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C.E. Hanna Student Handbook. “The School that Cares”. Mission Statement/Beliefs. The responsibility of C.E. Hanna is to develop students intellectually, physically, socially, and personally. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
C.E. Hanna Student C.E. Hanna Student HandbookHandbook
C.E. Hanna Student C.E. Hanna Student HandbookHandbook
““The School that Cares”The School that Cares”
Mission Statement/Beliefs
• The responsibility of C.E. Hanna is to develop students intellectually, physically, socially, and personally.
• Student learning is a shared responsibility among students, teachers, parents, administration, and community.
School Offices & Hours• Main office phone number 241-3896• School/Cafeteria opens at 7:00 a.m.• Students dismissed to class at 7:22
a.m.• Instructional day begins & tardy bell
rings at 7:30 a.m.
Continued…• Bus/Car dismissal for 6th grade at
2:55 p.m.• Buses depart at 3:05 p.m.
Absences: General Info.
• Every student must bring a written excuse signed by his/her legal guardian within 3 days following an absence. THIS INCLUDES CHECK OUTS! Failure to present this documentation will result in the absence being marked unexcused.
Three Different Types of Absences
• Excused absence- when the school system receives a documented doctor’s/legal excuse.
• Undocumented excused absence- An absence in which the parent/legal guardian sends a signed note explaining the absence. A student may only have
8 undocumented excused absences per semester.
Unexcused Absence• when a written note is not received within
3 days following the absence• when the nature of the absence is not for
legitimate reasons defined by law• if absence occurred for other than
personal sickness, family sickness, or death in the family.
• when a parent note is presented for more than 8 absences
– Exceptional circumstances must be addressed by the principal/designee in a conference.
Tardiness• Teachers will require a pass from
the office to admit students to class after 7:30 a.m.
• In case of a tardy, parents should accompany students inside and sign them in. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT COME IN ALONE!
Continued…• The following actions will be taken
due to tardies PER NINE WEEKS:*5 tardies: letter sent home*7 tardies: ½ day ISI*9 tardies: 1 day ISI
ISI Reminder• When in ISI, students are counted
present, but absences from class due to tardies are unexcused and could impact unfavorably on academic progress.
Make Up Work• Students with excused absences
may make up work.• Teachers are not required to
reteach lessons, but students will be given a reasonable opportunity to learn material missed.
Continued…• When out for an extended period,
parents should make arrangements to pick up work.
• If an absence is unexcused, teachers may require students to make up work on a non-credit basis.
Check Ins/Outs• Check ins/outs and tardies count
against a student’s attendance record.
• Always bring a written excuse for check ins/outs.
Early Check Out• Students should not be checked out
early every afternoon.• Students will be called to the office for
check outs rather than parents going to the room.
• STUDENTS WHO CHECK OUT BEFORE 11 A.M. WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT & SHOULD BRING A WRITTEN EXCUSE.
Continued…• Students who check out must
follow these procedures:– Parents/Guardians must identify
people allowed to check out students.– Students may not be signed out by
friends or siblings unless they are listed and approved by a parent/guardian to do so.
Continued…– STUDENTS MAY NOT SIGN OUT ON
THE BASIS OF NOTES OR PHONE CALLS FROM PARENTS OR OTHERS!
– The person checking out the student must be prepared to show a picture ID with number.
– No check outs after 2:40 p.m.
Attendance Recognition
• IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE PERFECT ATTENDANCE, A STUDENT MUST HAVE NO CHECK INS/OUTS, TARDIES, OR ABSENCES!
Early Warning Truancy Program
• Any student with 7 or more unexcused absences in a school year will be referred to the attendance officer.
Trips• Parents are discouraged from
taking students on trips on regular school days.
• Some exceptions will be considered but must be approved PRIOR to the requested absence.
Accidents• In case of an accident, parents will
be contacted.• The local school board nor the BOE
is responsible for medical bills that result from accidents occurring during the school day or at school functions.
Bus/Car Transportation Procedures
• If the primary form of transportation changes, a note must be sent to the teacher with the following information:– Name– Bus number the child will be riding– Name of student with whom he/she
will be getting off the bus
Continued…-reason for needing a bus pass-emergency telephone number-medical conditions the bus driver needs to know
Continued…• Notes indicating a transportation
change can be faxed by 2:00 p.m., but no telephone requests will be accepted!
Bus Discipline• No electronic devices• Drivers may assign seats• Be courteous• No violence• Remain seated• Keep hands, head, and objects
inside bus
Continued…• Bus riding is a privilege that can
be denied-classroom behavior is expected.
• Fighting will result in automatic bus suspension.
Car Transportation: Arrival
• Students should arrive no earlier than 7:00 a.m.
• Parents should pull up to the mailbox in order for multiple cars to unload.
• If parents need to accompany children inside, they should use the parking lot.
Car Transportation: Dismissal
• Dismissal time 2:55-2:57 p.m.• Cards with students’ names should
be placed on the dashboard to help make loading faster.
Child Nutrition: Lunch• $2.00/day• 10 day lunch/breakfast ticket-$30• 10 day lunch ticket-$20• Milk-$.25/day• Students may bring lunches, but
they will not be allowed to heat them.
Continued…• No soft drinks• No outside lunches such as from a
fast food restaurant• Menus sent home monthly• Charging lunch is not permitted• Can pay online
(www.EZschoolpay.com)
Continued…• Money borrowed from office must
be repaid the next day• Free & reduced lunch programs
are available for those who qualify
Breakfast• Begins August 9th
• Cost $1.00• Served 7:00-7:30• Lunch manager Mrs. Blackburn
Snack• Only plain water is allowed to drink.• Nutritious snacks (popcorn, pretzels,
baked chips, crackers, etc.)• No carbonated drinks, juice, or snacks
high in sugar or fat are allowed.• No snack will be heated.
Continued…• Crackers & water available daily
for $.50 each.• Ice cream on Fridays $.75• Ice cream monthly $3.00• Ice cream yearly $27.00
Discipline Plan: Rules• Be orderly & punctual• Listen and respond• Monitor speech• Respect• Honor• Prepare for success• Follow dress code
Consequences• 1 mark = warning• 2 marks = silent lunch • 3 marks = parent contact/behavior
contract• 4 marks = office visit
Conduct Grades
• S+ = no marks• S = 1 mark• N = 2-3 marks• U = 4 marks or office referral
Progression of Consequences
• 1st office referral: conference with student/parent contact
• 2nd: ISI, corporal punishment, or PE suspension
• 3rd: 0 day suspension (parent/teacher/principal conference & counselor referral)
Continued…• 4th: 3 days ISI• 5th: Out of school suspension• 6 or more: Out of school
suspensions
Severe Clause• Results in immediate office
referral• Examples: fighting, harassment,
verbal threats, disrespect to school employees, or any other class II or III offenses listed in the OCS Code of Conduct
Corporal Punishment• See Oxford City Code of Conduct
ISI• In-school intervention• Counted present; can make up
work• No PE• Eat in ISI room• Bathroom breaks supervised
Work Detention• With custodian during school
hours• Clean up campus• Assigned according to offense
(vandalism, writing on walls, desks, etc.)
Out of School Suspension
• Class II or III offenses• Repeated classroom disruptions• See OCS Code of Conduct for
explanation of offenses
Dress Code• Applies to grades 5-12• Students should dress in such a
manner as to not interrupt the learning process.
• Areas affected include make up, hair styles, jewelry, & clothing choices.
Rules Pertaining to Dress Code:
• Neatly dressed, clean, and well-groomed
• Shoes worn at all times• No spiked heels• Shoes tied & fastened at all times• Shirts should have appropriate
necklines and arm holes.
Continued…• No bare midriffs, open-backed tops,
halters, or transparent garments• Tank tops/Spaghetti straps allowed
only when worn with a sleeved cover shirt
• No cut-off garments• Males cannot wear sleeveless shirts
Continued…• No clothing or paraphernalia related to or
associated with gangs or cult affiliation• No controversial writings, drawings, or
decals (firearms, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, obscene statements/illustrations, extremist groups, etc.)
• No clothing worn backwards or in an unconventional manner
Continued…• Dresses/Skirts no shorter than 4
inches above middle of kneecap• Shorts can be no shorter than 17
inches in length along outside seam and no shorter than 4 inches from middle of kneecap
Continued…• No slacking; belts must be worn• No form fitting garments• No underwear/sweat pants/pajama
pants can be worn as outerwear• No oversized pants and shirts• No sunglasses, hats, caps, bandannas,
curlers, picks, or other head coverings
Continued…• No metal chains, spiked apparel, or
accessories• No holes, rips, or tears above knee• No facial jewelry, visible tattoos, or ear
stretchers• Shirts, t-shirts, athletic jerseys, blouses,
etc. must be tucked in pants or skirts
Continued…• Hair must be clean• No hair worn in eyes• No extreme hair colors• Coats may not extend below knees and
will be placed in cubbies upon arrival to school
• Only sweaters & sweatshirts that do not cover pockets may be worn during the school day
Continued…• Only mesh or clear back packs• Principal has the final say in dress
code
Electronic Devices, Games, Etc.
• No electronic devices of any kind are allowed on school campus-including buses!
Consequences• 1st: device confiscated; parent has to
pick up in office• 2nd: device confiscated & returned to
parent at end of grading period• 3rd: device confiscated & returned at
end of semester or a minimum of 3 days ISI served & parent may pick up in office
• 4th: device confiscated & returned at end of current school year
Drills• Fire & intruder drills: monthly• Severe weather & chemical drills:
twice/semester• Procedures taught during first two
weeks of school.
Severe Weather • Parents requested NOT to check out
students.• Students will be held if severe
weather occurs upon dismissal time.• Parents should listen to radio for
information rather than call school.
School Closings• Decisions made before 6:30 a.m.• Released to media from
superintendent’s office• Listen to local radio or television• Listen for Oxford City Schools not
Calhoun County Schools
Emergency Weather Forms
• Parents/Students should have a plan in place for early dismissals due to emergency weather.
• Written notification from the parent is required if changes are made-no phone calls or faxes.
Head Lice• Nothing to do with cleanliness• Students checked monthly• If found, students must stay home until
nits are removed.• Parent/Guardian must accompany child
for a re-check prior to re-admittance.• Absences are excused for first
occurrence of head lice.
Medication• No type of medication allowed in
student possession• If caught, students are subject to
ISI/OSS or expulsion.
Electives• 45 minutes daily• 6th: choice of all-year band or 12
week rotation of art, music, and technology
Harassment• Zero tolerance• See OCS Code of Conduct for
consequences
Intercom Use, Announcements, &
Deliveries• Intercom use will be limited to
necessity• Announcements delivered via
email• No flowers, balloons, etc. to be
delivered to students at school.
Internet Use• Must complete required
permission form to use internet• Must complete permission form in
order to display photograph on internet (school website)
Library• Research• Enrichment• Individuals with passes or classes
may visit• Lost or damaged books must be
paid for
PTC• Parent-Teacher Connection• Quarterly meetings• Helps plan student events• Dues: $3.00 individuals; $5.00
corporate membership
Physical Education• Will receive numerical grade• All students required to participate
unless a doctor’s note is presented.
• Parents may send a note for up to 2 days.
P.E. Rules• Keep hands, feet, & objects to self• Use appropriate language• No food or drinks• Take care of equipment• Soft-sole shoes only• Shorts under dresses• Follow ALL safety rules
Programs & Field Trips• Attendance is counted as with any
other day.• Students with discipline problems will
be required to have a parent/guardian accompany them on trip.
• If behavior is severe, student may lose privilege to go on trip.
Promotion Standards• Promotion based on student
performance• Decision made by teacher &
principal• Parent conferences recommended• Students must meet criteria
outlined in OCS Code of Conduct.
Registration Requirements
• Must be registered by a custodial parent
• Birth certificate• Custody documents• Immunization records• Proof of residence• Social security card
Report Cards• 9 week reporting system• Computer-generated report cards• 90-100 = A• 80-89 = B• 70-79 = C• 60-69 = D• 59 & below = F
Continued…• Honor roll will be recognized for
students earning all As or As & Bs on each 9 week report card.
• Conduct & elective grades of U will result in removal from honor roll.
Returned Checks• $30.00 fee• After two checks have been
returned, the school reserves the right to refuse to accept future checks from that account.
School Day• 7:00 - school opens• 7:22 – dismissed to class• 7:30 – instructional day begins,
announcements made, tardy bell• 10:55 – lunch begins• 2:55/2:57 – load car riders & buses
Continued…• Arrive no earlier than 7:00 a.m.• Depart no later than 3:00 p.m.• Extended day until 6:00 p.m.
Teacher-Parent Conferences
• Scheduled through secretary at 241-3896
• Scheduled during planning period• Encouraged to schedule at least
one per year• Can contact teacher through
website
Telephone• Used only in emergencies• Leave messages for appropriate
school personnel• Take care of lunch money,
projects, folders, etc. before leaving home.
Textbooks• Property of state of Alabama & public
school system• Keep clean inside and out• No marking with pen or pencil• Pages free of fingerprints• Avoid turning down, tearing, etc. pages• Refrain from placing the book where it
can become damaged
Continued…• Lost or damaged textbooks must
be paid for.
Visitors• Sign in at front desk and secure
visitor’s badge• Call & schedule conferences ahead of
time• Teachers not available to visit before
school begins• Those visitors seen without app. badges
will be asked to return to front office
Withdrawals• Report to guidance office• Textbooks & library books should
be returned prior to withdrawal
The End…• Be sure to have a parent/guardian
sign and return the form stating they have read and understand the handbook.