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FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2016-2017
446 11TH STREET
ELYRIA, OHIO 44035
(440) 284- 8007
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE Franklin School
“Our Kids Are Worth Whatever It Takes”
Aug. 1, 2016
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Parents should schedule their child’s departure from home so that he/she arrives at 8:25 am everyday. Breakfast is served in the classroom. Students are expected to be at their desks/table and ready to learn by 8:45am. Breakfast will not be served after 8:40am.
SCHOOL HOURS
8:15 Office Opens
8:25 Doors Open – Breakfast Begins
8:45 Academic Time Begins
3:30 School Ends* (no dismissal is permitted between 3:15-3:30)
3:50 Office Closes
****PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE BUILDING TO PICK UP YOUR STUDENT(S) AT DISMISSAL TIME. Our halls become extremely crowded. Our goal is to provide a smooth, quick and safe dismissal.
FRANKLIN TARDY POLICY
Tardy students create disruptions and loss of instructional time for themselves and others. Chronic tardiness suggests that school is not important. The Franklin Tardy Policy is monthly. Students will start over with a clean slate each month.
TARDY 3 TIMES IN A MONTH = 1 MORNING DETENTION
TARDY 6 TIMES IN A MONTH = PARENT CONFERENCE AND MORNING DETENTION
TARDY 7 OR MORE TIMES IN A MONTH = ADDITIONAL CONSEQUENCES
*Additional consequences may include but are not limited to field
trips, extra-curricular activities, assemblies, etc.
*Unserved detentions will result in two additional detentions.
Continued unserved detentions may result in additional consequences and/or suspension from school.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT SCHOOL
Students will be served breakfast from 8:30 to 8:40am. Teachers send unclaimed breakfasts back at 8:40am. If a child is tardy, they will not receive a breakfast. Caffeinated beverages/pop/energy drinks are not permitted in student lunches.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Students are not permitted on the playground
before school starts. All students have assigned
arrival and dismissal doors.
Student Arrival/Dismissal Information
All grade levels will have a specific enter and exit point. Children should use their grade level enter and exit points every day.
Students must meet siblings outside. No student will be allowed to “pick up” siblings inside the building.
Parents will not be allowed to pick up children inside the building. Parents must wait outside to retrieve their child(ren). Pre-arrange a meeting location with your child outside.
ALL car riders are dismissed to the Birch St. parking lot. Cars must use single-line, drive-up formation and students will be escorted to your car. YOU MAY NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR IF YOU ARE IN THE PICK UP LINE!! If you choose to park in a parking space, you must leave your car and escort your child safely to your parked car. Please only use the marked crosswalk.
Car riders MAY NOT be picked up on 11th Street in front of the school building. If you do not wish to use the Birch Street parking lot, arrange with your child a safe meeting spot on a nearby street and follow all traffic laws.
***DO NOT STOP YOUR CAR ON 11TH STREET! NO CHILD WILL BE PERMITTED TO GO TO A WAITING CAR ON 11TH ST. There are posted NO PARKING traffic signs in this area and cars will be ticketed by Elyria Police.
A.M. ENTER/ P.M. EXIT STATIONS:
PreK A.M. = all enter at front door
P.M. = all exit out front door
K: A.M. = line up at kindergarten door “F-6”
P.M. = walkers are dismissed out door “D-4”, bus riders report to the gym; car riders out kindergarten door “F-6”
1st: A.M. = Pileski/Dost line up at door “D-4”, Wenzell/Goodnight line up at door
“F-6”
P.M. = walkers out gym door “B-2”; car riders out “E-5” door, bus
riders report to the gym
2nd: A.M. = all enter door “D-4”
P.M. = walkers out gym door “B-2”; car riders out “E-5” door, bus riders
report to the gym
3rd: A.M. = all enter door “E-5”
P.M. = walkers exit doors “I-9” and walk to 11th Street; car riders
exit door “E-5”, bus riders report to the gym
4th: A.M. = all enter door “E-5”
P.M. = walkers exit doors “I-9” and walk to 11th Street; car riders exit
“E-5”door, bus riders report to the gym
5th: A.M. = all enter door “E-5”
P.M. = walkers exit doors “I-9” and walk to 11th Street; car riders exit “E-5”
door, bus riders report to the gym
• All van riders will go to designated areas for dismissal
FRANKLIN DROP OFF INFO
Grades K-5
*****IMPORTANT*****Students are NOT PERMITTED
to be dropped off or picked up by vehicles on 11th Street.
There is NO PARKING in front of the school on 11th Street during
arrival and dismissal. There are traffic signs posted and vehicles
will be ticketed by the Elyria Police.
FRANKLIN SCHOOL
FRANKLIN PICK UP INFO
GRADES K-5
*****IMPORTANT*****Students are NOT PERMITTED
to be dropped off or picked up by vehicles on 11th Street.
There is NO PARKING in front of the school on 11th Street during
arrival and dismissal. There are traffic signs posted and vehicles
will be ticketed by the Elyria Police.
CAR RIDERS DISMISS TO HERE
FRANKLIN SCHOOL
NO PARKING HERE AT DISMISSAL
FRANKLIN 2016-2017 STAFF
Lisa Licht, Principal
Valerie Kaminski, Assistant Principal
Renus Henry, Home Liason
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PRE K
102- Ms. Erin German
Mrs. Dawn Wendell
123- Ms. Jill Henes
Mrs. Nicole Schwochow
124- PreK Multi-Purpose Room
KINDERGARTEN
119- Mrs. Nancy Brown
120- Ms. Stephanie Grahovac
121- Mrs. Michelle Kleinhenz
122- Ms. Constance Drummer
FIRST GRADE
117- Ms Ashley Goodnight
118- Ms. Marcy Lukesic
201- Miss Paige Pileski
202- Miss Jessica Dost
SECOND GRADE
203- Ms. Bianca Fries
206- Mrs. Marijo Creighton
207- Mrs. Mindy Hammer
208- Ms. Kirsten Meyers
THIRD GRADE
108- Mrs. Julie Porter-M
112- Ms. Jacqui Keressi-LA
111- Mrs. Carrie Kaminski- S/SS
107- Miss Andrea Korman
FOURTH GRADE
110- Mr. Nick Toney-M
109A- Mrs. Amy Yates-LA
109B- Mrs. Heather Powers-S/SS
FIFTH GRADE
114- Mrs. Erin Neale-M/S
113- Miss Samantha Clark -LA/SS
INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS
107- Ms. Cynthia Monchak
115C- Mrs. Courtney Clark
116- Mrs. Samantha Boneta
TECH COACH
129- Mrs. Stacy Corfman
TITLE I
115B- Brandy Shuttera
121A- Mrs. Kia Pigott
204A- Mrs. Cathy Secaur
204B- Mrs. Katie Kalamasz
205B- Lindsay Decoster
Tracy Henry
ELL PROGRAM
104- Mr. Julio Rivera
GATE ENRICHMENT
209 – Mrs. Laura Barkdull
AMPS TEAM (W, TH)
115- (Art) Mr. John Filipiak
GYM- (PE) Ms. Kelly Luter
125- Mrs. Donna Johnston (Music)
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Office- Mrs. Darlene Jaudon
PSYCHOLOGIST
Media Center-Miss Jillian Grisafo
NURSE
Clinic- Mrs. Valerie Frank
MEDIA CENTER
Mrs. Debbie Redpath (Tech)
SPEECH
128- Mrs. Gwyn Buchanan
OT/PT/ADAPTED PE
126- Support Services Storage
127- Mrs. Ana Beltran (OT)
127- Mrs. Ann Pecsok (PT)
127- Mr. Greg Burgund
CUSTODIAL
Head Custodian- Mr. Bob Shubert
Utility- Mr. Don Hyer
INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS
Mrs. Kathy Rader
FOOD SERVICE
Mrs. Brenda Turner
Ms. Connie Moss
Ms. Christine Brown
Ms. Sherry Jackson
Ms. Chris Pinkerton
Ms. Mildred Negron
Mrs. Erica Phillips
ATTENDANCE POLICY
If your child will be absent or tardy, please call the office at 284-8007 to inform us. The Missing Children’s Act requires parents to call or otherwise notify the school in advance of the student’s absence. A student who is tardy will stop by the office so his or her name can be taken off the absence list.
Upon every child's return (regardless of a phone call), a written excuse must be sent to the school and given to the homeroom teacher. The excuse must be from a parent/guardian, doctor, dentist or court system.
If a note is not received within 3 days of your student's return, the absence may be considered unexcused permanently. After 5 unexcused absences, the student's parent/guardian will be contacted by the school designee. After 10 absences (unexcused or excused), a doctor's note will be required for all further absences; otherwise they will be considered unexcused.
By the order of the Juvenile Court system, any excessive tardiness that contributes to a failing grade in any academic area, may result in a referral to the court. Excessive tardies are at the discretion of the building administrator. This same policy will be followed for students who have excessive early dismissals that contribute to a failing grade.
Please be advised that early dismissals and tardies count towards excellent attendance.
Excused Absences: Personal Illness, Death in family
****** Vacations are not excused absences. *******
Excused Tardies: Doctor/Dentist appointment, court
Appearances and counseling appointments
****** Oversleeping, car trouble or missed the bus are NOT excused. *******
ILLNESS
Should I keep my child home today? Yes, if he/she has:
___Diarrhea
___Severe cough
___Severe cold
___Undetermined rash
___Temperature of 100 degrees or higher
___Sore throat-difficulty swallowing
___Red, watery, burning, itching eyes
___Vomiting during the past 24 hours
___ Fever within the last 24 hours
___Lice in hair
The above symptoms/conditions may mean the start of a communicable disease or nuisance condition that could affect other children in your child’s classroom. Also, your child may be too sick to learn in school that day.
In fairness to ALL children, please keep your child home until you can determine what may be developing. Contact the school’s nurse if you have any questions.
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
In most cases, medication can be given on a schedule at home. If your doctor says there is a need that it is given at school, please call and discuss the details with our school nurse (phone #284-6689). Medication WILL NOT be dispensed at school without a completed Medication Administration Request form from your child’s doctor with the doctor’s signature. Over the counter medication and cough drops CAN NOT be given to children without a doctor’s written authorization.
SICKNESS OR ACCIDENT AT SCHOOL
Each student will receive an emergency card the first week of school. It is extremely important that it be completed and returned to school immediately. Be sure to include a phone number where someone can be reached in case of an emergency. Also, remember to let us know if telephone numbers change during the course of the school year. Minor bumps or abrasions will be taken care of at school. Parents will be notified if something serious occurs.
FORMS NEEDED FOR ENROLLMENT
Registration is now centralized at the Elyria High School. When registering your child for school, a copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, 2 proofs of residency, custody papers, and MFE/IEP/504 Plans, if applicable, need to be made available to the school at the time of enrollment.
TREATS/CELEBRATIONS
All treats and celebrations must be pre-approved by the classroom teacher. Treats will be passed out at the student’s lunch time. Treats and birthday celebrations will not be held during academic time. It is best to send pre-packaged treats that are labeled with ingredients and can be easily passed out at a lunch table. Please be advised we have many students with allergies. NO latex balloons and/or large decorations will be allowed in the building.
FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS
Throughout the school year, students are given safety instructions that include fire, tornado and lockdown drills. Fire drills are held monthly; tornado drills are held monthly during tornado season; and lockdown drills are practiced several times throughout the year. Procedures are posted in each classroom and children are expected to remain quiet and orderly during drills.
COMMUNITY COMPUTER LAB
Franklin offers parents of students free access to computer use in our Community Computer Lab. Please call the office to find out available hours of operation.
WWW.ELYRIASCHOOLS.ORG
Announcements, calendar events, and special information is available to parents via the Elyria Schools Website.
POWERSCHOOL
Elyria City Schools utilizes a web-based information system for student grades. Parents have access to this information and are encouraged to track their child(ren)s progress by logging on to the system regularly. Information on access is available on the Elyria City Schools website.
Franklin Elementary: The Great 28 Life Skills
Skill 1: Yes Ma’am, No Sir Skill 15: The Sub Clause
Skill 2: Make Eye Contact Skill 16: Do Not Save Seats
Skill 3: Congratulate a Classmate Skill 17: Look Away
Skill 4: Discussion Rules Skill 18: Greetings
Skill 5: Do Not Brag Skill 19: Fair Share
Skill 6: Do Not Show Disrespect with Gestures Skill 20: Pick It Up
Skill 7: Say Thank You Skill 21: Class Interruptions
Skill 8: Random Acts of Kindness Skill 22: Resolve Problems
Skill 9: Complete Sentences Skill 23: Do Not Bully
Skill 10: Rewards Skill 24: Excuse Me/I’m Sorry
Skill 11: Homework Skill 25: Be Positive
Skill 12: Transitions Skill 26: Be Honest
Skill 13: Do Not Complain Skill 27: It’s Okay to Make Mistakes,
Just Give it a Try
Skill 14: Follow All Procedures
Skill 28: Do Your Best
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Expectations in school, on school property and on the bus are that students are to behave in a manner that displays self-control and respect for others. If a staff member feels a student’s behavior warrants an office visit, your child will carry home a letter stating the discipline issue and the consequence. Parents/Guardians must sign the letter and have their child return it the following school day. If the letter is not returned the next day, further consequences may be applied.
Examples of consequences: Lunch/Recess Detention
Morning Detention
Written Assignment
Alternate Classroom Placement
Out of School Suspension
Parent/Student/Teacher/Administrator
Conference
Franklin will have morning detentions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am to 8:30am. All students will need to have their own transportation. In addition to traditional consequences, poor student behavior may result in denial of a field trip, assembly, or other school-related activity. Students may not be permitted to participate on a field trip for the following reasons:
* No name tag on field trip day
* Excessive absences
* Unpaid fines (including library fines)
* Has repeated office referrals
* Has earned a suspension or alternate room assignment
* Unserved detentions
**Some Behaviors will be an immediate office referral.
**Consequences are cumulative, so you may earn loss of recess, lunch detention, and after school detention all in the same day.