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INFORMATION A STUDENT SHOULD KNOW BEFORE COMING TO SCHOOL
A. His/Her full name, parent’s name, address and telephone number
B. The safest route to and from school and/or bus stop location
C. To go directly home when school is dismissed
D. What to do in the event of rain at dismissal time
E. The name and telephone number of a relative, friend or baby-sitterThe extended Day Program was established by the Duval County School Board to provide before and after school services for the children of working parents who live in our school’s attendance area. It was not designed to provide baby-sitting or to compete with local existing private day care programs. It may not meet the needs of every family. Our Extended Day Program will be available on regular student attendance days. There will be structured and unstructured, supervised activities. Payment is in advance on a monthly basis. The Extended Day office is located in the front hall of the E-wing (North entrance). For more information see "Extended Day" under the Programs menu.
A child must be five years old on or before September 1st to be eligible for admission to kindergarten. Any child who shall become six years of age on or before September and has completed kindergarten is eligible for admission to the first grade. Before a child is legally registered in kindergarten or first grade, the following information must be on file in the school office:
A. Immunization Record-These immunizations are required:
5 DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus)
4 Poliomyelitis
2 MMR ( Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
3 Hepatitis BB. Original Certified Birth Certificate
C. Physical Examination Record (within the last year)
D. Proof of Address
E. Child’s Social Security Card Number
Incoming records of students transferring to our school from schools out of the county or state will be checked to see of the immunization records are in compliance with Duval County School Board regulations. The parents of students with immunization records not in compliance will be notified. Failure to meet the regulations will result in the student being excluded from school until corrected.
Anyone visiting the school must stop by the office to receive a visitor’s pass before going to the classroom. All parents are welcome to visit our school. If you wish a conference with a teacher or administrator, please call ahead of time to arrange an appointment. A convenient time can be arranged either before or after school hours. Your child will be able to do his/her best if there is complete cooperation between you and the teacher.
It is important that every child make arrangements a to how he/she will get home on rainy days. The office cannot deliver telephone messages to each child or allow calls to be made should it begin to rain. It is very important that prior arrangements be made.
ILLNESSES AND USE OF MEDICINES DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Although daily attendance is stressed for all children, parents should keep a child home if the child has a fever or shows other signs of illness. We do not have staff to care for sick children. No one is allowed to administer medication (including aspirin) unless the parent comes to the school and signs a Parental Permission for Dispensing Medication Form. No medication will be sent home with a student. If a child needs to take a prescribed medicine, the parent must submit either the labeled prescription or a doctor’s statement to the school clinic. Medicines can only be administered at the time written on the Parental Permission for Dispensing Medication Form. We cannot accept "take as needed". In the event illnesses or accidents occur at school, parents will be notified. Please keep a current telephone number on file at the school. If a child is absent from school, it will be necessary to send a signed, dated note on the day the child returns to school stating the reason for the absence. (The underlined forms may be printed out for your convenience.)
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION-PTA
The PTA is a vital part of our school. Parents, please join readily when asked as your involvement in our PTA will serve to strengthen our goals for quality education for your child. Any adult is eligible to join. the cost is $4.00 per person. If you wish to volunteer tine to help in the classroom or in any other capacity, please notify your child’s teacher. Remember to sign our volunteer time log in the main office for service here at school or projects completed at home. All volunteers must sign in at the main office before entering the classroom to receive a pass.
Every child should:
A. Eat a good breakfast
B. Get a sufficient amount of sleep
C. Come to school well-groomed
D. Have all sores and cuts coveredBe sure the school is notified of any health problems or handicaps a child may have.
A countywide Elementary Code of Student Conduct that lists various behavioral offenses and the degree of severity has been developed. Every child will receive a copy of this Code. Please read the Code carefully before signing the acknowledgment form that indicates you have received and read the Code of Student Conduct. Students in fourth and fifth grade will also sign a form indicating that they understand the Code.
In addition to the Code of Student Conduct, we have developed a schoolwide discipline plan in order to guarantee each child a safe motivational environment. We believe that teachers have a right to teach, and every student has a right to learn. Each classroom will utilize the following rules and consequences of misbehavior:
Rules:
1. Respect yourself, others, and property
2. Be prepared daily for class
3. Use time wisely
4. Follow directions
5. Keep hands, feet, objects, and unnecessary comments to yourselfConsequences of Misbehavior: We will ask the parents to pick up any student involved in fighting. In case of other misconduct, parents will be notified and one or more of the following consequences will be used:
- Counseling
- Verbal Warning
- Time Out
- Lose a Privilege
- In-school Suspension
- Referral submitted to the office
- Suspension
DRESS CODE
. We recognize that parents are responsible for a child's dress and general appearance. The following guidelines have been established to aid parents and students in selecting proper attire.General Code of Appearance:
The school will:
-Expect students to wear proper clothing and use good grooming.
-Decide the proper clothing for each school and grade.The student will:
-wear proper clothing and use good grooming.
-Not distract others by his or her clothing or grooming.The following will help you make safe and healthy choices:
-Shoes must have closed heels or backs.
-Tank tops, tops without backs, or tops that do not cover the stomach are not allowed.
-See-through clothes without another shirt underneath are not allowed.
-Hats, caps, or other items such as curlers, or sunglasses will not be worn in the building unless a doctor or principal gives permission.
-Pants or shorts must fit at the waist. If belts/suspenders are worn, they must be fastened.
-Length of shorts, dresses, or skirts must be appropriate as determined y school administration.
-Excessively tight clothing is not allowed.
-Jewelry or other items that may cause injury will not be allowed. T-shirts displaying alcohol, cigarettes, profanity, or other inappropriate material are not permitted."
-To be consistent with good hygiene practices, daily cleanliness of the physical person and clothing is necessary.
-Special costumes may be worn only when it is part of a school activity and is recommended by a teacher or activity sponsor.If a staff member finds any clothes or jewelry to be distracting, unsafe, or not healthy for the students, they may send the student to the office and/or call the parent to bring other clothes.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH-DINING ROOM RULES
For the health and well-being of each child, we encourage him/her to eat a nutritionally balanced meal. This year we will continue to offer an optional menu where students will get a choice of particular items. Children are encouraged and expected to display good table manners.
Breakfast prices are $.75 or $.30 for reduced priced breakfast. Lunch prices are $1.30 or$.40 for reduced priced lunch. The ala-carte price for milk is $.30 and for juice $.35.
The school is required by law to send home applications for free or reduced meals. Only those who feel they qualify need to apply.
Please see that your child has lunch money each day. The PTA has provided funds for the school to purchase and have on hand peanut butter, jelly and bread. In the event that your child does not have a lunch or lunch money, and you are unable to provide either one by lunch time, your child will be provided with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and milk. Lunch tickets may be purchased in the dining room any school morning before 9:00a.m. in increments of five meals.
Walking children should learn to:
A. Take the shortest and safest route
B. Walk on the sidewalks
C. Look both ways before crossing streets
D. Obey crossing guards and safety patrol members
E. Observe traffic lights
F. Walk, not run, across streets
G. Cross only at corners, never in the middle of the block or between parked carsIf you ride a bicycle to school (third, fourth, and fifth grade only), you should:
A. Have written parental permission and give it to your teacher
B. Walk, not ride , the bicycle on school grounds
C. Use the bicycle rack located by Building DIf you come to school in a car, the following rules apply:
A. Enter only at the designated entrance into the school
B. Please do not double park
C. Be dropped off only at the designated drop off sitesIf a drivers choose to park in the back parking lot, an adult must walk the student(s) across the driveway. For the safety of your child, do not drop children off on the Southside of the school in the bus pick-up area.
D. Be alert to the arrival of your ride
Buses and cars transporting the Trainable Mentally Handicapped students and Pre-K students will use the front entrances to the school. No other vehicles should drive through this area during dismissal time.
