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ENTERPRISE CITY SCHOOLS
ELEMENTARY STUDENT
HANDBOOK
WELCOME
On behalf of faculty, staff, and administration, we
welcome you to this academic school year. We are pleased that you are a part of
the
This school handbook
has been prepared to help answer questions students and parents usually have
concerning the activities, procedures, and rules for the successful daily operation
of our school. We believe that following these will help us to have an orderly
school conducive to learning. There is no intent to develop a set of
expectations which are confining or restrictive. Instead, a common ground of
clearly understood policies and procedures will enable us to provide the best
possible educational experiences for every student. We are available to discuss
and help resolve any situation. Feel free to call the school office and arrange
a conference.
These
policies and procedures supplement and include the policies of the
You may obtain a copy
of any policy of the
MISSION STATEMENT FOR ENTERPRISE CITY SCHOOLS
The mission of the
Using the latest
technology and techniques, we commit ourselves to build an atmosphere for
learning in a safe and clean environment. We will accomplish our mission
through a cooperative effort among school staff, students, parents and
community.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the elementary schools
encompasses the development of the "whole" child. We strive to
achieve this purpose by guiding each child personally, physically, socially,
and intellectually. We provide a positive, nurturing environment in which
children feel safe and respected as they develop a sense of pride and
self-worth.
We realize that
children are more successful when there is a cooperative, productive
relationship among parents, teachers, administrators, and members of our
community. We believe in a continuous process of
communication and evaluation through reporting regularly to parents. Therefore,
parental and community involvement is an integral part of our program.
Each child is a unique
individual who brings a variety of experiences, values, skills, needs, and
learning styles to our school. We will provide the opportunity for each child
to become successful through accommodating these various differences as we
offer a well- balanced and flexible program.
It is our belief that
special needs must be met before maximum intellectual growth can be achieved.
We provide many specialized teachers and staff members who offer a variety of
educational experiences to facilitate learning.
We strive to instill
in each child a healthy respect for self and others. It is our desire that each
child will develop social skills which will enable him or her to become a
responsible, productive, and contributing member of our ever-changing society.
ENTERPRISE CITY SCHOOLS
School Calendar 2002-2003
August 6,
2002 First
Full Day for Students
November
27, 28, 29, 2002 Thanksgiving
Holidays
End
of the School Day
(First
Day of Third Nine Weeks)
March
21 –31, 2003 Spring
Break
Spring
Break
Nine
Week Reporting Periods Progress Report Days Report Card Days
Aug. 5, 2002 -Oct. 4, 2002 Sept. 4, 2002 Oct.
9, 2002
Jan. 7, 2003 -Mar. 7, 2003 Feb. 5, 2003 Mar. 12, 2003
Mar. 10, 2003- May 22,2003 Apr. 23, 2003 May 22,
2003
SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
Reporting
Students
who do not ride school buses or day care vans should not report to school
before
Tardiness
Students who are not in class at
On
the 3rd unexcused tardy each nine weeks parents will be notified in writing. On
the
4th unexcused tardy a referral to
Absences
It is important for
students to be in school each day in order to be successful. Students are
expected to be in attendance except in case of an emergency or illness.
Written excuses from
parents or doctor for absences must be brought to the teacher on the day of
return to school. Failure to do this within 3 days of return to school will
result in the absence being coded as unexcused.
See
Board Policy D10 for further information regarding absences.
Check Out Procedures
A
student must be signed out in the office when leaving during school hours.
Persons checking students out may be required to provide appropriate
identification. (A complete listing of all persons authorized to check out a
student should be provided at the time of registration and/or on the
registration sheet) Students will be called to the office via the intercom.
Rainy Day Schedules
Please
plan ahead and make arrangements so students will know exactly what to do if it
is raining at dismissal time. School bus students will be dismissed at regular
time.
Make certain your child is aware of the
rainy day arrangements which may be different than their regular routine.
NOTIFICATION
OF PRIVACY RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND STUDENTS
The
The only exception to the above is the
information published in the student's directory, which is as follows:
Student's name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and most recent previous education agency or institution attended by the student.
If you wish to review
the educational records of your student, feel free to contact the principal of
the school in which your student is enrolled. He or she will honor your
request
within 45 days after your initial contact. If you so desire, copies of your
child's educational records will be made at the cost of $.25 per page.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The
Contacts for the system's services to
special needs students are:
Special
Education Coordinator Section
5O4/ADA Coordinator
Phone:
334-347-4287 Phone:
334-347-4287
INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED STUDENTS
Gifted
education in the Enterprise City School System involves providing learning
activities that would allow the intellectually gifted to progress in general
intellectual ability, specific academic talent, and creative thinking from
kindergarten through twelfth grade. Screening, referral, evaluation, and
placement of intellectually gifted students is
consistent with standards established by state regulations.
Contacts for the
system's services to gifted students are:
Special Education
Coordinator
Phone: 334-347-4287
CLASS ASSIGNMENT
Class assignments are
automated using the student data computerized program (SASI). Students are
assigned by the program based on number of sections needed per grade level.
Once a student has been assigned, alterations will not be made.
ENTERPRISE CITY SCHOOLS GRADING SCALE
Grades one through six shall use the
standard coding explained below of A, B, C, D,
and F:
A 92
– 100 Excellent
B 83
– 91 Good
C 74
– 82 Average
D 65
– 73 Poor
F 0 – 64 Failing
SEVERE WEATHER/FIRE PROCEDURES
In keeping with the
students
will practice evacuation procedures for fires, tornadoes, severe weather, and
bomb threats. If an emergency should require schools to be dismissed early, it
will be announced on both
PARENT COMMUNICATION
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Teachers are available for conferences with parents on Tuesday,
Wednesday, or Thursday, after
.
Weekly Student Folders
Each
parent will receive a folder containing work or a progress report each week.
Please review the contents of the folder, sign indicating the receipt of the
folder, and return by the specified day.
Progress Reports/Report Cards
Mid-term progress
reports and nine-weeks report cards will be issued in
accordance with the school calendar.
Permission Slip for Field Trips
Students taking field
trips will be required to have written permission from parents before taking
trips.
Other Communications
Parents need to keep
the school informed regarding:
(1) Changes of
address, phone number, or custody.
(2)
Changes in methods of transportation involving
(3) Changes in persons
authorized to sign in or sign out your child.
(4)
Changes in family income related to eligibility to participate in the Child
Nutrition Program.
Please send a note to
the school office concerning the above changes in order to insure the accuracy
and document these changes.
STUDENT CONDUCT
A well-behaved student
body is required if meaningful, effective instruction is to take place in the
classroom. Students are expected to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner
at all times, and are required to conform to school and class policies and
regulations.
Students are expected
to show proper respect for the faculty and staff, visitors, and fellow students
at all times.
Inappropriate
student behavior will result in some form of discipline. Examples of student
misconduct that will result in consequences are: (1) failing to follow
instructions and/or obey teachers; (2) disruptive conduct; (3) excessive
talking; (4) fighting; (5) failing to have necessary materials for class; (6)
using profanity; (7) acting in a rude or discourteous manner; (8) stealing; (9)
possession/use of a weapon; (10) possession use of tobacco products, drugs, or
alcohol, or other controlled substances; (11) damaging and/or destroying school
property or that of others; and (12) abusing and/or threatening other students.
Consequences used
include, but are not limited to, counseling, verbal reprimands, school
detention, loss of privileges, extra work, corporal punishment, parent
conferences, and suspensions. Consequences administered will be determined by
the severity of the infraction, frequency of office referrals, and/or other
circumstances determined by the principal.
If it if your desire
that corporal punishment not be administered to your child, you must furnish
this school office a written statement to that effect. This statement must be
resubmitted each school year. If the need arises for the utilization of
corporal punishment, and such a statement is on file, your child will be
suspended from school (
In cases where a
student's misconduct results in the damage and/or destruction of school
property and that of other people, the misbehaving student will be disciplined
and will be required to pay for repair and/or replacement of the item. In the
case of school property, the cost of repairs and/or replacement will be
determined by the principal and the Superintendent of Education.