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As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally-minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential. To accomplish this mission, we will. . . Provide a nurturing environment Create high expectations defined by learner outcomes Develop exemplary programs and continuously improve them Strive to meet students' needs Respect individual differences Fridley's vision is to develop an educational foundation for students To be life-long learners To develop high skill levels To care for others To be adaptable To be prepared to thrive in a diverse, changing society Priorities Academic Achievement Instructional strategies Positive learning environment Financial stability Parent/School Partnership 1 International Baccalaureate The K-12 Continuum in Fridley Public Schools The 21st Century has ushered in a whole new world with an increased level of globalization, connectivity, interdependence, and competition. The world our children will live in will be vastly different from the one most adults grew up in. It is imperative that we prepare our children for the world they will live in, not the one we as adults just came from. With these challenges and opportunities in mind, Fridley Public Schools embarked on a vision to become a World-Class Community of Learners. One aspect of attaining this vision has been the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in all grades K-12. There are many benefits to achieving the IB K-12 continuum. First of all, it has bonded all of our schools around a common mission: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Other benefits of achieving the IB K-12 continuum include a commitment to offering second language instruction to students in all elementary, middle, and high schools, the creation and revision of a rigorous written curriculum, on-going professional development for teachers, common language used throughout all buildings, and common curriculum structures between the elementary, middle, and high schools. Another key aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally-minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. Therefore, as IB learners, we strive to be: Inquirers Open-minded Knowledgeable Caring Thinkers Risk-takers Communicators Balanced Principled Reflective 2 International Baccalaureate The Primary Years Programme in Fridley Public Schools Hayes and Stevenson Elementary received authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the spring of 2010. The primary goal of the PYP is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through their action. PYP provides a framework for organizing curriculum and delivering instruction. It is not a curriculum the district has purchased to implement, rather it is a framework we fit our curriculum and Minnesota State Standards into. All grade levels focus their curriculum around the same six themes of global significance. These themes are intended to help children engage with their world and the world around them. There are many components of PYP that are continued throughout the K-12 IB Continuum. Below are examples of how these components are visible and specific to PYP. IB Learners are Internationally Minded * Second Language Instruction Culminating Project * Principled The PYP does not dictate our curriculum, During a student's 4th grade year, they rather it provides us a framework to participate in Exhibition. Exhibition allows Caring organize and deliver our district students to synthesize the essential curriculum and state standards. The PYP elements of the PYP and share them with does require some additional the community. This project engages components, however. One of these students in a collaborative, * components is that an additional transdisciplinary inquiry process that * language be introduced to students at the involves them in identifying, investigating, Communicators elementary level. Our elementary schools and offering solutions to real-life issues or Knowledgeable offer Spanish as an additional language. problems. Inquiry Taking Action The use of inquiry as a teaching strategy is Taking action is one of the essential one common characteristics of a PYP elements of the PYP. Within the PYP, * * classroom. Inquiry puts students at the action is initiated by the student and center of their learning, and when done extends the student's learning. Action Balanced Reflective well the teacher moves from being the occurs when students have the power to primary giver of student learning to the choose, act on their choice, and then reflect facilitator of student learning. Our goal is on their actions. Teachers integrate action for curriculum to reflect real life by into their curriculum and celebrate student encouraging learning through meaningful, actions throughout the school year. in-depth inquiries into real issues. * * * Risk-takers * Open-minded * Thinkers * Inquirers * 3 2012-2013 M T W R F AUGUST 20 21 22 23 24 New staff 27 28 29 30 31 In-service Aug 27-30 SEPTEMBER 3 4 5 6 7 Labor Day Sep 3 10 11 12 13 14 School begins Sep 4 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 Late Start Oct 2 2012-2013 School Year Calendar 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 CONFERENCES 22 23 24 25 26 Education Convention Oct 18-19 HAYES STEVENSON NOVEMBER 29 30 31 1 2 Staff Dev/Planning Oct 22 11/7/2012 4-8 PM 10/11/2012 4-8 PM 5 *6 7 8 9 Election Day Nov 6 11/13/2012 4-8 PM 10/16/2012 4-8 PM 12 13 14 15 16 11/15/2012 4-6 PM/6-8 PM 10/17/2012 8 AM-Noon 19 20 21 22 23 Thanksgiving Nov 22-23 2/5/2013 4-8 PM 2/12/2013 4-8 PM 26 27 28 29 30 Eval/Planning Nov 30 2/7/2013 4-6 PM/6-8 PM 2/19/2013 4-8 PM DECEMBER 3 4 5 6 7 2/13/2013 4-8 PM 2/21/2013 4-8 PM 10 11 12 13 14 MIDDLE SCHOOL 17 18 19 20 21 10/11/2012 4-8 PM 1/24/2013 4-8 PM 24 25 26 27 28 Winter Break Dec 21-Jan 1 10/16/2012 4-8 PM 1/29/2013 4-8 PM Gr 5-7 31 1 2 3 4 10/17/2012 7:15-11:15 AM 4/11/2013 4-8 PM Gr 8 JANUARY 7 8 9 10 11 12/6/2012 4-8 PM 14 15 16 17 18 HIGH SCHOOL 21 22 23 24 25 Martin L. King, Jr. Day Jan 21 9/10/2012 5-7 PM 5/2/2013 4-7 PM 28 29 30 31 1 Staff Dev/Planning Feb 1 11/1/2012 4-8 PM 5/30/2013 6-9 PM FEBRUARY 4 5 6 7 8 Late Start Feb 5 1/31/2013 4-8 PM 11 12 13 14 15 ALC HIGH SCHOOL 18 19 20 21 22 Presidents' Day Feb 18 10/15/2012 4-8 PM 5/2/2013 4-8 PM 25 26 27 28 1 1/31/2013 4-8 PM 5/30/2013 4-8 PM MARCH 4 5 6 7 8 Eval/Planning Mar 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 Spring Break Mar 25-29 APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 MAY 29 30 1 2 3 Late Start Apr 30 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day May 27 JUNE 3 4 5 6 7 Last student day Jun 6 10 11 12 13 14 Eval/Planning Jun 7 Adopted by School Board on January 19, 2010 * No Meetings or School-Sponsored Activities 6-8 PM Student Teacher New Teacher Workshop -no school for students Term 1 58 64 Staff Development Day -no school for students Term 2 58 60 Evaluation and Planning Day -no school for students Term 3 58 59 No school for elementary and middle school students La te Sta rt-profes s i ona l devel opment Total 174 183 School not in session for Teachers or Students Comp. 2 4 End of Term Grand Total 174 185 HAYES STAFF AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS ATTENDANCE LINE .......................................................................................502-5207 John Piotraschke, Principal ..................................................................................502-5201 Julie Bieniek, Principal's Secretary .....................................................................502-5202 Julie Simonson, Receptionist ...............................................................................502-5200 Jeanette Grant, Health Assistant ..........................................................................502-5226 Jennie Marquardt, Food Service Secretary ..........................................................502-5223 Kirsten Peterson, Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator .......................502-5317 CLASSROOM TEACHERS Molly Borg .........................................Kindergarten ..............101........................502-5284 Cory Davis .........................................Kindergarten ..............111........................502-5251 Debbie Janssen ...................................Kindergarten ..............105........................502-5245 Catherine O'Connell ..........................Kindergarten ..............109........................502-5249 Amy Taylor ........................................Kindergarten ..............103........................502-5243 Denise Carroll ....................................Grade 1 .......................115........................502-5255 Jennifer Hansen ..................................Grade 1 .......................113........................502-5253 Devon Moline ....................................Grade 1 .......................117........................502-5257 Jennifer Peterson ................................Grade 1 .......................108........................502-5248 Melissa Schleppenbach ......................Grade 1 .......................110........................502-5250 Mackenzie Bjorklund .........................Grade 2 .......................114........................502-5254 Cara Claggett .....................................Grade 2 .......................126........................502-5266 Tamara Prindle ...................................Grade 2 .......................126........................502-5266 Anna Zawadski ..................................Grade 2 .......................112........................502-5252 Sarah Zollars ......................................Grade 2 .......................121........................502-5261 Ashley Bakke .....................................Grade 3 .......................127........................502-5267 Renee Johnson ...................................Grade 3 .......................119........................502-5259 Susan Weaver.....................................Grade 3 .......................123........................502-5263 Heidi Wold .........................................Grade 3 .......................125........................502-5265 Lynn Phillips ......................................Grade 4 .......................139........................502-5279 Candice Riley .....................................Grade 4 .......................135........................502-5275 Dan Riley & Mark Schirmacher ........Grade 4 .......................137........................502-5277 Tina Utley ..........................................Grade 4 .......................133........................502-5273 SPECIAL AREA TEACHERS Dorothy Mattson ................................Occup Therapist .........128........................502-5212 Sandra Denno .....................................Speech Pathologist .....Media Center ........502-5231 Janet Poulsen......................................Speech Pathologist .....Media Center ........502-5231 Karin Beckstrand ...............................Music..........................106........................502-5246 Moni Slatten .......................................Art ..............................104........................502-5244 Laura Charles .....................................Art ..............................104........................502-5244 Amy Rouzer .......................................Media Specialist .........Media Center ........502-5230 Craig Coleman ...................................Physical Education .....Gym......................502-5214 Leena Callan ......................................Counselor ...................Media ...................502-5229 Jill Klym.............................................Spanish .......................104........................502-5244 5 Amy Roepke ......................................ELL ............................118........................502-5258 Marilyn Gerdeen ................................ELL ............................122........................502-5262 Elizabeth Coon ...................................Title I..........................122........................502-5262 Mary Quiring .....................................Title I..........................122........................502-5262 Patrick Varro ......................................Psychologist ...............120........................502-5260 Malai Turnbull ...................................Special Education.......129........................502-5269 Colleen Higgins .................................Special Education.......107........................502-5215 Tina LeMay........................................Special Education.......124........................502-5219 Amy Stokes ........................................Special Education.......116........................502-5218 Linda Snyder ......................................School Nurse ..............Health Office ........502-5227 Liz Chevalier ......................................Police Liaison.............Office ...................572-3626 SUPPORT STAFF Carol Borreson ...................................Cook ...........................Cafeteria ...............502-5222 Nancy Anderson.................................Cook ...........................Cafeteria ...............502-5222 Jill Poirier ...........................................Cook ...........................Cafeteria ...............502-5222 Jennie Marquardt ...............................Lunchroom Supv ........Cafeteria ...............502-5222 Jules Schwerr .....................................Custodian - Daytime ..Custodial Office ...502-5208 Kelly Nelson ......................................Custodian - Night .......Custodial Office ...502-5208 Michelle Traczyk ...............................Paraprofessional .........Lunchroom ..........502-5222 Rosalee Erickson ................................Paraprofessional .........107........................502-5247 Cassie Plantage ..................................Paraprofessional .........107........................502-5247 Angelina Thompson ...........................Paraprofessional .........107........................502-5247 Lora Cracraft ......................................Paraprofessional .........116........................502-5256 Lisa Hildebrandt.................................Paraprofessional .........116........................502-5256 SusanWolney .....................................Paraprofessional ........116........................502-5256 Beth Olsen ..........................................Paraprofessional .........116........................502-5256 Roberta Peterson ................................Paraprofessional .........116........................502-5256 Sue Westvig .......................................Paraprofessional .........116........................502-5256 Greg Tomlinson .................................Paraprofessional .........116........................502-5256 Jan Klinsing .......................................Paraprofessional .........116........................502-5256 Retha Aune.........................................Paraprofessional .........124........................502-5264 Jo Newman-Bosak .............................Paraprofessional .........124........................502-5264 Pat Parmenter .....................................Paraprofessional .........124........................502-5264 Marilyn Clarke ...................................Paraprofessional .........129........................502-5269 Daryl Gehlbach ..................................Paraprofessional .........129........................502-5269 Jinny Ranallo .....................................Paraprofessional .........132........................502-5203 6 STEVENSON STAFF AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS ATTENDANCE LINE .......................................................................................502-5307 Daryl Vossler, Principal .......................................................................................502-5301 Cindy Richmond, Principal's Secretary ...............................................................502-5302 Laura Hengen, Receptionist .................................................................................502-5300 Dorothy Gargaro, Health Assistant ......................................................................502-5326 Michele Pomerleau, Food Service Secretary .......................................................502-5322 Kirsten Peterson, IB Coordinator .........................................................................502-5317 CLASSROOM TEACHERS Michele Barrett ..................................Kindergarten ..............101........................502-5341 Tricia Carlson.....................................Kindergarten ..............126........................502-5370 Kathy Peacock ...................................Kindergarten ..............103........................502-5343 Debbie Rein .......................................Kindergarten ..............105........................502-5345 Sue Skarolid .......................................Kindergarten ..............106........................502-5346 Lisa Cogswell.....................................Grade 1 .......................115........................502-5355 Andy Dauer ........................................Grade 1 .......................109........................502-5349 Krista Dorcas .....................................Grade 1 .......................113........................502-5353 Janet Herrmann ..................................Grade 1 .......................111........................502-5351 Kate Talafous .....................................Grade 1 .......................108........................502-5348 Andrea Erichsrud ...............................Grade 2 .......................110........................502-5350 Peggy Haselman.................................Grade 2 .......................112........................502-5352 Heather Shrunk ..................................Grade 2 .......................114........................502-5354 Becky Thompson ...............................Grade 2 .......................119........................502-5359 Rebecca Barrett ..................................Grade 3 .......................118........................502-5358 Michelle Yang ....................................Grade 3 .......................116........................502-5356 Anne Karson ......................................Grade 3 .......................129........................502-5369 Mike Kozarek.....................................Grade 3 .......................121........................502-5361 Nancy Simoneau ................................Grade 3 .......................117........................502-5357 Katie LaFleur .....................................Grade 4 .......................135........................502-5375 Becky Schultz ....................................Grade 4 .......................137........................502-5377 Crystal Tomala ...................................Grade 4 .......................133........................502-5373 Jennifer Tousignant ............................Grade 4 .......................131........................502-5371 SPECIAL AREA TEACHERS Rachel Adams ....................................Occup Therapist .........Media Center ........502-5324 Janice Anderson .................................Speech Clinician ........120........................502-5360 Hillary Arundel ..................................Music..........................125........................502-5365 Phil Boyd ...........................................Title 1 .........................124........................502-5364 Liz Chevalier ......................................Police Liaison.............Office ...................572-3626 Paula Clegg ........................................Art ..............................123........................502-5363 Jennifer Coelho ..................................ELL ............................122........................502-5362 Kim Gardner ......................................Physical Ed. Teacher ..Gym......................502-5313 Amy Houser .......................................DCD/LD .....................107........................502-5347 Rachel Imholte ...................................ELL ............................122........................502-5362 Maria Matlashewski ...........................ELL ............................122........................502-5362 7 Mandi Natvig .....................................Title 1 .........................124........................502-5364 Brittany Oslund ..................................Spanish Teacher .........Media Center ........502-5330 Lori Peralez ........................................Media Specialist .........Media Center ........502-5330 Kirsten Peterson .................................IB Coordinator ...........122 A....................502-5317 Dianne Rae .........................................ELL ............................122........................502-5362 Lynn Sakry .........................................EBD/OHD ..................102........................502-5342 Christa Sanders ..................................Social Worker ............120........................502-5360 Laurie Schulzetenberg .......................ASD/LD .....................102........................502-5342 Carol Sellars .......................................Speech ........................107........................502-5347 Linda Snyder ......................................School Nurse ..............Health Office ........502-5327 Patrick Varro ......................................Psychologist ...............Media Center ........502-5324 Veronica Westerman ..........................Instructional Leader ...122 A....................502-5318 SUPPORT STAFF Shar Kroger ........................................Head Cook .................Cafeteria ...............502-5322 Britney Clark ......................................Cashier .......................Cafeteria ...............502-5322 Lucy Paulson ..........................................................................Cafeteria ...............502-5322 Michele Pomerleau ................................................................Cafeteria ...............502-5322 Jerry Tollefson ...................................Custodian ..................Custodial Office ...502-5308 Jean Dockter.......................................Media/Tech Asst. .......Media Center ........502-5315 Dorothy Gargaro ................................Health Aid ..................Health Office ........502-5326 Laura Hengen .....................................Receptionist................Main Office ..........502-5300 Cindy Richmond ................................Principal's Secretary ..Main Office ..........502-5302 Richarda Bloom .................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Pam Donley........................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5342 Jodi Donovan .....................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Elaine Ertz ..........................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Frankie Fetrow ...................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Lisa Giancola Kimlinger ....................Paraprofessional .........101........................502-5341 Robin Johnston...................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Brianna Kalal .....................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Linda Kayfes ......................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Tanja Konze .......................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Candy Lach ........................................Resource Room .........104........................502-5344 Shelley Moses ....................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Laurie Nelson .....................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5342 Sandra Sjogren ...................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 Jane Stifle ...........................................Paraprofessional .........102........................502-5347 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Gordon Backlund .............502-5060 Marcia Lindblad ...............502-5060 Fred Bischke ....................502-5060 Brad Richter .....................502-5060 Chris Riddle .....................502-5060 Kim Sampson ...................502-5060 8 Table of Contents PART I – INFORMATION Animals ......................................................................................................................page 12 Arrival and Dismissal Hours ......................................................................................page 12 Calendar .....................................................................................................................page 12 Changes in Student Information ................................................................................page 12 Communication ..........................................................................................................page 12 Employee Directory ...................................................................................................page 13 Employment Background Checks..............................................................................page 13 Equal Access to School Facilities ..............................................................................page 13 Evening Musicals .......................................................................................................page 13 Fees ............................................................................................................................page 13 Food in the Classrooms ..............................................................................................page 14 Fundraising ................................................................................................................page 14 Kindergarten Registration ..........................................................................................page 14 Lost and Found ..........................................................................................................page 14 Lunch .........................................................................................................................page 15 Nondiscrimination......................................................................................................page 16 Notice of Violent Behavior by Students ....................................................................page 16 Parent and Teacher Conferences ................................................................................page 17 Parent Volunteers .......................................................................................................page 17 Patent Teacher Organization (PTO)...........................................................................page 17 Pledge of Allegiance ..................................................................................................page 17 Questions and Concerns .............................................................................................page 18 Recess ........................................................................................................................page 18 Release of Student Information .................................................................................page 18 School Closing Procedures ........................................................................................page 18 School Pictures...........................................................................................................page 19 Searches .....................................................................................................................page 19 Lockers and Personal Possessions within a Locker .......................................page 19 Desks ..............................................................................................................page 19 Personal Possessions and Student's Person ...................................................page 19 Vehicles on campus .......................................................................................page 20 Patrols and Inspections ......................................................................page 20 Search of the Interior of a Motor Vehicle ..........................................page 20 Student Insurance .......................................................................................................page 20 Student Publications and Materials ............................................................................page 20 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored materials on School Premises ...........page 20 Student Records .........................................................................................................page 20 Student Surveys .........................................................................................................page 21 Telephone Calls .........................................................................................................page 21 Tiger Club ..................................................................................................................page 21 Title I Notice to Parents .............................................................................................page 21 Transportation of Public School Students..................................................................page 21 Extracurricular Transportation .......................................................................page 22 Video and Audio Taping ............................................................................................page 22 School Buses ..................................................................................................page 22 Places Other Than Buses ...............................................................................page 22 9 PART II – ACADEMICS Alternative Educational Opportunities ......................................................................page 23 Cheating and Plagiarism ............................................................................................page 23 Extended School Year Opportunities.........................................................................page 23 Field Trips ..................................................................................................................page 23 Homework..................................................................................................................page 23 Library and Media Center ..........................................................................................page 24 MCA Testing .............................................................................................................page 24 Promotion and Retention ...........................................................................................page 24 Parent Right to Know.................................................................................................page 24 Physical Education .....................................................................................................page 25 Report Cards ..............................................................................................................page 25 PART III – RULES AND DISCIPLINE Attendance .................................................................................................................page 26 Bicycles, Rollerblades, and Skateborards ..................................................................page 26 Bullying Prohibition...................................................................................................page 26 Buses – Conduct on School Buses and Consequences for Misbehavior ...................page 27 Discipline ...................................................................................................................page 29 Discipline Procedures ................................................................................................page 29 Dress and Appearance................................................................................................page 31 Drug-Free School and Workplace .............................................................................page 31 Harassment and Violence Prohibition .......................................................................page 31 Hazing Prohibition .....................................................................................................page 32 Internet Acceptable Use Policy..................................................................................page 32 Nuisance Items ...........................................................................................................page 32 Tobacco-Free Schools ................................................................................................page 32 Transferring to Another School .................................................................................page 32 Vandalism ..................................................................................................................page 33 Visitors .......................................................................................................................page 33 Weapons Prohibition..................................................................................................page 33 Wednesday Folders ....................................................................................................page 33 PART IV – HEALTH AND SAFETY Accidents....................................................................................................................page 34 Asbestos Management Update ...................................................................................page 34 Crisis Management ....................................................................................................page 34 Emergency Contact Information ................................................................................page 34 Health Information .....................................................................................................page 34 First Aid .........................................................................................................page 34 Communicable Diseases ................................................................................page 35 Health Service ................................................................................................page 35 Immunizations................................................................................................page 35 Medications at School During the Day ..........................................................page 36 Vision and Hearing Screening .......................................................................page 36 10 Locked School Doors .................................................................................................page 36 Pesticide Application Notice......................................................................................page 36 Visitors in District Buildings .....................................................................................page 37 11 PART I – INFORMATION Animals Due to health risks, reptiles, including snakes, turtles or lizards, may not be brought into the school. If school personnel are using them for educational purposes, they need to be used under direct supervision. Animals, even those that are usually friendly and accustomed to being around children, often become excited around large numbers of children. Animals are allowed only with prior approval from the teacher. Approval will depend mainly upon the type of animal, reason for bringing the animal, how the animal is transported, and how long the animal will be staying (animals cannot remain at school for the entire day). If your child is allergic to any kind of animal, be sure to let your child's teacher know. Arrival and Dismissal Hours Students Enter 9:00 a.m. Classes Begin 9:10 a.m. School Dismissed 3:45 p.m. Buses Leave 3:55 p.m. Hayes Elementary – All parents are asked to use the east and west parking. The front parking lot is closed before and after school from 8:50 – 9:10 a.m. and from 3:25 – 3:50 p.m. Stevenson Elementary - In order to maintain a safe parking lot for students, all parents are asked to drop students off in the north parking lot and not use the front parking lot. Students are not permitted to walk between the buses. Thank you in advance for helping make the bus drop-off area safe for students. Calendar The school calendar is adopted annually by the school board. A copy of the school calendar can be found on the school district's website at http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/page.cfm?p=1658 . Changes in Student Information Any change of address, phone number, day care or emergency numbers should be given to the office and the teacher as soon as possible. It is imperative that we have current information. Communication Please send your email address to your child's teachers and to the principal. 12 Employee Directory A copy of the staff directory can be found on the school district's website at http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/page.cfm?p=1669 . Employment Background Checks The school district will seek criminal history background checks for all applicants who receive an offer of employment with the school district. The school district also will seek criminal history background checks for all individuals, except enrolled student volunteers, who are offered the opportunity to provide athletic coaching services or other extracurricular academic coaching services to the school district, regardless of whether compensation is paid. These positions include, but are not limited to, all athletic coaches, extracurricular academic coaches, assistants, and advisors. The school district may elect to seek criminal history background checks for other volunteers, independent contractors, and student employees. Equal Access to School Facilities The school district has created a limited open forum for secondary students to conduct noncurriculum-related meetings during noninstructional time. The school district will not discriminate against or deny equal access or a fair opportunity on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech at such meetings. These limited open forum meetings will be voluntary and student initiated; will not be school sponsored; employees or agents of the school will be present at religious meetings only in a nonparticipatory capacity; the meetings will not interfere with the orderly conduct of educational activities within the school; and nonschool persons will not direct, control, or regularly attend activities of student groups. All meetings under this provision must follow the procedures established by the school district. Evening Musicals Students work very hard on these productions and we feel it is very important that they receive all of the respect and attention that they deserve. The following policies were implemented to assure that family and students have an enjoyable evening. Students in the performance will meet in the cafeteria. Students are not allowed in the building unless accompanied by an adult. This also pertains to older students who do not attend Fridley Elementary School. Children in the audience must sit with their parents and are not permitted to run around or climb on any of the athletic equipment. We ask that children not sit on the floor in front of the chairs. Fees Materials that are part of the basic educational program are provided with state, federal, and local funds at no charge to a student. Students are expected to provide their own pencils, paper, erasers, and notebooks. Students may be required to pay certain other fees or deposits, including (not an inclusive list): Cost for materials for a class project that exceeds minimum requirements and is kept by the student. Field trips considered supplementary to the district's educational program. Admission fees or costs to attend or participate in optional extracurricular activities and programs. 13 Voluntarily purchased student health and accident insurance. Use of musical instruments owned or rented by the school district. Transportation of students to and from optional extracurricular activities or post-secondary instruction conducted at locations other than school. Students will be charged for textbooks, workbooks, and library books that are lost or destroyed. The school district may waive a required fee or deposit if the student and parent/guardian are unable to pay. For more information, contact the school your child attends. Except for small amounts, payment by check or money order made out to "Hayes or Stevenson Elementary School" would be appreciated. Checks eliminate the problem of money lost on the way to school. The school is not responsible for lost money. When money is sent with children, please put it in an envelope with the child's name and teacher written on the outside. Please emphasize with your children the danger of leaving valuables in their desk, locker or other places at school. Food in the Classrooms Homemade treats are not allowed in any classroom or grade level due to health factors and State Health Department directives. Treats must be purchased and brought to the room in an unopened commercial package. Fundraising All fundraising activities conducted by student groups and organizations and/or parent groups must be approved in advance by the building principal. Participation in non-approved fundraising activities is a violation of school district policy. Solicitations of students or employees by students for nonschool-related activities will not be allowed during the school day. See district policy 511, Student Fundraising, for more information http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/511_Student_Fundraising.pdf Kindergarten Registration A child must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 in order to be eligible for kindergarten according to the state law. Letters are sent to parents/guardians in March inviting them to come with their children to a Kindergarten Orientation. You will need to present a birth certificate and proof of pre-school screening at the time of kindergarten registration. Orientations give parents and children the opportunity to visit the school, meet staff members and to become familiar with the facility. Lost and Found Lost and found articles are placed in the lost and found area near the cafeteria. Watches and other valuables are turned in to the secretary for safekeeping. Clearly label your child's coats, jackets, sweaters, caps and boots with his or her full name and grade. When an article is lost, don't let time elapse before trying to locate it. 14 Use caution in allowing articles of sentimental or monetary value to be brought to school. If your child does lose something, please have him/her report the loss as soon as possible. Lost articles that are not claimed by the end of the third week of June will be given to charity. School Nutrition Your Fridley School Nutrition Department is consistently working to improve the nutritional well being of all students. We strive to do this by focusing on several areas; decrease salt and fat, increase fiber and use low fat dairy products, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables in students' meals. Please don't hesitate to let us know how we're doing. Hayes and Stevenson use a computerized lunch payment system for school meals. ALL students' eligibility will be maintained anonymously in the system. Every student is assigned a "PIN" number which they will enter each day on a keypad in the cafeteria line. Students eligible for free and reduced price meals will follow the same procedure as everyone else. Advance payment is required for meals. Students can deposit money into his/her personal account each morning. They turn in payment in a sealed envelope with their name and PIN # to their teacher. The teacher will turn it in to the office. Please also include the PIN # on your check in the memo section. If cash is sent, put PIN # inside envelope. Once your account is pre-paid, each student uses their PIN # in the cafeteria line and the amount is deducted from their balance. Breakfast and Lunch Prices Breakfast $1.35 Breakfast (reduced) Free Lunch $2.35 Lunch (reduced) $.40 Adult Lunch $3.45 Milk $.45 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Q: How will I receive my identification number? A: Identification numbers will be distributed to the classroom teacher Q: Where do I bring my money or check? A: Turn your check or money into your teacher in a sealed envelope. Please include PIN # on check with student's first and last name on the memo section. If cash is being sent, include the PIN # inside the envelope. Make checks payable to "Hayes or Stevenson". Q: Is there a web based payment option to deposit money in my students PIN? A: Yes – to make on-line payments into your students lunch account, please go to www.PayPAMS.com and follow the prompts to set up a family account. There is a convenience fee per transaction. PayPAMS also has e-mail reminders of low balances – and the ability to view your child's eating habits at no cost! 15 Q: Can I use my account to buy milk if I bring my own lunch? A: A: Yes, you can use your account for school lunch, milk or double entrée. (A milk is included as one of the choices of a regular student Lunch & Breakfast) Q: What if I forget my number? A: You will be asked to step aside while the cashier looks it up. During the first week of operation, there will be an assistant with a list handy. Q: What if someone knows my number? A: Report this to the cashier and you will be assigned a new PIN number. The computer will alert the cashier if someone attempts to use your account. Q: What happens when my account gets low or empty? A: When the account falls below $5.40 the cashier will notify the child. Students will be allowed to charge two breakfasts and two lunches before they receive a cheese sandwich (or equivalent) and milk. Q: What if I do not have money in my account? A: If there is no money in your account, you must bring a lunch from home. Q: How will my student be notified of a low account? A: Your student may choose to have his/her hand stamped OR receive a written notice of a low account which they must bring home. Q: How long will it take to process my Free/Reduced lunch application form and should I deposit money in my child's account while I wait? A: Food Service has ten (10) days to process applications. While you are waiting for your results please put funds into your child account if you want school lunch, or send a lunch from home. Nondiscrimination The school district is committed to inclusive education and providing an equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities. The school board has designated Cathy Lombard, Director of Special Services, as the District's Human Rights Officer to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination. She can be contacted at email@example.com or 763/502-5024. Notice of Violent Behavior by Students The school district may give notice to teachers and other appropriate school district staff when students with a history of violent behavior are placed in their classrooms. The student's parents/guardians have the right to review and challenge their child's records, including the data documenting the history of violent behavior. 16 Parent and Teacher Conferences Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled in the fall and winter. The purpose of the fall conference is to provide an opportunity for the parent/guardian and teacher to share information about the child. The purpose of the winter conference is to inform the parent/guardian of the child's success in school and plan for the remainder of the year. In addition, parents or teachers may request special conferences at any time of the year, if desired. If at any time during the year a parent desires a conference with a teacher or the principal, please call the school. Parent Volunteers Parent Involvement is strongly encouraged. You may be asked to help in the following areas: 1. Work in the classroom with students, under the direction of the teacher (no specific teaching experience is needed) 2. Assist teacher with room projects, bulletin boards, photocopying, etc. 3. At-home assistant: Assist teacher with cutting, artwork, etc. 4. Workroom assistant: Photocopying, cutting, preparing poster, miscellaneous errands, etc. 5. Share special interests or careers: Be a resource person to enrich classroom studies such as: Storyteller, magician, musician, etc. 6. Childcare for other volunteers: Some parents would like to help out at school if they had childcare for their preschoolers. A network of parents willing to share childcare responsibilities would be helpful. 7. Library Assistant 8. Computer Lab Assistant 9. Other PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) We welcome all parents to attend the PTO meetings. The PTO is made up of several committees of which you would be asked to be a part of: Art Adventure Carnival Magazine Fundraiser Bookworm Character Education Spirit Wear Boxtops/Milk Caps Fall Fundraiser Hospitality Yearbook Pledge of Allegiance Students will recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Any person who does not wish to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for any personal reason may elect not to do so. Students must respect another person's right to make that choice. Students will also receive instruction in the proper etiquette toward, correct display of, and respect for the flag. 17 Questions and Concerns We want to know what you think about what happens at Hayes and Stevenson Elementary. If your child tells you something about school that sounds unreasonable, please email us, send a note or call. This type of communication helps prevent misunderstandings. When you are especially pleased about something a teacher or the school is doing, it would be nice to hear from you. If you are concerned about a situation in your child's education, here is the order in which to talk with people. Please, always talk with the classroom teacher first. Teacher – your first contact. John Piotraschke – Hayes Principal Daryl Vossler – Stevenson Principal Recess Classes will be going outdoors for recess. In the winter, students may be out as long as it is zero degrees or above with the wind chill. As a result, hats, boots, mittens and coats are required for play. Snow pants are highly encouraged. Children are not allowed to stay inside alone. Release of Student Information The school will observe the following policy to conform to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974: Student pictures and identifying names will be printed in the school yearbook and given to the local news media on occasions that warrant it. However, the student's parents may request that pictures not be published or information released in the news media or school publications. Parents will receive a form in September to indicate their preference. This policy does not apply to pictures taken by the news media or information gathered and printed by the media. The school will not release student class lists with names, addresses, or phone numbers to any individual or group who requests it. School Closing Procedures School may be cancelled when the superintendent believes the safety of students and employees is threatened by severe weather or other circumstances. The superintendent will make a decision about closing school or school buildings as early in the day as possible. The district will make every effort to inform parents of a school closing through multiple mediums. This is announced over the radio between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. The following radio station will be notified of school closings or late starts: WCCO (830 AM). Worsening weather conditions may force the early closing of schools. If this should happen, WCCO will carry this information. Parents must make arrangements in the event that they (parents) are not home. 18 School Pictures Our school contracts annually to have pictures taken of the school children early in the school year. A reminder regarding price, time and day will be distributed by a bulletin from school. Searches In the interest of student safety and to ensure that schools are drug free, district authorities may conduct searches. Students violate school policy when they carry contraband on their person or in their personal possessions or store contraband in their desks, lockers, or vehicles parked on school property. "Contraband" means any unauthorized item, the possession of which is prohibited by school district policies, practices, and/or law. If a search yields contraband, school officials will seize the item(s) and, where appropriate, give the item(s) to legal officials for ultimate disposition. Students found to be in violation of this policy are subject to discipline in accordance with the school district's "Student Discipline" policy and building discipline practices which may include suspension, exclusion, expulsion, and, when appropriate, the student may be referred to legal officials. Lockers and Personal Possessions Within a Locker According to state law, school lockers are the property of the school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of lockers may be conducted by school officials for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. Students' personal possessions within a school locker may be searched only when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. As soon as practicable after the search of a student's personal possessions, the school officials will provide notice of the search to students whose lockers were searched, unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by police or school officials. Desks School desks are the property of the school district. At no time does the school relinquish its exclusive control of desks provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of desks may be conducted by school officials for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. Personal Possessions and Student's Person The personal possessions of a student and/or a student's person may be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness. 19 Searching Vehicles on Campus Patrols and Inspections School officials may conduct routine patrols of student parking lots and other school district locations and routine inspections of the exteriors of the motor vehicles. Such patrols and inspections may be conducted without notice, without consent, and without a search warrant. Search of the Interior of a Motor Vehicle The interior of a motor vehicle in a school district location, including the glove and trunk compartments, may be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law and/or school policy or rule. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness. Such searches may be conducted without notice, without consent, and without a search warrant. Student Insurance Students may individually purchase insurance from a plan offered through the school district. The school does not provide insurance for student coverage during the school day or related school activities and events. Student Publications and Materials The policy of the school district is to protect students' free speech rights while, at the same time, preserving the district's obligation to provide a learning environment that is free of disruption. All school publications must be approved by building administration. Nonschool-sponsored publications may not be distributed without prior approval from building administration. Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises The school district recognizes that students and employees have the right to express themselves on school property. This protection includes distributing nonschool-sponsored material, subject to school district regulations and procedures, at a reasonable time and place and in a reasonable manner. See District Policy 505, Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees, for more information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/505_Distribution_of_Materials.pdf Student Records Student records are classified as public, private, or confidential. State and federal laws protect student records from unauthorized inspection or use and provide parents/guardians and eligible students with certain rights. For the purposes of student records, an "eligible" student is one who is 18 or older or who is enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education. See District Policy 515, Student Records, for more complete information on the rights of parents/guardians and eligible students regarding student records. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/515_Protection_and_Privacy_of_Student_Recor ds.pdf 20 Student Surveys Occasionally, the school district utilizes surveys to obtain student opinions and information about students. See District Policy 520, Student Surveys, for complete information on the rights of parents/guardians and eligible students about conducting surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physicalexaminations. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/520_Student_Surveys.pdf Telephone Calls Students may not be interrupted during school hours by outside calls and messages except in the case of emergency. If it is necessary to reach your child at school on a school day between 9:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., please call Hayes main office at (763)502-5200 or Stevenson main office at (763)502-5300. The school secretary will relay messages to students. Students will be allowed to use the phone only in cases of emergency. After school plans should be made prior to leaving home in the morning. If your child needs to receive a message about a change in plans about going home, please contact the school main office by 2:30 p.m. The office will communicate the change to the teacher prior to the end of the school day. If your child is going home with another student, the teacher must have a written note. Parents who wish to contact a classroom teacher should be prepared to leave a message requesting that the teacher contact the parent at the teacher's convenience. Teachers are generally not available to come to the telephone during the time school is in session. Leaving a message may be necessary even before or after school since the teacher may be involved in a conference or attending a meeting at the time your call is made. Tiger Club Responding to the needs of families in our community, the Fridley School District's school age childcare program, continue to offer a full day kindergarten learning and child care covering the hours of six a.m. to six p.m. each weekday. For more information please call Kristi Sabby at 763-502-5119 or 502-5107. Kids Key Club offers families' high quality childcare at affordable rates, in a caring, professional and child- focused environment. Title I Notice to Parents Parents have the right to request, and the school district will provide in a timely manner, information regarding the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers. Parents will also be notified if their child has been assigned or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified. Transportation of Public School Students The school district will provide transportation, at the expense of the school district, for all resident students who live one mile or more from the school. Transportation will be provided on all regularly scheduled school days or 21 make-up days. Transportation will not be provided during the summer school break, except in certain circumstances. The school district will not provide transportation for students whose transportation privileges have been revoked or have been voluntarily surrendered by the students' parent or guardian. Extracurricular Transportation The school district may provide transportation for students to and from extracurricular activities. To the extent the school district provides extracurricular transportation, the district may charge a fee for transportation of students to and from extracurricular activities and optional field trips at locations other than school. Video and Audio Taping School Buses All school buses used by the school district may be equipped for the placement and operation of a video camera. The school district may post a notice in a conspicuous location informing students that their conversations or actions may be recorded. The school district may use a videotape of the actions of student passengers as evidence in any disciplinary action arising from the students' misconduct on the bus. Places Other Than Buses The school district buildings and grounds may be equipped with video cameras. Video surveillance may occur in any school district building or on any school district property. Video surveillance of locker rooms or bathrooms will only be utilized in extreme situations, with extraordinary controls, and only as expressly approved by the superintendent. 22 PART II — ACADEMICS Alternative Educational Opportunities Some students may be at risk of not completing their educational programs. The school district provides alternative learning options for students who are at risk of not succeeding in school. Alternative educational opportunities may include special tutoring, modified curriculum and instruction, instruction through electronic media, special education services, homebound instruction, and enrollment in an alternative learning center, among others. Students and parents/guardians with questions about these programs should contact their student's school. Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating and plagiarism are prohibited. Students who cheat or commit plagiarism on any test or assignment will be disciplined in accordance with the school district's Academic Honesty policy. See District Policy 596, Academic Honesty, for more information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/596_Academic_Honesty.pdf Extended School Year Opportunities The school district provides extended school year opportunities to a student who is the subject of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if the student's IEP team determines the services are necessary during a break in instruction in order to provide a free and appropriate public education. For more information on extended school year opportunities for students with an IEP, contact the district director of special services. Field Trips Grade levels may have one or more field trips during the year. Parents will be required to give permission for each individual field trip. Information about the trip (cost, if any; need for a bag lunch, appropriate dress, etc.) will be sent home prior to the trip. Please send any money promptly to the teacher. No child will be denied a field trip because of its cost. Contact the school principal if you have special needs. Parents who volunteer as chaperones will assume responsibility for supervision on the bus and at the site. The teachers will review this with the parents. Homework Students are usually given study time during the school day to complete assignments. As the child progresses through the grades, the amount of homework gradually increases. The amount may vary from day to day, but primary children are not given homework that will take more than 30 minutes to complete. Upper grade assignments should not take more than 45 minutes to complete. Occasionally, a student may have a special project, which might take several hours of work at home; however, work for these projects may be spread over several days. 23 Library and Media Center Each class has one scheduled media center visit every four school days. In addition to this scheduled time, teachers are urged to bring their classes to the media center in order to use library and computer resources in connection with their class work and class projects. LIBRARY LENDING RULES: We suggest that each student have a plastic bag or book bag in which to carry library books to and from school. Students are allowed to check books out for 2 weeks. At this time they must be returned or renewed. If a student has an overdue book they will only be able to check out one more book until the overdue book is returned. If a student has more than one overdue book they will not be allowed to check out more books until they are returned. There are no library fines for overdue books. Each student is responsible for the books he/she has checked out. Lost or damaged books must be replaced. If you are planning on moving to another school or school district, please make sure that your child's library books have been returned. MCA Testing MCA testing will be given to all students in grades 3 and 4. Promotion and Retention All students are expected to achieve an acceptable level of proficiency. Students who achieve at an acceptable level will be promoted to the next grade level at the completion of the school year. Retention of a student may be considered when professional staff and parents/guardians feel that it is in the best interest of the student. The superintendent's decision will be final. The district has a variety of services to help students succeed in school. Parent Right to Know If a parent requests it, the school district will provide information regarding the professional qualifications of his/her child's classroom teachers, including, at a minimum, the following: whether the teacher has met state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction; whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional licensing status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. In addition, the school district will provide parents with information as to the level of achievement of their child in each of the state academic assessments. The school district also will provide notice to parents if, for four or more consecutive weeks, their child has been assigned to or taught by a teacher who is not highly qualified. 24 Physical Education In physical education students will work on motor skills, safety, nutrition, daily fitness plans, fitness testing, cooperative games, team play, lifetime activities, muscles of the week and healthy living issues. All students are required to wear tennis shoes during physical education. If during the school year your child is hurt or ill and you would rather not have them participate in physical education class for the day, please send a written note explaining the situation. Report Cards Three (3) times a year, at the end of each trimester, parents will receive report cards for students in grades K through four. Report cards evaluate your child's progress during the year. You are urged to take every opportunity to become acquainted with your child's teacher by visiting classes and conferring with the teacher. If you have questions, please address them to the teacher or principal. Maximum student progress is attained when parents, teachers, and students have like goals and common understandings. 25 PART III — RULES AND DISCIPLINE Attendance Regular school attendance is directly related to success in academic work, benefits students socially, provides opportunities for important communication between teachers and students, and establishes regular habits of dependability. If a student will be absent, a parent/guardian should call the office at 502-5207 (Hayes) and 502-5307 (Stevenson) before 9:00 a.m. If the parent does not call to report the reason for the student's absence, the health office will try to call the parent at home or at work. If no contact is made, the student must bring a written note from the parent/guardian. The authority to determine whether a student is excused or not, rests with the building administrator. The following reasons for absence may be considered valid: Illness, death in the family, absence because of a religious holiday, parent request for vacation, medical and dental appointments. After three unexcused absences, a letter of concern will be sent to the parent. If a child is unexcused from school for 7 days, we are required to file an educational neglect report with Anoka County according to MN Statute 260.131, sub.1, with Anoka County Juvenile Court. Late arrival to school requires a note from parents. See District Policy 503, Attendance, for more information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/503_Student_Attendance.pdf Bicycles, Rollerblades, and Skateboards Students may not ride bikes in the parking lot, driveway, or on sidewalks in front of the school from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The school district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged bikes. Roller blades, tennis shoes with rollers and skateboards are not allowed in the school building or on school grounds at any time. Bullying Prohibition Practice on Bullying Bullying will not be tolerated. We set a goal to provide a safe, respectful atmosphere in which everyone – all students and staff – can work and learn together. We want to send a clear message that bullying is not okay. Individual incidents of bullying and the steps taken to address them will be tracked. Students who bully others will be disciplined and will get help to understand their behavior and what they can do about it. Students who are bullied will learn how to handle a bully and how to report the incident. Students who observe others being bullied will learn what they can do. Definition of Bullying Bullying is a conscious, willful, and deliberate hostile activity intended to induce intimidation through the threat of further emotional or physical harm. Bullying will always include the following three elements: 26 Imbalance of power: The bully can be older, bigger, stronger, more verbally adept, higher up on the social ladder, of a different race or of the opposite sex. Sheer numbers of kids banded together to bully will create this imbalance. Intent to harm: The bully means to inflict emotional and/or physical pain, and expects the action to hurt. Bullying is no accident, mistake, or slip of the tongue. A pattern of behavior: The negative behavior toward the victims has happened more than once and has caused fear in the victim that it will happen again. See District Policy 514, Bullying, for more detailed information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/514_BullyingProhibitiion.pdf Buses—Conduct on School Buses and Consequences for Misbehavior Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. The school district's general student behavior rules are in effect for all students on school buses, including nonpublic and charter school students. The school district will not provide transportation for students whose transportation privileges have been revoked. The school district is committed to transporting students in a safe and orderly manner. To accomplish this, student riders are expected to follow school district rules for waiting at a school bus stop and rules for riding on a school bus. While waiting for the bus or after being dropped off at a school bus stop, all students must comply with the following rules: Get to the bus stop five minutes before your scheduled pick up time. The school bus driver will not wait for late students. Respect the property of others while waiting at the bus stop. Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself. Use appropriate language. Stay away from the street, road, or highway when waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus stops before approaching the bus. After getting off the bus, move away from the bus. If you must cross the street, always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you. Wait for the driver to signal to you before crossing the street. No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or horseplay. No use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. While riding a school bus, all riders must comply with the following rules: Follow the driver's directions at all times. Remain seated facing forward while the bus is in motion. Talk quietly and use appropriate language. Keep all parts of your body inside the bus. Keep arms, legs, and belongings to yourself and out of the aisle. No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or horseplay. Do not throw any object. No eating, drinking, or use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. 27 Do not bring any weapons or dangerous objects on the school bus. Do not damage the school bus. Consequences for school bus/bus stop misconduct will be imposed by the school district under adopted administrative discipline procedures. All school bus/bus stop misconduct will be reported to the school district's transportation safety director. Serious misconduct may be reported to local law enforcement. BUS RULES Class I Offense 1st 2nd 4th 3rd Consequence Consequence Consequence Consequence Failure to remain Warning Warning, Letter and Parent/ seated and letter to letter and phone call to Principal Yelling – Excessive parents phone call parents meeting Noise to parents Eating/drinking/litter ing on the bus "Play fighting" / 1- 5 day bus 5-10 day bus horseplay suspension suspension Minor pushing/shoving Teasing/profanity Possible loss Minor of all bus insubordination (but service complies within a short period of time) Radios/boom boxes Defiance Other offenses as reported by the bus driver Class II Offense 1st 2nd 4th 3rd Consequence Consequence Consequence Consequence Hanging out of Warning Letter and Letter and Parent/ windows and letter to phone call phone call to Principal Throwing of any parents to parents parent. meeting object Parent/ Fighting/Physical Principal aggression assault meeting Harassment/threats 1-5 day bus 1-5 day bus 5-10 days 10 days bus Serious suspension suspension bus suspension suspension 28 Insubordination (and Possible loss will not comply) of all bus Possession/use/distri service bution of chemicals or mood altering substance including tobacco Weapon possession/use Lighting of matches/flames/fire works/etc. Un-authorized used of emergency door or equipment Illegal acts Other offenses as reported by the bus driver Discipline We believe that all students can behave appropriately. It is our responsibility to teach appropriate behaviors and to have a fair and consistent policy of expectations, consequences and rewards that hold students accountable for their actions. This policy is intended to ensure that students attend school in a positive and productive learning environment. All children involved in major offenses will be brought to the Time-Out room where the student will complete a behavior action plan. This involves a written statement of the problem, which is affected, examples of better choices in handling conflict, how the problem may be corrected and needed restitution. The focus of the program will be on thinking before acting, understanding how behavior choices affect others, increasing self- control and goal setting. Completed behavior reports will be sent home with students; and will need to be returned the following day. Parents will be required to sign each report. Discipline Procedures Type of Offense: Assault: Intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm upon another person. (malicious intent) Bullying/Threatening/Intimidation: See bullying information on page 26. Damaging Property: Writing on walls, kicking furniture, destruction of any school property including playground equipment, etc. Dishonesty: Cheating on school assignments or tests, not telling the truth, or deliberately reporting false information about a student or staff person. 29 Disruptive Behavior: Behaviors that disrupt the educational process. Dress and Grooming: Clothing which includes words or visuals which are obscene, abusive or discriminatory, or which advertise drugs. Clothing which violates common standards of decency. (Ex. hats, chains, etc.) Fighting/Physical Aggression: Engaging in any form of fighting where physical violence is involved (ex: hitting, kicking, hair pulling, pushing, tripping, biting, jabbing). Harassment: This includes harassment sexual, racial, and religious in nature. Inappropriate language or gesture: Discriminatory, abusive, or obscene language or gesture, swearing, name calling demeaning comments, verbal insults, rude comments. Insubordination: Deliberate refusal to follow an appropriate direction to do school work Nuisance Object: Examples include pagers, toys, radios, electronic equipment, Poke-man cards, laser pointers, yo-yos, cell phones, I Pods, etc. Roughhousing: Pushing, shoving, scuffling. Physical contact that could harm others but is not defined as an assault or fighting. Theft: The unauthorized taking, transferring, hiding or possessing of the property of another person without the consent of the owner. Weapons: Includes weapons and/or look-alike weapons (guns, lead pipes, bows & arrows, knives, daggers, metal knuckles, explosives, darts, ammunition, bullets, etc.) Possible Consequences: Verbal Apology Time Out Letter of Apology Reconciliation Parent Conference Restitution Confiscation of Articles Loss of Privilege (field trip, party, special activity) In School Suspension Out of School Suspension Moving Student to Another Classroom 30 Dress and Appearance Students are encouraged to be dressed appropriately for school activities and in keeping with community standards. The purpose of this practice is to enhance the education of students by establishing expectations for dress and grooming that are related to educational goals and community standards. Inappropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Short shorts, short skirts, tube tops, and shirts that expose the midriff. 2. No inappropriate wording, symbols or language will be permitted on clothing worn to school 3. Hats should not be worn in school except for special occasions 4. Shoes must be worn at all times. Students should wear low heeled, comfortable shoes. High heels, wooden clogs and cleated athletic shoes are improper footwear for school. Students are expected to have tennis shoes for physical education. 5. Students must be appropriately dressed for the weather in order to play outside at recess. Students who do not have hats, mittens, boots or other necessary clothing may be unable to participate in some recess activities. The school administrator shall exercise judgment as to when a student's, grooming, or mode of dress interferes with or disrupts the educational process. In such instances, the parent will be requested to bring appropriate clothing to school for the student. Drug-Free School and Workplace The possession and use of alcohol, controlled substances, and toxic substances are prohibited at school or in any other school location before, during, or after school hours. Paraphernalia associated with controlled substances also is prohibited. The school district will discipline or take appropriate action against anyone who violates this policy. District policy is not violated when a person brings a controlled substance which has a currently accepted medical treatment use onto a school location for personal use if the person has a physician's prescription for the substance. Students who have prescriptions must comply with the school district's "Student Medication" policy. Harassment and Violence Prohibition It is the policy of Independent School District 14 to strive for a learning and working environment that is free from religious, racial or sexual harassment and violence. The School District prohibits any form of religious, racial or sexual harassment and violence. It shall be a violation of this policy for any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school employee of the School District to harass a pupil, teacher, administrator or other school employee through conduct or communication of a sexual nature or regarding religion and race. See District Policy 413, Harassment and Violence, for more detailed information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/413_Harassment_and_Violence.pdf 31 Hazing Prohibition Hazing is prohibited. No student will plan, direct, encourage, aid, or engage in hazing. Students who violate this rule will be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the school district's "Student Discipline" policy and building practices. See District Policy 526, Hazing, for more information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/526_Hazing_Prohibition.pdf Internet Acceptable Use All school district students have conditional access to the school district's computer system, including Internet access, for limited educational purposes, including use of the system for classroom activities, educational research, and professional and career development. Use of the school district's system is a privilege, not a right. Unacceptable use of the school district's computer system, technology, or the Internet may result in one or more of the following consequences: suspension or cancellation of use or access privileges; payments for damages and repairs; discipline under other appropriate school district policies, including, but not limited to, suspension, expulsion, or exclusion; or civil or criminal liability under other applicable laws. See District Policy 524, Acceptable Use Policy, for more information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/524_Internet_Acceptable_Use_Policy.pdf Students will receive a copy of the school district's "Internet Acceptable Use" policy and are expected to understand and agree to abide by the policy as a condition of use of the school district's computer system. All students who wish to use the school district's computer system must sign the Internet Use Agreement form annually. Nuisance Items Students are encouraged not to bring toys, electronics, and personal belongings to school. Tobacco-Free Schools School district students and staff have the right to learn and work in an environment that is tobacco free. School policy is violated by any individual's use of tobacco or tobacco-related devices in a public school, on school grounds, in any school-owned vehicles, or at any school events or activities. Students may not possess any type of tobacco or tobacco-related device in a public school, on school grounds, in any school-owned vehicles, or at any school events or activities. Any student who violates this policy is subject to school district discipline. See District Policy 419, Tobacco Free Environment, for more information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Agendas/419_Tobacco_Free_Environment.pdf Transferring to Another School Students transferring to another school must notify the office and teacher. Student records will be sent to the new school upon completion of written request from that school. Textbooks and library books must be turned in to the school at the time the student leaves the school district. Please check with food service secretary for money left over in your child's meal account. 32 Vandalism Vandalism of any district property is prohibited. Violators will be disciplined and may be reported to law enforcement officials. Visitors Visitors and parents are always welcome in our school, but for the sake of maintaining building security, we must insist that they report to the office prior to their visit and receive a badge. Parents are also invited to eat lunch with their children and to join them on the playground for recess following lunch. Many of our parents also choose to become involved in volunteer projects around the school. These opportunities are usually coordinated by the classroom teacher. Occasionally parents will ask to visit classrooms for the purpose of conducting an observation. Generally we try to accommodate these requests. We do ask that parents speak with the respective principals (Mr. Piotraschke, Hayes Principal, Mr. Vossler, Stevenson Principal) to gain permission. Due to concerns with data privacy, visits of this nature will be granted on a limited basis. Students are not allowed to bring a friend or relative during the regular school day. Weapons Prohibition No person will possess, use, or distribute a weapon when in a school location except as provided in school district policy. A "weapon" means any object, device, or instrument designed as a weapon or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm or which may be used to inflict self-injury including, but not limited to, any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; airguns; pellet guns; BB guns; all knives; blades; clubs; metal knuckles; numchucks; throwing stars; explosives; fireworks; mace and other propellants; stunguns; ammunition; poisons; chains; arrows; and objects that have been modified to serve as a weapon. A weapon also includes look-alike weapons. Appropriate discipline and action will be taken against any person who violates this policy. The school district takes a "zero tolerance" position in regard to the possession, use, or distribution of weapons by students. Discipline of students may include: immediate out-of-school suspension; confiscation of the weapon; immediate notification of police; parent or guardian notification; and recommendation to the superintendent of dismissal for a period of time not to exceed one year. A student who brings a firearm to school will be expelled for at least one year, subject to school district discretion on a case-by-case basis. For a copy of the "School Weapons" policy, contact the building administration. Wednesday Folders Wednesday folders are a key to maintaining communication between teachers and parents. The folders are sent with the child and contain important reminders, information and schoolwork. Please sign the folder with any comments and return the folder the next day. Teachers may call to make sure parents have received the Wednesday folder if it is not returned. 33 PART IV — HEALTH AND SAFETY Accidents All student injuries that occur at school or school-sponsored activities should be reported to the building administration. Parents/guardians of an injured student will be notified as soon as possible. If the student requires immediate medical attention, the principal or other district leader will call 911 or seek emergency medical treatment and contact the parent(s). Asbestos Management Update The school district has developed an asbestos management plan. A copy of this plan can be found in the following locations: Hayes and Stevenson Elementary Schools – Main Office Middle School - Principal's Office Fridley Community Center – Main Office (district side) High School - District Buildings and Grounds Office Crisis Management The school district has developed a "Crisis Management" policy. Each school building has its own building- specific crisis management plan. Students and parents will be provided with information as to district- and school-specific plans. The "Crisis Management" policy addresses a range of potential crisis situations in the school district and includes general crisis procedures for securing buildings, classroom evacuation, campus evacuation, sheltering, and communication procedures. The school district will conduct lock-down drills, fire drills, and a tornado drill. Building plans include classroom and building evacuation procedures. See District Policy 806, Crisis Management, or contact building administration for more information. http://www.fridley.k12.mn.us/uploaded/School_Board/Policies/806_Crisis_Management.pdf Emergency Contact Information From time to time, emergencies happen at school. When they do, it is very important that we are able to get in touch with parents or their emergency contacts. Please keep contact information (phone numbers /address) updated throughout the school year. Health Information First Aid The nurse's office in each building is equipped to handle minor injuries requiring first aid. If the nurse's office is not open, assistance can be sought from the building's administrative office. If a student experiences a more serious medical emergency at school, 911 will be called and/or a parent/guardian will be contacted depending on the situation. 34 The district has installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in every building. Tampering with any AED is prohibited and may result in discipline. Communicable Diseases To protect other students from contagious illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while contagious. If a parent suspects that his/her child has a communicable or contagious disease, the parent should contact the school nurse or principal so that other students who might have been exposed to the disease can be alerted. On occasion the school may request that certain children be excluded from school attendance if the child is thought to have a suspected contagious disease. The school will readmit the pupil at the time the child has been treated seems to be free of disease or has permission from the physician. If your child has been excluded because of live lice; they will need to be treated before returning to school. For re-admittance, please bring your child to the health office. The health assistant will check his/her head for live lice. If there are no live lice, your child may return to class. If there are live lice, your child will need to return home with you. This is done for the protection of the child and the other children in school. Health Service The student health office is staffed by a trained health assistant, who works under the direction and supervision of a licensed school nurse. General Practices: If a student has a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature is normal. If the student has vomited or has diarrhea, the student should stay home for 24 hours after the last episode. If a student has any rash that may be disease related or you do not know the cause, please check with your family physician before sending the student to school. If your student becomes ill or injured while at school, you will be notified. You will be required to pick- up your child, or make arrangements for someone else to pick-up your child as soon as possible. Immunizations All students must be properly immunized or submit appropriate documentation exempting them from such immunizations in order to enroll or remain enrolled. Students may be exempted from the immunization requirement when the immunization of the student is contraindicated for medical reasons; laboratory confirmation of adequate immunity exists; or due to the conscientiously held beliefs of the parents/guardians or student. The school district will maintain a file containing the immunization records for each student in attendance at the school district for at least five years after the student reaches the age of 18. For a copy of the immunization schedule or to obtain an exemption form or information, contact your school's health office. 35 Medications at School During the School Day The school district acknowledges that some students may require prescribed drugs or medication during the school day. The administration of prescription medication or drugs at school requires the following: Long term prescriptions (2 weeks or more) – a written order from a licensed prescriber, written permission from a parent/guardian, and the original pharmacy labeled container. Short term prescriptions (less than 2 weeks) – requires permission from a parent/guardian and the original pharmacy labeled container. Non-prescription, long and short term – requires written permission from a parent/guardian and the medication provided in the original labeled container. Administration of non-prescription medication must not exceed labeled directions. Medications must be age appropriate (i.e., Junior Strength or Children's if under age 12). Due to space constraints, it is helpful if you can send a smaller sized bottle with your student. An "Administrating Prescription Medications" form must be completed once a year and/or when a change in the prescription or requirements for administration occurs. Prescription medications must be brought to school in the original container labeled for the student by a pharmacist, and must be administered in a manner consistent with the instructions on the label. Prescription medications are not to be carried by the student, but will be left with the appropriate school personnel. Exceptions that may be allowed include: prescription asthma medications administered with an inhaler pursuant to school district policy and procedures, medications administered as noted in a written agreement between the school district and parent or as specified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a plan developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (§504 Plan), or an individual health plan (IHP). The school district is to be notified of any change in a student's prescription medication administration. Vision and Hearing Screening Health Service will provide vision and hearing screening for students in second and fourth grade, with the help of volunteers. The Licensed School Nurse will notify parents of students needing professional examinations after an assessment. Locked School Doors Safety for your child is our first and foremost concern. All doors are locked to ensure that strangers do not enter the building. When an evening event is scheduled at the school, outside doors will be remained locked until 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Pesticide Application Notice The school district may plan to apply pesticide(s) on school property. To the extent the school district applies certain pesticides, the school district will create a calendar by October 1 as to the school district's plan to use these pesticides. A parent may request to be notified prior to the application of certain pesticides on days different from those specified in the notice. Additional information regarding what pesticides are used, the 36 schedule of pesticide applications, and the long-term health effects of the class of pesticide on children can be requested by contacting the District Director of Buildings and Grounds. Visitors in District Buildings Parents/guardians and community members are welcome to visit the schools. To ensure the safety of those in the school and to avoid disruption to the learning environment, all visitors must report directly to the main office upon entering the building, with the exception of events open to the public. All visitors will be required to sign in at the main office and to wear a "visitors badge" while in the building during the school day. Visitors must have the approval of the principal before visiting a classroom during instructional time. An individual or group may be denied permission to visit a school or school property, or such permission may be revoked, if the visitor does not comply with school district procedures or if the visit is not in the best interests of the students, employee, or the school district. Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school without prior permission from the principal. 37
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