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Grafton
Elementary
School
FAMILY/STUDENT HANDBOOK
2012-2013
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Table of Contents
G.E.S. Mission, Vision, Collective Commitments ................................................................ Pg. 3
Grafton Elementary Calendar ............................................................................................... Pg.4-5
Grafton Elementary Staff ...................................................................................................... Pg. 6
G.E.S. Parent Teacher Association ....................................................................................... Pg. 7
Arrivals and Departures ........................................................................................................ Pg. 8
Attendance ............................................................................................................................ Pg. 8
Bicycle Rules ........................................................................................................................ Pg. 8
Birthday Parties / Celebrations ............................................................................................. Pg. 9
Bus Safety............................................................................................................................. Pg. 9-10
Chemical Abuse .................................................................................................................... Pg. 10
Child Abuse .......................................................................................................................... Pg. 11
Communicable Diseases ....................................................................................................... Pg. 11
Communication: Parent/School ............................................................................................ Pg. 11
Computer Usage Policy ........................................................................................................ Pg. 12
Conferences .......................................................................................................................... Pg. 13
Curriculum ............................................................................................................................ Pg. 13
Discipline Policy .................................................................................................................. Pg. 13-14
Dress Code ........................................................................................................................... Pg. 14-15
Emergency Information ....................................................................................................... Pg. 15
Field Trips ............................................................................................................................ Pg. 15
Getting to Know You ........................................................................................................... Pg. 15
Grade Placements ................................................................................................................. Pg. 15-16
Immunization Requirements ................................................................................................. Pg. 17
Keep us Informed ................................................................................................................. Pg. 18
Lost and Found ..................................................................................................................... Pg. 18
Lunch Program ..................................................................................................................... Pg. 18
Market Day ........................................................................................................................... Pg. 18
Medication ............................................................................................................................ Pg. 18
Money/Personal Valuables ................................................................................................... Pg. 19
Newsletter ............................................................................................................................. Pg. 19
Phones .................................................................................................................................. Pg. 19
Professional Qualifications ................................................................................................... Pg. 19
Recess ................................................................................................................................... Pg. 19-20
Report Cards ......................................................................................................................... Pg. 20
School Pictures ..................................................................................................................... Pg. 20
Snacks/Student Nutrition ...................................................................................................... Pg. 20-21
Special Services .................................................................................................................... Pg. 21-22
Staff Development Time ...................................................................................................... Pg. 22
Staying in Touch................................................................................................................... Pg. 22
Testing .................................................................................................................................. Pg. 22
Thursday Folder ................................................................................................................... Pg. 22
Visitors Policy ...................................................................................................................... Pg. 22
Weapons Policy .................................................................................................................... Pg. 23
Weather ................................................................................................................................ Pg. 23
Website ................................................................................................................................. Pg. 23
Which School Do We Attend ............................................................................................... Pg. 23
Annual Notices ..................................................................................................................... Pg. 24-35 Notification of Rights under FERPA
Directory Information Public Notice
Notification To Parents and Students
Student Non-Discrimination Statement
Resolution of Complaints
Student Religious Accommodations
Two-Way Communication Devices
Human Growth and Development Instruction
Title One Programs
Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Student Privacy
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
Student Locker Searches
Student Attendance
Special Education
Child Nutrition Programs
Sexual Harassment
Facsimile Firearms Restricted
School Bullying Policy
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G.E.S. Calendar
2012-2013
Classes Begin September 4
School Pictures September 10
Open House (6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) September 20
Staff Development (NO SCHOOL) October 12
Parent/Teacher Conferences (5 p.m.-8 p.m.) October 24
Parent/ Teacher Conferences (4 p.m.-7 p.m.) October 25
Parent/Teacher Conferences (8 a.m.-10 a.m.) October 26
NO SCHOOL
End of First Trimester November 20
Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL) November 21
Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL) November 22-23
Report Cards Available On-Line November 30
Holiday Recess (NO SCHOOL) Dec. 24-Jan. 1
Classes Resume January 2
Winter Concert (1 p.m. GHS Auditorium) January 18
Staff Development (NO SCHOOL) January 21
Parent/Teacher Conferences (5 p.m.-7 p.m.) January 31
Parent/Teacher Conferences (8 a.m.-10 a.m.) February 1
NO SCHOOL
Staff Development (NO SCHOOL) February 18
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G.E.S.
2012-2013
Calendar Continued
End of Second Trimester March 7
Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL) March 8
Report Cards Available On-Line March 15
Staff Development (NO SCHOOL) March 28
Spring Break (NO SCHOOL) March 29-April 7
Classes Resume April 8
Staff Development Day (NO SCHOOL) April 12
Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) April 18
Spring Concert (1 p.m. GHS Auditorium) May 23
Staff Development (NO SCHOOL) May 24
Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL) May 27
Early Childhood (Last Day of School) June 12
Final Day of School (K-5) June 14
Report Cards available On-Line/paper copy to go home
Awards at 8:30 a.m. in the gym
Students dismissed at 11:00 a.m.
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GRAFTON ELEMENTARY STAFF – OFFICE # 376-5700 ATTENDANCE LINE # 376-5555
LOCATION PHONE
Principal Mr. Jeff Martyka Office 376-5701
Secretary Mrs. Kris DelCamp Office 376-5705
Health Aide Mrs. Jean Ebel Health Room 376-5706
Kindergarten Mrs. Laura Jarvis 204 5740
Mrs. April Shanks 209 5747
Grade 1 Mrs. Janis Lennon 212 5725
Mrs. Bridget Neubauer 211 5741
Grade 2 Mr. Scott Lazovik 201 5749
Mrs. Amanda D’Amico 203 5730
Grade 3 Miss Karrie Suhr 111 5736
Mrs. Ann Gaulke 108 5748
Grade 4 Mrs. Patty Shepard 106 5735
Mrs. Michelle Sladky 105 5737
Ms. Cindy Zozak 103 5709
Grade 5 Mr. Jim Girmscheid 107 5734
Mrs. Mary Beth Wild 110 5732
Early Childhood Mrs. Mari Lea Viesselmann 206 5713
Mrs. Joan Dufner 206 5713
Special Education Mr. Jason Piontek 102 5742
Mrs. Shareen Mortag 101 5728
Mrs. Katie Herrick 101 5724
Mrs. Julie Rottier 109 5733
Miss Kim Hoffman 202 5475
Physical Education Mr. Michael Welden Gym 5745
Mr. Sam Huber Gym 5663
Music Ms. Jennifer Andrews 228 5468
Art Mrs. Jackie Geiger 207 5739
Reading Coordinator Ms. Jill Wargolet 104 5738
Math Interventionist 305 5731
Library Media Specialist Mrs. Linda Steffens 100 5726
Library Media Clerk Mrs. Betty Cibulka 100 5700
Speech Pathologists Mrs. Alice Martin 255 5723
Mrs. Jennifer Callaway 246 5472
Miss Melissa Harrington 256 5471
Mrs. Julie Seybold 245 5474
Occupational Therapist Mrs. Diane Vepraskas OT Rm 5729
Mrs. Christina Scheer OT Rm 5729
Physical Therapist Mrs. Molly McCabe 304 5421
Hearing Impaired Mrs. Jill Doering 247 5743
Psychologist Mrs. Julie Lori 254 5721
Kindergarten Aide Mrs. Ann Lorge 209 5747
Mrs. Lynn Voss 204 5740
Special Education Aide Mrs. Margo Collins 5700
Mrs. Patti Huettner 5700
Ms. Donna Janisch 5700
Mrs. Lisa Kison 5700
Mrs. Pam Nunez 5700
Mrs. Linda Poellot 5700
Mrs. Maryann Stoecker 5700
PTA Room 5702
Day Custodian Mr. Keith Sarbacker Maintenance 5744
Night Custodian Mrs. Diana McGrew Maintenance 5700
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G.E.S.
Parent Teacher Association
The Grafton Elementary Parent Teacher Association is happy to welcome you to our school.
Our P.T.A. consists of parents, teachers and school administration all working together to
make our school a special place. The main goal of the P.T.A. is to act as an advocate for all
of the children.
We hope that you will join us at our meetings which are held on the second Wednesday
of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the G.E.S. L.M.C. There will be no meeting in December.
The P.T.A. sponsors, coordinates and supports many events throughout the year, such as:
Winter Adventures
Scholastic Book Fairs
Halloween Party
Family Fun Night
Market Day
April Madness
Summer Readiness
All funds raised by the P.T.A. are given back to the school for the teachers and children to
use. Some of the P.T.A.’s greatest contributions have come in the area of technology.
We hope that you will choose to be involved in our P.T.A. If you have any questions about
the P.T.A. please feel free to contact any board member. The 2012-2013 school year board
members include:
Colleen Hahm ............... President ....................... 375-2521
Monica Dempsey .......... Vice-President .............. 375-1467
Deanna Zabel ............... Treasurer....................... 375-5919
Charlotte Cherella ........ Secretary ....................... 377-4691
Parents may also leave messages for the P.T.A. Board members on their voicemail at school
(376-5702).
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Arrival and Departures
If your child walks to school or must walk any distance from the bus stop, please take a few minutes to talk about
the safest route and the behavior you expect. Parents may want to practice walking the route several times with
their young child. If there are any changes in a child’s usual riding or walking routine during the year, including a
child taking a different bus, a note from the parent is required. A pass will be given provided space is available on
that bus.
The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. at Grafton Elementary School. Adult supervision begins at 7:45 a.m. in the
gym/cafeteria. Therefore, we ask that children not be dropped off at school before there is adult supervision (7:45
a.m.). Students should arrive at school between 7:45 a.m. and 7:55 a.m. Classes begin promptly at
8:00 a.m. If students arrive after 8:15 a.m. they will be marked tardy.
The school day ends at 2:40 p.m. All students (walkers and bussers) will be dismissed at 2:40 p.m. School
personnel and safety patrol cadets will be outside of the school to help students safely meet their parents or bus.
We ask that parents wait outside of school to pick up their children.
When picking up a child before school is dismissed, you must report to the school office with proper
identification and sign the register. This includes doctor and dental appointments. Parents also must notify the
office if someone other themselves will be picking up his/her child.
Remember to keep the school advised of any changes that might affect contacting you in cases of emergency: the
people to contact; employment phone numbers for parents; and doctors to be contacted.
Attendance – (Attendance Line #376-5555)
If your child will be absent from school, please call the school attendance line. You may call the attendance line
and leave a message 24 hours a day. To make arrangements to obtain your child’s missed assignments during
his/her absence, please leave a message for the teacher by calling his/her extension directly.
If your child is ill, please keep him/her at home until they are well. This is not only best for your child, but will
help to control the spread of the illness. If you believe your child is too ill to go outside for recess, it would be
best to keep the child at home.
Your child must stay home from school if he/she:
has a fever over 100º F. Your child should be fever-free (a temperature of no more than 99ºF) for 24
hours before returning to school.
is vomiting.
has diarrhea.
If your child becomes sick while at school, the staff will make every effort to reach you or the person(s) you have
designated on the student information form. You can help by calling or sending a note if you change babysitters,
jobs, doctors or if any of the other information changes during the year.
Bicycle Rules
Bicycle riding presents a safety hazard when students do not follow proper bicycle safety rules. Make sure your
child can handle a bike safely before riding to school. Children are to ride their bike on the right side of the road,
watch out for cars, and stop at all stop signs. We expect students to walk their bikes on school grounds. Helmet
use by students is strongly recommended. Bicycles must be kept in the bike racks all day. All children should
lock their bikes once they arrive at school. The school will not be responsible for lost or damaged bicycles.
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Birthday Parties / Celebrations
Birthday parties and holiday celebrations at school provide a unique opportunity to help make healthful eating
fun and exciting for children. The benefits of healthy celebrations include:
Healthy Children Learn Better - Research tells us that good nutrition is linked to better behavior and
academic performance in students.
Provides a Consistent Message - Providing healthy classroom celebrations demonstrates a school
commitment to promoting healthy behaviors. It supports the classroom lessons students are learning
about health, instead of contradicting them.
Protects Children with Food Allergies - An increasing number of students have severe peanut and/or tree
nut allergies. When parents send food treats to school, it is difficult to ensure the safety of children with
food allergies.
Guidelines for Healthy School Celebrations
1. Parents are encouraged to consider sending non-food items such as pencils for classmates or a donated
book for the classroom instead of treats to celebrate special events such as a birthday.
2. If you send a treat to school it must be a healthy treat. Sweet treats like cupcakes, cakes, candy, etc.
are not acceptable treats and will not be distributed to students at school.
3. Healthy classroom parties and celebrations promote a healthy learning environment by shifting the focus
from the food to the children. Plan activities, games, and crafts that children enjoy. When food is served
make it count with healthy choices! The celebrations should include no more than one sweet treat food
item. All other snacks and beverages should be healthy items that promote student wellness.
4. Please see our healthy snack list on pages 20 & 21 for birthday treat ideas.
Also, if you are planning a party at home and wish to invite class members, please phone the invitations or mail
them directly to the home rather than handing them out at school.
Bus Safety
1. While Waiting for the Bus
DO:
Walk to the bus stop facing traffic where the law requires
Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before scheduled pickup time
Wait in a safe place off the main road
Board the bus by forming a single line
Wait for the driver's hand signal
Cross the road 10-12 feet in front of the bus
DO NOT:
Trespass on private property
Run toward a moving bus as it approaches the bus stop or loading zone at the school
2. While on the Bus
DO:
Be seated quickly
Talk only in a normal voice
Remain seated facing the front, keeping feet on the floor and out of the aisle
Keep absolutely quiet when approaching railroad crossings
Keep head, body and arms inside the bus
Identify yourself when requested by the driver
DO NOT:
Change seats while the bus is in motion
Eat or drink
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Tamper with the bus or any of its equipment
Throw objects on the bus or out the window
Smoke or light matches
Spit out of the bus window
Make obscene gestures or use profanity
Show disrespect for the driver
Fight on the bus or at the bus stop
3. Leaving The Bus
DO:
Walk 10-12 feet in front of the bus if crossing the road
Wait for the driver's hand signal to cross
Stop, look both ways before stepping from in front of the bus and walk across the road
4. Other Conditions
Vandalism to the bus will be paid for by those responsible
All pyrotechnic devices and incendiaries are banned from any school bus
Pupils may be assigned to definite seats and not permitted to move from that assigned seat without permission
from the bus driver
No student is permitted to interfere with another or to molest the property of another student
Live pets, animals, or wildlife are not permitted on a school bus
Musical instruments or other items that cannot be carried or held shall not be permitted inside the bus
No electronic devices (radios, walkmans, iPods, etc.) are permitted on the bus unless authorized by the
Principal
Administration of Bus Conduct Policies
The bus driver is responsible for the behavior of students aboard the bus. The driver shall expect and receive full
administrative support in maintaining proper student behavior and safety aboard the bus. This policy is based on
the premise that the driver has exercised reasonable judgment in the performance of his/her duties.
If violations occur, disciplinary actions will be initiated by the principal. Parent appeals of disciplinary actions are
made to the district Superintendent.
To help us ensure the safety of all children, a child is required to ride the bus to which he or she is assigned.
Students are not allowed to ride another bus or get off at a different stop other than their normal one without an
authorized bus pass from the teacher or office. Please have your child bring a written and signed note from you to
his/her teacher or the office indicating any changes to their normal bus route. A bus pass will then be issued by
the teacher. Remind your child to give the note to the teacher or the office first thing in the morning.
Chemical/Tobacco Use
The use of any and all tobacco products, alcoholic beverages or drugs by students in the school or on school
property shall not be allowed.
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Child Abuse
Wisconsin Statute 48.981(2) requires that any school personnel, who in the performance of their duties encounter
a child they suspect has been physically or sexually abused, are mandated to report such incidents to the
appropriate authorities. If school personnel willfully ignore or violate this section by failure to report, they are
subject to fine or imprisonment.
Typically at the elementary level, suspected physical abuse, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect or threat of injury
is reported to the building principal. All school personnel are mandated child abuse reporters and will report any
information to county Social Services or the police department. The appropriate agency does the formal
investigation, not school personnel.
Communicable Diseases
Any communicable disease such as measles, mumps, chicken pox and head lice, must be reported to the Ozaukee
County Health Nurse (262-284-8191) and the school principal. District policies and procedures are in place to
respond as needed.
Communication: Parent/School
It is in the best interest of a successful school setting that lines of communication between all concerned parties
remain open and operational. Parents are urged to honor the following reference points in the order in which they
appear, when seeking answers to questions pertinent to their child’s education: 1) Classroom Teacher, 2)
Building Principal, 3) District Superintendent, and 4) Grafton School Board.
Elementary school faculty members are available before and after school hours for meetings with parents and/or
students except in cases of prior commitment. Other conference times are available upon request. Communication
between the home and school is very important. Please call any staff member with concerns or questions you may
have or to make an appointment.
The school district has committed to providing many channels of communication between parents and staff. Part
of that commitment involves improved telephone availability. All staff are available via direct telephone line.
Each school will be making available listings of direct telephone numbers to all staff members. Please note that
during the school day these lines will go directly to a particular teacher’s voice mail so as not to interrupt the
classroom setting. Teachers will be checking their voice mail regularly and may receive calls directly before and
after school.
The district goal is to improve the channels for communication between parents and teachers, and we encourage
you to call your child’s teacher directly when you have a question.
Please let your child’s teacher know about things which may have an impact on a student’s behavior (death,
separation, parent out of town, etc.) Be sure to share such things as winning an award, getting a new pet, birth of
a sibling, etc.
Expectations of Parents
Parents should:
realize that they are an essential supporting element in the school/parent team.
maintain an open relationship with school staff and contact the school as they see problems developing.
set a good example by emphasizing academics and encouraging their child to do his/her best in school.
Expectations of School Personnel
School Staff should:
provide a safe and orderly school environment.
maintain a positive relationship with parents and contact them as they see problems developing.
provide a classroom environment which promotes what we know about learning.
encourage parent participation in their child’s learning.
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Computer Usage Policy
The School District of Grafton is committed to free and open inquiry and discussion, fair allocation of District
resources, and the provision for an educational environment free of needless disruption. Technology resources,
computers, presentation equipment, network resources, communication systems, and Internet access (herein
known as the Network) are available to all students (users) at the District for the purpose of supporting the
educational mission of the District.
Acceptable Use
The Network is to be used only by persons authorized by the District and only for appropriate purposes. Each
user shall take full responsibility for his or her use of the Network, including all messages, data, images, files,
video, audio, and text that they access or transmit through the Network, regardless of whether that use of the
Network is onsite or from offsite (non-District) locations. Users shall use social networking sites, chat, email,
blogs, wikis, web content publishing, or other shared online communication tools appropriately. The District
expects all users using the Network to exercise good judgment designed to further the student’s education with
the District. Examples of use that is not appropriate and does not demonstrate good judgment includes but is not
limited to use, including accessing or transmitting content that is:
pornographic or obscene (for example, U.S. Code 18 Chapter 71 Section 1468)
child pornography (for example, U.S. Code 18 Section 2256)
harmful to minors as identified in the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
derogatory, threatening, violent, or discriminatory, and accessed or transmitted without legitimate
educational purpose such as research
in violation of the District Harassment/Intimidation Policy (411.1)
in violation of the School Bullying Policy (443.75) (cyber bullying)
in violation of Equal Educational Opportunities Policy (411)
for impersonating the identity of another individual (including identity theft)
attempting to falsify an online identity
attempting to share personally identifiable information with any person or website unless authorized by
the District
an invasion of the privacy of others
for private financial gain
inconsistent with the requirements of any applicable license, copyright, or other
contractual or legal protection of that content
in violation of any school rule, District policy, state or federal law
If a user finds that he or she is using, transmitting or accessing content that contains material that is not
appropriate including but not limited to those listed above, then he or she must immediately terminate that use,
which may include disconnecting from the website, regardless of whether that content has been previously
deemed acceptable by any technology protection measure. The user must inform the teacher or supervisor of the
incident.
For more information on internet safety, user accounts, systems management/security/monitoring/data integrity,
and enforcement policies, please visit the School District of Grafton web-site under Board of Education – School
Board Policy – Section 300 – 362.2.
(http://www6.grafton.k12.wi.us/district/policy/300/documents/362.2StudentAcceptableTechnologyUse.pdf)
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Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are held on a scheduled basis throughout the school year. The conference dates are
listed below. Parents will receive more information 2-3 weeks prior to the conferences. Feel free to call the
school any time a conference with your child’s teacher is needed.
*Conference Dates: October 24, 25, 26 and January 31-February 1 and April 18
Goals of parent-teacher conferences:
1. Provide information about a child’s social and academic progress;
2. Provide parents an opportunity to share their concerns about their child;
3. Have a mutual discussion of a child’s strengths and targets for growth;
4. Plan together for a child’s continued growth.
Curriculum
The school district’s curriculum is based on the State of Wisconsin’s Standards. In addition to receiving
instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies and science, students are instructed by
specialists on a weekly basis in the areas of art, music and physical education. Students receive instruction from a
library media specialist and may check out materials from our extensive collection of books in the library media
center.
Discipline Policy
Discipline Plan – A good discipline program is essential to establishing an effective school. Our staff has worked
hard at creating a program which will encourage students to be polite and respectful to classmates and adults in
our school environment. The plan consists of the following 4 components:
I. Positive Recognition
Character Counts Program
Students and staff will promote positive character traits through the Character Counts program. The program
highlights the following “Six Pillars of Character”:
1. Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do – Persevere: keep on trying – Always do your best – Use self control –
Be self-disciplined – Think before you act – consider consequences – Be accountable for your words,
actions, and attitude – Set a good example for others.
2. Respect
Treat others with respect – Be tolerant and accepting of differences – Use good manners – Be
considerate of others feelings – Use words to settle disputes.
3. Fairness
Play by the rules – Take turns and share – Be open-minded and listen to others – Treat people fairly.
4. Caring
Be kind – Be compassionate and show you care – Express gratitude – Forgive others – Help people in
need.
5. Trustworthiness
Be honest – Be reliable and do what you say you will do – Have the courage to do the right thing – Build
a good reputation.
6. Citizenship
Do your share to make the school community better – Get involved – Volunteer – Respect others – Be a
good student.
Each of these six character traits will be highlighted for one six-week period consecutively throughout the school
year. During each six-week period students will earn tickets for displaying characteristics of the designated trait.
The tickets earned will be placed on the bulletin board in the recess hallway for all to see.
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In addition, on every Tuesday of each six-week period, students will be involved in various activities to reinforce
the character trait of that period.
First Tuesday
All school assembly in the gym at 8:30. Students will:
learn about the designated pillar
watch a video demonstrating the pillar
observe some role playing demonstrating the trait
Listen to selected student essays
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Teachers will use character materials/lessons to reinforce the pillars with students.
Third Tuesday
Buddy classes will do activities that pertain to the pillar.
Fifth Tuesday
Buddy classes will do some fun activities.
II. School Rules
Students will use appropriate language.
Students will keep their hands and feet to themselves.
Students will respect the rights and personal property of others.
Students will walk quietly throughout the building and on their way to the buses.
Teachers will have other classroom rules to discuss with their students.
III. Discipline Slips
When a student misbehaves, a discipline slip will be written up by one of our staff members. The slip will be
given to Mr. Martyka who will then call the student to the office to discuss the incident. An appropriate
consequence will be decided upon and the slip will be sent home for a parent signature. The signed slip should
then be returned to the student’s homeroom teacher.
IV. Consequences
There are three steps to the consequence section of the discipline policy.
Step I - A student who misbehaves will be given a written notification of the misbehavior (Discipline
Slip) and will miss one recess. During that recess the student will work on a behavior
improvement plan.
Step II - A second discipline slip will result in a phone call home to parents and the student missing two
recesses. During the two recesses the student will work on a behavior improvement plan.
Step III - A third discipline slip will result in another phone call home to parents or guardians making
them aware of their child’s behaviors. Mr. Martyka will also inform the parents/guardians that
their child will be serving a 30-minute after-school detention. The detention will take place
from 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Transportation home will have to be arranged by parents or guardians.
Severe Clause
A student may jump to Step III without ever having received a discipline slip if their behavior causes damage to
property or harm to others.
At the beginning of each trimester students will be given another chance to exhibit good behaviors. All students
will begin the first day of each trimester with zero (0) discipline slips. Individual teachers may reward well
behaved students at the end of each month.
Dress Code
Students are expected to dress in a manner conducive to learning, health, and safety. We recognize that students’
individual dress is primarily a parental responsibility which should reflect concern for the health and safety of the
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child. When the dress of the student constitutes a physical danger to any person, or when it causes a disruption or
disturbance to the learning environment, the student will be asked to change or may be sent home to change. The
following will apply:
Clothing that disrupts the educational process (e.g. halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, midriff tops, very
short skirts or shorts) may not be worn.
Students wearing T-shirts with demeaning language or advertising alcohol or drugs will be asked to
change.
Students are expected to wear shoes at all times.
“Helis” or shoes with wheels are not permitted on school grounds at any time
No caps, hats, or jackets are allowed to be worn inside the building/classroom.
Athletic shoes and non-restrictive clothing are required for physical education classes.
For your child’s health and safety, please help him/her dress appropriately for winter weather conditions.
During the recess period, students are playing outside for up to thirty minutes. Students are required to
wear coats on the playground until the temperature reaches 60+ degrees.
Emergency Information
Parents must complete new emergency information forms each year for each child attending school in the
Grafton School District. All information will be updated electronically at registration. It is extremely important
that all information be kept current so that school personnel can act quickly in an emergency and in accordance
with parents’ wishes.
Field Trips
Field trips are an important part of the school experience for children and are designed to extend classroom
learning. They assist children in applying knowledge gained in the classroom and provide opportunities for
teachers to extend that knowledge further when they return.
Each child must have written permission to participate in field trips. Parents are welcome to serve as chaperones
for these outings. Teachers will contact those who are interested.
Getting to Know You
Parents and families new to the district are encouraged to contact the school office at any time regarding personal
questions and concerns. The office is available to assist new parents and students in joining the Grafton School
Community.
Grade Placements
Each spring, our staff will begin the process of assigning students to homerooms for the following school year.
Each grade level teaching team sits down and looks through their class lists together, taking into account the
strengths and weaknesses of all students, including those with special education needs or other required services.
Using that information along with the understanding of each child’s academic and social development, the
principal forms tentative class lists. Equal number of boys and girls will be put into homerooms with
consideration given to academic abilities and social development. Class lists are then finalized over the summer
and posted by mid-July. That date is shared with you in the May/June newsletter.
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To assist in this process, the staff asks that parents do not make specific requests for teachers so that we may
have the opportunity to create equitable learning environments for all of our learners and teachers. Please do not
pass along requests for certain teachers to your child’s current teacher as this makes the process more difficult for
our staff. We will work together to place each child in the environment that we feel would be most conducive to
their success as a learner and we appreciate your trust in making those educational decisions.
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Keep Us Informed
Parents are requested to notify their elementary school if they plan to remove their child from school during the
day for any reason. Parents are asked to stop in the office to sign the check-out/in log to help keep school
officials informed. To plan the day’s absence, please send a note with your child in the morning so we can have
your child ready when you arrive.
Lost and Found
The school is not responsible for lost money, toys, or other personal items. Parents should discourage children
from bringing valuable items to school. Lost items, clothing, etc. are usually placed in the “Lost and Found” box.
We urge you to label all clothing articles. It is difficult to imagine the great number of clothing articles left
unclaimed at school each year. Such items are either laundered and placed in the Health Room box or donated to
Family Sharing.
Lunch Program
The Grafton School District offers a hot lunch program for all students. Lunches may be paid for through the
GES office or the US Postal Service by using the School District of Grafton Lunch Account envelopes which are
available in the GES office. You may also add money to your lunch account via the Skyward Family Access on
the GSD web-site. The menu is published in local newspapers. A complete menu is included in the GES
Thursday Folder information before the first day of each month and is also available on the school web-site.
Milk is included with each lunch. Children are encouraged to eat, or at least try, each food they are
served.
Some families may be eligible for free or reduced lunches. If you think you qualify, call the school office
to request an application.
Children may also choose to bring a lunch from home. Milk is available to children who bring their own
lunch. The cost is 35 cents.
Student lunch cost is $2.00; Adult lunch is $3.00
Market Day
Market Day is a very popular P.T.A. fund-raising food cooperative. Each month your child will bring home a
Market Day order form from which you may like to order.
Medication
The Grafton School District policy requires that school personnel may only dispense medication after receiving
the Medication Approval Form which must be completed and signed by both the child’s parent/guardian and
his/her physician. For a copy of the form, please visit the GES office or print it off the district web-site at
(http://www.grafton.k12.wi.us/district/parentforms/MedicationApprovalForm.pdf) .
All medication will be dispensed by the Health Aide or school secretary unless the class is on a field trip in which
case medication may be dispensed by a staff member if they have completed the necessary legal training to do so.
Medication should be sent to school in a properly labeled bottle. Prescription medication must be sent to school
in the bottle that includes the prescription information. Students may not keep any medications in their desks,
lockers, backpacks, etc. All medications are kept securely stored in the Health Room.
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Money/Personal Valuables
Money that you send to school with your child should be put in a sealed envelope. Please mark the envelope with
your child’s name, the teacher’s name and the purpose for which the money is to be used. Checks are to be made
payable to Grafton Elementary School for the exact amount of the given transaction.
Personal items: Personal items like cell phones, c.d. players, iPods, electronic games, trading cards (including Yu
Gi Oh or other cards), collectibles, etc. are the responsibility of the students and parents. To avoid loss or
damage students should not bring these items to school. We will not be responsible for any lost, misplaced, stolen
or mis-traded items.
Newsletter
Families will receive 4 G.E.S. Newsletters during the school year. The newsletters will be sent home through
Thursday folders (electronic or hard copy). Look for the newsletters in October, December, March, and May.
Phones
In order to avoid interruptions to class time, we request that you limit telephone messages for students to those
involving unexpected situations or emergencies. Whenever possible, any changes to after school routines should
be finalized before a child leaves for school in the morning. Student use of phones will only be allowed in case of
an emergency. This means that students should not be asking to use the phone because they forgot homework,
lunch money, etc. Our intention is to encourage student responsibility.
Professional Qualifications
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 gives parents the right to request information on the professional
qualifications of their child’s teacher.
Recess
Students are expected to dress appropriately and will be required to go out for recess, weather permitting. Even in
winter we go outside unless the temperature and/or wind chill is below 0 degrees. The only acceptable reasons for
staying in at recess or noon are under the teacher’s or principal’s request or a written medical excuse due to injury
or illness from a doctor. This written excuse should indicate the time period for staying in, any medication to be
administered, and any other limitations placed on the student. (Generally, the rule “if the student is well
enough to be in school, he/she is well enough to go out for recess” will apply.) We follow the “60˚ rule” at
recess. If the temperature is below 60˚ F, students are required to wear jackets outside for recess.
Rules/Playground
1. Stay within the playground boundaries.
2. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
3. Cooperate and use words to settle disagreements.
4. Use equipment as it is meant to be used.
5. Tag is only permitted on the asphalt and grassy areas.
Skateboard/Roller Blades/Scooters
In the interest of safety, skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades are not allowed to be used on school property.
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Reviewing School Rules With Your Child
You can help your child to have a safer and happier experience in school by reviewing our school rules as a
family at the beginning of the school year and again as the year progresses. Teachers will keep you informed as
needed and greatly appreciate your support of their efforts in your home.
Report Cards
Report cards are available electronically at the end of the first, second, and third trimesters for children in grades
K through 5. Report cards can be accessed on Nov. 30, March 15, and June 14 via Family Skyward Access which
is available through the School District of Grafton web-site. If you wish to have a hard-copy of your child’s
report card, please make this request directly to your child’s teacher.
Art, music, and physical education report cards are accessible at the end of the first and third trimesters (Dec 2
and June 8) only.
School Pictures
Each year a photographer comes to each elementary school to take school pictures. [Picture day for the
2012 - 2013 school-year will be Monday, September 10th
.] We will be sure to send home notices prior to
picture day describing the services available as well as the costs. Students bring in their money on the day
pictures are taken. Retakes will be available when children are absent or if you are dissatisfied with the first
pictures.
Snack Ideas for Daily Classroom Snacks and/or Classroom Parties
Of course, the foods offered at school parties should add to the fun, but try to avoid making them the main
focus. Remember, schools are responsible for helping students learn lessons about good nutrition and
healthy lifestyles and students should practice these lessons during school parties. For example, consider
combining student birthday parties into one monthly event that incorporates physical activities as well as
healthy snacks. Also, be sure to consider ethnic and medical food restrictions and allergies when providing
classroom snacks. Snacks containing peanuts or other nuts should not be served at school. This includes
but is not limited to snacks containing almonds, Brazilian nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans,
pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts.
Below is a list of healthy snack choices to consider for daily snack time and classroom events. We are
asking that no candy, cakes, chips, or ice cream are served during classroom parties. Serving healthy foods
and incorporating physical activities make a powerful statement.
Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh fruit and vegetables-be sure that they are thoroughly washed
Applesauce cups
Raisin or other dried fruit
Canned fruit cups
Prepackaged or thoroughly washed fresh veggies
Juices
100% fruit or vegetable juices
Dairy
Yogurt in individual cups or tubes
Pudding in individual cups or tubes
String Cheese
Frozen yogurt bars
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Single serving of milk
Other Snack Items and Ideas
Low-fat popcorn
Small bagels with cream cheese
Granola bars
Soft pretzels and mustard
Pizza (no extra cheese and no more than one meat pizza)
Frozen treats such as 100% fruit juice pops
Pretzels
Trail Mix (check for nuts)
Fruit snacks
Cheese, sausage, and low fat crackers
Vanilla Wafers
Animal crackers
Baked chips
Fig cookies
100% fruit juice (small single-serves)
Bottled water (including flavored water)
Special Services
Psychologists - Psychologists are employed by the school district to help in the evaluation of students
who may have special learning needs.
Reading Specialists - Each elementary building has a reading specialist on staff. That person works with
classroom teachers to provide extra help for students who have difficulty mastering reading
fundamentals, and offers additional challenges for those who need enrichment. The specialist also works
with classroom teachers to evaluate reading progress, and helps to coordinate the building/district
reading program.
Gifted and Talented - High functioning students in communication arts are provided with enrichment
activities through homeroom programs such as guided reading. In addition, high performing math
students in grades 2-5 compete with other schools in the United States in the Continental Math League.
Library Media Center - Reading is a fundamental part of the elementary school curriculum. Books can
be checked out of the school library for one two-week period, but can be returned anytime. Before
another book can be checked out, however, books that are currently checked out must be returned.
Computer Technology - A library computer center is available for student access and instruction in
each school; additionally, computers are provided within the classroom. The District Computer
Coordinator is responsible for implementing the computer curriculum for all schools.
Technology Upgrades - As part of an ongoing technology initiative the district has provided the
infrastructure for improved instructional use of technology. In particular, all instructional locations have
been networked for data and video. This enables the district to provide computer access to all servers in
the district and the Internet as well as providing access to distributing video both internally generated and
from cable as hardware becomes available. Please note that the district monitors student access to the
Internet, and has a regulatory policy concerning its access and use.
Special Education Classes - The District provides special education classes at all grade levels.
Specialized programs are offered to children with learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, vision,
hearing, and/or speech/language impairments, cognitive disabilities, and physical or other health
impairments.
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Special transportation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, specially designed physical education and
other related services are provided, if necessary, to enable the children to benefit from special education
services.
Children can be referred for special education assessments by parents or school personnel. Early
childhood classes are available for eligible special education children ages 3-6.
Staff Development Time
Staff Development Days have been scheduled for 2012-2013. This year all staff development days will be full
days. This time is used by our entire staff to work on a number of issues facing our district and building. You
may want to jot the dates down now, but we’ll certainly send reminders throughout the year.
October 12 / January 21 / Feb. 18 / March 28 / April 12 / May 24
Staying In Touch
Teachers occasionally write notes to parents to communicate important messages. Please reply the next day to let
the teacher know you have received the note. Feel free to ask the administration and teachers about the school
curriculum. If they are not immediately available, they will get back to you. A good time to call for non-
emergency information is between 1 and 2 p.m.
Testing
Wisconsin mandated standardized testing occurs at grades three, four, and five. The Wisconsin Student
Assessment is administered in November for those grades. Students are assessed in reading and math in all
grades. In addition, grade four students are also assessed in the areas of science, social studies, language and
writing.
In addition, students in the School District of Grafton participate in the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
test during the school year. They will also participate in grade level specific writing assessments throughout the
year. Both of these assessments allow us to monitor growth and adequately plan for the needs of our learners.
Thursday Folders
Each Thursday a folder will come home containing important school information, newsletters, handouts, and
updates. “Folders” will be e-mailed to you using your e-mail address on file unless you request a paper (hard)
copy be sent home with your child. It is extremely important that you read this information. For those families
who receive the paper-copies of the information, please be sure to return the folder to school, so that it can be
reused each week for your family.
Visitors/Parents
In order to keep our children at G.E.S. safe, we ask that all visitors (including parents) report to the office upon
entering school. Everyone will be asked to sign the check-in/out log on the office counter. Each visitor to our
school will be given a visitor ID Badge to wear while at school. Upon leaving the school, visitors should stop
back in the office to sign out and return the badge.
What should you do if your child forgets lunch money, lunch, a school project, etc.? Please drop off any items for
your child in the school office. Do not walk them down the classroom. The main reason for this is to minimize
the interruptions of classrooms during instructional time. Mrs. DelCamp will know when there will be a good
time to contact the teacher to have the student pick up his/her item.
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Weapons/Explosive Policy
No student shall possess, sell, distribute, fire, or explode any firearms, bomb, smoke bomb, firecracker, or other
explosive or incendiary device on school premises, buses or at school-sponsored events. This also applies to
knives, look-alike weapons, pepper spray, and any other objects that might endanger the welfare of the student or
others. A student in violation of the above will be suspended. A conference with the student’s parents will be
required prior to an administrative decision to either reinstate the student or to recommend expulsion.
Weather
Snow Days – With Wisconsin winters being what they are, sometimes it is necessary to cancel classes
early before children leave for school in the morning. A decision to close the schools will be made
between 5:30 and 5:45 a.m. School cancellation information about Grafton public schools is carried on
most local radio and television stations and will also be noted on the Grafton School District web-site
(http://www.grafton.k12.wi.us/).
Cold Weather – Occasionally weather conditions dictate that outdoor recess must be cancelled. During
the winter, the policy for elementary buildings involves a check of weather conditions, consulting the
National Weather Service Chart indicating levels of danger from cold and a review of current conditions.
Children should come to school dressed for changing conditions of Wisconsin weather since students
will go outdoors whenever possible.
Closing (Emergency) – If weather conditions warrant, schools may be closed early at the discretion of
the Superintendent. Parents should make sure their child knows where to go if schools are closed early
and children are sent home. You should arrange for someone to pick up your child from school in the
event of an early school dismissal. Calling the school on those days may be difficult because phone lines
are generally busy during inclement weather. Plan ahead with your children and other family members so
the children will know what to do should that situation arise.
GES Website
www.grafton.k12.wi.us – Click on Grafton Elementary School
Which School Do We Attend?
Elementary school boundaries are as follows:
Grafton Elementary School – East of Milwaukee River; to Lake Michigan except Milwaukee River
East to 17th (including East/West side of 17
th) and South side of Falls Road South to Manchester Drive.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School – South of Highway 60 and West of Milwaukee River including
East side of 12th Avenue to Milwaukee River and Shoreland Avenue South to North side of Highway 60,
and Milwaukee River East to 17th (including East/West side of 17
th) and South side of Falls Road South
to Manchester Drive.
Woodview Elementary School – North of Highway 60 and West of the Milwaukee River except for
East side of 12th Avenue to Milwaukee River and Shoreland Avenue South to North side of Highway 60.
Boundary change requests are the exception rather than the rule. An application process is in place through the
building principal to address individual requests.
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Annual Notices
Notification of Rights Under FERPA .............................................................. Pg. 25-26
Directory Information Public Notice ................................................................ Pg. 26
Notification To Parents and Students ............................................................... Pg 27-28
Student Non-Discrimination Statement ........................................................... Pg. 29
Resolution of Complaints ................................................................................. Pg. 29
Student Religious Accommodations ................................................................ Pg. 29
Two-Way Communication Devices ................................................................. Pg. 29
Human Growth and Development Instruction ................................................. Pg. 29
Title One Programs .......................................................................................... Pg. 30
Education of Homeless Children and Youth .................................................... Pg. 30
Student Privacy ................................................................................................ Pg. 30-31
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment ........................................................... Pg. 31
Student Locker Searches .................................................................................. Pg. 31-32
Student Attendance .......................................................................................... Pg. 32-33
Special Education ............................................................................................. Pg. 33
Child Nutrition Programs ................................................................................. Pg. 33
Sexual Harassment ........................................................................................... Pg. 34
Facsimile Firearms Restricted .......................................................................... Pg. 34
School Bullying Policy .................................................................................... Pg. 34-35
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Notification of Rights Under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords School District of Grafton parents and students
over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These
rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within forty-five (45) days of the day the
school or the School District of Grafton receives a request for access.
a. Student records include all records maintained by the elementary, middle or senior high school
relating to individuals enrolled in the School District of Grafton.
b. Education records shall not include notes or records maintained for personal use by school
district personnel if such notes are not available to others.
c. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official)
a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make
arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the
records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student
believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under
FERPA.
a. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the school or the School District of Grafton to
amend a record should write the school principal (or appropriate school official), clearly identify
the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the school or
the School District of Grafton decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or the
eligible student, the school or the School District of Grafton will notify the parent or eligible
student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for
amendment. Additional information regarding the sharing procedures will be provided to the
parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosure of the personally identifiable information contained in the student’s
education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
a. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with
legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school or the
School District of Grafton as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member
(including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the
School Board; a person or company with whom the school or the School District of Grafton has
contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using its own employees or officials (such
as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an
official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school
official in performing his or her tasks.
b. A school official has a legitimate education interest if the official needs to review an education
record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
c. c. To inform the school (within 14 days) that all or any part of the students’ directory data may
not be released without the prior consent of the parent, guardian or guardian at litem.
d. d. To request that a student’s name and directory data NOT be provided to military recruiters.
The request must be made in writing no later than September 15 of a given year. The District
must comply with such a request.
e. e. Option: Upon request, the school or the School District of Grafton discloses education records
without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to
enroll.
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i. Note: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the
parent or student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it
intends to forward records on request.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the
School District of Grafton to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the
office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5920
Directory Information Public Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that the School District of Grafton, with
certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from
your child’s education records. However, the School District of Grafton may disclose appropriately designated
“directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in
accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the School District
of Grafton to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications.
Examples include:
• A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;
• The annual yearbook;
• Honor roll or other recognition lists;
• Graduation programs; and
• Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if
released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside
organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In
addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory
information categories – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they
do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.(1)
If you do not want the School District of Grafton to disclose directory information from your child’s education
records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing. The School District of Grafton
has designated the following information as directory information:
• Student’s name
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Address
• Telephone listing
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams
• Electronic mail address
• Photograph, video or other digital image
• Degrees, honors, and awards received
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study
• Dates of attendance
• Grade level
• The most recent educational agency or institution attended
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GRAFTON
Board of Education Policy
347.1 Exhibit 1
Page 1 of 2
NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Notification of this policy shall be given annually to parents, guardians, and students by
having the following notice published in the District’s legally designated public
newspaper during the first week of August each year, printed in the student handbooks,
and included in the annual newsletter and fall registration materials prior to the beginning
of the school year. The Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for issuing the
public newspaper notification on an annual basis.
OFFICIAL NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given:
That the School District of Grafton, pursuant to the Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act and Wis. Stats. 118.125(1)(b) and (2)(j), has designated the following as “Directory
Data.” This data may be released to specified organizations or institutions as listed below.
I. Student’s name, address, telephone listing, school grade of attendance will be released
to the following:
1. Milwaukee Area Technical College (students expected to graduate in the current
year)
2. United States Military Services
3. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
4. Law enforcement agency, district attorney, city attorney or corporation counsel, county
department, or a court of record or municipal court for school attendance, alleged criminal
or delinquent activity, or for emergency health or safety reasons.
5. District parent organizations
6. Alumni reunion committee
7. Vendors designated as official providers of school related services
II. Student’s name, address, telephone listing, school grade level, date and
place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and
sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs,
awards received, school most recently previously attended may be released to:
1. District sponsored publications
2. Media
3. Private and public sponsored magazines, journals, monographs, etc. as appropriate
Any parent, guardian or adult student may inform the District by completing the Request
to Withhold Directory Information form at the school in which said student attends of
their desire that all or any part of the directory information may not be disclosed without
the parent,
347.1 Exhibit 1
Page 2 of 2
guardian, or adult student’s consent, provided that such notification is given to the
District within fourteen (14) days of this published notice.
Any previous notice on file with the School District of Grafton to withhold the
disclosing of directory information is now void.
School District of Grafton
By: Superintendent
Legal Ref.: Sections 118.125 Wisconsin Statutes
Date of First Reading: November 22, 2010
Approved: November 22, 20
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Student Non-Discrimination Statement
The School District of Grafton does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed,
religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, or learning disability or
handicap or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.
Resolution of Complaints
The School District of Grafton encourages informal resolution of complaints under its non-discrimination
policy. If any person believes that the School District of Grafton, or any part of the school organization, has
failed to follow the law and rules of s.118.13, Wisconsin Stats. and P.L. 9 Wisconsin Administrative Code, or
in some way discriminates against pupils on the basis listed above, he/she may bring or send a written
complaint to:
Dr. Jeffrey Pechura
Superintendent of Schools
1900 Washington Street
Grafton, WI 53024-2198
Ph: (262) 376-5440
Student Religious Accommodations
The School District of Grafton has no policy prohibiting participation in constitutionally protected prayer in
school. The School District of Grafton will also provide for the reasonable accommodation of a student’s
sincerely held religious beliefs with regard to examinations and other academic requirements. The School
District of Grafton encourages informal resolution of complaints under its non-discrimination policy. If any
person believes that the School District of Grafton, or any part of the school organization, has failed to follow
the law and rules of s.118.13, Wisconsin Stats. and P.L. 9 Wisconsin Administrative Code, or in some way
discriminates against pupils on the basis of religion, he/she may bring or send a written complaint to:
Dr. Jeffrey Pechura
Superintendent of Schools
School District of Grafton
1900 Washington Street
Grafton, WI 53024-2198
Ph: (262) 376-5440
Student Use/Possession of Two-Way Communication Devices
Students in the School District of Grafton are prohibited from using or possessing an electronic paging and/or
communication device while on premises owned, rented by, or under control of a public school in the School
District of Grafton. Consequences for violating this policy may include, but are not limited to, suspension from
school, school sponsored events, and forfeiture of the communication device to school or police authorities.
Human Growth and Development Instruction
The topics covered in Human Growth and Development are instructional opportunities to promote accurate
and comprehensive knowledge in this area and responsible decision making and to support and enhance the
efforts of parents to provide moral guidance to their children. The information and instruction is appropriate to
each grade level and the age and level of maturity of the pupils. Parents shall be notified annually by their
child’s school of content to be covered in Human Growth and Development as well as how to inspect the
complete curriculum and instructional materials.
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Title One (I) Programs
Parents are notified at the beginning of each school year if their child is identified as eligible to receive Title I
services. A parent information meeting is held to explain the program. Parents also receive a parent compact
explaining the program and expectations for students, parents, and the school. Title I schools are expected to
have highly qualified teachers. Parents may contact the building principal to inquire about:
1) the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher, including the following: (a) whether
the teacher has met state licensing criteria for the grade level(s) and subject area(s) taught; (b) whether
the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status through which state licensing criteria
have been waived; and (c) the undergraduate degree major of the teacher, and any graduate
certification or degree held by the teacher, including the field of discipline of the certification or
degree.
2) the professional qualifications of paraprofessionals providing instructional-related services to their
child.
The above notification must be given to the parents of each student attending a school in the district that
received Title I funds, not just to the parents of students participating in the Title I program. Parents who
request teacher and/or paraprofessional qualification information must be provided the information in a timely
manner.
Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Homeless children and youth have access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other
resident children in the district and are provided with comparable services. The director of curriculum is the
liaison for the School District of Grafton homeless population and should be notified immediately of any child
who is considered homeless. This information is kept confidential at all times. A variety of supports will be put
into place, including immediate enrollment, supplies, waivers, and free school meals.
Student Privacy
The School Board and the School District of Grafton respects the privacy rights of parents and their children.
No student attending school within the School District of Grafton will be required to participate in any survey
with a school program, or the district’s curriculum, or which is administered by a third party in the schools, if
the survey includes one or more of the following items:
Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent(s)
Mental and psychological problems of the student or the student’s family
Sex behavior and/or attitudes
Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior
Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom students have close family relationships
Legally recognized privileged relationships such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers
Religious practices, affiliation or beliefs of the student or the student’s family
Income other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program for
receiving financial assistance under such program
Parents must be notified when such surveys are scheduled. Parents have the opportunity to request that their
child not participate in a survey containing any of the above information. Parents may also inspect a survey
containing any of the above information before the survey is administered or distributed to a student. Parents
will also be notified when the following occur:
Activities involving the collection, disclosure or use of personal information collected from students
for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information (or otherwise proving that information to
others for that purpose).
Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is:
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Required as a condition of attendance
Administered by the school and scheduled by the school in advance
Not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student or other students.
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232h; 34 CFR Part 98) applies to programs
that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). PPRA is intended to protect the rights of
parents and students in two ways:
Schools and contractors must make instructional materials available for inspection by parents if those
materials will be used in connection with an ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation in which their
children participate; and • Schools and contractors must obtain written parental consent before minor
students are required to participate in any ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals
information concerning:
Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent;
Mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student and his/her
family;
Sex behavior and attitudes;
Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior;
Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family
relationships;
Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers,
physicians, and ministers; or
Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program
or for receiving financial assistance under such program)
Religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent
Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have been violated may file a complaint with ED
by writing the Family Policy Compliance Office. Complaints must contain specific allegations of fact giving
reasonable cause to believe that a violation of PPRA occurred.
For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use
TDD may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Or you may contact us at the
following address:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
Student Locker Searches
The Grafton School District provides a locker for convenience of the student to be used solely and exclusively
for the storage of outer garments, footwear, and school-related materials. No student shall use the locker for
any other purpose at any time.
The locker assigned to a student is the property of the Grafton School District. At no time does the District
relinquish its exclusive control of such lockers. A locker may be searched as determined necessary or
appropriate without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The search may be
conducted by the district administrator, a building principal, a police-school liaison officer, a school employee,
or any other agent designated by the district administrator or building principal.
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The aforementioned individuals may remove any item found in the locker. Items removed from the locker may
be held by the school for return to the parent/guardian of the student, retained for disciplinary proceedings, or
turned over to law enforcement officials. The adult student or parent/guardian of a minor student shall be
notified of items removed from the locker and turned over to law enforcement officials.
Student Attendance
The Board of Education believes attendance is a key factor in student achievement. The Board understands
illnesses and emergencies may occur which will require a student to be absent. However, the Board of
Education firmly believes that students must be in attendance each day in order to meet District goals,
educational requirements, intellectual growth and development, and the ultimate goal of graduation from the
12th
grade.
The Board of Education has established the following acceptable reasons for excused absences. Parents are
required to notify the school of an absence prior to or on the day of the absence. Parents may be required to
write a note affirming these reasons for an absence:
Illness
Medical (including doctor and dental appointments)
Family emergency
Religious holidays or instruction (limited by law)
School-sponsored or recommended activities
Family vacations or trips (parent or legal guardian)
Activities that have a direct relationship to the school curriculum
Students are responsible for the work they miss while absent from school. All tests and assignments missed
during the absence must be made up within a reasonable, mutually agreeable time after the student returns to
class.
Any child’s parent or guardian, or the child if the parent of guardian is notified, may request the school board,
in writing to provide the child with program or curriculum modifications, including but not limited to:
1. Modifications within the child’s current academic program
2. A school work training or work study program
3. Enrollment in any alternative public school or program located in the school district in which the child
resides
4. Enrollment in any non-sectarian private school or program, located in the school district in which the
child resides, which complies with federal nondiscrimination requirements (42 USC 2000d).
Enrollment of a child under this subdivision shall be pursuant to a contractual agreement which
provides for the payment of the child’s tuition by the school district.
5. Homebound study, including nonsectarian correspondence courses or other courses of study approved
by the school board or nonsectarian tutoring provided by the school in which the child is enrolled.
6. Enrollment in any public educational program located outside the school district in which the child
resides. Enrollment of a child under this subdivision may be pursuant to a contractual agreement
between school districts.
Such request as above should be made to the building principal. A decision shall be rendered, in writing,
within 90 days of a request under the paragraph above, except that if the request relates to a child who has
been evaluated by an individualized education program team under x. 115.782 and has not been recommended
for special education, the school board, or its designee, shall render its decision with 30 days of the request. If
the school board, or its designee, denies the request, the school board or its designee shall give its reasons for
the denial.
Any decision made by a School Board or a designee of the School Board in response to a request for program
or curriculum medications under the above paragraphs shall be reviewed by the School Board upon request of
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the child’s parent or guardian. The School Board shall render its determination upon review in writing, if the
child’s parent or guardian so requests.
Unexcused absences will be treated as follows:
By statute 118.16(1)(a)(b) and (c), a student is designated as a “habitual truant” if they are absent from
school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of 5 or more days on which school is held during a
school semester. A child may not be excused for more than 10 days in a school year. (WI Stat. 118.15
(3)(c)). This demands a referral to the legal system.
In the case of a child who is excused by the Board because the child is temporarily not in proper physical or
mental condition to attend school but who can expect to return to a school program upon determination and
abatement of the illness or condition, the principal may request the parent/guardian of the child to obtain a
written statement from a licensed physician, dentist, chiropractor, optometrist, psychologist, or Christian
Scientist practitioner who is living or residing in Wisconsin and who is listed in the Christian Science Journal,
as sufficient proof of the physical and mental condition of the child. An excuse under this paragraph shall be in
writing and shall state the time period for which it is valid, not to exceed 30 days. Instruction in a home-based
private educational program that meets all the criteria under section 118.165(1) may be substituted for
attendance at a public school or private school.
Special Education
The school district must locate, identify, and evaluate all resident children with disabilities, including children
with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The school district has
a special education screening program to locate and screen all children with suspected disabilities who are
residents of the district and who have not graduated from high school. Upon request the school district will
screen any resident child who has not graduated high school to determine whether a special education referral
is appropriate. A written request may be made by contacting:
Martin Armato
Director of Special Education and Student Services
School District of Grafton
1900 Washington Street
Grafton, WI 53024
Child Nutrition Programs
Prior to the start of the school year the District notices parents, via a “Back-to-School” information packet,
regarding the child nutrition programs offered, eligibility requirements for free and reduced price meals/milk
and an application for such free and reduced price meals/milk.
A food service program will be part of the regularly scheduled programs in each school to assist in serving the
educational, nutritional, social, and cultural needs of all children. The purpose of the food service program is to
provide to students and staff well-balanced meals that are nourishing and at moderate prices. The school
district will participate in the National School Lunch Program and will adhere to its standards for meal
planning, use of commodity foods, and free and reduced price meal eligibility. Food service facilities may be
available to district personnel at no expense to the food service program or school district upon approval of the
Director of Business Services.
The Director of Business Services will be responsible for establishing appropriate procedures for the efficient
operation of the food service program.
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Sexual Harassment/Intimidation
The School District policy governing sexual harassment/intimidation is in effect. All faculty and students will
be protected under the policy's guidelines and procedures. Any student committing harassing or intimidating
behavior should be reported to the principal or associate principal for investigation and appropriate action.
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual
Harassment is any unwanted attention of a sexual nature. Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported to
either of the following:
Jeff Martyka GES Principal 262-376-5700
Jeff Pechura School District of Grafton Superintendant 262-376-5400
Facsimile Firearms Restricted
Under this law, no person may carry or display a facsimile firearm in a manner that would reasonably be
expected to alarm, intimidate, threaten or terrify another person. Whoever violates this section is subject to
forfeiture.
In this law, “facsimile firearm” means any replica, toy, starter pistol or other object that ears a reasonable
resemblance to or that can be perceived to be an actual firearm. “Facsimile firearm” does not include any
actual firearm. The law does not apply to any of the following:
1. Any peace officer acting in the discharge of his or her official duties.
2. Any person engaged in military activities, sponsored by the state or federal government, acting in the
discharge of his or her official duties.
3. Any person who is on his or her own real property, in his or her own home, or at his or her own fixed
place of business.
4. Any person who is on real property and acting with the consent of the owner of that property.
School Bullying Policy
Introduction
The School District of Grafton strives to provide a safe, secure and respectful learning environment for all
students in school buildings, on school grounds, and school buses and at school-sponsored activities. Bullying
has a harmful social, physical, psychological and academic impact on bullies, victims and bystanders. The
District consistently and vigorously addresses bullying so that there is no disruption to the learning
environment and learning process.
Definition
Bullying is deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions, intended to cause fear, intimidation or
harm. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. The behavior may be motivated
by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic, such as, but not limited to: age; national origin; race;
ethnicity; religion; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; physical attributes; physical or mental ability or
disability; and social, economic or family status.
Bullying behavior can be:
1. physical (e.g. assault, hitting or punching, kicking, theft, threatening behavior)
2. verbal (e.g. threatening or intimidating language, teasing or name-calling, racist remarks)
3. indirect (e.g. spreading cruel rumors, intimidation through gestures, social exclusion and sending
insulting messages or pictures by mobile phone or using the internet – also known as cyber bullying)
Prohibition
Bullying behavior is prohibited in all schools, buildings, property and educational environments, including any
property or vehicle owned, leased or used by the District. This includes public transportation regularly used by
students to go to and from school. Educational environments include, but are not limited to, every activity
under school supervision.
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Procedure for Reporting
All school staff members and school officials who observe or become aware of acts of bullying are required to
report these acts to the building administrator. Any other person, including a student who is either a victim of
the bullying or is aware of the bullying or any other concerned individual is encouraged to report the conduct
to a building administrator. Other investigators may include the Director of Special Education and Student
Services and/or the Superintendent.
Reports of bullying may be made verbally or in writing and may be made confidentially. All such reports,
whether verbal or in writing, will be taken seriously and a clear account of the incident is to be documented. A
written record of the report, including all pertinent details, will be made by the recipient of the report.
Procedure for investigating reports of bullying
The person assigned by the District to conduct an investigation of the bullying report shall interview the
person(s) who are the victim(s) of the bullying and collect whatever other information is necessary to
determine the facts and the seriousness of the report. The investigator will use the District’s Student
Harassment/Intimidation Policy’s exhibits for documentation and processing of the complaint. (See Policy
411.1)
Parents and/or guardians of each pupil involved in the bullying will be notified prior to the conclusion of the
investigation. The District shall maintain the confidentiality of the report and any related pupil records to the
extent required by law.
There shall be no retaliation against individuals making such reports. Individuals engaging in retaliatory
behavior will be subject to disciplinary action.
Sanctions and supports
If it is determined that students participated in bullying behavior or retaliated against anyone due to the
reporting of bullying behavior, the District administration and school board may take disciplinary action,
including: suspension, expulsion and/or referral to law enforcement officials for possible legal action as
appropriate. Student services staff will provide support for the identified victim(s).
Disclosure and Public Reporting
The policy will be distributed annually to all students enrolled in the school district, their parents and/or
guardians and employees. The school district will also provide a copy of the policy to any person who requests
it.