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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2019-20

Parent and Student Handbook

2019-20

Norton Commons Elementary School Parent and Student Handbook

10941 Kings Crown Drive Prospect, KY 40059

School Office: (502) 485-8367 Allyson Vitato, Principal

Email: allyson.vitato@jefferson.kyschools.us

Important JCPS Contact Information

Adult Education.................................................................................................... 485-3400 Assistant Superintendent--Elementary Zone 3............................................... 485-6203 Call Center--General Questions........................................................................ 313-4357 Early Childhood Programs .................................................................................. 485-3919 Elementary Student Assignment ....................................................................... 485-6250 English as a Second Language (ESL).................................................................. 485-3563 Health Services..................................................................................................... 485-3387 Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs....................................................... 485-3323 Parent Assistance Center..................................................................................... 485-6250 Pupil Personnel..................................................................................................... 485-3338

Table of Contents

Message From the Principal................................................................................ 1 Daily Schedule...................................................................................................... 2 Attendance........................................................................................................... 2 Transportation Basics........................................................................................... 4 Enrollment Information and Student Records..................................................... 8 Academic Expectations--Homework.................................................................. 9 Health and Safety Basics.................................................................................... 10 Parent Information............................................................................................. 11 Cafeteria Procedures......................................................................................... 13 Student Information........................................................................................... 14 Acknowledgment............................................................................................... 17 Permission to Publish Student Information/Including School Directory 2019-20 Opt Out Form.......................................................... 19

Message From the Principal

Dear Families: Welcome to Norton Commons Elementary School (NCES). We feel honored that you have selected us. We know your years here will be exciting, happy, memorable, and rewarding. Our goal is to help your child be successful by offering positive learning experiences designed to motivate and guide your child to achieve his or her maximum potential. We extend our hand in partnership knowing your child will achieve his or her greatest results if we work together. This handbook is designed to provide you with information regarding our current school offerings, regulations, and policies. In addition to this handbook, you will receive a copy of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook and the Student Bill of Rights booklet. Read and discuss both of these documents with your child. With your help, we can provide the safe, orderly, effective learning environment that each Norton Commons student deserves. We know that all students can achieve at high levels and can work cooperatively. We encourage you to become actively involved in the school and its program and activities. Working together, we can make a significant, positive difference in the lives of our students. Please keep in close communication with your child's teacher throughout the year, and do not hesitate to call the office if you need further assistance. Let's make it an outstanding year together!

Sincerely,

Allyson Vitato

Allyson Vitato, Principal

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Arrival

Daily Schedule

8:30 a.m.

Building opens for students.

8:30?8:50 a.m. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria.

9:05 a.m.

Classes begin.

Note: Students arriving after 8:50 a.m. will not have the opportunity to eat breakfast, except in the case of late buses.

Departure

3:45 p.m.

Dismissal

4:30 p.m.

Office closes.

Early releases from school will not be allowed between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m. Parents wishing to sign their child out of school will have to wait outside until the dismissal bell at 3:45 p.m., and then they will be allowed into the office via secured entry. Although we encourage families to schedule appointments outside of the school day, we understand that sometimes this is not possible. It will be necessary, should your appointment require an early release, to sign students out of school prior to 3:30 p.m.

Early Childhood Arrival and Departure

9:35 a.m.

Classes begin.

4:25 p.m.

Dismissal

Tuition Based EC Classes follow the regular school schedule.

Student School Day

The student school day begins at 9:05 and ends at 3:45 p.m. The school building

opens to students at 8:30 a.m. Students may not be dropped off at school prior to 8:30 a.m. unless they participate in the YMCA Child Enrichment Program (CEP)

before school.

Attendance

Attendance Basics

All students are required by law to attend school every day and to be on time. At Norton Commons, we pride ourselves on maintaining a high attendance rate for students because we understand the importance of attending school each day. Many classroom learning activities and experiences simply cannot be made up at home. Please try to schedule your child's medical and other appointments after school hours in order to avoid absences.

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