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Rules, Policies and Procedures Retention and Acceleration Keeping Healthy
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Rules, Policies and Procedures Americans Disability Act (ADA) The ADA allows for reasonable accommodations to be made in order for a person with a disability to receive an appropriate education. If you suspect your child may have a disability, please contact the principal. The Pupil Services Team will meet to evaluate and determine what action or accommodation, if any, is appropriate. The Utah Compulsory Attendance Laws require all school age children to be in school. Parents may excuse up to 7 days per school year. In order for an absence to be excused beyond that point, documentation must be provided to verify doctor or dental visit, funeral or family emergency. Due to the number of people on the school grounds, bikes and scooters must be walked once a child enters school grounds. Bikes and scooters must be kept locked in the bike rack during school hours. Skateboards, blades, and shoes with roller wheels (Heelies) may not be brought to school at anytime (including after-school hours). The school cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to any items brought from home.Birthdays If you would like to send treats for your child’s birthday, please contact the teacher to make prior arrangements. A maximum of 10 minutes may be used for treats at the end of the school day. Remember that State Health Policy prohibits distributing food items that are not commercially prepared and packaged. All treats must be commercially prepared. We ask that parties, balloons, and other activities that disrupt learning be held after school. If gifts or balloons are brought to the building, they will be kept at the office until the end of the day. -Top- Building Hours Supervision before school: Dismissal: Students may remain after school only with prior parental permission. If students are to be kept after school more than 2 minutes, parents will be notified in advance.-Top- At times, parents request that their child’s class be changed. When classes are put together, a great deal of consideration goes into the process, including balancing students’ academic and behavioral levels, special needs, parent concerns, track requests, class size, siblings’ track placement and other criteria. Once classes have been created, class changes are difficult.
Internet access is available, under teacher supervision, throughout the school. Before students are allowed Internet access, an Acceptable Use Policy Form must be signed and recorded at the school. Students making “hits” to inappropriate sites without immediately notifying the teacher will have all computer privileges revoked.-Top- We support the position that parents should oversee their children’s dress so that it is modest, clean, and appropriate. We offer these guidelines for school:
Shoes must be worn at all times. Flip flops and sandals should not be worn for PE or recesses. -Top- The school will not release a student during the school day unless a previously authorized adult (18 years or older) has signed the child out at the office. Parents should list on the registration cards any neighbor and/or relative who is authorized to sign a child out of school. If the adult is not listed on the card, students will not be released. Lost and found items are placed on a table in the cafeteria. Please label your child’s clothing and other belongings. Items not claimed at the end of each month will be donated to charity. -Top- Money and Other Valuables Non-elementary students are not to be on school grounds during school hours and immediately after school unless accompanied by a parent. If older brothers or sisters are to meet a younger sibling, they need to arrange a meeting place off of school grounds. All secondary school-aged students, will be asked to leave. -Top- In all cases, parents must consult with the teacher before bringing any animal to school. Once arranged, all animals must be properly caged or leashed. All animals must be taken home immediately after the sharing experience. The decision to retain a child or to have a child advance a grade has long term consequences. Good educational practice requires that the decision involve a team consisting of the parents, classroom teacher, Special Education teacher, Counselor, Speech Therapist and Principal. The decision should be based on data collected in the following areas: academic skills, behavior, family background, class work, fine motor skills, language development, and attendance. A written referral will be required from the person initiating the request. Permission for additional testing, if needed, is to be obtained from the parents. All referrals for retention or advancement are to be submitted by the first Friday in April in order to complete the evaluation during the school year. A written statement of the Team’s decision will be given to the parent and placed in the cumulative file. School Parties Children are held responsible for the condition of all textbooks and library books checked out to them. A charge may be assessed if these books are lost or damaged beyond normal wear. Basic school supplies are provided for all elementary students by the school at no charge. It is permissible for students to provide their own school supplies, but these should not distract students from their class work in any way. Students are expected to be in their classrooms and in their seats when it is time for school to begin. If late, a student must be checked in at the office. In cases of frequent tardiness, corrective steps will be taken, including possible disciplinary action. A student’s academic and/or citizenship grades will be affected by multiple tardies. Excessive tardies are addressed in the Utah Compulsory Attendance Law. -Top- Telephone Use Toys, Games, and Other Non-Educational Items Toys and other items that are not part of the educational program should not be brought to school. Parents may pick up confiscated items at the office. Electronic devices may NOT be brought to school. Weapons, including pocket knives, matches and lighters, may not be brought to school and will NOT be returned when confiscated. Electronic Devices including Cell Phones Granger Elementary prohibits all use of communication devices and electronic devices during school hours regardless of type of use. Communication devices that are used in violation of school rules will be confiscated and disciplinary action will be taken for such violation. Confiscation may include a parent meeting prior to return of the device. Granger Elementary and Granite School District accept no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, any communication or electronic devices. -Top- Vacation Homework Policy
Generally days taken for vacation are unexcused. Arrangements to have vacation days of educational value excused must be made through the principal. -Top- Visitors
We cannot honor requests for school-age relatives, friends or pre-school age children to attend school with a student. Students must be registered in order to attend at Granger. We are delighted to have patrons and parents volunteer in the school. Please follow these guidelines when volunteering.
Enjoy your time working with us, and accept our thanks.-Top-
Parents are expected to keep children home when they show symptoms of contagious illness, fever, vomiting, etc. Playground activities which take place during recess and the lunch period are part of the school day and your child is expected to participate in those activities. Therefore, children should wear adequate clothing on cold days. You may request your child to stay indoors for up to 3 days following an illness. Please send a written note to your child’s teacher each day that he/she is to stay in, explaining the reason. For over 3 days, a doctor’s note is required. -Top- Students involved in minor accidents such as skinned knees and scrapes will be cared for by the school staff. If there is any question regarding the seriousness of an injury, parents will be called. If it is necessary for a child to be sent home because of an accident or illness, the parent will be notified to come and get the child. Please call for your child at the office. If the parents cannot be reached, the person designated for emergencies will be notified. If none of the designated people can be contacted, the principal, or the principal designee will decide what to do and may, depending on the situation, call for paramedic assistance. It is vital that the school be provided with up-to-date residence, work, and emergency phone numbers. Health Information We urge all parents to notify the school of any major or significant changes that occur in your child’s health. It is important that you notify your child’s teacher of any and all health problems. Written instructions regarding action to be taken for known health problems should be sent to the teacher each year. The Granite Board of Education has accepted a medical-accident insurance plan to be made available to school patrons at a nominal cost. If you do not have family insurance, you may want to consider one of the plans offered. Information regarding this insurance is available at the office. The state of Utah also has CHIP available. Information about the Children’s Health Insurance Program is also available at the office, from the school counselor, or by calling 1-888-222-2542. -Top- The State of Utah has taken a strict “No Tolerance” stand against drugs and alcohol on or around school grounds. State law requires that ALL medication, over-the-counter or prescription, taken by students at school MUST be administered by trained school personnel. Also, NO medication can be administered without written direction and instruction from the parent AND the student’s physician, including over the counter medication. Medication forms must be signed by the parent and the physician. These forms are available in the school office. Students are not permitted to transport medication to school or keep medication in their possession. Instead, all medication needs to be brought by an adult in the original pharmacy labeled container and all medications must be kept at the office. Under doctor’s orders, asthma inhalers can be kept in the child’s possession with the required paper work. Please contact the office for the paperwork requirements. -Top- Salt Lake County Health Food Policy No home prepared food items can be brought to school for consumption by anyone other than your child. Commercially prepared and packaged food items are the only permissible treats. -Top- School breakfast and lunch may be purchased any day of the week. Students come to the office at the beginning of the school day to pay their lunch money.
Breakfast will be served from 8:20 am to 8:40 am each morning. As we strive to create better partnerships with parents and school, we have a Community Council to give input regarding community needs and school improvement. Elections are held in the spring at the SEP Conferences. When there are no nominees, the current parent members appoint replacements.
We encourage all parents, both fathers and mothers, to join the PTA. The PTA is the voice for parents in the nation, state, school district, and this school. The staff members work with the PTA members to provide the best experience for our students. The more parents who participate in PTA, the better our school will run. -Top- Student Education Plan Conferences A, B &C Tracks: Wed. & Thurs. August 3 & 4 The students and staff members are expected to treat others with dignity and respect. Being kind, courteous, and respectful are the governing values at our school. Appropriate behaviors are expected at all school activities. Disruptions and abusive behaviors will not be allowed. In instances where behaviors violate the school code of conduct, parent help and support will be requested. General School Expectations
Area specific expectations follow as based on the General School Expectations:
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Cafeteria
Bus Rules
Consequences 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:
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:
Every student who maintains a green card for an entire track period (usually 3 weeks) will participate in a special incentive reward activity. Yeah! Citations
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:
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. Behaviors that endanger students or adults (e.g. serious fighting, threats to person or property, sexual harassment) may result in an automatic suspension from school and/or referral to district personnel for violation of the Granite District School Safety Policy. Behavior which hurts another, damages property, or breaks the law will be reported to the police and charges may be pressed. Weapons of any kind, real or pretend, are not to be brought to school, not even as part of a costume or project. Pocket knives are considered weapons. Combustible materials, including matches and lighters may not be brought to school. It is against the law and will be considered a serious offense. -Top- Sexual Harassment: A Matter of Respect “Any form of sexual harassment by staff or students, including inappropriate verbal, written, or physical conduct as defined in the Granite District Sexual Harassment Policy, is strictly prohibited.” If you or your child feel there is a problem with sexual harassment, you have the right and are encouraged to report the problem immediately to any teacher, counselor, administrator, or other staff member. The problem will then be reported to the principal who will notify parents of any students involved, when allowed by law, conduct an investigation and help resolve the issue. When the type of sexual harassment constitutes child abuse, the principal must follow reporting requirements of district child abuse policy and state child abuse laws. A copy of the Sexual Harassment Policy is given in opening day packets. -Top- District Policy on “School Safety, Weapons and Sexual Harassment Granite School District has formal policies on the above issues which are provided in the First Day Packet. Teachers will have a classroom reward system established as a part of their discipline plan. Classroom rewards should be explained at the beginning of the year. Any questions regarding class rewards should be directed to the teacher. Additionally, school-wide rewards include: Green Reward Activities and other changing reward activities. -Top- What If... The best way you as a parent or guardian will assist us in a smooth evacuation and/or release of students is to maintain the school with current emergency contact numbers on your child’s registration card in the office. -Top- A lock-down is when a dangerous or unsafe situation occurs outside of the classroom. For the safety of students and staff members the building will be locked, classroom doors and windows locked, blinds drawn, and students kept in the classroom away from windows. Doors will not be opened nor people allowed to enter the building or classrooms until the principal and/or police determine the area is again safe. A lock-down will be put into effect by an announcement over the intercom of, “This is a lock-down.” If students are out at recess, the duty person will blow the whistle in long blasts and signal the students to quickly enter the building. -Top- In the event of a fire, the fire alarm will sound and all persons in the building are expected to quickly and quietly exit the building through the closest door available. Classes are to take emergency supplies and class rolls outside and reassemble by classes on the back lawns. Teachers will be responsible to account for all students and to maintain class control until it is determined which procedure will be used next. We live in an earthquake area and the possibility of an earthquake is very real. Due to the nature of this crisis, no warning can or will be given. Students are expected to “Duck and Cover” as quickly as possible. This means they are to crawl under a desk or table, making sure their heads and as much of their bodies as possible are protected by the desk or table. Because the furniture will also be moving, students are instructed to grab hold of the legs of the desk or table and hold on securely. If the desks or tables are of an adjustable nature, students need to hold on to the top part of the leg, not the bottom portion. Once the movement stops, teachers will evacuate their classes and reassemble on the playground, as they would in a fire drill situation. -Top- The building will be evacuated using a pre-established “runner system” to alert teachers. All staff members and visitors will be required to turn off all electronic communication devices such as cell phones, walkie-talkies, etc. to avoid any detonation due to a radio signal. When the building has been declared safe students will be allowed back into the building. In the event of a school closure before the school day begins, TV and radio news stations will carry news bulletins and information.. Evacuation Plans If the district authorizes school closure, or if emergency circumstances warrant release to parents, all students must be checked out ONLY by office personnel. In the event of evacuation, the school's file containing student enrollment information will be evacuated with personnel. Students will ONLY be released to individuals designated by a parent or guardian on the enrollment card. The time and location of release and signature of individual taking custody will be recorded by office personnel or designee. We encourage all parents to be actively involved in their child’s
education. Please become familiar with your child’s teacher and routine
of the day. Such familiarity will help ease any crisis situation. We, as a
staff, thank you for your support and encouragement as we work together
to provide the best and safest educational environment possible for all |
