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!