White Bluff Elementary School
Student Handbook 2024-2025
Leslie Christy, Principal
Kelly Duran, Assistant Principal
White Blu Elementary Student Handbook
Principal: Leslie Christy
Assistant Principal: Kelly Duran
615.740.5775
DearStudentsandFamilies,
Welcome back to school! We are so excited to see everyone. We hopeschoolisapositiveexperienceforyour child and a place where social, emotional, and educational experiences and relationships grow We want your child to flourish in every way We have high expectations for ourselves and our students and appreciate your support as we strive to accomplish our goals for thisyear Pleasecommunicatewithussothatwecanallwork togetherforthesuccessofall.
This handbook is provided to help answer many questions you may have about our school, policies, and procedures. Our policies andproceduresareinplacetoprovideasafeandorderlyenvironmentforallstudents. While academics are of utmost importance at White Bluff Elementary, your child’s safety is our TOP priority Please help us by following the guidelines and encourage your child/children to follow the rules, policies, and procedureswehaveestablished. Pleasekeepthishandbookthroughouttheyeartorefertoasquestionsarise.
Byworkingtogether,wewillhaveasuccessfulschoolyear!
Sincerely,
Mrs.Christy&Mrs.Duran
CONTENTS
AdmissionRequirements page4
Opening/ClosingofSchoolDay/CarRiders page4
ExtendedChildCareProgram page4
Attendance page5
Tardiness/EarlyCheckouts page5
WithdrawingFromSchool page6
DressCode page6
BehaviorExpectations page7
DisciplinePolicy page8
Homework/AssignmentPolicy page11
PersonalItems/CellPhones page11
Student Transportation page11
Lunch/BreakfastSales page12
CareofSickorInjuredStudents–Medication page12
CommunicableDiseases page13
SafetyandSecurityProtocol page14
ProvisionofTextbooks page14
ReportingofStudentProgress page14
UseofSchoolPhone page15
PhysicalEducation page15
CustodyRestrictions page15
Signaturepage page16
1. ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS
StudentsmustliveintheWBESzonetoattendWhiteBluffElementarySchool. Inordertomeet thecriteria,thestudentmustresidewiththeparentorlegalguardianandhavea911addressthatcanbe verified. Threeproofsofresidencearerequired,suchasproofofhomeownership,rentalagreement, driverlicense,voterregistrationcard,orcurrentutilitybills,(i.e.telephone,cablebills,etc) Ifastudent doesnotliveintheWBESzone,thelegalguardianmustrequestspecialpermissionbycompletingan out-of-zoneform.AnystudentnotincompliancewiththeDicksonCountyBoardofEducation out-ofzonepolicymayberequestedtoreturntohis/herzonedschool. Further,ifyourchildis attendingWBESasanout-of-zonestudent,theymustabidebyallschoolpoliciestoretaintheir out-of-zonestatus,including,butnotlimitedto,apositivehome-schoolrelationship.
Inordertoenrollinschool,astudentmustprovideproofofimmunizationagainstDPT/DTaP, polio,MMR,varicella,hepatitisB,andhepatitisA. Evidenceofacurrent(withinoneyear)medical examination,signedbyyourhealthprovider,mustalsobeprovided. Childrenenteringschoolforthe firsttimemustalsoshowproofofthechild’sdateofbirthandname,suchasabirthcertificate. The nameusedontherecordsofastudententeringschoolwillbethenameshownondocumentswhichare acceptabletotheschoolprincipalasproofofdateofbirth,suchasabirthcertificate.
2. OPENING/CLOSINGOFSCHOOLDAY/CARRIDERS
Thebuildingwillbeopenat7:10a.m.eachschoolday. Studentswhoarrivebefore7:10 a.m.mustbesupervisedinthebefore-schooldaycareprogramandmaybechargedadrop-infee. Undernocircumstancesshouldchildrenbeleftunattendedatthefrontentranceoftheschoolbefore 7:10.Itisnecessaryfortheschooltohavereliableinformationabouthowyourchildistogohomein theafternoon. Youwillbeaskedtoprovidethisinformationwhenyourchildentersschool. Afterthat, anychangeintheregularroutine(suchasbeingpickedupearly,orbyadifferentperson,orridinga differentbus,etc.)requiresanoteorcallfromtheparent. IfwedoNOThaveanote,wewillsend yourchildhometheregularway.
Carriderswillbedismissedfromthebuildingat2:50p.m. Forthesafetyandsecurityofour students,parentsofcarridersmusthaveaschool-issued“cartag”inordertopicktheirchild fromthecurb.“NoTag–NoChild.” Thosewithouttagswillbeaskedtopark,enterfrontoffice, andshowID. Twotagswillbeissuedalongwithcompleteinstructionsatthebeginningoftheyear. Additionaltagsmayberequestedasneededfora$1fee. Thissystemenablesthestafftodismissallcar ridersnormallyby3:20. Anystudentinthecarriderroomwhoisnotpickedupbytheendofdismissal (3:20)willbesenttoafterschooldaycare Thereisafeeforthisservice
3. EXTENDEDCHILDCAREPROGRAM
Achildcareprogramisofferedbeforeandafterregularschoolhoursandduringthesummer monthsforK-5thgrade. Childrenhavetheopportunitytoengageinactivitieswhichbenefitthem emotionally,physically,andeducationally. Aspecialtimeisallottedforhomework.
Hoursduringtheschoolyearare6:00a.m.-7:15a.m.and3:15p.m.-6:00p.m. Summerhours are6:00a.m.until6:00p.m. Informationconcerningapplicationsandfeesareavailableuponrequest. StephanieRagsdaleistheWBESdaycaredirector.615.740-5777.
4. ATTENDANCE
Whenastudentisabsentfromschooltheparent/guardianwillneedtonotifytheschoolofthe absence.Acalloremailtotheschoolsattendancesecretarywillalerttheschooloftheabsence.Itwill thenberequiredforawrittennotetobeprovidedtotheschooluponthestudentsreturn.Theschoolwill acceptuptofive(5)parentnotespersemesterbeforeadditionaldocumentation(suchasadr.note)will berequiredtoexcusetheabsence.Thewrittenparentnotemustbeprovidedtotheschoolwithinthree (3)schooldaysofthestudentsreturntoschool. Thewrittenparentnoteshallincludethestudentsname, grade,date(s)oftheabsence,reasonforabsence,parent/guardiansignature.
Excusedabsences,tardies,andearlycheck-outsshallinclude:personalillness,doctorvisits, illnessofimmediatefamilymember,deathinthefamily,religiousobservances,court,militaryreasons, andothercircumstancesapprovedbytheprincipal.Additionaldocumentationmayberequired.Students participatinginschool-sponsoredactivitieswhetheronoroffcampusshallnotbecountedabsent.In ordertoqualifyasschoolsponsored,theactivitymustbeschool-planned,school-directedandteacher supervised.
Astudentwhobecomesillduringtheschooldayshallreporttotheschoolnurse.Whenrequired theparentwillbecontactedtodeterminethebestcareforthechild.Intheeventthestudentissent home,itwillbeexcusedandwillnotrequireorcountasoneoftheparentnotesforthesemester. Howeveranyadditionaldaysabsentwillrequireaparentnoteordoctor'snotestobeexcused. Unexcusedabsencesareanyabsencesthatdonotfallundertheconditionsprovidedforinthe BoardPolicyonAttendance(6.200Attendance). PleaserefertoDicksonCountySchools AttendanceProceduresandBoardPolicy6.200forthetruancyinterventionplanthatwillbe implemented.
5. TARDINESS/EARLYCHECKOUTS
Recognizingthatpunctualityandtheopportunitytolearnaffectstheacademicprogressofa studentatschool,theDicksonCountyElementaryDivisionhasadoptedthefollowingtardyandearly checkoutprocedure.Schoolbeginspromptlyat8:00. Anystudentarrivingafterthe8:00bellis consideredtardy. Studentsarrivingafter8:00willbeissuedatardyslip.Schoolendsat3:00. Students leavingbeforethistimewillbedocumentedascheckingoutearly.Tardyandearlycheckoutsslips arefiledandmaintainedintheoffice.Excusedtardinessandcheckoutswillnotbecountedagainsta student.
Policy6.200:Tardy–LateArrivalandEarlyDismissal
Theaccumulationof(8)eightunexcusedtardiesorunexcuseddismissalsfromschoolwillbe equalto(1)oneunexcusedschooldayintheenforcementoftheschoolsattendancepolicy. Tennesseelawrequiresthatallstudentsleavingschoolgroundsearlybesignedoutintheoffice.
6. WITHDRAWINGFROMSCHOOL
Awithdrawalformmaybeobtainedfromtheofficeandshouldbefilledoutbythe parent/guardian. Anystudentwithdrawingfromschoolmustbeclearedthroughtheoffice. All obligationsmustbeclearedbeforeatranscriptofhis/herrecordswillbeforwardedtothenew school.
7. DRESSCODE- Basic Principle:
AtWhiteBluffElementarySchool,itisourbeliefthatourdressshouldreflectone’sself-dignity andthatitshouldnotbeadisturbinginfluenceoneitherthewearerorobserver. Studentdress shouldbeappropriate,clean,andneat. Properdressandpersonalhygieneareessential elementsforappropriatepersonalinteractionineverydaylife. Safetyofthewearerisalsoa considerationwhendeterminingappropriateclothing. Itisessentialthatallstudentsabidebythe dresscode.
DressCodeGuidelines:
1. Studentsmustremovehats/hoodiesuponenteringthebuilding.
2. Clothingselectionsmustcoverthemidriffandbackaswellasbeingappropriateinlength. Noshortskirts, dressesorshort-shortsallowed. Lengthcanbenoshorterthanfingerlengthwhenhandsareheldbytheside. Tanktops,bikingshorts,topswithspaghettistraps,bandanas,andsweatbandsarenotacceptableattirefor school. Sleevelessshirtsandtopsmusthaveashoulderstrapofatleasttwo(2)inchesandfitsnuglyaround thearm.
3. Clothingshouldfitandbewornproperly–notexcessivelytightorloose,pocketsinpants,rightsideout,etc. Studentsshouldnotwearclothingthatisobviouslytoolargeorsmall. Atnotimeisitappropriateforany underweartobeshowingoneithermaleorfemalestudents.
4. Noclothingoraccessorieswillbeallowedwhichadvertisedrugs,alcohol,sex,gangactivity,violence, tobacco,ordisrespectfulattitudes. Pantsorshortswithwordingonthebacksidemaynotbeworn.
5. AnymannerofdressorhairthatmaybeadistractionfromtheeducationalprogramatWBESisprohibited.
6. Footwearmustbeappropriateforphysicaleducationalactivities,andstudentsmustbeabletonavigatesteps safely. Forthisreason,flip-floptypesandalsandexcessivelyhighheelsarediscouraged.Noshoesor backpackswithrollersorwheelsareallowed.
7. Parentswillbeexpectedtoassisttheschoolindealingwithanyinfractionoftheschooldresscode.
8. BEHAVIOREXPECTATIONS
PBISatWBES
● Rallies-Allstudentswillparticipateinralliestwiceayeartoencouragepositivebehaviors.
● Rewards-StudentswithNOofficereferralsANDlessthan10clipboardmarksduringthe9-week periodwillattendtherewardactivity
○ 1st9weeks:Carnival
○ 2nd9weeks:ReindeerGames
○ 3rd9weeks:GlowDay
○ 4th9weeks:BeachBash
● Recognition-Studentswillreceiveshout-outsfromstaffforexhibitingpositivebehaviors.Thesewillbe displayedonournewShout-OutWall!
WBESseekstorewardstudentswhomakegoodchoices;however,shouldanissuearisewithinanyareaofthe building,thebehaviorwillbedocumentedandparents/guardianswillbenotifiedbytheteacheror administration. IfanODRhasbeencompleted,anadministratorwillbeincontactwithparents/guardiansto discusstherepeatedbehaviorproblemsandasignatureformwillbesenthome. Intheeventofaserious offense,theschoolwillfollowdistrictboardpolicyandprocedures. ClassroomConsequences
● VerbalReminder
● ClipboardCheck
● MinorInfraction
● OfficeReferral
● 3ClipboardChecksinonedaywillresultinaMinorInfraction.
● 3MinorInfractionsinone9weekperiodwillresultinanofficereferral.
● Majoroffenseswillresultinimmediateofficereferrals.
StudentsmaybewrittenupwithaMinorInfractionintheclassroomforthefollowing:
➔ NotFollowingDirections
➔ DisruptiveConduct
➔ Defiant-NonCompliance
➔ DisrespecttoTeacher/Student
➔ InappropriateLanguage
➔ PhysicalContact-Minor
➔ Talkingornoisesatinappropriatetimes
➔ Minortheft
➔ Repeatedlylateorincompletework
ForMajorOfficeReferralconsequences,pleaserefertotheDicksonCountySchoolsElementaryDivision DisciplinePlanattached:
Learning Environment
Disturbance: -HorseplayHands, feet, and objects on others -Profane/ Abusive Language -Noncompliance -Disruptive behavior -Minor
Vandalism -Minor Theft -Defiance -Disrespect K-2 1 hour of Inschool suspension (ISS) +student conference
of ISS & a school based behavior plan developed.
3-5 2 hours of Inschool suspension (ISS) +student conference 4 hours of ISS Full Day of ISS 2 Full Days of ISS 2 full days of ISS & a school based behavior plan developed 1 day of Out of School Suspensi on (OSS)
OSS with the option to attend NDA. 4 days OSS with the option to attend NDA. OSS pending a DHA.
OSS with the option to attend NDA. 4 days OSS with the option to attend NDA. OSS pending a DHA.
● After 4-6 weeks on a school-based behavior plan data will be reviewed. If no progress is being made a referral to the DIstrict Behavior Team will begin.
● These consequences run the school year and do not start over ● In instances where applicable students may participate in restorative practices. Illegal use or possession of tobacco/ Non-THC vaping products All grade levels 3 days of ISS. Notify SRO Referral to SSP. 1 day OSS. Notify SRO & SSP. 5 days OSS with option of NDA. Notify SRO. OSS pending DHA.
● A vape found to contain THC will be treated as a Zero-Tolerance Offense.
Updated7/21/24
Substantive Threat /
Substantive
Mass Threat ALL Grade Levels
District Threat Assessment will be conducted, if deemed substantive OSS pending DHA (Disciplinary Hearing Authority)
Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious Harassment/ Bullying: Once bullying or harassment is reported, administration will begin an investigation. Disciplinary action will follow depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Bus Discipline
Bus write-up K-5 Verbal warning, copy sent home to parents
suspension Permanent suspension from the bus
** If school is closed, that child will still serve the remaining suspended days once school re-opens.**
District Zero Tolerance Offenses
Possession of or use of illegal substances on school property Weapons
Possession of Firearms
Threats of Mass Violence
Aggravated Assault
The above offenses will be an automatic OSS pending a DHA.
● ISS = In-school Suspenion The student is removed from the classroom, but not the school building
● OSS = Out of School Suspension The student is removed from the school property
● DHA = Disciplinary Hearing. A meeting will be held at Central Office to include the DIrector of Student Services, Administration, Parents, and chil
9. HOMEWORK/ASSIGNMENTPOLICY
Teacherswillassignhomeworkbasedonageandability.Studentsshouldreadaminimumof20 minutesdaily Studentswhofailtocompletetheirassignmentsmaybeaskedtocompletethem during recessunderthesupervisionofateacher Teacherswillcontactparentsofstudentswho haveapersistentissuewithcompletinghomework;aconferencemayberequestedtodiscuss waystosupportthesestudents.
10. PERSONALITEMS/CELLPHONE
Personalitems,includingtoys,shouldnotbebroughttoschool. ForstudentsingradesK-5, electronicdevices,includingsmartwatchesorcellphones, mustbeinanoffmodeandplacedin abackpack,locker,orcarryall,andmaynotbeusedduringschoolhourswithoutspecific permissionfromtheprincipal/designee(Policy6.312).Theschoolanditspersonnelarenot responsibleforanypersonalitems(theirdamageortheft)broughttoschool. Atnotimeshalla studentoperateacellulardevicewithvideoorpicture-takingcapabilitiesatanyplacethatmight violatetheprivacyrightsofanotherperson. Astudentinviolationofthispolicyissubjectto disciplinaryaction.
11. STUDENTTRANSPORTATION
WBESstudentsmayrideonlytheirassignedbusandwillnotbeallowedtogetofftheir assignedbusandontoanotherbusatanotherschool. Visitorsorfriendsgoinghomewith anotherstudentwillonlybeallowedtorideabusifaspaceisavailable,approvedby transportation,andmusthaveanotesignedbyadministration.
Theschoolbusisanextensionoftheclassroomandschoolactivities;therefore,students shallconductthemselvesonthebusinamannerconsistentwiththeestablishedstandardsfor safetyandclassroombehavior.Studentsareunderthesupervisionandcontrolofthebusdriver whileonthebus.Allreasonabledirectiongivenbythedriverwillbefollowed.
PleaserefertothetransportationlinkfoundontheDicksonCountySchoolswebsitefor informationonbusdiscipline. Levelsofconductandmisbehavioraretoserveasaguidefor consistentreportinganddiscipline.Theyarenotexhaustiveandshouldbeappliedaccordingto eachreferralandactionofastudent.Theprincipaloftheschoolwhichthestudentattendsisin chargeofstudentbehavioronthebusjustasintheclassroom.Driverswillinvestigateandreport totheprincipalwhoisinchargeofdiscipline.Studentswillreceiveappropriateconsequencesfor violations.Consequencesmayincludebussuspensionaswellasoutofschoolsuspension.Bus suspensionincludesallbuses.Driversmayassignseatstoanyand/orallstudents.GirlsandBoys seatingwillbeseparated.
12. LUNCH/BREAKFAST
Eachclasswillbeallowedthirty(30)minutesforlunch. Studentswillbeexpectedto completetheirmealintheallottedtimeandwillnotbeallowedtotakefoodordrinksoutofthe cafeteriawithoutteacherapproval. Noglass-bottleddrinksshouldbebroughttoschool. Ifyour childisallergictomilk,theymaybringadrinkinathermosorothercontainer.
Thecafeteriamayofferextraitemsandalacarteitemsforsaleatpostedprices. Ifyour childwouldliketopurchasealacarteitems,suchasicecream, pleasesendthisinanenvelope withtheirname(firstandlast),teacher’sname,andtheirlunchnumberontheoutsideofthe envelope.Noalacarteitemswillbecharged.
Breakfastwillbeservedeachmorningfrom7:10a.m.until7:40a.m.inthecafeteria. InformationconcerningtheschoollunchprogramcanbefoundontheWhiteBluffElementary website;questionsshouldbedirectedtotheFoodServiceDirectorforDicksonCounty (446-7571-Ext.15200)orJaniceTaylor,WBEScafeteriamanager.
Breakfast
Students $1.50 (ReducedPrice$0.30)
Staff
Visitors
Lunch PK-12
13. CAREOFSICK/INJUREDSTUDENTS–MEDICATION
WhiteBluffElementaryisfortunatetohaveanexcellentfull-timeschoolnurse. Vitalinformationisgathered onlinewhenthestudentenrollscontainingthefollowinginformation:
A. Nameofparents/guardianandhometelephonenumber.
B. Othertelephonenumberswhereparentsorguardianscanbereachedduringtheday Itisvitalthattwo alternateoperatingnumbersarelistedforeachstudent Pleasekeepthenumbersupdated.
C. Namesofrelativesorfriends(andphonenumbers)whocouldbecontactedifparentorguardiancannot bereached.
D. Whenillnessoccurs,parents(orpersonslistedonthestudent’sinformationcard)willbenotifiedandthe studentwillbemadeascomfortableaspossibleuntilsomeonecomestogetthestudent.
E. Studentssenthomebecauseoffevermustbefever-freefor24hourswithoutmedicationbeforehe/she willbeallowedtoreturntoschool. Additionally,studentssenthomeforvomitingand/ordiarrhea shouldonlyreturntoschoolwhenthishasnotoccurredfor24hours.
SERIOUSINJURIES
● Anambulancewillbecalledtotransportthestudenttothehospital. Atthesametime,theparentsor guardianwillbenotified. Ifparentsorguardianscannotbelocatedimmediately,theemergencyroom attendantsinthehospitalwillcallanavailablephysician.
● Teacherandprincipalwillgatherallinformationrelativetoaccidentorinjuryindicatingtime,place, witnesses,etc.andcompleteanaccidentreport. ThisreportwillbesenttotheofficeoftheDirectorof Schools.
Medicationshallbeadministeredonlywhenthestudent’shealthrequiresthatitbegivenduringschool hours. Ifastudentisrequiredtocarryaninhaler,aformmustbefilledoutandsignedbythe student’spediatrician.Itistheparent/guardian’sresponsibilitytobringthemedicationtoschooland removeanyunusedmedicationwhentreatmentiscompleted.Studentsshouldneverbring medicationtoschool. Allprescriptionmedicationmustbebroughttoschoolintheoriginalcontainer bytheparent/guardian. Thepharmacylabelmustincludethefollowinginformation:
NameofStudent Date
PrescriptionNumber LicensedDoctor’s/Practitioner’sName
NameofMedicationandDosage Pharmacyname,address,andphone#
Administrationrouteorotherdirections
Allnon-prescriptionmedicationmustbebroughttoschoolbyalegalparent/guardianintheoriginal,unopened manufacturer’slabeledcontainerwiththeingredientslistedandthechild’snameaffixedtothecontainer A notefromtheparent/guardianmustbeincludedtogivespecificinformationastodosageandtime. Students willself-administerthemedicationwithassistancefromschoolstaffandshouldbecompetenttodoso. School staffisnotresponsibleforanysideeffectsorcomplicationsthatmayoccurasaresultoftakingthismedication. Studentswillnotbepermittedtotakeanymedicationwithoutawrittennotefromparents..
14. COMMUNICABLEDISEASES
PleaserefertoBoardPolicy6.403
Itshallbetheresponsibilityoftheprincipalorschoolnursetonotifytheparentsintheeventa childhaspediculosis(headlice). Aletterwillbesenthomewiththechildexplainingthecondition, requirementsforreadmissionanddeadlinesforsatisfactorycompletionoftreatment. Uponexclusion, satisfactoryevidencemustbesubmittedtoschoolpersonnelthatthestudenthasbeentreatedfor pediculosis(headlice). Thisevidencewillincludebutmaynotbelimitedto:
1) Proofoftreatmentwithapediculicideproduct
2) Satisfactoryexaminationbyaschoolhealthofficial
Anysubsequentincidentsofheadliceforthatstudentduringtheschoolyearwillrequiresubmissionof satisfactoryevidenceoftreatmentforheadlice. Inaddition,thestudentmustbefoundfreeofnitsbya schoolhealthofficialinthepresenceofaparentbeforebeingallowedtoreturntoschool. AstudentwillbeexpectedtohavemetallBoardrequirementsfortreatmentandbebackinschoolnolaterthan oneschooldayfollowingexclusionforheadlice. Alldaysinexcessoftheallowableperiodwillbemarkedas unexcusedandreferredtotheattendancedirectoratthepropertime.
15. SAFETYANDSECURITYPROTOCOL
Outoftheabundanceofcautionforthehealthandsafetyofourstudentsandstaff,thefollowing guidelineswillbeinplaceforthestartoftheschoolyear
● Allguestsdesiringtomeetwithstaffwillberequiredtohaveanappointment. Visitstothebuilding willbelimitedtoessentialbusiness. Schoolswillcontinuetohaveprotocolforitemswhichneedto bedroppedoffforstudentsorstaff.
● Allguestswillbescreenedandappointmentswillbeconfirmedviaintercomsystempriorto enteringthebuilding. Schoolsreservetherighttodenyentrancetoguests.
● AllguestsuponenteringthebuildingduringschoolhoursmustenterthroughthedesignatedMain EntranceandprovideproofofidentificationthroughtheRaptorVisitorManagementSystem. Guestsmustclearlydisplaytheirvisitorpassesduringtheirentirevisitandshouldonlybeinareas wheretheirappointmentsarescheduled.
● SchoolResourceOfficersareassignedtoeachcampustoassistwithsafetyandsecurity.
● Allexteriordoorswillremainclosedandlockedthroughouttheschoolday
● Interiorclassroomdoorswillremainlockedthroughouttheschoolday
TennesseeStateLawdelegatestoteachersandprincipalsthedutyandauthorityformaintaining disciplinedclimatesintheirrespectiveclassroomsandschools(TCA49-6-3401).Appropriatedrillsfor maintainingorderandpromotingstudentknowledgeofwhattododuringemergencysituationswillbe conducted.
16. PROVISIONOFTEXTBOOKS
Theparentagreementslipmustbesignedandreturnedtotheteacherbeforebookswillbe issued. Eachstudentwillbefurnishedtextbooksforallhis/hersubjects. Attheendofaunitof study,allbookspreviouslydistributedtothestudentswillbereturnedtotheteacher. Theteacher willexaminethebook,andifithasbeeninanywayundulyabused,mutilated,lostordestroyed, areplacementchargewillberequiredofthestudent.
17. REPORTINGOFSTUDENTPROGRESS
WBESwillcommunicateandtrackstudentbehaviorusingtheBLUEcommunicator folder. Teacherswillcompletea“FolderProgressReport”tobesenthomeeveryTuesdayinthe bluefoldersalongwithgradedpapers. Thesewillbesenthomeinthebluefoldersforfamiliesto monitorstudents’academicandbehavioralprogress. Familiesareaskedtocheckthefolder everyTuesdaynight,signthe“TuesdayFolderProgressReport”,andreturneverythingthe followingday.Progressreportswillalsobesenthomemid-9weekgradingperiod.
Eachstudentwillreceiveareportcardfourtimesperyear. Reportcardswillbesent homeaftertheendofeachnineweeksgradingperiod. Thecardshouldbesignedandreturned toschoolthefollowingday.BoadPolicy4.603willbefollowedifretentionofastudentis considered.
18. USEOFSCHOOLPHONE
WhiteBluffElementarySchoolprovidesaschooltelephonetobeusedforbusinessmatters If astudentneedstogohomeinadifferentmannerthanusual,anoteshouldbesentwiththe student. Phonecallsshouldnotbeusedtocommunicatethisinformationexceptinextreme emergenciesduetothehighvolumeofcallsreceiveddailybytheschool. Studentswillbecalled tothephoneonlyincasesofanemergency. Parentswhoneedtogetamessagetotheirchild shouldcalltheofficepriorto2:00p.m.Teacherswillnotbecalledoutofclasstoaccepta phonecall. Teacherswelcomescheduledcommunicationwithparentsduringtheirplanning time.
19. PHYSICALEDUCATION
StatelawrequireseachstudenttotakePEonaregularbasis. Studentswillberequiredtowear propershoeswhileingymclass. AnystudentwhocannottakePEbecauseofmedical reasonsshouldsupplyhisorherteacherwithanotestatingthereasonsforexcusingthe childfromPE. Theschoolreservestherighttorequireadoctor’sstatementforanystudentwho doesnotparticipateinphysicalexerciseonaregularbasis.
20. CUSTODYRESTRICTIONS
Theschoolisinterestedinthewelfareofeverychildandwillseektoprotectthatwelfareinany waypossible. Werealizetherearedifficultsituationsinsomeinstanceswhichresultinone parentplacingcustodyrestrictionsonanother.
Iftherearecustodyrestrictions,itistheresponsibilityoftheparenttoseethatthe schoolhasacopyofthecourtorderonfile.
WhiteBluffElementarySchool
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