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.
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 in writing to the
principal before the end of the school day. This is required by law if a student misses
any school OR receives medical care. Forms for reporting accidents are available from the secretary. 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. Children should enter the multi-purpose room quietly.
2. Each class will have a permanent area for seating in the multi-purpose
room for school assemblies which involve all students. See the map.
3. Teachers should be with their students, maintaining order, directing
seating and assisting in any way. Each class should be seated and ready
at the beginning time of each assembly.
4. 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.
5. The school principal or her designee will call the assembly to order and
dismiss the classes when the assembly is over.
6. 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.
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 call the child’s parents on the third day of his/her absence
if the absences have not been verified. Make a note on the back of the
attendance card with the information from your call: date, time, contact
person, reason for absence, date of expected return and type of contact
(note, visit, call, etc.)
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 make a copy
and return the original to you, IF your name is on it.
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 (Lorie Bingham) 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 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 LASSROOM 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 Stop & Go as published, MUST be
determined and authorized by an administrator with each incident.
7. Keep parents informed whenever a child receives a Stop & Go 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 your grade level’s assigned areas
monthly. A Clean-up map is included in the teacher manual.
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 and 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. Throw away your own
trash. 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 8:00 to 3:35
on Regular days and 8:00 - 3:10 on Planning Day. -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 trained personnel 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 Jen ’s box in
the office 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 (a Stop & Go) 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 Referral to the principal. Such a
referral is to be submitted in written form on a Office Referral Form with the
student 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 Stop and Go 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, OR
completely and continuously stops the learning process for the class needs
prompt attention by the principal. Such a referral is to be submitted in written
form on a Office Referral Form with the student 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 Douglas Orchard 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 Rules and Stop & Go 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. RULES, PLAN AND REWARDS MUST BE POSTED IN
EACH CLASS ROOM. -Top-
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-
Early Entrance to the Building
It is district policy that children coming to school must be allowed into the building
twenty minutes before school begins (8:00). 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 8:10 AM.
When children enter the school early, they are to enter the multi-purpose room
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. Teachers without regular recess duty will provide this
supervision.
The Early Entrance Rules are:
1. Be seated and work or talk quietly.
2. Once in, you stay inside.
3. Have a Restroom Pass in order to use the restroom.
4. At the bell, leave the MPR by the lunch exit doors and go to your own
outside entrance. -Top-
E-mail
All teachers are required to check their e-mail 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 second Thursday of the month at 7;30
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 requisition, 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 10 WORKING DAYS AHEAD OF
REQUEST IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR DISTRICT PROCESSING AND TO AVOID
LATE CHARGES. -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 are required to use the computerized grading program and to keep
student assignments posted and current on a weekly basis.
Grade Sheets
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 proofread by a peer or 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 on each Thursday. We will have
a monthly news letter and individual notes as needed. 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. The teacher must write 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.
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. Be sure your rooms are locked
when you leave for the day. -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.
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 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
Monday (or first day of the school week) will be LUNCH MONEY DAY. The
lunch money will be collected at the classroom at the beginning of school on that day.
Lunch money brought any other day is to be brought to the office by the student. However, MONDAYS
should be emphasized as LUNCH MONEY DAY.
Lunchroom Procedures
We have two basic lunch periods serving three 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 give a milk ticket to the student
lunch helper. 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 for several days..
Teachers, make sure you review lunchroom rules with your students prior to
going to the lunchroom. -Top-
Money Procedures
All money is to brought to the office by the student, except on lunch money will be collected in the classroom on Monday.
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 by the student 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.
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 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. Playground Aides are
notified and will help on hall and room control. Inside duty teachers patrol halls and
classrooms. Teachers listed on the duty roster are responsible for communication with
the playground aides with regard to decisions and playground problems.
Teachers will have 20 minutes to eat lunch on an inside day. After 20 minutes
they are expected to be in their classroom.
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. 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.
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.
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 should be purchased from your supply budget. Be
sure to mark your equipment well with your name and unit so that materials can be
returned to you when necessary. -Top-
Physical Restraint of Students
See Corporal Punishment section.
Professional Leave Allocation
Each YR 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 interventions and history.
2. Hold 6 weeks of interventions in the class, including small group with the teacher daily, and with the intervention aids 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. Release student for intensive interventions for 6 weeks, once arranged with the Pupil Services 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 (seat to seat).
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. Rick opens the building opens by 7 AM and it is secured
at 5:30 PM or later. 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 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 phone and those who are given
permission MUST be issued a phone pass.
Valid reasons for phone use include:
Illness with a note,
discipline calls with teacher supervision, etc.
Unacceptable reasons for phone use 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
Douglas Orchard and will not be tolerated. Refer to the Board memo within this teacher
Manual. -Top-
Snowballing
Snowballing is not permitted at Douglas Orchard. 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.
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 grade. You are responsible to see that your supplies
(budget) last you for the entire school year. Planning ahead is important. Do not over
spend your budget. An order will be put in approximately at the end of the first term. Remember,
when the budget is gone there is no more money, so be careful.
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. -Top-
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.
3. Notify the building principal when illness and/or absence is required
(at home after 6 AM @ 969-2062 or school @ 646-4954, or cell phone
@ 647-3005.) If, the principal is not available, notify the office
instead.
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 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 Assignment Sheet to fill out for each textbook issued to students
is available through the office. Teachers will keep this form on file or one of their choosing for the closing of school--then check to see that textbooks are returned in
good condition by students. 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 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 weekly in order to keep current on school matters. -Top-
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