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Welcome
to
Creek View Elementary School
An Alabaster City School
2019-2020
Principal – Mrs. Charissa Cole
Assistant Principal – Mrs. Mandy Wesson
Creek View Elementary
8568 Hwy 17
Maylene, Alabama 35114
School Office: (205) 685-6100 School Fax: 685-1811
Lunchroom: 685-6160 (until 2:30pm)
Extended Day Program: 664-0080 (3:00-6:00 pm)
It’s A Great Day to Be a Warrior!
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August 2019
Dear CVES Parents and Guardians,
The mission of the Alabaster City Schools is to partner with families and the community to inspire and
prepare graduates to be responsible and productive champions of their future.
Welcome to Creek View Elementary School! We are incredibly excited to begin the 2019-2020 school
year. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can reach
their highest potential. Our teachers and staff have spent much of the summer planning for the new
school year and we welcome you!
We invite you to become an active participant in our school community through volunteering, joining
our PTO, and supporting school events. Research clearly supports that we parents/guardians participate
and are involved in their child’s education; there is a greater likelihood of academic success for the
child.
We have a dedicated staff that is committed to professional growth and the development of strong
instructional programs. All of us at CVES encourage our students to become responsible citizens and
lifelong learners. We look forward to collaborating with you to ensure a successful and positive school
year.
We truly believe that communication is the key to a successful educational experience. Together, we
will continue to improve the quality of our school community and provide the best for the children of
Creek View Elementary School. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I look
forward to working with you. Follow us on facebook and twitter @CVESwarriors.
Sincerely,
Charissa Cole
Principal
Creek View Elementary
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Table of Contents Topic Page number(s)
Mission, Beliefs 5
Important Dates to Remember 6-9
Staff Listing 10
PTO Board Members 11
Continuous School Improvement 12
2015-2016 Daily Schedule 13
I. Admission 14
a. Proof of Residence and Transfers 14
b. Promotion Guidelines 14
c. Withdrawals 15
II. Attendance/Absences 15
a. Attendance Guidelines 15
b. Perfect Attendance 17
III. Arrivals and Departures 17
IV. Book bags 17
V. Counseling Program 17-18
VI. Curriculum 18-19
VII. Custody 19
VIII. Dangerous Weapons 20
IX. Discipline 20-21
a. Discipline: Bus 21
X. Discrimination 22
XI. Dress Code 22-23
XII. Email Policy 23
XIII. Early Dismissal 23
XIV. Electronics 23
XV. Emergency Dismissal 23-24
XVI. Extended Day Care 24
XVII. Field Trips 24-25
a. Field Trip Rules 24
b. Field Trip Chaperone Guidelines 25
XVIII. Grading and Reporting 25
XIX. “Leaders of Their Own Learning” 26
XX. Head Lice 26
XXI. Homework 26
XXII. Home School Communication 26-27
XXIII. Insurance for Students 27
XXIV. Lost and Found 27
XXV. Lunchroom 27
a. Cafeteria/Child Nutrition Program 28
b. Lunchroom Visitors 28
c. Myschoolbucks.com 28
XXVI. Media Center 29
a. Birthday Book Club 29
b. Library Volunteers 29
. c. Library Fines 29
XXVII. Medication at School 29
a. Medication Labeling 30
XXVIII. Money and Check Guidelines 30
XXIX. Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) 30
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XXX. Parent Volunteers 30-31
XXXI. Parties: School and Birthday 31
a. Parties: Invitations 31
b. Party Refreshments 31
XXXII. Physical Education 31
XXXIII. Problem Solving Teams 31-32
a. Grade Level Professional Learning
Community and Enrichment Team
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XXXIV. Search and Seizure 32
XXXV. Snack 32
XXXVI. Student Recognition System 33
a. Class 100’s Chart 33
b. Warrior Cards 33
XXXVII. Supplies 33
XXXVIII. Teacher Request Guidelines 33-34
XXXIX. Textbooks 34
XL. Tornado, Fire, and Intruder Drills 34
XLI. Transportation 34-36
a. Car Line Directions 34-36
b. Bus Transportation 36
c. Dismissal 36
XLII. Visitors 37
a. 37
XLIII. CHAMPS Pre K Program 37
Alabaster City School MISSION:
The mission of the Alabaster City Schools is to partner with families and the community to inspire and prepare
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graduates to be responsible and productive champions of their future.
BELIEFS:
These values and beliefs guide teaching, learning and working in the Alabaster City Schools:
1. Our schools are safe, caring, learning communities engaged in continuous improvement, committed to
the pursuit of excellence, and dedicated to the success of each student.
2. Our employees are qualified, dedicated, innovative, and student-centered, engaged in continued learning.
3. Our schools provide quality instructional programs, enriching extracurricular experiences, and a wide
variety of opportunities for students to explore their interests, expand their dreams, and develop their
talents.
4. Our schools partner with families, business, industry, post-secondary institutions, community agencies,
and government to create and sustain outstanding facilities, technology, learning resources, and
experiences to maximize student achievement.
5. Our schools embrace diversity, promote respectful relationships, and have high expectations and
performance standards for all students and adults.
6. Our schools value integrity, open communication, shared responsibility, innovation, and accountability.
Mascot: Warriors
School Colors: Red, white, and black
2019-2020 CVES-School Wide Dates
August 5th - Institute Day
Kindergarten Parent Night @ 6:00 pm
August 6th - System Wide Open House
MVES/CVES: 8am-12pm
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August 7th - Teacher Work Day
August 8th - 1st Day of School
August 12th - 3rd Grade Parent Night @ 6:30pm
August 13th - 1st Grade Parent Night @ 6:30pm
August 15th - 2nd Grade Parent Night @ 6:30pm
August 19th-30th- Snack Attack Club presale (PTO)
August 23rd - Kona Ice
August 27th- Room Parent Meeting at 8:00 am
September 2nd - Labor Day (Schools/Offices closed)
September 6th- Snack Attack
September 9th -20th - Mixed Bags Fundraiser
September 10th - Fall Pictures
September 20th - Kona Ice
September 23rd-October 4th-Spirit Booth presale
September 24th and 25th-Vision Research for K and 2nd grade
October 1st - Reading/Math Night
October 1st - 8th - Book Fair
October 4th-Snack Attack (PTO)
October 4th - Fall Movie Night (PTO)
October 7th - Fall makeup pictures
October 14th - Columbus Day (Schools/Offices closed)
October 15th-25th-Coupon Book Sales
October 16th - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
October 18th - Kona Ice
Report Cards Go Home
October 24th - Parenting Day
November 1st-Snack Attack
November 5th - 3rd Grade Choir Veteran’s Day performance 6:30
November 11th - Veterans Day (Schools/Offices closed)
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November 15th - Kona Ice
November 19th - Santa Pictures (Prepaid)
November 20th - Thanksgiving Lunch K & 2nd
November 21st - Thanksgiving Lunch 1st & 3rd
November 25th-Fall Glow Dance during PE
November 27th-29th - Thanksgiving Break
December 6th-Merry Munchies (milk and cookies-PTO)
December 6th - Winter Wonderland 6:00-9:00 (PTO)
December 9th-13th-Santa Shop (PTO)
December 16th - 2nd Grade Performance (6:00 & 7:00)
December 19th - 1st Semester Ends (Students dismiss @ 1:00pm)
January 3rd - Teacher Work Day
January 6th - 2nd Semester Begins
January 7th - Report Cards go home
January 17th - Kona Ice
January 20th - MLK Day (Schools/Offices closed)
February 4th - Steam Night
February 7th-Snack Attack
February 10th-14th-Coin Drive
February 17th - President’s /Weather Day (Schools/Offices closed)
February 21st - Kona Ice
February 25th - 1st Grade Performance
March 2nd - Boosterthon Pep Rally
March 6th - Teacher Work Day/PD (No Students)
March 12th - Spring Pictures
March 13th - Boosterthon & Snack Attack
Report Cards go home
March 20th -Kona Ice
Boosterthon Money Due
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March 23rd-27th - Spring Break
March 31st - Class Pictures
April 3rd-Snack Attack (PTO)
April 7th - Cap & Gown Pictures(K students - Prepaid)
April 10th - Good Friday/Weather Day (Schools/Offices closed)
April 17th - Kona Ice
Spring Movie Night (PTO)
May 1st- Snack Attack (PTO)
May 4th-8th- Teacher and Staff Appreciation week
May 5th - K performance (6:00 & 7:00)
School-wide Art Show 5:00pm
May 14th -K & 1st Field day
May 15th-2nd and 3rd Field day
May 19th - High School Graduation
May 21st - 2nd Semester Ends (Students dismiss @ 1:00)
May 22nd - Teacher Work Day
2019-2020 PTO Board Contact List Name Title E-mail
Teresa Banks President [email protected]
Liz Weymouth Vice President [email protected]
Michaela Rayfield Secretary [email protected]
Lindsey Holcombe Treasurer [email protected]
Lindsey Colvin Room Parent Coordinator [email protected]
Cassie Raulston Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]
Nicole Hope
Grade Level
Performance Coordinator [email protected]
Tiffany Stone Special Events Coordinator [email protected]
Lindsey Goncalves Technology/Publicity [email protected]
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Kaite Allred Corporate Sponsors [email protected]
Ginger Burt
Fundraising Coordinator 1
(Spirit Booth) [email protected]
Lindsey Martin
Fundraising Coordinator 2
(Snack Attack) [email protected]
Nick Kopp
Fundraising Coordinator 3
(Fall Fundraiser) [email protected]
Beth Kinnell
Fundraising Coordinator 4
(Winter Wonderland) [email protected]
Tina Bair
Fundraising Coordinator 5
(Santa Shop/Coin Drive) [email protected]
Crystal Jordan
Fundraising Coordinator 6
(Glow Dances/Movie Night) [email protected]
Charissa Cole Principal [email protected]
Mandy Wesson Assistant Principal [email protected]
CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Focusing on Student Performance
Creek View Elementary is accredited by AdvancED, the “unified organization of the North Central Association
Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), and Commission on International
and Transregional Accreditation (CITA). AdvancED is dedicated to advancing excellence in education
worldwide through accreditation, research, and professional services.
“AdvancED creates the world’s largest education community, representing 27,000 public and private schools
and districts across the United States and 65 countries worldwide and education 15 million students…NCA
CASI, SACS CASI, and CITA schools share a unified, clear and powerful accreditation process designed to
help schools continuously improve (This information is quoted from the AdvancED web site, www.advanc-
ed.org).”
AdvancED accreditation means that we have met their standards and are continuously involved in improving
our school by using a comprehensive, research-based, data-driven process. The focus of the process is on
improving student learning. All teachers serve on at least one school improvement committee. All teachers are
responsible for implementing the Continuous School Improvement Plan.
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In September 2015, the Alabaster City School System had an Advance Accreditation visit for current
recommendations and requirements to continue accreditation.
On an annual basis, we review, revise and implement Continuous School Improvement Action Plans. 2019-
2020 Instructional Action Plans will be developed early in the school year. They will be based on 2018-2019
learning results from a variety of sources, including standardized data as well as local school data, school needs
and so on.
In addition to Instructional Action Plans, our School Improvement Plan also includes the following Action
Plans:
❑ School Safety ❑ School Leadership Team/Professional Development ❑ At Risk/ESL/Counseling ❑ Technology ❑ Health/Wellness ❑ Marketing/Hospitality & Parenting/Title 1 ❑ Math ❑ Reading/Writing ❑ Science ❑ Special Education Team & Health and Wellness ❑ STEAM
2019-2020 Daily Schedule
7:00 The building opens and adult supervision is provided.
-Breakfast begins.
-Buses begin to arrive.
7:43 Bell Rings
7:45 Students should be in their classrooms ready to learn. Students who are not in their
classroom at this time are considered tardy.
LEARNING! LEARNING! LEARNING! LEARNING! LEARNING! LEARNING!
2:45 p.m. 1st load of buses and 1st Load Daycare Vans are dismissed
2:50 2nd load of buses are dismissed
2:55 Car riders are dismissed
3:00 CVES After School Care
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3:05 3rd load buses are dismissed
3:15 2nd Load Daycare Vans
The beginning of the official school day is 7:45 a.m. The teacher bell is rung at 7:30 each day.
The student bell will ring at 7:43 a.m. for students to be reminded to go to class, at 7:45 a.m. the tardy
bell rings. Students who are not in their classroom at 7:45 a.m. will be counted tardy. Students who
arrive at 7:45 a.m. must be checked into school in the office by a parent/guardian before going to
their classrooms.
Breakfast is served from 7:00 – 7:40 a.m. Students who plan to eat breakfast at school should
report to the Cafeteria immediately. When finished, they will be dismissed to their designated area.
Students who do not eat breakfast should report to their designated area as soon as they arrive at
school.
I. ADMISSION
By law, certain conditions must be met before a student is admitted to an Alabaster City School.
1. A student whose custodial parent or guardian resides in the Alabaster City School district, who is
five years of age on or before September 2, and has not reached the age of 21 on or before
September 2, of the current school year is entitled to admission to an Alabaster City School.
2. A student entering school for the first time must present a birth certificate, immunization
record, social security card (optional), and proof of residence at the time of registration.
3. A certificate of measles immunization ADPH-F-IMM90 is required for all students attending
Kindergarten and Sixth Grade.
4. A child who is five years of age on or before September 1 or the date on which school begins in the
enrolling district shall be entitled to admission to the local public school Kindergarten at eh opening
of such schools for that school year or as soon as practicable thereafter.
5. A child who is six years of age on or before December 31 or the date on which school begins in the
enrolling district shall be entitled to admission to the first grade.
a. PROOF OF RESIDENCE AND TRANSFERS
Any student enrolled in school who does not reside in that school attendance zone must have an
approved transfer. All transfers are granted for one year only and without transportation being
provided. Information concerning out-of-zone attendance may be directed to Dorann Tanner,
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Coordinator of Student Services, at the Alabaster City Board of Education, telephone number
663-8400.
b. PROMOTION GUIDELINES
Promotion/Retention Promotion means that one has successfully completed the grade’s work and is ready to move to
the next grade. In determining promotion, the following serve as guidelines:
● Attendance: Students who have 12 or more daily absences are in danger of being retained. ● Knowledge of skills: Students will show sufficient progress in the basic skills.
● Readiness.
Retaining a student is a serious decision. A comprehensive process is used to provide effective
intervention in order to avoid retention. If a teacher has concerns about possibly retaining a
student, the parents/guardians are informed no later than at the semester and a plan for
intervention is developed with them through PST. This plan is continually reviewed and
modified to best meet the child’s needs. Parents are frequently updated about their child’s
progress. If the plan of interventions does not result in satisfactory success, retention continues
to be considered, a Notice of Possible Retention is sent home with the third 9-weeks report
card. The final decision to retain a student will be made in May. Parent input into this decision
is strongly valued. Ultimately, it is the school’s responsibility to make that recommendation.
c. WITHDRAWALS
Parents planning to withdraw children from school should contact the school office at least one
day in advance of the withdrawal. Transfer and immunization forms may be picked up
at school the last day the child attends. Cumulative records will be sent upon request to
the receiving school. All payments for lost books, library books and lunch accounts
showing deficiencies must be cleared through the school office before withdrawal.
II. ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES
Research shows that school attendance is directly related to success in school. Alabama law requires
that all children between the ages of six and sixteen attend school. If any child fails to attend school
without legal excuse, that child and the person having custody of that child will be referred to the
juvenile court system (the Early Warning Program).
The Alabama State Department of Education has now provided clarification for schools and parents by
adopting a statewide definition for truancy. Any student absence for which a written excuse is not on
file at the student’s school is considered to be truant. For this reason, a parent/guardian must
provide a written explanation that states the cause of any and every absence of a student no later
than three school days following the student’s return to school. In the case of absences due to
medical/dental appointments, a written excuse from the physician/dentist is also required.
Throughout the course of the school year, should unexcused absences accumulate, the parent/guardian
will be required to attend an attendance conference with local school administrators and/or possibly
participate in the Early Warning program provided by the Shelby County Juvenile Court. Upon the
fifth (5) unexcused absence, a truancy referral will be made to the Early Warning Program. Should a
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student accrue as many as five (5) unexcused absences within a school year, that student would be
considered truant for the purpose of filing a petition against the student and/or parent with the Court.
After three (3) unexcused absences, the local school will conduct a pre-Early Warning Program referral
conference. Also, after five (5) unexcused absences the local school will issue another attendance letter
and a referral to Early Warning Court will take place. After seven (7) unexcused absences the local
school will issue an additional attendance letter. A student who has excessive absences may be retained
due to excessive absences. Absences beyond 12 (excluding a doctor’s excuse or a court excuse) must
be documented with a doctor’s excuse or a court excuse or permission of the principal. Parent-written
notes will not excuse time missed from school after any combination of absences coded 1X (parent
note for student illness), 4X (Principal’s permission/death in the immediate family), 6X (parent note)
or 7X (no note or explanation) has exceeded 12 or more. Once a student has accumulated 12 or more
absences (coded 1X, 4X, 6X and 7X), parent notes are not excused and a doctor’s excuse will be
required to explain any future absences through the end of the school year.
For questions about attendance our registrar’s name is: Deborah Homrich and her email address
[email protected]. Our assistant principal Mandy Wesson [email protected]
addresses attendance issues.
a. ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES– School Hours are 7:45 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Regular daily attendance on the part of the student is essential if academic progress is to be made.
When a parent knows in advance that an absence is forthcoming, the parent shall ask permission
from the principal, in writing, at least one week prior to the absence.
The following are allowed excused absences under the Alabaster City Schools’ Code of Conduct:
1. Illness
2. Death in the immediate family
3. Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life and health of the child
as determined by the principal.
4. Legal quarantine
5. Emergency conditions as determined by the principal
6. Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or legal guardian.
Out of town business trips are unexcused absences.
No emails, faxes or phone calls will be accepted. Parents must send a note in writing or a doctor’s
excuse within three (3) days of the child returning to school. Make sure all days absent are
included on the note. Parents should send a note for absences, if a student must check in and/or
check-out.
*If the student is absent for any excused reason as defined above, the student shall be allowed to
make up major assignments and other work missed during the time of absence. Arrangements for
making up work must be made by the parent or guardian within THREE DAYS after the student
returns to school from the excused absence. A note must be sent within 3 days upon returning to
school.
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*Pre-School and Kindergarten students are under the same attendance laws as the other
students.
*Administrators are the only local school personnel that can grant absences excused.
Arriving Late OR Checking Out Early: Tardy!
It is essential that your child is in school each day, all day. Arriving late or checking out early disrupts learning
for each and every child in the classroom and is unacceptable unless in an emergency. Please make every effort
to schedule appointments after school hours.
“Tardy” refers to any loss of instructional time during the regular school day. In the morning, students are
considered tardy if they are not in their classroom, ready to learn at 7:45 a.m.
The Alabaster City Schools’ Student Code of Conduct and Attendance indicates that tardies to school and
unexcused check-ins and check outs should not exceed 2 per month. Tardies will be closely monitored and
students with consistent tardies may be summoned to the Early Warning program. Students who check out
before 11:30 a.m. or check in after 11:15 a.m. will be considered absent for the entire day. Please see the
Alabaster City Schools’ Student Code of Conduct and Attendance for a more detailed explanation about tardies.
A parent/guardian signature is required for both a late arrival and an early check out. Should your child be
unable to be in his/her classroom at 7:45 a.m., a parent/guardian must accompany the child to the office to sign
the child into school. However, if your child is transported by buses provided by Alabaster City Schools and
arrive after 7:45 a.m., your child will not be counted tardy.
b. PERFECT ATTENDANCE Perfect Attendance: No absences, No check-ins, No check-outs, No tardies.
Exemplary Attendance: No more than two check-ins, check-outs, or tardies during the
school year.
III. ARRIVALS / DEPARTURES
Students should arrive on time for school each day. School begins at 7:45 am. Students need to be in
the classroom at this time and are considered tardy if they enter the classroom at 7:45 a.m.
Arrival time for students begins at 7:00 a.m. Do NOT drop your child off early and drive off.
Teachers are not on duty to supervise early students. Parents/guardians are required to come to the
office to complete and sign a Tardy/Early Departure Slip for students who arrive after the 7:45 bell.
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CHECK THEMSELVES IN OR OUT OF SCHOOL. A
student must be in attendance one - half of the instructional day to be counted present. Students who
check in at school after 11:15 a.m. or who check out before 11:30 a.m. will be counted absent the
entire day. Late check-ins and early check-outs are counted against the attendance of students.
Excessive tardies or early check-outs will be a reason for concern.
Car riders are dismissed to front loading area at 2:55 pm. All car riders will have an assigned car rider
number. The front loading/unloading area is the only campus area where students are to be dropped
off or picked up. For the safety of all our students, please come only to the carpool lane to pick up the
students. Students riding in cars must be picked up only in the designated carpool lane. Children
leaving early or parents who choose to park in the parking lot must go into the office and check their
child out through the office. Special situations are addressed as needed. Parents may not pull a child
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from the carpool line without first going through the office. No one may park in the bus areas (or other
areas) and walk to get their child out of the carpool lines.
IV. BOOKBAGS
Book bags can be very useful in carrying items to and from school. Primary students will not have the
largest amount of books and materials that older students will have. Please keep this in mind when
buying book bags. Our students are small so make sure the book bag does not overwhelm them.
BOOKBAGS ON WHEELS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT CREEK VIEW. Young students get hurt
with them and can hurt other students.
V. COUNSELING PROGRAM
Creek View Elementary offers each child and family the services of a developmentally comprehensive
counseling program. Classroom sessions are held to help students understand themselves, make good
decisions, form friendships, and achieve their goals. Children may see the counselor individually or in
continuing small groups. The counseling program coordinates with the total school program to help
each child have the best possible educational experience. If you need help or have questions, please
call the school office at 205-685-6100 and request a counselor.
VI. CURRICULUM
We are committed to providing exemplary instruction that reflects research and recognized best
practice throughout our curriculum. We adhere to the Alabama Course of Study in each curricular
area, which is also reflected in the Alabaster City School curriculum and pacing guides for each grade
level. Parents can access these guides on the Alabaster City Schools’ web site (www.acsboe.org).
College and Career standards are also used to ensure student content is taught sequentially appropriate.
Reading/Language Arts All of the CVES teachers have been trained in the Alabama Reading
Initiative (ARI). This training provides a deep understanding about how children learn to read and
how teachers can most effectively instruct them in reading. ARI addresses the five building blocks of
reading, as defined by the National Reading Panel: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary
and comprehension. Our reading program uses a wide variety of resources which include: the
Harcourt reading series, the Primary Comprehension Toolkit and numerous other books and resources.
Our reading program provides a balanced approach to the language arts with a focus on developing
reading comprehension. It also promotes a balanced approach to decoding words including strategies
in phonics (letter-sound relationships), semantics (meaning) and syntax (structure). Whole word
strategies are also taught and practiced. Good readers use all of these approaches.
Writing is also an essential component of our language arts program. Creek View Elementary
teachers implement Writing Workshop, a process-conference approach to teaching all aspects of
writing, on a daily basis. This is a powerful approach to teaching writing and is considered to be the
best practice in writing instruction. In addition, our boys and girls write across the curriculum on a
daily basis. Language conventions, grammar and spelling strategies are taught within the context of
authentic writing.
An important literacy goal for us is for each child to read like a writer and write like a reader!
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Handwriting Kindergarten through third grade students will meet standards focusing on handwriting
skills and expectations. This instruction is developmentally appropriate and helps our students develop
confidence and handwriting fluency. 2nd graders are introduced to cursive handwriting, connecting
letters into words and continue implementation of developmentally appropriate skills through 3rd
grade.
Mathematics All of our teachers have now been trained in the Investigations math program.
Although we are not an AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative)
school, this is the mathematics program used by AMSTI schools. This approach to teaching
mathematics is based on the work of Jean Piaget and reflects National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM) standards as well as best practice instruction in mathematics. Internalizing
number sense and developing problem-solving skills and strategies are critical components of this
program. Students are actively engaged in mathematics learning through the use of manipulatives,
small group activities, math journaling and problem-solving.
Science/Social Studies Our teachers develop units or themes to teach the objectives outlined for
their grade level in the Alabama Course of Study for each respective content area. The District’s social
studies and science programs utilize Scott Foresman as a resource and science standards are what
direct our instruction. Teachers have completed year 2 of AMSTI Science training and use kits
provided to complete with the grade level pacing guide.
Special Subjects: Art, Music, Physical Education and Technology The Alabama Course of Study
identifies specific objectives in each of these areas. Our teachers provide varied instruction to help our
students achieve these objectives. Our school strongly supports learning in these areas because we
believe they positively contribute to educating the whole child.
Physical Education Every student receives 30 minutes of physical education instruction daily as
required by state law.
● All students should wear socks and tennis shoes for P.E. in order to be safe. ● Shorts worn under dresses allow our girls to participate in activities that they would otherwise
miss.
Guidance CVES provides a comprehensive counseling and guidance program for all our students.
We have two full-time guidance counselors who provide a planned, purposeful and sequential program
of activities. The program includes classroom instruction as well as a variety of small group
opportunities. Our guidance counselors work closely with parents, teachers, school administrators and
other professionals to enhance the total development of all students.
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners Classroom teachers regularly modify instruction and
materials to meet the needs of diverse learners. In some cases, students qualify for additional services
in the areas of Special Education and/or Gifted Education. A comprehensive process is involved with
identification of these students. If you have questions about either program, please contact your
child’s teacher, the principal or the assistant principal.
STEAM Lab The STEAM Lab represents Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics;
students are able to explore learning in all academic areas using a hands-on approach. Lessons are used
from a comprehensive variety of learning experiences and materials are provided to support experiments
and exploration during instruction.
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Computer Lab The Alabama Course of Study identifies specific technology standards to ensure
students have practice and understanding using technology in education. Students have scheduled time
in the computer lab with a computer lab aide and classroom teacher supporting computer usage.
VII. CUSTODY
In most cases, divorced parents continue to have equal rights, such as access to information, where
their children are concerned. If you have a court order that limits the rights of one parent in
matters such as custody or visitation, please bring a complete copy to the office. Unless your
court order is signed by a judge and has the stamp of the court on file with us, we will provide equal
rights of visitation within the school setting to both parents.
VIII. DISCIPLINE
Our school supports and enforces the rules and guidelines outlined in the Alabaster City Schools Code
of Conduct and Attendance. Further, the Creek View Elementary administration supports the
management techniques used by the classroom teacher. When an exception arises, the teacher is
encouraged to contact the parents and/or the administration for assistance. Parental support will insure
that the learning atmosphere can be maintained at school. Close, open communication between the
parent, teacher and administrator, when needed, will result in the best outcome for everyone involved.
Having high expectations is a characteristic of effective schools. At Creek View Elementary School,
we have high expectations for ourselves and for our students. Therefore, compliance with school rules
is expected.
The following SCHOOL RULES are to be followed by all students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways,
playground and restrooms:
● I will respect myself. ● I will respect others. ● I will accept responsibility for my actions. ● I will do my best.
Teachers may have additional rules for their classrooms.
Please see this year’s edition of the Alabaster City Schools Student Code of Conduct and Attendance
for a comprehensive list of violations and corresponding disciplinary actions. Offenses justifying a trip
to the principal/assistant principal’s office include but are not limited to: ● Disrespect shown to school personnel/striking a Board employee ● Inappropriate language or profanity (including threats to harm) ● Obscene gestures (including gestures suggesting violence or intent to harm) ● School/Bus vandalism ● Theft ● Fighting ● Assault/physical aggression ● Bullying
Students will be disciplined for not following rules and committing any of the offenses mentioned.
When they are sent to the office for discipline, the administration views these incidents as
opportunities to teach and reinforce appropriate skills. Options that will be considered are: ● Corrective teaching
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● Teaching the needed social skill ● Time out ● Isolation in the classroom or in another classroom ● Loss of privilege ● Parental note ● Parental phone call ● Work detail (age appropriate) ● In-school detention/supervised isolation ● Out-of-school suspension ● Early Warning Court Conduct Referral at 2 Out of School Suspensions
When students are sent to administration because they have violated the Code of Conduct, parents are
contacted and a Report of Student Disciplinary Action is sent home. The report should be signed and
returned the following day.
Individual teachers implement classroom discipline plans that include both rewards and consequences.
When classroom discipline issues occur that do not warrant administrative involvement, teachers
contact parents as soon as possible. If a discipline note is sent home, we ask that the parent/guardian
sign and return the notice the following school day.
We believe that regular communication between parents/guardians and the teacher helps diminish any
problems that may occur, whether they are academic or behavioral. We urge parents and teachers to
take a proactive approach in developing and maintaining open communication.
a. DISCIPLINE: BUS
Riding the school bus to and from school is a privilege, not a right. Students who misbehave
on the bus create a safety hazard for everyone. If a student is cited for an infraction that
might jeopardize the safety and well-being of all students, the bus driver will complete a bus
discipline form and the parent will receive a copy, which will be given to the student to share
with the parent/guardian. Bus drivers contact parents if a behavior issue arises.
The following progression of consequences will occur as bus discipline forms accumulate:
1 discipline form – student conference with the assistant principal and/or bus drivers
2 discipline forms – assistant principal will call the parent
3 discipline forms – suspension off the bus for 1 day
4 discipline forms – suspension off the bus for 3 days
5 or more discipline forms – off the bus for 5 days or indefinitely, depending on the
discipline problem.
Behavior concerns that are a risk of safety to student(s) or others can result in immediate suspension without the progression steps.
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IX. DISCRIMINATION
Alabaster City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, national origin,
handicap, color, or creed.
X. DRESS CODE
Please refer to the Alabaster City Schools Code of Conduct and Attendance for this information. In
particular, flip flops are not allowed at school for safety reasons.
Students are required to be neat, clean, and fully clothed at all times. Teachers and administrators
will refer students to parents when clothing, jewelry, or grooming is questionable. Students who
have questionable or inappropriate dress will not be allowed to attend class and parents will be
contacted. The following will serve as a general guide to acceptable dress for Creek View Elementary
students. See the Alabaster City Schools Student Code of Conduct book for the complete policy.
XI. E-MAIL POLICY E-mail will not be a means used to discuss individual student academics, behaviors, or study skills between
teachers and parents. These important matters should be discussed in scheduled parent-teacher
conferences, or if not possible, in a scheduled telephone conference. Classroom instructional schedules
do not allow teachers time to answer e-mail messages during their school day. E-mail messages from
parents to teachers will not be acknowledged during instruction time or until after dismissal at
3:15 p.m. each day.
NO e-mail messages to the school requesting changes in transportation, excuses for absences, medication
instructions, or personal messages for children will be accepted to ensure security and
confidentiality from sender.
XII. EARLY DISMISSAL
You will have the opportunity to sign up for Notify Me on the Alabaster City School Website. Notify
Me will give you updates on Creek View, Alabaster City Schools and Early Dismissal. However,
please listen to local TV and radio announcements. In case of bad weather you DO NOT need to come
check out your child. This is for the safety of you and your child. If your child is enrolled in Creek
View ASCP, your child will become a car rider. Arrangements will need to be made by parents to
pick up children who are in the After School Care Program (ASCP).
XIII. ELECTRONICS Cell Phone Use is not permitted within the school. If a student brings a cell phone to school, it must be
stored appropriately; not visible or audible during the school day. If a cell phone is seen or heard
it will be taken by a school administrator.
XIV. EMERGENCY DISMISSAL
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When inclement weather occurs, officials from Alabaster City Schools will decide if school will be
closed. The decision will be announced on local radio and television stations and will be posted on the
Alabaster City Schools’ web site.
If inclement weather or emergencies occur during the school day, city officials will notify the media of
any closings. In the event of an early school closing due to weather conditions, it is safest and best for
the children to go home using their regular mode of transportation.
EMERGENCY DISMISSAL cont. In these situations, we realize that parents may be anxious
about their children’s safety. Rest assured that we take their safety and security very seriously. We
will take whatever measures are necessary to maintain their safety. In that effort, we request that
parents help us keep the school telephone lines free so that we can make and receive contact from our
Board of Education, civil services agencies and so on.
On days when there is threatening weather, please attend to major radio and television for emergency
information. You may also refer to the Alabaster City Schools’ web site (www.acsboe.org). Under
Parent Resources, click on Safety and Security and then click on Inclement Weather and School
Closings.
XV. EXTENDED DAY CARE After school care is provided Monday through Friday from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. Various activities are provided
including homework assistance, craft projects, games, and play time. For more information call 205-
664-0080 after 3:00pm. The Extended Day Care Program is not part of the school program but part
of the Community Education Program.
XVI. FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are scheduled to provide educational experiences that are pertinent and appropriate for each
grade level. Field trips are correlated with the Alabama Course of Study and teachers develop specific
learning objectives for each field trip.
Permission slips will be sent home with each student and must be signed by the parent/guardian. A
signed permission form must also be returned before any student will be permitted to leave the school
grounds on a field trip. We do not accept verbal permission over the phone.
Students pay for the cost of the trip. Field trip money should be sent in a separate check from other
monies and in an envelope labeled “Field Trip.”
a. Field Trip Rules
1. All students must leave the school and return to the school with the group. There will
be no check-out from field trips. Students must return to school with their class. Only
teachers, chaperones and students from the class will be allowed to participate in field trips.
For everyone’s safety and protection, no one will be allowed to join a group at the site of a
field trip unless previously authorized.
2. All money and permission slips must be turned in during the designated time because
arrangements are made in advance. No late money can be taken after tickets have been
ordered. 3. All chaperones must arrive at the time designated by their child’s teacher.
4. All chaperones must pay unless otherwise notified.
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5. Students not attending field trips will stay in another classroom at school. The absence of a
student due to non-participation in a field trip will be unexcused.
Field Trips Cont.
b. Field Trip Chaperone Guidelines We appreciate the willingness of parents/guardians to
chaperone field trips. Your assistance helps us ensure a safe learning experience away from
school. “Thank you!” in advance.
1. Chaperones are depended upon to assist during the entire field trip. 2. Siblings are not allowed on the field trip. 3. Arrive at school promptly, as directed by the classroom teacher.
4. Report to the office first and get a Field Trip Chaperone badge unless you are
meeting the group at the field trip site.
5. Report to the classroom/designated area to receive instructions from the teacher. 6. Ask questions or share concerns with the teacher at any time. 7. Provide your own transportation to and from the field trip. You may want to
consider carpooling. 8. Remain with the class/assigned group at all times.
9. Inform the teacher of any students who misbehaved, would not follow
instructions, etc. 10. Contact the teacher at last two (2) days before the trip if you will not be able to
fulfill your chaperone duties. 11. Chaperone must be a legal guardian or parent unless authorized prior in writing.
Board policy does not allow students or preschool children to go even if they go in a separate car.
Only CVES students and school personnel may ride the school bus approved for field trip
transportation. Classroom provisions will be made for those students unable to attend the field trip.
XVII. GRADING AND REPORTING
Grading standards in subject areas are established by Alabaster City Schools. Nine week grades will
be assigned from such materials as test, homework, classwork, projects, and other sources identified by
teachers. Grade reports to parents will be sent home at the end of each nine weeks. The failure of a
student to bring their report card home should result in your calling the office. We will cooperate in
getting report cards to you. Please schedule a teacher conference if grades indicate a problem.
Parents may expect to receive graded papers and tests on a weekly basis.
Make-up work should be completed within two days for every day of an excused absence unless other
arrangements have been made with the teacher. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
STUDENT’S PARENTS OR GUARDIAN TO ARRANGE WITH THE TEACHER TO MAKE UP
WORK.
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XVIII. “Leaders of Their Own Learning”
CVES will implement Leader in Me leadership skills and 7 Habits of Happy Kids. The Leader in me is
a whole school transformation process. It teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students and
creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader. These
skills include critical thinking, goal setting, listening, and speaking, self-directed learning, presentation
making and the ability to work in groups. The 7 Habits of Happy Kids include:
● Be Proactive ● Begin with the End in Mind ● Put First Things First ● Think Win-Win ● Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood ● Synergize ● Sharpen the Saw
XIX. HEAD LICE
Symptoms of head lice are irritation and itching of the scalp. Presence of light grey insects and nits
(eggs) in the hair mean the student is excluded from school until effective treatment of the scalp, skin,
and clothing is performed. Re-shampooing is recommended in seven to ten days with some products.
Please alert the school office if you suspect your child has lice. This information will be kept
confidential. However, it will allow the school to alert other parents in the classroom and hopefully
eliminate the problem.
All nits must be removed from the hair and students must be checked by the school nurse before
returning to school.
Head Lice
The Student Service Department of Alabaster City Schools has advised that absences due to lice
infestation, in excess of two days, must be reported as unexcused absences. Excessive absences
could subject parents to a citation from Family Court for the violation of the compulsory attendance law.
Additional information on the identification of head lice and effective treatment is available in the
nurse’s office. Any 3 occurrences within a 90-day period will be reported to the Shelby County Health
Department.
XX. HOMEWORK
Homework assignments are a very important part of the total school program. They are based on one
or more of the following purposes:
1. Drill and additional practice to strengthen new skills introduced in the classroom.
2. Complete unfinished classroom assignments.
3. Work on projects of short-term or long-term nature such as book reports, reading assignments,
projects, etc. participate in research activities in locating facts and data.
If you are concerned that your child has excessive homework, contact your child’s teacher for a
conference. It is imperative to check take home folders daily.
XXI. HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
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We encourage open, frequent communication between school and the home. Regular contact between the home
and school helps our children see that both parents and teachers care about them and their progress. CVES
teachers communicate regularly, most on a weekly basis, with parents. This is usually in the form of a
newsletter that may contain homework information, curriculum/theme updates, important dates, field trip
information and so on. If you have questions, please communicate with your child’s teacher first. A conference
may be needed and can be requested by the teacher or the parent. If, after consulting with the teacher, parents
continue to have concerns, they are encouraged to contact administration.
It is the parent/guardian responsibility that all telephone numbers are current and in working order,
should the school need to contact you in case of an emergency; illness or behavior issues. Please
inform school should contact numbers change.
Teachers are asked to have at least one conference per semester with parents. Parents may schedule a
conference by sending a note to the teacher. Definite conference periods will be established and
parents should not intrude upon a teacher’s preparation time or interrupt classes without
permission from the administration. Please be respectful of scheduled conference times and
confidentiality of students.
XXII. LOST AND FOUND
Our lost and found box is located in the Cafeteria. To insure that a child’s lost items are promptly
returned, please label all personal articles, coats, sweaters, lunch boxes, etc. The lost and found box
is periodically emptied and the contents are sent to a charitable organization. Ask your child to check
the lost and found box immediately if an item is lost. Parents may also check the lost and found box for
lost items. Any unclaimed lost and found items are donated to charity at the end of each 9 week period.
XXIII. LUNCHROOM
We will continue to use the student account number system for lunch and breakfast. This system
maintains an account for each child; therefore your child may eat either breakfast or lunch as long as
they maintain an account balance. It is the responsibility of the parent to make sure their child has
funds in their cafeteria account. Should your child’s account be negative, this money should be paid
directly to the cafeteria.
Free and reduced priced meals are available to qualified students. If you believe your child is eligible
to receive free or reduced meals, please complete an application online at
https://paypams.com/OnlineApp.aspx or return the form immediately to the office to prevent the student
from accruing a negative lunch account balance. If hardship arises during the year, forms may be
obtained any time in the office.
If your child was on free or reduced meals last year at Creek View Elementary, you are required to
complete and return a new form every year. The student will be removed from the free/reduced
program if a new form has not been received. If you are approved for free or reduced lunch, you are
also approved for free or reduced breakfast.
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a. Cafeteria/Child Nutrition Program (CNP)
The CVES Cafeteria provides delicious, healthy meals for our boys and girls. We welcome
adults to dine with their children during lunch. Guests may sit with their child at a guest table.
We ask that our guests help us consistently reinforce our Mealtime Rules:
● Say “Please,” “Thank you” and “Excuse me.” ● Sit flat at table with feet under the lunch table. ● Use a napkin. ● Eat first. ● Speak quietly to your neighbors. ● Clean up your own space.
Please check with your child regularly to see if s/he needs additional money placed in her/his lunch
account. Parent/Guardians are notified when lunch accounts show a negative balance. It is the
parent/guardian responsibility to cover expenses of lunch purchases.
Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year
Breakfast: Elementary/Intermediate -- $1.25 Sixth Grade Center/Middle/ High -- $1.25 Faculty/Staff -- $1.75 Visitor -- $2.25 Lunch: Elementary/Intermediate -- $2.75 Sixth Grade Center/Middle/ High -- $3.00 Faculty/Staff -- $3.75 Adult/Visitor -- $4.25
Feel free to call Heather McDermott, CNP Director at 205-663-8460 if you have any questions.
The lunch period is a planned part of the school program and provisions should be made for all
students to eat in the lunchroom. Please encourage your child to participate in our school lunch
program, whereby we may teach them the proper use of trays and utensils, responsibility in handling
money, appropriate lunchroom manners, awareness of proper lunchroom procedures, and knowledge in
nutrition education. Students may bring lunches to school, but we ask that no bottles or breakable
thermos jugs be used. Microwaves are not available for student use. To ensure proper nutrition, coke
type products and carbonated drinks will not be allowed.
b. Lunchroom Visitors
Parents are welcome to eat breakfast/lunch at school with their own child at a visitor's table.
Birthday treat, etc. may be taken to and eaten in the Cafeteria only after the scheduled
lunchtime has been concluded and is not considered a party.
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c. myschoolsbucks.com
The Alabaster City Schools Child Nutrition Program is proud to provide access to
www.myschoolbucks.com. This service allows parents to go on-line to fund their child’s lunch
account. It also allows parents to view their child’s account balance and a week of purchases.
XXIV. MEDIA CENTER
The Library Media Center plays a significant role in your child's education and we are available for
Teachers, students, and parents. Students will come to the library twice a month. Please check with
your child's teacher to see when that will be. It is very important for them to have their books returned
on time so that they will be able to check out new books each visit. We also welcome family members
to visit the library, use computers, and borrow materials that we have available to use at home.
We will have two book fairs during the school year to provide books and materials for your family to
enjoy at home.
a. Birthday Book Club
The library sponsors a Birthday Book Club. This is a great opportunity to enhance the library
collection, while honoring your child’s special day. If you chose to participate for a $15
donation, a bookplate will be placed in a book of their choice and your child’s picture will be
displayed on the birthday board in the hallway. To participate please pick-up a form from the
library.
b. Library Volunteers
There are many opportunities to volunteer in the library repairing books, sorting, shelving, copying,
and helping with our book fairs. Please let the PTO know you are interested in this area.
c. Library Fines
The Media Center does not charge overdue fines, but if a book is beyond repair or lost, the cost of
replacement is $18.00. Library privileges will be suspended until all overdue books are
returned, or the $18.00 is paid. Please note no refunds will be given.If you have questions
regarding library policy or materials, please contact Jackie Killingsworth at 685-6163. Check
the CVES Library Media website for resources at cves.acsboe.org
XXV. MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
The term “medication” as used below includes but is not limited to prescription and non-prescription
products, chemicals, pills, vitamins, herbal agents, and other substances used as a treatment or remedy
for a medical condition, injury, or disease.
All MEDICATIONS must be turned into the nurse’s office by the student’s parent or guardian
in the original container. NO student will be permitted to carry or possess any type of
medication whether prescription or non-prescription on their person at any time during school
hours, including transporting to and from school. The school nurse will only dispense prescription
medications that have been prescribed by a licensed prescriber. NO NON-PRESCIPTION
medications will be given to the student during school hours unless specifically authorized by a
parent/guardian. The school will not give any medicine to students through parent telephone request.
Each medication given by the nurse, whether prescribed or non-prescription will require the following:
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1. Licensed Prescriber Authorization - A school medication form must be administered for more than
a two week period. If the medication order has changed during the school year by the licensed
prescriber, a new signed form is necessary.
2. Parent/Guardian Authorization - The parent/guardian must sign the School Medication Prescriber /
Parent Authorization form before any medication can be administered by the school.
a. MEDICATION LABELING:
1. For prescription medications, a current pharmacy labeled container is required which
includes the student’s name, prescriber’s name, name of medication, strength, dosage time
interval, route, and date of drug’s discontinuation when appropriate.
2. For non-prescription medications, an original container of the drug identifying the
medication and all the manufacturer’s labeling plus the student’s name (written on the
container) should be supplied by the parent/guardian.
3. All medication will be counted and recorded by the nurse as it is received.
XXVI. MONEY/CHECK GUIDELINES
We are not allowed to cash checks. Please make every effort to send exact amounts when sending
cash to school. All money must be sent in separate envelopes for each item. We recommend that any
money brought to school be sealed in an envelope with the student’s name and the teacher’s name
clearly written on it. Please specify what the money is for (i.e., lunch, field trip, etc.). All checks
MUST be payable to Creek View Elementary School. We must have one (1) telephone number and
street address recorded on each check.
Non Sufficient Funds Checks Policy: Any check returned for insufficient funds will go directly to our
collection agency. There will be a fee for collection in addition to the individual bank charges.
● Bank guidelines require that all checks sent to CVES should be written in dark blue or black
inks only. ● No counter checks allowed ● No post dated checks allowed
XXVII. PARENT - TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
Cooperation between home and school is essential to develop an educational program which will greatly
enrich the students. The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is an important component of the total
school support system. All parent/guardians and teachers are considered members; please visit
cvespto.org for updated information. The PTO is only as strong as the parents and teachers make it.
Your active participation in this organization is strongly encouraged. Show your support by participating
in events sponsored by PTO.
XXVIII. PARENT VOLUNTEERS We encourage the participation of parents as volunteers in our school. Please arrange schedules with
your PTO/school office. School volunteers cannot bring siblings or younger children while
volunteering. This is a policy of Alabaster City Schools. Volunteers are not at liberty to drop by their
child’s class if working in designated areas in the school; unannounced visitors cause disruptions of the
academic day. If you are willing to help volunteer weekly and/or daily please contact the school office
at (205)685-6100. Due to student confidentiality materials to be cut, copied, etc… for a classroom will
be picked up and delivered to the front desk of the main office. Volunteers should remain in workroom
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or designated area when volunteering to ensure student safety and confidentiality.
XXIX. PARTIES: SCHOOL AND BIRTHDAY
In addition to an end-of-the-year party, each classroom may have two (2) holiday parties—Christmas
and End of the Year. These parties are held in the classroom and are coordinated with the teacher and
homeroom mothers. There will be a special snack for Valentine’s Day. For safety reasons, we do not
allow participation in these parties by siblings or other children not enrolled at Creek View
Elementary School. If a child has not been at school half the school day, the student cannot attend
extracurricular activities i.e.: class parties and school performances.
a. Parties: Invitations, Balloons, and Flowers
Invitations, balloons, and flowers for private parties may not be distributed at school. Hurt
feelings can occur when invitations to birthday parties and other non-school events are passed
out at school. Balloons and flowers can be a disruption to the school day and cannot be
transported by school bus.
b. Party Refreshments
The following question and response come from the Alabama State Department of Education
Child Nutrition Frequently Asked Questions web site:
I want to bring a birthday cake and refreshments to my child’s room for his birthday. What
are the restrictions?
The policy prohibits “any food or beverage that has sugar or high fructose corn syrup listed as
the first ingredient on the school premises until after the end of the last scheduled class.” This
would not preclude a parent from bringing a birthday cake, cupcakes, or other baked item for a
birthday party. It does preclude any use of soft drinks or sweetened beverages to such a
celebration during the school day. It would be very important to read the label and make the
determination if any item has the first ingredient listed as sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
Special desserts can be provided at the end of lunch with in the lunchroom. This would be a
special snack but not considered a birthday party.
XXX. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students are expected to participate in all P.E. activities unless parents send a written request for non-
participation due to illness or injury. Extended illness must have a doctor’s excuse. Students must
wear tennis shoes to physical education class.
XXXI. PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM (PST)
The State of Alabama defines PST as “a model to guide general education intervention services for all
students who have academic and/or behavioral difficulties. The PST is central to the school’s
successful implementation of the Response to Instruction (RtI) framework.”
Team members discuss concerns related to specific needs of students and teachers and offer
teachers assistance in resolving concerns. The PST is composed of regular education teachers,
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Guidance Counselors, the Reading Coach, administrators, parents and other individuals, as needed.
The Assistant Principal chairs this team. Occasionally, Special Education teachers attend these
meetings.
There is a very specific referral process for PST. Typically, children who are experiencing
some kind of difficulty (i.e., academic, behavior, attention or social interactions) in school have
already been referred to the Diagnostic Child Study Team. If Child Study Team interventions have
proven unsuccessful, then the child may be referred to the PST. Working as a team, the PST shares
information about the child, reviews work samples, assessment and test results. Once a specific are of
concern has been identified, the team develops an intervention plan of appropriate strategies to help the
child. The classroom teacher implements the plan for 6 weeks, documenting performance weekly.
The child’s progress is regularly monitored to determine if adequate progress is being made, if the plan
of interventions needs to be revised or if the plan can be discontinued.
a. Grade Level Professional Learning Community & Enrichment Team: “Teachers helping teachers help children”
The Enrichment Team process will be implemented at CVES during the 2019-2020 school
year. The purpose of the team is to provide support to colleagues who have students who are
experiencing academic and/or behavioral concerns needing different strategies to meet specific
needs. It follows the same Response to Instruction (RtI) framework required of the PST and
enables us to quickly provide purposeful interventions for students who are having difficulty.
Grade Level PLC Teams meet regularly to collaborate with teachers about students who are
experiencing difficulty or who would benefit from additional content. Based on individual
student needs, intervention strategies are identified and implemented for both school and home.
Frequent communication with parents and parental support are critical elements in this process.
Student progress is closely monitored and, if necessary, interventions are modified in order to
help students achieve their greatest learning potential. Administration is kept apprised of the
students being supported through the PLC Team process and is more directly involved, when
necessary or requested. If interventions within the classroom do not prove successful, then the
child may be referred to the school Problem Solving Team (PST).
XXXII. SEARCH AND SEIZURE
The principal or authorized school official may conduct a search and seizure. Searches and seizures may
extend only to school property, private automobiles parked on school premises, and the student.
Additional information is provided in the Alabaster City Schools Code of Conduct and Attendance
Handbook.
XXXIII. SNACK
We encourage students to develop good eating habits by choosing healthy food during snack time.
Students may bring snacks but, please Do Not Allow your child to bring cola, candy, or other sugary
foods for snack.
XXXIV. STUDENT RECOGNITION SYSTEM
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Our Student Recognition System was developed to recognize and reinforce desirable student behavior
in a developmentally appropriate manner. We utilize the following forms of recognition.
a. Class 100’s Chart
Purpose: Recognize an entire class for demonstrating appropriate behavior, foster positive
interdependence and a sense of community within each class.
Process: Each classroom receives a chart with 100 squares on it. When a staff member other
than the classroom teacher compliments the entire class for exemplary behavior, the classroom
teacher marks off one square. After earning 100 compliments, the chart is wiped clean and the
class may begin the process again.
Recognition Method: Each class that earns 100 compliments will: (1) be recognized during morning
announcements (2) enjoy a party (i.e., popcorn, popsicles, cookies, sundaes, etc.) funded by our PTO
b. Warrior Cards Purpose: Recognize students who demonstrate extra effort ---academically, socially, behaviorally or in
some other way that positively affects their learning or the learning of others. Recipients may be
students who consistently demonstrate effort or students who have made a special effort in a particular
area that deserves special reinforcement/recognition. For whatever reason, recipient behavior should be
of the “knocks your socks off” variety.
Process: The teacher fills out a warrior card and the student brings it to the office and will put it in the
warrior cars box.
Recognition Method: Once a week, names will be drawn from the warrior card box and the names will
be announced on the morning news. Students whose names are called will be rewarded with a treat from
the office.
c. NBA – Never Been Absent Certificates - perfect attendance each 9 weeks.
d. Positive Office Referral - Positive phone call home by administration for students who have
been referred by their classroom teacher for exemplary behavior choices.
XXXV. SUPPLIES
Supplies needed at school other than textbooks must be provided by the parent. This includes paper,
pencils, notebooks, and other supplies as designated by the teacher. Students are to come to class
prepared daily.
If students are in need of school supplies, please contact the school counselor.
XXXVI. TEACHER REQUEST GUIDELINES
To ensure equity for all students, we do not encourage requests from students, parents or guardians for
specific teachers. Students will be randomly placed in heterogeneous groups with teachers.
● If parents/guardians feel that their child has special needs which they would like the school to
consider when placing him/her in classes for the following school year, they may express this
in writing to Mrs. Cole, school principal. ● Requests for specific teachers are not considered. ● If, based on previous, personal experience, there is a specific teacher that parents wish their
child not to be placed with the following school year, this request should also be submitted in
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writing to the principal; it must include a thorough explanation of the previous, personal
experience. Requests of this nature that do not include an explanation of the previous
experience will not be considered. ● Requests based on hear-say will not be considered.
The deadline for all written requests is the last day of school. Requests should be signed and dated.
Phone requests will not be accepted. Requests that do not adhere to the guidelines described above
will also not be considered.
Appropriate requests, as described above, will be given serious consideration. However, there is no
guarantee that all requests can or will be honored.
XXXVII. TEXTBOOKS
All textbooks are the property of the State of Alabama and Alabaster City Schools. No writing should
be done in or on textbooks. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up with their own books. Lost
or damaged books must be paid in full before a replacement may be issued. This is in accordance
with Alabaster City Schools policy. Prices for textbooks may be obtained in the office.
XXXVIII. TORNADO, FIRE, AND INTRUDER DRILLS
Student safety is our primary concern. Fire, tornado, and intruder drills are held monthly to ensure
student safety and to teach students basic safety procedures.
In the event of a tornado warning, the student must remain in the care of the school. If a parent wishes
to check out a student, the parent must sign a checkout slip after the warning has been lifted.
XXXIX. TRANSPORTATION Students may be transported to and from school by bus or automobile. Method of transportation should
be designated in writing by the parent upon enrollment in school. Changes in transportation will
only be allowed for cases of EMERGENCY and must be communicated in writing to school
officials. NO TRANSPORTATION CHANGES WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE OR
BY FAX. Written requests for changes should be made to school officials on the morning of the
proposed change. Written instructions are needed by 2:00 p.m. All communication must have
the date parent wants the change made. To ensure your child’s safety, parents must write a note
every time there is a change, however excessive changes in transportation are discouraged and will
require approval from administration.
Transportation
a. Car Line Directions
1. AM At 7:00am car riders will be allowed to get out of their cars and enter the building. There will be two
lines of traffic. If the student gets out of their car on the side closest to the building, they should walk on
the sidewalk to the door. If your child gets out on the far lane, they will walk down the middle to the
center entrance before crossing to enter the building. Car rider supervisors will monitor students exiting
cars and entering the building.
● Teach your child to unbuckle his/her seatbelt. Staff members will be present to assist with opening
doors, however, please encourage your child to open her/his car door independently.
● It is not necessary to post your car line number in the morning.
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● For the safety of our students, please refrain from using your cell phone while in the car rider
line.
● Students should not exit their cars until a staff member motions at the appropriate time once
traffic has stopped.
2. PM Please follow these directions so that our children can be loaded safely and quickly.
● Forming the Line: Vehicles may form two lines while waiting in the car rider line but the closer
you get to the school, one line should be formed.
● Know Your Number: Your child’s car line number will be assigned during registration. Practice
having your child recognize the number when s/he sees it AND when s/he hears it. Ask your child
to listen closely and respond quickly when their name and the color they are to go to is called (i.e.,
stand and go to a teacher). Children are directed to go to cars when traffic has stopped.
● Show Your Number: As you approach the front of the school, a school official with a bull horn
will announce your child’s name and will call out a color for them to go to. Please display your
child’s number from your rearview mirror, well in advance of approaching the school official and
keep it there until your child has been placed in your vehicle.
● Picking Up Your Child: Your child will be assigned to an area according to his/her grade level.
Teachers will help the children find their assigned area during the first few days of school. As cars
merge into a single line and pull in front the school, the first car in each group should pull up to the
teacher with the stop sign close to the color. Do not stop near your child. A teacher will direct
your child to your vehicle and see that s/he is safely inside. Students are loaded into the passenger
side of the vehicle. Please have the doors unlocked.
● The Need for Parents to Pull Over: Several weeks into the school year, after expectations and
routines have consistently been taught and reinforced, drivers of students who do not respond
promptly to their car number when called will be asked to pull over, exit their vehicle, locate their
child and take him/her by the hand to their vehicle.
● Frequently Late Drivers: Afternoon drivers who are chronically late when picking up their child
will be asked to sign up for the After School Care Program.
Let’s Be Safe and Courteous: ● Please refrain from using cell phones when dropping off or picking up children. ● Graciously merge from two lines into one. If not given directions by the school official, take
turns merging. ● Please require all children in the vehicle to remain seated and belted while you drive through
the car line. ● Smoking is not allowed on any part of our school campus, including the car line.
b. BUS TRANSPORTATION
Every rider is required to obey the bus safety rules or be subject to removal from the bus. A
student may ride only their assigned bus and get off at their assigned stops, except by written
request from the parent or guardian. This request must be made to the school office the
morning of the proposed bus change. This request must be signed by the school administrator
and then given to the bus driver. Due to bus safety and to prevent overcrowding students who
do not normally ride the school bus can not ride home with a friend.
Bus Rules:
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1. Talk only in a normal voice. Keep quiet when approaching a railroad crossing.
2. Remain seated at all times, keep head and hands inside the bus.
3. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or strike matches.
4. Do not tamper with any of the equipment on the bus, especially the emergency doors.
5. Do not carry weapons of any kind.
6. Do not throw objects inside or outside of the bus.
7. Do not leave the bus except at the regular stop without written permission from the administration.
8. Obey instructions given by driver.
9. Violations of bus rules will be treated as any other discipline problem.
10. See ACS Policy Manual and Procedures.
c. DISMISSAL To ensure a safe dismissal for everyone, we strive to make dismissal time calm and orderly. A routine
is established the first day of school in which students are called to After School Care, buses, daycare
vans and car riders. Students are closely supervised during dismissal.
Students are not allowed to wait for parents in classrooms.
Please keep these additional dismissal guidelines in mind:
● Establish a consistent dismissal routine with your children. When students know that they
always go home a specific way, they are less likely to get confused and more likely to get home
safely and on time. ● Changes to established individual student dismissal routines must be made in writing to the
child’s teacher. ● When a child’s regular dismissal plans need to be altered during the school day due to an
emergency, they must be made in writing and submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. ● Make arrangements with your child for after school activities before the child comes to school.
Routines are essential for a safe and timely dismissal. Last minute changes can cause confusion. ● Once bus dismissal has begun, students cannot be dismissed from school through check-out
procedures. The parent should go to designated bus stop and wait for the student to arrive.
XL. VISITORS
Alabaster City Schools policy and academic integrity require that when visitors, volunteers or contractors check-in, or parents come to pick up students, they will be asked to present a valid state issued ID for entering into the Raptor system. The system has the ability to provide alerts on people who may jeopardize the safety of the campus. We feel certain this will help us keep our campus safer, and ask for your cooperation in presenting your valid state issued ID when checking in at the school. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.
a. OTHER VISITATION—
Parents are welcome to walk their child to his/her classroom the first day of school. Teachers
and students have routine activities that must be done before the bell rings. Parents who need to
talk with a teacher may make an appointment during the teacher’s planning time.
School Procedure for Visits During the Regular School Day
While parents are frequently invited to special programs and events on campus (e.g., honors programs,
plays, concerts, events, PTO meetings, etc.) that are not typically a part of a regular school day, parents
sometimes wish to have additional opportunities to visit with their child during the regular school day
(e.g. eating lunch with their child or volunteering). The school allows such visits provided that the
visit will not disrupt the educational environment for students. The principal or designee is authorized
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to restrict such visits in order to maintain appropriate security, minimize disruption and distraction
within the learning environment, or to avoid a potential safety risk to a student or employee.
Adults visiting the school during the regular school day must abide by the following procedures:
● Report directly to the office to sign-in and be prepared to present a state issued photo
identification. ● Be listed on the student checkout form indicating that visits by the person in question are allowed
at school. If custody arrangements change, guardians are to notify the school. ● Wear the visitor’s badge given to them by the office staff so that it is visible while on-campus.
● Cooperate with any directions regarding the visit given by school staff.
In addition, the following rules apply to adult visitors:
● Do not take pictures, video, or make audio recordings of students other than your child or the
student you are visiting.
● If eating lunch in the lunchroom, ● Only the student you are visiting will be allowed to eat lunch with you. ● You may purchase the school lunch or bring one from home. Bringing in restaurant
food is discouraged. ● You must visit during the child’s regularly scheduled lunch time.
● You must sit at the round visitor tables inside the lunchroom or at the tables outside the
cafeteria area. ● You may not visit other areas of the campus without prior office approval.
● If you are volunteering in the school, ● You must coordinate a time for your visit with the school office and the classroom
teacher in question.
● You must have the approval of the school office and/or classroom teacher for the
volunteer work you are performing. ● You must minimize any disruption to the school environment that your presence might
create. ● Siblings are not permitted to be with visitors while volunteering.
Visitors who do not follow these procedure, rules, or the instructions of school staff; who disrupt the
learning environment; or who create potential safety risk to a student or employee may be asked to
leave campus and may be restricted from visiting the school in the future.
XLI. CHAMPS Preschool
Creek View is offering a preschool program for students age 4 by September 2nd for the 2019-
2020 school year. This program follows federal guidelines to serve 2 classrooms having 18
students with 1 classroom teacher and 1 paraprofessional supporting each classroom
environment. Students participating in the program must have applied prior to the April 30th
deadline and were drawn randomly at a public board meeting in May. There is a waiting list for
students who were not originally selected to complete the classroom roster for enrollment in the
program, this list will be utilized if any of the first students selected no longer participate.
Arrival/Dismissal
All Preschool Students participating in the CHAMPS Preschool should arrive between 7:45 a.m.
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and 8:00 a.m. daily. Preschool students will dismiss at 2:30 p.m. each day. Preschool students
are to be transported by car to and from school and are offered Extended Day Care through our
ACS After School Care Program from 2:30-6:00 p.m. for a weekly/drop-in daily cost. Paperwork
must be on file to ensure appropriate means of transportation and dismissal with the Preschool
Teacher, School Office, and Extended Day Program.
Any questions pertaining to the CHAMPS Preschool Program can be answered by coordinator
of Federal Programs Director, Dr. Ke’ Jones through contact with the Alabaster City School
Board of Education 663-8400.
