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2017-2018

Calendar &Family Handbook

Full STEAM Ahead!

Principal: Candace LynchPhone: 558-2174

E-mail: [email protected]

JOHNSON STEAM ACADEMY

MISSION STATEMENT

The Johnson STEAM Academy communityguides all learners to discover their passions

through innovative learning experiences.

Igniting passion.

Cultivating character.

Achieving dreams.

AUGUST

WelcomeBack!

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New Teacher Pre-Service




Teacher Pre-Service Teacher Pre-Service

Teacher Pre-Service Kdg Jump Start 9-11 amWelcome Open House 3-5 pm (1-5 Grade)Teacher Pre-Service

First Day of Classes- Early Dismissal 2:20

Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20

Id al-Adha

SEPTEMBER

MAKING CONNECTIONS

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Day 2

Labor Day- NO SCHOOL


Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20Id al-Adha


Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20STEAM Discovery Day #1

Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20Rosh Hashanah

Yom Kippur

Fall PicturesRosh Hashanah

Fall Prime Time Screening

5:30 PTA Dinner6:00 PTA Meeting/IMC

OCTOBER

Ingiting Passions

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5:30 PTA Dinner6:00 PTA Meeting/IMCColumbus Day

Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20PTA Harvest Hoopla


Staff Learning Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20America Reads Day


Staff Progress Reporting Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Halloween

4-8 Fall Conference

4-8 Fall Conference Fall Picture Retakes

NOVEMBER

Discovery

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Thanksgiving Day

HOLIDAY BREAK




Veterans Day5:30 PTA Dinner6:00 PTA Meeting/IMC

Hearing Screening Hearing ScreeningSTEAM Discovery Day #2

DECEMBER

Celebration!

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Christmas

HOLIDAY BREAK

December 13- December 20 Hanukkah






STEAM Discovery Day #3

JANUARY

Integration

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Begin 2nd Semester

HOLIDAY BREAK

New Year’s Day

Classes Resume

Staff Learning Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTSMartin Luther King’s Birthday


Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20Spring Prime Time Screening



Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20PTA Winter Dance


FEBRUARY

CultivatingCharacter

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Scholastic Book Fair BeginsLincoln’s Birthday

President’s DayWashington’s Birthday







4-8 Winter Conference

Scholastic Book Fair Ends4-8 Winter Conference

MARCH

Inspiration

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SPRING BREAK/HOLIDAY

Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20STEAM Discovery Day #4




Jewish Passover March 31-April 6


Spring Pictures McKinley Orchestra Performs

McKinley Band Performs

APRIL

Innovation

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Orthodox Easter

Easter Jewish Passover March 31-April 6


McKinley Orchestra Tryouts

McKinley Band Tryouts

Incoming 6th Grade @ McKinley 6 pm

MAY

AchievingDreams

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Day 2Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL

5:30 PTA Dinner6:00 PTA Meeting/IMCOrthodox Ascension

Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20PTA Blues & BBQ


Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:20STEAM ExpoSTEAM Discovery Day #5

Staff Learning Day – Early Dismissal 2:2010 am Fun Run @ Noelridge Park

LAST DAY OF CLASSES - Early Dismissal 2:20Last Day for Preschool

Music Recital

Field Day @ Brucemore

Field Day @ Brucemore (Rain Date)

JUNE

MAKING CONNECTIONS

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Potential Student/Staff Learning Inclement Weather Makeup Days





JULY

FULL STEAMAhead

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Independence Day

Johnson STEAM Academy Magnet SchoolWelcome to Johnson STEAM Academy (JSA)! We are so happy that

you are a part of our learning community. Johnson is a special kind of school where learning comes to life. Here, children are valued as capable learners and honored for their gifts - no matter what they are. We help students own their learning through giving them structured choice, providing innovative learning experiences, and helping them to have a voice in their education.

Johnson opened their doors as Johnson STEAM Academy Magnet School in the fall of 2015. A Magnet School is a theme-based school, in Johnson’s case our theme is STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). A Magnet School offers families a choice in the type of learning environment that they would like for their child(ren). While JSA remains a neighborhood school, some slots were made available for students whose families live outside the Johnson attendance area. These slots were filled through a lottery process.

It is the mission of JSA to guide all learners to discover their passions through innovative learning experiences. We teach STEAM content through an integrated approach using hands-on, project based learning to increase student engagement, daily attendance rates, and academic proficiency. We are igniting passion, cultivating, character, and helping students in achieving their dreams.

School HoursSchool hours are from 8:50 am to 3:50 pm. In the mornings all

students will enter through the front door. Breakfast is served from 8:15-8:40 daily. Classroom teachers will pick up their students from their arrival area at 8:40 to begin the morning procedures. All students arriving after 8:55 will be considered tardy and will need to stop in the office for a pass to class. PLEASE ensure that your child gets to school prior to the tardy bell at 8:55. Tardiness interrupts morning learning and starting the day off right.

Attendance: Everybody, Every Day!Johnson STEAM Academy expects positive daily attendance. All

students are expected to be at school on time daily. The more your child is in school, the better he or she will do socially and academically. Acceptable reasons for absence include:

IllnessProfessional appointmentFuneralReligious observanceCourt summonsPre-arranged family activity (reunion, wedding, etc.)

If your child will be away from school or late for school for any reason, call the office at 558-2174 or the Health Clinic at 558-2711 as soon as possible and let us know how long he or she will be gone. If you do not call by 10:30 in the morning an automated call will go out daily asking for the reason of the absence. Adults taking children out of the building during the day are asked to sign out in the office before leaving and sign the child back in if they return during the school day. Parents must call to have an absence excused. Students with 10 or more unexcused absences may be directed to District personnel for an attendance hearing.

NOTE: For your child’s protection, Johnson staff cannot release a child to anyone other than his/ her parent or guardian without written consent. If you plan to have your child picked up even once by someone else, please notify the office in writing or by adding them as a contact within PowerSchool.

Getting a Message to Your ChildIf you need to contact your child during the school day, call the main

office at 558-2174. To minimize disruption, messages are usually delivered during the last 15 minutes of the day (except in emergencies). We urge parents to take care of personal business before or after school.

Student and Family Support Services Support Services are available to JSA students and families. Our Learning

Supports Team includes our full-time School Counselor who provides a comprehensive school counseling program to all students through classroom guidance and small group or individual students as needed.

In addition, our Student Support Liaison and Abbe Mental Health Specialist are on-site and support students and their families by working to reduce barriers that may impact learning.

We also have two Four Oaks employees who work at Johnson to coordinate necessary supports. They also oversee the Achievement Academy, before and after school care that is housed at Johnson and is free to all Johnson families who apply and are accepted.

Assessing Student PerformanceThe single most important thing you can do to improve your child’s

performance is to take an interest in his or her schoolwork and help them to set goals. Involving children in setting goals empowers them to take responsibility for their own learning. Your student’s learning will be reviewed during Parent/ Teacher conferences twice a year. In addition to receiving your child’s report cards, you will also review samples of your child’s work at conference time. Johnson teachers use a variety of reading and math assessments to monitor your child’s progress throughout elementary school. In addition all students take the Iowa Assessments in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

Proof of ResidencyAll new students entering the Cedar Rapids School District and

current students who move to a new residence must provide the proper documentation to establish residency. The name and address on these documents must match the name and address of the parent or legal guardian (or primary parent) of the student. If you move during the school year, please come to the office to update information as well as confirm your attendance area. Any questions feel free to contact the office at 558-2174.

School FeesA $29.00 consumable materials/book fee is assessed each student to

cover the cost of curriculum materials and related educational expenses.

In the event your check is returned it will be represented electronically along with the state fee.

Students that are eligible for free and reduced fees must document and sign a Educational Benefits Survey waiver for school fees.

Dismissal ProceduresAll students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will dismiss from the Park Ave.

doors beginning at 3:50 p.m. and can be picked up there or on the playground. All 1st and 2nd grade students will exit from the playground doors directly onto the playground at 3:50. Kindergarten students will exit in the front of the building at 3:50.

On Line RegistrationPlease be sure to fill out the on-line registration required by all Cedar

Rapids Schools-you can access this from the Cedar Rapids Community School District web page under PowerSchool System or go to https://pscr.gwaea.org/public/ .

It is very important that you complete this process and continue to update as you move, change your phone number, emergency contacts etc. After your child is registered the information will follow your child through 12th grade and will not need to be re-entered by the parent except for updating. It allows parents to give release permissions for field trips, media releases etc. and is easy to do every year.

Celebrations and Special OccasionsWe realize that on special occasions you may wish to participate

in your child’s joy by sharing a form of recognition with them. Please follow the District and Building guidelines when bringing items to share to recognize your child’s special day.

JSA has been designated a Blue Zones School by meeting a series of wellness goals to achieve this designation. The Blue Zones Project is part of Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative. In addition, the District Wellness Policy spells out the guidelines that must be followed in all Cedar Rapids Schools.

In accordance with District policy and due to the fact that some of our students have food allergies or dietary restrictions we need family support. At JSA, we ask that if you wish to help your child celebrate your special day and have them bring something to share with the class that you do NOT bring food items to share with other students. Cupcakes, cake, candy, etc. can NOT be distributed to other students and will need to be sent back home. Instead, consider sharing items like pencils, bracelets, stickers, or purchase a book to add to the classroom library in your child’s name.

We will have 3 celebrations a year: one in the fall, one in the winter, and one in February. At that time, guidelines will be provided to ensure that we are promoting healthy eating habits in the school setting. In addition, as part of the USDA’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program all students at Johnson are offered a daily fruit or vegetable snack.

Low Fat Dairy/Protein: • String Cheese or Cheese Cubes• Yogurt • CottageCheese• DeliMeat• SunflowerSeeds• Pepita/Pumpkinseeds

Whole Grains:• Crackers• LowSodiumPretzels• PitaChips• Popcorn• LowFatGranolaBars• BakedCornTortillaChips• AnimalCrackers• GrahamCrackers

Drinks:• Water• LowFatorFatFreeMilk• 100%Fruit/VegetableJuice

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WELLNESS HEALTHY SCHOOL SNACKS Cedar Rapids Community School District

Snacksplayamajorroleinachild’sdietandprovideavaluableopportunityfornutritioneducation. Healthysnacksareimportanttoprovidinggoodnutritionandsupportinglifelonghealthyeatinghabits

Fruits:• Freshfruit-wholeorsliced• Assortedfruitsalads• DriedFruits• Applesauce• Individualfruitcups(packagedinjuice)• 100%FruitJuice• 100%FrozenFruitBars

Vegetables:• RawVegetables

Simplekid-friendlyexamples:BabyCarrots,Broccoli,Cauliflower,SnapPeas,SlicedPeppers,Celery

• DehydratedVegetables• VegetableChips,Chickpeas

• Edamame(Soybeans)

Snack tips• Snackonfruitandvegetableswheneverpossible.• Selectappropriateportionsizes.• Forfoodsafetyselectsealedand

prepackagedsnackitems.• Combineproteinandfiberforasatisfyingsnack.

Dip Ideas:Hummus,Salsa,Beandip,HoneyMustard,Yogurtbaseddips

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The provided list is not all inclusive. Reference CRCSD Nutritional Standards for specific guidance.

School ClosingsThe District provides in-service days to allow for ongoing staff training.

On early dismissal days, the school day ends at 2:20 p.m., after lunch has been served. In addition, some full days are set aside for the professional development of our staff. See calendar for specific dates.

In case of severe weather or other emergencies, the CR Community School District’s first concern is the safety and health of all children. Whenever possible, schools will open as usual and remain open to the end of the day. When the decision is made to close schools, delay buses or dismiss early, announcements will be made through the following sources:

School Messenger SystemDistrict Web siteAll local radio and TV stationswww.kgan.comwww.kwwl.comwww.kcrg.com

Want Automatic Notifications? It’s Easy!You can get reliable and timely information about school delays,

early dismissals or cancellations via e-mail. Just register with the district’s new Alert List Serve. You will automatically receive e-mail notification at home, at work or wherever you want the information sent (grandparents, babysitter, etc.).

To register, go to the District’s web page (www.cr.k12.ia.us), click on the Alerts and Cancellation line on the right hand side of the home page, and follow the directions.

VisitorsJohnson STEAM Academy welcomes parents and family members

of our students into our building. For student safety and to minimize classroom disruption, we encourage visitors to call ahead and make an appointment with the teacher to visit a class. In order to ensure student safety, it is imperative that all visitors to stop at the main office to sign in and for a guest badge upon entering the building.

VolunteeringVolunteering is one of the best ways to show your child that learning

is a priority and you value their education. You may choose to volunteer by helping out in your child’s classroom, support your child’s teacher by doing routine tasks for them, chaperone a field trip, reading to a child, or helping out in the art room. Whatever your time or talent may be, we will be happy to have your help. There is a volunteer form to complete for the district prior to volunteering. To volunteer, please call Johnson’s Volunteer Coordinator, Leah Ferring at 558-2174 or email [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Make an Impact Through PTAJohnson STEAM Academy is lucky to have a very

active PTA. In addition to hosting many events, the PTA raises thousands of dollars every year to support many other opportunities for our children. Please join the PTA, your voice matters. Contact the office at 558-2174 for more information on how to join.

Enrichment ActivitiesAgain this year Johnson will be offering a number of enrichment

activities to students. All activities will be held either before or after school. Enrichment activities may include dancing, sports, singing, design, computers, sculpture. Watch for a sign up packet to come home two times per year around the beginning of each semester.

Cafeteria InformationJohnson STEAM Academy qualifies for the Community Eligibility

Provision (CEP) for school needs. This means that all students at JSA will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. Students wishing to bring a sack lunch will be able to receive a Lunch Booster at no extra charge. A Lunch Booster will include fruit, vegetable and milk, which is typically lacking in a sack lunch..

All meals are served in the cafeteria. Breakfast is served from 8:20-8:45 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Your child’s specific lunchtime will depend on his or her class schedule, and will be communicated by your child’s teacher.

Visitor Lunch Prices are as follows:Adult - $3.55

Health ServicesThe CR Community School District’s health services program is designed

to help students maintain optimum health, thereby supporting student learning. The Health Services Department includes a health services manager, school nurses, and health secretaries. The school nurses are assigned to a number of buildings; nurses visit each building at least once a week. They are available by pager for questions at all times. In the absence of the school nurse, the health office is managed by a health secretary who is certified in First Aid, CPR, and medication administration.

Head LiceThe Cedar Rapids Community School District would like to assist

its families in dealing with head lice by emphasizing prevention, early detection and education. This plan does NOT keep students out of school for lice, but emphasizes family and community education and assistance.

Students with signs and symptoms of head lice will be referred to the health office for evaluation. 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 be notified by a note from the health office along with information regarding identification and management of head lice.

Personal BelongingsAll personal belongings brought to school are the responsibility of

the student. All items stored in lockers need to be permanently marked with the student’s first and last names. Items include clothing, lunch boxes, backpacks, boots, shoes, books, and notebooks. Lockers in the hallways are assigned. Please do not let your child bring valuables to school unless the teacher has given permission. If it is necessary to bring valuables to school, children need to give them to the teacher or office staff for safe keeping. Any electronic devices should NOT be brought to school. Cell phones may be used before or after school for safety reasons. Students should notify the teacher or may have the teacher keep the phone during the school day. If personal items become a disruption to the learning environment they may be confiscated and parent contacted to pick them up. The school is not responsible for the loss or damage of those items brought to school.

Visitor Breakfast prices are as follows:Adult - $2.05

Keep these numbers handy

Main Office .............558-2174Health Clinic ......... 558-2711Counseling .............558-2729IMC ...........................558-2864Cafeteria ..................558-2740Principal..................... 558-2174Attendance ............... 558-2174

Communication: Home to School

Contacting Your Child’s TeacherQuestions, suggestions, problems should be directed to the person

in the position closest to the situation or concern. Positive and clear communication among parents, students, staff is a key element of a healthy and productive parent-school partnership. If you need to speak with a specific staff member at Johnson, please use one of the communication methods listed below that you feel is most effective:

• Send a note with your child.

• Send an e-mail message to the teacher, (keeping in mind that the teacher may not see it during the current school day because they are working with students and may not have a chance to check their messages until a later time that day or in subsequent days.

• Call the school. The best time to contact a teacher is between 8:10am and 8:40am, or from 3:50 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. If you call during an instructional period, office staff will give the teacher/associate a message so they can call you back as soon as possible.

Communication with Building AdministratorThe principal is responsible for the overall management of the

school and its personnel, including curriculum and instruction, student growth and problem solving, teacher support and evaluation, and implementation of district policy. If you have questions about any of these areas, don’t hesitate to contact the principal.

Johnson STEAM Academy Web PageIf you are seeking general information about Johnson, you can

visit the Johnson homepage at www.johnson.cr.k12.ia.us. You can also go through the district home page and then be able to look at any information on any school. The process is to start at the District Home Page at: www.cr.12.ia..us then follow the links by clicking on School Information. This will take you to the page that will allow you to go to any of the schools in the district. Additional ways to follow JSA

Johnson STEAM Academy

Magnet School Social Media Accounts

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JohnsonSTEAMacademy?ref=hl

Twitter https://twitter.com/JSAMagnet

Instagram https://instagram.com/jsamagnet/

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/JSAMagnet/

johnson.cr.k12.ia.us Johnson STEAM Academy Website

Dress CodeStudents should come to school, dressed comfortably yet appropriately, in

order to be active participants in the learning process.

1. Clothing should be clean and in good repair.

2. Shoes must be worn and should fit appropriately, allowing students to travel through the building and negotiate stairways safely.

3. Inappropriate clothing that should not be worn includes but is not limited to: short shorts, halters, strapless or backless garments, spaghetti strap shirts or ribbed undershirts without an over-shirt, exposed sports bras, see-through clothing, and clothes that expose the midriff, chest, or undergarments.

4. Jewelry or other accessories that may cause injury or distraction to the educational process should not be worn, especially during P.E.

5. Pants and shorts must be appropriately sized and worn at the natural waistline. Students should wear a belt if pants are too big to stay up at the natural waistline.

6. Shirts must be shorter than the hemline of shorts or skirts.

7. Clothes, jewelry, and other accessories that contain suggestive, vulgar, or violent slogans or pictures or advertise illegal products, such as alcohol or tobacco, are not allowed.

8. Hats, caps, scarves, hoods and sweatbands cannot be worn in the building.

9. Clothing, hairstyles, and body markings, which in the judgment of the administration may disrupt the educational process, are not allowed.

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

2017-2018 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 below list. 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 INVESTIGATORS

PRIMARY: Val Dolezal, Executive Director

ALTERNATES: Greg O’Connell, Principal, Coolidge Elementary School,

Chuck McDonnell, Principal, Jefferson High School, and Wendy Parker, Executive Director

LEVEL II INVESTIGATOR

(if a case is designated as “founded”, it is turned over to the Level II Investigator Agency: Cedar Rapids Police Department who will appoint a designee.

Distributed by: Human Resources: 6//2017

Revised: Board Secretary: 6/13/2017

Approved by Board of Education: 6/12/2017

Johnson STEAM Academy Title I Parent Involvement Policy 2017-2018

It is the policy of the Cedar Rapids Community School District that parents of participating children shall have the opportunity to be involved

jointly in the development of the district plan and in the district’s review process for the purpose of school improvement. Recognizing that parent involvement is the key to academic achievement, we seek to involve parents in an effective home-school partnership that will provide the best possible education for our students. The district provides coordination, technical assistance and other supports necessary to aid in the planning and implementation of parent involvement activities.

The district encourages parent involvement and supports this partnership through providing information about standards and assessments; providing training and materials for parents to help their children; educating school personnel about involving parents and the value of parent contributions and developing roles for

community organizations and businesses to work with parents and schools.

1. The jointly developed and agreed upon written policy is distributed to all parents through the Parent Handbook which is distributed to every family at the time of registration. 2. Johnson STEAM Academy will hold annual family events. Notification will be sent through fliers, newsletters, social media sites, and automated calls. 3. Parents are given assistance in understanding the Title I requirements, standards, and assessments through annual meetings and parent-teacher conferences. 4. Parents receive an explanation of the school’s performance profile, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the expected proficiency levels in the Iowa School Report card information distributed annually, through individual reports given to parents at conference time, and through report cards. 5. Parent recommendations are encouraged and responded to in a timely manner. Verbal or written responses will be given for all recommendations. 6. Parents will be involved with the planning, review and improvement of the schoolwide programs. The vehicle used will be the Building Leadership Team (BLT). If the schoolwide program is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, they may submit comments to the BLT. 7. A jointly developed school/parent compact outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students all share responsibility for improved student achievement. The compact also describes the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve our local high standards. It is distributed at fall conference time. 8. The Title I program provides opportunities for parents to become partners with the school in promoting the education of their children both at home and at school. Parents are given help monitoring their student’s education. The school also provides other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as requested by parents. Parents are encouraged to participate as volunteers in the school setting. Individual conferences will also be held upon request. A reading library, which contains reports on educational issues, books, and videos, are available for parents to check out. 9. The school continues to coordinate and integrate, to the extent feasible and appropriate, the parent involvement policy and other programs and activities within the district. Transitional information for students moving from fifth grade to sixth is provided to parents via spring conference, notes home, and media sites. 10. An annual evaluation of this parent involvement policy shall be conducted to determine its effectiveness. Findings will be used to design strategies for school improvement and revision of policies. The annual spring meetings will serve as the site for the discussion of program adjustments.

Providing all Cedar Rapids Community School District’s children with equal access to quality education is of primary purpose. It is crucial that all partners (students, parents, educators, and communities) have opportunity to provide input and offer resources to meet this purpose. As these partnerships are

mutually beneficial, developing cooperative efforts will ensure improve academic achievement for all students.

Better Health = Better Learners Commitment to Student Wellness

All school districts are required to have a wellness policy. Find ours on the CRCSD website.

CRCSD commitment to wellness:

Provide health literacy education in the curriculum Meet or exceed the Healthy Kids Act requirements for physical activity Serve school meals that reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, model appropriate

portion sizes and provide a well-balanced meal Discontinue using unhealthy foods for fundraisers Ensure all food and beverages made available during the school day (including snacks) meet

District Nutritional Guidelines Celebrate events involving food not more than one time each month Discontinue using food/food coupons as rewards or incentives Ensure physical activity is not used for or withheld as a punishment

We need your help! Here’s how to support your children’s education: Follow the Smart Snack Guidelines when providing meals/snacks (unhealthy treats will not be distributed) Send food items only when requested by school staff (must be Smart Snack approved) Help plan and support fundraising events that do not involve food Join the school or district wellness council

For more information, visit www.cr.k12.ia.us/our-district/wellness/. The District Wellness Policy is in the District Notifications section of the handbook.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Neff, Health and Wellness Supervisor, at 319.558.4786 or [email protected]

PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE TALENT (PACT)The elementary school PACT department provides advanced learning experiences for high ability students. PACT Resource Specialists serve

the schools on a rotating schedule, offering students the opportunity to participate in challenging activities in such areas as science, humanities, mathematics, and language arts. ACE, Prime Time and PACT are the three programs offered in our elementary buildings.

ACE (KINDERGARTEN & 1st GRADES)ACE (Academic Challenge Experiences) is a kindergarten and first grade program. The ACE program manager will visit all kindergarten and first

grade classrooms a minimum of four times throughout the school year. Lessons will focus on and develop the student’s ability to think creatively, critically, logically and to problem solve. Data collected will be used by the classroom teacher and PACT department to aid in determining the need for extensions and future programming.

PRIME TIME (2nd & 3rd GRADES)Prime Time is a demanding academic program that serves second and third grade students. Students selected for Prime Time have demonstrated

potential in a specific intellectual area. There will be opportunities for enrichment in the fall for 2nd grade students. All students in 2nd grade are screened in January. All students in 3rd grade are screened in September and January. Students are selected for this program based on the results of the screening activity, district assessments and teacher observations. Those students selected will meet with the PACT Resource Specialist weekly.

PACT (4th & 5th GRADES) PACT provides challenging curriculum experiences for high ability students in fourth and fifth grade. Multiple criteria will be used to select

students for PACT classes. Criteria include: PACT unit screening scores, achievement tests, ability tests and teacher observations. Students selected will meet with the PACT Resource Specialist weekly.

355 – 18th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Phone: 319-558-2174

Fax: 319-398-2185

JSA Web page: www.johnson.cr.k12.ia.us

Non-Discrimination PolicyIt is the policy of the Cedar Rapids Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (employment only), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (students/program only) in its educational programs and its employment practices. This is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. District employees with questions or a grievance related to this policy should contact Linda Noggle, Executive Director of Human Resources/Talent Management at [email protected] or 319-558-2000. Students and others should contact Rod Dooley, Executive Director of Equity/Title IX Coordinator/504 Compliance Officer at [email protected] or 319-558-2000. The District mailing address is 2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1015. July 19, 2017

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