Reading School 2011-2012 Student Handbook
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READING SCHOOL
FACULTY/STAFF
Peggy Fort Principal/Title 1
Julie Harrison KDG
Millicent Phillips 1st Grade
Mary Wiley 2nd Grade
Nancy Harris 3rd Grade
Shari Beatty 4th Grade
Nickie Edwards 5th Grade
Tony Haag KDG-5th Physical Education/Counselor
Arah Gay Music/B
Lee Hanson NLC Special Education Coordinator
Jacinda Vinduska Special Education Instructor
Michelle Pringle Speech Clinician
Lori Houck Librarian
Terry DeDonder Secretary
Rachel Carter Aide
Shannon Ballinger Aide/At Risk
Gary Yockey Custodian
Virginia Barger Cook
Mike Nulton Superintendent
William Leffler Board of Education
Wayne Symmonds Board of Education
Sally Anderson Board of Education
James Davis Board of Education
Tammy Patterson Board of Education
Eric Wooderson Board of Education
Matt Horton Board of Education
MISSION STATEMENTS
USD 251 MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the schools of USD #251 North Lyon County is to give each student the opportunity to reach his academic, physical, and social potential in order to meet the demands of living in a rapidly changing world.
READING SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Reading School will strive to help students reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The district shall maintain a learning environment free from discrimination, insult, intimidation, or harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Any incident of discrimination in any form shall be reported to a teacher, the principal or other appropriate school official for investigation and corrective action by the compliance officer.
Any student who engages in discrimination may be reprimanded and counseled to refrain from such conduct. Any student who continues to engage in discriminatory conduct shall be disciplined. Any student who engages in discriminatory behavior may be disciplined in a manner deemed appropriate by the administration, up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.
GOALS
The academic areas our School Improvement Plan has targeted are reading comprehension, math problem solving, and writing. Each year we strive to improve our overall class scores in the following tests: MAP, Kansas Assessments, and our local pre and posttests.
E-MAIL/COMPUTER APPLICATION
Students shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or computer systems. E-mail messages shall be used only for approved educational purposes. Students must use appropriate language in all messages. Students are expected to use the system following guidelines approved by teachers or the administration.
Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the staff and/or administration. The school retains the right to duplicate any information created by students in a computer system or on any individual computer. Students who violate these rules, or any other classroom rules relating to computer use, are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from school.
REGISTRATION
New student registrations are handled in the school office. Birth certificates and a Kansas Certificate of Immunization for kindergarten and new first year students must be presented at the school office before enrollment is complete and your child is permitted to attend classes.
TEXTBOOK FEES
Textbook fees include all consumable items supplied by the school. These fees are due at enrollment. Applications for free textbooks will be distributed at enrollment. All items on the form must be completed and a copy of the previous year’s tax return attached before the application can be submitted for approval.
Replacement for Lost or Damaged books:
If a book or workbook is lost or damaged beyond normal wear and tear by the student, replacement costs will have to be paid by the student responsible for the book. The law provides that a system of fines and penalties may be established for lost or damaged books. The cost to the student for a lost or damaged text will be assessed based on the following and a letter to parents will be issued.
1-2 year old textbook 80% of Replacement cost
3-4 year old textbook 60% of Replacement cost
4+ year old textbook 50% of Replacement cost
(Books include workbook, textbook, reference book, library book, or special skill books issued to a student by the school for his/her use either at school or to be taken home.)
LOST OR DAMAGED SCHOOL PROPERTY
If any school property (i.e.: textbooks, library books, tables, etc.) is purposely or accidentally damaged or lost, the responsible party will be expected to replace, repair, or reimburse the school for the damaged or lost property.
TESTING
MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS TEST
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test is administered to all students in grades 2-8 in the fall and spring. The primary purpose of the testing is to provide information that can be used to improve instruction. Scores are used to determine areas of relative strength and weakness in skill development and to estimate year-to-year growth. The week of MAP testing is marked on the district calendar. Students are strongly encouraged to do their best on the tests, and also to eat a good breakfast and get plenty of sleep during testing week.
STATE OF KANSAS ASSESSMENT TESTS
During the 2011-2012 school year, State of Kansas Assessment Tests will be given in the following subjects and grades:
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades 3-5
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5
Local Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grade 4
Reading Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grade K-2
Science . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grade 4
HEALTH/MEDICAL
IMMUNIZATIONS
Students must have on file at the school a record of the following immunizations (county health nurse checks these records each fall):
- At least 5 doses of DPT (one dose must have been given after the fourth birthday).
- At least 4 doses of Polio (one dose must have been given after the fourth birthday).
- Two doses of MMR vaccine on or after the first birthday. (This applies to new kindergarten students and those students entering the 6th grade. All other students must have one dose.)
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine (2 doses required for Kindergarten or physician noted history of disease)
- Hepatitis B (3 doses)
Immunization records must be on file by October 20th or the student will be sent home until updated records are brought in.
DENTAL, HEARING and EYE EXAMS
Students should see a dentist at least once every school year. Your dentist will supply you with a card to return to the school to be filed in your student’s permanent file.
Hearing and eye exams are conducted by the school nurse. Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th,grade students, and students new to Reading School are always checked. Others in grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th are checked upon request.
PHYSICALS
A physical is required at the time of enrollment for Kindergarten students and any new students to this district. Physicals that are included in school records when a student transfers are acceptable.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
As required by state law the school must have a copy of the original birth certificate for each student. A hospital birth certificate will not be accepted in place of the state certificate. The school office will have applications to apply for a copy of Kansas State birth certificates.
Students who fail to provide said documentation as required by law may be excluded from school by the superintendent or his designated representative until statutory requirements are satisfied. Notice of exclusion shall be given to the parents/guardians as prescribed by law.
The appropriate principal shall forward evidence of compliance with health tests and the inoculation law to other schools when requested by such schools or a child’s parents/guardians.
HEAD LICE
Students found with head lice will be removed from the classroom immediately, examined by a school official and parents will be contacted to pick up their children for treatment. Student shall not be allowed to return to school until the child is treated and nits removed.
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
If a student becomes ill or has an accident during the school day, the principal is to be notified. The principal will determine if the student should remain in school. No student is to leave the building without permission from the principal. The principal or secretary will notify the parents or guardians responsible for the student’s welfare. If the student is to go home because of illness or accident, the parent must make arrangements for transportation. No elementary student will be issued a pass to go home unaccompanied. If the parents cannot be reached, the building principal will use his discretion for each individual case.
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
When students are required to take medication at school, the school may cooperate with parents in the supervision of medication that the student will use. The following rules apply:
- Prescription medicine must be in the original container and be prescribed by a doctor. Two containers, one for home and one for school may be requested from the pharmacist. The “Permission for Medication” form must either accompany the medicine or be faxed to the school before any medication is taken. (FAX # 620-699-3361).
- Over-the-counter medications should not be maintained on any USD 251 school premises, including athletic areas, unless a prescription is provided along with written parent permission to administer. (BOE Policy Handbook, JGFGBA-2 & JGFGB-2) The supervision of oral medications shall be in strict compliance with the rules and regulations of the board as carried out by district personnel. In certain circumstances when medication is necessary in order that the student remain in school, the school may cooperate with parents in the supervision of medication that the student will use. The medical person authorized to prescribe medication or the parent, if it is a non-prescription medication, must send a written order to the school to accompany the medication. Forms for these purposes are included in this handbook.
- All medicines and forms must be turned into the office. Only oral medication shall be administered except in emergency situations. The school nurse or the delegated trained school employee will examine the medication to determine that it appears to be in the original container, to be properly labeled and to be properly authorized by the completed “Permission for Medication” for prescriptions or written permission for non-prescription medication.
- Parents or legal guardians may come to the school to administer the medications if they choose.
The principal or his designee shall be informed of all new prescriptions. The principal may choose to discontinue the administration of medication provided that he has first notified the parents or medical person in advance of the date of such discontinuance with the reasons therefore.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY STATEMENT
Reading School recognizes the necessity and value of parent involvement to support student success and achievement. In order to assure partnerships between parents and the school, the staff and faculty are committed to:
- establishing effective two-way communication with all parents.
- developing strategies to encourage and enable parents to participate actively in their children’s education.
- supporting and coordinating parent involvement from kindergarten through grade eight.
READING PTO
The Reading School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a vital part of our school program. We encourage support of PTO by parents and teachers becoming active in PTO. Monthly meetings (dates and times) are listed in the district calendar.
SITE COUNCIL
The Site Council is an advisory council working closely with the school and is made up of patrons in the community to help advise school personnel of educational needs. Meeting dates are listed in the district calendar. Everyone is welcome to attend. Times and dates for these meetings will be noted on the district calendar.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are held at the end of the first and third nine weeks as noted on the district calendar. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to visit with their child’s teacher about his/her progress. The Reading School teachers work many hours preparing for fall and spring conferences. We strive for 100% attendance.
SCHOOL DAY
SCHOOL HOURS
Class hours for Kindergarten through 5th grades are from 8:20-3:35 p.m. Parents are encouraged to visit Reading School and to become acquainted with the teachers. For the protection of our students most doors will be locked at 8:20 a.m. Parents must enter through the west doorway off the playground area. We require that you sign in at the office whenever you enter the building during school hours. Parents wishing to discuss any matter with the teacher should feel free to do so. This can be arranged by calling the school between 7:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. The teacher will be notified and will return your call to set up an appointment as soon as possible.
A classroom visit gives parents an appropriate opportunity to show their appreciation for the important educational aspect of raising children. However, we do ask your cooperation to make your visit more productive by checking into the office when you arrive.
ATTENDANCE
It is important for student to attend school every day. Irregularity in attendance is the greatest contributing cause of failure. One day’s absence costs two days of schoolwork, the day of absence and the lack of preparation for the day of return. Parents can render no greater help to their children than to see that they are in school everyday. Recognizing the importance of regular school attendance, the State of Kansas has a compulsory attendance law requiring parents of children (that have not reached the age of 16) to have regular attendance.
There are two types of absences: excused absences and unexcused absences. An excused absence must meet one of the following criteria:
- An absence that is for the general welfare of the student (dental or medical appointments and illness).
- An absence to be with relatives because of a serious illness or death of an immediate member of the family.
- An absence, in the opinion of the principal, that was in the best interest of the student’s family.
An unexcused absence is simply an absence not covered by any of the previously described excused absences.
When a student is ill or unable to attend school, parents or guardians are asked to call the office before 8:30 a.m. If we do not hear from the parent before 8:30 a.m., the office staff will place a call to your home or place of work to find out the reason for the absence.
It is hoped that parents will cooperate with the school by assuming responsibility for communicating with the school regarding all of their student’s absences and tardiness.
Truancy or parental neglect is assumed if the school is not notified promptly of a student absence. By state law the authorities must be notified of this neglect for the protection of the students in our district.
When an absence is planned in advance, the student should bring a note from the parent explaining the reason for the anticipated absence. Assignments for make up work can be made at this time. Students missing school because of school activities must have assignments ready for the next class period. It is the student’s responsibility to request missed assignments.
School work missed for any reason should be made up; otherwise, the student will not only receive a lower grade than necessary, but will very likely not understand the work which will follow.
Parents or adults 21 years or older with parents permission, must sign students out at the office when leaving school for any reason. You must also sign them in at the office when returning to school from an appointment.
MAKE-UP WORK
The pupil is responsible for making up work missed due to a valid excused absence. Students have two days for every one day missed to make up work for the excused absences.
Students who are assigned out of school suspension (OSS) should make arrangements for their work to be picked up for them from the office. All work will be due upon returning unless specified differently by the principal.
TARDINESS
Being on time to class is considered very important for the student and to the class he/she is attending. Lateness not only penalizes the individual but also is a disruption to the class and teacher. In order to encourage students to be on time, it is necessary to have procedures for handling tardiness.
- A student is tardy if not in the classroom and at the location designated by the teacher when the tardy bell rings.
- Tardy slips for first hour must be filled out in the office. All tardies at the beginning of the day will be unexcused unless a note or telephone call is provided before the end of the school day by the parent giving the reason.
If it is then considered an excusable reason, the tardy will be excused.
REMOVING STUDENTS FOR APPOINTMENTS
Parents will be required to report to the office and sign out the student before removing students for appointments or illness.
PERMITS AND PASSES
To leave the building during any regular school day, it is necessary to obtain permission from the teacher and the principal. Parents need to contact the school to make arrangements for the student to leave.
ELEMENTARY GRADES K-5
PHILOSOPHY
Reading School will provide a positive environment for all students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be productive, responsible citizens with respect for self and others. Character education is taught at school, but the school respects the role of the home as the primary provider of morals and character development.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that respects the rights of others and is in accordance with safety rules and regulations. School personnel have both the authority and obligation to insist upon appropriate conduct in the school building, on the school grounds, and at school activities. To this end the staff at Reading School pledge themselves to making every opportunity available for students to be successful each day and to the development of behaviors that are good for themselves and others.
The following are the general rules of conduct for all students at Reading School:
- Students have primary responsibility for their actions. We encourage self-control.
(Keep hands, feet, and other objects to self).
- Students must observe the safety rules of the school for their own security and that of others.
- Students shall respect others and property.
- Students must show respect for the truth.
- Students shall follow classroom rules established by the teacher(s).
By following these expectations our school can honor and promote character development such as honesty, respect, and maximum effort.
GRADING SCALE
KEY FOR GRADES K-2
The grading scale for students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be done on a mastery of skills checklist.
KEY FOR GRADES 3-5
A - Excellent 90-100%
B - Above average 80-89%
C - Average 70-79%
D - Below average 60-69%
F - Failure 59% & below
I - Incomplete
LATE WORK
The entire staff at Reading School feels it is imperative that students learn to be punctual and responsible for their schoolwork, including homework. Elementary teachers (grades 1-5) will each set their own policies for accepting late work.
DISCIPLINE PLAN
RULES
The student is expected to:
- Show respect for self, others, and for personal and school property.
- Handle problems appropriately.
- Comply with/obey staff requests.
- Complete and turn in all required assignments on time.
- Have knowledge of and follow all school rules.
CONSEQUENCES
Students have a new opportunity each day to make appropriate decisions. Steps can be skipped if behavior warrants.
- Warnings. (As determined by each teacher.)
- Conference with teacher or principal.
- The teacher will notify the parents of inappropriate behavior and/or academic problems.
- Student will be sent to a designated time-out area. (office)
- Student will follow time-out rules and will fill out a written incident report.
- Principal/Teacher will send a written discipline report home.
- The student will be on probation for a designated period.
- Student disciplinary action steps from student handbook will be initiated.
DRESS CODE
Dress that tends to disrupt the class or contribute to a safety hazard will result in students being required to change to an acceptable dress.
SERIOUS MISCONDUCT
HARASSMENT
The Board of Education is committed to providing a positive productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination. Harassment, on the basis of race, sex, color or national origin will not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual and racial harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited.
Harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin shall be reported immediately to the building principal or the school counselor. Harassment from student to student, student to employee, employee to student and employee to employee will not be tolerated.
More detailed harassment policies can be found in the Board of Education policy book.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Students are not to possess, consume, sell or distribute any drugs, narcotics, alcohol, tobacco, or substance purported to be a drug, narcotic or alcohol, at school, on school grounds, or at school sponsored events. Violation of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action. This rule does not prohibit possession or consumption by a student of a substance that has been prescribed to him/her by a person licensed to prescribe.
All medicines must be properly labeled and stored in the office at all times.
WEAPONS
A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can be considered a weapon at school, on school property or at a school sponsored event. This shall include any weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon. Violation of this policy may result in suspension/expulsion from school.
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
Possession of a firearm shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, except the Superintendent may recommend this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by-case basis.
Board policy will be followed when dealing with weapons and/or firearms.
PLAYGROUND RULES
A playground supervisor will be on duty promptly for recess duty. Playground rules are to be consistently enforced by all. All students are to obey the playground rules regardless of age, grade, school position or academic standing.
There will be situations that will occur on the playground that will not be covered in this policy. Supervisors in this position are to use their own judgment in dealing with the situation at hand. The supervisor in charge of recess has full charge over all children.
- Obey all teachers or playground supervisors on the playground.
- Play safely and courteously.
- No snowball throwing.
- No fighting.
- No personal toys shall be brought to school.
- Do not go back in the building until time to go in, unless permission is granted for a special reason.
- No food, gum, or candy on the playground.
- Kick only kickballs, soccer balls or footballs. Playground balls and Frisbees are the only things to be thrown or caught on the playground. No rocks, sand, sticks, snowballs, etc. are to be thrown.
- Stay in sight at all times.
- Do not crawl up swing set poles.
- Swing straight on swings - no twisting, holding hands, standing, or swinging sideways. Do not save swings.
- Do not walk or run up the slide. Only one person may be on the steps or coming down at a time. There is to be no interference with a person while he/she is making his/her slide.
TRANSPORTATION
School begins at 8:20 a.m. Buses are scheduled to arrive at approximately 8:00 a.m. Students should avoid arriving before 7:50 a.m.
BUS RULES
- The bus driver is in charge of all students while riding, loading and unloading from the bus.
- Students shall not stand in the traveled portion of a roadway while waiting for a bus.
- The bus driver has the authority to assign seats.
- The students are to sit in their assigned seats facing to the front of the bus with no portion of their body or any object in the aisle.
- Students are to remain in their seats when the bus is in motion.
- Smoking and use of tobacco inside the bus is prohibited.
- Alcohol or illegal drugs shall not be consumed or carried in a bus.
- Animals shall not be transported on a bus.
- Students are not allowed to use profanity or improper language.
- Food and drinks may be consumed on the bus only with the permission of the bus driver.
- No weapons of any type shall be transported on the bus.
- Students are not to put any body parts out windows or throw anything out windows.
- Permission is needed to transport large objects.
- Students will not display signs or rude gestures to other motorists or pedestrians.
- All other appropriate school rules will apply to bus conduct.
TRANSPORTATION TO SPONSORED EVENTS
The district furnishes transportation to athletic events for members, participants and cheerleaders. Members of the athletic squads are expected to ride the school bus. Permission to ride home from an event with parents or an adult designated by parents will be granted only on written application to the building principal or his/he designated representative. The teacher riding and sponsoring a bus on activity trips is the authority of the school on the bus. A bus sign-off sheet will be available at each event for parents to sign.
PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THESE RULES: Violations will be reported to the school principal who can deny the pupil the privilege of riding the bus or take other appropriate actions.
USD #251 SCHOOL BUS REGULATIONS
- SCOPE. The requirements of this regulation shall apply to all passengers when transported in a school bus or school activity bus.
- The bus driver shall be in charge of all passengers while they are riding, loading, or unloading from the bus.
- The bus driver shall have authority to assign a seat to each student passenger.
- Students shall not stand in the traveled portion of a roadway while waiting on a bus.
- Students shall not extend any part of their body out of bus windows.
- Students shall not get on or off the bus or move about while the bus is moving.
- Smoking, chewing, or any use of tobacco inside a bus shall be prohibited.
- Intoxicating liquor or alcohol or illegal drugs shall not be consumed or carried in a bus.
- Animals (pets) shall not be transported in a bus.
- No weapons of any type, except side arms carried by a law enforcement officer, shall be transported on a bus.
- The bus driver is in charge of the pupils on the bus. Pupils will obey the driver at all times.
- Pupils must be on time, as the bus cannot wait for those who are tardy. Pupil behavior at any bus stop is expected to be the same as while riding the bus.
- Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited. Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct is to be observed. Fighting, obscenities, or vulgarities in speech or actions, bothering other riders or the driver and/or damaging the bus is prohibited.
- Pupils shall not throw waste paper or other rubbish on the floor or out of the windows of the bus.
- Any damage to the bus is to be reported to the driver immediately.
- Pupils shall not disembark from the bus at any point other than their residence or designated drop-off point unless prior approval with the school office has been made. The office will notify the bus driver of any changes.
- Keep books, packages, coats, and all other items/objects out of the bus aisles.
- Pupils will remain quiet when approaching a railroad stop.
- In case of a road emergency, pupils are to remain in the bus.
- Entering and exiting the bus through the emergency door is prohibited, EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION OR WITH PERMISSION FROM DRIVER OR SPONSOR.
TO: Parents & Students of USD #251
FROM: Board of Education, USD #251, Transportation Department
In order for you to understand the regulations covering the conduct of your child riding a USD #251 school bus, it is requested that you and your child(ren) read the RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RIDING SCHOOL BUSES, which is attached to this form and also found in the student handbook.
Please sign this acknowledgment and return it to the office of your child’s attendance center. This form must be signed by parents and students and returned to the school before your child(ren) will be allowed to ride the bus.
I have read and understand the REGULATIONS FOR PUPILS RIDING SCHOOL BUSES and agree, as a passenger, to abide by said regulations.
_____________ ______________________________
Date Student Signature
I have read and understand the REGULATIONS FOR PUPILS RIDING SCHOOL BUSES and agree to assume full responsibility for my child’s conduct on said buses.
_____________ ______________________________
Date Parent or Guardian
New / transfer students should have this form signed and turned into the school office. All students should have a copy of this letter signed by themselves and a parent or guardian on file in their school office.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAMS
CHARGES
regular prices reduced prices
Breakfast $ 1.35 per meal $ .30 per meal
Lunch-Grades K-5 $2.00 per meal $ .40 per meal
Milk $ .40 per milk $ .40 per milk
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND MILK ACCOUNTS
All accounts are expected to remain current. The first statement of account balance will be sent home with the students when there are two lunches left in it. When an account is more that two lunches overdue, students will not be allowed to charge another hot lunch.
LUNCHROOM RULES
1. Carbonated beverages are not permitted in the lunchroom (state law).
2. Enter lunchroom quietly, stand in line, hands & feet to yourself.
3. Use quiet indoors talking voice, talk only to people close to you.
4. Use polite and courteous manners.
5. Keep hands on your own tray and food. No sharing of food – (health precaution).
6. Sit in the order you come into the lunchroom (unless told differently).
7. Raise hand when you have a question or need help.
8. No throwing food, etc. - Pick up anything you drop. (food, trash, etc.)
9. When dismissed, leave lunchroom orderly, (No running, pushing, crowding, etc.)
10. Parents may eat lunch with their child. Please contact the office by 8:30 that morning to order your lunch. Visitors must check in/sign in upon arrival in the office.
SPORTS EVENTS
Students are encouraged to support their teams by attending events. However, they should remain in their seats and be spectators. They should visit the concession stand and use the restroom at appropriate times. There should be no running or rough housing. Good sportsmanship is very important. The teams from visiting schools, their followers, and the officials are our guests. Treat them with due honor and respect.
The SPORTSMAN’S CREED
THE PLAYERS...
-- Live clean and play hard. They play for the love of the game.
-- Win without boasting, lose without excuse and they never quit.
-- Respect officials and accept their decisions without question.
-- Never forget that they represent their school.
THE COACHES...
-- Inspire in their boys/girls a love for the game and the desire to win.
-- Teach them that it is better to lose fairly than to win unfairly.
-- Lead players and spectators to respect officials by setting a good example.
-- Are the type of people they want their players to be.
THE SPECTATORS...
-- Never boo a player or official.
-- Appreciate a good play, no matter who makes it.
-- Know the school gets the blame or the praise for their conduct.
-- Recognize the need for more sportsmen and fewer “poor sports.”
FACILITY USAGE AGREEMENT
USD 251 encourages the proper usage of the school buildings by Reading community groups. The following facility agreement rules were developed for the secure and orderly usage of the building.
RULES FOR USE
- Use of building must not interfere with regular school program or use.
- Must be under the direct supervision of responsible adult person. Responsible adult defined as: Person over 21 years of age who will give close supervision to those in the building and be responsible for the action of those under his/her supervision. Person signing out the key must be in attendance during the time the building is unlocked.
- Persons interested in using the building must contact the office for approval and to check out a key. Keys for weekend events will be checked out before 3:30 p.m. on Friday and returned by 9:00 a.m. on the following Monday. Keys for weekday use will be checked out before 3:30 p.m. the day of the event and returned by 9:00 a.m. the following morning.
- Custodial services must be furnished by group or charges will be made by the district. The building is to be left as found.
- Groups are to provide own equipment.
- Activities are to be confined to the gym area unless prior arrangements are made.
- Any damage to property will be the responsibility of the person signing the key out.
- No telephone service will be available.
- No alcohol or tobacco products, weapons or firearms are allowed in the building or on school grounds.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
SCHOOL SAFETY HOTLINE 1-877-626-8203
A statewide school safety hotline staffed by the Kansas Highway Patrol has been established. The hotline allows students to anonymously (you don’t have to give your name) report possible impending violent acts in schools. The Highway Patrol person will call the information to local law enforcement who will relay information to the local school administrator.
WEATHER NOTICES
In case of severe weather, school closings will be broadcast over radio stations WIBW in Topeka, KVOE in Emporia, and KZ 93 in Osage City. Notices will also be announced over TV channels 13 and 27 in Topeka.
FIRE DRILLS
Fire Drills will be held once each month. In order to clear the building, pupils are instructed in each room as to the correct procedure in leaving the building QUICKLY, QUIETLY AND ORDERLY.
1. Follow route as prescribed by your teachers.
2. Walk rapidly – don’t run.
3. Do not talk.
4. Return to class on notice from your teacher.
5. Learn what to do when the fire horn rings.
TORNADO DRILLS
Tornado drills will be held three times a year. Students need to follow the directions given by their teachers quickly, quietly, and orderly. Escape plans are posted in classrooms.
STUDENTS ARRIVING AND LEAVING SCHOOL
Students are to enter the building as soon as they arrive in the morning. They are not to be waiting outside for a friend before entering the building. Students are expected to leave the property as soon as they are dismissed.
ENTERING THE BUILDING AFTER 8:20 AM
For the safety of our students outside doors will be locked at 8:20 AM. The main door that will remain open will be the west door entering off the playground area. All visitors are required to check in at the office upon entering the building.
USE OF CROSSWALKS AND SIDEWALKS
Students arriving in the morning and leaving at night are to use the sidewalks and cross only at the designated crosswalks. Teachers will be on duty after school to facilitate student safety.
BICYCLE SAFETY
Students are not to ride their bicycles on the sidewalks surrounding to the school. Students riding their bikes to school will be expected to walk their bike whenever on school property. Bicycles are to be placed in the racks and bicycle locks are strongly suggested.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising projects are necessary since school organizations need funds to operate. There are several traditional fundraisers at Reading School including PTO.
All fund raising items must be screened and approved by the administration. Solicitors of fund raising items must be screened and approved by the administration. Organized house-to-house campaigns will be limited to special projects during any one school year.
TELEPHONE
The school phone is a business phone and children are not to use it except in an emergency. Calling home to get permission to go play somewhere or stay at a friend’s house is not considered a necessary use of the school phone. Please do not ask the office to break this rule. Students must have permission from a teacher before using the phone. Except in the case of an emergency, pupils will not be called out of the classroom to take a call.
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOL
Students should not bring unnecessary money or toys including, but not limited to baseball cards, video games, walkmans, radios, cell phones or pagers. If it is necessary for a student to bring such items to school, it should be kept in the office for safekeeping. The teachers and the principal reserve the right to collect all such items and release them only to the parent. Reading School will not be held responsible for lost or stolen items.
LOST AND FOUND
Any article that is found should be turned in to the office. To keep such large amounts of items from accumulating, it is suggested that all items be marked with child’s name. Periodically the lost articles will be discarded.
PARTIES
Parties at the elementary level will be held at each teacher’s discretion. These parties will be held the last part of the day when possible. Parties end at the classroom door.
Students or parents will not be allowed to distribute invitations of any kind on school property unless distributed to everyone in the student’s class.
MOVIES
Commercial rated G movies may be shown without parental permission. Parental permission slips will be sent home before PG and PG 13 movies are shown. No R rated movies are allowed, unless a short, school appropriate excerpt is used for educational purposes and parental permission is granted.
GYM SHOES
All students must have gym shoes for participation in physical education class. Socks, bare feet or sandals do not provide the safety needed on a finished wood floor. Students will not be allowed to participate in class if gym shoes are not worn.
BACKPACKS OR SPORTS BAGS
All backpacks must be of size to fit in the students’ wall lockers in the school hallway. All backpacks and coats are to remain in the student’s wall lockers in the hallway during school hours.
HANDBOOK POLICIES – STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY
This student Policy Handbook is an important tool to help protect and provide for students and all those involved in the educational activities of Reading School. While it is the desire of the entire staff to help the students learn our school’s guidelines and rules, it is the student’s responsibility to know and abide by these regulations.
NOTICE TO PARENTS
REGARDING FOODS & BEVERAGES FOR
CLASSROOM REWARDS, PARTIES & CELEBRATIONS
Please be advised that all food & beverage items brought into the school for classroom rewards, parties, & celebrations shall be limited to:
Fruits and/or vegetables
Pre-packaged items that meet the following nutritional
guidelines per serving:
*Fat – except for nuts, seeds and nut butters, 35% or less of the total calories from fat (or less than 4 g. per 100 calories)
*Sugar – Except for fruit without added sugar, 35% or less of weight from total sugar (or less than 9 g. per 100 calories)
This requirement is as a result of the Federal Mandated Wellness Policy adopted by the Board of Education on June 13, 2006. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.
A suggested list of items that meet requirements can be picked up at your school office.
Permission for Medication
Name of Student___________________________________________________________
School _____________________________ Grade _________________
Teacher_____________________________________________
Medication______________________________________________________________________
Dosage _______________________________________________________________________
Date medication started ______________________________________________________________________________
Time of day medication is to be given ______________________________________________________________________________
Date____________________ Signature of Physician________________________________
Anticipated side effects: ________________________________________________________________________________
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I hereby give my permission for
______________________________________________________________
to take the above prescription at school as ordered. I understand that it is my responsibility to furnish this medication. I further understand that any school employee who administers any drug to my student in accordance with written instructions from the physician or dentist shall not be liable for damages as a result of an adverse drug reaction suffered by the student as a result of administering such drug.
__________________________ _______________________________
Date Signature of parent or guardian
Note: The medication is to be brought to school in the original container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy, or physician, stating the name of the medication, the dosage, and times to be administered.
Teacher Incident Report
(to be completed by teacher)
Student____________________________________________ Grade_______
Date_____________________ Time____________________a.m./p.m.
Location__________________________________________________________
Rule(s) Violated
Identify the appropriate violation
Circle the specific behavior(s) that apply
1.____Harm to self: cut, scratch, swallow harmful items, bite, and hit, ______.
2.____Physically aggressive to others: hit, kick, throw objects at others, bite, pull hair, slap, push, trip____________.
3.____Physically aggressive to things: break things, damage property, punch walls/doors, slam doors, ___________________.
4.____Verbally aggressive: threatening, swearing, yelling, put-downs, rude gestures, harmful dares, sexual comments/gestures, ________.
5.____Temper outburst: outward expression of being angry, but not at anyone specific ______________________________.
6.____Defiant and oppositional: unwilling to accept corrective feedback, arguing, refusing to follow directions, sleeping in class, leaving class without permission, AWOL, refusing to do class work, ___________________________.
7.____General horseplay: running, pushing, wrestling, poking, etc. in a playful manner.
8.____School rules:
9.____Other:(please specify) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Staff Signature:______________________________________________________________
Student Incident Report
(to be completed by the student)
Student________________________________________________________________
Teacher________________________________________________________________
Date___________________________________________________________________
Time_____________________a.m./p.m. Location________________________
Using “I” statements, answer the following questions:
What caused me to be removed from the class activity?
How could I have acted differently to avoid this situation?
Student_______________________________________ Date_______________
Teacher_______________________________________ Date_______________
MOVIE PERMISSION FORM
READING SCHOOL
Reading School will require all students to get parental permission to watch a movie that is rated PG or PG13. The faculty of Reading School is required to preview the movie and get approval from the principal or head teacher, if the principal is gone, before the movie can be shown. Movies above PG13 will not be shown at Reading School. This form is the ticket to watch the movie listed below and must be completely filled out. Please return this form to the teacher showing the movie or to the office.
PLEASE CHECK ONE:
I give my permission for my son/daughter to watch the movie listed below at Reading School.
I DO NOT give permission for my son/daughter to watch the movie listed below at Reading School.
Please note: Students will not be permitted to phone home to get permission to watch a PG or PG13 movie at Reading School. Your son/daughter will not be allowed to watch the movie listed below unless this form is returned to school filled out completely.
___________________________________ __________________________
Movie Name Rating
_______________________________________________ ________________________________
Parental Signature Date
_______________________________________________________________________________
Student Name
USD 251
Internet Acceptable Use Agreement
We are pleased to provide network services for student access to information resources, software, and communication tools for instruction, research, and collaboration.
These guidelines are provided to help ensure that network resources are used in a manner consistent with the goals of the district and that the network is used responsibly and legally.
The use of the Internet is a privilege not a right, and inappropriate use may result in restricted or suspended access.
The district may prohibit access to any site or resource that compromises personal privacy or safety, contains offensive of obscene material, promotes illegal activities or does not fulfill the mission of the district.
Inappropriate Material
The district cannot guarantee that its filtering software will block access to inappropriate materials in all instances. Parents and students are advised that some materials accessed over the internet may be illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or offensive to some people.
Safety and Privacy
- Access to online social networking websites in prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, My Space, Xanga and Facebook.
- Students will not use the Internet to share personal information or to communicate with strangers. This includes chat rooms.
- A student may reveal his or her personal information on reliable web sites for education reasons such as classroom research or applications for scholarships.
- Students may not use e-mail until a school account is made available.
- Electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private.
Users will follow these netiquette guidelines for communication:
- Do not send any documents, photographs or messages that are obscene or sexually explicit.
- Do not conduct private business.
- Be polite and respectful in all communication.
- Do not send any messages that are threatening, harassing, or violent.
Copyright
Users are expected to obey copyright laws. Copyright means that only the artist or writer has the right to copy, modify, distribute, and perform the work. Specifically, users should follow these guidelines.
- Do not copy or install commercial software.
- Give credit to sources in all your work. Give credit to any material you may use, including pictures, video, audio, graphics, etc.
- Copyrighted material should not be used for private business or personal gain.
Vandalism
Vandalism will result in a loss of computer privileges. Vandalism is defined as a malicious attempt to destroy hardware, software, data or the network.
Personal Business
Users will not use the network to conduct business or purchase goods or services.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying will also not be tolerated. Cyberbullying is when children or teens bully each other using the internet, cell phones, or other cyber technology. This can include, but not limited to:
- Sending meat text, e-mail, or instant messages.
- Posting nasty pictures or messages about others in blogs or on web sites.
- Using someone else’s user name to spread rumors or lies about someone.
For students who display bullying behavior, the following may be implemented:
- Appropriate consequences for behavior. Possible consequences include:
- In School Suspension (2 full days)
- Out of School Suspension (1-5 days)
- Referral to local agencies
- Long term suspension
- Law enforcement called
- Expulsion for rest of the year
- Expulsion for 186 school days
- Payment for damages (in conjunction with other consequences)
- Counseling for student displaying bullying behavior
- Parental involvement
Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to bullying or who has witnessed a bullying act should discuss the alleged bullying with the immediate teachers, bus driver, para, aide or principal. Any complaint must then be relayed immediately to the building principal.
USD 251 will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical difficulties. USD 251 denies responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained through the network.
I understand and will abide by the above guidelines. Should I violate the guidelines, I may lose computer privilege and school disciplinary action may be taken.
User’s Signature:_______________________________________________________________________
I understand that the district cannot be responsible for direct supervision of every Internet session or every communication and I will not hold the district responsible for controversial materials that may be accessed via the network.
Parent or Guardian’s Signature:_______________________________________________________________
Date:_______
USD 251
BULLYING POLICY
Bullying will not be tolerated on school property, in a school vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event. Bullying is defined as repeatedly and purposely attempting to control or intimidate another person by verbal or physical acts. The person being bullied is often unable to defend himself or herself.
Bullying behaviors include, but are not limited to:
- Physically hurting (slapping, kicking, tripping, or punching)
- Threatening to hurt someone
- Excluding someone socially
- Destruction or defacing of personal property
- Insulting others
- Teasing in a mean way
- Name calling
- Starting rumors
- Gossiping
Cyberbullying will also not be tolerated. Cyberbullying is when children or teens bully each other using the internet, cell phones, or other cyber technology. This can include, but not be limited to:
- Sending mean text, e-mail, or instant messages
- Posting nasty pictures or messages about others in blogs or on web sites
- Using someone else’s user name to spread rumors or lies about someone
For students who display bullying behavior, the following may be implemented:
- Appropriate consequences for behavior. Possible consequences include:
- In School Suspension (2 full days)
- Out of School Suspension (1-5 days)
- Referral to local agencies
- Long term suspension
- Law enforcement called
- Expulsion for rest of the year
- Expulsion for 186 school days
- Payment for damages (in conjunction with other consequences)
- Counseling for student displaying bullying behavior
- Parental involvement
Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to bullying or who has witnessed a bullying act should discuss the alleged bullying with the immediate teachers, bus driver, para, aide or principal. Any complaint must then be relayed immediately to the building principal.
AUTHORIZATION TO PHOTOGRAPH,
VIDEOTAPE OR RECORD STUDENT
The student or student’s parent or guardian hereby authorizes, releases and/or otherwise consents to the student being the subject of photographs, videotapes or audiotapes, or combinations thereof, that are taken, shot or recorded at school or school related activities.
The district and/or any of its employees or agents is specifically given the right and permission to cause the student’s likeness or voice or both to be recorded and exhibited as still photographs, transparencies, motion pictures, television, video (videotape recordings) or other similar media, including Internet applications.
The district and/or any of its employees or agents is specifically given the right and permission to distribute, copyright and/or use, reuse and/or broadcast, rebroadcast, publish and republish still photographs, transparencies, motion pictures, television, video (videotape recordings) or other similar media, including Internet applications.
The student waives the right to inspect or approve the finished still photograph, transparencies, motion pictures, television, video (videotape recordings) or other similar media including any sound track associated therewith, or advertising copy or printed matter that mat be used in conjunction therewith or the eventual use that may be made of such still photograph, transparencies, motion pictures, television, vide (videotape recordings) or other similar media, including Internet applications.
The student specifically authorizes the reproduction, sale, exhibition, broadcast and/or distribution of this material without limitation.
Student Signature Parent or Legal Guardian Signature
Date Date______________
