MADISON CENTRAL

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WELCOME
MADISON CENTRAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK
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MISSION STATEMENT
TO EDUCATE ALL STUDENTS TO FULLY ACHIEVE THEIR
PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AS LIFELONG
LEARNERS SKILLED IN COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM
SOLVING AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBILTY
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SCHOOLS
Washington Elementary K-2Principal Tanja
Pederson
Lincoln Elementary 3-4Garfield Elementary PreK
5Principal Dan Walsh
School Hours 820 - 310
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ABSENCES

• State law requires that parents and guardians
  are responsible for their childrens school
  attendance.
• Please try and make appointments before or
  after school hours.
• When a child is absent...

• call office before 900 am
• send a Dr.s note after 2 consecutive days

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BIRTHDAYS

• Treats should be arranged with teacher
  ahead of time
• No invitations passed out at school unless
  the whole class or all of the same sex
  are invited

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BUS CONDUCT
The driver is in charge of the students and the
bus.

• Sit quietly
• Keep windows closed
• Keep feet off seats
• Stay seated until bus stops

• Dont throw objects
• Dont wave arms or object from windows
• Dont use profanity
• Dont litter

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CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

• Examples are chicken pox, pink eye,
  ringworm, impetigo, and strep throat
• Students should not be in school
• Contact the building principal regarding
  school attendance
• Students with head lice will not be allowed
  in school without a permit from the
  County Health Nurse

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COMMUNICATION

• Newsletters
• Tuesday Folders
• Assignment Books
• Bulletins
• Notices
• Parent/Teacher Contact

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COMPLAINTS
Must follow proper procedure

• Teacher
• Principal
• Superintendent
• School Board

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DAMAGED SCHOOL PROPERTY

• Students are responsible for books and
  equipment
• Reimbursement will be required for any
  damages

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DISCIPLINE

• Teacher is responsible for maintaining good
  discipline

• Minor Offense - handled by teacher and
  student
• Major Offense - handled by principal,
  teacher, student and call to parents

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DRESS

• Disruptive clothing is not acceptable
• Tennis shoes required for PE days
• Snowboots for snowy/muddy days
• Caps should not be worn in buildings

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EARLY DISMISSAL

• 145 pm on noted Wednesdays
• Make prior arrangements for student pick-up

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EXTRA CLASSES

• Band - 5th Grade
• Class Size Reduction - 1st-3rd Grade
• Counseling - K-5th Grade

• Reading Recovery - 1st Grade
• Special Education - Pre-K-5th Grade
• Speech - Pre-K - 5th Grade

• Title I - K-3rd Grade

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FIELD TRIPS

• Signed parental permission slip on record
• Participation not allowed without slip

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HOMEWORK

• Varies with grade level and subject
  involved
• Consult with teacher if problem arises

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LOST AND FOUND

• Found items should be turned into the office
• Mark all belongings with permanent marker
• Check lost and found regularly

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LUNCHROOM

• Breakfast is served from 745-815
• Good manners should be used at all times

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MEDICATION

• Medication will not be given without
  written request
• Release form must be filled out prior to
  distribution (pick-up at office)

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NOT ALLOWED

• No animals
• No candy, gum or pop
• No weapons

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

• Two scheduled each school year
• Special appointments may be made

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PARTIES

• Halloween, Christmas Valentines Day
• Small monetary amount provided by each
  student

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PHONE CALLS

• Students will not be excused from class
  to receive or make calls
• Messages will be relayed to students

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VISITATION

• Make arrangements in advance
• Check in at office upon arrival
• Visiting friends and relatives not
  permitted

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WEATHER

• Announcements will be made on KJAM 103.1FM

• Late Starts
• Closing
• Early Dismissal

• Operation Blizzard

• Buses will not operate out of town
• Rural students will stay in town at
  pre-arranged location