Pocalla Springs Elementary School
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ACCREDITATION
Cherryvale Elementary School is accredited by the South Carolina State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. These accreditations support high education standards for all students.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Cherryvale Elementary School is to ensure the highest quality education for all students, build character and instill a desire for lifelong learning.
OBJECTIVES
*All students will score at or above basic standard on all areas tested by PASS.
*All students will behave in a manner that will maximize instructional time on task.
*All students will receive opportunities for the use of technology as an extension to learning in the classroom.
*All students will participate in enrichment activities as an extension of the classroom.
STRATEGIES
*We will provide a challenging curriculum to ensure that each child acquires the knowledge and skills appropriate to his/her optimal development.
*We will unite the efforts of students, staff and parents to ensure social success and maximum instructional time on task.
*We will provide technological opportunities to students and parents as an extension of learning.
*We will provide opportunities to ensure that each child will participate in enrichment activities during the school year.
LEARNER STANDARDS
*Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of language arts, math, science and social studies skills that will allow them to meet or exceed promotion and state standards.
*Students will display a sense of respect and appreciation for themselves, others and their environment to ensure maximum instructional time on task.
*Students will utilize instructional opportunities in the use of technology as an extension for learning.
ARRIVAL
Students may arrive at 6:50 a.m. All walkers and car riders enter the building through the main foyer. The buses enter at the back of the building.
The cafeteria staff serves breakfast between 6:50-7:25 a.m. The schedule, if your child does not eat breakfast, is as follows:
First and second grade students report to the Music Room.
Third grade students report to the Media Center.
Fourth and fifth grade students report to the Computer Lab.
Staff members dismiss students to class by 7:15 a.m.
The tardy bell rings at 7:25 a.m.
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ASSESSMENTS
For the 2016-2017 school year, students in grades three through five participate in selected assessments for reading comprehension, mathematics, and writing. In addition, fourth and fifth grade participate in assessments for science and/or social studies.
Students in Grades three-five take SCReady state approved assessment.
Students in Grades 4-5 also take SCPASS science and social studies state assessments.
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is administered to 1st-5th grade in the fall, winter, and spring via computer.
During the first quarter and the last quarter, pre-kindergarten students complete the GOLD Assessment and kindergarten students complete DRA2 assessments.
Select students complete alternative assessments determined by the South Carolina Department of Education.
ASSIGNMENTS
All teachers send samples of children’s work home weekly. Parents should review their children’s schoolwork and contact the teachers if they have questions. Most teachers request that the students correct and/or complete papers that have not been done properly. Parental signatures may be required on the students’ work.
ATTENDANCE
For students who are ill and whose attendance in school endangers their health or the health of others, administrators may temporarily excuse students from attending school.
Students who experience devastating family crises (serious illness or death) will receive excused absences.
Students may be excused from attendance in school for recognized religious holidays of their faith.
Parents are required to notify the principal of any emergency situation that affects their child’s attendance.
Students are expected to attend school daily. Students can receive only 10 unexcused absences. Therefore, parents or guardians must provide a written excuse for each absence. Students, who have more than ten (10) unexcused absences and do not follow an attendance plan, may receive a referral to the Sumter School District Attendance Office.
Students must come to school every day to receive perfect attendance award.
BICYCLES
Children are encouraged to ride their bicycles to school. Bicycle racks are available for students to lock their bicycles. They must remain locked at all times. Parents cannot hold school employees responsible for bicycles that are left unlocked.
BULLYING
South Carolina Law 59-63-130 is the Safe Climate Act and includes bullying. In recent years, bullying has received greater attention and focus, but it is not new. It can have a lasting impression on school life well into adulthood. South Carolina has also developed a harassment, intimidation or bullying policy as a result of the law.
The six forms of bullying are: Physical, social (includes rumors, gossip and social alienation), verbal, indirect (spreading rumors, gossip or passing along such negative information even though it is second hand information), intimidation (threats) and cyber-bullying (using technology to bully).
If students feel they have been bullied, they immediately should tell their teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrators. Every child has the right to feel safe within his or her school.
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CONFERENCES
Teachers schedule conferences with parents if they have concerns about their students’ progress. If parents desire a conference, they can send a note, email the teacher, or telephone (494-8200) the school. The teacher or guidance counselor will arrange a conference.
A parent-teacher conference is required when first quarter report cards are issued.
DISMISSAL
The bell rings at 2:20 p.m. to begin dismissal.
For the safety of the child, the school does not accept phone calls to change dismissal procedures. To change procedures, parents must write teachers notes. However, in urgent emergencies, they must notify the administrators.
If it is necessary for students to leave school early, parents should send a note that informs the teacher of the day and time. In order for students to leave the campus and to ensure the safety of all children, parents or guardians must sign out students in the main office. Students will not leave the school grounds without having the official sign-out procedure completed by a responsible adult who is included on the emergency card. This rule is for the protection of students.
Parents should sign out students before 2:00 p.m. After 2:00 p.m., parents must wait for the 2:20 p.m. dismissal bell.
Bus drivers pick up students at the front entrance.
Administrators dismiss car riders from the back of the building. Parents who pick up children in the afternoons are to use the drive through gate on the left of the school.
For the 2016-2017 school year, parents are to wait in their cars for their children and they should not leave their cars unattended.
Parents and guardians should pick up all students prior to 2:30 p.m. For parents who have an emergency and they are late picking up their children, they should call the office at (803) 494-8200.
DRESS CODE
The faculty, staff, and parents of Cherryvale Elementary School believe a positive school learning environment is a major factor in high student achievement. Many factors lead to a positive learning environment. Safety, discipline and school unity are three of those factors.
Wearing school uniforms is one way to support these goals. School uniforms, which refer to wearing the same style and color of dress, create a safer environment, because they help to identify students who belong on the school campus. School uniforms create a more disciplined environment by reducing negative competition and arguments over dress styles and by increasing school attendance. Finally, school uniforms promote school unity, thus allowing students to become more conscious of such shared goals as meeting academic standards, developing self confidence and understanding diversity. The positive learning environment helps to create a school climate in which student achievement is the highest priority.
Responsibility
A. The school principal and assistant principal are responsible for monitoring compliance with the school uniform policy and for evaluating its effectiveness.
B. The principal and assistant principal, in collaboration with the School Improvement Council, provides a uniform bank at Cherryvale Elementary for parents who cannot afford to pay the regular cost for uniforms and for students who may be out of compliance on a particular day.
C. The principal and assistant principal are responsible for enforcing Sumter School District Uniform Policy at Cherryvale Elementary School.
D. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring that students are dressed properly for school.
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SCHOOL UNIFORMS
The basic uniform shall be tan or navy blue uniform pants, skirt or jumper and a white, navy blue, baby blue long sleeve or short sleeve shirt with a collar (polo style, dress style, or turtleneck) or a Cherryvale T-shirt. A student can wear any combination of the official colors.
Pants must be straight-legged or boot cut. Full-length pants, cropped pants, shorts, straight-legged capri pants and dresses, skirts, skorts, and jumpers are also permitted. Denim jeans, pedal pushers, and bell bottoms are not permitted.
Walking shorts are permitted using the same colors. (Walking shorts are straight-legged shorts that are no more than three inches from the knee.)
Pants must fit at the waist—not oversized or undersized (e.g., Baggy pants, sagging pants, tights, or pants made of spandex are prohibited.)
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Belts must be worn, fitted and put through belt loops.
Skirts or jumpers must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
Shirts must be tucked on the inside. (Exceptions are made for special needs students, pre-kindergarten students, and kindergarten students.) In addition, Cherryvale T-shirts are acceptable at all times.
T-shirts may be worn as undergarments. They must be solid white or one of the additional colors approved by the administration and School Improvement Council.
Light jackets, vests, shirts, sweaters, sweat shirts, and cardigans are permitted as items that may be worn over the uniform top. These items must be tan, black, light or navy blue or they will be placed in the appropriate areas of the classroom.
No denim material may be worn as uniform clothing.
Shoes should not be a distraction (example—florescent colors). Flip flops are not permitted (all footwear must have a back or a strap).
Heavy coats, heavy jackets, and raincoats are not covered by these regulations and are not to be worn during the school day unless permitted by administrators for special circumstances. Coats not in the approved color must be hung in the appropriate areas of the classroom at the beginning of the school day and remain there until dismissal.
Approval Process
The administration and School Improvement Council may approve additional styles and colors for the uniform top if the change is school-related and is consistent with district and school dress codes. The administration may also approve days or events when school uniforms will not be required.
Complaints
Parental complaints about the school uniform policy and the school dress code shall be reported to the principal or a designee.
Dress Code Compliance
Cherryvale Elementary School may use the following behavioral intervention strategies and disciplinary measures for violations of the School Uniforms and Dress Codes:
a. Classroom and school-wide intervention strategies—to include an initial call to the parent/guardian
b. Loss of school privileges
c. Temporary removal from class with placement in the Center for Personal Responsibility
Duration
The school uniform policy shall be in effect during both the school year and any summer programs offered at Cherryvale Elementary School.
Nationally Recognized Organizations
Students may wear the uniforms of nationally-recognized student focused organizations at their schools on days specified by the organizations (e.g., Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, National Elementary Honor Society, etc.).
Exemptions
The administration can decide whether any student(s) should be exempt from the School Uniforms Policy due to exceptionality.
Violations
Violation of the school uniform policy shall not affect academic or conduct grades.
DRILLS
Cherryvale has monthly fire drills. Whenever they hear the fire drill bell students, teachers, and visitors leave the building quickly and quietly. They go to their designated areas on the school grounds that are away from the building. After the drill, administrators give an all-clear signal for the staff, students, and visitors to re-enter the building.
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Tornado drills occur at least once a year. The signal is a warning announcement and short blasts of the fire alarm. Each student takes a textbook with him/her and walks in a single line to the designated area, inside the building. Students sit on the floor with the textbooks placed over their heads and necks, put their backs to the wall, and draw their knees to their chests. Silence is maintained. The administrators ring the bell to end the Tornado Drill.
Earthquake drills are held in September of each year. Students sit under desks or tables inside their classrooms. The administrators announce the end of the drill.
Active Shooter/Shelter in Place drills occur at least twice per year. These drills prepare staff and students for events that may happen during the school year.
EMERGENCY CARDS
For the safety of children, it is extremely important that all parents complete AND KEEP emergency cards up to date. Critical time can be lost if all the necessary information is not provided.
Parents must designate on the Emergency Cards the names of adults whom they choose to sign-out their children.
In order to protect the children, the office staff will make every attempt to not release children to anyone who is not listed on the emergency card.
Please include on the card, any person who can come to the school and sign-out the identified child. Additional names may be included on the back of the emergency card.
ENROLLMENT
State law requires that children entering pre-kindergarten must be four (4) years old on or before September 1; Children entering kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 1; Children entering first grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 1. Registration forms are available in the school office.
State law requires that all students who are entering school have an immunization certificate (DHEC 1125).
ENROLLMENT, CONTINUED
Parents may get the DHEC 1125 form from their private physician or the Sumter County Health Department.
Registration must be completed annually for all continuing and new students.
Sumter School District Two requires children entering pre-school, kindergarten, first grade and all new students have completed physical examination forms on file. Forms are available in the school office.
A social security card is not required for registration.
FOOD
Due to allergies all food that comes to the school should be store bought with the ingredients listed.
GIFTED AND TALENTED (QUEST)
School District offers a comprehensive program for students in grades two through twelve identified as academically gifted by meeting state-mandated criteria. Advanced classes provide challenge and enrichment within the context of a rigorous curriculum designed to meet individual student needs while maximizing the potential of each student. Students placed in these classes will have met the criteria to be identified for the state-funded gifted and talented program.
The Gifted and Talented (GT) Program serves students in grades two through five using the state approved resource room/pull-out model. Experienced teachers endorsed in Gifted and Talented Education provide qualified students with unique opportunities to explore their individual strengths and interest while developing technology and research skills and increasing their abilities to think critically and creatively to solve real-world problems. All students participating in the program will complete an independent inquiry study in a self-selected area of interest.
All students in grades two through eight are screened each year for possible identification and placement. Students new to the district or students who have not been identified through census screening may be referred for consideration by a parent, administrator, teacher, child, self, or other interested person. Any available aptitude and achievement data should be submitted with each student referral. Private testing cannot be used to determine eligibility.
Second grade students do not need to be referred for screening for the academic GT program. All second graders will participate in aptitude and achievement testing in late October.
GRADING
Students in Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten will receive a standards-based report card each quarter.
The following grades determine the academic standards for students in grades 1-5:
A Excellent 90 - 100
B Good 80 - 89
C Average 70 - 79
D Passing 60 - 69
F Failing Below 60
The following grades determine the academic standards for elementary art, handwriting, music, and physical education:
O Outstanding
S Satisfactory
N Needs Improvement
U Unsatisfactory
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GUIDANCE SERVICES
The school counselor is available to discuss personal and academic development with students. Students may schedule visits with the counselor to discuss personal problems, schoolwork, and other concerns.
The school counselor also maintains permanent records, standardized test scores, and referral papers.
Parents are encouraged to utilize the services of the school counselor. They should call the counselor for conference arrangements (803-494-8200).
HEALTH ROOM
Students who have serious illness based on district identified illnesses should not come to school. Accidents or illnesses, which occur at home, should be taken care of at home. If students have abnormal temperatures, the health room personnel will request that parents come and take the children home.
Information on the TeleMed partnership, in conjunction with the Medical University of South Carolina, allows students to receive medical assistance under the assistance of the school nurse. Parents enroll in this program. The nurse will send addition information about the TeleMed program--in the first day packets.
When students require medications at school, parents must request medical permission forms, have physicians complete the forms, and then sign the forms and return them to school—before students receive their medications through the office.
The medicine will be kept in the office and dispensed according to the doctor’s instructions. Parents should always bring the medication (in the prescribed container) to school and give it to the school nurse or the office staff.
HOMEWORK
Homework promotes student learning and opportunities to refine skills and increase knowledge. Additionally, homework fosters good study habits, promotes positive attitudes toward school, and communicates to students the idea that learning takes place at home, as well as, at school.
HONOR ROLL
Students who maintain grades that reflect all As and Bs receive quarterly recognitions for their successes. These
special occasions include honor awards programs, parties, and end of the year celebrations!
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
The instructional program at Cherryvale Elementary emphasizes the South Carolina State Standards (SCSS). These standards focus on a balanced literacy program that includes reading/writing workshops as well as mathematics, science, health and social studies programs. In addition, music, art, and physical education are important components of the instructional program and include South Carolina State Standards.
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INSURANCE
In order to participate in school-sponsored field trips, students must have insurance, and they must receive parental permission prior to the trip. If parents or guardians wish to purchase district insurance for their children, they may contact the school at (803) 494-8200 to request the forms.
LIBRARY SERVICES
The Library is a vital part of the school. It provides boys and girls with some of their first reading experiences. The students come to the library to hear stories, read, listen to or view library materials, take computerized Accelerated Reader tests, search the Internet, and research information for classroom assignments.
The media specialist teaches library research skills to all students, and she keeps the facility open 30 minutes before and after school for additional student, parent, and teacher use.
LIBRARY RULES
Cherryvale Elementary School has four basic library rules:
a. Enjoy visiting the media center.
b. Return all materials to their proper places.
c. Take good care of all items that are checked out.
d. Pay for lost or damaged books.
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LOST AND FOUND
All lost and found items are placed on hooks outside the Falcon Café, which makes it much easier when trying to locate missing items. This location is the first place students and parents should look for lost items.
Teachers encourage students to check more than one day for a lost item. Often two or three days may pass before lost coats and other items are placed in the lost and found area.
MEALS (BREAKFAST/LUNCH)
Hot breakfast and lunch are served daily. All meals are free for all students.
NOTE: Adult meals are $2.25 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch.
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MONEY
All money should be sent in envelopes to school. Parents should include what the money is for, the name of their child, and the name of the teacher on the outside of the envelope. It is not a good idea to send loose change with the child. When paying by check, make the check payable to the organization indicated.
NOTICES AND NOTES HOME
Reminders for PTA meetings, Title I Meetings, School Improvement Council Meetings, field trips, and other activities are sent home with the children throughout the school year. Most children stash such notices in book bags and pockets and never mention them. It is a good practice to review the school calendar and to go through notebooks, book bags, and pockets daily in order to stay abreast of school happenings.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
The administrators, faculty, and staff encourage parents and community members to visit Cherryvale Elementary School and participate in all special programs and events.
Parents also may visit their child’s classroom to gain an awareness of the school’s instructional programs.
In addition, the administrators, faculty, and staff request visitors check in at the front office.
PARENT PORTAL
Now parents will be able to log in once to PowerSchool and access all of their children’s grades and information. Even if they have only one student, they will need to complete this process to view student information.
PROCEDURES
Creating A Parent/Guardian Account In order to create an account, you must have the Access ID and Password for at least one student enrolled in school. When creating the account, you will need the Access ID and password for EACH student you want to associate to your parent/guardian account. If you do not have this information, or you have questions, contact your school’s PowerSchool administrator.
1. Open your Web browser to PowerSchool Parent Portal URL. The Log In page appears.
2. Click Create Account. The Create Parent/Guardian Account page appears.
3. Use the following table to enter information in the Create Parent/Guardian Account section:
|Field |Description |
|First Name |Enter your first name. |
|Last Name |Enter your last name. |
|Email |Enter your email address. The email address|
| |you enter is used to send you select |
| |information, as well as account recovery |
| |notices and account changes confirmations. |
|Desired User Name |Enter the user name you would like to use |
| |when logging into the PowerSchool Parent |
| |Portal. The username must be unique. If |
| |you enter a username that is already in use,|
| |you will be prompted to select or enter |
| |another user name. |
|Password |Enter the password you would like to use |
| |when logging into the PowerSchool Parent |
| |Portal. The password must be unique and a |
| |minimum of 6 characters. |
|Re-enter Password |Re-enter the password you would like to use |
| |when login into the PowerSchool Parent |
| |Portal. The password you enter must match |
| |the password entered in the Password field |
Use the following table to enter information in Link Students to Account section:
|Field |Description |
|Student Name |Enter the first and last name of the |
| |student you want to add to your account. |
| |Note: Regardless of the name you enter, |
| |the system will populate the name based |
| |on the access ID and password for the |
| |student. |
|Access ID |Enter the unique access ID for the |
| |student. |
|Access Password |Enter the unique access password for the |
| |student. |
|Relationship |Indicate how you are related to the |
| |student by choosing the appropriate |
| |association from the pop-up menu. |
PARKING
During the school day, parents and community members may park in the visitors parking area at the front of the building or in the kindergarten parking lot, which is immediately to the right of the school driveway. However, all visitors must enter the building through the front entrance doors and check-in at the main office.
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PARKING—HANDICAPPED
The identified handicapped parking spaces are for visitors who have handicapped parking stickers or labels. Parents, staff, and visitors must not park illegally in handicapped spaces.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Students must attend school each school day to receive perfect attendance awards.
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PRINCIPAL’S LIST
The administrators will sponsor several programs during the school year to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence. Parents will receive notifications about quarterly grade level and end of the year programs.
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SCHOOL HOURS
The Cafeteria staff serves breakfast from 6:50 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. School begins at 7:15 a.m. with the morning news team and exercise program. The tardy bell rings at 7:25 a.m. At 2:20 PM and by grade level, student dismissal begins.
SCHOOL STORE
As a convenience to the students, Cherryvale operates a small store in the mornings before school. Items for sale include notebook paper, folders, erasers, rulers, scissors, markers and crayons, and a few fun items, etc.
TARDINESS
The tardy bell rings at 7:25 a.m.
Tardiness is disruptive to the classroom instruction and has an adverse effect upon the educational progress.
Students who arrive after 7:25 a.m. must have a parent or guardian sign them in before going to the classroom.
NOTE: Administrators will report excessive tardiness to class to the Sumter School District Attendance Department.
VOLUNTEERS
The administrators, teachers and staff welcome volunteers and mentors to the school. As a valuable member of the community, Cherryvale Elementary students thrive with your support.
Anyone who would like to volunteer in the school must have a volunteer packet approved through the district office, which includes a background check.
Volunteer applications must be submitted to the District Office at least 6 weeks prior to a field trip to allow time to complete the background check
WALKERS
Administrators, teachers, and staff understand the importance of school safety and walking safety. Many students walk to school on a daily basis. So, the administrators and staff have a few tips for students who walk to school.
1. Walk with a friend, when possible.
2. Pick a safe route to school—one that avoids danger.
3. Stick to the agreed upon route discussed with parents. Do not let friends talk you into shortcuts that are more dangerous.
4. Avoid pushing, shoving, or chasing, while near the street.
5. NEVER take rides from people—not arranged by parents.
6. Talk to parents and teachers about any bullying situations that may happen during their walks.
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Administrative Rule
CODE OF CONDUCT
It is the opinion of the board that acceptable student behavior, including the following criteria, is to be expected from all students.
• respect to peers, faculty and staff exhibited through actions and speech
• pride in personal and school property exhibited by taking care of the physical building and respecting the property rights of others
• desire and effort toward educational achievement are to be priorities as exhibited by following teacher/staff direction; reporting to class promptly and consistently; and being prepared to work without interfering with instruction
• obedience to all laws, discipline code, rules and community norms
The board believes that all students should receive fair and consistent discipline when school rules are violated. Therefore, this definitive code on student discipline was developed with the assistance of parents/legal guardians, students and administrators from Sumter School District.
This code will be in effect at bus stops, en route to and from school or school activities, on school buses or in any other school vehicles, on school grounds, at school and at all school-sponsored activities, both on and off campus, and at any time or at any place where the conduct has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline in the district schools, buildings, or grounds.
Copies of this code, or a summary thereof, will be transmitted at the beginning of the school year to the parents/legal guardians of each student attending schools in the district. School staffs, students and bus drivers will be trained in this discipline system each year.
Students in grades Pre-K through 12 will participate in code of conduct instructional sessions. Teachers and students will document that instruction has occurred. After instruction has been completed, principals will sign and submit an attestation form to the discipline office.
Each school will provide intervention strategies that address or redirect maladaptive behaviors.
Student conduct away from school grounds or school activities
The Board expects administrators to take appropriate action when information becomes available about student misconduct away from school grounds or school activities that may have a direct and detrimental effect on or seriously threaten the discipline, educational environment, safety or general welfare of students, faculty, staff, and/or administrators of the district. When assessing the impact of out-of-school behavior on a school, the administrator will take into consideration the seriousness of the alleged out-of-district offense and the protection of students, faculty, staff and administrators from the effects of violence, drugs and/or disruptions. Administrators are directed to evaluate each situation on a case-by-case basis. At a minimum, administrators or their designees should meet with the student upon his/her arrival at school, give the student notice of the concerns based on the reported out-of-district behavior, and allow the student an opportunity to present his/her side of the story. Based upon all of the circumstances, including a finding that the alleged conduct will have a direct and immediate effect on the school or threatens the discipline, educational environment, safety or general welfare of students, faculty, staff and/or administrators of the school, the administration may either permit the student to attend classes as usual or may take appropriate disciplinary action including, but not limited to, in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension in order to conduct an investigation into the matter. The parents/legal guardians of students will be notified of any action taken by the administration and offered the opportunity for a conference.
In the event the student is arrested or incarcerated based on his/her out-of-district conduct, the principal or his/her designee will notify the student that he/she is to meet with the administration prior to returning to school.
At the conclusion of the inquiries to obtain more information on the matter, the administrator or his/her designee will take appropriate action, which may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following.
• returning the student to his/her normal class schedule and removing all evidence of suspension
• placing the student on probation and allowing the student to resume his/her normal class schedule
• placing the student on probation, allowing the student to continue class work, but restricting the student’s participation in extracurricular activities and/or designated school activities, e.g., clubs, study halls, pep rallies, student government, etc.
• suspending the student
• recommending expulsion of the student from regular school and placement in the District’s alternative program
• recommending expulsion but allowing access to virtual school programs through the District’s alternative school; these students are only allowed on campus for exams that require a proctor in a virtual school accessed through the District’s alternative program, and students not able to successfully enroll will be expelled for the remainder of the school year
• recommending expulsion of the student for the remainder of the year
The disciplinary action taken must be supported by the evidence and take into full consideration the impact of the student's presence at school on the discipline, educational environment, safety or general welfare of other students, faculty, staff and/or administrators.
Note Regarding Special Education Students: Administrators must ensure that all procedural safeguards afforded to special education students are also implemented in such circumstances.
Level of Offenses
Listed below are the four discipline categories for offenses with Category I as the least serious offenses and Category IV as the most serious offenses. Each category also has a listing of corresponding administrative actions.
Discipline - Category I offenses
• bus violation (refer to the transportation policy)
• detention violation
• excessive noise
• inappropriate affection
• inappropriate language
• inappropriate materials
• littering
• violation of class rule
• other offenses (minor)
Category I actions
Violations in this category may result in, but not exceed, the following administrative actions:
Grades Pre-K through five
• 1st - 3rd offense – parent/legal guardian notification/conference
• 4th offense – school counselor referral
• 5th - 10th offense – one to three class days out-of-school suspension
Grades six through 12
• 1st - 3rd offense – administrative detention and third offense school counselor referral
• 4th offense – in-school suspension and parent/legal guardian conference
• 5th offense – one to five class days out-of-school suspension
Discipline – Category II offenses
• aiding others
• cheating
• confrontation/altercation
• cutting activity
• cutting class
• cutting school
• dishonesty
• disrupting class
• dress code violation
• driving violation
• failure to comply with disciplinary action
• gambling
• horseplay
• ID violation
• inappropriate affection
• larceny/theft
• leaving class
• loitering
• obscene gesture
• off limits (in a restricted area)
• profanity
• refusal to obey/defiant
• running
• tardy
• throwing objects
• tobacco
• unauthorized (use of an electronic) device
• vandalism
• other offenses (minor)
Category II actions
Violations in this category may result in, but not exceed, the following administrative actions:
Grades Pre-K through five
• 1st offense – warning conference or administrative detention
• 2nd offense – administrative detention and school counselor referral
• 3rd offense – administrative detention and parent/legal guardian conference
• 4th offense – one to three class days out-of-school suspension
• 5th offense – three to five class days out-of-school suspension
• 6th offense – five to seven class days out-of-school suspension
• 7th offense – recommendation for expulsion
Grades six through 12
• 1st offense – warning conference or in-school suspension
• 2nd offense – in-school suspension and school counselor referral
• 3rd offense – one to three class days out-of-school suspension and parent/legal guardian conference
• 4th offense – three to five class days out-of-school suspension
• 5th offense – five to seven class days out-of-school suspension
• 6th offense – recommendation for expulsion
Discipline – Category III offenses
• bite/pinch/spit
• bullying*
• computer violation
• contraband
• cyberbullying*
• fighting*
• fireworks
• forgery
• gang activity*
• harassment*
• hit/kick/push
• inappropriate physical contact
• intimidation*
• larceny/theft
• leaving school
• loitering
• major disruption
• obscene gesture
• profanity
• property misuse
• refusal to obey/defiant
• simple assault*
• issue threats
• trespassing
• vandalism
• other minor infractions
Category III actions
Violations in this category may result in, but not exceed, the following administrative actions:
Grades Pre-K through 12
• 1st offense – one to five class days out-of-school suspension and school counselor referral
• 2nd offense – three to five class days out-of-school suspension and parent/legal guardian conference
• 3rd offense – five to seven class days out-of-school suspension
• 4th offense – recommendation for expulsion
The following aggressive offenses: *bullying, cyberbullying, fighting, gang activity, harassment, intimidation, and simple assault and any combination of these seven offenses may result in a recommendation for expulsion with the second offense.
Discipline - Category IV offenses (most serious offenses)
• aggravated assault
• alcohol/liquor law violation
• arson
• bomb threat
• bribery
• burglary
• computer violation
• contraband
• contract violation
• disturbing school
• drug distribution
• drug possession
• drug usage
• embezzlement
• extortion
• fire alarm
• fireworks
• forced sexual offense
• fraud
• gang activity
• harassment
• homicide
• indecent exposure
• intimidation
• kidnap/abduction
• non-forcible sexual offense
• pornography
• prostitution
• robbery
• sexual harassment
• sex violation
• simple assault
• issue threats
• vehicle theft
• weapons (refer to Policy JICI)
• other offenses (serious)
Category IV actions
Offenses in this category require a suspension and an administrative hearing that may result in expulsion from school. Decisions will be based upon the maturity level and age of the student.
Grades Pre-K through 12
• referral to the hearing officer
• suspension until the hearing before the hearing officer which shall take place within 15 days of the written notification at a time and place designated by the hearing board
See administration actions addendum
Students with identified disabilities - notify school psychologist; see discipline for students with identified disabilities addendum
Administrative actions – Categories I-IV
The Board of Education and its administration will treat all students with fairness during the resolution of disciplinary matters. Administrative actions may vary based upon the seriousness of behavior and developmental age of the student. The board directs the administration to adhere to due process requirements when making decisions directly affecting students’ protected rights under federal and state law in accordance with Policy JIA (Students Due Process Rights). Actions may range from in-school suspension to permanent expulsion.
Administrator must do the following.
• give rudimentary hearing
- oral notice of charges to student
- explanation of evidence against student
- student given opportunity to tell his/her version
• require notification to parent/legal guardian
• require payment for damages, if applicable
• make referral to school counselor or counseling program (required for Category I, Category II, and Category III offenses)
• consider a possible referral to outside agency, as required
• consider a possible referral to law enforcement agency
• require the student to make up class work missed while on suspension in accordance with the district's make-up policy
• require conference with parent/legal guardian when student's behavior results in suspension
• inform the parent/legal guardian that the hearing officer will conduct hearings in accordance with state law and in compliance with board policies (JKE and JKE-R), as required
• investigate alcohol or drug related offenses; see procedures for investigation (JICH and JICH-R); guidelines for drug/alcohol related offenses as provided by the school intervention program
NOTE: Grades Pre-K through five, parent/legal guardian conference may be used at the discretion of the principal or at schools without an in-school suspension program for Categories I – III.
Extenuating, mitigating or aggravating circumstances
The board confers upon the superintendent or designee the authority to consider extenuating, mitigating or aggravating circumstances that may exist in a particular case of misconduct. Such circumstances should be considered in determining the most appropriate action.
The board realizes extenuating circumstances occur in which a student may bring an unauthorized item to school. Upon realizing the item is in his/her possession, he/she must notify immediately a teacher, staff member, administrator, or school resource officer. However, if the student chooses not to submit the unauthorized item to school officials, and he/she is found in possession of the item, the student must follow the disciplinary process outlined in this administrative rule.
Transportation
The preceding student discipline code applies to student behavior en route from the bus stop to and from school and back to the bus stop on a school bus or other school vehicle.
In addition to discipline procedures outlined in this code, principals may add or substitute the following sanctions.
• three class days suspension from buses
• five class days suspension from buses
• seven class days suspension from buses
• 10 class days suspension from buses
• recommendation for permanent bus suspension*
Parent/Legal guardian notification is required for a bus suspension.
Actions based on the number of offenses
Grades Pre-K through five
• 1st offense – warning
• 2nd offense – parent/legal guardian conference
• 3rd offense – one class day bus suspension
• 4th offense – three class days bus suspension
• 5th offense – five class days bus suspension
▪ 6th offense – 10 class days bus suspension
▪ 7th offense – recommendation for permanent bus suspension*
Grades six through 12
• 1st offense – warning/parent/legal guardian conference
• 2nd offense – three class days bus suspension
• 3rd offense – five class days bus suspension
• 4th offense – seven class days bus suspension
• 5th offense – 10 class days bus suspension
• 6th offense – recommendation for permanent bus suspension*
*At the end of the first semester, principals may recommend probation if the student has been suspended from the bus for more than 45 days. If a student on probation receives one referral, the student will receive permanent suspension from the bus for the remainder of the school year.
Discipline for students with an identified disability
Students identified as disabled pursuant to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) will be disciplined in accordance with federal and state law as set forth in special education procedures developed by the administration.
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DR. HENRIETTA H. GREEN
PRINCIPAL
MRS. PAMELA D. RHODES
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Cherryvale Elementary
Student Handbook
2016 –2017
Calendar
2016~2017
Discipline Code
“Know the Rules”
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