2007-2008
Rutherford
School
Handbook
Policies
and Procedures
for more detailed policies and
procedures click on the following links:
Gibson County School District Online Policy Manual
Tennessee State Board of Education Unsafe School Choice Policy
Welcome to
pleased you are receiving your education
the safety of our students and has a well-developed educational program that places students’ best interests first. Enjoy
the year and take
advantage of this opportunity to learn.
This handbook has been prepared for students and parents to become acquainted with our policies and procedures.
We believe informed students and parents lead to a more positive and safe school environment.
Occasionally during the year
there will be a policy or rule change and we will notify you about these.
The
mission of
thus
empowering each to be a responsible, independent and productive citizen.
For learning to be the primary focus of our school there are rules that students must follow. These rules are clearly
written so they are understood by all. Behavior that is disruptive distracts from the instructional time and interrupts
the
learning of others. When a rule is broken a student will be disciplined
in a fair and consistent way.
MAJORITY TO MINORITY TRANSFER POLICY - The GCSSD shall permit students from other school
districts to transfer to the GCSSD if the race of the student who plans to transfer is in the minority at the GCSSD
school to
which he/she applies for transfer.
TRESPASSING - There is to be NO TRESPASSING on any school property when school is not in session.
Trespassers will be prosecuted.
1.
Students have primary responsibility for their
actions. We encourage self-control.
2.
Students must observe the safety rules of the
school for their own security and that of others.
3. Students are reminded any teacher or staff member in the school has the right to correct unruly
individuals at any place
at any time.
4.
Students shall show respect for the person and
property of others around them.
5. Students are expected to show respect for school property and take good care of books, desks
and other furniture and
equipment.
6.
Students shall follow the classroom rules
established by the teacher(s).
7.
Students shall not wear dress which is
distracting, disruptive or dangerous.
Students shall follow all rules and procedures as set forth
by the
and the G
RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL!
These rules are for all students. It is left to the discretion of teachers to have rules that apply in the classroom and
these are to be followed by students without
question.
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.
BE PREPARED EVERY DAY - Bring books, paper, pencil homework and any required materials to class.
Parents need to check often to see if students have the supplies they need. It is not the responsibility of the school
or teacher to furnish students with school
supplies.
BE RESPECTFUL OF TEACHERS, STAFF, STUDENTS AND GUESTS IN THE SCHOOL - Being
respectful of school property and
property of others is demanded.
PROFANITY/OBSCENCE - The use of profanity or making obscene gestures is a serious rule violation and will not be
tolerated. Children may be exposed
to this at other places but school is to be a positive environment.
DO YOU OWN WORK - When a teacher finds students cheating both the person cheating and the student
helping will be
punished.
SCHOOL DAY - Every effort should be made to arrive at school before classes begin. No student should be
tardy more than once or twice a year. Three tardies constitute one unexcused absence and work from an unexcused
absence cannot be made up. All students should arrive by 7:45am and are tardy after 7:50am for Jr. High
(grades 5 - 8) and 8:00am for Elementary (grades K - 4). They must go to the office for a note to enter the
classroom when they are tardy. Each year there are students who are habitually late. 1st unexcused tardy - a warning;
2nd unexcused tardy - loss of one break; 3rd unexcused tardy - letter to parents; and 4th unexcused tardy - parent
meeting with principal.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO are serious rule violations. Students are not to be in possession or
under the influence of either. Possession or use of tobacco products by a minor is a violation of state law. The
School
Resource Officer will petition any minor in possession of these to juvenile
court.
“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/BEEPERS - Students will be permitted to have cell phones in their possession throughout
the school day. However, cell phone use will only be permitted before the first bell (at Rutherford that is when you enter
the school at 7:25am - first bell) and after the last bell (at Rutherford, after the bus students have been completely
dismissed) of the day. Students must have their cell phones turned off during the school day; cell phones shall cause NO
disruption. During the expressed time when cell phones are allowed to be on and in use, students are encouraged to keep
their phone on "silent" mode, should that phone option be available. Cell phones will not be visible during the school day.
Should a student be observed using a cell phone, or a cell phone rings during the school day, the following disciplinary actions
will take place: 1st time - student will be warned, the phone will be taken up, and a call will be made to a parent/guardian; 2nd
time - a meeting is required with student and parent/guardian. Student abuse of the policy could result in the student losing
the privilege to be able to carry a cell phone permanently, or for a period of time as determined by the administrator. Cell
phones must be OFF when students are on a school bus. During times of testing and other student evaluations, teachers may
request that students remove their cell phones from their possession, by returning them to a locker or placing them under a
desk, reducing the possibility of compromised test security. Fire drills, assemblies, or other school evacuations are considered
cell phone blackouts. During such contingencies, there will be absolute zero tolerance on cell phone use. Cell phones MAY
NOT BE USED by a driver of an auto while that auto is in motion on a school campus.
FIGHTING - Students who take part in fighting are held responsible regardless of who starts the fight. Fighting
in school is a possible 3-day suspension from school. Punishment may be more severe for a fight that is serious and
injuries are sustained. If a student knows he/she is about to be involved in a fight they need to tell a teacher so the
fight can be avoided.
GUM/CANDY are not allowed in our school. Students will be disciplined accordingly. 1st time - warning; 2nd time -
miss break; 3rd time - sent to office.
ACADEMIC HONORS - Banquet for grades 5 - 8 and Movie for grades 1 - 4. Requirements for students to participate
are they must maintain a grade point average of 92 and must make no grade below an 86.
HONOR ROLL - to be eligible students can not make any grade below an 85.
MAKE UP WORK is the responsibility of the student. Only work with an excused absence may be made up.
Students are to ask the teacher what they are to make up and get the work to the teacher. Work that is not made up
will result in a zero on the grade.
Students have
three days for each day missed to turn in make up work.
Respect the teachers’ rights to privacy. Do not look in their desk, grade book or files. Do not sit at their desk
or be in the workroom.
Jr. High students are to keep their belongings in their lockers (except band instruments.) Book bags are kept in the
locker and not carried from one class to the next. No Rolling backpacks are allowed in grades 5-8 due to our
narrow hallways. The lockers are to be neat and are subject to search at any time. NO STICKERS on the inside
or outside of the locker. Locks must be approved through the office. Valuables should not be left in the lockers. P.E.
locks must also be approved through the office.
Students are not to bring CD players, mp3 players, ipods, personal games or toys, inappropriate magazines or books, playing
cards and/or any type of trading cards to school.
STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP RULES:
Students are to be dropped off in the back parking lot or at the west end of the school by the Methodist Church (white
church). Please do not park in the Faculty/Staff parking in front of the school in the mornings or afternoons.
Afternoon pick up rules are as follows:
- Vehicle parking for afternoon pick up may only be in the back parking lot in the designated parking area.
- You may only pull up to the white pick up line when you see your child (student) at the designated area to be picked up.
- The students will not be allowed to cross the white pick up line unless the parent/guardian walks up to pick them up
or the vehicle is driven up to the white pick up line at the appropriate time.
- If problems occur, your name, vehicle, and/or license plate number will be reported to the local police.
- Two Rutherford School teachers will be assigned and will supervise the afternoon pick up process, these school
staff members will be in charge of afternoon pick ups.
- Please pick up your child (student) and leave immediately so the process will go as quickly as possible.
We know that we have had some problems in the past with our car-rider situation and have tried many different ways to
correct the problems. For the safety of the students, we cannot leave them unattended on the back parking lot for them
to be picked up. A teacher or staff member will be outside until students are loaded into cars and have left the school
grounds. Car riders are to be dismissed at 3:05pm. There should be someone here to pick up your child at that time and the
student should know who is picking him/her up. If no one has picked up your child by 3:20pm they will be sent to the After
School Childcare Program. This will cost you $5.00 for the first child and $2.50 for each additional child. If this happens
more than 1 time, you will be required to fill out an application for the After School Program and pay an enrollment fee.
We do understand that there are times emergencies arise that can keep you from being on time to pick up your child.
If you know that you are going to be running later than 3:20pm, you should call the school office so arrangements can be
made. Please do this only in emergency situations. Please remember that we cannot leave your child unattended in the
school or on the school grounds.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is a key factor in student achievement and therefore, students are expected to be present each day
school is in session.
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 of immediate family member;
3.
Death in the family;
4.
Extreme weather conditions;
5.
Religious observances; or
6. Circumstances which in the judgment of the principal create emergences over which the student has
no control.
Truancy is defined as an absence for an entire school day, a major portion of the school day or the major portion of
any class, study hall or activity during the school day for which the student is scheduled.
To view the entire GCSSD Attendance Policy click here.
DRESS CODE For Students in K-8 - all students must be clean and wear appropriate clothing. Clothing must
follow the guidelines in this book or be deemed appropriate by the principal or building supervisor.
No large coats (i.e. trench coats) are allowed.
Sports caps or hats are not
allowed for leisure wear, only for cold weather.
Students are not allowed to
wear flip flops to school. This is for their safety.
No see through tops, spaghetti strap tops, tank tops, halter tops or tops that are excessively low cut or tight are allowed.
Shirts may not be worn that reveal the stomach
or mid-riff in any way.
wrestling or displays profane or suggestive language or
clothing that is offensive to others may not be worn.
Shorts may be worn until October 1st and may be worn beginning April 1st. Students in grades 5-8 must
touch the top of the knee. Students in grades K-4 must follow the fingertip rule. Shorts must be as long
as the
student’s arms when stretched down to their side. They may be no
shorter than the fingertips.
If a student wears shorts that are not within policy requirements they will not be allowed to wear them again during
that period. This does not apply to P E classes and ball
practices.
No body or ear piercing is
allowed for boys. Only ear piercing is allowed for girls.
Skirts will be no shorter
than 4 inches above the knee.
PANTS will be worn with the waistband around the waist and not sagging below the waist. Students not
following this rule will be given a belt by the office or sent home. No holes in pants above the knee and no holes
that are seam to seam are allowed.
PANTS with wording across
the back cannot be worn.
No shirts with cut off sleeves can be worn. Sleeveless shirts can be worn as long as the sleeve is hemmed and does not
gape in the armhole. Sleeveless shirts must cover
the entire shoulder.
For safety purposes, anything that is distracting to the normal school day will not be allowed. This includes
large chains, large necklaces and excessive
earrings (girls).
Clothing and/or general appearance (hair, etc.) in the opinion of the principal that is suggestive or offensive
will not be allowed. This could apply to several different
clothing situations.
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 consequence of a driver trying to monitor bad behavior. The same
school rules of conduct apply on the bus. Students should be quiet and courteous. No eating or drinking is allowed.
Keep arms and feet and other objects inside the bus. Students must obey the driver. Video cameras are placed on the
buses and will be used as needed. Failure to
obey rules will be dealt with the following ways:
1st offense - Driver warns student.
2nd offense - Driver brings student to the principal’s office and appropriate punishment will be administered.
3rd
offense - Student will be
suspended from the bus for an appropriate number of days.
4th offense - Parents will meet with 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
student to ride an alternate bus.
DISCIPLINE - Inappropriate behavior will be dealt with by punishment. The punishment is selected depending
on the nature of the
behavior that is not acceptable, age of the student and number of prior
incidents.
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Warnings (only one given to each student).
- Writing assignment from textbook, dictionary or encyclopedia.
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Contacting parents to notify them of the behavior problem.
- School suspension - In-school suspension is when a student is isolated in a room near the office.
Out-of-school a
student is not allowed on campus at anytime.
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After school detention - The student is required to stay after school for
one hour.
- Parent Meeting - Parents are requested to come to school and discuss the behavior. These must take place
when out of school
suspension is used.
- Corporal punishment - Used occasionally and follows school district policy. A parent has the right to request
their child NOT be paddled. This request MUST be written and on file. The request does not carry over
from one year to the next. By making this request the parents must take an active part in the discipline and
immediately take the student home for a 3-day unexcused suspension. This is also the procedure for a student
who refuses a spanking.
- Alternative school placement - The student is assigned to a school sight that houses students who need a
different setting. The parent is responsible for transportation and lunch.
Due to the seriousness of fighting and the implications that go with physical disagreements, the punishment for a fight
is a possible 3 day suspension for students involved in a fight. This applies even when a student hits back since that
student has made a decision at that time to take part. Punishment may be more severe for a fight that is more serious
and 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 this situation. Students who encourage fighting
will also be punished.
VERBAL THREATS/BULLYING - When one student threatens or harasses another student it is very serious.
Any type of verbal threats or verbal harassment will be taken seriously by school officials. Students involved will be
dealt with on an individual basis.
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT - Sexual harassment of any
kind is taken seriously.
EARLY DROP OFF - The school will not be open until 7:25am for ALL students. If a parent must be at work
at 7:30 and their child is in grades K - 4, that student may enter the building at 7:20 and NOT BEFORE. This student
must have a parent note on file requesting early entry. If this is abused by parents (bringing their child before 7:20)
we will no longer allow early entry. Students can be placed in before school care. THIS IS NOT FOR OLDER
STUDENTS OR STUDENTS WHO WALK. Rutherford School will not be responsible for any students prior to
7:25am or after 3:20pm.
EARLY DEPARTURE - Any student who leaves school early must be check out through the office. Only a
parent or approved guardian will be allowed to check a student out of school. We expect students to remain here
until school dismisses unless they MUST leave for an appointment or illness. Please try and make appointments on
vacation days or after school when possible.
PROTECTED TIME - Students will no longer be allowed to leave school during a class unless it is an emergency.
Parents will only be able to check out their children between classes, during break or during lunch. This is a new policy
to guarantee minimal interruptions of instruction time. Each child’s schedule will be sent home the first day of school.
Parents are strongly
encouraged to only make appointments in the late afternoon or after school.
SCHOOL DAY - The school will not be open until 7:25 for ALL students. If a parent must be at work at 7:30
and their child is in grades K-4 that student may enter the building at 7:20 and NOT BEFORE. This student must have
a parent note on file requesting early entry. If this is abused by parents (bringing their child before 7:20) we will no longer
allow early entry. Students can be placed in before school care.
THIS IS NOT FOR OLDER STUDENTS OR STUDENTS WHO WALK.
INCLEMENT WEATHER - In the case of inclement weather please DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. Listen
to 97.7 radio. 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.
OFFICE TELEPHONE - NO MESSAGES GIVEN TO STUDENTS UNLESS THERE IS AN EMERGENCY.
We consider an emergency a sudden illness. Please do not abuse the message system at our school. Please make your
children aware of all arrangements before he/she goes to
school each day.
GYM
GUIDELINES - Rules for behavior in
the
not following these rules will be asked to leave and
may not be allowed to attend future events.
AFTER SCHOOL
DAY CARE is available. For
information contact the school office at 665-6180.
VISITORS – Parents may walk their children (grades K-4 only) to class the first 2 weeks of school. This is for
the safety of all. The only door visitors may use is the front door beside the playground during the day. We invite
parents to our school for lunch. Feel free to come have lunch with your children. It helps our cafeteria staff if you
let us know by 10:00 that day or before you are
coming to eat lunch.
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 the information on your child’s emergency form change that you
notify us so you can be found in an emergency. We do not give aspirin or other medication to children unless sent
by a parent with a signed note indicating exact instructions.
BREAKFAST – Full price is $1.00 or $5.00 for a five-day
week.
Reduced is $.30 or $1.50 for a five-day
week.
Extra juice or milk $.40
LUNCH
–
Full price is $1.75 or $8.25 for a five-day week.
Reduced
is $.40 or $2.00 for a five day week.
Extra juice or milk $.40
Lunch money must be paid each Monday and we can no longer charge lunch. Should a child forget his money
he may borrow the money in the office for one day’s lunch, but only for one day. When you pay for the entire week of
lunches and the student misses or brings his lunch, those days are carried over to the following week. Forms for free or
reduced lunches are available throughout the year if you should have a need. This form is confidential and those who
receive free or reduced lunches are not singled out in any way. Grades 6-8 pay for lunches on Monday before school.
The cafeteria supervisor cannot collect money on other days. Free/reduced forms will be sent home at the beginning
of the year and must be completed accurately and certified at the school before a child receives meals. They must list
an income or it will only be temporarily approved and will be for only 30 days. During the school year I will have to verify
income on a random selection so be sure that you form is accurate.
If you bring your lunch remember that no soft drink cans or bottles are
allowed in the cafeteria.
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. No
physician’s order has to be
are current and agree with the parental consent directions. All prescription medications must be in the
original container. All other medications must be in their
original container.
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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 the responsibility of administering the medications. She is also available
for parent consultations.
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No student is to carry any medications at school.
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All unused medications must be claimed at the end of the school year or they
will be discarded.
BICYCLES - For a student to ride a bicycle to school both the student and parent must sign a form taking
responsibility for any damage caused by the bicycle. There have been cars damaged by students riding bicycles and
we want to prevent this. The forms are in the office.
TEXTBOOKS - A lost book 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:
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Refusal to issue any additional textbooks until restitution is made.
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Not issuing student’s report card or transcripts until fine is paid.
ATHLETICS - Athletic teams are an important part of the total education of students. We encourage students
to take part and be involved. For a student to participate in a sport or cheerleading we require them to pass all academic
subjects with an acceptable grade. All students planning to tryout for athletics must have a current physical on file with
the coach before tryouts begin. Students on these teams are expected to behave at their best at all times. Behavior
problems can result in the
dismissal of a student from an athletic team by the coach and/or principal.
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 and will hatch or 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. Periodic checks of students will be
conducted. If a student reaches an excessive amount of days missed due to head lice, he/she will be referred to the
Truant Board of the Gibson County
Juvenile Judge.
QUESTIONS - If you have questions about anything in this handbook or any other school-related matter,
please contact the principal.
forth by the GCSSD Director of Schools and Board of Trustees. To view the GCSSD policies visit
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. 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. All teachers are willing to visit with parents as needed.
Family
Engagement for
students. Opportunities for involvement will occur in many areas and other opportunities throughout each school
year. This Engagement Policy is an ongoing document. Revisions and additions can occur at any time with
recommendations from the Family and Community Committee as well as recommendations from concerned parents,
community members and
for discussion
before any changes are made.
Purpose
The Rutherford School Family Engagement Plan was
developed to:
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Support the
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Create a common vision of family and community engagement and the resources
needed to reach said goals.
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Increase and improve the quality and level of family and community involvement
in
educational process.
Plan
1. Parents are invited to read to students
during the annual observance of “Read Across
America” day.
2. Parents
are a vital part of making the annual Harvest Festival a success.
3. Parents
are invited to participate in student Field Trips as chaperones.
4. Athletic and Band Parents are encouraged to attend monthly meetings, performances, games and to help with
any other needs by these two organizations.
5. The Parent-Teacher Organization allows parents and faculty to work together in many different educational
avenues for the children.
1. During the first month of each school year, Community Night is held to allow parents to meet teachers and
experience their child’s typical school day.
2. A monthly newsletter and school calendar is sent to parents. This is done to keep them aware of school news
and upcoming events.
3. The school website (www.rutherfordschool.org) is updated daily and allows parents to be aware of school events.
The website supplies a link to the Gibson
4. School
news is sent weekly to the local newspaper.
5. Students
are given Mid-Six Weeks grade averages to help parents, teachers and students
determine areas of concern.
6. A meeting is held each August to discuss Title I and Special Education policies and procedures. This meeting is in
conjunction with Community Night and
the
1. IEP’s are developed with parents and educators together. They are implemented to the fullest in order to benefit
the
child.
2. Annual
Job Shadowing allows eighth grade students to spend a
day in a field they feel might be of interest to them.
3. Eighth
grade students attend the annual Job Fair to receive information about possible
careers.
4. Eighth
grade students are taken on a historical two-day trip each year to the
state’s capital,
allows students who may otherwise never
development of the state of
5. Students are assessed to determine their individual deficiencies and proficiencies. This information is used
to create lessons to aid in
honoring their
6. Students are given the opportunity for early morning and afternoon tutoring beginning in January and
continuing through May. This is also available on an as-needed basis
for students who require earlier tutoring.
7. Students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade participate in the Learning Center. This lab provides
students with individualized education plans the Riverdeep
program.
1. Annual
Teacher-Parent conferences are held to allow parents to visit with teachers and
voice concerns.
2. Parents are encouraged to have telephone
conferences and schedule personal conferences when needed.
3. Parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers via email made available on each teacher’s webpage
on the
school website.
4. Teachers are encouraged to mention student successes when they see parents in places other than the
school
setting.
1.
Parents are giving input to areas they see as needing improvement.
2. Parents are completing
3. The school website offers a link to the Tennessee Curriculum Standards to allow parents the opportunity
to view state
requirements.
4. The school website offers numerous links to practice for standardized testing, various practice sites for
individual
subjects and games for educational learning.
5. The school website offers links to websites that provide parent information on keeping children safe, healthy,
and
informed.
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Parent/Student/Teacher
Compact
It is the mission of
achieve his
or her fullest potential and become a lifelong learner as well as responsible
citizen.
is committed to high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to achieve excellence in a safe and nurturing
educational environment.
This learning compact is a voluntary agreement from parents to promise their commitment in helping your child
to succeed in school. This agreement can be reached through a home/school partnership with student learning as
the central focus.
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Parent/Guardian
As a Parent/Guardian, I will:
- Maintain and foster high standards
of academic achievement and positive behavior.
- Believe that my child can learn.
- See that my child attends school regularly and is on
time each day.
- Spend time each day with my child reading, writing, listening and checking homework
or other school requirements.
- Support the school by volunteering
my time and talents when possible.
- Maintain positive communication
with school staff regarding my child’s progress.
- Respect, love and encourage my child’s growth
and ideas.
- Provide a quiet place for my child
to study at home.
- Support the school in its efforts
to maintain proper discipline.
- Establish a set bedtime to enable
better learning each day.
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Parent/Guardian
Signature
Date
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Child/Student
As a student of
- Believe that I have the ability to learn.
- Attend school regularly and be on time.
- Always try to do my best and take pride in my work.
- Arrive at school prepared with my homework and
supplies.
- Show respect for myself, my school
and others.
- Ask for help when I need it.
- Accept responsibility for my
actions and assignments.
- Discuss with my parent/guardian
what I am learning in school.
- Work to resolve conflicts in
positive, nonviolent ways.
- Follow school and classroom
guidelines and rules.
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Student
Signature
Date
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Staff/Teacher
The entire faculty and staff of
student achievement.
As a staff/member or teacher, I will:
- Provide a high quality curriculum that challenges each student to reach his/her
educational potential.
- Be prepared each day to teach and make learning
interesting.
- Believe that each student can
learn.
- Provide meaningful and appropriate
homework activities.
- Enforce school and
classroom rules fairly and consistently.
- Communicate continuously and
effectively with my students and their parents.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and continuously give praise and encouragement
to all students.
- Seek ways to involve parents in the
school program.
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Teacher
Signature Date