Spaulding Elementary School Student Handbook

2018-2019

“An Excellent School With Distinction”

As Rated By The State of Ohio

Thomas Turner Principal

Jen Schlosser Assistant Principal

Goshen School District

District Vision The vision of Goshen Local school District is to be a district of excellence where students achieve their fullest potential through:

• Highest  Quality  instruction  that  ensures  all  students  are  career  and  college  ready,  • A  state  of  the  art  learning  environment  employing  technology  and  resources  to  support  critical  thinking,  creativity,  and  

problem  solving  connected  to  the  community  and  the  real  world,  • Strong  accountability  systems  to  ensure  that  we  meet  the  needs  of  each  student.  

District Mission

The Mission of Goshen Local Schools is to ensure that all students perform at continuously higher levels.

6755 Linton Road Goshen, Ohio 45122

Telephone: 513/722-2225 Fax# 513/722-2245

www.goshenlocalschools.org

SPAULDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROSTER (Roster is subject to change)

2018 – 2019

Principal Thomas Turner Assistant Principal Jen Schlosser

Third Grade Danielle Brandon Crystal Dozier

Teri Edwards Amanda Greenberg Jessica Kendall Amanda McClanahan

Dorothi Phillips Beth Powell Kelsie Treubig Jennifer Tunison

Fourth Grade Erica Amann Courtney Ammon

Lisa Drees Sheree Fritz Jennifer Harpring Nicole Lay Jennifer Riley Gary Sheldon Emily Strausbaugh

Fifth Grade Christina Denney

Lori Docter Abigail Fischer Kendra Gephart Tori Herrera Eric Hounshell Queda Knuckles Shannon McNally Edgar Williams

Special Education Kaylynn Cuzzolini

Leigh Hayward Missy Mirus Sharon Shagena Jacque Strauss Rebecca Strauss Jamie Swanson

Social Communication Unit Travis Tilbury M.D. Unit Kathy Nester Genny Green Speech Laura Plagens Guidance Counselor Michelle D’Orazio Art Katie Wagner Music Tina Mason Physical Education Charlene Gibson Psychologist Samatha Reed Secretary Danielle Dietrich Building Aide LouAnne McKinney Library Aides Stacie Dick/Wendy Lozano Computer Aide Darla Dickason Nurse Karen Garrett Health Aide Crystal Wilson Custodian Ernie Bogan Cafeteria- Head Cook Alisa Hill

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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

John Benthien President

Tom Bixler Vice President Julie Casey Member John Gray Member Sue Steele Member

CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION 722-2222

SCHOOLS AND PRINCIPALS

Marr/Cook Elementary Troy Smith Chalee Stevens

722-2224 Principal Assistant Principal

Spaulding Elementary Thomas Turner Jen Schlosser

722-2225 Principal Assistant Principal

Middle School Wendy Flynn Mike Adams

722-2226 Principal Assistant Principal

High School Nick Inabnitt Marilyn Meyer

722-2227 Principal Assistant Principal

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Petermann Services Brian Howard

722-2229

Goshen Website www.goshenlocalschools.org

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Mr. Darrell Edwards Superintendent Mr. Brian Bailey Assistant Superintendent

Mrs. Nancy Spears Special Education Director Mrs. Theresa Scherzinger Curriculum Director/Gifted Coordinator

Mr. Mark Edwards Director of College and Career Readiness Mr. Todd Shinkle Treasurer Mr. Mark Slagle Technology Coordinator

Welcome!!

PLEASE REVIEW OUR PARENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

August 16, 2018

Dear Parents, Welcome! This booklet of school information is provided to you with best wishes from the staff at Spaulding Elementary. Please take time to read through this and refer to it as needed. We ask that parents take extra time to read through some major changes that our district and school have been working hard to prepare for. This elementary school of the Goshen Local School District is for students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades. These students will attend full sessions beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing until 3:20 p.m. Students must not be dropped off before 8:00 a.m. There is no supervision prior to that time. The school program in which your child will be enrolled includes reading, writing, mathematics, language arts, physical education, social studies, science, art and music. Instruction will be correlated to Ohio’s New Learning Standards and will prepare students for state tests and the next grade level. In cooperation with the Clermont County Educational Service Center, trained personnel and their facilities are available to detect any speech, hearing, sight, or special education problem that your child may have. The faculty of Spaulding Elementary School will be happy to explain to you any of the materials presented in any class. With your support, we are trying to prepare your child to be the citizen you want him/her to be. We endeavor to be a family-friendly school, and we look forward to a pleasant relationship with you and your family. We hope this year will be beneficial to both you and your child. Respectfully, Thomas Turner Principal Jen Schlosser Assistant Principal Spaulding Elementary Goshen Local School District

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The Goshen Local School District 2018-2019 Academic Calendar

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February 2019 LegendBeginning and end of the school year

Teacher work day, no school for students

No school

End of quarter

Parent/teacher conferences

Conference exchange day, no school

Open house dates

Calamity day plan

Adopted December 11, 2017

Parent/teacher conferencesOctober 4, 2018 October 9, 2018

February 7, 2019February 12, 2019

Marr/Cook ElementarySpaulding ElementaryMiddle School grade 6Middle School grades 7,8High School grade 9High School grades 10,11,12

August 14, 6:00-7:00August 15, 6:30-7:30August 13, 5:30-6:30August 13, 7:00-8:00August 15, 6:30-7:30August 15, 7:00-8:00

The 2018-2019 calamity day plan is as follows:Calamity days 1 though 7 will be waived per state law. Calamity days 8 through 11 will be made up on Feb 18, May 24, 28, 29.

Quarter dates and days1st quarter2nd quarter3rd quarter4th quarter

8/16 - 10/1210/16 - 12/211/3 - 3/83/11 - 5/23

Days: 41 student, 45 teacherDays: 44 student, 45 teacherDays: 43 student, 45 teacherDays: 48 student, 49 teacher

Interim reports Report cardsSeptember 14, 2018 November 9, 2018February 8, 2019April 18, 2019

October 19, 2018January 4, 2019March 15, 2019May 31, 2019

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Attendance

Please Note: For the 2018-2019 school year, Ohio law has remained changed requiring schools to count absences by hours rather than days. The responsibility of regular attendance at school rests with the parent. Irregular attendance is the major reason for poor schoolwork. Unexcused absences will be subject to the Board Adopted Policy JED. A referral will be filed with Juvenile Court when a student has accumulated unexcused absences of 30 or more consecutive hours, 42 or more hours in one month, or 72 or more hours in a school year. Absences from school may be excused for the following reasons: 1. Personal illness 2. Serious illness in the family 3. Quarantine of the home 4. Observance of religious holidays 5. Death in the family or a close friend 6. Emergency or circumstances, which are considered by the school to be sufficient cause of absence, tardiness, or leaving school early. Contact with the parent shall be attempted by phone. If no contact is made with the legal guardian, an attendance card will be mailed. Each student may receive 42 excused hours of absence each semester by presenting a note from a parent/guardian within two days upon his/her return to school after an absence. For reference, a school day consists of 6.5 hours at Spaulding Elementary. The note must contain the following information: (1) Dates student was absent from school, (2) reason for absence. (3) Parent or guardian signature and phone number. A form will be sent home at the beginning of the year. Please use these forms for students‘ notes. A physician’s note must verify any additional absences beyond the 42 hours excused by parent/guardian notes. All absences not meeting these criteria will be considered unexcused and will result in a grade of zero being given for work in each class missed. No make-up work will be permitted.

Perfect Attendance A student may accumulate one tardy and/or early dismissal in a quarter and still qualify for perfect attendance for the quarter. A student may accumulate up to five tardies and/or early dismissals over the course of a school year and still qualify for perfect attendance for the school year. Excessive unexcused absences will result in filing of truancy in the Clermont County Juvenile Court System.

Babysitter Form

If your child will be coming to school or going home from school to a babysitter, it will be necessary for you to complete a babysitter form. These forms are available from the office upon request.

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Bus Passes

Students may only have one drop-off point after school each day. The school office must approve all bus changes. These requests must be received by 12:00 pm the day of the bus change. The office staff must be notified of all permanent changes. Keep in mind, there may be a processing period for permanent busing changes. Children are not permitted to ride a bus other than the bus to which they are assigned without a written request from the parent. A bus pass will be issued to the student, which will enable him/her to ride a bus other than his/her regular one. Please include the address of the residence to which the child is going when obtaining a bus pass. This information is very important. We want to make sure your child is safely put on the correct bus.

Cafeteria

Breakfast and lunch will be served each day that school is in session. Students are expected to bring their lunch money and pay for their lunches as they go through the line or use money from their account (see details below). Breakfast Prices: $1.50 full price/$.30 reduced price. Lunch Prices $3.00 full price/$.40 reduced price. Milk is $.60. Adult Lunch Prices $3.75 Menus are sent home with each child monthly and posted online at: www.goshenlocalschool.org Free and reduced price meals are available for eligible students. An application is available for families to fill out. All family members should be reflected on this one application. These forms are essential to the district for funding. Whether you are considering free/reduced options or not, please return these applications to the school office. Goshen Local Schools utilizes a computererized cafeteria system called MyPaymentsPlus. Each child in the district has a meal account document that is accessed with a personal identification number (PIN). Information regarding this system is given to each child at the beginning of the school year. The four-digit PIN will remain the same for each child throughout their education in Goshen Schools so be sure to keep it handy in case your child forgets their number.

Important Information For Parents Regarding MyPaymentsPlus

1. Make payments online www.mypaymentsplus.com or by phone at 1-866-220-3971. 2. Make payments using a credit card (VISA, Master Card, or Discover) or a check. 3. When registering at mealpayplus.com, it is important to use your child’s Social Security number as their ID number. (Do

not use their 4-digit PIN!) 4. Also, you can check your child’s balance in their account at www.mypaymentsplus.com. 5. There is a convenience fee each time you deposit money into the account using this online method.

While using MyPaymentsPlus is fast and convenient, you may also send cash or a check with your child to school for their meals. Keep in mind; however, that any amount you send will be credited to your child’s account. At Spaulding Elementary, there is a “no change” policy. Any amount left over will be credited to the student’s account.

Charges: Students are permitted to have one charge from the charge fund until the total amount of charges for the building reaches $50.00. When the charge money has been used, but not repaid, charges will be discontinued for all students until the money is repaid Students who have a charge or are unable to have a charge due to the charge fund being at its limit will be given a peanut butter sandwich or cheese sandwich with juice or milk. Charge slips (which are to be taken home to the parents) are given to the students each time they have a charge. These charges need to be repaid the following day. Students who do not wish to eat the school lunch for any reason should bring a packed lunch from home. Refunds from Meal Pay Plus are available when a student graduates or moves. If this happens, we require a parent name and address where the refund can be sent. Any questions, please call the Food Service Department 513-728-7991.

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Child Abuse

The Goshen Board of Education has an adopted policy concerning the procedure employees must follow when child abuse is suspected. The Policy is JHG-R and states: All employees of the District who know or suspect that a child under 18 years of age or a disabled child through 21 years of age has suffered or is suffering any type of abuse or neglect are required to report such information to the Public Children Services Agency or the local law enforcement agency. A person who participates in making such reports is immune from any civil or criminal liability provided the report is made in good faith.

Any report made as a result of this policy shall be maintained as confidential and available only to the person making the initial complaint and administrator filing the report, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education and legally constituted authorities entitled to said report. Goshen Local School District, Goshen, Ohio JHG-R adoption date April 12, 2010

Conduct of Students

Students attending the Spaulding Elementary School are expected to behave properly towards their fellow students and staff. Faculty members will handle any incidents of misbehavior.

If individual faculty members judge the misconduct incident to be serious or chronic in nature, they will refer the student to the Principal's office. Referrals to the office will fall under these two categories: 1. After the teacher has utilized all the methods at their disposal and the student’s misbehavior still continues. 2. The incident in question is severe enough in and of itself to warrant referral to the principal. Once a student is referred to the office, the consequence given is at the discretion of the principal. Generally, each child will go through a five-step process as follows:

Step 1: Conference/Warning/Loss of Recess-3 days Step 2: Conference/Loss of Recess-5 days Step 3: Conference/Friday School Step 4: Conference/In School Suspension Step 5: Conference/Out of School Suspension

STUDENT CONDUCT

(Zero Tolerance) File: JFC-R

State law requires that students are provided with a written notice of intent to suspend prior to being suspended. The statute also requires that students and parents are provided with a written notice of intent to expel. The notices include: (1) a statement of intent to discipline; (2) a description of the acts which were in violation of the Student Code of Conduct; (3) specific rules of the Student Code of Conduct which were violated; (4) and the dates of the suspension or expulsion.

The written notice of intent to suspend is given to the student at an informal hearing. The notice of intent to expel is sent to the student and his/her parents and the students and parents are provided an opportunity for an informal hearing prior to a decision to expel.

Students will receive an unexcused absence for each school day missed as a result of a suspension and/or expulsion.

A student or his/her parents may appeal any decision of the District administration to suspend a student from school to the Superintendent/designee. A student or his/her parents may appeal an expulsion from school to the Board/designee. A student or parent must request an appeal in writing within 10 days after the discipline measure takes effect. The student and his/her parent may be represented in all appeal hearings. A student or parent may further appeal an expulsion/suspension or denial of extracurricular activities to the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas.

Students are not permitted to return to school pending any appeal process with the administration or the court. The District makes every effort to promptly hear all appeals to minimize a student's absence from school. Should the Board, the Superintendent or their designees reverse or modify a discipline decision and permit a student to return to school, the student is permitted ample time to make up all assignments and work missed as a result of his/her absence.

This Code of Regulations is adopted by the Board pursuant to State law.

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Any student engaging in the following types of conduct either specifically or generally like the kinds of conduct listed below is subject to expulsion, suspension, emergency suspension, removal or permanent exclusion from curricular activities. This Code of Regulations applies while a student is in the custody or control of the school, on school grounds or closely proximate thereto, while at a school-sponsored function or activity or on school-owned or provided transportation vehicles. In addition, the Student Code of Conduct governs students at all times, on or off school property, when such student conduct is reasonably related to the health and safety of other students and/or school employees, or such conduct would unreasonably interrupt the educational processes of the District.

The types of conduct prohibited by this code of regulations are as follows:

Rule 1. Damage or destruction, or misuse of school property, property of school employees or property of other students, on or off of school premises. Rule 2. Damage or destruction, or misuse of private property on school premises or in areas controlled by the school. Rule 3. Assault on a school employee, student or other person. Rule 4. Harassment of school personnel or other students during school and/or nonschool hours. Rule 5. Fighting. Rule 6. Hazing (to persecute or harass or humiliate another student and/or employee). Rule 7. Chronic misbehavior which disrupts or interferes with any school activity. Rule 8. Disregard of reasonable directions or commands by school authorities including but not limited to school administrators and teachers. Rule 9. Abuse of another. No student shall use or direct to or about a school employee, or student, words, phrases or actions which are considered to be slanderous or degrading in nature, words or phrases which could be considered threatening, menacing or indicate an intent to cause harm to person or property, and/or words or phrases which are obscene or profane as defined by the majority of our society. Name calling and negative, uncomplimentary and offensive remarks related to physical handicaps or defects, mental handicaps, race, religion, nationality, appearance or other reason is prohibited. Rule 10. Disrespect to a teacher or other school authority. Rule 11. Refusing to take detention or other properly administered discipline. Rule 12. Skipping detention. Rule 13. Falsifying of information given to school authorities in the legitimate pursuit of their jobs. Rule 14. Forgery of school or school-related documents. Rule 15. Cheating or plagiarizing. Rule 16. Gambling. Rule 17. Extortion of a student or school personnel. Rule 18. Theft or possession of stolen goods. Rule 19. Arson or other improper use of fire. Rule 20. Possession of matches or lighters or other similar devices. Rule 21. Possession or use of dangerous weapons or ordnance or objects which look like weapons or ordnance, including, but not limited to, guns, firearms, ammunition, knives, grenades, sling shots, bows, arrows, machetes, brass knuckles, chains, studs, etc.; or possession or use of objects which may render physical harm to another if improperly used, including, but not limited to, axes, hatchets, hammers, saws, ice picks, screwdrivers, knives, etc. Rule 22. Buying, selling, transferring, using or possessing any substance containing tobacco, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, a pipe, a clove cigarette, chewing tobacco, snuff and dip, or using tobacco in any other form. Rule 23. Buying, selling, transferring, using, possessing or being under the influence of any controlled substance (drugs, narcotics, marijuana, etc.) OR INHALANTS (i.e. e-cigarettes), or buying, selling, using, possessing or being under the influence of any counterfeit controlled substance. Any substance that is made to look like a controlled substance, or is represented to be a controlled substance, or that is believed to be a controlled substance. Rule 24. Buying, selling, transferring, using, possessing or being under the influence of any drug, medication, inhalant or other controlled substance which can be taken internally where the students involved cannot show a legitimate health or other reason for the use of such substances. Rule 25. Buying, selling, transferring, using, or possessing any drug or alcoholic paraphernalia to include instruments, objects, papers, pipes, containers, etc. Rule 26. Possession of electronic devices, electronic communication devices and/or an electronic laser pointing device or electronic light emitting device without the expressed written permission of administration. Students are not permitted to possess beepers, pagers, cellular telephones, smartphones, CD players, mp3 players or any other related electronic devices. Rule 27. Buying, selling, transferring, using, possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind. Rule 28. Cursing. Rule 29. Use of indecent or obscene language in oral, written or other form. Rule 30. Publication of obscene, pornographic or libelous material. Rule 31. Placing of signs and slogans on school property without the permission of the proper school authority. Rule 32. Distribution on school premises of pamphlets, leaflets, buttons, insignia, etc., without the permission of the proper school authority. Rule 33: Demonstrations by individuals or groups causing disruption to the school program. Rule 34. Truancy.

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Rule 35. Tardiness. Rule 36. Leaving school premises during school hours without permission of the proper school authority. Rule 37. Upon initial arrival, leaving school property without permission. Rule 38. Presence in areas during school hours or outside school hours where a student has no legitimate business without permission of the proper school authority. Rule 39. Failure to abide by reasonable dress and appearance codes set forth in student handbooks or established by administration or the Board. This includes the prohibition of all clothing, jewelry, signs, etc., which at the discretion of the administration is reasonably related to or represents gang or gang like activity. Rule 40. Improper or suggestive dress. Rule 41. Indecent exposure. Rule 42. Engaging in sexual acts, displaying excessive affection or other inappropriate behavior with a person of the same or opposite gender. Rule 43. Turning in false fire, tornado, bomb, disaster or other alarms. Rule 44. Making a bomb threat to a school building or any premises at which a school activity is occurring at the time of the threat. Rule 45. Presence on school property with a communicable disease. Rule 46. Failure to abide by rules and regulations set forth by administration for student parking. Rule 47. Disobedience of driving regulations while on school premises. Rule 48. Convey, attempt to convey or knowingly possess a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance onto any property owned or controlled by or to any activity held under the auspices of the Board. Rule 49. Sell, offer to sell, or possess a controlled substance on school premises or at a school related function (trafficking in drugs). Rule 50. Carrying concealed weapons. Rule 51. Aggravated murder. Rule 52. Murder. Rule 53. Voluntary manslaughter. Rule 54. Involuntary manslaughter. Rule 55. Felonious assault. Rule 56. Aggravated assault. Rule 57. Rape. Rule 58. Gross sexual imposition. Rule 59. Felonious sexual penetration. Rule 60. Any disruption or interference with school activities. Rule 61. Willfully aiding another person to violate school regulations. Rule 62. Commission by a student of any crime in violation of the Ohio Criminal Code, Ohio Traffic Code or the Ohio Juvenile Code. Rule 63. Any other activity by a student which the student knows or should know will disrupt the academic process or a curricular or extracurricular activity. Rule 64. Failing to report the actions or plans of another person to a teacher or administrator where these actions or plans of another person, if carried out, could result in harm to another person or persons or damage property, when the student has information about such actions or plans. Rule 65. Violation of any Board rule, regulation or policy. Rule 66. Repeated violations of the Student Code of Conduct and/or any other Board rule, regulation or policy. Rule 67. Violation of the Board’s Internet/Network Acceptable Use Policy. Rule 68. Violation of the Board's Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying policy. Harassment, intimidation or bullying behavior by any student and/or school personnel is strictly prohibited. Harassment, intimidation or bullying means any intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical act including electronically transmitted acts by a student to a group of students towards other students and/or school personnel with the intent to harass, intimidate, injure, threaten, ridicule or humiliate. (Re-approval date: April 14, 2014)

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Bullying

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying, in accordance with Goshen Board of education policy, House Bill 276 and House Bill 116, means any intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical acts including electronically transmitted acts i.e., Internet, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or wireless hand-held device, either overt or covert, by a student or group of students toward other students/school personnel with the intent to harass, intimidate, injure, threaten, ridicule or humiliate. Such behaviors are prohibited on or immediately adjacent to school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity and on school-provided transportation. Students attending Goshen Local Schools are expected to behave properly towards their fellow classmates. Faculty members will handle incidents of bullying. Bullying incidents may be referred to the principal based on the frequency or severity of the bullying. Once a student is referred to the office, the consequence given is at the discretion of the principal. Consequences may include: a conference, loss of recess (elementary only), Friday school, in school suspension, out of school suspension, or expulsion.

Our School’s Anti-Bullying Rules 1. We will not bully others. 2. We will try to help students who are bullied. 3. We will try to include students who are left out. 4. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

Demerit Policy In keeping with the Goshen Local Schools guidelines for system wide discipline, the Spaulding Elementary School staff has established a demerit/reward system to enforce good discipline for all Spaulding Elementary School students. The demerit/reward system will also be used to help establish good homework habits in our students. Missing assignments have a negative impact on learning and grades. When the third homework alert is given to your child, you will receive a letter of notification by the teacher. Upon receiving the sixth homework alert, the first demerit will be issued. A demerit will be issued thereafter for every three homework alerts. The following guidelines have been established for our demerit policy. This policy starts over at the beginning of every quarter. If a student does not receive a demerit throughout the quarter, he/she will receive the end of the quarter reward. Behavior and homework demerits are accumulated together. The student body of Spaulding Elementary is basically a well-behaved group of boys and girls. We will be rewarding our students for their good behavior with monthly, quarterly, and/or semester rewards.

Let’s work together to make this a great year for you, your child, and Spaulding Elementary School.

Demerit Policy

One Demerit Parent signature, no reward.

Two Demerits Parent signature, no reward

Three Demerits Parent signature, no reward activities.

Four Demerits Parent signature, Friday School (1.5 hours), no reward activities. Five Demerits Parent signature, Friday School (3 hours.), no reward activities.

Six Demerits Parent signature, out-of-school suspension, no reward activities.

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Friday School Friday School will meet from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Middle School Media Center. Students assigned to Friday School should report to the Middle School. The door will be opened at 5:50 p.m. and will be locked at 6:00 p.m. with no admission permitted thereafter. There will be no provision for early release. A student who fails to report to Friday School without a valid reason will be subject to additional disciplinary action. A valid reason consists of a medical emergency documented by a doctor’s excuse or a death in the immediate family. Students are required to do work and cannot use the telephone. The following are not permitted: radios, cards, magazines, or other recreational articles. Students will be given a break from 7:30 to 7:40 p.m. During the break students will be permitted to use the restroom and get drinks. A second violation of any rule will result in parental notification and no credit for Friday School. An additional Friday School may be assigned or the student may be suspended from school. Please note that students assigned to Friday School are governed by existing school rules and regulations. Students who commit infractions of the rules and regulations will be referred to the principal for further disciplinary actions and parents will be called to pick their child up from Friday School. The student must be picked up at 9:00 p.m. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent. Neither the supervisor/monitor nor the school is responsible for the student after 9:01 p.m.

Suspension Offenses Drugs/Alcohol

Students in possession of and/or using drugs or alcohol on school property may receive a 10-day suspension with the recommendation for expulsion. The Goshen Police will also be notified.

Weapons Students in possession of a dangerous weapon or facsimile on school property may receive a 10-day suspension with the recommendation for expulsion after a due process hearing. The Goshen Police will also be notified.

Verbal Threats of School Personnel Students verbally threatening a teacher or any school personnel or their property may receive a 5 day suspension for the first offense. A second offense will result in a 10-day suspension with a recommendation for expulsion from school after a due process hearing.

Physical Assault on School Personnel

Any student who physically assaults a teacher or any school personnel on their property may receive a 10 day suspension from school with a recommendation for expulsion after a due process hearing.

Smoking/Dip/Chewing Tobacco Health professionals have determined the use of tobacco products can be detrimental to one's health and the Board of Education wishes to encourage good health practices in this district. Therefore, the Board prohibits the smoking, use, or possession of tobacco in any form, including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, chewing tobacco, dip, and any other tobacco, by any student in any area under the control of the school district or any activity supervised by any school within the district. JDCG says The Board prohibits the use or possession of electronic cigarettes by any student in any area or vehicle under the control of the District or at any activity supervised by any school within the District. Violations for possession or use may result in the following: First Offense - 3 day suspension

Second Offense - 5 day suspension Third Offense - 10 day suspension Fourth Offense - 10 day suspension with the recommendation for expulsion

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Other Suspendable Offenses

The Student Code of Conduct lists the types of conduct prohibited as adopted by the Board of Education pursuant to section 3313.661 of the Ohio Revised Code. A violation of the code may result in a suspension from school. Suspensions may be as follows:

First violation - 3 day suspension Second violation - 5 day suspension Third violation - 10 day suspension Fourth violation - 10-day suspension with the recommendation for expulsion. Parents of students suspended the first time will be permitted to request make-up work from the building administrator.

Harassment Harassment of any type, including sexual harassment, will not be tolerated. The Demerit/Conduct discipline process will be followed. Repeated occurrences may result in subsequent suspensions as follows: First violation - 3-day suspension Second violation - 5-day suspension Third violation - 10 day suspension

Fourth violation - 10 day suspension with the recommendation for expulsion..

Dress Code

General Regulations: Students at Spaulding Elementary believe in proper dress for all occasions. Clean and neat clothing is to be encouraged. We believe that the way you look is the way you think and act. We are not satisfied with just average. 1. Students must be clean and well groomed at all times. 2. Any article of clothing, which tends to draw attention will not be permitted. Normal wearing apparel altered in anyway to attract attention is classified as a costume and consequently, is not appropriate school attire. Clothing that makes an inappropriate statement for a school setting is not permitted. 3. Novelty slogan shirts and patches must be of acceptable taste for school wear. Students will not be permitted to wear clothing and/or accessories that pertain in anyway to drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products. Profanity and obscenity on any clothing or accessories will be prohibited. 4. Acceptable and safe shoes should be worn by all students. Heelys or shoes with roller skates are not permitted. Flip flops are not to be worn on the playground. They are unsafe with the wood chips. If your child wears flip flops to school, they will sit out recess or must change shoes. 5. Abbreviated tops, which expose the midriff or back are not permitted. No spaghetti straps are permitted. 6. Students are permitted to wear shorts at any time. Shorts and skirts should reach the mid-thigh. Hats should not be worn in the building.

The administration reserves the right to make recommendations for changes in the dress and grooming of students. Any students observed violating the above regulations will be required to conform to the dress code. Students whose apparel or personal grooming distracts from the educational atmosphere shall be suspended from classes until such time as they are readmitted by school authorities with the understanding that their apparel ceases to be disturbing factor.

Emergency Medical Authorization Form

Emergency Medical Authorization forms are a state requirement for each child. Please complete the emergency form through Final Forms as soon as possible. This form is very important. Please complete the forms online on Final Forms by August 24th.

Fire and Tornado Drills Fire and tornado drill instructions are posted in each room. Pupils are cautioned to observe every drill as if it were an authentic emergency.

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Head Lice

Some parents have inquired as to the school policy concerning head lice. It is included in our parent/student handbook so that all will understand how our district deals with this problem.

Infestation of Pediculosis (Head Lice)

Infestation of pediculosis (head lice) is a "people" problem, not an environmental problem. The ultimate control of this problem rests with the individuals infected and their families. However, the school has the responsibility to deal with individual cases and general outbreaks of pediculosis. To this end, this regulation has been created. 1. Screening

As soon as time permits into the school year, a random sample of 25 students from each grade (K-l-2-3-4-5) will be taken to determine signs of any head lice infestation. Sampling results are to be reported to the building principals and superintendent.

2. Detection and Treatment A. When a child is found to have head lice, or nits found in the hair, a parent or guardian will be called to come for the child. When the parent arrives, the lice and/or nits should be pointed out to them. This shows the parent that the child is indeed infested and enables them to identify lice and nits on the other family members. If parent or guardian cannot come for the child, a note should describe the problem, and offer methods of treatment with acceptable medicated shampoo. B. Infested children should be treated twice with a 7-10 day interval between treatments. C. Students shall be readmitted to school after one treatment. They should return to school accompanied by an adult. The student will be examined before being admitted to the classroom. In no case will students be readmitted unless there is clear evidence of treatment, and all nits have been removed from the hair. If head lice are found to reoccur with the same individual, the parent will be required to accompany the child when he/she is readmitted. In persistent cases, the Board of Health may be notified for assistance.

3. Prevention and Control

In order to prevent and control the spread of head lice during an "outbreak" (several cases reported in one school) as many of the following measures as possible should be carried out:

A. Students will be assigned hooks. B. Hats will be kept in coat sleeves or pockets of coats. C. Pupil seating at desks and tables will be spaced so as to prevent body contact. D. During an outbreak, segregation of clothing in gymnasiums, music rooms, and cafeteria should be instituted. E. Carpeted classrooms should be vacuumed daily when an outbreak of pediculosis is in progress. F. Students on buses should remain in assigned seats until they reach their destination. During an outbreak,

students should sit with the same person. 4. Outbreak

Five or more cases of head lice in a given school will be considered an "Outbreak". The superintendent of schools will be notified when an outbreak status is reached. The superintendent of schools shall be empowered to take action such as adding temporary nursing assistance, etc., as he sees fit to deal with the problem. The Board of Education shall be informed of any such action at the next regular or special meeting. Students will be required to perform out-of school assignments. The performance of such assignments will be included in the evaluation of pupil progress. Parents should work with their son or daughter to make certain all homework is completed and accurately done.

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Grading Periods

September 14 Interim Reports October 12 End of First Quarter October 19 Report Cards Sent Home November 9 Interim Reports December 21 End Of Second Quarter January 4 Report Cards Sent Home February 8 Interim Reports March 8 End Of Third Quarter March 15 Report Cards Sent Home April 18 Interim Reports May 23 School Ends/End of Fourth Quarter May 31 Report Cards Mailed

Homework

Homework teaches responsibility and using time wisely. Often, there is time allotted in class to begin these assignments. When assignments are completed at home, it gives parents an idea of what their child is learning at school. An excessive amount of homework should never be given. When a student is absent, he/she will have the same number of days as the child was absent to complete make up work. Spaulding Elementary will be using the following guidelines in assigning homework. Keep in mind children work at different levels, so your child may take more or less time to finish their assignment. After two days of absence, homework may be requested from the office. Requests must be made before 10:00 a.m. in order for the teacher to prepare the homework. Homework must be picked up after 2:00 p.m.

Grade 3 An average of 30 minutes Grade 4 An average of 40 minutes Grade 5 An average of 50 minutes Homework guidelines are based on a five day a week schedule. If homework is not assigned by your child’s teacher on Friday, there may be more homework through out the week.

Knives, Matches And Toys

Children may never bring knives, matches, water pistols, and/or other dangerous devices to school. Such items will be confiscated by the Principal and will only be returned to the parent at his/her personal appearance. Toy guns and knives will be treated as the real item. Bringing a knife, gun, facsimile, or any dangerous item to school or school function may result in an out of school suspension with a recommendation for expulsion.

No children’s toys, pets, etc. should be brought to school without the permission of the classroom teacher and principal. Pets or items made of glass may not be transported on school busses due to the Ohio Code regarding this area. Radios, MP3 players, tape recorders, CD players, and video/computer games, or cell phones should not be brought to school. If these items are brought to school, they may be confiscated and may be returned to parents upon arrangements being made.

Library Information

1. The library is open during regular school hours. 2. All students visit the library at least once a week to check books in and out. 3. The library should be the "quiet place" in the building where students can work on reports or simply read quietly.

We expect students to be respectful of the library and use it properly. 4. We always take care of library books. Remember you are only borrowing these and others will want to use them after you

are finished.

Books now have bar codes. Students returning a book with a damaged bar code will need to pay a fine of $.25. Please remember to save Box Tops For Education. The library sponsors two book fairs each year to provide an opportunity for students to purchase books. Lost books and unpaid fees may result in the report card being held until the fees are paid or the book is replaced.

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Lost and Found

We will maintain a “Lost and Found" bin in the school office for items, which the children have lost. Please encourage your child to check this if there are items of clothing or other things, which you discover that he/she has lost. Items not claimed in four weeks are sent to the Salvation Army and/or Goodwill.

Medications, Prescription and Non-Prescription

Medicines, whether prescription or non-prescription, will not be administered to children at school unless the Board adopted Medicine Authorization Form has been completed by both the doctor and the parent. This policy does cover all types of over the counter medications such as: Advil, cough medicine, cough drops, inhalers, Dimetapp Suckers, Neosporin, Calamine Lotion, etc. Medication must be in the original container with the drug name, dosage, and interval of dosage clearly marked. Medication will be kept in the clinic. There will be no exceptions to these guidelines. The medicine authorization form will be sent home to you at the beginning of the school year. Forms can also be obtained in the office or on Final Forms Parents are advised to keep a blank form at home so that it can be taken with you at any time during the year when it may be necessary to take your child to the doctor. Additional forms are available upon request from the office.

Notices of Important Information

From time to time children will be given notices or electronic phone calls concerning school events. Please encourage your child to bring notices home and make sure the school office has any updated phone numbers and email addresses so that you remain informed about happenings at school. Visit your child’s teachers’ webpage at:

www.goshenlocalschools.org

Newsletters will be sent home with valuable information. A Friday Folder will be sent home each Friday with valuable information. Students’ grades may be viewed through a secure electronic grade book, Progress Book. Your child’s password will be sent home at the beginning of the year.

Parent Teacher Organization Parents are invited to join the Goshen Parent Teacher Organization. This organization actively supports the school district and its student body. Early in the school year, information will be sent home concerning meeting dates, the membership drive, and officers. For additional information, contact the PTO at goshenpto@aol.com.

Celebrations & Birthdays Throughout the year, several celebrations are scheduled for students. Birthdays as well as half-birthdays for summer birthdays are celebrated in the office with a special ribbon and a pencil. Due to the increased awareness and severity of food allergies, your child’s teacher must approve all treats that are brought to school. If celebration or birthday treats are dropped off to the main office, please advise the office staff of potential allergens in the treat. The office will check with the teacher to make sure the treat is ok for the classroom. Non-food treats are always a welcomed option. Celebrations will be held at a minimum so as not to curtail instructional time.

Physical Education All children participating in Physical Education classes are required to have proper athletic/gym shoes. Shoes with built in roller skates are not to be worn. Pants must be worn around the waist with a belt if necessary. All students that have medical needs must submit a doctor’s note with an explanation of their medical needs.

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Non-Discrimination

The Board’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, job applicants, the general public and individuals with whom it does business and applies to race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship status, religion, gender, economic status, age, disability or military status. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of legally acquired genetic information. The Board does not permit discriminatory practices and views harassment as a form of discrimination. Harassment is defined as intimidation by threats of or actual physical violence; the creation, by whatever means including the use of electronic communications devices, of a climate of hostility or intimidation; or the use of language, conduct or symbols in such manner as to be commonly understood to convey hatred, contempt, or prejudice or to have the effect of insulting or stigmatizing an individual. Employees or students who engage in discrimination of another employee or student shall be subject to disciplinary action. Permission, consent or assumption of risk by an individual subject to discrimination does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy. No one shall retaliate against an employee or student because he/she files a grievance; assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding or hearing regarding the charge of discrimination of an individual; or because he/she has opposed language or conducts that violates this policy. (Re-adoption date: February 14, 2011)

School Pictures

School pictures will be taken in the fall. Group pictures and individual pictures will be taken in the spring. Fall pictures will be on a pre-pay plan. A notice with details will be sent home prior to Picture Day.

School Property Children are responsible for those items of school property assigned to them. They are expected to take care of books and furniture. Any damage beyond normal wear must be repaired or replaced at the student or parent expense. We have a nice building with good equipment and we certainly hope you want it to stay nice for the students that follow you. Please take some time to discuss this with your child.

School Supplies and Fees The school furnishes most school supplies with the fees paid by each student. You are encouraged to pay this fee as soon as possible. Please make checks payable to the Goshen Board of Education. School fees for the school year are $45.00. At lease one fourth (1/4 - $11.25) of the supply fee must be paid by the end of the first semester, one half (1/2 - $22.50) by the end of the first semester, three fourths (3/4 - $33.75) by the end of the third quarter, the total fee must be paid by the end of the school year to receive report cards.

Standardized State Testing Spaulding Elementary students are required to participate in State Assessments. The purpose of these assessments is to help determine how well our students are responding to teacher instruction.

Grade Level Test Anticipated Testing Time

3rd. Grade 3rd Grade Reading/Writing Diagnostic Fall 3rd Grade English Language Arts Assessment Fall & Spring 3rd Grade Math Assessments Spring

4th Grade 4TH Grade English Language Arts Assessment Spring

4th Grade Math Assessments Spring 4th Grade Social Studies Assessments Spring

5th Grade 5th Grade English Language Arts Assessment Spring 5th Grade Math Assessments Spring 5th Grade Social Studies Assessments Spring To provide additional support for teaching and learning, all Spaulding Elementary students will participate in one or more of the following assessments: TenMarks Math, ProCore Reading, ProCore Science, and ProCore Social Studies.

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Promotion and Retention of Students The promotion of each student in the Goshen Local School District will be determined individually. The decision to promote or retain a student in a grade will be made on the basis of the following factors which the teacher takes into consideration: reading skill, mental ability, age, physical maturity, emotional and social development, social issues, home conditions and grade average. Promotion procedures demand continuous analysis and study of the cumulative student case history records. Administrative guidelines must be developed, reviewed and may include the following elements.

1. A student receiving passing grades in the core courses is promoted. 2. A student having failing grades in the core courses at the end of the year is evaluated by the teachers, guidance counselor,

and building principal for placement. 3. No conditional promotions are permitted. 4. A student having failing grades may be assigned to the next higher grade with the discretion only with the approval of

the principal 5. A student having passing grades, “D” or above, throughout the year is failed. 6. No student should be retained more than once in elementary grades, kindergarten through eighth grade. 7. Documentary and anecdotal evidence shall be available to justify retention. Any student who is truant for more than 10% of the required attendance days of the current school year and has failed two or more of the required curriculum subject areas in the current grade is retained, unless the student’s principal and the teachers of the failed subject areas agree that the student is academically prepared to be promoted to the next grade level.

“Academically prepared,” as used in this policy, means that the principal, in consultation with the student’s teacher(s), has reviewed the student’s work and records and has concluded that, in his/her judgment as a professional educator, the student is capable of progressing through and successfully completing work at the next grade level.

Beginning with students who enter third grade in the 2013-2014 school year, any student who does not receive the minimum level of achievement on the Third Grade English Language Arts Assessment will not be promoted to fourth grade unless one of the following applies:

1. The student is a limited English proficient student who has been enrolled in United States schools for less than two full school years and has had less than two years of instruction in an English as a second language program.

2. The student is a child with a disability entitled to special education and related services under Ohio Revised Code

Chapter (RC) 3323 and the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) exempts the student from retention under this division.

3. The student demonstrates an acceptable level of performance on an alternative standardized reading assessment

as determined by the Ohio Department of Education. 4. All of the following apply: A. The student is a child with a disability entitled to special education and related services under RC 3323.

B. The student has taken the third grade English language arts achievement assessment prescribed under RC 3301.0710. C. The student’s IEP or 504 plan shows that the student has received intensive remediation in reading for two school years but demonstrates a deficiency in reading. D. The student previously was retained in any of grades kindergarten to three.

5. The student received intensive remediation for reading for two school years but still demonstrates a deficiency in reading and was previously retained in any of grades kindergarten to three. Students promoted under this section continue to receive intensive reading instruction in grade four. The instruction includes an altered instructional day that includes specialized diagnostic information and specific research-based reading strategies for the students that have been successful in improving reading among low-performing readers.

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Intervention services are offered to students who are not making satisfactory progress toward the attainment of the statewide academic standards for their grade level. Any student who has been retained because of results on the third grade English language assessment and who demonstrates during the academic year that he/she now is reading at or above grade level is promoted to the fourth grade pursuant to the District-level midyear promotion policy. [Re-adoption date: October 14, 2013] THIS IS A REQUIRED POLICY

Multi-Tier System of Supports (Formerly Response To Intervention)

Spaulding Elementary strives to meet every student’s academic and behavioral needs. Many times, a student may struggle and require extra intervention in the classroom or through additional help. Students, who are struggling, will be discussed by our Multi-Tier System of Supports team to determine interventions and supports for students. Parents of students that are in need of intensive interventions will be notified, and students will receive help in order to be academically successful. For more information, contact Mrs. D’Orazio at 722-2225.

Third Grade Reading Guarantee

The Third Grade Reading Guarantee says students who enter the third grade must score at a certain level on Ohio’s third-grade reading achievement assessment to be advanced to the fourth grade. The Third Grade Reading Guarantee is designed to ensure that all Ohio students are reading at grade level by the end of third grade.

Some key points from the requirement include:

• All K-3 students will undergo annual diagnostic tests to determine reading ability.

• If a student is not on track to read at grade level, the school district must create a reading improvement and monitoring plan that details the student’s reading deficiencies, describes needed interventions and includes parents in the improvement plan.

• Unless students are exempted for reasons stated in law, those who have not reached grade-level reading by the end of the third grade will be retained.

• Students who are retained will continue to receive intensive remediation, including at least 90 minutes of reading instruction daily.

Grading Scale The grading scale is as follows: A 100-90 I Incomplete B 89-80 S Satisfactory C 79-70 N Needs Improvement D 69-60 U Unsatisfactory F 59 & below

Title VI-B Funding

Title VI-B is a federally funded program which makes funds available to school districts based upon the number of students with identified handicaps as reported on December 1 of each year. Funds are used to provide additional equipment, materials, and staff as well as to underwrite excess cost of handicapped services. Direct service to handicapped children is a top priority for these expenditures.

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What You Can Do To Help Your Child Learn

1. Start each day right; a calm beginning at home makes the school day much better. 2. Encourage your child to have a good breakfast and lunch. Make certain that your child sleeps at least eight hours each night. 3. Praise your child each day for something he/she has done. Have a special place to put schoolwork or whatever is brought home. 4. Laugh and talk with your child about school experiences and listen attentively to what is said about your child’s school day experiences. 5. Stress attendance. If the child is ill, home is the best place. Otherwise, your child needs to take advantage of every school day. 6. Keep the lines of communication open between yourself and your child’s teacher. Inform the teacher of any

family situation which could influence your child’s behavior. Also, if he/she is reluctant to come to school, let the teacher know so that together we can work through the problem.

7. Take your child to the library and encourage reading for playtime. Have them read. 8. Stress organization of school notebooks, materials, etc. 9. Provide pencils, glue, scissors, paper, etc. for your child to take to school. 10. Work at home with the skills taught at school.

Releasing Children From School If there is an emergency and you must have your child released from school earlier than the regular dismissal, you must come to get your child. We cannot release any child to an unauthorized person. You may authorize an alternative person to pick up your child on your Spaulding Emergency Medical Form through Final Forms. If it is necessary to take your child from school, we request that you stop by the office, sign out your child and designate who is taking him/her. We realize that there are children who by court order cannot be released to an individual parent, grandparent or others. To ensure this, copies of the custody papers must be on file in the school office. When any question arises which is not covered by a court order, the child will be returned to the point of pick-up. Please co-operate with us for the protection of your child. It is very important that children remain at school until the close of day (3:20). Please do not pick up your son/daughter before this set dismissal time unless an emergency occurs. Students will be called to the office only when you have arrived and signed your child out. In case of an early dismissal due to a snow emergency during the winter months, please have prior arrangements made with your child so that he/she will know exactly what to do under these circumstances. Please fill out the Early Dismissal Form on Final Forms. No child will be released to anyone other than parent without a hand written note.

Goshen Local Schools

Pupil Bus Rules and Regulations While Riding The School Bus 1. Pupils shall arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. 2. Pupils must board or depart the bus at locations to which they have been assigned. Any change in the regular bus stop

must be in writing from the parent and a bus pass must be obtained from the school office. 3. Pupils must not approach the bus until it has reached a complete stop. If a pupil must cross to board the bus, the pupil

must cross in front of the bus only after the driver has given the proper hand signal. Upon departing from the bus, pupils must exit immediately away from the bus out of the "danger zone". If a pupil must cross to reach their residence side of the street, the pupil must cross 10 feet in front of the bus only after the driver has given the proper hand signal. The pupil must then stop at the center of the street and look both ways before proceeding.

4. Pupils must go directly to their assigned seat and remain properly seated at all times having their back against the back of the seat with feet flat on the floor. Pupils must keep the aisle and exits clear at all times.

5. Pupils must observe classroom conduct and obey the driver promptly and respectfully. Pupils must not yell, scream, stomp feet, clap hands, or cause any sudden noises that could distract the bus driver.

6. Pupils must not use profane language. 7. No eating or drinking on the bus. 8. Use of alcohol, drugs, any type of tobacco, or dangerous weapons or objects are not permitted on the bus. 9. No glass containers or live animals are permitted on the bus. 10. Pupils must not throw or pass objects on or into the bus. 11. Pupils may carry on the bus only objects that can be held in their laps. 12. Pupils must not fight, shove, or have unnecessary body contact with other pupils. 13. Pupils must not put head, arms, or legs out of the windows. These rules and regulations are set forth by the State of Ohio and the Board of Education for Goshen Local Schools.

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Playground Rules

1. Please show respect to one another. 2. Our playground will be a safe place to play and exercise. 3. Never hang upside down on any of the playground equipment. 4. Be very careful not to be rough and aggressive. Do not be mean. Be polite. 5. One person on the slide at a time. Only slide down the slide. Never walk or run up the slide backwards. 6. Follow all the four square, kickball, football, and tetherball rules. You are not permitted to call your own rules. 7. Always be a good sport and play fairly. 8. Only one person on a swing at a time. Please do not twist the swings or swing sideways. Never jump off the

swings. 9. Return all equipment when you are done. 10. Share the playground equipment. Be a good sport. 11. Students may play touch football or soccer if weather permits. Excessive or repeated rough play may result in

these activities being suspended. 12. Kickball is permitted when the field is not wet. 13. No tag in the mulch area.

RESPECT SAFETY COOPERATION

COMPUTER/ON-LINE SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE AND INTERNET SAFETY

The following guidelines and procedures shall be complied with by staff, students or community members who are specifically authorized to use the District’s computers or on-line services. 1. Use appropriate language. Do not use profanity, obscenity or other language which may be offensive to other users. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden. 2. Do not reveal your personal home address or phone number or those of other students or colleagues. 3. Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. Systems managers have access to all messages relating

to or in support of illegal activities and such activities may be reported to the authorities. 4. Use of the computer and/or network is not for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. 5. The network should not be used in such a way that it disrupts the use of the network by others. 6. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be property of the District. 7. Rules and regulations of on-line etiquette are subject to change by the administration. 8. The user in whose name an on-line service account is issued is responsible for its proper use at all times. Users shall keep

personal account numbers, home addresses and telephone numbers private. They shall use this system only under their account numbers issued by the District.

9. The system shall be used only for purposes related to education or administration. Commercial, political and/or personal use of the system is strictly prohibited. The administration reserves the right to monitor any computer activity and on-line communications for improper use.

10. Users shall not use the system to encourage the use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco nor shall they promote unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law or Board policy.

11. Users shall not view, download or transmit material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive or sexually explicit or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based on their race, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or political beliefs, or any other personal or physical characteristics.

12. Copyrighted material may not be placed on the system without the author’s permission. 13. Vandalism results in the cancellation of user privileges. Vandalism includes uploading/ downloading any inappropriate

material, creating computer viruses and/or any malicious attempt to harm or destroy equipment or materials or the data of any other user.

14. Users shall not read other users’ mail or files; they shall not attempt to interfere with other users’ ability to send or receive electronic mail, nor shall they attempt to read, delete, copy, modify or forge other users’ mail.

15. The use of chat rooms or any other email programs not approved by the school, such as AOL, hotmail, yahoo mail, or any instant messenger program, are strictly prohibited.

16. Users are expected to keep messages brief and use appropriate language. 17. Users shall report any security problem or misuse of the network to the teacher, his/her supervisor, or building

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Spaulding Elementary

We Believe . . .

* ALL students can learn! * Students are individuals that learn at their own pace and rate. * Education needs to meet the needs of individual children. * School should be a fun, nurturing, and a safe place. * Learning is academic, social, and emotional. * Students should be prepared to be successful adults. * Our students can achieve high standards because every child deserves the best

education possible. * Everyone should be treated with kindness and respect. * Teamwork and collaboration with staff, students, and parents is important. * Parental involvement (family and community) is essential. * Students learn better with consistency and accountability.

Our Vision . . .

Students will be challenged to achieve their personal best, therefore producing an "excellent school" of life-long learners.

Our Mission . . . It is our mission at Spaulding Elementary to provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages every student to perform, grow, and learn to their maximum potential.

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Student Records

In order to provide students with appropriate instruction and educational services, it is necessary for the District to maintain extensive educational and personal information. It is essential that pertinent information in these records be readily available to appropriate school personnel, be accessible to the student’s parent(s) or the student in compliance with law, and yet be guarded as confidential information.

The Superintendent is responsible for the proper administration of student records in keeping with State law and federal requirements and the procedures for the collection of necessary information about individual students throughout the District. Upon request, all records and files included in the student’s cumulative file are available to parent(s) or the student (if he/she is over 18 years of age). This request must be in writing and is granted within seven calendar days. No records are to be removed from the school. A principal, teacher or other qualified school personnel must be present to explain any of the tests or other material. All rights and protections given to parents under law and this policy transfer to the student when he/she reaches age 18 or enrolls in a postsecondary school. The student then becomes an “eligible student.” The District provides notice to parents and eligible students annually, in accordance with the procedures set forth under administrative regulations, of the rights held by parents and eligible students under law and this policy. It is the intent of the District to limit the disclosure of information contained in the student’s education records except:

1. by prior written consent; 2. as directory information and 3. under other limited circumstances, as enumerated under administrative regulations.

The following rights exist:

1. the right to inspect and review the student’s education records; 2. the right in accordance with administrative regulations, to seek to correct parts of the student’s education records,

including the right to a hearing if the school authority decides not to alter the records according to the parent (s) or eligible student’s request;

3. the right of any person to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if the District violates relevant Federal law, specifically the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and

4. the right to acquire information concerning the procedure which the parent(s) or eligible student should follow to obtain copies of this policy, the locations from which these copies may be obtained, as well as any fees to be charged for such copies. *(See administrative regulations.)

The District proposes to designate the following personally identifiable information contained in a student’s education records as “directory information.” 1. student’s name 2. student’s address 3. telephone number(s) 4. student’s date and place of birth 5. participation in officially recognized activities and sports 6. student’s achievement awards or honors 7. student’s weight and height, if a member of an athletic team 8. major field of study 9. dates of attendance (“from and to” dates of enrollment) 10. date of graduation The above information is disclosed without prior written consent, except when the request is for a profit-making plan or activity. Student records that consist of “personally identifiable information” generally are exempt from disclosure. Student directory information, however, is released unless the parents have affirmatively withdrawn their consent to release in writing.

Administrative regulations set forth a procedure for annual notification to parents and eligible students of the District’s definition of directory information. Parents or eligible students then have two weeks in which to advise the District, in accordance with such regulations, of any or all items which they refuse to permit as directory information about that student.

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To carry out their responsibilities, school officials have access to student education records for legitimate educational purposes. The District uses the criteria set forth under administrative regulations to determine who are “school officials and what constitutes legitimate educational interests.” Other than requests as described above, school officials release information from, or permit access to, a student’s education records only with the prior written consent of a parent or eligible student, except that the Superintendent or a person designated in writing by the Superintendent may permit disclosure in certain limited circumstances outlined under administrative regulations (e.g., transfers to another school district or to comply with judicial order or subpoena or where warranted, in a health or safety emergency, etc.). The District maintains, in accordance with administrative regulations, an accurate record of all requests to disclose information from, or to permit access to; a student’s education records and of information disclosed and access permitted.

[Re-adoption date: April 20, 2009]

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