Dear Family,
WelcometoHomelandParkPrimarySchool!Itistrulymypleasuretoextendaheartfelt welcome to you as we begin the 2015‐2016school year.
The purpose of this handbook is to provide families with important information regardingourstudent/parentexpectationsandourschoolpracticesandprocedures. You will find easy answers to many frequently asked questions in the pages to follow. Although we have tried to include as much information as possible, if you have additional questions,pleasecalltheschoolofficeat260‐5125andsomeonewillgladly assistyou.Pleasereadthishandbookthoroughlyandkeepitavailableforreference throughoutthe school year.
Each new school year offers new challenges and opportunities for all students. The faculty/staffatHomeland Park PrimarySchool iscommittedtoprovidingasafe, challenging, and nurturing learning environment for every child. Home, school, and communityworkingtogethercanmakethisyearaveryrewardingexperienceforyou and your child.
Because you matter,
Christie D.Payne Principal

2015-2016 Faculty/Staff Directory

HomelandPark Primary School

Kindergarten: 4KRelated Arts

Jamie Davis (Asst. Lisa Pond)Lindsay Morgan (Music)

Jennifer Smith (Asst. Mallory Gray)(Library)

Tracy Hudgens (Asst. Marsha Campbell)Mike Polson (PE)

Candice Stanzione (Art)

Kindergarten: 5K

Sandra Elrod (Asst. Sandra Stewart)ESOL

Susannah Ryan (Asst. CherylRobinson)Joy Beck

Nicole Phillips (Asst. Carrie Flemming)

Jamie Willis (Asst. Patricia Hill)Special Education

Jennifer Macomson (Asst.Michelle Vaughn)Laurie Stroupe (Psychologist)

Melissa Knowles (Speech)

First GradeJan Martin (Mental Health)

Kellie CatheyRuby Wooten (Resource)

Yvonne Nix

Cortney GlewGuidance

Kimberly EargleEmily Berry

Ashley Sanders

SRO

Second GradeSteven Cole

Verika Gambrell

Monique HoganFood Service

Brandi KelleyTeresa Jefferson

Jessica DavisCarol Hart

Cheryl ArchieDonna Gillespie

Leslie McCabeHattie Gaines

Holly MenendezJudy Durham

Reading RecoveryCustodial

Andrea OvertonLynn Harris (Head Custodian)

Patsy McGregorElsa Molena

Maryann McBrideWalter Boylan

Candace Maddox School Nurse

MarieWatt

Reading Coach

Lauren EidsonSecretary/Bookkeeper

Krystal Smith

Instructional Tech Support

Phillip PriceOffice Assistant

Jo Pickens

Parent/Community Liaison

Nann Davis

Principal Assistant PrincipalInstructional Facilitator

Christie Payne Nicole TorbertMalura Shady

DAILYSCHEDULE

STUDENTSCHEDULE

Carridersshouldnotarriveatschoolbefore7:00a.m.

Sufficientsupervisionisnotprovideduntil7:00a.m.

7:00‐ 7:30Carriderswill enterthebuilding through thegymdoorsontheside of the school building.Bus riderswill enterthrough themain schoolentrance

in frontof theschool. All students will enterthebuilding and report tothe cafeteria for breakfast. Breakfast will be served until 7:40. Please be sure your child is on time each day.

7:30Students and teachersgototheir classroom.

7:45Instructional day begins.Students shouldbein classrooms and readytobegintheschoolday.Studentswhoarriveafter7:45mustcheckinattheofficeinordertobeadmittedtotheirclassrooms.Parentsarerequiredtoaccompanytardystudentstotheofficeandsignthemin.

2:15Dismissal ofStudents

2:45Allcar ridersmust bepickedupby2:45.Anystudentwhoisnotpickedupby2:45p.m.canpickedupintheofficeandmustbesignedout.

SCHOOLCLOSING(DUETOWEATHEROREMERGENCY)

The closingof school due toextremelybad weatherorothersevereemergencieswill be announced on thelocal radioand television stations and posted on the school and district website. The schoolhas detailed plans for theevacuationand safetyof all students.

HELP US AVOID CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS

  • Teachers have many tasks beforeand afterschool inaddition totheir responsibilitiestotheirstudents during the school day.Ifyou have a question or wanttohave a conference witha teacher,send a note withyour childor callthe school toarrange this.The secretarywillassistyou in contacting the teacher.
  • Students are encouraged tobe responsible forcoming toschool withall necessary materials.If,however,you want to bring a forgotten lunch or medicine, please bring itto the office. Thisitemwillbe given toyour childata timethat isthe leastdisruptivetothe learning process.
  • For your child’s safety,wewillnot allowtransportation changes tobe made over the telephone. In the past thishas created a greatdeal ofconfusion.Ifyoumustmakeachange,please send a note withyour childthat morning. Ifwedo not receivea note,your childwillgo home as usual.
  • The instructionalday begins promptlyat7:45 a.m.each day. Ifyoudriveyourchildtoschool,pleasearriveby7:30.Thiswillallowampletimefor him/her togetsettledinthe room beforethe startofschool.Students should not arrive at school before 7:00 a.m.Supervision isnot provided until 7:00 a.m.
  • There are many tasks that must be completedinthose firstten minutes ofthe day.Please help us getofftoa good starteach day by making sure your childisnot tardy tothe classroom.Ifa student istardy toclassmorethanthree(3) times,you willbe notifiedand a parent conference withthe principal/ assistantprincipalwillbe necessary. Parentsarerequiredtoaccompanytardystudentstotheofficeandsignthemin.Anystudentwhohasfiveormoreunexcusedtardiesand/orfiveormoreunexcusedearlydismissals(medicalexcuseisneeded)inanynineweekperiodWILLNOTreceiveaPerfectAttendanceaward.

IFYOUHAVEAPROBLEM

The properand requested method ofresolvingproblems istobegin withthe party directlyinvolved.Ifthe problem remainsunresolved, the person withthe complaintshould proceed tothe next levelofauthority.

For example:First,talktothe child’s teacher.

Second, talkwithMs.Torbert,Assistant Principal.

Third,talkwithMs.Payne, Principal.

PARENTTEACHERORGANIZATION

Our goalisfor the Homeland Park Primary School Parent TeacherOrganization(PTO) to becomea strong and viable organization.All parentsand faculty membersare encouragedto join and participatein an activeway.

HomelandPark Primary Schoolwill besponsoring manyactivitiesthis year for you to takepartin. We willestablish an on‐going grocery program which benefitsourschool. You can support this program by using your Publix, BI‐LOand Ingles cards when you shop.

OBJECTIVESOFTHEPTO

  • To promote the welfare of children and youth in home,school, community.
  • To raise the standards of home life.
  • To secure adequate laws for thecareand protectionofchildren and youth.
  • To bringinto closerrelationthe home and the school, that parentsand teachers may cooperateintelligently intheeducationof childrenand youth.

PARENT‐TEACHERCONFERENCES

Therewill beone scheduledconferencenearthebeginningof theschoolyear. All parentsareexpectedto attendthisconferenceandto receiveotherinformationfromthe teacherregardingthestudent’sprogress. Parentsareencouraged toscheduleother conferencesasneededbysendinganotetotheteacherorcallingtheschoolofficeforan appointmentwiththeteacher. Whenteachersseetheneedforadditionalconferences, theywill requestparentstocomein forspecial conferences.

THINGSPARENTS CANDOTOHELPTEACHERS

1.BEINVOLVED. Parentinvolvement helps students learn,improves schools andmakesteachers’jobsmoreeffective.

2.PROVIDE RESOURCESAT HOMEFOR LEARNING.

3.SETAGOOD EXAMPLE.

4.ENCOURAGE STUDENTSTODO THEIRBESTINSCHOOL.

Parentsneedtoshow students that theybelieveeducationis important and that theywant theirchildren todotheir best.

5.EMPHASIZEACADEMICS. Too manyparents getcaught up

inathleticsand preparing their childrenfor theworld of workwhen academics shouldbetheir firstconcern.

6.SUPPORTSCHOOLRULESAND GOALS. Parentsshould

takecarenot toundermine school rules,discipline orgoals.

7.USEPRESSUREPOSITIVELY. Parentsshouldencourage

children todotheir best but not pressurethemby setting goals too high orby scheduling toomanyactivities.

8.NOTIFYTEACHERSASAPIFTHEREISACONCERN.

9.ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITYASPARENTS.Don’t expectthe school and teacherstotakeoveralltheobligationsofparents.

LUNCHPROGRAM

Whenthechildcomesthroughtheline,theirfingerprintisusedtoaccess theirlunchaccountandkeeptrackoftheirmeals.Thissystemalsoallows a childthatreceivesfreelunchtogetitwithoutanyonebuttheclerk knowing.

Becauseofthecomputersystem,thefollowingpolicyisestablishedfor mealpayment.Achildcannowpayfortheirlunchastheycomethrough thelineona dailybasisoryoucancontinuetoprepayforyourchild’s mealsbytheweekormonth.Youcanalsosendlunchmoneyto your child’steacheranditwillbeturnedintothelunchclerk.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorneedfora freelunchapplication,pleasecall

HomelandParkPrimarySchoolat260‐5125.

2015 – 2016 Meal Prices

Universal Student Breakfast – Free for Students

Student Lunch - $1.90

Reduced Lunch Charge -$.40

Guest Adult Lunch - $4.00

Guest Child Lunch - $4.00

According to Anderson School District Five Guidelines, any charges for meals exceeding $30.00 will be subject to being turned over to a collection agency or possible wage or state tax refund garnishment.

Due to concerns and liability, outside commercial food cannot be brought into schools by parents/guardians.

STUDENTEXPECTATIONS

  • To be present each day unless he/she issickor there isan emergency
  • To be present inthe classroomby 7:45A.M.each day
  • To have allneeded materials(books, paper, pencil,homework)
  • To completeallassigned tasks on time
  • To abide by allschool rules
  • To cooperatewithallschool personnel
  • To be neatlyand appropriately dressed forschool
  • To be friendly,courteous, and torespect the rights,property and feelingsofothers
  • To ask teachers forhelp and assistance as needed
  • To achieve inallareas and toattainmasteryofgrade levelstandards

GRADING

Students receivedaily, weeklyorotherperiodic gradesfromtheteacher.

Kindergartenstudentswillbeevaluatedwithachecklistreportcardwhichwillbeexplained toparents during orientationand inindividual conferencesafterschool begins.

Pluses(+) and minuses(‐) maybeusedwith certaingrades. The grading for studentsin grade1:

EExcellent Progress

SSatisfactoryProgress

NNeeds toImprove

UUnsatisfactory

The grading scale for grades2‐5is asfollows:

A / 93‐100 / (ExcellentWork)
B / 85‐92 / (AboveAverage Work)
C / 77‐84 / (Average Work)
D / 70‐76 / (BelowAverage/PoorWork)
F / 69or below / (Failing)

POLICIESANDPROCEDURES

POLICIESOFTHESCHOOLDISTRICT

Theofficialpoliciesoftheschooldistrictarekeptinpolicymanualsintheprincipal’s office.Theyareavailable tothefaculty, staff, parents,etc.

ATTENDANCE

TheEducationImprovementActof1984amendedSection59‐65‐90ofthe1976Codeof

Laws of South Carolina toread:

TheStateBoardofEducationshallestablishregulationsdefininglawfulandunlawfulabsences beyondthosespecificallynamedinthisarticleandadditionalregulationsasarenecessaryforthe orderlyenrollmentofpupilssoastoprovideforuniformdatesofentrance. Theseregulations shallrequire: (1)thatschoolofficialsshallimmediatelyintervenetoencouragethestudent’sfutureattendancewhenthestudenthasthreeconsecutiveunlawfulabsencesoratotaloffiveunlawfulabsences,and(2)thatthedistrictboardoftrusteesoritsdesigneeshallpromptlyapproveordisapproveanystudentabsenceinexcessoftendays. Asusedinthissection,“intervene”meanstoidentifythereasonsforthechild’scontinuedabsenceandtodevelopaplaninconjunctionwiththestudentandhisparentorguardiantoimprovehisfutureattendance. Provided,however,thatnothingwithinthissectionwillinterferewiththeBoard’s authority toatanytimereferachildtoatruancypreventionprogramortothecourtpursuant to Section59‐65‐50.

A.LAWFULABSENCES

•Studentswho areilland whoseattendanceinschoolwouldendanger theirhealth may betemporarilyexcusedfromattendance.

•Students who are ill with a contagious disease or infectionmay be temporarily excusedfromattendance.

•A student in whose immediate family thereis a serious illness ordeath maybe temporarilyexcusedfromattendance.

•Studentsmaybeexcusedfromattendanceinschoolforrecognizedreligiousholidays of their faith.

•Studentsmaybeexcusedfrom attendanceinschoolforadoctorordentist appointment. Thebeginningandendingtimeoftheappointmentmustbeverifiedin writingby thedoctor ordentistupon thereturnof thestudenttoschool.

B.UNLAWFULABSENCES

•Students whoarewillfullyabsent fromschool without theknowledgeof their parents.

•Students whoareabsent fromschool without acceptablecausewiththeknowledgeoftheirparents.

C.ATTENDANCEINTERVENTION

•The statemandates that schools implement interventioninitiativesonce a child has accumulatedthreeunlawful absencesora totalof fiveormoreunexcusedabsences. Interventionscan include conferences,a writteninterventionplan, and/or referralto

D.EXCUSESFORSTUDENTABSENCES

Studentsshallberequiredtobringawrittenexcusefromoneoftheirparents/guardians to theirhomeroom teacheronthefirstdaybackto schoolafteranabsence. Absencesforwhichavalidexcuseisnotpresentedbytheseconddaybacktoschoolafteranabsenceshallbeconsideredunlawful.Validexcusesshall include:

•thestudent’s name

•thedateof theabsence

•thereason for theabsence

•a parent’s/guardian’ssignature

•a telephonenumber wheretheparent/guardian can bereached

E.TARDINESS

STUDENTSARE EXPECTEDTOARRIVEATSCHOOLINTIMETOBEINTHEIRSEATS AND READY TO LEARNBY7:45A.M. Students whoenterclassroomslate aredisruptivetotheinstructionalprogram andmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactions.Parentswhobringstudentstoschoolcausing themtobetardywillbecontactedbytheadministrationforthepurposeofalleviating theproblem. Continualtardinessmayresultintheimplementation ofattendance interventionsand/or referraltotheOfficeof Student Management.

PARENTSAREREQUIREDTOACCOMPANY TARDYSTUDENTSTOTHEOFFICE.

F.MAKINGUPSCHOOLWORK

Students shall beallowed tomakeup schoolworkmissed during a lawful absence.Itshall bethe responsibilityofthe studenttomakeupthe missedworkwithinthreeschooldays, unless otherarrangementsareagreedupon by theteacher.

G.PERMISSIONTOLEAVESCHOOL

Pupilswillnotbereleasedtoanyoneexcept theirparentsortheirlegalguardians. If parentsmusttake achildfromschoolbeforethecloseoftheday,theymustsendanote inthemorningstatingthereasonforanearlydismissalandthetimethechildwillbe pickedup. Ifsomeoneotherthantheparentorguardianistopickupthestudent,a signed notemustbesentthatmorningstatingwhowillbepicking upthechild.PHONECALLSWILLNOTBEACCEPTED. Thisisforthechild’sprotection.Parentsmustsignthestudentoutintheschoolofficeifthechildisbeingdismissedbefore 2:00p.m. Teachers willonlydismissstudentsiftheyarecalledfromtheoffice. Pleasedonotwalktothe classroomand getyour child.

Wheneverpossible,medical and dental appointments shouldbemadeafterschool hours.

H.CHANGEOFADDRESS

Itisnecessarythattheschoolhaveyourcurrenthomeaddress,e‐mailaddress,and phone numberatalltimes.Pleasenotifytheschoolimmediately if thereareany changes toyour contact information.

I.TELEPHONE

•Theschooltelephonenumberis260‐5125. Theuseofthe schooltelephoneislimited toschoolrelatedandemergencysituations. Neitherstudentsnorteacherswillbe calledtothetelephoneexceptinanemergency. Inemergencycases,messageswill bedeliveredthroughtheoffice. Inordertoutilizethephoneeffectively,parentsare urgedtoplan afternoonactivitieswith their childprior tothestartof a school day.

•Theschoolwillnotreleasethetelephonenumberofanyfacultyorstaffmemberor student. However,iffacultyorstaffmemberswishtogivetheirnumbertoparents, theymaydoso.

•Manypersonsnowhaveunlistedtelephonenumbers. However,theschoolmust haveanumberatwhichparentscanbelocatedandschoolwillnotrelease any telephone number.

J.VISITATIONINSCHOOL

VisitorsarealwayswelcomeatHomeland ParkPrimarySchool and in theclassrooms.If you wish to visit a class, thefollowing rules must befollowed in orderto assureeach child’s safetyand non‐interruptionof theinstructionalprogram.

1. SIGNINUSINGLOBBYGUARDANDGETAVISITOR’SSTICKERINTHEOFFICE.

2. Entertheclassroomquietly without interruptingtheteacherorstudents and find a seat.

3. Leavetheclassroomquietly without interrupting.Itis suggestedthat you limit your visit to nomorethan(30) minutes.

4. Schedule a teacherconference,if desired,through theschool secretaryas you leavethebuilding.

5.Sign out in theofficebeforeleaving.Weappreciateyoursupportand concern.

ALLVISITORSARETOSIGNINANDWEARAVISITORSTICKER/BADGE.THISIS ESSENTIALTOPROVIDEFOR THESAFETYOF THESTUDENTS. PURSUANTTOSTATELAW (ACT373OF 1994),ALLPERSONSENTERINGSCHOOL PROPERTY AREDEEMEDTOHAVECONSENTEDTOASEARCHOF THEIRPERSONAND PROPERTY.

K.SCHOOLPARTIES

Thereare threescheduledschoolpartieseach year. ThesewillbeWinterHolidays,Valentine’sDay, andEndoftheYear. Theyareheldintheclassroomafterlunch.Parents wantingtocelebrate their child’sbirthdaymaydosobyserving asimpletreat(asdessert)duringthelunchperiod.Pease makesurethedessertisfreeofnuts.Wehavemanystudentswithpeanutallergies. Individual birthdaypartiesarenotallowed. Invitationstobirthdaypartiesmayonlybedistributedbeforeorafterschool. Ifinvitationsaregivenoutatschool,theremustbeaninvitationforeverystudentin theclass.Nostudentaddressesortelephonenumberswillbereleased.

L.TEXTBOOKS

Thestateprovidesfreetextbooksforallstudentsinelementaryschool. Ifatextbookislostor damagedbyastudent,thestudentmustpaytheassessedamount.

M.ACCIDENTSANDEMERGENCIES

Everyeffortismadetopreventaccidents. However,incaseofanaccident,firstaidisgivenby authorizedschoolpersonnelortheschoolnurse. Inallcasesofseriousaccidentsorillness,every effortismadetocontacttheparents. Theschoolwillfollowyourdirectionontheinformation sheet andenrollmentform iftheschoolisunable toreach you andyourchildneedsmore thanfirst aid. Theschoolpersonnelwillexerciseextremecareandcautionifadecisioninvolvingthehealth orsafetyofyourchildmustbemadefollowinganaccidentorotheremergency.

N.DRESSCODE

See AndersonFive’sDistrictPolicyconcerningStudentDress Code.

Health Room Information

HomelandParkPrimarySchoolhasafull‐timelicensedpracticalnurseonstaff. Anychild whois notfeeling wellorhas beenhurt will besent totheHealth Room by theteacher.

Theschoolnursewillkeeparecordofthechild’svisitandwilltakehis/hertemperature orperformanyminorfirst‐aidnecessary, dependinguponthesymptoms. TheHealth Roomdoesnothaveaspirinoranyothermedications,andthenursecannotadminister any medicine without permission fromtheparent.

O. MEDICATION

LongTermPrescribedMedication

Ifachildmusttakeaprescriptiondrugorothermedicationduringtheschoolday,a medicationformmustbecompletedbytheparent/guardianbeforethemedicationcan bedispensed. Thisformisavailablefromtheschoolnurse. Themedicationshouldbein its original container and should be labeled with the child’s name, the time the medicationis tobeadministered, and thedosage amount.

Shortterm“AsNeeded”Medication

Ifachildmusttakeaprescribeddrugorother medicationoverashortperiodoftime,i.e. severaldaystotwoweeks,amedicationformwillnotbenecessary. Theparentmust sendtothenursethe MEDICATIONINTHEORIGINALCONTAINERalongwithanotethat includesthestudent’sname,thetimethemedicationistobeadministered,andthe dosage amount.

Allmedicationshould be broughttothehealthroom for safekeeping.Allmedicationswill bedispensed in thehealth room.

The schoolreservestheright torefusetoadminister any medicationwhichmaybeunsafe orinappropriate in dosage.

Noaspirinwillbeadministeredwithoutadoctor’sstatement. Studieshaveshownthat usingaspirintotreat thesymptomsofviralillnessesincreasesthechancesofdeveloping Reye’s syndrome.

P.IMMUNIZATION

Allstudentsmusthaveanimmunizationcardfromtheirdoctororthehealthdepartment beforeentering school. Whenastudententersfromanotherschool,thepermanent recordwillbecheckedtomakesureallimmunizationshavebeencompleted. Ifnot,the student will berequired togetthenecessaryshots.

Q.GUIDELINESANDPROCEDURESINHANDLINGLICE

Headliceareacommonschoolproblem. Wearetoldthatover(10)millionAmerican childrenandtheirparentsareaffectedbyheadliceyearly. Licearenottheresultofpoor healthhabitsandarenotasocialdisgrace. However,lackofadequateattentiontothe problem would indicateneglect.

•Inspectanychildwithobservablesignsandsymptomspromptlyandanychildrequestingto bechecked. Themainsymptomorcomplaintisitchingofthescalp. Thechildistobe checkedbythenurseorhis/herdesignee inadesignatedareaawayfromotherstudentsand ina CONFIDENTIALAND CARINGMANNER. Siblingswhoalsoattendschoolshouldbe checked inthesamemanner. Theschoolstaffmemberwhoidentifieslice/nits shouldbe responsiblefornotifyingtheschoolswheresiblingsareinattendanceanddocument.

•Atthispoint,theStandardDistrictLetterwillbesenthomewitheachstudentwhoisinclass withtheinfestedchild/children.

•Whena staffmemberhasidentifiedtwoormoreinfestedstudentsintwoormoreclasses,a lettershouldbesenttotheentirestudentbodytoalertparents.Theseclasseswhere infestedstudentsareassignedwillbecheckedaswellasclosecontacts(sibling,bestfriends, car‐poolers,seatsharersonbus,etc.)Otherschoolpersonnel(custodialstaff,computerlab, itinerantteachers,etc.)shouldbealertedsotheymighttakeappropriateaction.

•Achildwithliceand/ornitswillbesenthome. Thechild’sparent/guardianwillbeaskedto cometoschoolandpick upthechild. Atthistime,theparent/guardianwillbeshownhowto identifythepresenceofliceand/ornitsif necessary.Theparentwillalsobe givenbothverbal andwritteninstructionsonhowtotreatthescalpandthehometopreventrecurrences and toensurethatthechildreturnstoschoolpromptly.

•Re‐admission will require parent/guardian to bring student to school with evidence of treatmentsuchasboxtoporlabel. Thestudentwillbecheckedbythenurse/designeeandif lice/nit‐free, studentmayreturntoclass. Theprincipalwilldetermineiffurtherconsecutive absenceswillbeexcusedorunexcused.

•Ifthestudentridesthebus,theprincipalorprincipal’sdesigneeisresponsiblefornotifying theTransportationDepartment thatthestudentisinfestedwithlice/nitsandwillnotbe allowedtoridethebusuntilthechildandproofoftreatmentarepresentedtotheschool officeandclearedforre‐admission. Onceclearedforschoolre‐admission, theprincipal/ designeewillnotifytheTransportationDepartmentofclearance.

•All documentationregardingpresenceandtreatmentof headlice/nitswillbeconfidentialand maintainedintheschooloffice.

R.SCHOOLSAFETY

Thefollowingguidelinesareforthepurposeofensuringthesafetyofthestudentsandfacilitatingtheflowoftraffic.Yourcooperationisneeded.

WALKERS

•Childrenshouldnotarriveatschoolbefore7:00a.m.

•Whenwalkingtoschool,childrenshouldcrossstreetsonlyatcrosswalksandthenwith extremecaution.

•Parentsshould plan theroutewith thechild if thechild is going towalktoschool.

CARRIDERS

•Whenbringing children toschooleachmorning, driversshouldusethedesignatedentrancetothegymonly.The main entrancein front of theschool is for BUSSTUDENTS ONLY.

•Parentsshouldnotbringtheirchildrenbefore7:00a.m.

•Childrenmustgetoutofcarsontheschoolsideofthecaranddirectlyagainstthecurb.

•Atdismissal time,children must enterthecarwith assistance fromteacherson duty.

•Pleaseuse extremecautionandobservetrafficbeforepulling awayfromthecurb.

•Supervision cannot be provided for students after school. Parents shouldmake arrangementstopicktheirchildrenup promptlyeachafternoon. Dismissalbeginsat2:15.Allchildrenshouldbepickedupby2:45p.m.

•AFTER2:45PARENTSWILLBEREQUIREDTOSIGNTHEIRCHILDOUTINTHEOFFICE.

DISMISSALPROCEDURES

Carriderswillbedismissedtothegymwheretheyaretoremainseateduntiltheirnameis called toexitthebuilding totheir car.

BUSTRANSPORTATION

Bus transportationis providedtoallstudents wholive morethan 1.5milesfromtheschool. Students shouldride onlythebus towhich theyhavebeenassigned.Students will geton and off thebus atthesamelocationeachday.Students in gradesK‐2are notallowedtoget off thebuswithout a parentatthebus stopunlessa transportationwaiverhas beensigned. Awritten note fromtheparentis required for a changein bus transportation.Anychanges must beclearedwith theofficeaheadof time.

Toensurethesafetyof all students toand fromtheschool, it is important that every student obeythefollowing rules:

•Board and leavethebus in a quiet, orderlymanner.

•While on thebus, students will talk atan acceptablevolume level;yellingand makingotherloud noise is notacceptable.

•Students must remainseatedatalltimes.

•Obeyall othersafetyrulesthat thebus driverhas listed.

S.DISCIPLINEPOLICY—(Citizenship)

HomelandParkPrimarySchoolwillbeanorderly, disciplinedschoolwherestudentsare responsible andaccountablefortheiractions.Our studentswilllearnandputinto practicegoodcitizenshipqualitiesandconductthemselvesatalltimesinamannerthat willbeinthebestinterestoftheschool. ThephilosophyofHomelandParkPrimary Schoolassumesthateffectivedisciplinewillbehandledbetweentheteacher,child,and parentinacalm,reasonablemanner. Alldisciplinaryactionswillbeconsistentwithand in accordancewith districtpolicy.

Inordertohaveasystematic,consistentwayinwhichtodealwithdisciplineproblems throughouttheschool,andtocreateapositiveandorderlyenvironmentsothatstudents willhaveamaximumopportunitytolearn, thedisciplinecommitteehasmade the following recommendations:

GOALS

Homeland ParkPrimarySchool students will:

•Begood listeners and directionfollowers

•Letcuriosityand honesty betheir guidestolearning

•WorktosolveproblemsandcreatehappinessforthemselvesandallHomelandPark Primary School students

SCHOOLWIDEBehaviorExpectations

General Rules

Homeland ParkPrimarySchool students will:

•Respecttheir school, themselvesand others

•Keephands,feet,and objects tothemselves

•Follow directions

•Stay in assignedareas

•LEAVECANDY,GUM,TOYS,CARDS,ANDALLGAMESATHOME. Studentsshouldonly bring itemstoschoolthat areneededfor instruction.

CONSEQUENCES

Aplan wasdeveloped that ratedtheschool‐wide rules andpossible consequences:

•Verbal Warning

•Recess/detention(Recessshortened oreliminated for a designatedperiod of time)

•ParentContact

•ParentConferences

•Principal/Parent Conferences

•Suspension

SEVERECLAUSEOFFICEREFERRAL

Fighting,stealing, orinsolence toany adult (verbalorphysical) isgroundsfor immediate
suspension. Whena child has beensuspended, theremust bea conferencewith parents
beforethat child is allowed backin class.That childmust haveregularcounseling sessions
withtheguidance counselor.

VERY IMPORTANT!

REMINDERS FOR DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Parents,

Please read carefully the list of dismissal procedures below. This information is also available in more detail in our 2015-2016 Parent/Student Handbook that you should have received at the beginning of year or at the time your child enrolled at Homeland Park. In order to provide optimal safety for our children, we will begin to strictly enforce these procedures.

Dismissal is a hectic time of the day, and we ask that you abide by the following to ensure the safety of our students while dismissing:

•PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD (2:15 p.m.). PARENTS WHO ARE CONSISTENTLY LATE PICKING UP IN THE AFTERNOON MAY BE REFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

•PLEASE STAY IN THE CAR LINE.

•DO NOT BLOCK NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVEWAYS.

•DO NOT PARK IN THE TEACHER’S PARKING LOTS. DO NOT PARK IN THE GRASS.

•DO NOT PARK AND WAIT ON THE PORCH OR ENTER THE BUILDING TO GET YOUR CHILD.

  • THIS CAUSES CONFUSION AND SLOWS DOWN THE DISMISSAL PROCESS.

•STUDENTS CANNOT BE SIGNED OUT BETWEEN THE TIMES OF 2:00 TO 2:15, UNLESS IT IS FOR AN EMERGENGY OR DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT.

•IN ORDER TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE, WE MUST BE FIRM AND EXPECT STUDENTS TO LISTEN CAREFULLY AND BEHAVE PROPERLY.

•STUDENTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PICKED UP BY 2:45 P.M. WILL BE SENT TO THE OFFICE TO BEGIN CALLING PARENTS. PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COME IN TO GET THEIR CHILD AND SIGN THEM OUT.

•PLEASE SEND A NOTE IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN YOUR CHILD’S NORMAL MANNER OF DISMISSAL. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT CHANGES MADE BY PHONE WILL BE DELIVERED BECAUSE THE AFTERNOONS ARE VERY BUSY IN THE FRONT OFFICE AND WE CANNOT INTERRUPT INSTRUCTION.

YOUR COOPERATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!