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Southgate Elementary Partners in Education Handbook 2018-19 School Year

Southgate and You:

Partners in Learning

A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY PLAN AND THE KENNEWICK

SCHOOL DISTRICT’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

IT’S A GREAT DAY AT SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY!

2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

OUR MISSION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR PARENTS AND COMMUNITY, IS TO CREATE A SAFE

AND NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ENCOURAGE POSITIVE DECISION-

MAKING AND EXCELLENCE THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING.


Dear Southgate Families:

Welcome to Southgate! We are looking forward to an excellent year. We invite you

to partner—partner in learning—with your child’s teacher(s) and staff to support

learning and responsibility.

Everyone at Southgate Elementary is expected to do his or her very best at all times.

Staff, parents, and students will work together to help every person in the school

reach their fullest potential. We will encourage and recognize behaviors and actions

that assist students in their growth and learning. Behaviors and actions that interfere with learning will be addressed.

Our belief is that a safe, positive, and caring atmosphere is a prerequisite for children to learn. Therefore, Southgate

Dragons must be committed to working hard and managing their behaviors. As partners, it is important that we

model a strong commitment to learning and personal responsibility. We utilize a variety of positive behavior

supports that reinforce and recognize appropriate behaviors at school. We believe that this is one of the reasons

why Southgate is consistently recognized as a positive school.

Please join us as we, together, embark on a dragon-riffic journey to support high engagement and learning. This

guidebook provides you with the details of our Southgate Student Responsibility Plan and the Kennewick School

District Elementary School Discipline Guidelines. Classroom teachers and playground para-educators have reviewed

these plans with their students. Appropriate behaviors have been discussed and modeled to ensure that each

student understands their responsibilities. We have taken the time to share with our students the positive

reinforcements and recognitions, such as our weekly Dragon Dough, along with consequences for misbehavior. We

can collaboratively contribute to a successful school year by working together, exchanging information, and sharing

in the decisions that affect children. We ask that you review our handbook with your child. Please sign and return

the signature form indicating that you and your child understand the plan/rules for a safe learning environment at

Southgate Elementary. This is an agreement between the school, the child, and the home that informs the actions of

all. Southgate Dragons have a proud tradition of reaching their unique and fullest potential, and we believe that this

is due to a strong home-school partnership.

We thank you for your commitment to make Southgate an outstanding educational environment for your children

and for encouraging your children to maximize their potential by working hard in their academic pursuits and by

positively managing their behaviors. Please consider visiting Southgate, and we invite you to volunteer for any of our

many engaging activities. If you’d like to visit your child’s classroom, please contact the teacher in advance and stop

by the office for a visitor’s badge.

Sincerely, and on behalf of the Southgate team,

Dr. Robert (Bob) Smart

Principal


Table of Contents

Southgate Elementary Staff List Page 4

2018-2019 School District Calendar Page 5

Southgate Elementary School Schedule 2018-2019 Page 6

School Information and Procedures Page 7

Departure Procedures and Expectations Page 9

Bus Transportation Information Page 10

Nutrition Services and Lunch Schedules Page 11

Attendance Expectations at Southgate Elementary Page 11

Student Information, Custody, and Registration Information Page 14

Student Progress Reporting and Emergency Planning Page 15

Southgate Visitor Expectations and Protocols Page 15

Electronic Devices and Toys at School Page 16

School Discipline Guidelines at Southgate Elementary Page 17

Student Dress Expectations and Guidelines Page 21

Southgate Health Room and Nursing Support Page 22

Food Allergies and Parent Expectations Page 22

Southgate Dragon Responsibility Plan Page 23

Best Practices to Promote Positive Behaviors Page 25

Hallway Behavior Expectations Page 27

Recess Behavior Expectations Page 28

Southgate’s Park It! Protocols and Rationale Page 30

Southgate Homework Expectations Page 31

School District Pest Management Protocols and Notice Page 31

Speaking of Parking, The Loop, and Patience Page 33

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE, AND PARTNERSHIP AT SOUTHGATE

ELEMENTARY— THE PROUD HOME OF DRAGONS!


Southgate Elementary Staff List 2018-2019 Southgate Elementary School Staff List 2018-2019

Administration/Counseling Room Bob Smart (LT) (ST) (CPI) Principal Office Kris Hanson (LT) (CPI) PBIS) Assistant Principal Office Denise Frantti (ST) Secretary Office Katy Trimberger Attendance Office June Shelp (LT) (PBIS) Counselor Couns Conference Room Admin/T&L 127 Kindergarten Room Lori Davis (ST) 1 Stephanie Betcher STeach: Nichole Marshall 2 Cindy McKay (LT) 3 Cassandra Johnson 23 First Grade Room Michelle Minton-Valley (LT) (CORE) 6 Julie Brisbois 7 Jessica Smith/Lauren Garrett 8 Diana Cuello (ST) 9 Second Grade Room Tom Colgan (ST) 10 Nicole (Nikki) Roach 14 Katie Ewen (LT) 15 Neili Marozzo (HIGH CAP) (CORE) 16 Third Grade Room Cheryl Brickey (ST) 17 Carolyn Robison 18 Sheila Rodriguez (LT) 19 Amy Surina 20 Fourth Grade Room Rawni Morris (LT) 21 Jackie Hendren (ST) (CORE) STeach: Erica Williams 22 Rachel Boatright 24 (P2) Fifth Grade Room Jeff Crisp 25 (P1) Ian Allison (LT) 26 (P3) Brittney Fogus (ST) 27 (P4) Autism Inclusion Room JaVonna Geddes (ST) (CPI) 4 Cathy Desangres (CPI) Para Jose Delgado Para Angie Lawson Para Nancy Otte (10/17/18) Para Don Harless Jr. (10/15/18) Para Autism Self-Contained Room Jake Boneck (CPI) 5 Emily Burg (CPI) Para (5) Dyana Johnson (CPI) Para (5) Katie Suitonu Para (5) Jolene Bland Para (5)

Resource/Special Education Room Danielle Vesneske (CPI) 11 Patricia (Tricia) Mears (CPI) Para OL Para TBH Para Lisa Sorenson Para Learning Assistance Program Room Karen Miller (DS) (CORE) 12 Kim Brawdy Para (12) Debbie Brown (LT) Para (E) Cami Fitzgerald Para (D) Vickie Shellito Para (12) Reading Specialist Program Room Karin Wallace (CORE) 13 Judy McBride (LAP) Para (A) Megan Lee Para (C) Ashley Thompson Para (F) Jayme Fairchild (HIGH CAP) Para (G) Emily Powers-Engstrom Para (H) English Language Learners Program Room Jim St. Hilaire 158 Amy Porter Para (B) Library Susan Cathey (ST) Librarian Stacey Barrington Secretary Specialists Matt Rehmke Music/Orchestra Kelly Nevills (PBIS) Technology (CL) Lori Woods (LT) Physical Education Nursing/Professional/Medical/Therapists Brenda Birnbaum OT, TR Room #163 Theresa Brown PT Para, TR #163 Grace Dauncey SLP, Book Room Heather Lomeli Health Room Asst Kathy Perez Lead Nurse Natalie Lemos Psychologist #163 Linda Verderber OT Para, TR, #163 Judy Walker PT, TR Room #163 Support Staff Emily Powers-Engstrom Para Kaitlin Evans Para Parm Schmidt Para

Candee Tinnin Para Custodial/Facilities Management/Café Bruce Kerr (ST) Lead Custodian Chris Lujan PM Custodian Annabel Gutierrez Lead Cook, Café Karina Zambrano-Bravo Cook, Café Tricia Davis Cashier, Café


Southgate Elementary

3121 W. 19th Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99337

Office: (509) 222-5900 Fax: (509) 222-5901

Telephone Numbers:

Attendance Line: 509.222.5902

School Office: 509.222.5900

School Fax: 509.222.5901

Office Hours:

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM

School Times:

K-5th Grade Students’ 8:40 AM - 3:17 PM

Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

K-5th Grade 8:40 AM - 2:00 PM

Students’ Schedule Wednesday Only

For absences, please call our attendance line. We appreciate your proactive assistance as we call parents or

guardians on all absences. Please partner with us by calling or e-mailing as soon as possible for any

absence.

Information needed for attendance:

• Student’s name and room # (or teacher’s name);

• The date of the absence; and

• The reason for the absence.

Our attendance Line: 509.222.5902

Our attendance E-Mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Lunch/Recess Times:

Kindergarten 10:55 – 11:15 Lunch 11:15 – 11:40 Recess

1st Grade 11:20 – 11:40 Lunch 11:40 – 12:05 Recess

2nd Grade 12:00 – 12:20 Lunch 11:35 – 12:00 Recess

3rd Grade 12:15 – 12:35 Lunch 11:50 – 12:15 Recess

4th Grade 11:35 – 11:55 Lunch 11:55 – 12:20 Recess

5th Grade 11:50 – 12:10 Lunch 12:10 – 12:35 Recess

Afternoon Recess: 2:00-2:15 PM, no afternoon recess on early release days

School Information and Procedures

Arrival Information:

School starts promptly at 8:40 AM. Please make sure your child is on time, with the necessary materials,

and ready to begin their learning.

Kindergarten and 1st grade students will line up in the morning by the west side door near the west

playground toys (see map). Our 2nd and 3rd graders will line up at the south entrance, and our 4th and

5th grade dragons will line up by the east door near the gym (see map).

Dragon Breakfast:

Southgate Elementary hosts a breakfast program each day beginning at 8:10 AM.

• Children who arrive for breakfast will enter Southgate through the side east door by the gym and go

to the Dragon Café. Parents, if you are accompanying your son or daughter to breakfast, please

stop at the office through the front door, sign in, and obtain a visitor’s badge. Thanks!

• Students participating in our breakfast program must be in the breakfast line no later than 8:25 AM

to make sure they can obtain their meal, have time to eat it, and still arrive to their classroom on

time.

• Students not attending breakfast will need to wait in their designated area before school. We ask for

your help in making sure that your son or daughter is not arriving at Southgate before 8:25 AM. We

may call to ask you to pick up your child until school supervision is in place.

• Students walking to school should not arrive before 8:25 AM. If your son or daughter is having

breakfast at Southgate Elementary, please ensure that he or she does not arrive before 8:10 AM.

We very much appreciate your assistance in this important matter as we want to make sure our

school environment is safe and secure.

Marimba Band:

Dragon Jam will meet after school on Tuesdays (4th Grade) and Thursdays (5th Grade) from 3:17-4:45pm.

Members will meet in the cafeteria for a snack after school and then transition to the music room until


4:45pm. All 4th and 5th grade students are invited to attend. There will be some performances outside of the

regular school day. If you are interested, please see Mr. Rehmke.

Orchestra:

Orchestra will meet before school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:40-8:30am. This group is

open to all 5th grade students who are interested. Members will arrive no earlier than 7:35am and will enter

through the front door. Orchestra kids are encouraged to find their own instruments, but there are a few

school instruments to rent. There is also a text book (String Basics I) students are encouraged to buy. The

musical concepts and skills orchestra kids learn will transfer easily to other musical ensembles.


Visitor Protocols and Expectations at Southgate Elementary:

We welcome you to Southgate Elementary! We are pleased that you are visiting and/or

volunteering. Please review our expectations for visiting Southgate. ALL VISITORS, including

parents walking their child to class or going to breakfast with their child need to sign in and out

at the office and get a visitor’s pass. For your child’s and others’ safety, we need to know who is

in our building at ALL times.

If you are arriving late to school, please stop by the office to sign your son or daughter in for their day.

Thank you very much for your help.

Departure Information:

Students are dismissed at 3:17 PM during the

week, except for Wednesdays when the

dismissal time is 2:00 PM. Thank you for

promptly picking up your son or daughter.

• We appreciate you waiting until 3:17

PM to pick up your child. With the

exception of a medical appointment,

we expect our students to be in class

until the end of the school day.

• There are two zones where you may

pick up your son or daughter. The

first is in our front parking lot. The

southeast parking lot (nearest to our

gym and cottages) is for staff only,

and we ask that you not park there.

This improves safety and allows more

parking in the front of the building. If

you are dropping off or picking up

Picking up your child early? Let’s

work together.

Occasionally parents need to pick up their son or daughter for

a medical appointment before school ends at 3:17 PM. We

are happy to help, as we appreciate that medical

appointments can be difficult to schedule outside the school

day.

• With the exception of medical appointments, we do not

interrupt class time to have your child sent to the office to

leave early.

• We do not arrange for students to wait in the office for

pick up. For medical appointments, we will call for your

son or daughter as you are signing them out in the office.

• Our PM recess is from 2:00-2:15 PM. We ask parents to

either plan to pick up their child for a medical

appointment at 2:00 PM or to wait until after PM recess.

your child in the loop—please ask them to exit and enter from the passenger side of the vehicle for

safety. If you are parked in parking lot, please meet your child in the Pick-Up Zone and walk them to

your car. We also have pick up on the west side of the building. For safety, please walk your child

to your car after picking them up.

• Parents picking up their Kindergartners can pick up their child outside the side west door by the

Kindergarten classrooms. Parents dropping off their Kindergartners will find one of our supervisors

at the west entrance of the building.

• We appreciate your prompt pick up of your children after school. Thank you. If you are running

late, please call our office and let us know. As a practice, we ask students (after 3:25 PM) to remain

in the office until they are picked up from school. We may ask you to come inside to sign your

child out if picking up your student late.

• All students attending Southgate on a transfer approval are required to sign an Out of Boundary

Contract every year. We expect these students to have good attendance, arrive to school on time

and be picked up on time. Please be advised that an attendance issue is a cause for rescinding the


transfer agreement and transfer back to the home school.

• Students who ride the bus will board the bus in the bus loop on the west side of the building, and

our supervisors will assist a safe and orderly process. Only buses are allowed in the bus loop at all

times—please do not block the entrance to the bus loop. It is our practice to load bus-riding

students on their bus unless you send a note to the teacher telling who will be picking your child up

from school.

Bus Transportation Rules, Kennewick School District Policy 3420-R2:

Transporting students safely to and from school is one of our most important duties.

Safety begins with all of us, and please share with your child their responsibility around

bus behavior.

1. Observe same conduct as in the classroom; think of the bus as a classroom.

2. Be courteous and use appropriate language (no profanity, no hurtful comments, etc.).

3. No eating or drinking on the bus; this keeps our buses clean and safe.

4. No littering—keep the bus clean; dragons help others.

5. Cooperate at all times with the driver; the driver has an important job.

6. Stay out of the driver’s seat; students may have assigned seats.

7. Respect property and take care of the bus. Parents will responsible for reimbursement to the district.

8. Stay in your seat and face forward; this is a safe thing that dragons do.

9. Keep head, hands and feet inside the bus; be a safe dragon.

10. Bus driver is authorized to assign seats; please respect the bus driver’s instructions.

REMEMBER: Drivers have ultimate authority while in operation of the vehicle. We are very proud of our

Safety Rating and thank you for your support and commitment! Dragons are kind, respectful, and safe!

Thank you for helping us earn a very high safety rating!

Bus Information:

Only eligible students living in areas designated for busing will be allowed to ride the bus. Students who

ride the bus must follow the safety rules established by the Kennewick School District. The driver is in

complete charge while students are on the bus, and your bus driver will explain those rules.

Any child that rides the bus to school must ride the bus home unless advance written notification is received

from a parent. If a child needs to ride a bus with another student, the bus driver will not allow this unless

the parent sends a written note with all pertinent information and signed by the parent.

Nutrition Services and Lunches at Southgate Elementary

Monthly lunch menus will be sent home with students. MealTime OnLine is a program you can access to

deposit money to your child’s food account, access their balance and print lunch menus. Please see the

quick link drop down for meal payment on our Southgate website. Please contact our office to assist you in

setting up an on-line account, as you will need your child’s KSD ID number.


Current prices for the 2018-19 school year:

Elementary Breakfast $1.75

Reduced Free

Elementary Lunch $2.80

Reduced K-3 Lunch Free

Reduced 4-5 Lunch $0.40

Milk Only $0.55

We will do our best to remind students of their lunch account balance. You can check the balance on-line,

and we encourage parents to manage their children’s account. Please call or stop by our office if you have

any questions or need assistance.

Southgate’s breakfast starts at 8:10 AM. Children who walk to school will need to be in the serving line no

later than 8:25 AM in order to have breakfast and arrive to class on time. All students who eat breakfast

(except if their bus is late) will be expected to be done eating by the 8:37 AM first bell and be in line outside

with their peers by 8:40 AM. Children who arrive to school on buses will be able to eat as soon as they

safely exit their bus and get to the Dragon Café. If their bus arrives late, we will furnish students with a “Get

& Go” meal to eat. If you come to breakfast or lunch with your child or children, please remember to sign

in at the office and get a visitor’s pass.

Our Lunch Schedule is as follows:

Kindergarten 10:55-11:15 AM

1st Grade 11:20-11:40 AM

2nd Grade 12:00-12:20 PM

3rd Grade 12:15–12:35 PM

4th Grade 11:35-11:55 AM

5th Grade 11:50-12:10 PM

Applications for free and reduced lunch are available in the school office or on-line, and we are happy to

assist you in obtaining these forms.

KSD Attendance Expectations, Policies, and Washington Law

Every child, eight to eighteen years of age, is required to attend school. Five, six, and seven-year-old

children who are enrolled in school are also subject to compulsory attendance requirements. It is the

responsibility of the parent(s)/guardian(s) to ensure the child to attend.


Attendance at school is a key to student success. In order to

avoid chronic absenteeism the following guidelines will be

used. Exceptions to the guidelines will be allowed only in

unique circumstances and will be dealt with on an individual

basis.

Students are allowed up to 15 excused absences in a school year. Each absence thereafter is considered

unexcused. The principal may make exceptions when parents can demonstrate justifiable cause for the

excessive absences (i.e., long-term illness, etc.)

If a student is absent for 20 consecutive days without notification of the cause for the absence given to the

school the student will be withdrawn from school.

The following are valid excuses for absences and lateness:

Absence due to illness, health condition, or family emergency:

The parent(s)/guardian(s) is required to call the absentee hotline (222-5902) by 9:00 AM on the

morning of the absence and/or send a signed note of explanation with the student upon his/her

return to school. After five consecutive absences for illness a doctor’s note may be required or each

absence thereafter will be considered unexcused.

Participation in school-approved activity:

To be excused, the principal must authorize the absence and the affected teacher must be notified

prior to the absence unless it is clearly impossible to do so.

Observance of Religious holiday:

Parent(s)/guardian(s) may request that their child be excused in observance of a religious holiday,

and will follow procedures established for other absences. In addition, a student, upon the request

of his/her parent(s)/guardian(s), may be excused for a portion of a school day to participate in

religious instruction provided such is not conducted on school property. A student shall be allowed

one make-up day for each day of absence.

Absence for parental-approved activities:

This category of absence shall be counted as excused for the purposes agreed to by the principal

and the parent(s)/guardian(s). An absence may not be approved if it causes a serious adverse effect

on the student’s educational progress (i.e. in participation classes like PE or music).

Absence resulting from disciplinary actions or short-term suspension:

As required by law, students who are removed from a class as a disciplinary measure or students


who have been placed on short term suspension shall have the right to make up assignments or

exams missed during the time they were denied entry to the classroom if the effect of the missed

assignments shall be a substantial lowering of the course grade.

Extended illness or health condition:

If a student is confined to home or the hospital for an extended period, the school shall arrange for

the accomplishment of assignments at the place of confinement whenever practical. If the student is

unable to do his/her school work or if there are major requirements of a course, which cannot be

accomplished outside of class, the student may be required to take an incomplete or withdraw from

the class without penalty.

Excused absence for chronic health conditions:

A student with a chronic health condition, which interrupts regular attendance and participation,

may qualify for placement in a limited attendance and participation program. Staff shall be

informed of the student’s needs though the confidentiality of medical information shall be respected

at the request of the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Assignments and/or activities not completed or late because of an excused absence may be made up in the

manner provided by the teacher.

Unexcused Absences:

Any unexcused absence will be treated as truancies and dealt with under the procedures of the

Washington Administrative Code for BECCA truancy law.

Unexcused absences fall into three categories:

1. Submitting a signed excuse that does not fall into one of the above categories or is determined to

be inappropriate by the building principal.

2. Failing to contact the school or submit any type of excuse statement signed by the

parent(s)/guardian(s) or adult student. (This type of absence is also defined as truancy). The student

is truant when absent from school without parent/guardian and school permission.

3. Exceeding the limit of 15 absences in one school year.

A student will be considered late if he/she arrives after the start up bell (8:40 AM). When a student’s

lateness becomes frequent or disruptive, the student will be referred to the counselor or principal. If

counseling and parent(s)/guardian(s) conferencing are ineffective in changing the student’s attendance

behavior, he/she may be subject to disciplinary action including suspension for the class.


“Regular and prompt attendance is a key factor to success in school,” says Pete the Punctual Dragon.

Whenever, your child is absent, PLEASE call the attendance line at 509.222.5902 or send an e-mail to

[email protected] by 9:00 AM. Please leave your child’s name, room number (or teacher’s

name), the date of the absence, and the reason for the absence. You may also send a written excuse in

with your child when they return to school including the same information. Your child is considered

unexcused unless we receive notification from you.

As we mentioned before, whenever possible, please try to schedule appointments for after school or on

non-school days. When picking up your child early for an appointment, please come to the office and sign

out your youngster. Staff are instructed to not release students from the classroom or playground. Once

you arrive and sign your child out, our office staff will arrange for your child to meet you in the office. We

ask that you do not call ahead and ask for your child to wait in the office for you to pick them up. We value

each instructional minute, and we will promptly get your child to the office.

Good Communication is the Key!

If you are picking your child up early or around the lunch or recess

schedule, it is helpful to send a note to your child’s teacher letting them

know what time you are arranging to pick up your child, so we can plan

accordingly to have your child ready for you instead of outside at recess or

eating lunch. Good communication is essential.

When applicable, please bring doctor’s notes to excuse your child if they are out due to illness. Attendance

letters will be mailed to students who have 10 or more absences. If your child is absent 15 or more days, a

conference may need to be scheduled with the principal. Please make sure to call in when your child is

absent and send doctor’s notes to excuse absences.

Custody Concerns, Student Information, and Address Changes

To protect your child from an unauthorized adult taking him/her from school, we MUST have on

file at the school, a copy of a valid and bona fide restraining order issued in the State of Washington. It is a

good practice to review your registration materials each year to make sure the information is up-to-date.

We also welcome you to bring in parenting plans to keep on file. Any changes need to be promptly

reported to the office, and sometimes this involves completing new registration information. Thank you for

your help. Working together is an important safety goal.

Please make sure the school always has up-to-date phone numbers for parents and emergency

contacts. We need to be able to reach you in case of an emergency or if your child is ill. If you need to

change your address with the school, please bring in proof of address. This can be a utility bill, lease, or

purchase agreement.

mailto:[email protected]


Reporting Student Progress:

Southgate Elementary report cards are issued three times during the school year. Mid-term reports are

also sent to some students to keep parents informed of progress. At the end

of the first and second trimesters, parent conferences are held to discuss

student progress. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher to schedule

other conferences.

School Closures:

In winter, poor weather or unusual situations may necessitate the closing or delay of schools. Please do not

call the school. Listen to local radio stations or watch local television news for

announcements and updates. You can also log on to the Kennewick School District website:

www.ksd.org for delay and closure information and to sign up for school alerts. If there is a

two-hour delay, buses will be running two hours behind schedule. No breakfast will be

served when school is delayed.

Media Denial Process:

From time to time, photographs or videos of students are taken during the school day for use in district

news releases, publications, video productions, social media, and the district website. On occasion,

television and other news media are invited to cover stories in our school and take photos, video, and/or

interview students. If you choose not to allow this for your child, please complete the media denial form

(ksd.org/resources/parents/forms) and return to our office.

Please understand that this form does not cover photos, videos, or recordings taken at public, school, or

district events including—but not limited to—school assemblies, plays, concerts, or sporting events.

Furthermore, this form must be completed annually, and it is in effect from the date signed until the end of

the school year.

Emergency Planning, Exit Drills and Lockdown Drills:

On a regular basis, we do practice evacuation, emergency, and lockdown drills. Exit drills are also practiced

on our school buses. If the school is in a lockdown situation, no one will be allowed to enter or exit the

building until the lock down situation has been concluded. (If you are in the building during a drill or

lockdown, please follow the instructions from our teachers, staff, or administration). Safety is our top

priority, and you will see that Southgate Elementary School explicitly teaches best practices in coordination

with Fire, Police, and Emergency Professionals. For security reasons, we ask that all

visitors/volunteers/parents in our building sign in at the office. We need to know who is in our building at

all times. Emergency plans are available in the Southgate office.

Visitors to the Southgate Elementary School and Campus:

All parents and visitors need to sign in and get a visitor’s badge at your arrival to Southgate.

Please stop at our office, sign in, and obtain the visitor badge. Please wear this lanyard

on your jacket or shirt so that it can be clearly seen by our supervisors. We appreciate

your help in keeping Southgate Elementary safe.

http://www.ksd.org/


Volunteering at Southgate Elementary:

Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in school. All volunteers must fill out a

volunteer application on-line at ksd.org and be approved before they can volunteer at

Southgate. This is to ensure the safety of all our students. If you are interested in

volunteering, please check with your child’s teacher first. Once paperwork is on file and

cleared, volunteers must sign in and out on the volunteer sign-in clipboard in the office

and take a volunteer badge each time they come to volunteer.

Telephone Use/ Messages to Students:

Our phones are very busy. Under normal circumstances students should not need to use

the phones at school. Parents can help by making sure children know each morning what

they are to do after school. If you need to get a message to your student during the school

day, please call the office and we will deliver the message to your child as soon as possible.

Please try to call in your message by 2:00 PM or 1:00 PM on Wednesdays.

Birthdays and Deliveries:

If you would like to bring a treat in for your child’s birthday, you are welcome to do so. We ask

that the treats be handed out at either lunch time or toward the end of the school day. We

ask that you bring store bought items in their original packaging with ingredients listed. We

do have students with food allergies and want to make sure they are not eating what they

should not be.

If you have flowers or balloons delivered for your child’s birthday, we will hold the items in the office and

deliver them to your child toward the end of the school day. We suggest that you may want to

surprise your child with balloons at home. Children are not allowed to take balloons on the bus.

Electronic Devices and Toys from Home:

If students bring electronic devices to school, they must be kept in their backpacks and

not taken out during the school day, including before and after school. Any items that

are brought out of their backpacks can be disruptive to the educational mission here at

Southgate Elementary; items will be confiscated and returned to the student or parent.

Examples are mobile phones, tablets, IPods, etc. If you send a cell phone to school with

your child, it is to remain in their backpack and turned off during school hours.

Southgate is not responsible for any of these items that are brought to school and are

lost or stolen.

Toys and personal belongings should stay home. The only exception is items for Show and Tell, as

requested by teachers. All show and tell items need to be prearranged and be appropriate for a

school.

No gum allowed in school! Please have your student leave their gum home for after school. Help us keep

Southgate looking fabulous!


Bicycles and Scooters:

Students riding bicycles or scooters to school must observe all safety rules. Bicycles or

scooters must be walked on the school grounds. Bicycles must be ridden alone. No

double- riding. Bicycles and scooters are to be locked to the bicycle racks out front of the

school.

Kennewick School District

Elementary School Discipline Guidelines

STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Kennewick School District Policy 3200

Students who attend Kennewick Schools:

· shall obey the written policies, rules and regulations;

· shall take the required subjects;

· shall obey teachers and other school personnel;

· shall receive corrective action or punishment as school officials shall determine.

Students who willfully interfere with the orderly operation of the school shall be subject to discipline, short

or long-term suspension, or expulsion.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS


It is the intention of the Kennewick School District to provide a safe, productive, positive, and disruptive-free

classroom and learning environment. General rules of conduct are as follows:

1. Students shall be on time and attend school regularly;

2. Students must:

· attend all classes assigned unless excused

· follow school bus rules of conduct

· identify themselves when asked

3. Students shall not substantially disrupt any operation of the school or classroom;

4. Students are expected to be honest. Lying or cheating will not be accepted;

5. Students are expected to:

· respect self and the rights of others

· treat others as they would like to be treated, and

· respect other people in relation to their race, gender, religion, ethnic origin, disability, and

individual differences

6. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or cause disruptions;

7. Oral or written defamation, obscenity, profanity, and verbal and physical attacks, harassment and

intimidation are prohibited;


8. Any student, individually or with others, shall not intimidate by threat or force or violence any school

employee or student;

9. The possession, use, sale or distribution of the following is not allowed:

· drugs and narcotics

· alcoholic beverages and tobacco products

· fireworks

· weapons

· pornography

· stolen property

10. Students are to respect the property of others. Entry, theft or possession of another’s property is not

allowed;

11. Activities defined by federal, state, or local laws as criminal are not allowed;

12. The forging of any signature or alteration of any document is not allowed; and

13. Disregard of legal requests or orders given by school or civil officials are not allowed.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS OR PUNISHMENT


All students shall obey the reasonable rules of the school district. Refusal to obey written rules and

regulations shall be sufficient cause for discipline, suspension, or expulsion.

• “Expulsion” is the removal from school or individual classes for an indefinite period.

• “Emergency Expulsion” is the immediate removal of a student from school for actions that endanger

students or staff or disrupt the educational process.

• “Suspension” is the removal from school, individual classes or other school activities for a specific

period of time, after which the student has the right to return.

• A suspension is “short term” if it is for a period of ten (10) consecutive school days or less.

• A suspension is “long term” if it exceeds ten (10) consecutive school days.

• “Discipline” means all other forms of corrective action or punishment.

STUDENT WEAPONS VIOLATIONS:

For the safety and protection of all, students are explicitly forbidden from bringing weapons or items that

are intended to be used as a weapon to school. Kennewick School District Policy 3314-Exceptional

Misconduct, explicitly defines the district policy regarding Weapons.

STUDENT EXCEPTIONAL MISCONDUCT


The Kennewick School District has a zero-tolerance for weapons violations, violence, threats, or threats of

violence, acts that could result in bodily harm, or any other conduct that results in a disruption of the

educational process. Students engaged in such conduct are subject to corrective action or punishment

including, but not limited to, suspension and expulsion. As a matter of practice, law enforcement may be

called anytime a student commits any of the following acts:


1. Firearms and Explosives

Students who possess, carry, deliver, transfer, or use a firearm, explosive or explosive device on school

grounds, at a school sponsored event, or event off school grounds, will be emergency expelled for no less

than one calendar year. An exploding device is one that is capable of causing substantial property

damage or bodily harm or producing destructive effects on contiguous objects. This shall include, but not

be limited to, fireworks, pyrotechnic devices and ammunition for firearms.

2. Weapons and Dangerous Instruments

Weapons may include, but are not limited to, air, aerosol, gas or pump-action chemical agents, air,

aerosol, gas or pump-action firearms, nun-chu-ka sticks, throwing stars, clubs, knives of all kinds,

silencers and objects similar in form or use to those listed above. Any item used with the intent, or

perceived intent to threaten, intimidate, or harm another person would be considered a weapon.

3. Intimidation by threat of force or violence

A student shall not singly or in concert with others intimidate by threat of force or violence any

administrator, teacher, classified employee, or student of any common school, or other person

legitimately on school grounds, who is in the peaceful discharge or conduct of his or her duties or

studies.

4. Harassment

Harassment is prohibited and may be in the form of:

a. slurs or

b. other harassment based on gender, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual

orientation, or disability (physical, mental or sensory).

5. Bullying

Bullying is prohibited and is defined as any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, including but not

limited to one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RXW 9A.35.080(3), which includes race,

color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, mental physical disability, physical

appearance, clothing and other apparel, socioeconomic status, gender identity, marital status, or other

distinguishing characteristics, when the intentional written, verbal or physical act:

a. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or

b. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education.; or

c. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or

Threatening educational environment; or

d. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of school.

6. Extortion, Assault, or Causing Physical Injury

A student shall not extort anything of value, threaten injury or attempt to cause physical injury or

intentionally behave in such a way as could reasonably be expected to cause physical injury to any

person.

7. Substantial Disruption of School

A student shall not intentionally cause the substantial and material disruption of any school operation.

This may include but is not limited to the following:

a. Copy-cat acts and

b. Contributing to or knowing involvement in a potentially dangerous

activity and failing to report the misconduct; this shall include passive

resistance and any overt act toward the commission of a crime.


8. Damage or Theft of Property

A student shall not recklessly, negligently, intentionally, or with gross carelessness, damage school or

private property. Additionally, they shall not be involved in the theft of any school property or private

property on school grounds. Where school property is damaged or stolen, the Superintendent may

seek restitution from the student or his/her parents as permitted by law. A student shall not knowingly

damage or vandalize the home or property of any Kennewick School District employee.

9. Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages and Stimulant Drugs

A student shall not knowingly possess, use, transmit, be under the influence of, or show evidence of

having used any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic

beverage or intoxicant of any kind of look-alikes on campus or at any school sponsored events.

10. Repeated Misconduct

A student shall not repeatedly fail to comply with the district policies or school rules or with the

directions of school personnel during any period of time when he/she is properly under the authority of

school personnel.

11. Forgery

A student shall not make any false entry or alter any school document used or intended to be used in

connection with the operation of the school.

12. Lewd Conduct

A student shall not use or exhibit obscene or vulgar behavior through language, writing, pictures, signs,

or acts.

13. Gambling

A student shall not engage in gambling of any form.

14. Cheating

A student shall not intentionally obtain test questions and/or answers through fraudulent means and

shall not plagiarize written material.

15. False Accusations

A student shall not intentionally make false accusations against staff or students.

16. Cigarettes, Cigars, Tobacco

A student shall not possess or use cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, or tobacco of any kind on school

property, Kennewick School District bus stop, Kennewick School District transportation vehicle or at any

school sponsored event.

17. Computer Misuse

Students will NOT be permitted to:

a. Damage any part of the computer system by attempting to harm,

modify or destroy computer hardware, software, or the data of fellow

students.

b. Send, receive, or display offensive, inappropriate, or sexually explicit material

c. Use obscene language,

d. Use other people’s passwords,

e. Harass, insult, or attack others,

f. Seek to receive or provide unauthorized access to resources,

g. Trespass in files and/or folders of others,

h. Violate copyright laws and/or plagiarize the material of others,


i. Steal equipment or software,

j. Intentionally waste resources, and

k. Use a network computer for commercial purposes, personal gain, and

fraud.

SCHOOL SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE

Washington State Legislation (1997) E25HB 1841

GANG ACTIVITY: A student may be suspended or expelled if the student is a member of a gang or

knowingly engages in gang activity on school grounds. A person who threatens another person with bodily

injury because the other person refuses to join a gang or has attempted to withdraw from a gang is guilty

of the crime of criminal gang intimidation. Gang intimidation is a class C felony.

STUDENT DRESS

Kennewick School District Policy 3224-P

Students are reminded that their appearance significantly affects the way others respond to them. Matters

of dress remain the primary concern of students in consultation with their parents. Student dress shall not

be regulated except when, in the judgment of school administrators, there is a reasonable expectation that:

• A health or safety hazard will be presented by the student’s dress or appearance including possible

membership in a gang or hate group.

• Damage to school property will result from the student’s dress.

• The student’s dress or appearance will create a material and substantial disruption of the educational

process at the school.

• For the purpose of this policy, a material and substantial disruption of the educational process may

be found to exist when a student’s conduct is inconsistent with any part of the educational mission

of the school district. Prohibited conduct includes the use of lewd, sexual, drug, tobacco/alcohol-

related messages, or gang-related apparel.

General dress code guidelines are as follows:

• Pants must be worn around the waist;

• Shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh;

• Tank tops must be tight under the arms so that chest does not show;

• Bra straps must not show;

• No spaghetti strap or racer back dresses or shirts;

• Shirts must be long enough to touch the top of the pants;

• Footwear must be safe for all student activities; and

• No flip flops.

Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather as they leave home. In the rush to get to school

some students forget to wear their coat on those cold days.


Student Health Information

Southgate Health Room:

• Students with a temperature of 100° or higher need to stay home from school or

will be sent home from school. Any child who is vomiting or has diarrhea will

also need to stay home from school or will need to be picked up from school.

• When children are running a fever, are vomiting or have diarrhea, they should be

fever free and without vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before they return to

school.

Medication at School:

• Please do not send any over-the-counter medication (e.g., cough drops, aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) with

your child to school. For any medically related questions, please contact our school nurse.

• A medication at school form must be filled out by the parent and signed by a doctor before any

medicine can be brought in and given to your child. All medication must be kept in the original

labeled bottle. These bottles must be labeled with the student’s name, doctor, medication, dosage

and the time of day to be given. All medications will be kept in the nurse’s office in a locked cabinet.

All medication must be brought to the school by the responsible parent or guardian. Students

should not be bringing the medication in themselves. The school nurse must first process the

medication at school paperwork and give the other office staff the okay to start administering the

medicine.

• Medications at school forms are available in the Southgate Office.

• If your child has any potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as

diabetes, seizures or severe allergies/asthma; the School Nurse needs to

meet with you PRIOR to your child attending school to develop an

individualized health care plan, in consultation with your health care

provider.

Parent Responsibilities for Students

With Life Threatening Food Allergies

There are important responsibilities that parents must ensure if your child has a life-threatening food allergy.

Please work with our nurse, secretary, and principal. The responsibilities include:

• Notify the school of the student’s life-threatening food allergy before school starts as required by

law.

• Review school district policies and procedures.

• Keep emergency contact information current including phone numbers and addresses.

• Provide a photograph of the student if requested.

• Provide treatment, medication, and diet orders from the student’s Licensed Health Care Provider.

• Proved adequate medications including epinephrine and backup medication for students that are

self-carrying epinephrine.

• Sign request forms provided by the school in order for school staff to obtain pertinent medical

information, as needed.


• If possible provide safe meals from home. This is the safest option for students with life-threatening

food allergies.

• Provide safe snacks for the student, if needed.

• Provide additional allergy safe food for disaster planning if requested.

• Contact the district nutrition services department regarding the need to review and plan for the

student’s school meals.

• Work with the school team to develop a plan that accommodates the student’s needs throughout

the school day including the classroom cafeteria, after-care programs, school-sponsored activities,

and on the school bus.

• Replace medications after use or upon expiration.

• Notify the school nurse if changes in the individualized health plan (IHP) or Accommodation Plan are

needed.

• Review policies/procedures with the school staff, the student’s LHCP, and the student after a reaction

has occurred.

• Participate in the planning for the student’s re-entry to school after an anaphylactic reaction.

• Inform the school if bullying or teasing occurs.

• Notify supervisors/coaches or after–school programs that the student has a life-threatening health

condition and an IHP/Accommodation Plan on file.

• Educate the student in the self-management of their food allergy including: safe and unsafe foods,

strategies for avoiding exposure to unsafe foods- such as peer pressure to trade foods, and personal

hygiene, symptoms of allergic reactions and how to describe them, how and when to tell an adult

they may be having an allergy related problem, how to read food labels (age appropriate),

responsibilities in self-carrying medication, practice drills and role playing.

Introduction:

Southgate Elementary School Student Responsibility Plan

Southgate Elementary School is a school that cares deeply about students and helps children care about

themselves. The Southgate Student Responsibility Plan is designed to create a positive atmosphere where

all students can learn, and all teachers can teach.

A key component of appropriate student responsibility is effective instruction. Teachers must, first and

foremost, show each child that they care and are committed to helping him her be successful. Classroom

instruction must be rigorous, engaging, and appropriate to the interest and needs of each child. Teachers

must teach children how to follow classroom expectations and how to interact positively with others.

Communication with parents is a key component of this plan. Correction of misbehavior is difficult unless

there is support and follow through from home. The plan outlines steps for communicating with parents,

involving parents in the corrections and ultimately making parents responsible if the child is not willing

and/or able to conform to school expectations.

Philosophy of Student Responsibility Plan:

We at Southgate care enough about young people to accept only positive behavior.

• Everyone at Southgate is expected to do his or her very best at all times. Staff and students will


work together to help every person in the school reach their fullest potential. Any behavior or

action, which helps someone grow and mature, will be encouraged. Any behavior or actions that

interfere with another person’s growth or the student’s own growth will be addressed.

• Positive reinforcement is an integral part of the building and classroom plans. A success oriented,

positive environment will enhance the development of positive attitudes, work

success and appropriate behavior from students and staff.

• Clear, pre-determined consequences would be developed as a part of the

overall classroom management plan. A consequence is the result of breaking

a rule and being responsible for that decision. Ideally, it should be related to

the problem or broken rule.

The Student’s Role:

• Students will follow the teacher’s classroom rules. When the student is in another class such as

physical education, library, music, reading, or counseling, the student will follow the rules and

expectations of that teacher.

• Students will behave in a way that respects the physical safety and emotional security of themselves

and others.

• Students will be expected to treat adults with respect.

The Parent’s Role:

• The major role of parents in discipline is to continually show interest in and support for their child at

school. The child’s knowledge that parents are actively interested and supportive of the school

program almost always reduces discipline problems. As partners in

learning, parents need to share with the teachers any helpful family

information about their children. Such information can help staff deal

more effectively with the unique needs of each child.

• It is essential that parents spend time daily with

their children. Discussing the day’s activities,

problems and positive events show the child that the parents are aware of

what is happening at school.

• It is also essential that parents provide a place and supervise their child’s

homework and their attitude toward schoolwork. This time together is one

of the best things a parent can do to enhance the self-esteem of children and increase academic

achievement. Southgate suggests that parents spend a minimum of 15 minutes per day with each

child in this one-on-one situation. We require that each Southgate student read (or be read to) for

a minimum of 20 minutes five nights per week. Research supports that reading

each day will improve learning. Each student will be responsible for recording their

at home reading minutes and reporting those minutes to their teacher.

• If there are severe or recurring discipline problems at school, parents will be

expected to work with the school staff to teach the child an alternative set of

behaviors. Positive reinforcement and consequences must occur at home as well

as at school if progress is to be made in transforming behaviors.


Classroom Management:

Individual teachers will develop management plans outlining how discipline will be handled in his/her

classroom. This plan will be sent home to parents and shared during conferencing or the Southgate Open

House.

Severe Disruptions


A severe disruption is defined as a student whose behavior, either physical or verbal, inhibits the learning

process. Disruptive behavior will not be condoned in the classroom, in other areas of the campus, to or

from school on school transportation, or at other related school activities.

When a teacher determines that a severe disruption has occurred, the child will be dealt with according to

classroom and school discipline plans. Parents will be notified verbally and the Disruptive Behavior

Contract Form (F-1 3240) will be completed and sent home.

To ensure the rights of children to a safe, productive and positive learning environment, the following

procedures will be followed:

• Step 1: Disruptive behaviors will be reported to parents. After the first Disruptive Behavior Contact

Form is completed, a Student Assistance Team (SAT) meeting may be convened to look at

appropriate interventions and outline a plan for remediating the behavior concerns and clearly

stating the consequences for future incidences of disruptive behavior.

• Step 2: After a student’s fourth documented disruptive incident, the SAT and parents will develop a

remedial discipline plan, in accordance with district policy, to address the disruptive behaviors.

Best Practices to Promote Critical School Behaviors:

To create a learning environment that benefits students, teachers and other staff should have consistent

expectations of behaviors students should exhibit. The following will be used by all school staff to

enhance teaching practices that promote desired behaviors.

Before School Behavior:

• The student will bring necessary materials to school and arrive ready to learn.

The classroom teacher:

• Clearly communicates what materials must be brought to class and informs parents when supplies

begin to get low.

• Communicates in writing to parents concerning necessary materials.

• Continually expects students to have materials in class.


e the designated grade level area.

on time and wait appropriately.

ner.

• The student will arrive on time, 8:30-8:40, and line up outsid


• Clearly communicates an expectation that students will arrive

• Begins class immediately using instructional time efficiently.

• The student will enter the classroom in an appropriate man


• Greets students at the outside entrance door.

• Expects students to enter the classroom quietly.

• The student gets ready for class in an appropriate manner.


• Provides appropriate places for storing personal belongings.

• Directly teaches students how to prepare for class by posting and practicing a specific morning

routine.

• Displays in reading, writing, math, and science learning targets daily.

• Leads the flag salute daily.

• Communicates and expects that students will get ready for class quickly and quietly.

• Lunch count will be turned in at the cafeteria by 9:00 AM.

• Attendance will be taken by 9:00 AM.

During Class Behavior

• The student follows classroom rules.


• Clearly communicates classroom rules to students verbally and posts

the rules in the classroom.

• Communicates classroom rules in writing to parents.

• Establishes clear classroom expectation and communicates

consequences for following or not following the rules.

• Models classroom rules. If the rule is “work quietly”, the teacher

speaks softly during work time.

• The student understands “Give Me Five” or other attention getting routines explicitly taught.


• Clearly communicates expectations to students verbally and in writing. Posts “Give Me Five” (or

other routine) procedure in the classroom.

• The student listens attentively to the teacher/speaker.


• Maintains close proximity to students during teacher-directed instruction. For example, when


working with a small group, the teacher might place students in a circle. When teaching a large

group, the teacher is encouraged to move toward and among the students.

• Continually asks for verbal and nonverbal responses.

• Provides visual stimuli for students.

• Maintains eye contact with students during instruction.

• Tells students to listen. “Listen” “Get ready, this is important.”

• The student utilizes independent work time to complete assignments


• Provides teacher guided practice before assigning independent work.

• Selects independent work that focuses on previously taught skills that students understand.

• Sets clear expectations as to the amount of work to be completed in a specified amount of time.

• Holds students accountable for work completion.

• Provides immediate feedback on independent work time

• Collects work and records completion/non-completion or quality grade.

• Monitors students during independent work time

• Provides expectations for what students should do when their work is finished

Hallway Behavior

• The student walks on the right-hand side of the wall (similar to

traffic).


• Teaches, models and monitors students walking on the right

side of the hallway.

• The student walks quietly and at an appropriate pace.


• Teaches, models, and monitors expected behaviors.

• The student keeps hands to self.


• Teaches, models, and monitors expected behaviors. Teacher intervenes in teachable moments.

Bathroom Behavior


• Clearly communicates bathroom expectations and check-out procedures.

• Limits the bathroom visits to one girl and one boy at a time.

• Is aware of student’s frequent use and monitors appropriately.

• The student sets as a goal to use the bathroom once in the morning and afternoon. There are

exceptions for need. Student uses the bathroom either before or after specials. Student is quiet and

uses time efficiently.


Recess Behavior

The Southgate staff:

• Teaches, models and monitors appropriate recess behavior.

• Clearly communicates expectations for behavior.

• Follows through with consequences such as Park It! (Park It details on page 31) or Yellow Slips

(Playground referral).

• Rewards positive behavior with recognition, praise, Dragon Dough.

• The playground staff supervises the problems that occur on the playground and informs the

classroom teachers of behavior problems verbally or with Southgate forms.

• The student requests a pass to enter the building during recess from playground staff; staff provides

passes when necessary for students to use the bathroom, go to the office or see the nurse.

• The student follows the playground rules to be safe to self and others.


• Clearly communicates what “Park-It” means

• Consistently uses “Park-It” whenever a student is not following school rules

to put a stop to negative behaviors before they can escalate into bigger

problems

• The student understands the consequences of Yellow Slips

• The student understands “Park-It”


• Clearly communicates what behaviors will result in a Yellow Slip

• Clearly communicates the consequences of Yellow Slips

• The teacher follows through by assigning consequences

After School Behavior

• The student gathers necessary materials to complete homework.

The classroom teacher or Dragon Support teacher and staff:

• Teaches students how to file homework in a folder or record homework on an assignment sheet or

calendar.

• Provides time for students to plan for homework and pack up accordingly.

• The student walks to the departure location

The classroom teacher or Dragon Support teacher and staff:

• Dismisses students on time.

• Walks students through the hall or the outside route to the bus area.

• Monitors students exiting the building to meet adults in the drop off and pick up area.

• Monitors bus/grounds when and where assigned.

• Clearly communicates the expectation to walk purposefully to the designated place


Homework Expectations

• The student completes homework assignments and returns them to school on time


• Selects homework assignments that focus on previously taught skills or

concepts.

• Selects tasks that students are familiar with, that have been taught or are

self-explanatory.

• Clearly introduces all homework assignments. Provides written guidelines

for projects and reports.

• Communicates an expectation that homework will be completed and

returned.

• Corrects homework immediately, often using in class correction

procedures.

• Records completion/non-completion of homework and consistently use them.

School Functions:

The role of the student:

• Students will follow all school rules when at any school activity.

• Students will behave in a way that respects the physical safety and emotional security of themselves

and others.

• Students will be expected to treat adults and each other with respect.

• When part of an audience, students will show respect to the performers with courteous behavior

and applause.

The role of the parent:

• Parents must attend school activities with their children. Children will not be admitted unless

accompanied by an adult.

• Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children during school activities. Children should

be seated with parents unless performing or limited seating requires children to be on the floor.

Consequences:

• Students misbehaving at school activities will be taken to their parents for corrective action.

• Students misbehaving a second time will be asked to leave.

• Disciplinary action will be taken at school the next day. Disciplinary actions could include:

1. Conferencing with student

2. Recess Detention

3. Disqualification from participation in future school

activities

4. Suspension


PARK IT

Objective: To stop inappropriate behavior before it escalates to a major problem.

Rationale: When minor problems are addressed immediately with minimal consequences,

situations tend not to escalate into larger problems. Children respond well to discipline

when there is a consistent, predictable environment.

Theory: When a child is behaving inappropriately they are told to “Park It.” They sit down immediately in a

designated place. This may take place anywhere at school. When the child is “parked” the behavior has

ceased. The key is to do this often, proactively, and consistently with minor behavior problems such as

arguing or horse play, before it escalates into fighting or other disruptive behavior.

The child is “parked” only a minute or two and then is told to get up and continue with appropriate

behavior. The situation is handled immediately and with minimal consequences or disruption to the

surrounding environment. The objective was met when the inappropriate behavior stopped.

Rules:

• NO WARNINGS! The staff is told to “park” a child without warning them that they will be “parked” if

the behavior doesn’t stop. The child must be able to predict the consequence of being “parked”

when they exhibit inappropriate behavior.

• NO ARGUING. If a child argues he/she is parked for an additional minute or longer. It is important

for the adults to not get caught arguing as well.

• NO LECTURES. The adult is not to stand and lecture the student on why they were “parked”. The

child knows. Remember the objective: stop the inappropriate behavior before it escalates to a more

significant situation.

• FOLLOW APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE IF EXPLANATION IS NECESSARY. If the child thinks “that’s not

fair!” he/she is taught to raise their hand and ask if they may explain the situation. The staff is

trained to listen to the explanation when they have the time. The staff member must either listen to

them or designate a time to meet with the child. It may or may not change the situation, but the

child knows he/she will have the opportunity to explain. Again, this is not a time to argue, but to

listen—seek to understand.

Note: This plan is for minor disturbances that many times lead to a major problem if not addressed

immediately. More severe behaviors are dealt with as indicated in the Student Responsibility Plan and

should be shared with the classroom teacher or principal.

Adopted from Vista Elementary School’s “Park It” program.

Chuck Watson, Principal


Southgate Homework Guidelines:

• Students will read a minimum of 20 minutes a night. All students K-5 will be held responsible for

tracking their at home reading minutes.

• All classroom teachers will complete a monthly report documenting their student’s at home reading

progress. Classroom minutes will be displayed in our school, on our reader board and reported in

our family newsletter.

Homework, when assigned will equate to approximately 10 minutes per grade level

K: 1 assignment per week + 20 minutes of reading/night

1: 10 minutes + 20 minutes of reading/night





Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination

based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military

status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or

physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provide

equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been

designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Douglas Christensen (509) 222-5010 ([email protected])

Section 504, Title IX Mr. Jack Anderson (509) 222-5004 ([email protected])

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4th Ave.

Kennewick, WA 99336

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 201 8-2019 ANNUAL

NOTIFICATION

During the 2001 legislative session Senate Bill 5533 was passed and signed by Governor Locke requiring the

posting and notification of pesticide applications at schools and day-care centers. The bill took effect July 1,

2002 and requires that written notification be given annually or upon enrollment to parents or guardians of

students and employees describing the school’s pest control policy and methods including notification

requirements.


Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for our students and staff is very important to the

Kennewick School District. As part of our commitment to this goal, the district has implemented an

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program throughout the district to keep the district free of pests such as

noxious weeds, harmful insects, rodents and vermin. IPM emphasizes prevention and common-sense

strategies rather than responding to a pest nuisance with pesticides. Through IPM the district focuses on

non-chemical means of pest control. At times, the use of a pesticide may be required to control a pest.

Pesticides when required can either be applied by school district employees, custodians, grounds and

maintenance personnel or a contracted commercial pesticide applicator. Typical applications of pesticides

during the school year may be the use of Roundup or equal to control weeds around building, parking lots,

along fence lines and to mark athletic fields. Commercially available materials may be used to control ants,

bees, wasps and or yellow jackets in and around buildings. Contracted services are normally used when

products available to us simply will not control or eliminate the pest or pests.

When the use of pesticides is necessary notification to parents, guardians and staff members is required 48

hours prior to the application. A notification notice will be posted in a prominent location, usually on the

main entrance to the school. The notice will include, as a minimum, the product name of the pesticide to

be applied, the intended date and time of application, the location to which the pesticide will be applied,

the pest to be controlled and the name and phone number of the contact person at the school. If a parent,

guardian or staff member requests individual notification of a pesticide application, they will need to fill out

a registration form available at the school office. Whenever a pesticide application is necessary, a notice will

be sent home prior to the application.

Pre-notification requirements do not apply if the application is made when the school will not be occupied

by students for at least two consecutive days after the application. An application made on Friday evening

after students have left does not require pre-notification. Additionally, an application of an anti-microbial

pesticide such as disinfectants, cleansers, bleaches or the placement of insect or rodent baits that are not

accessible to children, do not require notification. Pre-notification requirements do not apply to any

emergency application for the control of any pest that poses immediate human health or safety threat, such

as an application to control stinging insects. When an emergency application is made notification shall

occur as soon as possible after the application.

The IPM program includes records of applications made within school facilities. Additional information

concerning IPM can be obtained by calling the KSD Buildings & Grounds Department at 509.222.5867.

Annual report of pesticide usage is available in September of each year for the preceding year.


Southgate Parking Expectations

We have worked exceptionally hard to make our limited parking lot more safe, efficient, and effective.

Thank you very much for your help, your suggestions, and support.

The reality is that our parking lot—at times—is too small for the amount of traffic.

Here are a few reminders to get our school year off to a great start!

• Please pull as far forward as possible, and to the curb when dropping off or

picking up your children. Instruct your son or daughter to enter from the

passenger side of the car.

• If you have parked in the lot, please come and walk your child from the pick-up (or drop off) zone to

your car (or school).

• Please do not block the crosswalk. Look for guidance by our school personnel.

• Please drive exceedingly cautious in the loop and parking lot. It gets very busy.

• As you leave the parking lot, please turn right. This will keep traffic flowing more efficiently. We

have school patrol at the crosswalk, so please look for them.

• Our neighbors have asked us not to park in their parking lots, as they need the spaces for their

patients.

• We always have time to be safe, courteous, and kind. Always remember that our youngsters are

looking to us to model the appropriate behavior.

• It takes about 6 minutes to clear our parking lot in the afternoon, please work with us to make

Southgate Elementary Dragon-riffic!

Thank you for all your cooperation

and assistance in giving your child

the best and safest educational

environment!

Have a wonderful school year!

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