Manning Primary School
Manning Primary School
2016 - 2017
Manning Primary School
125 North Boundary Street
Manning, South Carolina 29102
Phone: 803-435-2268
Fax: 803-435-8737
clarendon2.k12.sc.us
Mr. John Tindal Mr. Otis Reed, Jr.
Superintendent Principal
Principal’s Message
Dear MPS families,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Manning Primary School. We are happy to have you as part of the Manning Primary family.
The pages of this handbook are filled with important information about our school. Parents and students should review the handbook together. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 803-435-2268.
The Manning Primary agenda/handbook was designed to assist students in organizing daily, weekly, and long term assignments. This handbook will also be a valuable resource to parents about school procedures.
We look forward to working with every family and hope each student has a successful year. Please sign and return the enclosed letter stating you have read the handbook. Also, sign the Internet Agreement and Parent Compact and return them to your child’s teacher.
We are focused on our students’ education!
Mr. Otis Reed, Jr.
Principal
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Mission Statement
The mission of Clarendon School District Two
and Manning Primary School is “Educating Children.”
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Clarendon School District Two does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in,
or employment in its programs and activities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISTRICT CALENDAR ………………………………………………………………………………………….…..………………………………………….…………………………………. 4
VALUES, BELIEFS, PARAMETERS, & VISION………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………. 5
PROCEDURES
School Hours ………………………………………….………………………………..……….………………... 6
Vital Information and Emergency Numbers ……………………………………………….……….. 6
Parent Conferences ……………………………………………………………………………………….……. 6
Visitors ………….……………………………..………………………………………………………….…………. 6
Class Interruptions …………………………………………….……………………………………………….. 6
School Volunteers …………………………………………..………………………….………………………. 6
Student Release Restrictions …………………………………………………….………………………… 6
Unscheduled Early Dismissal …………………………….………………..……..…………………..…… 6
Early Dismissal, Tardiness, and Absences …………..……………………………………………….. 6
Instructional Fees and Textbooks ………………………………………………………………....……. 7
School Supplies …………………………………………………………..……………………………….……… 7
Parent Portal ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Media Center …………………………………………………………………………….…………………..…… 7
Drills ………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….………… 7
Food Services ……………………………………………………..………………………………………….…… 7
Food Allergies and Substitutions ……………………………………..……………………………....… 7
Telephone Usage ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…. 7
Special Occasions ………………………………………….…………………………………………….……... 7
School Nurse Services …………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Severe Weather Information ………………………………..…….……….……………………………… 8
INSTRUCTION
Grading Policy and Grading Scale ………..…………………………………………..…………………. 9
Monitoring Progress ………………………………………………………………………………..…….…... 9
Homework ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
Promotion and Retention Policy ……………………………………………………………………..….. 9
Core Courses ………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….. 9
Experience Trips ……………………………………………………..…………..………..……………………. 9
Message from our Superintendent regarding Personal Learning Devices ……….…. 10
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Intervention Plans and Referrals for Attendance ……………………..….……………………. 11
Discipline ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..….…. 11
Behavior Code …………………………………………………………………………………………..……… 11
Clarendon Two Suspension Procedures ………………………………………………………..….. 11
Student Dress Code …………………………………………………….………………………………....… 12
Sexual Harassment …………………..………………………………………………………………………. 12
Privacy Act Directory Information ………………………………………………….…………………. 12
Student Records ……………………………………………..……………………………………………...… 13
Parent Notification of Rights ………………………………………………...………………………….. 13
Procedures for Car Riders …………………………………………………………………………..…..… 14
Message from the District Transportation Department ………………….………………... 15
Bus Information ………..…………………………..………………………………………………..……….. 15
Who Rides the Bus? ............................................................................................... 15
Parent Responsibility for Bus Stop Sites ………..…………………………………………..…..…. 15
Rules of Bus Conduct …………………………………………………………………………….………….. 15
Who is Responsible for Discipline on the Bus? ...................................................... 16
Discipline Consequences for Bus Offenses ……………………………….…………………….…. 16
CHARACTER EDUCATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17-18
AR GOALS AND READING LOG ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………… 19-21
MAP GOAL PLANNING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO
2016 – 2017 DISTRICT CALENDAR
AUGUST
1 – 5 Summer Academy of Professional Development
1 – 5 Registration 9:00 – 3:00
4 Extended Registration 9:00 – 7:00
8 Inservice & New Teacher Orientation 8:00 – 3:00
9 Inservice 8:00 – 3:00 (No Aides)
10 District-Wide Inservice 8:00 – 3:00 (Aides Work)
11 Inservice 8:00 – 3:00 (Aides Work)
12 Inservice 8:00 – 3:00 (Aides Work)
15 First Day of School for Students
SEPTEMBER
5 Labor Day Holiday (Custodians off)
15 Interim Reports Issued
OCTOBER
10 Columbus Day – No School
18 45th Day – End of 1st Nine Weeks
24 Regular School Day – Parent Visitation 4:00-7:00 (No Aides) ~ Report Cards Issued
NOVEMBER
8 Election Day – No School
21 – 25 Thanksgiving Holidays
24 Thanksgiving (Custodians Off)
29 Interim Reports Issued
DECEMBER
16 ½ School Day, ½ Inservice (No Aides)
19 – 30 Christmas Holidays
22 – 23 Christmas Holidays for Custodians
JANUARY
2 New Year’s Holiday (Custodians Off)
3 Students Return
12 90th Day – End of 2nd Nine Weeks
13 Inservice (Aides Work)
16 Martin Luther King Holiday (Custodians Off)
19 Report Cards
24 – 27 Early Enrollment @ Manning Early Childhood Center (Child Dev. & Kindergarten)
FEBRUARY
16 Interim Reports Issued
20 President’s Day (Bad Weather Make-up Day)
MARCH
13 No School
22 135th Day – End of 3rd Nine Weeks
27 Regular School Day – Parent Visitation 4:00-7:00 (No Aides) ~ Report Cards Issued
APRIL
10 – 14 Spring Break
MAY
TBD Interim Reports Issued
29 Memorial Day – No School
31 ½ School Day, ½ Inservice (Aides Work)
JUNE
1 ½ School Day, ½ Inservice (Aides Work)
1 Last Day for Students – Report Cards
2 Inservice 8:00 – 12:00 (No Aides)
2 No School (Bad Weather Make-up Day)
3 Graduation
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Clarendon School District Two is “Educating Children.”
VALUES/BELIEFS
We believe:
• An educational system should exist to meet the needs of its learners.
• Learning is a lifelong process.
• Change is essential for continuous growth.
• An understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures are essential for peace and harmony in our global society.
• The family is the first and strongest influence on the quality of human development.
• A school is as strong as its community.
• The staff, parents, and community are all responsible for the effectiveness of a school.
• Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.
• Every life has value and possesses unlimited potential.
• Everyone has a right to an environment conducive to learning.
• Education plays an essential role in economic development and community growth.
• All children can learn.
PARAMETERS
• We will not tolerate anything less than a safe, respectful, non-violent, and drug-free environment.
• We will not be satisfied with less than the best from anyone in the total school community.
• We will not allow unnecessary disruptions to inhibit students’ opportunities to learn.
• We will not waver from the belief that all children can learn.
• We will not allow anything to hinder parental, student, and community involvement.
• We will not allow language barriers to hinder learning and participation.
• We will not allow the self-worth of our students to be denigrated.
• We will not allow our district employees to be unappreciated.
VISION
We envision that Clarendon School District Two:
• will become the schools/district for new employees relocating to the area.
• will advocate character and high ethical values (citizenship/responsibility).
• will embrace economic development and health improvements.
• will survey the community to determine parents’ visions for their children.
• will promote a social atmosphere for all students.
• will have positive perceptions/values within the community.
• will require a service learning project as a requirement for graduation.
• will have the support of the community, businesses, and faith-based organizations in school and district activities.
• will receive adequate funding to provide a complete and enriched environment for the whole child.
• will become the first choice for all students.
• will be a model district in the state.
• will engage all parents.
• will promote the primary goal of administration and teachers to educate children.
• will have safe and drug-free entities that promote a positive and healthy learning environment.
• will feel pride in their school system.
• will provide appropriate best practices that maximize success and achievement for every child.
• will encourage students to rise above where they start.
• will have a 100% graduation rate.
• will have a highly-qualified professional staff.
• will support healthy lifestyles for students and staff.
PROCEDURES
School Hours
The instructional day is from 7:50 a.m. until 2:40 p.m. All students should arrive between 7:00-7:50 a.m.
The front door will be unlocked at 7:00 a.m. and supervision will begin at that time.
Children should arrive at school no later than 7:30 a.m. if they plan to eat breakfast.
Students must be in their classroom no later than 7:50 or they will be marked tardy.
Vital Information and Emergency Numbers
If at any time during the school year your address, phone number, guardian, or other information changes, please contact your child’s teacher or the school office with the corrected information. The school should always be provided with a working telephone number or emergency number. Should there be an emergency involving your child and we cannot reach you, the child will be taken to Clarendon Health System.
Parent Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences are highly encouraged. Conferences must be scheduled in advance at a time that is convenient for the teacher and parent. Conferences cannot be scheduled for teachers during their instructional time. Conferences with an administrator may also be scheduled.
Visitors
Visitors to our school are welcome. However, visitors must have a pass to go beyond the office or visit a classroom. Please use doors at the front of the building when entering or leaving. If a parent is visiting a classroom to observe, they must obtain a pass from the office and sit in the back of the room. Please do not interrupt instruction if you are observing a class.
Class Interruptions
PLEASE NOTE THAT CLASS INTERRUPTIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO EMERGENCIES.
Non-emergency class interruptions such as classroom deliveries, unscheduled visits by parents, paging students from class, telephone messages, and general announcements interfere with teaching and learning. Law prohibits these interruptions during instructional time. Requests from individuals for such interruptions WILL NOT BE HONORED.
School Volunteers
Volunteers are valued and encouraged to become a part of our school family. According to school board policy IJOC, all volunteers must submit to a SLED check prior to becoming an active volunteer in any of the district’s on-going programs. Persons volunteering for field trips may also be required to submit to the SLED check.
Student Release Restrictions
If there are any restrictions as to who may not pick up your child, the office must be notified in writing and the restriction must be documented in the online student information system. THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Unscheduled Early Dismissal
Early dismissals, without prior written notification, are considered classroom disruptions. Law protects instructional time. In order to maintain an orderly instructional environment, it is necessary to adhere to the designated dismissal times and procedures. Please do not call and request for your child to be waiting in the lobby to be picked up at a specific time. Your child misses valuable instruction time when this occurs. We will call him/her as soon as you arrive. Please do not come into the office after 2:00 to request that your child’s class be called to dismiss him/her. We understand that emergency circumstances may arise that may make an unscheduled early dismissal unavoidable. We will do our best to help you during these very rare events.
Early Dismissal, Tardiness, and Absences
For the protection of all children, we request a written note in order to release your child to any adult other than those listed in the computer. Picture identification is required for any person picking up children. If there are any restrictions as to who may not pick up your child, the office must be notified in writing and the restriction must be documented in the computer. Teachers are not allowed to release students from the classroom. Students must be released from the front office.
Instructional Fees and Textbooks
Students are required to pay yearly instructional fees. The instructional fee for a particular year will be made known to parents during registration. A record is kept on each child who fails to pay required fees to the school. We need your support in paying your child's instructional fee. Textbooks are issued to students free of charge. The State of South Carolina owns the textbooks and if a book is lost or damaged, the student is charged for that book. The child may not be given another book until charges are paid for the lost or damaged book. Lost library books are handled in the same manner.
School Supplies
Essential instructional materials are provided to all students. One Agenda Book will be provided. If a student loses an Agenda Book, the second one will cost $5.00. Students are required to bring basic supplies to school. For example: pencils, notebook paper, crayons, and other supplies, which are required. A supply list will be distributed.
Parent Portal
Parent Portal is a system that allows Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) to keep track of their child’s grades and attendance. This will let parents know the current status of their children at any time of the year. Parent Portal also has an e-mail notification that gives parents an alert based on the parent preferences. Parent Portal can be used from anywhere as long as the computer has internet access. There is also a Parent Portal app available for download. The link to get to Parent Portal is on every Clarendon School District Two website under the Parent Portal tab, along with a complete user guide for set up and use. In order to obtain a child’s access code, the parent should go to their child’s current school and present a photo I.D.
Media Center
All students at Manning Primary will have access to the media center. Our school is proud to give the students access to the large selection of books offered. Please stress proper care of books with your children just as it is done by the school. Each child is responsible for the library book checked out and is expected to return it on time in the proper condition. Students returning library books damaged or not returning books will be charged accordingly.
Drills
State law requires all public schools to have fire drills, earthquake drills, tornado drills, and hurricane drills regularly. These drills may be done at any time during the school day. Manning Primary will also practice intruder drills.
All drills are done for the protection of our children.
Food Services
The cafeteria staff provides students with hot, nutritious meals every day.
Breakfast and lunch are provided for free to all students and will be served in the cafeteria.
If you choose to send your child's lunch, please limit the sweets.
Please do not send caffeinated and/or carbonated drinks. Milk is also available in the cafeteria.
Food Allergies and Substitutions
A child who has a food allergy that restricts his/her diet shall be provided with food substitutions only when supported by a statement signed by a licensed physician. The medical statement shall identify:
1. An identification of the medical or other special dietary need that restricts the participant’s diet and;
2. The food or foods to be omitted from the participant’s diet and the food or choice of foods that may be substituted.
Telephone Usage
Students are permitted to use the telephone at school in case of an emergency.
Arrangements should be made in advance regarding visiting relatives or friends after school.
Special Occasions
For the health and safety of all students we ask that all refreshments for special occasions such as class parties, Valentines’ Day, and birthdays come to school sealed in the original package. Store bought items are requested instead of homemade goodies. While we also enjoy all holidays, we cannot deliver packages to students on Valentine’s Day. Thank you for your cooperation.
School Nurse Services
Health services are available by the school nurse. In addition to giving first aid, the school nurse performs screenings such as vision and hearing, administers medication, follows up on immunizations, and numerous other duties.
Medication Administration
All medication, prescription or non-prescription, which needs to be administered at school, must be brought to school by the parent or legal guardian and a SC permission form must be signed. Medication must come to school in the entire original container. Prescription medication must bear the original pharmacy label. ALL medications require a copy of the prescription or a healthcare provider’s order before school administration begins. This includes non-prescription medication.
NO MEDICATIONS WILL BE ADMINISTERED WITHOUT A SIGNED SC PERMISSION FORM AND
A SIGNED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER’S ORDER.
Medications that are to be administered two times per day or three times per day do not need to be brought to school unless the prescribing healthcare provider requests it in writing. If the prescription indicates two doses per day, the medication may be given in the morning before school and again twelve hours later. If the prescription indicates three doses per day, the medication may be given in the morning before school, in the afternoon after school, and again at bedtime.
For safety purposes, an adult must transport all medication to and from school, unless the student has a SC self-administration care plan on file at the school. Self-administration care plans must be renewed yearly. Medication cannot be transported on the bus. All medications must be kept in the health office.
Overnight Field Trips
Medications that are to be administered during overnight field trips must be brought to the school nurse in the original and/or pharmacy-labeled container by a parent or legal guardian at least one week prior to the field trip. All field trip medications must adhere to the SC requirements as listed above.
Severe Weather Information
School will be in session unless the weather makes it dangerous for school buses to run. On doubtful mornings, the local radio and television stations will announce the school district's decision no later than 6:30 a.m. Please listen to the following stations:
WHLZ - Florence
WIS-TV 10 - Columbia
WOLO - TV 25 - Columbia
WWDM - Columbia
WBTW -TV 13 - Florence
WDXY/WIBZ - Sumter
WPDE-TV 15 - Florence
WMHK -89.7-Columbia
If, during the day, weather conditions become severe enough to require buses to make their runs before the regularly scheduled time, each local radio station will be notified. IF THE PROCEDURES WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL, PARENTS NEED TO DISCUSS IN ADVANCE WITH THEIR CHILDREN WHO WILL PICK THEM UP OR WHAT TO DO IN CASE SCHOOL IS DISMISSED EARLY.
Some dirt roads in Clarendon County that our school buses travel become impassable and unsafe during heavy rains, prolonged raining, and snowy or icy conditions. There will be times when your child’s school bus must travel an alternate route to circumvent unsafe roads. If you live in one of the areas in question, your child’s bus driver will notify you of the alternate route for your child’s bus. Please become familiar with the alternate bus stop and make arrangements to meet your child if the dirt roads become impassable or unsafe.
WHEN POSSIBLE, AN AUTOMATED PHONE MESSAGE OR TEXT MESSAGE WILL BE SENT OUT TO ALL FAMILIES.
Please notify Manning Primary School of any change in contact information.
Phone numbers will need to be current at all times.
Instruction
Grading Policy and Grading Scale
A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = Below 60
O = Outstanding
S = Satisfactory
N = Needs Improvement
U = Unsatisfactory
2nd Grade Guidelines
Numerical grades for math, reading, spelling, science, and social studies are given all year. An O, S, N, or U is given for P.E., art, and music.
3rd Grade Guidelines
Numerical grades for math, reading, spelling, science, and social studies are given all year. An O, S, N, or U is given for P.E., art, and music.
Students will be graded in the following areas:
Reading – South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for ELA, projects, & unit tests.
Spelling - Frequently used words, phonetically generated words, and assigned words.
Math - South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for mathematics.
Social Studies - Skills from the SC Standards & assigned projects.
Science- Skills from the SC Standards & assigned projects.
Monitoring Progress
Interim Reports will be sent home every four weeks. Report Cards will be sent home every nine weeks. Teachers may send home progress reports weekly or on a regular basis. Parents are encouraged to have conferences with the teacher at least two times per year. There are two Parent Visitation days planned each year for parents to meet with teachers.
Homework
Homework assignments are given to the students with a purpose. Homework is given in order to strengthen skills learned in the classroom and to supplement learning activities.
Promotion and Retention Policy
Any student who passes all core courses will be promoted to the next grade provided they meet attendance requirements. If a student does not pass one of the core courses, the administrator may convene a committee to determine whether or not the student should be promoted. The committee will review the entire school record including past performance, test scores, IEPs, etc. The committee will consist of the teacher and members of the leadership team. Final determination will rest with the principal.
Core Courses
Grade Two - Reading and Math
Grade Three – Reading, Math, Science
Experience Trips
1. Classes are encouraged to take meaningful, well-planned experience trips during the school year.
Plans should be made as far ahead as practical.
2. The parent must give written permission for the child to go on experience trips.
3. Transportation is arranged with either activity buses or charter buses. The teacher must fill out a bus request form
and turn it into the office. All students are required to ride the bus to and from the destination. Students are not
allowed to ride in personal vehicles.
4. Parents are encouraged to accompany classes on experience trips whenever feasible. A minimum of one adult for
eight to ten children is needed for any trip. Space on buses is limited. Therefore, occasionally it is necessary for
chaperones to drive their personal vehicles.
5. Walking trips to various sites in Manning provide excellent opportunities for children to learn about our
community. At least two adults per class are needed when leaving the school grounds.
6. Parents serving as chaperones are not permitted to take siblings or small children on the trips.
7. We reserve the right to deny experience trips to any child experiencing a pattern of behavior problems. We will not
allow the behavior of a child to interfere with the safety and learning experience of others on a trip.
Message from our Superintendent regarding Personal Learning Devices
Dear Parents:
During the 2014-2015 school year, Clarendon School District Two began to implement its one to one computer program. We see the use of technology as a tool for productivity and for learning. Technological devices are extensions of the classroom and library media center and an integral part of the curriculum.
Beginning the 2015-2016 school year, the district will require an insurance protection cost of all students who are issued a district-owned technology device to cover the cost of replacing one (1) device if it is lost or stolen. The plan will not cover misuse, neglect, or intentional abuse and does not cover peripherals (chargers, covers, batteries, etc.).
Students who paid for their technology devices during the 2014-2015 school year, and are returning to the district for the 2015-2016 school year, will not have to pay the insurance protection cost of $50.00. These students will automatically be issued a technology device for the 2015-2016 academic school year because they received their devices for less than the full school term in 2014-2015.
Insurance Protection
iPads (K-6) $25.00
MacBook Air (7-12) $50.00
Each student will be required to pay the cost of insuring his/her device each year.
If a student was issued a technology device and withdraws from a district school, he/she shall return the technology device and all peripherals prior to being withdrawn from the school and district.
Parents and students will be issued at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year a copy of a device agreement and regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s principal.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.
Sincerely,
John Tindal
Superintendent
Rules and Regulations
Intervention Plans and Referrals for Attendance
When a student has three consecutive unlawful absences, or a total of five unlawful absences, the school principal shall be responsible for contacting the student’s parents or guardian in writing. The principal will request a meeting with the student and parent or guardian to identify the reason for the child’s continued absence, and to develop a plan in conjunction with the student and parent or guardian to encourage and improve future attendance. The County Attendance Supervisor will be provided the names of students with unlawful absences, as well as the names of the parents/guardians.
The intervention plan for improving student attendance shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Reasons for unlawful absences.
2. Methods to resolve cause of unlawful absences.
3. Actions to be taken in the event unlawful absences continue.
4. Signature of parent/guardian or evidence that an attempt was made to involve parent or guardian.
5. Documentation of involvement of other agencies, departments, organizations and personnel external to the school system who assisted or are a component of the intervention plan.
If the intervention plan is not successful and further inquiry by school officials fails to cause the student and parent or guardian to comply with the plan, or the student and parent or guardian refuse to participate in intervention planning, the principal shall refer the case to Family Court.
Discipline
Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly manner at school. Rules and regulations are made with their safety in mind. The right to a school environment that is safe, orderly, and conducive to learning is a right of each child at this school. Abusive language, vandalism, disobedience to faculty or administrators, pushing, rock throwing, tripping, fighting, or inflicting any physical harm on another person is not tolerated and will be dealt with promptly and strictly. Disruptive behavior and chronic misconduct will result in your being notified and the proper action taken.
Destruction of school property is a serious offense. Any student causing such destruction or damage will be disciplined. Parents are liable for damages caused by their children and will be charged for repair or replacement costs for damaged property.
The following items are not allowed at school:
Marbles, cigarettes, matches, lighters, fireworks, cell phones, guns/pistols (real or toy), knives, metal pointed objects, obscene literature, paging devices, trading cards, or any item that may cause destruction or intimidation of others. Radios, electronic toys, or any toy that may cause a distraction are not allowed at school.
Parents are asked to support the school in its effort to enhance learning and to maintain a safe environment and high standard of conduct. Each teacher establishes the policy for his/her class. You will be informed of the rules, the positive reinforcement used in your child's classroom, and negative consequences. You and your child will be asked to sign a statement indicating your awareness of the policy.
Behavior Code
It is our belief at Manning Primary School that every child deserves the opportunity to successfully function in an atmosphere conducive to learning. In order to guarantee all students this environment, no child will be allowed to display behavior that would prohibit any other child from feeling safe, important, or comfortable at school.
|School Rules: |Consequences: |
|Students will be responsible for their own behavior. |1. Warning |
|Students will be respectful, courteous, and helpful to others. |2. Time-Out |
|Students will come to school ready to learn and will allow others to |3. Loss of Free Time |
|learn. |4. Contact a Parent |
|Students will respect Manning Primary School and its property. | |
Clarendon Two Suspension Procedures
1. Suspension in or out of school will be assigned by the administrator.
2. Parents or guardians must meet with the administrator within 3 calendar days of any suspension.
3. After the second suspension a parent/guardian may be required to attend an administrative conference before the student returns to school.
4. The administrator will assign suspensions from riding the school bus if needed.
Student Dress Code
Principles of good grooming and proper dress are necessary to set an atmosphere for learning. Student dress and grooming shall be decent, neat, clean, and appropriate. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to bar from school those students whose personal appearance is disruptive to the educational process and orderly operation of the school. The State Board of Health requires that every student wear shoes to school. The following dress code will be in effect for the 2015-2016 school year:
• No oversized or baggy clothes should be worn.
• All shirt and blouse tails are to be tucked in at the waist - front and back - unless they are styled and tailored to be worn on the outside.
• Any apparel that has the appearance or similarity of shorts, skorts, skirts, or pants, and dress hemlines should be worn no higher than three inches above the middle of the knee cap. Check the front and the back of the garment. Skin tight clothing should not be worn.
• Belts must be buckled, sashes tied, and buttons buttoned. All jumper and overall straps must be worn across shoulders and fastened.
• Shoes must be tied, buckled, or worn as the manufacturer intended. High-heeled shoes are not appropriate for school.
• Clothing or jewelry which depicts tobacco, drugs, alcohol, sex, weapons, violence, racial slurs or distasteful images are not to be worn at school.
• Hats, caps, bandanas, head scarves or sunglasses may not be worn inside the building by either males or females.
• Students’ hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Hair must not obstruct vision.
• Clothing shall be worn with appropriate undergarments and undergarments are to be covered. Tank tops, sheer blouses, or shirts that cause undue attention are prohibited. Muscle and spaghetti strap shirts are prohibited. Bare midriffs, see-through garments, bare-backs, halter tops, low-cut blouses and pants, tank tops and cutoffs are not allowed.
• All pants must be worn at the appropriate waist level - male and female. Both pants legs are to be worn down. No jeans or pants with holes in them may be worn.
• If in doubt about any attire, do not wear it. If any attire is considered inappropriate by the school administration, the student will be required to go home and change or may have clothes brought to him/her by a parent or legal guardian. This applies to bus students as well as car riders.
• The administration shall have the final judgment on the appropriateness of dress and reserves the right to prohibit students from wearing any article of clothing or accessory which may result in the disruption of the school environment.
Sexual Harassment
Manning Primary School will not tolerate or condone sexual harassment. Any student or employee who feels he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment is encouraged to report the incident to the principal immediately. The principal will promptly and thoroughly investigate. All complaints will be confidential and only those persons necessary for the investigation and resolution of the complaint will be given information about it. Any employee or student who is found to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination/expulsion, and all other appropriate steps will be taken to correct or rectify the situation.
Privacy Act Directory Information
1. Students' educational records are to be treated as confidential and primarily for local school use except directory information. The school district reserves the right to release “Directory Information” to the general public without obtaining prior permission from students or parents. “Directory Information” includes: the student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, parents/guardians, photograph, school assigned, years of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, diploma or certificate and awards received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, and other similar information. Information of a student may be released through news releases, photographs (including those in the newspaper or websites) slides, and/or videotapes.
2. Directory information shall not be released to any individual or agency for commercial utilization. School district employees are expected to use good judgment in releasing directory information so that the best interests of the student are served.
3. The parent of the student has 15 days after the annual distribution of notification of privacy right, to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of the categories of personally identifiable information with respect to that student's directory information. Notification from the parent must be in writing, and the notification shall become part of the student's educational record. The principal of the school the student is attending is responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of the request, filing the request in the student's cumulative folder, and marking the folder as specified by the superintendent or his designee.
Student Records
The Family Rights and Privacy Act is intended to protect the privacy of students' education records. Without your prior consent, only you and authorized individuals having legitimate educational interest will have access to your child's education records. You may make an appointment to review your child's records by calling the school. During the review of your child's record, it will be necessary to have an administrator or school counselor present to answer any questions you may have.
Parent Notification of Rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:
• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED):
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. Religious practices affiliations or beliefs of the student or parents; or
8. Income other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of:
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use:
1. Protected information surveys of students
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales or other distribution purposes
3. Instructional materials used as part of the education curriculum
These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.
Clarendon School District Two will develop policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Clarendon School District Two will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after substantive changes. Clarendon School District Two will also directly notify, such as through U. S. Mail or e-mail, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey.
Clarendon School District Two will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and will be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys.
Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement:
• Collection, disclosure or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U. S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, SC 20202-8520
Note: The opt-out requirement does not apply if the activity is for: (1) college or post-secondary recruitment, including military recruitment; (2) book clubs, magazines and programs providing access to low-cost literary products; (3) curriculum and instruction materials used by elementary and secondary schools; (4) tests and assessments used by elementary and secondary schools for gathering cognitive, evaluative, diagnostic, clinical, aptitude or achievement information about students, including analysis and release of aggregate data; (5) the sale by students of products or services to raise funds for school activities; or (6) student recognition programs.
Procedures for Car Riders
SAFETY IS OUR FIRST CONCERN FOR TRANSPORTATION
MORNING PROCEDURES
Cars are to use the right lane coming into the school driveway. Traffic must flow smoothly through the driveway.
If you must park and wait, please park in a visitor space or on the street.
We are urging you to help us by adhering to these procedures. Please share these procedures with anyone who is responsible for dropping off students in the morning at Manning Primary School.
For safety reasons, students should only be dropped off in the “Drop Off Zone,” which is the sidewalk connecting the main entrance (leading to the front office) and the student entrance (leading to the theater room where 2nd graders are picked up after school). This means that the first 5-6 cars counting from the student entrance should all drop off students at the same time. It is not necessary to wait until your car is directly in front of the student entrance. This will keep the line moving at a faster pace thus reducing your wait time.
We ask that you only park and walk your child in if you are walking him/her to the classroom or to the cafeteria for breakfast. When parents walk students to the car line, and then turn around to return to their vehicle, it holds up traffic and it increases the child’s chances of being hit by a car.
Students who are walking into the building with parents may enter the main entrance. Students who are dropped off must enter the student entrance. Please do not drive past the student entrance to drop students off. Please do not create a “double line” in the parking lot. These choices are against our safety procedures and are unsafe for our children.
Again, this is an attempt to keep all children safe and to keep you from waiting longer than necessary in the mornings. Your cooperation and support are very important. Please read below for a review of procedures described above. Please contact us with your questions and concerns.
Review of Morning Car Rider Procedures:
• The first 5-6 parents/cars in the line should drop off students at the same time.
• Only park to walk students all the way to the classroom or to the cafeteria.
• Students enter the student entrance from 7:00-7:50 unless they are accompanied by an adult who will walk them to the classroom or to the cafeteria.
• Students who arrive at school after 7:50 will enter the main entrance and will be marked tardy. Our instructional day begins at 7:50.
• No students should be dropped off outside of the “Drop Off Zone” (between the main and student entrances).
• There is only one drop off line. No car should pull up alongside another car to drop off a student. This is unsafe and it increases the chance of a child being hit by a car.
Children who walk to school must cross at the corner where the crossing guard is on duty. Children should arrive at school no later than 7:30 a.m. if they plan to eat breakfast. Students should not arrive at school before 7:00 a.m. and must be picked up immediately after school.
Bus students enter and exit the building on the Sumter Street side. This area is reserved for buses; cars are not permitted (excluding school personnel).
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
It is important that you have your Manning Primary School car decal (with your child’s name and grade level written on it) clearly displayed in your vehicle’s front windshield as you enter the parking lot. If you choose to park your vehicle in a designated parking space and walk inside to pick up your child, please bring your car decal with you. This lets us know that you are authorized to pick up the child. If you arrive without the decal, we kindly ask that you present your photo identification at the front desk. It is important that we release our students to authorized individuals only.
Written notification will be required for the student to change transportation from the usual way he/she goes home. For the safety of our children, we cannot accept transportation changes on the phone. In the event of an emergency and only after legitimate caller verification has been made, will a change be made over the telephone. An administrator must approve phone calls requesting a change.
Nursery Vans will pick up students in the parking lot at the end of the building by the garden.
Message from the District Transportation Department
The employees of the transportation department of Clarendon School District Two realize that we are working with and for one of Clarendon’s most precious commodities – its children. This information will answer many of your questions and show you how you can help us to do our job in the safest and quickest possible way. We would appreciate it if you would read the Rules of Conduct with your children so that they may know their responsibilities.
Bus Information
Children are assigned to a bus according to the location of their home. South Carolina Law prohibits the local school system from allowing children to ride buses they are not assigned to. Please do not send notes to school asking for your child to ride a different bus. We will not be able to comply with your request. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Please avoid coming into the office a few minutes before dismissal requesting to pick up your child or a change in your child’s transportation.
Please direct any bus related questions to the bus supervisor, who can be reached at 435-8373.
Who Rides the Bus?
Under the laws of South Carolina the school district can assume no obligation to transport any child to or from school who lives within one and one-half miles of the school he/she attends, nor to provide transportation services extending within one-half mile of the radius of the residence of any child, not to furnish transportation for any child who attends a grade in a school outside the pupil’s attendance area when the same grade is taught in an appropriate school that is located within the attendance area in which the pupil lives. All other pupils may be furnished school bus transportation to and from home.
Parent Responsibility for Bus Stop Sites
According to State Proviso 1.37, “The parents or guardians of the child being transported on a school bus are responsible for the safety and conduct of the child prior to the arrival of the school bus at the child’s designated school bus stop for pick up and transport to school, and after the school bus drops off the child and departs the child’s designated school bus stop when transporting the children from school. The state’s responsibility includes the arrival or departure of the school bus, which is defined as the time the school bus assigned to the school bus stop activates the required pedestrian safety devices, stops and loads or unloads students, and the school bus deactivates all pedestrian safety devices.”
Rules of Bus Conduct
1. The bus driver has complete authority on the bus.
2. School buses operate on a very tight schedule; therefore, students must be at the bus stop at the time designated and be ready to board the bus with the least possible delay. The bus cannot wait for those who are late.
3. Students should look for traffic in both directions before crossing the street and should cross at the designated places. Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
4. Never stand or play in the roadway while waiting for the bus.
5. Students should wait in an orderly manner, remain in line at least five feet from the bus when it stops to pick up passengers, and should not move toward the bus until the door is open. Students should board the bus in a single line and not push.
6. Students may not bring animals, drinks, firearms, explosives, or other dangerous weapons onto the bus.
7. Clean your feet before entering the bus and load from rear to front as the driver assigns.
8. Students may ride only the bus they are regularly assigned to and from home.
9. School bus stops on each route shall not be closer than two-tenths of a mile apart at safe points. Stops must have a visibility of 600 feet in each direction. During periods of inclement weather buses may be allowed to stop on the regular route at safe points nearest the house of each child. Buses are not permitted to leave regular routes.
10. During stormy seasons, families should listen to the radio and designated TV stations for school closures.
11. Students must conduct themselves in an acceptable manner at all times. Classroom-type conduct must be observed.
12. Students shall occupy the seat assigned to them by the driver. Students may change seats after the load has been lightened if permission is obtained from the driver.
13. Avoid unnecessary conversation with the driver. Don’t talk loudly or otherwise distract the driver’s attention.
14. Students should not show disrespect for pedestrians passed on the bus route.
15. Students must not extend arms or heads out of the bus windows at any time.
16. If a child misses the bus because of a reason beyond the control of the Transportation Department, it becomes the responsibility of the parent to see that the child gets to school.
Who is Responsible for Discipline on the bus?
The principal of the attending school is responsible for the school bus discipline. However, students must obey the driver at all times while under his/her supervision. The driver may not remove a student from the bus for disciplinary reasons without approval of the principal, unless a student’s behavior is a threat to the safety of other students on the bus. The driver is instructed to stop his/her bus and call his/her supervisor immediately. The driver must report all violations of safety regulations as well as any behavior problems to the school principal. The principal has the authority to deny any student the privilege of riding a school bus for cause.
Discipline Consequences for Bus Offenses
Fighting:
Referral 1: 1 day bus suspension
Referral 2: 2 days bus suspension
Referral 3: 5 days bus suspension and a recommendation for bus suspension for the remainder of the year
Safety Offenses and refusal to listen to the driver:
Referral 1: Warning
Referral 2: Parent Conference with Administrator
Referral 3: 1 day bus suspension
Referral 4: 2 days bus suspension
Referral 5: 3 days bus suspension
Referral 6: 5 days bus suspension
Referral 7: Bus suspension for the remainder of the year
** Any behavior causing a dangerous condition could result in immediate suspension for the remainder of the year.
Character Education
Our Character Pledge
Respect, responsibility,
and citizenship too,
they bring out the
best in me and you!
Trustworthiness,
and being fair,
help to show others
that we really care!
We all know
what’s right.
We all know
what’s good.
We will all do the things
we know we should!
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Clarendon County’s Character Traits of the Month
August – Respect
September – Responsibility
October – Integrity
November – Citizenship
December – Compassion
January – Gratitude
February – Courage
March – Self-Discipline
April – Positive Attitude
May – Good Sportsmanship
June – Commitment
July – Cooperation
Circle the character words. The letters not circled will reveal a hidden message.
Use a dictionary to define each character trait.
W E A P R E W I L I E D A B O U T G O O
D C H A O R A C T N N D E R D A V R B J
N Q L R T S F F V K O T U Y A V S P W D
M G C A E D I Q C V N I E T Z T C K Y Q
K V X D Y S G T O V G J T G I J V N M E
N K L X T P P E I S H Z B A R T D C V B
U K M Z V C C O A V G O W M R I A Q H H
W D F O B P A U N W E C U Q V E T R Q Y
G O O D S P O R T S M A N S H I P Y G A
G P I H S N E Z I T I C T A J M H O D R
Z R I A E L G Z O V Q B R T N E Q P O O
H D P Q W S L P M H P Z I E I I L K O C
O A Y K X P R C K P S J T L S T I F V E
S E L F D I S C I P L I N E I P U W S G
Y C Q S I G W K I D Q F D L R T E D G A
P R K D E M P X C H X F S Z G U Y C E R
E F S C J O K J X C T U Q I C W G E T U
T N E M T I M M O C L F G K L M X C P O
P W M N O I S S A P M O C Y F P E Q F C
K G C B O A E P Q W U U F C P G R N Z G
Define the Character Trait of the Month:
RESPECT________________________________________________________________________
RESPONSIBILITY________________________________________________________________
INTEGRITY_____________________________________________________________________
CITIZENSHIP____________________________________________________________________
COMPASSION___________________________________________________________________
GRATITUDE_____________________________________________________________________
COURAGE_______________________________________________________________________
SELF DISCIPLINE_______________________________________________________________
POSITIVE ATTITUDE_____________________________________________________________
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP__________________________________________________________
COMMITMENT___________________________________________________________________
COOPERATION_______________________________________________________________________
Did you find the hidden message?
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My Goals for 2016-2017
My STAR test score =
ZPD range = ________
At the end of the year, I want my ZPD range to be __________.
My AR Goals: Points Earned:
1st nine weeks ______ points 1st nine weeks ______ points
2nd nine weeks ______ points 2nd nine weeks ______ points
3rd nine weeks ______ points 3rd nine weeks ______ points
4th nine weeks ______ points 4th nine weeks ______ points
Total Points: ________ Total Points: ________
At the end of the year, I will earn _________ points.
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MAP Goal Planning Sheet
Date ______________ Grade ____________
|Math |Spring ‘16 |Fall ‘16 |Winter ‘16/17 |Spring ‘17 |Growth |
|My Score | | | | | |
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|Reading |Spring ‘16 |Fall ‘16 |Winter ‘16/17 |Spring ‘17 |Growth |
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My Individual Goals
• My plan for this year is to improve in the goal area of: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
• In order to improve, I will…
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
• My Growth Goal for this year is to improve:
______ points in Math
______ points in Reading[pic][pic]
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ROARing Monarchs:
Respect themselves, Others, and Are Responsible
This student handbook belongs to:
Name: ____________________________________
Grade: __________
Teacher: __________________________________
All Clarendon School District 2 faculty and staff will participate in Professional Development opportunities on the
3rd Wednesday of each month from September-May
(except December and January).
Manning Primary School will dismiss @ 11:10
on the following dates:
September 21
October 19
November 16
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
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