CONFERENCES PERTAINING TO PROBLEMS/CONCERNS
If you have a concern, please give the teacher the first opportunity to resolve the conflict before conferencing with the principal/designee. To prepare for the conference, please allow the teacher 24 hours (contractual) to gather needed information. However, if you still have concerns, please do not hesitate to set up a conference with the principal, who will assist you in resolving the concern/problem.
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
The school has an active PTO and invites all parents to participate.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.)
P.E. is a State Dept. of Education requirement and permanent exemption cannot be made. Please notify the classroom/P.E. teacher and school nurse of any physical disability, which might cause injury to the child under physical exertion. In case of illness, provide a signed note explaining the nature of the illness and indicating whether the child should be completely exempt or allowed limited participation for that day. Temporary exemptions need a doctor’s written request. They should dress appropriately according to seasonal temperatures and should wear tennis shoes.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
We value each student and expect him/her to come to school ready to learn in a positive, enriching, respectful, and caring environment. Therefore, each student must assume responsibility for his/her own actions and not interfere with the educational process of others. Students are expected to follow the “3B’s:” Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful. Students can earn 3B tickets during the week, which are used for a prize drawing on Fridays.
PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN
Copies of the Okaloosa County School Board Pupil Progression Plan are available on our district website: http://www.okaloosaschools.com/files/school-district/_docs/ppp-2016-17.pdf
REPORTING AND EVALUATING
Report cards are issued every 9 weeks for students in grades KG-4. You can access your child’s grades online at www.okaloosaschools.com/eglin by clicking on the Grades Online link. You will need your child’s 10 digit school identification number that you may obtain from the office or your child’s report card.
SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM
Our school food service provides students with a Type A well balanced meal. Breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m., costs $1.80. The cost for lunch is $2.55. Lunch times vary depending on your child’s teacher. Milk is included as part of breakfast and lunch. Extra milk is $.65. Free and reduced meal applications are available for you to fill out if you choose or you may do so online at www.applyforlunch.com Meals may be purchased daily with cash or check, or may be paid for in advance at school or online at www.schoolpaymentsolutions.com. A PIN number will be issued to each student and will be used each time they purchase a meal.
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
We recognize the importance of the volunteer program for our school’s success. We encourage each of you to become involved in this program. Volunteers must be approved by the principal and the School Board and must attend an orientation.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT HANDBOOK
The Student Code of Conduct Handbook is sent home at the beginning of the year and may also be picked up in the office.
STUDENT INSURANCE
Insurance is available for children attending Eglin Elementary School. Brochures and/or enrollment applications are sent home at the beginning of the year.
STUDENT PICTURES
Individual student pictures will be made at least twice during the school year. Notices will be sent home before the pictures are to be made. Parents will have the option to purchase the pictures.
STUDENT RECORDS
Parents may see student records. Please make an appointment through the office at 833-4320 if you would like to see your child’s records.
OKALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDAR
2016-2017
Pre-School Planning Aug. 5-9, 2016
First Day of School for Students Aug. 10, 2016
Labor Day Holiday, Monday Sept. 5, 2016
End: 1st. Grading Period Oct. 6, 2016
Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday Oct. 7, 2016
Veterans Day Holiday Nov. 11, 2016
Thanksgiving Holidays Nov. 21-25, 2016
End of First Semester Dec. 16, 2016
Winter Break Holidays Dec. 19, 2016 – Jan. 2, 2017
Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday Jan. 3, 2017
First Day Back for Students Jan. 4, 2017
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Jan. 16, 2017
Presidents’ Day Holiday Feb. 20, 2017
End: 3rd. Grading Period Mar. 9, 2017
Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday Mar. 10, 2017
Spring Break Holidays Mar. 13-17, 2017
End of Semester/Last Day for Students May 26, 2017
Memorial Day Holiday May 29, 2017
Last Day for Teachers June 2, 2017
· NO EARLY RELEASE THIS YEAR
STUDENT WITHDRAWALS
In the event it becomes necessary for your child to withdraw from school during the year, please notify the school office at least two weeks prior to the date of your child’s last day.
TARDIES
Students are tardy if they arrive at school after 8:15 a.m. If a student is tardy, parents are required to check students in at the office before they go to their classrooms. A tardy slip will be issued to the student at that time. This is to ensure that the students are not counted absent for the day. Parents of students with excessive tardies will be called in for a conference with the teacher or principal.
WALKING SAFETY
Students walking home should use the crosswalks and sidewalks. Youth center students, with parent permission, are allowed to walk to the Youth Center at the end of the school day. When available, an administrator will walk with the students until they cross the intersection at May Road.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Any wireless communication device to include cellular phones or other similar wireless communication devices must be turned OFF during school hours and must NOT be visible unless authorized by the teacher.
Statutory Authority: Section 1001.41, Florida Statues
Laws Implemented: Section 1006.07, Florida Statues
EGLIN ELEMENTARY
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
2016-2017
200 Gaffney Rd.
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
850-833-4320
850-833-3671 Fax
www.okaloosaschools.com/eglin
Mr. Dennis Samac, Principal
Mrs. Katie Gunderson, Assistant Principal
We hope that the following information will provide you with a quick reference to important school policies. This information is a result of a concerted effort on the part of the faculty and the administration. We appreciate any suggestions or input for revisions or additions.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
To fully benefit from the instructional program, students are expected to attend school regularly, be on time for classes, and satisfy all course requirements. Poor attendance or excessive tardiness and/or frequent early check-outs may result in low or failing grades.
REPORTING AN ABSENCE
When a student accumulates a total of nine (9) excused or unexcused absences within a semester, the student must have an excuse from the doctor or an official agency (i.e. Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families, etc.) for each subsequent absence. For the purpose of make-up work only, a partial day’s absence may be calculated in the limit of 9 days per semester.
A. After the fifth (5th), but before the eighth (8th), absence (excused or unexcused), per semester, the parents or legal guardian will be notified of the absences in writing.
B. After the ninth (9th) absence (excused or unexcused) per semester, a letter will be sent to the parents or legal guardian notifying them of the necessity for a doctor’s excuse or an excuse from an official agency in order for make-up work to be provided. In addition, this letter will notify parents of the consequences of any additional absences.
C. Prior to the fifteenth (15th) absence, the principal may review any absence caused by some insurmountable or extraordinary situation or event that places an undue hardship on the student and notify the teachers that this student may make up all work.
D. “After the fifteenth (15th) absence per semester, no make-up work will be allowed. A parent/teacher conference should be scheduled before the student returns to school.
E. After the fifteenth (15th) absence per semester, the student’s parent or legal guardian can appeal to the school’s attendance review committee for permission to make up missed work. Pending approval of the appeal and the submission of a doctor’s excuse, absences after the fifteen (15th) may be entered as an excused absence in the AS400 system.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL TIMES FOR STUDENTS
Students should NOT arrive on campus before 7:45 a.m. The cafeteria will open at 7:45 for breakfast. This ensures adequate supervision of students at all times. School hours are 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Walkers, car riders and bike riders are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. School age program and Youth Center students are dismissed at 2:42 p.m. Bus riders are dismissed at 2:45 p.m. Air Force regulation 22.1 says children 0-10 should not be left unsupervised for any length of time.
CAR RIDERS PROTOCOL
Pull all the way forward on the car ramp. Students should exit ONLY from the right side of the car, to avoid potential accidents. School personnel will help open car doors for your child, so please stay in your car. Use designated car rider signs filled out with your child’s name easy recognition. Cars are not to be parked at any time in the bus ramp or main crosswalk area in front of the school. Please DO NOT park and leave your vehicle in the drop-off/pick-up zone or the bus zone.
DISMISSAL CHANGES
For students safety we do not encourage changing buses or other transportation plans. However, if there is a change the student must have a written note from his/her parent/guardian and given to the front office indicating the specific change necessary for that day. Changes must be turned in to the office before 2:00 p.m. Please write the following on the note:
A. Date of change of transportation
B. Parent/Guardian signature
C. Requested change “from” and change “to”
D. Teacher’s name
E. Student’s name
BICYCLE RACK
All students who ride bicycles to and from school should always park and lock their bikes in the space designated for this purpose. Racks are located in the front of the school. Florida law requires that all students wear an appropriate bicycle helmet.
BULLYING
Bullying will not be tolerated at Eglin Elementary School (see Student Code of Conduct handbook).
BUS RULES/REGULATIONS Buses are normally loaded to capacity. Please do not request that your child be permitted to ride a bus on which he is not regularly assigned except in emergency situations. The driver is in full charge of the bus and students. Infractions will be dealt with in a standard procedure: Teachers and bus drivers will provide rules and bus drills.
CELEBRATIONS
All parties, celebrations, and other such events are coordinated and managed by the classroom teacher. For the safety of students with allergies all celebrations food items must be store bought. Please contact the classroom teacher regarding any such planned activities. Parents who do not wish for their child to participate in these activities should notify the teacher early in the year. Private party invitations issued by students must utilize the services of the U.S. Postal Service.
CHECK-OUT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
*You must bring in your Driver’s License or Military ID.
When it is necessary for a child to be checked out early, parents must first check out the student in the front office and then the office personnel will call him/her to the office. All students will be brought to the front of the school for dismissal. Check out of students is not permitted over the telephone.
NO checkouts will be permitted after 2:15 p.m. unless it is an EMERGENCY.
CLASSROOM VISITATIONS
Student visitors and small children are not permitted to visit the school during class hours. Any parental visitation during the school day must be approved through the principal and school office where a visitor’s pass will be issued. Observation of a teacher’s classroom requires a 24 hour notification. (REF: Teachers’ Master Contract)
DISCIPLINE
We appreciate your support in ensuring that your children comes to school ready to learn and follow school and classroom rules. Students who misbehave will lose privileges according to the class rules that will be given to you by the teacher. We have a Student Training Program that has been implemented and may be used for infractions.
DRESS CODE and SAFETY OF STUDENTS
1. Students are urged to practice good health habits. Footwear is required for health and safety reasons. Clothing and hairstyles must be neat and clean. Hair must not interfere with vision.
2. No hats (boys/girls) may be worn (unless it is a school sanctioned HAT DAY).
3. We recommend no hoop or dangling earrings be worn to school.
4. Clothing must cover the mid-section of the body, the midriff must be covered while standing or sitting, and undergarments are not to be exposed at any time. No clothing can bear inappropriate slogans or pictures (i.e. alcohol, drugs, sex symbols, racial remarks or sexual connotations). It is expected that parents and teachers will give guidance as needed. The principal will determine when provisions have been violated and will make the final decision as to conformity to policy.
5. Please label all clothing such as jackets sweaters, backpacks and lunchboxes etc.
6. Male and female tank tops, low cut tops, thin-strapped tops, strapless tops, and similar shirts, blouses or dresses are not permitted. Strapped tops must be 3 inches wide.
7. Clothing left after the end of each semester will be donated to charity.
Please have students wear athletic shoes and socks for P.E
DRILLS
According to Florida Law, our school will participate in regularly scheduled fire, severe weather (tornado) and bus drills so students will know how to respond in case of an emergency.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION: CHANGE OF INFORMATION
Please ensure that we have an emergency contact sheet with complete information to notify you if necessary. Please contact the school office in writing when there is a change of address, telephone number (work/home/cell), or e-mail address.
FIELD TRIPS
Permission slips will be sent home to be signed and return to the school in order for your child to participate. Only out-of-county field trip permission slips must be notarized. If you elect for your child not to participate in the field trip, he/she will remain at school on the day of the field trip. If your child has pre-existing conditions beyond the scope of the accompanying teachers, i.e., diabetes, is allergic to bee stings, the student should have a parent/guardian accompany the student on all field trips. All students who leave the school with his/her class for a field trip must return to school with the class. No siblings may accompany students on a field trip.
MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS (MTSS) COMMITTEE
Every Okaloosa County school has a Multi-Tier Systems of Support and committee.
HOMEWORK
Each teacher has a stated homework policy that will be reviewed with the student and parent. Parents may request homework for all ill students before 10:00 a.m. if you wish to pick up work. Please allow the teacher time to collect the assignments together for the day. Homework can be picked up in the office by the end of the school day.