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Welcome to

Ladonia Elementary

“Home of the Tigers”

Mission Statement

Our mission at Ladonia Elementary is to provide rigorous

academic experiences to prepare our students for a path of

excellence in college, career and life.

2018-19 Theme:

“Building Brighter Futures”

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Table of Contents

Topic Page # Topic Page

#

Letter from the Principal 3 Pictures 24

Tiger Pledge 4 Physical Education 25

The Tiger 24 5 Student Health 26

2018-19 Calendar 6-7 Student Planners 26

Faculty/Staff List 8 Testing 27

Tigers, Parents & Community (TPC) 9-11 Textbooks 27

School Rules 12 Tiger Teams Points System 28

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Transportation 29

Dress Code 13 Withdrawal 31

Attendance 14 Yearbook 31

Awards 17 Bullying Policy 32

Cell Phones and Personal Technology 18 What is Title I? 35

Child Nutrition Program 18 Parents Right to Know 37

Communication 19 Letter to Parents 38

Counseling Program 19 Request Teacher Qualifications 39

Emergency Procedures 20 Parent/Teacher/Student Compact 41

Extended Day 20 Parent & Family Engagement 43

Field Trips 21 FORMS TO COMPLETE & RETURN

Grading/Reports 21 Handbook Agreement 49

Homework 21 Parent/Teacher/Student Compact 51

Lost and Found 23 Medical Evaluation 53

Media Center 22 Dress Code Acknowledgement 55

Parent Visits 24

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Welcome to

Ladonia Elementary!

Hello LES Parents/Guardians and Students:

Our theme for the 2018-19 school year is “Building Brighter Futures!” We

believe we can shape the future of our community by building strong

foundations of literacy and math for our students, while training them to be

model citizens in an ever-changing society through the study of science, social

studies, and character education. We want every Ladonia Tiger to be a champion

as we strive together to achieve excellence education!

This will be the third year of our “TIGER Teams” system. Year number

two was amazing, and the students enjoyed the comradery and competition, all

while living their daily life by the “TIGER 24”. Students will remain on the same

team as they were last year. New students will go through the draft in August

and be chosen for a team. Please encourage your students to support their team

by earning tickets!

We are thrilled about the opportunities for growth that Ladonia will be

providing to our students, parents, and community this year! There are lots of

ways that you can be involved, such as joining our parent-teacher association

known as Tigers, Parents & Community (TPC), participating in our new Family

Outreach classes, or simply visiting your students’ classes and joining us for our

fun activities like the Fall Festival throughout the year. We also have lots of ways

for you to stay informed, with web addresses listed below.

We encourage each of you to read through this Handbook with your

child. When you have finished, please sign the designated pages along with your

student and return to their homeroom teacher. I hope each of you can say that

you are PROUD to be a Ladonia Tiger!

“HEAR ME Roarrrrrrrrr!”

Jacob Johnson, Principal

LES Website …https://myrcsd.org/ladoniaelementary/

Facebook Page…facebook.com/LadoniaElementary

Remind messages… text @ladonia to the number 81010

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TIGER PLEDGE

Expect Excellence…Achieve Success!

In reading, math, and all the rest.

I promise to obey the rules

In my class and in our school.

I’ll respect myself and others too.

I’ll expect the best in all I do.

I am here to learn all I can,

To try my best and be all I am!

I am a Ladonia Tiger,

Hear me ROAR!!

I am a

Ladonia TIGER,

Hear me ROAR!!

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The Tiger 24

Say “Excuse me”. Be organized.

Perform random acts of kindness. Give compliments.

Congratulate others when they do something well. Always do you BEST work! Hold the door for others.

Make eye contact when you are talking to someone. Be honest.

Walk quietly in the hallway at all times. Be the best person you can be.

Clean up after yourself. Do your homework. Be a problem solver.

Help others. Be positive.

Greet and be polite to all school visitors. Say “Yes, ma’am” and “No, sir”. Say “Please” and “Thank you”.

Show good sportsmanship. Do the right thing, even when you think no one is

watching. Come to school ready to learn.

Respect each other. Greet people by their names.

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August

6 - First Day for students

9-K/1st Grade Parent Information Meeting

14-2nd/3rd Parent Information Meeting

23 – Tiger Team Events

27-31 – Book Fair

28 – TPC/Title I Meeting – @ 6:00

31 – Chocolate Fundraiser Kickoff

31 – “Citizen of the Month” Lunch

September

3 – Labor Day (No School)

6 – “Grandparents Are Great” Lunch!

7 – Back to School Dance-1:30

11 – Spirit Day

12 - Progress Reports Issued

14 – Chocolate Fundraiser Ends

21 – Early Dismissal @ 12:00

17 – Constitution Day

25 – Fall Picture Day

28 – Citizen of the Month Lunch

October - (Parenting Month)

2 - Recognize National Custodian Day

5 – End of 1st 9 Weeks

5 – Half day for students

8-9 – Fall Break (No School)

8-12 – Fire Prevention Week

12 – Report Cards


15-19 National School Lunch Week

16 – Spirit Day

22-26 – Bus Safety Week

22-26 - Red Ribbon Week

25 – Harvest Festival from 5-8

31 – Read–O-Ween

November

1 – CSU Play


11 – AR Pay-to-Play

12 – Observance of Veteran’s Day (No School)

13 – Spirit Day

14 – Education Support Personnel Day

14 – Thanksgiving Lunch

19-23 Thanksgiving Break (No School)

26 - Progress Reports Issued


December

4 – TPC Mtg @6pm (Christmas Program)

6 – Christmas Pictures

11 - Spirit Day

20 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

20 – End of 2nd 9 weeks

21-31 – Christmas Break (No School)

Ladonia Elementary 2018-2019 CALENDAR

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January

1-6 – Break (No School)

7 – Students return

11 –Citizen of the Month Lunch

11 - Report cards issued

17 –Tiger Team Events

15 – Spirit Day

18– 100th Day of School

21 – MLK Holiday (No School)

February


4-15 – Mr. and Miss LES Fundraiser

4-8 – School Counseling Week

7 – Spring/Class Pictures

12 – Spirit Day

13 – Progress reports cards issued

15 – AR Valentine’s Dance

15 – Early Dismissal @ 12:00

18 - President’s Day (No School)

21 – Mr/Miss LES Announced @ 6:00

22 – Father/Daughter Dance @ 6:00

March

Feb. 26 – Mar 2 – Book Fair

Feb. 26 – Mar 2 – Dr. Seuss Week

1 – Read Across America


5 – Spirit Day

5 – CSU Play

5 – TPC @ 6:00 (STEM Night)

12 – End 3rd 9 Weeks

19 – Report Cards Issued

19 – Kindergarten Cap/Gown Pictures


25-29 – Spring Break

April

5 –Citizen of the Month Lunch

9 – Spirit Day

10 – School Librarian Day

19 – Good Friday - Student Holiday

22-26 – Administrative Professionals Week

26 – AR Celebration

29 – Progress Reports Issued

May

2- Muffins with Mom


6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week

7 – Spirit Day

8 – School Nurse Day

10 – Field Day

16 – Year-End Team Awards

16 – Team Celebrations

20 - 1st & 2nd Awards @ 9:00

20 – 3rd & 4th Awards @ 10:30

21 – Kindergarten Graduation @ 9:00

21 – 5th Promotion @ 11:00

22 – End of 4th 9 Weeks

22 – Students Dismissal @ 12:00 –

(LAST DAY)

30 – Report Cards Issued

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Ladonia Elementary 2018-2019 Faculty and Staff

Office Fifth Grade Paraprofessionals Jacob Johnson – Principal Ashley Edwards** Sherry Huckaby, AP Cindy Flowers Betty Jenkins Lakyra Jones - Sec Shavaun Franklin Alyssa Funk Meghan Killingsworth - BK Payton Fussell Janice Sigler - Nurse Special Services Gladys Murrell Cile Parish ** Annie Riggins PreSchool Johnnie Tinsley Evelyn Upshaw (PT) Ashton Graham Lisa Trammell Michelle Wood Kindergarten Sandra Walton (PT) Regina Anderson Carrie Jarrell(PT) Lunchroom Erin Jones Lorretta Stevens, Mgr Tracy Poole Library Ada Covington, Asst Mgr Sharon Rustin** Susan Corcoran Kathy Greene Evelyn Burt First Grade Denise Covington Morgane East Roy Long Tara Griffith Kathy Hornsby** Kim Smith Physical Education Custodians Jennie Sanders Edward Franklin Second Grade Jessica Dawson (PT) Daniel Woods Tina Bussey Jennifer Ikle Counselor Bus Drivers Rita Loe Akeshia Valrie Sara Allen Lisa Roberts** Betty Arnett Gerry Cox Third Grade Joni Craig Jordan Drummond Toni Eiland Liz Boyte** Connie Carpenter Robin Rasmus Fourth Grade Beth Atkins Shannon Gunter** Janice Pennye **Denotes Grade Level Leader/Department Chair

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Ladonia Elementary

Current TPC Officers

President

Mina Heimbach

Vice President

Dawn Woodworth

Secretary

Stephanie Park

Fundraiser Chairperson

TBD

Membership Chairperson

TBD

**Elections will be held at the April meeting.**

TPC Meetings

2018-2019

August 28, 2018 (Open House)

October 2017 (Parenting Day - TBA)

December 4, 2018 (Christmas Program)

March 5, 2019 (STEM Night & Officer Elections)

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Message from the TPC President

Welcome back to school. I would like to say hello to our new families and

welcome to our wonderful school. Our students are so fortunate to be enrolled

in a school with outstanding administration and exceptional teachers who

strive to fulfill the school’s mission of promoting health, well-being and

educational success. It is through your support of the Tigers, Parents,

Community (TPC) that we join in that mission. Please consider joining the TPC.

Every year, I hear parents say they don’t feel connected to the school and know

what’s going on. With busy schedules all around, I understand it’s not easy to

keep on top of all the activities. The TPC board will be doing our best to

communicate school activities more regularly and concisely. The monthly

newsletter will have a calendar of events for easy reference. Still the best way to

know is to come in to the school and see for yourself. I enjoy being involved in

the TPC more each year.

How do I become a member?

Pay a $5.00 membership fee. The membership fee collected will help support

various activities during the school year.

So I challenge you to volunteer and do something good for yourself, too. Take

the volunteer challenge to help your child’s school and yourself. Get involved.

Become a member. It can and does make a difference.

Sincerely,

Mina Heimbach

TPC President

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Parent Resource Center

All LES parents are welcome to visit our “Parent Resource Center”

located in Room 309 in the Kindergarten/1st Grade wing. We have

recently purchased a computer that is for your use while you are on

campus. You can also find valuable parenting resources.

Remember to stop by the Office when you visit and sign-in to obtain

a visitor’s pass.

Schoolwide Parenting Month

Is

OCTOBER

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School Rules

Classroom

• Follow district discipline procedures and guidelines as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

• Follow established classroom rules.

• Be prepared with necessary supplies.

• Maintain a cooperative attitude.

• Respect the rights and property of others.

• Have permission to leave the room and only go to the designated area.

Hallways

• Walk without running, jumping, or shoving.

• Walk single file along the right side of the hallway.

• Be respectful when talking and use an appropriate voice level.

• No marking on hallway walls.

• Keep hands and feet off walls.

Restroom

• Use facilities properly.

• Refrain from loitering or horseplay.

• Leave lights on at all times.

Cafeteria

• Demonstrate appropriate table manners.

• Remain in a chosen seat until ready to leave the cafeteria.

• Clean up your area and empty your tray before leaving the cafeteria.

• Take no food or drink from the cafeteria.

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Policies & Procedures PLEASE NOTE: All LES policies listed below are based on RCSD Policies. Please take

time to read the “RUSSELL COUNTY SCHOOLS STUDENT ACADEMIC PLAN &

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: a HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS 2018-2019”. Each

student will receive a copy of this handbook at the beginning of the school year

DRESS CODE

(A copy of this Dress Code Acknowledgement Page is found on page 56, and MUST be

signed and returned to Teacher.)

School is a learning environment and we ask that parents and students use

reason, good judgement, and common decency in the choice of dress in the school setting.

All students should dress in good taste and in a non-offensive manner. We require the following along with additional code in the RCSD Handbook:

1. No hats, caps, bandanas, or visors in the school building. 2. No football, baseball, or soccer shoes with rubber or metal cleats. 3. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than two inches above the

knee. (We ask that if skirts or dresses are worn, to please encourage your child to wear shorts, tights, or leggings underneath)

4. No tights/leggings unless worn under shorts, skirts, or dresses that are

at or below fingertips. 5. No spaghetti straps. Tank tops must be at least three fingertips wide at

shoulders. Appropriate undergarments should be worn and not visible. 6. No offensive/suggestive material on clothing (ex: alcohol, drugs, racial). 7. Pajamas must not be worn as outer clothing (except for Pajama Days)

8. Shoes must be worn at ALL time. As a safety precaution, high heels are discouraged.

9. Pants/shorts must be worn at waist level. We do ask that you dress your child according to the weather. Many times

a class will go outside when it is chilly.

Violations of Dress Code: If the above conditions are not followed, administration will give the student a WARNING. If the student commits subsequent violations, Discipline Referrals will be given. The school will contact a parent/ guardian regarding the dress. If warranted, a change of clothes will be requested.

*See the RCSD Student Handbook for a more detailed Dress Code Policy.

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ATTENDANCE It is critical that your child is in school every day and that they arrive on time each day. If your child does need to be absent or tardy, we ask that you follow the policies in this Attendance section.

School Hours

1. The school hours are from 8:30am-3:15pm EST. (PreK will be 8:30 –

3:00). The 1st bell rings at 8:00 and students can enter the school and

either go to breakfast in the cafeteria or report to their classroom. A bell

will ring at 8:25am to signify that students need to in class. ALL

STUDENTS are to be at school and in their classrooms prior to 8:30 A.M,

when the tardy bell rings.

2. The Tardy Bell rings at 8:30am. After this time, a student will need to be

accompanied by a parent or guardian into the front office to be checked

in. These students will be counted TARDY. Tardiness is harmful to the

student’s educational progress and disruptive to the class.

Tardiness

1. It is the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian to assure that

the student arrives to school on time each day.

2. If a student arrives at school after 8:30am EST, he/she must enter the

school through the office and be signed in by a parent/guardian.

3. Students will not be admitted to class without a signed Tardy Slip signed

by personnel in the Front Office.

4. Students who are tardy three or more times without proper excuses will

not be considered for perfect attendance.

Check Ins/Check Outs

1. If a student is arriving at school after 8:30, a parent/guardian will need

to bring them in to the office to check-in. Please do not drop your

child/children off in the front of school – They are tardy and need to be

checked in!

2. We request that appointments for the doctor, dentist, etc. be made after

school hours if possible. Appointments that must be made during school

hours must be accompanied by a doctor/dentist excuse.

3. If a student needs to be checked-out, a parent/guardian or someone

designated by them (these need to be listed on the student information

sheet completed at the beginning of the year) will need to report to the

office, show proof of identification and sign the student out. They will

need to list a reason for the absence.

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4. Students CANNOT be checked out after 2:30pm. After 2:30 students

are gathering their belongings, receiving homework instructions and

lining up for bus routes, car riders, etc.

5. Your child will be called from the classroom to meet you in the office after

you have checked them out. Please do not call the school and request

your child to be called to the office prior to your arrival. Students spend

too much down time waiting in the office. Students will only be called

upon your arrival.

Arriving at School 1. Students being transported by BUS will be dropped off in the Bus

Loading Area on the north side of the school (Highway 80). If they arrive before 8:00am, they will be led to the Cafeteria where they will stay until the first bell @ 8:00am. At this time they can continue to eat breakfast or

report to their classrooms. 2. Students being transported to school as a CAR RIDER, need to be

dropped off on the south side of the school (Woodland Drive). The earliest

that students can be dropped off is 7:45am – at this time they will go to the Gym and wait until 8:00am. From 8:00-8:30am, students will enter

the school on the hallway across from the gym and report to breakfast or their classrooms. All car riders will be dropped off in the rear of the school until 8:30am. REMEMBER that after 8:30 they must be brought

in to the office be checked-in! 3. Parents that choose to park and walk their children to the door of the

school will need to park in the front parking lot. Parents should not park in the bus loading area to walk students up, nor should they put students in the bus lines that are unloading. These students will be

allowed to enter the school after 8:00. After the first day of school, parents will not be allowed to walk their students to class. The students will either go to the cafeteria for breakfast or go to their classroom.

School Dismissal 1. Bus Riders will be lined up in bus order and load number. Two of our

buses run a second route (or second load) after they finish their first afternoon route. Students waiting on 2nd load will wait in the classroom/hallway until they line up. Students will be escorted to the

Bus Loading Area on the north end of the school to load and buses will begin to depart at 3:15.

2. Car Riders will be lined up by grade and escorted to the Car Rider Lines

on the South end of the school. Students will begin to load at 3:15. Parents will need to line up in four lines parallel to Woodland Drive. They

will be directed by School Staff to pick up students beginning at 3:15pm.

**NOTE: Students MUST be picked up no later than 30 minutes (3:45pm) after scheduled time of dismissal. Failure to comply may result in the RCSD or Russell County Sheriff’s Office being notified. A student may be sent to EXTENDED DAY until a parent or guardian can pick them up (at a possible cost to the parent).

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Absences

1. If your child is to be absent from school for more than two (2)

consecutive days, we ask that you notify the school office. 2. Upon returning to school from any absence, an excuse stating the

reason for the absence, the date of the absence and an official/parent

signature must be sent to the homeroom teacher within three (3) days of the absence. Alabama State law regulations require us to

have this verification. 3. Attendance data is kept on each child. You can access this

information through the Parent Portal (See District website and/or

school office for access!). 4. Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) may submit up to three (3) parent

written excuses per semester, and may be required to submit an excuse for late check-ins and early check-outs.

5. Upon the third unexcused absence, the parent/guardian will be

notified that the student is TRUANT by the school principal or his/her designee.

6. Upon the fifth unexcused absence, the parent/guardian will be

notified by letter from the school principal or his/her designee that the student is TRUANT.

7. After the Fifth unexcused absence, the parent/guardian are subject to the filing of a complaint to and participation in the Early Warning Program provided by the Russell County Family Court system.

8. Subsequent absences will result in the filing of a petition with the

Court under the Code of Alabama. 9. The truancy process can result in a student being placed in the

CHINS program or additional supervision and services through East Alabama Mental Health, Department of Human Resources, or

alternate placement outside the home.

PLEASE NOTE! Act 93-672 states that parents who fail to require their children to attend school regularly, or fail to require that their children properly conduct themselves as students, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A parent may receive a fine of not more than $100.00 or 90 days in jail for such a misdemeanor. The act states that school officials who intentionally fail to report suspected violations to the district attorney shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

**Please refer to the RCSD Student Handbook for more detailed information on TRUANCY Policies

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Make-up Work

1. Make-up work, which includes tests, will be administered to students

whose absence was due to illness or other reasons coded as “Excused” in InformationNow.

2. The student should be prepared to take missed tests and turn in

assignments within three days after returning to school unless otherwise approved by the principal.

3. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in all assignments and take any missed tests within the designated length of time.

4. Students who have been suspended are allowed to make up missed

assignments or tests for the period of suspension; however students will be responsible for their missed assignments during their suspension.

AWARDS We believe that one of the most important things that we do at LES is promoting our students and their achievements. We give awards to students

each 9 weeks and year end along with monthly Citizens of the Month. There are several ways that students can earn recognition

Citizen of the Month Once each month all classroom teachers nominate a Citizen of the Month for their classroom. This student exhibits behaviors/achievement that make him/her stand out above the rest. They are a leader in their class and one that

goes above and beyond what is expected. These students are recognized during the “Citizen of the Month Lunch” that is held the first of each month. Citizens

of the Month receive Ten (10) tiger tickets and a certificate along with having their picture displayed in the school and on the website.

All A’s A student will receive an “All A’s” award when he/she receives ALL A’s (90-100) for all subjects during a grading period.

All A-B’s A student will receive an “All A-B’s” award when he/she receives all A’s and B’s for all subjects during a grading period.

Perfect Attendance A student will receive a “Perfect Attendance” award if they have been present every day during a grading period. Checkouts after 12:00 will not count against

perfect attendance. Tardies will count against perfect attendance only after the third unexcused tardy.

Excellence Award An “Excellence Award” will be given to one student from each homeroom at the

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end of the year. This student has gone “above and beyond” what is required and exemplifies “The Tiger 24” as they daily achieve success.

Excellence in PE “Excellence in PE” awards are given to a boy and girl in each grade for showing true sportsmanship and ability in physical education class.

Accelerated Reader Awards Accelerated Reader (AR) awards are given for the following categories:

1. Most total points earned in grades K-2 2. Most total points earned in grades 3-5 3. Highest total points in each homeroom

4. Best average in each homeroom

Superintendent’s Excellence Awards The Superintendent gives “Excellence Awards” to students, teachers, support

staff and administrators based on “going above and beyond” what is expected but also overcoming obstacles and showing true school spirit it all that they do.

These awards are given at the end of the year at a reception hosted by the school district.

CELLPHONES AND OTHER PERSONAL

TECHNOLOGY **NOTE: The Russell County School District has adopted a “Technology

Responsible Use Policy” which addresses the use of personal technology in

school. Please refer to this policy in the appendix of RCSD Student Handbook.

CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM All Ladonia students will receive breakfast and lunch at NO COST during

the 2018-2019 school year. Al a carte items may still be purchased with

money brought in on a daily basis or with money deposited into their accounts.

Money may be deposited using the school district website, www.myrcsd.org,

for a nominal fee. The price of our daily breakfast is $1.20 and lunch is $1.90

for children. Parents/guardians are welcome to eat lunch with their child. The

cost for an adult breakfast is $2.20 and lunch is $3.60.

http://www.myrcsd.org/

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COMMUNICATION Communication is very important in ensuring the success of our students at

Ladonia Elementary. Please use the various ways to stay in contact with your

child’s teacher(s) and school.

Email All teachers and school personnel can be contacted through email. The email addresses for all faculty/staff can be found on the school website or you can

call the Front Office.

Tiger News Beginning in August, each student will receive a Student Newsletter. This will include a Calendar of Monthly Events and any current information needed.

LES Website

The school website is: (myrcsd.org/ladoniaelementary/). On the website you

can find calendar events, grade level information, teacher contact information and links to other schools and departments within the school district.

LES Facebook Page On the LES Facebook page we post information about happenings at the school along with important announcements. You can “LIKE” our page and follow us

at (facebook.com/LadoniaElementary).

SchoolCast We utilize a program called SchoolCast to send recorded phone messages to the “priority number” listed on your student’s information sheet. This is used to remind you of upcoming events and to relay important announcements.

Remind Parents can sign up to receive Remind messages from the school. This will allow parents to receive notifications about news and upcoming events. Parents

can sign up by texting @ladonia to the number 81010.

COUNSELING PROGRAM Guidance services are available to every student in the school. The students

attend classes every two weeks to discuss various topics with the counselor in

a whole group setting. The counselor is also available to meet with individuals

or small groups to discuss in confidence any problem or feelings that are

personally important to a student(s). During counseling, these concerns may

be talked through and examined, alternatives explored, and decisions made

about future courses of action. If a student needs special attention and/or

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additional assistance, the counselor will assist in finding such help.

• Parents are encouraged to talk to a counselor about any area of concern

(i.e. separation or divorce, students who are grieving, students with a

deployed parent, individual counseling, parent/teacher consultation, and

coordination of services for students) related to their children and the

school.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES In the office, we must have a record of current parent telephone numbers and the telephone numbers of at least two local relatives, friends, or neighbors who can be contacted in case of an emergency. Please write a note or contact the

school as soon as possible to report any changes of information on the Authorization of Release Form.

Tornado and fire drills are conducted periodically in the school. If a student pulls the fire alarm falsely, he/she will be suspended. Parents are requested

not to check out students when the school is under an emergency warning. Standard emergency procedures will be followed. Parents should seek safe shelter themselves. Please do not call the school during emergency warnings--

the school telephone line must stay clear. The school follows a normal schedule under watch conditions during the day; however, after-school activities will be canceled when under a “watch” or as directed by the

Superintendent. During emergencies, buses may be delayed. Students will be released only to persons on their Authorization of Release Form.

EXTENDED DAY SERVICES We realize that many parents work or have other pressing obligations in the afternoon which could interfere with the ability to pick up children from school or to be home when they arrive. Keeping the needs and best interest of our

students in mind, Ladonia Elementary offers an Extended Day Program.

• Description of the Program – The Extended Day Program is a program that allows students to stay in a safe environment rather than going home to an empty house. The program will offer snack time, homework time, tutoring,

and entertaining activities to occupy the students while they wait to be picked up by parents. The program will run from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m.

each school day.

• Costs to Parents – o There will be a $20.00 non-refundable registration fee per child that is

due upon enrollment. o The cost will be $25.00 per week for each child. Payment will be

required the first day services are provided; thereafter, payment will be Due Thursday or Friday BEFORE the first day of each week the child

will be attending. o Drop-in services are provided for $8.00 per day.

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FIELD TRIPS A signed permission slip will be required prior to each field trip. Telephone calls will not be allowed in lieu of permission slips. The permission slip must be returned to school no later than the day PRIOR to the field trip. Misbehavior

on a field trip may result in denial of future participation in such activities or an office referral.

GRADING and PROGRESS REPORTS/

REPORT CARDS Grades will be recorded and kept using InformationNow, a state-based student database. Parents can have online access at all times to their student’s grades, etc. To gain this access, please contact the school for login information.

The dates for Progress Reports and Report Cards to be issued are set by the

School District. Please refer to the District Calendar for these dates. You can also see these dates on the Calendar in this handbook or the Tiger News that is sent home monthly.

Progress Reports will be issued midway through each 9 weeks. The student is responsible for delivering these to the parent/guardian. It is required that a

parent/guardian sign the progress report and return it to the child’s teacher. If you have questions about the progress report, please contact the school to set

up a conference. Report cards are issued every nine weeks. See school calendar in this

handbook for dates. Students will be responsible for delivering these documents to their parents/guardians. All report cards must be signed by a

parent/guardian and returned promptly to the child’s teacher and will be kept on file.

HOMEWORK Homework is an integral part of the instructional program. It may consist of such activities as make-up work, meaningful projects, collecting materials for classroom projects, listening to or viewing suggested radio and television

programs or completing work begun in the classroom. Homework serves to stimulate independent study habits, develop responsibility and self-direction,

and reinforce school learning. It is the student’s responsibility to see that homework assignments are handed in or are ready to be checked at the time requested by the teacher. It is not the responsibility of an individual teacher to

provide parents and students with a list of missing assignments during or at the end of a grading period. Homework is most often an immediate need that reinforces a skill learned that day or prepares students for the next day’s

lesson. All students will abide by this policy unless it is otherwise specified.

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LOST AND FOUND A student’s personal possessions should be labeled very plainly with his/her name. This is especially important for items of clothing such as coats and jackets. The custodian maintains a lost and found area in the school. It is

important that students assume responsibility for personal belongings, textbooks, and other school property. At the end of every nine (9) weeks, all unclaimed items will be dispersed to charitable organizations.

MEDIA CENTER The mission of the Ladonia Elementary Library Media Center is to ensure that

students are effective users of ideas and information and to promote a love of reading in a warm, welcoming environment. Our library media program utilizes

a combination fixed and flexible scheduling. All students visit the library with their class for 45 minutes every two weeks. All students are encouraged to visit the library as needed to check out books for pleasure and to utilize print

and online resources. We are happy to assist individuals or small groups of students with their work throughout the school day.

EXPECTATIONS - It is important for all students to remember proper behavior in the library. It is a quiet place for all students and staff to use. Our library

behavior expectations have been discussed with all of our students. They are:

• Be respectful

• Be responsible

• Follow directions

• Take care of our materials • Take a bathroom break before coming to the library.

There are lots of little things that we do in the library to make it run smoother. All procedures are discussed and practiced with the students.

Check-in Procedures

• As you enter the library, place books that you wish to check-in on the circulation desk.

• If with your class, sit in your assigned seat and stay quiet so that we may begin our lesson quickly.

Check-out Procedures • Kindergarten & 1st grade students may check out one book. These books

will be placed in a zip lock bag with the student’s name on it.

Kindergarten will not check out books until after Christmas.

• 2nd-5th grade students may check out up to two books.

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• All books are checked out for 2 weeks. Students may recheck a book if the book has not been reserved for another student or teacher.

• Reference materials and magazines are not available for check-out and must be used within the confines of the media center unless special permission is given.

• Use shelf markers when pulling books.

• Use a whispering voice when checking out books.

Overdue Materials – Students who have overdue materials may not check

out materials until the overdue materials are returned. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Lost/Damaged Books – All lost or damaged books must be paid for in full.

The cost for each book varies. A copy of the information for the book can be obtained in the library. Fees are to be paid in the office before the student is allowed to check out another book.

Book Care – Book care is also an important part of our library procedures.

We have talked about proper book care together and we remind our students about these important rules. We would be grateful if parents would emphasize our rules at home. They are:

• Make sure your hands are clean when you read a book.

• Do not eat or drink while reading a book.

• Turn the pages of the book from the top corner.

• Never write, scribble, glue, or cut the pages of a book.

• When reading, use a bookmark to keep your place.

• Keep your book in a safe place at home so you can find it easily on book return day.

Open Check-out/Unscheduled Visits – The library media center is open

for materials check-out during library hours. Students may also come into the

library to read quietly, take Accelerated Reader tests, or to do research. A hall pass from the classroom teacher is required in order to take advantage of these

privileges.

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PARENT VISITS ALL PARENTS are welcome to visit our school. Please abide by the following policies:

1. We require that anyone visiting the school abide by the SCHOOL

DRESS CODE. We need to make a good example for our students – no Pajamas, house shoes, robes, etc.

2. Everyone that visits the school will need to sign in through the digital

sign in system in the front office and obtain a visitor’s pass. Photo identification will be required when visiting the campus. The pass must

be worn at all times until the visitor leaves the campus. 3. If you need to have a conference with your child’s teacher, PLEASE

contact the school or the teacher at least 24 hours prior to the requested

conference time. 4. We will set up teacher conferences during the teacher’s planning time or

before/after school. 5. You are welcome to visit your child’s classroom to observe and we

encourage this involvement in your child’s education. This observation

will need to be set up and approved by administration and the teacher(s). Please call the front office to set this up.

6. Volunteering is highly encouraged at Ladonia. If you are interested,

please check with your child’s teacher, the front office or a TPC Officer. All volunteers will need to check in the front office and obtain a volunteer

lanyard to wear during your stay. 7. We do allow you to eat lunch with your child. You will need to show a

photo ID and sign in to receive a pass that allows you to go ONLY to the

cafeteria. Please sign out at the office at the end of lunch. Please remember that this is not a time to visit with your child’s teacher – this is

her/his lunchtime also. Please remember in planning visits to the school that our first responsibility is to educate your children.

PICTURES Pictures will be taken on the following dates (reminder notices will be sent

home)

• Fall Pictures – September 25, 2018

• Christmas Pictures – December 6, 2017

• Spring Pictures & Class Pictures – February 7, 2018

• Kindergarten Cap ‘n Gown Pictures – March 19, 2018

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) We are very pleased to have your child participating in our Physical Education classes. P.E. is a vital part of the school’s curriculum. Our program presents a

variety of activities that teach fitness, basic skills, rhythms and dance, and sports that are appropriate for each grade level. We know that a well-balanced P.E. program will result not only in greater physical fitness, but also in a more

positive self-image, more appropriate social behavior, and the joy of feeling healthy. Your child will also realize the positive impact of a healthy life.

• ALL students must have a completed STUDENT IDENTIFICATION & MEDICAL EVALUATION on file in the P.E. department – Please sign this

form in the back of the handbook and return to the school. If your child has any condition that could interfere with regular activity participation such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, sickle cell, heart condition, seizures,

allergies, etc., please notify the P.E. department in writing.

• CLOTHING: Students should wear clothes and shoes appropriate for physical activity. Students must wear “SAFE SHOES” to PE every day! These “safe shoes” are closed-toe shoes – NO flip flops or sandals!

• WEATHER: Please make sure that your child dresses appropriately for the weather. P.E. classes could go outside any day that the weather

permits. Students will not go outside when the temperatures are unbearably hot or cold. You may send a water bottle with your child (with water only). The bottle must have water in it when he/she comes to

P.E. to save time.

• MEDICAL EXCUSES: If a child has been sick due to minor illness and does not need to participate, parents must write a note. The note will excuse the student for up to two days only. After two days the student must have a doctor’s excuse. The doctor’s excuse must state the physical

limitations and the number of days the student is to be excused. Please send this note to the PE teacher. He/she may be given alternative

assignments during the P.E. class. By following the safety standards, expectations, and class rules found below, your child will have an enjoyable P.E. experience.

Physical Education Rules:

Take care of all equipment. I will listen to the teacher. Good sportsmanship at all times.

Eyes and ears looking and listening. Respect others. Stop on the whistle.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to teach your child the enjoyment of physical education. If you have any questions, please communicate with us. Sincerely,

Jennie Sanders ([email protected]) Jessica Dawson ([email protected])



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STUDENT HEALTH Ladonia Elementary is very blessed to have a full-time nurse on staff, Nurse Janice Sigler. If your child becomes sick during school hours, he/she will be given a pass to come to see Nurse Sigler. She will determine if there is a need to

call home.

Medication If students need medication, please adhere to the following rules:

1. Medication with child’s name in original bottle from pharmacist.

2. Written instructions as to dosage and directions of the administration of the medication on medical card.

3. Measuring utensils if needed. 4. The Doctor and Parent’s signatures are required on the medical card. 5. A parent or guardian should deliver all controlled substances (such as

Ritalin) to the school. 6. If your child is to take ½ a tablet, the tablet must be broken prior to

leaving it in the office.

7. The first dose of all medications or the first dose after a change in the dosage of medication should be administered at home.

***STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BRING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO SCHOOL.

This information and the medication should be brought to the office by a parent when your child arrives at school in the morning. No medication is

allowed in the classroom. It is your child’s responsibility to come to the office and request medication. No aspirin, Tylenol, or prescription drugs will be given to your child unless the medicine is sent from home with the requested

information.

Lice Head lice can be a particular problem among school-aged children who have close direct contact with other children, play together, hug, have sleep overs,

and share articles of clothing or personal items, such as combs, brushes, hats, coats, clothing, pillows, upholstered seats, etc. We urge all parents to check

through their child’s hair every week as a preventive measure throughout the school year. For more information on treating head lice, please contact the school nurse.

STUDENT PLANNERS Student Planners will be issued to all students in Grades 3-5. The student planners will be used for students to keep up with assignments, grades and to

be a means of communication between parents and teachers. If a planner is lost or damaged beyond use, there will be a $5.00 charge for a new planner.

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TESTING In addition to tests given in individual classrooms, we have several grade- or school-wide tests that are given throughout the school year.

1. All students will be taking district-level PowerSchool assessments. These

assessments help to determine mastery of the state standards. The data from these assessments help teachers to adjust their instruction to better help the students succeed.

2. Students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade take the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment three times

throughout the year. DIBELS are a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of early literacy skills.

3. Students in the state of Alabama will in grades 3-5 will take the Global

Scholar assessment. Dates will be announced prior to testing. Results of these tests will be sent home as soon as we receive them.

4. All K-5 students take STAR reading and math computer-based assessments throughout the year to determine grade level achievement and to help teachers determine individual needs in the classroom.

5. Please make effort to have your child present on testing dates. It is very important for them to take part in these assessments. They need to be on time those days, rested and ready to participate.

TEXTBOOKS Textbooks will be furnished for student use. They will be issued by your child’s

teacher. Students must take good care of these books. Lost or damaged textbooks are to be paid for by the parent/guardian. If a student loses a

textbook, he/she must pay the full replacement cost of the lost book. Another textbook cannot be issued to the student until he/she has paid for the lost book. Some classes offer students the chance to place book orders. Individual

student book orders are expected to be approved by parents prior to the order being placed. Orders must be paid for BEFORE orders will be placed. Student selected reading material should be monitored by parents/guardians before

being brought to school.

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TIGER TEAM POINTS SYSTEM This system is to encourage a sense of pride and achievement for our students. It fosters community spirit and gives the students an opportunity to contribute to something bigger than themselves, which involves students from

all grade levels. The older students are positive role models and take on a leadership role for younger students. All LES students/faculty/staff will be on a team:

Tiger Teams: Triumph (red)

Invincible (orange) Gratitude (green)

Excellence (yellow)

Respect (blue) Strength (purple)

Students will remain on their team throughout the school year and in the school years to come to continue through 5th grade. Students who enroll after

“Draft Day”. Each team will consist of Coaches and Team Captains and Team Co-Captains and Players. The position of Captain will be held by a 5th grade student and the position of Co-Captain will be held by a 4th grade

student. These students will be selected into these positions based on leadership qualities, great grades, exemplary behavior, and school

attendance. Kindergarten students will be drafted onto their teams during the first week of school in their classrooms.

We will focus on what we call “The Tiger 24”, expectations that we have for each student to help them be model citizens in every walk of life. This list can

be found near the beginning of the handbook on page 5. At the end of each 9 weeks, we will have a Team Party/Achievement Assembly

where all teams will wear their team colors and gather in the gym. During this time, a Team winner will be announced. Following the Achievement Assembly, We will have a celebration for the winning team and AR celebration for those

top readers on that day as well.

Team Points can also be earned for the following: • Earning awards for grades, attendance and Citizen of the Month • Participation in class

• Students turning in box tops • Displaying the Tiger 24

• TPC Attendance • Parent picking up Report Card in Person on Team Party Days • Participation in Various Fundraisers

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TRANSPORTATION Bus Bus transportation to and from school is a PRIVILEGE. It shall be the

responsibility of the students to conduct themselves like ladies and gentlemen at all times while riding school buses. (The schedule for dropping off and picking up car riders can be found under the ATTENDANCE section at the

beginning of this handbook. It is listed under “Arriving at School” and “Student Dismissal.)

Kindergarten students RIDING THE BUS must have a parent/guardian/or person of legal age present when boarding the bus in the morning and be

present to receive the child in the afternoon. If no one is present at home to receive the child, the student will be brought back to the school and a parent

or guardian must come and pick them up. Continual violations of this policy may result in a revocation of bus riding privileges.

Rules of conduct for Bus Riders established by the School Board are: 1. Obey and cooperate with the bus driver (at all times) 2. After boarding the bus, take your seat immediately.

3. Do not talk to or disturb the bus driver (except in emergencies). 4. Do not harass other students.

5. Do not fight. (45 days suspension unless otherwise determined) 6. Do not argue or yell. 7. Do not use profanity.

8. Sit erect with your feet on the floor and keep your belongings out of the aisle.

9. Keep your hands, head, and objects inside of the bus.

10. Do not eat, drink, or chew gum on the bus. 11. Do not smoke or strike matches/cigarette lighters on the bus.

12. Do not bring fireworks, weapons, or anything that may endanger the lives of others on the bus.

13. Do not commit careless or willful acts which may cause injury to

the bus (may result in a monetary charge) 14. Keep the bus clean by picking up any trash that is dropped.

15. Do not commit careless or willful acts which may cause damage to the bus (may result in a monetary charge).

16. Acceptable use of cell phone: music and games (photo, video,

calling, and texting prohibited) 17. Parents/Guardians or unauthorized individuals are never to

board the bus.

18. NOTE: Bus Drivers are authorized to ASSIGN seats!!

Misconduct on the bus can result in the student losing bus privileges. Principals are authorized to suspend bus privileges depending on the severity of the student’s misbehavior. When students lose their bus privileges, the

parents assume the responsibility for transportation to and from school.

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Bus Passes – Parent(s)/legal guardians may request a temporary bus pass at

least 24 hours in advance from the principal/designee. The principal/designee must coordinate temporary bus passes with the

Transportation Department. Except in the case of emergency and approved by the principal/designee, there will be no temporary bus passes granted unless parents are PRESENT to complete the bus pass form. School employees are

NOT allowed to fill the form out over the phone for parent(s)/legal guardians. Therefore, same day passes will not be granted.

Responsibilities of Transported Pupils

Relationship to the driver A. To occupy the seat assigned by the driver and to refrain from moving

around while the bus is in motion. B. To observe classroom conduct (except for normal conversation) while

getting on or off and while riding the bus.

C. To obey the driver cheerfully, and to report promptly to the School Principal when instructed to do so by the driver.

D. To cooperate at all times with school bus patrols who have been

appointed by the school principal or for fulfillment of duties to which they have been assigned.

E. To warn the driver of approaching danger if there is reason to believe driver is not aware of danger.

F. To be in designated place to board the bus at the time scheduled.

Driver is responsible for maintenance of this schedule and cannot wait for tardy pupils.

Personal Safety A. Stay off roadway at all times while waiting for the bus. B. To wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before attempting

to get on or off. C. To enter or leave bus only at front door after bus has come to a

complete stop, except in case of an emergency.

D. To cross highway, if necessary, after leaving bus in the following manner:

1. Make certain that the bus is stationary. 2. Upon leaving the bus, stand at the side of the road and wait for

proper signals from the driver to cross the road.

3. Upon signal from driver, look both right and left and proceed across the road 10 feet in front of the bus.

Car Riders

1. As a safety precaution, parents must remain inside their vehicle when picking up car riders.

2. Students that are car riders must know how to buckle themselves. 3. All persons picking up students from the car rider line MUST have a

school-issued sign visible in the passenger side of the windshield

stating the name of the child. Anyone who does not have the sign at the time of pick-up must report to the front office to pick up their

students.

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How to Line up for Car Rider Lines/Afternoon Pickup The car rider lines will form in the parking lot adjacent to the football

field. There will be four car rider lines. Lanes 1 and 2 are for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and lanes 3 and 4 are for students

in 3rd grade through 5th grade. Students with siblings in a higher grade will be picked up with those older siblings.

WITHDRAWAL If it becomes necessary to withdraw a student during the school year, parents

should give a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for the school to properly prepare the necessary reports. The parent/guardian must come to the

school in person to begin the withdrawal process. Reports and records will be transferred to the respective enrolling school upon request.

YEARBOOK Ladonia students will have the opportunity to once again order a school yearbook. Mrs. Edwards (5th grade) is the Yearbook sponsor. Information about

ordering the yearbook and the cost will be available at Open House and will be sent home at the beginning of the school year. There is also an opportunity to purchase business and personal ads. If you purchase a yearbook before

Christmas Break the cost is $25.00 and if you purchase before September 8th you can get free icons on the front of the book.

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Is it

Bullying?

When someone says or does something

unintentionally hurtful and they do it once, that’s

RUDE.

When someone says or does something intentionally

hurtful and they do it once, that’s

MEAN.

When someone says or does something intentionally

hurtful and they keep doing it-even when you tell

them to stop or show them that you’re upset- that’s

BULLYING.

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Ladonia Elementary School

2017-2018 Bullying Policy and Consequences

School-Wide Anti-Bullying rules:

1. No teasing

2. No hitting

3. No exclusion

4. No threats

5. No name-calling

6. No Cyber-Bullying

Clearly defined acts of bullying:

Teasing – Name calling, insulting, or other behavior that would hurt others feelings

or make them feel bad about themselves.

Exclusion – Starting rumors, telling others not to be friends with someone, or

other actions that would cause someone to be without friends.

Hitting – Pushing, hitting, or grabbing.

Severe hitting - Punching, kicking, and similar behavior that may injure others.

Threats of serious violence and/or harassment – Racial, ethnic, sexual, or gender

name calling or other severe harassment.

Cyber-Bullying – Any intimidation by electronic means on school property or at

school functions.

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Bully Consequences

BEHAVIOR FIRST OCCURRENCE

SECOND OCCURRENCE

THIRD OCCURRENCE

BEYOND FOUR

TEASING OR EXCLUSION

*Teacher conference (In-class, separately)

*Counselor conference *Parent contact *Character Building Assignment *Individual/Group Counseling

*School Service Activity Within the School *Parent Conference

*Principal visit * Suspension @ Principal’s Discretion *Parent Conf *Individual/Group Counseling

HITTING *Teacher conference *Parent contact in writing(Planner or Calendar)

*Counselor conference *Parent Contact *Referral to Principal if needed *Individual/ Group Counseling

*Principal conference with possible suspension *Parent conference *Individual/ Group Counseling

*Individual Behavior Plan *More severe actions at the principal’s discretion

SEVERE HITTING, HARASSMENT, OR THREATS OF VIOLENCE

*Counselor and Principal conference and suspension at principal’s discretion. *Mandatory Parent Conference *Individual/ Group Counseling

*(3-5 days) Suspension *Mandatory Parent Conference *Individual/ Group Counseling

Possible Class 3 Hearing or Juvenile petition

***THE GOALS OF THESE CONSEQUENCES ARE TO ELIMINATE BULLYING

BEHAVIORS AND TO ENCOURAGE MORE SOCIALLY APPROPRIATE

BEHAVIORS IN ALL STUDENTS.

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A Schoolwide Title I Program

What is Title I?

It’s a federal program to help students in our nation’s schools. Title is about giving all children a chance. Some children may not have all the advantages

other students have. That’s where Title I comes in. Its goal is to help all children get a good education. Schools with 40% or more of children from low-income families qualify for schoolwide Title I programs. A good schoolwide

program can lead to a better school. The program is designed to help all students reach the standards, challenge students to be the best they can be, and prepare students for the complex world of today and tomorrow.

The benefits of a Title I Program include:

Improved Programs

Schoolwide Title I Programs allow schools to offer more:

• Services to help students in the classroom, such as counseling or tutors

• Teachers and other school staff

• Resources, such as computers and workbooks

• Variety in learning – problem solving, group activities, and skills workshops

Parent Involvement

Schoolwide programs count on parent support. All parents are invited to help plan and take part in their school’s program. Parents may also benefit from

some of the special services and programs the school may provide.

A Sense of Excitement

Improved school programs can boost school spirit. Students become more excited about learning and that helps teachers and other school staff with their

jobs.

Equal Treatment

It is not necessary to pull students from class to receive Title I services, although students may be pulled on an as needed basis. They are less likely to

feel singled out because the whole school is receiving the services.

More Ways to Use Resources

A schoolwide program has more freedom in how it can use resources. For

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example, Title I money may be combined with other sources of money to help pay for new programs.

Attention to Thinking Skills

In addition to working on basic skills, schoolwide programs help students:

• Find ways to use those skills in real-life situations

• Learn through hands-on projects and experiments

The Title I Program needs you to help:

• Determine program goals

• Plan and carry out programs

• Evaluate programs

• Work with your child at home and even in school, as a volunteer

The annual Title I meeting is the place to start and you’re invited! It’s the perfect time to:

• Learn more about Title I

• Learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a Title I parent

• Learn more about parenting skills workshops

• Meet other parents and teachers

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Parents Right-to-Know (Teacher Qualifications • Not-Highly-Qualified Status)

Title I Section 1111 (h)(6)

(6) PARENTS RIGHT-TO-KNOW-

(A) QUALIFICATIONS- At the beginning of each school year, a local educational agency that receives funds under this part shall notify the parents of each student attending any school receiving funds under this part that the parents may request, and the agency will provide the parents on request (and in a timely manner), information regarding the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers, including, at a minimum, the following:

(i) Whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

(ii) Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.

(iii) The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.

(iv) Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

(B) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- In addition to the information that parents may request under subparagraph (A), a school that receives funds under this part shall provide to each individual parent—

(i) information on the level of achievement of the parent's child in each of the State academic assessments as required under this part; and

(ii) timely notice that the parent's child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.

(C) FORMAT- The notice and information provided to parents under this paragraph shall be in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language that the parents can understand.

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9 Woodland Drive Phenix City, AL 36869 (706)321-2232


August 6, 2018

Dear Parents:

We are pleased to notify you that in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, you have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher. Specifically, you may request the following:

● Whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

● Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria has been waived.

● The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.

● Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

If you would like to receive this information, please complete the top portion of the enclosed form, and return the form to your child’s school. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Mesha Patrick at (334) 408-4952, and she will be happy to assist you.

Sincerely,

Jacob D. Johnson

Principal

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Russell County Schools District Parents Right-To-Know ● Request Teacher Qualifications

I am requesting the professional qualifications of ____________________________________________ who teaches my child, _________________________________ at ____________________________________ Child’s Name (Please Print) School (Please Print) My mailing address is _______________________________________________________________________________________ Street (Please Print) City Zip My telephone number is _________________________________________. My name is ___________________________________________________. Name (Please Print) __________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Signature Date

This Section to be Completed by School/Central Office Date Form Received: ____________________________ Received by: __________________________ Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________ Subject: ___________________________ Has the teacher met state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which he/she teaches? _________ Yes _________ No

Is the teacher teaching under emergency or other provisional status? Yes No Undergraduate Degree _____________________________________________ (University/College) Major Discipline _____________________________________________ Graduate Degree _____________________________________________ (University/College) Major Discipline _____________________________________________ Does a paraprofessional provide instructional services to the student? __________ Yes __________ No If yes, what are the qualifications of the paraprofessional? High School Graduate (Year) Undergraduate Degree ___________________________________ (University/College)

Major/Discipline ___________________________________ College/University Credit ______________ (Hours)

Major/Discipline __________________________________

________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ Signature of Person Completing Form Date Returned to Parent

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PARENT COPY (Please Keep This Copy at Home)

TITLE 1 SCHOOL/PARENT COMPACT 2018-2019 Ladonia Elementary, and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs

funded by Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)(participating children), agree

that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the

responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents

will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the state’s high standards.

This school-parent compact is in effect during the 2018-2019 school year.

We know that learning can take place only when there is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation.

Because we are all committed to ______________________’s progress in school, we are going to do

our best to promote his/her achievement. This agreement is a promise to work together. We believe that

this agreement can be fulfilled by our team effort. Together we can improve teaching and learning.

SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES: Ladonia Elementary will: 1. Provide high quality curriculum and instruction and effective learning environment that enables all

the children to meet the state’s student academic achievement standards as follows: a. Provide instruction from highly qualified staff. b. Provide small group instruction to target individual needs of students. c. Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable. d. Explain the code of conduct to the students. e. Supplement instruction through the use of technological and other resources. f. Provide homework to reinforce classroom instruction.

g. Provide training and assistance to parents so they can help their children with assignments. h. Encourage students to attend school regularly, as well as, be on time each day.

2. Hold parent- teacher conferences, during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the

individual child’s achievement. Specifically, these conferences will be: a. Held when requested by the parent or the teacher. b. Provided in an environment that allows for positive communication.

3. Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress. Specifically, the school will

provide reports, as follows: a. Graded papers will be sent home for parents to review. b. Student progress reports will be sent home every 4 ½ weeks. c. Report cards will be sent home at the end of each 9 weeks. d. State assessment results will be sent home to parents annually.

4. Provide parents with reasonable access to staff. Specifically, staff will be available for consultation

with parents, as follows: a. At an agreed upon time. b. During the teacher’s planning period, if scheduled.

5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and observe

classroom activities as follows: a. Parents may volunteer to assist teachers during classroom time. They can assist the teacher with

classroom and center preparation, work with students in small groups, help monitor students as they

go to other activities and help with field trips. Times to volunteer in classrooms will need to be

convenient to both the parent and the classroom teacher. b. Parents may observe in the classroom of their student at a time that is convenient to the parents and

the classroom teacher. After obtaining administrator approval, the parent can meet with the teacher

and observe and/or participate with their student during classroom times. c. Parents may participate in volunteer activities through our Tigers, Parents & Community (TPC)

Organization. Opportunities to volunteer during school hours and after school hours will be posted

on the school website and also listed in the monthly newsletter. Some of the available opportunities

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will include: media center, assist teachers with copies, center preparation and other items, building

improvements such as painting, clean-up and grounds maintenance, monitoring students in the

lunchroom, office help, fundraising, and other opportunities. To volunteer, parents will need to

check in and receive administrator approval before entering the school and check-out upon leaving.

6. Ensure regular two-way, meaningful communication between family members and school staff, and, to

the extent practicable, in a language that family members can understand.

a. LES will provide communication with families through the monthly newsletter, Remind messages,

webpage, digital sign, Facebook, calendars, classroom syllabus and planners.

b. Parents can respond to teachers through calendars and planners, phone calls and emails.

c. Teachers will call parents periodically and schedule parent meetings.

d. Parents that need language translation will be provided information translated. The school website

includes a translate feature.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES: AS A PARENT, I will support my child’s learning in the following ways:

• See that my child attends school regularly and arrives on time each day

• Keep check outs to a minimum to ensure that my child receives quality instruction to benefit

his/her needs, being aware that instructional time is from 8:30 – 3:00.

• Being informed about my child’s education and communicating with the school by promptly

reading and responding to all notices from the school or school district

• Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline

• Establish a time for homework and review it regularly.

• Limit my child’s screen time and help select appropriate programs, apps and/or games.

• Read with my child and let my child see me read.

• Volunteer in my child’s classroom.

• Participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my child’s education.

• Serve, to the extent possible, on advisory groups such as Title 1 Advisory Committee and parent

involvement committee, etc.

• Promote the positive use of my child’s extracurricular time

• Follow the school dress code while on campus at all times

• Attend parent nights held throughout the year as listed in the Student Handbook

• Limit cell phone use while on campus

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: AS A STUDENT, I accept my responsibility to take ownership of my academic achievement and to

strive to be master state standards. Specifically, I will: • Attend school regularly.

• Come to school every day with pens, pencils, paper, and necessary tools for learning.

• Observe regular study habits.

• Complete and return homework assignments every day.

• Ask questions when I don’t understand.

• Follow the Tiger 24 and all school rules.

• Read at least 30 minutes every day outside of school time.

• Give my parents or the adult responsible for my welfare all notices and information that I receive

from my school every day.

Please sign and return the copy from page 51.

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Parent and Family Engagement as required by the Every Student

Succeeds Act

Parental Involvement:

Describe how the school will convene an annual meeting to inform parents of the school’s

participation in Title I and explain Title I requirements, including the 1% set-aside, and the right of

parents to be involved. Annually, the school holds a Title I meeting that encourages parent

attendance, for the purpose of informing parents about the schoolwide program and the Title I

requirements and offerings. This meeting is held during the parent informational meetings on

August 9th for kindergarten and first grade, August 14th for 2nd and 3rd grade, and August 16th for

4th and 5th grade. At the meeting, the school wide plan, including the parenting policy and plans,

is made available to parents. These plans are also posted on the school website throughout the

year. At the meeting a discussion is held about the 1% set aside for parenting, the school’s

curriculum, student assessments, and student expectations for success. Notification will be

placed in the student handbook, school newsletter, and district website that this plan will be

available for review.

Describe: 1) How there will be a flexible number and format of parent meetings offered; 2) How

parents will be involved in the planning, review and improvement of the Title I Program (Note:

State the school’s process for how all Title I parents have the opportunity for involvement in

decision-making.); and 3) How funds allocated for parent involvement are being used in the

school.

1) Flexible scheduling for morning, evening, or during the day for parent conferences, and workshops will be made available to afford parents the opportunity to attend, according to their home and work schedules. Parents can meet with teachers before school starts, during their planning period or after school most any day of the week. Monthly workshops will be offered to parents at least three times during the year. These meetings are promoted through personal letters, telephone calls, news media, flyers, email, Remind messages, web page, School Cast, etc to reach the largest majority of family members. For the parent informational meetings held in August, childcare will be provided for students who attend Ladonia Elementary.

2) Ladonia Elementary has a Title I Advisory Committee. The committee meets annually to decide how to spend the parent portion of the Title I budget. Parents serve on the committee that makes decisions on the use of parent involvement funds. Input from all parents is sought during our parent/community meeting and during activities throughout the school year. (Our parent/community organization is named Tigers, Parents and Community (TPC))

3) Ladonia Elementary allocates funds for parent involvement in the following ways: generally this money is spent for parenting workshops, parenting newsletters, student/parent handbooks, events, and activities to support the parenting program. The school will use its portion of the LEA reservation funds to enhance parental support and training of parents. These funds will be used for guest speakers to address parents, workshops, and training as well as support materials for parents.

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Describe how the school provides parents of participating children timely information in a uniform

format and, to the extent practicable in a language they can understand, about programs under

Title I, a description and explanation of the curriculum in use, forms of academic assessments,

and achievement expectations used, and, if requested by parents, opportunities for regular

meetings to formulate suggestions and participate as appropriate in decisions related to the

education of their children. Ladonia Elementary promotes and supports parental involvement.

Along with the annual Title I meeting, meet and greet night, parent informational meetings, and

other scheduled meetings, the school distributes a parent/student handbook to provide positive

practical information about school policies and procedures. During the parent informational

meetings, parents will visit their child’s classroom and receive more information from the teacher

concerning classroom assessments. The school distributes parenting skills information

brochures on a regular basis. The services of our parent specialist are enlisted to establish

workshops and programs that are helpful to parents. The district ELL Instructor makes

arrangements for non-English speaking parents, so they can communicate with their child’s

teacher. When feasible, written notification is made in the family’s native language. Ladonia

teachers and the EL instructor use Transact to communicate with parents.

Describe how parents, the school staff, and students share responsibility for improved student

academic achievement for participating students (How the School-Parent Compact is jointly

developed with Title I parents; how it is used, reviewed, and updated). Ladonia Elementary uses

the school/parent compact to foster shared responsibility for student learning. The compact is

used to build and foster the development of a school-parent partnership to help all children

achieve the state’s high standards. The compact is reviewed annually by the Advisory

Committee and revised as needed to meet grade level and school needs in sharing

responsibility for improved student academic achievement. The compact will remain in the

classroom to be used by the teacher in working with parents and students. It is the desire of our

school that all of these individuals will share the responsibility for improved student achievement

and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help all

students achieve or exceed proficiency on state academic content standards.

Describe procedures to allow parents to submit comments of dissatisfaction with the Continuous

Improvement Plan. If a parent disagrees with any aspect or component of the LEA Consolidated

Application for NCLB funds, the Parenting Policy, Parenting Plan, or the CIP they may schedule

an appointment with the principal to discuss their concerns. If they still have concerns after

meeting with the principal, they may submit their concerns in writing to the Federal Programs

Coordinator of the system. Their concerns will then be forwarded to the SDE Federal programs

Administrator.

Describe how the school will build capacity for parental involvement including how parents will be

encouraged to become equal partners in the education of their children. To ensure effective

involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school, parents, and the

community to improve student academic achievement, our school:

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(1) Shall provide training for parents of participating children in understanding such topics as the

State's academic content standards and State student academic achievement standards, State

and local academic assessments, the requirements of Title I, and how to monitor their child’s

progress and work with teachers to improve the achievement of their children. (Describe)

Ladonia Elementary offers regularly scheduled TPC meetings (August 28, December 4, and

March 5) during which updates and information are given about student achievement,

assessments, and helps on how to keep in contact with teachers to help student success.

There is also a Parenting Day held each October during which updates are given and

workshops are help to help parents monitor their child’s progress and helps are given to

assist them in improving their child’s achievement.

(2) Shall provide materials and training to help parents to work with their children to improve their

children's achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, as appropriate, to foster

parental involvement. (Describe) Parents are provided the following: Opportunities to attend

workshops/sessions on assessments, receive curriculum/behavioral expectations, conferences

with teachers by phone, email, or in person every nine weeks and informed expectations for

students in each subject at each grade level. To foster parental involvement parents will assist

with homework assignments. If parents need information or training in helping with homework

assignments, teachers can meet with them to provide the training, etc.

(3) Shall educate teachers, office personnel, and other school staff, with the assistance of

parents, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to reach out to,

communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent

programs, and build ties between parents and the school. (Describe)

- Use a variety of communication tools, including the district/school website, SchoolCast, Digital Sign, Remind messages, and social media sites such as Facebook

- Develop a student/parent handbook to provide positive, practical information about our school

- Conduct Open House - Provide clear information regarding course expectations and offerings, student

placement, school activities, student services, and optional programs - Parent conferences held throughout the year - Establish an informational bulletin board in the lobby/entrance for parents - Implement family/school compacts - Distribute district newsletters, monthly school newsletters, TPC newsletters, as well as

weekly syllabi - Documentation of all parent contact - Information to parents of ELL distributed in a format and language that parents can

understand, translators provided if needed - SchoolCast used to notify parents of upcoming events - Workshops

(4) Shall to the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinate and integrate parent involvement

programs and activities with other federal programs, and conduct other activities, such as parent

resource centers, that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education

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of their children. (Describe) Ladonia Elementary coordinates and integrates parental

involvement programs through TPC. We have a parent resource center that is readily available

to provide information for parents. Our Parent Involvement Specialist schedules, informs, and

conducts meetings and workshops that are beneficial to parents. The Parent Involvement

Specialist schedules presenters that offer information and strategies to parents that attend these

sessions.

(5) Shall ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other

activities is sent to the parents of participating children in a format and, to the extent practicable,

in a language the parents can understand. (Describe) Ladonia Elementary regularly

communicates with the parents, keeping them informed of upcoming events. This is

accomplished through the monthly newsletter, notices sent home with students, phone calls,

messages on the Digital sign, Remind messages, and the use of SchoolCast. If parents need to

communicate in a language besides English, the school can make use of the TransAct software

which can be used to produce documents in another language that the parents can understand.

The TransAct software has a large assortment of available documents to cover most school

needs.

(6) Shall provide such other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as parents may

request. (Describe) Ladonia Elementary makes every effort to maintain an atmosphere that

allows parents to feel comfortable when addressing their concerns. Parent surveys are sent

home to be completed by parents so that issues causing concern may be addressed.

Describe how the school will ensure the provision for participation of parents with limited English

proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory students; including providing

information and school reports in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language that

parents can understand. Ladonia Elementary has an ELL teacher who regularly communicates

with parents to inform them of daily events and activities. Teachers place phone calls to parents

to update them on their child’s progress and relay any messages or concerns of the parents to

the classroom teacher. Ladonia strives to maintain a facility that is accessible to everyone.

Individual student assessment results will be explained to parents by the ELL teacher during

parent conferences. Parents will then be able to ask any questions about the tests they do not

understand. Teachers will be trained in test interpretation so they can answer any questions

asked by parents. The school principal and counselor are also available to discuss the tests with

parents. Each year group test results are discussed at a TPC meeting. Follow-up individual

conferences with parents are held with EL students, the ELL teacher, and homeroom teachers

when needed. If needed, a translator can be provided to help with the parent communication.

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***

Please Complete

the Following

Forms, remove

from the

Handbook and

return to your

child’s Homeroom

Teacher

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Handbook Agreement

(Please sign & return to Homeroom)

To Parent(s) or Guardian(s):

This Student Handbook is provided as a guideline, policy, and procedural

manual for Ladonia Elementary School. Please sign the signature page along

with your child and return it to their homeroom teacher.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Commitment

I, ______________________________, parent/guardian of _________________________ have received a copy of the Ladonia Elementary School 2018-2019 Student Handbook and agree to follow the guidelines, policies, and procedures within.

______________________________________ _________________________

Parent/guardian Signature Date

Student’s Commitment

I, ______________________________, have received a copy of the Ladonia

Elementary School 2018-2019 Student Handbook and agree to follow the

guidelines, policies, and procedures within.

______________________________________ ___________________________

Student Signature Date

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PARENT COPY (Please Return to Teacher)

TITLE 1 SCHOOL/PARENT COMPACT 2018-2019 Ladonia Elementary, and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs

funded by Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)(participating children), agree

that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the

responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents

will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the state’s high standards.

This school-parent compact is in effect during the 2018-2019 school year.

We know that learning can take place only when there is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation.

Because we are all committed to ______________________’s progress in school, we are going to do

our best to promote his/her achievement. This agreement is a promise to work together. We believe that

this agreement can be fulfilled by our team effort. Together we can improve teaching and learning.

SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES: Ladonia Elementary will: 1. Provide high quality curriculum and instruction and effective learning environment that enables all

the children to meet the state’s student academic achievement standards as follows: a. Provide instruction from highly qualified staff. b. Provide small group instruction to target individual needs of students. c. Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable. d. Explain the code of conduct to the students. e. Supplement instruction through the use of technological and other resources. f. Provide homework to reinforce classroom instruction.

g. Provide training and assistance to parents so they can help their children with assignments. h. Encourage students to attend school regularly, as well as, be on time each day.

2. Hold parent- teacher conferences, during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the

individual child’s achievement. Specifically, these conferences will be: a. Held when requested by the parent or the teacher. b. Provided in an environment that allows for positive communication.

3. Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress. Specifically, the school will

provide reports, as follows: a. Graded papers will be sent home for parents to review. b. Student progress reports will be sent home every 4 ½ weeks. c. Report cards will be sent home at the end of each 9 weeks. d. State assessment results will be sent home to parents annually.

4. Provide parents with reasonable access to staff. Specifically, staff will be available for consultation

with parents, as follows: a. At an agreed upon time. b. During the teacher’s planning period, if scheduled.

5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and observe

classroom activities as follows: a. Parents may volunteer to assist teachers during classroom time. They can assist the teacher with

classroom and center preparation, work with students in small groups, help monitor students as they

go to other activities and help with field trips. Times to volunteer in classrooms will need to be

convenient to both the parent and the classroom teacher. b. Parents may observe in the classroom of their student at a time that is convenient to the parents and

the classroom teacher. After obtaining administrator approval, the parent can meet with the teacher

and observe and/or participate with their student during classroom times. c. Parents may participate in volunteer activities through our Tigers, Parents & Community (TPC)

Organization. Opportunities to volunteer during school hours and after school hours will be posted

on the school website and also listed in the monthly newsletter. Some of the available opportunities

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will include: media center, assist teachers with copies, center preparation and other items, building

improvements such as painting, clean-up and grounds maintenance, monitoring students in the

lunchroom, office help, fundraising, and other opportunities. To volunteer, parents will need to

check in and receive administrator approval before entering the school and check-out upon leaving.

6. Ensure regular two-way, meaningful communication between family members and school staff, and, to

the extent practicable, in a language that family members can understand.

a. LES will provide communication with families through the monthly newsletter, Remind messages,

webpage, digital sign, Facebook, calendars, classroom syllabus and planners.

b. Parents can respond to teachers through calendars and planners, phone calls and emails.

c. Teachers will call parents periodically and schedule parent meetings.

d. Parents that need language translation will be provided information translated. The school website

includes a translate feature.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES: AS A PARENT, I will support my child’s learning in the following ways:

• See that my child attends school regularly and arrives on time each day

• Keep check outs to a minimum to ensure that my child receives quality instruction to benefit

his/her needs, being aware that instructional time is from 8:30 – 3:00.

• Being informed about my child’s education and communicating with the school by promptly

reading and responding to all notices from the school or school district

• Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline

• Establish a time for homework and review it regularly.

• Limit my child’s screen time and help select appropriate programs, apps and/or games.

• Read with my child and let my child see me read.

• Volunteer in my child’s classroom.

• Participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my child’s education.

• Serve, to the extent possible, on advisory groups such as Title 1 Advisory Committee and parent

involvement committee, etc.

• Promote the positive use of my child’s extracurricular time

• Follow the school dress code while on campus at all times

• Attend parent nights held throughout the year as listed in the Student Handbook

• Limit cell phone use while on campus

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: AS A STUDENT, I accept my responsibility to take ownership of my academic achievement and to

strive to be master state standards. Specifically, I will: • Attend school regularly.

• Come to school every day with pens, pencils, paper, and necessary tools for learning.

• Observe regular study habits.

• Complete and return homework assignments every day.

• Ask questions when I don’t understand.

• Follow the Tiger 24 and all school rules.

• Read at least 30 minutes every day outside of school time.

• Give my parents or the adult responsible for my welfare all notices and information that I receive

from my school every day.

By signing this, I have read and understand my responsibilities, as well as, my child’s responsibilities. _____________________ ___________________ _____________________ School Representative Signature Parent Signature Student Signature _____________________ ___________________ _____________________ Date Date Date

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Ladonia Elementary School (RETURN TO SCHOOL)

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION & MEDICAL EVALUATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2018-2019

___________________________

Homeroom Teacher & Grade

To be completed by Parents (Please Print)

The following information is requested for the physical education teacher so that he/she can anticipate and prevent problems related to physical activities and your child’s well-being while at school. Your cooperation in providing this information is appreciated.

Student Name________________________________________________________________

Birth Date___________________________ Age_________

Parent/Guardian Name______________________________________________________

In Case of Emergency Call________________________________ Phone______________

or____________________________________________________ Phone______________

Please Answer All of the Following Questions: If the answer is yes, please explain.

1. Is your child receiving medical attention for a specific illness at this time? _____

If yes, please state illness_____________________________________________________ 2. Does your child take medication now? ________________________________________ 3. Does your child have epilepsy? _______________________________________________ 4. Does your child wear glasses or contacts? _____________________________________ 5. Does your child have asthma? ________________________________________________ 6. Is your child diabetic? ________________________________________________________

Any other medical conditions that I might need to know? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ DATE____________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE________________________________

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Dress Code Acknowledgement (Parent & Student MUST sign and return to Teacher)

DRESS CODE

School is a learning environment and we ask that parents and students use

reason, good judgement, and common decency in the choice of dress in the school setting.

All students should dress in good taste and in a non-offensive manner. We require the following along with additional code in the RCSD Handbook:

1. No hats, caps, bandanas, or visors in the school building.

2. No football, baseball, or soccer shoes with rubber or metal cleats. 3. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than two inches above the

knee. (We ask that if skirts or dresses are worn, to please encourage your child to wear shorts, tights, or leggings underneath)

4. No tights/leggings unless worn under shorts, skirts, or dresses that are

at or below fingertips. 5. No spaghetti straps. Tank tops must be at least three fingertips wide at

shoulders. Appropriate undergarments should be worn and not visible. 6. No offensive/suggestive material on clothing (ex: alcohol, drugs, racial). 7. Pajamas must not be worn as outer clothing (except for Pajama Days)

8. Shoes must be worn at ALL time. As a safety precaution, high heels are discouraged.

9. Pants/shorts must be worn at waist level.

We do ask that you dress your child according to the weather. Many times

a class will go outside when it is chilly.

Violations of Dress Code: If the above conditions are not followed, administration will give the student a WARNING. If the student commits subsequent violations, Discipline Referrals will be given. The school will contact a parent/ guardian regarding the dress. If warranted, a change of clothes will be requested. ___________________________ ________________________ _________________ Parent Student Date

*See the RCSD Student Handbook for a more detailed Dress Code Policy.

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