Paris Elementary School
Handbook
2011-2012
Paris Elementary School
650B Volunteer Drive
Paris, Tennessee 38242
(731)642-3675
(731)644-0734 FAX
www.ParisElementarySchool.com
Mrs. Leah Watkins Mr. Howard P. McGill
Principal Assistant Principal
Common Mission: We, at Paris Elementary
School, are dedicated to meeting the challenges of diverse learning styles
by providing a positive, safe environment with personal and academic
success as our goal. Shared Vision: To provide comprehensive data-driven
opportunities that maximize the potential of each learner.
WELCOME
TO
PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dear Parents,
Welcome to an exciting journey that you, your child and the entire staff of Paris Elementary School are getting ready to take. During this journey, we will work together to ensure your child achieves his/her potential.
The information in this parent handbook is very important. You should find the answers to many of your questions within this booklet. Please read it very carefully. It is vitally important to know our expectations and guidelines so that we can continue to offer you an efficiently run school. Please go over all the information contained in this handbook with your child so they will understand what is expected.
Together we will strive to:
1. Challenge each child to achieve all that they are capable of learning during the time we have them
2. Provide a safe, pleasant and motivating environment in which to learn
3. Communicate between home and school.
With your help we will certainly achieve these goals. The best way for your child to continue to develop at their maximum potential is to stay in contact with the classroom teacher. Each teacher at Paris Elementary School will send weekly information regarding your child’s progress both academically and behaviorally. Please take time to read all notes that come home with your child. Notes from the teachers are a critical part of our process of keeping you informed.
Again, welcome to what will be a great year. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call me. I can be reached by calling the school number and entering my extension, (731)642-3675, ext. 202.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Leah Watkins
Principal
Table of Contents
Mission statement.................................................................................................................. 1
Welcome................................................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents................................................................................................................... 3
Faculty/Staff ....................................................................................................................... 4
Title VI/Title IX...................................................................................................................... 5
School Calendar / School Day................................................................................................ 6
Accident/Injury Policy............................................................................................................. 6
Access to School Grounds Policy......................................................................................... 7
Arrival/Dismissal..................................................................................................................... 7
Dismissal - due to inclement weather....................................................................................... 7
Attendance/Tardy Policies....................................................................................................... 7
Bus Rules and Consequences.............................................................................................. 8,9
Discipline.......................................................................................................................... 9-11
Cafeteria Policy – Visitor....................................................................................................... 11
Dress Code…………………………………………………………………………………………………11,12
Enrichment/Tutoring Programs – Before and After School....................................................... 12
Family Enrichment Center Programs...................................................................................... 12
Field Trip.............................................................................................................................. 12
504.................................................................................................................................. 12,13
Highly Qualified Faculty/Staff................................................................................................ 13
Head Lice............................................................................................................................. 14
Internet Access and Permission Slips.................................................................................... 15
Acceptable Use Policy for Students & Computers……………………………………………………..15
Internet/E-Mail Policies.......................................................................................................... 15
Kids Club......................................................................................................................... 16,17
Lunch/Breakfast Prices..................................................................................................... 17,18
Medical Emergency Policy.................................................................................................... 18
Medicine Policy.................................................................................................................... 18
Messages/Phone Policy........................................................................................................ 18
Monies................................................................................................................................. 19
Parent Orientation................................................................................................................. 19
Parties................................................................................................................................. 19
Parent Conferences.............................................................................................................. 19
Physical Education – Swimming............................................................................................ 19
P.I.E.................................................................................................................................... 19
Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………………….19
PTO..................................................................................................................................... 19
Supply Lists – all grades....................................................................................................... 20
Testing................................................................................................................................. 21
Tobacco Policy.................................................................................................................... 21
Transportation...................................................................................................................... 21
Visitor Policy........................................................................................................................ 21
Weapons Policy................................................................................................................... 21
Title I Notification.................................................................................................................. 22
P.S.S.D Title I Parent Involvement..……………………………………………………………………..22
P.E.S. Title I Parent Involvement..……………………………………………………………………….23-25
Unsafe School Choice Policy……………………………………………………………………………..26
P.S.S.D. Notice of Records.................................................................................................. 26
Student Expectations………………………………………………………………………………………27
Paris Elementary School Staff
Mrs. Leah Watkins, Principal
Mr. Howard P. McGill, Assistant Principal
Ms. Tracy Archer, Secretary
Classroom Teachers
Third Fourth Fifth
Missy Boley Sanna Anderson Dana Allen
Tracey Bomar Wendy Bowden Becky Cate
Tammy Carrico Denay Kibbler Windy Summers
Patrick Corbin Rose Cunningham Linda Flowers
Ronda Hart Susan Harrison Lindsey Gidcumb
Greg Lassiter Jessica Homesley LaLee Smith
Jessica Mathis Melissa Hopkins Lynette Smith
Devona May Xanne Harrison Lisa Williams
Lindsey Dooms Jeanie Oliver
Kim Watson
Special Area Teachers Cafeteria
Brendell Cowan – Guidance Counselor Angie Presson, Manager
Debbie Elliott – Physical Education Linda Greenup
Marissa Elliott – Media Specialist Charlotte Hart
Christy Buckeledw – Special Education Ora Lee Miller
Sarah Luffman – Physical Education Angie Warren
Nina Mitchell – Nurse
Megan Norris – Strings
Rita Paschall – Reading Specialist
Mary Phoenix – Special Education
Kathy Thompson – Art
Minette Veazey - Music
Teaching Assistants Custodians
Gina Brogdon – 3rd Grade Melvin Way
Debbie Emerson – Special Education Gary Tharpe
Ivy Curtis – 4th Grade
Sharon Shankle – Special Education
Alison Harris – 3rd Grade
Kathy Page – ISS/Library Kids Club
Linda Clark – 4th Grade Emily Arnold
Marecia Stephenson – 5th Grade Ruth Hartsfield
Joy Stubblefield -- Strings Geraldine Sykes
Sheila Wall – 5th Grade Marilyn Tharpe
LaLee Smith- Director
Title VI – Discrimination Disclaimer
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P. L. 88-352), the following policy is for the guidance of all students and personnel with in ALL schools in the Paris Special School District:
No person shall be denied employment, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any program or activity, on the basis of sex, religion, belief, national origin, ethnic group, or disabling condition.
In compliance, any Title VI concerns should be directed to Kris Meyer, Supervisor of Administration and Support Services; Paris Special School District, 1219 Highway 641 South, Paris, Tennessee 38242, Phone: (901) 642-9322.
Titulo VI – Renuncia de Discriminación
De acuerdo con el titulo VI de la ley de los derechos civiles do 1964, la politica siguiente es para la dirección de todos los estudiantes y los empleados dentro de todas las escuelas en Paris Especial Escuelas Zona.
A ninguna persona se le negará empleo, ni será excluida de participación, ni se le negarán beneficios, ni será sujeta a discriminación en ningun programs, ni actividad a base de su sexo, religion, creecia, origen national, groupo étnico, ni condición de incapacidad.
Preguntas con respecto a lo de arriba, deben ser dirigidas al Kris Meyer, Supervisor de Administracion y Supporio Servicios; Paris Especial Escuelas ona, 1219 La carretera 641 Sur, Paris, Tennessee 38242; Telephono: 642-9322.
Title IX
Title IX of the Civil Rights Act provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under an education program or activity receiving federal assistance.”
Should any student feel that the terms of the above legislation are not being met, the first step is to contact the person(s) immediately involved or the school principal to discuss the matter. The principal is able to supply any student with the procedures for formal appeal of unresolved matters.
In compliance, any Title IX concerns should be directed to Dr. Norma Gerrell, Supervisor of Administration and Support Services; Paris Special School District, 1219 Highway 641 South, Paris, Tennessee 38242, Phone: (901) 642 – 9322.
****Translation of Title VI and Title IX into any other native language upon request.****
Paris Elementary School
Calendar 2010-2011
August 1-4…………………… Returning Student Phone-in/Online Registration
August 4…………………… New Student Registration
August 8…………………… First Full Day of School
September 5………………... Labor Day
September 23…………….… Parent-Teacher Conference-No School
October 20-21………………. Fall Break
November 23-25…………..... Thanksgiving Holiday
December 22- January 2.…. Christmas Holiday
January 3…………………… Administrative Day-No School
January 16…………………... Martin Luther King Day-No School
February 20…………………. President’s Day
April 2-6..………………… Spring Break
April 27…………………….... Fish Fry-No School
April 30-May 4……………… TCAP Testing
May 17………………………. Administrative Day-No School
May 18………………………. Last Day of School-abbreviated
School Office Hours
The school office will be open at 7:30 a.m. each morning and close promptly at 3:30
p.m. each afternoon.
School Day
The official school day for students at Paris Elementary is 7 hours in length. Adult supervision of students begins at 7:30 a.m. The breakfast program also begins at 7:30 a.m. Buses arrive at 7:35 a.m. Students are considered tardy after 7:50 a.m. Tardy students and their parents must report to the office to receive a tardy slip. After three tardies during any six week period, a meeting with the principal is required for student admission to the school. A tardy counts as a fraction of the day absent. In the afternoon, car riders are dismissed at 2:50 p.m. Bus riders are loaded at 2:50 p.m.
*The doors at the end of each wing will open at 7:30 a.m. and will be locked at 7:50 a.m.
Accident/Injury Policy
Parents have the opportunity to purchase student school insurance at the beginning of each school year.
Paris Elementary does NOT provide insurance for students, nor does P.S.S.D. make reimbursements.
When an accident/injury occurs on school grounds, parents are notified and a report is filed for school record
purposes only.
Access to School Grounds Policy
The school grounds are for school activities only. Any use of school grounds must be arranged by the principal.
Arrival/Dismissal
ARRIVAL –
Adult supervision of students begins at 7:30 a.m. Students are considered tardy after 7:50 a.m. Buses will unload at
approximately 7:35 a.m. when they arrive from W.G. Rhea Elementary.
All students being transported by car will be let out at the end of the appropriate grade level wing. Students are not
to be let out at the front doors of the school.
Doors will open at 7:30 a.m.
Students going to morning Kids Club are to be let out at the 3rd grade wing prior to 7:30.
DISMISSAL –
Car riders will be picked up at the end of their grade level wing. Students will be dismissed at 2:50 p.m. Cars
will not be allowed to pull around to the school pick up areas until 2:40 p.m. This is a playground area
behind the school. For safety no cars will be allowed behind the building during the school day.
No cars are to be in the bus circle in front of the gym at any time.
Dismissal – due to inclement weather
Listen to the local radio and/or television stations during inclement weather. They will inform you in the event that school is dismissing early. Please do not call the school.
Kids Club will be closed on the days school is not in session and on early dismissal days.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is a key factor in student achievement and therefore, all students are expected to be present each day school is in session. Paris Special School District Board Policy states that when students must be absent from school a written note or doctor’s statement should be given to the teacher upon their return to the classroom. The school will accept up to five parent notes as documentation for student absence. After receipt of five parent notes, medical documentation will be required to excuse absences. Trips taken during the school year must be pre-arranged with the School Principal to be excused. ANY student with 5 or more unexcused absences will be sent a notice from the principal and is subject to appear before the Truancy Board. Failure to attend the truancy meeting or failure to reconcile the absences will result in further action being taken by the court system.
Tardy Policy
Students should be in their classroom by 7:50 a.m. Any student arriving after 7:50 a.m. is considered tardy. Excessive absences and/or tardies will result in truancy charges. ALL students arriving after 7:50 a.m. must enter with parent through the front entrance to receive a tardy pass from the office to be admitted to class. The parent must conference with the principal if three tardies are obtained during any six-week grading period. At seven tardies, the student will be required to make up the instructional time missed due to tardiness.
Bus Rules and Consequences
*Students are assigned to a
specific bus by the principal or designee depending on their legal residence.
While riding a school bus, the following rules should be obeyed at all times:
1. Obey the bus driver and follow the safety rules.
2. Stay in your seat.
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
4. Talk in a normal tone of voice.
5. Never throw anything out the bus window.
6. Use only appropriate language.
7. No food or drink.
The following consequences will apply, if a child does not obey these rules. The driver/bus assistant will take a child to the principal only when that child has shown an unwillingness to follow the directions of the bus driver/assistant.
1st Semester
1st Offense:_____ Warning by Principal
2nd Offense:_____ 3-5 Day suspension from riding any bus
3rd Offense:_____ Suspended from riding any bus for remainder of semester
2nd Semester
1st Offense:_____ Warning by Principal
2nd Offense:_____ 3-5 Day suspension from riding any bus
3rd Offense:_____ Suspended from riding any bus for remainder of semester
*NOTE – Students suspended from riding the bus during the 1st semester will not receive an additional warning during the 2nd semester.
FIGHTING: STUDENTS FIGHTING WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC MINIMUM 5 DAY SUSPENSION FROM RIDING ANY BUS.
Discipline
Distracting behavior interfering with the optimum functioning of each student or group of students will not be tolerated. Education cannot proceed without good discipline. ALL students are expected to demonstrate respect for teachers, staff, administrators, and fellow students. The following guidelines will be enforced.
1. School and classroom rules will be followed.
2. Students in the halls during class time must have teacher’s permission to be out of the classroom.
3. Toys, cards, and any other items that are distracting as determined by the teacher and school administration may be confiscated.
4. Gum is not allowed.
5. Students are to respect others and keep their hands to themselves.
6. Weapons of any type are prohibited.
7. Any inappropriate behavior as determined by school personnel is prohibited.
8. Inappropriate language is not allowed.
These rules are to be followed during the school day and at all school-sponsored functions. Students are to be well mannered. Supervision is provided by school personnel during the school day and at school-sponsored functions.
Promotion of gangs or other related behavior will not be permitted such as gangs insignias, clothing types and styles, hand gestures, etc.
Fighting and violent behavior will result in immediate disciplinary action.
The following levels of Misbehavior and Disciplinary Procedures and Options are designed to protect all members of the educational community in the exercise of their rights and duties.
MISBEHAVIORS: LEVEL 1
Minor misbehavior on the part of the student which impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly operation of the school, but which can usually be handled by an individual staff member.
EXAMPLES (not an exclusive listing):
Classroom disturbances
Classroom tardiness
Cheating and lying
Abusive language
Nondefiant failure to do assignments to carry out directions
Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious)
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES:
Immediate intervention by the staff member.
Determine what offense was committed and its severity.
Determine offender and that he/she understands the nature of the offense.
Employ appropriate disciplinary actions.
Record of the offense and disciplinary action maintained by staff member.
DISCIPLINARY OPTIONS:
Verbal reprimand
Special assignment
Restricting activities
Assigning work details
Counseling
Withdrawal of privileges
Issuance of demerits which might affect citizenship or deportment grades
Strict supervised study
Detention
Corporal punishment
ZERO-TOLERANCE BEHAVIOR: Title IV-A, Sec. 4114 (d)(7)(A)
In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, drug paraphernalia, violence and dangerous weapons, any student who engages in the following behaviors shall be suspended for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The superintendent shall have the authority to modify this suspension requirement on a case-by-case basis. Zero-tolerance acts as follows: 1. Students who bring or possess a drug, drug paraphernalia or a dangerous weapon onto a school bus, onto school property or to any school event or activity; 2. Any student while on a school bus, on school property or while attending any school event or activity: (a) is under the influence of a drug; or (b) possess a drug, drug paraphernalia or dangerous weapon; or (c) committing battery upon any teacher, principal, administrator or any other employee of a local education agency.
THE GUN FREE SCHOOL ACT OF 1994: Title IV-A, Sec. 4141 (d), as well as T.C.A. 49-6-3401(g) and T.C.A. 49-6-4216(d)
The Gun Free School Act of 1994, section 14601, which requires that students who bring a weapon to school be expelled for a period of not less that one year. Also, requires that schools include in their policy that students will be referred to the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system. The law allows the chief administering officer of the local education agency to modify such expulsion requirement for the student on a case-by-case basis (Paris Special School District Board Policy - JCBF)
Cafeteria Policy/Visitor
Paris Elementary School serves nutritious, well balanced meals. If your child does not eat a school prepared meal, you may send a lunch from home. No fast food meals are allowed. Parents wanting to eat with their child must give the school at least one day notice. The cost of an adult lunch is $4.00. Adults are to eat school prepared lunches. After checking in at the front office and being served in the cafeteria, the parent and child will go to a designated dining area. A maximum of two adults may eat with a Paris Elementary School student. Siblings are not to be brought to lunch.
Dress Code
Students are required to dress in a manner appropriate to the educational setting as determined by school officials. Inappropriate or distracting dress will result in disciplinary action as determined by the school administration. While not dictating specific school uniforms, the following guidelines are to be observed by students for school each day and for school functions. Student clothing that is not acceptable :
1. Caps, hats, head coverings of any type, distracting hair styles or coloring
2. Sunglasses
3. Mesh or “see-through” shirts, tank tops, “cut-off” shorts, or revealing midriff tops
*Sleeves on all tops should touch the end of the shoulder
4. Any clothing items promoting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, suggestive and violent behavior
5. Ripped or torn clothing worn in a manner that is revealing or inappropriate. NO HOLES ABOVE THE
KNEES.
6. Short and revealing shorts(**the bottom hem of shorts should be level with fingertips when arms are
hung normally down)
7. Boy’s pants must be worn above hips. “Sagging” is not permitted. (Recommend boys wear a belt.)
8. Platform shoes
9. Coats and jackets are not to be worn inside school. This rule is for safety and the protection of each
student.
10. Words written across the backside of pants/shorts/skirts drawing attention to the children’s anatomy.
** Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be sent to the principal. Appropriate action will be taken and parents will be notified.
Enrichment/Tutoring Programs – After School
After school tutoring and enrichment programs are offered each year. Contact your child’s teacher for more information.
Family Enrichment Center Programs
Field Trips
Within registration paperwork, there will be a handbook insert that you will need to sign authorizing your child’s participation in school field trips. The field trip form will be kept on file for all field trips made throughout the school year.
504 – Information on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for Parents, Students, and Employees Elementary and Secondary Education
Ø What is Section 504?
FOR YOUR INFORMATION Please Retain For Your Records.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TREATMENT OF HEAD LICE
Use an effective head lice treatment. Even with proper use, 30% of the nits (eggs) live through the treatment. Therefore, it is very important to remove all nits.
All of the steps 1 - 4 MUST be done on the SAME day:
1. Treat hair of child and all household members, including frequent visitors. These products are available without a prescription and are effective if directions are CAREFULLY followed: NIX (the preferred product because it leaves a residual effect that lasts for 14 days); RID; Pyrinate-200; and R&C Shampoo.
2. Wash all clothes, bed linens and towels in hot (130 degree) water, which Lysol or Clorox has been added, and dry on hot cycle for at least 20 minutes. If a washing machine or dryer is unavailable, boil clothes and hang on the clothesline in the full sun all day. Items that cannot be safely washed, such as stuffed animals, cloth toys, or pillows, should be dry cleaned or sealed in a plastic bag for 14 days.
3. Spray mattress, all upholstered furniture, carpet, and vehicle where infected person is most likely to have been, with one of the following sprays: R&C spray, Tisit, Li-Dan, or RID. Let spray dry, then vacuum. Lice can survive about 24 to 48 hours off the human head and nits that have fallen from the head are able to live and then hatch up to 10 days later. Therefore, do a thorough job vacuuming and discard the vacuum bag promptly. Clean all surfaces and toys. Wash combs, brushes and other hair accessories with lice shampoo, or in hot, soapy (Lysol or Clorox added) water for at least 10 minutes.
4. Remove nits from the infected person’s hair with a fine-tooth comb (comes with the lice shampoo), and/or remove the nits with your fingernails. Recheck your child’s hair everyday after school for the next 2 weeks.
5. Repeat step #1 in 7 days unless NIX was used.
6. Go to the child’s physician or the health department to obtain a note to return to school. Send the note with the child to give to the school nurse.
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Avoid shampooing the hair for 2 days after treatment and then shampoo as infrequently as possible for the next 2 weeks, using a mild shampoo.
Oil treatment (olive oil) may be used as a last resort or as an interim treatment. The removal of the nits should still be performed.
Internet Access
The Internet is now available to the Paris Special School District students and teachers. While this is an exciting educational tool, it is very closely monitored. Parents must sign before any child is granted access to the Internet.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
Paris Special School District has the ability to enhance your child’s education using computers, networks, and the Internet. The Internet will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, museums, and other repositories of information and to exchange communication with other Internet users around the world. Families should be aware that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive. While the purposes of the school are to use Internet resources for constructive education goals, the industrious user may discover information not acceptable for school use. We believe that the benefits of student access to the Internet in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed the disadvantages. Ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children shall follow when using media and information sources. Therefore, we support and respect each family’s right to decide whether or not to apply for access.
Students are responsible for appropriate behavior on the school’s computer network just as they are in a classroom or on a school playground. All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research, consistent with the purposes of Paris Special School District. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. It is expected that students will comply with district standards and the specific rules set forth below. The use of the network is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked if abused. A student is personally responsible for his/her actions in accessing and utilizing the school’s computer resources. The students are advised never to view, access, keep or send offensive messages or pictures, or anything that they would not want their parents or teachers to see.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Never share your login ID or password. If a password is shared, ALL students involved will be held responsible.
Never tamper with or damage technology equipment.
All network communication must be polite, kind, and free from inappropriate language.
Personal information in the form of last names, phone numbers, and addresses shall not be included in network communication.
If you are unsure about any use of technology or the Internet, ask your teacher.
DO notify any adult immediately if, by accident, you encounter materials that violate appropriate use.
DO NOT waste limited resources such as disk space or printing capacity.
DO NOT copy or modify files or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.
DO NOT violate copyright laws.
Violation may result in loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
Internet/E-Mail Policies
The Internet is now available to the Paris Special School District students and teachers. While this is an exciting educational tool, it is very closely monitored. Parents must sign a permission form before any child is granted access to the Internet.
Kids Club
Kids Club is a morning and afternoon childcare program provided at Paris Elementary for a fee. A snack is provided in the afternoon. A registration form should be completed and registration fee paid when your child registers for school. The registration form and fee should be turned in to the school office. Messages can be left for Kids Club at (731)642-3675, ext. 258 or 625. The Kids Club coordinator is LaLee Smith.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Students may be enrolled for only the morning program, the afternoon only, or for both. Please note that students who are not enrolled must not be left at school by parents. Also, students who are not allowed to ride a bus for disciplinary reasons may not attend Kids Club those days.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Morning: 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m.
Afternoon: 2:50 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
A snack will be provided in the afternoon at no additional charge.
The program operates 180 days, only when school is in session. On the abbreviated day Christmas vacation begins only the morning session will be held as usual. The afternoon session will not be available. Please make arrangements to get your child home at the end of the abbreviated days.
SNOW DAYS
Kids Club will not be open on days school is dismissed for snow. If school is dismissed early for snow, there will be no Kids Club. Kids Club will not have morning session if school starts one (1) hour late.
FEES & PAYMENT
$10.00 registration fee per child
$5.00 weekly fee for morning session
$4.00 charge each afternoon of attendance.
$5.00 late charge per week, if payment is not made on Monday.
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID ON THE FIRST DAY OF EACH WEEK
Payment can be made by check. Checks should be made to Paris Elementary Kids Club. Send the payment with your child on Monday morning and be sure the envelope is labeled with the following information in order for you to receive proper credit.
Envelope Labeled as follows:
KIDS CLUB
CHILD’S NAME : ________________ HOMEROOM TEACHER: _______________
DAYS (week or month) CHILD ATTENDING KIDS CLUB: _______________
AMOUNT OF PAYMENT: _____________
Fees not kept current will result in termination of services.
RETURNED CHECKS
The director will notify you, should an insufficient funds check be returned. THERE WILL BE A $15.00 SERVICE CHARGE FOR ALL RETURNED CHECKS. No exceptions. Returned checks must be paid immediately to ensure continued service for your child. Returned checks and all subsequent payments must be paid in cash.
LATE PICK UPS
The center closes promptly at 5:30 p.m. each day. Late pick-ups will be charged $5.00 for each 15 minutes or portion thereof. (Example: 10 minutes late will result in a $5.00 late fee; 16 minutes late will be $10.00, etc.)
DELIVERY AND PICK UP PROCEDURES
Kids Club is located in the 3rd grade wing of Paris Elementary School. When bringing or picking up children at Kids Club, enter Paris Elementary from 3rd grade wing.
MORNING You must not drop your child off before 6:30 a.m. There will be no supervision prior to that time. You do not have to come in the building in the morning to sign in your child.
AFTERNOON Parents/guardians must park in a designated parking area, come in to building and check your child out. There will be a notebook for you to sign out your child. Children will not be allowed to wait for parents/guardians outside the building. Children will not be released to any person other than their parent or persons authorized by their parents on the enrollment form. You must notify the director or the school in writing if a person other than those authorized will be picking up your child. ONLY adults may sign children out.
ILLNESS & MEDICATION
The childcare center cannot provide for sick children. Please do not send your child to the program if he/she is sick. We are concerned about the welfare of each child; therefore, we require that you pick your child up as soon as possible if he/she becomes ill while in Kids Club. Someone will call you if your child is sick.
No prescription or over-the counter medicine will be administered during Kids Club. If your child requires and Epi Pen or Inhale, contact the Director of Kids Club must be notified. Arrangements must be made to make these accessible during Kids Club hours.
DISCIPLINE
All children enrolled in the program will be expected to follow rules established by the staff for the purpose of safety and smooth operation of the program.
Your child may be dismissed from the program for these infractions: discipline problem, non-payment of fees, and any other problem detrimental to the school environment.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The Kids Club staff is committed to providing as positive program for your child, for you and for us. Please talk with your child about good behavior. We want the program to be enjoyable for everyone.
The staff will be able to meet the needs of your child, if they are made aware of things such as an illness in the family, change in living location, special fears, allergies, etc. Please keep all information current on your child’s enrollment form.
Please remember that this program is non-profit and is totally dependent upon fee payments for staff salaries, materials, equipment, and snacks.
Lunch and Breakfast Prices
Cafeteria Manager: Angie Presson Cafeteria Phone Number: (731) 642 – 3675, ext. 207
v Lunch $ 1.70 a day or $8.50 a week
v Breakfast $ .85 a day or $4.25 a week
v Reduced lunch $ .40 a day or $2.00 a week
v Reduced breakfast $ .30 a day or $1.50 a week
*************Extra milk is $.30 each*************
Teachers do not collect money. It is sent directly to the cafeteria manager; therefore, it is most important that you send your child’s breakfast and lunch money in a sealed envelope labeled:
Child’s name
Homeroom teacher
Amount enclosed
Dates for which you are paying (i.e., Monday-Friday or M-T-Th)
If you are paying for extra milk
Send lunch money on the first day of each week. Do not put lunch/breakfast money on the same check.
Menus are sent home monthly for lunch and breakfast.
If a lunch is brought from home, your child may purchase milk or bring a juice drink. Do not send carbonated or cola type drinks.
Students eating breakfast can pay as they go through the line or you may send it on the first of the week.
Breakfast/lunch will not be charged for more than one week.
Medical Emergency Policy
In the event of a medical emergency the following procedure will take place:
School personnel will:
1. Call 911.
2. Call parent.
3. If unable to contact parent, we will call the emergency person documented on your child’s registration form.
It is extremely important to our school that you inform the school secretary of any change in your personal telephone number or any emergency telephone number listed in your child’s records.
Medicine Policy
Parents are required to sign a Parental Authorization allowing medication/treament to be given during the school day. Any medical questions should be directed to the school nurse.
The needs of students who require medication during the school day should be met in a safe and prudent manner. For this reason, the Paris Special School District medication policy requires any student receiving medication at school follow the guidelines listed below.
Prescription Medication:
1. Must have a doctor’s order.
2. Signed parental consent for medication to be administered at school by school personnel.
3. Must be in the original bottle from the pharmacy and labeled with the student’s name, date, medication, dosage, strength, directions for use, frequency, duration, mode of administration, and expiration date.
4. Medication must be brought to school by an ADULT and may NOT be transported by the student on the bus.
Non-Prescription Medication:
1. Signed parental consent for medication to be administered at school by school personnel.
2. Must be in the original container with instructional for administration in your child’s age range.
3. Must include instructions for administration including dosage, frequency, and duration.
4. Medication must be brought to school by an ADULT and may NOT be transported by the student on the bus.
Messages
Parents are not to call the school to talk to students except in emergencies. Parents should not ask the secretary to deliver messages to students except in extreme cases. Each teacher has a telephone in their classroom and you may leave messages for your child’s teacher at any time.
All afternoon arrangements should be made before the child leaves home. If there is a change, a note must be sent with specific instructions dated and signed by the parent or guardian or you may leave a message on your teacher’s voice mail prior to 2:00 p.m.
Monies – collection
Any money sent to school should be in an envelope with your child’s name, teacher’s name, amount of money, and purpose of money on the front. Lunch and breakfast money should be in separate envelopes. It is helpful to pay for the entire week. Kids Club, insurance, pictures, yearbook, PTO, and any other money should also be in a labeled envelope.
Parent Orientation
The parent orientation night is one of the most important programs that we have. It is important for parents to receive the information that is given on these nights. Each grade level at Paris Elementary School will have a parent orientation night. Parents will have the opportunity to come to school to hear an overview of school programs, policies, and procedures. Parents hearing from their child’s teacher concerning the specific items they need to know about the classroom. All parents are strongly encouraged to come to this very important and informative meeting.
Parties
There are NO individual school birthday parties for students. NO balloons, flowers, or gifts for any occasion are to be sent to the school for students. The distribution of birthday invitations is not allowed at school.
Parent Conferences
Conference times are incorporated in the yearly school calendar, usually in October. Other conferences may be arranged by calling the office or contacting the teacher.
Physical Education - Swimming
Paris Elementary School is very unique in that we will have access to the indoor Olympic size pool each school day. Due to this, swimming will be a part of the regular physical education program. Every student will be expected to participate in swimming lessons. Both the physical education instructor and the instructional assistant are certified lifeguards. Our physical education instructor will allow each student to receive very structured swimming lessons every sixth day of school. The boys will have swimming on different days from the girls. We will only have half of a classroom in the pool at any one time. It is important to stress that the swimming times will be strictly supervised.
Students will need to provide their own swimming suit, towel, and plastic bag to store their wet gear. Girls will need to have a one-piece swimming suit. Students will NOT be allowed to call home for swimsuits. Monthly calendars are provided with swimming and other special area classes included.
If your child is a non-swimmer and does not want to participate in the swim lessons, it is very important for you to know that we will not “force” students in the pool but will encourage each child to participate as they become more confident. It is our goal to have every student being a swimmer before they leave Paris Elementary School.
Partner-In-Education (P.I.E.)
Paris Elementary Partners-In-Education is the Paris Board of Public Utilities. This partner provides many positive activities for the school. Their assistance is a valuable asset to Paris Elementary.
Procedures – School Day
No student may enter the school until 7:30 a.m. All students will be allowed at 7:30 a.m. to go directly to their classroom. This will be a positive way for all students to begin their day. It is our goal to get each student to their classroom as quickly as possible for them to interact with their teacher at the very beginning of the school day.
The official school day ends at 2:50 p.m.
PTO - PLEASE JOIN! All parents are encouraged to join and participate in all PTO activities.
PTO will work in cooperation with the parent orientation meetings that will be held for each grade level during the first few weeks of the school year.
Two parties are provided by PTO during the school year. They include a fall party, and a spring party.
Testing
If you have concerns about your child’s progress the first step is to talk to their classroom teacher. If further discussions or testing is to be considered the principal, guidance counselor, and/or psychologist will be involved.
Tobacco Policy
The Paris Special School District Policy concerning tobacco states that “all public buildings and premises operated by the Board, and all spaces within them, to be officially designated tobacco free environments”. There is not a designated smoking area in the building. The policy applies to the faculty, visitors, and students at Paris Elementary School. (Paris Special School District Board Policy – JCBC)
Transportation
Parents should have child’s after school activities and transportation arranged BEFORE school. Please do NOT phone the school pertaining to your child’s after school arrangements. A note to the classroom teacher must be sent each day for any transportation changes. It is very important that school telephone lines remain open for emergency use only.
Visitor Policy
“All non-PSSD employees will report to the school office when entering and immediately sign in receiving a visitor pass. Individuals making business deliveries will be the only exception to the sign in procedure.” (Paris Special School District Board Policy, BBDA)
All visitors entering the school should be appropriately attired.
The principal or designee must approve any visit to the classroom during the school day.
Weapons/Firearms Policy
The following policy should be reviewed with your child each year:
Weapons & Dangerous Instruments Policy
Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt to use any dangerous weapon in school buildings or on grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off the school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event.
Students are further forbidden to use any instruments or substances such as chemicals, pencils, scissors, razors or compasses with the intent to do harm or in a manner which renders the item dangerous.
Students who violate this policy shall be subject to suspension for a period of up to one(1) year.
Upon information that a student is suspected of violating this policy, the principal of the school shall notify the student’s parent or guardian and the appropriate law enforcement officials as required by law.
After inquiry and obtaining the facts of the accusations, the principal shall take appropriate action.
Firearms
Any student bringing or possessing a firearm, or any device designed to discharge a projectile with lethal force, on school property or any school event, shall be recommended to the Board for suspension of one (1) calendar year. The suspension will be reviewed at the beginning of the new school year to determine if it should be continued (Paris Special School District Policy JCBF).
Title I
As school-wide Title I schools, each school in the PSSD receives additional federal funding to supplement our instructional programs. Our Teacher Assistants, working under the direction of classroom teachers, are valuable resources in our focus on reading instruction. Parent involvement is critical to the success of our children. As meetings are scheduled at your school, please make plans to attend and participate as often as possible. For more information on how Title I enhances PSSD instructional programs call our central office at 642-9322 (extension 3).
PARIS SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT
A.1. LOCAL DISTRICT-WIDE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY PLAN
A.1. General
Parents will be surveyed at each school to determine greatest needs for their children and how they can be involved in parental activities. All three Paris Special School District schools are Title I School-Wide schools. The surveys will represent the views of all parents including parents of Title I and ELL students.
A.2. Written Plan
This plan was developed with input and agreement from all parents, including parents of Title I and ELL children. Representatives from each school participated in the development and revision of this plan to ensure the continuity between the district plan and the plan at each individual school. Names of the individuals involved are on file in the Title I director’s office. A copy of this plan will be available at each school and on the PSSD website. Each school will have their plan available in their student handbook and website. The district plan and each school plan will be updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents, students, and schools.
A. Questionnaires/Surveys will be used to obtain parental input in the development of the LEA Title I plan.
B. Information regarding progress of the school toward meeting state standards will be disseminated to parents through school newsletters with a request for parent comments and will also be available on the state website.
C. Parent Involvement Coordinator will meet periodically throughout the year with school contact persons to provide technical assistance to promote the implementation and expansion of parent involvement through training sessions, meetings and workshops.
D. Parent involvement will be strengthened through such activities as: school newsletters, Parent Academy, workshops, training sessions, PTO meetings family nights, parent/teacher conferences, and activities of the Family Enrichment Center.
E. School support teams composed of parents, teachers, and other staff will meet periodically to develop strategies with other programs concerning parent involvement.
F. Annual surveys will be conducted to determine the success of parental participation and to identify how parental involvement may be increased by determining barriers that may hinder greater parental involvement.
G. Time will be reserved for the director of the Family Enrichment Center to serve as coordinator of family literacy and parenting skills.
H. The TCSPP Team (Consolidated Planning Core Committee), which includes parent membership, discusses budget and program needs for parent involvement activities. See Action Plan #2 of the PSSD Consolidated Plan (TCSPP).
Reviewed fall 2005
Revised 10-31-05
PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TITLE I
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLAN
This parental involvement policy for Paris Elementary School has been designed in cooperation with parents and will be included in the parent handbook to be distributed at the beginning of school. This policy will be reviewed and updated annually to meet the changing needs of parents and the school. A list of those involved in designing the policy will be available in the school office.
I. POLICY INVOLVEMENT
A. All parents will be invited to attend an annual school-wide meeting in the fall. At this meeting the parental involvement policy, Title I school wide program, the legal requirements, and the parents’ rights to be involved will be explained.
B. A flexible number of meetings for parents will be offered.
C. A committee consisting of teachers, parents, and administrators will meet to work on the school-wide program.
D. The school will use these methods to provide information to parents.
1. Parent-Teacher Organization meetings will be held.
2. Family/Community Advisory Board meets several times each year with administration.
3. Title I laws available at school.
4. Report cards sent home each six weeks.
5. Three week interim reports provided for all students.
6. Parent Portal site is open for parents to check grades and communicate with teachers.
7. State TCAP, Star Reading, and Star Math testing results and explanations provided.
8. Parent Teacher Conference held each fall.
8. Accelerated Reader progress reports provided.
9. Classroom and school policies sent home at beginning of school.
10. Notes or phone calls from parents addressed expediently.
11. Individual parent conferences scheduled upon request.
12. Special Emphasis Programs such as School/Community Veteran’s Day program, Fifth grade Christmas musical, PE performance night, Parent Academy sessions, AR nights, Balanced Literacy nights, etc.
II. SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE
A. A parent/student/teacher compact has been designed with the input, cooperation and approval of the Family/Community/SPED Advisory Committee indicating school, home and student
responsibilities for student success. These will be distributed and signed by all parties at the beginning of the school year then reviewed and discussed at Parent Teacher Conferences in the fall.
B. Teachers will keep parents informed through Parent-Teacher Conferences, letters, work folders, and progress reports, and parent portal. This school’s open-door policy will provide parents with the opportunity for observation and input.
III. BUILDING CAPACITY FOR INVOLVEMENT
A. The school will provide materials and training sessions if needed to explain:
1. The National Education Goals and Common Core Standards.
2. The State’s content standards and State student performance standards.
3. The State’s responsibilities in providing assistance to school districts.
4. The school district’s responsibilities in providing assistance to schools identified for school improvement.
5. The components of a schoolwide program.
6. State and local assessments.
7. Parental involvement requirements.
8. How to monitor a child’s progress and work with educators to improve the performance of their children.
9. How to participate in decisions relating to the education of their children.
B. Materials and information on the PSSD Family Enrichment Center and Voluntary PreK Program will be provided to parents as necessary.
C. Provide to school staff on appropriate and creative ways to involve parents in the schoolwide program.
1. Educators’ Notebook on Family Involvement newsletters provided to teachers.
2. In-service
3. Tennessee Department of Education ELC programs
4. Updates from State Department of Education and the Department of Education via Federal Programs Director.
5. Access to training at annual West TN Title I Conference
6. Plus Endowment Grants that can be applied to Family Involvement
D. Information will be provided to parents about Head Start collaboration with Voluntary PreK as needed. Vision and hearing screenings provided for students as referred.
E. The following agencies will provide services:
1. Paris Lions Club - vision screening, eye glasses for needy children.
2. Paris Police Department – D.A.R.E. Education.
3. Paris Board of Public Utilities is “Partners in Education” with Paris Elementary School.
4. Henry County Extension Office – 4-H Clubs
5. Henry County Medical Center acts as a consultant for health-related subjects. 6. Volunteerism encouraged in school. (Morning Moms Program)
7. HCHS Patriot Pals and Scheduled Volunteers.
8. LeBonheur Medical Center - hearing and eye screenings.
9. Paris Henry County Arts Council
F. Activities to help parents learn about child development:
1. PTO meetings.
2. Books, video and audio tapes and other materials available in the school’s Family Enrichment Center.
3. Preschool in a Bag.
4. Monthly Activities Calendar with parenting hints and school menu.
5. Helping Children Learn newsletter provided to parents monthly, daily via internet on system website.
6. Informational booklets and pamphlets distributed.
7. Parent Education classes through Parent Academy.
8. Electronic News Letter
G. Measures such as providing written information in the parents’ native language
will be used when necessary.
H. Surveys will be conducted for parent/community input.
I. Preschool transition assistance will be provided.
J. Parents requests must be submitted to the school principal or the LEA Title I director and will be considered by the school’s planning committee and the LEA Title I director. Reasonable support for parental involvement activities requested by parents will be provided by the school and the LEA.
IV. ACCESSIBILITY
A. Limited English proficient or disabled parents will be given full chances to
participate in the school-wide program.
B. Information will be provided to parents in a language that they can understand.
(Contact the ELL Coordinator at PSSD Central Office)
How Title I Supplements PSSD Instructional Programs
- Instructional Programs
· McGraw-Hill Reading Program
· Building Blocks
· Four Blocks
· Wilson Reading
· Accelerated Reading
· Lit Classes at IMS
· Star Literacy
· Write Traits
- Personnel including additional Paraprofessionals – Teacher Assistants
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Supplies and Materials to support Instructional Programs
- Parental Involvement Opportunities
- Summer School
- Tutoring
Title I
The No child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001, Public Law Number 107-110, has strong provisions that support parents’ right-to-know. Two main provisions of NCLB are to notify parents of their right:
· to request information regarding the professional qualifications of the students’ classroom teachers and any paraprofessionals providing support to the child and
· timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or has been taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.
Every PSSD classroom teacher is a Tennessee Licensed teacher.
Every paraprofessional (teacher assistant) has earned, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Under new NCLB guidelines, by the year 2006, all paraprofessionals (and currently all newly hired paraprofessionals) will also have earned an equivalent of two years post-secondary education or will have successfully passed a state-approved test.
Substitute teachers hired to fill a position for four or more consecutive weeks will hold a current teacher license. In the event PSSD in unable to fulfill this responsibility, notice will be given to the parents of the students involved.
For further information regarding a specific teacher’s qualifications, please refer to the Tennessee Department of Education, Teacher Licensing Web Site:
http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic_home.htm
Unsafe School Choice Policy
Under the Tennessee State Board of Education’s Unsafe School Choice Policy, any public school student who is the victim of a violent crime as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 40-38-1119(g), or the attempt to commit one the these offenses as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 39-12-101, shall be provided an opportunity to transfer to another grade-level appropriate school within the district.
Additional information regarding this option may be obtained by contacting Mr. Mike Brown at 642-9322 x2.
Paris Special School District
Notice of Records
· Parents of Paris Special School District students have the right to see and examine school records that relate to thei Only parents or designated school personnel may review student records.
· Most records, including Special Education records, are kept by the principal at the school in which the child is enrolled.
· If a student moves, the student record will be sent to the new school upon written request from the school.
· A complete list of student records maintained, along with locations and authorized custodians of the records, is on file and available for inspection at:
Paris Special School District Central Office
1219 Highway 641 South
Paris, Tennessee 38242.
Paris Special School District
Student Expectations
We take responsibility for learning.
This means:
We arrive at school on time.
We are prepared for class.
We demonstrate a serious and responsible attitude in daily work.
Homework is carefully and thoughtfully completed and on time.
We try to settle our differences in a peaceful manner.
This means:
We respect other people’s property and personal space.
We do not physically or verbally fight with other children.
We do not take anything that does not belong to us.
We follow the directions of adults in charge, the first time given.
This means:
We look at the speaker.
We do not talk back to teachers or adults in charge.
This includes substitutes, custodians, bus drivers, and lunchroom supervisors.
We are sensitive to the needs and feelings of others.
This means:
We use appropriate language at all times.
We do not bully or tease other children.
We never boo or whistle in the auditorium.
We are willing to help each other.
We are friendly and courteous.
We are expected to move safely through the school.
This means:
No playing around in the bathrooms or hallways.
No running in the lunchroom, hallways, or gym at arrival or dismissal.