SALUDA PRIMARY BELIEFS:

·         Maximum learning is attained in an orderly and safe environment

·         A successful school involves communication and cooperation of teachers, students, parents, and the community

·         Every child and teacher has the right to be respected

·         A positive school environment challenges each child to be a confident productive citizen

·         Children have the right to learn without being hindered by others

·         Students are taught to be responsible for their actions

·         Children respond to learning through various learning styles

·         Students need technical and computer knowledge in order to be productive in the future

 

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of Saluda Primary School is to nurture and educate all students in a safe, orderly environment, utilizing effective resources to produce life long learners.

 

School Pledge:  “I come to school to learn, and I will learn. With these hands, with this heart, with this mind, I Can Do Anything!”

 

PTA - Parent Teacher Organization

PTA is excited about being a part of Saluda Primary School and desires to work diligently with our students, parents, teachers, administration and the community to help make SPS an environment of pride and success for our students and community.  Everyone is invited and encouraged to join PTA.  To become a member, simply pay the membership fee of $5.00 and commit to being a part of the growth and success of our children.

 

PTA Officers for 2010-2011     To be determined

SIC     What is the School Improvement Council?

The School Improvement Council serves as an advisory committee to the school principal and faculty.  The council works with the school to develop and implement a five-year school improvement plan, monitors and evaluates success in reaching the plan's goals and objectives, and writes an annual report to parents about the progress of the plan.

 

Who may serve on a council?

Almost anyone is eligible to serve on a SIC – parents, teachers, business partners, community members.

 

Why should parents and citizens become involved?

When parents are involved in their children’s education, children go to better schools and children do better in school.  Parents can bring great wisdom to the deliberations of a council if they are truly a part of the decision making process. Your participation provides the school and school district with much needed support from a knowledgeable group who will advocate for their school’s benefit. School Improvement Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.

                                                     

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

ARRIVAL:  Car riders and walkers are to arrive no earlier than 7:15a.m.  Car riders are to be dropped off at the 4K wing entrance.  Car riders eating breakfast must be at school by 7:30 a.m.

 

TARDINESS/EARLY DISMISSAL

Uninterrupted class time is extremely important to the learning of all students.  Therefore, Saluda County Schools have adopted new procedures for the upcoming school year. 

All students arriving to school after 8:00 a.m. must report to the office with an adult for an admission slip to class.  A student will be allowed to be tardy (unexcused) three times with no consequences.  On the fourth and all subsequent tardies, students will be assigned to after school detention the following day.  Detention will not be held on Friday.  Parents/ Guardians will need to pick up students from detention at 3:45 p.m.

 

As students being tardy pose a problem for our instructional day, so do early dismissals.  Students will be allowed to be signed out early with no written appointment card three times.  On the fourth and all subsequent early dismissals, students will be assigned to after school detention the following day.  Detention will not be held on Friday.  Parents/ Guardians will be responsible for picking up students from after school detention at 3:45 p.m.

 

Habitual violators will be addressed with additional consequences.  Thank you for working with us to provide an uninterrupted school day for all students!

 

DISMISSAL:  Students riding the bus routes are loaded at the front entrance at 2:50p.m. Car riders are to be picked up at 2:50p.m.  Students are to leave the school campus immediately after school unless detained by a teacher or principal.    Parents are to pick up children on time.  Students will remain in the loading area until traffic has cleared.  At this point, students will be taken to the Saluda Primary Office, and the parent must sign out the child in the office.

 

No student is allowed to leave school during the day unless a parent or parent designee comes for him/her.  If someone other than a parent or legal guardian is to pick up the student for early dismissal, the parent or guardian must send a note to school stating who has permission to sign out the student from school. Parents must sign students back IN if returning on the same day.

 

ANY and ALL changes in normal transportation must be in WRITING prior to 2:00 of the school day.  THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

ABSENCES:  A written excuse is required when a student is absent from school.  The excuse is to be sent to the attendance secretary and will be kept on file along with the attendance record.  If your child is absent four consecutive days you must have a medical excuse or it will be considered an unlawful absence.  Lawful absences include illness, serious illness or death in the immediate family, and recognized religious holidays.  All other absences are normally not excusable.  No child who has chronic absences, can receive an adequate education.  We urge you to make sure your child is in school every day.   

 

AFTER THREE CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES OR A TOTAL OF THREE ABSENCES – THE FOLLOWING WILL OCCUR

§  The parent/legal guardian will be notified of the absences by the truancy officer or attendance dept.

§  The school representative will conduct phone conference to discuss the attendance policy and to determine attendance requirements for the remainder of the year

 

AFTER A TOTAL OF FIVE ABSENCES – THE FOLLOWING WILL OCCUR

§  The parent/guardian will be notified of the absences and a copy of the attendance letter and record will be mailed to the parent/guardian

§  A conference will be scheduled with the parent/guardian, student and the counselor to place the student on an attendance improvement plan.

 

AFTER A TOTAL OF SEVEN ABSENCES – THE FOLLOWING WILL OCCUR

§  A school official will make parent contact to review the attendance improvement plan with the parent/guardian and student.

§  The parent/guardian will be notified that further absences may warrant the filing of a truancy petition with DSS by the district office.

 

Make-up work

Students who have lawful absences will be allowed to make up work missed.  The student must make up the work within three school days after their return to school.  This does not include work previously assigned.  *Teachers must provide students with the make-up work as needed whether before school, after school or at a mutually convenient time during the day.  Students who have unlawful absences will not be permitted to make up work missed.  *If a student has missed several consecutive days, additional time for make-up will be provided.

 

HOMEBOUND:  Students who exceed the allowable absence limit will not receive credit or will not be promoted unless the student is or has been enrolled in the district’s homebound instruction program.  Homebound instruction cannot be activated for fewer than five consecutive absences.

 

TRUANCY:  Truancy is an unlawful absence and will not be tolerated.  Students who are absent without parental knowledge or with parental knowledge but for unacceptable reasons will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including referral to family court.

·         Students with excessive unlawful absences will be referred to family court.  Unlawful absences accrue both under the specific definitions in this policy and also when a student exceeds the absence limits for receiving credit or promotion without a medical excuse.

·         Students must bring written excuses from parents/legal guardians or a health practitioner for all absences.  Excuses must be provided to the school within three days of the student’s return to school.

                                                       

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING:  When inclement weather occurs, district administrators will decide as soon as possible if school will be open.  The decision will be aired on the following stations, WJRQ Saluda, WBLR Batesburg, WJES Johnston, WCRS Greenwood, WJDK Newberry, and WIS Columbia.  You will also be contacted by our automated phone/email/text system called ALERT NOW.

 

HANDBOOK AMENDMENT: The handbook may be amended as deemed necessary by the administration and staff in the best interest of the students.  Any changes will be provided in oral and/or written form.

 

TRAFFIC AND PARKING: For the safety of the students, please drive slowly and courteously.  Traffic violators will be reported to the local police if student safety is jeopardized.  If you need to visit the school, park in front of the school.  You may park in front of the school only between the hours listed on the sign.  The staff/visitor parking lot located by the district office may be used at other times.

 

CAR RIDERS: Parents who bring their children to school and pick them up should follow these directions.  All cars should enter from North Wise Road to Matthews Road, then drive between the two campuses.  Stay to the right and go through the area that is used for parking.  Exit this area to make a loop to go back out to North Wise Road.  A drop off/pick up area will right outside the covered area.  Students are not to be dropped off at any other area of the school.

 

BUSES: 

The school transportation system is owned and financed by the State.  Bus drivers are carefully screened and given bus training for their job.  A few rules in regard to buses are as follows:

·         Parents must sign children out in the front office before they get on the bus, once on the bus, the child cannot get off until the bus reaches the designated stop.

·         The school bus is considered a classroom – no smoking, no eating or drinking, no paper throwing, and no getting up and moving about.

·         Students should be at the bus stop in the morning ready to board.  The bus will not wait for you.  Exceptions are made during inclement weather.

·         Students are to ride only the bus to which they have been assigned.  Students must have written permission from a parent in order to ride a different bus.  This note must be approved by the principal or designee. 

·         Students will not be allowed to carry balloons or flowers in glass vases on the bus.

·         Students will not be allowed to transport animals on the school bus

·         Remember riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right.  We must follow all rules.

 

WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL: If a student is moving and is withdrawing from school, please come by the school guidance office a few days before the withdrawal date.  This will give ample time to complete the necessary paperwork.  Your cooperation is always appreciated.

 

DRESS CODE: Students must dress appropriately for school.  Learning is maximized in an environment that is free from distracting elements and influences.  Our main concern is that students participate and learn without fear of ridicule, without comments about their clothing, or without embarrassment caused by the dress of another student.  Inappropriate language or gestures printed on clothing is not acceptable.  It is expected that children come to school clean, neat and well groomed.  The administration will make final judgment on the appropriateness of dress and reserves the right to prohibit students from wearing any articles of clothing or accessory which may create discipline problems.

--Shorts – mid thigh or longer

--Shirts – no bare mid-drifts or tank tops

--Pants – worn at natural waistline, no visible undergarments

--Shoes – soled shoes (FLIP FLOPS not appropriate for student play)

--Hats – not permitted in the building

--Content – inappropriate advertising and/or slogans not permitted

 

PLEDGE: Each day during morning announcements students will say the Pledge of Allegiance and Saluda Primary pledge.  If a parent objects to his/her child reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, that parent must provide a written statement to exclude their child from this activity.  All children will be asked to stand to show respect. 

 

LOST AND FOUND: Please label all personal belongings.  Lost items cannot be returned if the school can not determine rightful ownership.  The lost and found area is located in the nurse’s office. Every nine weeks lost and found items not picked up will be donated to charity.

 

CELEBRATIONS: During the school year, class celebrations are limited to one first semester and one second semester.  These celebrations are limited to the last hour of the school day.  The presence of younger, non-school age children is discouraged.  Birthday parties are not appropriate at school. Parents may wish to send one item per child treat for the class to enjoy at recess or lunch in honor of their child.  Please advise the teacher ahead of time, if you plan to send a treat.  Parents may send party invitations to be distributed at school, if every student in the class receives one.  If you have a question about this policy, please contact the school office for further clarification.

 

BALLOON AND FLOWER BOUQUETS: If you have flowers to be delivered, please follow the procedures as outline below:

·         Flowers may be brought to the school between 10:00a.m.- 2:00p.m.  All deliveries MUST be completed by 2:00p.m.

·         Please furnish the florist with the following:

Student’s full name / Grade /  Teacher’s name / School name

·         We will call the students to pick up their flowers at 2:45p.m.

·         BALLOONS AND FLOWERS IN A GLASS VASE MUST BE PICKED UP AT SCHOOL.  BALLOONS OR GLASS ITEMS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE BUSES!!

 

VALUABLES: Please send only necessary money to school with your child.  Please put the money in an envelope and mark on the envelope exactly what the money is for.  OTHER MONEY, TOYS, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC GAMES, TAPE PLAYERS AND EXPENSIVE ITEMS SHOULD BE LEFT AT HOME.  The school cannot be responsible for damage to, or loss of, such items. 

 

General Rule:   “If they don’t need it, they should not have it”

 

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: The school calendar has a built in parent/conference date: October 29, 2010. It is necessary for teachers to devote their full attention to pupil instruction.  THEREFORE, ALL CONFERENCES MUST BE HELD AFTER SCHOOL OR WHEN TEACHERS ARE NOT SUPERVISING STUDENTS.  We ask that you call the school office or communicate in writing with the teacher through your child’s agenda book to arrange conferences.  Requests for conferences during regular student hours cannot be granted unless the teacher is not directly supervising students.

 

COUNSELOR: Students and parents are encouraged to make an appointment to discuss matters of concern with the guidance counselor.  In addition to individual conferences, guidance classes will be provided at each grade level throughout the school year.

 

VANDALISM: Willful and intentional damage to any school property will be subject to severe consequences.  Parents/guardians will be responsible for reimbursement of damages.

 

FIRE/DISASTER DRILLS: Drills are necessary for the safety of the students, staff, and faculty.  Everyone should know the specific directions for reaching a point of safety from those areas of the school building in which he/she may be.  The escape plan for fire drills is posted in each room. 

 

SUPPLIES: Basic instructional materials are provided for the student.  Each student is expected to come to school equipped with pencils and paper.  Occasionally, parents are asked to donate food items, materials, or money for students to enjoy a special activity.  No student will be denied the right to participate based on the inability to contribute.

 

SCHOOL STORE: The school store is open 2 days a week from 7:15a.m. - 7:45a.m.  Students may purchase pencils, paper, erasers, crayons, and misc. school items.

 

TEXTBOOKS: Textbooks and workbooks are issued to students free of charge.  Once issued, the materials become the responsibility of the student and parents to insure that the materials do not become lost or damaged beyond normal usage.  Loss or excessive damage to textbooks will result in the student being fined.

 

IMMUNIZATION/HEALTH/BIRTH CERTIFICATE/SOCIAL SECURITY CARD: State law requires all students to have adequate immunization, health (eye, ear, dental) examinations, and birth certificates.  Beginning with the 1997-1998 school year, all children born after January 1, 1992 are required to have proof of the Hepatitis B vaccination.  Health and immunization records may be obtained at the Saluda County Health Department.  A copy of the social security card and birth certificate is needed for school records.  Immunizations must be current for students to attend school.

 

LICE/RINGWORM: Any child found with lice, nits or ringworm will be sent home immediately.  Before returning to school, the parent must receive a certificate from the health department or personal physician stating that the student has been treated and is completely free of lice, nits or ringworm or must bring proof of use such as labels of shampoo.  The student must be checked by the school nurse or office staff before he/she can return to the classroom.

 

SCHOOL VISITATION: There will be many opportunities for you to participate in your child’s education.  Volunteers are greatly appreciated at Saluda Primary.  For example, parents can volunteer as guest speakers, tutors, field trip chaperones, or room representatives.  If you are interested, please contact the teacher, school office, or the PTA.  Everyone is welcome in our school. 

 

A few guidelines:

1.  All visitors must check in at the office to obtain and wear a visitor’s sticker.  Anyone who is not wearing a visitor’s sticker will be questioned. 

2.  Appointments are preferred.  Parents are invited to enjoy eating breakfast and lunch with their children.  Lunch schedules will be sent home at the beginning of the year.

3.  If visitation of adults presents an instructional disruption, parents may be asked to leave.

 

Procedures for classroom visits are as follows:

●   Must be approved by principal

·         Sign-in at the office and get a visitor pass.

·         Parents will be escorted to classrooms.

·         A class visit is not a time for conference with teacher.

·         Conferences are encouraged as well.

 

MEALS: Nutritional meals provided at school are a vital part of the total educational program.  We encourage your child to participate in the breakfast and lunch program at school.  Prepayment of meals on a weekly or monthly basis is encouraged. Applications for free and reduced price lunches are available to all parents.  Applications are available in the office if the family income status changes during the year.  Menus are printed monthly.  If your child prefers a home-prepared lunch, please have the child bring the lunch to school with him/her in the morning.  Delivering outside lunches to students during the school day is discouraged.  MEAL FEES: No students may charge more than $5.00.  If the charge exceeds $5.00, then the student will receive a sandwich, piece of fresh fruit, and milk until the fee has been paid.

 

MEDIA CENTER: The Media Center is open to students from 7:35 a.m. - 3:00p.m. All students have a scheduled library period and may come individually with a pass from their teacher.  Materials are checked out for a one-week period.  A student must return items before checking out additional books.  Students are responsible for lost or damaged items checked out in their name and the fee will be charged to the student.  All books are to be returned before Christmas vacation, and two weeks before school ends for the year.  There are additional resources available to students. The classroom teacher arranges time for student use of these resources.  Parents are welcome to use all resources in the media center, and parents are encouraged to come to the media center with their child.                                                  

 

PURCHASE OF NON-CURRICULUM MATERIALS: Because it is so important that students be exposed to literature at an early age, and because children take great pride in owning books, teachers will offer parents an opportunity to purchase materials for use in the home.  Book Clubs and Weekly Reader Books are examples of such materials.  You are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities.  However, these materials are not part of the classroom instruction and are not required by the school.  Twice a year the media center sponsors a book fair.  This is an opportunity to purchase materials and books to be used in the home.  Parents and students may browse through and purchase a book if desired.  The school receives a percentage of the money from the sale of books at the book fairs.

 

INTERNET: The Internet will be used only by students whose parents have signed a statement of use with adult supervision.  NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE THE INTERNET WITHOUT SUPERVISION.  TEACHERS WILL USE THE INTERNET AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR STUDENTS WITHIN THE CLASSROOM FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES.

 

SCHOOL PICTURES: You will have the opportunity to purchase a school picture in the fall and in the spring.  Class pictures are taken in the spring.  The fall picture is used in the yearbook.

 

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER: The school newsletter is published monthly.  Please watch for important dates and information!

                                                    

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

All students are instructed in reading and language, math, social studies, and science.  Students attend related arts classes in music, art, physical education, and the media center on a weekly basis.  Students participate in Larson Math, STAR (R & M), and Accelerated Reader.  Curriculum and resources are aligned to the South Carolina Curriculum Standards.

 

HOMEWORK: Homework is an extension of classroom activity and the assignments should be challenging and meaningful.  At the discretion of each teacher, homework may be assigned daily.  Some of the purposes of homework are:

 

·         To extend the work of the school and to develop good study habits by stimulating voluntary effort, initiative, independence, responsibility, and self-direction.

·         To allow the student the opportunity to develop or try his creative ability

·         To increase the skills and add to the knowledge of the student

·         To encourage a carry-over of worthwhile school activities into permanent leisure interest

·         To challenge every student

·         To incorporate help and resources of the home and family

 

REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS: Teachers will be reporting grades into PowerSchool.  A component of this software allows parents to use the internet to access student grades. Progress reports will be issued every 9 weeks.  Please sign and return the report the following day.  See school calendar for report card dates.  Test papers and other work by students will be sent home in the Monday Folder.

                                                   

SPECIAL EDUCATION: Children with special needs may benefit from several different programs.  Resource and self-contained classes are available for students who qualify.  Speech & Physical therapy is offered to children who qualify after the screening process.  Children who need these special programs must be referred through the Student Assistance Team (SST).  This process is headed up by our Guidance Department.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: All students are required to attend PE classes as part of the instructional program.  STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A DOCTOR’S NOTE TO BE EXCUSED FROM P.E. CLASS.  Dress should be comfortable and appropriate for participating in active movement activities.  (Students do not have time to change clothes prior to PE class.)

 

STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM

The TOP Hat – This is a program to recognize positive behavior. One student per class is selected weekly. 

Perfect Attendance – Students are recognized with a certificate at the end of the year and names will be sent to the Saluda Sentinel.

                                                 

ILLNESS/ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL: In the event of an accident, students will receive first aid for minor injuries.  Every effort will be made to encourage students to remain at school when they complain of minor pains and discomfort.  Parents must pick up their child if he/she is found to have a fever, becomes nauseated, or has other more serious illnesses or injuries.  If a student has a condition that can be spread to others through contact, the parent will be notified, and the child must be taken home.  A doctor should see rashes.  The school must have evidence that the child is being treated.  The child may return to school with a recommendation from a doctor or documentation from a pharmacist verifying the purchase of medicine.

 

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Parents or guardians are responsible for keeping the school informed of all changes regarding telephone numbers, addresses, or medications the students may be taking.  IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, IF NO ONE CAN BE NOTIFIED, THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ASSIST THE SCHOOL IN RECEIVING PROPER SUPERVISION AND EMERGENCY CARE.

 

RULES FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICINES AT SCHOOL: Pupils are not allowed to bring medicines to school except as directed below.

·         Prior to administering medication, a dated request, signed by the parent or guardian, must be presented to the school office.  The medication form will include the child’s name, the name of the medication and the times of administration.  Whenever possible, the expected duration of treatment shall be stated

·         Each time a new or different medication must be administered at school, it must be accompanied by a request slip

·         One permission slip per year shall suffice for medications which will be given on a long-term basis.                                               

§  Medicine may be administered in case of exposure to allergens, for example, adrenaline for bee stings

·         School personnel authorized to give such medications include the principal, secretary, teacher, guidance counselor or nurse

·         Parents will be responsible to reclaim any unused medications within one week of the termination of treatment or within one week of the last day of school.  Any unused prescription medications will be destroyed at this time

·         The Saluda School District One nor its authorized personnel will not be responsible for any adverse drug reaction when the medication has been given in the manner prescribed

 

OFFICE REFERRALS: A student may be referred to the office for correction and intervention if the student is not responding to the classroom discipline plan or if the student exhibits behavior that is severe and/or continuously disruptive to the learning environment.  The administrator will determine a course of action that, in his/her judgment is in the best interest of the student.  The administration reserves the right to use discretion in any discipline case as deemed necessary; however, all students will receive fair and consistent consequences.  Parents will be notified prior to a student suspension, provided the offense is not so serious as to warrant an automatic suspension.  Courses of action may include but are not limited to:

 

A conference with the student                       Notify the parent              Conference with the parent                     

Time out                                              Lunch detention                Recess detention

After-school detention                        Assignment or project       Suspension

Self discipline contract                       Referral to guidance counselor                                                   

Referral to the Student Intervention Team                             In-school suspension

Conferences are required for any student suspended from school prior to the student’s return.

 

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION: Students may be assigned after school detention as a consequence for misconduct.  After-school detention will be held in the media center from 3:00p.m.until 4:00p.m.  Assigned teachers will be on duty to monitor the students each week.  The homeroom teachers are responsible for making sure your child has work to complete during this time period.  If your child does not attempt to do his/her work or misbehaves during the detention period, he/she may be suspended from school.  It is the responsibility of the parent to make sure that someone is at the school to pick up the child.  You will be sent a form notifying you of your child’s detention assignment.  You must sign the sheet and return it to the office. 

 

STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY:  No student information will be released without written parent/guardian consent.

 

RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION:

Information about your child from events, activities, and special recognition may appear in school or district sponsored promotional pieces such as yearbooks, brochures, newsletters, newspapers, radio, and/or other media. If you do not wish for your child’s name and/or photograph to be used in any type media, you must notify the school in writing within 15 days of the beginning of school.  If you do not notify the school, the district will be free to use such information for positive recognition for your child.             

                                              

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION: No student in Saluda School District One shall be denied equal opportunity to participate in any district program or activity on the basis of race, sex, religion, marital status, or national origin; and no student shall be denied a free appropriate education on account of any handicapping condition.

 

SALUDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

DISCIPLINE CODE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

 

ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES:

·         Classroom management strategies will be used prior to the implementation of the School District Discipline Code

·         Copies of student discipline infractions will be sent to parent and referring teacher.  If a police report has to be filed, a copy must also be sent to the district office.

·         Counseling will be used throughout the discipline plan

·         District procedures will be implemented in a developmentally appropriate manner

·         Guidance counselor will make recommendations for counseling through appropriate agencies dealing with high-risk behaviors when necessary

·         If the hearing officer places a student on probation, the terms will be defined in a recommendation sent from the district office

 

The administration reserves the right to use discretion in any discipline case as deemed necessary.  Students are also expected to comply with the District’s policies and procedures regarding student discipline, copies of, which are available at each school.

                                                     

BOARD POLICY

Weapons Offenses: The violations of laws prohibiting any person, except law enforcement officers or personnel authorized by school officials, to carry on his person, while on any elementary or secondary school property, a knife, with a blade over two inches long, a blackjack, a metal pipe or pole, firearms, or any other type of weapon, device or object which may be used to inflict bodily injury or death.  This category also includes the carrying, in a concealed manner, a dirk, slingshot, metal knuckles, razor, or other deadly weapon usually used for the infliction of personal injury.  This also includes any facsimile of such weapons.  59-63-280. Possession of paging devices by public school students under age eighteen prohibited.

A)                For purpose of this section, “paging device” means a telecommunications device that emits an audible signal vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor.

B)                A student under the age of eighteen in the public schools may not possess a paging device while on school property or while attending a school sponsored or school related activity on or off school property, unless the student needs the paging device for a legitimate medical reason.  A student eighteen years of age and over in the public schools may not possess a paging device while on school property or while attending a school sponsored or school related activity on or fire fighting organization or a volunteer emergency medical service organization or unless the student needs the paging device for a legitimate medical reason.  The principal of each school may decide what constitutes a legitimate medical reason consistent with any guideline as may be established by the school board of that district or by the State Departmento of Education.  The principal of each school must secure and retain documented evidence of a student’s legitimate                                                             

            medical need or his membership in a volunteer fire fighting or emergency medical service   organization before that student may             have a paging device at school if authorized by this section

C)        A student who brings a “paging device” or a facsimile of a “paging device” will be subject to      expulsion or probation, Saluda School District One Board Policy 4-14-93.

D)        A person who discovers a student in possession of a paging device in violation of this section       shall report the violation to the appropriate school administrator, as determined by school         policy,             who shall order a police officer or appropriate school employee to confiscate the device, which is      forfeited to the school district.

 

Cell phone/paging device policy

Students may not have cellular telephones or paging devices in their possession in the school building.  In addition, students may not have cellular telephones or paging devises on a bus (this includes both yellow buses and activity buses used for field trips).  If a student is found with a cellular telephone or paging device in his/her possession, he/she will be subject to the consequences listed under level two of the discipline policy.

 

Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Policy

The district board of trustees prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying.  The district board of trustees has determined that a safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards; harassment, intimidation or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe environment; and since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers should be commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying.

 

Any person who feels he/she has been subjected to harassment, intimidation or bullying is encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with procedures established by the superintendent.  Complaints will be investigated promptly, thoroughly and confidentially.  All school employees are required to report alleged violations of this policy to the principal or his/her designee.  Reports by students or employees may be made anonymously.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

(Pre-K through Grade Five)

Consequences

 

The consequences listed for each level of offense in this document represent general guidelines.  The administration reserves the right to apply any consequence to any level of infraction based on the discretion of the administrator and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

In-school suspension

One of the consequences used by the district, in-school suspension (ISS), allows students to remain on campus and complete assigned work in a controlled environment rather than being suspended out of school. Students are required to have assignments from their teachers and documentation from a parent/legal guardian acknowledging the date of ISS before participating in in-school suspension. Since consequences are intended to change inappropriate behavior, students are limited to eight days of in-school suspension per year. After the limit of in-school suspension days is exceeded, out of school suspension will be applied in all cases.

Out of school suspension

Another consequence is out of school suspension. When a student is suspended out of school, he/she may not come on campus during the time of his/her suspension. This includes extracurricular activities and athletic events.  Students found on campus or at any school event while under suspension may be charged with trespassing.  Work will not be provided for students while they are suspended; however, they have twice the number of days they were out to complete any missed work once they return to school. For example, if a student is suspended for two days, he/she has four days to make up missed work beginning with the first day of his/her return. Since consequences are intended to change inappropriate behavior, students are limited to 10 days of out of school suspension per year. After a student exceeds the limit of out of school suspension days, he/she may be assigned to the alternative school or referred to the hearing officer for possible expulsion.

Level one

The consequences listed for each level of offense in this document represent general guidelines.  The administration reserves the right to apply any consequence to any level of infraction based on the discretion of the administrator and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

Offenses

·         disruptive behavior

·         horseplay on campus/inappropriate pushing and shoving

·         unlawful tardies/early dismissals (students must bring an excuse for lawful tardies/early dismissals); return to the first consequences at the beginning of each semester

·         disrespect to staff

·         cheating

·         obscene/inappropriate language/gestures toward students

·         hitting another student

Consequences

·         first offense - warning

·         second offense - one to two days after school detention/parent/legal guardian notification

·         third offense – three to five days after school detention/parent/legal guardian notification

·         fourth offense - one to two days in-school suspension/parent/legal guardian notification

·         fifth offense - three to five days out of school suspension/parent/legal guardian conference

·         referral to the hearing officer

 

Level two

The consequences listed for each level of offense in this document represent general guidelines.  The administration reserves the right to apply any consequence to any level of infraction based on the discretion of the administrator and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Offenses

·         destructive behavior

·         throwing inappropriate objects

·         fighting-stop on command

·         theft-value less than $50

·         forgery

·         refusal to obey

·         harassment/bullying

·         possession of a cellular telephone or paging device (phone/pager will be taken and returned to parents); see cell phone/paging device policy JICJ

Consequences

·         first offense - one to three days after school detention/parent/legal guardian note

·         second offense - one to three days in-school suspension/parent/legal guardian conference

·         third offense - one to three days out of school suspension/parent/legal guardian conference

·         fourth offense - three to five days out of school suspension/parent/legal guardian conference/ referral to the hearing officer - full restitution made to school for damages

Level three

The consequences listed for each level of offense in this document represent general guidelines.  The administration reserves the right to apply any consequence to any level of infraction based on the discretion of the administrator and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

Offenses

·         cutting/leaving class or leaving campus without permission

·         use/possession of tobacco products (chewing tobacco, cigarettes, matches, lighters, rolling papers)

·         use of obscene language/gestures to school personnel/adults

·         sexual harassment/verbal and physical

·         fighting - staff intervention

·         fireworks on campus and/or causing them to explode

·         discharging of fire safety equipment/setting off fire alarm system

Consequences

·         first offense - one to three days out of school suspension/parent/legal guardian conference

·         second offense - three to five days out of school suspension/parent/legal guardian conference

·         third offense - five to 10 days out of school suspension/parent/legal guardian conference referral to the hearing officer

Level four

The consequences listed for each level of offense in this document represent general guidelines.  The administration reserves the right to apply any consequence to any level of infraction based on the discretion of the administrator and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

Offenses

·         assault/battery

·         bomb threat

·         extortion

·         arson

·         sexual offenses

·         vandalism in excess of $50

·         theft/burglary in excess of $50

·         possession or sale of stolen property

·         being under the influence of alcohol or drugs or campus; selling or possessing controlled substances

·         furnishing, selling or possessing controlled substances (drugs, narcotics, alcohol or poison)

·         trespassing including students under suspension or expulsion

·         possession, use or transfer of dangerous weapons (i.e. brass knuckles, knife, black jack, gun, chains, etc.) or defensive devices (i.e. mace, pepper gas, stun gun, etc.) including facsimiles of such weapons or any other objective that reasonably can be used or thought of as a weapon (see weapons policy JICI)

·         threats to administrators, teachers or any school personnel

Consequences (in every case)

·         five to 10 days out of school suspension

·         bus suspension for 10 days or more

·         referral to hearing officer for expulsion

·         report filed with law enforcement

·         parent/legal guardian conference

·         full restitution required

Bus consequences

The consequences listed for each level of offense in this document represent general guidelines.  The administration reserves the right to apply any consequence to any level of infraction based on the discretion of the administrator and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

Students receiving the referrals will be placed on immediate bus suspension.  The following will apply.

1st   discipline referral = warning  

2nd  discipline referral = 3 days bus suspension

3rd  discipline referral = 7 days bus suspension

4^th   discipline referral = 10 days bus suspension

5th  discipline referral = Yearly suspension - Student will be

        unable to ride the school bus for the remainder of the year.

 

Extenuating, mitigating or aggravating circumstances

The board may give the appropriate administrator the authority to consider extenuating, mitigating or aggravating circumstances which may exist in a particular case of misconduct. The administrator should consider such circumstances in determining the most appropriate sanction.

 

Discipline of disabled students

Disciplinary process

Disabled students are not exempt from school disciplinary processes, nor are they entitled to remain in a particular educational program when their conduct substantially impairs the education of other children in the program. However, federal and state laws and regulations require the public schools to meet the individual educational needs of disabled children to the extent that current educational expertise permits.

Program prescriptions

A disabled student's staffing committee may prescribe or prohibit specified disciplinary measures for an individual student by including appropriate provisions in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The committee must take into consideration the student's disabling condition when deciding whether or not staff may use a particular form of discipline. Administrative authorities should observe any such provisions contained in a disabled student's individual education plan, except that a staffing committee may not prohibit the initiation of proceedings for suspension or expulsion which are conducted in accordance with regulation.

Suspensions

The administration may suspend a disabled student unless a suspension is prohibited by the student's individual education plan. At the end of the suspension, the school should return the student to the same educational placement, if appropriate.  The school may suspend students for up to 10 days for a minor disciplinary infraction but for not more than 30 days in any one school year.  (we deleted the sentence in blue and added the one in red)  Since consequences are intended to change inappropriate behavior, students are limited to 10 days of out of school suspension.  After a student exceeds the limit of out of school suspension days, he/she may be referred to the hearing officer for possible expulsion or home based instruction.

 

However, students who bring weapons to school or a school function or knowingly possess or use illegal drugs or solicit the sale of controlled substances or have inflicted serious bodily injury upon another person while at school or a school function may be removed for up to 45 days at a time. If school officials believe that a child with a disability is substantially likely to injure self or others in the child's regular placement, they may ask an impartial hearing officer to order that the child be removed to an interim alternative educational setting for a period up to 45 days.

 

Expulsions

Expulsion of a disabled student is equivalent to a change in educational placement and therefore requires special procedures. Before a disabled student may be expelled, a multi-disciplinary team must determine whether or not there is a connection or causal relationship between the disabling condition and the misconduct. If so, then expulsion resulting in cessation of educational services for the student would be unallowable.

The district will continue to provide a free and appropriate education as set forth in a student's IEP to expelled students with disabilities.

Immediate removal

Nothing contained in this administrative rule will be construed as limiting an administrator's ability to remove a disabled student from school immediately under emergency conditions.

SPS Terms

 

Balanced Literacy – This is the method of how we teach your child to read.  It involves reading instruction, reading practice, writing instruction, writing practice, spelling, students working independently, students working in learning centers, and students working at a table (Guided Reading table) with the teacher.

MAP – Measures of Academic Progress  (2^nd grade only)

--Test on the computer that students take.

--The results of the test let the teacher know what skills students need to work on and what skills they are good at on their own.

--It is taken 3 times a year in Math, Reading, and Language. Each session is about 45 minutes at the computer. 

--Reports will be given to parents on Parent Conference dates in October.

Guided Reading – This is the time when your child works at the guided reading table with the teacher.  This happens every day for 30 minutes.  Your child is taught on their reading level, regardless of what level they are on.

Shared Reading – This is the time when the whole class is taught a grade level reading skill or standard.  Even though your child may read above or below the grade level, all children must receive grade level instruction.

Write From the Beginning – This is a program followed by Saluda County Schools that teaches children to write to the best of their ability. It is very systematic and structured.  All teachers use the same model for teaching writing.

Math Academy Time – This is a time when your child is taught Math skills that they are having a hard time getting.  Each teacher gives a test to see what skills a child has trouble with.  Using the results, children with the same problems are grouped together and taught those skills again.

Math Instruction Time – This is the time in the day where all students are taught a grade level math standard or skill.  Even though your child is above or below the grade level, all children must, receive grade level instruction

IEP – Individualized Education Plan – This is a document for students who have special circumstances that prevent them from functioning in the school on their own.  Each student must qualify through a serious of steps, including a psychological evaluation.  Students may have an IEP for many reasons such as for speech or specific learning disabilities.

SAT process – Student Assistance Team – This is a group of faculty that meet and discuss ways to help students who are having difficulty in the classroom with subjects and/or behavior.  These ways are called “interventions”.  Parents and teachers are a part of this meeting and parents can request an SAT meeting for their child for academic or behavioral reasons.

Assessment – what we use to see what your child knows (ie..test, classwork, homework) Anything your child completes at school that helps us understand how much they know about something.

 

Escuela Primaria de Saluda

2010-2011

MANUAL DEL ALUMNO-PADRE

 

Sr. Corey Burns, Director

  

200 MATTHEWS DRIVE

SALUDA, CAROLINA DEL SUR 29138

Teléfono de la Oficina: (864) 445-2469

Teléfono de la Cafeteria:  (864) 445-0604

Fax: (864) 445-4374

 

 

 

MISION DE LA ESCUELA:

La misión de la Escuela Primaria de Saluda, es formar y educar a todos los alumnos en un ambiente de orden y seguridad, usando recursos eficientes para inculcar en los alumnos el amor al conocimiento.

 

Promesa a la Escuela:  “Yo vengo a la escuela para aprender, y aprenderé.  Me comportaré para poder estar orgulloso de mí mismo y otros estarán orgullosos de mi también.”

 

 

 

 

 

PTA

Organización de Padres y Maestros

 

El PTA se complace en ser parte de la Escuela Primaria de Saluda y aspira trabajar diligentemente con nuestros alumnos, padres, maestros, administradores y con la comunidad toda, para coadyuvar a que la Escuela Primaria de Saluda tenga un ambiente de éxito que sea orgullo de nuestros alumnos y de la comunidad.  Invitamos y animamos a todos a unirse al PTA. Para hacerse miembro, sólo necesita pagar la cuota de $5.00 y comprometerse a ser parte del crecimiento y éxito de nuestros niños.

 

Directiva del PTA 2009-2010                        será determinada después

SIC  -  ¿Qué es el Consejo para Mejoras Escolares (SIC)?

El Consejo para Mejoras Escolares sirve como comité asesor al director y a los profesores de la escuela. El consejo trabaja conjuntamente con la escuela para desarrollar e implementar un plan quinquenal de mejoras, monitorear y evaluar el logro de las metas y objetivos del plan, y presentar un reporte anual a los padres sobre el desarrollo del plan.

 

¿Quiénes pueden formar parte del Consejo (SIC)?

Casi cualquier persona es elegible para servir en el SIC: padres, maestros, asociados comerciales, miembros de la comunidad.

 

¿Por qué deben interesarse los padres y ciudadanos?

Cuando los padres se interesan en la educación de sus hijos, las escuelas son mejores y los niños logran un mejor rendimiento.  Al ser parte del proceso de toma de decisiones, los padres pueden aportar su sabiduría a las deliberaciones del consejo. Su participación da a la escuela y al distrito escolar el apoyo necesario, proveniente de un grupo conocedor que abogará a favor de la escuela.

 

El Consejo para Mejoras Escolares (SIC)  se reúne el primer lunes de cada mes.

 

INFORMACION GENERAL

 

LLEGADA: Quienes vienen en carros particulares o caminando, no deben llegar a la escuela antes de las 7:15a.m.  Los niños que son dejados en la línea de vehículos conocida como car riders, deben bajar del vehículo en la entrada del kinder de 4 años.  Alumnos que vienen en carros particulares o caminando y van a desayunar deben estar en la escuela antes de las 7:30 a.m.

 

ATRASOS/SALIDA TEMPRANA: Tiempo sin interrupción en la clase es muy importante para el aprendizaje de todos los estudiantes. Por lo tanto, las Escuelas de Condado de Saluda han adoptado una nueva política para el próximo año escolar. El timbre de atrasos suena a las 8:00a.m.  Todo niño que viene a la escuela y no esté en su salón a las 8:00a.m. se consideradá atrasado y deberá reportarse a la oficina de la escuela con su padre o representante para recibir un pase por atraso; este último firmará el registro. Se hará respetar la política distrital.  A cada alumno se le permitirá trés atrasos (sin excusa) sin consecuencias.  En el cuarto y todo subsiguiente astraso, alumnos serán asignados a detención después de la escuela el día siguiente.  No habrá detención el día viernes.  Padres/Representantes necesitarán recoger los alumnos en detención a las 4:00 p.m.

 

Así como los atrasos crean un problema para el día instruccional, también las salidas tempranas.  Se le permitará a los alumnos salida temprana trés veces sin una carta/tarjeta que tenga una cita.  En la cuarta y toda subsiguiente salida temprana, alumnos serán asignados a detención después de la escuela el día siguiente.  No habrá detención el día viernes.  Padres/Representantes necesitarán recoger los alumnos en detención a la 3:45 p.m.  Padres deben firmar el registro en la oficina si necesitan retirar a su hijo de la escuela durante horas de clase, y deberán firmar el registro nuevamente si el alumno regresa a la escuela durante horas de clase.

 

Violadores habituales serán dirigidos con consecuencias adicional.  Gracias por trabajar con nosotros para proporcional un día escolar sin interrupciónes para todos los alumnos.

 

SALIDA: Los alumnos que van a casa en las primeras rutas del bus escolar, subirán a los mismos delante de la puerta principal de la escuela a las 2:50p.m.  Los car riders (cuyos padres los recogen en la fila de vehículos) deben ser recogidos a las 2:50p.m.  A menos que el director o un maestro indiquen lo contrario, los alumnos deben abandonar los predios escolares inmediatamente después de terminado el horario escolar.  Los padres deben recoger puntualmente a sus hijos. Los alumnos permanecerán en el área de embarque hasta que el tráfico haya terminado de circular. En ese momento, los alumnos serán llevados a la oficina de la escuela, y el padre deberá ingresar a la oficina y firmar para poder retirar a su hijo de la escuela.

 

CUALQUIER y TODO cambio de la transportación normal debe estar en ESCRITURA antes de las 2:00 p.m. de el día escolar.  ESTO SE ENFORSARÁ ESTRICTAMENTE.

·         FALTAS: Todo estudiante que falte a la escuela deberá presentar una excusa por escrito, firmada por su padre o representante legal. La excusa deberá enviarse a la secretaria de asistencia y se guardará con los registros de asistencia. Si un alumno falta por cuatro días consecutivos usted debe presentar un certificado médico, de lo contrario la falta se considerará una falta injustificada. Las faltas de los legítimas pueden ser por enfermedad, muerte o enfermedad grave de algún miembro de su familia inmediata, y días festivos reconocidos por su religión. Todas las demás faltas se consideran no justificables. Un alumno que falta con frecuencia no puede recibir una educación adecuada. Le pedimos que usted tome medidas para que su hijo asista diariamente a la escuela.

 

DESPUÉS DE TRES FALTAS CONSECUTIVAS O DE UN TOTAL DE TRES FALTAS OCURRIRÁ LO SIGUIENTE:

·         La secretaria de asistencia notificará al padre o representante legal del número de faltas.

·         La secretaria de asistencia llamará por teléfono al padre o representante para ratificar la política de asistencia a la escuela e informar de los requisitos de asistencia para el resto del año escolar.

 

DESPUÉS DE UN TOTAL DE CINCO FALTAS OCURRIRÁ LO SIGUIENTE:

·         Se notificará al padre o representante del número de faltas y una copia de esa carta y del registro será enviada por correo al padre o representante.

·         Se programará una reunión del padre o representante, el alumno y el consejero escolar para poner al alumno en un plan para mejorar la asistencia.

 

DESPUÉS DE UN TOTAL DE SIETE FALTAS OCURRIRÁ LO SIGUIENTE:

·         Un funcionario escolar se pondrá en contacto con el padre o representante para revisar el plan para mejorar la asistencia.

·         Se informará al padre o representante que en caso de persistir las faltas del niño a la escuela, la oficina del distrito presentará un informe de ausentismo injustificado a DSS.

 

Trabajo compensatorio

Los estudiantes que tuvieren faltas legales tendrán la oportunidad de realizar trabajos compensatorios, por los que hubiesen perdido durante su ausencia. El trabajo compensatorio debe ser presentado dentro de los tres primeros días después de haber regresado a la escuela.  Esto no incluye tareas previamente asignadas.  *Los maestros pueden asignar al alumno el trabajo compensatorio como lo consideren conveniente, y pueden hacerlo antes o después de horas de clase, o durante el día, en un horario mutuamente convenido. Los estudiantes que tuvieren faltas ilegales no tendrán la oportunidad de realizar trabajos compensatorios por los que hubieren perdido durante su ausencia. *Si la falta se ha prolongado por algunos días, se considerará un tiempo adicional para entregar las tareas compensatorias.

ESTUDIO EN EL HOGAR: Los alumnos que exceden el límite permitido de faltas no recibirán crédito ni serán promovidos al curso inmediato superior a menos que el alumno haya sido inscrito en el programa distrital de “estudio en el hogar”. Este programa no puede activarse por un número inferior a cinco faltas consecutivas.

VAGABUNDEO: Las faltas por vagabundeo son ilegales y no serán toleradas. Los alumnos que falten a la escuela sin conocimiento de sus padres, o con su conocimiento, pero por razones inaceptables, estarán sujetos a acción disciplinaria, la misma que puede incluir la intervención de una corte familiar.

·         Los alumnos que tengan demasiadas faltas ilegales serán reportados a una corte familiar.  Las faltas ilegales se acumulan tanto bajo estas definiciones específicas, como en los casos en los cuales un alumno  excede el límite de faltas permitidas para recibir crédito o promoción al curso inmediato superior, sin tener una excusa médica.

·         Por cada falta, los alumnos deben traer una excusa escrita por su padre o representante legal, o de un médico o representante de los servicios de salud. La excusa debe entregarse a la escuela dentro de los tres primeros días del regreso del estudiante a clases.

 

CIERRE DE LA ESCUELA POR  SITUACIONES DE EMERGENCIA: En casos de clima inclemente, los administradores distritales decidirán sobre la apertura de las escuelas, tan temprano como sea posible. La decisión será informada por las siguientes estaciones de radio: WJRQ Saluda, WBLR Batesburg, WJES Johnston, WCRS Greenwood, WJDK Newberry y WIS Columbia.  También será contactado por nuestro sistema automatizado de teléfono, correo electrónico, mensaje  llamado ALERT NOW.

ENMIENDAS A ESTE MANUAL: La administración y el personal escolar podrán hacer enmiendas a este manual, según se considere necesario y en el mejor interés de los estudiantes. Cualquier cambio se notificará en forma verbal y / o escrita.

 

TRÁFICO Y ESTACIONAMIENTO: Para la seguridad de los alumnos, por favor conduzca su vehículo a baja velocidad y demuestre cortesía hacia otros conductores. Si la seguridad de un alumno está en riesgo, las violaciones de tráfico serán reportadas a la policía local.  Si usted necesita visitar la escuela, le pedimos que use el estacionamiento ubicado al frente de a la oficina de la Escuela Primaria de Saluda.  Solamente puede usar este estacionamiento entre el horario de 8:00 a.m. y 2:30 p.m.  El estacionamiento de empleados/visitantes ubicado por la oficina del distrito al lado de la escuela se puede usar durante otros horarios.

ALUMNOS QUE VIENEN EN CARROS PARTICULARES “CAR RIDERS”: Los padres que traen y llevan a sus hijos en carros particulares y quieren usar la línea de vehículos para hacerlo, deben seguir las siguientes instrucciones. Todos los vehículos deben entrar por North Wise Road hacia Matthews Road, que es la calle que separa las dos escuelas.  Permanezca  a su derecha y siga por el área que antes se usaba para estacionamiento. Salga del área haciendo una “U” hasta volver a salir hacia North Wise Road.  Dentro de esa área, se designará un lugar específico donde se debe dejar y recoger a los estudiantes. No deje a su hijo en ningún otro lugar de la escuela.

BUSES: El sistema de transporte escolar pertenece y es financiado por el estado de Carolina del Sur. Los conductores son cuidadosamente seleccionados y entrenados para las funciones que deben cumplir. Aquí presentamos unas cuantas reglas que deben seguirse en los buses:

·         Padres deben firmar el registro en la oficina ántes de que el alumno se suba al autobús, cuando ya haya subido al autobús, el alumno no se podrá bajar hasta que el autobús haya llegado a la parada designada.

·         El autobús escolar es considerado un salón de clases, en el cual no se permite comer, beber, tirar papeles, levantarse ni moverse dentro del mismo.

·         En las mañanas los alumnos deben estar en la parada del bus, listos para subir. El bus no esperará por los alumnos. Sólo se harán excepciones en caso de clima inclemente.

·         Los alumnos sólo pueden usar el autobús que les ha sido asignado, y deben tener permiso de sus padres para ir en un autobús diferente. Ese permiso debe haber sido aprobado por el director o su representante.

·         No se permitirá a los alumnos subir al bus con globos, ni con arreglos florales en floreros de vidrio.

·         No se permitirá a los alumnos subir al bus con ningún tipo de animal.

·         Recuerde que el uso del autobús escolar es un privilegio y no un derecho. Es indispensable seguir todas las reglas.

 

ALUMNOS QUE SE RETIRAN DE LA ESCUELA: Si un alumno está cambiándose de casa y por tanto retirándose de la escuela, pedimos al padre que por favor se acerque a la oficina de la consejera unos días antes del último día que el niño asistirá a la escuela.  Esto nos dará el tiempo suficiente para hacer el papeleo necesario. Apreciaremos su cooperación en este punto.

CODIGO DEL VESTUARIO: Los alumnos deben vestir apropiadamente para asistir a la escuela.  Se aprende mejor en un ambiente libre de elementos distractores y otras influencias.  Nuestra principal preocupación es que los niños participen y aprendan sin temor al ridículo, sin comentarios sobre su ropa, y sin situaciones embarazosas provocadas por la ropa de otros alumnos.  No se permitirán palabras o gestos obscenos escritos o pintados en la ropa.  Se espera que los alumnos vengan a la escuela limpios y ordenados. La administración definirá si el alumno está vestido apropiadamente, y además se reserva el derecho a prohibir a los alumnos el uso de prendas de vestir o accesorios que puedan crear problemas disciplinarios.

--Shorts – a media pierna o más largos

--Camisas - no se permiten cortas, ni que dejen ver la piel a nivel de cintura y caderas ni los hombros

--Pantalones - deben usarse a la cintura, ropa interior no debe estar a la vista

--Zapatos - zapatos (sandalias del tip flip flops no son apropiadas para las actividades de los niños)

--Cachuchas – no se permiten dentro del edificio

--Contenido – no se permitirán palabras o gestos obscenos escritos o pintados en la ropa.

JURAMENTO: Cada día, durante los anuncios de la mañana, los alumnos recitarán el Juramento a la Bandera de los Estados Unidos y la promesa de la Escuela Primaria. Si algún padre tiene alguna objeción a que su hijo diga el juramento, debe presentar una declaración escrita para que el alumno sea excluido de esa actividad.  A todos los alumnos se les pedirá estar en pie para demostrar respeto.

OBJETOS PERDIDOS Y ENCONTRADOS: Por favor ponga el nombre de su hijo en todas sus pertenencias personales. Es difícil devolver los objetos encontrados a sus legítimos dueños, si no podemos determinar a quien pertenecen.  El área para objetos perdidos y encontrados está en la oficina de la enfermera escolar. Cada nueve semanas se recogerán y donarán a obras de caridad los artículos que no hayan sido reclamados.

 

FIESTAS: Las fiestas en los salones de clase están limitadas a una fiesta durante el primer semestre y una durante el  segundo semestre.  Las fiestas se podrán hacer solamente durante la última parte del día. Se pide no traer a las fiestas a niños menores, que no están en edad escolar. No se permite a los alumnos celebrar fiestas de cumpleaños en la escuela. Si los padres desean brindar algo por el cumpleaños de su hijo, pueden mandar un artículo, para todos los niños del salón, la misma que podrá servírsela durante el recreo o a la hora del almuerzo.  Si usted tiene planes de hacerlo, por favor avise a la maestra por adelantado. Los padres pueden enviar invitaciones a fiestas para que sean entregadas en el salón, siempre y cuando estén invitados todos los niños del salón. Si tiene preguntas sobre esta política, le pedimos ponerse en contacto con la oficina de la escuela para mayor clarificación.

 

ARREGLOS FLORALES Y GLOBOS: Si usted desea enviar flores, le pedimos seguir los siguientes lineamientos:

·         Los arreglos pueden llegar a la escuela entre las 10:00a.m. y las 2:00p.m.  Todas las entregas terminarán a las 2:00p.m.

·         Por favor proporcione a la florería la siguiente información:

Nombre completo del alumno/Grado/Nombre del maestro/Nombre de la Escuela

·         Llamaremos al alumno para que recoja sus flores o arreglo a las 2:45p.m.

·         ARREGLOS FLORALES EN ENVASES DE VIDRIO Y GLOBOS DEBEN RECOGERSE DE LA ESCUELA. NO SE PERMITIRÁN ARREGLOS FLORALES, GLOBOS O ARTICULOS DE VIDRIO EN EL AUTOBUS ESCOLAR!

 

OBJETOS DE VALOR: Por favor, no permita que su hijo traiga a la escuela más dinero del indispensable. Si usted envía dinero a la escuela le pedimos lo ponga en un sobre con el nombre de su hijo en la parte exterior, la cantidad que manda y para qué se debe usar ese dinero.  OTRO DINERO, JUGUETES, EQUIPO ATLETICO, JUEGOS ELECTRONICOS, TOCA CINTAS Y ARTICULOS DE VALOR DEBEN QUEDAR EN CASA. La escuela no se hace responsable por daño o pérdida de tales artículos.

Regla General:  “Si no lo necesitan, no lo deben tener”

 

REUNIONES DE PADRES Y MAESTROS: El calendario de la escuela tiene una fecha para reuniónes con los padres: el 23 de Octubre del 2009.  Los maestros deben dedicar toda su atención a la instrucción de los alumnos. POR TANTO, TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEBEN HACERSE DESPUÉS DE HORAS DE CLASE, O EN UN MOMENTO QUE LA MAESTRA  NO ESTÉ EJERCIENDO SUPERVISIÓN DIRECTA SOBRE LOS ALUMNOS. Para hacer citas para reunirse con la maestra, le pedimos que llame a la oficina o se comunique por escrito con la maestra, usando la agenda del alumno. No se pueden conceder citas con la maestra durante las horas regulares de clase, a menos que sea en un momento en que la maestra no está ejerciendo supervisión directa sobre los niños.

CONSEJERA: Se pide a alumnos y a padres de familia a hacer cita para hablar con la consejera orientadora, cuando necesiten sus servicios.  Adicionalmente a las citas individuales, durante el año escolar la consejera dará clases de orientación a cada grado.

VANDALISMO: Los daños voluntarios e intencionales a la propiedad escolar tendrán graves consecuencias. Los padres y representantes serán responsables por la restitución de esos daños.

 SIMULACRO DE INCENDIO / DESASTRE NATURAL: Los simulacros son necesarios para la seguridad de los alumnos, el personal y los maestros. Todos deben conocer las instrucciones específicas para llegar a un lugar seguro desde aquellas áreas de la escuela donde puedan encontrarse. El procedimiento de escape para los simulacros está visible en cada salón de clases.

ÚTILES ESCOLARES: Se provee los materiales básicos necesarios para cada alumno. Se espera que cada alumno venga a la escuela trayendo sus lápices y papel. Ocasionalmente, cuando se prepara una actividad especial, se pide a los padres de familia que donen artículos comestibles, materiales o dinero. No se impedirá la participación de ningún alumno en la actividad, por no haber podido colaborar con los materiales.

ALMACÉN ESCOLAR: El almacén de la escuela estará abierto dos días de la semana desde las 7:15a.m. hasta las 7:45a.m.  Los alumnos podrán adquirir lápices, papel, borradores, crayones y otros artículos escolares.

LIBROS DE TEXTO: Los libros de texto y los cuadernos de ejercicios se entregan gratuitamente a los alumnos.  Una vez entregado, ese material pasa a ser responsabilidad del alumno y de los padres de familia, quienes deben asegurarse que esos materiales no se pierdan o sufran danos más allá del que genera su uso razonable. El estudiante deberá pagar multas en caso de pérdida o daño excesivo.

REGISTRO DE VACUNAS DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD/ ACTA DE NACIMIENTO / SEGURO SOCIAL: La ley estatal establece que todos los alumnos deben presentar su registro de vacunas, de exámenes de salud (ojos, oídos, dientes) y el acta de nacimiento. Desde el año escolar 1997-1998, se requiere que todos los niños nacidos después del 1 de Enero de 1992 presenten prueba de haber recibido la vacuna contra la Hepatitis B. Los registros de vacunas y salud pueden obtenerse en el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Saluda. Para sus archivos, la escuela solicita el acta de nacimiento y el seguro social.

Para que el alumno pueda asistir a la escuela el registro de vacunas debe estar actualizado.

PIOJOS/ TIÑA: Los niños a quienes se encuentre piojos, liendres o tiña (empeines), serán inmediatamente enviados a casa. Antes de poder volver a la escuela el padre de familia debe presentar un certificado del departamento de salud, o del médico personal, asegurando que el alumno ha sido tratado y está completamente libre de piojos, liendres o tiña. También puede traer la etiqueta de los productos que esté usando para tratar al niño, como la etiqueta del shampoo. Los estudiantes deberán ser revisados por la enfermera escolar o por el personal de la oficina antes de que se les permita volver al salón de clases.

VISITAS A LA ESCUELA: Habrán numerosas oportunidades para que usted participe en la educación de su hijo. La Escuela Primaria de Saluda acoge y aprecia a los voluntarios Por ejemplo, los padres pueden venir como oradores invitados, tutores, chaperones para excursiones escolares, o representantes del salón de clases. Si usted está interesado por favor póngase en contacto con la maestra, la oficina de la escuela, o el Comité de Padres y Maestros (PTA). Todos son bienvenidos en nuestra escuela.

1.      Todos los visitantes que vienen a la escuela deben registrarse en la oficina para recibir el distintivo de visitante que deberá usar durante el tiempo que permanezca en la escuela.  A quien no lleve el distintivo de visitante, se le preguntará su destino dentro de la escuela

2.      Se prefieren citas.  Se invita a los padres que vengan a desayunar y almorzar con sus hijos. Los horarios de las comidas serán enviados a casa al inicio del año escolar.

3.      Si la visitación de los adultos presenta una interrupción instruccional, se le puede pedir a los padres que se retiren.

Procedimiento para visitar el salón de clases:

• La visita debe ser aprobada por el director.
• Sírvase firmar el registro de ingreso en la oficina, y conseguir un distintivo de visitante.
• Padres serán llevados al salón.
• Una visita a la clase no es tiempo para tener una junta/conferencia con la maestra.
• También se apoya a que tenga conferencias con las maestras.

 

 

COMIDAS: Las nutritivas comidas que se da a los niños en la escuela, son parte vital del programa de educación integral. Animamos a los niños a servirse el desayuno y el almuerzo en la escuela. Se agradece el pago anticipado por la comidas; puede hacerlo en forma semanal o mensual. Se encuentran a disposición de los padres de familia, las aplicaciones para comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Las aplicaciones están en la oficina de la escuela, y usted puede solicitarlas en cualquier momento del año escolar, si hay algún cambio en el ingreso familiar.

BIBLIOTECA: La biblioteca está abierta para uso de los estudiantes desde las 7:35a.m. Hasta las 3:00p.m. Se asigna un período en el cual cada estudiante puede venir a la biblioteca, con un pase de su maestra. Los alumnos pueden tener en su poder los materiales de la biblioteca, hasta por un período de una semana. Para poder sacar nuevos libros, el alumno debe devolver los que llevó antes.  Los alumnos son responsables por la pérdida o daños a los objetos que hayan sacado de la biblioteca, y se le cobrará una multa en caso de daños. Esta multa será pagada directamente a la biblioteca. Todos los libros deben devolverse a la biblioteca antes de las vacaciones de Navidad y dos semanas antes del final del año escolar. Hay otros recursos tales como computadoras y enciclopedias que están a disposición de los alumnos. La maestra coordinará los horarios para que el alumno pueda hacer uso de esos recursos. Se invita a los padres a usar los recursos de la biblioteca, e igualmente se los anima a visitar la biblioteca con sus hijos.

 COMPRA DE MATERIALES EXTRA CURRICULARES:  Debido a la importancia que tiene el exponer a los alumnos al material impreso desde temprana edad, y debido a que a los niños les gusta tener libros de su propiedad, las maestras ofrecerán a los padres una oportunidad para comprar materiales que puedan usar en casa. Clubes de Libros y Libros de Lectura Semanal son dos ejemplos de ese tipo de material. Lo animamos a que aproveche estas oportunidades. Sin embargo, estos materiales no son parte del material de instrucción del salón de clases, y no son requeridos por la escuela.  Dos veces al año, la biblioteca patrocinará la feria de libros. Esta es otra oportunidad para comprar materiales y libros para ser usados en casa. Los padres y los alumnos pueden recorrer la biblioteca y comprar libros si lo desean. La escuela recibe un porcentaje del total de la venta de libros en las ferias.

INTERNET: Sólo se permitirá acceso a Internet, a aquellos alumnos cuyos padres hayan firmado una declaración de uso con supervisión por parte de un adulto. NINGÚN ALUMNO PODRÁ HACER USO DE INTERNET SIN SUPERVISIÓN. LOS MAESTROS USARÁN INTERNET DENTRO DEL SALÓN DE CLASES PARA FINES INSTRUCCIONALES, SEGÚN LO CONSIDEREN APROPIADO PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES.

FOTOS EN LA ESCUELA: En el otoño y en la primavera usted tendrá la oportunidad de comprar la foto de la clase de su hijo. La foto oficial de todo el grupo será tomada en la primavera. La foto del otoño es la que se usa para el anuario.

INFORMATIVO ESCOLAR: El informativo escolar se publica dos veces al mes. En el informativo puede encontrar las fechas de eventos escolares importantes e información general.

 

PROGRAMAS INSTRUCCIONALES

Todos los alumnos reciben clases de lectura e idioma, matemáticas, estudios sociales y ciencias.  Además, cada semana los alumnos toman clases de música, arte, educación física y biblioteca. Los alumnos participan en los siguientes programas: Matemáticas de Larson, STAR (R & M), y Lectura Acelerada. Los programas y recursos están acordes a los Estándares Curriculares de Carolina del Sur.

TAREAS: Las tareas son una extensión de las actividades realizadas en la escuela y por tanto, deben ser significativas y constituir un desafío para el alumno. Según lo decida el maestro, pero no necesariamente, se asignarán tareas cada día. Algunas de las finalidades de las tareas son:

·         Ser una extensión del trabajo escolar y desarrollar hábitos de estudio que estimulen el esfuerzo voluntario, la iniciativa, la independencia, responsabilidad y auto dominio.

·         Brindar a los alumnos la oportunidad de desarrollar su talento creativo.

·         Incrementar las destrezas y el conocimiento del alumno.

·         Fomentar el traspaso del conocimiento adquirido en actividades escolares a los intereses recreativos que se dan en el tiempo libre.

·         Constituir un desafío para cada alumno.

·         Incorporar la ayuda y recursos del hogar y de la familia.

 

LIBRETA DE CALIFICACIONES: Las maestras estarán presentando informes de los grados a un systema llamado PowerSchool.  Un componente de este software permite a los padres a usar Internet para acceder a los grados de los estudiantes. Los informes de progreso se emitirá cada 9 semanas. Por favor, firme y envie el informe al día siguiente. Vea el calendario escolar para las fechas que se mandará el boleto de calificaciones a casa.  Documentos de examenes y otros trabajos por los alumnos serán enviados a casa en la carpeta/folder del lunes.

 

EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL: Los niños que tienen necesidades especiales pueden beneficiarse de diversos programas.  Tenemos el Aula de Recursos y el Aula Integral para aquellos estudiantes que califiquen. Se ofrece Terapia de Lenguaje y Terapia Física para los niños que lo necesiten, según los resultados de evaluaciones. Los niños con necesidades especiales deben ser referidos a través del Equipo de Intervención para el Estudiante (SIT por sus siglas en inglés).  Este proceso será llevado a cabo por nuestro departamento de orientación.

 

EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA: Como parte del programa instruccional, todos los alumnos deben asistir a clases de Educación Física (PE por sus siglas en inglés).  SI NO PUEDE ASISTIR A CLASES DE PE, EL ALUMNO DEBE PRESENTAR UNA EXCUSA DEL DOCTOR.  Para poder participar en las actividades de ecuación física, los alumnos deberán usar ropa cómoda y apropiada.  (Los estudiantes no tienen tiempo de cambiarse de ropa antes de ir a la clase de PE).

PROGRAMA DE RECONOCIMIENTO SEMESTRAL A LOS ALUMNOS:

Cat in The Hat – Este es un programa que reconoce y resalta la buena conducta. Cada clase escoge semanalmente a un estudiante.

Asistencia Perfecta – Al finalizar el año se da un certificado a estos alumnos y sus nombres se publican en el Saluda Sentinel (periódico semanal de Saluda).

ENFERMEDADES/ACCIDENTES EN LA ESCUELA: En caso de accidente el alumno recibirá primeros auxilios para heridas menores.  Se hará lo posible por animar a los alumnos a permanecer en la escuela cuando se quejan de dolores o malestares leves. En caso de fiebre, náusea, enfermedades o heridas más serias, los padres deberán recoger al alumno de la escuela. Si un alumno presenta una condición que pudiera ser contagiosa por contacto, se notificará al padre de familia y el niño debe ser llevado a casa.  Un doctor debe revisar las erupciones de la piel. La escuela debe tener evidencia que un doctor está tratando al niño. El alumno puede volver a la escuela por recomendación escrita del médico, o del farmacéutico verificando la compra de medicina sin prescripción médica.

INFORMACIÓN PARA CASOS DE EMERGENCIA: Los padres y representantes son responsables de proporcionar a la escuela información actualizada sobre los cambios de dirección, teléfono, o medicamentos que el alumno pueda estar tomando.  EN CASO DE EMERGENCIA DEBIDO A ENFERMEDAD O FALTA DISCIPLINARIA DE UN ALUMNO, SI LA ESCUELA NO PUEDE PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON LA FAMILIA, SE NOTIFICARÁ AL DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIOS SOCIALES PARA AYUDAR A QUE EL NIÑO RECIBA CUIDADO Y SUPERVISIÓN ADECUADA.

 

REGLAMENTO PARA DAR MEDICINA A UN ALUMNO EN LA ESCUELA: Los estudiantes no podrán traer medicinas a la escuela, a no ser en los casos excepcionales abajo anotados.

·         Antes de poder administrar medicinas a un alumno, se debe presentar en la oficina de la escuela una solicitud fechada y firmada por el padre o presentante. El formulario de medicación incluirá el nombre del alumno, el nombre del medicamento, las dosis y las horas de administración. En lo posible, se debe establecer la duración de todo el tratamiento.

·         Se debe presentar esa solicitud cada vez que se deba administrar una medicina nueva o diferente.

·         Bastará con una solicitud para medicinas que se administran en forma permanente, o para aquellas a usarse en caso de exposición a alergenos, por ejemplo adrenalina para picada de abejas.

·         Las personas autorizadas para administrar medicinas en la escuela son: el director, el vice-director, la secretaria, la maestra, la consejera y la enfermera.

·         Los padres serán responsables de retirar los sobrantes de medicinas a más tardar una semana después de terminado el tratamiento, o del fin del año escolar. Después de este plazo se destruirán los sobrantes de medicinas que se compran con prescripción médica.

·         Cuando la medicina ha sido administrada de la forma prescrita, el distrito escolar o el personal de la escuela no es responsable de reacciones adversas que la medicina pueda causar.

 

ALUMNOS ENVIADOS A LA OFICINA: Un alumno puede ser enviado a la oficina para corrección e intervención si el alumno no responde al plan disciplinario del salón de clases, o por faltas disciplinarias graves y/o conductas que impidan el normal desenvolvimiento de la enseñanza. La administración determinará el curso de acción que, a su criterio, vaya en el mejor interés del alumno. La administración se reserva el derecho de aplicar su mejor criterio en cualquier caso disciplinario, a su total discreción, sin embargo todos los estudiantes recibirán consecuencias justas y consistentes.  Se notificará a los padres antes de proceder a la suspensión, siempre y cuando la falta no sea tan grave que demande una expulsión inmediata. Los procedimientos pueden incluir, pero no están limitados a:

·         Reunión con el alumno

·         Notificación al padre de familia

·         Reunión con el padre de familia

·         Separación momentánea del resto del grupo

·         Detención a la hora del almuerzo

·         Detención a la hora del recreo

·         Detención después de horas de clase

·         Tarea o proyecto

·         Suspension

·         Contrato para auto-control disciplinario

·         Entrevista con la consejera

·         Enviar el caso al Equipo de Intervención

·         Suspensión dentro de la escuela (ISS)