LAVILLEELEMENTARYSTUDENTHANDBOOK2019-2020SCHOOLYEAR

TableofContents……………………………………………………………………………..1-2Administration/SchoolBoard/SchoolStaff………………………………………………2-3MissionStatement/StatementofObjectives………………………………………….....4StatementofEducationalPrinciples………………………………………………….…..4EnrollmentInformation…………………………………………………………………....4-11 •NecessaryForms•SchoolEntryAge•Addresses•BookRental•Breakfast Program•Lunches•NegativeLunchBalances•AlaCarte•InsuranceStudentAssistanceProgram……………………………………………………………..11 •Counselor…………………………………………………………………………...….12

•MentoringProgram……………………………………………………………….…...12AttendancePolicy……………………………………………………………………..……12-14 •Attendance•ParentResponsibility•AbsencePolicies&ProceduresDiscipline,Rules,andPolicies……………………………………...……………..……14-23

•BehaviorandConduct•RedSlip•LockerInspectionPolicy•Lunchroom•ProhibitedArticles•DrugandChemicalAbuse•PossessionofaFirearm/Weapons•SchoolClothing•PlaygroundRules•PlaygroundEquipment•DetentionPolicy•Bullying•Suspension•Expulsion•FunctionalBehaviorAssessment•CumulativeRecordsChartofSchoolPolicyandDisciplinaryProcedures……………………………...16-18TransportationandBusRules…………………………………………………………23-25 •Arrival•Dismissal•BusStop•CrossingtheRoad•BusEmergency •EmergencyDoor•Windows•RailroadCrossing•Safety•LargeObjects/ DangerousItems•BusRiderRulesMedicationandHealth………………………………………………………………..….25-29 •Medication-AdministrativeProcedure•PrescriptionMedications•RescueTypeMedications•Over-the-CounterMedications•ImmunizationPolicy•PhysicalExaminationPolicy•SchoolHealthScreenings•Accidents•HeadLice•ChildAbuseandNeglect

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SchoolDay……………………………………………………………………………..…..29-34 •ArrivalTime•Pledge•DismissalTime•Bookstore•RecessTime•DismissalFromSchool •FieldTrips•HomeworkPolicy•HomeworkinPrimaryGrades(K-3)•HomeworkPolicy

InPrimaryGrades(4-6)•HonorRoll•PoorWorkHabits•Retention•ReportCardsand ParentConferences•LostandFound•Parties•StudentVisitors•PetsSpecials………………………………………………………………………………………33-35

•PhysicalEducation•Art•Library•ChildrenwithSpecialNeeds•Extra-CurricularActivities•Extra-CurricularandAthleticPolicy•EmergencyClosings•SafetyDrills

ParentInvolvementOpportunities……………………………………………...……….35-36 •Parent’sRighttoKnow•Parent-TeacherOrganization•ParentVisitation•ParentVolunteersVolunteerGuidelines…………………………………………………………………...………35-36

BOARDOFEDUCATION ADMINISTRATIONMs.KarmanEash,President Mr.MitchMawhorter,SuperintendentMr.TomSmith,Vice-President Mr.KenShirleyJr.,PrincipalMr.LarryOrt,Secretary Mr.WillGroves,AssistantPrincipalMr.JoeCzarnecki Mr.KevinKubsch,DirofSafety&StudentServicesMr.ArdenBalmer Mr.ZacMoore,DirofOperations/Transportation

SCHOOLFACULTYANDSTAFFKINDERGARTEN HEADSTARTTamiBowman(K3) JackiRosado(C7)DixieBritton(K2) SarahAmor(C7)BethanyTyler(K1) MarissaGrove(A2) ART AlexaPal(A1) MeganDarling(Art)

FIRSTGRADE MUSICMindyChristy(C9) MelissaDuerksen(Music)ChaylanMilewski(C8) AnnRiggs(C5) PHYSICALEDUCATIONKymberlyGroves(C6) BrandonBrown(Gym)EricRader(C4) ElyseBest(C1) LIBRARY/MEDIACENTER LoriKiefer(Library) SECONDGRADE JodiDavis(C11) SPECIALEDUCATIONEricaGunn(C3) BlairEndicott(Speech)StephaniePeterson(C2) JessicaSkelton(Speech)JenniferKnebel(C10) LisaFeitz(R1)

KatelynReed(B1) TaraStump(A8)

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THIRDGRADE TEACHERAIDES BrandiDavis(B5) SueCox,JoannRingle,CrystalRutherford,CaseyGroves(B7) PattyShaffer,&TracyWilliamsLisaLaidig(B6) AlexRemble(B4) OFFICESTAFF

DawnAmor(Secretary)FOURTHGRADE DebKeen(Treasurer) KylaCoblentz(B3) KyraHammett(B9) KITCHENAndrewMishler(B2) CindyHanson(Manager)DebbieMiller(B8) KrisBeron,DianeBonney,TeriStepp,

SherriHolderman,NatashaKring,MonicaFIFTHGRADE Moore,&TonishaAmorEricKnebel(A9) HeatherDonahue(A7) CUSTODIANS MarylynnHolderread(A5) KenUrban,JerryPittman,MarkBecherl&SarahSeverns(A6) ChristinaBorkowskiSIXTHGRADE SarahAmor(A3) TimDavis(A11) DianeDent(A4) ZakTyler(A10) TITLE1 RachelDiGirolamo,ChristaSnyder,EricRader&ShayHanyzewski(T1) COUNSELORS KathyFrazierMirandaKaminski SCHOOLNURSE LisaAschenbrenner

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LAVILLEELEMENTARYSCHOOLMISSIONSTATEMENT Empoweringandinspiringstudentstoexcelinservice,leadership,academics,andpersonalgrowth.VISIONSTATEMENT Union-NorthUnitedSchoolCorporationiswhereparentschoosetosendtheirstudentsandhighlyeffectiveemployeesaspiretowork.Innovativeprogramsandcommunitypartnerships,withinatechnologyrichenvironment,challengestudentswitharigorousandrelevantcurriculumtomeetcurrenteducationalneedsforcareerandcollegereadiness.Academic,extra-curricular,andco-curricularactivitiesprovidestudentswithopportunitiestobuildcritical-thinking,teamwork,andleadershipskills.Wearecommittedtoproactivelycreatingandmaintaininganeducationalenvironmentthatissafe,diverse,andprovidesstudentsthenecessaryskillstosucceedbeyondtheclassroom.WEBELIEVE

● Theuseofdataassistsinthedevelopmentofcurriculum,relevantassessments,andavenuesforremediationandenrichment.

● Theeducationalprocessisasharedresponsibilitybetweenstudents,families,community,andallschoolemployees.

● Facilitiesmanagementsupportsallphasesoftheeducationalprocessandreflectsthebalancedneedsofstudents.

ENROLLMENTINFORMATIONNecessaryFormsPupilsenteringLaVilleElementaryforthefirsttimemustpresentanofficialbirthcertificate,socialsecuritynumber,andacompletedhealthrecord.Thesehealthrecordsmustincludealldatesofrequiredimmunizationsincompliancewithstatelaw.WheneverachildenterstheUnion-NorthUnitedSchoolsforthefirsttime,ageneralhealth,family,andschoolhistoryformmustbecompleted,givingusdataforourrecords.Datacollectediskeptinachild’scumulativerecordfolder,whichismaintainedfromkindergartenthroughtwelfthgrade,thusprovidingacontinuousrecordofacademic,social,andgeneralgrowth.

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SchoolEntryAgeBystatelaw,achildmustbefive(5)yearsofagebyAugust1toenterKindergartenfortheschoolyear.Addresses,Email&PhoneNumbersParentsarerequiredtonotifytheirchild’sschoolofficeofanychangesoccurringinthehousehold.Changeofaddress,telephone,email,andworknumbersshouldbereportedtotheschoolimmediately.Accurateinformationisneededincaseofanillnessoraccidenttoyourchildatschool.BookRentalTheBoardofEducationhasmadeitpossibleforstudentstosecureallnecessarytextbooksonarentalbasis.Theserviceallowsparentstoprovidethenecessarybooksforafee,whichrepresentsonlyafractionofthetotalcost.Lostbooksmustbepaidforifanotheristobeissued.Fineswillbeassessedfordamagestobooksbeyondthenormaluse.Bookrentalistobepaidatthetimeofregistration.Ifforsomereasonafamilyisunabletodothisthefamilymay:1. Setdateswiththeelementarytreasureratwhichtimeacertainamountcanbepaid.2. Ifamoneyproblemexists,aFree/ReducedLunchformneedstobecompleted.ThecriteriaforFree/ReducedlunchesisusedtodetermineiftheStateofIndianawillreimbursetheschoolforbookrentalowedbyneedyfamilies.Parentswillbenotifiedoftheamountstillowed.UnionNorthUnitedSchoolCorporation’sAcceptableUsePoliciesTheeducationalvalueofstudenttechnologyandInternetaccessisthejointresponsibilityofstudents,teachers,parentsandemployeesoftheUnionNorthUnitedSchoolCorporation(UNUSC).Sinceaccessestothetechnologicaladvancesareavaluableandlimitedresource,studentsareexpectedtoplaceapremiumonthequalityofuse.Takingupvaluablebandwidthandaccesstimetopursuefrivolousends,wouldnotbeconsistentwiththemissionoftheUNUSC.Thesestatementsareresponsibleforsettingandconveyingthestandardsthattheirchildrenshouldfollowwhenusingmediaandinformationsources.UNUSCmakesthedistrict’scompleteInternetpoliciesandproceduresavailableforreviewbyallparents,guardians,andothermembersofthecommunity.1.CareandUsageExpectationsA.Allusersmustbeconsistentwiththeeducationalmissionandgoalsoftheschooldistrict.B.Theintentoftheusepolicyistomakeclearcertaincases,whichareconsistentwiththeeducationalobjectivesoftheschooldistrict,nottoexhaustivelycountallsuchpossibleuses.C.TheSuperintendentandhisdesigneesmayatanytimemakedeterminationsthatparticularusersareorarenotconsistentwiththepurposeoftheschooldistrict.

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D.ParentsandstudentswillberequiredtosigntheInternetusageformfortheirstudentstoparticipateinaccessingtheInternet.Studentswillalsoberequiredtosigntheform.E.Electronicdevicesandthecasesloanedorleasedtostudentsandstaffshallbeusedonlyforeducationalpurposesthatdirectlyrelatetoschoolprojectsorassignments,unlessotherwiseexplicitlyauthorizedbyabuildingadministrator.F.Usersareresponsibleforthepropercareofelectronicdevicesatalltimes,whetheronoroffschoolproperty,includingcostsassociatedwithrepairingorreplacingthedevice.G.Ifadeviceisstolen,areportwillbemadeimmediatelywiththebuildingprincipalandthetechnologydirector.Iftheprincipalortechnologydirectorcannotlocatethedevice,thentheparentswillneedtofileareportwiththelocallawenforcement.H.Thepolicyandrulesapplytotheuseoftheelectronicdeviceatalltimesand/orplaces,onoroffschoolproperty.Studentsareresponsibleforobeyinganyadditionalrulesconcerningcareofdevicesissuedbyschoolsstaff.I.Usersshallnotalterthedeviceconfigurationinanyway.Nosoftwareapplicationsshallbeinstalled,removed,oralteredonthedeviceunlessthetechnologydirectorexplicitlygivespermission.J.Thedeviceistobeusedonlybythestudentorstaffmembertowhomitisissued.Thepersontowhomthedeviceisissuedwillberesponsibleforanyactivityoractionperformedonthedevice.K.Thedevice,cords,andcasemustbereturnedinacceptableworkingorderbythelastdayoftheeachschoolyear,uponwithdrawalorexitdatefromtheschooldistrict,andwheneverrequestedbyschoolstaff.2.OutliningProhibitedUsesUnacceptableusesofschoolelectronicresourcesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:A.AccessingorCommunicatingInappropriateMaterials–Usersmaynotaccess,submit,post,publish,forward,download,scanordisplaydefamatory,abusive,obscene,vulgar,sexuallyexplicit,sexuallysuggestive,threatening,discriminatory,harassing,bullyingand/orillegalmaterialsormessages.B.IllegalActivities–Usersmaynotusetheschooldistrict’scomputers,electronicdevices,networks,orInternetservicesforanyillegalactivityorinviolationofanyBoardpolicy/procedureorschoolrules.C.ViolatingCopyrightsorSoftwareLicenses–Downloading,copyingduplicatinganddistributingsoftware,music,soundfiles,movies,imagesorothercopyrightedmaterialswithoutthespecificwrittenpermissionofthecopyrightownerisprohibited,exceptwhentheusefallswithintheFair(ExtraCarriageReturn)UseDoctrineoftheUnitedStatesCopyrightLaw(Title17,USC)andcontentiscitedappropriately.D.Plagiarism–UsersmaynotrepresentastheirownworkanymaterialsobtainedontheInternet(suchastermpapers,articles,music,etc).Whenusingothersources,creditmustbegiventothecopyrightholder.E.UseforNon-School-RelatedPurpose–Schooldistrict’scomputers,electronicdevices,networksandInternetservicesareprovidedforpurposesrelatedtoeducationalprograms,schooloperations,andperformanceofjobresponsibilities.Incidentalpersonaluseofschool

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devicesispermittedaslongassuchuse:1)Doesnotinterferewiththeuser’sresponsibilitiesandperformance2)Doesnotinterferewithsystemoperationsorothersystemusers3)Doesnotviolatethispolicyandtheaccompanyingrules,oranyotherBoardpolicy,procedureorschoolrules.“Incidentalpersonaluse”isdefinedasusebyanindividualforoccasionalpersonalcommunicationsF.MisuseofPasswords/UnauthorizedAccess–Usersmaynotsharepasswords;useotherusers’passwords;accessoruseotherusers’accounts;orattempttocircumventnetworksecuritysystems.G.MaliciousUse/Vandalism–Usersmaynotengageinanymalicioususe,disruptingorharmtotheschooldistrict’scomputers,electronicdevices,networkandInternetservices,includingbutnotlimitedtohackingactivitiesandcreation/uploadingofcomputerviruses.H.AvoidingSchoolFilters–Usersmaynotattempttooruseanysoftware,utilitiesorothermeanstoaccessInternetsitesorcontentblockedbytheschoolfilters.I.UnauthorizedAccesstoBlogs/SocialNetworkingSites,Etc.–Usersmaynotaccessblogs,socialnetworkingsites,etc.prohibitedbybuildingadministrationortheTechnologyDepartment.Teachersandstudentsusingauthorizedsocialnetworkingsitesforeducationalprojectsoractivitiesshallfollowtheagerequirementsandlegalrequirementsthatgoverntheuseofsocialnetworkingsitesinadditiontotheguidelinesestablishedinthispolicy.J.WastingSystemResources–Usersshallnotusethenetworkinsuchawaythatwouldwastesystemresourcesordisrupttheuseofthenetworkbyothers.Thisincludesbutisnotlimitedtoexcessiveprinting,filestorage,onlinegames,andvideo/audiostreamingnotdirectlyrelatedtoeducationalprojects,asdeterminedbythesupervisinginstructororbuildingadministrator.K.UnauthorizedEquipment–Usersmaynotattachunauthorizedequipment,includingpersonallaptops,tablets,andhandhelddevices,tothedistrict’ssecurednetworkwithoutpermissionfromtheTechnologyDepartment.L.iPadsorcaseswillnotbedecoratedwithstickers,writings,orothermarkings.M.Usersshallnotuseschooldistrictcomputersornetworksforpurposesofpersonalprofit.N.Theuseofcamerasinanytypeofelectronicdeviceisstrictlyusedforeducationalpurposesonly.O.Camerasusedintherestroomandlockerroomarestrictlyprohibited.3.ConsequencesforMisuseA.Schooladministratorsmayrevoketheuseofdevicesduetopoorperformanceinacademics,attendance,nothavingcorporationissuedtechnologyinsuppliedcaseand/orbehavior.B.Violationofpoliciesorrulesgoverningtheuseofelectronicdevicesoranycarelessuseofthedevicemayresultinastudent’sdevicebeingconfiscatedand/orastudentonlybeingallowedtousethedeviceunderthedirectsupervisionofschoolstaff.ThestudentwillalsobesubjecttodisciplinaryactionforanyviolationsofBoardpolicies/proceduresorschoolrules.C.UseoftheInternetisaprivilege,notaright.StudentsviolatingpoliciespertainingtostandardsofconductorInternetuseshallbesubjecttorevocationofprivilegesandpotentialdisciplinaryand/orappropriatelegalaction.

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4.TextbookandTechnologyFees A.Whenschoolproperty,equipment,orsuppliesaredamaged,lost,ortakenbyastudent,afeewillbeassessed.Thefeewillbereasonable,seekingonlytocompensatetheschoolfortheexpenseorlossincurred.Thedevice,cordand/orcaseapplytothispolicy.B.Achargeshallnotexceedthecombinedcostofthematerialused,freightand/orhandlingandprocessingcharges,andnominaladd-onforloss.C.Intheeventtheabovecourseofactiondoesnotresultinthefeebeingcollected,theBoardauthorizestheSuperintendenttotakethestudentand/orhis/herparentstosmallClaimsCourtforcollection.D..Thedevicemayberestricteddueto:a.Failuretopayfordevicedamagesand/orcostofrepair.b.Failuretopayfortextbook/technologyrentalbytheendofthefirstsemesteroranapprovedpaymentplan.c.Multipleinstancesfordevicedamages5.AccidentalorIntentionalDamageA.Accidental,purposeful,and/ormaliciousdamageasdeterminedbyschooladministratorswillbesubjecttothefullreplacementvalueoftheelectronicdevice.Inaddition,studentsmayberesponsibleforcompensatingtheschooldistrictforanylosses,costs,ordamagesincurredforviolationsofBoardpolicies/proceduresandschoolrules,includingthecostofinvestigatingsuchviolations.Theschooldistrictassumesnoresponsibilityforanyunauthorizedchargesorcostincurredbyuserswhileusingschooldistrictcomputers,devices,ortheschoolnetwork.B.UNUSCmakesnoassurancesofanykind,whetherexpressedorimplied,regardinganyInternetserviceprovided.Theschooldistrictwillnotberesponsibleforanydamagestheusersuffers.UseofanyinformationobtainedviatheInternetisattheuser’sownrisk.Theschooldistrictwillnotberesponsibleforanydamagesuserssuffer,includingbutnotlimitedto;

1.Lossofdataresultingfromdelaysorinterruptionsinservice.2.Accuracyorqualityofinformationstoredonschooldistrict’scomputers.3.NatureorqualityofinformationgatheredthroughUNUSC’sInternetaccess.4.Personalpropertyusedtoaccessschooldistrictcomputersornetworkforschooldistrict-providedInternetaccess.5.ForunauthorizedfinancialobligationsresultingfromUNUSC’sInternet.6.UNUSCanditsemployeesandagentsassumenoresponsibilityforillegalactivitiesofstudentswhileusingschoolcomputersorschoolissuedelectronicsresources7.Familieswillnotbechargedinsurancefortechnology.However,ifadeviceislost,stolen,orintentionallydamagedthentheentirereplacementcostwillbechargedtothestudent.Afifty-dollarmaximumchargeperincidentwillbechargedwhenadeviceisdamagedorbroken.Iftheprotectivecaseisdamagedbeyondnormalwearandtear,thenthefamilycouldbechargeduptothereplacementcostatthediscretionoftheprincipal.

6.StudentInformationSecurityA.Usersmaynotrevealpersonalinformation,includingahomeaddressandphonenumber,aboutthemselvesoranotherindividualonanyunsecuredelectronicmedium,suchaswebsites,

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blogs,podcasts,videos,wikis,orsocialnetworkingsites.Ifusersencounterdangerousorinappropriateinformationormessages,theyshallnotifytheschooladministrationimmediately.B.Staffmaypoststudentpicturesondistrict/school/classroom“public”websitesaslongasstudent’snameorotheridentifyinginformationisnotincluded.Students’grades,testresults,oridentifyingpicturesmaybestoredonlyondistrict-approvedsecuresitesthatrequireausernameandpasswordforauthorizedindividualstoaccess.C.UNUSCstaffmustmaintaintheconfidentialityofstudentdatainaccordancewiththeFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA).D.TheSuperintendent,principals,andotheradministratorsmayreviewandmonitorallstudentcomputersandInternetactivitytomaintainsystemintegrityandensurethatusersareactingresponsibly.Privacyisnotguaranteed.Electronicmessagesandfilesstoredonschool-basedcomputersareschoolproperty.

LaVilleElementaryBreakfastProgramAllstudentsarewelcometopurchaseabreakfast.Thecostis$1.60aday,althoughthosewhoareeligibleforfreeorreducedpricelunchwillreceiveafreeorreducedpricebreakfast.Adultbreakfastis$2.35.Thecafeteriawillopenforbreakfastat8:00a.m.Busriderswhowishtoeatbreakfastwillbedismissedfromthebusat8:00a.m.LunchesLunchesmaybepurchasedthroughtheschoollunchprogramorbroughtfromhome.Thetimingandlengthoftheschoolday,aswellasthestudentactivitiesgoingon,makeitnecessaryforstudentstoeatlunch.Eachstudentisexpectedtoeateitheraschoollunchorahome-packedlunch.Alllunchfoodistobeeatenonlyinthecafeteria.InaccordancewithIndianaStateLaw,carbonateddrinksarenottobesoldforschoollunch.Inordertohaveanaccuratelunchcount,parentsshouldnotifytheofficeby8:30a.m.ifaparentplanstoeataschool’slunchwithhis/herchild.Adultlunchis$3.45.Lunchandmilkpricesaresetaslowaspossible.Milkissuppliedwithaschoollunchormaybepurchasedseparately.Familiesinneedmayapplyforfreeorreducedpricelunches.ContacttheschoolTreasurerforinformation.Lunchpricesare$2.20aday.Combinedwithbreakfastthatis$3.80aday.Milkis.35cents.Wehaveacomputerizedsystemthatsetsupanaccountforyourchild.Yourchildneedstoknowtheir5-digitIDnumber.Thisisaprepaidsystem.Eachchildwillhavehis/herownaccountinwhichtodepositmoneyforbreakfast,lunch,milkandAlaCarte.Itisveryimportantthatyoudepositasufficientamountofmoneyinyourchild’saccounttotakecareoftheseitems.MealTimeon-linedepositis

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available.Gototheschool’swebpageandclickonDistrictPortalandthenontheMealTimelink.Cash,checkormoneyordersmaybeused.Ifacheckisreturnedfromthebankfornon-sufficientfunds,wewillnolongeracceptacheckasapaymentuntilthecheckispaid.Thereisa$10.00returnedcheckcharge.Paymentsaretobegiventoyourchild’steacher.Ifyoupayincashitmustbeinasealedenvelopewiththestudent(s)nameandamountonit.Ifyoupaybycheck,itmusthaveastudent(s)nameandamountonmemoline.Theamountyousendwillbesenttothecafeteriatobedepositedintoyourchild’saccount.Remember…nochangewillbereturnedtoyourchild.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourchild’slunchaccount,pleasecallthecafeteriaofficeatextension2412.NegativeLunchBalancesChildrenmusthave$2.20intheiraccounttoeattheschool’shotlunch.Iftheyhaveanegativebalance,theywillbeservedacheesesandwich,fruitandmilk.Theparentsofachildwhohabituallydoesn’tbringalunchwillbenotified.AlaCarteWeoffernutritiousAlaCarteitemssuchasgranolabars,yogurt,100%juice,icecreamandextraentreesthatcanbepurchasedalongwithamealoronebroughtfromhome.AnystudentwhohasnotpurchasedalunchorbroughtonefromhomewillnotbeabletopurchaseitemsfromAlaCarteline.AnystudentwhohasanegativebalanceintheirlunchaccountmaynotpurchaseitemsfromtheAlaCarteline.Kindergarten,FirstandSecondgradescannotpurchaseAlaCartethings,onlymilkifneeded.ThirdandFourthgradescanpurchaseonWednesdaysandFridaysandFifthandSixthgradescanpurchaseMondaythroughFriday.LunchroomRulesStudentsaretousetheirbestmannerswhileeating.Noshouting,running,movingaroundfromseattoseat,orthrowingoffoodwillbetolerated.Nosharingortradingoffoodwillbeallowed.Allstudentsareexpectedtoobeythedirectionsofthelunchroomsupervisors.Remember:L-Leaveyourtable/floorcleanU-UseexcellenttablemannersN-Notrading/sharingfoodC-CalmvoiceandbodyexpectedH-Handraisedforhelp

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FoodAllergiesLaVilleElementarySchoolrecognizesthegrowingnumberofstudentsenrollinginourschoolswithpotentiallylife-threateningfoodallergies.Ourstaffhasbeentrainedinprocedurestouseifafoodallergyemergencyshouldoccurbutitisstillimportantthatstudentsdonotsharefoodand/orsnacks.Also,parentswhobringinfoodsnacksforbirthdaysandpartiesshouldfollowtheguidelinesofUnionNorthUnitedSchoolCorporationWellnessPolicy.Allfoodgiventostudentsduringtheschooldaymustbestoreboughtorcommerciallyprepared.Homemadefooditemsarenotallowed.StudentAssistanceProgramTheStudentAssistanceTeam(STAT)isdesignedtoaddresstheneedsofstudentswhohavedifficultysucceedingacademicallyand/orsocially.Thisprogramprovidesforpreventionandinterventionofat-riskbehaviorsthrougheducation,identification,referral,andsupportamongthestudent,home,andschool.Specialguestspeakersandothertypesofassembliesarearrangedtohelprevertat-riskbehaviorsandtoaddresscurrentissuesconcerningthestudentbody.Throughthestructureofteams,students’problemsareidentifiedandhelpisprovided.Ifitisdeterminedthatastudentneedsassistance,somerecommendationsoroptionsmightincludethefollowing: *Provideamentortohelpthestudent *Providestrategiesfortheteacher *Provideconsultationwiththeparent(s) *Considertheneedforspecialeducationevaluation *Considertheneedformedicalassessmentortreatment *ReferraltoanoutsideagencyforcounselingorotherservicesSpecialEducationTheschoolprovidesavarietyofspecialeducationprogramsforstudentsidentifiedashavingadisabilityasdefinedbytheDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA).Astudentcanaccessspecialeducationservicesonlythroughtheproperevaluationandplacementprocedure.Parentinvolvementinthisprocedureisrequired.Moreimportantly,theschool…AmericanDisabilitiesAct–Section504.TheAmericanDisabilitiesAct(A.D.A.)andSection504oftheRehabilitationActrequirestheschooltoensurethatnoindividualbediscriminatedagainstonthebasisofadisability.Thisprotectionappliesnotjusttothestudent,butallindividualswhohaveaccesstotheCorporation’sprogramsandfacilities.Studentswithdisabilities,whodonotqualifyforIDEA,maybeservedwithintheregulareducationprogramwithanaccommodationplandevelopedthroughaninteractivedialoguebetweentheschool,thestudent,andthestudent’sparent(s).

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Parentswhobelievetheirchildmayhaveadisabilitythatinterferessubstantiallywiththechild’sabilitytofunctionproperlyinschoolshouldcontacttheschool’sprincipal.SchoolCounselorsThetwoschoolguidancecounselorsareavailabletoallstudents,parents,andstaffthroughouttheschoolyear.Theywillbeprimarilyassignedtospecificgradesandhelpshareschoolresponsibilities.Thecounselorsteachvariousstatemandatedtopics,problem-solvingskillsandcharacterdevelopmentactivitiesineveryclassroom,providecrisismanagementservices,addressshort-termproblems,andprovidesupportandencouragementtostudentstohelpthemsucceedintheiracademic,socialandemotionalgrowth.Theschoolcounselorsdonottaketheplaceoflonger-termcounselingthatmightbeinprogressorisneeded,butwillprovideresourcesavailableinourcommunitytomeettheneedsoffamilies.StudentAssistanceProgramthroughBowenCenterWeareofferingastudentassistanceprogramagainthisyearthroughourcommunitymentalhealthBowenCenterinPlymouth.Eachstudenthas2free,pre-paidsessions.FamilieswhoareinterestedinreceivingoutsidecounselingservicescanbereferredbytheSchoolCounselors,orcancallBowenCenterdirectly,lettingthemknowyourchildisaLaVilleElementarystudentandyou’dliketotakeadvantageofthe2freesessionsthroughthestudentassistanceprogram.Theirphonenumberis1-800-342-5652.MentoringProgramThementoringprogramisavailableforstudentsingrades1-6tohelpstudentswhomayneedextrasupportandattentioninordertobettersucceedinschool.Studentsarereferredbytheirteachers,givenpermissionbytheirparents,andareabletoparticipateinmanylargegroupactivitiesthroughouttheschoolyear.Somestudentsmaymeetwiththeirmentorsone-on-oneforextrahelpandguidance.Mentorsarecommunitymembervolunteersandhighschoolstudentswhohaveappliedandhavebeenapproved.Applicationstobecomeamentorcanbepickedupattheelementaryschool.

ATTENDANCEPOLICY:AttendanceIndianaSchoolLawrequiresthatstudentsattendschoolregularlyandpunctually…unlessthereissicknessorotherlegitimatereasons.ItisourintentiontoseethatallofthechildrenatLaVilleElementaryreceivethebestpossibleeducation.Therefore,weemphasizedaily,on-timeschoolattendance.ParentResponsibilityUnderIndianalaw(P.L.1-2005,Sec240),parentsarerequiredtosendstudentstoschooleachdayunlessthechildisill.UnderIndianaCode20-33-2-27,“Itisunlawfulforaparenttofailto

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ensurethathischildattendsschoolasrequiredunderthischapter.Itisunlawfulforaparenttofail,neglect,orrefusetosendhischildtopublicschoolforthefulltermasrequiredunderthischapterunlessthechildisbeingprovidedwithinstructionequivalenttothatgiveninthepublicschools.”Thecodestipulates,“ApersonwhoknowinglyviolatesthischaptercommitsaclassBmisdemeanor.”AbsencePoliciesandProcedures1. Allabsencesmustbeverifiedby:

(A)Acalloremailbyaparent/guardiantotheofficeEACHDAYoftheabsence.Pleasecontacttheofficebetween7:00am–9:00am

OR(B)WrittenDocumentationbythemedicaloffice,facility,oragencywherethestudenthadanappointmentonthedateoftheabsence-presentedthedayoftheabsencebyfaxtoouroffice(574-784-8051)oruponthestudent’sreturntoschool

2. ExcusedAbsences:

(A)Illnesses,upto5inaschoolyear,willbeexcusedaslongaasaphonecallwasmadebyaparent/guardiantotheofficethemorningoftheillness.After5call-insickdays,studentswillthenneedanotefromamedicalofficeforfurtherabsences(after5)tobeexcused.(B)Allmedical,dental,counselingappointmentsareexcusedaslongasthereisanotefromtheofficeverifyingtheappointmentuponreturnofthestudent,orfaxedtotheschool’soffice.(C)Deathintheimmediatefamily.(D)Religiousobservations.(E)Familytripwiththefollowingstipulations:

1. Alltriprequestsmustbemadebytheparent/guardianinwritingtotheadministrationatleast5daysbeforethevacationabsences.

2. Astudentmaymissamaximumof5daysforatripperschoolyear(over5vacationdayswillbeunexcused).

3. Parent/Guardianshouldnotifytheteacherpriortotheabsencetodiscussworkthatwillbemissedandhaveaplaninplaceforgettingthatworkcompleted.

4. Tripsmustbemadeonlywiththestudent’sfamily.3. Exemptabsences:

Undercertaincircumstances,thelawrequirestheschooltoauthorizetheabsenceandexcuseofastudent:servingasapageorhonoreeoftheGeneralAssembly(IC20-33-2-14);whensubpoenaedtotestifyincourt(IC20-33-2-16),thestudentisapprovedforaneducationallyrelatednonclassroomactivity(IC20-33-2-17-5);thestudentoramemberofthestudent’shouseholdexhibitsor

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participatesintheIndianaStateFairforeducationalpurposes(IC20-33-2-17-7).Ineachofthesecircumstances,thestudentisexcusedfromschoolandisnottoberecordedabsent,andisnottobepenalizedinanywaybytheschool.Toreviewthisstatuteinentirety,refertotheCompulsorySchoolAttendanceLaw.

4. Excessiveabsences,ExcusedorUnexcused/Truancy/EducationalNeglect:

Anabsencesthatisneithercalledinbyaparent/guardian,norhaswrittendocumentationofanappointment,willbeconsideredunexcused.Also,familyvacationsover5daysandover5call-insickdayswillalsobeunexcused.StJosephandMarshallcountieshavesystemsinplacetomonitorschoolattendancethroughtheMarshallCountyProsecutor’sOfficeandtheStJosephCountyDepartmentofChildServices.Studentswhohave10unexcusedabsenceswillbeputonanattendancecontractstatingthatfutureabsenceswillneedmedicaldocumentation,orschoolnurseverification,inorderavoidareferraltothecounty’struancyprogram.Anyviolationoftheattendancecontractwillresultinareferraltothefamily’sresidentcounty’struancypreventionprogram.

5.Homeworkrequestsforabsences:

Homework/MakeUpworkislefttothediscretionofeachteacher.Studentswhoareabsentmaybegivenhomeworktocompleteduringtheirabsenceiftheparent/guardiancallsintorequesthomeworkthemorningoftheabsence,priorto9:00am.Theworkcanbereadyforparent/guardianpickupby3:00pminthefrontoffice.Studentswhowillbeabsentforanextendedperiodoftime(3ormoredays)shouldhaveaparent/guardianspeaktotheAttendanceOfficer.

6.SchoolProtocolforallStudentAbsences:

Whenastudentreaches5unexcusedabsencespriortoSpringBreak,awarningletterwillbemailedtotheparent/guardian,statingthelimithasbeenreached,andinformingthemofwhatneedstooccurtokeepingoodstanding(i.e.medicalnotesforfutureabsences).Whenastudentreaches10unexcusedabsencesinaschoolyear,anotherletterwillbesentalongwithanattendancecontracttosignandfollow.Anyviolationofthecontractwithresultsinareferraltothefamily’sresidentcounty’struancypreventionprogram.

DISCIPLINE,RULES,ANDPOLICIES:BehaviorandConductOurstaffisexpectedtomaintainanenvironment,whichisconducivetolearning.Boisterousbehaviorreflectingdisrespecttotheclassand/orastaffmemberwillnotbetoleratedintheclassroom,inthehalls,oronschoolgrounds.

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Theclassroomteacherisresponsibleforhis/herclassdisciplinemethods.Aspartofourschoolinitiative,theteacherhasbeenprovidedwiththeRedSlipPlan.Theplanisexplainedbelow.TheRedSlipPlanStudentswithnegativean/orunacceptablebehaviorsintheclassroomcreatedistractionsforthosestudentswhohavecometoschooltolearnaswellastakeawayfromateacher’svaluableinstructionaltime.Inordertomaintainapositivelearningenvironmentintheclassroom,disruptivestudentswillimmediatelybedismissedfromtheclassroomviatheRedSlipplan.Ingeneral,thesenegativebehaviorscouldbecategorizedintofourareas: DisruptiveBehavior AggressiveBehavior DefiantBehavior InappropriateBehaviorAstudentexhibitinganegativebehaviorwillbe“RedSlipped”totheofficeforashortperiodoftimesothatthestudentcanregaincomposurebeforebeingallowedbackintotheclassroom.Whileattheoffice,thestudentwillmeetanadministratorordesignatedpersonneltodiscussthestudent’sreasonfordismissalfromtheclassroom.Thenacallcouldpossiblybemadetotheparenttoexplaintheoffensethathasjustoccurred.Atthattime,theadministrator/designatedpersonnelwillmakeadecisionastoanyfurtherdisciplinaryactionthatmightneedtobetakendependingontheseverityoftheoffense. Ourschool-widebehaviorcodeincludesrespectforself,others,andproperty.Themaingoalistohaveeveryonebecomemoreresponsibleincreatingaschoolthatisamorepositiveandpleasantenvironment.Examplesofsomeofthebehaviorcodesare:1. Inordertorespectmyselfandberespectedasastudent,schoolassignmentswillbecompletedandturnedinontime.2. Inordertorespectothers,theuseofprofanelanguageisprohibited.3. Inordertorespectproperty,gumisnotpermittedinschool.4. Inordertorespectthelearningofothers,thehallwaysmuststayquietandpeacefulduringtheday.5. Inordertoensureapositiveandsafeenvironmentforallchildren,threateningstatementstowardsanypersoninthebuildingwillnotbetolerated.Appropriatedisciplinaryactionwillbetakenwhichcouldincludesuspensionand/orexpulsion.6. Inordertorespectthelearningofothers,animalsandpetsarenottobebroughttoschoolwithoutpriorpermissionfromtheclassroomteacher.Petsarenottobeleftalldaywiththestudent.Theparent/guardianwhobringsthepetshouldtaketheanimalhomeafterthepresentation.7. Failuretocomplywiththeschool’sruleswillresultindisciplinaryactionappropriatetothebehaviorexhibitedbythestudent(s).

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ChartofSchoolPolicyandDisciplinaryProceduresLaVilleElementarySchoolisacommunity.And,likeanycommunity,mustmaintainorderforthecommongoodofitscitizens.Sothatfairnessmayalwaysbeafactor,thecommunityrulesthatwelivebyarecitedbelowalongwiththeconsequences.Pleasenotethatthisisaguidelineofinfractionsandconsequences.AlternativeconsequencesmaybeassignedatthediscretionoftheAdministration.SuspensionswillbeeitherIn-SchoolorOut-of-SchoolasdeterminedbytheAdministrationatthetimeoftheviolation.Violationsaredefinedtoinclude,butnotlimitedtothefollowing…

Violation Definition PossibleConsequence

Attendance 1. 5UnexcusedAbsences2. 10unexcusedabsences*3. Over10unexcused

absencesand/orattendancecontractviolation

*Foreachincidenceofabsencefromschoolparentsmustprovideadoctor’snote

-Lettersenthomeat5unexcusedabsences-Principal/ParentContact,lettersenthomealongwithattendancecontracttosign&follow-ChildProtectiveServices Contact-Referraltoresident’scountyTruancypreventionprogramPreventionProgramContact

Homework 1. IncompleteAssignments2. Homeworknotcompleted

-Teacher/ParentContact-PassportDetention-Principal/ParentContact-CatchUpCafereferralfor3rdthru6thgrade-In-SchoolSuspension-Studentreceivesan“F”grade,butstillhastomakeupwork

Cheating/Lying Violatingrulesdishonestly,Nottellingthetruth

-PossibleautomaticFailureonassignmentortest-A‘zero’willbegiven-Teacher/ParentContact-Detention-RedSlip-In-SchoolSuspension

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DestructionofProperty

Unintentional -Restorationofdamagedpropertywillbetheresponsibilityofthestudentandparent

DestructionofProperty

Intentional -Restorationofdamagedpropertywillbetheresponsibilityofthestudentandparent-Appropriatedisciplinarymeasures,asrequired.

ProfaneLanguageorGestures

Wordsspokenorsignsgiventhathavevulgarmeanings

-PassportMark-Teacher/ParentContact-Detention-RedSlip

QuietZone Aplaceofrespectforothersworkingintheirrooms

-In-SchoolSuspension-Warning-PassportMark-Teacher/ParentContact-Detention-RedSlip

NameCalling (Unwanted)callingothersbynamesotherthantheirgivenname

-Warning-PassportMark-Teacher/ParentContact-Detention-RedSlip

BullyingorSexualHarassment

Verbal–Habitualnamecalling,teasing,chronicrumors,gossip,orthreateningofothers/students/staffPhysical–Fighting,pushing,tripping,orotherunwantedphysicalcontact

-Teacher/ParentContact&Detention-Principal/ParentContact&In-SchoolSuspension-FunctionalBehavioralAssessment-Out-of–SchoolSuspension/Expulsion-RedSlipDocumentation

PDA PublicDisplayofAffection -RedSlip-Appropriatedisciplinarymeasures(asrequired)

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ProhibitedArticles Itemsthatarenotgenerallyfoundintheeducationalenvironment

1. Non-threateningitemstoothersorself

2. Weaponsoritemsthatcancauseharmtoothersandself

3. Look-a-liketoysandweaponsarealsoprohibited(includingsquirtguns)

4. Costumeaccessorieswhenit’snotadesignateddressupday

-PassportMark-Teacher/ParentContact-RedSlip-Principal/ParentContact-In-SchoolSuspension-Out-of-SchoolSuspension/Expulsion-RedSlip

LunchroomBehavior

Notquietlyeatingwithothersinasocialenvironment

-Warning-PassportMark-Teacher/ParentContact-Eatingbyoneself

SchoolClothing Wearingofinappropriateclothingassetforthintheschoolhandbook

-Askedtochangeclothingitemorcallhomeforachangeofclothes-Warning-PassportMark-Teacher/ParentContact-Detention-Principal/ParentContact-In-SchoolSuspension

PlaygroundRulesPlaygroundEquipment

Notfollowingrulesassetforthintheschoolhandbook

-Warning-PassportMark-Teacher/ParentContact-Detention-SuspensionofRecessPrivileges

BusRules Notfollowingtherulesassetforthbyschoolofficialsandbusdriversinthehandbook

-Warning-PassportMark-Teacher/ParentContact-Detention-SuspensionofBusPrivileges

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LockerInspectionPolicyAllstudentlockersarethepropertyoftheschoolcorporation.Theselockersaremadeavailableforstudentuseinstoringschoolsuppliesandpersonalitemsnecessaryforuseatschool.Thelockersarenottobeusedtostoreitemswhichcause,orcanreasonablybeforeseentocause,aninterferencewithschoolpurposesoraneducationalfunctionorwhichareforbiddenbystatelawofschoolrules.Thestudent’suseofthelockerdoesnotdiminishtheschoolcorporation’sownershiporcontrolofthelocker.Intheinterestofschoolsafety,UnionNorthUnitedSchoolCorporation’sPolicy5571onSearchandSeizurewillbefollowedtoinspectthelockeranditscontentstoinsurethatthelockerisbeingusedinaccordancewithitsintendedpurpose,toeliminatefireorotherhazards,maintainsanitaryconditions,attempttolocatelostorstolenmaterialsandtopreventuseofthelockertostoreprohibitedordangerousmaterialssuchasweapons,illegaldrugs,alcohol,ortobacco.ProhibitedArticles Problemsariseeachyearbecausechildrenbringarticlestoschool,whichareahazardtothesafetyofthemselvesorothers,orinterfere,insomewaywithschoolprocedure.Hazardousitemswouldinclude,butnotlimitedto:guns,bullets,pellets,BBs,bombs,ingredientstoassemblebombs,knivesorothersharpedgeddevices,andmatches/lighters.Disruptiveitemstoschoolprocedurewouldinclude,butnotbelimitedto:caps,bats,andhardballs.Theseitemsareprohibited.Ifbroughttoschooltheywillbeconfiscatedandreturnedonlytotheparent.Cellphonesandotherdevicesmaybebroughttoschoolbystudents,butmustbeturnedoffduringtheschoolday(thisincludesrecess/breaktimes).Textingand/orpicturetakingarenotallowedduringtheschoolday.Misuseofthedevicewillresultindiscipline.Studentsmaybegrantedpermissionunderspecificcircumstancesbyaschoolemployeetouseadevice.Anytoys,includingremotecontroltoys,orotherarticlesnotusedforeducationalpurposesbroughttoschoolbystudents,aretheresponsibilityofthosewhobroughtthem,nottheschools.Thesemaybetakenawayshouldtheyposeaproblemintheclassroomorontheplayground.Studentsarenotallowedtobringanyitemstoschooltosellortradewithotherstudents.DrugandChemicalAbuseThepossession,saleoruseofdrugs,includingalcoholandtobacco,isprohibitedinschool.Ifastudentviolatesthis,he/sheissubjecttodueprocess,whichmayresultinexpulsion.

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PossessionofaFirearmorotherDangerousWeapons1. Nostudentshallpossess,handleortransmitanyfirearmorotherweapononschoolproperty.Thisincludesanytypeofanedgedweapon,eitheroneortwosided,whichcaninflictinjuryonaperson.2. Thepenaltyforpossessionofafirearmorotherweaponmayinclude:Ten(10)dayssuspensionandpossibleexpulsionfromschoolforonecalendaryear.Thelengthoftheexpulsionmaybereducedbythesuperintendentifthecircumstanceswarrantsuchareduction.3. Thegroundsforsuspensionorexpulsionlistedaboveapplywhenastudentis:a. Onschoolgroundsimmediatelybefore,during,andimmediatelyafterschoolhoursoratanyothertimewhentheschoolisbeingusedbyaschoolgroupb. Offschoolgroundsataschoolactivity,functionoreventc. Travelingtoorfromschooloraschoolactivity,functionoreventSchoolClothingStudentsareexpectedto:1. Becleanandfreefromoffensiveodorintheirpersonalgroominganddress.2. Dressinclothingthatisingoodrepairandfreefromoffensivewritingorpictures.Clothingdisplayinganyalcohol,tobacco,ordrugname/symbolorhavingacrudeoraggressivemessagemaynotbeworntoschool.3. Dressinclothingthatisconsideredtobeappropriateforschool.Finaldecisionastowhatisappropriateismadebyofficestaff.4. Wearshoes,boots,sandalsorsomeotherproperfootwear(Nocleatsorshoeswithwheels.Flipflopsarediscouraged,theybreakoftenatrecess).5. Clothingnotpermittedincludesscantyclothing,spaghettistraps,baremidriffsorhatsworninsidethebuilding.Ifshortsareworn,theymustbelowerthanmidthigh(atthelongestfingerwhenarmsarehelddownatside).Lycrabikingorboxershortsarenotpermitted.Anytopwhichdoesnotcoverunderclothesandbarechestwillbeconsideredinappropriate.(Tanktopsareokaslongasnoundergarmentstrapsorchestarevisible)6. Accessorieswhichareconsideredpartofacostume,arenotpermittedunlessit’saspecificdressupday.7. Pantsmustbewornatthewaistline.Theymustnotbedraggingonthefloor. 8. Removehatsandsunglasseswhenenteringthebuilding.9. Appropriatedisciplinaryactionwillbetakenwithstudentswhoviolatethedresscode.Parentswillbeaskedtobringachangeofclothesforstudentswhoviolatethedresscode,unlessthenursehassomethinginstocktoloanthestudent.10. Everyyearwehavemanyarticlesofclothingthatweareunabletogivebacktoitsowner.Pleasemarkyourchild’sclothinginsomeway.Usingyourchild’snamewouldbeveryappropriate.11.Studentswhoseappearanceisdisruptivetotheeducationalprocessareinviolationoftheschool’sclothingpolicy.Finaldeterminationregardingstudentdressandgroomingwillbemadebytheadministrationandofficestaff.Appropriateactionwillbetaken.

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PlaygroundRules1. Therewillbenotacklefootball,wrestling,powerranger,ninja,karateorfightingofanyform,including“playfighting”.2. Studentsaretoplaywithinthedesignatedplaygroundboundariesandnotnearthebuilding.3. Studentsarenottobringbatsandhardballsfromhome.4. Nothrowinganythingotherthanaplaygroundball.5. Studentsaretobepoliteandshareallplaygroundequipment.6. Studentsaretokeephands,feet,andallotherobjectstothemselves.7. Ifastudentneedshelpduringrecess,he/sheistogototheadultonplaygroundsupervisionforassistance.8. Whenthewhistleblowstoendrecess,studentsaretostoptheiractivities,hurrytothedoorwayandquietlyenterthebuilding.9. WinterRule:Noslidingontheiceorthrowingofsnowballs.10.Stayoutofmudandwaterpuddles.11.Studentswillbeexcusedfromrecessonlythroughadoctor’swrittenletter.12.Usetherestroomonthewayouttorecess.13.Ifyoutakesomethingoutoftherecessshed(forexample:ajumpropeorplaygroundball),thenyouareresponsibleforputtingitbackinsideattheendofrecess.14.Ifyoucan’tseetheplaygroundsupervisor,thenyouarenotintherightplace!PlaygroundEquipment1. Nojumpingoutoftheswingsortwistingofswings.2. Nowalkinguptheslideorslidingdownbackwards.Studentsshouldbesittingontheirbottom,facingforwardontheslides.3. Noclimbingboundaryfences.4. Noclimbingontopofbigtunnels.5. Noclimbingontopofplaygroundframework.6. Noplaying“tag”onanyplaygroundequipment.7. Onlyonepersononaswingatatime.8. Onlyonepersononaslideatonetime.Disciplinaryactionwillbetakentoinsuresafetyforallstudentsifplaygroundrulesarenotfollowed.Refertochartforpossibleconsequences.Bullying-Defined-Whensomeonesaysordoessomethingintentionallyhurtfulandtheykeepdoingitevenwhenyoutellthemtostoporshowthemyou’reupset.Eachyeartherearestudentswhouseverbalandphysicalintimidationtocontrolothers.Verbalintimidationincludesunwantedteasing,name-calling,gossiping,andspreadingrumors.We

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findthisbehaviortobecontrarytotheobjectivessetbyourschool.Therefore,wewantittobeunderstood,whenitcomestobullyingbehavioratLaVilleElementary,whetheritisatschool,onschoolproperty,oronthebus,suchbehaviorwillnotbetoleratedandwillbedealtwithquicklyandfirmly.Bullyingmaybeverbal,physical,orpsychological.Infact,anyaction,whichmakesachildfeeluncomfortable,insecureorthreatened,maybedefinedasbullying.Exclusionisaformofbullying.Bulliesoftenuseexclusiontomaketheirvictimanoutcast.Theschoolwillnotapproveofbullyinginallitsformsandconsidersitamostseriousoffense.Therefore,ANYpersonseeingbullyingtakeplaceshouldreporttheincidenttoanyschoolpersonnelimmediately.Topreservethesafetyandeffectivenessoftheeducationalenvironmentatschool,onthewaytoorfromschool,orataschoolsponsoredactivity,parentsmaybecontactedandthestudentmayfacesuspensionand/orexpulsionfromschool.Insomecase,thelocalauthoritiesmayneedtobecontacted.Inorderfortheschooltoeliminatebullying,itmustbereportedtoschoolpersonnel(ie:principal,counselororteacher).Staffmembersdifferentiateseriousbullyingfromfrequenttattletalerecessissues.Wewilldealquicklyandfirmlywithseriousbullying.SuspensionTheSchoolCodeofConductofIndianaprovidesthattheAdministrationmaysuspendachildfromschoolforaperiodoftimenottoexceed10schooldaysforgrossmisconduct.Theparentswillbenotifiedofsuchactiontakenagainsttheirchild.Uponthecompletionofsuchsuspension,aparentconferencewiththeadministrationwillbeheldbeforethechildisenteredbackintotheclassroom.Insomecases,thechildwillbesuspendedfromschoolbutwillnotbesenthome.Weuseanin-schoolsuspensionsystemwithsomestudentswhendeemedappropriate.Thestudentisisolatedfromallothersduringtheday.ExpulsionUnfortunately,theprocessofexpulsionoccasionallyneedstobeenforced.Thisprocessisnotenteredintolightly.Itisutilizedonlyafterahistoryofbehaviorhasbeenestablishedorinthemostextremeviolationofschoolpolicy,handbookpolicy,and/orIndianaStateLaw.If,inthePrincipal’sopinion,theallegedinfractionwarrantsalongerperiodofremovalfromschool,he/sheshallreferthecasetotheSuperintendentforconsiderationforexpulsion.TheSuperintendentshallreviewthecaseandmayappointadesigneetoconducttheexpulsionmeeting.Thispersonmaybeanattorneyoranadministratorwhohasnotbeeninvolvedintheparticularexpulsioncaseorcircumstancesleadingtoit.

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FunctionalBehaviorAssessmentIfastudentbeginstoshoworcontinuestoshowabehavioralpatternofinappropriateconduct,wearerequiredtohaveameetingwiththeparents,teachers,andadministratorstodevelopaplanforthestudentthatwillattempttoassistthestudentinchanginghis/herbehavioralpattern.Ifsuchaplanisdeveloped,andthestudentcontinuestohabituallymisbehave,suspensionorexpulsionfromschoolmaybetheonlyalternativeleft“topreventorsubstantiallyreducetheriskof(1)interferencewithaneducationalfunctionorschoolpurposes;or(2)aphysicalinjurytothestudent,otherstudents,schoolemployees,orvisitorstotheschool.”I.C.20-33-8-23.CumulativeRecords–ConfidentialityAllacademicandpersonalrecordspertainingtoindividualstudentsareconfidentialandcanonlybeinspectedbystudents,parents,andschoolofficials.Theparenthastherighttoinspectorcopytheinformationcontainedintheirchild’sschoolrecordfile.AllrecordsarehandledincompliancewiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct.(FERPA)

TRANSPORTATIONANDBUSRULESStudentsbeingtransportedbycar,Arrival:Allparents/guardianswhoaredroppingoffstudentsmustdosoatthedesignatedcrosswalk.Studentsarenottobedroppedoffonthecurbinfrontoftheschool.Thispresentsadangertoboththestudentsinthecarandonthebusses.Studentsbeingtransportedbycar,Dismissal:Studentswhoarenotgoinghomebybusafterschoolmusthaveanotefromtheirparentorasliponfileintheoffice.Parentsarrivingtopickuptheirchildren,mustparkinasinglefilelineatthecurbbythefrontdoorsandstayintheircar.Amemberoftheschoolpersonnelwillhelpdirecttraffictomakeyourpickupassafeaspossible.Pleasefollowthedirectionsoftheschoolpersonnel.Othersupervisingpersonnelwillbehelpingthestudentsfindaloadingzoneandwilldismissstudentsastheircarsnearthefrontoftheline.Studentswillonlybedismissedtovehiclesinthe“loadingzone”.Wewillnotdismissstudentstoparents/guardianswhoarenotinavehicle.Carsshouldleavethroughtheoutsidedrive.Childrenwillnotbeallowedtowalktocarsparkedinthelot,unlessaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian.Itisimportant,forthesafetyofeveryone,thattheserulesbefollowed.Pleasefollowthedirectionsofthesupervisingpersonnelondutyafterschool.Anytransportationchangeswillneedtobeinwriting.Studentswithwhomtherearecustodyissueswillhavetobepickedupintheofficeandsignedout,insteadofpickedupatthecrosswalk.PhotoIDmayberequired.Notransportationchangesforstudentswithcustodyissuesbyphonewillbeaccepted.

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BusStop1. Studentsmustbeontimeatthedesignatedschoolbusstop.Thedriverisrequiredtostayonscheduleandwillnotwaitbeyondtheregulartimeforstudentswhoarenotatthestop.2. Ridersmuststayofftheroadatalltimeswhilewaitingforthebus,andrespecttheprivatepropertyoftheneighborhoodandthepersonsaroundthem.CrossingtheRoadWhenitisnecessaryforastudenttocrossaroadway,eithertoboardorleavethebus,thestudentistowalktoapointatleastten(10)feetinfrontofthebus.Thestudentistowaitforasignalfromthebusdriverpermittinghim/hertocrosstheroad.Studentsshouldnevermovetowardorawayfromthebusinanattempttocrosstheroadwhilethebusisinmotion.StudentsareNEVERtocrossbehindabusorwalkanycloserthanten(10)feetoneithersideofabusbeforeoraftertheloadingorunloadingprocedure.Fornoreasonshouldastudenteverreachunderthewheelsofabusforanyobjectunlessthedriverispresent.(PARENTSPLEASEEMPHASIZETHISPROCEDURETOYOURCHILD).BusEmergencyStudentsmustremaininthebusintheeventofaroademergencyuntilinstructionsaregivenbythedriveroranotheradult.Intheeventadriver,duetoaninjury,isunabletogivedirectionsforevacuatingthebus,thestudentsmayexitunderthedirectionofstudenthelpers.EmergencyDoorTheemergencydooristobeusedonlyintheeventofanactualemergencyand/orduringdrillsconductedbyschoolofficialsordriversforthepurposeofpracticingappropriateevacuationprocedures.WindowsBuswindowsmustnotbeloweredbelowthepointmarkedonthewindowframe.Ridersshouldalwaysfirstsecurepermissionfromthedriverbeforeloweringawindow.RailroadCrossingItisextremelyimportantthatALLridersbeabsolutelysilentwhenapproachingandduringtherailroadcrossing.SafetyBusaislesmustbekeptclearofallobjects.

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LargeObjects/DangerousItems1. Objectstoolarge(suchasbandinstruments)forthestudenttoholdinhis/herlapwhileonthebus,mustbebroughttoschoolbyaparentorguardian,unlessallowedbythebusdriver.Thiswilldependontheavailabilityonthebus.2. Items,suchaspointedobjects,weapons,knives,classcontainers,andunlawfulproducts,whichmaycausedamageincertaincircumstances,arenottobebroughtonthebusortotheschool.3. Carry-onluggageisnotagoodsubstituteforbookbags.Thistypeofsubstitutioncanbehazardousonthebusandcausemoreinjuriestostudentsincaseofaccidents.Pleasefindanotherwaytocarrybooks,ifyouchoosenottouseabookbag.4. Look-a-liketoysandweaponsarealsoprohibited.BusRiderRules1. Schoolbuscamerasareintendedtohelpensurethesafetyandproperdisciplineofstudents.Administratorsmayperiodicallyviewthetapes.2. Intheinterestofsafety,studentsmustobeythefollowingrules:a. Allstudentsmustremainseated.b. Unacceptablelanguagewillnotbetolerated.c. Studentsmustkeephands,heads,andfeetinsidethebusatalltimes.d. Driversmayassignseats.e. Fighting,pushing,orhittingwillnotbetolerated.f. Nosmoking,eating,drinking,orlitteringonthebus.3. Aconductformwillbefiledwithadministrationforrepeatedinfractions.Acopyofthisformwillbesenttotheparentsorguardian.Ifahistoryofimproperbusbehaviordevelops,furtherdisciplinaryactionwillbetaken,includingsuspensionordenialofbusridingprivileges.4. Studentswhorideabustoanactivitysponsoredbytheschool,forexampleaballgameorfieldtrip,mustridethebusbacktothepointofdeparture.Thestudentwillnotbeallowedtoridehomefromtheactivitywithhis/herparentsorfriend’sparentsUNLESStheadultinchargehasreceivedawrittenpermissionslipfromthestudent’sparentsauthorizingtheexceptionstothisrule.Theadultmustseethepersonwithwhomthestudentleaves.5. Studentsareexpectedtoridethecompleteroute.Nostudentwillbeletoffthebusbeforeitarrivestoschool.StudentswhoaregoingtoanotherdestinationafterschoolMUSTHAVEANOTEfromtheirparents,inordertorideadifferentbusorgetoffatanotherstop.Thisnoteisfirsttobegiventotheclassroomteacher.Theteacherwillthensendthenotetotheofficetobeplacedonfile.Ayellowbusslipwillbeissuedtothestudent.Theyellowbusslipmustbegiventothebusdriverinorderforthestudenttoboardthebus..

MEDICATIONANDHEALTHAdministrativeProcedureofMedicationatSchoolMedicationswillnotbegivenwithoutproperwrittenpermission.Onlythosemedicationsthatarenecessarytomaintainthechildinschoolandmustbegivenduringschoolhoursshallbe

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administered.ITISTHEPARENT’SRESPONSIBILITYforassuringthemedicationarrivessafelyatschoolinaPROPERLYLABELEDCONTAINERwithWRITTENPERMISSION.Allmedicationsarekeptinalockedareainthenurse’sofficeorareintamper-proofcontainers.Allmedicationswillbeadministeredbytheschoolnurseorherdesignee.Theparentmaywithdrawtherequest,inwriting,formedicationtobeadministeredanytime.PrescriptionMedications1. Parents/guardiansmustbringanycontrolledmedicationssuchasRitalinandAdderalltoschoolinsteadofsendingthesemedicationswiththeirstudentonthebus.2. AMedicationAuthorizationFormmustbecompletedandsignedbythephysicianand/orparentofthestudentwhoistoreceivethemedication.3. Medicationsprescribedforastudent(legenddrugs)aretobekeptintheoriginalcontainer/packagewithpharmacylabelandstudent’snameaffixed.Thepharmacylabelcanserveasthewrittenorderofaphysician.(Pharmacistswillprovideaduplicateemptycontainerforschooluseuponyourrequest.)4. Allpermissionforlong-termmedicationsshallberenewedannually.Changesinmedicationmustbedocumentedbywrittenauthorizationoftheprescribingphysician.5. Whentheprescriptionmedicationistobeadministeredatschool,theschoolnursemustbeprovidedwiththisinformationinwriting:a.Thenameofthemedicationb.Thepurposeofthemedicationc.Theamounttobegivend.Thetimeitistobegivene.Theroute,suchasorallyf.Possiblesideeffect6. Studentswithasthmamayneedtocarryinhalerswiththemtogymclass,sports,etc.RescueTypeMedicationsShouldastudentberequiredbyamedicalconditiontocarrymedicationwiththematalltimes,theywillneedthefollowing:1. PermissiontoAdministerMedicationformfilledoutandsignedbyparent/guardian.2. Writtenpermissionfromyourdoctororparents/guardiansstatingthatthemedicationneedstobekeptwiththestudentatalltimes.3. Rescuemedicationsmustbeclearlyidentifiablewiththestudent’sname.4. LabelsareavailableintheNurse’soffice.5. UnusedmedicinebystudentsinKindergartenthroughgrade6willbesenthomeonlythroughthestudent’sparentoranindividualwhoisatleast18yearsoldandisdesignatedinwritingbythestudent’sparent/guardiantoreceivethemedication.

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Over-The-CounterMedicationsThenurseorherdesigneeswilldistributeonlymedicationswithF.D.A.approval.InnoinstancewilltheManufacturer’srecommendeddosagebeexceeded.1. NoTylenol,coughdrops,etc.willbeprovidedbytheschooltothestudents.2. Overthecountermedicationsinmanufacturer’soriginalpackagemaybegivenatschoolonlywiththewrittenpermissionofthestudent’sparentorguardian.Thenotemustalsoinclude:a. Theamountofmedicationtobegivenb. ThetimeitistobegivenImmunizationPolicyTheSchoolBoardofUnionNorthUnitedSchoolCorporationadoptstheimmunizationrequirementsinIC20-8.1-7-10asamendedbyPublicLaw150-Actsof1980asboardpolicy.Theenforcementoftheimmunizationrequirementsisasfollows:1. Acurrentimmunizationstatementonfilewiththeschool,or2. Astatementbythelocalhealthofficerorphysicianthattherequiredimmunizationshavebeendelayedbyextremecircumstancesandthatatimescheduleforimmunizationhasbeenestablished,or3. AstatementofobjectioninaccordancewithIC20-8.17-1(a)orIC20-34-4-1-6.Newstudentsmustpresentimmunizationrecordsuponenrollmentinschool.Transferringstudentshave20daystopresentimmunizationrecords.Forthesafetyofallstudents,theschoolprincipalmayremoveastudentfromschool,orestablishadeadlineformeetingStaterequirements,ifastudentdoesnothavethenecessaryimmunizationsorauthorizedexemption.Intheeventofanepidemic,theSuperintendentmaytemporarilydenyadmissiontoastudentotherwiseexempted.Anyquestionsaboutimmunizationsorexemptionsshouldbedirectedtotheschoolnurse.Childrenwhoenteraschoolcorporationwithahistoryofreceivinglessthantheminimumrequiredimmunizationshaveaperiodof20daystobeginorresumetheirseries.Theymaystayinschoolattheendofthe20daysbyeither:a. Completingrequirementsb. Startingimmunizationsandproducingascheduleforcompletionc. QualifyforanexemptionaccordingtoStateLawPhysicalExaminationPolicyTheUnion-NorthBoardofSchoolTrusteesrequiresphysicalexaminationsforallstudentsattendingtheUnion-NorthUnitedSchools.Examinationsmustbeadministeredbylicensedphysicianswiththecostbeingbornebytheparentsand/orguardian.PhysicalexaminationofstudentsarerequiredatKindergarten,5thand9thgradesandyearlyforthosestudentswhowillparticipateincompetitiveathleticsatthe5thgradelevelandabove.

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Resultsofthephysicalexaminationwillberecordedontheirschoolhealthrecordandfiledattheschool.Parentsaretosubmithealthquestionnairesannually.Thehealthquestionnaireswillbeavailableatregistration.AdentalexaminationbyalicenseddentistisrequestedforKindergartenstudents.SchoolHealthScreeningsDuringtheschoolyear,screeningswillbeconductedthroughstaterequiredmassscreenings,teacherand/orcaseconferencecommitteereferrals,orwhennewstudentsenroll.Bystatelaw,allschoolsarerequiredtodothefollowingscreenings: GradesK&1&4=Hearing GradesK,1,3&5=VisionParentswillbenotifiedofanysuspectedabnormalitiesfoundduringthescreening.Itisrequestedyouarrangeforanexaminationwiththeappropriatehealthprofessionaltoverifyifthereisapositivefindingandtoreceivetreatment.Pleaselettheschoolnurseandclassroomteacherknowtheresultsofthereferral.Ifyoudonotwishtohaveyourchildscreened,pleasesubmitalettertotheschooloffice.Anystudent,regardlessofgradelevel,willbescreeneduponparentorteacherrequestif“difficultiesaresuspected.”AccidentsEveryeffortismadetopreventaccidents.However,shouldanaccidentoccuratschool,thefollowingprocedurestakeplace:1. Firstaidisgiven2. Aparent/guardianisnotifiediftheaccidentwarrantsfurtherattentionandanaccidentreportisfiled.Ifthefamilyorguardiancannotbenotified,theschoolwillattempttoprocuretheservicesofthefamilyphysician.Parentsshouldmakesurethatthenecessaryemergencyinformationisaccurateontheregistrationpageeachyear.Low-costsupplementalaccidentinsuranceisavailablethatcoversrecessinjuries.Thismusthavebeenonfilepriortotheaccident.HeadLiceHeadliceisacontinuousproblemamongyoungchildren.Checkyourchildonaregularbasisandinformtheofficeimmediatelyifyoushouldfindheadliceonyourchild.Remember,headlicecanvisitanyone,cleanordirty,richorpoor.Themostimportantfacttorememberisthat

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theproblemshouldbequicklytreatedbecausedelaysonlyhelptospreadtheinfestationthroughoutthecommunity.LaVilleElementarySchoolfollowstheguidelinessetforthbytheCountyHealthDepartments:1.Whenastudentisidentifiedashavingheadlice,he/shewillbeexcludedfromschool.Siblingswillalsobecheckedforheadlice.2.Instructionsfortreatingthestudentandthehomeenvironmentwillbegiventotheparent/guardian.3.Thestudentwillnotbeallowedtoreturntotheclassroomuntiltheheadisclearoflice.4.Uponreturningtoschool,thestudentwillbeinspectedintheschoolnurse’sroombytheschoolnurseorbyapersondesignatedbytheprincipal.5.Ifliceleadstoaseriousattendanceproblem,theparentwillbenotifiedthattheconsequenceforprolongunexcusedabsenceisareferraltotheappropriateCountyTruancyPreventionProgram.ChildAbuse&NeglectAnyonewhosuspectsthatachildisthevictimofabuseand/orneglectisrequiredbylawtoreportthatsuspiciontotheDepartmentofPublicWelfareortothepoliceinthecountywherethechildlives.Tonotreportispunishablebylaw.

SCHOOLDAYArrivalTimeForthesafetyandwellbeingofchildren,studentsnotridingtheschoolbus,andnoteatingbreakfastshouldnotarrivebefore8:00a.m.astheywillnotbeabletoenterthebuildinguntil8:00am.StudentsnotridingthebusshouldenterDoor#2infrontoftheschool.Thestudentseatingourschoolbreakfastmayenterthebuildingat8:00a.m.andheadstraighttothecafeteria.PledgetoFlagEachschooldaywillbeginwiththePledgetotheAmericanFlagandamomentofsilencebyallclasses.(Religiouspreferenceswillbehonored.)Throughouttheweek,wemayalsosingtheNationalAnthem,LancerFightSong,and/orrecitetheLancerBestSchoolPledge.DismissalTimeStudentsbeingpickedupbycarwillbedismissedat3:00p.m.Anoteisrequiredfromtheparentifthestudentwillnotberidingthebus.Anychangeinastudent’stransportationmustbeinwriting/onfileintheoffice.Completionofbusdismissalendsat3:15p.m.

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EmergencyClosingsIncaseofinclementweather,delays,cancellations,anddismissalswillbeannouncedoverlocalradioandtelevisionstations.Pleasedonotcalltheschoolasthattiesupthetelephonelines.Pleasemakeadvancearrangementsforyourchildwithresponsiblepersons.EmergencyDismissalFormsareonfilewithyourchild’steacher.Pleaselistenforthewords“Union-NorthUnitedSchools”tobeannounced.Schoolclosingsarealsopostedonourschool’swebsite.SafetyDrillsSafetydrillsareheldperiodicallythroughouttheschoolyearasdesignatedbystateschoolsafetyregulationsordirectives.Fireevacuationandlockdowndrillsareheldsoastoavoidneedlessuncomfortableexposure.Tornadodrillsareconductedwithinthebuildinginthestormshelter.RecessTimeAsageneralrule,allstudentsaretoparticipateinrecesstime,insideoroutside,withalloftheirclassmates.Achildwellenoughtocometoschoolshouldbereasonablyexpectedtotakepartinrecesswhereveritisheld.Ifamedicalconditionexistswhichwarrantsastudentstayinginfromrecess,theschoolmustreceivealetterfromadoctorstatingthereasonandthenumberofdaysthestudentshouldstayin.Otherwise,allchildrenwillparticipateinalloutdoorrecesses.Outsiderecessrequiresproperclothing.Watchtheweather.Pleasemakesureyourchildhasahat,coat,andglovesincoldweather.Bootsandsnowpantsarerecommendedforchildrenwantingtoplayoutontheplaygroundandnotonlyontheblacktopduringwinter.Weareconstantlyincontactwiththeweather/newsstations.Wemonitorweatherconditionsandmakeappropriatedecisionsastowhethertogooutsideforrecessorstayinside.FieldTripsWrittenpermissionbyaparentorguardianisrequiredforparticipationofstudentsinallfieldtrips.Returnslipspromptlysoyourchildcanparticipate.Childrenwhoareunabletogoonafieldtripwillspendthedayinaschoolworkarea.Ifaparentisaskedtohelpchaperoneafieldtrip,pleasearrangedaycareforyoungersibling.Thiswillallowyoutodirectyourfullattentiontothegroupofchildrenassignedtoyou.Accordingtoschoolboardpolicy,andforthesafetyofourstudents,eachvolunteerwhoisincontactwithstudentsshallberequiredtosubmitaLimitedCriminalHistoryRecordCheck.Studentswhoviolateschoolrulesmaylosetheprivilegetogoonfieldtrips.Thereisa$2.00busfeechargeinadditiontofieldtripcosts.

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HomeworkPolicyTheoutlinebelowistoprovideparentsameansofdevelopingamorecommonunderstandingofthepolicyonhomeworkinourelementaryschoolsystem.GeneralObjectivesofHomework:1.Toenrichtheschoolexperiencethroughrelatedhomeactivity.2.Tostrengthenthebasicskillsbyfurtherpracticeandapplication.3.Toprovidechildrenwhohavebeenabsentanopportunitytomakeupwork.4.Tostimulateavoluntaryeffortamongchildrentoshowinitiativeandfeelingofresponsibilityinmakinggooduseoftheirtime.5.Toencourageacarry-overofworthwhileschoolactivitiesintopermanentleisureinterests.6.Tohelpchildrenstrengthenworkandstudyhabits.HomeworkinPrimaryGrades(K-3)Homeworkintheprimarygradeswillbegiventopupilsbecauseteachersknowthatitservessoundeducationalpurposes.Generally,parentscanplayapositiveroleinhelpingtheirchildbycreatingagoodsettingforthechildtoworkinandbyshowinginterestandconcernabouthomework.HomeworkinUpperGrades(4-6)Childrenintheuppergradeswillbeexpectedtodomorehomeworkthanchildrenintheprimarygrades.Thebroadercurriculumintheuppergradesprovidesagreaterneedforhomeworkandleadstomorein-depthhomeworkprojects.Childrencanexpecttohavesomehomeworkeveryday.Parentscanhelptheirchildmostbyprovidingacomfortableplacewheregoodstudyconditionsprevail.Itisnotunreasonabletoexpectchildrenofthisageleveltospendfromone-halftotwohours,occasionallyatnight,workingonwell-plannedandgainfulhomeworkprojects.PoorWorkHabits1.Childrenwhodonotfinishtheirhomeworkattheassignedtimemaynotreceivethecreditfortheirwork.Thismayinfluencetheirgrade.Pleaseencourageyourchildtocompleteallassignmentsrequiredbytheirteacher(s).2.Parentsmaybenotifiedinthemiddleofgradingperiodswhentheirchildishavingacademicand/orbehaviorproblems.RetentionRetentionisnotbasedsolelyonachievementwithintheclassroom.Wemustshowgrowthonstateand/orlocaltestingresults.Weareusingthesetestresultstodetermineachild’sreadinesstoadvancetothenextlevelofeducation.Presently,weadministertheiLEARNandmayadministerlocaltests,whichmeasureastudent’scompetencyonIndianaStandardsat

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gradelevels3through6.AtK,1,and2wefollowthestateguidelines,orbenchmarks,todetermineachild’scompetencylevel,orreadinesstoadvance.Ifachilddoesnotachieveatthelevelexpectedfortheirageandgrade,theschoolmayretainthestudentafterconsultingandnotifyingtheparent/guardian.ReportCardsandConferencesDetailedprogressreportsaresenttotheparentsfourtimesayearingradesK-6.Aneffortismadetogiveyouareportonyourchild’sacademicachievement,aswellassomeindicationoftheeffortthepupilputsforth.Conferencesthatmaybeneededbyeitherparentsorteacheswillbescheduledaccordingly. GradingScaleA+=98%-100%B+=88%-89%C+=78%-79%D+=68%-69%A=93%-97%B=83%-87%C=73%-77%D=63%-67%F=59%-0%A-=90%-92%B-=80%-82%C-=70%-72%D-=60%-62% HonorRollTheHonorRolliscalculatedeachmarkingperiod.Principal’sHonorRollrequiresstudentstohaveall“A’s”ontheirreportcard.TheHonorRollrequiresstudentstohaveall“A’s”and“B’s”.LostandFoundThestudent’snameshouldappearonallpersonalbelongings,i.e.books,clothing,eyeglasscases,lunchboxes,etc.,sothatlostitemsmaybereturned.Lostandfoundarticlesarelocatedinthe“LostandFound”areaprovidedinthebuilding.PartiesPartiesintheclassroomareheldtoaminimum.Occasionally,parentsaskforpermissiontoprovidesimplerefreshmentstocelebratetheirchild’sbirthday.Teachersusuallyusethelast15minutesofthedayforthispurpose.Arrangementsforsuchpartiesmustbemadeinadvancewiththestudent’steacher.Halloween,Christmas,andValentine’sDaypartiesarenormallyheldthelasthouroftheschoolday.Thisallows45minutesforthepartyand15minutestocleanup.OurWellnessPolicypermitsonlystoreboughttreats,nohomemadegoods.Checkwithteacherforclassroomallergies.StudentVisitorsSchool-agefriendsandrelativesvisitingaclassduringthedaycauseinterruptionsandinterferences.OurstrongcommitmenttoLaVillestudentsnecessitatesourrefusaltoallowstudentstobringvisitorswiththemtoschool.

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PetsArrangementsmustbemadeinadvancewiththeteacherpriortobringinginpetsduetonewstateregulationsonallergyguidelines.Approvedpetvisitsshouldbelimitedto15-20minutessoasnottodisrupttheclassroomacademictimes.

SPECIALSPhysicalEducationStudentsreceivephysicaleducationinstruction.Athleticshoesthatareingoodconditionaresuggested.Theshoesmusthaveshoestrings.Slip-onshoesaredangerousandarenotrecommended.ArtArtinstructionisgiventoallstudentsateachgradelevelaspartoftheregularcurriculum.LibraryLibrarybookswillbecheckedoutforatwoweekperiod.Thosestudentswhohaveabookorbookscheckedoutformorethantwoweekswillreceiveanoticethattheyhavebooksoverdue.Afterthethird(3rd)noticethestudentwillbechargedafeetowardsthepaymentofanewbook.Ifthebookisfoundwithinareasonableamountoftimeafterthepaymenthasbeenmade,thestudent’smoneywillberefunded.KindergartenandFirstGradewillcheckoutonebookperlibraryvisit.Ifthestudentdoesnotbringthebookbackonthenextlibraryvisit,wewillassumethatthestudenthasnotfinishedthebookorhasforgottenit,andwillnotbeallowedtocheckoutanotherbookuntilthebookisreturned.SecondthroughSixthGradestudentsareallowedtocheckouttwobooksperlibraryvisitiftheydonothaveanyoverdueoroutstandingbooks.Whenastudentisdoingareport,anadditionaltwo(2)booksmaybecheckedout.Anyotherbooksneededforreportswillbecheckedoutundertheadvisementofthestudent’steacherand/orthelibrarian.Wefeelthattheresponsibilityandpropercareofbooksisabeginningindevelopingresponsiblestudentattitudes.

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ChildrenWithSpecialNeedsTheUnion-NorthUnitedSchoolCorporationisamemberoftheJESSECooperativeforSpecialEducation.Throughthiscooperativethosechildrenwhohavespecialneedsareserved.Thefollowingprogramsareavailabletostudentsbetweentheagesof3and21: PsychologicalTesting LearningDisabled MildlyMentallyDisabled ModeratelyDisabled SevereandProfound EmotionallyDisabled HearingImpaired VisuallyImpaired MultipleImpaired PhysicallyImpaired Speech,Language&HearingEvaluation/ServicesDuringtheschoolyear,thespeech/languagepathologistwillconductspeech/languageandhearingscreenings.Screeningswillbeconductedthrough(a)staterequiredmassscreenings,(b)maturationallistsfrompriorscreenings,(c)teacherand/orcaseconferencecommitteereferralsand(d)newstudents.Shouldastudentnotmeettheexpectedlevel,theparent/guardianwillbenotified.Ifaparentobjectstospeechscreeningtheparentmustnotifytheprincipalinwriting.TheseandotherprogramsforimpairedchildrenareavailableafterthestudentshavebeenreferredtoJESSEthroughtheschool,acomprehensivecasestudyhasbeendone,andaneducationalplanhasbeendevisedbytheschoolandparentstomeettheneedsofthestudent.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontacttheprincipal.Extra-CurricularActivitiesStudentsaregiventheopportunitytoparticipateinvariousathleticandacademicextra-curricularprogramsthroughouttheschoolyear.Theseprogramsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:Volleyball,Cheerleading,Basketball,Wrestling,Track,SpellBowl,MathBowl,ChessClub,andStudentCouncil.StudentswhoparticipateintheseprogramsareheldaccountabletoourExtra-curricularandAthleticPolicythatfollowsinthenextsection.Therearealsocommunity-wideprogramsthatareofferedtoourstudents.ThesecouldincludeSoccer,Football,Cheerleading,T-Ball/baseball,andScouts.Theseprogramsarehighlightedthroughschoolcommunication.Extra-CurricularandAthleticPolicy1.Anystudentthatreceivesan“F”ormorethanone“D”willbereportedtotheofficeforreviewoftheireligibilitybytheadministration.Theeligibilitywillbebasedontheireffortand/orimprovement.Theadministrationwillmakethefinaldecision.Theparentswillbenotifiedofthedecisionbytheprincipal.2.AstudentthatreceivesanytypeofSuspensionfromschoolwillnotbepermittedtoattendanyextra-curricularactivityandwillberemovedfromanyacademic/athleticteamonwhichtheyarecurrentlyparticipating.

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3.Astudentthatisabsentfromschoolbecauseofillnesscannotattendanactivity,practiceorgameafterschoolthedaytheyareabsent.4.Allextra-curricularactivitysponsorsandathleticcoachesreservetherighttoremoveanyparticipantfromtheactivityorteam,if,afterdiscussingthesituationwithadministrators,theydeemitnecessary.Inaddition,eachsponsororcoachmayhaverulesorregulationsinadditiontothesethatwillneedtobefollowedinordertoparticipateinextra-curricularactivitiesand/orathletics.

PARENTINVOLVEMENTOPPORTUNITIESParent–TeacherOrganizationWeareveryfortunatetohavesuchactiveparticipationinourParent-TeacherOrganization.Parents,teachers,andotherinterestedadultsintheschoolcommunityareencouragedtosupportandparticipateinthePTO.ParentVisitationWeinviteallparentstovisitourschoolwhenevertheycan.Ifyouwishtotalkwithateacherorprincipal,weaskthatyoucalltheofficetosetupattimetomeet(784-2311)sothatitisassuredthattheteacherorprincipalisavailabletomeetwithyou.Allvisitorstotheschoolmustreporttotheofficeandhavetheirdriver’slicensescannedthroughourRAPTORsystemuponenteringthebuilding.Aftersigningin,visitorswillbegivenaVisitor’sPasswhichmustbewornwheninsidetheschoolbuilding.ParentVolunteersTheschoolencouragesparentstobecomeinvolvedintheirchild’seducation.Ifyouareinterestedinvolunteering,pleasecontactyourchild’steacherorthePTO.Anyvolunteerworkingdirectlywithstudents,including,butnotlimitedto:FieldTrips,Parties,Coaches,andClassroomVolunteers,shallberequiredtosubmitaCriminalBackgroundHistoryRecordCheck.

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LaVilleElementaryisfortunatetohaveacommunityofcaringparentsandthosewhocanvolunteermanyhourstoassistteachers,byprovidingtutoringandcoordinatingand/orsupervisingspecialeventsandactivities.Guidelineshavebeendevelopedtoenhancethevolunteerexperience.Parentsareaskedtocomplywiththefollowingguidelines:1.Allvolunteersmustobserveallsafetyandsecurityrulesandprocedures.Theserulesandproceduresincludesigningin,participatinginsafetydrills,signingout,accesstoclassrooms,etc.

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2.Theteacherisresponsibleforgivingdirectionandprovidingmaterialsandaplacetoworkwhenvolunteersarehelpinghim/her.Thestaffloungeandworkroomarenotavailableasvolunteers’workspace.3.Volunteersmaynotbringyoungchildrenwiththemwhentheyaretutoringorsupervising/helpingwithspecialevents.Ifthepurposeofyourvolunteerassignmentistoassisttheteacherwithstudents,yourattentiontothestudentscannotbedivertedasyouattendtoayoungerchild’slegitimateneedforattentionorpersonalcare.Ifyouareunabletoarrangeforchildcare,pleaseselectanothertypeofvolunteeractivity.4.Volunteersmusttreatallstudentswithkindnessandrespectandmustdefertotheteacherwheninappropriatebehavioroccurs.Whenindoubt,asktheteacherfordirection/clarificationofyourrole.5.Volunteersmustrememberthatwhattheyseeandhearaboutindividualstudentperformanceorbehaviorisnottobesharedamongfriendsandneighbors.Youareseeingonequicksnapshot,notthebigpicture.Rumorsandunnecessaryconfusionareoftentheresultofaparent’scasualobservation.6.Ifyouseesomethingthatconfusesorbothersyou,talkwiththeteacherfirst.Ifyourconcerncannotbeadequatelyaddressedatthatlevel,scheduleaconferencewiththeprincipal.7.Itisinappropriateforparentvolunteerstocorrectstudentworkortointeractwithassessmentdataforindividualchildren.8.Accordingtotheschoolboardpolicyandforthesafetyofourstudents,eachvolunteerwhoisincontactwithstudentsshallberequiredtosubmitaLimitedCriminalHistoryRecordCheck.

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