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Faculty Handbook2015 – 2016737235103505A Leader In Me School Christine de Zayas, PrincipalWillowphine Rosado, Assistant PrincipalDavid Martin, II, Assistant PrincipalEAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY TEACHER HANDBOOKTABLE OF CONTENTSLetter to Staff..……………………………………………………….. IAll About Us! ..……………………………………………………...IIEagle Point Mission Statement..…………………………………....IIIGeneral InformationAbsences ..………………………….……………...…………….…....1Accidents: Students………….……………………………………….1Buddy System Advertising .…….………………………….……………...…………2Animals/Pets In the Classroom…………………………….………2Assemblies ………………………….………………...……………..2Attendance/Tardy………………………….………………...……2BTIPBudget Guidelines ………………………….……………...………3Ordering Professional Travel Money CollectionBulletin Boards ………………………….……………...………… 4Cafeteria ………………………….……………...…………….…….5Calendars ………………………….……………...…………….……6Character Education ………………………….……………...……..7Child Abuse Reporting ………………………….…………………7Children of Staff Members ………………………….…………….8Classroom Management (Discipline 42-43) …………………….. 9Clinic ………………………….……………...…………….…………11Committees (Faculty) ………………………….……………...…...11Communicable /Contagious Diseases ………………………….13Communications ………………………….……………...…………14 MeetingsMorning AnnouncementsAnnouncements Written Newsletter –Administration, PTAFaculty Bulletin BoardContests ………………………….……………...…………….……..15Copyright Law ………………………….……………...……………15Cumulative Folders ………………………….……………...………15CURRICULUM – OUR PURPOSE ………………………….…….16Common Core State Standards Custodial Support ………………………………………...…………21Discipline (see also Classroom Management) ……………………22Dismissal ………………………….……………...…………………..23Dress ………………………………………………………………...23 Professional Appearance Standards Student Dress CodeDuty Assignments ………………………….……………...……….24Table of Contents (cont’d)E-Mail ………………………….……………...…………….………..24Emergency Action Plan/Codes ………………………….………...25Employee Self Service (ESS) ………………………….…………….26Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ………………………….… 26Evacuation/Disaster Drills (Fire/Tornado) ………………………26Evaluation Criteria and Procedures ………………………….……27Field Trips ………………………….……………...…………….…....28Food for Special Events ………………………….……………...…..29Fundraisers ………………………….……………...………………..30Health ………………………….……………...…………….………...30Homework ………………………….……………...…………….…...30Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) ……….……………...……….31Keys ………………………….……………...…………….……….…..31Lesson Plans ………………………….……………...……………….32Medication………………………….……………...…………….…....33Parent Teacher Association ………………………….……………...33Professional Development Services System (PDSS) ……………...33Professional Growth Plan ………………………….…………….….33Professionalism ………………………….……………...…………....34Professional Standards ………………………….……………...…..34Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP)...…………………………………34Property Passes ………………………….……………...…………...35Reporting Pupil Progress ………………………….…………….....35Progress ReportsHonor Roll Criteria ConferencesInterim Reports Promotion/Retention PolicySafety and Security…………………………………………………..37Buddy SystemVisitorsSchool AlertSchool SafetyPlayground Safety/ProceduresPlayground Safety RulesSubpoenas ……………………………………………………………38Substitutes …………………………………………………………....40Supervision of Students ……………………….…………………….40Telephone and Fax usage………...…….……………………………41Temporary Duty Assignments ……………………………………..41Textbooks ……………………………………………………………..41Tutoring ………………………………………………………………42Videotaping .………………………………………………………….42Websites ………………………………………………………………43Workman’s Compensation.………………………………………….44Accidents: InstructionalXeroxing ……………………………………………………………...44AppendicesSMART Find………………………………………………………….ASBBC Policy 6000.1 ……………………………………………. Directions to Generate a PMP……………………………………….Temporary Duty Assignment (TDA)…..………………………….Travel Voucher………………………………………………….….Trip Report…………………………………………………….Property Pass…………………………………………………….Self Reporting ……………………………………………….…..Classroom Expectations……………………………………….BEight Step Process …………………………………………………...ESOL Instructional Strategies Matrix………………………………Professional Development Services System (PDSS) ……………..Dear Faculty, The Eagle Point Faculty Handbook has been prepared to assist you in our commitment to create the most effective and positive teaching and learning environment possible. Important information relating to all aspects of school operation and Broward School Board policies and requirements are provided.All faculty members are required to read this handbook and implement the outlined procedures to ensure the smooth operation of school business. Having a clear understanding of health, safety and school security presented in this document is essential. Other important sources of information can be found in the Code of Ethics, The Broward County Code of Student Conduct, Eagle Point’s Responsibility Plan, and the Broward County Policies Handbook.As we begin this new school year, I know you will join me to continue to work toward an increase in student achievement for our students. Together we can make it happen!This year, at Eagle Point Elementary we will be continuing with the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Students and The Leader In Me as our school-wide initiative. Our school exemplifies the importance of being a leader and leadership roles. As we prepare our students for the future, it is essential that they be given the foundation to question, explore new knowledge and apply available resources, as they are recognizing their leadership skills.As always, I look forward to working with all of you.Christine de ZayasPrincipal2015-2016All About Us!PrincipalChristine de ZayasAssistant PrincipalWillowphine RosadoAssistant PrincipalDavid Martin, IISchool Motto:Soaring on the Wings of Confidence & VisionSchool Mascot:American Bald EagleSchool Colors:Green and GoldDress Code:Unified Dress CodeSpirit Day:Friday – School’s T-shirtOffice Hours:7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Teacher Hours:7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Student School Hours:7:50 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Breakfast:7:30 a.m. – 7:55 a.m.Before Care:7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.After School Care:2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.???????????Introduction and PurposeEagle Point Elementary SchoolMission StatementTo empower students to become leaders with a passion for lifelong learning.Broward County Strategic PlanMission StatementWe, the School Board of Broward County, Florida, are committed to ensure that all students receive a quality education, within a safe and secure learning environment.All students will achieve at their highest potential.All schools will have equitable resources.All operations of the school system align with student achievement.All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system.Section I – ProceduresACCEPTABLE USE POLICYBroward County Schools require students use technology and the web in a responsible and ethical manner. The Computer and Network Responsibility Agreements can be found in the Elementary Code of Student Conduct and online. Students and parents must sign it before any usage begins. Students who violate this policy will lose the privilege of utilizing school technology for a specified time. Additional procedures are required for use of the wireless carts. Laptops are numbered and issued by grade for the year. Carts must be kept locked at all times when class/teacher are out of the room. Student use of the internet must be supervised by the teacher to ensure students are utilizing this resource safely. Teachers using the wireless carts must be trained by the TLC.Acceptable use standards for employees require that equipment be used for work purposes only, not personal business. Any work done for profit using school system resources belongs to SBBC.ABSENCES AND ATTENDANCE – TEACHERThere are three major reasons for being absent: illness, personal and/or professional reasons. Each teacher is provided with ten (10) days of sick leave per year. Six (6) of these days may be used for personal reasons. When the need arises for a teacher to be absent, for illness or personal reasons, you are expected to contact Smart Find Express (Sub-Coordinator-at school emergencies only). (Support personnel should notify the Office Manager by 7:00 a.m.) Unless absence is for an extended period, the office should be notified by 1:00 p.m. each day to confirm plans for the following day. The phone number is 754-321-0050 or via the web . If you have any problem registering, call the help desk at 754-321-2340. (Appendix A–Smart Find Express Instructions)ACCIDENTS: STUDENTSWhen a student is injured on school grounds, the teacher or adult in charge must immediately advise the office of the injury and refer the child for proper and appropriate treatment. Do not try to move a seriously injured student; call for assistance. The staff member supervising the student must complete an Accident/Incident Report indicating the nature and circumstances of the accident the same day as the accident. Parent contact will be the responsibility of the person witnessing the accident.It is critical that students be closely supervised at all times, especially on the playground and in other less structured situations where accidents are more likely to occur.Students may not participate in any contact sports no touching or tackling.Administration will make the determination whether or not to call 911.Reminder: Students are not to be sent to the clinic alone. The “Buddy System” is to be utilized each time a student travels to the clinic. A Clinic Pass is to be completed.Buddy System = 2 students always togetherBuddy System = 3 students if one of the children is being “dropped off” (e.g. clinic) ADVERTISING MATERIALSSchool Board Policy #6300 states, “Schools may not be used as agencies for the distribution of advertising materials which are not associated with curriculum related programs. Materials from outside of school sources should not be distributed to home through students without the approval of the Superintendent or his designee.” This includes materials of a political nature. ANIMALS/PETS IN THE CLASSROOMAs a rule, animals/pets may not be kept in the classroom. The potential liability incurred when pets bite children is of great concern. There may be an exception, however, when the animal/pet is used as part of a unit of study. Individual cases dealing with units of study should be discussed with administration.ASSEMBLIESPrior to each assembly, please discuss appropriate assembly behavior with students. It is the responsibility of each teacher to see that the students in his/her class conduct themselves appropriately. Clapping is the proper way of expressing appreciation. Please remind students that shouting, whistling and stomping is not appropriate and reflects negatively on their class and the school. Special area teachers are requested to relieve classroom teachers during the scheduled specials times. ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS It is the responsibility of instructional personnel to keep accurate attendance records for classroom use and for transmission to the front office. Attendance inputted into PINNACLE is the only accepted attendance unless there is a Sub in the class. Attendance must be taken daily and should be completed by 8:30 a.m. (exception 8 a.m. specials attendance to be completed by 8:45 a.m.)Students - Encouraging regular attendance is the responsibility of school personnel. Students are to provide the teacher with a note from the parent when returning to class. Every effort should be made to investigate unexplained absences. In an effort to promote good attendance, a letter is sent home to parents by the teacher after a student has been absent (excused or unexcused) five days in 1 marking period or ten days in 2 marking periods. There are extenuating circumstances that will not warrant a letter being sent such as death in the family, serious illness, etc. Since Eagle Point takes part in the Broward Truancy Intervention Program (BTIP), parents of students with three unexcused absences will be contacted to verify absence. State Attorney’s office will send a letter home following the third unexcused absence. After five cumulative unexcused absences have been recorded, the State Attorney’s Office sends a letter home to the parents setting up a time that they must meet with the school administration. If a student has ten unexcused absences, a letter is sent to the parents and a meeting must take place with the Principal/Designee, Area Designee and a representative from the State Attorney’s Office in court. TARDINESS (under revision)Prompt arrival at school is expected of all students. Late arrivals disrupt class and causes loss of instructional time. Students arriving after the second bell must report to the front office for a tardy/late pass. When a pattern of unexcused tardiness becomes evident, the following steps will be initiated: (Tardy Letters in mailroom)5 tardies: A notification letter will be sent home (first quarter only). 10 tardies: A letter will be sent home indicating that if the tardiness continues, a referral will be made to the social worker.15 tardies: A letter is sent home notifying parents of a meeting with the teacher and the Principal (first quarter only). During Quarters 2 - 4, letters are sent after 20 tardies. BUDGET GUIDELINES PURCHASING THROUGH COUNTY AND STATE AGENTS:County imposed procedures require that all materials, supplies and equipment must be requisitioned through the office. See your team leader if you are in need of supplies. PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL:Temporary duty shall be defined as the employee performing his/her duties in a different location other than the regular assignment. A TDA is required for all in-county and out-of-county workshops, conferences, conventions, staff development, meetings, etc. Local staff development does not begin until 9:00 a.m. This is to ensure that a substitute is in place. If there is no substitute, county guidelines state that the teacher must return to school. A completed TDA form, along with a flier or description of the event, must be provided to the principal for approval and processing 10 school days before the event. Principal approval must be granted before attending any event. Do not assume that approval has been given to attend a workshop just because you completed a TDA. **If a staff member volunteers as a parent to go on a field trip personal days are to be utilized. A TDA should not be submitted. Travel vouchers are to be completed upon return from professional meetings for expenses incurred. Save all receipts and turn in as proof of attendance to these meetings. A Trip Report must also be completed summarizing daily events of your trip. FIELD TRIPS:Online Payments should be established for all Field Trips. SAN Form needs to be completed and forwarded to the Principal for approval and processing. Other money collections please see the Office Manager to sign out a Collection Envelope. It is to be submitted to the bookkeeper/office manager. Admission price and transportation fees are to be paid by school check. ALL MONIES COLLECTED - Board Policy #6301:All monies collected or disbursed by school personnel or by students within a school, in connection with the school program for the benefit of that school, a class, club, department, employee or student shall be recorded in the schools internal funds and shall be administered and accounted for in accordance with existing laws, Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rules and Board Policies. Monies collected from students shall be processed according to County Audit Procedures as follows:?Teachers are to count and receipt monies collected and submit to the Bookkeeper/Office Manager (daily) ?Students may not transport money ?Envelopes will be signed IN and OUT through the bookkeeper?Original permission slips must be turned in to assistant principal Always confer with the bookkeeper/office manager for the correct procedures to follow with regard to money. ORDERING PAPERBACK BOOKS FROM BOOK CLUBSAny collection from students by teachers for the purpose of ordering paperback books from any "teacher selected" Book Club must be approved. Please obtain the appropriate request form and submit it to the Principal for approval.Teachers are not permitted to issue personal checks for the amount collected from students at any time. These orders will be processed through the school Internal Account and sent with a School Purchase Order signed by the Principal. This procedure enables us to comply with School Board Policy. BULLETIN BOARDS1. Bulletin boards should be attractively decorated immediately so as to reflect the instructional setting of the class (certainly no later than one week after the first day of school).2. At least one classroom bulletin board should be designated to display students’ work. This bulletin board will serve as an incentive to students and as a means of rewarding achievement. All students' work should have the name clearly visible on the front of the selection.3. In accordance with the 1999 Edition of the State Requirements for Educational Facilities, child-prepared art work and teaching materials shall be permitted to be attached directly to the walls in accordance with the following: shall not exceed 20% of the WALL area in a building that is not protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.shall not exceed 50% of the WALL area (classroom) in a building that is protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.***ExceptionIf - Flame Retardant Paper meeting the requirements of NFPA701 is used; Then – The area of coverage can be doubled from 20% to 40% in a building that is not protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. (package labels must be kept to show Fire Inspector)In no case should artwork and teaching materials be placed over or near exits. This includes doors, exit passages and stairs. The ceiling is not a wall and artwork should not be placed or hung from the ceiling. Doors must be easily identified.Artwork and teaching materials must be confined to permitted bulletin boards and display cases in the hallways. Not on doors, interior or exterior.? CAFETERIAThe cafeteria is an extension of the classroom environment. Teachers should observe the following guidelines:Seat your students the first week of school.Each day, prior to entering the cafeteria, review rules, procedures, manners, good proper etiquette and noise level. Please have students use the restroom prior to coming to the cafeteria. Students will be allowed to use the restroom, emergency (only). Please be on time at the beginning and end of scheduled lunch period. Walk students into the cafeteria and seat them at assigned table. Toys and other distracting items are not allowed in the cafeteria. Choose three helpers per week to clean tables and monitor area cleanliness.Expected behavior in the cafeteria is as follows:Enter and exit the cafeteria walking quietly.Enter and exit the cafeteria on time.Stay in line while waiting to enter the food service area.Maintain a steady line movement without being told.Behave appropriately while going through the food service line.Go directly to designated table and sit down.Use a quiet, inside voice. Eat using good table manners.Raise hand when assistance is needed.Remain in seat during the entire lunch period.Leave the area clean. Remove trays, lunch bags and all other debris from the tables, and check seats and floor for trash. Teachers will be informed if a student(s) has misbehaved in the cafeteria. Teachers will be responsible for reinforcing appropriate behaviors and providing consequences for not following the rules.Consequences for misbehavior in the cafeteria are as follows: ? Verbal warning? Change seat at the same table? Change seat to a different table? Parent notification (Teachers will contact parent)? Administrative Referral (Severe misbehavior: fighting, insubordination) Breakfast Program:Breakfast will be served to students participating in the breakfast program at 7:30 a.m. Teachers may purchase coffee in the cafeteria.The cost of breakfast for studentsFREEThe cost of breakfast for adults$1.80 Lunch Program:The cost of lunch for students$2.00 (full pay)The cost of lunch for adults$2.75Additional food items are available for an added cost. CALENDARSYearly Calendar - The assistant principal maintains the calendar and listing of all school activities. Before scheduling any event, an Activity Request Form must be completed and submitted to the assistant principal for approval. Once the event has been approved, it will be posted on the calendar and an email will be sent to the Originator. Events should be submitted well in advance of the desired date in order to avoid conflicts.Monthly Calendar – The calendar is placed on CAB. It is the responsibility of all personnel to keep up with deadlines and calendar events. As with e-mail, check the school calendar daily.LeadershipEagle Point has adopted Leader In Me as part of the Standards of Service policy to infuse and integrate into the curriculum.September………………………………… Be ProactiveOctober……………………………………Begin with the End in MindNovember…………………………………Put First Things FirstDecember…………………………………Think Win WinJanuary……………………………………Seek First to Understand, Then to Be UnderstoodFebruary…………………………………..SynergizeMarch……………………………………..Sharpen The SawApril……………………………………….Find Your VoiceLeader of the Month is Eagle Point’s Recognition Program, it is based on Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders. Each month, a student who displays the monthly habit is selected from each class. An assembly is held for students and parents. Students receive incentives during the program to encourage them to continue displaying leadership qualities.Teachers are requested to take advantage of teachable moments, TEACH and review leadership qualities.CHILD ABUSE REPORTINGSchool Board Policy 6 GxG-5.3 upholds Florida Statute 415.504 making Mandatory the reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. “Any teacher or other school employee who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been subject to abuse/neglect shall immediately report such knowledge or suspicion to the Department of Children and Families (formerly HRS) at the statewide toll-free hotline: 1-800-96ABUSE.” The person who has the most firsthand knowledge of the situation should make the report. All new and veteran teachers of Broward County must review the Child Abuse Brainshark, take test and submit certificate to the Guidance Counselor, annualy.Description of HarmABUSE: Non-accidental infliction of physical or psychological injury or sexual abuse by a parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for care of the child.NEGLECT: Failure/Omission by a caretaker to provide the care, supervision, services, or protection necessary to maintain physical and mental health.THREATENED HARM: A situation, circumstance or behavior, which leads a prudent person to have reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect has occurred or may occur in the immediate future if no intervention is provided.Confidentiality/ImmunityYou must identify yourself to the Hotline staff. Your name shall be entered into the record but shall be held confidential. Immunity from liability is provided for persons or institutions reporting in good faith.Penalty for Not ReportingThere is a legal penalty for failure to report. “Any person required by law to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect, who knowingly and willfully fails to do so, or who knowingly and willfully prevents another person from doing so is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.SCHOOL GUIDELINESIf you are suspicious of a potential child abuse problem or if a child confides in you, you may contact the Guidance Counselor who serves as the Child Abuse Designee. The Guidance Counselor is available to assist with proper procedures. As a courtesy, the administration should be informed.***Do not interview the child or investigate the situation.The child abuse reporting form must be completed within 48 hours. Pony the completed form in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” to the district Child Abuse Coordinator at K.C. Wright. No copies are to remain at school. ***Keep a note of the date, time and name of the Hotline staff member who took your report.CHILDREN OF STAFF MEMBERSStaff members wishing to enroll their children at Eagle Point must complete a reassignment request if the school is not the home school. Upon approval from the Reassignment Office, children may be registered. All staff members with children attending Eagle Point Elementary are responsible for supervising their children before and after school. Staff members’ children should not be given free access to the school. No student is allowed into teacher work areas to use the soda/snack machines. All rules and regulations that apply to the student body are applicable, including waiting in line with their class before the start of school. In the morning, prior to 7:30 a.m. to ensure office flow and professionalism staff children should sit and wait on the office sofas or the benches in the bricked courtyard (Time Square).Supervision for children of staff members on Early Release Days is the responsibility of the staff member.The District and Area Offices have reminded us that children of staff members are not allowed on campus on Planning Days. Additionally, if you would like to see your child perform at school, anything longer than 15 minutes will require obtaining a substitute. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTTeachers are responsible for creating a positive learning climate and maintaining control and discipline. Discipline must be maintained throughout the school day in classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria and assemblies. Classroom rules and consequences positively stated and developed by the students will be established. Clear discipline standards that are firmly, fairly and consistently enforced will lead the class to positive feelings and high academic success.Each class will develop class rules the first day of school (First day priority). Class rules will be posted in each classroom as of day two. RULES DEVELOPMENT:1. Whole group activity2. Stated positively3. Simple and generalClass rules will be developed based on the following Foundation Beliefs of The Positive Eagle Spirit:? Students have the primary responsibility for their actions. Students will be guided to develop self-control.? Students must observe all safety rules of the school and the bus for their own security and that of others.? Students shall respect themselves, others and the property of others.? Students must show respect for the truth and recognize the importance of their efforts to learn, to work and to grow.? Students shall follow the classroom rules established by their class members through the direction of their teacher.ACTION STEPS:1.Establishment and implementation of class rules - first month priority.2. Establish a communication link with the parent a. Weekly note b. Phone call c. Parent conferences d. Weekly/Bi-weekly or grade level fact sheetse. Notations in Agenda Books (Grades 1-5)GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE TECHNIQUES:1. Develop rules with children that are stated positively and at their developmental level.2. Make the consequences for disobeying rules clear before rule infraction. 3.Have age-appropriate expectations for the students.4.Allow children time to practice obeying new rules before issuing consequences (teach behavior, mode,l reinforce and redirect).5. Ignore some kinds of inappropriate behavior (attention getters).6. Give time out for other types of inappropriate behavior.7. Accentuate positive behaviors when exhibited by students.KEYS TO POSITIVE AND DISCIPLINED SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT1.School Organization and Climate Responsibility: Administration and Support Staff2. Classroom Organization and Management Responsibility: Instructional Staff3.Specific Discipline Policies and PracticesResponsibility: Administration, SAC and All StakeholdersBEHAVIOR PATTERN FOR LEARNING1. Regular attendance in class.2. Active engagement in lessons.3. Completion of class and homework assignments.SUGGESTIONS FOR CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIORSVerbal reprimandIn-class time out Contact parentsChange seat assignment Student completes Behavior Improvement FormAssign time out in another teacher’s class (same grade level).In-school detention in designated classroom (approval of Administration and Parent)Referral to Administration via Discipline Management System (DMS) in BASIS**It is not advisable to send a student to the office for minor offenses. This action undermines the teacher’s authority with the student. Only fighting or other extreme disruptive behavior warrants an immediate referral to Administration. Contact the office for administrative assistance. ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR Teacher behavior (model-redirect-reinforce)Verbal praise for successful and mature behaviorWritten feedback to a studentWritten feedback to parentsCertificate of Merit or Happy GramCall student or parent with "good news"Send post card homeGive student an additional responsibilityReward class with "free choice" timeAllow music to be played during independent work periodChoose student as HelperAdministration and Support Staff will work with teachers to create positive and constructive teaching and learning relationships.CLINICIf a student becomes ill or is involved in an accident, they must be sent to the office. If a student is too ill to remain in school, the office will contact the parent so that the child may go home or to a designated place. A completed clinic pass must be sent with any ill student. Only children who are genuinely ill are to be allowed to come to the clinic where they may be permitted to lie down while waiting for someone to pick them up. A child whose parents cannot pick him/her up and doesn't have a fever will be sent back to class.No medication, including cough drops for students, may be kept in the classroom. An administrator or designee in the front office upon written consent from the student’s parent and physician on a medical authorization form may only dispense MITTEES (Faculty)Sound communication assists immeasurably in lubricating the machinery of a well-functioning school. A strategy of "involve - analyze - communicate - decide" will be employed so as to include all faculty members in the decision making process.Each committee will elect a chairperson to serve as a liaison between the Principal and the committee. A summary of committee meetings will be provided to the Principal. Committee reports will be given at staff development meetings whenever the need arises.A brief description of the responsibilities of faculty committees follows:TEAM LEADER/INSERVICE COMMITTEE/THEME COMMITTEE:? Serves as a liaison between the principal and the faculty.? Coordinate grade level activities and resolve areas of concern.? Assists in the preparation of county, state and Southern Association reports.? Evaluate existing school policies and participates in the development of new policies.? Coordinate all grade level field trips.? Provide for quarterly textbook counts.? Establish guidelines for in-service expenditures.? Provide leadership in accomplishing School Improvement Goals.CURRICULUM COMMITTEES: MathematicsAssists with the implementation of the school-wide Calendar Math/Mountain Math Program. Promotes and assists with the implementation of the Family Math Program. Implements School Board of Broward County policies. Evaluates purposed programs and suggested materials. Develops school-wide mathematics programs. Explores/develops integrated study units which incorporate use of math applications. Assists with communications with parent groups on mathematics curriculum issues. Assists with the development of the School Improvement Plan Goal for mathematics. Supports and assists with achievement of School Improvement Goals.ReadingSupports the implementation of school-wide reading motivation programs. Assists with the implementation of district adopted basal literature series.Assists with the implementation of a school-wide sustained silent reading program.Plans for the integration of the appropriate use of trade books and supplemental material.Assists with the selection of appropriate materials for students reading on/below/above grade level.Evaluates purposed programs and suggested materials.Develop school-wide reading programs.Explores/develops integrated study units that incorporate reading.Assists with communications with parent groups on reading issues.Assists with the development of the School Improvement Plan Goal for Reading.Supports and assists with achievement of School Improvement Goals.Writing? Assists teachers with gaining knowledge regarding the instruction of the writing process.? Support school-wide writing initiatives.? Implements District policies, purposed programs and suggested materials.? Develop school-wide writing programs.? Explores/develops integrated study units which incorporate the use of the writing process.? Assists with communications to parent groups on writing issues.? Assist with the development of the School Improvement Plan Goal for Writing. ? Supports and assists with achievement of School Improvement Goals.TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE? Conducts needs assessment in the area of training and software.? Coordinate training opportunities for staff.? Submit recommendations for purchase of equipment and software.? Attend District and State Technology Conference/Meetings. ? Supports, encourages, and infuses technology skills and practices throughout the school.MULTICULTURAL COMMITTEEPlan and coordinate all school-wide multicultural activities and programs.Coordinate the yearly multicultural event.Create a school-wide awareness regarding the diversity of the school population.SCIENCE COMMITTEECoordinate the yearly Academic Fair.Oversee the implementation of benchmarks and scope and sequence across grade levels.Coordinate the use of FCAT Science Dailies. SOCIAL/HOSPITALITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEEEstablish guidelines for social responsibilities.Set up budget to cover expenses for social activities.Plan and coordinates all social activities for the staff.Facilitate correspondence and remembrances.Coordinate news releases and various media coverage.Coordinate monthly birthday celebrations. COMMUNICABLE /CONTAGIOUS DISEASESNo one may attend school with a contagious disease. This includes, but is not limited to: eczema, Florida sores, ringworm, chicken pox, head lice, scabies, and conjunctivitis (pink eye).Any student or staff member suspected of having a contagious disease is to go to the office immediately. Many of these diseases spread rapidly and are not recognized by parents. Teachers are not to diagnose such disease, but must report all suspected cases immediately. Diagnosis is to be done by the appropriate medical personnel. Persons who have been absent due to a contagious disease may not return to school without clearance from the appropriate medical personnel and the school office. If a student enters your classroom, he/she is to be sent to the office immediately and not readmitted without approval from the office. This includes children diagnosed with having lice. They MUST get clearance from the office before they re-enter the classroom.Teachers should attempt to recognize symptoms of skin disease or other communicable diseases. Any lingering condition that is suspicious should be reported to the School Health Nurse. Do not put yourself in jeopardy of contracting these contagious diseases. All staff members are required to wear gloves when treating any injury involving body fluids, blood, or contagious diseases and follow the recommended practices outlined in the booklet "Universal Precautions." Gloves and band-aides may be obtained from the clinic.All staff members must view the video of “Universal Precautions” and sign a statement. COMMUNICATIONS MEETINGSRegular faculty, grade level and committee meetings are important for coordinating activities and sharing ideas in a well-organized school.Please reserve ALL Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 for meetings. Grade/team meetings will be held on Wednesdays. Early Release has been scheduled for Thursdays in specific months, please refer to calendar. Each staff member is expected to attend meetings unless there is an excused absence from the Principal. MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS/OPENING EXERCISESThe Eagle Point Newscasters will broadcast the morning announcements daily from WNEST, Channel 15. It is important that all students and staff members receive the important daily announcements each morning. Announcements will begin promptly at 8 a.m. each day. Please do not send announcements after 7:55 a.m.ANNOUNCEMENTS In an effort to minimize class interruptions, general announcements will be given during morning announcements and before dismissal on the intercom, except in the case of an emergency.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONSOn-going communication between the teachers and the parents is essential in promoting student success. Class work, behavioral and academic progress notes will be sent home on a regular basis. Grade level teams will work together to develop consistent progress notes, a homework plan and a system for class work to be sent home. Graded work is to be sent home at a minimum of every two weeks.Administration - A school newsletter entitled “The Eagle Eye” will be sent home bi-weekly containing current and following week's school news highlights and notices of upcoming events. Newsletters will be emailed to parents and staff that have registered on our website. Reading these communiqués will keep you informed about important information and events. The newsletter is also uploaded on the school’s website bi-weekly. A teacher newsletter entitled “Week at a Glance” is written by the Assistant Principal, weekly to update staff on items of importance and of interest. PTA- The PTA Newsletter “The Link” is a very important vehicle of communication for all parents is posted on their website and sent to registered parents. COMMUNICATIONS Be sure to check the faculty bulletin board daily, your mailbox and e-mail every morning, during planning and before leaving school. Important district and school information is often shared via CAB, grade level/team conferences and Eagle Point Conference as well as the school calendar. Please check it daily. All telephone calls during instructional time will be forwarded to your voicemail, except for emergency calls. Personal emergency calls, a staff member will cover your class in order for you to take the call privately.All team, club and school-wide written communications to parents must be submitted to administration for approval. Sentence structure, grammar and spelling should be examined carefully. Please submit to the principal for approval at least one week prior to distribution. CONTESTSParticipation in contests is encouraged. The Administration should be informed of any class and/or group participating in contests.Contests afford students the opportunity to be acknowledged for special talents. The school also is recognized. Good publicity makes our school even more desirable. COPYRIGHT LAWTeachers are reminded to observe the copyright law. Guidelines for observance can be found in the Media Handbook. Book Copyrights: Remember that reproduction of copyright material without prior written approval of the author or publishing company is a violation of copyright laws and can be extremely costly to the person in violation.?CUMULATIVE FOLDERSCumulative folders are the responsibility of the classroom teacher and must be maintained in compliance with School Board Rules and Policies. School Board Policy #5100 states, “All material in each Florida cumulative guidance record shall be treated as confidential and shall be directly accessible only to the professional staff of the school system…” These are documents that if subpoenaed, would provide information in court concerning the child’s academic progress, educational history and attendance.Each teacher must have a cumulative folder for each student enrolled in his/her classroom. At the end of the year, team leaders will be responsible for reviewing all cumulative records for their grade level. They will check to make sure all records are in order and complete.When removing a CUM folder from the file cabinets in the CUM room, place an OUT FILE GUIDE in place of the CUM, listing your name, the student’s name and the date. Remove the file guide when replacing the CUM in the file cabinet. In order to maintain the confidentiality and security of the student files, all cumulative records are to be kept in the locked CUM room during non-school hours. When a child withdraws from Eagle Point, the updated and completed CUM folder and any other records are to be provided to the office within three days of notification of withdrawal. If a student is transferring to a school within the district, the student’s grades are to be printed on a copy of the report card. This copy is to be clipped to the original report card and placed in front of the CUM folder. If a student is transferring out of the district, all information is to be completed in ink. Once these procedures have been completed, please submit the CUM folder to the guidance counselor. Articulation cards are to remain at Eagle Point.Students and parents are NOT permitted to handle CUM folders. Parents may request to review their child’s cumulative folder in the guidance counselor’s office. Paraprofessionals should not have free access to cum folders. These records are extremely important and must be kept in a neat, orderly and accurate manner. All cum folders are to be stored in the records room at all times. The cum folder should not be taken from the campus. Cum folders should not be left unattended in the classroom or planning area. Paraprofessionals may assist with the end-of-year cum folders review when supervised by the teachers. CURRICULUM - OUR PURPOSEStandards of Service, as set forth by the Broward County School Board should be incorporated into teacher plans (School Board Policy #6001.1). A student’s day shall consist of three hundred thirty minutes of regularly scheduled instruction required by Florida Statutes (reading, writing, mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, health, physical education, art, music and computer education). Florida State Standards are designed to ensure that all students graduate college and career ready. They are benchmarked and raise the bar on what is expected. The standards require our students to solve complex problems, think critically, read and write proficiently ad develop and defend their ideas effectively. “Skill/strategy grouping" for students requiring reinforcement will prevent students from falling "through the cracks" in skill/strategy development. High achieving students usually absorb concepts quickly and easily. They do not require the same review and reinforcement as other students. These students may become bored and uncooperative when forced to review work that is already understood. High Achieving students should be provided academic opportunities that involve students in advanced levels of content and thinking processes. By extending the curriculum through the use of a variety of sources, mediums, research, and literature, students’ interest is stimulated and they absorb information and acquire skills at their own pace. The key to learning is motivation. The involved, stimulated and challenged student achieves, loves learning and feels good about him/her self.SCHEDULING/INSTRUCTIONAL FOUNDATIONSGood teaching is facilitated by a well-planned schedule. The schedule should be flexible so that the emerging needs of the class can be met.Your schedule should be arranged to suit the needs of your class. However, the standards of service stated in Policy 6000.1 should be adhered to. A flexible/integrated curriculum allows subjects to be scheduled more creatively.Use the following guidelines when preparing your daily schedule. All class schedules must be submitted to Administration, and posted in the classroom. 1. The Florida State Standards and benchmarks should be embedded into daily instruction.2. Minutes per week are flexible.3. Broward County’s Standards of Service-Curricula-Elementary Schools should be considered when developing weekly schedules. **For clarification, refer to School Board Policy 6000.1 via the intranet at EMPHASIS:ReadingWe recognize that in our mission to create lifelong learners, we must first create confident and eager readers. Therefore, in developing the daily schedule, we must keep in mind the following beliefs:? Reading is a priority.? Reading cannot be separated from writing, speaking and listening.? Each day, time should be allotted for:? Reading TO students.? Reading WITH students.? Reading BY students.MathematicsAlgebra and Readiness for Algebra must be an integral part of daily instruction. Calendar Math/Mountain Math provides students the opportunity to apply mathematical concepts. WritingWriting is a process and should be incorporated throughout the curriculum on a daily basis. All teachers are responsible for assisting students in mastering the skills/strategies necessary to be a successful writer.STANDARDS OF SERVICE (Policy 6000.1)Standards of Service of all Broward County public school students (Pre-kindergarten through adult) guarantees equal educational opportunities as defined in the Mission, Beliefs and Major System Priorities of the Broward County School system within available resources. The Board shall assure that all students attain rigorous and relevant foundations and Core Curricula Competencies outlined in this policy and acquire marketable skills as defined in a school to Career plan for each student.This policy embraces National, State and District Standards of Excellence in regard to student performance. Broward County public school students will successfully compete at the highest levels of their abilities nationally and internationally and will be better prepared to make well-reasoned, thoughtful and healthy lifelong decisions. The District is committed to the continuous progress of education for its students.The Superintendent shall bring any recommended changes to this policy by January of each year for the ensuring school year.ASSUMPTIONSThe Core Curricula Competencies are written at the highest operational levels.District support of training and inservice is essential to the achievement competencies.All resources will be directed toward student achievement.Benchmarks for assessing adequate progress will be established.Assessment practices will be embedded in the learning process and will include, but not be limited to, performance-based tasks such as debates, exhibitions, the development of portfolios and appropriate traditional assessments.Learning will be related to tasks and activities which students encounter outside the classroom, which relate to the world of work.All shareholders will come together as a community of learners.Curriculum will be more essential, rigorous, relevant, integrated, applied and transferable.FOUNDATIONSBroward County Public Schools’ Core Curricula Foundations are generated from time-honored expectations for all students. These include mastery of the following essential foundations:?Reading?Mathematics?Writing?Speaking/ListeningThese essential foundations (language arts and mathematics) are integrated into other disciplines (science, social studies, foreign language, practical arts, performing arts, P.E.) and into a series of Core Curricula Competencies, which are stated below. These competencies will be assessed in all content areas through the continual development and use of Core Curricula Matrices and Benchmarks and will help students in the Broward County Schools achieve world-class academic standards in order for them to compete successfully in the global world of the twenty-first century.PLANNINGIn every classroom, there will be a range of interests, abilities and achievements. Teachers should employ a variety of experiences to determine the individual needs of students. Plans should reflect growth and development. Planning the next steps of the learning process should be continuous and ongoing throughout the year. Both long and short-range goals should be established. Team planning is required. All Teams will meet as needed each Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Attendance and a Team Report will be submitted to the Principal and Assistant Principals after each meeting.The organization and contents of daily lesson plans are the concern of the individual teacher.Nevertheless, for the sake of uniformity, the following guidelines will be used:*Coordinate planned activities with record of pupils' achievement.*Use Instructional Guides, Teachers' Editions and your own "know-how” as you plan.*Include in plan: standards, titles and/or publishers, page numbers from all texts, manuals and worksheet number if indicated.*Indicate the ESOL codes for strategies being used.*Lesson Plan Books must remain in school. Team leaders and/or administration will review plans periodically.**Plans are to be completed at least one week in advance. Plan books and grade books are collected at the end of the school year and stored for state and/or district audit purposes. Teachers may use the electronic plan book. They are to be printed weekly and placed in your plan book. CUSTODIAL SUPPORTThe custodial staff is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the school in a clean and attractive manner. Each class area will be cleaned daily. Custodians are expected to empty trashcans, sweep daily, dust and clean as needed, supply soap and paper towels to your room and to cooperate with any reasonable requests made by the staff.Teachers should contact the Head Custodian if there are any concerns about the cleanliness of the classroom. Teachers requiring custodial assistance should complete a Custodial Request Form and place it in the custodial mailbox. Safety hazards should immediately be brought to the attention of the Head Custodian and/or Administration.Cleanliness, organization and neatness should be considered part of the education process. The cleanliness of the building can greatly influence students, parents’ and staff’s attitudes about the school. Encourage students to pick up litter inside and outside of the building. PLEASE have them pick up all their personal belongings after recess! The appearance of the school is everyone’s business and a cooperative approach is appreciated.Particular care must be taken when using supplies such as water, paints, glue and other substances that may stain walls, counters and furnishings. Food products whether for eating or art project should be stored in airtight containers to avoid insect infestation. Please encourage students to be responsible for cleaning their area and depositing their trash in trashcans before dismissal. Chairs should be stacked prior to dismissal. DISCIPLINEDISTRICT-WIDE DISCIPLINEThe School Board of Broward County has compiled the Elementary Code of Student Conduct, which will prevail in each elementary school in Broward County. The purpose of this document is to provide students with guidelines as to what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable as well as the consequences for such behavior. The Elementary Code of Student Conduct can be found on the School Board of Broward County’s website. Parents are urged to read and discuss the code with their child(ren). Teachers should be completely familiar with the contents of this codebook and the discipline matrix. The discipline code must be discussed and reviewed in each classroom during the first two weeks of school. It is particularly important to emphasize sections dealing with infractions, which may result in suspension or expulsion. Students need to have a clear understanding of consequences of their actions, even in retaliation for actions of others or in self-defense. A curriculum guide and BECON program are available in our school to support this requirement and should be utilized.School Board Policy requires that the parents/guardians sign: Parent/Student Acknowledge FormComputer & Network Responsibility Agreement FormMedia Release FormIt is essential that teachers collect and document the return of these forms for every child and retain them for ready reference. CLASSROOM DISCIPLINEClassroom rules should be consistent with the district’s Elementary Code of Student Conduct. Classroom rules and procedures should be taught and modeled at the beginning of the school year and reinforced regularly throughout the school year. Refer to the School-wide Discipline Plan for discipline requirements and procedures. Research supports the establishment of clear and broad-based rules, high expectations and a warm climate to encourage appropriate behavior in students. DISMISSALAll teachers, specials, ESE and support are to assist with escorting students to their designated dismissal areas to ensure that students leave the campus in a safe an orderly manner. ? General Schedule: 1:50 Students are asked to begin preparation for dismissal 1:52 Bus students are escorted to buses by teachers/staff 1:55 Kindergarten and First line up for Carpool/Walker dismissal 2:00 Carpool students are escorted to the front by teachers 2:00 Private bus students are escorted to Bldg. 22:00 Walkers, bikers and EPE aftercare students are all escorted to their respective dismissal areas Change of Dismissal:In order for a student to go home by a means different than the regular way, a parent must send in a signed note for the change of dismissal. If this note is given to the teacher, please notify the front office of the change. Rainy Day Carpool Dismissal Procedures:If there is no thunder/lightening, the students will go out under the overhang as usual. If there is thunder/lightening, students stay in their classrooms. Parents will come to the classroom to sign out their child. Teachers will keep a “Rainy Day Dismissal Log” for each rainy day and hand it into the office at the conclusion of that day. DRESS (PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE STANDARDS)Teachers are the instructional leaders of the school. Modeling appropriate dress is an important role. Eagle Point Staff members are expected to present a professional appearance. Faded jeans, overalls, leggings, shorts and sweatpants are not considered professional dress.Fridays have been designated as School Spirit Days when school’s shirts are usually worn DRESS CODE-Unified (STUDENTS)Students will be expected to adhere to the Elementary Code and Conduct Handbook in matters of dress. Teachers should be vigilant in identifying students who are not appropriately dressed. These students should be sent to the office so that parents can be notified.? DUTY ASSIGNMENTS PUPIL CONTACT HOURSSchedules are arranged so that each teacher maintains 300 minutes per day of pupil contact teaching time. Pre and/or post school duty will be assigned as part of the operation of the school. PRE-SCHOOL DUTYEach class will line up in their assigned classroom area, supervised by staff members. Children are not allowed to wander through the classroom area. Children will enter the classrooms in an orderly manner. POST-SCHOOL DUTYPost-school duty assignments include the following: buses, carpool area and other dismissal areas. All teachers, specials, ESE and support are to assist with escorting students to their designated dismissal areas to ensure that students leave the campus in a safe an orderly manner. Grade level teams will prepare a monthly schedule which identifies the names of those teachers who will be assigned to specific dismissal duties (carpools, buses, etc). It will be submitted by the Team Leader to the Assistant Principal at the beginning of the school year. ?E-MAILSchool Board Policy #5306 addresses acceptable use of the computer network. Please be advised that staff and students who use telecommunications services must do so in a manner consistent with policies of the school district. All users are expected to conduct themselves in a “responsible, safe, ethical, and legal manner while using the network.” The electronic mail system of the School Board of Broward County is not to be used for frivolous purposes such as chain letter, personal notices, etc. to view policy via the intranet go to and staff are NOT to be using email during instructional time. Emailing is to be done during planning or lunch periods. ?EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN/CODES Classroom Doors Should Be Locked At All Times Safety Code Alerts RED – FULL LOCKDOWN Lock Doors/Move students away from windowsRemain in AreaPolice/Fire Officials on CampusTeachers Report Unaccounted Students and/or Extra StudentsCRT Members Report to Nearest Room – Identify Yourself YELLOW – LOCKDOWNLock Doors/Keep students engagedRemain in AreaTeachers Report Unaccounted Students and/or Extra StudentsCRT Members Report to Principal’s Office WHITE – LOCKDOWNLock DoorsRemain in AreaTeachers Report Unaccounted Students and/or Extra StudentsCRT Members Report to Principal’s OfficeBLACK – BOMB THREAT Turn Off All Walkie-Talkies, Cell phones, Pagers and Radios Immediately!!Leave all Lights, Fans, etc. As They Are, On or OffLook Around for Anything SuspiciousUse of the PA, Bells and Tones May be DiscontinuedCODE BLACK: BOMB THREAT will be followed by one or more of the following:EvacuationFull LockdownCRT ActivationGREEN – ALL CLEARORANGE – EVACUATIONTurn Off All Fans, Lights, etc.Evacuate Building with Plan Book in Hand, Emergency Dismissal Data, Keys/PurseAccount for all Students, Report Missing or Found Students to CRTCRT Members Meet in Middle of Both Groups of StudentsGRAY – GENERIC BOMB THREATCheck AreaE-Mail Office Manager Report “All Clear” or Report “Suspicious Object Found”CRT will go to portables for Individual ResponsesBLUE – MEDICAL PROBLEM – CALL OFFICEGive Location, Staff’s Name, Child’s Name, Medical SituationEMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE (ESS)All staff members are encouraged to sign on and check it out. Every employee has access via the intranet or internet. Employees should log on to the intranet at and click on the Employee Self Service link. Log on information is available on the web page. Employees must correct or change any personal information.Employees will be able to view their own personal information as well as enter phone numbers and information directly into the “Who’s Who” section. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential and free benefit program that utilizes a policy of support and assistance to a troubled employee, whether or not job performance is being adversely affected. The EAP operates in both a preventive and corrective mode as we work toward the total wellness of all School Board employees and their families. The philosophy underlying he function of the EAP is that even the most effective employees may obstacles that may, or do, impede efficiency and productivity. The EAP offers assistance to permanent employees and their dependent family members. The assistance is beneficial for people that are directly or indirectly suffering from behavioral/medical problems that tend to jeopardize their physical or mental health, work satisfaction and continued employment. EVACUATION/DISASTER DRILLS (FIRE/TORNADO)Evacuation Drills must be held in all schools in accordance with Florida Statutes, State Board Regulations, and such policies and rules as are approved by the Superintendent and/or the Board Policy 2305.Each school must hold a building evacuation drill once a month. Each classroom must have an evacuation map displayed.The first evacuation drill shall be held within the first five (5) days after the opening date for students. A second fire drill must take place within the first two weeks of school. A tornado drill must also take place within the first two weeks of school. The signals used to indicate the following drills will be: Evacuation – A loud continuous buzzing Tornado – P.A. announcementChildren should be impressed with the gravity of such procedures. Silence, order and attention are to be maintained at all times. 1. Children should practice disaster drill procedures before the day of the first school drill. 2. Maps indicating evacuation routes should be posted in each classroom. The teacher should be the last person to leave the classroom, 3. Teachers should take their grade book and Emergency Information Sheets with them outside. Attendance should be taken once students are outside.All windows and doors are to be closed when leaving the classroom. All doors are to remain locked. Turn off lights.If a fire drill occurs during the lunch periods, students should leave their lunch trays in place and file out the nearest exit following direction of cafeteria personnel. Tornado Drill: A tornado drill will be announced over the public address system. Students are to be instructed to assume the protective position, facing interior walls away from windows, upon command or exiting into inside hallways. Such a command might be “Everyone Down! Crouch on elbows and knees.” EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES – (under construction)Broward County Schools will use the State Adopted Evaluation System which includes Marzano’s Framework Instrument, iObservation and VAM.All annual contract teachers and any professional service or continuing contract teacher whose certificate will expire in June of the current school year will be included in this evaluation process. All teachers will be observed formally for at least 30 minutes (new teachers (2) 30 minute observations), informally for 7 to 15 minutes and walk through (snapshots, 4 to 7 minutes) during the school year. Pre and Post conferences will also be conducted prior to a formal observation.The teacher assessment criteria will be considered as teacher performance competencies. Teachers should become familiarized with the protocols/strategies via the videos on the web offered by Marzano through iObservation at .Evaluation procedures will follow guidelines as outlined. ?FIELD TRIPS (Summary of Board Policy #6GX6-6303) The complete process is now Online for the Field Trip Liaison through OSPA2.0Field trips, both in and out of Broward County, are an integral part of the learning process in many areas of education. The Principal must approve such trips before specific plans are made. Local trips shall be permitted which have a value in meeting educational objectives. An introductory academic lesson or research is to be done prior to the trip and an activity is to follow the trip (literary activity is suggested).School transportation vehicles may be available for all trips sponsored within the spirit of the above statement. Such trips, however, must not interfere with the regular bus schedules. Teachers planning local field trips must adhere to the following guidelines:Complete a Field Trip Request Form specifying the destination, the method of transportation, and the period of absence from school. This is the responsibility of the Team Leader/designee. School buses are available at $47.00 per hour and are available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Limit field trips to not more than four per year. However, no field trip will be scheduled between January and April for grades 3-5 due to testing. (Kindergarten is allowed five trips almost any time during the year.)Submit the Field Trip Request Form to the Principal/designee for initial approval. (A field trip is the ONLY activity that does not require an activity form, as the field trip form serves that purpose.) After the Principal’s initial approval the form will be forwarded to the Assistant Principal to place dates on the Activity Calendar and submission to the district, when necessary.The form will then be returned to the Team Leader to complete all necessary arrangements with the organization, firm, and/or owner of the property to be visited. Obtain from parents and/or guardian of all students who plan to participate in a field trip written permission for their children to be away from school during the time required for the trip. Permission slips are to be submitted to the Front Office Staff one week prior to departure. Any money collected for a field trip must be recorded and receipted prior to the trip. We must adhere to this deadline. Receipt of Monies Envelopes must be returned to the Office Manager to be filed for audit. Do not discard. Two lists of students actually participating in the field trips must be prepared; one is given to the bus driver, the other is given to the Assistant Principal.Application for use of school buses for aforementioned purposes must be the date of the anticipated trip. Forms are available see the Assistant Principal.There must be one (1) chaperone for every ten (10) elementary students. Chaperones must be present before students board the bus. Pre-school children of chaperones cannot go on buses. A list of students for each bus shall be provided to the driver immediately prior to each trip. Responsibility for student behavior rests entirely upon the chaperones. Only in emergency situations should the bus driver need to be concerned with the student conduct. Order and discipline are absolutely necessary for safe driving. There must be classroom conduct, except for ordinary conversation while in route. Students must not stand up or move from their seats while the bus is in motion. Absolute silence is necessary at the railroad crossings while the bus is stopped. Food, soft drinks and SMOKING are prohibited at all times, including chaperones. 10. Each driver turns in a trip report after he/she returns with the exact times. This is placed in a file in the transportation office. If it is unfavorable, the principal is contacted and a report is sent to the school. 11. If the field trip interferes with the regular lunch period, special class, or resource class, those individuals must be informed prior to the field trip. The cafeteria manager and the office need to be notified at least three weeks in advance. Students may be denied the privilege of participating in field trips if behavior has been disruptive, against the Students Code of Conduct, or has been in violation of Eagle Point rules and regulations. Parents shall give written permission for their child to participate in an authorized field trip. Children may participate in a field trip only if the signed permission slip is on file.All staff chaperones must complete a TDA two (2) weeks prior to chaperoning a fieldtrip. All chaperones must cleared. Please see Assistant Principal if you have any questions/concerns about field trip procedures.FOOD FOR SPECIAL EVENTSThe Health Department requires that all food served to students at school be prepared only in licensed food service establishments such as grocery stores and restaurants. Food prepared in private homes may not be served to students at school. This is a State Law.Food may also be prepared in classrooms following healthy and sanitary practices and under adult supervision.Students’ birthdays may be celebrated by a simple treat such as a cupcake or cookies at lunch. FUNDRAISERS Before arranging a fundraiser, approval from the Principal is mandatory. This must be done 10 days prior to the start of the fundraiser. A completed SAN Form must be emailed to the Principal for online collections.A financial report must be submitted for yearbooks not sold. The books must be retained in a box and given to the bookkeeper to placed in the school’s vault. All items must be accounted for. Fundraisers are subject to audit scrutiny and rules and regulations must be adhered to.HEALTHHEALTH SCREENINGSFlorida Statute requires the Broward County School's to conduct health screenings, including vision and hearing, for students new to Florida schools, referred for exceptional education assessment, and specified grade levels. Heights and weights are charted annually in grades K-3. If a problem is detected, parents will be notified. If they do not want their child to participate in this program, parents are to notify the school in writing.SPECIAL HEALTH CONCERNSThe special health concerns of students need to be brought to the school's attention. A notebook containing this information is located in the main office. Please bring any health concerns to administration.? See also: Accidents, Animals in the Classroom, Clinic, Communicable and Contagious DiseasesHOMEWORK (policy #6306)Homework shall be encouraged and assigned to individual students when and where appropriate, to provide for skill improvement and to enhance learning. Homework should be a productive extension of the school program. School Board Policy Accountability states in rule 11, Research Based Characteristics of Quality Schools, that maintaining high expectations for student achievement includes “homework regularly assigned and graded.”All grades are expected to read or be read to for 20 minutes, daily.In grades 1-5, agenda books will be used to strengthen students’ organizational skills and to facilitate home/school communication.Teachers are reminded to send home no more than two hard covered textbooks per evening, if necessary. Books are now available on line through BEEP.The following guidelines will assure that homework activities result in a satisfying session for both student and parent:? Assignments should be on the student’s independent level.? Directions should be clear and specific. ? Copies should be clear and readable.? Homework emphasis should be on strengthening basic skills, not introducing new skills.? Homework should be checked and feedback provided to maximize it’s value. ? Voluntary “extra credit” homework (projects) should be encouraged.? Homework should not be used as a punishment, as this negatively impacts attitude toward this important activity.? Children in all grade levels can and should be assigned homework appropriate to their developmental skill PREHENSIVE PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM – CPST (see Rtl/MTSS)A Comprehensive Problem Solving Team provides services to students to ensure greater success. The CPST meets on a weekly basis to address identified problems and suggest possible interventions. The team may include the Principal, Assistant Principal, School Psychologist, Social Worker, district personnel, ELL Teacher, ESE Specialist, Guidance Counselor and Reading Specialist. Other school personnel join the team as the need arises. Any staff member who has observed a need should submit referrals to the Guidance Counselor per RtI guidelines. The forms can be found in the Forms Folder in the administrative icon.Rationale for the referral may include, but not be limited to the following:Academic concernsBehavioral concernsEmotional concernsHealth concernsNeed for social servicesPossibility of retentionImproper placement of studentKEYSClassroom keys are issued to teachers. Teachers should not allow students or parents to use school keys. Teachers will sign out keys at the beginning of the year and return them at the end of the school term.It is a violation of School Board Policy to duplicate school keys. ***If classroom keys are lost or stolen, please notify administration immediately.***LESSON PLANSThorough planning is essential for effective instruction. Each teacher must have organized, specific plans completed one week in advance. Lesson plans are an important part of the curricular audit trail and are considered legal documents. Additionally, they are essential when a substitute teacher must continue students’ instruction in the absence of the regular teacher.In all subject areas, indicate work to be taught so that a substitute teacher, auditor, principal, etc. can readily identify standards, directed and independent activities, teacher edition pages, student pages, number of problems to be assigned, tests to be given, ESOL strategies, BECON programs, worksheet titles or numbers, manipulatives to be used, etc.General and specific time schedules, specials’ schedules, daily work, seating charts and any other information should be noted, including students in exceptional programs. Plan books and grade books will be reviewed periodically by administration and/or team leader. They are collected at the end of the school year and stored for federal/state/district audit purposes. If teachers use the electronic plan book or electronic grade book, lesson plans are to be printed out weekly and placed in plan book.READING PLANSIndividual reading lesson plan sheets will be used. Your reading plans should be consistent throughout the year and reflect plans for various reading groups at different reading levels. Teachers may choose between two reading plan formats. All reading plans are to be kept along with the plan book.SUBSTITUTE PLANS1. A substitute folder will be issued. It should include an emergency set of plans for 2 days and is kept in the classroom on the right corner of the teacher’s desk. Plans are updated after each use and at least once each marking period.2. In addition to the teacher's regular plan book, each teacher will maintain a file of extra sets of worksheets (for the substitute) for language arts, math and other topics, which could be used as a review in the event that the substitute teacher has extra time. The exact location of these materials should be noted in your plan book or in the substitute folder.MEDICATIONBoard Policy #6305 specifies “school personnel shall not administer or dispense prescribed medication to any student without thee written consent of the parent and a completed treatment plan signed by the physician. The principal or designee shall administer prescribed medication only when the appropriate written consent and treatment plan is on file. Medications are kept under lock and key and only dispensed through the clinic. When dispensed, it will be under the supervision of the school principal or designee, in accordance with the treatment plan, and a medication log maintained.”No elementary student shall transport medications to or from school, including aspirin or cough drops. A teacher may not allow students to take any medicine, including aspirin, while under their supervision. Specific arrangements will be made should medicine be required during off-campus activities. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)Eagle Point is fortunate to have a very active Parent Teacher Association. A great deal of assistance is provided to the school yearly, both in volunteer hours and purchases. All staff members are encouraged to join and support the activities of PTA at Eagle Point. Staff is also encouraged to attend PTA meetings.Please do not submit individual requests to PTA for supplies or other materials. School needs and requests will be formally presented to PTA through the Principal/designee. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN (PGP)Each year, teachers will develop a Professional Growth Plan (PGP) for their personal professional development. As part of the A+ School Plan, the district’s staff development plan is based on student achievement data. Staff development must focus on subject content, teaching methods, technology, assessment, data analysis, classroom management and school safety.PROFESSIONALISMInstructional staff members are expected to conduct themselves as professional educators at all times. The pride and commitment we share for the teaching profession should be reflected in our appearance and demeanor. The following reminders can help contribute to a professional approach:? Oral and written communications regarding students staff, or school should present a professional appearance.? Faculty members are expected to dress neatly and appropriately as a role model for students.PROFESSIONAL STANDARDSAll teachers must be knowledgeable of the administrative rules of the Florida State Board of Education. The three main state standards are:? The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in the State of Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6B –1.001? Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in the State of Florida – State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6B – 1.006? The Standards of Competent Professional PerformanceSELF-REPORTINGSchool Board Policy 2405 requires teachers to self report in writing to the Director of Professional Standards and Special Investigative Unit within forty-eight hours of any arrests, citations, or charges involving the abuse of a child or the sale and/or possession of a controlled substance or charges involving sexual misconduct, sexual battery, possession (includes e-mail transmissions) or sale of pornography involving minors and sexual relations with students. (Appendix W and copy of the School Board Policy; view policy via the intranet at (See Assistant Principal for a copy of the form)PROGRESS MONITORING PLAN (PMP)A new electronic PMP form must be generated each year if a student meets the PMP criteria. Teacher will submit name of student to be placed on a PMP to the Reading Coach/designee with accompanying data. Remember that a PMP is a legal document. Classroom teachers are held accountable for implementing interventions. A conference must be held with the parent of a student placed on a PMP. Placement on a PMP will be noted on the conference form. You may not exit a child from a PMP until the standardized test scores are available at the end of the current school year and the student meet exit criteria. You can place a student on a PMP at any time during the school year based on teacher judgment, but that student will not be exited until standardized test scores are available at the end of the current school year and the student meets exit criteria.ESOL students should not be placed on a PMP if they are making progress. If they are more than 2 years, then use the regular criteria for placement on a PMP.ESE students can be placed on a PMP, if needed. Document interventions and student progress. File documentation and assessments in students’ cum folder.PROPERTY PASSESStaff members may check out certain types of equipment to use off campus for purposes related to school. A property pass must be completed (including the Principal’s signature for approval) PRIOR to equipment leaving the school. Staff members will be responsible for the safe return of this equipment. Property passes are available from the Tech Specialist.REPORTING PUPIL PROGRESSPROGRESS REPORTSReport cards are issued at the end of every nine weeks of school and cover approximately 45 days of school. A student MUST be in attendance in a Broward County School FOR twenty-five (25) days to receive a COMPLETE report card. You may indicate behavior and study skill growth if the child has been in class long enough to assess.PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLE CRITERIA: (Grades 3-5)? All A’s in Academic Areas? 1’s or 2’s in Specials’ (Art, Music, PE, Media, etc.)? 1’s in Social Growth and Study Skills with the following noted exceptions:**Exceptions – the following study skills may have 1’s or 2’s during the 1st and 2nd quarters, but must have only 1’s in the 3rd and 4th quarters.* Uses appropriate technology effectively* Applies information in making decisions/solving problems* Selects appropriate materials for learning tasks* Thinks and works independently ACADEMIC HONOR ROLE CRITERIA: ? All A’s and B’s and all 1’s and 2’s CONFERENCESBoard Policy 5104 states, "...Conferences with parents or guardians are a required part of the reporting system. At least two (2) per year are recommended."PINNACLE Conference forms are to be used for each conference. Proofread conference forms to check grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling. Email Assistant Principal after reviewing. The conference form should be completed and signed by all persons in attendance.Retain original copy for CUM folder. All conference forms are to be filed in CUM folders.INTERIM REPORTSBoard Policy 6000.1 states, "Not later than midway between marking periods, an interim report shall be sent to parents of students who are experiencing difficulty including, but not limited to, the following: Failing grades, Students who are on a Progress Monitoring Plan – PMP, A drop of two or more letter grades, Unacceptable behavior and/or Excessive absences/tardiness.If you suspect interim reports are not being brought home, mail them to parents and/or guardians. Interim reports will be submitted to administration for review approximately one week prior to the day that they are issued (via PINNACLE). Check the school’s calendar for exact dates. PROMOTION/RETENTION POLICY #6000.1Board Policy #6000.1 states: When determining the placement of students, the following criteria shall be considered: Academic performance, Grades, Level of social and emotional development, which may include reviews by the school’s CPST/RtI/MTSS.A conference is required by the school between the classroom teacher and the parent on or before May 1st for each student being considered for retention to discuss the skills in which the student is deficient and to review the educational prescription for remediating the skills. This prescription shall include a recommendation for promotion or retention based upon all available data. If the recommendation is for retention and if the parent disagrees with the teacher, a staffing shall be held which includes the classroom teacher, guidance counselor, principal and other staff members selected by the principal. The parent (or the parent's substitute when the parent is unable to attend) shall be invited to attend the conference. Backup information such as test results, sample of classroom work and other information the staff feels pertinent shall be discussed. The professional staff will recommend grade placement. The principal shall have the final authority for appropriate grade placement of students within the limitations of Board Policy and Florida Statutes. Please remember that the parents do NOT make the determination whether or not their child will be retained. CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERING RETENTIONThe District criteria will be used when considering a student for retention.*Other issues to consider are:Is the child performing significantly (a year or more) below his/her potential?Has the child been retained previously? What grade?What is the child's IQ? (90-110: Average, 70-89: Below Average)Has the child ever been referred? What recommendations were made?Is the child in any "special" classes? Name them.Is the child socially immature? Emotionally immature? Physically immature?What is the child's attendance record?Will the child benefit by repeating this grade? What could you do for him/her next year that hasn't been done this year?What are the child's work and study habits? What is the child's home situation? What is the child's attitude about school? What is the parent's attitude regarding school? retention? the child? RETENTION PROCEDURES:The following timeline will be established:Third Quarter Interim Report/Report Card - Notify parents on Interim and Report Card of possibility of retention. Submit to office the names of all possible retentions. As the year progresses, names may be eliminated.End of Third Quarter–Conference documenting recommendation for retention due. All parents of students being considered for retention will be notified in writing by May 1st.Fourth Quarter Interim Report - Official list of retainees are due.SAFETY AND SECURITYTHE BUDDY SYSTEMStudents will always travel about campus with a "Buddy". Students sent to the clinic should travel with two “buddies.” VISITORSVisitors are always welcome at the school, but to ensure the safety of all children, they must first stop at the office to receive a visitor's pass. Please remind parents to bring forgotten lunches, raincoats, books and other belongings to the office. We will notify the teacher during planning.SCHOOL ALERTA special public address announcement of "School Alert" shall alert teachers that a building security situation exists. The procedure to follow is to not allow children in/out of the room.SCHOOL SAFETY The Eagle Point Safety Plan is located in the Appendix. Staff members are required to be completely familiar with all aspects of the School Safety Plan.PLAYGROUND SAFETYInstructional personnel are responsible for the supervision of students under their care. Students must be under constant visual supervision of instructional personnel, at all times.School safety should be discussed the first few weeks of school. Review proper use of playground equipment. Anyone not using the equipment properly should be removed from the equipment, immediately. The following list of safety procedures for playground equipment should to be observed at all times:PLAYGROUND SAFETY PROCEDURESAll equipment should be inspected to make sure it is not wet or hot before students use it. Equipment should be dry to prevent slipping and cool to prevent burns.The playground area must be kept clean. Unsafe, unsightly, and distracting debris such as rocks, broken glass, and trash must be constantly removed. This is everyone's responsibility. ***MAKE SURE STUDENTS PICK UP PERSONAL ITEMS BEFORE LEAVING AREA***Only one person is allowed on a section of equipment at a time. The only exception is the horizontal ladder on which a second student may begin when the first pupil has traveled halfway across the ladder.Students are not allowed to push or shove. Teachers should reprimand young ones who violate this rule. Teachers should explain the dangers of pushing and if a student continues to violate the rule, he/she is not allowed to participate in the activity. Teachers must know the health status of each student. All written excuses are to be honored.Gum chewing is not permitted at anytime during the school day. Teachers need to be particularly alert to this school rule during physical activities as chewing gum could become embedded in the trachea and cause suffocation. Teachers should stress proper dress for active participation involving hanging, swinging, crawling, climbing and jumping. A safe grip around the bars is important. The thumbs should always be around the bar opposing the fingers. Teachers should remind pupils of this often. Unsafe playground procedures that are observed are to be reported to the Administration.PLAYGROUND SAFETY RULESGo over these playground rules with your students at the beginning of the year and at regular intervals thereafter.1. Be courteous and a good sport.2. Follow game and play equipment rules. 3. Stay within playground boundaries and away from off-limits areas.4. Play ball games only in designated areas.5. Use school equipment; do not bring toys or balls from home.6. Avoid wearing loose jewelry and do not carry pens or pencils on the playground.7. Do not push, pull or trip others.8. Do not play rough or fight.9. Throw only those items needed in organized ball games. 10. Climb only on structures intended for climbing. 11. Do not play chase games or tag on equipment. SUBPOENASNotify the Principal immediately if you receive a subpoena related to Eagle Point Elementary or a student. Do not release information to parents or attorneys related to a subpoena or court case without notifying the Principal. Broward County has specific procedures that must be adhered to. RELEASE OF INFORMATIONInformation regarding students or student records may only be provided to the child’s natural parents, foster parents, guardian ad litem, or to Children and Family Services if conducting an active investigation of child abuse. Therefore, no information or records may be provided to step parents, other relatives, or friends without written authorization from the parents or legal guardians.Release of Information forms must be completed by parents prior to staff members communicating with outside agencies such as psychologists, doctors or tutors.***It is always suggested to check with Guidance or Administration when dealing with records. SUBSTITUTES It is the responsibility of the teacher to arrange for a substitute. A teacher may call a substitute personally, but you MUST call Sub Finder to receive a job number. PLEASE call in as soon as possible after securing the substitute. Do NOT wait until the morning to call Sub Finder! The jobs are pulled around 5:00 a.m. In an extreme emergency, contact the substitute coordinator before 6:30 a.m.In the event no substitute is required, your absence must still be reported to Sub Finder. You are to select the “No Sub” option.On your return, you will be asked to sign a Certificate of Absence. A copy of this certificate will be given to you for your personal files. It is your responsibility to verify leave balances, which is printed on the payroll checks and can be found on ESS. If there are any discrepancies, please notify the payroll contact (office manager).Please Note:Personal leave shall not be granted on the day preceding or following a holiday or during the first or last week of school. The first week of school starts on day one of the 196-day work calendar and the last week of school concludes on the final day of said calendar. An employee shall have the right to use sick leave in one-half or full day units.Any change from these policies must be discussed with the Principal.If you need to leave before 2:15 p.m. any day (or before the children leave) you must obtain a substitute. (see Administration) SUPERVISION OF STUDENTSProper supervision helps to establish a safe and secure environment for children. Children should never be left unsupervised. The teacher is to escort classes to and from special area classes, the cafeteria, assemblies, etc. It is important to make sure that the teacher can see ALL children when in line. It is important not to let children proceed without the teacher. Please do not send students anywhere alone and never leave them outside unsupervised. All children are to travel in pairs (triplets for the clinic). It is the joint responsibility of all staff members to provide guidance to any child that is observed using inappropriate behaviors on campus.Children should not be placed outside the classroom alone for any reason.TECHNOLOGY (under construction)All teachers will be issued a laptop per SBBC procedures. We are a D5/D4 school whereby all students in grades 4 & 5 use computers for all academic needs. There are limited textbooks in these classrooms. Students in grades 5 are allowed to take home laptops per SBBC procedures. This same process will be used for grade 4, prior to the end of the year. Grade 3 is awaiting laptops to be used in the classrooms, too. TELEPHONE AND FAX USAGESchool Board Policy 3201 states that any and all long distance phone calls and faxes made for school business shall be properly logged on Form 3035B, obtained from the bookkeeper. Please do not call directory assistance from the school telephones.Long distance calls and faxes may not be made for personal use. Please charge the call to your home phone or you may use a calling card.In order to eliminate unnecessary classroom disruptions, telephone calls will not be put through to your room unless it is an emergency. If you receive an emergency call, someone will come to your classroom in order for you to take the call in a private location. If you are expecting an important call, please notify administration.?TEMPORARY DUTY AUTHORIZATION (TDA)Temporary duty shall be defined as the employee performing his/her duties in a different location other than the regular assignment including any type of field trip. Temporary Duty Authorization (TDA) forms are available in the Admin Conf on CAB. A TDA is required when a teacher is not performing his/her regular duties. A TDA is required for in-county and out-of-county workshops, conferences, meetings, field trips, pleted TDA forms, along with a flyer or description of the event, must be submitted to the Principal for approval and processing at least ten days prior to the event. Principal approval must be granted before attending any field trips/workshops/events. Please do not assume that approval has been granted to attend a workshop just because you completed and submitted the TDA. The TDA is an audit item, and must therefore be completed in ink. When all members of a team fill out a TDA, please make sure that they are all handed in together by the Team Leader.If you do not have a signed TDA, you are not permitted to attend an event. The day will be coded to personal time. TEXTBOOKSA school-wide inventory system to track textbooks has been initiated. It is imperative that all teachers take the time to code all textbooks in their classrooms prior to distributing them to students. The same coding will be used across grade levels. This will provide a system for returning a found textbook to the correct teacher.Team Leaders will assign each teacher on their team a letter of the alphabet - beginning with “A.” This list will be turned into the front office as well as to the textbook coordinator, so that if a textbook is turned into the office, someone can check the list to identify which teacher the textbook should be returned to. Each teacher will code their books with the grade level, the letter of the alphabet assigned, and the book number. It is suggested that teachers number student books using the same number given to them on your roster.An example of the coding Teacher A (third grade) codes his/her books as follows:3A-13A-23A-3Teacher B (third grade) codes his/her books as follows:3B-13B-23B-3It is the responsibility of the teacher to attempt collecting money on any missing textbook. Forms to be used when attempting to collect money for a missing textbook. Place the completed form in the textbook coordinator’s mailbox. He/she will fill in the price of the textbook and return the form to the teacher so that he/she can send home a notice to parents. A form letter to parents is also included in Appendix. Any money collected for missing textbooks should be identified on the form and submitted to the textbook coordinator. Please understand that any money collected for missing textbooks is returned directly to the textbook fund allowing for the purchase of additional books.TUTORINGPer school board policy #4202 “By maintaining a high quality instructional staff and providing a rich, varied curriculum, the need for individual tutoring should be minimized. Every effort should be made to help the student with educational problems before recommending that parents engage a tutor.”In some occasions, when the idea of tutoring is brought up by the parent, the following rules and regulations must be followed.A teacher may not receive compensation for tutoring any student while that student is assigned to one of his/her classes. (Also be careful about tutoring students immediately following having been the teacher. You do not want any notion of impropriety.)Policy also states that teachers who receive compensation for tutoring shall not use public school facilities for such purpose. Refrain from making recommendations to parents. Refer parents to the Guidance Counselor for assistance. VIDEOTAPINGThe use of videotapes can sometimes be a beneficial supplement to classroom instruction when used judiciously and with appropriate follow-up activities. Only age-appropriate and academically oriented videos should be shown. Due to very strict copyright laws, certain conditions must exist in order to show anything that has been taped off-air.If teachers adhere to conditions and if the program is of unquestionable educational value, programs may be utilized in class with administrative permission. All videos must have a “G” rating. It is an excellent idea to preview any videos to be shown if you are not familiar with the content. Teachers with the best intentions have been disciplined and have lost their teaching certificates as a result of showing inappropriate videos to students. Be careful with videos. The use of Videotapes in Schools in Accordance with the Copyright Law:* Taping Off-Air? Taping commercial television for Instructional purposes is permissible. (10 days)? Taping cable television is not permissible. (Example: Disney, HBO)* Use of Taped Material? May be used up to 10 days after tape date? May be used only on individual TV sets, not on closed circuit? After 45 days, tape must be erased? Taped material may not be altered or merged* Purchased or Rented Tapes? Many companies (Disney included) have granted permission to use material purchased by the Media Center.? Rented tapes must be used only on individual TV sets and must be a part of the instructional program.? Tapes must be previewed.? Tapes must be written into the teacher’s lesson plan book and the objective stated.? Tapes may not be shown through the closed-circuit system ? Tapes may only be shown to students (not PTA, etc.)? Tapes may only be shown for the purpose of education.Copyright law states that the material is protected for the life of the author plus 50 years.The Media Specialist is an excellent resource to determine the appropriateness of a video or program and the correct procedures to follow. WEBSITESThe School Board of Broward County has created a website to provide up-to-date information on various school topics. Some of the topics include the school calendar, employment opportunities, and School Board Policies. The website address is: http: . Other websites of interest are listed below.Beep Virtual CounselorK-5 Math Charts Aligned to BEEP ’S COMPENSATIONREPORTING STAFF INJURIES All injuries or accidents incurred while at school should be reported to the office as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours from the time of the accident. The staff member must file a Worker’s Compensation Injury form obtained from the Office Manager. Only doctors approved by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance can be seen for treatment, if your claim is accepted. Failure to fill out the form in a timely manner could jeopardize your claim or insurance coverage. XEROXINGUse of the Xerox copying machines in the front office is restricted to authorized staff, only. A small copier is available in the media workroom for teachers to make copies. Grade level copies are to be placed in the designated in-box in the mailroom. Teachers are given a set amount of copies per month, depending upon class numbers. Copy masters of poor quality should not be submitted for copying. Please remember that the materials sent home are a reflection of you and the school. Whenever possible, alternatives to worksheets are desirable, such as student-generated writing provides for excellent practice.Copy request forms should be submitted 2 days in advance and placed in the designated in-box in the mailroom. Your materials will be copied and returned in a fair and equitable manner, as they are received. Please plan ahead so materials can be copied and delivered by the date needed; however, do not request sets of materials for the entire school year.Appendix AAppendix BEAGLE POINT ELEMENTARYCLASSROOM EXPECTATIONSTeacher: ____________________________Date of Observation____________Observer: ___________________________Time on Task: _________________EvidentNot EvidentEvidentNot EvidentReadingMathematicsAdequate pacingCalendar Math/Mountain Math taughtHigh order comprehension questioning techniques usedCalculators / Manipulatives usedEvidence of groupingAdequate Pacing / Follows Benchmark PlanVocabulary being taughtEvidence of grouping(s) Background reviewBasic skills being mastered Setting purposes for readingFCAT math vocabularyMotivating ways of reading the storyReview of prior knowledgeDiscussion about the storyStudents justify and explain their thinkingWritingScienceWord walls posted Classroom Evidence of Science being taughtJournalsHands on activities/toolsSchool Writing Format usedStudent portfolios usedFormal writing prompts usedShared writingStudent conferencesTeacher modeled writingWriting student work displayedLearning EnvironmentEvidentNot Evident9 High Yield StrategiesEvidentNot EvidentDaily schedule on board reflects expectations for student workSimilarities / DifferencesBenchmarks posted and being taughtSummarizing and Note TakingLearning centers evident Reinforcing Effort / Providing RecognitionLearning centers with a purpose and an end productHomework and PracticeStudents engagedNon-Linguistic RepresentationEvidence of technology usageCooperative LearningClassroom reflects safe, neat and orderly environmentSetting Objectives / FeedbackGenerating / Test HypothesesLevel of ThinkingQuestions, Cues, and Advance OrganizersEvaluationSynthesisAnalysisApplicationComprehensionKnowledgeFeedback:23602952286000Good Classroom Practices23228303492500Good Classroom Practices A system for calling on all studentsEncourage participation in all school-wide programsBeing in close proximity of student off-taskParticipates in TechnologyCirculation throughout classroomStudents know what is being taughtDe-escalation of behavior problemsClassroom library with non-fiction includedDifferentiates instruction into groups/individuals, when neededSeatwork reflects a variety of activities inaddition ................
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