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Welcome to McFerran Preparatory Academy!McFerran Preparatory Academy is a choice school focused on serving the needs of students with varying abilities. The Academy offers a learning environment that emphasizes a structured and orderly setting. McFerran Preparatory Academy stresses the following:

• Academic achievement in the basic skills areas • A sense of pride and self-worth • Appropriate behavior• Parent/Guardian involvement and

commitment• Creative problem solving and student

projects• Concepts of patriotism, courtesy, and

moral values • A clearly established dress code

McFerran Preparatory Academy students actively participate in a hands-on curriculum enhanced by the latest technol-ogy. Students use state-of-the-art hypermedia as they apply skills in real-world problem solving and communication. Pins, badges, and other tokens of recognition can be earned for successful completion of special projects, academic achievement, leadership, and good behavior. The goal of this recognition is to promote a sense of self-worth and pride in belonging to a special group. We believe that McFerran Preparatory Academy provides a unique opportunity for students to maximize their potential and become knowledgeable and involved citizens in our community.

You are receiving a copy of the McFerran Preparatory Academy Handbook. This handbook explains the policies, procedures, and guidelines of our school. The information is very important to you and your child and will serve as a useful reference throughout the year. It has been recently revised and gives important information regarding all areas of McFerran Preparatory Academy.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a wonderful educational experience with your child. If at any time you have questions, comments, concerns, and/or suggestions, do not hesitate to communicate with me.

Sincerely,

Dr. LaMesa Marks-Johns, Principal

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School Name McFerran Preparatory AcademyAddress 1900 South 7th Street, Louisville, KY 40208Phone and Fax 485-8297, 313-3501School Hours 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.Office Hours 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–FridaySchool Colors Blue and WhiteSchool Mascot Falcon

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Administrative OfficesMain Office485-8297 • Fax: 313-3501Principal: Dr. LaMesa Marks-Johns Assistant Principal: Desiree’ BushCounselors: June Shackelford and

Lauren ZakemSecretary: Rita HayesClerk: Sheila KennyBookkeeper: Shenoha EllisAttendance Clerk: Marika White

Family Resource Center (FRC)634-8960 • Fax: 485-8263Coordinator: Michelle Houston

All students attending McFerran Preparatory Academy (kindergarten through grade five) are required to wear the Academy Uniform. Students may wear the spring uniform the first few weeks of school. Families will be noti-fied when to begin wearing the complete uniform. A notice will be sent home pro-viding parent(s)/guardian(s) with the date when spring uniforms can be worn again.

Spring Uniform• Navy blue shorts/pants• White shirt w/collar (long or short

sleeves)• Plaid skirt/jumper or navy blue skirt/

jumper w/white blouse

Complete Uniform(Boys and Girls)

• Blue shorts/pants• White shirt w/collar (long or short

sleeves)• Navy blue sweater vest or navy blue

button-down sweater• Red tie (purchased from bookstore

for $5)

Girls • A blue sweater vest and red tie must

be worn with skirt.• A red tie must be worn w/jumper.

Shoes• Athletic shoes or any other closed-

toe/closed-heel shoe with any color socks

• No sandals, flip-flops, or high heels

Friday UniformAcademy T-shirts or sweatshirts may be worn with denim blue jeans (differ-ent colored jeans, sweatpants, leggings, etc., are NOT permitted) every Friday or on the last day of the school week. T-shirts ($9) and sweatshirts ($12) may be purchased in the bookstore.

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Breakfast in the Classroom—All stu-dents will be served a free breakfast in the classroom at the beginning of each school day. Please make sure your child arrives at school promptly so that he or she can enjoy breakfast with his or her peers.

Cafeteria—McFerran will be offer-ing both free breakfast and lunch to all students. The lunch menu is sent home at the first of each month. The school lunch program provides a balanced, hot meal prepared in our cafeteria. Each student has been assigned his or her own lunch account number.

Parents are welcome to have lunch with their child. Your child’s lunch schedule is subject to change due to field trips, etc. Students will be encouraged to eat all their lunch, but no students will be forced to eat. If a student is allergic to milk, he or she will be given juice, provided we have a doctor’s statement on file. According

to FDA law, soft drinks and/or car-ry-out lunches from restaurants such as McDonald’s, Subway, and White Castle are not per-mitted in school.

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ArrivalSchool doors open to students at 8:30 a.m. Students may not arrive at school prior to 8:30 a.m. unless they are participating in the Childcare Enrichment Program (CEP) (471-4026) or a before-school program, such as Extended School Services (ESS).

DismissalThe office must be notified of any dis-missal/transportation changes by 2:30 p.m. If teachers receive communication from parents, that information will be sent to the office. Office personnel will keep a written record of daily dismissal changes.

Early Dismissal From SchoolIf you wish to sign your child out from school during school hours, you must come into the attendance office to sign the school register. Students will not be allowed to leave the school premises with anyone other than a parent/guardian or an approved adult(s) listed on the student’s enrollment form. If your child will leave at dismissal time by any means other than the normal procedure, please send a note to the teacher. If there are custodial issues regarding who may or may not pick up your child, we must have a copy of the court order on file in the school office.

Students are expected to attend school daily unless they are ill or an emergency has taken place.

• School begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m.

• A student will be counted tardy after 9 a.m.

• Students picked up before the end of the day will also receive a tardy.

• A note regarding a student’s absence needs to be turned in upon the student’s return to school.

• Absent/Tardy notes will only be accepted for the three days following the tardy or absence; after three days, the absence or tardy will remain unexcused.

Students will not have perfect attendance if they have one or more half-day absences.

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JCPS Campus PortalWith the Campus Portal, you can email teachers and access your child’s schedule, attendance, immunization records, standardized test results, bus information, assignments/grades (if your child’s teacher uses the Campus grade book), your child’s report card/tran-script (if your school publishes them), and important school notices.

Sign up today!If you do not currently have a Campus Portal User Account, please send an email to campus.portal @jefferson.kyschools.us and provide your name, child’s name, school, and phone number. Once your information is verified, you will receive an email with login instructions.

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School Calendar 2016-17First and Last Days for Students 8/10, 5/24*

*5/24 will be the last day of school unless there are days to be made up. Inclement weather may alter the school calendar, grading periods, and report card distribution dates.

First and Last Days for Teachers(No School for Students) .................................... 8/8, 5/25

No School for StudentsLabor Day.................................................................... 9/5

Election Day .............................................................. 11/8

Thanksgiving Break .....................................11/23–11/25

Winter Break ....................................................12/19–1/2

Martin Luther King Jr. Day ........................................ 1/16

Spring Break ........................................................4/3–4/7

Memorial Day ........................................................... 5/29

Professional-Development Days ..................... 9/30, 10/3, 11/7, 3/13, 5/5

Make-Up Days for StudentsMissed school days will be made up in the following order: 3/30, 3/31, 2/27, 3/13, 5/25, 5/26, 5/30, 5/31, 6/1, 6/2, 6/5

Parent-Teacher ConferencesConferences will be scheduled on the following dates: 10/4, 2/27.

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McFerran Preparatory Academy

Oath

I pledge to challenge myself at every

opportunity.

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I pledge to enhance my education through

dedication and motivation.

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I pledge to embrace honesty and to

demonstrate respect for all human beings.

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I pledge to uphold the Academy by striving toward my highest achievement at

all times.

Once upon a timein a schoolhouse rhymeWas an Academy—YESWe said Academy—YES.And in that Academywere model students.We said Students—MODELSTUDENTS!They said their oath. They sang their song. They knew the differencefrom right and wrongThat means me.That means you.Me and you in ALL WE DO! And they promised to striveTo do their best. They wanted to prove it To all the rest.They pledged to try Through dedication To always improve Their education. They showed respectFor one and all In the classroom and in the hall of McFerran. We said MCFERRAN. MCFERRAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY—YES!

From the Second Grade Academy

Mrs. Lecher/Mrs. Jacobs

October 1991

McFerran Preparatory Academy Rap

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Good Manners Badge As part of McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the opportunity to earn a Good Manners Badge. Good manners are important life skills, and few people can succeed without them. We hope that you will reinforce these skills at home all year long.*

To earn the Good Manners Badge:• The Academy student will show respect for his or her peers

by being helpful and positive in his or her comments. The student will not name-call, make rude remarks, or tease.

• The Academy student will work out his or her differences with all students in a respectful way. The student will not hit, kick, bite, spit, etc.

• The Academy student will tell the truth and will not destroy or take others’ property.

• The Academy student will wait for his or her turn to talk, to participate, and while standing in line.

• The Academy student will show good manners by using the terms “excuse me/pardon me,” “please,” “yes/no, ma’am/sir,” and “thank you” all the time.

• The Academy student will have good table manners in the cafeteria.

• The student will act as a role model for his or her class-mates by showing correct behavior in the lunchroom, at assemblies, in special areas, and on field trips.

*Because of the difficulty in consistently monitoring behavior both at home and at school, badges will be awarded based on school behavior and at the discretion of the classroom teacher. However, we certainly encourage you to monitor this behavior at home.

Good Citizenship Badge As a part of McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the opportunity to earn a Good Citizenship Badge. We have chosen ways that a student may demonstrate good citizenship in the school environment. We encourage you to foster good citizenship at home and in the neighborhood.

To earn the Good Citizenship Badge: • The Academy student will cooperate with his or her

classmates and will participate when working in a group learning activity.

• The Academy student will show respect for other classes by walking quietly through the halls.

• The Academy student will follow safety rules for walking in the hallways and stairwells. This means walking on the right side, in a straight single line; keeping hands and feet to oneself; and not sliding down the stair railing or hanging over it.

• The Academy student will not litter. He or she will pick up litter in the restrooms, in hallways, in the classroom, and on school grounds.

• The Academy student will be able to recite The Academy Oath, The Academy Rap, and The Pledge of Allegiance and sing “The Star Spangled Banner.”

McFerran Preparatory Academy BadgesHome Project Badge McFerran Preparatory Academy stresses the importance of being a responsible person at home as well as at school. Family is a very important part of a student’s life, and a family does many things for him or her. A student can also be a responsible mem-ber of the family by demonstrating his or her skills at home.

To earn the Home Project Badge, the Academy student may choose projects from the following list:

• Take out the trash.• Make own bed.• Feed and care for a pet.• Set the table.• Help prepare a meal.• Clear the table after a meal.• Help wash and/or dry dishes after a meal.• Clean one’s own room.• Put books and/or toys away. • Hang up/Put away one’s own clothes, and/or put the clothes

in the hamper.• Help with laundry projects (sorting clothing, loading wash-

er, etc.).• Add any other new project that you would like to learn

(must be approved by parent/guardian). The following are guidelines for earning the Home Project Badge:

• Kindergarten and Grade One —Choose two projects. Grades Two and Three—Choose three projects. Grades Four and Five—Choose four projects.

• Each project must be done for four weeks. (The project must be done for at least 20 days in the 4-week period.) The student must design a chart to keep track of the days the project is performed. The chart should include the begin-ning and ending dates and the project that was performed. The parent/guardian should sign the chart indicating that the student has completed the project.

Personal Growth BadgeAs part of McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the opportunity to earn a Personal Growth Badge. This badge en-ables the student to set achievable goals in the areas of physical fitness, nutrition, current events, and family history. Attainment of these goals will help the student to better understand himself or herself and his or her environment. Parents/Guardians will monitor activities.

To earn the Personal Growth Badge, a student must complete one activity from each of the five sections (Exercise, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Current Events, or Family History).

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Exercise• Pushups and situps• Jumping jacks• Jumping rope• Jogging• Walking• Bicycling• Dancing• Weightlifting

The student must choose an exercise to do for four weeks. The student must make a chart showing beginning and ending dates and progress made during the period. The parent/guardian should sign the chart indicating that the student has completed the project.

NutritionThe student will do one of the following for four weeks:

• Give up sweets, chips, pop, or some other junk food.• Eat fruits or vegetables as snacks.• Drink only milk, fruit juice, or water at meals.

The student must make a chart showing beginning and ending dates and must chart nutritious foods eaten or junk food not eat-en during the period. The parent/guardian should sign the chart indicating that the student has completed the project.

Personal Growth • Read to/with a brother/sister for 20 minutes daily. • Play a board or card game (not an electronic or computer-

ized game) with a brother or sister. • Brush teeth twice a day, and floss teeth once a day before

going to bed. • Wash face and comb hair twice a day.

Current Events Each student will read or have read to him or her ten articles from a newspaper or news magazine or will watch current events on television. The student will write a summary of each article. (A parent/guardian may help.) All articles and summaries need to be compiled in a Current Events folder and turned in at the end of the project. The teacher must approve all summaries. Stu-dents will be provided with an opportunity to share the articles with their class.

Family History Many people feel that, in order to know where they are going, they must know where they have been. This badge component will encourage the student to learn about his or her past. The student will make a family tree to chart his or her parents, grand-parents, great-great grandparents (if possible), aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Intermediate students will be required to include more de-tailed information, such as the following:

The family tree should be as detailed as possible, including the use of maiden names. Other interesting information to be included might be the number of children, the dates of births and deaths, the birthplaces, the careers or occupations, military service, unusual events, and/or unusual causes of death.

This family tree must be presented at the end of the project as display. The teacher must approve the family tree.

Environmental Project Badge McFerran Preparatory Academy stresses the importance of being a responsible member of our planet. Environmental issues are important to every student’s present and future. Learn more about the environment and what you can do to help save the planet.

The following are the projects that each student can do, some at home and some at school, in order to earn the Environ-mental Badge. A student must complete any three of the following projects:

School Grounds PatrolPick up cans and paper trash on school grounds in the morning for four weeks. (This activity is supervised by the plant operator, and his or her permission must be obtained before beginning.)

Write a research paper on an endangered animal species and/or a land region that is threatened environmentally.

This must be done on the student’s own time. The student is en-couraged to use a word processor for this assignment. (Computer lab time can be provided before or after school.) The topic must be approved by the classroom teacher. The minimum length of the paper is as follows:

• Kindergarten and Grade One—1/2 page • Grades Two and Three—1 page • Grades Four and Five—1 1/2 pages

Write three letters about environmental issues. You may choose any of the following:

• A letter to a company about its recycling policies• A letter to The Courier-Journal or some other approved

publication about an environmental issue• A letter to a government office about environmental issues

Criteria for any other letter will be determined by the individual teacher and will be based on the student’s grade level. The stu-dent must write the letters on his or her own time and must bring the letters to school with stamped envelopes. Teachers/Staff will mail the letters if they are approved.

Make food for the birds and/or squirrels.

The student must watch what happens after the feeder is put up. The student must bring the feeder to school and must write a report about how and why the feeder was built and what he or she observed. Teacher approval of the report is required.

Make an environmental game or poster.

Materials may be supplied by the parent. Criteria for the game or posters will be determined by individual teachers.

Enter the Recycled Trash Sculpture Contest.

The student must get requirements for the sculpture and the con-test from the science lab teacher. After making the sculpture, the student must bring the sculpture to school for display.

Make an environmental issues scrapbook.

The student must make a scrapbook (a minimum of 20 pages) on an approved environmental issue, using newspaper clippings, maps, pictures, etc. The student must present the information gathered in the scrapbook to his or her class.

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Public Speaking BadgeAs a part of McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the opportunity to earn the Public Speaking Badge. This badge has been established to reinforce in the student the impor-tance of being able to communicate ideas and information to an audience.

To earn the Public Speaking Badge, the Academy student will do the following:

• Select a topic approved by the classroom teachers. • Write the speech. • Present his or her speech to classmates.

The speaker will be assessed on content, diction, appropriate length, and poise. The presentation will be judged as acceptable or unacceptable by the classroom teacher.

Community Service/Awareness BadgeAs a part of McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the opportunity to earn a Community Service/Awareness Badge. Becoming aware of one’s community and being a con-tributing member of it are important aspects of maturing into a responsible citizen.

To earn the Community Service/Awareness Badge, the Acad-emy student must complete three of the following:

Become a pen pal to a child who lives in another part of the community, city, state, or nation. At least four letters must be sent and received.

The letters received must be presented to the teacher. The student must present to the class interesting information about where the child lives.

Interview a senior citizen (someone over 65).

Parents/Guardian must write a note to the teacher verifying each visit. Then the student must write a brief summary of the interview.

Write a book to be read by McFerran Early Childhood students.

A minimum of three books is required. Each book must be written, illustrated, and put together by the student. Creativity is encouraged! (For example, the student could try a pop-up book or a shape book.) Teachers must approve each book. The school will be responsible for delivering the books.

Record, on tape, a book for a younger class.

The student must read a minimum of three books on tape. Teach-er approval of the tape is required. The student provides his or her own tape and chooses his or her own material. The school will deliver the tape.

Put together a community scrapbook (minimum of 15 pag-es).

It can include newspaper clipping, maps, photos, etc. When the scrapbook is completed and approved by the teacher, the student must present the information learned about the community to the class.

Visit some important landmarks in the community.

The students must visit one location, and the visit must be ver-ified in writing by a parent/guardian. The student must present (in class) information about the location, including pictures, pamphlets, and directions on how to get there. Note: School field trips do not count toward this badge.

Possible locations include the following:• Louisville Zoo • Wayside Christian Mission• McAlpine Locks and Dam • Actors Theatre • Farmington • Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory• Speed Art Museum • Locust Grove• Kentucky Science Center • StageOne• Hall of Justice • Jefferson County Court House• Planetarium • Main Library • Pegasus Parade • Kentucky Derby Museum• Belle of Louisville • Portland Museum

Donate new underwear or used (clean) uniform items to the McFerran PTA clothes closet.

A teacher must verify contributions. Then the student must write an essay discussing why it is important to help others who are less fortunate (or in need).

The minimum length of the essay is as follows:

• Kindergarten and Grade One—1/2 page • Grades Two and Three—1 1/2 pages • Grades Four and Five—2 pages

Jump Rope for Heart

The student must participate in and collect donations for Jump Rope for Heart.

Red JacketAt the end of the year, students have an opportunity to earn either a McFerran Preparatory Jacket or a stripe to go on a jacket earned the previous year. To earn a jacket, the students must meet the following criteria:

Excellent Attendance—A student must not have more than three absences for any reason. Three tardies or three early pickups equal one absence.

Outstanding Behavior

Good Academic Progress—A student must demonstrate a good attitude and effort in all academic areas.

Wearing of Uniform 100 Percent of the Time—A student must wear an Academy uniform or Academy T-shirt on required days.

Earning Badges—A student must earn the Good Manners and Good Citizenship Badges. A Primary student must earn at least one other badge; an Intermediate student must earn at least two other badges.

McFerran Preparatory Academy—Parent Compact

I, as a school staff member/teacher, will:• Provide high-quality, rigorous, “best practices” instruction daily.• Use student achievement data to make instructional decisions and to address the diverse

learning styles of students.• Communicate positively and in a timely manner with parents and keep them informed of

their child’s progress.• Provide a positive learning environment for all students to experience success.• Welcome parents as partners in the education of their child.• Participate in professional-development experiences that continue to improve classroom

instruction.

I, as a family member/parent, will:• Ensure that my child attends school regularly and on time.• Support McFerran Preparatory Academy and offer ideas on how to improve the educational

process.• Provide a safe and positive place for my child to do his or her homework.• Welcome teachers as partners in the education of my child.• Participate in opportunities to learn about the school, needed services, and ways to support

my child.• Talk with my child daily about his or her school experience.

I, as a student, will:• Attend school regularly and on time.• Support McFerran Preparatory Academy and ask for help when needed.• Complete homework on time.• Welcome teachers and parents as partners while they work to help me achieve.• Participate in school activities and always try my best.• Talk with my parent(s)/guardian(s) daily about my school experience.

Teacher’s Signature: _______________________________________________________

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _______________________________________________

Student’s Signature: _______________________________________________________

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Dear McFerran Parents/Guardians and Students:

On behalf of the McFerran Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Board, welcome to a new and exciting school year. As you prob-ably know, one of the keys to a successful school year is parent/guardian and student involvement in the PTA.

Please take time to join the PTA and complete the volunteer form contained in this packet. Our goal is 100 percent participa-tion.

Thank you in advance for your commitment to our students’ success!

McFerran PTA

McFerran PTA Membership Application 2016-17Please print clearly.

Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________Grade: ____________

Membership in the McFerran PTA is $5 a person. You can sign up as many family members and friends as you would like. Send in $5 for each membership. Classes that receive 100 percent participation will receive a special prize!

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Records checks are not required for volunteers who provide assistance with single or sporadically scheduled school events and who are not responsible for supervising students at those events.

Please print or type the information clearly.Social Security Number: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Volunteer’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Sex: _______________________________________________ Race: _______________________________________________

Maiden and/or Alias Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address/P. O. Box: _____________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Child’s Name (if parent/guardian): ____________________________________________________________________________

School Where Volunteering: ________________________________________________________________________________

Program (if applicable): ____________________________________________________________________________________

I agree to immediately notify the school principal if I am convicted of or plead guilty to any drug offense; sexual offense; offense against minors; deadly weapon offense; violent, abusive, threatening, or harassment offense; or any felony offense.

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School Visitors and Volunteers Board Policy: 03.6VisitorsParents and others in the community are urged to visit the schools in order to participate in activities and gain a greater understanding of the operation of the schools and the school system. Visitors to school shall adhere to procedures established by the superintendent.

VolunteersThe Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) shall encourage assistance from parents and other community resource persons as volun-teers to enrich and reinforce the instructional program. Volunteers are defi ned as adults who assist teachers, administrators, or other staff in public school classrooms, schools, or school district programs and who do not receive compensation for their work.

The district shall conduct, at district expense, a state criminal records check on all volunteers who have contact with students on a regularly scheduled and/or continuing basis or who have supervisory responsibility for children at a school site or on school-sponsored trips. Persons convicted of or pleading guilty to drug offenses within the past seven years; sexual offenses; offenses against minors; deadly weapon offenses; violent, abusive, threatening, or harassment offenses; or any felony offense shall not be used as volunteers.

The superintendent/designee shall develop orientation materials to be provided to volunteers as well as procedures for the encouragement and use of volunteers in the district. The orientation materials shall include appropriate school policies and safety and emergency procedures.

Use of Tobacco Products ProhibitedThe use of tobacco products is prohibited in or on any property owned or operated by the JCBE.

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Student InformationLegal Name of Student: (Last) ___________________________________ (Jr., III, etc.) ________ (First) ________________________ (Middle) ______________

❑ Male ❑ Female Grade: ________ Nickname: _________________________________

Date of Birth: (Month) ______ (Day) ______ (Year) ______ Birthplace: (County) _____________________________ (State) _______(Country if other than United States) ______________________________________

Is the student Hispanic/Latino? ❑ Yes ❑ No Please select one or more of these races (Check all that apply.): ❑ American Indian or Alaska Native ❑ Asian ❑ Black or African American ❑ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ❑ White Student’s Address: (Street) __________________________ (Apt.#)____ (City) ____________________ (State) _____ (ZIP) _______

Does your child have special needs, or does he or she receive special education services? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Does your child have a 504 plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Has your child been enrolled in a Jefferson County Public School (JCPS)? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Has your child been enrolled in a school in Kentucky? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Last School Attended: _____________________________________________________________________________________

School Address: __________________________________________________________ Telephone No.: ___________________

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Race/Ethnicity• Hispanic or Latino—A person of

Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race

• American Indian or Alaska Native—A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains a tribal affiliation or community attachment

• Asian—A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam

• Black or African American—A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa

• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders—A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Ha-waii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands

• White—A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa

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Should this parent/guardian receive school mailings? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Last Name: ________________________________________ Suffix: _________

First Name: ____________________________________________ MI: _______

Sex: ______ Relationship to Student: __________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________ Apt.#: _______

City: ____________________________________________________________

Phone: Home ________________________ Work ________________________

Cell Phone: __________________ Place of Employment: __________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

Is there a court order restricting this parent’s/guardian’s access to the student?❑ Yes ❑ No (If yes, a copy of the court order MUST be provided.)

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Should this parent/guardian receive school mailings? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Last Name: ________________________________________ Suffix: _________

First Name: ____________________________________________ MI: _______

Sex: ______ Relationship to Student: __________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________ Apt.#: _______

City: ____________________________________________________________

Phone: Home ________________________ Work ________________________

Cell Phone: __________________ Place of Employment: __________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

Is there a court order restricting this parent’s/guardian’s access to the student?❑ Yes ❑ No (If yes, a copy of the court order MUST be provided.)

Last Name: ________________________________________ Suffix: _________

First Name: ____________________________________________ MI: _______

Birthdate: _______ / _______ / _______ Sex: _______ Grade: ___________

Relationship to Student: _____________________________________________

Currently Attending a JCPS School? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Name of School: ___________________________________________________

Last Name: ________________________________________ Suffix: _________

First Name: ____________________________________________ MI: _______

Birthdate: _______ / _______ / _______ Sex: _______ Grade: ___________

Relationship to Student: _____________________________________________

Currently Attending a JCPS School? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Name of School: ___________________________________________________

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Relationship to Student: _____________________________________________

Currently Attending a JCPS School? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Name of School: ___________________________________________________

Last Name: ________________________________________ Suffix: _________

First Name: ____________________________________________ MI: _______

Birthdate: _______ / _______ / _______ Sex: _______ Grade: ___________

Relationship to Student: _____________________________________________

Currently Attending a JCPS School? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Name of School: ___________________________________________________

Last Name: ________________________________________ Suffix: _________

First Name: ____________________________________________ MI: _______

Sex: ______ Relationship to Student: __________________________________

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First Name: ____________________________________________ MI: _______

Sex: ______ Relationship to Student: __________________________________

Phone: Home ________________________ Work ________________________

Cell Phone: __________________ Place of Employment: __________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

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Primary Transportation to School: ❑ Car Rider ❑ Walker ❑ School Bus Bus No.: _____ Bus Stop Location: ________________________ ❑ TARC

Transportation by JCPS: ❑ One Way ❑ Both Ways ❑ More Than 1 Mile ❑ Less Than 1 Mile

Which language did your child learn when he or she first began to talk? ___________________________________________________________________

What is the language most frequently spoken at home? ________________________________________________________________________________

What language does your child most frequently speak at home? _________________________________________________________________________

What language do you most frequently speak to your child? _____________________________________________________________________________

Is the student in a temporary living arrangement due to a loss of housing or economic hardship? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Does the student share the housing of family or friends due to a loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason (doubled-up)? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Does the student live in a family shelter? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Does the student live in a domestic violence family shelter? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Does the student live in an emergency youth runaway shelter, or has the student run away for more than 24 hours? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Does the student live in a hotel/motel, camping ground, seasonal trailer park, or other temporary arrangement due to a lack of alternative adequate accommodations? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Does the student have a primary residence that is public or private, such as a car, park, bus station, public space, abandoned building, or similar space (space not designed or ordinarily used for sleeping)? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Other (Please explain.): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________If you checked “Yes” to any of the above questions, you may be eligible for assistance. Please contact the Homeless Education Office at 485-3650 for more information.

Name of Daycare/Babysitter: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No.: _____________________ Family Physician: ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No.: _____________________

Dentist: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No.: _____________________

Insurance Provider (Check one.): ❑ Private Insurance (provider name) _____________________ ❑ Medicaid (provider name) ____________________❑ No Insurance

Check all boxes below identifying any health problems and/or medical conditions that should be known to school personnel:

State regulations and Board policy require any child with a health condition (such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, or seizures) to have a Primary Care Provider Authorization Form on file. Use this link to access the Primary Care Provider Authorization Form: http://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/Departments/HealthServicesPromotions/HealthServMedAdmin.html. Return the completed form to Jefferson County Public Schools Health Services Department, Lam Building, 4309 Bishop Lane, Louisville, KY 40218. Telephone: 485-3387, Fax: 485-3670

Does your child require the administration of prescription or over-the-counter medications during school hours?❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, Board policy requires an authorization form to administer medication during school hours.

Does your child require the administration of prescription or over-the-counter medications outside school hours? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, Board policy requires an authorization form to administer medication during school hours or on overnight field trips.

If needed, what hospital should your child be taken to? _________________________________________________________________________________

In case of an accident or emergency of any kind, when a parent/guardian cannot be contacted, please call and/or release my child to one of the following:

Name:__________________________________________________________ Relationship: ________________ Telephone No.: ____________________

Name:__________________________________________________________ Relationship: ________________ Telephone No.: ____________________

I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of this student, the student and I reside in Jefferson County, and the information provided on this document is accurate. I also understand that providing false information may result in the student being exited from a school or program.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: ________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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❑ Diabetes❑ Swallowing and Feeding Issues (e.g., needs pureed food, G tube)

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Additional Permission toRelease Student Information

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Throughout the school year, there may be situations where your child needs to be picked up early from school and you, as their guardian, may not be able to do so. On the back of the Enrollment Form is space (under Medical and Emergency Information) where you can provide the names of two emergency contacts. However, for nonemergency situations, it would be helpful if you would provide for us a list of any additional adults whom you might send to school to pick up your child for various reasons (e.g., doctor appointments, he or she is sick and you can’t leave work). This will help us alleviate issues where someone is sent to the school to pick up a child and is unable to do so since his or her name is not listed on the Enrollment Form.

(Note: A picture ID is required when picking up a child.)

Legal Name of Student

Last: _____________________________________ First: _______________________ Middle: ___________________

Date of Birth: Month: ___________________ Day: _________ Year: ___________

Grade: ___________ Teacher: __________________________________________

Name of person(s) whom child can be released to: Relationship Phone No.

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I hereby give permission for my child to be released to any of the above-listed persons.

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2016-17 McFerran Preparatory AcademyWalker Information

Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________________________

______ My child has permission to walk home by himself or herself at the end of the school day.

Note: Students must be in second grade or above to walk home by themselves.

______ My child will be picked up from the back door each day by someone who is 18 years or older.

The following adults are allowed to pick up my child:

(Please include name and phone number.)

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Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature:

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Important Walker Information• Each walker will be given a number tag. This tag must be presented upon pickup each day. If you forget or need addi-

tional tags, you must go to the front office and present your ID.

• Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must come to the gym door to pick up student(s). Teachers will not walk student(s) to the street.

• Any walker not picked up by 4 p.m. will be taken to the office. The parent/guardian will have to come in and sign the student out.

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Jefferson County Public SchoolsPhoto/Videotape Release Form

Throughout the school year, there may be times when Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) staff, the media, or other organizations, with the approval of the school principal, may take photographs of students, audio/videotape students, or interview students for school-related stories in a way that would individually identify a specific student. Those photographs and/or videotaped images or interviews may appear in district/school publications, in district/school video productions, on the district/school website, on district-authorized social networking sites (such as Facebook or Twitter), in the news media, or in other organizations’ school-related stories or articles. To authorize your child’s photograph and/or videotaped image or interview to be used for these purposes, please complete this form and return it to your child’s school.

I hereby grant unto the Jefferson County Public Schools permission to use my child’s photograph and/or videotaped image or interview for the purposes mentioned above. I understand and agree that JCPS may use these photos and/or videotaped images or interviews in subsequent school years unless I revoke this authorization by notifying the school principal in writing. I further grant unto the Jefferson County Public Schools permission to permit my child to be photographed, audio/videotaped, or interviewed by the news media or other organizations for school-related stories or articles.

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Student’s Name:

School:

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name:

Address:

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Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature*: ____________________________________ Date: _____________

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Volunteers are Needed! Contact Ms. O’Hair if You Are Interested!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Your student has the opportunity to check out a book from the school library. We have spent some time discussing the responsibility that comes with checking out a book and/or media and we hope that parents/guardians will share in the responsibility in the following ways:

Read the book with your student and discuss the story elements with your student (Plot, setting, characters, illustrations, etc.)

Help your student determine a safe place at home where their library books/media will not be lost or damaged.

Remind students to keep liquids, food, crayons/markers, and pets away from library materials.

If accidently damaged, send all materials back to the library to be repaired– do not tape or try to repair them at home. In addition, please alert the library media specialist of the damage.

Remember that any library materials that are lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair must be paid for before your student may check out other materials.

IF YOU MOVE TO A NEW SCHOOL, PLEASE GIVE ANY MCFERRAN LIBRARY MATERIALS YOU MAY STILL HAVE TO YOUR NEW SCHOOL’S LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST AND THEY WILL RETURN IT TO US.

McFerran Preparatory Academy School Library Media Center Library Check Out

Students in second through fifth grades may check out two items at a time from the library media cen-ter. First grade students may check out one item at a time.

The checkout period for all items is one week, however, items can be renewed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at school and I will get back with you as soon as possible.

Thank you for all you do!

Ms. O’Hair, Library Media Specialist Phone: 502-485-8297 E-Mail: sarah.ohair@jefferson.kyschools.us

Please detach and return to your child’s homeroom teacher.

I understand the procedures and accept responsibility for any library book or media I check out.

Student Signature:

I give permission for my child to check out materials from the library. I understand that I will be responsible for paying for any materials which are lost, damaged, or stolen.

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Buses—If your child is a bus rider, we prefer for him or her to ride the bus beginning the first day of school. It helps the bus driver to establish stops and also enables us to do a better job of getting students on the correct buses.

Bus Referrals—If a student violates the bus rules, the bus driver may issue a written bus referral to the principal/assistant princi-pal/security. The principal/assistant principal/security will discuss the violation with the student and send home a copy of the referral to the parent/guardian. It is to be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the prin-cipal/assistant principal/security. Fighting on the bus will result in an immediate bus suspension from one to five days. Other bus violations will result in consequences as deemed appropriate by the principal/assistant principal.

Bus Changes—If the student is going home a different way than he or she normally goes home (e.g., usually a bus rider and will be a car rider, or going on a different bus), the student must provide a note from a parent each day a change occurs advising the bus driver, teacher, and office of the change. If a student is going home with another student, the oth-er student must bring a permission note from his or her parent also. Please do not send a note listing several days’ changes. Teachers and/or the office staff cannot be expected to keep an accurate record for prior notes written.

Car Riders—Car riders will be dismissed from the front of the building. Each family will be assigned a car rider tag and number. These tags should be hung on the rearview mirror and will be necessary in order to pick up car riders. All students, even those who are typically bus riders or walkers, will receive car tags. Parents may give a car tag to anyone they want to be able to pick up their child from school. Anyone picking up a child other than those in his or her own family must also have a tag bearing the number of that child’s family. If parents or anyone else come through the car rider line without a car tag to pick up a child, they will be directed to a parking spot. They will then need to go into the school office and present photo identification. They must be listed as a contact on that student’s enroll-ment form for the student to be released to them.

CEP—Students who stay for CEP will go to the cafeteria.

Daycare Riders—Students who go to daycare (other than Keystone Academy) will be supervised by staff members and dismissed into daycare vans on the right side of the school.

Walkers—Walkers and students who go to Keystone Academy will be dismissed from the gym. Walkers will exit from the back of the school building on 13th Street. Students should remain on the sidewalk while exiting school grounds. Kindergarten and first-grade students must be picked up by an adult.

Late Pickup—Students not picked up by 4:10 p.m. will be taken to the office. Parents/Guardians will need to come in and sign the Late Pickup Binder. The school attendance clerk will monitor the binder. After three occurrences, the principal/assistant principal and/or social worker will be notified and a meeting with the parent scheduled.

TransportationDiscipline Code The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline has been prepared and adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Educa-tion (JCBE). Each student will be given a copy. Parents should read the booklet and share the information with their child.

Discipline GuidelinesEducation is the main goal at McFerran. Education prepares each student for the challenges and demands of the future and is a means of helping the student become more self-directed and better self-motivat-ed. The McFerran Preparatory Academy Program stresses self-discipline and sup-ports the concept that achievement itself is the major award. In order to ensure a safe learning environment and productive behavior, we have high behavioral expec-tations for all McFerran students.

Academy DisciplineProceduresA Pupil Disciplinary Referral Form will be filled out by the teacher or staff member and will be sent to the principal/assistant principal/counselor or in-school security personnel, who will then deter-mine appropriate consequences. A copy of the form will be sent home with the student. The form will have to be signed and returned by a parent/guardian.

The JCPS Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline will be consulted based on the severity of the offense. An immediate behavior referral will result from any violation of this code.

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Severe WeatherInclement weather may cause the closing of schools, delayed openings, or early dismissals. As soon as these decisions are made, they will be announced on the area radio and television stations and on the JCPS website at www.jefferson .kyschools.us. Please do not call the school. We receive our information from the radio and television stations.

If a storm should occur during school hours, rest assured that all students will be adequately cared for by capable personnel of the school and will not be released until it is safe to do so. Since weather conditions are unpredict-able and school closing may happen suddenly, develop a family plan that clearly designates what to do or where to go if parents are not at home. This is vital to your child’s safety.

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Personal Property—Please ensure that your child does not bring valuables to school. This includes, but is not limit-ed to, cell phones, iPods, tablets, MP3 players, and personal gaming systems. Students are responsible for their money and property while they are at school. Stu-dents should bring only personal property to school that is not hazardous, dangerous, or disruptive. The school staff will retain any items of this nature. Parents may pick up the toys/items after consulting with the principal/assistant principal or counselor.

Telecommunication Devices (Cell Phones)—Students in the JCPS District may not use, activate, and/or display a telecommunication device on school property during the course of the school day. The tele-communication device will be confiscated by an administrator and may only be returned to the parent/guardian. If a child must bring a cell phone or other electronic device to school, it must be kept in a locker during school hours.

Tobacco-Free Schools—Tobacco usage is completely prohibited in JCPS facilities, in personal vehicles, and on school grounds. This policy is for every-one—staff, parents, students, and visitors. McFerran is a tobacco-free environment.

Birthdays—Class treats are welcome. However, these need to be individual treats—cookies, cupcakes, or Rice Krispie treats, for example. Please contact your child’s teacher to make arrangements.

Bookstore—Red McFerran T-shirts and red ties may be purchased in the school bookstore.

Classroom Visitation—Classroom visitation is permitted when arranged 24 hours in advance through the school office and the teacher. The teacher will schedule the most advantageous time for you and your child. Teachers are involved in teaching your child, and we want to minimize any disruption in the educa-tional process. All visitors must sign in at the school office and wear a nametag for identification and security purposes. Nametags are available at the reception-ist’s desk. Please check with your child’s teacher before videotaping or photograph-ing in the classroom.

Conferences—Parent/Teacher communi-cation is vital to support student success. A minimum of one face-to-face confer-ence with your child’s teacher is expected. There are scheduled districtwide Par-ent-Teacher Conference Days on the JCPS school calendar. Teachers will request parent conferences throughout the school year as needed. Parents may request a conference by calling the school office or by sending a note to the teacher so that a date and time can be arranged. Please check the JCPS school calendar for con-ference dates for the upcoming year.

Field Trips—Field trips are an integral part of the educational process. Teach-ers will schedule field trips to support and enrich their curriculum. The fee regulations of some attractions prevent refunds from being made when a student is absent on the day of a trip. No student, however, will be denied the opportunity to take a trip because of a lack of finan-cial resources.

Gum—According to JCPS policy, chew-ing gum is not permitted.

Homework—Students are given required homework Monday through Thursday. JCPS set a policy for the length of home-work to be required at each grade/level. The teachers are aware of this policy and will assign homework accordingly. Students are responsible for all materials needed to complete homework assign-ments.

Illness and Accidents—Should your child become ill or have an accident during school hours, facilities are avail-able for first aid and temporary care until parents can be contacted. Be sure the of-fice has an emergency phone number on file, should you not be at home during the day. If your child has been ill and needs to be given medication during school hours, please contact our front office staff for the JCPS procedures/forms on medi-cation given at school.

Students should be kept at home until they are free from fever, diarrhea, or vomiting for 24 hours.

General Student Information

Please fill out and return completed forms tomorrow to your classroom teacher!

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