goldwood primary school parent / student handbook 2010-2011

ROCKY RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATIONGoldwood Primary School
ROCKY RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION Kathleen Goepfert
Jay Milano
Jean Rounds
Jon Fancher
Liz Anderson, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Ted Blank, Executive Director of Human Resources and Support Services
James Scheer, Director of Learning Resource Services Jennifer Norman, Principal, Goldwood Primary School
Todd Murphy, Principal, Kensington Intermediate School Samuel Gifford, Principal, Rocky River Middle School
Gwen Hampel, Assistant Principal, Rocky River Middle School Debra Bernard, Principal, Rocky River High School
Alan Wilhelms, Assistant Principal, Rocky River High School Megan Rose, Assistant Principal, Rocky River High School
Jeffery Schultz, Director of Athletics and Student Activities Greg Markus, Treasurer
Mary Levendusky, Manager of Transportation Carol Eubanks, Manager Food Services
Elizabeth R. Lauer, Manager of Computer Operations
We believe….. - students are the heart of our purpose. - student success requires a partnership among family. - a Rocky River education empowers values, inspires curiosity and
encourages talents that lead to success. - high expectations lead to high achievement. - lifelong learners thrive as they embrace the changing global society.
An exceptional school district demonstrates all of the above
Mission Rocky River Schools…
Goldwood Parent/Student Handbook Page 3
Goldwood Primary School
Ms. Jennifer Norman, Principal
Main Office Phone (440) 356-6720 Attendance Phone (440) 356-6730 FAX (440) 356-6044 Transportation (440) 356-6042
.........A Caring Environment with Successful Students
GOLDWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
We believe the Goldwood Primary School Program of Education should help children develop basic social, academic, and communication skills and help children recognize the value of cooperation and responsibility for their actions. We believe that each primary school student is a lovable, capable and unique person who: • has special needs • has different abilities and talents • needs to be recognized and appreciated • needs help to develop, to grow, to learn, to feel secure, and to gain confidence We believe that the primary school experience should promote a positive self-image, the enjoyment of learning, and the motivation to be a life-long learner: • needs to be positively reinforced as a person in order to feel a sense of success and worth • should realize and accept the responsibility for judgments and actions • should have the freedom to use imagination and creativity, question critically, think independently, and make decisions • should become aware of the relationship between formal education and life, and seek alternative methods for solving problems now and in the future • should seek enjoyment in the activities of learning and develop a growing satisfaction in a continual quest for
learning • should develop a respect for a healthy mind and body • should appreciate the heritage of our society and become a responsible, contributing member We believe each staff member: • should be aware of and practice the educational philosophy as stated for the Rocky River City Schools • should continue professional growth through such means as advanced study, workshops, and professional reading • should practice the principles of learning, recognize individual differences, have for each student realistic
expectations and goals, which provide a means of evaluation
OFFICE OF THE GOLDWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to Goldwood Primary School! We hope this handbook provides you valuable information regarding school regulations necessary for a smooth operation. Your child is our most important concern. We accept and respect each child by giving them support, supervision and trust. Your children will grow intellectually, socially and physically in this environment. Our faculty is looking forward to working with each of you. We are confident that you will recognize this desire to provide your child with the best possible education in a positive school climate. It is our sincere hope that parents will review this information and share it with their children. Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions concerning your child's academic program or progress. Sincerely, Ms. Jennifer Norman Principal
MESSAGE FROM GOLDWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA
Dear Parents and Students, Goldwood Primary School PTA welcomes you to our school. One major component to a successful school experience for students is parental involvement. Neither home nor school alone can complete a child's education. Communication between home and school is vital, and membership in PTA is a most effective way for us to maintain communication. Our PTA is a dedicated and committed group of people who through the years have helped make the difference between a great school and an outstanding one! During the school year, parents and teachers together nurture the children's' educational growth through the provision of exciting and challenging experiences. Some of the many wonderful opportunities for you to volunteer your time through the PTA are: room helpers, book fairs, pizza days, Snowflake Palace, library aides, cultural and fine arts, spirit wear sales, and many others. We look forward to your contributions as an important part of our school and extend our best wishes for a rewarding school year. Sincerely, Goldwood Primary School PTA
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSENCE/ ATTENDANCE Excused absences Planned absences Unexcused absences Make-up privileges Late/tardy to school Leaving and entering school during the day ACADEMIC ACCELERATION ACTIVITY PASSES AIDS ASSEMBLIES BEAR’S DEN BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS BIRTHDAY PENCIL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR CHILD CUSTODY COMMUNICABLE DISEASES COMPUTERS COPIES OF STUDENT RECORDS DISCIPLINE RULES, GOLDWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL Goldwood School Rules Lunch Rules Playground Rules Bus Rules Assembly Rules Behavioral Consequences DISTRICT-WIDE PRACTICES Anti-Hazing Statement. Dress Code – Rocky River City Schools Dress Code – Goldwood Primary School Drug and Alcohol Use Emergency School Closing Gifted Education Program Internet User Guidelines Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy Purchases Required by Students Special Education Weapons ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FEES Waiver of fees FIELD TRIPS FINES
Library fines Damage to books Lost Book FINGERSCANNING FIRE, STORM/TORNADO, EARTHQUAKE EVACUATION DRILLS FORMS HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT HOMEWORK, DEFINITION OF Guidelines for Homework Assignment Guidelines for Parents HOUSEKEEPING KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION LEARNING RESOURCE SERVICES Services available Reading /Math Intervention Consultation Intervention Assistance Team Guidance Services Material Resources ESL Psychological Services Speech/Language/Hearing Services Application Procedure LOST AND FOUND LUNCH MEDICATION PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS POSITIVE ACTION PROMOTION REFLECTIONS OF TEACHING AND PARENTING REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS Report Cards Interim Reports Progress Conferences Markings SCHOOL BUS RULES Waiting for the bus On the bus Getting off the bus Safety Alert Disciplinary procedures SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL PICTURES SERVICE LEARNING SPECIAL SUBJECTS Art
Library Music Fitness Education STANDARDIZED TESTS STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TELEPHONE TRANSPORTATION VISITATION OF CLASSES AND CONFERENCES WITH TEACHER DURING SCHOOL HOURS VOLUNTEERS WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP THEIR CHILD WITH SCHOOL. Before School During Elementary School EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY APPENDIX:
Floor Plan Head Lice Referral Form School Bus Incident Form Speeding Ticket
School Calendar ROCKY RIVER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BYLAWS & POLICIES:
Bus Conduct Gifted Education Internet Student Conduct and Discipline Suspension Transportation Use of Medications Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
ABSENCE/ATTENDANCE
Regular school attendance is considered essential for the educational development of the student. Regular attendance is important for the continuity of instruction and interaction between teacher and student and student with student.
- Excused Absences: Students may be absent from school upon permission of the principal/designee for personal illness, illness in the family, quarantine of the home, death of a relative, work at home due to absence of the parent/guardian, observance of religious holidays, emergency circumstances.
PLEASE CALL THE ATTENDANCE LINE, 356-6730, stating the name of the student, teacher, and reason for absence.
- Planned absences: Absence due to a set of circumstances judged by the principal to constitute a good and sufficient cause for absence from school may be approved for up to "Five Days" per school year.
o Reasons for such absence may include accompanying parents on a trip, college visitations, participation in non-school athletic events, family matters out-of-town, or other trips approved by the parent.
o The parent should submit a written request for the planned absence to the school office five days prior to the absence.
- Unexcused absences: Absences from school that do not meet the criteria for excused absences or planned absences are unexcused absences and are discouraged. Out-of-school suspension will be treated as an unexcused absence.
- Make-up privileges: Students who are absent from school with an excused absence will have an opportunity to make- up all work missed. If a student is ill, arrangements may be made to pick-up assignments by calling the office before 11:30 am or by requesting the assignments when reporting your child's absence. Because of the many hands-on activities in kindergarten, grades 1 and 2 classrooms, general assignments will be provided after vacations.
- Late/Tardy to School: Students who arrive late must be signed in to the school office. A student may be excused for being LATE to school for the same reasons as allowed for Excused Absence from school. If a student is late to school for unexcused reasons, the student is considered tardy. Students who arrive at school after 10:00 AM are counted absent for that half-day. Students who leave school before 1:30 PM are counted absent for that half day.
- Leaving and Entering School During the Day: Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds at any time during the school day unless the office has received written notice. If for some reason a student must be excused from school during the day, written notice of this must be received by the office before the student will be excused. A student who becomes ill during the day must always report to the office. These students will not be excused until a parent/guardian has been notified and arrangements have been made to pick up the student. Students returning to school during the school day must first report to the office and be signed in by a parent. Do not drop children off anywhere else, i.e. playground, classroom.
ACADEMIC ACCELERATION
The district recognizes appropriate use of accelerated learning may be required for some students who demonstrate remarkable performance. Procedures of evaluating these students for possible accelerated placement are delineated in Administrative Guideline 5408. Contact the school counselor for further information.
ACTIVITY PASSES Persons sixty years of age or older will be admitted to student activity events without cost if they are:
•residents of the Rocky River City School District; residents of the school district of a participating team or group; relatives of a Rocky River student; attending a Southwestern Conference athletic contest. (Rocky River School District Administrative Directive: 32)
AIDS The control of communicable diseases is essential to assure the health and safety of all persons in the school community who are assigned to or frequent the schools and administrative offices. Current medical information and opinion conclude AIDS is not spread by casual contact that usually occurs in schools. AIDS does not appear to be a traditional form of a communicable disease. Decisions concerning exclusion or restriction
of the person with AIDS and the disclosure of predetermined information should be made on an individual basis. The determination of whether an AIDS infected person can remain in the school environment is a medical decision rather than an educational one.
ASSEMBLIES Several assemblies are held throughout the year. Many assemblies are made possible in part through the help of our PTA. Some performing groups, usually in the arts, are from outside our school while other groups such as River's Edge and RRHS student clubs and sport teams also visit.
BEAR'S DEN Bear's Den is an activity center providing a variety of enrichment and reinforcement opportunities for the Goldwood Primary School students. Children work both independently and cooperatively with other students.
BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS
Bicycles and skateboards are not permitted at Goldwood Primary School.
BIRTHDAY PENCIL A child's birthday is important! Goldwood Primary School celebrates birthdays with a "Happy Birthday" pencil, which will be presented to your child by his/her classroom teacher.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Non-food items are encouraged to celebrate these special occasions (i.e. pencils, erasers, small toy). Celebrations that are absent of food items will help protect students who may have life threatening allergies to the ingredients contained in many treats. Additionally, this will help contribute to the general wellness of these youngsters. Please check with your child's teacher for convenient times for these treats to be distributed. Invitations to personal parties may be distributed at school only when everyone is included. This will help to avoid any hurt feelings.
BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR Aggressive behavior toward a student, whether by other students, staff, or third parties, is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition includes physical, verbal, and psychological abuse, including any gestures, comments, threats, or actions, which cause or threaten to cause bodily harm or personal degradation. This also includes intimidation and harassment based on any of the legally protected characteristics, such as sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, or disability, stalking, bullying/cyber bullying, intimidating, menacing, coercion, name-calling, taunting, making threats, and hazing. Any student who believes she/he has been or is the victim of aggressive behavior should immediately report the situation to the building principal. (See Board Policy #551701 for additional information)
CHILD CUSTODY
In all cases where custody of the child has been granted court documents must be notarized and submitted with a certified copy of a court order establishing custody or guardianship and/or explaining special circumstances on visitation. This is for your child’s protection.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Observe your children closely each morning before they leave for school. If the following symptoms are present, your child should be kept home: Sore Throat Running nose Vomiting (as well as during the night) Earache Skin rash Reddened eyes Headache Cough Watering eyes Diarrhea Nausea A child with a fever of 99 degrees Fahrenheit or higher should remain at home until the temperature has been normal for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing agents.
In order to control an outbreak of illness at school, report communicable illness to the school office as soon as possible. You may call the school nurse any time you have any questions about an illness or medication. Questions frequently arise concerning exclusion from school due to communicable diseases.
The following are guidelines for the more common communicable diseases: - Chicken Pox - A skin rash often consisting of small blisters which leave scabs. Requires one week exclusion
following the appearance of the blister. - Impetigo - Blister-like lesions developing into crusted puss like sores. Requires exclusion for 24 hours after the
initiation of treatment. - Strep Throat - Often may be accompanied by fever, sore and red throat, tender and swollen glands of the neck.
Requires exclusion from school for 24 hours after the initiation of antibiotic treatment. - Conjunctivitis (Pink-Eye) - Redness and swelling of membranes of one or both eyes with burning or itching.
Usually accompanied by purulent discharge. Requires exclusion from school 24 hours after the initiation of treatment.
- Head Lice - Usually identified by the presence of grayish white "nits" (egg fastened on the hair, usually near the scalp). Requires exclusion from school until the first treatment is completed and all nits have been removed. The district maintains a "nit free" policy to provide evidence that treatment measures have occurred and to help prevent re-infestation. (please see attachment)
Communicable Diseases
Chicken Pox* Slight fever; skin rash; small blisters which scab
13-17 days Exclude until all blisters are scabbed and dry-at least 7 days. DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN-check with your doctor.
Cold Irritated throat, runny nose and eyes, cough, slight fever, chills, sneezing
12-17 hours Exclude during first 24-72 hours
Flu High fever, chills, headache, sore muscles
3 days after onset of symptoms
Exclude until symptoms are gone. DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN-check with your doctor
Fifth Disease* Bright red rash usually beginning on face. “Slapped” cheek appearance
4-14 days Exclusion not appropriate
Head Lice* Itching of scalp 1-2 weeks Exclude until treated and nit free. Must be checkedby school nurse/designee to be readmitted.
Impetigo* Blister-pus like sore, irregular in outline
2-5 days or Exclude until treated and sores no longer drain. Must be diagnosed by doctor.
Scabies* Intense itching especially at night
1st infestation 2-6weeks subsequent 24 hours
Student and all their household members are treated.
Ringworm Scalp-scaly patches --10-14 days Exclude for 24 hours after
Skin-flat ring-like rash --4-10 days the initiation of treatment Strep throat Scarlet Fever*
Fever (not always sore or red throat), swollen neck, glands, headache, vomiting. If scarlet fever develops, very red tongue and skin rash.
1-3 days or longer
Exclude until treated and released by doctor, usually 24 hours after treatment is started. Must be diagnosed by doctor.
Pink Eye* Redness, swelling, itching or burning of eye mucosa. Tearing, yellowish drainage and eyes matted shut after sleeping.
24-72 hours Exclude for 24 hours after the initiation of treatment.
*Communicable disease, which must be reported to the school nurse/designee as soon as possible after diagnosed by doctor. The following communicable diseases must also be reported to the school nurse/designee: Hepatitis Infectious Mononucleosis Reye's Syndrome Meningitis Whooping Cough Measles, Mumps, Rubella Encephalitis Polio
COMPUTERS Each classroom in Goldwood Primary School contains computers. Students are provided with many opportunities to experience and generate new ideas using the computer, as well as gaining proficiency in the basic operations. Our school also contains a computer lab for student usage.
COPIES OF STUDENT RECORDS Copies of records requested by parents/guardians will be provided at $.15 per page and $.60 handling, per request.
GOLDWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE RULES
Goldwood School Rules Students will demonstrate respect for themselves and others by: • following all lunch, playground, bus, and classroom rules. • keeping hands, feet, and objects to themselves. • being courteous to others. • walking quietly through the building. • encouraging their friends. Remember, everyone makes mistakes. Lunch Rules Students will: • remain seated unless otherwise directed by an adult. • use a quiet voice. • display appropriate table manners. • walk at all times. Playground Rules Students will: • walk to and from the playground. • stay within the playground boundaries. • use each piece of playground equipment properly. • listen to and follow the directions given by the monitors. • keep their hands and feet to themselves. • not push while waiting in line to use a playground toy.
• return to the building quietly • play fairly with those wanting to be a part of an activity. • invite others to be a part of an activity if they would like. • be sure not to chase someone not wishing to play along. • include friends that are sad to help them have a happy day. Bus Rules Students will: • walk to and from the bus. • listen to the bus driver. • whisper to their neighbor. • stay in their seats with their feet underneath the seat. • keep their backpacks and belongings on their laps. • be sure to hold backpacks close to their bodies when entering or exiting the bus. • always remain quiet when approaching, stopping at, and crossing the railroad tracks. • not eat, drink, or chew gum on the bus. • listen for directions when the lights go on in the bus. • load the bus only when it has completely stopped. • leave the bus windows as they find them when getting on to the bus. Assembly Rules Students will: • be courteous to our guests. • listen quietly and politely to the program and instructions. • use positive actions and good manners. • sit in a manner, which will allow everyone to see the presentation. • keep their hands and feet to themselves. • pay attention to the performers or presenters. • show their appreciation by clapping when appropriate. Behavioral Consequences The children's actions reflect a respect for self and others, as outlined in our positive action program. Each classroom establishes basic behavioral rules, which are explained to the children and also provided to parents.
Failure to adhere to the behavioral rules may result in the following disciplinary actions:
• Warned and advised. • Removal from participation in a student activity. • Temporary removal of less than 24 hours from a school class or other school activity. • Temporary removal from the school bus. • Detention. • Loss of privileges. • Parent conferences. • In-school suspension. • Out-of-school suspension. • Expulsion. The school principal may authorize additional disciplinary actions as may be appropriate. Following these rules will make our school a safe and happy place. Breaking these rules will result in the appropriate
consequences. These rules have been created through the efforts of Goldwood students and staff.
DISTRICT-WIDE PRACTICES
ANTI-HAZING STATEMENT It is the belief of the Rocky River City Schools that hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational process and shall be prohibited at all times. No administrator, faculty member, or other employee of the school district shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate any hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in hazing. Hazing is defined as doing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act, including an act of initiation into any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person. Permission, consent, or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to hazing does not lessen the prohibition contained in the statement.
DRESS CODE – ROCKY RIVER CITY SCHOOLS
Responsibility for a student’s dress and grooming rests primarily with you and your parents. Such matters are of concern to and become the responsibility of the Rocky River City Schools only when (1) they are or are likely to become disruptive of the learning process, (2) they pose a threat to the health or safety of any individual student or students generally (adequate footwear is required), (3) they are destructive to school property such as floors or furnishings, (4) they contain inappropriate slogans or illustrations, i.e., alcohol, drugs, tobacco, etc., (5) the clothes or symbols that are worn identify a person as a gang member.
DRESS CODE - GOLDWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL Clothing should be appropriate for school. In fall and spring, during extremely hot weather, appropriate shorts may be worn. Baseball caps and hats may not be worn in the building. The students will go outside for recess whenever it is possible. Please be sure the students are dressed appropriately especially during the winter months. Hats, gloves, boots and scarves help make recess time more enjoyable for all. Boots are encouraged in extremely wet and muddy conditions as well.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE The use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is harmful. The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and/or alcohol on school premises or at any school activity is prohibited. Students who violate this policy will be subject to sanctions under the Discipline Code, which may include suspension, expulsion, and prosecution. Information about drug and alcohol counseling and/or rehabilitation programs is available to all students through the Guidance Office or the Building Principal. This includes lists of available programs, inpatient and outpatient, as well as cost of such programs. Compliance with the Discipline Code is mandatory, and all students and parents are given a copy of the Code.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING Emergency school closing because of snow or other calamity is announced on Cleveland radio and television stations. It should be assumed that schools are open unless announced otherwise. This information is also available on our district website and parents will be notified via our Alert Now calling system. We use the AlertNow Notification Service to send telephone or email messages to parents providing important information about emergencies or school events. In the event of an emergency at school parents will be informed immediately by phone. The email notification service allows us to reduce paper and mailing costs and ensure that necessary information reaches parents. AlertNow has an online parent portal, called AlertNow Access, which allows parents to choose which contact numbers and email addresses for the system to use. There is a link to AlertNow Access on the district website. Emergency school closing because of snow or other calamity is announced on Cleveland radio and television stations. It should be assumed that schools are open unless announced otherwise.
GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAM
Please see Rocky River City School District Bylaws and Policies attached.
INTERNET USER GUIDELINES The Internet is available for student and staff use through Lakeshore Northeast Ohio Computer Association (LNOCA). Parents and students will be asked to read the District’s “Internet User Guidelines” and to sign and return both a user and parent authorization form before being able to have Internet access provided by the District.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
It is the policy of the Rocky River Board of Education that there will not be any discrimination on the basis of sex, age, marital status, race, color, creed, religion, disability, or national origin in the programs, services, or practices of the school district. It is also the policy of the school district to provide an environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. This applies to staff harassment of a student, student harassment of another student, and student harassment of staff. If a student is harassed or discriminated against, a student may use the complaint procedure authorized by the Board of Education. The procedures are set forth in Administrative Directive 16 - Complaint Procedures for Alleged Violations of Equal Employment Opportunities, and Harassment Including Sexual Harassment.
PURCHASES REQUIRED BY STUDENTS Students may be required to buy supplemental books, workbooks, materials, personal instructional or safety equipment, and uniforms or uniform items. These items are not provided by the Rocky River City Schools.
SPECIAL EDUCATION Special education services are provided for students, ages 3-21, which have been identified as having a disability under the Ohio Rules for the Education of Handicapped Children, Rules for the Education of Preschool Children with Disabilities, Individual with Disabilities Education Act, and Section 504 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Information concerning identification, parent rights, programs and services and other special education issues is available through the Division of Learning Resource Services.
WEAPONS Possession of any weapon, or a look-alike weapon, at school or school-related events is prohibited and will be dealt with according to the discipline code. Student possession of any knife, object similar to a knife or used as a knife to threaten or injure someone will be treated as possession of a weapon and is prohibited at school or school-related events. Toy or other look-alike guns/weapons are not permitted at school unless approved in writing by a teacher or administrator for a special project or purpose related to an educational activity.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Our enrichment program supplements the classroom curriculum. The enrichment teacher provides activities that focus upon thinking and creative skills.
ANNUAL FEES FOR ALL STUDENTS Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 For materials, supplies, consumables $44.00 When checks are written, please include student’s full name and room number on the check. Electronic payment may also be made through the district website rrcs.org. Electronic payment will include a nominal processing charge. Waiver of fees: School fees may be waived for students on assistance. Generally, the standard used for waiver is eligibility for free or reduced school milk. Applications for this eligibility are sent home at the beginning of the year. An additional form may be requested at the office.
FIELD TRIPS
Students are provided with many opportunities to visit and experience firsthand many exciting places in our area. These trips are used to enrich our curriculum in Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2.
FINES • Library Fines: Fines will not exceed cost of purchasing and processing replacement book • Damage to Books: + Damaged Spine. If spine can be repaired-$2.00. If spine cannot be repaired-actual cost of rebinding plus $2.00
for processing + Destroyed Page. If page can be replaced-$2.00 first page and $1.00 each additional
page. If page cannot be replaced-actual cost of replacement book plus $2.00 for processing. + Other Damage. If repairs can be made-$1.00 per page. If repairs cannot be made-actual cost of replacement
book plus $2.00 for processing. • Lost Books: Actual cost of replacement book plus $2.00 for processing
FINGERSCANNING
A voluntary finger scanning program is in place in the RR School System for purchasing milk or juice at lunchtime at Goldwood Primary School. It involves scanning the children’s fingers to create unique signatures that are electronically stored. This is a confidential, “biometric” process. After scanning, the image is immediately discarded and replaced with a numerical template. Payment is made online at myschoolaccount.com.
FIRE, STORM/TORNADO, EARTHQUAKE, EVACUATION DRILLS Fire and tornado drills are held periodically throughout the school year. Emergency information sheets are posted in each room in the school so they can be easily referred to by teachers, students and visitors. Fire/Storm or Tornado: When the fire or tornado alarm rings, all students and teachers leave the building quickly and quietly. Classroom lights should be turned off, windows closed and the door closed by the last person leaving the room. Each class is to walk in a single line to its designated spot outside of the building (for fire drills) or to assume the "safe" position in a designated area of the building (for storm/tornado drills). There, each class waits without talking until attendance is taken by the classroom teacher and the all-clear sign is given. Earthquake: Should an earthquake occur, we will follow a Drop, Cover, and Hold procedure to ensure the students' safety. Specific guidelines are posted in each room. Evacuation: If evacuation for any reason is deemed necessary and upon determination that the building cannot be reentered: •Students, accompanied by all teachers, will walk to the City of Rocky River Memorial Hall. •Goldwood Primary School office will contact the Transportation Manager to inform them of our location and make arrangements for students. •Classes will remain at City Hall until the building can be reentered at the end of the school day when transportation will take children to their home/daycare. In the event of an emergency, the Alert Now phone system will be activated.
FORMS Various forms are sent to parents at the beginning of each school year. We ask that you fully complete these forms and return them to the homeroom teacher on the first day or soon after. The student's full name must be on all forms returned to school. Throughout the year, various forms and permission slips are sent home. Please sign and return these forms on or before the deadline. If a cost is included and payment is made by check, please include the student's full name. Please note that through the year, if your telephone number, emergency telephone numbers, and/or address change, notify the school of such changes. It is important that we be able to contact you promptly at all times.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT Pupils enrolled in Kindergarten through 12 are required to have written proof on file at their school that they have received the following immunizations, which are required under Ohio Law Sections 3313.671 and 3701.13 of the Ohio Revised Code:
• Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Dtap, DTP, DT, Td) Kindergarten-a minimum of 4 doses are required. If the 4th dose was given before the 4th birthday, a 5th dose is required. Grades 1-12-Four doses of DtaP, DTP, or DT or any combination. If age 7 or older and the 3rd dose in the
series is Td, a 4th dose is not needed. Grade 7-One dose of Tdap or Td must be administered prior to entry.
• Polio (OPV/IPV) K-Four doses are required; the final dose must be administered on or after the 4th birthday regardless of
the number of previous doses. Grades 1-12-Students enrolled in school in or after the 1999-2000 school year must have received a
total of 4 or more doses of polio. Students enrolled prior to the 1999-2000 school year are required to have a minimum of 3 doses.
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Grades K-12-Two doses of MMR vaccine are required. The first dose must have been received on or after the 1st
birthday and the 2nd dose at least 28 days after the first. • Hepatitis B (Hep B-HBV)
Grades K-11-A minimum of 3 doses are required— The 2nd dose must be at least 28 days after the first dose. The 3rd dose must be given at least 16 weeks after the first dose and at least 8 weeks after the second dose. The last dose in the series must not be administered before age 24 weeks.
Grade 12-Hepatitis B is recommended but not required. • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
K-Two doses of varicella vaccine after the first birthday. Grade 1-4-One dose of varicella vaccine after the first birthday.
Vision and Hearing Screenings: Vision and hearing screenings will be done for kindergarten, first grade, and new students according to recommendations by the Ohio Department of Health. Physicals: Medical authorities and school educators urge that every child have a complete medical examination before entering school.
-According to Sections 3701.13 and 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code, on the 15th day after school entrance it will be necessary to exclude from school all pupils who have not been adequately immunized. Exceptions to this exclusion, however, are provided for under the law. These exceptions for religious, philosophical and/or medical reasons can be discussed with the school nurse. Medical authorities and school educators urge that every child have a complete medical examination before entering school in order that defects, if possible, may be corrected and the child be physically ready to accept all the advantages which education has to offer. Parents will be provided with an appropriate form to complete concerning this examination. Also, a tuberculin skin test to determine if your child has been exposed to tuberculosis is highly recommended but not required. If a child is suspected of having a handicap, parents should contact the Division of Learning Resources (356-6006) to arrange an appointment.
DEFINITION OF HOMEWORK Homework is defined as out-of-class preparation in a given subject area which is either assigned or approved by a student's teacher. This assignment is such that the student must complete all or part of the assignment during non-class time. The purpose of homework is: •to supplement and support classroom experiences •to reinforce learning through practice, integration, and application
•to develop student initiative, responsibility, and self-direction through independent effort •to foster parent awareness of their child's learning activities Guidelines for Homework Assignments During the first week of class, and at Open House, teachers will explain the school's homework policies and their expectations. The following guidelines will govern the assignment of school homework: • Homework should logically grow from classroom instruction, problems, and projects and may include practice of
spelling words, math facts, and reading library books. • Students should not be expected to learn new skills or concepts in completing a homework assignment. • Students should clearly understand the specific objectives, related purposes, processes and due-date of each
homework assignment. • Homework assignments should be reviewed to assure completion and be returned to the teacher. Credit, when
applicable, for the completion of the assignment may be given in light of the objectives to be accomplished. • Homework assignments should be made based upon the needs of the students and of the class. These
assignments do not need to be pencil and paper tasks. • A variety of homework should be assigned to include practice, creative, preparatory, and extending assignments. • Homework assignments should be reasonable and developmentally based. Guidelines for Parents • Provide your child with a private place at home to study that is quiet. • Help your child become a successful student through acquiring the ability to concentrate. • Inquire about your child's homework on a regular basis and insist that all homework be completed and turned in on
time. • Encourage your child to seek assistance from teachers and other school personnel.
HOUSEKEEPING
School is where we all spend a major portion of our day. Students should keep it neat and clean by picking up paper, utilizing trash containers and recycling containers. Students are to place their chairs on their desks at the end of each day before they leave.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Children are eligible to be registered for kindergarten if they will be five years old on or before September 30. Students will be admitted to first grade only upon successful completion of kindergarten.
LEARNING RESOURCE SERVICES The Rocky River City School District provides a variety of programs for students with special needs. Many students are given assistance through special education programs and services for the disabled. The Board of Education recognizes there are students who are not disabled but who do experience significant difficulty learning. In an effort to provide a caring, personalized learning environment, Goldwood Primary School offers Learning Resource Service Programs designed to give assistance to students needing supportive help to succeed in the classroom. SERVICES AVAILABLE Reading/ Math Intervention – A program aimed at improving the reading and writing skills of elementary students. Small group assistance is available to students who require assistance in meeting Ohio Performance Standards. Instruction is carefully coordinated with the child’s program in the regular classroom. Consultation – The Coordinator of Learning Resource Services is available to confer with school personnel and parents regarding specific instructional strategies and/or materials for use with students. Intervention Assistance Team – A school based problem-solving group developed to assist teachers with intervention strategies for dealing with behavioral and learning needs of students. Parents are contacted for their input and are viewed as a valuable and necessary member of this team.
Guidance Services – Large group guidance services are offered to all students at Goldwood Primary School through the classroom guidance program. Each year the school counselor visits the classroom and presents lessons on special topics. These topics include self-esteem, group interactions, and the pillars of character. Small Group Counseling is designed for students who have similar needs. The school counselor works with new students, children from single parent or divorced families, as well as other groups, which may be needed during the school year. In the past some of these groups discussed motivation topics, social interaction and positive awareness of self and others. Individual counseling is available to students on an as needed basis. Any student may see the school counselor by self, parent, or teacher request. Parents are encouraged to call the guidance office if they have any special requests. Material Resources - Materials at various instructional levels selected for use with students with a variety of learning styles are maintained in the Learning Resource Center. English as a Second Language - Instruction provided in the English language for students whose first acquired language is other than English. Major emphasis of the program is placed on oral communication and developing and understanding of the English language. Psychological Services - Psychological services include psycho-educational evaluation, consultation with teachers and parents, and counseling by the school psychologist. Speech/Language/Hearing Services - Individual and small group services are provided by a speech/language/hearing therapist in the Rocky River City School District. Assistance is designed to help those children with significant difficulties in oral language and speaking vocabulary, articulation, fluency, voice quality and listening skills. Application Procedure - Requests for Learning Resource Services may be initiated by school personnel, parents, or students. Parents may apply for services by contacting the school principal, counselors, coordinator or director of Learning Resource Services.
Instruction Reading/Math Intervention Speech/Language
LEARNING RESOURCE SERVICES
Consultation Intervention Assistance Teams
LOST AND FOUND
All kinds of unclaimed clothing seem to accumulate at an amazing rate. These items will be kept in the lost and found for one quarter at which time they will be disposed.
LUNCH Students must pack a lunch. Milk and juice are available for purchase by students at the Goldwood Primary School's lunchroom during lunch hours.
Lunchroom/playground monitors are in attendance for student supervision. Only one grade level is on the playground or in the lunchroom at a time. The children participate in an incentive program for good behavior on the playground and during lunch. Points are earned each day, which can be used to earn a special treat at the end of the grading period. Approximately twice a month our PTA provides, at a nominal cost, a pizza lunch. In addition to the pizza, the cost of the lunch includes a drink and dessert. Pizza lunches must be purchased in full at the beginning of each semester.
MEDICATION No student is permitted to take any type of prescribed medication or over-the-counter medication at school unless there is a "Request to Administer Medication" form filed for that student in the school office. The forms are available at the office.
PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS In the spring of each year, placement of students for the following year is accomplished. This procedure is extremely important, requiring considerable time and careful consideration. It is important because a student's placement into the appropriate classroom setting is a significant factor in his/her educational and social progress during the year. Each student is placed individually, considering such factors as teacher's personality and teaching style, student's personality and learning style, physical arrangement of the classroom, balance of girls and boys, and overall composition of the class.
POSITIVE ACTION Positive Action is not a simplistic approach to self-concept education. It is a comprehensive, child-centered program, which enhances school climate. The primary goal of Positive Action is to enhance students' self-concepts. Throughout Positive Actions, self-concept is defined as the way we feel about ourselves. Positive Action is organized to develop the underlying theme that we feel good about ourselves when we act in positive ways. At the core of Positive Action is the recognition that self-esteem is cyclical. Positive thoughts lead to positive actions, which lead to positive feelings. Positive feelings lead right back to positive thoughts. Positive Action improves an individual's self-confidence, ability to resist negative peer pressure, ability to make positive choices, problem-solving skills, social skills, thinking skills, and independence. Academic achievement and school attendance improve. There are significant positive changes in the climate at school, at home, and in the community because students are learning and practicing such positive behaviors.
PROMOTION Decisions concerning a student's promotion/retention will be made in the best interest of the student.
REFLECTIONS OF TEACHING AND PARENTING
The best thing a parent can do to help his/her child is to be actively interested. That means from the eager anticipation at the beginning of the school year to the end. Learning the procedures and following them. Encourage your child to feel school is a special place -- show your interest and enthusiasm by becoming involved in the Learning Center or Library. Find a way to help -- your special way! Each day -- talk about school and all that happened. Please take time to check all the papers in a caring manner -- it represents your child's hard work. If there is a problem, address it quickly and communicate with the teacher to show your interest. Follow through is the key. Be sure to positively reinforce good efforts of the child, and show appreciation to his/her teacher.
REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS Report Cards: Reporting student progress is a vital link in the communication involving the student, the home, and the school. Thoughtful and accurate reporting does much to strengthen this communication. Kindergarten children do not receive report cards for the third grading period. Interim Reports: Interim reports are mailed home at the mid-point of each grading period to parents of students: • Whose progress is unsatisfactory • Who are performing significantly below expectations • Who have shown significant improvement
Progress Conferences: One conference is to be conducted with parents each school year. This usually occurs near the end of the first grading period. During this conference, the teachers will clarify the report card, share information about the student at school, and clarify class expectations. Markings: Are given for Social Growth and Work Habits, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, Health, Art, Music, and Fitness Education. P = Performance as expected Student usually demonstrates this behavior/skill. E = Exceeds expectations Student consistently demonstrates this behavior/skill in a self-directed manner
and accepts additional challenges. N = Needs improvement Student does not demonstrate acceptable behavior skill. The student will
continue to receive assistance in the classroom. It is important that the student be encouraged and helped at home.
M = More time to develop Student needs additional time to grow and develop. The overall profile of the child is evaluated through daily work, participation, teacher observation, as well as a cumulative portfolio, skill cards, and authentic assessments, which are available for your review.
SCHOOL BUS RULES WAITING FOR THE BUS •Stand away from the street on the sidewalk. •Stay off the grass and do not litter. •Get on only at your bus stop. •Be at the bus stop a few minutes early. •Wait for the school bus on the side of the street on which you live unless you have your parents' permission to cross the street. •Cross the street only when the bus driver gives the signal to cross. ON THE BUS •Get on the bus and sit down as quickly as possible. •Obey the Bus Driver. •Keep your head and hands in the bus. •Stay in your seat and talk quietly. •Do not throw objects. •Bus Drivers will assign seats when necessary. •Do not eat, drink or litter. •Do not use profane language. •Hold books, musical instruments and other objects on your lap. •Do not talk when bus is at railroad crossings. GETTING OFF THE BUS •Ride only on the bus to which you were assigned. •Stay in your seat until the bus stops. •Get off the bus single file. •Cross the street only when the bus driver or transportation aide gives the signal to cross. SAFETY ALERT •Instruct your children to stay away from the bus as the bus leaves their stop. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has informed school districts that there is a potential danger to children when their clothing is caught in the bus door framework. The school will also discuss this safety precaution with the children. Disciplinary Procedures 1. Student misbehavior is divided into two categories:
a. Major incidents - Incidents that imperil the safety of students and proper operation of a school bus. These include possessing a weapon on a bus, gross disrespect of a school employee, fighting, vandalism, riding a school bus without authorization, and other incidents which may lead to physical harm or a major safety issue.
b. Minor incidents - Incidents which are not major incidents but which cannot be allowed to continue. These include not remaining seated, inappropriate behavior while waiting for the school bus, failure to immediately follow the direction of the school bus driver, and other minor offenses, which are not appropriate for school bus behavior.
2. Action to be taken: a. Major incident - A School Bus Incident Report form shall be completed by the bus driver and forwarded to the
Manager for Transportation Services. The Manager will review it and forward it to the principal. In addition, the Manager will call the principal, if necessary because of the severity of the incident. The principal will review the situation with the student and take action according to standard disciplinary procedure. Action that may be taken includes: • Verbal warning • Conference with parent • Detentions • Suspension of riding privileges • Other disciplinary actions
Each principal is responsible for developing a consistent pattern of discipline based upon the age of the student and the severity of the offense. Immediate removal from transportation may be made by the principal when the student's presence poses a danger to persons or property or a threat to the safe operation of the school bus.
b. Minor incident -First offense - School bus driver gives verbal warning to student and records date and time of incident for future reference.
-Second offense - Verbal reprimand or written report, depending upon severity of the incident. -Third and repeated offenses - School bus driver, depending upon the situation, may complete a School Bus Incident Report form. The bus driver will forward the completed form to the Manager for Transportation Services who will review the form and forward it to the school principal. The principal will again take appropriate action. The disciplinary procedures as listed above will be used. For first offenses the less severe procedures will be followed. If the School Bus Incident Report is not the first, more severe disciplinary action will be taken. The principal will contact the school bus driver to obtain information as necessary.
SCHOOL DAY
The regular school day at Goldwood Primary School is 9:05 AM to 3:20 PM. Children may enter the classrooms at 8:55 AM. Kindergarten sessions are 9:05-11:50 AM and 12:35-3:20 PM.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Each year, usually in the fall, school pictures are taken. This includes an individual picture and a class picture. Pictures are taken of all children so that the school has a picture for safety measures. Various picture packages for purchase are available. Information about specific costs of the various packages is distributed to students approximately one week before the day pictures are taken. Payment for the selected package is due on or before the day pictures are taken. Even if no pictures are purchased, the student's picture is taken for the permanent record folder. A re-take date is established shortly after the pictures arrive for those students who were absent or whose pictures were flawed.
SERVICE LEARNING Service Learning involves students in community activities that complement their classroom studies. Service Learning activities (e.g., Jump Rope for Heart, Harvest for Hunger, Welsh Home visitations, et cetera) show students that what is learned in school can be applied to the real world. Service Learning activities help students to become interested in their communities and show them how they can affect the quality of life in them.
SPECIAL SUBJECTS Art: Instruction in art education is provided for students in grades K-2. Kindergarten students receive forty minutes of art a week in the art room. First and second grade students receive sixty minutes of art instruction in the art room each week. Library: Instruction in library skills is provided. Kindergarten students receive one thirty-minute period per week of combined library skill and book exchange. First and second grade students receive forty minutes of library/computer skills instruction per week. In addition, each class has thirty minutes of time scheduled with the library for book exchange each week. Music: Instruction in music is provided for Kindergarten through second grade. Kindergartners receive thirty minutes per week, while first graders receive two periods of thirty-five minutes and second graders receive two periods of thirty minutes each of musical instruction in the designated music room. This music instruction includes singing and playing some basic instruments. Fitness Education: Instruction in physical education is provided for all classes in grades K-2. Kindergarten classes receive thirty minutes of fitness education each week in the gym; first graders receive 60 minutes and second graders receive seventy minutes of fitness education instruction in the gym each week. Each child works actively exercising, playing games, learning good sportsmanship, and working together on a team. A "Physical Best" program is utilized. "Physical Best" is a comprehensive physical fitness education and assessment program designed to motivate all children to participate in physical activity. It aims to develop their personal best. "Physical Best" can help us change the way our students think about their own physical fitness. "Physical Best" is educational, motivational, individualized, health related and based on health fitness standards. This program allows students to compete against themselves not with each other. It also promotes fitness activities in leisure time. We want your child to be his or her best -- healthy, fit, and well educated in all areas. Using this program will help your child to become his or her "physical best".
STANDARDIZED TESTS
Each year, a standardized achievement test is given in grade two. The testing occurs in the spring.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Students participating in the educational program may be subject to various physically demanding activities. These activities include, but are not limited to playground play, field trips, athletic contests and practices, and all other curricular and student activity events. If the parent or legal guardian has knowledge of his/her child's mental limitations of same, or has other personal concerns, the parent shall inform the student's teacher, instructor, advisor, coach, or appropriate administrator prior to participation in the activity. While it is impossible to foresee all possible dangers, some of the specific hazards or injuries which may occur are: slipping or falling, bumps, bruises, cuts, infections, insect bites, poisoning, sprains, fractures or other injuries. The designate supervisor of the activity will take reasonable precautions to minimize exposure to known risks; however, the participant's parent or guardian should understand the nature of the sport or activity and that not all of the stresses and hazards connected with the activity can be foreseen.
TELEPHONE
School phones are for official use and not generally available for student use. The school will call for a forgotten lunch or other critical item. Calls to arrange "play time" after school are not permitted. Remembering assignments, instruments, books, and permission forms are part of developing responsibility. Students generally are not permitted to use the telephone for these matters.
TRANSPORTATION If your child will be receiving a ride home, please send a note to your child's teacher detailing who will be picking and meeting the child at his/her classroom. The safety of all our students is our main concern. Please cooperate with us by not calling Goldwood Primary School or sending in notes to alter bus stops. The Transportation Department’s phone number is 356-6042.
VISITATION OF CLASSES AND CONFERENCES WITH TEACHERS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Parents are always welcome in the Rocky River Schools. Parents must schedule appointments directly with a teacher. Parents should not walk into a classroom while the teacher is teaching and expect to confer with that teacher. Visitors must report to the office to sign in.
VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are always needed and welcome at Goldwood Primary School. A volunteer sheet is available at the beginning of each school year. Individual arrangements may be made with teachers, library, office, Bear's Den, and during special events. We like to recognize our generous volunteers while visiting our school. Please be sure to sign in at the office and receive your identification badge.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
Parents are asked to contact the office when a student is going to withdraw from school. It is helpful to know several days in advance of the student's last day. A consent form for release of records should be signed by the parent/guardian. School records are then mailed or faxed to the requesting school. In some cases, records may be hand-carried, but these are "unofficial". The official school records are mailed or faxed. There is no cost for this service. Before records are transferred, textbooks and library books must be returned to the school and school fees and fines paid.
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP THEIR CHILD WITH SCHOOL
Before School 1. Give your child many experiences and talk about them together. 2. Provide for the physical needs of your growing child; nutritious diet, adequate rest, large muscle activity, and
physical examinations of general health, vision and hearing. 3. Provide time for your child to be with other children both younger and older. 4. Give your child exact names for things in the home such as tools used in the kitchen, the colors of clothes, foods
and toys. 5. Help your child sort and classify things. Name all the fruits you eat or all the vegetables in the refrigerator. Sort the
clothes for the laundry into whites, colored, dark, or cotton, knit, permanent press. 6. Develop responsibility by having your child help with tasks at home. 7. Make scrapbooks of a few pages of oilcloth or other cloth. Paste one item or picture to a page. Label it. 8. Take your child to the public library. Read to your child and let your child read to you by telling his/her own story
about the pictures. 9. Speak slowly and clearly to your child and build your child's self-confidence by encouragement not criticism. 10. Limit your child's television viewing time. During Elementary School 1. Set aside time for homework and provide a quiet, comfortable place. 2. Limit your child's television viewing time to one hour or less per day. Instead, encourage reading or other activities. 3. Visit the library regularly with your child even if there is a library in the school. 4. Continue reading to your child even when your child can read. This lets them know that you value reading as a
worthwhile leisure time activity. 5. Provide your child with his/her own books and magazines. 6. Provide for your child's physical needs especially good nutrition and adequate rest and exercise. 7. Accept your child as he/she is and encourage him/her to improve within his/her ability. 8. See that your child attends school regularly and keep in close contact with the school. 9. Help your child learn habits of sharing, cooperation, and completing a task. -International Reading Association
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
It is the policy of the Rocky River Board of Education that there shall not be any discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, handicap or national origin in educational programs and activities or employment. The Board has approved an administrative directive, 16-081976, grievance procedures for alleged violations of equal employment opportunities and/or equal educational opportunities, outlining a detailed grievance procedure which can be followed when a parent, student, citizen, employee, or other person feels that discrimination has taken place. The administrative directive is available for review at the educational services center, the Rocky River Public Library, and in each school library. Equal opportunity officers: • Implementation - Assistant Superintendent • Compliance - Director of Administrative Services Either officer may be contacted by writing them at the Educational Services Center, 21600 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, Ohio, or by calling 356-6000. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all employees must show proof that they are either citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Goldwood Primary School Office of the Principal Referral Form
Dear Parent(s), All of us at Goldwood School are working to help your child learn the behavioral and academic skills needed for success in life. We believe in using a pro-active approach, as outlined in the “Progressive Discipline Plan.” Despite our efforts to help your child make good choices, __________________________________________ was (student) sent to the office on ______________________________________ by ________________________________________ for (date) (staff member) We discussed the problem, and Please review this with your child at home and return the signed form to me. We hope to continue to work with you to help your child learn from this experience. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Jennifer Norman Principal Parent Signature Date White – Principal file Pink – Staff member Blue – Guidance Yellow – Parent Gold - Original
Dear Families, We are continuing to do everything we can to ensure the safety of all of our students at Goldwood. In discussions, staff members have indicated concern about the numbers of students running in the halls. Therefore, we have developed a “Speeding Ticket” program. We will remind the children daily about the importance of walking. If, after several warnings, students continue to run, we will issue this “Speeding Ticket.” Please reinforce the importance of walking, sign below, and return this form to school the next day. Thank you for working with us to help our children. Ms. Jennifer Norman Principal
Speeding Ticket issued to
Rocky River City School District Bylaws & Policies
5610.04 - BUS CONDUCT
While the law requires the school District to furnish transportation, it does not relieve parents of students from the responsibility of supervision until such time as the child boards the bus in the morning and after the child leaves the bus at the end of the school day.
Once a child boards the bus -- and only at that time -- does s/he become the responsibility of the school District. Such responsibility will end when the child is delivered to the regular bus stop at the close of the school day.
In view of the fact that a bus is an extension of the classroom, the Board will require children to conduct themselves in the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom behavior.
Children who become a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have their riding privileges suspended. In such cases, the parents of the children involved become responsible for seeing that their children get to and from school safely.
R.C. 3319.41, 3327.01, 3327.014 A.C. 3301-83-08
Adopted: 11/15/01
2464 - GIFTED EDUCATION AND IDENTIFICATION
The Board of Education shall ensure that procedures are established to identify all gifted students. The District follows the identification eligibility criteria as specified in Section 3324.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and the Operating Standards for Identifying and Serving Gifted Students as specified in the District Plan.
"Gifted" students perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment. Annually, children who are gifted are identified by professionally qualified persons using a variety of assessment procedures. The Board encourages efforts to provide services for the children who are gifted as an integral part of the total kindergarten through grade 12 program.
The Superintendent shall identify children in grades kindergarten through twelve, who may be gifted in one or more of the following areas:
A. Superior Cognitive Ability B. Specific Academic Ability in one or more of the following content areas: 1. Mathematics 2. Science 3. Reading, writing, or a combination of these skills 4. Social studies C. Creative Thinking Ability
D. Visual or Performing Arts Ability such as drawing, painting, sculpting, music, dance, drama. Only those instruments approved by the Ohio Department of Education shall be used for screening, assessment, and identification of children who are gifted as provided in the Chart of Approved Assessment Instruments for Gifted Screening and Identification. The District shall select instruments from the approved list that will allow for appropriate screening and identification of minority and disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and students for whom English is a second language.
Scores on Ohio Department of Education approved assessment instruments provided by other school districts and trained personnel outside the School District shall be accepted.
The Board of Education shall adopt and the Superintendent shall submit to the Ohio Department of Education a plan for the screening, assessment, and identification of children who are gifted. Any revisions to the District plan will be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education for approval. The identification plan shall include the following:
A. the criteria and methods used to screen and select children for further assessment who perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment in one of the gifted areas
B. the sources of assessment data used to select children for further testing and an explanation to parents of the multiple assessment instruments required to identify children who are gifted
C. an explanation for parents of the methods used to ensure equal access to screening and further assessment
by all District children, culturally and linguistically diverse children, children from low socio-economic background, children with disabilities, and children for whom English is a second language
D. the process of notifying parents regarding all policies and procedures concerning the screening, assessment, and identification of children who are gifted
E. provision of an opportunity for parents to appeal any decision about the results of any screening procedure for
assessment, the scheduling of children for assessment, or the placement of a student in any program or for receipt of services
F. procedures for the assessment of children who transfer into the District G. at least two (2) opportunities a year for assessment in the case of children requesting assessment or
recommended for assessment by teachers, parents, or other children
The District’s plan may provide for contracting with any qualified public or private service provider for screening or assessment services under the plan.
The Superintendent shall:
A. ensure equal opportunity for all children identified as gifted to receive any or all services offered by the District; B. implement a procedure for withdrawal of children from District services and for reassessment of children; C. implement a procedure for resolving disputes with regard to identification and placement decisions; D. inform parents of the contents of this policy as required by R.C. 3324.06; E. submit, as required, an annual report to the Ohio Department of Education.
Placement procedures for District services shall be in conformance with the District's written criteria for determining eligibility for placement in those services.
A. Written criteria for determining eligibility for placement in a gifted service shall be provided to any parent, District educator, or the Ohio Department of Education upon request.
B. Written criteria provided by the District shall include an explanation of the methods used to ensure equal access to each gifted service for all eligible District students, including minority or disadvantaged students,
students with disabilities, and students for whom English is a second language.
C. Services which students receive shall be consistent with their area(s) of identification and shall be differentiated to meet their needs.
D. Subjective criteria such as teacher recommendations shall not be used to exclude a student from service in the superior cognitive and specific academic areas who would otherwise be eligible.
E. All District students who meet the written criteria for a gifted service shall be provided an equal opportunity to receive that service.
The Superintendent shall implement all policies and procedures in accordance with laws, rules and regulations, and follow the Operating Standards for Identifying and Serving Gifted Students.
The Superintendent shall develop a plan for the service of gifted students enrolled in the District identified under this policy. Services specified in the plan may include such options as the following:
A. a differentiated curriculum B. differentiated instruction C. cluster groupings D. mentorships/internships E. whole grade acceleration (see Policy 5410) F. subject acceleration (see Policy 5410) G. early entrance (see Policy 5112) H. early high school graduation (see Policy 5464) I. dual enrollment options including, but not limited to, the postsecondary enrollment option program J. advanced placement K. honors classes L. magnet schools M. self-contained classrooms N. resource rooms O. independent study/educational options P. advanced online courses and programs Q. internships R. other options identified in the rules of the Ohio Department of Education.
A Written Education Plan (WEP) will guide the gifted services based on the student's area(s) of identification and individual needs. The Written Education Plan shall:
A. provide a description of the services to be provided; B. specify staff members responsible for providing that specific services are delivered; C. implement a procedure for resolving disputes with regard to identification and placement decisions; D. specify policies regarding the waiver of assignments and the scheduling of tests missed while participating in
any gifted services provided outside the general classroom if different from the District policy detailed below;
E. specify a date by which the WEP will be reviewed for possible revision.
Students participating in gifted services provided outside the general education classroom will generally be exempted from routine class work (worksheets, homework, etc.) assigned during absences from the regular classroom due to participation in the gifted services. Students are to turn in work due the day of absence and make arrangements to make up missed tests. Special class work (projects, book reports, etc.) assigned during the student's absence are to be completed. Exceptions to this policy will be detailed in the student's Written Education Plan.
The District shall report to parents and the Ohio Department of Education that a student is receiving gifted education services only if the services are provided in conformance with the Operating Standards for Identifying and Serving Gifted Students.
R.C. 3301.07(K), 3324.01 - 3324.07, 3315.09, 3317.024(O) A.C. 3301-51-15
Adopted 9/20/01 Revised 2/19/09
7540.03 - STUDENT NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY
Advances in telecommunications and other related technologies have fundamentally altered the ways in which information is accessed, communicated, and transferred in society. Such changes are driving the need for educators to adapt their means and methods of instruction, and the way they approach student learning, to harness and utilize the vast, diverse, and unique resources available on the Internet. The Board of Education is pleased to provide Internet services to its students. The District’s Internet system has a limited educational purpose. The District’s Internet system has not been established as a public access service or a public forum. The Board has the right to place restrictions on its use to assure that use of the District’s Internet system is in accord with its limited educational purpose. Student use of the District’s computers, network and Internet services ("Network") will be governed by this policy and the related administrative guidelines, and the Student Code of Conduct. The due process rights of all users will be respected in the event there is a suspicion of inappropriate use of the Network. Users have no right or expectation to privacy when using the Network (including, but not limited to, privacy in the content of their personal files, e-mails, and records of their online activity while on the Network).
The Board encourages students to utilize the Internet in order to promote educational excellence in our schools by providing them with the opportunity to develop the resource sharing, innovation, and communication skills and tools that are essential to both life and work. The instructional use of the Internet will be guided by the Board's policy on instructional materials.
The Internet is a global information and communication network that provides an incredible opportunity to bring previously unimaginable education and information resources to our students. The Internet connects computers and users in the District with computers and users worldwide. Through the Internet, students and staff can access up-to-date, highly relevant information that will enhance their learning and the education process. Further, the Internet provides students and staff with the opportunity to communicate with other people from throughout the world. Access to such an incredible quantity of information and resources brings with it, however, certain unique challenges and responsibilities.
First, and foremost, the Board may not be able to technologically limit access through the Board's Internet connection, to only those services and resources that have been authorized for the purpose of instruction, study and research related to the curriculum. Unlike in the past when educators and community members had the opportunity to review and screen materials to assess their appropriateness for supporting and enriching the curriculum according to adopted guidelines and reasonable selection criteria (taking into account the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students who would be exposed to them), access to the Internet, because it serves as a gateway to any publicly available file server in the world, will open classrooms and students to electronic information resources that have not been screened by educators for use by students of various ages.
Pursuant to Federal law, the Board has implemented technology protection measures, which protect against (e.g. filter or block) access to visual displays/depictions/materials that are obscene, constitute child pornography, and/or are harmful to
minors, as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act. At the discretion of the Board or the Superintendent, the technology protection measures may be configured to protect against access to other material considered inappropriate for students to access. The Board also utilizes software and/or hardware to monitor online activity of students to restrict access to child pornography and other material that is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate and/or harmful to minors. The technology protection measures may not be disabled at any time that students may be using the Network, if such disabling will cease to protect against access to materials that are prohibited under the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Any student who attempts to disable the technology protection measures will be subject to discipline.
The Superintendent or Coordinator of Technology may temporarily or permanently unblock access to sites containing appropriate material, if access to such sites has been inappropriately blocked by the technology protection measures. The determination of whether material is appropriate or inappropriate shall be based on the content of the material and the intended use of the material, not on the protective actions of the technology protection measures.
Parents are advised that a determined user may be able to gain access to services and/or resources on the Internet that the Board has not authorized for educational purposes. In fact, it is impossible to guarantee students will not gain access through the Internet to information and communications that they and/or their parents may find inappropriate, offensive, objectionable or controversial. Parents assume risks by consenting to allow their child to participate in the use of the Internet. Parents of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using the Internet. The Board supports and respects each family's right to decide whether to apply for independent student access to the Internet.
The Superintendent shall prepare guidelines that address students' safety and security while using e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging and other forms of direct electronic communications, and prohibit disclosure of personal identification information of minors and unauthorized access (e.g., "hacking") and other unlawful activities by minors online.
Building principals are responsible for providing training so that Internet users under their supervision are knowledgeable about this policy and its accompanying guidelines. The Board expects that staff members will provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of the Internet. Such training shall include, but not be limited to, education concerning appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms and cyber bullying awareness and response. All Internet users (and their parents if they are minors) are required to sign a written agreement to abide by the terms and conditions of this policy and its accompanying guidelines.
Students are responsible for appropriate behavior on the Board's computers/network and the Internet just as they are in classrooms, school hallways, and other school premises and school sponsored events. Communications on the Internet are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communication apply. The Board does not sanction any use of the Internet that is not authorized by or conducted strictly in compliance with this policy and its accompanying guidelines. Users who disregard this policy and its accompanying guidelines may have their use privileges suspended or revoked, and disciplinary action taken against them. Users granted access to the Internet through the Board's computers assume personal responsibility and liability, both civil and criminal, for uses of the Internet not authorized by this Board policy and its accompanying guidelines.
The Board designates the Superintendent and Coordinator of Technology as the administrators responsible for initiating, implementing, and enforcing this policy and its accompanying guidelines as they apply to students’ use of the Network.
P.L. 106-554, Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000 47 U.S.C. 254(h), (1), Communications Act of 1934, as amended (2003) 20 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., Part F, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (2003) 18 U.S.C. 1460 18 U.S.C. 2246 18 U.S.C. 2256 20 U.S.C. 6777, 9134 (2003)
Adopted 1/14/10
5600 - STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
The Board of Education believes that appropriate student behavior is necessary and must be maintained if all students are to obtain a quality education. The Board has "zero tolerance" of violent, disruptive behavior or a violation of school rules by its students.
The Board delegates to school staff the authority to enforce District policies, rules and regulations governing student conduct. Students have a responsibility to know and follow the rules and regulations of the school. A student's failure to comply with these expectations may result in discipline.
Discipline will be administered in a reasonable manner, will be based upon respect and consideration of the rights of others and will be in compliance with Ohio Law and the policies of the Board. Consideration will be given to appropriate notification and involvement of parents.
Rules, regulations and possible disciplinary actions for students of each school will be established by the principal of the school and included in the Student/Parent Handbook for the school. The disciplinary actions will also be progressive in nature dependent upon the severity and/or frequency of the inappropriate actions taken.
A student will not be removed from an academic class or academic activity while it is in session except when necessary. Likewise, a student will not be removed from school during the school day except when necessary.
Not allowing a student to participate in a future academic class or academic activity will not be used as a punishment or consequence except under unique circumstances. The principal will be involved when such action is taken.
The principal has the responsibility and authority to establish and implement additional rules and disciplinary actions as may be necessary for the orderly operation of the school. Such rules and actions must be appropriately communicated to students, parents and staff.
Staff and parents should be involved by the principal in reviewing the rules and regulations for student conduct and student discipline to be included in the Student/Parent Handbook for the School.
If a student is identified through the school district as being disabled, the student's disability and any applicable law, rules and regulations will be considered in taking disciplinary action. The principal/designee may consult with the Director of Learning Resource Services to ensure compliance with state/federal regulations for students with disabilities.
There will be equivalent practices concerning student conduct and student discipline for students participating in student activities including athletics. However, those rules and regulations will be included in the Student Activity Handbook and/or rules for each activity or athletic team.
The Board believes it is necessary for staff, parents and students to work together to promote the best educational interests of the students of the District.
The Board adopts and incorporates herein by reference Administrative Guideline 5600A as its Code of Conduct Policy. The Board additionally adopts and incorporates herein by reference the policies and procedures for disciplinary action embodied in policies 5610, 5610A, 5610.01, Administrative Guidelines 5610 and 5610A.
The rules and standards set forth, apply to conduct on school premises, or on school buses or any other school vehicle, or involving school property, or at any school-sponsored event or function. The rules and standards also apply to any misconduct, regardless of where it occurs that is directed at a district employee or official or the property of such employee or official.
R.C. 3313.20, 3313.66,

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