire departm

ents, and the principal. Teachers practice the drills with their students so

that the procedures become second nature to them

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We are very fortunate to have an outstanding SA

U#48 adm

inistration working

side by side with us. Superintendent of Schools M

r. Mark H

alloran, and Assistant

Superintendents, Dr. Ethel G

aides and Mrs. K

yla Welch are dedicated to the w

ell-being of our entire school com

munity. O

ur five-mem

ber school board is unwavering in its

support of our school. The town of C

ampton is w

ell represented by this extraordinarily w

ell-intentioned and hard-working group. The citizens of C

ampton w

ho do not have children in school: w

e could not operate without your support. Thank

you for your kindness and generosity.

Obviously our m

ost important stakeholder in our C

ampton Fam

ily is our great student body. They are bright, articulate, hard-w

orking, and kind. These children keep m

e young at heart and I learn so much from

them! C

ampton kids are good to each other.

I am so lucky to be a sm

all part of this amazing school.

I want to w

elcome our new

Assistant Principal, M

r. Dana G

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ho has already m

ade a positive impact on our school and I am

very excited to be working w

ith him

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ays, if we can help you, please stop by or call. W

e are here to serve you in any w

ay possible.Jam

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Kathryn Joyce, Adm

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“The stories tell us never togive up—

that failure can turn to success, that misfortune can be overcom

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an spirit is indomitable, and that all of us are stronger w

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CAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S ORIENTATION TO SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The school board, consisting of 5 elected members, serves as a governing team, deciding on school issues that deal with setting policies, long range planning, student achievement, building maintenance, staff development, planning referenda and advising/ supervising the superinten-dent.Individualschoolboardmembersdonothavetheauthoritytoactindependentlyuponofficialmatters.Theboardisresponsibleforseeingthat the school is run, but does not run it.

School board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Campton Elementary School. An agenda is posted at least 24hoursbeforethemeeting,onthedooroftheschool,atthesuperintendent’soffice,atthetownoffice,andisontheschoolboard’swebpage.Anychangesinmeetingtimesordateswillbeontheagenda.Ifyouwishtohaveanitemplacedontheagenda,pleasecalltheSAUofficeat536-1254. All agenda items must pertain to school board issues that have followed the “chain of command” (teacher, assistant principal, princi-pal, superintendent) before being placed on the agenda.

Meetings and agendas follow parliamentary procedure, a set of rules that helps groups make decisions. At each meeting there is an item called “privilegeofthefloor”.Atthistimeanymemberofthepublicmayaddresstheboardaboutanyitemontheagenda.Occasionallytheboardmay“suspenditsrules”toallowvisitorparticipationatthetimeanissueofspecificinterestisbeingaddressed.

Visitors should not expect a board response to their comments or questions under the above, since the board may not have discussed or taken a position on the matter. Board members cannot answer all questions, adopt a new policy, or settle all issues on the spot.

The school board welcomes all public participation in the meetings.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:Danny Desrosiers, Chairperson

Donna HiltzKevin HamiltonJonathan Healey

Kelly Wieser

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group of parents still actively involved in the organization of on-going student/teacher activities that continue to prom

ote the social, emotional, physical, and academ

ic growth of children. A

few

of the activities supported by parent volunteers include:

Box T

ops for Education – Please continue to clip B

ox Tops and send them in to

the school with your children. W

e receive $ .10 for each Box Top.

Holiday/C

hristmas Shop – A

great chance for children to learn as they purchase gifts

for their family m

embers.

Annual T

alent Show – A

n annual event for students (and teachers) to showcase their

various talents.

Please call the school if you’re interested in joining this group of parent volunteers to assist in any or all of their events.

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PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

VISION STATEMENTStudents will grow to be socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually healthy individuals who are responsible as contributing members of a family, a diverse democratic society, and the global community.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Campton Elementary School educational community is to meet the unique needs of all our students and to assist them in developing the desire and skills to become lifelong, independent learners and responsible citizens in an ever-changing society.

PERFORMANCE GOALS1. Students will be able to gather, process, and communicate information through reading, written and oral expression, and active listening.2. Students will learn how to utilize research capabilities and be technologically skilled and literate.3. Students will develop intellectual curiosity which will grow into a lifelong passion for learning.4 Students will use a variety of problem-solving strategies, be visionary problem solvers, and informed decision makers.5. Students will have an awareness of the arts and communicate effectively through personal artistic expression.6. Students will develop a respect of self and others.7. Students will be literate in the sciences, mathematics, and social studies and be aware of the impact of these disciplines on every aspect of the human

experience.

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PROGRAMS OFFERED AT CAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The regular program of studies includes language arts (reading, spelling, English, creative writing, handwriting, etc.), mathematics, social studies, science, physical education, art, music, computer, and health. There are opportunities for chorus, band and individual instrumental lessons for those students in grades 5-8 who are interested.

Title I: Title I is a federally funded program that is designed to help children in need of support services in reading. Children who qualify for these services areidentifiedwiththeuseofachievementtestscores,classroomreadinglevel,and teacher recommendation. The Title I reading teacher helps students improve reading readiness skills, word attack skills, vocabulary development, reading comprehension and study skills, as needed. Title I personnel work closely with the classroom teacher to supplement and reinforce the instruction the child receives in the regular classroom.

Additional Information: A school that receives Title I Funds must provide to each individual parent: – Information on the level of achievement the child has made on all

state assessments; and – Timely notice that the child has been assigned or taught for 4 or

moreconsecutiveweeksbyateacherwhoisnothighlyqualified.

Special Education: In the Campton Elementary School Special Education Program, the Special Education teachers and aides work with the classroom teachers in planning and providing appropriate individualized educational services for students with mild to moderate educational handicapping conditions.Servicesincludemodificationsintheregularclassroomprogramand individual or small group classes in the Special Education and/or regular classroom. The Special Education Program may include other related services as needed, such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy. Parents of students with, or suspected of having, an educational disability have certain rights which are protected by State and Federal laws and regulations. Individuals who would like a full copy of these rights may requestonefromtheschooloffice.Insummary,theserightsinclude:

1. the ability to examine all relevant educational records,

2. an independent educational evaluation3. procedures to provide a trained adult to protect a student’s rights

when the child’s parents are unavailable,4. written notices of decisions of the special education team,5. aprocesstofileacomplaintagainsttheschooldistrict,and6. an impartialhearingprocedure to resolveconflictsbetween the

parents and school district.NH State law established deadlines for accessing some of these rights:

1. Parents have two years, in most cases, from the date of the alleged violation, to request an impartial hearing.

2. Parents have 90 days to request an impartial hearing for a unilateral placement and parents must give the school district a reasonable opportunity to evaluate the child and develop an individual educational program.

3. Parents and school districts have 120 days to appeal the decision oftheofficerinanimpartialhearing.

4. Parents have 120 days to file a lawsuit to seek reimbursementof attorney’s fees from a school district, after prevailing in an impartial hearing.

The goal of all teachers in SAU #48 and Campton Elementary School istoprovideremediationopportunities,modifications,andsupportsforspecial education students that promote and increase independence.

Speech and Language Services: These services are provided to children with speech impairments, language problems and/or auditory problems.Thespeechpathologistidentifiesachild’sspeechandlanguageabilities. Services are provided for such disorders as speech articulation and phonology, language-based learning disabilities, and hearing disorders.

Guidance: The school’s guidance counselor works with students who are referred by teachers, parents, or by the students themselves. The counselor is available to consult with students, both individually and in groups, who have personal problems that interfere with their learning, social adjustment or classroom participation.

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Enrichment Activities: In order to challenge all students, teachers provide activities to extend the concepts they are working on in class. In reading, high-level comprehension skills are developed. Classroom librariescontainfictionandnon-fictionbookswith levels tochallengeany and all students whatever their reading level may be. Extra-curricular activities that may be offered include: Geography and Spelling Bees, pre-algebra and algebra classes, band, chorus, drama, computer and math clubs, John Hopkins Talent Search, Cultural Arts Night, student council, various field trips, enrichment performance groups, and TechnologyStudents of America (TSA).

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Co-curricular Activities – Co-curricular activities include the following sport teams for students in grades 5-8: field hockey, soccer, basketball,softball, and baseball. There are clubs such as math, drama, and computer.

Intramural Activities – These activitiesmay include flag footballand coed volleyball. These after-school activities will be provided for students in grades 5-8 and are meant to be fun activities that will help students build skills and reduce competitive pressure.

We also collect: General Mills Boxtops for Education

Empty ink cartridges

Hannaford “School Dollars”

GENERAL INFORMATIONChain of Command

If, as a parent, you feel there is a conflict or problem with a teacher, counselor, administrator, please contact the person directly responsible first. If you feel the situation is not resolved, please go to the next step on the chain. Example: Question on a certain grade in math:

a. Contact math teacherb Contact Principal and/or Assistant Principalc. Contact Superintendentd. Contact School Board

The person closest to the situation should be able to answer any questions more readily than someone removed from the situation. But, if you feel your question has not been answered, please feel free to contact the next person on the chain.

Daily Schedule8:00 Bell rings; students report to classrooms8:10 Classes begin2:34 Dismissal for buses2:42 Dismissal for walkers and parent pick ups

Arrival at School/Departure from School

Students who walk or are transported to school by parents are not to arrive on school grounds before 7:45 a.m. There is no supervision on the school playground prior to this time.School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Students will be dismissed beginning at 2:34 p.m. according to their bus routes. Buses that make tworunsfromtheschoolwillbeloadedfirst.Allwalkersaredismissedat 2:42, and late bus students report to the designated waiting area at 2:42 also. Walkers and students being picked up should not leave the building until the buses have departed.To alleviate traffic congestionin the corridors at dismissal time, we ask that parents please meet their children outside the exit doors rather than outside the classroom doors.

Students must never leave school grounds during school hours without the permission of the teacher and school principal.

Late Arrivals

All students who are late (after 8:15 a.m.) for school should report directly to the office. PLEASETRYTOORGANIZEYOURMORNINGSOTHAT YOU ARRIVE AT SCHOOL ON TIME.

Early Dismissal

Early dismissals are discouraged. However, if a child must be dismissed early, please either send a permission written by the parent/guardian or notify theschoolfirstthinginthemorningexplainingthereasonforthedismissal.Children will be dismissed only to the custody of a parent or guardian unless

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otherarrangementshavebeenputinwritingtotheoffice.Parentsshouldcheckintotheofficewhenpickinguptheirchildrenearly.

Dismissal

Pupils may be excused from school or class when illness or other unusualcircumstancesariseduringtheday.Parentsarenotifiedandmustnormally provide transportation if the child is to return home. Under no circumstances will we send a child home if there is no one to receive him unless the parents have directed us to do so. We will however, send children to a physician or to the hospital emergency room, if the situation is urgent, without parent approval (providing attempts to reach parents have been made and they are unable to be reached).

Attendance (Policy adopted 7/13/04)Students are expected to be in school every day. Parent/guardians are required to contact the school in the event of an absence and provide reason for the absence. According to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001(NCLB),lessthana90%attendanceratequalifiesaschoolasone“in need of improvement.” School Administrative Unit #48 is committed to the standards and expectations of state and federal statutes and the NCLB standards as they relate to daily attendance.In the event that a student is absent for 10 days during the academic year, the Campton Elementary School will contact the home(s) to discuss the importance of daily attendance and to review any extenuating circumstance. At 15 absences, a conference will be held between the school and parent(s)/guardian(s) to develop a plan to address absenteeism. At 10% of school days out (18th absence), the superintendent’s officewill send a notice home informing parent(s)/guardian(s) of potential for summer school for students in grades 1 through 8 with more than 20 absences to provide requisite skill development.

Attendance Procedures:

I. If your child is going to be absent, please notify the school between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. A message can be left if you need to call prior to 7:30. If you do not call, every attempt will be made by school personnel to contact you. If no contact can be made, we may notify the police/truant officer to attempt tomake contact to insure thesafety of the students.

II. Requests for assignments should be made by telephone or in person totheofficebefore10:00a.m.,tobepickedupassoonaspossibleafter school.

III. Students are limited to 5 excused absences per trimester. Excused absences include illnesses, bereavements, and appointments that can not be scheduled outside the school day. Any absences other than those listed may be considered unexcused, and student may be assigned attendance consequences as determined by the administration. Students with excessive absences and/or tardies:

1. will not participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports, clubs, student council, etc. as determined on a case-by-case basis 2. will attend an appropriate summer program at the parent’s expense 3. will be tutored by a school-approved tutor for the summer at the parent’s expense

4. will be retained at grade level 5. will attend a before- or after-school tutorial program at the

parent’s expense 6 willbevisitedbyatruantofficerIV.Tardinessisdefinedasastudentarrivingatschoollate.

1 Any student arriving after 8:15 and before 9:00 will be considered tardy.

2. Any student arriving after 9:00 will be considered absent for a half day.

3. Students leaving before 12:30 will be marked absent for a half day. Students leaving between 12:30 and 2:30 will be considered as an early dismissal.

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V. Appeal of Absence LimitA student/parent who wishes to present evidence as to why the student should be considered an exception to the attendance policy may request a hearing before the Superintendent and may appeal his/her decision to the School Board. Special or unusual circumstances will be considered for exceptions. Note: Vacation Notification Forms are available in the school

officeandshouldbecompletedandsubmittedwellinadvanceofanyplanned extended absences.

Emergency Closing Procedures

If the school must be closed because of severe weather conditions or other emergency, it will be announced via an automated telephone call system as well as on the radio (The Planet 1300 AM and 100 FM; WLNH 98.3, WKLZ105)andonTV(channels6and9).Allscheduledactivitiesforthatday and evening will be cancelled.

Delayed Openings

There may be times when we will not cancel school, but instead have a delayed opening, thus giving time for the roads to be plowed and in good condition for transporting children. In this case, school will be delayed either for one or two hours. Delayed openings will also be announced viatheautomatedcallsystem,radio(WLNH98.3,WKLZ105),andonTV (channels 6 and 9). Morning kindergarten will not be held on delayed opening days.

Food Services — Provided by Cafe Services

Applications for Federal Aid are available to families who need help with food cost. Applications are sent home at the beginning of the schoolyearbutarealsoavailableuponrequest in theschoolofficeany time during the school year.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement HERE

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in oradministering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based

on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (Stateorlocal)wheretheyappliedforbenefits.Individualswhoaredeaf,hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be mad available in languages other than English.Tofile aprogramcomplaintofdiscrimination, complete theUSDA

Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaintfilingcust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letterall of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department

OfficeoftheAssistantSecretaryforCivilRights 1400 Independency Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: Program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Health Services

The school provides a full-time registered nurse. The school nurse assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral of the medical needs of the school population. She also acts as a direct link between physicians, families, and community agencies. Each student will receive annual screening for vision, hearing, height, and weight. Scoliosis screening for spinal curvature is performed on students in grades 5 and 8. Parents/guardians willbenotifiedifareferralisnecessary.Atthestartofeachschoolyear,parents/guardians are asked to complete a student information update form. This form acts as an emergency information sheet for the school

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and medical updates. It is important that you notify the school if there are any changes during the school year. Please refer to the “Nurse’s Page” on the school website for current health information.

Student Registration

Newstudents are registered at the schooloffice.Parents shouldbringtheir child’s immunization record and a copy of their child’s birth certificate.UnderNewHampshireStatelaw141-C,nostudentshallbeadmitted to a school without proof of immunizations against diphtheria, polio, pertussis, tetanus, mumps, rubella and rubeola. Parents are asked to sign a release form so that we may obtain records from the student’s previous school.

School Entrance Policy

The Campton School District policy states that, “Pupilsmust be fiveyears of age by September 30 for Kindergarten admission and six years of age by September 30 for Grade 1 admission.”The state requires all students meet the state immunization requirements. The state does an annual audit of student records to uphold immunization requirements. The school nurse audits all records and will notify any parent of a missing immunization or needed updates. Students will be excluded from school until all required immunizations are current and on fileoruntiltheschoolisnotifiedofascheduledappointmentdate.Yourchild can be exempt from immunizations for health or religious reasons. Immunization exemption forms must be completed and in your student’s file.TheseformscanbeobtainedattheSchoolNurseOffice.Medicalexemptions require a physician’s letter with a renewal annually and religious exemptions must be notarized. Any student with exemptions will be excluded from school and school activities until an exposure risk is not present.A physical examination from a New Hampshire physician is also required prior to entering school and prior to participation in interscholastic sports. The school provides a sports screening for grades 5–8. You may have your child participate in these sports screenings or have your own family physician provide a sports physical. These forms can be obtained in the SchoolNurseOffice.

Health and First Aid

Emergency treatment for sickness and accidents is given by the school nurse.Ifachildrequiresmedicalattention,theparentswillbenotifiedand asked to furnish transportation home, to the family physician, or to the hospital under emergency conditions. If a parent or emergency contact is not available, the student will be sent by ambulance to the Speare Memorial Hospital. A reasonable effort will always be made to contact parents; however, the severity of the situation will dictate the action taken by the staff. Emergency information is on file inthenurse’sofficeforeachchild. It’svery important thatparentsberesponsible in keeping the school current of any change in emergency information.No child should be sent to school if he/she is ill, nor should a child attend school if their “minor” illness is contagious. A student should be free from fever, vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Theschoolmustbenotifiedofanycommunicablediseasesuchas:strepthroat, impetigo, chicken pox, hepatitis, mumps, scarlet fever, measles, German measles, lice, scabies, ringworm, herpes, or conjunctivitis (pink eye). Some communicable diseases must be reported to the Board of Health by the school nurse. If a child is well enough to attend school, he/she is normally well enough to participate in all regular school activities, including recesses. A written notice from a physician must be submitted to excuse a child from recess and/or physical education activities, as well as a date that they can resume the activity. Parents are urged to see that their children are dressed properly for playground activities.

Medication AdministrationNonprescription MedicationThe nurses office will have a stock of nonprescription medication, i.e.Tylenol, Advil, Tums, lozenges, throat spray, bacitracin, and calamine lotion. However, nonprescription medication will only be given with the written request and permission of the parent and/or guardian. At the beginning of the school year the parent will get a written permission form to sign. This form must be signed by all parents/guardians and returned to the school This form requires the parent/guardian to sign that they do or do not give permission for their child to receive medication during the school

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day. These forms become part of the child’s health record. If the parent/guardian prefers to have their child’s own medication on stock at the school, it must be brought in by the parent, and it must be in its original container. No student shall be allowed to transport any type of medication to or from school.Prescription MedicationThe school nurse shall supervise any student who is required to take a prescription medication during the school day. In order to try to minimize the need to take medication at school, it is recommended that if the prescription is for once, twice, or three times a day it can be taken at home, unless a physician recommends it be taken during the school day. If the medication has to be taken during school hours the following shall occur.

a. The school nurse must have a written statement from the licensed prescriber stating the necessity of the administration of the medication during the school day.

b. The school nurse must have written authorization by the parent and/or guardian that the school nurse can administer the medication.

c. A parent, guardian, or parent guardian designated responsible adult shall deliver all medication to the school nurse. NO student is allowed to carry any type of medication with him/her.

d. The medication must be stored in its original pharmacy or manufacturer labeled container. Parents/guardians can request the pharmacy to provide a second labeled bottle for school

e. The school nurse receiving the medication shall document the quantity of medication delivered. No more than a thirty day supply shall be brought to school at any given time.

Self-Administration of MedicationThe current law states that students may carry their own respiratory inhaler medication and epinephrine pens. These children must demonstrate competency in administration of these medications and a full understanding of when these medications are required. A signed healthcareplanwillbeonfilethatisreviewedandsignedbytheparent,school nurse and, if warranted, the student’s physician.

Emergency MedicationsThe school nurse may administer emergency medications with a written permissionfromtheparentandstudentphysicianonfile.Insituationssuchasfieldtripsandsportingeventswhentheschoolnurseisnotpresent,it would be best for the parent/guardian to be present. When it is not possible for the parent to attend it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to designate and teach another responsible adult to give the emergency medication if needed.

Medication During Field TripsWhen students engage in field trips and require theirmedication, theclassroom teacher will be designated by the school administration to assist the student in taking the medication. The medication must be in originalpharmacypackagingduringthefieldtrip.

Dental Health Program

Services Include:1. Free Dental Screening—Once per school year (at CES the screenings

take place in February.) All students will participate unless parents re-quest no participation. A dental screening consists of looking in the stu-dent’smouthwithaflashlightandassessingthehealthoftheteethandgums. The screenings will be performed by a registered dental hygienist.

2. Free fluoride Varnish Application—Applied twice per school year (September and February). (Parental permission required.).

3. Dental Cleaning—Once per school year (February). (Parental per-mission required.) * Eligibility requirements and sliding scale fees apply.

4. Scalants—Once per school year (February). (Parental permission required.) * Eligibility requirements and sliding scale fees apply.

Insurance

Accident insurance will be available to students. Students will be given insurance forms at the beginning of each school year. The secretary will record the names of those who wish to participate in this program. Insurance forms must be returned to the school indicating whether you want insurance or not.

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Student Transfer

Parents who plan to move from Campton should please inform us of the anticipated move ahead of time so that we may prepare our records. This applies to students who move during the summer months also. If you plan to change your address within the town, please notify us so we may make the address change on our records.

Guardianship

If there’s a question regarding guardianship of your child, the school should be notified in writing and a copy of the court order must beprovided. If possible, the school should be provided with photographs of the parent who can pick up the child, and the parent who cannot.

Internet Access Policy

Students must:1. Understand and adhere to rules of online behavior called netiquette.2. Read and sign CES Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), an agreement

signed by parents and students that sets the rules for Internet use at school.

3. Protect their privacy by not revealing personal information such as their phone number or address.

Valedictorian Selection Criteria

Campton’s valedictorian shall be selected on the basis of the student’s grades earned at Campton Elementary School in the 7th and 8th grades. The runner-up shall be designated salutatorian.

Marking Periods - Trimesters

Progress Reports Marks Close Report Issued All grades Cards Issued (Grs. 4-8) All gradesOctober 6 November 21 December 1January 19 March 9 March 16April 20 Last day of school

Honor RollStudents achieve honor roll status when he/she receives:High Honors – all grades of “A” in all subjects Honors – all grades of “A” or “B” in all subjects

Interim Progress Reports

Interim reports will be distributed in grades 4-8 at mid-trimester. They may be issued at other times at the teacher’s discretion. The report may indicate noteworthy progress or those areas in need of attention.

Student-Teacher Conferences

Students with specific questions or problems are encouraged tomeetwith their teachers individually between 2:40 and 3:00 p.m. as long as arrangements for transportation have been made in advance with their parents and the teacher is available.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parents wishing to meet with their child’s teacher should call the school to schedule a mutually convenient time. The teaching and duty assignments of teachers will not be interrupted by parent-teacher conferences.There will be parent conferences for families of all students in grades K-8inearlyDecemberafterthefirsttrimesterhasended,andinMarchat the end of the second trimester.

Homework

Homework is a supplement to the school curriculum used to reinforce and provide practice for the skills and concepts being taught in the student’s daily lessons. Homework serves a second purpose of allowing the student’s family to become acquainted with the material the student is currently studying. The amount of homework varies by grade, subject, and student. Generally, the higher the grade level, the more homework may be given. Repeated failure to complete homework assigned will result in lower assessment of the student’s performance or other action may be taken.Parents can help by encouraging regular attendance, seeing to it that time is provided daily for doing homework and seeing that it is done.

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Homework Time Guidelines (Adopted 7/13/2004)It is important to note that the following guidelines for the amount of homework are based on expected duration of assignments for a typical student. If the amount of uninterrupted time that a child engages in homeworkissignificantlymorethanwhat is listedbelow,parentsandstudents are asked to contact their teacher(s) to discuss and address the disparity. The guidelines are for regular, routinely assigned homework to serve as a common denominator within the SAU.District Guidelines for total homework for a typical student in the following grades: Grade 1-2 10-20 minutes per night intermittently Grades 3-5 30-50 minutes per night 3-4 times/week Grade 6 60 minutes per night 4-5 times/week Grade 7 70 minutes per night 4-5 times/week Grade 8 80 minutes per night 4-5 times/week

*Students enrolled in electives and upper level courses in the middle years, such as band or advance math courses, can expect homework amounts higher than the guidelines provide above.

**The district recommends that all students at all grade levels engage in daily leisure reading above and beyond homework expectations above. All students in grades 3 through 8 will be provided with daily planners in which students are to record nightly and long-term assignments.

Missing Or Late Assignments

To foster the value and importance of homework, both as a means for personal achievement and as an integral component to academic progress and grading structures, the Campton Elementary School has set the following graduated guidelines for grades 1 through 8 relative to missing or late assignments to encourage positive transitions from middle school to the regional high school.Grades 1 through 8: Students will have up to one week to complete missing assignments for credit. For each day an assignment is late, up to 10% of the homework value may be deducted from points possible. After one week, no credit will be given unless extenuating circumstances are discussed with the teacher who assigned the work. For long term projects or assessments, consequences for late or missing work will be at the

discretion of the individual teacher.For assignments missing due to absence form school, students will have one day for each consecutive day absent to complete homework assigned during the absence.In Grades 1 through 8, the value of homework will not exceed 20% in the calculation of grades for the end of a marking period.After two missed homework assignments in a class during a marking period, teachers will call parents to provide a mutual opportunity to discuss any problems or issues with homework completion. In the case of students in shared-custody living arrangements, both households will be contacted.It is important to note that the above guidelines have been developed to cultivate a norm of regular and timely homework completion to support the personal development and academic achievements of every student. The guidelines do not apply in certain circumstances that include but are not limited to special education modifications and extenuatingcircumstances beyond the student’s control.Parents and students are expected to communicate any and all questions or concerns they may have to the staff at their school to ensure student success and preparation for educational progress and achievement.

Standardized Tests/Minimum Competency Tests

The New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island , and Vermont Departments of Education have developed a common set of expectations, known as the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP). These expectations were developed in response to the requirements of the federally mandated No Child Left Behind, 2001 to test all students in grades 3-8 in mathematics and reading/language arts. Writing is assessed in grades 5 and 8. These assessments are administered in October. Science is assessed in grades 4 and 8 in the spring. The Northwest Education Association (NWEA) computerized achievement testing is administered to students in grades 3–8 each fall and spring. Results are sent home.

Promotion - Assignment - Retention

Grades K–6It is the policy of the school district that the students working successfully in the academic areas and exhibiting acceptable social, emotional and

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physical development for their grade level will be promoted. In certain cases it is recognized that retention is necessary, particularly at the earlier grades where it may be most beneficial. It is realized, however, thatretention may be necessary at any grade.1. Duringand/orattheendofthefirsttrimester,theteacherwillarrange

a conference with the parents to discuss the strengths and weaknesses that the child is exhibiting.

2. The teacher will discuss retention for any student only after consultation with the principal. The Special Education Team will alsobeinvolvedforallchildrenthatareidentifiedaseducationallydisabled. Retention of students with disabilities is a placement decision made by the Special Education Team.

3. At or before the end of the second trimester, a conference will be held with the parents to inform them of the possibility of retention. The Principal, appropriate educational specialists, and parents will be sent minutesfromthemeetingandacopywillbeplacedinthechild’sfile.

4. Prior to the end of the third trimester, a conference will be arranged with the parents to make a determination.

5. In making the determination of promotion, assignment, or retention such factors as language arts, reading and mathematics achievement, developmental readiness, attitude of the child and parents, disabilities, potential learning ability, chronological age, social development and interaction, physical development, and previous record of retentions will be considered.

Since research shows that retention often increases the risk of eventual student drop-outs, frequently results in poor personal adjustment and self-esteem, and has a poor correlation to improved student performance; it should be used judiciously. It is particularly effective when students show serious academic deficits because of lack ofopportunity for instruction rather than lack of ability.Before decisions are made, the following should also be considered:a. the child’s schooling and developmental history,b. reasons for school failure (e.g., emotional problems, low ability,

frequent school moves and absences),c. the differences of instruction (e.g., teaching practices, the match

between the student’s ability level; and curriculum demands),d. the type and quality of alternate strategies (e.g., direct

instruction, remedial services, cooperative learning, peer tutoring, differentiated instruction, etc.),

e. student attitude toward retention and the level of parental support, and the extent of alternate programming available in both the new and the repeated grade.

6. If it is the decision of the Principal, based on the above process, that achildshouldberetained,theparentsshallnormallybenotifiedonor before June 1st.

7. In the event that parents refuse to approve the retention, a conference will be arranged so that the Principal, the parent, and the teacher(s) can meet. If the parents refuse retention after this conference, then the assignment procedure will be in effect.

Assignment Procedures – Grades K-6An assignment is an advancement to the next grade level that is not an academic promotion. Assignments may occur for academic, social, emotional, or other individual considerations. The following procedure will be used:1. The final determination for assignments is made by the Principal

with the advice and counsel of the classroom teachers, parents, and all specialists involved with the pupil.

2. In special instances, when retention is recommended by the school, but refused by the parent, the Principal may assign the student to the next grade. It is understood that the parents will assume responsibility for this kind of assignment and that such an assignment is not a promotion based on academic achievement. Acknowledgement by the parents of this assignment shall be made in writing on an assignment form and a copy placed in the child’s permanent record folder.

Grade 7-8Promotion from grade 7 to 8 and 8 to 9 will result if the following requirements are met:1. Passing grades in the major subjects (Language Arts, Math, Science,

Social Studies).

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2. Acceptable grades in the exploratory areas (Physical Education, Art, Technology, Education, Music, Family Consumer Science).

3. A promotion/assignment may be granted by the Principal for extenuating circumstances.

4. Assignment made by the Principal may be contingent on a summer school or other special requirement.

Calendar of Events

The school calendar is posted on the school website. It contains important information about upcoming activities both during and after school hours. Look for it so that you can stay in touch with what is going on at school! Parents,ifapapercopyispreferred,pleaselettheofficeknow.

Assembly Procedures

1. Teachers should review with students the assembly “theme” if possible.2. Teachers should walk with students in a quiet, orderly fashion to the

assembly area, the teacher should be at the front of the line.3. Teachers should stress proper assembly behavior: listening, clapping

when appropriate, no booing, enter and leave quietly.4. When in the gym, the younger students will sit in the front with upper

grades behind in order.5. Teachers should stay with their class during an assembly.

Student Dress Code

Common sense should prevail. Your child should dress appropriately for the weather. In the winter, our classrooms are kept adequately warm but children must wear warm clothing and appropriate footwear for recess (snowpants, jackets, boots, hats, and mittens). Students must wear clean clothes that are suitable for the school situation. While individuality is respected, clothes that cause undue attention because of printed motifs, slogans, or brevity, will not be allowed. The school reserves the right to determine appropriateness. For example, cut-off T-shirts, muscle shirts, halter/crop tops, short-shorts, short skirts and short dresses are considered inappropriate. Hats/scarfs are not to be worn in school. Students will not be allowed to wear pants below their hips. Students receiving repeated

warnings about inappropriate clothing will be asked to call home for a changeofclothingand/orbeloanedashirtfromtheoffice.

Dances

Dances will be scheduled occasionally throughout the year for students in grades 6-8. The date, time, and dress for each dance will be announced at least one week in advance. Teachers and other school personnel will chaperone all dances. The dances will be restricted to Campton Elementary School students except in the instance of an SAU-wide dance. All students must have transportation to and from the dance. All students attending the dance will enter the cafeteria immediately upon arrival and no one will be allowed outside until the dance is over. All school rules apply including dress code!

Textbooks and Library Books

Textbooks and library books are the property of the Campton School District, which are loaned to students for their use. Students are responsible for covering textbooks (if directed to do so by the teacher). They will be charged the replacement value for undue or unreasonable damage to books and for lost books. In a case where the child or family is unable to make restitution, the principal will assign the student appropriate school jobs to work off the debt under supervision. Report cards may be withheld until such obligations are met.

Library Use

The library is a quiet place to be used for independent learning, studying, or reading. Students in the library are expected to stay on task and work quietly. Classes may go to the library as a group, or students may go individually with permission from their teacher. No food or drinks are allowed in the library.Check-out procedures vary depending on the grade level of the student. Generally, students may check out one book at a time for pleasure reading and additional books may be signed out for research purposes. If a student wishes to take out or renew books, all previously borrowed books must have been returned. Students may take out books for themselves only.If a library book is overdue, the following procedures will be followed:1. The student’s name will appear on the overdue book list posted in the

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library and classrooms. The student may not take out any other books until the overdue ones are returned.

2. The student’s name will appear on a second overdue book list a week later.3. The student will receive a bill for the amount of the replacement

value of the book. (It is presumed lost when there is no response to two overdue lists.)

4. The student will receive a second bill.5. If the book is not paid for or returned, the principal will be informed.

See “Textbooks and Library Books.”

School Cleanliness

Each summer the school is cleaned, repaired, painted, and polished so that we have an inviting place to work and learn. Students are expected to do their share during the school year to maintain the building and grounds in a neat and clean condition. They should: wipe their feet on mats provided at entrances; stamp off mud or snow outside; use wastebaskets instead of littering; clean up under and around their work area at the end of each class; clean out lockers regularly; and contribute to the daily clean-up chores in their homerooms. Students unwillingtoadheretotheaboveguidelineswillfindthemselvesdoing

“litter detail”.

Lavatory Use

The lavatories are not a place for socialization and should be used only when needed for their intended function. Use of the upper grade boy’s and girl’s lavatories are by permission of the teacher who will issue a lavatorypass.Lavatoriesshouldbekeptneatandcleanforthebenefitofall. Pencils, crayons, papers, and other materials from the classrooms are not to be used or left in the lavatories. Paper towels should be left in the wastebasketsprovided.Toiletsaretobeflushed,andwaterfaucetsaretobe turned off completely before leaving the lavatory. When students are finishedinthelavatory,theyaretoreturndirectlytoclass.

Lost and Found

Students and parents should check the lost and found for lost articles. Articles are disposed of if not claimed after a reasonable amount of time

(approximately two weeks). It is suggested that all clothing be marked foridentification.

Telephone Use

The school telephone is for school business. In the event of an emergency need, a student may use the telephone with permission of the teacher, principal, or secretary. After school arrangements/plans should be made outside of school hours.

Lockers

All lockers will be kept neat and clean. Students are expected to pick up all their books and assignments for their morning classes when they arrive and for all afternoon classes after lunch. The lockers are the property of the Campton School District and, therefore, may be inspected periodically by school personnel. Students not properly caring for their lockers will lose this privilege. Lockers should not be disfiguredwithmarkersorstickers.

Student Personal Items

Students may not bring skateboards, electronic devices (iPods, MP3 players, etc.), toys or animals to school. In addition, cell phones are not allowed,unless specifically approvedbya teacher and/orprincipal asbeingappropriateforaspecificprojectoractivity.Allsuchitemswillbeconfiscated.

Vandalism

Anystudentfoundtohavevandalized,marked,ordisfiguredanyschoolproperty or equipment will be properly disciplined. The student will be expected to pay for the costs incurred due to vandalism.

Use of the Building by Community Groups

The school building and premises may be used by members of the communityaslongasthereisnoconflictwiththeprimaryeducationalpurposes of the facility, and does not result in damage or unusual wear to thebuildingorgrounds.Contacttheofficetoapplyforschooluse.Thegroup will be expected to follow outlined procedures and will be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred during its use. In certain situations, fees may be charged and/or school board approval sought.

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Field Trips

During the course of the year, teachers may plan trips to enrich the academicprogram.Writtenparentalpermissionisrequiredforanyfieldtrip off school grounds. Some teachers may request a blanket “walking field trip”permission slip foroccasionalwalks in thegeneral vicinityof the school. For trips involving travel by bus, parents should note any particular information involving location, lunches, cost, departure, and arrivaltimes.Parentsareencouragedtoaccompanyclassesonfieldtrips.Fortripsinvolvingtravelbycar,parentsdrivingmustshowverificationof insurance coverage (minimum of $100,000/$300,000).Students who break the law while on school grounds or in school-related activitiesmay lose the privilege of attending any or all field trips. Incertain circumstances, an approved chaperone may be asked to attend fieldtripswithaparticularstudent.

Fire and Other Emergency Safety Drills

Whenthefirealarmissounded,allpersonsinthebuildingaretoleavequietly and in an orderly manner by the door and hall routes established in each room or area. Routes are posted in each room. Teachers will explain the procedure for safely exiting the classroom to students. Students should be familiar with the routes and procedures. An alarm ringing should be treated as the “real thing” even though practice drills will be regularly scheduled. STUDENTS SHOULD NEVER ACTIVATE FIRE ALARMS WITHOUT JUST CAUSE. Other drills that are practiced each year include: in-school medical emergency; lock downs; reverse evacuations; and shelter in place. All personnel are familiar with allemergencyprocedures.Policeand/orfiredepartmentpersonnelarealso on site during drills.

Sexual Harassment

The school districts of School Administrative Unit #48 are committed to an environment in which all members of the educational community can work and learn in an atmosphere of respect for their dignity, worth and well-being. Such an environment is one that is free of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is illegal, unacceptable, and prohibited. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Title IX of 1972 protect all students and employees. It

shall be a violation of this policy for any student or employee of SAU #48 or one of its districts to harass a student or any employee through conduct orcommunicationofasexualnatureasdefinedbythispolicy.Theschooldistricts and SAU #48 will act to investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of sexual harassment and to discipline any student or employee who sexually harasses a student or employee of the SAU or one of its school districts.

Smoking

The New Hampshire Indoor Smoking Act (RSA 155:64-77), effective as of January 1, 1991, mandates that smoking is totally prohibited in all public schools in New Hampshire. The Act applies to all teachers, officials,staff,parents,visitors,aswellastostudents.Theschoolboardpolicy regarding tobacco products states, “The use of tobacco products is prohibited in all school buildings at all times and on school grounds during school hours” (6-17-82).

Visitors

We welcome all visitors (parents, community members, etc.). Visitors shouldenterthroughthemainlobbyandmustcheckinattheofficeuponarrival. Following this procedure will provide safety for our students, as well as limit interruptions in the school day. Parents wishing to visit classrooms should prearrange their visit with the classroom teacher at least 24 hours in advance in order to prevent classroom interruptions. Students are allowed to bring friends and relatives to school with them only if they have obtained prior permission from the principal and teachers involved at least a day in advance.

Volunteers

One characteristic of an outstanding school, according to research, is that parents and the community get involved. One way of getting involved is to volunteer. We encourage anyone interested in getting involved to contact theschooloffice.Volunteersareusedinmanyways,suchasworkinginthe library, assisting in classroom activities or projects, making costumes for musical or drama productions, chaperoning field trips, conductingmini courses or talking to students about trips, events, hobbies, etc. Please get involved and make a difference in our students’ pursuit of excellence.

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All volunteersmust be fingerprinted and complete a 'CriminalRecordReleaseAuthorizationForm'.

Co-curricular Activities

Co-curricular participation is based on a) acceptable behavior and b) passing grades in ALL courses. Students will not be eligible for participation in co-curricular activities following a failing grade in any course at the date marks close. After (10) school days a student may apply for reinstatement. The petition will be reviewed by teachers/coach/advisor/and administration. A student must show satisfactory progress in the area that made him/her ineligible in order to be reinstated.At anytime during a marking period, a student who may be failing a subject, will be advised of that fact and encouraged by the Principal and/or coach/advisor to improve their academic standing to avoid losing their eligibility to participate in co-curricular activities.

STUDENT BEHAVIORThe philosophy of freedom with responsibility means that students are to take full responsibility for their own actions.

Behavior Policy

Primary responsibility for conduct rests with the student. Respect for yourself, the people around you, and the building is a necessity. Primary responsibility for discipline rests with the classroom teacher. A detention will be held as needed by the teacher who assigns it. Children asked to remain after school for disciplinary reasons will do so only when parents havebeennotified and transportationhome is arranged. It is importantthat parents support the school in its efforts at setting high expectations for students so that the child sees the school and parents as partners.Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and cooperative manner in the school environment.1. Minor offenses will be handled according to the procedures set up by

the individual teacher at the beginning of the year.

2. If the discipline to remedy the disruptive behavior fails, then the teacher may refer the student to the principal. This action may be followed by the detention of the student, and a parent/teacher contact.

3. If normal disciplinary procedures do not result in appropriate student behavior, the teacher will request a conference with the student’s parents, administrator(s), and guidance counselor or psychologist to discuss further disciplinary action.

Discipline Code

1. POSSESSION OF A FIREARM – Parents or guardians will be notified and appropriate disciplinary action (suspension/expulsion)willbetakenbytheschooladministration.Policeshallbenotified.

2. POSSESSION, USE, OR THREATENED USE OF ANY WEAPON OR DANGEROUS OBJECT CAPABLE OF INFLICTING BODILY HARM IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Prohibited possession, use, or threats shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from school. Parents and the police will be contacted, and itemswillbeconfiscatedandnotreturned.

3. STUDENT USE OR POSSESSION OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, OR ILLEGAL DRUGS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL SPONSORED FUNCTIONS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. All offenseswillresultinparentcontact,notificationofauthorities,out-of-school suspension (OSS), and possible referral to the superintendent ofschools.Note:Inallcasestheitem(s)willbeconfiscatedandnotreturned.

It is a violation of state law for students to smoke on school grounds. A law, effective August 1, 1995, allows police to write a ticket (up to $100,000) to anyone under the age of 18 found smoking or in possession of tobacco products on or off school grounds.

4. PERPETRATION OF EITHER A BOMB SCARE OR A FALSE ALARM–InallcasesapolicereportwillbefiledplustendaysofOSS.

5. VANDALISM – No student will intentionally damage or deface any school building, school owned property, or personal property located at the school. In all cases a police reportmaybefiled, restitutionrequired,parentcontactmade,andpossibleonetofivedaysOSSupto expulsion from school.

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6. DISRESPECT TOWARD STAFF PERSONNEL – Students are expected to behave respectfully to all school staff members. Swearing, threatening, refusal to follow a request by a staff member, or belligerence directed toward any staff member is considered a serious violation of school policy.• First offense – 1 day in school suspension (ISS) and parent contact• Second offense – 2-5 days ISS or OSS and a conference with an

administrator and parents• Third offense – 3-5 days OSS, parent and administrator conference,

and possible referral to the superintendent of schools Note: Preventing a teacher from being able to teach his/her class

because of repeated disruptive behavior will be considered disrespect.7. FIGHTING.– No student shall be involved in any physical contact

thatcouldresultininjurytoanotherperson.Ifastudentstartsafight,reportittoateacherortheofficeatonce.Ifyouchoosetofightback,all involved parties will be disciplined.• First offense – 1 to 3 days ISS or OSS• Second offense – 3-5 days ISS or OSS• Third offense – 5-10 days ISS or OSS, and referral to the

superintendent No student will knowingly threaten, intimidate, or cause physical

injury to another student. This includes verbal or physical assault of a sexual nature. In all cases a police contact will be made, plus:• First offense – parent contact plus up to 5 days OSS• Second offense – parent conference plus up to 10 days OSS• Third offense – parent conference plus up to a recommendation

for expulsion8. THEFT – Stealing or being in possession of stolen or missing property

is considered a major offense. This undermines the quality of trust necessary in a school to maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone.Ifyoufindsomethingthatdoesnotbelongtoyou,turnitintotheoffice.Youhaveachoiceatthattime.Ifyoudecidetokeepthe item, you are responsible for your decision and must be willing to

face the consequences of your choice. Police contact may be made.• First offense – 1 to 3 days ISS or OSS plus parent contact• Second offense – 3-5 days OSS plus parent conference• Third offense – 5 days OSS, parent conference, and possible

referral to the superintendent

PUPIL SAFETYAND VIOLENCE PREVENTION

POLICY UNDER RSA 193-F

It is the policy of the School Districts of SAU #48 that its students have an educational setting that is safe, secure, peaceful and free from student harassment. The School Districts will not tolerate unlawful harassment of any type.

Harassment Defined

“Harassment”forpurposesofthispolicyisdefinedasbullying,insults,taunts, or challenges, whether verbal or physical in nature, which are likely to intimidate or provoke a violent or disorderly response. Harassment in violation of this policy may not rise to the level of unlawful harassment under Title IX of the Education Acts of 1972, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Title VI, or the Rehabilitation Act of 1974.

Reporting Procedure

1. Any student who believes (s)he has been a victim of harassment or violence by another student shall report the alleged acts immediately to the building principal. If a student is more comfortable reporting the alleged acts to a person other than the building principal, the student should contact any School District employee.

2. Areportingformwillbeavailableintheschooloffice.3. Any school employee, or employee of a company under contract

with the school or school district, who has witnessed or has reliable information that a student has been subjected to harassment shall report the incident to the Principal or designee.

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4. Upon receipt of a report, the Principal or designee must notify the Superintendent immediately. Within 24 hours, the Principal or designee shall forward a written report to the Superintendent.

Investigation and Discipline

1. The Principal or designee shall investigate alleged acts of harassment.2. The Principal will take such disciplinary action deemed necessary

and appropriate, including but not limited to detention, in-house suspension, out-of-school suspension and referral to the Superintendent for further disciplinary action including long term suspension and if necessary the Superintendent will make a referral to the School Board for a longer term suspension and expulsion, to end the harassment and violence, and prevent its recurrence.

3. The School District shall follow its discipline policies when administering discipline.

Harassment As Abuse

Under certain circumstances, harassment may constitute abuse under RSA 169-C, the Child Abuse Reporting Act. In such situations, employees shall comply with provisions of the School District’s reporting policy and the law.Sexual Harassment

Harassment, which may constitute sexual harassment, shall also be subject to the School District’s Policy on Sexual Harassment.Immunity

A school employee, or employee of a company under contract with a school or school district, who has reported violations under this chapter to the principal, or designee or who has intervened in an act of harassment shall be immune form any cause of action which may arise from the failure to remedy the reported incident. Approved 4-5-01Search and Seizure

It is the goal of the Campton School District to ensure that a safe school environment is maintained where teachers can teach and students can learn. In an effort to protect students, staff, administrators, and individuals serving the school community, school administrators may conduct

random and unannounced searches of lockers, desks, and other items that are the property of the Campton School District.

Student Rights and Responsibilities - Due Process

It is the right of every student to attend school. Due process procedure assures every aggrieved student the right to be fairly heard and judged.In the case of a decision to enforce OSS (out of school suspension) or expulsion from school, a student has the right to dissent if he/she believes he/she has been unfairly penalized or unjustly accused of violating established rules.

ATHLETIC CODEParticipation in the Campton Elementary School athletic program is a privilege and requires certain obligations. Parents and students should be aware of these obligations and be willing to accept them.For every sport, each student must:

1. be in satisfactory academic standing. (Satisfactory academic standing means NO failing grade in any course.)

2. adhere to training regulations imposed by the coach.3. agree to represent themselves, their family, their school and their

town inways that reflect pride in accomplishment, respect fortheir fellow man, and good citizenship.

4. agree that school absence means no practice or game participation for that day.

5. acknowledge that school disciplinary detentions take precedence over all sport activities.

6. dressandbehaveappropriatelytoreflectcredittotheteam,school,and community at all events at home or away.

7. agree to return all uniforms issued on the date requested by the coach in charge.

8. see “Co-curricular Activities” for eligibility requirements.Uniforms issued to athletes are their responsibility. They should be kept clean and in good repair. They should be washed in cold water after

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each event and hung up to dry on a plastic or wooden hanger. Never usechlorinebleach.Uniforms thatare lostorare returned inanunfitcondition will be billed to the students at replacement cost.Possession, use, or casual involvement with alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or illegal drugs will automatically result in suspension from the team.

BICYCLE PRIVILEGESRiding your bicycle in school is a privilege and is permitted for students in Grades 4-8 with the following conditions:1. Bikes are the responsibility of the owner, not the school.2. Bikes may be ridden only to the school driveway from the road. Bikes

should be dismounted at the beginning of the driveway and walked on the school grounds to the bike rack. After school, they must be walked to the roadway. Bikes may not be ridden on the school grounds at any time.

3. Bikes are to be neatly parked in the bike rack immediately upon arrival on school property and shall not be removed until the 2:40 p.m. dismissal bell.

4. Bikes must only be ridden to and from school. They may not be used during recess periods.

5. There are no “second chances” given with bicycle safety. Violations of the above rules shall hold the following penalties:• First violation – Bike privileges suspended for 10 days• Second violation – Bike privileges suspended for the remainder

of the school year

PLAYGROUND/RECESS RULESThe playground rules for safe conduct and behavior are outlined for all students. Students must obey the playground rules or lose the privilege of playground fun.

1. The areas of the playground for play before and after school and recess are:• The basketball court.• All of the equipment area, swings, tires, jungle gym, etc.• Theplayingfieldnext to theequipmentareaall theway to the

fence by the road.• All grades K-8 are to use the areas described only. Any class or

student wishing to use another area of school property must have permissionfromtheoffice.

• Students should stay within the perimeter of the playground area. To retrieve a ball or other item that goes outside this area, the stu-dent must have permission of the supervisor on duty. All students must stay within sight of the supervisor.

2. The following activities are acceptable during recess:• Organized games and appropriate fun with playground balls, jump

ropes, etc.• All pieces of equipment are to be used with care and caution.

Misuse of these items will result in loss of privilege to use them. The supervisor on duty may issue time out or loss of recess. Extreme problems are referred to the principal.

• All students will go outside unless they have a written note from a physician explaining poor health, or a signed pass from a teacher to go somewhere in the building to be supervised by that teacher.

• Playing tag is allowed unless it involves rough play.3. The following activities are not allowed during recess:

• Physicalcontact,roughplay,pushing,tripping,kicking,fighting,grabbing clothing, playing keep-away with someone’s belongings, etc.

• Throwing a rock, snowball, or other inappropriate objects.• Tackle football• Abusive language, swearing or spitting.• Going off school property.

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4.Specificequipmentrules:• The basketball court will be used for basketball and pavement

games (jump rope, hopscotch, etc.) during recess. Basketball games should be limited to half court.

• Caution should be used when climbing on any structures. The Fitness Trail (dark green) apparatus is off limits during school hours.

• When using the swings, students should sit on the seat and hold on with both hands. Swings should move in a back and forth motion only. Students waiting for their turn to swing should count to 20 very slowly before expecting a turn. When waiting always remain a safe distance away from the swing.

• Thefieldisopenforusewhenplayingfootball,catch,tag,orotherrunning games.

NOTE: The Campton Elementary School Playground is open to the public except during school use. During non-school time, please do not loiter, fight,makeloudnoises,orabuseschoolproperty.Noalcoholorsmokingisallowed. There is a 9:00 p.m. curfew, and police will take notice.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS)Students suspended from school will not be allowed on school grounds during the school day or after school while any school sponsored activity is taking place.Out of school suspensions will be given for serious violations of school rules and/or continuous disregard for the reasonable rules and regulations of the school.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)Thepurposeofin-schoolsuspensionistoisolateandconfineastudentwho has committed a major violation of school rules. The student will remain in a designated area under supervision for the entire length of suspension.The in-school suspension does not replace out-of-school suspension, and

should not be misconstrued to mean that a serious violation of school rules has not occurred. The student should realize that any violation of school rules is totally unacceptable, and that valuable classroom instruction is being missed because of his/her negative behavior.The student will be allowed to remain in school in a designated area during suspension. The student may complete school assignments (homework, quizzes, and tests) and will receive credit for the work completed while being totally isolated from the student body. Under no circumstances will any negative behavior be allowed during this in-school suspension. Students are not allowed to attend any activities after school on the day of an in-school suspension.By being allowed to remain in school and receive credit for work completed, the student will be in a better position to meet the requirements of his/her class.If a student violates school rules after in-school suspension, the administration cannot help but question the intent of the student. Additional violations may result in out-of-school suspension.Parents will be informed of all in-school suspensions.

WEAPONS POLICYWeapons are not permitted on school property. Visitors, faculty, staff and students are not allowed to carry weapons in the school buildings, on school property, or at school sponsored events.Any violation of this policy may be reported to the police.Inaddition,studentsshallhaveweaponsconfiscated.Parentsorguardianswillbenotifiedandappropriatedisciplinaryactionwillbetakenbytheschooladministration.Policewillbenotified.PENALTY –Thepossessionoffirearmsonschoolpropertywillresultinexpulsion. Other weapons violations can result in suspension or expulsion.Weaponsinclude,butarenotlimitedtofirearms,knives,pelletandBBguns,firecrackers,brassknuckles,self-defensesprays(MACE,pepper,orothersprays),oranyobjectoruseofanobjectthatismeanttoinflictharm or injury.

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Law enforcement personnel are exempted.Coursesoractivitiessuchashuntersafetyrequire thespecificwrittenapproval of a waiver and monitoring by the administration.The school district certifies it is in compliance with RSA 193:13(Suspension and Expulsion of Students).

STUDENT BUS/HALLWAYAND RECESS POLICY

1. First run bus students in the a.m. will report directly to homeroom when they are brought inside at 8:00. If prearranged with another teacher, a student (after reporting to homeroom) may report to another teacher for tutorial purposes. Otherwise, time between bus runs is to be spent in homeroom under the supervision of the homeroom teacher.

2. At regularly scheduled recess periods, all students are to report outdoors to the supervisor on duty. Exceptions will be those students confined indoors under direct teacher supervision for discipline,tutorial or health purposes. After reporting to the playground, children will be allowed indoors only when there is a plausible reason, and withspecificpermissionbythesupervisoronduty.

Students will not be allowed to stay indoors in the winter because they do not like the cold weather. All students should come to school dressed appropriately for winter weather.

3. On days of extreme cold or windy weather, the supervisor on duty will make the decision as to whether they will stay indoors or go out and all are to comply with that decision. Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of the supervisor on duty to communicate that decision totheotherpersonnelinvolvedfiveminutespriortothestartofthatduty.

On indoor recess days, specialist staff and administration will help relieve classroom teachers who need to take a quick break.

4. In the afternoon, dismissal procedures are as follows:• First bus students will be dismissed at 2:34 and 2:38 to board buses,

• Walkers, riders, and second-run bus students will be dismissed at 2:42 to wait outdoors on the basketball court for their buses/parents to arrive. If inclement weather prevails, children will wait in the multi-purpose room.

BUS TRANSPORTATIONThe bus driver is in charge and expects proper conduct on the buses at all times. Students who are reported to the principal for misbehavior and/or violation of safety rules on the bus can expect to have their privileges suspendedorrevoked.Thefinaldecisionrestswiththeprincipal.Inallcases,parentswillbenotifiedandconsulted.All our buses are at near capacity. Therefore, should students wish to ride a bus other than their regular one, they may do so provided space is availableandawrittennotefromtheparentsispresentedintheoffice.

Bus Rules and Regulations

1. Students are responsible for being at their designated bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is due to arrive. When approaching a bus stop, the bus driver will slow down and look for students. If there is no one at the bus stop, the bus driver will keep going.

2. Students can board buses at designated stops only.3. Studentsmustsitstraightaheadwithfeetonthefloorandkneesnot

touching the seat in front of them.4. No eating (chewing gum, hard candies, or cough drops) or drinking

may be done while on the bus because of safety conditions.5. Students may get off the bus only at assigned bus stops. Exceptions:

A note signed by the parent and by the principal can be used to al-low a student to get off at another stop. The note can be good for an extended period of time if written that way.

6. Students should only ride on the bus to which they have been as-signed as per their residence. Students may get on or off at other stops on their regular bus with written parental permission. Students who are riding regularly on an everyday basis to another home where they remain until their parents call for them will be allowed

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to do so only if there is room available on the bus. 7. Studentsmustrespecteachother’sspace(nokicking,hitting,fight-

ing, etc.).8. Students must not destroy or damage bus property. Restitution and

immediate suspension of bus riding privileges will result.9. Students must not throw things.10. Students must not have dangerous or illegal items on the bus (knives,

firecrackers,matches, cigarette lighters, etc.)These itemswill beconfiscatediffound.Useofsuchitemswillresultinimmediatesus-pension of bus riding privileges.

11. Students are expected to respect their bus driver at all times-no swearing, cursing, or disobeying requests by the driver will be toler-ated. If serious enough, a student’s bus riding privilege can be im-mediately suspended. In addition, students must not engage in any other activity which will distract the bus driver.

12. Students are not allowed to save seats. This slows down the loading process and makes the bus late.

13. Students may not bring animals or pets on the bus. Any objects not able to be held on their lap will be allowed on the bus only at the discretion of the bus driver and only after prior approval (the day before) has been requested and received from the driver.

Consequences

1. First offense: The student will be told that his/her behavior is unaccept-ableandthathe/shehasreceivedafirstwarningfromthebusdriver.2. Second offense: The student will be told that he/she is receiving a second warning. The bus driver will assign a seat for a period of time and notify the principal, who, in turn, will notify the student’s parents (in writing).3. Third offense: The student’s bus privileges will be suspended for a

minimumof twoandamaximumoffivedays.Theprincipalwillsend a letter home to the parents advising them of that fact.

4. Fourth offence: The student’s bus riding privileges will be suspend-ed for a period of not less than 10 days nor more than 20 days.

5. Fifth offense: The student’s bus riding privileges will be suspended for the remainder of the school year.

NOTE: In all cases of suspension of bus privileges, the school ad-ministration reserves the right to require students and parents to appear before the school board before transportation privileges are restored. When serving suspensions, the students must be in school. Parents must make the necessary transportation arrangements. Se-rious infractions will result in immediate suspension of bus riding privileges and will not follow the normal offense consequence.

Memorandum of Understanding: Between Campton Elementary School and Robertson Transit

Any Campton Elementary School pupil transportation incident, to or from any school sponsored event, the bus driver shall:

1. Stop the bus immediately. 2. Contact Robertson Transit dispatch. 3. Robertson Transit dispatch shall contact 911 immediately instructingthemtosendbothpoliceandfiretothescene. 4. Call Campton Elementary School administrator(s): • James George: 536-3265 (H) 603-254-4552 (C) • Kathryn Joyce: 536-3756 (H) 603-254-6856 (C)

Incidentisdefinedas: • Accident • Mechanical Issues • Illness • Violent Student • Any other situation that the bus driver deems necessary

As per handbook for the New Hampshire School Bus Driver RSA 264:25 Signed by School Board – July 14, 2009

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NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT

The School Administrative Unit #48 School Boards including Campton, Ellsworth, Holderness, Pemi-Baker Regional, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Waterville Valley and Wentworth have adopted a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, country of national origin, handicapping condition, disability, or age.The School Boards of SAU #48, in accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Public law 92:318; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975; individuals with Disabilities Education Act; and amendments thereto in Public Laws, hereby declare formally that it is the policy of the Boards in their actions, and those of their employees, that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, country of national origin, handicapping condition, disability or age for employment in, participation in, or operation and administration of any educational program or activity in the School Administrative Unit #48 Schools.Inquiries, complaints and other communications relative to the compliance of this policy and other public laws and federal regulations concerned with nondiscrimination, shall be addressed to Mark Halloran, Assistant Superintendent, 47 Old Ward Bridge Road, Plymouth, New Hampshire, telephone 536-1254, who are hereby designated as the Coordinators.The Boards acknowledge that their policy of nondiscrimination applies to employment practices in hiring and personnel management as well as to admissions and participation in, and operation and administration of programs and activities within School Administrative Unit #48, and is applicable to all persons employed or served by the districts.Any complaints or alleged infractions of the policy, law, or applicable regulations, will be processed through the following grievance procedure.Mark Halloran, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Principal at the building level, are designated as Nondiscrimination Coordinators. A complaint regarding a violation of law shall be subject to a grievance procedure that provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of disputes.

Step 1It is the intent of the Districts of SAU#48 to provide for the informal processing of complaints relative to discrimination based on sex, race, creed, country of national origin, handicapping condition, disability, age, includingsexualharassment.Therefore,thefirststepinthisprocessisfor the complainant to discuss his or her grievance with the principal (or designated person at the building level). The principal will attempt to resolve the grievance to the satisfaction of the complainant and any involved parties. Failing such, the complainant or other party may proceed to Step 2.

Step 2If not already done so, the Non-Discrimination Coordinator will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedures. The person who believes he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the Nondiscrimination Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and respond to the complainant. Ifnotsatisfiedwiththeresponse, thecomplainantmayinitiateformalprocedures according to the following steps:

Step 3A written statement of the grievance including the desired outcome signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the Nondiscrimination Coordinatorwithinfive (5) business days of receipt of answer to theinformal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance, hold informal non-public hearings and reply in writing to thecomplainantwithinfive(5)businessdays.

Step 4If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the local Nondiscrimination Coordinator, he/she may submit a signed statement ofappealtotheSuperintendentofSchoolswithinfive(5)businessdaysafter receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

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Step 5If the complainant remains dissatisfied, s/he may appeal througha signed written statement to the local Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’sresponse in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the local Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representatives within thirty (30) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the local Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.

Step 6If at any point the grievance can not be satisfactorily settled, appeal may bemadetotheOfficeforCivilRights,Region1,U.S.DepartmentofEducation,JohnW.McCormack,PostOfficeandCourtHouseSquare,Room 222, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTSThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within

45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a

writtenrequestthatidentifiestherecord(s)theywishtoinspect.Theprincipal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The following records are collected, maintained, and used by our school:

a. CumulativeRecordsarelocatedintheMainOffice. b. HealthRecordsarelocatedintheNurse’sOffice.

c. SpecialEducationFilesare located in theofficeof theSpecialEducation director.

d. 504FilesarelocatedintheMainOffice. e. Student’s grades are located on the main computer and/or in the

teacher’s grade book. f. Portfoliosofstudentworkandlogsofstudentspecificprogress

are kept in the teacher’s classroom.2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records

that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school district to amend a record

that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing with the Superintendent regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parentoreligiblestudentwhennotifiedoftherighttoahearing.

3.The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiableinformation contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosuretoschoolofficialswithlegitimateeducationalinterests.Aschoolofficialisapersonemployedbythedistrictasanadministrator,supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel): the School Board when in session; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an officialcommittee,suchasadisciplinaryorgrievancecommittee,orassistinganotherschoolofficialinperforminghisorhertasks.

Aschoolofficialhasa legitimateeducational interest if theofficialneeds to review an education record in order to fulfill his or herprofessional responsibility.

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DIRECTORY INFORMATION – A second exception, which permits disclosure without consent is directory information. The school de-finesdirectoryinformationas:name,address,telephonenumber,dateof birth, subject areas taken, participation in officially recognizedactivities and sports, dates of attendance, and information found in yearbooks, published programs for athletic and other school events, and photographs, videos, press releases in local newspapers or on the school web site.The school will release such directory information to any external agency and institution deemed appropriate by the administration, upon receipt of a request for such information.Parents and students may refuse designation of any or all the above categories of personally identifiable information as directory infor-mationforspecificstudentsprovidedthatawrittenrequesttotheef-fect is received by the principal of the school in or before October 1 of the current school year (or note such on the parent/student handbook sign-off form). Upon request, the District will only disclose educa-tionrecordswithoutconsenttoofficialsofanotherschooldistrictinwhich a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4. TherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the require-mentsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheofficethatadministersFERPA are:

FamilyPolicyComplianceOfficeUS Department of Education

600 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-4605

PARENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW

Qualifications: At the beginning of each school year, an LEA that receives Title I funds must notify parents of each student attending any Title I school that the parent may request, and that agency will provide the parents on request (and in a timely manner) information

regarding theprofessionalqualificationofthestudent'sclassroomteachers,including at minimum the following:

• WhethertheteacherhasmetStatequalificationsforthegradelevelsand subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;

•Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other professional status that the state has waived;

• Whethertheteacheristeachinginthefieldofdisciplineofthecertification of the teacher: and whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionalsandifsotheirqualifications.

Additional Information - A school that receives Title I funds must pro-vide to each individual parent -

• Information on the level of achievement and academic growth of the child, if applicable and available, has made on each of the state assessments required under this part; and

• Timelynoticethattheparent'schildhasbeenassignedortaughtfor4or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet the applicable Statecertificationorlicensurerequirementsatthegradelevelandsubject area in which the teacher has been assigned.

SAU #48ACCEPTABLE USE COMPUTER POLICY

The goal of the SAU is to provide computer users with the privilege of using the computing facilities and to keep the number of restrictions on individuals to a minimum, while maintaining excellent service for all users.To assist the SAU in achieving these objectives, users themselves must observe reasonable standards of behavior in the use of these facilities. Proper use includes compliance with the following guidelines:

• A student shall not reveal his/her or anyone else’s personalinformation such as:

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- Address- Phone Number- Last Name- Photo- Credit Card, Bank Account Number or Social Security

NumberWithout authorization from the Person, Legal Guardian

(if underage) and responsible staff member.• No unauthorized attempts to use, modify, connect or disconnect

computer equipment, peripherals, communication equipment andcables.

• No unauthorized attempt to modify or destroy system softwarecomponents such as operating systems, compilers, utilities,applications or other software residing on any school computer,excepttheuser’sownfiles.

• No use of electronic mail or other computer message facilities ina way, which would be considered an attempt to harass, annoy,threaten or alarm another person. In addition, the electronictransmission of mass mailings and chain letters is prohibited.

• Noattemptshallbemadetoaccess,read,modifyordestroyfilesbelonging to another without complete authorization from that userto do so.

• No user shall make their password known to anyone other than anemployee of the school authorized to assist students with computerrelated problems.

• No attempt shall be made to connect to or use school computerswith a user ID that was not assigned to you by the school. Use ofanother person’s user ID or password is prohibited.

• No attempt shall be made to gain access to a password belongingto another person or place a password other than your own in afile on a school computer. In addition, no attemptwill bemadeto install, run or place software designed for this purpose on anyschool computer.

• No unauthorized attempt shall be made to bypass or otherwisedefeat system security to gain access to programs, files or othercomputer data or to install, run or place software designed for thispurpose on any school computer.

• No unauthorized attempt shall be made to connect to and/or gainaccess to information being transported by computer networks, orto install, run or place software designed for this purpose on anyschool computer. Installation or use of any network communicationsoftware not approved by the school is prohibited.

• No attempt shall be made to copy computer or other software inviolation of Federal copyright laws.

• No attempt shall be made to interfere with proper operation of acomputer or interfere with another person’s use of a computer.

• Use of SAU provided computers and network services forunauthorized local or remote game playing is prohibited, includingInternet access, IRC (Internet Relay Chat), MUDS (Multi-UserDungeons) and other games or chats.

• No attempt will be made to install or place unauthorized softwareon any SAU computer.

• Users of SAU computers will comply with all state and federallaws relating to the use of computers.

• Use of SAU computers for commercial or business purposesisprohibitedwithoutspecificauthorizationfromtheschool forsuch use.

• The SAU regularly monitors computer systems usage. Alloccurrences of computer usage abuse, which interfere with otherusers or with proper functioning of the computer system, will beinvestigated “in depth.”- Director of Information Technology are the only persons permitted

to do such monitoring with the authority of the Superintendent orAssistant Superintendent.

- Monitoring under this policy may proceed without notice.- The principal of a school may request monitoring by a request

through the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

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- WhenplacingfilesontheSAU’scomputersystems,usersshouldbeaware thatSystemAdministratorshaveaccess to theirfilesand may review the contents of their account when investigating problems or suspected computer usage abuse.

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