Glenwood Leadership Academy
Student/Parent Handbook
2014-2015
Glenwood Leadership Academy
901 Sweetser Avenue
Evansville, Indiana 47713
812-435-8242
Table of Contents
Message from Principal Skinner……………………………………………………………………………3
GLA Pledge…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 4
GLA Staff List………………………………………………………………………………………………….….5-7
Quick Facts for Parents…………………………………………………………………………………………8
GLA School Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………….9
Bell Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….10
GLA School Map………….………………………………………………………………………………….………11
Cafeteria Information………………………………………………………………………………….………12
EVSC Dress for Success Policy……………………………………………………………….…………13
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures………………………………………………………….…………..14
Attendance Policy……………………………………………………………………………….……………15-16
Medical Information………………………………………………………………………….………………….17
Technology/Cell Phone Information…………………………………………………………………..18
Middle School Athletic Eligibility Requirements…………………..………………………..19
PTA Membership Form………………………………………………………………………………………….20
Parent Volunteer Information.…………………………………………………………………………….21
PBIS Information…………………………………..…………………….….………………………………22-23
PBIS Student Responsibility Matrix……………………………………………………………24-25
GLA PBIS Brochure………………………………………………….……………………………………..26-27
Dear parents/guardians,
Welcome to Glenwood Leadership Academy! We are so pleased that you have selected us for the education of your children. Because we strongly believe in partnership with parents and families, please know we are here to both serve and guide you and your children in the years you attend our leadership academy.
Our goal is to provide a quality education that prepares our students for the high school, college, and the workplace. We focus on fast-paced and rigorous learning, serving our community, and leading ourselves and others. We believe EVERY child is capable of all these important things. We ask that you support our motto: Learn, Serve, and Lead, both in words and by example. In return, we pledge our devotion to your child’s success here at GLA.
We hope this handbook provides the information you need to help your child be successful in the coming days and year; however, if you need support, please remember that we are here to help you. You can call our school line and request to speak to a counselor, after school programs coordinator, family and community outreach coordinator, or administrator at any time. If we cannot assist you immediately, it is because we are in classrooms helping your children.
Have a great year with us at GLA!
Tamara Skinner
Tamara Skinner
Principal
Glenwood Leadership AcademySchool Pledge
At GLA, I pledge to LEARN, SERVE and LEAD.
I will be respectful, strive to excel, be accountable, display exceptional character and always be honest.
I will REACH my potential…I AM GLA.
Motto
LEARN…SERVE…LEAD
School Vision: Inspiring and empowering students through innovative instruction and meaningful relationships to REACH their academic potential.
School Mission: Through our commitment to learn, serve, and lead, Glenwood Leadership Academy will become the highest growth K-8 school in Indiana.
School Mantra: LEARN...SERVE...LEAD
Staff List
Grade / Teacher / Room #Principal / Tamara Skinner / Office
Asst. Principal / Angie Oliver / Office
Asst. Principal / Carrie Terry / Office
Counselor / Brian Gmutza / Office
Secretary / Sherry Smith / Office
Clerical Asst. / Office
Nurse / Jane Scales / Office
Social Worker / Tiffany Austin / Office
Family/Community / Office
21st Century / Office
Media Specialist / Luann Rounder / Media Center
Teacher Asst.(AEA) / Jeremi Taylor / 44
K / Brittany Jewell / 25
K / Lauren Stone / 26
1 / Jessica Felker / 22
1 / Bethany Lynch / 23
1/Mentor Teachers / Melissa Dartt/Toni Hamilton / 24
2 / Amy Bailey / 17
2 / Jake VanWinkle / 19
2 / Tera Babb / 21
3 / Angela Lindsey / 16
3 / Brooke Tilley / 18
3 / Lindsey Clayton / 20
4 / Amber Santana / 13
4 / Sarah Baker / 14
4 / Kayla Brenton / 15
5 / Jennifer Poninski / 11
5 / Stacey Hartz / 12
6 / Travis Tison / 9
6 / Nikki Darrett / 10
7-8 Math / Chelsea McLear / 33
7-8 Math/Mentor / Susan Thompson / 36
7-8 ELA / Brian Robinson / 40
7-8 ELA/Mentor / DeVon Chinn / 42
7-8 Science / Isaac Field / 35
7-8 SS / Roger Bailey / 38
K-8 PE/Health / Cassie Schmitt / Gym
K-8 PE/Health / Drew Hudson / Gym
K-8 Inst. Music / Aaron Sisson / 43
K-8 Art / Nicole Winn / 34
K-8 Vocal Music / Abby Kunkel / 7
5-8 Behavior Int. / Marquis Tolliver / 41
SC Mod / Darla Chapman / 28
SC Mod / Shaleen Phipps / 29
SC SP / Maryellen Lewis / 30
SC SP / Lisa Harvey / 31
SC Asst. / Torrey Chavis(Phipps) / 29
SC Asst. / Lisa Girdley(Phipps) / 29
SC Asst. / Amy Helfert(Lewis) / 30
SC Asst. / Felicia Kruse(Harvey) / 31
SC Asst. / Drew Tilley(Chapman) / 28
SC Asst. / Tammy Thurman(Chapman) / 28
SC Asst. / AnishaDennis(Lewis) / 30
SC Asst. / Brandi Crowe(Phipps) / 29
Title I Para / Dominique Smith / K-4
Title I Para / Jerrell Jackson / K-4
Title I Para / Andre Redding / 5-6
Title I Para / Harlan Taylor / 5-6
SE Inclusion K-5 / Lauren Head / SE Office
SE Inclusion 6-8 / Jonathon Batts / SE Office
SE Inclusion K-5 / Kris Lewis / SE Office
SE Inclusion 6-8 / Sarah Mabis / SE Office
Custodian / David Clark / Cust. Office
Custodian / Cust. Office
Custodian / Dorothy Richardson / Cust. Office
Custodian / Marvin Duncan / Cust. Office
NOTE: Teacher email addresses are:
Quick Facts for Parents…
IF / THENyour student is absent / Call the school office before 9 am that day to report the absence.(435-8242)
A student will be marked TRUANT if a parent does not call to verify the absence.
*Absences may affect athletic eligibility for that day.
your student will be absent for an extended period / Contact your student’s teacher or the school counselor(Mr. Gmutza) to request homework.
your student has an appointment / Morning- Your student should sign in in the office and bring a note from the doctor/dentist, etc… upon return.
Afternoon- Students must sign-out in the office when they leave. A note from the doctor/dentist, etc…must be turned in to the office upon return or the following day for the absence to be excused.
your child has a health issue/medication / Contact the school nurse(Mrs. Scales).
you need to speak to an individual teacher / Send the teacher an e-mail or call and leave a message in the school office. Teachers will make every effort to respond within 24 hours.
you have a concern about your student / Depending on the level of concern, contact your student’s teacher, the counselor or the administration to set up an appointment or to schedule a parent-teacher conference.
you have a concern about your student’s schedule / Contact the school counselor(Mr. Gmutza).
you want to know your student’s grades / Contact your student’s teacher or log into your EdEase account.
you need assistance with EdEase / Contact the school counselor(Mr. Gmutza).
you have questions about school activities or athletics / Contact the school office.(435-8242)
you would like information about PTA / Contact the school office.(435-8242)
you would like to volunteer / Contact the school office.(435-8242)
you have a question about breakfast or lunch / Contact the school cafeteria manager(Mrs. Sallee) at 435-8610.
you have a question about your student’s netbook / Contact the school’s technology support person(Kelly Favello) at 435-8242.
School Calendar
Glenwood Leadership Academy
Bell Schedules
Lunch schedule: Grades K-1…Period 4Grades 2-3…Period 5
Grades 4-5…Period 6Grade 6…Period 7
Grades 7-8…Periods 7-8
GLA School Map
Cafeteria Information
Research has shown that starting the day with a nutritious breakfast helps students stay alert and perform better in school. A nutritious breakfast is available each day from 7:15 to 7:30 in your school cafeteria. The breakfast menu can be found on the EVSC web site.
Lunch Prices:
Student Breakfast…$1.25
Reduced Breakfast…$0.30
Student Lunch(K-5)…$1.75
Reduced Lunch…$0.40
Milk…$0.50
Student Lunch(6-8)…$2.00
Reduced Lunch…$0.40
Milk…$0.50
Adult Lunch…$3.00
Quick Facts…
●Meal payments can be made by cash or check made payable to Glenwood Cafeteria or online at .
●Applications for Free or Reduced meals are in student school packet. Approval normally takes 1-2 business days. Students will be charged(IOU) full price until application is received and approved.
●IOU’s are sent home with student weekly
●Payments and IOU’s will follow student to any EVSC school
●Special diets will need to obtain cafeteria form and returned with physician instruction and signature
●Family members are always welcome to dine with students. Please sign in at the school office to receive a name badge.
●Cafeteria manager…Karen Sallee @ 435-8610
●We are a “Healthy School”. All snacks brought to school must be store bought and be considered a “healthy” snack such as fruit, granola bars etc.
EVSC Dress for Success Uniform Policy
K-8 School Dress
• Pants
o Type: uniform style, dress or cargo
o Colors: khaki, navy or black
•Shorts, Capris
o Type: uniform style, dress or cargo, at least fingertip length
o Colors: khaki, navy or black
• Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Uniform Dresses
o Type: uniform style, at least fingertip length
o Colors: khaki, navy or black
• Shirts
o Type: collared button down or polo shirt, long or short sleeved, undershirt can be worn under approved shirt
o Colors: any solid color(any school issued apparel is acceptable)
o Logo: small logo acceptable (up to 2 inches); school logo is permitted
o Spirit wear: school discretion
• Cool-Weather Items
o Type: hoodless sweater, vest, zip up fleece, soft shell or cardigan worn with a collared button down or polo shirt underneath
o Colors: any solid color
o Logo: small logo acceptable (up to 2 inches); school logo is permitted
•Belt: 3rd grade and up
•Footwear: any closed toe and closed back
•Spirit wear: may be worn at principal’s discretion
•Cell phones/iPods/earphones/earbuds(other technology): Students may use technology only under teacher/staff direction.
Arrival Procedures
●School hours: 7:30-2:30.
●Students may enter the building no earlier than 7:15.
●Breakfast will be served in Bullpup Cafeteria from 7:15 to 7:30.
●Only students eating breakfast are allowed in the cafeteria.
●Students in grades K-2 will report to the GLA Auditorium for morning meeting and remain there until released to homeroom at 7:30.
●Students in grades 3-5 will report to the small gym for morning meeting and remain there until released to homeroom at 7:30.
●Students in grade 6 will report to room 7 for morning meeting and remain there until released to homeroom at 7:30.
●Students in grades 7-8, will report to Bullpup Arena for morning meeting and remain there until the homeroom bell rings at 7:30.
●Students arriving after 7:30 should report to the office to sign in and receive a pass to class.
Dismissal Procedures
▪Students will not be released for early dismissal after 2:00.
▪Students will be dismissed at 2:30, go to their lockers and then promptly exit the building.
▪Students participating in an afterschool program should report directly to the auditorium.
▪Students participating in an after school, extra-curricular activity should report promptly to their designated area.
▪Only students participating in a supervised after school activity are allowed to remain in the building.
▪Student walkers and car riders will be dismissed through the designate exits:
oGrades K-2Exit through the far east front doors
oGrades 3-6Exit through the front entrance doors
oGrades 7-8Exit through the Health Clinic doors
Attendance Policy
Absences from school
●Students are required by Indiana law to attend school regularly until they are 18 years old.
●A 5-day letter will be sent home after a student has 5 unexcused absences(truancy). At 10 days, the student and their parent(s) may be notified of the need to attend a pre-court conference.
●Students who miss additional days of school after the pre-court conference are required by Indiana law to have a medical statement from a physician or be seen and possibly sent home by the school nurse.
●If your child is absent, please call the office before 9 am that day to report the absence.(435-8242) Failure to report an absence, will result in your child being marked TRUANT.
Unexcused Absences (Truancy)
●3rd Absence…
❖Teacher reminder and parent contact
●4th absence…
❖Teacher reminder and parent contact
●5th absence…
❖Referral to counselor and parent contact(5-day letter)
●8th absence…
❖Referral to the counselor and parent contact(8-day letter)
●10th absence…
❖Referral to the counselor and parent contact(pre-court notification)
Lates to class
●1-2 late to class…
❖Teacher reminder
●3rd late to class…
❖Teacher reminder and parent contact
●4th late to class…
❖Teacher assign After School Detention(ASD) and parent contact
●For every other late, the student will be assigned to ASD. (6th, 8th)
●10th late to class…
❖Referral to the AP and assigned 1 day of AEA
●For each additional late, the student will be referred to the AP and assigned to 1 day of AEA.(Accumulation of lates start over at the beginning of each semester)
Medical Procedures
GLA Nurse…Nurse Jane Scales
If your child needs to receive medication during the school day, please make sure you complete the medication permission form below and return it to the school office.
OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES AND WELLNESS
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Indiana State Law requires that schools observe certain regulations when administering medication to students. The following procedures must be followed:
1. Over-the-counter medication requires written permission from the parent or guardian, stating the name of medication, amount of medication, the hours for administration, and the period of time medication is to be continued. It must be sent in the original container labeled with the student’s name. Permission note must contain parent’s/legal guardian’s signature.
2. Prescription medications must be in the original container. The label will meet the requirement for physician’s written order; however, the parent must either complete and sign the Student Medication Permission Slip or send in a permission note with parent’s/legal guardian’s signature. Recommend one month’s supply.
3. The parent/guardian shall accept the legal responsibility for the safe arrival of his/her child’s medication to and from the child’s school.
4. A school corporation may send home medication that is possessed by a school for administration during school hours or at school functions with a student if the student’s parent provides written permission for the student to receive the medication.
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STUDENT MEDICATION PERMISSION SLIP
SCHOOL _____ GRADE ______
STUDENT’S NAME ______PHONE______
MEDICAL CONDITION ______
NAME OF MEDICATION ______
TIME AND AMOUNT TO BE GIVEN ______
As parent/guardian, I accept the legal responsibility for the safe arrival of my child’s medication to his/her school.
**PARENT/GUARDIAN**
______INITIAL HERE to give permission to the EVSC to send home your child’s medications from school with him/her.
______
Parent/Guardian Signature Date # of pills brought in
PLEASE RETURN TO SCHOOL NURSE
Glenwood Leadership Academy
Student Technology Information
Students must understand the use of technology is a privilege. Any misuse of technology will result in immediate consequences. This includes the use of unauthorized websites and using the camera and video tool for non-academic purposes. GLA has a ZERO tolerance for Cyber-Bullying.
My classmates and I created the points below and I promise to:
1. Charge my netbook every night.
2. Stay away from downloading, illegal movie, and music.
3. Stay away from transferring pirated movies and music.
4. Keep from eating and drinking on or around my netbook.
5. Be responsible for my netbook and not allow anyone else to use it.
6. Always “Stop, Think, Click”.
7. Stay away from proxies.
8. Bring my netbook to school everyday.
9. Carry my netbook in its case.
10.Stay away from sites offering free stuff that I should pay for.
11. Keep my computer clean from inappropriate images.
12. Use my netbook in places where it will not be broken or damaged.
13. Take my netbook out of the case when using it to avoid overheating.
14. Stay away from blocked websites.
15. Use my netbook as a tool for learning.
16. Shut down and restart my netbook everyday.
17. Be a good digital citizen at all times.
18. Follow the EVSC rules for using my netbook.
19. Stay on task with my netbook while in class.
20. Protect my screen from damage.
Cell Phone Policy…
1st offense…teacher warning/return at end of period
2nd offense…turn into the office/return at end of the day/parent contact
3rd offense…turn into the office/parent contact/parent must pick up
phone/Assigned ASD
______
Student Signature Date
______
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Middle School
Athletic Eligibility Requirements
●Students must not fail more than one class on an 8 period school day or two classes on a 9 period school day.
●If a student is failing more than one class on an 8 period day or two classes on a 9 period day, he/she shall be suspended from participation in extracurricular activities for the first two game weeks of the season.
●If the student is failing two or more classes at the end of the two-week suspension, he/she will be dismissed from the team for the remainder of the season..(This policy was established by the Middle School Athletic Council and applies to the following programs…Cross Country, Cub Football, Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Track, Girls Track, Dance Teams, Cheer Teams. NOTE: This policy is established as a minimum requirement. Individual schools may establish additional academic requirements for extracurricular participation)
Grading periods to check for eligibility are as follows:
●Football, cross country, volleyball – second 9-wk grading period of the spring semester of the previous school year
●Girls Basketball – first 9-wk grading period of the fall semester of the current school year
●Boys Basketball – second 9-wk grading period of the fall semester of the current school year
●Track – first 9-wk grading period of the spring semester of the
PTA Membership Form