Where the Best Achieve Excellence

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“WHERE THE BEST ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE”

Parent/Student Handbook

2015-2016

Thinking, Learning, and Growing with Excellency

Alonzo J. Brown, Principal

Dr. Lyne Ssebikindu, Assistant Principal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

School Information Page

Forward

Letter from the Principal and Staff………………………….……….5

Mission/Vision/Goals/…………………….………….……6

Beliefs Statements………………………………………….7

School Motto and Slogan…………………………..8

Title I Information

Elementary and Secondary Education Act…….. 9 - 10

School Compact……………………………………………11-12

Family Engagement Plan...... 13-16

General Information…………………………………………………....……17-28

Visitors……………………………………………...... 17

Admission and Enrollment...... 18-19

Dress Code Policy………………...... …20

Cafeteria Procedure …………………………..21

Federal Nutritional Guidelines…………………………………….……..22

Grading System Policy……….………………………………...... 23

Emergencies…………………………………….…24

Office Hours and Procedures………………………25

Student Code of Conduct…………………………..26

Handling Concerns……………………………….. 27

Dismissal call Times ……………………………….28

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“Where the Best Achieve Excellence”

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Alonzo J. Brown

Principal

Dr. Lyne Ssebikindu

Assistant Principal

Gwendolyn Ingram

Title I PLC Coach

Ashley Owens Davis

Guidance Counselor

Simone Smith

Financial Secretary

Gloria Crawford

Attendance Secretary

Myrtle Winfield

Kids House, School Age Child Care Coordinator

Betty Lee

leebettyj@scsk12.org

Family Service Specialist

Lenetrice Johnson

Cafeteria Manager

Linda Powell

Building Engineer

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“Where the Best Achieve Excellence”

Parent-Student Handbook

FOREWARD

Your Parent-Student Handbook provides you with information about your school. We feel that through helping parents and students become better acquainted with mission, vision, beliefs, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and school operations, we enhance each child’s opportunities for success in school. Your signatures will denote the receipt of the Crump Elementary School Parent Handbook. Please know that it is your responsibility to read and have knowledge of the contents provided in the handbook.

Today the faculty and staff stand committed to all of the parents, guardians, and community stakeholders of students at Crump Elementary School. We are thankful that you have allowed us the opportunity to be a part of your child’s life. Today we make a commitment to all of our students. We will do everything in our power to make sure that our students develop into lifelong learners and productive contributors to society. We believe that we can accomplish our goals with the dedication and support of parents, students, staff, and community stakeholders all working together in harmonious relationships.

***** Information in this Handbook is subject to change and does not exclude adherence to the SCS Handbook**********

Dear Parents, Students, and Community Stakeholders

Welcome to Crump Elementary! It is our pleasure to have you as members of the Crump

Family. The entire staff and I really want you to know that we are totally dedicated to a very high quality of education for each and every student. With parents, teachers and community working together in a spirit of mutual respect, open communication, and cooperation, our students will have the best opportunity to achieve success.

Parents thank you in advance for your continued strong support through the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). We desire to see 100% parent – teacher participation this year. Please contact Ms. Betty Leeat 901-416-5940 for any questions concerning the PTO. Also, boys and girls, remember that we expect you to always show your best behavior. Again this year we urge parents and students to become actively involved in the many extra-curricular activities that are designed for personal growth, development and enjoyment. We certainly always appreciate all of our community stakeholders and the loyal support you provide.

The information in this booklet will help us attain our goals and will serve as a guide and source of information for you. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference.

Respectfully,

Alonzo J. Brown

Principal

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“Where the Best Achieve Excellence”

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S MISSION

Preparing all students for success in learning, leadership and life.

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S VISION

Crump Elementary School is a place where teaching and learning produce well-rounded, high achieving students.

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S GOALS

SAFETY:

Maintain a positive, safe and respectful environment for all students and staff.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

Accelerate and celebrate the academic performance of all students.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Sustainand create an accountability system that evaluates the academic, operational and fiscal performance of our school...

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Build and strengthen family and community partnerships to support the academic and character development of all students.

DIVERSITY:

Support a school community that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of a diverse population.

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“Where the Best Achieve Excellence”

OUR BELIEFS

We Believe that meeting the teaching and learning needs of our students is our primary function.

We Believe that students learn best when engaged in a positive challenging learning environment that is managed by caring and competent adults.

We Believe that significant sustained achievement gains are made through the use of research based best practices, professional learning communities and faculty/staff proficiency in all professional development.

We Believe that the utilization of proactive, prevention and intervention measures are essential elements for improved self- esteem, self- actualization and self-discipline for students at Crump Elementary School.

We Believe that meaningful collaborations, responsiveness, sensitivity and high expectations among all stakeholders are vital to advance the mission and to fulfill the vision at Crump Elementary School.

CRUMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“Where the Best Achieve Excellence”

CRUMP’S SCHOOL COLORS

Royal Blue and Silver with White

CRUMP’S MASCOT

Cougars

CRUMP’S STUDENT SPIRIT SLOGAN

I will act in such a way that I will be proud of myself and others will be proud of me too. If it is to be, it is up to me. It begins with me.

CRUMP’S MOTTO

“Where the Best Achieve Excellence”

CRUMP 5

(To be repeated in assemblies, cafeteria, classrooms, etc.)

Courtesy

Respect

Understanding

Manners

Pride

The Be Rules

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Be Helpful

Elementary and Secondary Education Act

DID YOU KNOW?

Our school is a federally funded school wide Title I school. Title I requires thatschools create a positive, supportive learning environment that results in high levels ofachievement for all students. Funds areavailable for academic programs andstrategies, additional teachers and otherpersonnel, staff development, materials, supplies, technology, and parent training.We look forward to working with you and your childto make this a rewarding year.

Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Parents’ Right-To-Know
All parents have the right to request the following:

A teacher’s professional qualifications, which includes: state qualifications, licensure, grade/s certification, waivers
A teacher’s baccalaureate and /or graduate degree, fields of endorsement, previous teaching experience
A paraprofessional’s qualifications
An assurance that their child’s name, address, and telephone listing not be released to military recruiters

All parents will receive information on the following:

Their child’s level of achievement in each of the state academic assessments
Their option to request a transfer to another school within the district if their child is the victim of a violent crime at school
Their right to timely notification that their child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified

NINGUN NINO SE QUEDA ATRAS
Derecho De los Padres de Familia a saber
Todos los padres tienen derecho a solicitar lo siguiente:

Las calificaciones profesionales de un maestro, que incluye: Calificaciones del Estado, Licenciatura, graos de la certificación, Renuncia a derecho
El Bachillerato a Titulo de graduación del maestro, campos de especialidad, experiencia previa
La calificaciones del profesional
Garantía que los datos de su hijo como nombre, dirección, numero de teléfono, no se entregan a los reclutadores militares

Todos los padres recibirán información sobre lo siguiente:

El nivel de rendimiento de su hijo en cada una de las evaluaciones académicas del estado
Su opción de solicitar un traslado a otra escuela del distrito si su hijo/a es victima de un crimen violento en la escuela
Su derecho a aviso con tiempo anticipado que su hijo/a ha sido asignado o ha estado bajo la enseñanza durante cuatro semanas consecutivas o más, de un maestro que no está altamente cualificado

Title 1 Parent/Teacher/Student/School Compact
The compact has been jointly developed and agreed upon by Crump Elementary School, parents, students, and school staff.
Parent/Guardian Agreement
I want my child to achieve. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following:
I will promote my child’s learning by monitoring my child’s attendance, homework completion, and television watching.
Attend family literacy, math and curriculum events
Communicate with the teacher on an ongoing basis regarding my child’s progress.
Support my child’s learning by volunteering in my child’s classroom to observe classroom activities.
Participate in decisions relating to my child’s education.
Be responsible for supporting positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.
Parent’s Signature______
Student Agreement
It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:
Obey all rules of class/school conduct.
Complete and return homework assignments.
Attend school each day with pens, pencils, paper, and other necessary tools for learning.
Exhibit respect for others, myself and school property at all times and refrain from bullying behaviors.
Student’s Signature______
Teacher Agreement
It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I will strive to do the following:
Provide frequent reports of your child’s academic progress.
Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment.
Allow students access to a variety of resources such as technology, texts, and manipulatives.
Hold parent and teacher conferences to discuss school-parent compact as it relates to student achievement
Teacher’s Signature______
School Responsibility
I, the undersigned, partner in the education of children at Crump Elementary commit to the following:
Provide an environment that encourages positive communication between the teacher, parent, and student.
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Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment.
Hold parent and teacher conferences to discuss school-parent compact as it relates to student achievement
Parents will be given reasonable access to staff, to volunteer, participate and observe in their child’s class.
Principal’s Signature ______

Crump Elementary School

Este Pacto ha sido desarrollado, conjuntamente por la escuela, los padres, los estudiantes, y el personal de la escuela.

ACUERDO DE LOS PADRES

Yo, el socio abajofirmante procuraré hacer lo siguiente en la educación de mi hijo/a.

Promoveré aprendizaje de mi hijo por la supervisión de mi hijo asistencia, cumplimiento de deberes y viendo la televisión.

Asistir a eventos familiares de alfabetización, matemáticas y curriculum

Comunicarse con el maestro de manera continua sobre el progreso de mi hijo.

Apoyo mi niño está aprendiendo como voluntario en el salón de mi hijo para observar las actividades del aula.

Participar en las decisiones relativas a la educación de mi hijo.

Ser responsable para apoyar el uso positivo del tiempo extracurricular de mi hijo.

Firma de los Padres ______

ACUERDO DEL ESTUDIANTE

Es importante trabajar en lo mejor de mis habilidades. Por lo tanto, procuraré hacer lo siguiente:

Obedecer todas las reglas de conducta de la clase de la escuela.
Tareas completas y retorno.

Asistir a la escuela cada día con bolígrafos, lápices, papel y otras herramientas necesarias para el aprendizaje.

Muestran respeto por los demás, yo mismo y propiedad de la escuela en todo momento y abstenerse de conductas de intimidación.

Firma del estudiante ______

ACUERDO DEL MAESTRO

Yo, el socio abajofirmante procuraré hacer lo siguiente en la educación de su hijo/a en la escuela Coleman:

Proporcionar frecuentes informes de progreso académico de su hijo.
Proporcionar alta calidad currículo e instrucción en un ambiente de aprendizaje eficaz y solidaria.

Permitir el acceso de los estudiantes a una variedad de recursos como tecnología, textos y manipulativos.

Mantenga conferencias de padres y maestros hablar de escuela y los padres como se relaciona con el logro estudiantil

Firma del Maestro/a ______

RESPONSABILIDAD DE LA ESCUELA

Yo, el socio abajofirmante procuraré hacer lo siguiente en la educación de los niños en la escuela Coleman:

Proporcionar un entorno que fomenta la comunicación positiva entre el docente, padres y estudiantes.

Proporcionar alta calidad currículo e instrucción en un ambiente de aprendizaje eficaz y solidaria.

Mantenga conferencias de padres y maestros hablar de escuela y los padres como se relaciona con el logro estudiantil

 Los padres se dará acceso razonable al personal, como voluntario, participar y observar en la clase de su hijo.

2015-2016Family Engagement Plan

Our Family Engagement Plan was developed jointly with our parents, agreed on with parents, and distributed to parents. This plan will be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of the parents and the school.

Crump Elementary will encourage parents to become meaningfully involved and promote the capacity for strong parental involvement in the following ways:

Notify parents of the school’s Title 1 Family Engagement Plan in an understandable and uniform format provided in a language the parents can understand.
Provide information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities are sent to the parents in a format and language parents can understand.
Provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children, including providing information and school reports in a format and language parents understand.
Convene an annual meeting at flexible times (mornings and evenings) and to inform parents about the school’s parental involvement programs and right of parents to be involved; invite all parents to attend in order to receive information about school programs, school’s Title 1 status, the requirements of Title 1 and the parents’ right to be involved in the school.
Provide parents with the opportunity to submit parent comments on the school-wide program (TSIPP) if it is not satisfactory to the parents when the school makes the plan available to the school district. Parents can submit their comments via e-mail, in writing or in person to the Title 1 Parent Counselor.
Provide opportunities for regular and flexible meetings (morning and evening) such as P.T.A. meetings, Site-Based Decision Making Council meetings, Parent/Teacher Conferences and Family Nights.
Provide parents (based on parent request)an opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to any such suggestions as soon as practically possible
Parents, or representation of parents, are involved in an organized, ongoing, and timely way in planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy and joint development of the school-wide program plan (TSIPP).
Parental involvement strategies are coordinated and integrated with parent involvement strategies under other programs such as our State-run preschool program and Title III language instructional program.
Staff will be educated with the assistance of parents in the value and contributions of parents, and in working with parents-how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs, build ties between parents and the school.
Provide parents with timely information about school programs under NCLB section 1118.
Provide parents with a description and explanation of the curriculum the school uses, forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet.
Assist parents in understanding topics such as the State’s academic content standards, State student academic achievement standards, State and local academic assessments, how to monitor a child’s progress and work with educators to improve student achievement.
Materials and training will be provided to help parents work with their children to improve their achievement, such as literacy training and using technology to foster parental involvement.
Provide support for parents per parent request.

Parents can do the following to ensure academic success in the lives of their children:

Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Attend parent meetings and workshops.
Serve on committees and participate in the decision -making process.
Serve as volunteers in the classroom, on field trips, in the cafeteria, and in other areas as needed.
Respond to memos, surveys, express ideas, voice concerns, and provide feedback.

2015-2016Family Engagement Plan Spanish

Nuestro Plan de Participación de la Familia ha sido desarrollado conjuntamente con nuestros padres, consentimiento de los padres, y se distribuye a los padres. Este plan será puesto a disposición de la comunidad local y actualizada periódicamente para satisfacer las necesidades cambiantes de los padres y la escuela.

Crump Primaria a los padres a convertirse en una participación significativa y promover la capacidad de una fuerte participación de los padres en las siguientes formas:

1. Notificar a los padres del título de la escuela un plan de participación familiar

en un formato comprensible y uniforme, siempre en un lenguaje que los

padres puedan entender.

2. Proporcionar información relacionada con los programas escolares y los

padres, reuniones y otras actividades se envían a los padres en un formato y

lenguaje que los padres puedan entender.

3. Proporcionar oportunidades para la participación de los padres con dominio

limitado del Inglés, padres con discapacidades, y padres de niños migratorios,

incluyendo la provisión de información e informes de la escuela en un formato

y lenguaje que los padres entienden.

4. Convocar una reunión anual en horarios flexibles (mañana y tarde) y para

informar a los padres sobre los programas de la escuela participación de los

padres y el derecho de los padres a participar, invitar a todos los padres a

asistir para recibir información sobre los programas escolares, escuela de

Título 1 de la condición, el requisitos del Título 1 y el derecho de los padres a

participar en la escuela.

5. Proveer a los padres la oportunidad de presentar sus observaciones de los