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Graham A. Barden???2016-2017Student HandbookHome of the JetsOffice and Admin - Control TowerNurse- The HangarPrek-Piper CubsKindergarten - Tiny Talons1st grade- Super Hornets2nd grade - Blue Angels3rd grade-Prowlers4th grade - Harriers5th grade - OspreysStudent Name_____________________________VISION Soaring to Success, Everyone, EverydayMISSIONGraham A. Barden will empower learners to reach their highest potential through character development, improved educational services, and community partnerships, so they may become productive, caring and responsible citizens.CORE VALUESVisionary LeadershipManaging for Innovation ?????? ????Focus on the FutureLearning-centered educationOrganizational and Personal LearningValuing Faculty, Staff, Students and PartnersAgilityManagement by FactSocial ResponsibilityFocus on ResultsSystems Perspective ??????????????????? ??? ?????CORE BELIEFSAll children can learnStudent learning is the chief priority of the schoolStudents’ learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the schoolStudents learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learningA safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learningDAILY SCHEDULE???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????7:30 – Arrival Time7:45 – Students dismissed from the gym and cafeteria to classes8:00 – Morning Announcements8:03 – Morning News8:15 – School wide ZOOM intervention groups 2nd-5th 8:15-9:00, K&1st 1:10-1:452:30 – No early check outs. Students will not be called from classes for early check outs, so Please plan accordingly.2:55 – Afternoon announcements3:00 – Bus riders are dismissed.3:05 – Walkers and day care van riders are dismissed.3:10 – Car riders are dismissedOFFICE HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday- Friday - 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.12:00 dismissal for students and staff “S” Day 7:30 am-4:15 pm Teachers are in workshops. You may conduct business in the front office, but parent conference(s) will not be held onStaff Development days. KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE?? Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 12:00 on August 29-September 2. The purpose of the early dismissal is to allow students time to get adjusted and to give teachers an opportunity to establish a home-school relationship by scheduling conferences. Beginning August 31, the schedule will become a regular full day.???????????????????ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES ?Students are highly encouraged to be in the classroom by 8:00 ready to begin their day. Those arriving in class after 8:00 will be counted tardy. ?Students arriving on the bus, by car or day care van will wait in the gymnatorium until 7:45 a.m. ?It is a school expectation that all students have a book in their book bags to read as they wait. ?Any students who are eating breakfast at school may go to the cafeteria at 7:30. ?Breakfast is served from 7:30 -7:50.Walking Students to ClassIt is a district expectation that parents or older siblings are not allowed to walk their children or younger siblings to class. In some circumstances parents of children with special needs or Pre-K children may be permitted to walk their children to their classroom. However, these special circumstances require parents to obtain a special visitor pass from the office. The first day of school will be an exception. ?Kindergarten parents will be allowed to bring their child to the classroom the first week.Tardies (K-8) Tardies are disruptive to the instructional day. ?Students are counted tardy after 8:00 and tardies are noted on your child’s record. Missing school or class time due to arriving after the scheduled time class begins shall be considered tardy. A tardy shall be coded as excused when deemed by the school that the tardy is caused by any lawful reason. If it is deemed by the school principal or designee that tardies are interfering with the student’s educational progress, the school shall require that a parent conference be held to discuss a plan to reduce the tardies. Excessive tardies shall be considered in determining promotion or retention if the tardies are interfering with the student’s academic achievement. Students may be asked to make up time lost for the tardy. One characteristic of a potential dropout is tardies in the elementary school. ?If the child is hard to get going in the mornings, change his/her routine so there will be adequate time to get ready. ?Discussing this with your child will aid in teaching responsibility. ?If an adult is the reason the child is late, consider alternatives so that the child will arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. Perfect Attendance recognition cannot be given when tardies have occurred. If tardies occur because of a doctor/dentist appointment a doctor’s note is needed to excuse the tardy. Sign In and Sign Out Procedures Students are tardy after 8:00. ?If your child arrives at school after 8:00, parents must come into the office with the student to sign them in as a tardy. All students must obtain a “tardy slip” from the office before going to class. ?If you must pick up your child during school hours, check in at the school office and we will locate your child. ?Students picked up before 11:30 are counted absent for the entire day. Students are expected to stay in school a full day, every day, unless they are sick.Dismissal If your child is riding his/her bicycle or scooter to and from school, he/she is expected to wear a helmet and observe bicycle safety at all times until he/she arrive at his/her destination. ?Any child who comes to school without a helmet will have his/her bicycle or scooter retained. ?The bicycle or scooter will not be released until a parent or guardian comes to our campus to pick up the bike/scooter or to bring the child a helmet. ?This is our school policy regarding wearing helmets while riding a scooter or a bicycle. ?It is a North Carolina state law requiring that helmets be worn while riding a bicycle. Car riding students will be escorted to the car lane by an assistant or teacher. If your child is a car rider, that means you or the one picking your child up will remain in the car and follow in the car lane where all students are loaded into the vehicles by school staff. DO NOT park and walk up to get your child in the car lane. ?Staff members will open the car door for your child, but it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that the seat belt is securely fastened. ?Please do not use your cell phone while in the car lane. ?Please do not come into the building to avoid the carpool line. Our carpool line is the most efficient way of picking up your child. Your child will not be called from the carpool line until all cars following the correct procedure are served. Parking and coming in will actually take longer. Inclement Weather Procedures During inclement weather, students will be kept in the gym out of the elements. ?Parental procedures for dismissal will remain the same in the afternoon period. ?In the morning, staff will not be available to open the car door for your child(ren). At dismissal, if the weather is severe, it is at the principal’s discretion to allow the walkers to be dismissed. ?At that time, a blackboard message will be dispatched to these parents. ?Parents may then pick up their children at the carpool line or wait to be dismissed if the weather subsides.School Closings in Case of Snow, Hurricane, ETC. If schools must be closed in the Havelock area due to an emergency situation, we will notify you via CCS Blackboard Connect message system. You will be given an Unscheduled Early Dismissal form to note what your child should do (be picked up by car, ride the bus, etc.) in case of a school closing. Please keep that sheet handy and review with your child if inclement weather is forecasted. If there should be a dangerous lightning/thunderstorm at the regular dismissal time, students will be detained at school until conditions become safe. We will follow the Inclement Weather Procedures Process. The safety of our students is our main concern. ?If any contact information changes, please contact the school immediately to update your child’s information. When conditions are clear students will be dismissed their regular way.Parent Changes to an Individual Student’s Dismissal Plan If your child is going to leave school in any way other than his/her normal dismissal plan, you must write a note to inform the teacher and the office by 2:00 p.m. Transportation changes will only be accepted in writing. No early checkouts will be allowed after 2:30 p.m. Changes due to inclement weather will be handled according to the information on the early dismissal form. Please adhere to these policies for the safety of our children.Authorization for Child Pick up Safety is important to us. If your child is normally a car rider and you are planning to be away from the area, please authorize another adult to pick your child up from school. You may do this by recording the authorized person’s name on each child’s registration card. Then send a note to each child’s teacher on the days you want the person to pick your child up. We will not let your child leave with anyone who has not been authorized by you as someone who can take your child. Early Checkouts No early check out will be allowed after 2:30. ?We are trying to protect those last minutes of instructional time. Staff is finalizing communications for a smooth and safe dismissal. Interruptions at the end of the day can cause confusion. ?This is also the best time of the day to review learning. When class is interrupted, quality time is lost, not only for your child, but for others in the class. ?If your child needs to leave early for an appointment, this is understandable; however, the 2:30 policy will still be followed. ??Please arrive before 2:30.?ATTENDANCE Regular and consistent attendance for all students in K-5 is essential for receiving the maximum benefits of the instructional school day. ?Students must be present for half of the school day. ?Students must remain in school until 11:30 a.m. to be considered present for the day. The entire attendance policy for Craven County Schools is located in the Craven County Schools Policy Book which can be accessed at . ?Please contact the school office at 252-444-5100 if you need a hard copy. The following are the most critical points for elementary students.Lawful (Excused) Absencesa. ??Illness or injury which prevents the student from being physically able to attend school.b. Quarantine- When isolation of the student is ordered by the local health officer, school ?nurse, or by the State Board of Health.c. ???Medical or dental appointments.d. ???Death in the immediate family.e. Completion of the course of study and trips as determined of educational value by the principal.f. ??Court or administrative proceedings when it is necessary for the student to attend.g. ??Religious Observance-If the tenets of a religion to which the student or his/her parents ??????????adhere to require or suggest the observances of a religious event not to exceed 5 days and if such absence is approved by the principal then it will be an excused absence.h. ??Deployment or returning from deployment for the day.Unlawful AbsencesAll absences not on the excused absence list will be considered unexcused.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Absence – Written Note Required*A written statement from the parents or guardians stating the reason for the absence must be provided to the teacher within 2 days of the student’s return to school.*Students who do not bring a note to the teacher explaining the reason for the absence will have that absence counted as UNEXCUSED.Notification To Parents Regarding Absences Parents of students shall receive a phone call from the principal or designee after the student has accumulated 3 unexcused absences. ?A letter from the principal will be sent to the parents when students accrue 6 unexcused absences notifying the parent that he/she may be in violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law (G.S.115C-378). ?After 10 unexcused accumulated absences, the principal will review and shall conference with the parents. ?Upon a determination after the conference, the principal shall file a complaint against the parents/guardians with the district attorney and notify the director of social services. ?The principal may file a complaint with a juvenile intake counselor upon the accumulation of 10 unexcused absences.After 10 consecutive days of unexcused absences, the student shall be withdrawn from school.Students with more than 15 absences in one school year, including out-of-school suspensions, shall not be promoted to the next grade except by the determination of the principal.Open HouseThis is a very special night for parents to meet with their child’s teacher and visit the classrooms. ?Please check GAB school website for date and time.ONGOING FUNDRAISERSLocal Restaurant Fundraisers???????On Little Caesar’s Nights, GAB will receive a percentage of the money earned through orders made by our students and their families. ?These nights are great money makers for the school. Please check GAB school website for dates and times.Campbell’s Labels / Box Tops For Education ?? Please send in labels & box tops so that we may redeem them for school resourcesHarris Teeter / TargetPlease attach GAB to your VIC card so that we may receive a percentage of the purchases. ?To receive a percentage from Target, attach GAB to the Target credit card. (please check out opportunities to help our teachers fund projects in their classrooms)Hug (Help Us Grow Volunteer Program) ??????School Liaison- If you would like to volunteer at GAB, please join us at one of the orientations to learn how you can help our students. Additional orientations will be scheduled as needed. Thank you in advance for helping make this a great year for our students! ?Please visit the Craven County volunteer page at and complete the volunteer application. ?????????????SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND SCHOOL LUNCHA REAL BARGAIN IN NUTRITION & ACADEMIC SUCCESS!K-8 Price for lunch is $2.10 ?????????????????????????K-12 Price for Reduced lunch is $ .40K-12 Price for Breakfast is $1.25; *Reduce Breakfast will be FREE until further notice.A’ la Carte prices are determined annually and will be posted in the cafeteria and on the Craven County Schools Website. ?Your student will continue to see whole grain breads this school year. ?We introduced whole grain lasagna and spaghetti noodles in addition to all hamburger and hot dog buns in 2012-13. ?We will have 100% Whole Grain Products for school lunch and breakfast for the 2016-2017 school year. ?Students with special dietary needs must have a Doctor Signed Diet Order completed each school year. ?Water during your student’s meal time is available at all schools by a water fountain or dispensed by pitcher. ?Bottle water is available for purchase.Menus, Diet Order Forms, and the Free and Reduce Meal Application for 2016-2017 will be available on the Craven County Schools Website – School Nutrition Section.No other competitive foods will be consumed, sold, or provided until after the last child has been served lunch (Craven County Schools Policy 1016.08).The New Smart Snack Rules will be in effect until 30 minutes after the end of the school day. ?All a’ la carte items offered from the cafeteria will meet those guidelines set by USDA.Students/Customers may prepay for their meals/a la carte items through the cafeteria. ?$250 is the maximum amount per check that will be taken in the Cafeteria/School Nutrition School Breakfast: Children of all ages do better when they start the day with a good breakfast. Research shows that students who eat breakfast are simply better prepared for life’s daily challenges.Specifically:Improved math and reading scoresReduced rate of school absences and tardinessImproved attentiveness and classroom behaviorFewer visits to the nurse’s stationAt breakfast students may select 3-4 menu items.One Entrée such as (pancakes, sausage biscuit, French toast, cereal, pop tart, and other menu items)-All grains offered will be whole grain. All items offered will be offered as 2 Items in combination.Two Fruits, One Fruit and One Juice, or One Fruit or One Juice can be selectedOne milkReminder that all lunch meals must include a ? CUP FRUIT or VEGETABLE CHOICE.All non-students may select foods on the menu and pay our reasonable a la carte price for each item. ?Nutrition Department Monies will transfer with the student to schools within the Craven County School System. ?Refunds have to be requested through the School Nutrition Office. Breakfast Program Students purchasing breakfast are to report directly to the cafeteria between 7:30-7:50, and should be in class before 8:00 a.m. K-12 Price for Breakfast is $1.25; *Reduce Breakfast will be FREE until further notice.Lunch Program ???? The cafeteria will open on the first day of school. ?A cashier in the cafeteria will collect the money for meals. ?A child is assigned an account number and payment is recorded on his/her account. ?If a student forgets lunch money, he/she may charge up to three meals and this is indicated on the student’s account. ?Checks may be written out to GAB Lunchroom for lunch and/or breakfast. ?Feel free to make checks out to cover an entire week/month at a time.Parents are invited to have lunch with their child(ren) any time. Adult lunches (and non-student) lunches are priced based on what is selected.Salad Bar The Garden Bar is part of the student meal (a vegetable choice for them). It can also be purchased a la carte. ?We have 2 a la carte sizes = regular ($1.50) and large ($2.50). ?Students and a la carte customers can turn their garden salad into a chef salad by picking their meat choices from the server on the line before they get to the Garden Bar. The a la carte meats for the salad are $.75 for each 1 oz serving. ?Some examples of meats that will be offered include deli ham, turkey, shredded cheese, chicken fajita meat, etc. Special Diet The cafeteria will attempt to provide a special diet when applicable. A doctor’s diet order along with a written statement from the parent/guardian requesting these services must be on file in the principal’s office. ?The appropriate form to be completed by the doctor is available in the school office.This program will be carried out according to the federal and state regulations and according to good health and education standards. ?The responsibility for administration, operation and supervision of the program will be vested in the Department of Child Nutrition with the assistance of the school principal and cafeteria manager.Water Bottles Students are encouraged to keep clear (not glass) water bottles in class. These can be refilled at the water fountains. Brain research has shown that keeping the body hydrated helps with overall fitness and enables our brains to function at a higher level during class! ?Water also keeps your child healthy.Health & Wellness Program Students may bring a healthy snack from home; however, they must follow healthy snack guidelines. If your child brings a snack that is not part of the guidelines, the teacher will require the snack be put away and taken home. Our school has been endorsed as an A+ Fit School. With support from the Cherry Point Officers Spouses Wives Club, Wal-Mart, East Carolina University and the State of NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission, we received a grant to pave our walking track. Please help us continue to improve students’ health and wellness.Healthy Snack List Fresh Fruit All Varieties ?????????????????????????? ?????????Fresh Vegetables All VarietiesFresh, Canned, Dried ????????????????????????????????????????????? ?Fresh Veggies & Dip, Carrots, Cucumbers,Oranges, Bananas, Grapes, Apples, Kiwi ?????????????? Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Broccoli,Fruit Cups, Juice Bars, Juice ?????????????????????????????????? CauliflowerCheese & Crackers, Peanut Butter & Crackers, Salsa & Baked ChipsGoldfish, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nuts, Fruit Gummies, Trail Mix, YogurtMilk, Water, 100% Fruit Slushies, Pudding Cups, Jell-O CupGENERAL INFORMATIONMessages Please give directions to your child before the school day begins. ?This is especially important if the child’s schedule will be changed. ?It is very important that you send a note in to the teacher whenever your child’s schedule will be different from “normal.” Your child will only be released to those individuals designated as having permission to pick up your rmation UpdatesPlease notify the school office of any changes in your address, phone numbers, work information, emergency contacts, etc. as soon as the change occurs. ?It is vital that we have the correct information on file at all times.??????????????????????????????????? ???School Counselor As a new, exciting school year begins, remember that your counselor is available to help your child make this a successful year. ?Our counselor offers individual and group counseling as well as classroom guidance. ?Guidance is an integral part of the daily life of all students. ?Special areas such as making friends, resolving conflicts and making responsible choices are introduced as requested by the classroom teacher. Character Education is taught by the counselor and followed up through a school-wide recognition program. Common Core and Essential Standards focus on curriculum including: improving academic self-concept, acquiring skills for improving learning, achieving school success, improving learning and planning to achieve goals.EventsGood Citizen Breakfast (at the end of every month to reward good character)School and Community projectsCareer DayRed Ribbon Week/Spirit WeekCoffee with the CounselorOther counselor functions include chairing the Multi-Tiered Support System, working with teachers and conferencing with parents and specialists as needed. ?Your child is able to see the counselor by student request, teacher or parent referral or by counselor invitation. ?Please feel free to contact the counselor at 252-444-5100.??? ????????Parent ConferencesEach classroom teacher will schedule individual or group parent conferences during the first nine weeks of school. ?Parents are encouraged to consult with their child’s teacher in order to sustain a positive relationship between home and school. ?Please make an effort to keep the appointment. ?If you are unable to keep the appointment, please notify the teacher in advance. ?Teachers may not leave their classes unattended to answer the telephone; therefore, we ask that you correspond by letter through your child or leave a message on the teacher’s voice mail. ?If an emergency situation occurs, please call the school at 444-5100.Parent NewsletterThere will be an electronic monthly newsletter published on the GAB website. ?Please visit our website at to read copies of monthly and archived newsletters.Library Books ?????????? All students may check out books from the Media Center. ?Students in grades K-1 will have a check out limit of one book and may keep the book for one week. ?Students in grades 2-5 will have a check out limit of two books and be able to keep books for two weeks. All students will be able to return and check out books as needed.All books should be kept clean and free from any marks. ?Please remind your child to take responsibility for book care and to return books on time. ?Students will be charged damage fees for damage beyond normal use. ?If a student loses a book, he/she must pay for the book prior to checking out another book. ?Should a lost book be found, Graham Barden will gladly refund through June 30, 2017. ?Books are expensive and we would rather add books to our collection than replace them. Students must have library books turned in or paid for before they withdraw. ?Please notify the school a few days prior to a child’s withdrawal date.Agendas Students in grades K-5 will be provided with an agenda for the 2016-2017 school year at no cost to them. ?If an agenda is lost, there will be a $10.00 replacement fee. ?It is our expectation that every student will use the agenda throughout the yearSchool Pictures and YearbooksIndividual school pictures will be taken in the fall and spring. ?The fall picture will be included in our school yearbook. ?Class pictures will be taken in the spring. ?All dates will be announced. Spring and class picture information will be sent home with students. ?The make-up day for the fall individual school pictures will be announced. ?Our school yearbooks will be on sale in the spring.Pets On CampusPlease do not bring pets on campus. ?Pets are not allowed in the building without prior approval. Celebrations Teachers plan celebrations throughout the year. ?Birthdays may be celebrated; however, donated food must be COMMERCIALLY PREPARED. ?Please ask the teacher when you may bring the snacks in. ?Celebrations must be scheduled after 1:00.Visitors Visitors are required to immediately check in at the main office. Assistance will be given when checking in/out a child. All visitors must wear name badges as a part of our safety plan. For the safety of our students, we ask that all visitors go only to the location they requested and check in. ?If you need a new destination in the school, please return to the office for assistance. Safety Procedures To ensure school safety, the students at Graham A. Barden practice emergency drills for fire, lockdown, and tornados. Teachers review the procedures for these drills with the students so that they are prepared. ?You can help at home by talking with your child and easing their fears by familiarizing them about what will take place:Fire- ???????????-Teachers will designate a safe gathering spot outside of the ?????????????????????????? building to use during a fire drill.??? ????????????-Students will practice fire drills monthly.Tornado ???-Teachers will designated a safe gathering spot in the building to use??????????????????? during a tornado drill.???????????????????-Students practice tornado drills once a year.Lockdown ?-Teachers designate a safe gathering spot inside the classroom to use ?????????????????????????during a lockdown drill.???????????????????-All areas of the school are included in our lockdown procedures. ?Phone???????????????????lines are not in use at this time.??????????????????-Students practice lockdown drills throughout the year.???????????????????Child Custody If there are special custody agreements for a child, the parents should provide a copy of the custody papers to the office and notify the teacher. ?Without custody papers on file in our office, school personnel consider both parents to have equal access to children. The school will not participate in the enforcement of visitation agreements when both parents have joint custody. School personnel are discouraged from participation in custody disputes unless subpoenaed by a court of law.Early Withdrawal Of Military-Related Students If withdrawal is during the last month of school, the principal will make a recommendation to the receiving principal concerning promotion or retention. ?Please call to set up a conference with the principal before moving. However, it is understood that the final determination of grade placement resides with the receiving principal.???????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????DISCIPLINE?Craven County School System Discipline Policy The Craven County School System Student Policies and Regulations manual are available on the Craven County Schools Webpage. ?Please read through this document and discuss the school rules with your child. Hard copies are available upon request. If you have any questions, please call the school at 252-444-5100.Classroom RulesStudents will be taught classroom rules and school rules. Teachers will go over their individual classroom discipline plans with their students. ?Please review the classroom discipline plan with your child and discuss appropriate school behavior.ConsequencesTeachers will develop a classroom discipline plan that is aligned with the school-wide plan. The students will be aware of the consequences if they choose to break a class rule. GREEN (great day) YELLOW (warning) Blue (reflections) RED (office referral) Students Sent To The Office When a student is sent to the office, the Craven County School System Student Policies and Regulations manual will be used to determine the consequences for the student’s action. Consequences will be determined according to the degree of infraction and/or how pervasive the misbehavior is. ?Disruptions are not tolerated. Our focus is learning. Every effort is made to help the child understand what is expected and support will be given for the child to succeed. The teacher, counselor, or administrator will facilitate a resolution if there is a conflict between students. Parents will be notified when a student is sent to the office. ?Students who receive office referrals, may not be allowed to attend field trips.In-School Suspension (ISS) Depending on the severity of the infraction, students may be given ISS. ISS takes place in the instructional cottage. Students are expected to complete all assigned work during this time.SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION ? School transportation refers to school buses, activity buses, chartered buses and any other type of transportation provided by the authority of the Board of Education. ?RIDING THE SCHOOL BUS IS A PRIVILEGE extended to students and can be taken away if rules are violated. ?All students being transported are under the authority of the bus driver and must obey his/her requests. ?If your child is to go home any other way than what he/she normally goes, please send a note to the teacher. ?Without a note to the school office, your child will not be allowed to change his/her regular dismissal procedure. ?Parents are not allowed to board the bus or approach the driver during bus operation. ?Please contact the principal or assistant principal if you have concerns.School Bus Conduct Bus transportation of our students is the daily responsibility of our bus drivers. ?The appropriate behavior and respect for school bus regulations is the responsibility of each student who rides a bus. ?A copy of our bus behavior expectations contract will be sent home with each student. ?Please go over the contract with your child, sign and return. ?Students may have their bus riding privileges suspended as a consequence of inappropriate behavior.Bus Rules and ExpectationsBe at your stop at or prior to the appropriate timeNot detain the buses for any reasonBoard and exit the bus with book bags in front of your bodyKeep aisles free of hands, feet and items such as book bagsNo food, drinks or gum consumed on the busStay seated in your assigned seatNO LOUD TALKING OR INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGENot put any items out of the bus windows, including your hands and headNo talking when the lights are offRespect ALL bus driversA video camera has been installed on the buses to observe student behavior; therefore, your child may be videotaped.Bus Behavior ConsequencesFailure to comply with bus behavior expectations may result in a loss of this privilege.??????????????????????????DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND BULLYINGThe Craven County Board of Education acknowledges the dignity and worth of all students and employees and strives to create a safe, orderly, caring and inviting school environment to facilitate student learning and achievement. The board will not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination, harassment or bullying in any of its educational or employment activities. ???SEE IT. TEXT IT. ???????TEXT: GABCARES TO (252)679-8664CODE OF CONDUCT Policy Code: 4309 The following policy for grades K-12 has been adopted by the Craven County School Board of Education. If you have any questions, please call Principal Marilyn Brown at 444-5100.An orderly school environment is necessary for teachers to be able to teach and for students to be able to learn. Students are encouraged to participate in efforts to create a safe, orderly and inviting school environment. Students also are entitled to exercise their constitutional right to free speech as part of a stimulating, inviting educational environment. A student’s right to free speech will not be infringed upon; however, school officials may place reasonable, constitutional restrictions on time, place and manner in order to preserve a safe, orderly environment.Principals and teachers have full authority as provided by law to establish and enforce standards and rules as necessary to create orderly schools and classrooms.A. Disruptive BehaviorStudents are prohibited from disrupting teaching, the orderly conduct of school activities, or any other lawful function of the school or school system. The following conduct is illustrative of disruptive behavior and is prohibited:a. intentional verbal or physical acts that result or have the potential to result in blocking access to school functions or facilities or preventing the convening or continuation of school-related functions;b. appearance or clothing that (1) violates a reasonable dress code adopted and publicized by the school; (2) is substantially disruptive; (3) is provocative or obscene; or (4) endangers the health or safety of the student or others (see policy 4316, Student Dress Code);c. possessing or distributing literature or illustrations that significantly disrupt the educational process or that are obscene or unlawful;d. engaging in behavior that is immoral, indecent, lewd, disreputable or of a sexual nature in the school setting;e. failing to observe established safety rules, standards and regulations, including on buses and in hallways; andf. interfering with the operation of school buses, including delaying the bus schedule, getting off at an unauthorized stop, and willfully trespassing upon a school busB. ?Student DressThe Board believes that the dress and personal appearance of students greatly affect their academic performance and their interaction with other students. The Board expects that parents outfit their children in clothing that is conducive to learning. Generally, dress and grooming standards as determined by the student and his or her parents will be deemed acceptable. However, the Board prohibits any appearance or clothing that does the following:1. violates a reasonable dress code adopted and publicized by the school;2. is substantially disruptive;3. is provocative or obscene; or4. endangers the health or safety of the student or others.Before being punished, a student who is not in compliance with this policy or a school dress code will be given a reasonable period of time to make adjustments so that he or she will be in compliance.CODE OF CONDUCT (DISCIPLINE) ??Policy Code: 4309 –RDRESS AND APPEARANCE Students are responsible for using sound judgment in dress, grooming and personal hygiene so that health and safety problems are not created and the educational process is not materially or substantially disrupted. The principal has the authority to regulate student dress especially if the dress is disruptive, obscene, offensive, unsafe, or otherwise in appropriate. Example: Appropriate footwear is required at all times for safety reasons. All school staff shall abide by and strictly enforce all student dress code requirements. Faculty and staff are not required to wear school uniforms.Therefore, the following is included:The shoulder width of shirts or blouses must completely cover undergarments. No spaghetti strap tops or dresses, tube tops, exposed sports bras, inappropriate athletic clothing, or tank tops shirts, bare midriffs, see-through or sheer blouses, spandex or tight fitting clothes, revealing dresses, or other revealing attire (i.e., exposing the cleavage) are not acceptable.Dresses, skirts, or shorts cannot be shorter than mid-thigh.Pants and shorts must be worn at the waist line. No underwear shall be revealed.Headgear, hats, do-rags, or sunglasses are not to be worn in the building except for medical and/or safety reasons.Clothing, jewelry or buttons with letters, initials, symbols or wording that is obscene, alcohol or drug related, offensive, inflammatory, or detrimental to the instructional process or otherwise inappropriate are not allowed.No clothing that displays or promotes drug, alcohol, sex, or violent behavior is permitted.No gang related clothing, including long shirts/jerseys, baggy pants, trench coats, accessories, or symbols as identified by local law enforcement agencies will be allowed..There shall be no jewelry affixed to a student’s nose, mouth, tongue, lip, chin, cheek, or eyebrow.No bedroom slippers or sleepwear are to be worn unless permitted by the school principal.Close-toed shoes are required during physical education and in schools with a uniform policy.Improperly dressed students will not be allowed to attend class until they have changed into appropriate dress. If students cannot obtain proper clothing, they will go to chill out or an alternative learning classroom. Any classes missed will count as unexcused absences. The third offense of improper clothing will be considered insubordination and an additional consequence will be imposed including, but not limited to, detention or out-of-school suspension.The GAB Dress Code Also IncludesNo Dyed Hair of unnatural hair colors. (For example- No blue, purple etc.No cologne or perfumes should be brought to school. CURRICULUM21st Century Skills ??? As requirements for the 21st Century workforce change, it is imperative that we equip our children with skills to help them be successful, productive citizens and workers in our global economy. ?We focus on teaching the core content subjects of literacy and mathematics, along with the essential skills of the arts, physical education, science, and social studies. ?Schools must move beyond the fundamentals to prepare students for the 21st Century. ?Our students must master and become experts in Learning and Innovations Skills, Information and Media Technology, and Life and Career Skills to meet the demanding challenges of the 21st Century global economy. By providing lessons that involve the Core Subjects, as well as the 21st Century Skills, schools can meet the challenges of the workforce. ?Yes, we want every child to have a First Class education so it is critical that we give students the necessary tools that extend beyond the classroom. ?It is essential that teachers communicate with businesses and create a partnership that will provide career awareness and present internship opportunities for our students. ?As businesses expect more from graduating students, schools must integrate the 21st Century Skills into their curriculum because U.S. students must compete in a new global economy. ?For more information, visit Time On Task Is Important!Characteristics of an effective school include regular attendance and beginning on time for students and staff. Please help your child make the most of the instructional time mon Core Curriculum and Essential Standards The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.For more information about North Carolina Common Core Curriculum and Essential Skills, parents are encouraged to visit dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/ and .PBL In Project Based Learning (PBL), students go through an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. While allowing for some degree of student "voice and choice," rigorous projects are carefully planned, managed, and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (such as collaboration, communication & critical thinking), and create high-quality, authentic products & presentations. ChartTRC Levels??3 Block Framework for Literacy This is a language and literacy model for literature and content areas. The three block framework, consisting of language and word study, reading workshop, and writing workshop, is a conceptual tool for organizing instruction. The framework is flexible, allowing numerous variations in content, student groupings, daily time frames and the level of teacher-directed instruction. Lab (grades 3-5) Students in grades 3-5 enjoy “learning by doing” in our STEM lab. ?The STEM lab exposes students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in ways that are fun and engaging. ?Students work in teams to complete missions, which provide learning experiences that foster collaboration, critical thinking, and connections of STEM concepts to the real world. ?STEM education helps students to build life skills necessary for success in the 21st century. ?? minutes of Intervention and Enrichment? Students at Graham A Barden receive a 45 minute intervention or enrichment block each day within their grade level. The groups of students change according to the skill sets that are being re-taught, reinforced, or extended. This is a best practice of differentiated curriculum. A differentiated curriculum is one where teachers adapt the curriculum in different ways to meet the needs of all their students. The content taught, the process used, the product expected, or the physical factors of the environment created may be modified to help students achieve success. Task choices and flexible grouping may be used to accommodate background knowledge and interests of small groups or individual students. Many tools are used to determine small group structure, including EVAAS data and data collected from formative and summative assessments.TECHNOLOGY The Media Center operates on a flexible schedule with a calendar sign up. ?The media coordinator will work with and collaborate with classroom teachers to provide technology access, support, and integration ideas and assistance of all available resources. Teachers will demonstrate the integration of technology competencies through students’ weekly access to the computer labs and/or student use of classroom technology resources. The one-to-one initiative, meaning each student will have a personal computer for classroom use, is implemented in grades 1-5. As a part of our technology initiative, all teachers have created a Google classroom page that will be used throughout the year. Through this educational tool, students will be able to work on their technology skills, complete classroom assignments, and be provided feedback from their classroom teacher. Please take the time to view the Google classroom page of your child's teacher. These skills are based on the North Carolina Essential Standards Course for Information and Technology as well as the National Educational Technology Standards for Students.With the digital era in full swing, it is important to begin to transition the library space into a “modern library learning environment (MLLE) by creating:● ?a place for end-to-end learning: consuming and digesting information, creating new knowledge, and producing and sharing new knowledge● ?a place where multi-literacies are developed and promoted through access to print, digital, and multimedia collections● ??a place where library staff and teachers continually collaborate to support and nurture confident literate students, encouraging and enabling deep thinking and creativity● ??a place for creating developing, and encouraging readers to develop a passion for books and reading across different formats● ??a dynamic transformative learning center that provides a welcoming, vibrant, and culturally inclusive environment● ??a place of awe and enchantment, exploration and curiosity● ??a large, flexible learning space based on fluid design principles● ??a space that includes print, e-resources, and multi-media● ??a seamless access to information resources, apps, advice, and support to the classroom, home, and mobile devices 24/7HomeworkHomework is an integral part of the learning/educational program for two specific reasons:1. ??Children need to practice the skills they learn at school on a regular basis.2. Children need to learn the discipline of completing assigned work and be responsible for its completion.Please refer to the Craven County School System 2016-2017 Student Policies and Regulations manual, Section 900, Regulation 917.02, for a complete description of the school system’s homework policy.MEDIA CENTER The mission of the Graham Barden Media Center is to help all students become effective and efficient users of information and master the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to succeed in work and life in the 21st Century. ?The Media Center will support and promote the mastery of 21st Century Content in the Core subjects by offering resources in interdisciplinary themes. ??Our goal is to enrich and support all aspects of curriculum, and to provide resources and services to students, staff, and the Graham A. Barden community.Media Teachers, students, and parents will have flexible access to all Media resources. Students in grades K-1 will have a check-out limit of one book. ?Students in grades 2-5 will have a check-out limit of two books. Students are allowed to keep books for two weeks. All students will be able to return and check out books as needed.Students and their parents are responsible for the proper care of circulated materials. ?All students at Graham A. Barden will have access to library materials and will be allowed to check out materials as needed. ?Books can be very expensive! ?A fee will be charged for damaged or lost books and materials. ?Check out privileges may be suspended until overdue items are returned, paid for, or replaced.Throughout the year, our media specialist will schedule book fairs for students and parents to purchase reading materials to add to their home libraries.Our Media Center houses a Parent Corner that contains games, manipulatives, and other resources for parents to check out to assist their child with their educational goals. ?Parents are welcome at any time!ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONSPrincipal’s List and Honor Roll Each grading period, we recognize students having outstanding academic performance. ?The Principal’s List contains names of students making all A’s. ?The Honor Roll contains names of students making A’s and B’s. ?If a student receives an “N” or “U” on conduct or any special area subject, he/she is not considered for Principal’s List or Honor Roll.At the end of the year, students who have been on Principal’s List or Honor Roll all year will be recognized. Craven County School System 2016-2017 Handbook p. 90SECTION 900. 917.0102 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM REGULATION RECOGNITION FOR EXEMPLARY WORK Grades 3-12: Principal's List: Principal's List will consist of those students who make a grade of A – Superior in all subjects. This includes a satisfactory conduct grade in all subjects. Honor Roll: Honor Roll will consist of those students who earned a grade of B – Above Average in all subjects. This includes a satisfactory conduct grade.GAB Pride Each grading period, we will recognize students having satisfactory academic performance. ?The GAB Pride contains names of students making A’s, B’s, and C’s. However, if a student receives an “N” or “U” in conduct or in any resource subject, he/she is not considered for GAB PRIDE.At the end of the year, students who have been on GAB PRIDE all year will be recognized. ?It is our goal that the students will strive to achieve Honor Roll and ultimately Principal’s List.Perfect Attendance Recognition ?? Perfect attendance is defined as a student’s being present each day enrolled in a school with no absences, no tardies and no early checkouts.General Guidelines (K-12)a) AttendanceTo be considered in attendance, students in grades K-8 must be present for one-half of the school day or at a place other than school with the approval of the appropriate school official for the purpose of attending an authorized school activity. Students must remain in school until the following times: 11:30 a.m. for Elementary Schools. Attendance IncentivesAt the end of each grading period, students who have achieved perfect attendance in regularly scheduled classes will be recognized officially by the school for such achievement (bulletin board, school newspaper, celebrations, etc.). Schools shall offer incentives to promote and provide recognition for perfect attendance as well as exemplary attendance. Students who receive perfect attendance for all grading periods enrolled for the school year shall receive a “Certificate of Perfect Attendance” at the end of the year.?????????????????????????????????????????? TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are used as a resource to the curriculum and are not always issued to students. If your child is given an assignment that requires a book, the teacher will allow him/her to bring the book home. ?The Common Core is the source for curriculum competencies rather than textbooks. ?Allotted monies are used to purchase other resource materials as well as textbooks to enhance and enrich students’ learning experience. We encourage you to help your child protect the textbooks provided for him/her.???????????????????ASSESSMENT/TESTING PROGRAM The Craven County School System administers both state and locally developed tests/assessments of student achievement. ?The N.C. End of Grade tests (EOGs) for grades 3, 4 and 5 are administered near the end of the school year. ?The Craven County Schools Assessments are administered twice to help students prepare for the EOG’s. Other assessments are also included below.K-2nd Grade: Kindergarten Entry Assessment(KEA), K-2 Language and Math Assessments, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), NC Reading Level, Writing Samples, Spelling InventoriesThird Grade: Reading and Math Benchmark Assessments, ?Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), Read to Achieve (RTA), Beginning of Grade (BOG), End of Grade (EOG) Test in Reading and Math in May, EOG Reading Retests as neededFourth Grade: ?Reading and Math Benchmark Assessments, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), EOG Test in Reading and Math within the last 10 days of schoolFifth Grade: ??Reading, Science, and Math Benchmark Assessments, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), EOG Test in Reading, Science, and Math within the last 10 days of schoolFor the EOG tests in reading, math, and science, as of March 2014, there are five achievementlevels: ● ??Level 5 denotes Superior Command of knowledge and skills● ??Level 4 denotes Solid Command of knowledge and skills● ??Level 3 denotes Sufficient Command of knowledge and skills● ??Level 2 denotes Partial Command of knowledge and skills● ??Level 1 denotes Limited Command of knowledge and skillsHEALTH INFORMATIONSchool Nurse Please notify our school nurse if there is any change in your child’s health status or if she can assist your child. You may contact the nurse at (252) 444-5100. If the nurse is unavailable, office staff or administration can assist you.Health Assessment NC State Law requires all children entering kindergarten to have a record of a health assessment (physical exam) on file at school. State form PPS2K, Revised January 2011, is available at your child’s school. * The exam must have occurred within the 12 months prior to kindergarten entry.Immunization Records Required From Previous Schools When enrolling a child who has been previously enrolled in another school, the parent must come with the child to school and show records of immunization. The parent must also sign the necessary enrollment form. ???????North Carolina Immunization Requirement5 Prevar- 4 doses by 15 months of age2 Menveo/Menactra- One dose is required for individuals entering 7th grade or by 12 years of age, whichever comes first and with a booster dose at age 16.5 DTP - (One on/after 4th birthday, if 4th dose is after 4th birthday, 5th dose is not required. Pertussis is not required after age 7)1 Tdap Booster- (Required for children entering 7th grade or by 12 years of age, whichever comes first)4 Polio- (4th dose is required on or after the 4th birthday and before entering school)2 MMR- (One on/after 1st birthday, second dose before entering school (K-1) for the first time on or after 7-1-94)1 HIB- (At least one required for children entering school after 10-1-88 and who have notreached 5th birthday)3 HEP B-(Required for children born after 7-1-94)2 Varicella-(1 on or after 12months of age, 2 required before entering school for first time)*** All students must be in compliance with the above North Carolina Immunization Law (GS10A-152) within 30 calendar days after enrollment in school. Any student not in compliance after 30 calendar days will be unable to attend school until proof of immunization is received at the school.Health Screening Notification The health of your child is important to you and the Craven County Schools. ?Throughout the school year, screening programs are organized to identify health needs. ?Vision, hearing, dental, height/weight and lice screenings are periodically performed. Screenings are performed by nurses, speech/language pathologists, dental hygienists, and other trained school personnel. ?These screenings provide a valuable health service to our students. ?Parents are notified in writing when any health problem appears to need further evaluation by medical doctors, dentists, eye doctors or other health care providers. ?This referral form needs to be returned to the school nurse after medical treatment is received. Any parent/legal guardian who does not wish to have his/her child participate in any screening program should notify the school principal in writing at the beginning of the school year.Medications at School If your child is required to take any form of medication (prescription and/or over the counter) during school hours, the following guidelines apply:A Request for Medication To Be Given During School Hours form must be completed and signed by the student’s physician and parent. ?A blank form may be requested from the school nurse. ?No medication will be dispensed or accepted without the signed form. ?A new form MUST be signed every year.Medication must be in its original pharmacy container, labeled by a pharmacist.Written notification from a parent/guardian is required when an ordered medication is to be discontinued at school.No student is allowed to self-medicate. ?Do not send any medications in with your child. ?This includes, but is not limited to, cough drops, sunscreen and bug repellant.Please note any allergies your child has on the Emergency Information Card which is sent home the first day of school.Lice Periodic checks for head lice are conducted at school. ?Frequent and regular checks of your child’s hair at home will assist in preventing outbreaks in school. Please notify the school if yourchild has head lice. ?When lice are found, siblings in other classrooms will be checked as well. ?Parents/guardians will be called to immediately pick up their child. ?Students must have their hair checked in the office before he/she will be allowed to ride the bus or return to class.Illness Students who are sick will be evaluated by the teacher/nurse and treated according to their symptoms. Students will be sent home and/or should be kept at home if they exhibit any of the symptoms listed below. Students may return to school only when they remain free of symptoms for a full 24 hours or have been treated with antibiotics for a 24- hour period.Fever 100 degrees or higher ORVomiting, nausea, diarrhea ORRed and watery eyes with drainage ORSevere headache ORUndiagnosed rashTitle 1What is it and how does it work at GAB? Title 1 is the largest federal aid program in our nation’s schools. ?It is the section of the law that ensures funding to provide assistance for “at-risk” students or students struggling to reach grade level. ?The goal of the Title 1 program is a high quality education for every child, so the program provides extra help and instruction to students who need it most.At GAB, there are two Title 1 teachers (interventionists) working with Kindergarten through 5th grade. The Title 1 teachers work with students individually, in small groups, and occasionally, with whole classes to help them experience success. ?Title 1 provides pre-teaching, re-teaching, remediation and reinforcement, or enrichment to supplement the regular classroom activities.For a copy of the Title 1 School Improvement Plan or to volunteer to serve on the Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee, please contact Debbie Harris or Christine White at 252-444-5100 or by email at: debbie.harris@ or christine.white@. ?A copy of the Parent Involvement Policy is provided below. The policies may also be found on the GAB website - TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY Written Policy This policy for parental involvement in the school wide Title 1 program at Graham A. Barden has been developed jointly with parents and teachers. The policy is included in the handbook and is reviewed every year at the spring meeting. We all recognize that the teaching and learning process is the responsibility of the home, school, and community. Therefore, all parents are encouraged to participate in the wide variety of activities which are planned and implemented by our school staff.Annual Public Meetings In the fall and spring of each year, a public meeting will be held to share components of the Title 1 program with parents. Efforts will be made to coordinate these meetings with regularly scheduled PTA school programs. Any questions or concerns of parents will be addressed by the administrators and staff. All parents will be invited to attend these meetings and become active participants.Flexible Meetings Opportunities for flexible meetings will be made available to parents. To determine needs/interests for such meetings, an interest survey from parents will be taken. Meetings will be scheduled at flexible times according to parents' needs. There will be at least two parent training sessions offered with topics reflecting the focus of our Title 1 program as well as topics chosen by parents through the survey. Documentation will include notices of training sessions, agendas, any handouts, and attendance records. Involving Parents Surveys are taken during the fall meeting to determine parent needs/interests for upcoming workshops. Additionally, a survey is provided to all parents in the spring of each year for evaluation of the parent involvement plan. At the end of the school year, parents are invited to attend the Parent Advisory Committee meeting to evaluate and plan for the next year's program. A Parent Representative is included on the Principal's Cabinet.Parents are encouraged to be an active part of their child's education. As parents volunteer in classrooms, students will receive more one-on-one assistance. The participation of parents in the program strengthens community and school relations. It helps to build an understanding of the school environment which results in increased community involvement to benefit students and their needs. Involved parents become extra pairs of hands to assist in the many demands within the classroom. Scheduled conferences as needed will contribute to the parents' involvement in the Title 1 munication - InformationThroughout the year, information is provided using several methods:A. ??The student handbook is the first item to be sent home in the beginning of the year describing the Title 1 program, curriculum, expectations, assessments required, and the levels students are expected to meet.B. Letters and brochures of explanation regarding EOG expectations are supplied by the county and distributed to students.C. ??Discussion at parent meetings concerning curriculum and assessment are beneficial to parents.D. ?Parents are encouraged to phone the school with concerns regarding any of these areas and may expect answers to their questions.E. ??Administration contacts parents particularly if a child is considered to be at risk.F. ??Parent training sessions to inform and instruct parents in the curriculum and law are held regularly.G. ??Monthly newsletters are posted on the GAB website to inform parents of school events, information, and assessment results. ?The Blackboard Connect System is in place to communicate weekly events and GAB happenings are frequently posted on the GAB Facebook page.H. ??6-week progress reports are distributed giving detailed information as to the student's performance.I. ???Report cards include thorough comments to further give the parent a complete view of their child's progress.J. ????Daily agendas containing schedules, calendars, and information are distributed to each student in grades K- 5. ?Folders go home weekly.Regular Parent Meetings and Parent Academies Opportunities for regular meetings will be made available to parents in a variety of ways.??A. To determine needs/interests for such meetings, an interest survey from parents will be taken. Meetings will be scheduled at flexible times according to parents' needs.??B. Annual fall and spring meetings are held in addition to, at least two, parent training sessions to inform parents and offer opportunity to participate in decisions. The Parent Advisory Committee meets as needed to provide input for the Parent Involvement Plan. Every parent given the opportunity to volunteer to serve on this committee.C. Parental insight, concerns, and suggestions are highly valued and considered during parent/teacher conferences and IEP meetings.Parent Comments There will be a constant effort to improve the program and parents will be involved in the evaluation process to determine what can be implemented to better meet the needs of the students.??A. ?It is recommended that a joint meeting of the Parent Advisory Committee and other interested parents be scheduled in late March or early April to evaluate the current year's program, to review survey results, and to offer suggestions for improving the program during the next school year.??B. ?Throughout the year, an "open door" policy is held by administration to discuss parent comments and concerns.Parent Compacts Each parent, student, and homeroom teacher, as well as the principal, will be requested to sign a compact indicating a commitment to the child's education. These compacts will be distributed at the beginning of the year. As contracts are signed and returned, the originals are filed in the Title I Classroom, while copies are kept in the classroom for teacher use during conferences. Another copy is sent home with the students for parents to have on file. The goal is to have 100% of the compacts returned; previous records indicate that 97% are returned. Not only will compacts be used in conferences, but will be included in the student handbook, posted on classroom walls, and on the parent board as a reminder of the commitment of all parties to the student's academic success.Parent Assistant??A. Administration, testing coordinator, or classroom teachers will lead parent workshops to provide parents with an understanding of State standards. Teachers will also be invited to share strategies for parents to utilize at home.??B. Parent/Teacher conferences will be held regularly to aid in understanding and to track student progress.??C. Letters will be sent to parents of students at risk of retention.??D. The Crystal Coast publication from the district's Parent Educator are distributed to provide helpful resources.??E. ?The Home – School Connection flier provides a resource of activities for parents to use at home with their children.Materials and TrainingEfforts to assist and involve parents in the education of their children include:A. Parenting Workshops (based on curriculum standards) and surveys to find areas of need interest for future workshops.B. Resources in the Title 1 room, professional library, Parent Center, and classrooms will be available providing tools to help parents work with their children.C. ? Training parents in literacy and technology will come specifically through the parent training sessions held by qualified personnel, but information and assistance are readily available at all times.Coordinating and Integrating Realizing that the Title 1 program is not an entity within itself, this support program is an integral part of the educational opportunities at the school. Activities of the program are coordinated with all other parenting activities and programs within the school setting since all programs share the same end goal: to help all students learn the necessary information and skills to become productive citizens in society and to enable students to work at or above grade level in reading, writing, and math.A. Invitations to parent events are extended to those involved with NC Pre-K.B. Kindergarten pre-registration information is widely circulated reaching NC Pre-K childcare facilities, and families of those students currently enrolled.C. Kindergartners will begin school by attending one week of half days to make the transition easier.D. Parent training may be scheduled in conjunction with and/or in addition to regularly scheduled programs.E. The social worker and counselor make home visits and work with students at school to meet student needs.F. ?ELL students are assessed and information is shared with appropriate staff and parents to meet student rmation To effectively communicate programs and other activities, an awareness of language barriers that could hinder parents must exist. ?The counselor, social worker, LEP tutor, or nurse will notify appropriate staff when a need for language accommodations arises. ?Information in the parents’ language will be sent home. In some cases, contact by telephone may be more beneficial than other forms. The marquee in front of the school serves as a simple, but effective method of reaching parents with information.Opportunities for ELL and SWD Parents As the Title I Program serves students from homes with limited English proficiency, efforts will be made to assist these parents in communications with school personnel. The Home School Connections publication aids in this effort to our Spanish speaking families. ?The LEP tutor serves as a liaison to assist in understanding the needs. ?Services will be provided as needs arise by coordinating with other schools, the community colleges, and services at Cherry Point MCAS to locate translators. ?Should parents have other disabilities, efforts will be made to remove barriers which might interfere with their participation in school activities. ?GAB does meet ADA requirements.Parental Advisory Councils The Parent Advisory Committee meets as needed to provide input for our school program to the school staff. ?Every parent is given the opportunity to volunteer to be a part of this committee.EPA REGULATIONS NOTICE?? In accordance with EPA regulations, Graham A. Barden School has been inspected for materials which contain asbestos. A periodic surveillance is conducted. A management plan is available in the school office and /or at the Craven County Board of Education.Notice To Employees And Students Students have an equal opportunity to an education and can participate in activities without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, parental or marital status, age, religion.Craven County School System administers all policies, education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of individual’s race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, physical characteristics, national origin socioeconomic status or disability, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.Title IX Coordinator andAmericans with Disabilities Act (employees) Wendy Miller ??????????????????????????? ?Danny Skinner?Assistant Superintendent for ??????????? ??? ???????????????Director of Facility SupportPersonnel and Support Service ?????????????????????? ???1822 Hazel Avenue ??????????? ?3600 Trent Road ????????????????????????????????????????????????????New Bern, NC 28560?? New Bern, NC 28562 ?????? ? ????????????????????????????????252-414-6380 ??????? ??252- 514-6367 ??? ??????????????????? ??????????????????? ? ??????????? Sandy Carlacinni ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Debbie Hodges????504 Coordinator ? ?? ?????????????????????????Title IX Coordinator (Students) ??????Director of Federal Programs ????????? ?????? ?Director of Student Support Service??????????3600 Trent Road ???????????? ?????????????????????????3600 Trent Road??? New Bern, NC 28560 ???????? ??????????????????????????????? New Bern, NC 28560 ????????????? ?252- 514-6374 ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 252-514-634GAB MODES OF COMMUNICATION TO PARENTSBlackboard connect emails, text and telephone calls(telephone calls-please listen to the weekly message in its entirety) Parent Monthly newsletter Facebook page ??GAB website ? Peachjar (district, school and community flyers) school websiteGAB Marquee (school sign)Report CardsProgress ReportsTeachers’ WebPagesTeachers Google ClassroomsAgendasNC School Report Cards School ClubsK-2 and 3-5 Dance ClubSTEM and Robotics ClubChorusYearbook Club Girls Etiquette ClubMale Man-ners ClubGAB News Club GAB Safety Patrols- Coach WillisParental InvolvementHUG Volunteers Bring Your Parents to School (BYPTS)Principal’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC)Open HouseMeet and GreetMonthly Character Education Recognition BreakfastPrincipal’s List, Honor Roll and GAB Pride Recognition (3 times a year)Fall FestivalVeterans Day ProgramWinter ProgramSpring ProgramGAB Art ShowTitle I Parent SeminarsGrade Level Seminars (Parent Academy)Grades K-5 Donuts for DadK-2 Muffins for MomStorybook LandGAB Field Day/Family Picnic ................
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