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620 10th Street SE • Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 • (319) 558-2348http://mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! We are thrilled to open our doors to you this fall as McKinley STEAM Academy (MSA) where students are valued as capable learners and honored for their gifts! What is a Magnet School? Magnet schools are theme-based. Our theme is STEAM...Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! Magnet schools also allow for family choice, and, while MSA remains a neighborhood school, we will open seats each spring for students who live outside the MSA attendance area. Magnet schools are also founded on five pillars, as seen on the right…

What can I expect this fall? As you enter MSA, you will want to check out our new student-designed outdoor learning lab and garden space, vibrant student artwork in the hallways, young prairie plantings near the front entrance to our school, innovative STEAMLab space, newly-designed IMC that invokes a “coffee shop” feel, bold new cafeteria flooring and stairwells, and even more innovative tools and gadgets for the MakerSpace. We will also offer expanded experiences for students to engage in learning through STEAM both inside and outside of the classroom through community partnerships, positively impacting our learners so each can be future-ready. We welcome you and your family to McKinley STEAM Academy and look forward to the exciting year ahead. Michele Wilson Magnet School Coordinator [email protected]

Section ....................................................................................................PagesAcademic Information ..........................................................................5-7 Activity Information ..............................................................................8-9 Attendance Information ........................................................................ 10 Contact Information ..............................................................................2-3 Miscellaneous Information .............................................................15-19 Schedules ....................................................................................................... 4 Staff Directory .............................................................................................. 2 Student Expectations.........................................................................11-14Topic Absences/Tardies/Dismissals ................................................................. 10 Appearance .................................................................................................. 13 Athletic/Fine Arts Participation Requirements ............................... 8-9 BEAR Way .....................................................................................................11 Bullying/Harassment Reporting ............................................................ 12 Bus ................................................................................................................... 15 Cafeteria ........................................................................................................ 15 Cell Phones ................................................................................................... 13 Change in Address/Phone ...................................................................... 15 Conferences ................................................................................................... 7 Counseling .................................................................................................... 16 Dropping Off/Picking Up Students ....................................................... 16 Extracurricular Activities ............................................................................ 8 Fees ................................................................................................................. 16 Food & Drink ............................................................................................... 13 Grading ........................................................................................................ 5-7 Handicapped Accessibility ...................................................................... 16 Health Information .............................................................................. 16-17 Infinite Campus ...................................................................................... 7, 17

Internet Rules/Expectations ................................................................... 13 Learner-Centered Assessment ............................................................. 5-7 Learning Lab .................................................................................................. 7 Library ............................................................................................................ 17 Lockers ........................................................................................................... 17 Lost & Found ................................................................................................ 17 Messages/Deliveries ................................................................................. 10 Newsletters ................................................................................................... 18 Non-custodial Parents .............................................................................. 18 PACT ............................................................................................................... 18 Parking ........................................................................................................... 18 PE Information ............................................................................................ 18 Perfect Attendance Recognition ........................................................... 10 Pictures/IDs .................................................................................................. 18 Proficiency Reports ...................................................................................... 7 Promotion Policy .......................................................................................... 7 PTA .................................................................................................................. 18 School Closings/Delays/Inservice Days ............................................... 5 School Hours.................................................................................................. 5 Sequence of Response ............................................................................. 14 Sports ........................................................................................................... 8-9 Student Behavior Expectations ....................................................... 11-14 Student Health & Well-Being ............................................................19-20 Tardy Policy .................................................................................................. 10 Visitors ........................................................................................................... 18 Volunteers ..................................................................................................... 19 Reporting Child Abuse .............................................................................21 Wellness ........................................................................................................22

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MCKINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office Attendance Center Clinic Counseling Center 558-2348 558-2150 558-2519 558-23517:00 – 4:20 7:30 – 3:00 7:30 – 3:00 7:00 – 3:30

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Administrative/Support TeamJason Martinez, Principal ........................................................................................558-2348 .............................................................................................................jmartinez@crschools.usJustin Blietz, Associate Principal ..........................................................................558-2348 ....................................................................................................................jblietz@crschools.us Rob Hruby, Facilitator ...............................................................................................558-3484 .................................................................................................................. [email protected] Dominique Brown, Engagement Specialist .......................................................558-2348DaMu Diaz-Doolin, Engagement Specialist ......................................................558-1539 ........................................................................................................ddiaz-doolin@crschools.usWillie Guy, Engagement Specialist .......................................................................558-1003 ..................................................................................................................... [email protected] Monnahan, Behavior Tech Specialist, ..................................................558-1158 ........................................................................................................amonnahan@crschools.usAnne Deutmeyer, School Resource Officer .......................................................558-4631 ....................................................................................................... [email protected] Mark Kenny, Activities Coordinator ....................................................................558-4153 ................................................................................................................mkenny@crschools.usKendra Wirfs, Principal’s Secretary ......................................................................558-2348 ...............................................................................................................kschave@crschools.usSue Harken, Associate Prin. Secretary ................................................................558-2348 ............................................................................................................... [email protected] Jackie Mason, Associate Prin. Secretary ............................................................558-2348 .................................................................................................................jmason@crschools.us Lauren Cerqueira, Counselor (6/7) .......................................................................558-1807 .............................................................................................................lcerqueira@crschools.usKatie Sorgenfrey, Counselor (6/8) ........................................................................558-3791 ........................................................................................................ [email protected] Mallie, Counseling Secretary ........................................................................558-2351..................................................................................................................amallie@crschools.usAshley Perez, School Nurse ....................................................................................558-2519 ............................................................................................................................................................Katie Hasler, Health Secretary ...............................................................................558-2519 ..................................................................................................................khasler@crschools.usJanece Johnson, Attendance Secretary .............................................................558-2150 .......................................................................................................... [email protected] Gardner, Librarian ...........................................................................................558-4194 .............................................................................................................. [email protected]

Teacher DirectoryMs. Bevard ..................558-4363 [email protected]

Mrs. Bryant ..................558-1473 ................... [email protected]

Mr. Christensen .........558-1634 [email protected]

Mr. Daws ......................558-3204 [email protected]

Mrs. Dunphy ..............558-4255 [email protected]

Mr. Fidler.......................558-2348 [email protected]

Mrs. Fitzpatrick ..........558-1775 [email protected]

Mrs. Franklin-Clark ..558-3866 [email protected]

Mr. Goff .........................558-3319 [email protected]

Ms. Hollingsworth ...558-3373.. [email protected]

Ms. Honken ................558-1154 [email protected]

Mrs. Karam .................558-4692 [email protected]

Mrs. Phelan .................558-3387 ................. [email protected]

Ms. Powell ...................558-2348 [email protected]

Mrs. Reynolds ............558-1811 [email protected]

Mr. Smith ......................558-1627 [email protected]

Mrs. Sullivan ...............558-4711 [email protected]

Mr. Tower .....................558-3266 .................. [email protected]

Mrs. Velasquez ..........558-1184 [email protected]

Ms. Verdi ......................558-4152 [email protected]

Ms. White .....................558-1464 [email protected]

Mrs. Winkler ...............558-1541 [email protected]

Mrs. Zebuhr ................558-1855 [email protected]

Mr. Kenny ....................558-4153 [email protected]

Ms. Kifletsadik ...........558-3083 .......... [email protected]

Ms. Lamb .....................558-4125 [email protected]

Mr. Malcolm ...............558-3627 [email protected]

Ms. McDonald ...........558-4142 [email protected]

Mr. Mnayer .................558-1515 [email protected]

Mr. Mossman .............558-2348 [email protected]

Ms. Noonan ................558-3112 [email protected]

Ms. Nuhanovic ..........558-1230 .......... [email protected]

Mrs. Osen-Foss ..........558-2348

Mr. Patience ................558-3113 [email protected]

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CONTACT INFORMATIONPlease call the following for questions or concerns about….

Absences .........................................Attendance Center .......................................558-2150Athletics ........................................ Activities Coordinator ....................................558-4153Athletic Physicals................................Health Clinic .............................................558-2519Bus Transportation ...................... Counseling Center ...................................... 558-2351City Bus Information ...........................CR Transit ...............................................286-5573Change of Address ...................... Counseling Center ...................................... 558-2351Dismissal Pass ...............................Attendance Center .......................................558-2150Fees/Fines ..............................................Main Office .............................................558-2348Homework .....................................Attendance Center .......................................558-2150IMC (Library)..................................................IMC .....................................................558-2353Immunizations ....................................Health Clinic .............................................558-2519Locker Problems ..................................Main Office .............................................558-2348Lost and Found ....................................Main Office .............................................558-2348Lunch ..........................................................Cafeteria ................................................558-2580PACT .........................................................Ms. Karam ..............................................558-4692Parent Conferences .....................Classroom Teacher ................. See Phone DirectoryPersonal Concerns ....................... Counseling Center ...................................... 558-2351PE Excuse .................................. PE Teacher/Health Clinic .................................558-2519Schedule Changes ....................... Counseling Center ...................................... 558-2351Withdrawals/Transfers ............... Counseling Center ...................................... 558-2351

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6TH GRADE215 Mr. Goff, Level 1227 Mrs. Franklin-Clark, Science 228 Mr. Patience, Social Studies 229 Ms. Lamb, Math 230 Mrs. Reynolds, LA234 Ms. White, LA

7TH GRADE320 Mr. Kenny, Math322 Mrs. Velasquez, LA323 Ms. Nuhanovic, LA324 Mrs. Osen-Foss, Social Studies329 Ms. Noonan, Science333 Mrs. Zebuhr, Level 1

8TH GRADE304 Mr. Malcolm, Social Studies 308 Mrs. Winkler, Level 1311 Mrs. Bryant, LA316 Mr. Daws, Math317 Mrs. Dunphy, Science318 Ms. McDonald, LA

EXPLORATORIES/MUSIC/SUPPORT Art: Ms. Verdi (Rm. 10)Band: Mrs. Phelan (Rm. 105)Computer Skills: Ms. Powell (Rm. 321)ELL: TBDEngineering Technology: Mr. Fidler (Rm. 126)Orchestra: Mr. Mnayer (Rm. 301)PACT: Mrs. Karam (Rm. 102)PE: Mr. Christensen/Mr. TowerReading Interventionist: Ms. Kifletsadik, Mrs. Sullivan (Rm. 319)Vocal: Mr. Mossman (Rm. 107)Wellness & Consumer Science: Mrs. Fitzpatrick (Rm. 210)

September 2019


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4 Musical Auditions (After School)

5 Musical Auditions (After School) Volleyball vs. Roosevelt 7(A), 8(H)

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Period 1 7:50-8:42 Period 1 7:50-8:42 Period 1 7:50-8:42Period 2 8:45-9:17 Period 2 8:45-9:17 Period 2 8:45-9:17Period 3 9:20-9:52 Period 3 9:20-9:52 Period 3 9:20-9:52Period 4 9:55-10:27 Period 4 9:55-10:27 Period 4 9:55-10:27Period 5 10:30-11:02 Period 5 10:30-11:02 Period 5 10:30-11:02Period 6 11:05-11:37 Lunch 11:02-11:32 Period 6 11:05-11:37Lunch 11:37-12:07 Period 6 11:35-12:07 Period 7 11:40-12:12Period 7 12:10-12:42 Period 7 12:10-12:42 Lunch 12:12-12:42Period 8 12:45-1:20 Period 8 12:45-1:20 Period 8 12:45-1:20

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th GradeFriday/Early Dismissal

Period 1 9:50-10:21 Period 1 9:50-10:21 Period 1 9:50-10:21Period 2 10:24-10:55 Period 2 10:24-10:55 Period 2 10:24-10:55Period 3 10:58-11:29 Period 3 10:58-11:29 Period 3 10:58-11:29Period 4 11:32-12:03 Lunch 11:29-11:59 Period 4 11:32-12:03Lunch 12:03-12:33 Period 4 12:02-12:33 Period 5 12:06-12:37Period 5 12:36-1:07 Period 5 12:36-1:07 Lunch 12:37-1:07Period 6 1:10-1:41 Period 6 1:10-1:41 Period 6 1:10-1:41Period 7 1:44-2:15 Period 7 1:44-2:15 Period 7 1:44-2:15Period 8 2:18-2:50 Period 8 2:18-2:50 Period 8 2:18-2:50

6th Grade 7th GradeLate Start Schedule

8th Grade

Period 1 7:50-8:45 Period 1 7:50-8:45 Period 1 7:50-8:45Period 2 8:48-9:29 Period 2 8:48-9:29 Period 2 8:48-9:29Period 3 9:32-10:13 Period 3 9:32-10:13 Period 3 9:32-10:13Period 4 10:16-10:57 Period 4 10:16-10:57 Period 4 10:16-10:57Period 5 11:00-11:41 Lunch 10:57-11:27 Period 5 11:00-11:41Lunch 11:41-12:11 Period 5 11:27:-12:08 Period 6 11:44-12:25Period 6 12:11-12:52 Period 6 12:11-12:52 Lunch 12:25-12:55Period 7 12:55-1:35 Period 7 12:55-1:35 Period 7 12:55-1:35Period 8 1:38-2:18 Period 8 1:38-2:18 Period 8 1:38-2:18

Future Ready Time 2:21-2:50



2019-20 Daily Schedule (Monday-Thursday)7th Grade6th Grade 8th Grade

Daily Schedules

All weather-related schedule changes

will be on the District website.

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3 Soccer vs. Franklin Boys Tennis @ Excelsior Black Volleyball vs. Prairie Orange 7(A), 8(H)

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Staff Learning Day

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Halloween

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ACADEMIC INFORMATIONLEARNER-CENTERED ASSESSMENT Purpose of Learner-Centered Assessment The purpose of Learner-Centered Assessment is to improve student

achievement by focusing instruction and the alignment of curriculum with the essential standards. This will provide better communication to students, parents, teachers and administrators on what each student knows and is able to do according to the identified standards and separately assess the influence of positive and consistent work habits on student learning.

Learner-Centered AssessmentLearner-Centered Assessment measures the mastery of the learning

objectives, or how well students understand the material in class. It is based on a specific set of standards that students need to meet for each grade/content level. Marks are not a comparison of one student to another, but rather a way to measure how well students are doing on grade-level/course level standards. A standards based approach allows parents and students to understand more clearly what is expected of students and how to help them be successful in their educational program.

A learner-centered approach:• Indicates what students know and are able to do.• Scores indicate a student’s progress toward the attainment of a

standard.• Clearly communicates expectations ahead of time.• Is based on complex tasks, as opposed to rote memory.• Occurs when appropriate, not just on scheduled days.

• Emphasizes the more recent evidence of learning.• Detailed proficiency scales are used to show progress.When looking at Infinite Campus and progress reports, students will

have a record of their current level of progress towards each individual standard within a subject area. The focus and goal for students is to be at least “Proficient” in each standard.

McKinley Assessment Practices:Assessment Practice #1:Only include scores that relate to the achievement of the standards.• Be clear about what students must know and be able to do. • Have a clear understanding of what each level of performance

looks like before students begin work by utilizing proficiency scales.

• Ensure that questions are tied to essential standards to verify that assessments measure what is intended.

• Data collected on non-academic factors (effort, participation, attendance, attitude, adherence to class rules, late work etc.) should be reported separately.

• Base scores on individual achievement not group scores. • Don’t give points for extra credit or use bonus points; seek

only evidence that more work has resulted in a higher level of understanding.

• In a situation where academic dishonesty has occurred, an X (no evidence of learning) will be assigned for that skill until it is reassessed.

• Homework should not be included in the student’s academic score.

School Hours The regular school day (Monday-Thursday) begins at 7:50 am and

ends at 2:50 pm. On Fridays, school will begin at 7:50 am and will end at 1:20 pm. The early dismissal time for all middle schools is 1:20 pm. (The last day of school may have an earlier dismissal time.) If a late start is called, middle schools will start at 9:50 am and end at 2:50 pm.

Students will be allowed into the building at 7:40 am. Breakfast will be available to all students at that time.

School Closings/Delays/Inservice Days Early dismissal days and staff inservice days are noted on the calendar

pages. When a decision is made to delay the start of school or close schools for the day because of inclement weather, announcements will be made on local radio and televisions stations. You may also go to the district website (www.cr.k12.ia.us) or media websites for weather-related information. For email notification of these decisions, sign up on the district website (www.cr.k12.ia.us) and click on “Emergency Alerts”. Please discuss with your family what to do BEFORE such an emergency occurs and listen to your radio or TV. If school is canceled or dismissed early due to inclement weather, after-school activities will be canceled.

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4 Classic Edition Auditions This Week Girls Swimming vs. SE @ Mercer

5 Boys Basketball vs. Taft 7(H), 8(A)

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Classic Edition Results Posted

9 CE Welcome Breakfast

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Veterans Day

12 Boys Basketball vs. Regis 7(H), 8(A) Orchestra Concert 6:30 PM

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Homework is required as a way to practice skills and a valuable way to obtain feedback on progress towards the standards. It is not an opportunity to score points towards the academic score.

Benefits:By reporting on specific learning standards, learner-centered

assessment provides considerably more feedback about how a student is progressing toward learning each standard. This will allow us to report student learning more accurately and to the degree to which students have attained mastery of learning objectives.

It is essential for students to do homework that is tied closely to learning objectives and for students to see those connections. Teachers provide feedback on homework that is assigned to practice new skills.

Attendance, effort, behavior, participation and other factors are important but separating these from achievement factors will give parents a clearer picture about their student’s learning. Students will be held accountable for these factors but they will be reported separately.

Assessment Practice #2:Use a variety of assessment methods to collect high quality,

organized evidence of achievement.• Use multiple measures to determine student achievement. Include

more than one kind of assessment to examine the same kind of knowledge or skills (ex: paper/pencil assessments, essay assessments, performance assessments, lab assignments, and personal communication) to evaluate student achievement on grade/course level standards.

• The students will be provided opportunities to demonstrate they have acquired the knowledge or skill expected with proficiency on a standard.

• Gather evidence using quality assessments. • Organize and report evidence of learning by standards/learning

goals.• Provide clear descriptions of achievement expectations and mark

each assessment on clear, pre-established criteria. • Compare each student’s performance to preset standards not

based on student’s achievement compared to other students.• Reassessment in a particular standard will be offered.Reassessments will be available within 10 school days of the initial

assessment.All practice work must completed prior to reassessment.Specific reassessment policies may vary from class to class.

Benefits:Links the basis for curriculum instruction, assessment, and intervention,

provides clear focus and makes grading consistent, accurate, meaningful, and supportive of learning.

Assessment Practice #3:Final Score Reporting• Score codes will be used to describe the level of proficiency on

content standards, rather than the 100 point scale. • Use appropriate calculation methods (most recent) and

professional judgment based on evidence of learning for the final reported proficiency levels.

Proficiency Scale• E – Exemplary• P – Proficient• D – Developing• I – Insufficient• N – No Evidence

Benefits:Accurate measurement of proficiency in standards provides the

true reflection of an individual’s achievement and is fair to all learners. The use of a grading scale that is unequal, such as the 100 point scale, distorts the final grade as a true indicator of mastery.

Assessment Practice #4:Use assessment procedures that support learning.• Use only evidence from assessments to determine proficiency.

• Teachers carefully consider using a variety of the following in determining progress: independent daily written or oral tasks; application of skills; periodic assessments (quizzes, tests), performance tasks, and teacher-student questioning.

• Information from formative assessments should be used to provide feedback on progress towards mastery of the standards and to develop interventions, re-teaching opportunities, and exceeding expectations opportunities.

• The information that provides the most accurate depiction of students’ learning is the most current information.

• Homework should not be included in the student’s academic score. Homework is required as a way to practice skills and a valuable way to obtain feedback on progress towards the standards. It is not an opportunity to score points towards the academic score.

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• Homework completion will be reflected in the student’s Employability Skills score.

• Include students in the grading process. Students should be aware of their own progress on identified standards through Power School.

Benefits:The goal of frequent assessment is to modify learning. Formative

assessments are scored and can be recorded but mainly used to track student learning so that appropriate instruction can be planned. Including students in classroom assessment practices and scoring ensure that the expectations are clear to all, promotes student learning and encourages self-assessment and mastery of the standards. Where learning is developmental and will grow with time, repeated practice and assessment provides evidence of progress.

DefinitionsAssessment: Gathering and interpreting information about student

achievement using a variety of tools. Common Assessment: The same assessment that is given and scored

by common grade level/subject classrooms at about the same time to collect data.

Formative Assessment: Periodic assessment tool for learning that is used to adjust instruction for individual students or a whole class.

Final Score: A simple, clear, and concrete summary representation of student achievement based on what a student knows at the end of a given time period. This letter will be reported at the end of a period of time as a summary statement of student performance in a particular standard.

Mastery: Demonstration of student performance against standard criteria at a pre-established level.

Score: To mark, evaluate, or place a value on a single product as compared to a standard or objective. The number (or letter) “score” given to any student test or performance.

Standards: Statement that describes what and/or how well students are expected to understand and perform.

Learner-Centered Assessment: Achievement level based on mastery of essential standards—a grading system where scores denote progress toward the understanding of a specific standard.

Summative Assessment: An evaluation tool designed to show information about a student’s achievement at the end of a period of instruction.

Test: An assessment intended to measure the student’s knowledge or other abilities.

ConferencesParent-teacher conferences are scheduled twice a year. Conference

dates for this year are October 22nd and 23rd and February 18th and 19th. At times, teachers may desire additional opportunities to visit with parents. Parents may also make appointments with teachers and counselors by using e-mail or calling the teacher or the Counseling Office directly.

Infinite CampusInfinite Campus is our new student information system. Login

information will be sent from the Cedar Rapids Community School District. With a parent account, you can access your student’s standard assessments, assignments and attendance information.

Contact information, permissions and the Educational Benefit Survey (fee waiver determination) are to be updated every year. This is the Verification portion of Infinite Campus.

Learning LabLearning Lab is an after-school opportunity for students to complete

homework or other classroom assignments. Tutoring assistance is available during this time. Learning Lab will be held twice a week in the IMC from 3:00 – 4:00.

Proficiency ReportsProficiency reports will be mailed home at the end of each term and

semester. Progress reports will be available during conferences. At any time, proficiency assessments and assignment information are available in Infinite Campus.

Promotion PolicyThe Cedar Rapids Community School District expects students to

satisfactorily meet academic grade level requirements for promotion to the next grade level. Students who do not meet academic expectations of passing core academic subjects may be considered for retention.

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Staff Learning Day

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ACTIVITIESExtracurricular ActivitiesA variety of extracurricular activities will be offered to students.

Interscholastic sports are available only to 7th and 8th grade students but other extracurricular activities are open to all grades. Activity information is included in the announcements scrolling on the TV monitors. Some of the activities we hope to offer include:

• Chamber Orchestra (by audition)• Classic Edition Show Choir (by audition)• Girls Who Code• Green Team• Jazz Band• Robotics• STEAM Club• Student Council• Variety Show (by audition)• Yearbook

Interscholastic SportsThe following sports are offered to 7th and 8th grade students:

Sport.................................................................................... Practice May BeginCross Country ...............................................................Week of 8/26 Football ...........................................................................Week of 8/26 Soccer (Girls) ..................................................................Week of 8/26 Tennis (Boys) .................................................................Week of 8/26 Volleyball .......................................................................Week of 8/26 Swimming (Girls) ..........................................................Week of 10/09 Basketball (Boys)..........................................................Week of 10/09 Swimming (Boys) .........................................................Week of 12/2 Basketball (Girls) ..........................................................Week of 12/2Wrestling ........................................................................Week of 1/21 Soccer (Boys) .................................................................Week of 3/23 Tennis (Girls) ..................................................................Week of 3/23 Track/Field .....................................................................Week of 3/23 (Cross Country and Track/Field schedules were not available at time

of printing.)

Practice start dates will vary by individual sport. Practice schedules will be determined by the coach.

Start times for games/meets are between 3:15 and 3:30 PM, depending on the sport and location. Please check with coaches and/or the McKinley website for updates and schedule changes.

All athletes must have both a current physical examination form and a current concussion fact sheet on file in the clinic. Both forms must be signed by the student as well as the parent. Athletes are NOT allowed to practice until current forms are received. Both forms are available online or in the office.

McKinley Middle School: Extracurricular Eligibility PolicyThe transition to the Learner Centered Assessment and Reporting

model allows a more complete picture of a student’s learning. Additionally, it provides a method by which a student can reflect on his or her progress towards developing skills essential for a successful career in the working world. The coaches and directors at McKinley find that fostering these skills through our athletic and fine arts programs as well as our after school activities is critical for the long term success of our students as they make the transition to high school and adulthood. As a result McKinley’s Extracurricular Eligibility Policy will reflect our desire to have students perform at high levels both academically and behaviorally.

Eligibility: For a student to be eligible for athletic contests or extracurricular fine arts performances the student must meet the following requirements:

• Passing grade (D,P,E) in all core classes. Coaches will notify parents if their student athlete is ineligible and will provide supports.

• Detention(s) must be served prior to participation in all extra-curricular activities. Coaches and parents will be notified by teachers of student detentions.

• Students are not eligible to participate in any extracurricular activity during a period of suspension.

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Eligibility Deadline: Student eligibility will be updated every Thursday. Students who do not meet these expectations will be ineligible for the following week’s competitions, performances, etc. If the student demonstrates they meet the requirements before a competition, it is the responsibility of the teacher to notify the coach of the student’s eligibility.

Non-School Team ParticipationPer District Regulation 408.1, a student who participates in a school-

sponsored sport may participate in a non-school team with permission of the Activities Director. Outside participation shall not conflict with the school sponsored athletic activity without prior approval by the Activities Director. It is the student athlete’s responsibility to inform school personnel of any conflicts.

A student who participates in a sport sponsored by an organization other than the District without obtaining permission shall be ineligible to participate on a school-sponsored team in that sport for one-third of the season. Multiple offenses shall result in extended periods of ineligibility.

Permission forms are available online or in the office.

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ATTENDANCEIt is the responsibility of the parent to notify the Attendance Center

(558-2150) as soon as the parent knows the student will not be attending school on that day. The administrator may request evidence or written verification of the student’s reason for absence. Student absences approved by the administrator are excused absences. Excused absences will count as days in attendance for purposes of the truancy law. Approved absences may include, but are not limited to, illness, family emergencies, recognized religious observances, appointments that cannot be scheduled outside the school day, and school-sponsored or approved activities

For any absence, please communicate with us as outlined here.1. Absence from School For any absence a parent or guardian needs to contact the Attendance

Center, 558-2150. An answering machine is on 24 hours a day and messages checked throughout the day. The unexcused absences will generate an automated call home after the start of 3rd period.

2. Late to SchoolA parent or guardian should call the Attendance Center (558-2150) or send a note with a student coming late to school. Any student coming in after the 7:50 bell needs to sign in at the Attendance Center to obtain a pass. All unexcused tardies will be addressed according to the Tardy Policy.

3. Leaving School We will not release a student during the school day to anyone other

than a parent or guardian without written permission from the parent/guardian. A student may leave early when a parent/guardian has notified the Attendance Center (558-2150) of an appointment. Students may bring signed notes or parents can call the Attendance Center. A student may also leave school when ill or when approved by a school administrator. A parent, guardian or emergency contact must give approval before a student will be released and will either personally sign out the student or give permission for the student to leave the building upon their arrival. Before leaving for any reason, all students must sign out in the Attendance Center (Room 100). Students who leave school without permission will be considered truant and subject to disciplinary actions. When students return to school, they must sign back in at the Attendance Center (Room 100).

Tardy PolicyFor each class:• 1st tardy: conversation with student

by teacher• 2nd tardy: parental contact by

teacher• 3rd -5th tardy: teacher assigned consequence/support• 6th tardy: parent/student meeting to create support plan.Policy resets every quarter

Perfect Attendance RecognitionEach quarter, McKinley will recognize students with perfect attendance.

Students with NO tardies and NO absences will receive Perfect Attendance certificates as well as a pizza party with the administrative team.

Messages/DeliveriesPlease call the Attendance Center to leave a message for a student.

Unless it is urgent, students will be called in at the end of the day to pick up messages. In no instance will the intercom be used to deliver messages.

For the safety and security of all students, parents are not to deliver items directly to students. Items needed during the school day can be taken to the Attendance Center, Room 100 and will be delivered to students as needed. All deliveries of plants, flowers, balloons, etc. will remain in the office until the end of the day. Students will be called in at the end of the day to pick up those items. NO outside food deliveries will be accepted for students.

PassesAll students in the halls during class time are mandated to have a

building pass from the classroom teacher. Students in the halls without this pass are subject to disciplinary measures.

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The BEAR Way

Classroom Hallway Cafeteria Auditorium Restroom/ Locker Room Outside

Be Engaged Be prepared to learn with a positive attitude Be an active learner, participate in classroom activities and ask questions Do your best work

Use your time effectively Have yellow lanyard passes visible while out of class

Use table manners Keep your area clean Voice level 0 when instructions are being given

Use appropriate response for the type of assembly

Use your time effectively Change promptly

Use your time effectively Listen to directions

Empathetic Treat others the way you want to be treated Negotiate through problems Look for ways to support each other to create a positive community Respect and celebrate differences

Be patient and friendly Help each other See the best in others Be an ally

Treat others the way you want to be treated Help others in need Report problems when necessary

Treat others the way you want to be treated Be an ally

Respect the privacy and dignity of others Be an ally

Treat others the way you want to be treated See the best in others Be an ally

Accountable Be on time and ready to learn Take ownership for your behavior Remain in your seat until dismissed Follow classroom expectations

Monitor your time Keep to the right Have yellow lanyard passes visible Take the most direct route to class Keep the hallways clean

Clean up after yourself Remain in your seat until dismissed Walk to the lunch line

Take ownership for your behavior Remain in your seat until dismissed

Flush toilets Wash your hands Use your time appropriately Keep cell phones away at all times Report inappropriate behavior

Enter/exit through appropriate doors Be where you are supposed to be Do what is right, even if others don’t

Respectful Be physically and emotionally aware of others Allow everyone to have a say Give full attention to the speaker Hands, feet and objects to yourself

Respect the space of others Use appropriate language Voice level 0 while classes are going on Hand, feet and objects to yourself Walk

Use appropriate language and voice level Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

Use appropriate language and voice level Keep hands, feel and objects to yourself

Respect others belongings Keep area clean Respect school property Throw away paper towels in the trash Use appropriate voice level

Use appropriate language and voice level Listen to directions Hands, feet and objects to yourself

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The Bear Way

Be Engaged: At McKinley, we recognize our individual effort directly impacts our success. We use active listening strategies and do our personal best, using each experience as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Empathetic: At McKinley, we understand that our choices and actions affect others. We strive to place ourselves in the shoes of others and see things from their point of view. We actively look for ways to support each other and work toward common goals in order to build a positive community.

Accountable: At McKinley, school is our job. We come to school each day, arriving to class on time, with appropriate materials, ready to learn. We recognize that we are responsible for our individual choices and we own our behavior.

Respectful: At McKinley, we are respectful to others, our environment, and ourselves. We respect all people despite our differences in opinions, background, and abilities. We communicate with peers and adults at the appropriate time and in an appropriate way. We talk to people, not about them.

BEAR PawsAt McKinley we believe in acknowledging students for exemplifying

the BEAR Way. Our positive acknowledgement system centers on the use of specific feedback and BEAR paws. All McKinley staff are expected to utilize BEAR paws and positively acknowledge students at a ratio of 4:1. Students can use BEAR paws for various incentives and activities.

Behavior on CampusOur mission at McKinley is to help students develop academically,

socially and emotionally. This implies a responsibility to ensure that our students are safe and appropriately supervised while on our campus during school hours or during before or after school activities. To this end, the following guidelines will be followed:

• Students must be engaged in a positive activity if on campus before or after school hours. This may include:

• Participating in an organized school activity or sport• Other activities which do not interfere with the safety or

rights of others and are under the supervision of a McKinley staff member.

• The area near the gym doors and locker room stairs must be kept clear so that spectators may enter and exit the gym.

• Students wishing to attend sporting events must enter through the gym door. Spectators are asked to sit in the appropriate area and students leaving an event will not be allowed to return.

• No students may be in the building before 7:0 or after 3:00 unless they are under the direct supervision of a staff member.

• Staff supervision is provided outdoors from 7:20 – 7:40 AM and from 2:50 – 3:05 PM.

• Students must be off school grounds by 3:05 pm unless supervised by a staff member or if prior arrangements have been made.

To Anonymously Report Bullying or Harassment:Call 558-2342

OrComplete Online Anonymous Report

McKinley WebsiteUnder “Our School”

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Cell Phones (And Other Electronic Devices)Students are not allowed to have cell phones

out at any time, for any reason, during the school day. If a cell phone is out, it will be confiscated and will be turned in and held by the grade-level engagement specialist. With a first offense, the student will receive a warning and may pick up the phone at the end of the day. With a second offense, a call home will be made and the phone may be picked up at the end of the day. A third offense (and any thereafter) will require a parent or guardian to pick up the phone.

All electronic devices are strictly forbidden in all restrooms and locker rooms.

McKinley STEAM Academy assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged electronic devices.

Appearance (CRCSD Regulation 603.1)The District believes inappropriate student appearance causes

material and substantial disruption to the school environment or presents a threat to the health and safety of students, employees and visitors. Students are expected to adhere to standards of cleanliness and dress that are compatible with the requirements of a good learning environment. The standards will be those generally acceptable to the community as appropriate in a school setting. The District expects students to be clean and well-groomed and wear clothes in good repair and appropriate for the time, place, and occasion. Clothing or other apparel promoting products illegal for use by minors and clothing displaying obscene material, profanity, weapons, or reference to prohibited conduct are not allowed. While the primary responsibility for appearance lies with students and their parent/guardians, appearance disruptive to the education program will not be tolerated. When, in the judgment of a principal, a student’s appearance or choice of clothing disrupts the educational process or constitutes a threat to health or safety, the students may be required to make modifications or be subject to disciplinary action. The wearing of gang-related attire or insignia by students is prohibited.

Food and DrinkAll McKinley students receive one breakfast and one lunch daily at

no cost during the school year. In addition, students are allowed to have a clear bottle of water in the classroom, but other food and drink items are NOT allowed in any areas besides the cafeteria during lunch.

Internet Rules and Appropriate Computer Behavior Access to the electronic information network is provided as a resource

through which students may conduct school-related tasks, research and communication. All access should be in support of and consistent with McKinley’s educational objectives.

Users of District networked resources may not engage in activities that are illegal, utilize inappropriate language or images, engage in plagiarism or copyright infringement, or that jeopardize the security of the system.

Electronic access is a privilege that entails responsibility and the following standards of behavior will be expected from all network users:

1. Students will access the system for educational purposes.2. Students will restrict their access to material deemed appropriate

by staff and parents.3. Students will use appropriate language and will be respectful of

others.4. Students will understand respect license and copyright agreements.5. Students will keep passwords and personal information

confidential.

There is a wide range of material available on the Internet, some of which may not correspond with the particular values of individuals or families. Parents/guardians are encouraged to convey to their children the standards they should follow when using electronic media and information sources.

Sequence of Response

All staff members at McKinley STEAM Academy will utilize the sequence of response. This sequence gives staff members and students a uniform guide and process to follow while intervening unexpected student behavior. These response tools will be used to unify the approach across campus and help establish common student behavior expectations. In addition, the responses are a de-escalation technique which helps students recognize and change their behavior.

The sequence of response will not be used as a weapon or a game by staff members or students. The responses will be followed and not skipped, but will start at the appropriate level as dictated by the intensity of the behavior. Below is a list and description of each response strategy.

1. Indirect Response: Indirect response is used for low intensity behaviors. Responses by include, but are not limited to, change in proximity, non-verbal cues, or ignore/attend/praise.

2. Direct Response: Direct responses may be used for higher intensity behaviors or continued low intensity behaviors.

3. Productive Student Dialogue: Informal conference with student focused on clarifying expectations, reteaching expected behavior and providing clear “if-then” statement.

4. Teacher Level Intervention: (Minor Referral)

5. School Level Intervention: (Major Referral)

Behaviors that create an unsafe environment will result in immediate removal and major office referral.

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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONBus Transportation

Students who live two or more miles from McKinley are eligible to ride a district school bus. Questions about routes and schedules should be directed to the Counseling Office at 558-2351.

Students riding school buses are expected to be responsible and respectful. It is the right of the school to suspend bus privileges for irresponsible or disrespectful behavior.

Cafeteria InformationCommunity Eligibility Provision (CEP)What is CEP: • The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act provides schools, which

predominately served areas of high economic need, an option for meal certification under the Community Eligibility Provision. Under this provision:

• Qualifying schools are allowed to serve breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students in that building without having to collect and process individual meal applications

• Under CEP, individual students do not have eligibility status, the school has the CEP designation based on the number of students directly certified

Which Schools:Elementary Schools: Arthur, Cleveland, Garfield, Grant, Grant Wood,

Harrison, Hiawatha, Hoover, Johnson, Kenwood, Nixon, Taylor, Van Buren, Wright

Secondary Schools: McKinley, Franklin, Roosevelt, Wilson, Metro, Polk AEC

How does CEP work:Families not directly certified through the State or on a family

application will need to complete the Educational Benefit Survey to determine eligibility (based on income) for Title I and School Fee Waivers (This is included in the Verification portion of Infinite Campus.)

Student Transfers:

CEP to Non-CEP School (because the building has the CEP designation): If a student transfers from a CEP school to a non-CEP school, they may need to complete a Free and Reduced Application.

Non-CEP to CEP School If a student transfers from a non-CEP to a CEP school,

they may or may not need to complete the Educational Benefit Survey.

What is not covered by CEP:• Adult meals ($3.75)) • Siblings in non-CEP buildings• Extra milk, second entrée, second meal, or ala carte • Preschool snacksStudents with meal account balances:

Students with negative balances will remain the responsibility of the family.Students with positive balances can be used for extra milk, ala carte or can remain on the account for future use. Money can be transferred to siblings in non-CEP schools.

Where does money come from:Federal funds through the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

Cafeteria Policies:• Students will still use their ID number when taking a lunch.• All students are to be in the cafeteria during their lunch periods

unless otherwise directed by a staff member.• No outside food deliveries will be accepted for students.

Change of Address/Phone NumberChanges in address, phone numbers or other contact information

should be made online in Infinite Campus. If internet access is not available, contact the Counseling Office at 558-2351. Accurate addresses and telephone numbers are essential in case of an emergency.

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Counseling InformationGuidance services are available

to every student at McKinley. The counselors want to help you and your child decide what to about learning problems, difficulties with others, or any other concerns you may have. The Counseling office can be reached at 558-2351.

Dropping Off/Picking Up Students

Parents are asked to use the McKinley Street entrance (off 5th Avenue) when bringing students to or picking up from school. For safety reasons, please do not use the “horseshoe” on 10th Street when buses are present. During school hours, a parent/guardian must give approval before a student will be released and will either personally sign out the student or give permission for the student to leave the building upon their arrival. Please contact the Attendance office, 558-2150, if you need your student dismissed early.

FeesA $56.00 consumable materials fee is collected at the beginning of

each school year. This fee covers the cost of materials that cannot be used again, such as classroom workbooks and materials for academic and exploratory classes. School fees do not include band instrument rental fees and other extracurricular costs.

You may pay this fee electronically through the link on Infinite Campus, bring payment to the open house or send payment with your student on the first day of school. If paying by check, make payable to McKinley STEAM Academy. Please write the name of your child and grade on all checks. If you are depositing money for more than one child, please list all names and grades on checks. This helps us to credit the correct account.

Payment Options: You may pay the consumable materials fee in full at the beginning of each year or, if this is not possible, you may pay fees in installments. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to see that fees are paid before the end of the year. In the event your check is returned it will be re-presented electronically along with the state fee.

Handicapped AccessibilityHandicapped parking spots are available by the tennis courts on

McKinley Street. Around the corner to the right is the ramp leading to the handicapped-accessible entrance and the elevator is just inside that entrance. Gym access is also available from outside ramps.

Health InformationHealth ServicesAlthough student health care is the responsibility of the parent, the

District’s health services help students reach optimum health, thereby supporting student learning. The health services department includes a health services manager, pediatric nurse practitioners, school nurses and health secretaries. The nurse is a liaison between education and health care, providing a link between the school, home and community.

The school nurses have multiple building assignments and will visit each school at least once each week. They are available by cell phone for questions or consultation at all times. In the school nurse’s absence, the health office is managed by a health secretary who has certification in First Aid, CPR and medication administration. The health secretary at McKinley is on duty from 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and may be contacted at 558-2519.

Student Health InformationThe school should be informed of significant health conditions for

any student. The Verification portion of Infinite Campus will include a section for this health information. This information will be shared with school staff members who need to know about your child’s condition. If the condition requires special adjustments in the school environment, the school nurse should be contacted. Any changes in student health status should be communicated to the school nurse or health secretary at 558-2519.

Vaccination UpdatesThere are many new vaccinations available to you and your children.

Here is a quick review on some of the new vaccinations that your family may be interested in.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have made the following recommended changes for vaccinations.

• Hepatitis A- Viral hepatitis describes those infections that can cause inflammation of the liver and are caused by viruses. There

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are Hepatitis A, B, and C. The hepatitis A vaccination is now recommended for administration to ALL CHILDREN from 12 to 23 months old. A second dosage is needed 6 months after the initial dose or if not given as an infant.

• Meningococcal vaccine- Meningitis is a bacterial or viral infection that causes an inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain. A single dosage of the Meningococcal vaccine prevents some of the bacterial meningitis illnesses and is recommended for all 11- to 12-year-olds and for unimmunized adolescents entering high school. In addition, all college freshmen that will be living in a dormitory should be immunized.

• Pertussis- Pertussis is an infectious disease that is characterized by a whooping type cough. A preparation of tetanus, diptheria and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) is recommended for 11 to 18 years olds.

• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - HPV is a viral infection that is common in sexually active people and is almost always sexually transmitted. HPV can cause genital warts and is one of the causes of cervical cancer. It is recommended for 11- to 12-year-old girls and up to the age of 26. The vaccine is given through a series of three shots over a six-month period.

Consult your health care provider to decide which vaccinations would be appropriate to give to your child. The Cedar Rapids school based health clinic, Metro Care Connection (MCC), is also available to give immunizations to students who are uninsured or underinsured. For more information or to make an appointment at one of MCC’s several locations, call 558-2481.

Infinite Campus VerificationThe Verification portion of Infinite Campus is where you will confirm/

change any contact information, give student permission for field trips, etc, provide medical information, and complete the Educational Benefit Survey (to determine eligibility for school fee waivers, etc.). Please contact the Main Office if you need assistance with Infinite Campus.

LockersEach student is assigned one hallway locker on the first day of school

and is responsible for keeping that locker clean and in good condition. Students are not permitted to use unassigned lockers and are strongly discouraged from sharing locker combinations with other students. Each locker has ample storage space for books and outerwear. Lockers are not to be shared and are to be kept locked at all times. McKinley is not responsible for any lost or damaged items. Although lockers are assigned to students, they remain the property of the school.

Lost and FoundMost lost and found items are

placed in a bin in the cafeteria. Students should check this bin as soon as possible when missing something as it is cleaned out regularly and unclaimed items are either donated or discarded. Items of personal value (keys, jewelry, phones, etc.) are kept in the main office.

McKinley LibraryThe library offers a wide range of books, magazines and other

materials for students to use. Books and magazines may be checked out from the library for two weeks at a time. Students may also use the computers in the library to complete class assignments. The library is open 7:30 – 3:15. Students need a pass to visit before school or after 3:00 PM. (The library will close early on early dismissal days.) Classes visit the library regularly to check out books and complete research projects.

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McKinley PTAAll parents and staff are welcome to join the McKinley PTA. Meetings

are typically held on the second Monday of each month and are in the Grant Wood Room (Room #302). In even-numbered months, meetings will be held at 6:30 PM. In odd-numbered months, they will be held at 12:00 noon. Meeting dates and times are noted on the calendar pages in this handbook. To be successful, PTA needs your participation. PTA membership and volunteer forms are available online.

2019-20 PTA Officers President.................................................................................... Steve FunkVice-President ..................................................................... Sara Brennan Secretary ........................................................................... Tammy MillsapTreasurer .......................................................................................Kelly Bult

NewslettersThe McKinley Messenger newsletter will be published twice a year.

This will be available online for those choosing to go paperless. A weekly E-Newsletter will be emailed to parents with a current working email address on file. Newsletters will include information on upcoming events, programs, activities, volunteer opportunities, photographs and our weekly student calendar.

Non-Custodial Parents/GuardiansNon-custodial parents/guardians may request to receive second

mailings for their student(s). Please make that request in Infinite Campus.

PACT (Program for Academic and Creative Talent)This program extends the educational experience for many McKinley

students. McKinley PACT strives to include as many students as possible, with participation determined in part by standardized test results and teacher recommendation. PACT classes in the past have included Mock Trial, Math Olympiads, Science Olympiads, Science Bowl, National History Day, International Day and Archives Tours. For more information about PACT, contact Mrs. Karam at 558-4692.

ParkingWe ask that parents are courteous when

dropping off/picking up students. Please keep all streets open to traffic. Parking in the “horseshoe” on 10th Street is not allowed at any time. In addition, no parking is allowed on McKinley Street where the curbs are painted yellow.

PEDress for PEStudents must wear gym clothes during physical education classes.

Gym clothes are reserved for PE. Medical Exclusion from PEA parent note is required to excuse students from PE for a period of

less than one week due to illness or injury. A doctor’s written excuse is required for conditions that require more than one calendar week of missed participation.

Pictures/IDsSchool pictures will be taken by LifeTouch on Thursday, August 29.

Picture order forms will be sent home with students. A make-up picture date will be scheduled for a later date.

VisitorsAll doors at McKinley remain locked during

the school day. Visitors need to ring in at the McKinley Street Entrance. This year McKinley will begin using the Raptor Visitor and Volunteer Management System. This system will allow us to keep better track of visitors and volunteers who come to our building. Visitors to McKinley will be required to have a driver’s license or government issued ID to gain access to the building. The system will allow us to check visitors against the sex offender registry for an added layer of safety for our students and staff. It will also allow us to more easily track volunteer and visitor hours. All visitors and volunteers MUST check in at the Attendance Center (Room 100) upon entering the building. If you have any questions about the system, please contact Principal Martinez.

VolunteersIn order to provide a safe learning environment

for students, all volunteers will be required to complete an online volunteer application annually. The application link can be found on McKinley’s website, http://mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us under Our School/Visitors and Volunteers. The application must be completed online; no paper copies will be provided. Computers will be available at McKinley to complete the application. Once the application is completed, Jackie Mason, volunteer coordinator, will review the applications. Upon approval, volunteers will be sent an e-mail providing instructions to access the Raptor Volunteer Portal. All volunteers MUST check in at the attendance office upon entering the building. If you have any questions about the online volunteer application, please contact Jackie Mason at [email protected]

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STUDENT HEALTH AND WELL-BEINGStudent Illness or Injury during the School DayStudents are sent to the clinic if they are injured or appear ill. Health

office staff will attend to the student’s complaint. This may include providing first aid, asking the student questions about how he/she feels, taking a temperature, making observations, talking to the teacher, and contacting the school nurse. If a student has a temperature of 100º F. or higher and/or illness related vomiting or diarrhea, the parent/guardian will be called and the student will be sent home. Other symptoms that influences the decision to send the student home include general appearance and functioning in the classroom. After a period of observation a decision will be made to do one of the following: (1) Attempt to notify the parent/guardian; (2) Allow the student to rest in the health office for a brief period. The student is to be fever-free without fever reducing medication before returning to school. Parents will also be notified of injuries that appear to be serious in nature or require medical attention.

Head Lice The Cedar Rapids Community School District head lice procedures

follow recommendations from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Department of Education and Centers for Disease Control. The District’s role is to support parents by emphasizing prevention, early detection and education.

Students with signs and symptoms of head lice will be referred to the health office for assessment. Parents/guardians of students found to have live lice or nits (eggs) within ½ inch of the scalp, will be notified and provided with information regarding treatment and management. In the elementary schools, families with a child in the classroom will receive a note from the health office along with information regarding identification and management of head lice. Students are not excluded from school for live head lice or nits.

It is important that families check their child’s head for lice on a routine basis. Regular home screening is the most effective measure in preventing, identifying, and controlling head lice.

Special Diet RequestsIf your child has been determined by a physician to have a medical

condition that restricts their diet and requires dietary accommodations, a Diet Prescription Form must be completed by a medical authority and returned to the health office. All meal modifications require a completed and signed Diet Prescription Form on file. The Diet Prescription Form is available on the district website and your school’s health office. A soy milk alternative to fluid cow’s milk is available to those with a medical condition when prescribed by a medical authority. There will be no additional cost to a modified meal due to a medical condition. Notice of procedural rights are available on the District website and the Office of Learning and Leadership. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Food and Nutrition Department at 319-558-2305.

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Health Screenings – Hearing, Dental, BMI, SEB, and VisionIf you do not want your child to participate in school health screenings, please notify the health office in writing at the beginning of the year. Hearing Screening: Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA) screens all students in Alternative Kindergarten (AK), kindergarten, and

grades 1, 2, and 5. Students in the Early Learning Program with IEP’s will be screened. Students in grades 3, 4, middle, and high school, who are new to the school that don’t have a documented normal hearing test, and some students with a history of known hearing loss will also be tested. Follow up testing may occur periodically if previous hearing test results were not within normal limits. Parents/guardians with concerns about their child’s hearing should contact the school nurse.

Dental Screening: St. Luke’s Dental Health Center and HACAP partner to offer dental screenings to all Early Learning Programs, AK, kindergarten, grades 2 and 5, all students in elementary special education and elementary ELL programs, as well as others in selected grades. In addition to dental screenings, fluoride varnish application and dental sealants are offered to children enrolled in qualifying schools. Children will be bringing home a consent form to be completed by the parent/guardian to approve these dental services.

Iowa law requires that any student entering kindergarten and ninth grade provide a valid Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Dental. (This form is available from your school nurse, dentist, or on the CRCSD Web site in the Student Services/Health Services section.) The goal of this legislation is for each student to receive the benefit of early and regular dental care including prevention, and to establish a dental home for children who may not have one. It is also an opportunity to provide outreach to those families who have trouble accessing care.

BMI Screening: District health and/or PE staff members will screen height and weight of kindergarten and 5th grade students. If your child had a physical for this school year, we may use that height and weight data to calculate your child’s BMI.

Social, Emotional, Behavioral Screening: Social, Emotional, Behavioral (SEB) Screening: Students in grades PK, Kindergarten, 3, 5, 7, and High School will be screened to assess social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. The purpose of the screening is to identify areas where students may need some additional support. Follow up screening and parent communication may occur if the results indicate the need for further attention. Parents/guardians with concerns about their child’s social, emotional or behavioral well-being should contact the counseling or health office.

Vision Screening: Iowa law requires that any student entering kindergarten and third grade have a vision screening. To be valid, the vision screening shall be performed no earlier than one year prior to the date of enrollment and no later than six months after the date of the child’s enrollment into both kindergarten and third grade. The vision screening may be conducted by a physician, optometrist, advanced nurse practitioner, physician assistant, local public health department, public or accredited nonpublic school, community based organization, free clinic, or child care center. An online screening may be conducted by a child’s parent or guardian. A Certificate of Vision Screening Form is available on the district website in the student services/health services section. If the school does not receive a completed screening form kindergarten students will receive a consent form with the option to have your child screened at school and results sent to Iowa Department of Public Health. Third grade students will be screened at school and results sent to Iowa Department of Public Health. Parents/guardians with concerns about their child’s vision should contact the school nurse/health office.

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CHAPTER 102 –REPORTING CHILD ABUSEChapter 102 of the Iowa Administrative Code establishes procedures for investigating incidents of abuse of students by school employees. The

procedures include the designation of investigators for the 2019-2020 School Year. The following are the designated Level I investigators for the CRCSD. Any of the following persons may serve as an investigator.

Any person may file a Level I complaint against a Cedar Rapids Community School District employee by completing a Level I complaint form and turning it in to his/her building principal. The complaint may be turned in to any of the individuals on the list below. These forms may be obtained in any school’s main office or at the Educational Leadership and Support Center, 2500 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the Human Resources Office.

LEVEL I INVESTIGATORSPRIMARY:Wendy Parker, Executive Director, Student Services - 319/558-2575ALTERNATES:Greg O’Connell, Principal, Coolidge Elementary School - 319/558-2167Kent Ryan, Director, Culture & Climate Transportation – Elementary Education – 319/558-3548Adam Zimmermann, Executive Director, Middle School Education – 319/558- 4261

LEVEL II INVESTIGATORSIf a case is designated as “founded”, it is turned over to a designated Level II Investigator Agency:Cedar Rapids Police Department

Distributed by: Human Resources: 6/2019Revised: Board Secretary: 6/10/2019

Approved by Board of Education: 6/10/2019

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Schools play an important role in promoting and maintaining their students' health. Healthy students are better learners. But schools can't do it alone. Parents are the other crucial half of the equation to

provide the healthy start that kids need to thrive in the classroom and in life.

Look for the LiveWellness logo throughout the district for examples of how we help

your child stay healthy, strong and ready to learn.

All school districts are required to have a wellness policy. Cedar Rapids Community Schools Wellness Policy can be found on our district website. Here’s what our commitment to wellness looks like:

Our school will:

x Provide health education, including nutrition, in the curriculum x Provide multiple opportunities for physical activity to meet or exceed the Healthy Kids Act requirements (30 min/day for Elementary

Schools, 120 min/week for Middle & High Schools) x Serve school meals that reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, model appropriate portion sizes and provide a well-balanced meal x Discontinue using unhealthy foods for fundraisers x Ensure all food and beverages made available during the school day (including snacks) meet District Nutritional Guidelines x Require that students are physically active during the majority of time in physical education class x Celebrate events involving food not more than one time each month (check with your school to see how birthdays are recognized) x Discontinue using food/food coupons as rewards or incentives x Ensure physical activity is not used for or withheld as a punishment

To support wellness in our schools, families will:

x Send food items for classroom celebrations only when requested by school staff x Follow the District Nutritional Guidelines when providing meals/snacks (unhealthy treats will not be distributed) x Help plan and support fundraising events that do not involve food

For more information, visit www.cr.k12.ia.us/our-district/wellness/. The District Wellness Policy can be found in the District Notifications section of the handbook. Want to get involved? Join your School Wellness Council or the District Wellness Council. If you have questions about district wellness efforts, please contact Stephanie Neff, Health and Wellness Supervisor at 319.440.6647 or [email protected].

EMERGENCY INFORMATIONIn case of severe weather or other emergencies, the safety and health of all children is the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s first

concern. Schools will open and remain open to the end of the regular day whenever possible. However, when the decision is made to close schools, delay buses, or dismiss early, announcements will be made using the following media:

KCRG-AM 1600 KZIA-FM 102.9KCCK-FM 88.3 WMT-AM 600KRNA-FM 93.9 WMT-FM 96.5KXIC-AM 800 KGAN-TV Channel 2

KKRQ-FM 100.7 KCRG-TV Channel 9KCDR-AM 1450 KWWL-TV Channel 7KTOF-FM 104.5 ETC Cable Channel 35KHAK-FM 98.1

Non-Discrimination PolicyIt is the policy of the Cedar Rapids Community School District not to discriminate in educational programs on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, socioeconomic status, national origin, religion, disability, age (except for permitting/prohibiting students to engage in certain activities) or genetic information and in employment opportunities on the basis of age, race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Rod Dooley, Chief Officer of Equity and Organizational Learning and Lead-ership, ([email protected]), and/or Linda Noggle, Executive Director of Talent Management, ([email protected]), Educational Leadership and Support Center, 2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, (319) 558-2000. June, 2019

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