Vian Elementary School 200506 Handbook

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Vian Elementary School2005-06 Handbook
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• Campus
• Our school day is from 800 a.m. to 315 p.m.
• Teachers are on duty at 800 a.m., classes begin
  at 820 a.m. and dismiss at 310 p.m. Students
  should not arrive at school prior to 800 a.m. No
  student is to leave the campus until school is
  dismissed without the permission from the office.
  Students may be check-out by parents or
  guardians at the office.
• Telephone Use
• The school phone is a business phone and should
  not be used by students except in cases of an
  emergency.
• Messages Please call the school secretary
  before 230 p.m. if you have a message to be
  delivered to a student.
• Attendance
• Students attending Vian Elementary School can
  miss no more than ten days per semester.
  Students who have been absent must have an
  admission slip issued from the Principals
  office. In order to receive an excused absence,
  a written note or verbal consent must be produced
  to the principal's office by 820 a.m. on the
  first day of the students return to school
  following an absence.
• Section 146 of the school laws of Oklahoma
  states, It shall be the duty of any parent,
  guardian or person having charge of any child of
  compulsory attendance age to notify the childs
  school concerning the cause of any absences of
  such child.
• Truancy
• A student who is truant all day or for one or
  more class periods may be suspended from school.
• Subsequent truancy may result in suspension for
  the remainder of the semester and loss of all
  class credits for that semester. Cases of
  excessive patterned tardiness will be treated the
  same as truancies.
• Students absent from class to participate in
  school sponsored activities or for the reason of
  illness, a doctors appointment, or a death in
  the immediate family, must get all current class
  assignments from their teachers and, upon return
  to class, must turn in completed assignments.
  Students will not be permitted to make up work
  missed by being absent unless they have an
  excused admit. Work must be made up within two
  school days. If more than ten days of absence
  occur during the semester, a failing grade will
  be given for the semester. The administration
  may grant an exception in case of extreme
  emergency.

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• Bus Transportation
• All Vian District buses operate according to
  State Department of Education regulations.
  Students are to regard conduct on the bus as they
  would the classroom. Safety is stressed. The
  driver is to have absolute authority and is to
  maintain discipline in order to prevent
  accidents. Riding the bus is a privilege, not a
  right, provided by the Vian Board of Education.
  The administration has the authority to suspend
  any student from riding the bus should student
  conduct warrant it.
• In order to minimize problems resulting from bus
  transportation, students must maintain the
  following rules
• Arrive at the bus stop five minutes ahead of
  schedule. Arriving too early may result in
  mischief.
• While waiting for the bus, remain in the loading
  area, not in the street.
• Wait until the bus stops before advancing to
  board the bus.
• Board the bus and be seated.
• Cooperate with and obey the bus driver at all
  times.
• Talk softly with your neighbor when conversing on
  the bus.
• Be completely quiet when the bus reaches and
  approaches the railroad tracks.
• Keep the aisle of the bus clear of bags, books,
  feet, etc.
• Keep head, hands and arms inside the bus at all
  times.
• Older children should assist younger ones in
  getting on and off the bus.
• No eating, drinking or gum chewing on the bus.
• Immunization
• An immunization card signed by a physician or a
  health department official must be presented, in
  compliance with state law, before any child is
  enrolled in school.
• Medication at School

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• Cafeteria
• Breakfast and lunch is provided for students who
  wish to purchase them. Applications for free or
  reduced meals are available through the office.
  The application must be approved before free or
  reduced rates are applied. Weekly menus will be
  printed in the local newspaper and posted at
  school. Breakfast is served between 8 and 830
  a.m. Food obtained from the cafeteria is not to
  be taken out of the cafeteria. Space will be
  provided for students bringing their lunches.
  Extra milk will be available for purchase.
• It is recommended that students pay for their
  meals in advance, either on a weekly or monthly
  basis. If a student forgets his/her
  breakfast/lunch money, the cafeteria will permit
  the student to charge (except during the last
  three weeks of school).
• Student Eligibility for Activities
• Students eligibility for participation in
  athletic contests, chorus, cheerleading, etc., is
  based on rules and regulations set forth in the
  OSSAA Handbook which essentially states the
  following criteria
• Students must be passing all subjects (minimum
  60) in which he/she is enrolled.
• Eligibility will be turned into the office each
  Monday morning. If a student in ineligible,
  he/she will not be permitted to participate in
  any extracurricular activities that week.
• Student must have been present for ninety
  percent of the days school has been in session.
• Student must be in attendance the day of the
  contest in order to participate.
• Testing
• Vian Elementary School participates in the
  Oklahoma School Testing Program. Third, fourth,
  and fifth grade students will be tested in the
  Spring semester using the state's criterion
  referenced tests. Criterion Reference Tests will
  also be given to first and second grade students
  in the Spring semester.
• Visitors
• All visitors to the school or campus are asked to
  report to the principals office to help insure
  the safety of our students. Students. Students
  are not permitted to bring visitors to school.
• Field Trip Policy
• Field trips are invaluable teaching aids. They
  provide direct experiences for learning and are
  an extension of what is being taught in the
  classroom. Good school behavior is required to
  be eligible to attend. If a student is sent to
  the office three times or more or has been
  suspended during the school year, that student
  forfeits the right to attend field trips with
  his/her class.

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• Report Cards
• A report cards is issued for the student to take
  home at the end of each nine weeks period. A
  copy of the report is kept at the school. Those
  students having no grade below an A will be on
  the Superintendents Honor Roll. Those having no
  grades below a B will be on the Principals Honor
  Roll. Before final grades are issued or students
  promoted, students must turn in all books, pay
  fines and check out of his/her locker.
• Lockers
• Lockers are issued for the convenience of
  students who shall be responsible for maintaining
  his/her locker. A lock deposit of 5 for the
  school year may be purchased from the students
  first hour teacher or a student may bring his/her
  own lock, but must give the combination or key to
  his/her first hour teacher before using it.
  Laser locks will not be permitted. Money should
  never be left in lockers. Lockers are school
  property and may be searched.
• Dress and Grooming
• Because appearance is important in making
  friends, and in all successful relationships
  involved in daily living, students should dress
  neatly and appropriately and develop the habit of
  good grooming at an early age. Clothing need not
  be expensive to be neat, clean, and good taste.
  Dress or grooming which is in any way considered
  disruptive to the effectiveness and operation of
  the school will not be permitted. Miniskirts,
  crop tops, spaghetti straps, muscle shirts,
  clothing displaying an alcoholic beverage, drugs,
  obscene print and other items of poor taste will
  not be permitted. Revealing or sexually
  provocative clothing or clothing of extreme style
  may not be worn at school.
• The entire mid section of the body must be
  covered at all times. Students in grades
  pre-kindergarten through five are allowed to wear
  shorts before November 1 and after March 1. Hats
  are not to be worn inside the building.
• Withdrawal from School
• Any pupil changing schools must apply in the
  office for the necessary transfer papers. A
  check-out sheet will be given to the student to
  be signed by all teachers involved, including the
  school librarian and cafeteria staff.
• School Supplies
• A supply list will be posted on the front door of
  the elementary school and/or in the local
  newspaper prior to the first day of the school
  year New students will receive a supply list
  from his/her teacher.

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• Student Misconduct
• Guidelines prohibit certain types of student
  conduct considered major offenses. A student
  found in violations of these guidelines is
  subject to suspension and/or expulsion from
  school.
• A student shall not by use of violence, force,
  noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear,
  passive resistance, or any other conduct
  intentionally cause the substantial and material
  disruption or obstruction of any mission, process
  or function of the school.
• Displays of affection such as holding hands,
  kissing or hugging will not be permitted.
• Theft.
• Vandalism. Students will be required to pay for
  damages.
• Use of profane or obscene language at any school
  function.
• Physical or verbal abuse to others students or
  members of the faculty or staff on school
  property or at any school function.
• Possession of a dangerous weapon as described in
  Section 20-1 of Title 70 of Oklahoma Statues, at
  any school function. Pocket knives are not to be
  carried to school or any school function.
• Possession of a dangerous weapon as described in
  Section 20-1 of Title 70 of Oklahoma Statues, at
  any school function. Pocket knives are not to be
  carried to school or any school function.
• Refusal to follow a reasonable directive of a
  teacher or administrator will be considered to be
  insubordination. The directives of a teacher or
  of an administrator shall be presumed reasonable,
  and therefore the burden of proving the directive
  unreasonable will be upon the student.
• A student shall not knowingly possess, use,
  transmit or be under the influences of any
  narcotic drug, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant
  of any kind. THIS INCLUDES ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
• A student shall not carelessly dispose of gum,
  candy, snacks, or trash in drinking fountains, on
  furniture and on floors.
• The principal has the right to act on any
  incident that happens or is about to happen at
  school or at any school function. Any student
  that refuses punishment may be suspended for not
  less than three or no more than five days on the
  first offense and up to the remainder of the
  semester on the second offense, with the decision
  at the principals discretion.
• Guidance
• Students are encouraged to visit with the
  counselor for personal guidance and for
  information on grades, study help and testing
  programs. The counselor is available to discuss
  any home, school, or social concerns.

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• Referral
• Preschool children ages three through five and
  students enrolled in K-12 who are suspected of
  having disabilities which may require special and
  related services may be referred for screening
  and evaluation through the local schools. Local
  school districts and the Regional Education
  Service Centers coordinate with the Sooner Start
  Early Intervention Program in referrals for
  identification and evaluation of infants and
  toddlers who may be eligible for early
  intervention services from birth through 2 years
  of age or for special education and related
  services beginning at 3 years of age. The
  Oklahoma Areawide Service Information System
  (Oasis), through a toll free number
  (1-800-42-OASIS), also provides statewide
  information and referrals to local schools and
  other service providers.
• Screening
• Screening activities may include vision, hearing,
  and health. Other screening activities may
  include review of records and educational
  history interviews observations and specially
  developed readiness or educational screening
  instruments. The Regional Education Service
  Centers provide assistance and consultation to
  local schools in these efforts.
• (1) Readiness screening--
• Personally identifiable information is collected
  on all kindergarten students participating in
  schoolwide readiness screenings to assess
  readiness for kindergarten. Results of the
  screening are made available to parents or legal
  guardians, teachers, and school administrators.
  No child shall be educationally screened for
  readiness or evaluated without notice to the
  child's parent or legal guardian.
• (2) Educational screening--
• Educational screening includes procedures for the
  identification of children who may have special
  learning needs and may be eligible for special
  education and related services. Each school
  district in the state provides educational
  screening. No child shall be educationally
  screened whose parents or legal guardian has
  filed written objection with the local school
  district. First through twelfth grade students
  shall be screened as needed or upon request of
  the parent, legal guardian, or teacher.
• Students with special needs
• No students will be denied access to any program
  due accessibility of facility or the need for
  special or modified equipment. It is necessary
  you notify the administration at least two weeks
  in advance before attendance.

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• Evaluation
• Evaluation means procedures used in accordance
  with Federal laws and regulations to determine
  whether a child has a disability and the nature
  and extent of the special education and related
  services that the child needs. The term means
  procedures used selectively with an individual
  child and does not include basic tests
  administered or procedures used with all children
  in a school, grade, or class. Written consent of
  the parent or legal guardian for such evaluation
  for special education and related services
  purposes.
• Collection of Personally Identifiable
  Information
• Educational records containing personally
  identifiable information, location, screening,
  and evaluation of children shall be maintained in
  accordance with Family Educational Rights and
  Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Policies Procedures
  for Special Education in Oklahoma. School
  districts develop and implement a local policy
  regarding the collection, storage, disclosure,
  and destruction of confidential student records.
  
• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Compliance
• All of the buildings of the Vian Public Schools
  were inspected for asbestos containing building
  materials and a report of this inspection,
  laboratory analysis of the samples and other
  pertinent data are included in the Asbestos
  Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) management
  plan for each organizational unit is on file in
  the office of the Principal of that unit and the
  master AHERA management plan is on file in the
  office of the Superintendent of Schools.
• These AHERA management plans are available for
  the public to review upon request to the building
  Principal or to the Superintendent of Schools.
  These documents are made available to enable the
  public to determine if the AHERA management plan
  has been satisfactorily implemented.