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EZRA EBY ELEMENTARY Elementary Parent and Student Handbook MISSION STATEMENT WE, THE ELEMENTARY STAFF OF NAPOLEON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BELIEVE THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING PREPARED FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ENTER OUR BUILDING. STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO FOSTER ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL GROWTH. INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT WILL BE MEASURED THROUGH FORMAL AND INFORMAL ASSESSMENT. WE ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY TO EDUCATE OUR STUDENTS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE LEARNERS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY. Absences TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg. 1 Lost and Found Pg. 7 Accelerated Reader Program Pg. 11 Lunch Program Pg. 7 Administration of Medicine to Students Pg. 6 MEAP Pg. 9 Arrival and Departure Pg. 2 Medical Limitation Statement Pg. 6 Attendance Pg. 1 Money Pg. 7 Behavior Expectations Pg. 4 Newsletters Pg. 10 Bicycles Pg. 3 Notice of Nondiscrimination Pg. 13 Birthday Celebrations Pg. 9 Parent/Teacher

Conferences Pg. 9 Bloodborne Pathogens Pg. 6 P.TO Pg. 10 Book Fines Pg. 8 Parental Access Pg. 9 Bus Transportation Pg. 3 Pesticide Application Control Act Pg. 6 Children’s Toys/Personal Possession Pg. 5 Pets on School Grounds Pg. 10 Common Planning Time Pg. 2 Playground Rules Pg. 4 Community Volunteers Pg. 10 Programs Pg. 10 Conflict Resolution Pg. 5 Protective Services Pg. 5 Dress and Grooming Pg. 5 "Read 30" Daily Pg. 11 Elementary Tickets Pg. 5 Recess Pg. 4 Emergency Information Cards Pg. 1 Registration Pg. 1 Emergency Procedures Pg. 6 Report Cards Pg. 8 Field Trips Pg. 8 Right of Privacy Pg. 9 First Aid/Illnesses Pg. 6 School Closing Announcements Pg. 6 Grading Scale Pg. 8 School Visitation Pg. 10 Grading System Pg. 8 Service Animals Pg. 10 Gum Chewing Pg. 5 Student Placement Pg. 9 Head Lice Policy Pg. 6 Technology Agreement Pg. 11 Holiday Celebrations Pg. 9 Transfer Information Pg. 1 Homework

Pg. 7 Use of School Facilities Pg. 10 Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Pg. 2 Volunteer Procedures Pg. 10 Lockers Pg. 8 i Dear Parents/Guardians of Ezra Eby Elementary Students: This handbook contains a wealth of information to assist you in better understanding the operation of our district’s elementary school. Please review this material carefully, keeping this handbook handy for future reference. A school is most successful when both family and school work together to ensure a quality education for all children. You are invited to share your child’s education through your involvement with us in this challenging experience. This guide is not meant to take the place of personal communication between home and school. Please know that your questions, concerns and suggestions are always welcome. Do not hesitate to contact us at any time. Yours in education, Michel G. McGonegal Principal ii REGISTRATION Entrance Age In order for a child to enter Kindergarten in

Michigan Public Schools, he/she must reach five years of age on or before November 1st of the year of entrance into school. Our Young 5s program is recommended for students turning 5 after September 1st Napoleon’s annual Kindergarten Parent Information meetings are held in the spring of each school year. The following information is required upon enrollment: the child’s certified birth certificate, a vision screening, and two proofs of residency, this includes: • Certified Birth Certificate • Vision Screening • Up to date Immunizations • Physical • Proof of Residency. Immunizations are available at the Jackson County Health Department. Pupils not properly immunized will be excluded from school until requirements are met or until a waiver is signed and on file. EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARDS It is required that each child has an emergency card on file in the school office. The card should list the number to call in case a parent is not at home, as well as the doctor or

hospital to contact in case a parent or emergency number cannot be reached. It is very important that the emergency information be kept up to date. Please notify the school office of any changes - either in the home address, telephone number, parent work number or new emergency number. The people allowed to pick up your child must be named on the emergency card We will not release your child to anyone else. TRANSFER INFORMATION If you are moving out of the Napoleon School District, please notify the office personnel by telephone or email to karen.wood@napoleonschoolsorg Upon registration in the new school district, a request for your child’s records will be sent from that office The Napoleon Schools will release records to the new school only after the request has been received. ATTENDANCE If your child is not in school, he/she cannot learn. It is very important that students attend school and are on time If your child misses school three (3) or more times a month, a note will be

sent to you. It is your responsibility to call the school to resolve the attendance concern Repeated absences will be reported to the Attendance Officer at the Intermediate School District. Excessive tardiness (3 or more per month) will be treated in a like manner. Family vacations are not viewed as excused absences Please make every effort to arrange your vacations around the school schedule. Since our curriculum includes career awareness, we do not accept the national “Take Your Child to Work” day as an excused absence. We do not encourage participation in the program on that designated day Early withdrawal, as well as late entrance will be counted as an unexcused tardy. ABSENCES A student will be considered truant if they are absent for 10 days or more without valid/lawful excuses. The following lists of circumstances are the only valid/lawful school absences: • Sickness with a doctors note • Doctor appointments • Religious holidays • Extreme family emergency • Lice

(3-5 days) • Funeral (2 days) • Suspensions (less than 10 days) The following lists of circumstances that are invalid school absences: • Staying home to babysit • Too tired • Travel • Needed at home • Weather • Missed bus or kicked off the bus • Child is not immunized Page 1 • • • • Overslept Sickness (no doctors note) Chronic lice (over 5 days) Suspensions (over 10 days) Parents are responsible for notifying the classroom teacher when their child is going to be absent. Unexcused absences are absences that lack appropriate documentation. These unexcused absences may have, as a result, disciplinary consequences All children returning to school after any absence(s) should have a note from a parent or guardian explaining the reason. Notes are to be given to the child’s teacher Whenever possible, extended absence due to health or other reasons should be brought to the attention of the teacher prior to the occurrence. Anytime a student is absent it is their

responsibility to complete the work they missed. Since much of the direct instruction can not be made up, grades may be adversely affected by excessive absences. If you choose to remove your child(ren) from school for a family vacation, all assignments will be provided to your child(ren) upon his/her return to school. There is a one week window to complete all assignments or a “zero” will be recorded in the grade book During your childs time away from school, please continue to support academic learning. Your child can still read 30 minutes before bedtime and keep a daily journal with a focus on mathematics and written expression. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Ezra Eby Students School Begins 8:35 a.m School Ends 3:30 p.m Our school policy is that you do not drop your child(ren) off prior to 8:30 a.m Cars are not permitted to go in the same entrance where buses are loading and/or unloading children. Due to the size of our building, all messages for your child must be left on the

Teacher’s Voice Mail There will be ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING, STANDING, OR STOPPING in front of the main entrance. All students that are being picked up exit TO THE COURTYARD and that parents walk to the courtyard from the parking lot to meet their child(ren). All cars need to be parked in parking spaces or they will be ticketed. At 8:15 am and 3:15 pm daily, we put orange cones at the front entrance so that no vehicles are allowed to pull in and stop along the sidewalk. We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to try to keep our children safe. LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY DISMISSAL Late arrivals require a parent’s signature in the office. If your child arrives at school after the tardy bell (8:35 am), you must sign him/her in at the office. Students need to obtain a pass from the office in order to enter their classroom It is important that each child attend a full school day. We do realize that emergency situations occur, making it necessary to have your child excused during school

hours The following procedure is to be followed for the safety and protection of your child: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A note must be sent with your child stating the time the child is to be released. The note must clearly stipulate who will be picking up the child. The child is released from the school office only, not the classroom. Parents or other individuals picking up the child are to check in at the office when entering the building. For your child’s protection, a child will not be allowed to be released to anyone other than a parent/guardian or persons indicated on the emergency card unless a signed note is received. A sign in/out sheet is located in the office for the appropriate signature. School personnel maintain the right to ask for identification as circumstances warrant. STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TIME Professional Development time is held on a Friday of each month. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm The time will be devoted to working together on school improvement

activities. A top priority will be given to curriculum Other emphasis will be on accreditation, state mandates and improving effective instructional strategies for all learners. BICYCLES Children who ride bikes to school must have the permission of the parent or guardian. The school assumes no responsibility for bicycles All bikes are to be locked and kept in the bike stands available. Bicycles are not to be ridden again until school is dismissed Bicycle riders will be required to remain until all buses depart. The Michigan helmet law requires that all bike riders wear helmets Improper or unsafe use of the bicycle could result in consequences up to and including loss of bicycle privileges. Page 2 BUS TRANSPORTATION To ensure the safety of all children, who ride the bus, it is important that mandatory rules be made and kept. Children will be informed about bus conduct the first day of school, but parents are asked to discuss the rules with their children. During the winter months,

there are occasional times when snow, ice, fog, etc. will cause traffic to be delayed When this happens our buses will quite naturally be delayed. Children are not counted tardy when the bus arrives late at school Multi-destination forms need to be submitted one week in advance for any student needing to ride a different bus to and from school. The Eby office cannot grant permission for a student to ride a different bus. Emergency transportation requests must be directed to the transportation department at 517-905-5710. Please inform the transportation department if you know your child will be absent Student Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • Stay off traveled roadway at all times while waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before attempting to get on or off. Leave the bus only at the consent of the driver. Enter or leave the bus from the front door only after the bus has come to a stop. CD and cassette players are allowed on the

bus. Toys are prohibited on the bus. Keep hands and head inside the bus and to oneself at all times. To report to the driver at once any damage to the bus that is observed. Talking is not permitted when crossing the railroad tracks. Cross the traveled highway, if necessary, after leaving the bus in the following manner: 1. 2. 3. 4. Make certain the bus is stopped. On disembarking, go to the front of the bus within sight of the driver and wait for the proper signal for crossing. Upon signal from the driver, look both right and left and proceed across the highway in front of the bus. Walk (not run) in front of the bus when crossing the highway. Emphasize with your child the great responsibility placed on the bus driver in transporting your child and others. Students who do not behave on the bus will receive disciplinary slips as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. First offense: Student is talked to by the bus driver. Second offense: Student is talked to by the bus driver, and a call is

placed to the parents. Third offense: An infraction slip will be issued. The parents must sign and return the slip within 48 hours to the bus driver Fourth offense: A second infraction slip is issued and a parent conference is required. Fifth offense: A third infraction slip is issued and an automatic three day suspension of bus privileges will occur. A parent conference is required before bus privileges can be reinstated. * Sixth offense: A fourth infraction slip is issued and an automatic five day suspension of bus privileges will occur. A parent conference is required before bus privileges can be reinstated. * Seventh offense: A fifth infraction slip is issued and a suspension of up to ten days of bus privileges will occur. A parent conference is required before bus privileges can be reinstated. * * A copy of the infraction slip is sent to the building principal. Bus privileges can be suspended immediately for any student whose actions endanger themselves or others. Please remember

that although we all work together to help students become responsible citizens, a bus tickets needs to be resolved with the Transportation Department at 517905-5710. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Our behavior expectations have been developed to assist students in becoming responsible members of our school and community. Maintaining a positive learning environment requires the combined effort of students, parents, teachers and administrators. Each child is expected to maintain three basic rules: * Respect others and property * Use quiet voices * Walk Page 3 The following behaviors will be subject to immediate suspension (K-5): * Fighting * Verbal abuse/profanity toward others * Insubordination * Harassment * Threats or acts of aggression toward any staff member or student. We support maintaining an atmosphere of safety and non-violence. Any reported threats will be assumed to be serious and the district Code of Conduct will be enforced. A District Code of Student Conduct is available on

the District Website. The intent is to inform students, parents, teachers and administrators of what is accepted behavior and how deviations from these standards will be handled consistently with school-wide consequences. Each classroom teacher also will have clearly stated student behavior expectations. Classroom rules will be established to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment. Detention If a student receives an after school detention, parents/guardians will receive notification. Detention will be held on the scheduled day Detention is from 3:30-4:30 p.m for grades 3-5 K-2 detention is from 3:30-4:15 pm Suspension Suspension refers to an exclusion from school for a given period of time. A parent conference with the principals and classroom teacher to resolve ongoing concerns must occur prior to return to school. RECESS Outdoor recesses are a valuable factor in promoting healthy classroom conditions. Children are expected to participate in recess activities Adequate and

appropriate clothing should be worn. Boots, hats, and gloves are mandatory during winter months and boots will be necessary when playground areas are muddy. If the temperature is 10 degrees Fahrenheit or above (wind chill 10 degrees or above), children continue to have recess outside. Our policy is that all students go outside for recess. However, realizing that occasional circumstances warrant consideration, these guidelines should be followed when it is necessary for a child to remain inside: • Children will be allowed to stay in from recess up to two (2) days with a note signed by the parent/guardian. All notes must specify a reason for the request. Abuse of this consideration may result in administrative contact with parents/guardians • For periods beyond two days, a note from the treating physician is needed. • Chronic health ailments should be discussed with office personnel and the teacher. PLAYGROUND RULES The following is a composite of playground behavior regulations.

The purpose of playground rules is to protect our children from accidents or mishaps that may occur during recess. Students will: 1. Stay in full view of the playground supervisors 2. Respect their fellow schoolmates 3. Stay in designated play area 4. Use playground equipment properly so as not to threaten self or others 5. Respect other people’s property 6. Walk to their classroom at the end of recesses Students will not: 1. Throw or kick dirt, mud, snow, ice, wood chips, or other objects 2. Roughhouse - this including tackling, pinching, punching, slapping, wrestling, tripping or grabbing clothes or bodies 3. Use vulgar language or gestures 4. Climb trees 5. Re-enter the building until the bell rings (unless by permission of playground supervisor) 6. Take candy, gum or food on the playground 7. Spit or bite Playground supervisors monitor students during lunch and afternoon recesses. The playground is not supervised before or after school Page 4 ELEMENTARY TICKETS Children who

violate these rules will be given behavior tickets to be signed by their parents/guardians and returned to school. The following procedures occur: • First occurrence: Loss of one recess • Second occurrence: Loss of two recesses. • Third occurrence: After-school one-hour detention (parent/guardian will be responsible for picking up their child after detention). In the event that the ticket is not signed and returned, recess will be withheld until the school receives the ticket. CONFLICT RESOLUTION All staff members follow this same process when assisting students in resolving conflicts: Ground Rules: • Cool off, is necessary • Focus on the problem. • Listen to each other. • No interruptions. Process: • Each Person identifies the problem and how they were responsible for it. • What changes are possible. • Agree on a plan of action. GUM CHEWING Our school maintains a gum free policy. For this reason, we do not allow gum chewing in school or on school property DRESS AND

GROOMING Dress that is disruptive to the educational process is prohibited. Halter or bare midriff tops, mesh shirts, muscle shirts, short skirts and short shorts are prohibited. Tank tops must have a minimum 2” wide strap “Spaghetti” straps are not allowed Please be aware of printed messages on T-shirts and their appropriateness to the school setting. Shirts promoting smoking, alcohol, drugs or violence and clothing with inappropriate written messages are prohibited. Shoes must be worn - boots should not be worn as shoes Hats are considered apparel for out of doors and are not to be worn in school, with the exception of our monthly "Hats-on" days to support the American Cancer Society. Makeup, including lipstick, should not be worn to school. Hair color, dye or gel that is distracting is discouraged Jewelry that represents gang appearances is prohibited. Your cooperation is requested to encourage neatness, appropriate dress and cleanliness On days your child has

physical education class; please have your child wear gym shoes. CHILDREN’S TOYS AND PERSONAL POSSESSIONS Students are not to bring items to school that may be considered dangerous, distracting or unnecessary. No radios, CD players, tape decks, cameras, skateboards, electronic or battery operated games, or roller blades are allowed in the school or at recess. Toys, cards, etc are also prohibited. The school cannot assume responsibility for any lost or damaged item If you allow your child to take the above items to daycare or on the bus, they must be kept in their book bag during school hours. Cell phones, if necessary at school, must be kept in your child’s book bag in their locker. Jump ropes, frisbees, balls, gloves, footballs and basketballs are permitted. Please be sure they are clearly marked with your child’s name Once again, we cannot assume responsibility for any items brought to school. PROTECTIVE SERVICES By law, all school personnel are required to report any suspicion

of child abuse or neglect. If a report is made, the Family Independence Agency decides whether or not to conduct an investigation. All reports are protected by confidentiality MEDICAL LIMITATION STATEMENT If your child has physical limitations and should be excused from physical activity, the school must receive a note from the family doctor. This note must address the duration of the limitation. FIRST AID School personnel will administer first aid, which includes ice or bandages. More serious injuries and illnesses will be reported to the parent/guardian. In the event of more serious injuries requiring medical attention 911 will be called If we cannot reach you or your emergency numbers, medical decisions will be made by the school and emergency personnel. Page 5 ILLNESSES The following guidelines should be followed for keeping your child home from school. These are the same guidelines school personnel use for sending students home: • Fever-temperature 100° F or over. We take

oral temperatures on all children who come to the office stating they do not feel well. For the safety of all students and staff and to reduce the spread of illness, your child should be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication before returning to school. • Loose bowel movements-2 loose bowel movements even if there are no other signs of illness. Your child can return to school when they are no longer having diarrhea. • Vomiting-any vomiting is a reason to send a child home or keep a child home. Your child can return to school when their vomiting has resolved. • Rash-any illness with a rash should be checked by your health care provider. Returning to school will depend on the cause of the rash. • Excessive coughing and constantly running nose. Many viruses are spread through oral (mouth) and nasal (nose) secretions ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINE TO STUDENTS Ideally, all medicines, prescription and non-prescription, should remain at home. Recognizing,

however, that situations occur when medicine must be administered at school, the following guidelines must be followed: 1. 2. 3. 4. No medicine, prescription or non-prescription, is allowed to be transported to and from school by the student. All medication is to be delivered to the school office by the parent/guardian. MEDICATION IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE BUSES A medical authorization form signed by the parent/guardian must accompany all medication. These forms are available in the office. All prescription medication shall be clearly identified and in the original container with the type of medicine, dose and child’s name. Office personnel will administer all prescription medication to children. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS The Napoleon Community Schools are subject to regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to restrict the spread of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the Human Immune Deficiency virus (HIV). These regulations are designed to protect employees and

students of the district who are, or could be, exposed to blood or other contaminated bodily fluids. Because of the very serious consequences of contracting HBV or HIV, the district is committed to taking the necessary precautions to protect both students and employees from the spread of these deadly viruses in the school district. HEAD LICE POLICY At the beginning of the school year a building-wide lice check occurs on the first day of school. You will be notified by the office if a suspected/confirmed case of head lice is found on your child. Assistance for how to treat head lice can be obtained from your physician Your child may return to school after treatment and removal of all nits and lice. You must accompany your child to the office so your child can be checked before he/she may ride the bus or return to the classroom. PESTICIDE APPLICATION CONTROL ACT Each school year, school administrators shall notify parents and guardians of children attending school of the right to be

informed prior to any application of a pesticide at that school. The notice will include a statement that a pesticide will be applied, the approximate location of the application, and the date of the application. This information appears in The Messenger SCHOOL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS The Superintendent makes the cancellation of school due to bad weather. As soon as it is determined that school cannot be conducted, the announcement will be made on WKHM, WIBM, WUFN and WJR radio stations and WILX TV station, as well as through our district call-out system. It is the parents responsibility to keep the district updated with their current telephone numbers for the call-out system If school is canceled, all regularly scheduled after school activities, including community education classes will also be suspended. Scheduled and contracted athletic events may be held at the discretion of the Superintendent and the Athletic Director. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Page 6 Necessary fire, lockdown, and

tornado drills will occur throughout the year. The drill practice is necessary to assure the safety of everyone in the event a real emergency occurs. Teachers will explain drill procedures to students and directions for fire/tornado drills and lockdowns are posted in each classroom. Tornado Procedures: In the event of a tornado warning, children will remain in school until notification of all clear has been verified. Parents who come to school to pick up their children are asked to report to the school office and school personnel will bring your child to the office. It is important that we have accurate accounting of each child. During a tornado watch, children will remain in classrooms. The administration will closely monitor the weather situation During lockdown drills, children are secured in their classroom away from doors and windows. No students are released during the lockdown In case of a bomb threat, the building will be evacuated until safety authorities have completed all

necessary inspections. Children will return when the building is determined to be safe. LOST AND FOUND Lost and found articles are kept in designated areas (across from the office and by Room 2). We urge parents and students to check regularly for missing items. Proper labeling of clothing, lunch boxes, book bags, boots and shoes will help get lost items to the proper owner Periodically unclaimed items are given to charitable organizations. LUNCH PROGRAM Hot lunches are available each day. Lunch menus will be sent home at the beginning of each month Lunches may be pre-paid by the week, by the month, or by the semester. Arrangements can be made through Andrea Haskell, Food Service Director, so those children do not have to carry their lunch money each day. Call Mrs Haskell at 517-905-5711 for further information Students will not be given money for lunches through the office. If a student forgets or loses their lunch money, the child will receive a “charge slip” from the lunchroom.

The child will bring the slip home and parents will be responsible for reimbursing the Napoleon Food Service. Federal free/reduced forms are available in all offices and through Food Services to families meeting federal guidelines. Lunch Room Procedures 1. Students are to use good manners 2. Students are to line up in a quiet and orderly manner 3. Students are expected to use inside voices while talking to friends at lunch 4. Students are not allowed to eat from other students’ lunches Students are expected to buy hot lunch or have a sack lunch to eat 5. Students may obtain help from the supervisor by raising their hand 6. Students are expected to leave their area clean after eating MONEY If money is being sent to school, parents/guardians should realize the responsibility the child will have. It would be wise to: 1. Place the money in an envelope 2. Include a note stating the reason for the money being sent 3. Place the teacher and child’s names on the outside of the envelope

Money found on school property should be turned in at the office immediately. HOMEWORK Homework is a necessary and valuable function of school. It is an extension of the learning that takes place in school Homework provides practice that reinforces classroom learning and can provide opportunities for expanded learning and creative thinking. Homework assignments may vary from grade to grade and from teacher to teacher. Parents/guardians can help their child(ren) by arranging a quiet, comfortable place for students to work and by monitoring the completion of assignments. • • K-5 students need to read, practice math facts, and complete all homework. K-5 homework and graded papers will come home in a folder. Each year grades K-5 will provide the parent with a contract to sign, which includes homework policy considerations. This policy should be read and signed by both parent/guardian and child and returned to the teacher. Page 7 In general, the following may be considered as

suggested homework amounts: • • • • Grade K-5: Grades 1-2: Grades 3-5: Grades 1-5: “Read 30” minutes daily. 2 hours per week practicing academic skills “Read 30 daily.” 5 hours per week practicing academic skills and “Read 30 daily.” Nightly practice of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. It is important that you contact the teacher should your child be spending more than the suggested amount of time on nightly homework. Daily Assignments/Homework-Grades K-5: Failure to complete in-class assignments or return homework may result in loss of recess or an after-school detention. REPORT CARDS Report cards for grades 3-5 are sent home at the end of each marking period. Grades 3-5 receive 3 report cards each year Mid- marking period reports will be sent home if the teacher has concerns regarding any student’s progress. K-2 progress reports are sent home with students in January and at the end of the school year. • • GRADING SYSTEM K-2

Student Progress Report objectives are marked "F" for fall and "S for spring upon mastery of the skill. Grades 3-5: Students receive letter grades Please review your childs daily work and discuss and correct each assignment. All assignments must be turned in on time Late assignments affect the students overall grade and are graded by the following criteria: • • • • 1 day late: 2 days late: 3 days late: 5 pts. 10 pts. Hand in assignment as incomplete and receive a percentage for the portion completed, or receive a zero for the assignment not turned in within the three days. GRADING SCALE Reporting in Grades 3-5 will be by report card using the following marking system: A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DE 93-100 90-92 88-89 83-87 80-82 78-79 73-77 70-72 68-69 63-67 60-62 Below 60 Excellent Achievement Good Achievement Satisfactory Achievement Minimum Acceptable Achievement LOCKERS All lockers assigned to pupils are the property of the School District. The elementary

students are provided a locker in which to keep their coat and school materials. The student is responsible for keeping their locker clean Locks and stickers are not allowed Random searches of school lockers and their contents have a positive impact on deterring violations of school rules and regulations, ensure proper maintenance of school property, and provide greater safety and security for pupils and personnel. Accordingly, the board authorizes the public school principal(s) or his/her designee to search lockers, locker contents, and book bags at any time, without notice, and without parental/guardianship or pupil consent. BOOK FINES Textbooks and library books are the property of Napoleon Community Schools and are on loan to students. Each student is responsible for his/her own book and assumes liability for loss or damage. Should a book be lost or damaged, a pro-rated charge will be made based on replacement cost. Page 8 FIELD TRIPS Students who are unable to follow school

rules or who have been disciplined in the office will not be allowed to attend the field trip or field day. Parents will be notified prior to the special event If a class trip involves leaving the area, trip permission slips will be given to each student prior to the trip. These trip permission slips must be signed by the parent/guardian in order for the student to go with the class If there is no permission slip, the student will remain at school. Students should bring only the requested amount of money (admission, etc) The number of parent volunteers is limited. Siblings may not attend the field trips Parent chaperones must ride with the class and stay with their assigned group at all times. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS In grades K-5, birthday celebrations are "treatless". The students birthday will be recognized by their teacher HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS The treats for students in grades K-5 for holidays is supplied by our PTO. The special treat is enough for each child Please do not

send in your personal treat. The control of treats allows us to monitor allergies and medical conditions of all of our students RIGHT OF PRIVACY A written release from a parent/guardian must precede the release of any information regarding a pupil. The exception to this would be a request from Family Independence Agency. PARENTAL ACCESS The school adheres to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of 1977. All information requested by a parent/guardian of a child would be available upon request. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Twice a year, parents are invited to the school to have a conference with the teacher regarding pupil progress. One conference time per student is scheduled. Please do not request separate conferences for blended families Parents may request a conference at other times by calling the student’s teacher. MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MEAP) The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test is administered to all third, fourth and fifth

graders. Information will be utilized for individual student analyses and curriculum adjustments. Awards are given to each student who satisfactorily completes each section of the MEAP. * * * Third graders will take the English Language Arts and Math tests. Fourth graders will take the English Language Arts, Math and Writing tests. Fifth graders will take a Science test, English Language Arts, and Math tests. STUDENT PLACEMENT Napoleon Community Schools, in an effort to offer the best education possible to all students has established the following procedures and guidelines for student classroom placement. The current teachers along with the building principals use the following criteria for upcoming school year student placement: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Parental/guardian input (Educational Needs Form) Special needs of students Girl/boy ratio Personality combinations Performance on post-test in reading and math Parents/guardians can request an Educational Needs Form during the month of

March. Parents/guardians can then fill out the Educational Needs Form and return it to the office. Comments regarding your child’s learning style are considered Specific teacher requests are not accepted and will result in the form being dismissed. The final report card will indicate the upcoming school years assigned classroom teacher. If a parent/guardian has concerns regarding their child’s placement, they must contact the building principals within the two (2) weeks immediately following receipt of the final report card. The building principal will discuss placement rationale with you at that time. Growth Year Growth years are based on an evaluation of an individual’s academic, physical, social, and emotional growth. Page 9 Placed A placed student is defined as a student who has not successfully mastered grade level objectives in two or more academic areas, but would be able to benefit from other content area instruction at the new grade level. Promoted A promoted student

is defined as a student who has successfully mastered all grade level objectives. NEWSLETTERS A district newsletter called The Messenger is published during the school year. The Messenger informs all school district residents of K-12 events and student achievements. The elementary school regularly sends home a newsletter with each child The information focuses upon issues and happenings relevant to our elementary students. Each classroom/grade level also sends home a monthly newsletter PROGRAMS Physical Education All kindergarten through fifth grade students participate in a physical education class once a week. Physical development of a healthy body and attitude of self is an important part of the physical education program and is monitored by the physical education teacher. Technology Weekly technology classes will be provided by the technology teacher to kindergarten through fifth grade students. Technology education will relate to the educational curriculum. Special Education

Services The district provides educational programming for all school age students in cooperation with the Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD). Eligibility is determined by referral to the TEAM TEAM members consist of parents/guardians, all JCISD assigned personnel, special education teachers, classroom teachers, and building co-principals. Resource services are provided within the classroom. Additional programs and support services are provided based upon each child’s needs and may include a categorical classroom placement. Library/Media Center A media teacher, assisted by library aides, provides weekly services to the elementary students. Children go to the library on a regular basis to exchange books, hear stories, and learn media skills. Please help your child return library books on time All Kindergarten students can check out one book each week. Children can check out books outside of their scheduled library day. Books that are lost or destroyed must be replaced

at the current replacement price according to the Board of Education policy. PETS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS To ensure the safety of our students, please do not bring dogs/pets on campus before, during, or after school hours. Even the bestbehaved pet can be unpredictable when surrounded by a group or crowd of children SERVICE ANIMALS Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.SC § 12131 et seq, and its implementing regulations at 28 C.FR Part 35, as amended, individuals with disabilities will be permitted to be accompanied by their service animals in all settings and activities of the Districts facilities where members of the public, as participants in services, programs or activities, or as invitees, are allowed to go. EZRA EBY P.TO This group meets monthly at 7:00 p.m in the Eby Media Center from September through May They plan a yearly fundraiser, Secret Santa Shop, Book Fair, and Spring Carnival. During the monthly meetings, academic programs and School

Improvement activities are planned. COMMUNITY/CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER PROCESS   All volunteers must complete the Napoleon Community Schools Volunteer application and a background check. Once your application has been processed and your volunteer status is determined, the building principal will notify you of your status via a letter or a telephone call. VOLUNTEER PROCEDURES Page 10    Always report to the main office first to sign in and get a visitor badge. Wear an identification badge provided by the school while participating in volunteer activities. Upon departure, make a final stop in the main office to sign out. USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES Napoleon Community Schools makes available the use of school facilities during non-school hours. occasionally cause us to relocate groups. Unsupervised children and “drop in” groups are not permitted School related functions might Arrangements must be made in advance and a Building Use Form must be filled out by the adult

responsible for the activity. These minimal requirements are necessary for security, liability and custodial considerations. All groups assume responsibility for any damages TECHNOLOGY, INTERNET REGISTRATION AGREEMENT The Napoleon Community Schools “Technology Internet Registration Agreement” policy is signed by the student, parent, and teacher. This form is signed by all new students, upon entrance to kindergarten, and again in third grade. On the back of the Technology Agreement, is permission to publish on the World Wide Web. Please read and sign that form also All signed forms are housed in the Library Media Center "READ 30 DAILY" All students are encouraged to read 30 minutes daily. The reading focus for K-2 students is to learn to read Grade 3-5 students focus is to read to learn. A child who is able to read and comprehend at their grade level will have academic success ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM Students in Grades 2-5 have required books to read. They select 10

books from their grade level reading list Students in special education or below grade level are required to read from a modified list when appropriate. All second graders will begin the list when they are an independent reader. After each student reads 10 books and passes their Accelerated Reader tests with a score of 70% or better, they receive an Accelerated Reader prize and have lunch with the principal. Prizes and lunch continue for every 10 chapter books read at the student’s appropriate reading level. All students in Grades 2nd-5th must complete 10 required AR books to earn field day and other special events Required Reading for Eby Second Graders/Accelerated Reader Levels 1.5-25 Little Bear’s Friend, by Else Minarik Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan, by Cynthia Rylant How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?, by Jane Yolen Just Grandpa and Me, by Mercer Mayer Clifford Gets a Job, by Norman Bridwell Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car, by Eileen Christelow Ira Sleeps Over, by

Bernard Waber Nate the Great Goes Undercover, by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Three by the Sea, by Edward Marshall Required Reading for Eby Third Graders/Accelerated Reader Levels 2.3-49 (Student chooses 10 to read) Amelia Bedelia Helps Out, by Peggy Parish Dirt Bike Racer, by Matt Christopher How to Eat Fried Worms, by Thomas Rockwell Ramona and Her Father, by Beverly Cleary Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, by Jean Marzollo The Story of Jumping Mouse: A Native American Legend, by John Steptoe Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Roald Dahl Ramona the Brave, by Beverly Cleary A Case for Jenny Archer, by Ellen Conford Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds, by David A. Adler Sam, Bangs, & Moonshine, by Evaline Ness The Chocolate Touch, by Patrick Skene Catling Henry Ford, People We Should Know Skinnybones, by Barbara Park Stanley and the Magic Lamp, by Jeff Brown Page 11 Westward to Home, Joshuas Diary, The Oregon Trail, 1848 Going, Going, Gone! With the Pain & The Great One, by

Judy Blume Amber Brown Sees Red, by Paula Danziger The Unicorns Secret. Moonsilver, by Kathleen Duey Freckle Juice, by Judy Blume Superfudge, by Judy Blume Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective, by Donald Sobo Amber Brown Goes Fourth, by Paula Danziger The Reluctant Pitcher, by Matt Christopher Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo The Whipping Boy, by Sid Fleischman Hannah, by Gloria Whelan Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, by Eleanor Coe Required Reading for Eby Fourth Graders/Accelerated Reader Levels 4.0-57 (Student chooses 10 to read) Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner Misty of Chincoteague, by Marguerite Henry Jelly Belly, by Robert Kimmel Smith Fourth Grade Rats, by Jerry Spinelli The Gold Cadillac, by Mildred Taylor The Trumpet of the Swan, by E.B White The Pinballs, by Betsy Byars Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George?, by Jean Fritz My Brother’s Keeper, by Mary Pope Osborne Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery, by Deborah Howe The Secret of Candlelight Inn, by

Carolyn Keene When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead The Bears House, by Marilyn Sachs Holes, by Louis Sachar Bambi, by Felix Salten Shh! Were Writing the Constitution, by Jean Fritz The Doll in the Garden, by Mary Downing Hahn Ramona and Her Mother, by Beverly Cleary The Journey Outside, by Mary Steele The Report Card, by Andrew Clements The Clue of the Hissing Serpent, by Franklin Dixon The Heroine of the Titanic: A Tale both True and Otherwise Life of Molly Brown, by Joan Blos Required Reading for Eby Fifth Graders/Accelerated Reader Levels 5.0-64 (Student chooses 10 to read) Ace, The Very Important Pig, by Dick King-Smith Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry Call It Courage, by Armstrong Sperry The Black Stallion, by Walter Farley Homecoming, by Cynthia Voigt The Summer of the Swans, by Betsy Byars The Matchlock Gun, by Walter Edmonds The Secret in the Old Attic, by Carolyn Keene The Best Bad Thing, by Yoshiko Uchida A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle The Egypt Game, by Zilpha

Keatley Snyder Stuart Little, by E.B White The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins: A World War II Soldier, by Walter Myers Out of the Dust, by Karen Hesse Page 12 Kenny & the Dragon, by Tony DiTerlizzi Lewis and Clark: Explorers of the American West, by Steven Kroll Early Sunday Morning: The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows, by Barry Denenberg Soldiers Heart, by Gary Paulsen America: A Patriotic Primer, by Lynne Cheney Brians Winter, by Gary Paulson Page 13 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR TITLE II, TITLE VI, TITLE VII, AND TITLE IX, SECTION 504, AND ADA Nondiscrimination The Board of Education declares it to be the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all students, regardless of race, color, creed, age, disability, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, place of residence within the boundaries of the District, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this District. Complaint

Procedure Section I If any person believes that the Napoleon School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and (4) The Americans with Disabilities Act, s/he may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator. Section II The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with a verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps: Step 1: A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator

within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days. Step 2: If the complainant wished to appeal the decision of the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days. Step 3: If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20)

business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting. Step 4: If at this point the grievance has not been satisfactorily settled, further appeal may be made to the U.S Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 600 Superior Avenue, Room 750, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Inquiries concerning the nondiscriminatory policy may be directed to Director, Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C, 20201 The District’s Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure. A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator’s office. Page 14