Kenton School 2009-2010
Student Handbook
&
Code of Conduct
HANDBOOK
FOLDERS
Kenton School homework folders are required for every child, K-4. The
cost is $2.00 per folder and some families may wish to replace these at
the Christmas break. These folders contain important printed information
and help our students learn responsibility when taking papers to and
from home.
KENTON SCHOOL RULES:
BE RESPECTFUL
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE SAFE
These
rules are for every child in our school. Our students are learning what
these rules look like in every area of the school. Being respectful,
responsible, and safe should take place in the classrooms, in the
hallway, in the restroom, in the cafeteria, and on the playground.
Teachers will be practicing procedures for following the three rules
over and over. Students will be earning positive reinforcement from
their teachers for honoring our rules and setting good examples.
“Tickets” may also be randomly earned around the school and will result
in public acknowledgement (announcement and name on a large display) and
the chance at winning a secondary reward held in surprise each week.
DISCIPLINE
- Inappropriate behavior will be dealt with on a
case by case basis. Punishment selected depends on the nature of the
behavior that is not acceptable, age of the student, and number of prior
incidents. Teachers will deal with minor disciplinary infractions within
the classroom using their own classroom management system approved by
the principal. “Minors” will be communicated to parents through a yellow
note home. “Majors” are office referrals and will be communicated to
parents through a red note sent by the principal. Three “Minors” within
a report period will result in a “Major.” Consequences are recorded and
may include:
• Verbal reprimand
• Conference with principal
• Time-out in classroom, another teacher’s room, or office
• Loss of privilege such as recess, leadership role
• Silent lunch
• Contacting parents to notify them of the behavior problem (by note or
phone call)
• School suspension - In-school suspension (ISS) is when a student is
isolated in a room near the office. Out-of-school suspension (OSS) is
when a student is not allowed on campus at anytime.
• After school detention - The student is required to stay after school
for one to two hours supervised by principal or teacher and arranged for
in advance
• Parent Meeting - Parents are requested to come to school and discuss
the behavior and help devise a plan. (A meeting is required when out of
school suspension is used.)
• Corporal Punishment – The parent will be contacted before paddling is
administered. A parent has the right to request their child NOT to be
paddled. By making this request the parents must take an active part in
the discipline and be prepared to immediately take the student home for
suspension. This is also the procedure for a student who refuses a
paddling.
Due to the seriousness of fighting and the implications that go with
physical disagreements, the punishments for a fight may include
detention, ISS, or OSS for all students involved in the fight. This
applies even when a student hits back since that student has made a
decision at that time to take part. Punishment will be more severe for a
fight that is more serious and if injuries are sustained. Anytime a
student feels threatened or is about to be in a fight, he/she needs to
make an adult aware of the situation. Students who encourage fighting
will also be punished.
• "ZERO" TOLERANCE is the rule for weapons at school. There are to be no
weapons of any kind brought to school for any reason.
• CELLULAR PHONES, MATCHES, LIGHTERS, and POCKET KNIVES should ALL be
left at home. These will be taken and not returned.
• Toys (including trading cards) should also be left at home, except
with special permission from the teacher for “show and tell” purposes.
VERBAL THREATS / BULLYING / SEXUAL HARASSMENT-
When a student threatens or harasses another
student it is very serious. School officials must take any type of
verbal threats or verbal harassment seriously. Parents who become aware
of any type of bullying should contact the school. Students involved
will be dealt with on an individual basis.
Disorderly conduct, the illegal possession of
weapons, and the illegal use, possession, distribution, and sale of
tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs by students is prohibited.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is a key factor in student achievement and therefore,
students are expected to be present each day school is in session.
Please try to make appointments after school hours when possible.
Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused as
determined by the principal or his/her designee. Excused absences shall
include:
1.
Personal Illness
2.
Illness or death of an immediate family member
3.
Extreme weather conditions
4.
Special religious observances
5.
Circumstances which in the judgment of the principal create
emergencies over which the student has no control.
GCSD
policy states that absences are excused by a written statement from the
parent, doctor, dentist, funeral home, or officer of the court. A
dentist visit is not an excuse for all day unless the dentist indicates
why the child must be absent for the entire day. Only 5 parent notes
can be accepted in a school year. After 3 unexcused absences the
parent will receive a warning letter. After 5 unexcused absences in a
school year, truancy may be filed against the parent which can result in
court appearances and fines. If you have questions about your child's
attendance, please call the school office.
BUS BEHAVIOR
is so important for the safety of everyone! Riding
a school bus is a privilege extended to students and this privilege can
be removed at any time for disruptive or unsatisfactory conduct.
Behavior on the bus is a major concern because of the possible
consequences of a driver trying to monitor poor behavior. The same
school rules of conduct apply on the bus. Students should be quiet and
courteous. Eating or drinking is not allowed. Arms and feet and other
objects must be kept inside the bus. Students must stay in their seats
and listen to the driver. Be aware that video cameras are placed on the
buses. Failure to obey bus rules will be dealt with in the following
ways:
1st Offense - Driver warns student
2nd Offense - Driver refers student to the principal's office and
appropriate punishment will be administered
3rd Offense - Students will be suspended from the bus for an
appropriate number of days
4th Offense - Parents will meet with the bus driver, principal,
and transportation supervisor. Student may be denied transportation for
the remainder of the year if a workable solution is not found by
officials.
Some behaviors such as fighting, profanity, etc. will result in
immediate suspension without prior warnings. Students can only ride
their assigned bus unless the driver receives a note or call from the
parent or school office giving permission to the student to ride an
alternate bus.
SCHOOL MEALS
NEW
BREAKFAST:
ALL Kenton
School students will be served a
FREE breakfast at 7:45 in classrooms
after our school day begins. We are
proud to be selected to offer this
pilot program in our school
district!
LUNCH:
Send your
check or money in a labeled, sealed
envelope to the cafeteria on Monday
mornings. Because of our NEW
computerized tracking system, you
may send lunch money monthly or even
by semester and the system will
print your account showing credit.
No change in lunch prices:
Full price $
2.00 daily $10.00 weekly
Reduced $
.40 daily $ 2.00 weekly
Extra
juice/milk $ .50
Should a
student forget lunch money, he may
borrow from the office for 2 days
only.
We like to
have parents join us for lunch. Try
to let us know of your visit by 10
a.m. Regular adult lunches -$3.00
and holiday meals- $5.00.
The lunch
schedule is as follows:
11:00
Preschool
11:15-11:45 First Grade
11:20-11:50
Second Grade (Lannom)
11:25-11:55
Second Grade (Rudy)
11:30-12:00
Third Grade
11:35-12:05
Fourth Grade
11:40-12:10
Kindergarten
11:45-12:15
Jumpstart Kindergarten
INCLEMENT WEATHER
-
In
the case of inclement weather please DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. Listen
to 97.5 radio or view channel 7 TV. The radio station is called
before the schools and we need our phones to alert bus drivers, etc. In
case of early dismissal have a plan made for your child and be sure
he/she knows what to do.
FIRST AID
-
We
treat minor injuries with first aid supplies. If there is a potentially
serious injury your child's teacher will notify you. It is vitally
important that if the information on your child's emergency form should
change you notify us so you can be found in an emergency.
MEDICATION PROCEDURE
-
These
are the main points of the operational procedure for medications.
Remember medications are to ONLY be given by the school nurse or
her designee.
- It is
necessary to have a signed consent form for ANY
medication to be administered at the school. These forms are in the
office. A signed physician's order must be in the office before any
prescription medication can be given to a student. All prescription
medications must be in the original container, brought in by parent, and
picked up by parent. All over the counter medications must be in their
original container also.
- Any
changes in prescription medications such as dosage or time will require
a new form to be signed.
- The
school nurse will continue to have responsibility of administering the
medications. She is also available for parent consultations.
- No
student is to carry any medications at school. Only parents may bring
medications into the school.
- All
unused medications must be claimed at the end of the school year or they
will be discarded.
SNACKS and SPECIAL
TREATS – Families may honor a
child’s birthday or treat the class with special snacks. We ask that
these treats be brought to the office before afternoon snack time on the
special day. It would be helpful to let the teacher know ahead of time
that special snacks are coming. Due to student allergies and concerns
about contagious viruses, edible treats may only be "store bought" with
ingredients listed.
TEXTBOOKS
-
A
lost textbook fee is the cost of the book the school pays to replace
that book. Failure to pay a fine for a lost or damaged textbook or
library book will result in:
- Refusal to issue any additional textbooks / library books until
restitution is made.
- Not
issuing student's report card or transcripts until fine is paid.
HEAD LICE
- The school district policy
concerning head lice is the student
must not have any "nits" in their
hair.
We
have no way to detect if the nits are alive, will hatch, or if treatment
was successful. We require proof of treatment after a child has been
determined to have head lice. The box top or a note from a doctor or
health department is proof. This is embarrassing to children and not
healthy for students. If a student reaches an excessive amount of days
missed due to head lice, he/she will be referred to the Truancy Board of
the Gibson County Juvenile Judge.
STUDENT MEDICINE -
It is
necessary to have a signed consent
form for ANY
medication to be administered at the
school. Doctor orders are required
for prescription meds. These forms
are available in the office.
ALL medications must
be in their original containers and
brought in/picked up by an adult.
The school nurse is available for
parent consultations.
QUESTIONS - If you
have any questions about anything in this handbook or any other
school-related matter, please contact the principal.
The
success of our students is very important to the faculty and staff.
Nothing pleases us more than seeing a child learn and succeed. If your
student is having a problem we will work and talk with parents to find
solutions to the problem. .All teachers are willing to visit with
parents as needed.
We ask that you do not drop by to see a teacher because they are
busy with students and cannot leave the classroom. Call the office and
schedule an appointment or request a phone call. We can make this a
successful year TOGETHER!
