Abuse

Any staff member who knows, or reasonably believes that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect, is required by law to report it to the State Division of Family Services and to the principal. (See Admin. Memo #67)

Accidents or Sickness Involving Students at School

In the event that a child becomes ill or is involved in an accident while at school, a parent should be notified so proper arrangements to care for the child may be made. It is our policy to notify parents of any injury more serious than a skinned knee, as a courtesy.

In case of illness, the teacher/child makes the 1st attempt at contacting the parent from the classroom telephone, then notifies the office of the attempt/contact. If contact can't be made, the child may come to the office for support in continued help to contact parents.

Any injury beyond a skinned knee needs to be seen by the office staff. We will administer first aid and make the parent contact.

Under no condition should children be sent home without proper notification of parents. It is not our policy to send sick or injured children to a home where there is no one to receive them. NO CHILD SHOULD LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS, UNDER ANY CONDITION, WITHOUT BEING EXCUSED FROM THE OFFICE.

It is not our intent that classes be unsupervised while the teacher takes care of injuries or illnesses. Whenever possible, the teacher is to accompany the student to the office for first aid or to contact parents, preferably during recess. If a child needs attention during class time, the teacher may request supervision of his/her class by a fellow teacher, or send the student to the office with a student escort and note. The note should contain all pertinent information concerning the problem. If parents are unavailable, or first aid will require more than a few minutes, the school secretary will assist the student, so the teacher may return to class.

School personnel cannot accept the responsibility of administering medication other than simple first aid. We cannot assume responsibility for applying dressings to wounds not incurred at school, nor can we administer pills or medicines of any kind, including aspirin, to children. The only medication that should be administered to a child will be at the office and must have proper clearance from both the doctor and the parents, in writing, on file in the office. -Top-

Accident Reports

Accidents resulting in injury to the student are to be reported on an Accident Report within 24 hours of the accident. The secretary will put an accident form in the teacher mail box, IF notification is given of the accident. This is required by law if a student misses any school OR receives medical care. This report can very well serve as a protection for the teacher as well as providing information to the principal, nurse and if needed to the superintendent and the Board of Education.

Accidents involving adults must be reported to the office within 24 hours. Staff injuries must be treated at the Workman’s Comp office in order to be eligible for Workman’s Compensation.

ADA (American Disabilities Act) Accommodations

The ADA allows for reasonable accommodations to be made in order for a person with a disability to do his/her job. If you have need of an accommodation, please see the principal to discuss the matter. -Top-

Assembly Procedures

From time to time, during the school year the students will be invited to attend various assembly programs. It is essential that the children be taught how to be a courteous audience.

1. Students will be called over the PA for all assemblies. Please leave your class immediately upon being called.

2. Assemblies are mandatory for all classes unless previous permission has been given by the principal or her designee.

3. Children should enter the multi-purpose room quietly.

4. Each class will have a permanent area for seating in the multi-purpose room for school assemblies which involve all students. The seating is arrange in grade order with Kindergarten in the front on both sides, then 1st through 6th. Both sides of the MPR will be used by each grade, with an aisle of about 3-4 feet in the center.

5. Teachers should be with their students, maintaining order, directing seating and assisting in any way needed. Each class should be seated and ready withing minutes of being called to each assembly.

6. Assembly Rules:
a. Keep voices soft until starting, then voices off.
b. Keep hands, feet and object to self.
c. Stay seated where you are assigned.
d. Sit on pockets
e. Show appreciation by applause only--no whistling or booing.

7. The school principal or her designee will call the assembly to order and dismiss the classes when the assembly is over.

8. Students in clear violation of assembly rules are to be corrected by ANY teacher. Do not have student miss assemblies as a consequence.

Assemblies should be treated as part of the instructional day. -Top-

Attendance Cards

The attendance cards/computer entry are the official record of attendance for the State Board of Education and the Granite School District. It is important that the attendance be recorded accurately for accounting purposes and that the secretary’s computer entries match the card. If a change is made to the card after it has been turned into the office, please tell the secretary so the computer record can be updated.

To indicate an absence, please outline the box indicating the date. Don't mark inside. That will be used by the office staff.

Attendance cards are to be sent to the office within 5 minutes after the tardy bell.

At the end of each report card term, complete the term attendance summary on the attendance card. -Top-

Attendance of Students

Regular attendance at school is very important for the continuity of the education of children.
A. Teachers, please make a note on the back of the card if parents have indicated the child will be out. Otherwise, the attendance tracker will call to determine the reason for the absence. This information will go on the back of the card.
B. Upon returning to school after being absent, all students are required to bring a note. Turn in all notes to the office. The Tracker will store the notes in the office.
C. Accurate attendance is important and can be audited by the State Department of Education. Keep your attendance cards UP TO DATE, NEAT, AND ACCURATE. Your attendance cards are the official attendance record.
D. Parents can excuse up to 7 absences. After that, official documents are required to excuse a student. If a child has more than 5 days of unexcused absences, contact the parents to state your concern, then turn in a copy of the attendance card to the Tracker so a copy of the school letter can be sent. The same procedure is needed when unexcused absences reach 10 days. At that point, a pre-court referral is made.
E. Family Vacation: Where possible students should be given work to complete so that time missed will not put them behind the class. Be reasonable when assigning work and substitute vacation learning experiences for class work when appropriate.
Vacation Homework Policy
There are those families that choose to take vacations during
school time. We discourage this practice, but also understand the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and scheduling conflicts of YR school. Because schoolwork is planned weekly and it is difficult to project upcoming assignments before vacations, generally, we will not be able to give out homework/assignment lists before the vacation.
*Twenty minutes of daily reading and completion of a daily writing journal is always appropriate, and may take place of some missed assignments.
*When a child returns from vacation, the child or parent should check with the teacher for missing work and then the child will have a week to complete the work and turn it in to the teachers. Written work is only a portion of the daily learning and can never compensate for attending school.
F. If a student is going to be absent for 10 consecutive days or more, a “Home/Hospital” teacher can be assigned to that student. Contact the principal if this service is needed as soon as you know the child will be missing school. -Top-

Bulletin Boards

A good teacher sets up a good environment. Your boards are to be attractive and support teaching objectives.. Make sure that you follow the parent preferences for posting work as noted in the FERPA letter.

Check-out

No child should leave the school grounds during regular school hours for any reason unless he or she has been checked out through the office. Students whose parents wish to have their child or children come home for lunch on a daily basis must send a note and check out at the office.

Class Lists

Each teacher will receive a class list for use on the first day of school. DO NOT ADMIT ANY STUDENT TO YOUR CLASSROOM THAT IS NOT ON THE CLASS LIST. All new students will be assigned from the office and will bring a white registration copy to you when they report to class. Do not take any student’s name off your class list until you have checked with the office. If students tell you of students who have moved during the summer, ask if the students know where the missing student moved to and then inform the secretary. Your help is very important to us since we must account for every name on the class lists. -Top-

Classroom Management

The control of behavior (discipline) of children in your class is extremely important to your success as a classroom teacher. Therefore you are expected to:
1. Teach the students your specific expectation.

2. Supervise students at all times.

3. Maintain an on-task rate over 80%.

4. Submit a classroom discipline plan to the principal for approval.

5. Follow the school and your approved classroom discipline plan, including Positives and Consequences.

6. Any consequence stronger than Card Pull consequences as published, MUST be determined and authorized by an administrator with each incident.

7. Keep parents informed whenever a child pulls a Red Card or beyond. -Top-

Cleanliness of School Grounds

The cleanliness of the school grounds is an important responsibility that we should all assume. Please have your students clean the area from your window to the fence the week before you go off track. A Clean-up map is included in the Housekeeping section.

Cleanliness in the Classroom

The classroom is to remain clean throughout the day for health and safety reasons. Watch the following:
During the day:
Floor cleared of debris
Coats in the lockers
Backpacks away from floor
No food or drinks other than water
Furniture and surfaces kept clean (no ink, decals, etc.)
End of day:
Floor cleared of all debris.
Chairs on desk and table to allow for vacuuming.
Counters, tables and desk tops cleared.
Trash tied and placed in hall. -Top-

Cleanliness of Faculty, Teacher Work Rooms and Supply Rooms

The faculty room and teacher work room FLOORS (only) will be cleaned daily by the custodial staff.. Wipe up and clean up after yourselves. Follow the schedule for clean-up assignments in faculty room and work rooms. Keep your own supply areas clean.

Contract Hours in Elementary Schools

In 1987 elementary schools were scheduled to begin five minutes earlier. To compensate for this adjustment, teachers are now dismissed 25 minutes earlier on Fridays. (5 minutes per day times 5 days). That makes the contract time 8:35 to 4:05 on Regular days and 8:35 - 3:40 on Planning Day. Up to 10 minutes may be trade for duties performed before school contract time. -Top-

Corporal Punishment

Corporal punishment is not approved by the Granite School District as a means of discipline. Any slapping, hitting, shaking, or other laying on of hands on children for disciplinary purposes is called corporal punishment.

If a students upsets you to the point of laying hands on the student, it is strongly recommended that you get help from another adult, count to ten (cool off) and then handle the situation in a calm manner. If office intervention is required, send or bring the child to the office for a conference with the principal and fill out an Office Referral.

If a student needs to be physically removed, request assistance from an administrator. If needed, the administrator will call the for help. Physical restraint is not to be used except to protect the child, other students and/or teachers and no longer than necessary.

Custodial Services

If you need assistance from the custodian, place a note on the in Bryan's box in the staff mail boxes OR on the clipboard in the faculty room indicating your needs. -Top-

Discipline, also see Class Management*

In order to deal effectively with discipline concerns, all staff members are directed to do the following:
1. Establish rules and consequences within your classroom. Each class is to have the rules posted with both the positive and negative consequences listed. A hierarchy of consequences is to be employed with the consequence of repeated infractions (Card Pulls) or severe disruption (any act which places self or others in danger, or completely and continuously stops the learning process for the class) to be an Office Referrall to the principal. Such a referral is to be submitted in written form on a Office Referral Form with the student or on the Educator's Handbook, OR, for endangering behavior, within 30 minutes of the referral.

2. Establish a repertoire of preventions and interventions to use in dealing with students who break school or classroom rules. Avoid power struggles at all costs; praise in public, reprove in private; speak to the individual; use proximity control; speak with the parents; develop a contract; etc. For isolation, your class or another, use the school-wide Card Pull system.

3. Handling your own discipline concerns allows you to keep the power and is encouraged. However, certain types of disciplinary actions are to be handled at the office. Any act which:
* places the student or others in danger,
* completely and continuously stops the learning process for the class, * is an illegal activity,
* violates the School Safety Policy OR
* involves the touching or move of private parts
needs prompt attention by the principal. Such a referral is to be submitted in written form on a Office Referral Form with the student, Educatore's Handbook, OR, for endangering behavior, within 30 minutes of the referral.

4. Once a student is referred to the principal for disciplinary action, the principal will deal with the incident according to her established consequences. The teacher is NO LONGER IN CONTROL OF THE CONSEQUENCES; the situation is out of the teacher’s hands.

5. IF IT ISN’T WRITTEN, IT DIDN’T HAPPEN.” All referrals must in writing, with all copies turned in to the principal. She will return the teacher copy with notations made as to the consequences and communications taken. Be aware, the principal can only act upon a WRITTEN documented history. The law and due process do not allow her to use verbal histories or vented frustrations when determining consequences.

6. When a child shows a pattern of behavior concerns (3 or more problems within a month), the teacher is to discuss the situation in a consultation at a Pupil Services Team meeting. If the interventions decided upon do not alleviate the problem a referral is to be made to the Pupil Services Team for further evaluation of the student.

Every teacher at Granger is responsible for attitudes and behavior of every child. Regardless of grade level or classroom assignment, student control is everyone’s responsibility. Be firm, fair understanding and have a positive attitude.

Teachers, you need to be prompt in picking students up and/or returning to class when the bell rings. One teacher on outside duty is to wait until ALL students are in before coming into the building.

Behavior Expectations and Card Pull system will be used this year. Please discuss the program with students to remind returning students of the rules and to inform new students of the program. EXPECTATIONS, PLAN AND REWARDS MUST BE POSTED IN EACH CLASS ROOM.

Here is the schoolwide plan:

Consequences
Students with inappropriate behaviors will be given consequences as follow:

For infractions in the classroom and with the class:

Each student will have five color-coded cards in a pocket in the classroom.  Every student starts each and every day with a green card.  The following descriptions of behaviors and consequences go with each card:

• GREEN:  On task and following directions
• YELLOW: First warning for inappropriate behavior
• RED:  Second warning for same or different inappropriate behavior.  Student must go to an isolated place in the classroom and fill out a questionnaire about their behavior.
• WHITE:  Student continues to demonstrate inappropriate behavior.  He/she will receive a citation and appropriate time-out in another classroom.  Parents are notified.
• PURPLE:  Student goes to another class room for 30 minutes and completes a problem solving worksheet.  Parents are notified.
• GREY:  Additional inappropriate behavior will result in an Severe Behavior Referral and is to go immediately to the office for further consequences.

Students will be asked to change the color of their cards as they demonstrate inappropriate behavior (in or out of the classroom.)  If they refuse to do this, they move to the next level card.  The purpose of having the student change the card is to assume responsibility and ownership for his/her actions and behaviors.

If a student receives 4 or more Citations in an on-track period or is acting in a severely inappropriate manner, he/she will go directly to the office for ISS (In-School Suspension).  Parents/guardians will be contacted by the office if a student receives an ISS.

For infractions in less structured areas (halls, lunchroom, restroom, assemblies or playground) a citation is issued with the following consequences:

• Citation 1: Class consequence 
• Citation 2: Class consequence plus 1-3 days of AC at lunchtime.
• Citation 3: Same as 2 
• Citation 4: ISS plus Path to Success, Lorraine or Georgia must receive the child immediately 
• Citation 5: Same as 4
• Citation 6 and beyond: Immediate referral to administration. 

Every student who maintains a green card for an entire track period (usually 3 weeks) will participate in a special incentive reward activity.  Yeah!

NEW THIS YEAR: There will no longer be Structured Recess as done in the past. Instead,

• The first 1 citations within an on-track period will result in classroom consequence of time-out.
• The 2nd & 3rd citations within an on-track period will result in 1-3 days of AC at lunchtime.
• A 4th & 5th citations within an on-track period results in the SEVERE BEHAVIOR clause with immediate ISS or beyond and is handled immediately by Lorraine or Georgia, PLUS Path to Success until the commitment is fulfilled.
• Any additional citations beyond 5 results in immediate Severe Behavior Referrals and the student is to be processed by an administrator. ISS or beyond, PLUS Path to Success for the full commitment period will be given. Additionally, a parent meeting with additional behavior intervention steps will be needed.

Path to Success: When a child needs reteaching on the Path to Success, he/she will fulfill 4 levels in order to finish the learning using the Path to Success Form for tracking:

• Level 1 - At lunch, the child has 10 minutes to eat on the table in the side room. Then, the child goes to the computer lab and works on assigned topics in Success Maker. Once the child has passed 2 sessions w/ 70% accuracy (on his/her instructional level) the child moves to level 2. Non-lunch recesses are the same as Level 1, but do not count for moving up a level until the topics are passed off.
• Level 2 - After eating lunch, or upon going out for recess, the child brings the Path to Success Form to the person on duty. The child then stays within 10 feet of the person on duty for the entire recess. If the child successfully follows the school rules, the person on duty initials the form. The child must have all boxes initialed for 2 days to move to level 3.
• Level 3 - The same as Level 1, except the child may play on the blacktop area, and must succeed for 5 days to move to Level 4.
• Level 4 - The same as Level 2, except the child may play on the entire ground, and must succeed for 5 days to move off Restricted Recess. The major adjustment at this level is that the child must check in and out at recess and must be successful at each recess.
• If a child is not successful at a level, then the child moves back to the previous level.

This means that few students will be staying inside for lunch or other recesses, and that success in learning and behaving will be the goal.

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Dress Code: Students

All clothing worn to school should be in keeping with the learning environment of school. The clothing should be neat and clean. Any clothing that prohibits a student from going outside at recess is not allowed. (i.e. shorts on a snowy day) See the Student Handbook for the formal Dress Code.

When you encounter a student wearing inappropriate clothing, take the student aside and request that more appropriate clothing be worn. Visit privately and with respect. If you feel the attire needs to be changed immediately, please send the student to the principal so she can contact the parent and arrange the change. We also have t-shirts which can be worn over inappropriate clothing. Please note the district stand on dress: “Our school district should protect individuality that does not harm the educational process. We should strike a proper balance and establish the best rapport possible with out students and parents. This can best be done by talking through problems and seeking to understand our youth without being either dictatorial or unduly permissive. As school leaders, we must take a strong position on substantive issues.” -Top-

Dress Code: Staff

All clothing worn by staff should be in keeping with a professional atmosphere. Clothing should be neat, clean and conservative. All dress code for students should be followed, plus a higher level of professionalism. Avoid any style that would keep you from performing your job, or would distract a student from learning.

Early Entrance to the Building

It is district policy that children coming to school must be allowed into the building when busses arrive (8:25). It is our responsibility to follow this policy. We will continue to encourage students to plan on leaving home so as to arrive at school at approximately 8:45 AM.

When children enter the school early, they are to enter the multi-purpose room side door where they are to use the time for individual quiet talk or study. They are not allowed to play in the entryways, the halls or bathrooms. At least one teacher will need to supervise the incoming students.

The Early Entrance Rules are:
1. Be seated and work or talk quietly.
2. Once in, you stay inside.
3. Have permission in order to use the restroom.
4. At the bell, leave the MPR by the side doors and go to your own outside entrance. -Top-

Electronic Devices

The policy for electronic devices is nearly the same for staff as it is for students. Electronic devices, including cell phones, ipods, etc., are not to be used during the instructional time for personal use. The exception is, they may be used to provide instruction or during an emergency.

E-mail

All teachers are required to check their e-mail and Granger Teacher web site on a daily basis for information and communication from the administration.

Emergency Preparedness

Each teacher will post an evacuation plan by his/her door. An emergency drill manual will be kept in each room and periodically reviewed with students. For information on emergency preparedness please check the section in the teachers handbook titled “Emergency Preparedness.” (fire drill, earthquake, bomb threat, etc.)

Faculty Meetings

Faculty meetings will generally be held on the TRACK CHANGE DAY at 7:45 AM. Please check the calendar for specific dates. All are expected to be on time. Records will be kept on attendance and tardiness. -Top-

Fees

No fees may be charged in connection with any class, program or activity that occurs during the regular school day in grades K-6.

We cannot disclose the names of anyone paying or not paying any fee, donation or contribution. We can make appropriate recognition of a person/corportation manking a major donation/contribution.

We cannot permit withholding, enhancement or reduction of grades OR withholding report cards or other school records to enforce the payment of fees or donations. This includes fines. You may give the report card to the office so that we can ask the parent for the funds as we give them the report card in person.

Field Trips

Field trips are to be selected on the basis of their contribution toward specific curriculum goals. ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE TO BE EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE. Make sure the field trip is appropriate for ALL students in the group, including those with disabilities.

Contact the secretary for the form to secure approval for the trip and to have it placed on the calendar. Check with the secretary to make arrangements for transportation and lunch, if necessary. Fill out the transportation form, THEN turn it in to the secretary for typing, account numbers and the principal signature. You are responsible for accuracy.

Every child that leaves the school on a field trip must have a specific Field Trip Permission Form signed by the parent so the parents have been notified of the details of the field trip prior to leaving.

FIELD TRIPS NEED TO BE SET UP 17 WORKING DAYS AHEAD OF REQUEST IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR DISTRICT PROCESSING AND TO AVOID LATE CHARGES.

Busses are $40/hour between 9:00 - 2:00. Before 9 AM or after 2 PM an additional $10/hr could be charged Busses requested less than 10 working days in advance are charged an additional $20, 4-6 days, $30. These charges do no come from your regualar allocation. -Top-

Foods Distributed or Consumed at School

The distribution of home prepared foods at school whether or not they are given or sold, is both illegal and an unwise practice. Teachers and PTA helpers are to use practices consistent with the following guidelines that were prepared by the City-County Health Department.

1. Avoid potentially hazardous foods that support the rapid growth of disease causing organisms. Examples are moist, protein items, dairy products, cooked rice and baked or boiled potatoes.

2. Avoid any item that has been prepared, cooked or packaged in a private home or residence.

3. Avoid food that requires handling and cooking...such as sloppy joes, salads, soups, and stews and some ethnic foods.

The following are examples of food suitable for classroom treats:

1. Any commercially prepared non-hazardous foods such as cookies, cupcakes, candy, or nuts in sealed packages. Commercially prepared kitchens are inspected on a regular basis by trained food inspectors and are much less likely to experience food contamination.

2. Popcorn, fruits, and vegetables. Of course, the fruits and vegetables should be washed before they are eaten or peeled or scraped, where appropriate, such as oranges and carrots.

3. Food prepared in the school cafeteria or other facilities that meet the guidelines of federal, state and local regulations. -Top-

Grades

Students are to receive the grades earned, with the grade level accurately noted. No one is served by giving the student a grade based on effort rather than achievement. When a child will be receiving an “D” or “U”, make sure the parents have been notified well in advance. Make sure you keep accurate records and can justify the grades given. It is generally not appropriate to base a grade on only a few
assignments. All teachers, except Kindergarten, are required to use the computerized grading program and to keep student assignments posted and current on a weekly basis.

Grades on Cumulative Report

The final copy of the student report card is to be placed in the CUM at the end of the year or written in black ink on the CUM folder. -Top-

Home Communication (Notes)

All class notes that are sent home through the school must be approved by an administrator. It is very embarrassing to you if you have to retract information you sent home without approval. The office is to receive a copy of all class notes.

We will be sending home notes from the school as needed. We will have a monthly news letter and other individual notes. You are encouraged to use the same methods of communication.


Keeping Students After School

Students cannot be held after school without prior parental approval. The teacher, not the student, should make the call to the parent before the end of the school day. If a child needs to stay without written approval, the teacher must record the date, name of parent contacted and time of contact.

The plan book is a good place to keep this information. -Top-

Keys

Teachers are responsible for the keys issued. No keys should be duplicated except through the district office. Each teacher will be issued a key for his/her classroom door and a key badge for the outside doors.

The principal, secretary and custodian have the only inside master keys in the building. The secretary is available to open rooms when needed, but should be used as little as possible. The security of our building is everyone’s responsibility. Do not allow another to borrow your keys, including students. Do not prop open outside doors. Be sure your rooms and outside doors are locked and secure when you leave for the day.

If a key badge is lost or misplaced, even for a short amount of time, it must be deactivated. Notify the office staff to have a badge deactivated. Upon locating the badge, use the same method to have the badge activated. -Top-

Liability

Few things cause more agony for a teacher than pending legal action. This agony can be avoided through “Legal Risk Management” practices. You are the professional. If you behave in a “reasonable and prudent” manner, and if your actions
are not “arbitrary or capricious,” and if you act to protect the rights of students, parents, and peers, you will not likely have to face the unpleasant experience of meeting a student’s parent in court. The following guidelines should be helpful:

1. Reasonable and prudent - behavior that a reasonable person, acting in a prudent manner, would likely pursue.
Reasonable:
See that the students for whom you are responsible are adequately supervised at all times.
Inspect equipment/play area/classroom periodically for hazards.
Approach strangers on the premises and ask what they need, or as for identification.
Interrupt and stop potentially dangerous activities.
Unreasonable:
Leaving students unsupervised, if only for a couple of minutes.
Failing to be on duty on time and for the entire period.
Allowing potentially dangerous activities to continue, once you are aware of the potential hazard.
Expecting students to move heavy equipment on their own.
Failing to allow ill/injured students to contact their parents.
Not allowing students with noted medical needs appropriate follow through.

2. Arbitrary and Capricious - unequal or inconsistent treatment of individuals in such a way that rights/privileges are protected for some but not afforded others, according to no apparent or consistent standard. Such a standard would need to meet
the “reasonable and prudent” test.
Do: Provide the same opportunities for all your students.
Don’t: Play favorites, in either a positive (teacher’s pet) or negative (that special behavior case) direction.

3. Protection of Student Rights:
School attendance has been defined by the courts as a constitutional right. Home suspension must be preceded by a due process hearing and is to be handled by the principal.
Reasonable efforts should be made to protect students’ privacy and property. If a search is necessary, contact the office for assistance. If student property is confiscated (with cause,) it must be returned (to the parent, if necessary.) You are financially responsible for all items you confiscate. Keep them locked.

If you become involved in a questionable situation where you think liability may be an issue, be sure you contact the office immediately. Do not make any statements or sign any documents until you have been authorized to do so. Guard against any statements that could be used against yourself or another staff member, friend or student. -Top-

Lunch Money Collection

Lunch money is to be brought to the office by the student after the announcement to do so is made each morning.

DO NOT COLLECT ANY MONEY in the classroom.

Lunchroom Procedures

We have three basic lunch periods serving two grades at a time according to the lunch schedule. Teachers are to bring their students to the lunch room at the time scheduled for their class. Students taking cold lunch only may go directly to their tables. Students taking hot lunch are to go through the lunch line and punch in their lunch code in the computer. Students buying milk will pay at the time of purchase. Teachers, make sure your students are at the cafeteria window, then you may go to lunch after all of your students have successfully typed in their number daily for 1 week, and the 1st 2 days of on-track.

Teachers, make sure you review lunchroom rules with your students prior to going to the lunchroom. -Top-

Money Procedures
All moneyis to be brought to the office by the student.

We will be able to collect book orders (Troll, Arrow, etc.). If you want your students to be able to order books, follow the procedures in Admin. Memo 98. Student brings a check made out to the book club. Do NOT collect money. Do NOT accept checks made out to you or the school.

Project money, donations, etc. are to be brought to the office as the school day begins. These items cannot be considered required if they cost the children money. -Top-

Movies

Movies shown in the classroom are to have an educational purpose, and enhance the curriculum. Include in your plan book all movies shown and the curricular objective. Movies are not to be shown at school for entertainment or reward without approval from the principal. The school has purchase entertainment rights for most movies, but this use must be documented and used sparingly.

Movies rated R or X are not allowed, while those rated PG or PG-13 are left up to the approval of the principal. Before showing any PG or PG-13 rated movie, get the principal’s approval, and send home a note stating the rating and cause for the rating (violence, profanity, sexual innuendo, partial nudity.) Explain the educational purpose for the film’s viewing and its related curriculum. Parents not wishing their children to view the film should indicate their objection on the return slip and will be given an alternate movie to watch.

Moving Pianos and Equipment

Students should never move a piano without direct visual supervision of the teacher. Students should not be allowed to move any equipment where a child may be injured, or where the equipment may be damaged. Always be careful not to take any chances with possible injury to students. -Top-

Multi-Purpose Room

Students should not be allowed in the multi-purpose room without direct teacher supervision. Students should wear gym shoes on PE days.

A schedule for use of the MP Room will be posted for teacher information.

New Enrollees

Proper entries should be made on the attendance card for all children who enter or are withdrawn from the school. The secretary usually places the code on the card.

All children who enter will be assigned to classrooms by the principal or her secretary. Teachers are not to accept pupils in their classes until they have properly registered in the office and have been assigned to the class.

Students already enrolled should not be shifted from their homeroom for any reason without permission and until such a change is discussed with the principal. Also, whole group changes should not be made without consultation with the principal. -Top-

Outside and Inside Duty Decision

“In” days are the decision of the outside duty teachers for morning or afternoon recesses. Inside duty teachers patrol halls and classrooms.

"In days" at lunch are the decision of the Playground Aides. On "In days", the students will move to the MPR after eating and will see an entertainment movie.

Teachers will have 30 minutes to eat lunch on an inside day. After lunch, teachers are expected to pick up their students at the door of the MPR.

We encourage the students to be out for recess as much as possible and so suggest that “In” days are called only when necessary.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

As teachers, we have a professional obligation to members of the PTA. This includes joining the PTA. We encourage all staff members to fully support the PTA. Attendance at PTA meetings is also strongly encouraged. We enjoy strong support from our PTA organization and encourage all to support the PTA organization. -Top-

Personal Leave

The negotiated agreement for personal leave allows for principal discretion in deciding the use of such leave around school holidays and the first and last week of the school year. Teachers have the right to request such leave. The principals will consider each request separately on a case-by-case basis along with the availability of a substitute.

Permission to have more than 2 people may be out on Personal Leave per day will not be granted except in extenuating circumstances with principal approval. Please plan to use your Personal Leave throughout the year and not save it up for the last few weeks.

When using Personal Leave, the teacher is to arrange his/her own sub.

Physical Education

Physical Education is an integral part of the elementary school program, and should take its proper place of importance in the total school curriculum. Twenty minutes of aerobic activity is needed each day for proper learning. The physical education period is not a recess and should not be treated as such. Walking is not to take the place of regular PE, and is to be limited to 30 minutes total during the week, with no more than 15 minutes at any one time.

All pupils are expected to fully participate in the physical education program unless there are medical reasons which would limit or exclude participation. A medical doctor’s written statement is required for any exemption.

Physical Education Supplies

Physical education supplies are provide in the gym. They are not to be used for recesses.

Recess equipment should be purchased from your supply budget. Be sure to mark your equipment well with your name and grade so that materials can be returned to you when necessary. -Top-

Physical Restraint of Students

See Corporal Punishment section.

Professional Leave Allocation

Each YRl elementary school is allocated 5 days (total per school) of Professional Leave. These days will be used by teachers to attend inservice/ workshops, etc. that will best benefit the whole school. Teachers may wish to recommend how these days be used. -Top-

Pupil Services Team Referrals

Students having problems in academics or behavior over a period of time are to be referred to the Pupil Services Team. Referrals are made by good teachers who recognize the value of cooperation on a student’s behalf. When teachers have a student in class that they feel should be referred to the team for help, they should do the following:

1. Meet with the Pupil Services Team to determine previous intervenions and history.

2. Hold 6 weeks of interventions in the class, including small group instruction with the teacher daily and with the Aide daily. Progress monitor weekly.

3. Parent contact must be make prior to filling out the referral.

4. Come to Team meeting to finish the paper work.

5. Work with the Team to provide for intensive interventions for 6 weeks once arranged with the Team. -Top-

Recess and Lunch Period Schedules

A consistent period of time has been established for elementary students at recess and lunch to enable the district to be in compliance with the state’s minimum school week. Please adhere to the following schedule regarding total time permitted:
Recess -- A total of 15 minutes (seat to seat)
Lunch -- A total of 35 minutes, with students picked up immediately after lunch.

Report Cards and Mid-Term Reports

Report cards will be issued three times each year at times determined by district policy. Progress reports (mid-term reports) are also to be sent to parents within a week of the middle of the term. -Top-

Safety at School

The following rules will be explained to students and strictly enforced:

1. Students are not to bring hard balls to school.
2. No tackle games of any kind.
3. No “wheels” on the school grounds.
4. No snowballing.
5. No toys or equipment from home without the teacher’s permission.
6. No playing in parking lots.
7. No swearing or fighting.

Particular attention should be paid to all areas of physical activity which might be dangerous to the safety of children. It would be impossible to identify all areas of hazard in this section, therefore, each teacher is cautioned to be mindful of areas and situations in which the safety of children might be in jeopardy.

School Safety Policy

The Safe School Policy (Admin. Memo 106) works to give all students the right to attend school and school-sponsored activities without undue concern for their physical
safety. It establishes procedures and penalties for :
- Any acts of violence
- Possession of any type of weapon
- Any form of organized gang activity
- Any type of criminal behavior.

Please explain the policy to the students and help enforce it. A more detailed explanation is included in the Registration Packet. Any infractions of the School Safety Policy are referred to the office on an Office Referral form. -Top-

School Security

Our building is on a security alarm system, therefore, restricting entrance to the building and your classrooms. The custodian opens the building opens by 7 AM and it is secured at 5:30 PM. Rarely, the building may have to be secured earlier, in which case you will receive at least ½ hour notice.

Classroom security is extremely important. When leaving, please make sure that all windows are closed and locked, check classroom doors to make sure they are secure and the door is locked.

Please make sure that all personal items are locked in your desk drawer or personal closet. The school/district is not responsible for your lost or stolen items. Keep them locked.

If you choose to confiscate an item or require a student to bring an item and then take it into your keeping, you are then financially responsible for that item. Please make sure all student items are kept under the same lock and key that your own items would be. -Top-

School Telephone

Students are to use the school telephones only in cases of emergency. Teachers should screen the requests to use the classroom phone.

Valid reasons for phone use include:
Illness with a note, discipline calls with teacher supervision, etc.
Unacceptable reasons for phone use in the office include:
Forgotten work, books, or instruments, arranging after school activities, etc.

Sexual Harassment

The Board of Education has formed the district policy prohibiting sexual harassment. As a school we will follow the policy. In general, sexual harassment is behavior of a sexual nature which is unwelcome by the receiver which impedes a person’s ability to function in his/her capacity. Sexual harassment is not allowed at Granger Elementary and will not be tolerated. Refer to the Board memo within this teacher Manual. -Top-

Snowballing

Snowballing is not permitted at Granger Elementary. Legal ramifications of responsibility are such that snowballing of any kind is not acceptable behavior.

Student Education Plan Conferences

SEP conferences will be used to keep parents apprized of student progress on the Power Standards. Your goal is to meet with every student and parent(s). If for some reason that is impossible, conduct the conference over the phone with the parent and student. A report of the number of students represented in a conference will be required within the week. Onehundred percent representation is expected by each teacher.

Student Insurance

The school will participate in the student insurance program accepted by the district. Insurance forms will be sent home in the first day packet. Students who elect to participate are to return the envelopes to the school who will, in turn, forward the envelopes to the insurance company. -Top-

Supervision of Children

Teachers are responsible for the supervision of children continuously during the entire school day. To make this responsibility as reasonable as possible, teachers are periodically required to fill supervision assignments such as recess duty (playground with one teacher per grade level) and early entrance (multi-purpose room with one teacher). PLEASE BE PROMPT IN GETTING TO APPROPRIATE DUTY AREAS. Full responsible participation in the assigned supervision will make it possible for teachers to have some “free time” without pupil supervision responsibilities.

While on the playground, teachers should circulate among the students and be especially aware of dangers which might cause accidents and injury to children. (Check for dangers--Report them to the office.)

All non-duty teachers are to monitor the halls, preventing excessive noise and seeing that children act within the limits set by safety, courtesy and educational consideration. -Top-

Supplies

Supplies are ordered as a class, but are delivered as a grade. They must be sorted by the grade level team. Planning ahead is important. Do not over spend your budget.

Additional orders may be made throughout the year through Jody.

In order to help you stretch your supply dollars, the school provides the following at no cost to you: toner, laminating film, a box of bandaids, butcher paper, planner books, binder combs, and vinyl for the cutting machine.

Tardiness

Punctuality is an important habit to develop. Children should be required to be on time. If a child is tardy several times over a short period of time, it is required that the teacher contact the parents to get their support with the child. Record all parent contacts on the back of the attendance card.

Teachers are to be IN the building at contract time. If a teacher is to be late, he/she must contact the office. A team member may open the classroom and supervise, but must notify the office, both at the beginning of coverage and once the classroom teacher arrives.

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Teacher Absences (Illness)

Teachers, if you are going to be absent, please do the following:

1. Leave clear lesson plans on your desk. (Few things are less professional than shoddy or poor lesson plans.) Please have an emergency lesson plan available on your desk at all times.

2. Arrange for a substitute or call for a substitute teacher through
SUBFINDER and give Corrinne the job number..

3. Notify the Corrinne when illness and/or absence is required (at home @ 801-481-7226 or school @ 385-646-4852, or cell phone @ 801-209-5107.) If Corrinne is not available, notify the Principal instead (home 801-969-2062 or cell 801-647-3005).

4. Call the school before 2 PM to let us know if you will be returning to work or if you will need the substitute the next day.

5. If a substitute’s performance is unsatisfactory, notify the principal in writing. -Top-

Teachers Leaving Classrooms

“Under normal circumstances teachers should not leave their classes.” (Rules, Regulations and Policies for Certificated Personnel, p. 17 Granite School District Board of Education). Duplicating materials, making phone calls and other activities which take the teacher out of the classroom, leaving children unsupervised, should be strongly avoided. When it is necessary to leave the class (ie. student illness or injury, etc.) ask a nearby teacher to supervise the class for the short period you are gone.

Teacher Planning

Plans are essential to any school program and this is especially true in the flexible type program of the modern elementary school. Making daily, weekly, and yearly plans for the learning experiences of children is one of the required and important tasks facing the teacher. -Top-

Textbooks

Accountability and responsibility for textbooks belong to each of us, including students. A textbook check out system is used through the library. Make sure that damage to a book is noted when the book is checked out. We can’t hold students responsible for damage to used books if the original damage is not noted.

Weekly and more Bulletin

In order to better take care of announcements and other routine matters, a bulletin will be placed on this web site. It is the responsibility of each teacher to read this bulletin daily in order to keep current on school matters. -Top-