Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary SchoolParent - Student Handbook

2018-2019Coltrane-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 Dr. Timothy E. Taylor, Principal timothy.taylor@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Mrs. Donna T. Hamilton, Assistant Principal of Instruction donna.hamilton@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Hours of Operation7:45Studentsarewelcomeoncampusandbreakfastbegins

8:15Tardybellringsanddailyannouncementsbegin8:20Instructionaldaybegins

3:00Instructionaldayendsanddismissalbegins

Contact Information61SpringSt.NW,Concord,NC28025

704-260-6150http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/webb

Academic Calendarhttps://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/ccs-academic

SchoolProceduresandGeneralInformationUniform Policy

Every student wears a uniform at Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School. Girls: Shirts-SolidRed,Navy,orWhite Pants,Skirts,Jumpers,Shorts,orCapris-SolidRed,Navy,White,Khaki

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 comply with the Uniform Policy.

Inorderforstudentstohavetheopportunityforself-expression,thefollowingdaysareOptionalNon-Uniform Days: ●MonthlyExceptions-September21st,October25th(Thursday,noschoolFriday),November 30th,December14th,January25th,February22nd,March22nd, April18th(Thursday,noschoolFriday),andMay24th. ●Halloween-October31st(Halloweencolorsonly- NOcostumesunlessinformed) ●WinterHolidayCelebrationDay(basedongradelevel decision) ●Valentine’sDay–Feb.14th ●St.Patrick’sDay–Mar.15th ●SpringCelebrationDay(basedongradeleveldecision) ●FieldDay

**Thispolicyisreviewedeachyearandissubjecttochange**

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

Second Semester – student starts over.

Logistics: Arrivals and Tardies

-Thecampusisopentostudentsbeginningat7:45a.m.-Studentswhoarenotintheirclassroomsby8:15willbemarkedtardy,andmustbesignedinbyaparentorguardian.Studentswhoreachten(10)tardiesand/orearlycheckoutswillbeassigned‘make-uptime’atthediscretionoftheprincipal.Make-uptimewillbeafterschoolfrom3:00–3:45pm.Transportationwillnotbeprovidedforthesestudents.-Studentswholeaveschoolearlyareconsideredabsent.-Carridersunloadusingthetwodrivelanesatthemainparkinglot,closesttothegym.DriversshouldnotenteronYorktown(one-way)orfromGeorgiaStreetandthelowerendofGroveAvenue.-BusridersunloadontheupperendofGroveAvenue.-Studentsmayonlyrideabustheyhavebeenassigned.-WalkersmayentercampuseitherbythemainentranceonGroveAvenue,usingthesidewalkbytheMediaCenter–or–throughtheentranceoffofSpringStreet,betweentheColtraneandWebbbuildings.

Logistics: Dismissal and Early Check-Out

-Wearerequiredtoreleasechildrentotheirbiologicalparentsand/orlegalguardiansunlesswearepresentedwithcurrentcourtdocumentsstatingwemaynot.-Intheeventyoumustchangethemannerinwhichyourchildwillbegoinghomeorthatyouneedtocheck-outyourchildearly,weaskthatyouwriteorcallwithnoticepriorto2:30p.m.(voicemailoremailwillnotserveaspropernotification).-Ifstudentsdonothaveanotestatingachangeoftransportationoraparenthasnotcalledtoverifya changeby2:30pm,studentswillbedismissedusingtheirnormalmodeoftransportation.-Studentsmayonlyrideabusthattheyhavebeenassigned.

Tardies

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

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

occasion.SecondSemester-Studentstartsover.However,ineligibilityforPerfectAtten-

dancecarriesover.

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

timesoonerthantenoccassions.

Five Absences TeacherPhoneCallorLetterSixUnexcusedAbsences LetterfromtheSchoolTenExcusedAbsences LetterfromtheSchool

Ten+UnexcusedAbsences ConferencewiththePrincipalandSchoolSocialWorker.

Fifteen+Absences ConferencewiththePrincipalandSchoolSocialWorker.

TwentyAbsences 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 childreninthefuture,suchasthoseindicatedontheemergencycontactlist.● BusridersunloadontheupperendofGroveAvenue.● Studentsmayonlyrideabusthattheyhavebeenassigned.● WalkersmayentercampuseitherbythemainentranceonGroveAvenue,usingthesidewalkbythe MediaCenterorthroughtheentranceoffofSpringStreet,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.Keepyourbodyandallotherobjectstoyourselfandinsidethebus.4.Useappropriatenoiselevels.

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

Be responsible at all times.1.Rideonlyonyourassignedbus;andgetonandoffatyourassignedstop.2.Maintaincleanlinessandappearanceofthebus.Donotdamagethebusinanyway.3.MiddleandHighSchoolStudents-Mayusepersonalelectronicdevicesresponsibly.4.ElementarySchool-Mustkeeppersonaldevicesoffandputaway.

Nametags/LunchandMediaCenterCards

● Allstudentswillbeissuedonenametagandthesemustbeworn throughouttheday. ● NametagsareusedtopurchasefooditemsintheCafeteriaand tocheckoutbooksfromtheMediaCenter. ● StudentsmaypurchasereplacementnametagsintheMedia Centerfor$2.25.

Cafeteria Information ContactTaraWalters,CafeteriaManager-704-260-6168

● Meal Prices ○ FreeandReducedMealapplicationsmustbefilledouteach year. ○ Studentswillbeallowedtoeatbreakfastand/orlunch,basedonlastyear’s application,throughthefirstweekinOctober.Afterthispoint,studentswillbe movedtofull-paystatus. - Breakfast–Full=$1.25–Reduced=0.00 - Lunch–Full=$2.65–Reduced=0.40 - Milk-$0.50

● Payment Information ○ Youmaypayinadvancebytheday,week,ormonthandbycash,check,oronline. PleaseseetheChildNutritionresourcesfromtheCabarrusCountySchool’swebsite. ○ Intheeventachildneedstochargefortheirmeal,thesechargesmustbepaidthe followingday. ○ Studentswhohaveoutstandingchargeswillnotbeallowedtopurchase“extras”- chips,cookies,specialtydrinks,etc. ○ Lunchaccountbalanceswillcarryoverfromoneyeartothenext.Ifyourchildisin 5thgrade,pleasecontactthecafeteriatoreceiveyourbalance.

● Application for Free or Reduced Meals ○ Applicationsmaybecompletedonline (www.lunchapplication.com),orpaperforms areavailableuponrequest.

● Bagged Lunches ○ Glassbottlesandcontainersarenotpermittedat school. ○ Outsidefoodvendorcontainersarenotpermitted inCabarrusCountySchoolscafeterias.Parents

mustrepackagetheseitemsinplainbags.

School Visitation and Security

● Coltrane-WebbSTEMElementarySchoolisequippedwithelectronickeypadsand/orkeylockson everydoor.● 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.● StudentBirthdayCelebrations:Inkeepingwithourcommitmenttomakinghealthychoices,weencouargehealthysnackoptions.Anyfoodbroughtintoschoolmustbestorebought.Itisrecommendedconsultingwiththeteachertodetermineanyfoodallergiesthatmightexistinthe classroom.Extendedfamily,partysupplies,gifts,etc.arenotacceptable.

Conferences with Teachers

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

School-Wide Homework Policy

Theassignmentofstudenthomeworkisbasedonthediscretionoftheindividualteacher,consistentwithage-appropriateandgrade-levelexpectations.Weencourageallstudents/familiestoreadaminimumoftwentytothirtyminuteseachday.

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,andprizesandmonthlycelebrations.

*Atthediscretionoftheprincipaland/ortheprincipal’sdesignee,studentpropertythatisbroughttoschoolandcausingadistractionordisruptiontotheschoolenvironmentareprohibited.Theywillbetakenandparentsmustcometotheschooltoreceivethestudent’sproperty.

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. Parentsthensignandreturntheacknowledgementform.II. Informationaboutschoolpoliciesandinvolvementopportunitiesarecommunicatedthrough theannualpublicmeeting(CurriculumNight),ourschoolwebpage,Connect-Ed,newsletters,the Parent-StudentHandbook,email,andlocalnewspapers.Allcommunicationbetweentheschooland communityandfamilymembersistranslatedforourSpanishspeakingfamilies.Theopen-doorpolicy adoptedbyColtrane-Webbwillhelptoensureaccessforparentsandfamiliesofallparticipating children.III. Annualandregularmeetingsofparentswillbeconvenedtodiscussschool-wideand/ortargeted assistanceprogramsandtheschool-improvementplan. a. Anopenforumforparentsandcommunitymemberswillbeconductedbytheprincipal. b. Parentsandcommunitymembersareaskedtoserveoncommitteesasneeded. c. Meetingscanbemoreflexibleandmaybeheldoutsideoftheschoolcampus.IV. Parentswillbeprovidedinformationonschoolacademicperformance,student’sindividual assessments,andschoolcurriculumandinstruction. a. TheColtrane-WebbSTEMElementaryParent-StudentHandbookwillincludeschoolandschool systempolicyinformation,theschoolsystemacademiccalendar,volunteerapplicationforms, andreferencestoonlineresources. b. TheParenttabofthedistrictwebpagewillincludeinformationonthedistrictgoalsand objectivesandparentresources. c. Assoonastheybecomeavailableeachyear,aparentletterandschoolstatereportcardwillbe distributedtoeachparent. d. Monthlynewsletterswillbedistributedasawaytoconsistentlyinformparentsofupcoming eventsandinformationregardinginstruction.

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 toimprovestudentperformanceandthemeansbywhichtodoso.Wehighlyencourageparentsto 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: TimothyE.Taylor,PrincipalDate: August27,2018

AsaparentofastudentatColtrane-WebbSTEMElementarySchool,youhavetherighttoknowtheprofessionalqualificationsoftheclassroomteacherswhoinstructyourchild.Federallawallowsyoutoaskforcertaininformationaboutyourchild’sclassroomteachersandrequiresustogiveyouthisinformationinatimelymanner,ifyouaskforit.Specifically,youhavetherighttoaskforthefollowinginformationabouteach of your child’s classroom teachers: ● WhethertheNCDepartmentofPublicInstructionhaslicensedorqualifiedtheteacherfor thegradesandsubjectsheorsheteaches. ● WhethertheNCDepartmentofPublicInstructionhasdecidedthattheteachercanteachin aclassroomwithoutbeinglicensedorqualifiedunderstateregulationsbecauseofspecial circumstances. ● Theteacher’scollegemajorandwhethertheteacherhasanyadvanceddegrees,including thesubjectofthosedegrees. ● Thequalificationsofanyteacher’saidesorsimilarparaprofessionalswhomayserveyour child.

If you would like to receive any of this information, please contact Timothy E. Taylor, Principal, at 704-260-6165 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.

GoalThegoaloftheStateistoensurethateverystudentreadatorabovegradelevelbytheendofthirdgrade.

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,andthestandardsofNorthCarolinainordertobeeligibleforpromotiontothenextgradelevel.

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

AnAchievementLevelscoreofIIIorhigherisconsideredproficientontheNorthCarolina3rd-5thgradeEnd-of-GradeAssessment.

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.TechnologicalresourcesshouldbeusedinteachingtheCommonCoreandEssentialStandardsandinmeetingtheeducationalgoalsoftheBoard.

TheCurriculumCommitteeshouldprovidesuggestionsforusingtechnologicalresourcesinthecurriculumguides/frameworksasprovidedinPolicy3115,CurriculumandInstructionalGuides/FrameworksforInstruction.Teachersareencouragedtofurtherincorporatetheuseoftechnologicalresourcesintotheirlessonplans.

● Theuseofschoolsystemtechnologicalresources,suchascomputers,smartphones,tablets,e-readers andotherelectronicdevices,networks,andtheInternet,isaprivilege,notarightforemployeesand students.● Annually,allstudentsandstaffmustbetrainedaboutappropriateonlinebehavior.Suchtraining mustcovertopicssuchascyber-bullyingandinteractingwithothersonsocialnetworkingwebsites andinchatrooms.● Schoolsystemtechnologicalresourcesareprovidedforschool-relatedpurposesonly.Acceptableuses ofsuchtechnologicalresourcesarelimitedtoactivitiesthatsupportlearningandteaching.● Studentsandemployeesmustcomplywithallapplicableboardpolicies,administrative regulations,andschoolstandardsandrulesinusingtechnologicalresources.Allapplicablelaws, includingthoserelatingtocopyrightsandtrademarks,confidentialinformation,andpublicrecords, applytotechnologicalresourceuse.Anyusethatviolatesstateorfederallawisstrictlyprohibited.● Nouseroftechnologicalresources,includingapersonsendingorreceivingelectroniccommunications, mayengageincreating,intentionallyaccessing,downloading,storing,printingortransmittingimages, graphics(includingstillormovingpictures),soundfiles,textfiles,documents,messagesorother materialthatisobscene,defamatory,profane,pornographic,harassingorconsideredtobeharmfulto minors.● 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.SchoolsystempersonelmaynotrestrictIntenetaccesstoideas,perspectivesorviewpointsiftherestrictionismotivatedsolelybydisapprovaloftheideasbydisapprovaloftheideasinvolved.

Kids:Plus Before and After School CareSite Director: Ms. Teresa Caldwell, 704-260-6167, teresa.caldwell@cabarrus.k12.nc.usCabarrusCountySchoolsoffersbeforeandafterschoolcareforK-5studentsenrolledinaCabarrusCountyschool.● Thehoursofoperationarefrom6:30AMthroughthestartoftheschoolday.● Afterschoolcarebeginsattheendofschooldayandclosesat6:00PM.● Activitiesincludehomeworkassistance,freeplay,resttime,teacher-directedplay,andan afternoonsnack.● Applicationsareavailableintheschooloffice.

Inclement WeatherDuringperiodsofinclementweather,theCCSDirectorofTransportation,theSuperintendent,and/ordesigneeswillsurveyroadconditionsandconsultwithotherappropriateagencieswithregardtomakingdecisionsaboutpossibleschoolclosings.Whenpossible,adecisionwillbemadeduringtheafternoonoreveningpriortoaschoolclosing.● Safetyofallstudentsisthefirstconcern.● Checkallavailablemediaincludingweatherradios, television,andtheschoolsystemwebpage.● 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)

ColtraneWebbElementarySchooliscommittedtohelpingstudents,families,andstaffleadhealthylives.Healthyeatingandphysicalactivityimproveconcentration,memory,andmood,helpingstudentsbecomebetterlearners.Thisyear,wehavejoinedthe5210HealthyTogetherprogramwhichprovidesresourcesforschoolstaffandfamiliestohelpstudentsmakehealthierchoicesincludingeatingmorefruitsandvegetables,limitingscreentime,beingphysicallyactive,anddrinkingfewersugarydrinks.Studentsandfamilieswillreceiveinformationthroughouttheyearabouthealtheducationandactivitiesthatpromotehealthandwellnessatschoolandhome.

Coltrane-Webb STEM ElementaryParent/Student/Teacher Compact

Itisimportantthatfamiliesandschoolsworktogethertohelpstudentsachievehighacademicstandards.Throughaprocessthatincludedteachers,parents,students,andcommunityrepresentatives,thefollowingareagreed-uponrolesandresponsibilitiesthatwe,aspartnersineducation,willcarryouttosupportstudentsuccessinschoolandinlife.

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

Student PledgeIagreetocarryoutthefollowingresponsibilitiestothebestofmyability:● Cometoschoolreadytolearnandworkhard.● Bringnecessarymaterials,completedassignments,andhomework.● Knowandfollowschoolandclassrules.● Communicateregularlywithmyparentsandteachersaboutschoolexperiencessothattheycanhelp metobesuccessfulinschool.● 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.● EnsurethatthestudentisdressedeachdayaccordingtotheUniformPolicy.

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 supportofanothercaringadultintheirlives.______ScienceFair-AssistSTEMleadteacherwithset-upandtake-downofsciencefairprojects.______After-SchoolClubs-Assistteacherswithclubactivitiesandmeetingsafterschooland/orsponsor anafter-schoolclub.

Parent-Student HandbookAcknowledgment Form

Please return to your child’s teacher by Friday, September 7, 2018.

I,________________________________________,parent/guardianof______________________________,acknowledgethatIhavereceivedinformationregardingthefollowing:

● Coltrane-WebbSTEMElementarySchool’sUniformPolicy● TitleISchoolStatus ○ ParentCommunityInvolvementPlan/Compact ○ RightToReviewTeacherQualifications● NCReadtoAchieveLegislation● CabarrusCountySchoolsElementaryAttendancePolicies● CabarrusCountySchoolsDressCode● CabarrusCountySchoolsUniversalBusRulesandGuidelines● CabarrusCountySchoolsBoardPoliciesRegardingTechnologyResponsibleUse ○ BeforeastudentmayusetheInternetforanypurpose,thestudent’sparentmustbemade awareofthepossibilitythatthestudentcouldobtainaccesstoinappropriatematerial.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: _____________________