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Rules, Policies and Procedures Keeping Healthy |
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, which is comprised of the principal, resource teachers, speech pathologists, school counselor, regular classroom teacher, and parents, will be convened to evaluate the situation to determine what action or accommodation, if any, is appropriate. The Utah Compulsory Attendance Laws require every school age child 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 famiy emergency.Please refer to the Granite School District Attendance Policy for a more detailed explanation of expectations and responsibilities. This policy is part of the introductory packet given to every family at the beginning of the school year or at the time of registration. Educational experiences on a vacation may count toward escused time. Please see the principal to determine how to provide the needed documentation. If it is necessary for your child to be absent from school, we encourage you to
call the school at (385) 646-4954. If we do not hear from you, the office will try to contact
you. When a child returns to school following an
absence, please send a note to the teacher. -Top- Due to the number of people on 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 by anyone at anytime (including after-school hours). The school cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to any items brought from home. If you would like to send treats for your child's birthday, please contacat the teacher to make prior arrangements. 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. Supervision before school: The school doors will be opened at 8:00 am , which is 20 minutes before the starting time of school. Students may either play outside on the playground with supervision or enter the building through the front breakfast door to eat breakfast. Supervision is provided on the playground, beginning at 8:00. When the 8:15 bell rings, teachers will begin bringing their classes into the building. everyone should be in their classroom by the 8:20 bell when school begins. Students may not be in other parts of the buidling prior to the warning bell at 8:15 am. Do not allow your child to arrive at school any earlier than 10 minutes before start time. Dismissal: When the bell rings for school to be dismissed (3:20 Mondays through Thursdays; 1:10 on short days) students are asked to exit the building by the doors closest to the classroom. If older students need to pick up younger students, an outside meeting location, such as the flag pole, needs to be arranged. 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- We support the position that parents should oversee their * Clothing should be adequate for the weather. The school will not release a student during the school day unless a previously
authorized adult 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. All students aer to be released only when notified by the office staff. No student will be released if a parent or adult requests at the class room door. Lost and found items are stored in a chest in the Main Hall near the office. Please label your child'sclothing 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 secondadary school-aged children will be asked to leave. In all cases, parents must consult with the teacher before bringing any animal to school. IOnce arranged, all animals must be properly caged or leashed. All animals must be taken home immediately after the sharing
experience. Animals running loose on school grounds will be turned over to AnimalControl. 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 classwork in any way. Students are expected to be in their classrooms and in their seats when it is time for school to begin at 8:20. If late, a student must be checked in at the office. In cases of frequent tardiness, the child will be assigned to Tardy School or Lunch School. A student's academic and/or citizenship grades will be affected by multiple tardies. Escessive tardies are addressed in the Utah Compulsory ATtendance Law. 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. Vacation Homework Policy 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 D.T. Orchard. -Top- Parents are expected to keep chldren home when they show symptoms of contagious illness, fever, vomiting, etc.
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. Parents should be notified whenever a bump to the head occurs. 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 wtih up-to-date residence, work, and emergency phone numbers. We urge all
parents to notify the school
of any major or significant
changes that occur in your
child’s health. It is
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 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 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 school office. Under doctors 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. School breakfast and lunch may be purchased any day of the week. On Mondays our lunch secretary comes to the classroom to collect lunch money. Other days of the week, students come to the office to pay their lunch money. Do not expect food to be furnished on a credit basis. Students are informed when the account is low and
are given a note to take home when the account is overdrawn, reminding them to bring more money. You are responsible to insure that your child does not go hungry. Prices for this school year are: Breakfast will be served from 7:50 am to 8:10 am each morning. Under the National School Lunch Program, free and reduced-price lunches are available for qualifying families. Application forms are available at the office. Until your child brings home notification from the school that the application has been approved, please furnish lunch for him/her or pay full price for the meal. If your child attended a Granite District School during 2008-2009, the lunch approval status will remain the same for the first 20 days of the 2009-2010 school year. -Top- As we strive to create better partnerships with parents and school, we have
formed 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 father and mother, 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- 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 nto be allowed. In instances where behaviors violate the school code of conduct, parent help and support will be requested. -Top- General School Rules Area specific expectations follow as based on teh gEneral School Rules: Hallways Office Playground Restrooms Media and Computer Centers Bus Assemblies Cafeteria
Students who display inappropriate behaviors will be given consequences as follows. Stop and Go Child/Parent/Supervisor Conference Serious Offenses 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. Mandatory school consequences, including law enforcement referrals will be
given for weapon violations. A weapon is any item that by its use or intended use, including a look-alike or representation of a weapon, leads
a person to reasonably believe the item will cause injury. Sexual Harassment: A Matter of Respect "Any form of sexual harassment by staff or students, including inappropriate verbal, written, or physical conduct as defiend 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. District Policy on "School Safety, Weapons, and Sexual Harassment-- Granite School District has formal policies onteh 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. What If... In the event a major crisis or disaster occurs during school hours, every effort will be made to provide for the safety and well being of the students. 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- Lock-Down Fire Earthquake Bomb Threats Evacuation Plans Plans for Re-Uniting Families |
D. T. Orchard Elementary 6744 W. 3800 S. West Valley, City, Utah 84128 801-646-4954 |