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Collins  Elementary  School  1050  Northwest  Second  Street  Dania  Beach,  Florida  33004  Telephone:  (754)  323-­‐5150  

Fax:  (754)  323-­‐5175    

Tracy  D.  Jackson,  Ed.D.,  Principal  Maureen  Keenan,  Assistant  Principal  

 

     

FACULTY/STAFF  HANDBOOK  2015  –  2016  

   

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 ABSENCES:  TEACHERS,  PARAPROFESSIONALS  The   computerized   substitute   teacher   finder   system   is   to   be   used   to   report   absences.   The  Substitute   Finder   is   a   voice   communication   system  where   you   call   the   computer   directly   and  identify   yourself   by   Social   Security   number   or   you   may   use   the   on-­‐line   system   from   any  computer,   either   at   home   or   at   school.   The   system   will   lead   you   through   a   series   of   steps  including  a  way  for  you  to  leave  specified  instructions  for  the  substitute.  It  will  automatically  call  substitutes  based  on  your  priority  listing.  You  will  receive  a  handout  with  specific  instructions  for  using  the  system.  Remember  it  is  your  responsibility  to  know  how  to  use  the  system.        When  the  system  is  out  of  order,  the  confidential  secretary  Ms.  Stephanie  Jordan  is  responsible  for  calling  substitutes.  Should  you  need  a  substitute,  and  the  system  is  not  working,  please  call  Ms.  Jordan  on  her  cellular  number  before  9:00  P.M.  If  it  is  necessary  to  call  in  the  morning,  do  so  between  5:45  and  6:25  A.M.    You  are  asked  not  to  make  special  arrangements  with  a  substitute  to   cover   your   position   without   letting   Ms.   Jordan   know   beforehand.   Ms.   Jordan’s   cell   phone  number  is  (954)  661-­‐0509.    ACCIDENTS:  STUDENTS,  EMPLOYEES  If  a  student  is  injured  while  at  school,  the  teacher  or  adult  who  was  in  charge  of  supervision  at  the   time   of   the   accident  must   complete   an   accident   report.   Any   accident   should   be   reported,  however  minor  it  may  appear.  Accident  report  forms  are  available  in  the  front  office.  The  form  should   be   completed   before   the   end   of   the   day   and   given   to   the   Information   Management  Technician,  Mrs.  Mara  Valerio.    

If   an   employee   is   injured   while   at   school,   an   accident   report   must   be   completed   as   soon   as  possible.   The  Bookkeeper,  Ms.   Geneva  Randall,  will   provide   you  with   a   packet   of   information  outlining  the  procedure  to  be  followed  to  obtain  medical  treatment.      

ANNOUNCEMENTS  Opening  exercises  and  morning  announcements  will  be  broadcast  daily  over  the  closed  circuit  television  channel  5  (WCES-­‐TV)  at  8:05  A.M.  Students  will  do  daily  announcements  with  periodic  class   presentations.   Morning   announcements   provide   current   and   updated   information  important   to  both   students   and   staff.   Please   include  watching   the  morning  announcements   in  your  daily  schedule.    

Other  announcements  will  be  made  using  the  school-­‐wide  intercom  system  at  1:50  P.M.  In  order  not  to  interfere  with  the  flow  of  instruction,  only  very  important  or  emergency  announcements  will  be  made  during  the  instructional  day.    

ASSEMBLIES/PROGRAMS  Assemblies   are   conducted   as   an   extension   of   our   curriculum.   We   will   have   programs  periodically   and   utilize   outside   resources  whenever   possible.   The   principal  must   approve   all  assemblies  before  scheduling.  Once  approved,  dates  are  to  be  placed  on  the  activity  calendar  by  Ms.  Jordan.  When  assemblies  are  held  and  your  class  is  invited,  you  are  to  accompany  them  and  supervise  during  the  program.  Classes  scheduled  for  the  first  show  should  report  to  the  cafeteria  at  the  time  listed.  If  your  class  is  scheduled  for  the  second  show,  please  wait  for  an  all-­‐call  from  the  office,  since  many  programs  have  audience  participation  and  may  run  over  the  allotted  time.  Please  note  assemblies  in  your  plan  books.  

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 ATTENDANCE,  STUDENTS    It  is  the  teacher’s  responsibility  to  keep  accurate  attendance  records  for  classroom  use  and  for  transmission  to  the  office.  Attendance  must  be  taken  daily.  Students  must  report  to  the  office  for  a  late  pass  to  class  after  8:15  A.M.    Completed  attendance  should  be  in  Pinnacle  by  8:45  A.M.  daily.        

Collins   Elementary   participates   in   the   Broward   Truancy   Intervention   Program   (BTIP).   The  District,  in  conjunction  with  the  State  Attorney’s  office,  runs  this  program.  After  five  unexcused  absences,   a   letter   is   sent   from   the   State   Attorney’s   Office   requiring   a   conference   with   the  principal,  to  avoid  being  prosecuted.  If  the  absences  continue,  we  will  refer  the  child  to  the  social  worker.   After   ten   days   of   unexcused   absences,   the   State   Attorney’s   Office   will   begin  prosecution  proceedings.  Since  all  of   this   is  based  on  unexcused  absences,  please  make  sure  that  any  notes  sent  in  by  parents  telling  why  their  child  was  absent  are  sent  to  the  office  so  that  Mrs.  Valerio  can  excuse   the  child.  A  parent  has  up   to   two  days  after   the  absence   to  notify   the  school.    

Students   are   not   permitted   to   leave   campus   from   the   classroom,   for   any   reason,   at   any   time  during   the   school   day.   Only   clearance   from   the   administrative   office   allows   students   to   leave  campus.  Please  direct  parents  to  the  office  if  they  come  directly  to  your  classroom  to  pick  up  a  child.      

ATTENDANCE,  TEACHERS  &  STAFF  Each  district  employee  is  contracted  a  specific  number  of  days.  In  order  to  maintain  a  record  of  days  worked  and   for  proper  compensation,   each  employee   is   to  write   the   time  and   initial   the  logbook  kept   in  the  front  office.  This  is  to  be  done  upon  arrival  each  day.  Before  you  initial  the  page,  please  make   sure   it  has  your  name  on   it.  The  office  manager  will  use   this   record   to  report  your  time  worked.  Don’t  forget  to  initial  the  log  each  day.    

BELL  SCHEDULE  Bells  ring  to  signal  occurrences  on  campus.  The  bell  schedule  is  as  follows:    

1st  Bell   7:30  a.m.   Students  are  allowed  on  campus  for  breakfast  or    to  report  to  their  designated  SMART  Start  room.  

2nd  Bell   7:55  a.m.   Teachers  admit  students  into  classroom.    Teachers  pick  up    students  from  the  SMART  Start  room.  

3rd  Bell   8:00  a.m.   Classes  start.    All  students  should  be  in  class.    Students  are  admitted  and  marked  tardy  without    a  late  pass  until  8:15  a.m.  

4th  Bell   2:00  p.m.   Dismissal  bell.    Students  should  be  in  line  at  the    dismissal  site  before  the  bell  rings.  

       

AUDIO-­‐VISUAL  EQUIPMENT  The  Media  Clerk  checks  out  AV  equipment  to  teachers.  A  wide  variety  of  equipment  is  available.  You  are  encouraged  to  make  use  of  this  equipment  to  enhance  the  basic  curriculum  through  a  multi-­‐media   instructional   approach.  Equipment   checked  out   is   your   responsibility   and   should  be  maintained   properly.   In   the   event   that   anything   requires   repair,   please   inform   the  Media  Clerk.      

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CAFETERIA  Do  not  send  your  students  to  the  cafeteria  on  their  own.  Walk  with  your  class  to  the  cafeteria  door.  Students  are  expected  to  enter  the  cafeteria   in   line  quietly.  The  teacher  aides  on  duty   in  the   cafeteria  will   supervise   students   during   their   thirty-­‐minute   lunch   period.  Please  pick  up  your  class  on  time.    

Cafeteria  Rules:  1. Use  Low  voices.  2. Use  manners.  3. Remain  in  your  seats.    4. Raise  your  hand  to  ask  for  help.  5. Clean  tables  

 

It   is   important   that   teachers   reinforce   appropriate   cafeteria   behavior.   Periodic   reviews   of  cafeteria  procedures  are  encouraged.    

 CELL  PHONES  AT  SCHOOL  Florida   Statue   1006.07   was   amended   to   require   that   each   school   district’s   Code   of   Student  Conduct   indicate   that   students   are   allowed   to  possess  wireless   communication   devices   (cell  phones  and  pagers).  The  impact  of  this  is  elementary  students  will  now  be  allowed  to  bring  cell  phones   and   pagers   to   school   and  must   follow   the   same   “turned   off   and   out   of   sight”   rules  previously  established  for  secondary  students.    

 

Teachers   and   staff   members   are   reminded   that   placing   or   receiving   calls   by   cellular  phone   during   teaching   time/student   contact   time   is   prohibited.   Cell   phones   should   be  placed   on   “silent   alert”   or   “vibrate”   mode   during   class   time.   Ringing   phones   create  distractions  for  students  and  teachers.  Plan  to  return  calls  during  your  lunch  or  planning  time.    

 

CHILD  ABUSE/NEGLECT  REPORTING  In  order  to  comply  with  School  Board  policies  and  Florida  State  Statutes,  any  suspicion  of  child  abuse  or  neglect  must  be  reported.  Since  these  reports  are  dealt  with  anonymously  you  may  want   to   call   the  hotline  directly   or   you  may   report   your   suspicion   to   the   guidance   counselor,  assistant  principal  or  the  principal.  The  Child  Abuse  Hotline  number  is  1-­‐800-­‐96A-­‐BUSE.      

CLINIC  If  any  student  is  too  sick  to  remain  in  class,  the  teacher  should  send  him/her  to  the  office  with  a  clinic  pass.  If  it  becomes  necessary  for  the  student  to  be  sent  home  because  of  illness  or  injury,  the   office   staff   will   call   the   parents   and   the   teacher   will   be   notified.   Law   prohibits   school  personnel   from   giving   any   form   of   internal   medication,   including   aspirin,   without   written  authorization   from  a  medical   doctor   or   the  Health  Department.  Teachers  may  not  dispense  any  medication.  Students  are  not  allowed  to  bring  medication  to  school  to  self-­‐administer.        In  the  event  of  medical  emergency,  the  office  is  to  be  notified  immediately.  Any  accident  must  be  reported,  however  minor   it  may  appear.  The  person   in   charge  of   the  area  where   the  accident  occurred  must  fill  out  an  accident  report  form.  The  form  should  be  completed  before  the  end  of  the  day  and  given  to  Mrs.  Valerio.          

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COMMITTEES  Committee   assignments   are   normally   made   at   the   beginning   of   the   school   year.   Additional  committees   are   organized   as   needed   to   promote   a   cooperative   approach   to   problem   solving,  needs  assessment,  or  identifying  goals  and  objectives.  Teachers  are  encouraged  to  be  involved  in  the  school’s  operation  by  participating  on  committees.  

 

COMPETITIONS/CONTESTS/FAIRS  Throughout   the   year   various   competitions   are   available   for   students   to   enter.   Teachers   are  encouraged   to   make   their   students   aware   of   these   competitions   and   to   promote   their  participation.    

CONFERENCES  Teachers   should   hold   a  minimum   of   two   conferences   each   school   year  with   the   parent(s)   or  guardian(s)   of   each   child.   Conferences   can   be   a   great   help   in   furthering   home-­‐school  communication  and  understanding.    

Conferences  in  person  are  always  most  desirable,  however,  there  are  times  when  it  is  impossible  for  parents  to  come  to  school.  In  these  cases,  a  telephone  conference  will  be  acceptable.  Results  of   the  conference  should  be  recorded  on  a  conference  form,  signed  by  the  parent  and  teacher,  and  placed   in   the   student’s   cumulative   folder.    Another   teacher,  Guidance  Counselor,   Literacy  Coach,   Assistant   Principal,   or   Principal   should   be   invited   to   conferences   involving   unusual  concerns.  This  is  suggested  for  your  benefit.  

 

Conferences  should  be  scheduled  before  or  after  school,  with   the  exception  of  afternoons   that  are  reserved  for  faculty  and  grade  level  meetings.    

CRISIS  IN  CLASSROOM  1. Deescalate  the  student,  if  possible.  2. Call  the  office  by  phone  or  call  button  “CRISIS”.  3. Remove  students,   if  necessary,   to  class  next-­‐door,  primary  and  secondary  option.  Students  

must  be  trained  on  procedure.  Designate  a  student  in  your  class  who  will  be  responsible  for  making   a   phone   call   or   to   push   the   call   button   alerting   the   office   of   a   crisis   in   __________’s  classroom.  

4. Receiving  teacher  notifies  the  office  that  Ms.  or  Mr.  __________’s  class  is  in  my  room  and  there  is  a  crisis  in  his  or  her  room.  

 

STUDENT  DATA  FOLDERS  A  student  data  folder  is  to  be  maintained  for  each  student.    NEVER  allow  a  student  to  carry  a  student  data  folder  anywhere.  Student  data  folders  are  available  from  the  office,  and  should  be  signed  out  by  the  teacher.  Do  not   leave  student  data   folders   in  an  unsecured   location  while   in  your  possession.   Information  contained  in  the  student  data  folder  is  considered  confidential.  Parents  seeking  to  view  records  should   be   referred   to   the   office.  Teachers   are   encouraged   to   review   student   data   folder  contents  prior  to  the  start  of  the  students’  school  year.  This  will  provide  a  background  of  information  in  regard  to  socio-­‐emotional  and  academic  levels.      CUSTODIAL  RESPONSIBILITIES/CLASSROOM  MAINTENANCE  Our  custodial  staff  is  responsible  for  maintaining  our  building  in  a  clean  and  attractive  manner.  Any   need   for   maintenance   or   repair   should   be   requested   on   the   Maintenance   Request   form  

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available  in  the  office.  This  should  be  completed  and  turned  in  to  the  office,  who  will  forward  it  to  Mr.  Rodney  Aaron,  Head  Facilities  Serviceperson.  It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  teaching  staff  to  establish  a  clean  and  attractive  environment  for  learning  that  encourages  proper  respect  for  neatness  and  order.  In  general,  teachers  should  not  place  nails,  staples,  screws,  etc.  in  the  walls.    Also,  masking   tape   defaces   the   paint  when  used   directly   on   a   painted   surface.   Please   use   the  bulletin  boards  provided  to  display  student  work.  Students  should  pick  up  trash  from  the  floor  at   the   end   of   each   day.   If   you   know   that   you   are   planning   a   project   that   may   require   extra  cleanup   time   for   the   custodians,   please   notify   them   in   advance   so   that   they   can   plan   their  schedules  accordingly.  Of  course,  you  are  to  make  every  effort  to  have  students  clean  up  behind  themselves  throughout  the  day.        Each   year,   during   our   Annual   Inspection,   we   are   cited   for   dust   accumulation.   Our  custodians  need  your  help  in  this  area.  Please  do  not  place  items  on  countertops,  T.V  stands,  or  on   open   shelves   that   cannot   be   moved   easily   for   dusting.   Items   placed   in   containers   make  dusting  easier  and  quicker  for  custodians.  At  some  grade  levels,  student  helpers  may  be  used  to  dust  display  areas.  I  will  be  closely  monitoring  all  areas  for  dust  accumulation  this  year.      DISCIPLINE  Teachers  are  to  develop  classroom  procedures  to  establish  and  maintain  a  safe,  serious  learning  environment   for   all   students.   These   procedures   should   follow   School-­‐Wide   Positive   Behavior  Plan  guidelines  and  must  be  taught  and  modeled,  so  that  students  know  exactly  what  is  expected  of  them.  Your  classroom  procedures,  consequences,  and  rewards  should  be  written  large  enough   to   be   seen   clearly   by   students   from   all   points   in   the   room   and   posted   in   a  prominent  place.    Parents  should  receive  a  copy  of  your  classroom  procedures  the  first  week  of  school.   Parents   will   also   receive   a   copy   of   our   School-­‐wide   Positive   Behavior   Plan   in   the  Parent/Student  Handbook,  which  is  available  on  Collins  Elementary  School’s  website  during  the  first  week  of  school.  REFERRALS  Students  should  be  sent  to  the  office  only  after  classroom  consequences  have  been  unsuccessful.  It   is   imperative   that,   from   the   first   day   of   school,  you   resolve   to   enforce   compliance   to  your  established   procedures.  Any   child   who,   because   his/her   actions,   stops   the   teacher   from  teaching  and  other  students  from  learning  should  be  given  a  referral.  Students  should  not  be  sent  to  the  office   for  disciplinary  reasons  without  a  referral.  Referrals  must  be   filled  out  completely  or  the  child  will  be  sent  back  to  the  classroom.      

A  guidance  referral  should  be  considered  if  a  child  continually  misbehaves.  The  behavior  may  stem   from   emotional   or   developmental   problems,   which   may   be   handled   with   appropriate  interventions  before  administrative  action  is  taken.        The  Broward  County  Code  of  Student  Conduct  Handbook  is  provided  for  all  students  at  the  beginning   of   each   school   year   and   explains   the   policies   and   procedures   established   for   all  schools  in  Broward  County.  Each  parent  must  sign  and  return  the  form  from  the  booklet  stating  that  they  have  read  and  understand  the  rules.  It  is  extremely  important  that  each  child  returns  this   signed   form,   also.     The   BCPS   Code   of   Student   Conduct   Handbook   is   also   on   the   Collins  Elementary  website.    DISCRIMINATION  POLICY  

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Broward   County   Schools   do   not   discriminate   on   the   basis   of   disability,   race,   sex,   or   national  origin  in  hiring,  employment,  admission,  and  success  to  its  programs,  services,  and  activities  or  in  the  treatment  of  individuals  in  any  aspect  of  its  operation.    DISMISSAL-­‐STUDENTS  Children  are  not  to  be  dismissed  early  or  released  to  the  custody  of  anyone  without  clearance  from  the  office.  Students  must  be  signed  out  by  the  parent  or  guardian  in  the  front  office  before  they  can  be  released.  Teachers  will  be  requested  via  the  intercom  to  send  a  student  up  for  early  dismissal.      At  dismissal  time,  students  are  to  be  escorted  to  the  designated  dismissal  area  by  the  teacher.  Do  not  detain  students   in  your  classroom   for  any  reason  at   the  end  of   the  school  day     (i.e.,   erase  board,  clean  up,  help  the  teacher,  get  homework).  Students  are  allowed  to  remain  with  you  after   school   only   if   parents   have   been   notified   at   least   one   day   in   advance   and   have  agreed  in  writing.  Teachers  are  expected  to  escort  students  kept  after  school  off  campus  once  they  are  dismissed.  

 DRESS  CODE  Professional   dress   is   strongly   encouraged   for   all   faculty   and   staff   members.  While   a   specific  dress  code   is  not  set   forth   for   teachers  and  staff,  you  are  expected  to   look  “professional”  each  day.  Remember  that  we  set  examples  for  students  by  what  we  wear.        As  a  rule  of  thumb,  imagine  the  Superintendent  coming  in  to  visit  your  classroom  unannounced  today.  Would  your  attire  represent  your  professionalism?    DUPLICATING  Request  for  copies  are  filled  within  five  school  days.    Place  the  item  to  be  copied  in  Ms.  Paulette  Jackson’s  mailbox  along  with  specific  copy  instructions.    Classroom  printers  are  not  intended  to  run  sets  of  copies  for  your  class.  Please  plan  ahead  so  that  your  copies  will  be  ready  before  you  need  them.  Last  minute  request  for  class  sets  of  copies  will  need  the  principal's  approval.  Please  do  not  ask  to  have  material  run  off   for  months  ahead  or   for   the  entire  year.  This  could  deplete  our  paper  supply  and  can  result  in  waste,  if  your  plans  change.    

***THE  COPIER  IN  THE  OFFICE  IS  FOR  OFFICE  USE  ONLY***    Utilization  of  an  abundance  of  photocopied  materials  is  strongly  discouraged.    Teachers  are   encouraged   to   use   the   Promethean   Board,   overheads,   charts,   audio-­‐visual   aides,  computers,   manipulatives   and   other   methods   for   instruction,   to   decrease   the   use   of  copies.    

E-­‐MAIL/VOICE  MAIL  Each   member   of   the   faculty   and   staff   has   been   assigned   an   e-­‐mail   address.   E-­‐mail   should   be  checked   at   least   twice  per  day   for   important  messages.  Messages   sent   via   e-­‐mail   should  be   job  related.  Remember  that  using  e-­‐mail  is  like  sending  a  letter  without  an  envelope  –  your  message  is  available  for  anyone  to  read.    Like  e-­‐mail,  your  voice  mail  should  also  be  checked  each  day.    

 

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This  form  will  be  provided  to  each  student  early  in  the  year  and  should  be  retained  on  file  in  the  office   for   reference   throughout   the   year.   Teachers   should   make   a   copy   and   notify   the   office  whenever  changes  occur.  

 

EVALUATION  -­‐  TEACHERS,  NON-­‐INSTRUCTIONAL  STAFF  As  required  by  School  Board  policy,  you  are  being  provided  with  a  copy  of  the  evaluation  form,  the  criteria  and  competencies  on  which  the  evaluation   is  based.    For   instructional  staff,   these   forms  are  available  through  the  iObservation  management  system.    Non-­‐instructional  staff  may  request  a  copy  from  Ms.  Stephanie  Jordan.  

 

As   indicated   in   the   teacher’s   contract,   evaluations  will   commence  after  September  15.    Teacher  evaluations  will  be  conducted  per  guidelines  in  the  Master  Contract.    

 

Evaluations   shall   be   conducted   at   the   end   of   the   school   year   for   teacher  assistants/paraprofessionals.    

EXCEPTIONAL  STUDENT  EDUCATION  CLASSES  Students  who  attend  exceptional  classes,  such  as  Speech,  Specific  Learning  Disabilities,  etc.,  must  attend   the   class   for   the   required   time   stated   in   the   Individual  Educational  Plan   (IEP).  Teachers  should  send  these  students  promptly  and  Exceptional  Education  teachers  should  document  their  attendance.  This  is  essential  for  audit  purposes.  Students  may  not  be  kept  out  of  these  classes.  

 

FIELD  TRIPS  Field   trips   are   an   integral   part   of   the   learning   process   and   are   encouraged   when   they   are   an  outgrowth   of   classroom   activities.   Field   trips   should   be   planned   cooperatively  with   your   grade  level  whenever  possible  and  must  have  the  approval  of  the  Principal.  School  Board  policy  dictates  that  one  chaperone  accompany  every  ten  students.  

 

The  following  procedures  must  be  followed  when  planning  a  field  trip:     1.   At  least  six  weeks  prior  to  the  scheduled  trip,  a  Request  for  Field  Trip  form  must  be  

completed   and   given   to   the   Grade   Chairperson,   who   in   turn,   will   receive  authorization  from  the  Principal.    

 2.   After  receiving  authorization,  pick  up  a  field  trip  packet  from  the  bookkeeper  and  schedule   the   trip  with   organization,   firm  and/or   owner   of   property   being   visited.  Return  completed  forms  to  the  bookkeeper.  

  3.   Parents  must  give  permission  for  their  child  to  be  away  from  school  as  a  participant  in  an  authorized  field  trip.  Such  permission  shall  be  on  an  officially  approved  form.  Permission  forms  are  included  in  the  packet.  

  4.   Request  for  school  buses  must  be  made  at  least  ten  days  prior  to  the  event.  This  timeline  must  be  strictly  observed.  

  5.   All   money   collected   should   be   turned   in   to   the   bookkeeper   each  morning   with  attendance.  Funds  collected  by  teachers  from  students  must  be  collected  according  to  Broward  County  Standard  Practice  Bulletin  auditing  procedures.  All  money  must  be  turned  in  to  the  Bookkeeper  prior  to  the  day  of  the  trip.  All  money  collected  must  be  recorded  on  a  Report  of  Money  Collected  form.  

  6.   Field  trips  should  occur  only  as  an  outgrowth  of,  or  supplement  to,  some  aspect  of  the  curriculum.    

  7.   Teacher   judgment  should  be  employed  in  deciding  whether  or  not  an  excursion   is  desirable   in   terms   of   distance,   expense   and   ease   of   supervision.   However,   the  Principal  will  make  the  final  determination  for  trips  in  the  tri-­‐county  area,  the  Area  

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Superintendent  for  outside  of  the  tri-­‐county  area.  A  school  provided  cell  phone  must  be  taken  on  each  field  trip.    

  8.   No  trip  should  be  taken  without  proper  teaching  and  planning  in  terms  of  purpose,  procedure,  and  follow-­‐up.  Parent  permission  forms  with  a  phone  number  where  the  parents  can  be  reached  must  be   in   the  office  before  departure  and  will   remain  on  file  in  the  school.  

  9.   Remember,  educational  excursions  are  important,  but  when  we  take  children  away  from  the  school  we  assume  extra  responsibility  for  their  safety.  Always  be  sure  that  the  desirability  of  the  trip  outweighs  the  extra  responsibility.      

10. Students  may  not  be  denied  the  privilege  of  participating  in  field  trips,  social  and/or  extra-­‐curricular  activities  without  prior  notification  of  reasons  for  possible  denial.  

11. Students  may  not  be  denied  the  privilege  of  participating  in  a  field  trip  planned  for  the  whole  class  based  on  an  inability  to  pay.    

       

FIRE  DRILLS  There  will  be   ten   (10)   fire  drills  during   the   school  year,   the   first  one  during   the   first  week  of  school.  Teachers  will  not  always  be  notified  of  these  drills.  Procedures  and  expectations  should  be  discussed  with  the  students  at  the  beginning  of  school.    

Students  are  expected  to  leave  the  room  in  line  and  without  talking.  The  teacher  would  be  the  last  one  to  leave  the  room,  keeping  the  class  together,  as  the  evacuation  route  is  followed.  The  classroom  door   should  be   closed   and   the   grade/roll   book   taken  with   you.   Once   in   your  designated  waiting  area,  the  teacher  should  check  the  roll  to  see  that  all  students  are  accounted  for.  No  one  is  allowed  back  into  the  building  until  the  "all  clear"  bell  is  sounded.      

GRADE  BOOK  Electronic  Grade  Books  The  electronic  grade  book  will  be  used  in  lieu  of  the  traditional  paper  grade  book.    Teachers  will  input  a  minimum  of  three  (3)  grades  by  the  Interim  Period.  By  the  end  of  each  quarter,  the  grade  book  will  reflect  a  minimum  of  nine  (9)  grades  for  each  subject.    Standard  operating  procedures  should  be  followed  for  incomplete  make-­‐up  work.  Grade  books  are  not   to  be  shared  with  parents   in  a  manner   that  displays   the  grades  of  other  students.    

                                   

GRADE  CHAIRPERSON  RESPONSIBILITIES  Grade  Chairpersons   are   a   vital   and   valuable   part   of   the   total   school   program.   The   duties   and  responsibilities  assist  the  principal  in  providing  a  safe  and  positive  learning  environment.    

The   duties   listed   below   are   a   partial   representation   of   those   required   by   administration   for  Grade  Chairpersons:  • Monitor  lesson  plans  

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• Monitor  recording  of  grades  • Hold  weekly  grade  meetings  to  promote  consistency  throughout  the  curriculum  • Submit  minutes  of  grade  group  meeting  by  the  last  day  of  the  school  week  • Submit  grade  level  materials  and  supply  lists  and  distribute  materials  • Monitor  textbook  inventories  • Advise  administration  of  concerns  related  to  grade  groups  • All  other  duties/responsibilities  assigned  by  the  principal  

       

GUIDANCE  SERVICES  Our   Guidance   Counselor,  Mrs.   Casamitjana,   consults  with   parents   and   teachers   regarding   the  individual  child’s  intellectual,  social,  and  emotional  growth.    

  Student  Consultation:     The  Guidance  Counselor  will  work  with  students,  both  individually         and/or  in  groups,  depending  on  the  individual  needs  of  the  students.    

  Teacher  Consultation:     The  Guidance  Counselor  will  consult  with  teachers  in  the  understanding  of  

an  individual  or  group  of  students’  needs.  These  needs  may  be  in  the  areas  of:    

        1.    Academics           2.    Social  interaction           3.    Emotional  problems           4.    Behavior  problems           5.    Classroom  management           6.    Physical  health             A.    Vision             B.      Suspected  child  abuse    

  Parent  Consultation:     The  Guidance  Counselor  will  consult  and  counsel  parents         on  an  individual  need  basis.  These  referrals  may  be  initiated  by:    

        1.    Parent(s)           2.    Teacher(s)           3.    Principal    

  Classroom  Guidance:  The  Guidance  Counselor  will  provide  material  to  be  used  for  classroom  guidance  activities  to   teachers   upon   request.   The   counselor   will   also   work   with   the   teacher   in   individual  classrooms  upon  request.  

 

  Test  Program    The  Guidance  Counselor  will  coordinate  the  school-­‐wide  testing  schedule  for  any  Broward                  County  or  Florida  standardized  tests.  

 

  The   Guidance   Counselor   will   consult   with   both   teachers   and   parents   in     interpreting  group  and  individual  test  scores.    

  Special  Services  and  Community  Resources  

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The   Guidance   Counselor   will   coordinate   the   efforts   of   the   school,   special   services   and  community  resources,  in  meeting  the  needs  of  students,  parents  and  teachers.  

   

HALL  PASSES      Hall  passes  are  required  for  all  students  when  leaving  the  classroom  unsupervised.  A  system  of  monitoring  the  time  a  child  spends  out  of  the  classroom  on  a  pass  should  be  developed.    

HOMEWORK  The  following  guidelines  will  assure  that  homework  activities  result   in  a  satisfying  session   for  both  parent  and  student:         1.   Homework  should  be  assigned  daily.     2.   Assignment  should  be  on  the  student’s  independent  level.     3.   Assignments  should  be  no  longer  than  thirty  minutes.     4.   Directions  should  be  clear  and  precise.     5.   Copies  should  be  clear  and  readable.     6.   Emphasis  should  be  on  strengthening  basic  skills  taught  in  the  classroom.     7.   Homework  should  be  checked  by  the  teacher  and  at  least  one  grade  per  week  must  

be  recorded  for  reading,  writing,  and  math.    HOURS  Teachers,  teacher  assistants,  and  paraprofessionals  are  contracted  to  work  from  7:30  A.M.  until  3:00  P.M.,  unless  otherwise  assigned.   It   is  extremely   important   that   these  hours  are  observed.  Should  you  need  to  leave  campus  early,  you  must  complete  a  Request  to  Leave  Early  Form,  for  approval  by  the  Principal.  The  forms  may  be  completed  and  submitted  in  advance  if  you  know  that  you  need  to  leave  early.    You  must  sign  out  in  a  sign-­‐out  book  kept  by  the  secretary.  Do  not  leave  campus  without  signing  out.      Student  hours  are  from  8:00  A.M.  until  2:00  P.M.    Students  are  allowed  on  campus  for  breakfast  at  7:20  A.M.  They  will  be  escorted  to  the  cafeteria  by  an  adult  staff  member.  Students  not  eating  breakfast  are  allowed  on  campus  at   the   first  bell  at  7:30  A.M.  They  are   to  report   to   the  Smart  Start   room  assigned   to  his   or  her   grade   level.     Students   should  not  be  dismissed  early  unless  they  are  signed  out  through  the  front  office.          INTERIM  REPORTS    

Interim  reports  are  an  opportunity  to  inform  the  parents  of  your  concerns  prior  to  the  end  of  the  marking  period  and  a  way  of  enlisting  their  cooperation.  An  interim  report  MUST  be  created  for  all   students  experiencing  difficulty  no   later   than  midway  between  marking  periods.    Remember,   an   interim   may   be   sent   anytime   during   the   grading   period   that   students  begin  experiencing  difficulty.      

Interim  reports  for  students  performing  satisfactorily  are  recommended  as  an  additional  means  of  school-­‐home  communication.  A  positive  note  from  the  school  enhances  public  relations.    

 

 

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LESSON  PLANS  Plan  books  are  an  important  part  of  documentation  and  all  teachers  must  maintain  a  complete  up-­‐to-­‐date  plan  book.  All  subjects  taught  must  be  indicated.  The  exact  organization  of  the  plan  book   is   the  concern  of   the   individual   teacher,  however,   it  must  be  clear  and  detailed  should  a  substitute  be  called   in   for  your  class.  Specific  books  and  page  numbers  should  be   indicated  as  well  as  what  students  are  expected   to  do.  Specific   time  schedules,   seating  plan,  and  any  other  pertinent  information  should  be  included.    

All  teachers  are  asked  to  be  uniform  in  the  following:     1.   Cover:       Teacher’s  name  and  school  year     2.     First  Page:     Schedule  of  the  week’s  activities,  bell  schedule  and             lunch  time     3.   Plans:         Overall  plans  for  each  subject,  with  times  A  folder  of  information  for  substitutes  should  be  kept  on  your  desk  or  with  your  plan  book.      

Each   teacher   is   required   to   keep   the   plan   book   up-­‐to-­‐date   and   completed   for   the  upcoming  week.  Plans  may  be  checked  at  any  time  by  the  Principal,  Assistant  Principal  or  by  the  Grade  Chairperson.  Plan  books  are  to  be  available  readily  for  use.  It  is  the  teacher’s  responsibility  to  get  his/her  plan  book  to  school  if  he/she  is  absent.  Plan  books  are  to  be  left  at  school  in  your  mailboxes  over  major  holiday  breaks.    

MAILBOXES  Teachers/staff  should  check  their  mailboxes  at  least  twice  a  day,  once  in  the  morning  and  at  the  end   of   the   day.   All   telephone  messages   taken  will   be   placed   in   your  mailbox.   Only   urgent   or  emergency  messages  will  be  delivered  to  your  room  via  intercom  or  messenger.  Mailboxes  are  not   to   be   used   as   a   storage   area.   Materials   allowed   to   accumulate   in   mailboxes   will   be  discarded  after  proper  notification.    

MATERIALS/SUPPLIES  All  orders   for  materials  are  to  be  coordinated  by  your  Grade  Chairperson.   In  this  way,  we  can  combine  and/or  match  orders   for  similar   items.  All  orders  must  be  approved  by   the  Principal  and  be  placed  through  the  Bookkeeper,  using  the  proper  form.      

Classroom   supplies   may   be   requested   through   the   bookkeeper.   A   form   has   been   developed  listing  commonly  requested   items.  The  order  must  be  handed   in  by  Wednesday  to  receive  the  supplies  on  Friday.  Every  effort  will  be  made  to  fill  orders  for  the  number  of  items  requested.  Do  not  request  more  than  two  months  worth  of  any  item  that  you  use  regularly.      

Please,  do  not  purchase  anything  and  expect  to  be  reimbursed  without  prior  approval.    

MEDIA  CENTER  Classes   are   held   in   the   Media   Center,   for   a   portion   of   the   day,   to   instruct   students   in   the  development   of   library   and   research   skills   and   to   develop   an   appreciation   of   literature.     In  addition  to  scheduled  class  time,  the  Media  Center  is  open  for  independent  study.      MEETINGS  Regular   faculty   meetings,   grade   group   and   grade   chairperson   meetings   are   important   for  coordinating  activities  in  the  school.    

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may  be  called  if  the  need  arises.  General  faculty  meetings  will  begin  in  the  Media  Center  at  2:15  P.M.  and  last  no  later  than  3:00  P.M.    

Teachers  are  required  to  attend  reviews  and  staffings  for  all  ESE  students  (speech  and  varying  exceptionalities)  in  their  class.    Teachers  will  be  notified  of  these  meetings  in  advance  and  are  expected  to  notify  the  ESE  specialist  in  advance  if  a  conflict  exists.    

 MONEY  COLLECTION    No   teacher   shall   collect   money   from   students   without   receiving   prior   approval   from   the  principal.  After   approval   is   given,   the  bookkeeper  will  provide   the  proper   forms   for   receiving  money.  All  money  collected  should  be  turned  in  to  the  Bookkeeper,  accompanied  by  the  proper  forms,  at  the  end  of  each  day.    

 

PARENT/TEACHER  ORGANIZATION  Teachers   are   encouraged   to   join   the   PTA   and   to   attend   PTA  meetings,   whenever   possible.   A  teacher  will  be  selected  to  represent  the  faculty  at  monthly  PTA  Executive  Board  Meetings.      

We  need  to  encourage  our  students  to  get  their  parents  to  be  involved  in  PTA  activities.  Through  the  combined  efforts  of  parents  and   teachers,  we  can  see   the  support  of  our  school  programs  grow.    

PARTIES  All  class  parties  must  be  scheduled  with   the  approval  of   the  Principal.  Should  parents  wish   to  bring  in  cupcakes  for  birthday  recognition,  students  may  take  them  to  the  cafeteria  at  lunchtime.  Remember,  all  food  served  at  parties  must  be  purchased.  No  home-­‐baked  goods  are  allowed.      

PARTNERS  IN  EXCELLENCE  The   School   Board   of   Broward   County,   in   conjunction   with   the   Ft.   Lauderdale   Chamber   of  Commerce   and   the   Junior   League,   has   established   a   program   that   fosters   school-­‐community  partnerships.  In  this  program,  schools  are  paired  with  businesses  to  share  human  and  material  resources.      

Throughout   the   year   we   will   be   working   cooperatively   with   our   Partners   in   Excellence   on  various  projects.  You  will  be  notified  of  special  activities  involving  our  partners.      PRIDE  This  year  we  will  be  working  toward  developing  school  spirit  and  pride  with  new  students  and  encouraging   continued   school   spirit   and   pride  with   returning   students.     To   this   end,  we  will  have   school-­‐sponsored   activities   such   as   Honor   Roll   Breakfast,   Extra   Effort   Club   celebrations  and  other  special  activities  to  foster  school  spirit.      Collins   Elementary   School   is   an   outstanding   school;   let’s  make   sure  we   share   this  with  others.    PROMOTION/RETENTION  Board   Policy   6000.1,   clause   D,   delineates   the   criteria   for   promotion   and   retention.   Students  must  meet  minimum  performance  expectations  at  each  level  in  Kindergarten  through  fifth  grade  in  order  to  move  to  the  next  grade  level.  Students  who  are  identified  as  substantially  deficient  are   required   to   have   mandatory   remediation   and   a   Progress   Monitoring   Plan.   This   plan  

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indicates  the   instructional  strategies  and  interventions,  which  will  enable  students  to   improve  their  academic  standing.            Non-­‐English   speaking   students   may   be   permitted   to   demonstrate   mastery   of   skills   in   their  native  language.    Exceptional  Education  Students:  The   staffing/review   committee   will   determine   instructional   levels   for   exceptional   education  students.  This   level  must  be  documented  on  each  student’s   Individual  Education  Plan  (IEP).   If  there   is   no   information   regarding   the   mastery   levels   of   skills   on   the   student's   Individual  Education  Plan,   it  will  be  assumed   that   to  be  promoted,   the   student  will  master   regular  basic  skills.   Instruction   shall   be   focused   on   ensuring   that   students   demonstrate   mastery   of   the  Sunshine  State  Standards.      PROPERTY  PASSES    Equipment   purchased   with   School   Board   funds   may   not   be   taken   off   campus   without   prior  approval.   Once   approval   is   given,   a   property   pass   must   be   completed   and   signed   by   the  Principal.  You   retain  a   copy  of   the  pass   to  be   signed  upon  return  of   the  equipment.  Under  no  circumstances   should   equipment   be   taken   from   campus   without   a   property   pass   being  completed.   If   you   are   not   sure   you   need   to   fill   out   a   pass,  ask!  The   property   passes  may   be  obtained  from  our  Technology  Support,  Mr.  Fred  Ripper.      PUBLIC  RELATIONS  The  most  productive  atmosphere  is  established  when  home  and  school  work  together.  With  this  goal   in   mind   and   for   good   public   relations,   regular   communication   with   parents   is  recommended.   If   you   would   like   the   Guidance   Counselor,   Literacy   Coach,   ESE   Specialist,   or  Principal   to  be   involved   in  a  conference(s),  please   let  us  know.  We  will  be  happy  to  help  with  any  problems  that  may  arise.    Please  retain  samples  of  student  work  to  show  parents,  so  they  may  see  the  progress  their  children  have  made.          

RAINY  DAY  PROCEDURE  If  it  is  raining  hard,  or  a  heavy  rain  is  imminent,  at  the  end  of  the  day,  students  should  be  held  in  the  classroom  until   the  rain  passes.    Please  await  direction   from  the  office  on  how  to  proceed  during   prolonged  downpours.     Children   should   not   be   permitted   to   call   home  on   a   rainy   day  until   they   have  waited   at   least   15  minutes   to   be   picked   up.  Do   not   allow   students   to   use   the  phone  to  call  home  during  an  electrical  storm  (thunder  and  lightning).    

An  understanding  should  be  established  between  parents  and  students  regarding  procedures  to  follow  in  advance  of  these  situations.  REPORT  CARDS  Report  cards  are  issued  every  nine  weeks.  A  student  must  be  in  attendance  in  a  Broward  County  public  school  twenty-­‐five  days  to  receive  a  grade.      

Report  cards  will  be  issued  on  the  following  dates:  November  12,  2015   January  28,  2016   April  14,  2016   June  9,  2016  

 

SCHOOL  BOARD’S  MAJOR  SYSTEM  PRIORITIES  

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The  School  Board  of  Broward  has  established  the  following  system  priorities.  Please  make  these  a  part  of  your  essential  knowledge.  

1. Improving  student  achievement  and  school  effectiveness  2. Addressing  growth  3. Embracing,  celebrating,  and  demonstrating  diversity  4. Improving  student/staff  safety  and  security  5. Increasing  student  and  staff  accountability  6. Expanding  partnerships  7. Attracting,  retaining,  and  training  the  best  teachers,  principals  and  support  staff  8. Utilizing  technology  to  improve  student  achievement,  teaching,  and  staff  productivity  9. Empowering  parents  and  community  through  participation  

STUDENT  CONDUCT  AND  DISCIPLINE  CODE  BOOK  The   BCPS   CODE   OF   STUDENT   CONDUCT   HANBOOK   will   be   provided   on  www.browardschools.com  at  the  beginning  of  the  school  year.  All  Broward  County  School  Board  policies   related   to   student   conduct   are   delineated   in   this   book.   Students   and   parents   are  required  to  sign  and  return  the  inside  front  cover  of  this  book,   indicating  they  have  reviewed  the   policies   therein.  Make   sure   you   have   a   signed   cover   for   every   student   in   your   class.  The  signed  covers  must  be  collected  and  retained  in  students’  student  data  folders  until  a  new  cover  is  collected  for  the  new  school  year.    SUPERVISION  Students  should  never  be  left  unsupervised  at  any  time.  Classes  are  to  be  escorted   to  special  classes  (Physical  Education,  Band,  Media),  the  cafeteria,  assemblies,  etc.  Do  not  send  students  by  themselves.    

DO  NOT  SEND  STUDENTS  TO  THE  PARKING  LOT  TO  RETRIEVE   ITEMS  FROM  YOUR  CAR.  Delivery   trucks,  maintenance   trucks,   garbage   trucks   and   cars   pose   a   hazard   to   students  who  sometime  are  not  cautious.  If  you  need  to  unload  large  numbers  of  items,  please  stop  at  the  front  of  the  building  to  unload  your  car,  then  proceed  to  a  parking  spot.      

It   is   particularly   important   to   supervise   students   closely   on   the   playground.   Teachers   should  remain  in  the  immediate  area  and  directly  supervise  all  outdoor  activities.  In  this  way,  we  can  avoid  accidents.  Do  not  take  chairs  to  sit  down  in  while  children  are  on  the  playground.  You  need  to  be  up  and  around  watching  for  problems  or  unsafe  activity  that  might  develop.      

TEMPORARY  DUTY  AUTHORIZATION  (TDA)  TDA   forms  are   required  anytime  anyone   is  not  at  his/her   regular  work   location.  Field  trips  and  workshops  require  a  TDA  to  be  filed  at  least  two  (2)  weeks  before  the  trip.  All  TDA’s  for  out  of  county/state  must  be  approved  two  weeks  in  advance.  TDA  forms  are  also  required  when  a  substitute  teacher  is  employed  for  a  regular  teacher  on  temporary  duty  assignment.  Once  completed,  TDA  forms  are  to  be  submitted  to  the  Office  Manager  for   proper   coding   and   administrative   signatures.   Incomplete   TDA   forms   will   not   be  approved.  Before  handing   in  a  TDA,  please  be  sure  that   the   following  steps  have  been  completed:  

1. Obtain  approval  from  administration  to  attend  the  workshop,  etc.  2. Call  Sub  Finder  or  go  on-­‐line  to  hire  a  substitute  teacher  (when  needed).  Place  the  

job  number  on  the  completed  TDA  form.  3. Attach  a  copy  of  the  workshop  notification  or  other  documentation  to  support  the  

need  for  a  TDA.  (This  step  allows  correct  budget  coding).    

A  sample  form  is  contained  within  the  handbook  appendix.  

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TEACHER  ASSISTANTS    Teacher  assistants  play  a  vital  role  in  the  instructional  process  and  are  to  be  actively  involved  in  the  school  program.  The  assignment  of  teacher  assistants’  duties  will  be  made  by  the  principal,  based  on  budgetary  restraints,  identified  needs,  and  teacher  input.    

The   teacher   to  whom   the   teacher   assistant   is   assigned   is   responsible   for   their   supervision.   A  schedule  should  be  developed  and  monitored  by   the   teacher.   If   a  problem  occurs,   the   teacher  should  discuss  it  with  the  teacher  assistant.  A  plan  of  action  should  be  developed  to  rectify  the  problem.   If   the  concern  continues,   the  grade  chairperson  should  assist   in   finding  a  solution.  A  written  record  of  all  discussions  should  be  maintained.  In  the  event  the  situation  continues  after  the  intervention  of  the  grade  chairperson,  the  principal  should  be  involved.    

Teacher  assistant  duties  shall  include,  but  not  be  limited  to  the  following:  •   Assisting  with  reading  groups  •   Working  with  individual  students  •   Working  with  assigned  groups    •   Scoring  papers  •   Keeping  records  •   Reinforcing  skills  needing  remediation  •   Assisting  teacher  in  preparing  instructional  materials  •   Enforcing  school-­‐wide  discipline  plan,  when  necessary  •   Cafeteria  duty  •   Monitoring  hallways  •   Acquiring  needed  training      

The  main  job  of  a  teacher  assistant  is  to  assist  the  teacher  with  student  instruction.  They  are  not  to  be  made  solely  responsible  for  the  class  for  extended  periods  of  time.  Teacher  assistants  are  not  to  contact  parents  about  students'  behavior  or  schoolwork  without  the  knowledge  and  approval  of  the  teacher.        TELEPHONES  Each   classroom   and   work   area   in   the   school   is   equipped   with   a   telephone.   Calls   should   be  limited   to   business   or   personal   local   calls   at   a   time   when   the   teacher   does   not   have   class  responsibilities.  A   log  of   calls  made   to  parents   is   to  be  kept  by   each   teacher.  Having   students  place  calls  to  their  parents/guardians  during  class  time  should  be  avoided.  Should  you  receive  a  phone  call  during  your  scheduled  teaching  time,  a  message  will  be  placed  in  your  mailbox.  Calls  will   not   be   forwarded   during   scheduled   teaching   times.   You   will   however,   be   notified  immediately  of  any  emergency  calls.    

The  phone  lines  are  restricted  and  you  will  not  be  able  to  make  long  distance  calls  or  directory  assistance  calls  from  school  phones.  You  may  place  long  distance  calls  for  school  business,  with  appropriate  documentation  and  prior  approval,  from  the  principal's  office.  

   

VISITORS/  VOLUNTEERS  All  visitors  must  report  to  the  front  office  and  receive  a  visitor’s  pass  before  proceeding  on  campus.  This  includes  family  or  friends  visiting  your  classroom.    Former  students  must  also  

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be  checked   in   through   the   front  office.  A  visitor’s  badge  will  be  provided  and  should  be  worn  while  on  campus.    

Anyone  observed  on  campus  that   is  not  a  School  Board  employee  should  be  referred  to  the   office   and   the   office   should   be   notified   at   once.   All   School   Board   employees   not  assigned  to  this  site  must  display  a  picture  identification  badge.    

Parent  volunteers  must  sign  the  Volunteer  sign-­‐in  book  and  pick  up  a  name  badge  before  going  into  a  classroom.  They  should  return  their  name  badges  and  sign  out  when  leaving.  Please  ask  your  parent  volunteers  to  record  their  hours  daily  in  the  office.  In  this  way,  we  can  accumulate  hours  toward  the  Golden  School  Volunteer  Award.      

WEAPONS/DRUGS  The   Broward   County   School   Board   has   instituted   a   strong   weapons   and   drug   policy.    Basically,   it   says   that   any   student   who   brings   a   weapon   or   drugs   to   school   may   be  suspended  or  expelled   from  school.  All   teachers  must  explain   this  policy  and  stress   the  seriousness  of  these  infractions.        

WITHDRAWAL-­‐STUDENT  When   a   teacher   learns   of   a   student’s   plans   for   withdrawal,   the   following   steps   should   be  followed:     l.   Notify  Mrs.  Valerio,  so  the  transfer  papers  can  be  prepared     2.   Collect  all  books  or  other  school  property     3.   Investigate  any  library  debts     4.   Complete  student  records  (report  card,  if  appropriate,  and  student  data  folder)     5.   Return  the  completed  student  data   folder  to  Guidance/I.M.T   for   final  check  within  

three  days.    The  contents  of  this  handbook  will  be  updated  as  needed.      

 

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