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Schurz Elementary School
Parent and Student Policies and Procedures Handbook 2010 – 2011
The Schurz Elementary School strives to provide a safe, supportive and enriched learning environment for all students, one that prepares students for the world at large while they maintain connected to family, community and their cultural heritage.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Mark NixonPresident
Mr. Reuben Palmer / Ms. Michelle Glazier / Ms. Donna Glazier / Mrs. Sandra Essenpreis
Vice-President / Clerk / Member / Member
STUDENTS, PARENTS AND EMPLOYEES, WELCOME TO SCHURZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Welcome to another year at Schurz Elementary School!! I am excited all of our teachers are returning this year; however, some have new teaching assignments as listed on the next page.
As you may already know, we received $20,000 last year for being a “Distinguished Title I School”. With this money we purchased six SMART boards—one for each regular education classroom. We are also purchasing six SMART document cameras to go with the SMART boards. This will help make your child’s educational experiences this year very exciting! I invite you to come to the classrooms and observe how they work and how interactive they are for students and teachers.
Most of you are familiar with how this handbook is prepared. It will provide the resources needed to answer any questions you may have concerning our school and its activities. Following the “Schedules”, this handbook is organized in alphabetical order for your convenience; however, at the back of the handbook, there is an “Index” to help you locate information. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the office.
Dr. Vivian Joy Powell, Principal
FACULTY AND STAFF
Kindergarten Teacher / Sharon Wood1st Grade Teacher / George Baker
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher / Susan Ashfield
4th & 5th Grade Teacher / Trina Brees
6th Grade Teacher / Shannon Windriver
7th & 8th Grade Teacher / Theresa Jehs
Special Education Teacher / Zan Severson
Library/Computer Paraeducator / Eileen Birchum
Paraeducator / Dawna Fernando
Paraeducator / Marge Sanchez
School Secretary / Judy Kelly
Custodian / James McMinn
Cook / Susan Bobb
Kitchen Assistant / Patti Hicks
Bus Driver / Fred Williams
Head Start Teacher / Leann Amante
PRINCIPAL’S OPEN DOOR POLICY
The principal has an open door policy. This means that unless the principal is meeting with someone, is visiting classes, or has scheduled appointments, the door is open for your needs, comments and suggestions. Please feel free to contact the principal when required. The principal’s daily schedule is posted outside of the office as an FYI for everyone.
HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK
This is your Parent/Student Handbook. It is to be used in conjunction with the MCSD Student Code of Conduct. You will find all of the required student behaviors in that packet. However, in this packet, you will find the actual procedures used at the Schurz Elementary School campus. After the “Schedules”, you will find everything in alphabetical order; however, at the back of the binder, there is an “Index” to help you locate information.
DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Grades K – 8 / 8:20 AM – 2:45 PM
Wednesdays—Early Dismissal Days / 8:20 AM – 1:45 PM
First Bell – Line-up / 8:10 AM
Second Bell – Go to Classes / 8:15 AM
Third Bell – Tardy / 8:20 AM
MINIMUM SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
Grades / Recess / Lunch / Time ScheduleK - 1 / 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM / 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM / 8:20 – 11:30 AM
2 - 3 / 10:55 AM – 11:15 AM / 10:35 AM – 10:55 AM / 8:20 – 11:30 AM
4 - 6 / 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM / 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM / 8:20 – 11:30 AM
7 - 8 / No Recess / 11:05 AM – 11:25 AM / 8:20 – 11:30 AM
THE BUS RUNS AT 11:30 AM FOR ALL STUDENTS ON MINIMUM SCHOOL DAYS.
SCHURZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR 2010 – 2011
Monday, August 30, 2010 / Back to School Night & Community Barbeque/Family Games (5:30)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 / School Advisory Council (SAC) Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Monday, September 6, 2010 / Labor Day—No School
Friday, September 10, 2010 / Count Day! & School Picture Day
Week of September 7– 10, 2010 / Law requires all schools teach the U.S. Constitution
Monday, September 20 – Thursday, September 30, 2010 / Fall MAP Testing K - 8
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 / SAC Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 / International Food Night—Families Invited
Monday, October 11, 2010 / Columbus Day—No School
Friday, October 22, 2010 / End of 1st Quarter
Saturday, October 23– Sunday, October 31, 2010 / Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 / School Advisory Council (SAC) Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Wednesday & Thursday, October 27 & 28, 2010 / Parent/Teacher Conferences—Minimum Day
Friday, October 29, 2010 / Nevada Day—No School
Thursday, November 11, 2010 / Veteran’s Day—No School
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, November 24, 25, & 26, 2010 / Thanksgiving Holiday—No School
Monday, November 29 – Friday, December 10, 2010 / Winter MAP Testing K - 8
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 / School Advisory Council (SAC) Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 / School Christmas Program—Night
Friday, December 17, 2010 / Minimum School Day prior to Winter Break
Monday, December 20, 2010 – Friday, December 31, 2010 / Winter Break—No School
Monday, January 3, 2011 / Students Return to School
Thursday, January 13, 2011 / 1st Semester/2nd Quarter Ends
Friday, January 14, 2011 / Teacher Work Day—No School
Monday, January 17, 2011 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—No School
Thursday, January 20, 2011 / Parent/Teacher Conferences—Minimum School Day
Monday, January 31 – Friday , February 4, 2011 / 5th Grade Analytic Writing Test
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 / School Advisory Council (SAC) Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Monday, February 7 – Wednesday, February 11, 2011 / Analytic Writing – Grade 8
Monday, February 21, 2011 / President’s Day—No School
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 / School Advisory Council (SAC) Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Monday, February 28 – Friday, March 4, 2011 / State CRT Testing – Grades 3 – 8
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 / Science Fair Night
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 / School Advisory Council (SAC) Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Thursday, March 24, 2011 / End of 3rd Quarter
Friday, March 25, 2011 / Minimum School Day prior to Spring Break
Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1, 2011 / Spring Break—No School
Monday, April 4, 2011 / Students Return to School
Wednesday &Thursday, April 6 & 7, 2011 / Parent/Teacher Conferences—Minimum School Days
Monday, April 18 – Friday, April 22, 2011 / Reading Week
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 / Family Reading Night
Monday, April 25, 2011 / Easter Holiday—No School
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 / School Advisory Council (SAC) Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Monday, May 2nd – Friday, May 6, 2011 / Spring MAP Testing K - 8
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 / Family Math Night
Monday, May 30, 2011 / Memorial Day—No School
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 / School Advisory Council (SAC) Mtg. 5:00 PM WRPT Ed. Bldg.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 / End of the Year—Whole-School Field Trip
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 / Kindergarten Promotion – 9:30 AM Community Invited
Thursday, June 1, 2011 / 8th Grade Promotion – Evening – Community Invited
Thursday, June 2, 2011 / Awards Assembly – 9:30 AM Families Invited
Friday, June2, 2011 Last Day of School / Minimum School Day for Students—Full Day for Teachers
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER
Keep the school informed of any change of address or telephone number during the school year. This will help keep our records current and make it much easier to reach you should any emergency occur.
COMPUTERS/INTERNET ACCESS
The use of the computers by our elementary students is an important learning experience in technology. Children are carefully monitored when using the internet. It is our goal in this program for the computers to become a tool for students in applying their skills to solve problems in striving to reach their full potential.
The following rules apply to all users:
1. Users will not damage any computers, printers or any media/technology equipment at SES.
2. Users will not bring any software in any form to use and/or install on any computer.
3. Users will not change any settings and/or formats on any computer.
4. Users will follow all rules for use of software technology installed on computers.
5. Users will only access the internet while at SES under direct supervision of a SES employee.
6. Users, while on the internet, will only explore and/or use sites and areas as directed by the instructor.
7. When users are unsure if a site is acceptable, he/she will request assistance from the instructor.
8. Failure to follow the above rules WILL jeopardize privileges to use the media/technology available at SES for anywhere from 2 weeks to the remainder of the school year, to be decided by the supervising instructor.
9. Users are subject to additional rules governing use of media/technology at SES, which may be added at the discretion of the supervising adults.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Many times, parents have concerns about how things are handled in school. Use the following procedures to insure that concerns are handled promptly and directly.
1. Talk to the teacher or teachers directly involved with the concern. Most matters can be resolved with a parent/teacher discussion. While parents are welcome to observe or volunteer during school, teachers should not be disturbed during school hours. Please schedule an appointment to discuss your concerns during the hour following school.
2. If a parent and teacher cannot resolve the concern, speak with the principal.
Matters that cannot be resolved in the first two steps are usually matters that involve school policy. The School Board sets school policy. Therefore, at this time bring the matter to the attention of the School Board for review.
DISCIPLINE PROGRAM—MCSD Discipline Levels & Procedures
Levels of Discipline PreK-12th Grade
The school district employee involved should intervene in the misconduct. If further action is necessary, the school district employee should refer the student to the school administrator/dean for disciplinary action. After hearing the student's explanation, consulting with staff members and doing any other investigation necessary, the administrator/dean will decide on disciplinary action.
Level I
Level I offenses are minor acts of misconduct that interfere with the orderly operation of the classroom, a school function, extracurricular/co-curricular program or approved transportation. In addition to school consequences, criminal charges may also be assessed.
Infractions:
A. Classroom Disruption - saying or doing something that keeps the teacher from teaching or other students from learning
B. Disorderly Conduct - saying or doing something that upsets the normal school day or any school activity
C. Disrespect - conduct or behavior that demeans, degrades, antagonizes, humiliates or embarrasses a person or group of persons, including employees. This includes racial slurs and/or harassment
D. Dress Code - wearing anything that does not follow the dress code for your school
E. Failure to Report for Detention - not showing up for detention
F. False and/or Misleading Information - telling lies, or refusing to tell the truth about important matters to members of the school staff
G. Insubordination - refusing to follow or not following the directions of any of the school staff. Breaking school rules, classroom rules, or behavior contracts
H. Misconduct on School Bus or School Approved Transportation - saying or doing something that upsets the order/procedures to be followed on the bus, or interferes with the safety of others
I. Profane, Obscene, or Abusive Language/Materials - using words, gestures, pictures, or objects including racial slurs.
J. Repeated Misconduct - continual disruption of the normal school day or school activity
K. Tardiness - being late for school or class too often (more than once a week)
L. Unauthorized Absence from School or Class - being absent from school or class without a written excuse
M. Physical contact after misconduct (elementary age) - refusing to settle down after being told to stop misbehavior - pushing, shoving or striking out at another child or adult
N. Cell phone - using a cell phone during school or during a school function without permission
O. Other - any other minor act of misconduct which interferes with the orderly operation of the classroom, the school program, a school function or activity, an extracurricular activity or approved transportation
Level I - How the Teacher/ Administrator May Respond:
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• Counseling and direction with the student
• Parental contact and / or verbal reprimand
• Withdrawal of privileges which may include, but not be limited to, participation in extracurricular activities