Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary SchoolParent - Student Handbook

2017-2018Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School is a Title I school, which means we qualify for

school-wide federal funding and services due to the needs of our student population. The main purpose of Title I services is to “enforce equity and promote excellence in education”

by leveling the playing field with regard to funding

It is the policy of Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School is to not discriminate against any qualified person with a disability, solely by reason of his/her disability, in admission or access to any program or activity sponsored by the school. Inquiries regarding compliance with this policy should be directed to Cabarrus County Schools Director of Exceptional Children, Barbara Slingerland at 704-262-6189.

Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School

Our Vision

The Vision of Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary is to prepare every student forsuccessthroughaSTEMeducation

Our Mission

The Mission of Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School is to foster each student’s innate curiosity and joy ofdiscovery.Wewillpreparestudentstobeacademicallysuccessful,sociallyaware,scientificallyliterate,respectful,andresponsiblecitizensintheglobalcommunity.Wewillachievethisbycombiningstudent-centered,collaborative,andproblem-basedlearningwithactiveparentandcommunityinvolvement.

Administration Mr. Timothy E. Taylor, Principal timothy.taylor@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Mrs. Donna T. Hamilton, Assistant Principal donna.hamilton@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Hours of Operation7:45Studentsarewelcomeoncampusandbreakfastbegins

8:15Tardybellringsanddailyannouncementsbegin8:20Instructionaldaybegins

3:00Instructionaldayendsanddismissalbegins

Contact Information61SpringSt.NW,Concord,NC28025

704-782-5912http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/webb

SchoolProceduresandGeneralInformationUniform Policy

Every student wears a uniform at Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School.

Girls: Shirts-SolidRed,Navy,orWhitePants,Skirts,Jumpers,Shorts,orCapris-SolidRed,Navy,White,orKhaki

Boys: Shirts-SolidRed,Navy,orWhitePantsorShorts-SolidRed,Navy,White,orKhaki

Ifyourchildfeelsasthoughheorsheneedstowearsomethinginclassroomsforaprolongedperiodoftimeduringthewintermonthsorcolddays,thatgarmentmustcomplywiththeuniformpolicy

The following are unacceptable clothing items:- Shirtsorpantswithwritingorgraphics,withtheseexceptions.

- School logo- Brandlogosthatarequartersizeorsmaller

- Athleticwear,cleats(nottoincludeotherformsofshoes)- Shortsorskirtsthatarenotshorterthanfingertiplength- Shirtsaboveandshowingthemid-section- Halter,tie-string/spaghettistrap,and/orsee-throughshirts- Sagging pants that reveal undergarments- Clothingand/orjewelrywithsuggestiveremarksand/orsymbols- Hats,caps,bandanas,orotherheadwear,unlessapprovedbyAdministration- Flipflops,open-toed,andshoeswithoutproperanklesupports- Jackets, Sweaters, Cardigans, Pullovers and Leggings MUST be predominately school colors -

red, white, navy or khaki.

Inorderforstudentstohavetheopportunityforself-expression,thefollowingdaysare Optional Non-Uniform Days:● MonthlyExceptions=September22nd,October26(Thursday,noschoolFriday),

November30th(Thursday),December20th,January26th,February23rd,March29,April27th,May18th

● Halloween-(Halloweencolorsonly-NOcostumesunlessinformed)–October31st

● WinterHolidayCelebrationDay(basedongradeleveldecision)● Valentine’sDay–Feb.14● St.Patrick’sDay–Mar.16● SpringCelebrationDay(basedongradeleveldecision)● FieldDay

Inanefforttomaintainconsistencywithinouruniformpolicy,thefollowingdisciplinaryactionswillbetakenifyourchildisfoundtobeinviolationofthedresscodepolicy.• 1stoffense:writtenwarning(parentnotification)• 2ndoffense:writtenwarning(parentnotification)• 3rdoffenseand/ormore:Minorreferralprocessbegins(parentnotification)

Second Semester – student starts over.

Logistics: Arrivals and Tardies

- The campus is open to students beginning at 7:45 a.m. -Studentswhoarenotintheirclassroomsby8:15willbemarkedtardy,andmustbesignedinbyaparentorguardian.Studentswhoreachten(10)tardiesand/orearlycheckoutswillbeassigned‘make-uptime’atthediscretionoftheprincipal.Make-uptimewillbeafterschoolfrom3:00–3:45pm.Transportationwillnotbe provided for these students.- Students who leave school early are considered absent. -Carridersunloadusingthetwodrivelanesatthemainparkinglot,closesttothegym.DriversshouldenteronYorktown(one-way)orfromGeorgiaStreetandthelowerendofGroveAvenue- Bus riders unload on the upper end of Grove Avenue- Students may only ride a bus they have been assigned.-WalkersmayentercampuseitherbythemainentranceonGroveAvenue,usingthesidewalkbytheMediaCenter–or–throughtheentranceoffofSpringStreet,betweentheColtraneandWebbbuildings

Logistics: Dismissal and Early Check-Out

-Wearerequiredtoreleasechildrentotheirbiologicalparentsand/orlegalguardiansunlesswearepresentedwithcurrentcourtdocumentsstatingwemaynot.-Intheeventyoumustchangethemannerinwhichyourchildwillbegoinghomeorthatyouneedtocheck-outyourchildearly,weaskthatyouwriteorcallwithnoticepriorto2:30p.m.(voicemailoremailwillnotserveaspropernotification).-Ifstudentsdonothaveanotestatingachangeoftransportationoraparenthasnotcalledtoverifya changeby2:30pm,studentswillbedismissedusingtheirnormalmodeoftransportation.- Students may only ride a bus that they have been assigned.

Tardies

FiveTardiesand/orEarlyCheck-Outs LettersentfromtheSchoolTenTardiesand/orEarlyCheck-Outs “Make-Up”timewillbeassigned.Student

isnolongereligibleforPerfectAttendance.Eleven+Tardiesand/orEarlyCheck-Outs “Make-Up”timewillbeassignedforeach

occasion.Second Semester - Student starts over. However,ineligibilityforPerfectAtten-

dance carries over.

IfTardiesand/orEarlyCheck-Outsresumeagain,theschoolcanbegin“Make-Up”

timesoonerthantenoccassions.

Five Absences TeacherPhoneCallorLetterSixUnexcusedAbsences LetterfromtheSchoolTenExcusedAbsences LetterfromtheSchool

Ten+UnexcusedAbsences Conference with the Principal and School SocialWorker.

Fifteen+Absences Conference with the Principal and School SocialWorker.

Twenty Absences RetentionConferencewiththePrincipal,TeacherandSchoolSocialWorker.

Attendance

Whenastudentmustmissschool,awrittenexcusesignedbyaparent/guardianmustbepresentedtotheteacherwithintwoschooldaysafterthedaythestudentreturnsfromanabsence.Awrittenexcuseisdefinedasahandwrittennote,electroniccommunication/emailorabsenceexcuseformsubmittedattheschool’swebsite.Thereasonforanabsencedeterminesiftheabsencesisexcusedorunexcused(SeeCCSPolicy4400AttendanceandParentInformationandStudentCodeofConductformoreinformationaboutabsences,excused,unexcused,andtardiness)

Traffic Pattern for Car Rider Drop Off/Pick Up

Traffic Pattern for Car Rider Drop off/pick up: 1.Parents/GuardianswillenterfromSpringSt.&FranklinAveNW; 2.TURNLEFTontoGeorgiaSt.NWfromFranklinAve.NW. 3.TURNLEFTontoGroveAve.NWandturnLEFTontotheschoolcampus.

Reminders:• NocarridertrafficwillenterGroveStfromSpringSt.• Trafficofficerswillbepresenttoassistthefirstfewdays.• Pleaseensurethatyoucommunicatethesechangeswithotherswhomaydropofforpickupyour children in the future, such as those indicated on the emergency contact list. ● BusridersunloadontheupperendofGroveAvenue.● Studentsmayonlyrideabusthattheyhavebeenassigned.● WalkersmayentercampuseitherbythemainentranceonGroveAvenue,usingthesidewalkbythe MediaCenter-or-throughtheentranceoffofSpringStreet,betweentheColtraneandWebbbuildings.

Cabarrus County Schools Universal Bus Rules and Guidelines

CabarrusCountySchoolshasauniversal(K-12)setofbusrulesandguidelines,whicharedisplayedoneveryschoolbusinthedistrict.Theseexpectationsareinplacetomoreeffectivelyensurethesafetyofstudentsanddrivers.RememberthatinthestateofNorthCarolina,school-providedtransportationisaprivilege,notaright.

Studentswillhaveassignedseatsandshouldhavetheirbacksagainsttheseats,bottomsontheseats,andbookbagsintheirlaps.

Be safe at all times.1.Remainseated,facingforward,inyourassignedseat.2.Noeatingordrinking.3. Keep your body and all other objects to yourself and inside the bus.4.Useappropriatenoiselevels.

Be respectful at all times.1.Followthedriver’sand/orthemonitor’sdirectionsthefirst timegiven.2.Berespectfulwithwordsandactions.

Be responsible at all times.1.Rideonlyonyourassignedbus;andgetonandoffatyour assigned stop.

Nametags/LunchandMediaCenterCards

● Allstudentswillbeissuedonenametagandthesemustbeworn throughout the day. ● NametagsareusedtopurchasefooditemsintheCafeteriaand tocheckoutbooksfromtheMediaCenter. ● StudentsmaypurchasereplacementnametagsintheMedia Centerfor$2.25.

Cafeteria Information ContactTaraWalters,CafeteriaManager-704-782-4763

● Meal Prices ○ FreeandReducedMealapplicationsmustbefilledouteach year. ○ Studentswillbeallowedtoeatbreakfastand/orlunch,basedonlastyear’s application,throughthefirstweekinOctober.Afterthispoint,studentswillbe moved to full-pay status. - Breakfast–Full=$1.15–Reduced=0.00 - Lunch–Full=$2.55–Reduced=0.40 - Milk-$0.50

● Payment Information ○ Youmaypayinadvancebytheday,week,ormonthandbycash,check,oronline. PleaseseetheChildNutritionresourcesfromtheCabarrusCountySchool’swebsite. ○ Intheeventachildneedstochargefortheirmeal,thesechargesmustbepaidthe following day. ○ Studentswhohaveoutstandingchargeswillnotbeallowedtopurchase“extras”- chips,cookies,specialtydrinks,etc. ○ Lunchaccountbalanceswillcarryoverfromoneyeartothenext.Ifyourchildisin 5th grade, please contact the cafeteria to receive your balance.

● Application for Free or Reduced Meals ○ Applicationsmaybecompletedonline (www.lunchapplication.com),orpaperforms are available upon request.

● Bagged Lunches ○ Glassbottlesandcontainersarenotpermittedat school. ○ Outsidefoodvendorcontainersarenotpermitted in Cabarrus County Schools cafeterias. Parents

mustrepackagetheseitemsinplainbags.

School Visitation and Security

● Coltrane-WebbSTEMElementarySchoolisequippedwithelectronickeypadsand/orkeylockson every door.● Everystaffmemberistrainedeachyearonsecurityexpectations,measures,proceduresand protocolsincludingthosefordailysecurity,firedrills,tornadodrills,lock-downs(noimmediatethreat oncampus),black-outs(immediatethreatoncampus),bombthreats,andschoolandcampus evacuations.● Allvisitorstocampus,includingotherCCSemployees,mustfirstreporttothefrontofficetosignin.● AllvisitorswillbeaskedtoscantheirphotoIDortohavetheirpicturetakenatthetimeofsign-in.● AllvisitorsmustwearanofficialvisitorstickerortheirCCSemployeephotobadge.● Allvisitorsmustreporttotheofficetosignoutusingthesamecomputerthatwassignedintoat arrival.● Studentswillnotbereleasedtoindividualswhoarenotabletoshowproperidentificationand/or paperworkindicatingtheirguardianshipofthestudent.

Conferences with Teachers

● Weencourageandexpectconsistentcommunicationbetweenteachers,parents,andadministration.● FirstQuarterreportcardconferencesarerequired.● Parentsmayrequestandareencouragedtorequestaconferencewiththeteacherand/or administrationatanytime.● Ifaparentcontactsadministrationregardinganissue/concernintheclassroom,inmostcases, parentswillbedirectedtofirstcontactandcommunicatewiththeteacherbeforemoreinvolvement byadministrationwilloccur.

School-Wide Homework Policy

Theassignmentofstudenthomeworkisbasedonthediscretionoftheindividualteacher,consistentwithage-appropriateandgrade-levelexpectations.Weencourageallstudents/familiestoreadaminimumoftwenty to thirty minutes each day.

A Focus On Positive Behavior: PBIS and Discipline

PositiveBehaviorInterventionandSupports:PBISisasystematicapproachforencouragingpositivebehaviors.AtColtrane-Webb,oursystemisfoundedonthree“universals”oragreed-uponvalues:respect,responsibility,andsafety.Studentsaretaughtwhatitmeanstoberespectful,responsible,andsafeineveryareaoftheschoolcampus.Studentsarerewardedforshowingthesepositivebehaviorsbyreachinglevelsofproficiency:redlevel,bluelevel,andgoldlevel.Asstudentsmovethroughthelevels,theyreceivepraise,privileges,andprizes.

*Atthediscretionoftheprincipaland/ortheprincipal’sdesignee,studentpropertythatisbroughttoschoolandcausingadistractionordisruptiontotheschoolenvironmentareprohibited.Theywillbetakenandparents must come to the school to receive the student’s property.

AlthoughPBISisourchosenmethodforbehaviormanagement,studentsmayreceiveminorreferralsormajorreferralsbasedonstaffand/orfacultydiscretion.Studentswhoreceiveafourthminorreferralwillbereferredtoadministrationandthatreferralmaybeprocessedasamajorreferral

Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary follows all district policies related to harassment and bullying. Cabarrus County Schools has adopted a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and bullying. Please refer to the County web page for the complete policy - Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Policy and the Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedure.

Title I InformationDuetothepercentageofstudentswhoreceivefreeorreducedlunch,Coltrane-WebbqualifiesasaTitleIschool.Aspartofthefederallaw,wearerequiredtoshareourstatusasaTitleIschool,aswellas,offerinformationtoparentsregardingourParentInvolvementPlanandTheRighttoReviewTeacherQualifications.

Title I Parent Involvement Policy Guidelines

Statement of Purpose

Theinvolvementofparentsandcommunitymembersisanessentialcomponentofnurturingstudents.Everyefforttoinviteandconsiderparentandcommunityinputmustbemadetoensurethesuccessofourstudents.Basedonaneedsassessmentconductedin2016,ateamofparents,teachers,andadministratorsdevelopedthefollowingschool/parent/communityinvolvementplan.I. Districtparent/communityinvolvementplanandSchool-ParentCompactisdistributedto parentsandstudentsintheParent-StudentHandbook,whichisdistributedannually,atthe beginningofeachschoolyear(providedinEnglishandinSpanish).Teachersandparentsareaskedto reviewthehandbookandpolicieswiththestudentsatthebeginningoftheyear.Parentsthensignand returntheacknowledgementform.II. Informationaboutschoolpoliciesandinvolvementopportunitiesarecommunicatedthrough theannualpublicmeeting(CurriculumNight),ourschoolwebpage,Connect-Ed,newsletters,the Parent-StudentHandbook,email,andlocalnewspapers.Allcommunicationbetweentheschooland communityandfamilymembersistranslatedforourSpanishspeakingfamilies.Theopen-doorpolicy adoptedbyColtrane-Webbwillhelptoensureaccessforparentsandfamiliesofallparticipating children.III. Annualandregularmeetingsofparentswillbeconvenedtodiscussschool-wideand/ortargeted assistance programs and the school-improvement plan. a. An open forum for parents and community members will be conducted by the principal. b. Parentsandcommunitymembersareaskedtoserveoncommitteesasneeded. c. Meetingscanbemoreflexibleandmaybeheldoutsideoftheschoolcampus.IV. Parentswillbeprovidedinformationonschoolacademicperformance,student’sindividual assessments,andschoolcurriculumandinstruction. a. TheColtrane-WebbSTEMElementaryParent-StudentHandbookwillincludeschoolandschool systempolicyinformation,theschoolsystemacademiccalendar,volunteerapplicationforms, and references to online resources. b. TheParenttabofthedistrictwebpagewillincludeinformationonthedistrictgoalsand objectivesandparentresources. c. Assoonastheybecomeavailableeachyear,aparentletterandschoolstatereportcardwillbe distributed to each parent. d. Monthlynewsletterswillbedistributedasawaytoconsistentlyinformparentsofupcoming events

V. Parentsandcommunitymemberswillbeprovidedtimelyresponsestotheirconcernsandsuggestions. a. TheSchoolImprovementPlanandtheParent-StudentHandbookwillbeavailableonlineandin thefrontoffice. b. Theschoolsystemwillconductstudent,parent,andstaffsatisfactionsurveysattheendof eachyear.ResultswillbesharedwiththeSchoolImprovementTeamatthebeginningofthe nextyear.Thedatawillalsobeusedtoreviseand/orcreatenewpoliciesforareassuchas communication,curriculum,and/orinstruction.VI. School-ParentCompact(seeacknowledgementformsectionattheendoftheParent-Student Handbook)-Ateamofparentsdevelopedacompactthatliststheschoolandparentresponsibilities to improve student performance and the means by which to do so. We highly encourage parents to signandreturnthecompactacknowledgementandagreementform.VII. ParentandCommunityInvolvementEvents a. Parentmeetingswillbeheldtocovertopicsofinterest,andmaterialsandtrainingwillbe providedatthesemeetings. b. MonthlyPTCO(ParentTeacherCommunityOrganization)meetingsandperiodicgeneral meetingsarescheduledthroughouttheyear. c. OthereventsthroughouttheyearincludeCurriculumNight,ScienceFair,NCScienceFestival and student choral performance d. Otheractivitiesincludemonthlyskatenights,parents’nightoutandrestaurantnights. e. CommunicationswillbeprovidedinEnglishandinSpanishasneeded.

NOTICE TO PARENTSTitle I Provision

Right to Review Teacher Qualifications____________________________________________________________________To: All ParentsFrom: Timothy E. Taylor, PrincipalDate: August28,2017

AsaparentofastudentatColtrane-WebbSTEMElementarySchool,youhavetherighttoknowtheprofessionalqualificationsoftheclassroomteacherswhoinstructyourchild.Federallawallowsyoutoaskforcertaininformationaboutyourchild’sclassroomteachersandrequiresustogiveyouthisinformationinatimelymanner,ifyouaskforit.Specifically,youhavetherighttoaskforthefollowinginformationabouteach of your child’s classroom teachers: ● WhethertheNCDepartmentofPublicInstructionhaslicensedorqualifiedtheteacherfor the grades and subjects he or she teaches. ● WhethertheNCDepartmentofPublicInstructionhasdecidedthattheteachercanteachin aclassroomwithoutbeinglicensedorqualifiedunderstateregulationsbecauseofspecial circumstances. ● Theteacher’scollegemajorandwhethertheteacherhasanyadvanceddegrees,including the subject of those degrees. ● Thequalificationsofanyteacher’saidesorsimilarparaprofessionalswhomayserveyour child.

If you would like to receive any of this information, please contact Timothy E. Taylor, Principal, at 704-782-5912 or timothy.taylor@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

NorthCarolinaReadtoAchieveLegislationInformationProvidedbytheNCDepartmentofPublicInstruction

TheReadtoAchieveprogramisapartoftheExcellentPublicSchoolsAct,whichbecamelawinJuly2012andwasimplementedatthebeginningofthe2013-2014schoolyear.Thelawcanbeaccessedthroughthislink,http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2011/Bills/House/PDF/H950v7.pdf(pages38-45).Ifyouhavequestions,pleasecontacttheschoolprincipaland/orCarolynGuthrie,DirectorofK-3Literacy,DepartmentofPublicInstruction,at919-807-3762and/orcarolyn.guthrie@dpi.nc.gov.

GoalThe goal of the State is to ensure that every student read at or above grade level by the end of third grade.

We will offer parent information sessions at the fall curriculum night in September/October.

See the district website for more specific information - http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/Page/24734

School and School Board Policies

CabarrusCountyBoardofEducationStudentAccountabilityPolicy

CabarrusCountyPublicSchoolstudentsshallmeettheBoardofEducationpromotion,attendance,andassessmentstandards,andthestandardsofNorthCarolinainordertobeeligibleforpromotiontothenextgrade level.

Informationwillbesharedthroughouttheyearconcerningstandards.Familiesmayrequestinformationatanytimefromtheprincipal,teachers,and/orguidancecounselor(highschool).

AnAchievementLevelscoreofIIIorhigherisconsideredproficientontheNorthCarolina3rd-5thgradeEnd-of-Grade Assessment.

Technology Responsible Use – Board of Education Policy Codes 3225/4312/7320Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School supports and upholds Cabarrus County Schools Board policies regardingtheuseoftechnologyineducationasstatedincodes3225,4312,and7320:

Useoftechnologicalresourcesshouldbeintegratedintotheeducationalprogram.TechnologicalresourcesshouldbeusedinteachingtheCommonCoreandEssentialStandardsandinmeetingtheeducationalgoalsof the Board

TheCurriculumCommitteeshouldprovidesuggestionsforusingtechnologicalresourcesinthecurriculumguides/frameworksasprovidedinPolicy3115,CurriculumandInstructionalGuides/FrameworksforInstruction.Teachersareencouragedtofurtherincorporatetheuseoftechnologicalresourcesintotheirlessonplans.

● Theuseofschoolsystemtechnologicalresources,suchascomputers,smartphones,tablets,e-readers andotherelectronicdevices,networks,andtheInternet,isaprivilege,notarightforemployeesand students.● Annually,allstudentsandstaffmustbetrainedaboutappropriateonlinebehavior.Suchtraining mustcovertopicssuchascyber-bullyingandinteractingwithothersonsocialnetworkingwebsites and in chat rooms.● Schoolsystemtechnologicalresourcesareprovidedforschool-relatedpurposesonly.Acceptableuses ofsuchtechnologicalresourcesarelimitedtoactivitiesthatsupportlearningandteaching.● Studentsandemployeesmustcomplywithallapplicableboardpolicies,administrative regulations,andschoolstandardsandrulesinusingtechnologicalresources.Allapplicablelaws, includingthoserelatingtocopyrightsandtrademarks,confidentialinformation,andpublicrecords, apply to technological resource use. Any use that violates state or federal law is strictly prohibited.● Nouseroftechnologicalresources,includingapersonsendingorreceivingelectroniccommunications, mayengageincreating,intentionallyaccessing,downloading,storing,printingortransmittingimages, graphics(includingstillormovingpictures),soundfiles,textfiles,documents,messagesorother material that is obscene, defamatory, profane, pornographic, harassing or considered to be harmful to ● Usersoftechnologicalresourcesmaynotsendelectroniccommunicationsfraudulently(i.e.,by misrepresentingtheidentityofthesender).● Usersareprohibitedfromusinganotherindividual’scomputeraccount.● Before a student may use the Internet for any purpose, the student’s parent must be made aware of the possibility that the student could obtain access to inappropriate material. The parent and student must sign a consent form acknowledging that the student user is responsible for appropriate use of the Internet and consenting to monitoring by school system personnel of the student’s e-mail communication and use of the Internet (see acknowledgment form at the end of the handbook).

TheBoardisawarethatthereisinformationontheInternetthatisnotrelatedtotheeducationalprogram.TheBoardalsoisawarethattheInternetmayprovideinformationandopportunitiestocommunicateonsubjectsthatarenotsuitableforschool-agechildrenandthatmanyparentswouldfindobjectionable.Schoolsystempersonnelshalltakereasonableprecautionstopreventstudentsfromhavingaccesstoinappropriatematerials,suchasviolence,nudity,obscenityorgraphiclanguagethatdoesnotservealegitimatepedagogicalpurpose.TheSuperintendentordesigneeshallensurethattheInternetserviceproviderortechnologypersonnelhaveinstalledatechnologyprotectionmeasurethatblocksorfiltersInternetaccesstoaudioorvisualdepictionsthatareobscene,thatareconsideredpornographicorthatareharmfultominors.Schoolofficialsmaydisablesuchfiltersforanadultwhousesaschool-ownedcomputerforbonafideresearchorotherlawfuleducationalpurposes.SchoolsystempersonnelmaynotrestrictIntenetaccesstoideas,perspectivesorviewpointsiftherestrictionismotivatedsolelybydisapprovaloftheideasinvolved.

Kids:Plus Before and After School CareCabarrusCountySchoolsoffersbeforeandafterschoolcareforK-5studentsenrolledinaCabarrusCounty school.● Thehoursofoperationarefrom6:30AMthroughthestartoftheschoolday● Afterschoolcarebeginsattheendofschooldayandclosesat6:00PM.● Activitiesincludehomeworkassistance,freeplay,resttime,teacher-directedplay,andan afternoonsnack.● Applicationsareavailableintheschooloffice

Inclement WeatherDuringperiodsofinclementweather,theCCSDirectorofTrans-portation,theSuperintendent,and/ordesigneeswillsurveyroadconditionsandconsultwithotherappropriateagencieswithregardtomakingdecisionsaboutpossibleschoolclosings.Whenpossible,adecisionwillbemadeduringtheafternoonorevening prior to a school closing.● Safetyofallstudentsisthefirstconcern.● Checkallavailablemediaincludingweatherradios, television, and the school system webpage.● YoumayalsocalltheCCSHotLineat704-784-6197.

See the Cabarrus County Schools main webpage for more information regarding the above policies and/or for information on additional board policies including:○ Lice and Nit Policies○ Medication at School○ Transfer student policies regarding behavior and absenteeism (return to home school)

Coltrane-Webb STEM ElementaryParent/Student/Teacher Compact

Itisimportantthatfamiliesandschoolsworktogethertohelpstudentsachievehighacademicstandards.Throughaprocessthatincludedteachers,parents,students,andcommunityrepresentatives,thefollowingareagreed-uponrolesandresponsibilitiesthatwe,aspartnersineducation,willcarryouttosupportstudentsuccess in school and in life.

Staff PledgeIagreetocarryoutthefollowingresponsibilitiestothebestofmyability:● Teachthroughinterestingandchallenginglessonsthatpromotestudentachievement.● Committomotivatingstudenttolearneveryday.● Maintainhighexpectationsforeverychild’slearning.● Developeverychild’sloveforlearning.● Communicateregularlywithparentsaboutstudentprogress.● Provideawarm,safe,andcaringlearningenvironment.● Providemeaningfulhomeworkassignmentsthatreinforceandextendlearning.● Participateinprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesthatimproveteachingandlearning,and supporttheformationofpartnershipswithfamiliesandthecommunity.● Activelyparticipateincollaborativedecision-makingandconsistentlyworkwithfamiliesandmy schoolcolleaguestomakeschoolsaccessible,welcomingplacesforfamilies,andplacesthathelpeach student achieve high academic standards.● Respecttheschool,students,staff,andfamilies.

Student PledgeIagreetocarryoutthefollowingresponsibilitiestothebestofmyability:● Cometoschoolreadytolearnandworkhard.● Bringnecessarymaterials,completedassignments,andhomework.● Knowandfollowschoolandclassrules.● Communicateregularlywithmyparentsandteachersaboutschoolexperiencessothattheycanhelp me to be successful in school.● Completemyhomeworkandprojectsontime.● Readeverydayathome!● Respecttheschool,myclassmates,families,andmyself

Family/Parent PledgeIagreetocarryoutthefollowingresponsibilitiestothebestofmyability:● Provideaquiettimeandplaceforhomeworkeachnight.● MonitorTVviewing.● Readtomychildorencouragemychildtoreadeveryday(K-3rdfor20minutesand4th-5thfor30 minutes).● Ensurethatmychildattendsschooleveryday,getsadequatesleep,regularmedicalattention,and propernutrition.● Participateinschoolactivitiessuchasdecision-making,volunteering,andconferenceswiththe teacher,and/orfamilynights.IunderstandthatIdonothavetoattendtoparticipate.Icansenda notetotheteacherwithsuggestionsandinformationtobesharedwiththeschool.● Communicatetheimportanceofeducationandlearningtomychild.● Ensurethatmychildabidesbytheschooluniformpolicybywearingappropriateschoolcolors(red, navy,white,andkhaki).● Respecttheschool,staff,students,andfamilies.

Teacher’sName______________________________________

Student Signature ________________________________________________

Parent Signature _________________________________________________

Date________________________________

Coltrane-Webb Elementary STEM MagnetVolunteer Sign-Up Sheet

Name:______________________________________ Phone:____________________________Student’sName:_____________________________ Email:_____________________________Teacher’sName:___________________________

Thankyouinadvanceforthetimeyouwillspendmakingourschoolanevengreaterplacetolearnandgrow!Pleaseconsiderthefollowingopportunitiesforwhichyoumaybeabletovolunteer.Abackgroundcheck,throughCabarrusCountySchools,isrequiredforallpersonswhowillbespendingtimewithstudents(tutor,roomparents,chaperonesonfieldtrips,etc.).Pleasecontactthefrontofficefortheformsortoseeifyoucurrentlyhaveabackgroundcheckonfile.

______RoomParent -Actsasaliaisonbetweenparentsandteacherandhelpstheteacherorganizeclass events.______HelpingHandsAssistant-Clericalassistanceforanyclassroomteacher(bulletinboards, lamination,copying,etc.).______MathSuperstars-Providemathenrichmenttostudents1-2timesperweek.______JuniorGreatBooks-Provideliteracyenrichmenttostudents1-2timesperweek.______MediaAssistant-AssistMediaSpecialistwithbookcheckoutandreturn.______BookFair-AssistMediaSpecialistwithmonitoringsalesandmaterialsduringourbookfairs(1-2 timesperyear)______FieldDay-Monitorandassiststudentswithfunoutdoorstations,pre-determinedbythePE teacher.______ReadingBuddy-Readaloudtostudentsinprimarygradesand/orlistentothemread.______LunchBuddy-Eatlunchwith1-2students1-2timespermonth.Thesestudentsoftenneedthe support of another caring adult in their lives.______ScienceFair-AssistSTEMleadteacherwithset-upandtake-downofsciencefairprojects.______After-SchoolClubs-Assistteacherswithclubactivitiesandmeetingsafterschooland/orsponsor anafter-schoolclub.

Parent-Student HandbookAcknowledgment Form

Please return to your child’s teacher by Friday, September 8, 2017.

I,________________________________________,parent/guardianof______________________________,acknowledgethatIhavereceivedinformationregardingthefollowing:

● Coltrane-WebbSTEMElementarySchool’sUniformPolicy● TitleISchoolStatus ○ ParentCommunityInvolvementPlan/Compact ○ RightToReviewTeacherQualifications● NCReadtoAchieveLegislation● CabarrusCountySchoolsElementaryAttendancePolicies● CabarrusCountySchoolsDressCode● CabarrusCountySchoolsUniversalBusRulesandGuidelines● CabarrusCountySchoolsBoardPoliciesRegardingTechnologyResponsibleUse ○ BeforeastudentmayusetheInternetforanypurpose,thestudent’sparentmustbemade aware of the possibility that the student could obtain access to inappropriate material. The parentandstudentmustsignaconsentformacknowledgingthatthestudentuseris responsibleforappropriateuseoftheInternetandconsentingtomonitoringbyschoolsystem personnelofthestudent’se-mailcommunicationanduseoftheInternet.● Coltrane-WebbSTEMElementarySchool’sParent/Student/TeacherCompact● VolunteerOpportunitySign-UpSheet● Transferstudentpoliciesregardingbehaviorandabsenteeism(returntohomeschool)

Ihavereviewedthisinformationwithmychild/children,understandthishandbookisaguide,andthatIamresponsibleforinvestigatingthereferencedpoliciesincludedinthishandbook.

Parent/GuardianSignature(s):__________________________________________

Student Signature: ____________________________________________________

Date:_____________________