CALENDAR OF EVENTS



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2019-2020 BARNWELL PRIMARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

|JULY 2019 |4 Independence Day | |JANUARY 2020 |1-3 Winter Break |

| | | | |6 Teacher Workday #6 |

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|T | | |T |13 End of 2nd Quarter |

|W | | |W |16 2nd Quarter Awards Day |

|Th | | |Th |17 Weather Make Up Day #2 or No |

|F | | |F |School |

|S | | |S |20 M.L. King Day Holiday |

| | | | |20-24 Benchmark Testing |

| | | | |21 Report Cards Issued |

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|AUGUST 2019 |13-16 Teacher Inservice Days | |FEBRUARY 2020 |3 New 3K, 4K, & 5K Registration|

| |15 Meet & Greet 4-6PM | | |Begins |

|S |19 First Day for Students | |S |4 School Improv. Council Mtg at|

|M | | |M |8:00 AM |

|T | | |T |14 Teacher Inservice Day |

|W | | |W |17 Presidents’ Day Holiday |

|Th | | |Th |24-28 Spring Book Fair |

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|S | | |S |12:45PM |

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|SEPTEMBER 2018 |2 Labor Day Holiday | |MARCH 2020 |3 School Improv. Council Mtg at|

| |3 School Improv. Council/ Title| | |8:00 AM |

|S |I Mtg at 8:00 AM | |S |19 3rd Quarter Awards Day |

|M |3 Fund Raiser Begins | |M |19 Parent Conferences 3PM-7PM |

|T |25 Early Release Day – Dismiss at| |T |19 Report Cards Issued |

|W |12:45PM | |W |20 Parent Conferences 8AM-12PM – |

|Th |30-Oct 4 Fall Book Fair | |Th |Teacher Inservice Day |

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|OCTOBER 2019 |1 School Improv. Council Mtg at| |APRIL 2020 |6-10 Spring Break |

| |8:00 AM | | |13 Weather Make up Day #3 or No |

|S |8 McTeacher Night | |S |School |

|M |21 End of 1st Quarter | |M |14 School Improv. Council Mtg at |

|T |23 Early Release Day – Dismiss at| |T |8:00 AM |

|W |12:45PM | |W |29 Early Release Day – Dismiss at|

|Th |21-25 Red Ribbon Week | |Th |12:45PM |

|F |25 1st Quarter Awards Day | |F | |

|S |28 Report Cards Issued | |S | |

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| |28 Parent/Teacher Conferences | | | |

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|NOVEMBER 2019 |5 School Improv. Council Mtg at| |MAY 2020 |5 School Improv. Council Mtg at|

| |8:00 AM | | |8:00 AM |

|S |11 Veterans Day Celebration | |S |11-15 BOGO Book Fair |

|M |27-29 Thanksgiving Holidays | |M |18 K-2 Benchmarks Begin |

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|DECEMBER 2019 |3 School Improv. Council Mtg at| |JUNE 2020 |2-3 Half Days – Dismiss at |

| |8:00 AM | | |11:30AM |

|S |20 Half-Day – Dismiss at 11:30AM | |S |3 EOY Awards Day |

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Home of the Cool Colts

734 Hagood Avenue

Barnwell, South Carolina 29812

bpsbsd45.

|Barnwell Primary School Phone Numbers |

Main Office -- 541-1320 Guidance Office – 541-1326

Bus Office -- 541-1383 Registration Office – 541-1322

Cafeteria -- 541-1325 Nurses’ Office -- 541-1344

Fax -- 541-1336 Special Services, Ms. Rhoad -- 541-1300

PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOUR ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER CHANGES.

|Schedule of Barnwell Primary |

7:05 a.m. – Students can be dropped off in the car line.

7:15 a.m. – Students are allowed to enter the building. No student should arrive at school before 7:05 a.m. Kindergarten and First Grade students should report to the cafeteria. Second and Third Grade students should report to their hallway.

7:30 a.m. – Kindergarten and First Grade students will be dismissed from the cafeteria after breakfast. Second and Third Grade students enter classrooms.

7:35 a.m. – Instruction begins. Students are tardy after this time and must be signed in by a parent/guardian in the office and given a late pass by office personnel.

2:30 p.m. – Car, bike riders & walkers dismissed by announcement.

2:35 p.m. – Bus riders are dismissed by announcements.

Half-Day Dismissal: 11:30 a.m. Early Release Day Dismissal: 12:45 p.m.

|Car Riders, Walkers, Bus Riders |

Car riders & walkers: No car riders or walkers should arrive at school before 7:05 a.m. After 7:35 a.m. students and parent will report directly to the office for a tardy pass. Car riders must be dropped off behind the school at designated drop-off areas. Students CAN NOT be dropped off or picked up on the Marlboro Avenue entrance nor on the Hagood Bus Circle. No cars are allowed on the bus circle between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. except cars with designated parking passes. If your child is tardy you must park walk them into the office to sign them in as tardy. DO NOT drop off your child outside if a school employee is not present at the car line. Car riders and walkers will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. All car riders will be escorted to the kindergarten wing for dismissal. All car riders must be picked up by 3:00 p.m.

Bus riders: All bus riders will be loaded and unloaded on the Hagood Avenue Bus Circle and supervised by the school staff. Students riding the bus are expected to behave and adhere to the safety rules set forth by the bus driver. Students failing to follow these rules will be removed from riding the school bus. Bus pick up is on the bus circle in front of the cafeteria.

Changes in transportation: The only way a student’s transportation can be changed is by a written request signed by the parent/guardian. All changes must include address of where the child will be going and a phone number. Transportation changes CAN NOT be made over the telephone unless the parent has established a secure passcode through the office.

|Early Dismissal From School |

Students should be dismissed from school early only in the case of illness or a family emergency. The parent/guardian must come into the office and sign the student out. No student can leave school early by themselves. The only people that can sign your child out of school are those names that are listed on their information sheet. All visitors and anyone requesting early student dismissal must have a valid picture I.D. The picture I.D. will be scanned for security purposes. If you need to change this information, please come by the school office to complete a new information sheet. Changes over the phone will only be accepted if your child has a password. Please do not request your child be dismissed early after 2:00 p.m.

|Emergency Dismissal |

Buses will complete normal routes delivering students to their usual destinations (bus stops) during emergency dismissal. Please remember that in emergency situations when school closes early, your child will be dismissed in the same routine you expected for that day. It is impossible for students or teachers to come to the office to telephone for alternate directions. In the event of an emergency or severe weather, parents should listen/view information from their local media.

|Absences and Excuses (Board Policy) |

Students are expected to attend school regularly and should present a written excuse in all cases of absence. Written excuses are due within 2 days of the absence. All excuses shall be strictly confidential.

An excused absence (including excused tardiness) shall permit a student to make up work missed during the absence. A valid excuse must list the dates of absences, the reason for absence, and the signature of the parent/guardian or of a licensed medical doctor. Lawful absences shall include the following:

1. Students who are ill and whose attendance would endanger their health or the health of others may be temporarily excused from attendance.

2. Students in whose immediate family there is a serious illness or death.

3. Students may be excused from attendance for recognized religious holidays of their faith.

4. Students may be excused from attendance when participating in school related activities that has prior Board approval.

5. Student’s absences due to suspension from school for discipline are lawful. Such absences are not included in the 10 allowed absences.

|Attendance Policy |

Attendance is a very important part of a student’s educational program. When a student misses a day of school, he misses that day of learning. However, if your child is sick and needs to be away from school, we fully understand. Every effort by the school will be made to help the student make-up the work. When a student misses school, he must have a written excuse for this absence. Barnwell District #45 Schools comply with the compulsory school attendance laws of the State of South Carolina. Barnwell School District #45 will be open every scheduled school day unless the Board of Trustees or Board of Health officially announces otherwise. In order for a student to earn a Perfect Attendance certificate each nine-week period, he/she must have no absences, tardies or early dismissals.

|Classroom Interruptions |

In order to provide maximum learning time, classrooms will be interrupted only in cases of emergency during the school day. Items sent to school to be delivered to a student can be given to the students only at the end of the school day. Flowers, gifts, and balloons will not be delivered to students.

|Invitations/Flyers to be Distributed |

All invitations and/or flyers to be distributed to students must be approved by the Superintendent. Personal party or gathering invitations are not allowed to be distributed at school. Also, let the teacher know if you plan to bring cupcakes/snacks to celebrate your child’s birthday. The food items will need to be consumed during recess time. All food items brought into the school to share must be store bought and have the ingredient label attached.

|Cafeteria Information |

Breakfast and lunch is served every day of school. Breakfast and lunch are free for children. Students that bring lunch boxes should not bring any glass containers. There are no means provided for heating up a lunch sent from home.

|Directory Information |

Each student’s educational records are to be treated as confidential and primarily for local school use, except directory information, which includes: student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially organized 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. 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 interest of the student is served. As a parent, you have the right to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of the categories of personally identifiable information with respect to your child as directory information. Please notify the school in writing within 15 days if you do not wish to permit the designation of any or all of the categories of personally identifiable information with respect to your child as directory information. Such notification shall become part of the student’s educational record. The principal of the school 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.

|Discipline Plan |

A positive school climate is a priority at Barnwell Primary School. We are a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) school. Simply put, PBIS is a proactive approach to school-wide positive discipline. We have established a set of school-wide expectations which are taught, modeled, practiced and reinforced. We will recognize the positive behaviors of students doing what is expected of them as well as support students who need extra assistance to reach our school-wide expectations. We have five simple expectations for our school and they are…. Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Honest, and Be Your Best!

Students are expected to behave properly while they are at Barnwell Primary School. The general goal of our discipline plan includes maintaining an atmosphere that maximizes learning throughout the buildings and develops positive student attitudes and habits. Behavior which is disruptive to the instructional program of Barnwell Primary School will not be tolerated.

Classroom Managed Behaviors

Classroom managed behaviors are those which adversely affect a student’s educational progress. Classroom/Teacher Managed infractions should be handled by the classroom teacher and are not processed through a formal referral for disciplinary actions from administration. However, these infractions are documented by the teacher. Cases of multiple or chronic offenses may require administrative/guidance action (assistance) and referral for interventions.

|Infractions |

|Cheating |Failure to Complete Work |Inappropriate Behavior |

|Dishonesty |Horseplay |Inappropriate Language |

|Disrupting Class |Improper Use of Technology |Inappropriate Materials |

|Dress Code Violation |Inappropriate Affection |Unauthorized Area Violation |

Level 1-Disruptive Conduct

Disruptive Conduct (Level 1) is any behavior which adversely affects a student’s educational progress.

|Infractions |

|Bite/Pinch/Spit |Detention Violation |Obscene Gesture |

|Computer Violation-Noncriminal |Disrespect |Phone/Electronic Device Violation |

|Contraband |Hit/Kick/Push |Property Misuse |

|Cutting Activity/Class |Inappropriate Physical Contact |Refusal to Obey |

|Chronically Disrupting Class |Leaving Class | |

|Confrontation/Altercation |Loitering | |

In School Suspension Progression Chart

|Offense Count |Consequence |

|Offenses 1-2 |Removal from class, removal from period (portion of time or entire), removal for a portion of a day |

|Offense 3-4 |1 day ISS |

|Offense 5 |2 days ISS |

|Offense 6 |3 days ISS |

|Offense 6+ |OSS (See OSS Progression Chart) |

Consequences may not be exceeded but may be lessened depending on the seriousness of the infraction.

Level 2 – Disruptive Conduct

Disruptive Conduct (Level 2) is any behavior which significantly disturbs the positive learning environment and/or endangers the health or safety of oneself or others.

|Infractions |

|Bullying |Pornography |Stolen Property |

|Fighting |Possession or Use of Unauthorized Substances |Theft/Larceny |

|Fire Alarm |Profanity |Threat |

|Fireworks |Refusal to Obey |Tobacco |

|Harassment |Sexual Offense-Non-Forced |Trespassing |

|Indecent Exposure |Sexual Violation |Vandalism |

|Major Disruption | |Misc. Weapons |

In School/Out of School Suspension Progression Chart

|Offense Count |Consequence |

|Offense 1 |1 day ISS |

|Offense 2 |2 days ISS |

|Offense 3 |3 days ISS |

|Offense 4 |1 day OSS |

|Offense 5 |2 days OSS |

|Offense 6 |3 days OSS |

|Offense 7 |5 days OSS |

|Offense 8 |Consequences beyond 5 days OSS require district interventions |

Consequences may not be exceeded but may be lessened depending on the seriousness of the infraction.

*Up to 3 days of OSS may be assigned for Fighting.

Level 3 – Criminal Conduct

Criminal Conduct is any behavior which significantly disrupts the learning environment or poses a direct and serious threat to the safety of oneself or others.

|Infractions |

|Arson |Computer Violation– Criminal |Indecent Exposure |

|Assault, Aggravated |Cyber Bullying |Intimidation |

|Assault, Simple |Disturbing School |Other Offenses |

|Bomb Threat |Drug Distribution |Sexual Harassment |

|Bullying |Drug Possession/Alcohol Possession |Sexual Offense-Forced |

|Burglary |Gang Activity |Weapons |

|Consequences |

|OSS 5-10 Days |Referral to Law Enforcement |

| |Expulsion Referral |

District Policy JICFAA Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying

Purpose: To establish the basic structure for maintaining a safe, positive environment for students and staff that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying.

The district believes that a safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student's ability to learn and a school's ability to educate its students in a safe environment. Accordingly, the district prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying on school property, at district- or school-sponsored functions, on school buses or other district vehicles and at school bus stops.

The district expects students to conduct themselves at all times in an orderly, courteous and dignified manner and to respect the rights and welfare of other students, school staff members, parents/legal guardians and volunteers.

Reporting

Any student who feels he/she has been subject to harassment, intimidation or bullying is encouraged to file a complaint with the principal or other designated contact person. Such a complaint may also be filed by a student's parent/legal guardian. If an employee receives a complaint of harassment, intimidation or bullying or observes any behavior which could amount to harassment, intimidation or bullying, the employee must transmit the complaint to the school's principal or other designated contact person as soon as practicable.

Although reports by students or employees may be made anonymously, formal disciplinary action may not be taken solely on the basis of an anonymous report.

All complaints will be investigated promptly, thoroughly and confidentially. The investigation will include appropriate steps to determine what occurred and to take actions reasonably calculated to end the harassment, intimidation or bullying and prevent such misconduct from occurring again. The student and his/her parents/legal guardians will be informed that appropriate actions were taken and will be advised how to report any subsequent problems.

Consequences for engaging in harassment, intimidation or bullying

If the investigation determines that harassment, intimidation or bullying has occurred, the administration will take reasonable, timely, age-appropriate and effective corrective action. Examples of corrective action include, but are not limited to, disciplinary action against the aggressor, up to and including termination of an employee or expulsion of a student; special training or other interventions; apologies; dissemination of statements that the school does not tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying; independent reassessment of student work; and/or tutoring.

Individuals, including students, employees, parents/legal guardians and volunteers, may also be referred to law enforcement officials. The district will take all other appropriate steps to correct or rectify the situation.

|Student Dress Code |

Barnwell School District 45 has established a basic structure for determining appropriate dress standards for students. Clothing should not be so immodest or inappropriate to the school setting as to disrupt the educational process.

Therefore, the district will not permit clothing deemed distracting, revealing, overly suggestive or otherwise disruptive. This includes (but is not limited to) bare midriffs, halter/tank tops, spaghetti straps and see-through shirts, tops, pants, or blouses.

The district will not permit clothing that displays vulgar, obscene or otherwise inappropriate symbols, language or wording.

The district will not permit clothing or accessories (i.e., book bags, jewelry, hats, etc.) that display or make reference to alcohol, tobacco or illegal substances. Students may not wear or display gang attire, colors or symbols on clothing or accessories.

Under most conditions, students may not wear bandanas, hats, head stockings or hoodies while on campus or attending school sponsored events/activities. Students must wear proper shoes at all times. Open toed shoes may not be appropriate for all school activities. During the regular school day, students’ athletic attire, such as tennis, track, cheerleading outfits, etc., must conform to all other regulations of the dress code. Students may not wear accessories/clothing that could pose a safety threat including heavy chains, fishhooks, multi-finger rings, studded bracelets or collars, nose- or lip-to-ear chains, etc. The district does not allow unusual body piercings or accessories that disrupt the order of school or that disturb the learning environment. Students may not wear overly tight or short skirts, shorts, skorts or dresses. The district does not allow bike shorts unless worn under another pair of shorts. Age appropriate lengths determined for each school are outlined below.

• BPS-Mid thigh

• BES-3 inches above the knee

• GBMS-2 inches above the knee

• BHS-2 inches above the knee

Students must wear pants at the natural waistline. Undergarments should not show and should not be worn outside of clothing.

Each school’s administrators make the final judgment on appropriateness of any student’s dress and reserve the right to prohibit any clothing/accessory disruptive to their school.

|Offense |Consequences |

|1st Offense |Change or Adjustment of Inappropriate Clothing |

|Additional Offenses |Change or Adjustment of Inappropriate Clothing, Detention |

|Field Study Policy |

Faculty and students enrolled in Barnwell Primary and chaperones will be allowed to participate on a field trip. No faculty or chaperone will be allowed to take additional children on the field trip. All participating children must be enrolled in Barnwell Primary and must be enrolled in the class participating in the field trip. All chaperones must complete a Volunteer SLED Check Form, pay the required fee, and have it cleared before being allowed to chaperone any field trip. All students will ride the bus to the field trip with their class. If a parent or guardian would like to ride the bus and space is available, please let the teacher know so that transportation can be arranged.

the safety of everyone.

|Grades and Student Progress |

PowerSchool's Parent Portal provides real-time access for parents to their child's grades, attendance, assignments, and more. To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal, drop by the main office at BPS to complete the Parent Portal Access Form. Be prepared to present a valid picture I.D. to verify your identity.

|Barnwell School District #45 Head Lice Policy |

Barnwell School District policy states that a child sent home with an active head lice infestation as evidenced by lice and/or nits may not return to school until they meet the following conditions: (1) the student shows evidence of treatment as determined by the school nurse or designee, and (2) the student passes a physical screening by the school nurse or designee. At no time will a student be allowed to return to school without proof of treatment to eliminate head lice and a screening by the school nurse or designee.

|Homework Policy |

For students to do their very best in school, homework will be required. It is very important, as a parent, to provide a quiet and comfortable place for your child to do his/her homework. You may need to help your child with the work, but allow the child to do the work. Your child’s teacher will send specific homework guidelines home for you to review.

|Immunization Policy |

The South Carolina State Board of Health requires that all students enrolling in grades Child Development through Grade 12 present a certificate of immunization, conditional certificate of immunization, or religious exemption certificate.

1. Certificate of Immunization – This certificate is issued when a child has permanent immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP), polio, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), hepatitis B and varicella (chickenpox K-10th). The certificate of immunization can be secured through a private physician, a county health department, or from an armed services hospital. The South Carolina State Board of Health form must be used, and physicians have this form. We urge you, as parents, to begin early to see that all immunizations are complete prior to the beginning of school in August.

2. Conditional Certificate of Immunization – In certain cases a conditional certificate of immunization can be accepted in order to enroll a child in school. These conditions are as follows:

a. A child has received one or more immunizations and will complete them within 120 days.

b. An out-of-state transfer student is admitted pending receipt of immunization records within 30 days of entry date.

3. Statement of Religious Objection – Unless there is an epidemic or threat of one, a certificate of immunization or conditional certificate of immunization will not be required of any pupil whose parent or guardian signs a statement that such a vaccination, immunization, or screening test conflicts with his religious tenets or practices. This statement or religious objection must be completed on forms provided by the Department of Health & Environmental Control and then presented to the principal in lieu of a certificate of immunization or conditional certificate of immunization.

|Medication Policy |

Please find below procedures for dispensing medications at Barnwell Primary. We appreciate your cooperation concerning this matter. Medications will be given to students by the school nurse only under the following conditions.

1. NO medication will be given without signed written permission from the parent.

2. All prescription drugs must be in the original container and properly labeled with the name of the student and directions for administration.

3. Any changes in dosage/directions for prescribed medications must be accompanied by a doctor's signed statement. It is the parent's responsibility to obtain this information and inform the nurse.

4. Non-prescription medications must be in the original container and be given only with a signed request from the parent. This request should include the student’s name, amount and time to be given, and the reason for giving the medication.

5. Medicines must be ordered at least four times a day for it to be given at school. Exceptions will be made if the medicine is ordered at a specific time during the school day.

6. When possible, medications should be brought to the school by an adult. Any medication brought to school by a student must be turned into the office immediately upon arrival on school grounds.

7. Parents are requested to give medicines to students outside of school hours whenever possible.

No aspirin containing products will be given at school without a doctor’s prescription. Please make sure your information sheet is updated with work, home, and emergency numbers so the school can reach you if your child becomes ill or injured during the school day.

|Care of Mildly Ill Children |

This facility cares for mildly ill children through our school nurse’s office. If your child is ill, including, but not limited to vomiting, rash, diarrhea, or a temperature of 99.8 degrees, he/she cannot return to the school until he/she has been without fever or symptoms for 24 hours. If a child becomes ill the parent/guardian will be notified. If your child has a communicable disease, please notify the school immediately. DHEC’s childcare exclusion list should be followed to determine when a child should be excluded from

school and when they can return. If a child becomes sick during the school day, the child will be kept in the nurse’s office or designated area and supervised by qualified staff at all times. Parents will be notified to pick up their child. Conditions and symptoms that are reportable according to the SC DHEC Exclusion List will be reported to the proper authority.

|Promotion and Retention |

The district affirms academic excellence for students. This promotion/retention policy describes the standards our students must meet in order to maintain academic excellence and to be considered for promotion from one grade to the next. This policy will be applicable to all students who are in the regular school program. Students functioning in special education programs will be governed by their Individual Educational Plan (IEP). The district will administer this policy fairly, equitably and consistently.

PRIMARY SCHOOL Promotion / Retention

1. Kindergarten students will be promoted if they demonstrate mastery of specified state-approved kindergarten standards.

2. Students in grades one, two and three will be promoted if they successfully complete math, reading, science, and social studies requirements. State standards are set for each subject area and these can be viewed on the South Carolina State Department of Education website. Third grade students must also meet all requirements set forth by the SDE Read to Succeed Office.

|Grading Scale |Activity/Penmanship/Behavior Key |

|A 90-100 |E excellent |

|B 80-89 |S+ above average |

|C 70-79 |S average |

|D 60-69 |N needs improvement |

|F below 60 |U unsatisfactory |

|Students with Special Needs |

If you feel that your child has some type of disability and is in need of special education, related services, or accommodations, please let the school administration or your school’s guidance counselor know as soon as possible so that the school can provide appropriate educational opportunities to your child. Many health care services can be provided for students to keep them at school where they can learn and participate with other students. Our goal is to provide information to parents and legal guardians about some of the services and programs available for addressing the health care needs of students during the school day to help students succeed in school. It is important that the necessary health care information is shared with the appropriate people - such as teachers on duty during recess, bus drivers, and cafeteria employees – to make sure that the students’ needs are met throughout the school day.

Individual Health Care Plans or Individual Health Plans (IHPs)

Individual health care plans are also called individual health plans or IHPs. School nurses who are registered nurses write IHPs to guide how a student’s health care needs will be met while at school. The nurse works with the student, the student’s parents or legal guardians, the student’s health care provider, and other school staff to write the plan. IHPs are written for students who have special health care needs that must be met by school staff during the school day. IHPs are also written for students who have been approved by the school district to self-medicate or self-monitor. To learn more about IHPs, talk with your child’s school nurse.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)

Section 504 is a federal law that requires public schools to make adjustments so that students with certain disabilities can learn and participate in settings like other students who do not have disabilities. To be eligible for services under Section 504, a student must have a condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities. A team decides if a student is eligible. The team should include the student’s parent or legal guardian, the student (if able), and others who know the student or know about the student’s disability, such as a teacher, a guidance counselor, a school nurse, and other school staff. If the student is eligible, the team develops an individual accommodation plan. The individual accommodation plan explains how the student’s needs will be met while at school and may include health services for the student during the school day if needed. To learn more about 504, contact your child’s guidance counselor.

Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Students, ages 3 through 21 years, may receive services under the IDEA if the student needs special education and related services to benefit from his or her educational program. A team decides if a student qualifies for services under the IDEA. The team includes the student’s parent or legal guardian, teachers, and other school staff. The team develops an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) if the student meets federal and state requirements. The IEP outlines a plan for helping the student receive a free appropriate public education and meet goals set by the team. The IEP may include health services for the student during the school day if needed. Contact special services office at the district office to learn more about the IDEA.

Medical Homebound Instruction

Medical homebound instruction is a service that is available for students who cannot attend school for a medical reason even with the aid of transportation. A physician must certify that the student has such a medical condition but may benefit from instruction, and must fill out the medical homebound form that the school district provides. The school district then decides whether to approve the student for medical homebound services. The school district will consider the severity of the student’s illness or injury, the length of time that the student will be out of school, the impact that a long period away from school will have on the student’s academic success, and whether the student’s health needs can be met at school. To learn more about medical homebound services, contact your child’s school nurse.

|Textbooks |

Students will be issued textbooks and workbooks by the school for use during the school year. It is the student’s responsibility to take care of these books and to return them to the school at the end of the school year. If a textbook is lost or damaged, the student must pay for the textbook before a new one can be issued. The outstanding fee must also be paid before year end in order for the student to receive his/her report card.

|Transfer to Another School |

If you are planning to move to a new school, please notify the registration office at 541-1322 at least one week prior to moving. This time will allow us to withdraw your student and to collect grades. All school records will be mailed to your child’s new school as soon as the new school makes a request. Any money owed to our school for fees, lunch money, textbooks or library books must be paid in full before transferring.

|Talented and Gifted Program |

Gifted and talented students are those who are identified in 3rd grade as demonstrating high performance ability or potential in academic areas and therefore require an educational program beyond that normally provided by the general school program in order to achieve their potential. The purpose of the gifted and talented program is to provide curriculum, instruction and assessment that maximizes the potential of identified students. Program models and services consist of resource room or pullout programs which meet away from the regular classroom to provide services, and self-contained gifted and talented classes organized around one or more disciplines. Identification is a multi-step process which consists of screening and referral, assessment of eligibility, and placement. Criteria for identification is organized by the following three dimensions:

• Reasoning Abilities – Demonstrate high aptitude (93rd percentile or above) in one or more of these areas: verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and/or a composite of the three on a nationally normed test of academic aptitude.

• High achievement – Outstanding performance in reading or math as evidenced by Advanced status on the SC Ready Test or scoring at or above the 94th national percentile on a nationally normed test of academic achievement in the areas of reading comprehension or math concepts/problem solving.

• Intellectual/Academic Performance – Students served in grades 3 through 5 take the PTA (Performance Task Assessment) as measured by specific performance tasks developed by the State Department of Education for each appropriate grade. Beginning with rising 6th graders, students may meet this dimension by earning a grade point average in their four core subjects of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Students who meet two of the three above dimensions are eligible for placement as are all students who score at or above the 96th national age percentile composite on a nationally normed test of academic aptitude. Any student can be referred for screening/assessment. Referrals from administrators, parents, teachers and students will be accepted. Referrals can be made to your child’s teacher or school guidance counselor. All students referred for screening will be tested with a nationally normed test of academic aptitude during the months of March and April. Achievement results will be utilized from statewide testing given in the spring. For students currently in the third grade, achievement data from the second grade testing may be utilized. Performance tasks designed by the State Department of Education will be given as needed to students in February. If you have any questions regarding identification procedures or program services contact our District Gifted Coordinator.

|Practicing Emergency Drills |

Barnwell Primary School works cooperatively with the District Office and other government and community agencies to prevent, assess, manage, and follow up on any threat to the safety, of the students, faculty or staff. Our school follows an emergency guide to practice emergency drills throughout the school year to ensure that emergencies will be managed effectively. Our emergency guide is designed to contain the primary elements or steps necessary for effective intervention and follow-up for selected common emergencies that effect schools. All school faculty, staff, and appropriate government and community agencies have access to this guide. All school staff have been trained in the use of this guide. Throughout the school year the entire staff and student body will practice fire, extreme weather, intruder, medical emergency, explosive threat, chemical emergency, and earthquake drills. Emergency preparedness is essential for maximum protection of our most precious resource, our school children.

|Free and Full Access for 4K CERDEP Classrooms |

Parents are to have free and full access to their children, unless a court order stipulates otherwise, and the visit does not

disrupt instruction activities or classroom routines.

|Tracking of Students in 4K CERDEP Classrooms |

Children will be accounted for as they enter or exit the facility, enter or exit a vehicle, or move about the facility. Each classroom teacher will have a tracking roster to monitor his/her specific classroom. The tracking roster will be updated each time a child is dropped off, moved to another location or picked up. The tracking roster is carried by the teacher(s) as children move throughout the building. Children will be checked against the tracking roster. If children are being transported, there will be a “check on/check off” roster that is taken on the bus each time children are transported. Children will be checked on each time they enter the bus and checked off each time they exit the bus.

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Barnwell Primary School

Student Handbook

Montessori, 4K CDERP, 5K, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grades

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