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Dear Parents,

It is a pleasure to welcome you back to the 2013-2014 school year at Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood Center. We are certainly looking forward to working with every student and parent. We know this will be an extremely educationally enlightening experience this school year.

Your child has received a copy of our Parent/Student Handbook. Your child’s teacher has taught the content of the handbook to his/her students. Please read through this important booklet with your child. This handbook is published so that all students and parents at Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood Center will have an available reference regarding the daily operations of our school. It is our hope and desire to provide a handbook that will encourage communications between home and school. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO READ OVER THIS HANDBOOK WITH YOUR CHILD AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE IT. Return this form with your signature indicating that you have received this book. We have attempted to answer many of the questions that may arise during the school year.

Last spring we developed a new mission statement for our school with all stakeholders involved. “The mission of the Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood Center, families, staff and community is to provide a structured and supportive learning atmosphere which will develop the needs of the whole child by fostering a safe, nurturing, highly accountable learning environment that will prepare students to become responsible, productive life long learners. Our goal at Chicot Primary is student and staff excellence. In order to attain this goal, our staff, Team Chicot, students, parents and community must work effectively together. Please support this teams efforts by getting your child(ren) to school on time each morning dressed according to our school uniform policy. Please assist your child with his/her homework each evening. Please read with your child daily. Contact the school with any questions or concerns.

We are delighted to have your child(ren) and you as a part of our Chicot family. The faculty, staff and administrators are extending an invitation for you to visit our school and become active members of our PTA and VIPS programs.Sincerely,

Sherry Chambers, PrincipalAmy Cooper, Assistant PrincipalYvonne Jones, Early Childhood Coordinator

Child’s Name__________________________________ Teacher__________________________

I have received a copy of the Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood Center Parent/Student Handbook.

Parent Signature_____________________________________________Date____________________

Chicot Primary School Handbook 2013-2014

Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood CenterParent/Student Handbook

Home of the Chiefs“Going From Good to Great”

2013-2014

Table of Contents

School Mission Statement 1LRSD Mission Statement / Guiding Principles 2Vision of the LRSD 3Discipline / Absences Due to Disciplinary Sanction 4Procedures to Follow for Parental Concerns 4LRSD Expectations for Student Behavior 5Chicot Primary School Discipline Plan / Consequences 6

School Rules 7Cafeteria / Playground Rules 8School Year Calendar / Pupil Information Forms / Class Assignments 9 CARE Program / School Hours / Arrival Procedures 10Daily Schedule 10 Dismissal Procedures / Inclement Weather 11Student Enrollment and School Attendance 12Procedures to Follow When Absences Occur 13Tardy Policy / Checking Students out of School 13Conferences / Visiting Classrooms 14Emergency Numbers / Messages 15Breakfast / Lunch Program / Meal Prices 15School Parties / Transportation Regulations 16Waiting for Bus / Safety 17Illness or Injury at School / Medication / Severe Weather 18Testing Information / Academic Reporting Guidelines / Interim Reports 19

Academic Improvement Plans / IRI’s / Homework Policy 20Student Property / Assemblies / Hall Passes 21LRSD Dress Code 22Chicot’s Student Uniform Policy 23Parent Information: PTA Mission Statements / Chicot PTA Mission/ Volunteers / PTA Meetings 24


School Mission Statement

“The mission of the Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood Center, families, staff and community is to provide a structured

and supportive learning atmosphere which will develop the needs of the whole child by

fostering a safe, nurturing, highly accountable learning environment that will prepare students to become responsible,

productive life long learners.

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CHICOT’S SCHOOL PLEDGE

I pledge TO myself, my family, my school, and my country to be the best person I can be.

To learn all I can learn.

Most Importantly treat others as I would have them to treat me.


Mission StatementOf the

Little Rock School DistrictThe mission of the Little Rock School District is to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to realize their aspirations, think critically and independently, learn continuously and face the future as productive, contributing citizens.This mission is accomplished through open access to a diverse, innovative and challenging curriculum in a secure environment with a staff dedicated to excellence and empowered with the trust and support of our community.

LRSD VisionCreating Excellence for Tomorrow


Guiding Principles and Goals of the Little Rock School DistrictGuiding Principle OneWe expect all students to reach their full potential related to meaningful work, higher learning, citizenship and service to others.

Goal A: Students will demonstrate continued and improved academic achievement.

Goal B: Students will be provided a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum.Goal C: Students will demonstrate positive citizenship and service to others.

Guiding Principle TwoWe effectively manage resources in order to achieve the district’s mission.

Goal A: District resources will be allocated in an equitable manner.Goal B: A positive fund balance will be maintained to ensure the fiscal solvency of

the district.

Goal C: District facilities will be operated in an efficient and effective manner.Guiding Principle ThreeWe encourage parents to be knowledgeable about and participate in their child’s educational program.

Goal A: The district will support outreach programs that engage parents in their child’s education.

Goal B: Parents will feel welcome at school.Goal C: Staff will assist parents in accessing those school resources necessary to

support their child’s education.Guiding Principle FourWe are committed to providing a safe and orderly learning environment.

Goal A: Schools will promote a safe learning environment.Goal B: School facilities will be clean, secure and well maintained.Goal C: Students will treat each other with respect and demonstrate socially

acceptable behavior.Guiding Principle FiveWe expect all employees to be responsible for providing or supporting quality educational experience for all students.

Goal A: A qualified and well-trained staff will provide an effective and supportive environment for students.Guiding Principle SixWe are committed to building effective community partnerships.

Goal A: Meaningful private and public relationships will be established and the community will feel valued and recognized for its contributions.

Goal B: Schools will establish partnerships to address local social and economic issue


Discipline

School is the place where children come to live and learn. Learning can best take place in a safe and orderly environment where children practice self-control, show respect for adults and other children, honor property rights, and display honesty and integrity. We are seeking your cooperation in maintaining the best learning environment possible at Chicot Primary and Early Childhood Center.

School district policy forbids disruptive behavior that impedes the learning process and infringes upon the rights of others – such as foul/abusive language, insubordination, etc. All children are expected to abide by the school rules. School rules apply on the school grounds, going to and from school, and at any event where the school is represented (i.e., field trips, etc.).

By working together, we can make school a great experience for your child. Each child will receive a copy to the “LRSD Elementary Middle Senior High Student Handbook.” It is an integral part of the discipline management system. It is essential that you review it with your child.

Absences Due to Disciplinary Sanction

When a student is suspended from school or sent home pending a parent conference, the absence shall not be counted as an unexcused absence. The absence will be coded to reflect the type of sanction. If the student remains out of school for a period of time in excess of the number of days of suspension or sent home notice, those days will be unexcused absences.

Students are expected to attend school while serving a bus suspension. Absences that result solely from not being able to ride a bus to and from school will be unexcused.

Procedures to Follow for Parental Concerns

The appropriate procedures to follow by parents when they have specific concerns are outlined in the following order:

1. Call or schedule a time to meet with the teacher2. If the parental concern is not resolved, contact the Principal or Assistant

Principal For advice or assistance, please remember, TEAM

3. If the concern is not solved, the following protocol is available for contacting LRSD Administrative Personnel (see LRSD student handbook)


Expectations for Student Behavior in the

Little Rock School District

The Little Rock School District Board of Directors establishes the following levels of student behavior expectations. It is the intent of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors to establish these behavioral levels as part of the necessary learning process of students. These behavioral expectations are important to desirable levels of behavior as well as being critical to the students’ academic development.

All students shall:

(a) show respect to others and show respect to the rights of others;

(b) respect the authority of school personnel;

(c) behave in a courteous manner;

(d) learn and demonstrate acceptable social behavior;

(e) bring to school and to individual classes the necessary materials (books, pencils, paper, assignments) and to actively participate in the learning process;

(f) use appropriate personal hygiene habits and dress in a manner that is not disruptive to the learning environment; and

(g) adhere to all school rules and regulations.

Source: LRSD Student Handbook 2005-2006 p. 2


Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood CenterSchool-Wide Discipline Plan

Teachers have the first primary responsibility for education, supervision and discipline. Teachers are considered the “first line of defense” in discipline matters. All teachers and staff have high expectations for students. The administration supports both teachers and parents in the developmentally appropriate use of discipline or disciplinary sanctions.

Discipline Logs: Discipline logs will remain the same: warning, time-out, behavior document/parent conference, and office referral. Discipline steps start over each day. Student should initial at each step on the log. All classroom teachers are expected to carry logs on a clipboard when not in their classrooms.Teaming: Students who are having behavioral difficulties can be teamed around at anytime. The teaming process involves the child, family, and all involved staff members. The classroom teacher will schedule teaming as needed.

Buddy Teachers: Classroom teachers will have the option of using the “buddy teachers” for timing out students. Students assigned to a buddy teacher will stay with the assigned buddy teacher in increments of 30 minute periods.

Discipline Plan “STEPS”Each day will begin a new set of “steps” instead of letting “steps” build from one day to the next.Negative Consequences:1st Infraction: Warning – Child’s name entered on behavior log and redirection of student.

(Student/teacher conference)2nd Infraction: Time Out/Thinking Chair – Child will be sent to designated time-out area in the

classroom or place with a buddy teacher. (Buddy teachers are to be utilized in

30 minutes increments.)3rd Infraction: Parent Contact – Child’s parent will be contacted via letter, phone, etc. 4th Infraction Behavior Document(s) and/or Parent Conference required with teacher5th Infraction: Office Referral – The principal or assistant principal may send the child to in- school, send the child home, or suspend the child from school. (This action depends on the severity of the action and is at the discretion of the principal and assistant principal.) The child will initial each step. Comments are required to help minimize any confusion later about the events. A parent conference is required when a pupil receives three behavior documents in one nine week period. Four behavior documents in one nine week period will result in referral to administration.

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Category 1

Inappropriate Behaviors Consequenceso Dishonestyo Failure/refusal to follow reasonable

directiveso Horseplay/minor altercationso Leaving assigned area without permissiono Inappropriate verbal communicationso Possession of non-school related items

o Teacher corrective actiono Warningo In-class timeouto Buddy teacher timeouto Record behavior in Wags

notebooko Student behavior document

SuspensionsThe administration gives suspensions from school for the very worst infractions of school/district rules and policies. Parents must meet with the administration before a student can be reinstated to school. Suspensions are given only as a last resort. It signifies that the only reasonable way to deal with the situation is to remove the student from the school environment.Positive Incentives:

Quarterly Incentives: Students making the honor roll, citizenship during each grading period will participate in scheduled activities. Our school counselors will coordinate this with possible assistance from our Partners in Education.

Praise, Recognition and Awards: Students who behave appropriately will be positively rewarded with positive reports to parents (“Happy Grams”), praise and recognition including privileges, movies, and citizenship awards. Students who do not receive behavior documents during an academic quarter will be invited to

Category 3

Inappropriate Behaviors Consequenceso Arsono Use/sale of Drugs/Alcohol o Physical assault on staff o Verbal abuse of staff o Robbery o Students meeting together to break school rules o Using/Bringing anything that is/could be used or mistaken

as a weapono Terroristic Threatening o Any act that urges others to commit acts of violence o Using force to get money or property

For ALL Category 3 Behavior

consequences see LRSD handbook

Category 2 Inappropriate Behaviors Consequences

o Repeated Category 1 inappropriate behaviors Theft

o Gamblingo Inappropriate physical communicationo Fightingo Profanity/Slander towards a staff membero False alarmso Leaving assigned areao Vandalismo Disorderly conducto Forgeryo Possession or use of electronic deviceso Inappropriate use of computers

o Parent contacto RTCo Suspensiono Referral to counseloro Referral to pupil services

teamo Student hearingo Alternative learning

environment

participate in a special incentive reward program sponsored by the guidance counselor(s).

Incentive Field Trips and Special Activities: Students who behave appropriately and exhibit good character making wise choices will have an opportunity to participate in school sponsored trips and activities.

INSPECT what you EXPECT!


CHICOT School RulesI WILL STOP AND THINK.

I WILL FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF ALL ADULTS.I WILL CLEAN UP AFTER MYSELF.

I WILL WALK IN AND TRANSITION IN “TRAVELING POSITION” AT ALL TIMES.I WILL KEEP HANDS, FEET, OBJECTS AND ANY UNKIND WORDS TO MYSELF.

Hallway RulesI will walk in “traveling position” at all times.

I will walk quietly to my designated area.I will return immediately to my classroom upon completion of activity.

Cafeteria Rules

I will obey all school rules.

I will enter and exit the cafeteria in a quiet and orderly manner.I will remain seated at my assigned table until instructed to get my lunch tray.I will be recognized by raising my hand to use the restroom, water, or purchase

cafeteriaitems.

I will use my inside voice.I will be responsible for dumping my tray or lunch bag after eating.

Playground Rules

I will obey all school rules.I will stop all play when the whistle blows and look to the supervision aides for

instructions.I will line up quietly with my class at my class designated location when the whistle

blowssignaling the end of recess.

Note: Teacher will meet their class by going outside to the head of their class line. The aide assigned to supervise their class will turn the class over to the teacher and will communicate any concerns. Teachers will lead the students into the building when everyone is quiet.


Consequences Given by Aides

Instructional aides will not give students behavior documents or assign them to detention hall. Appropriate consequences for misbehavior include the following: verbal reprimand, time out/thinking chair, walk with aide, redirections, and a teacher or office referral. Instructional aides will not use physical restraint on children unless it is used as a last resort. Security, the teacher and administration must be notified and a written statement provided in the event physical restraint is ever used to keep a student for harming himself, staff or others. Students will be referred to the office if they are involved in mischievous behavior that can harm themselves or others. Other offences will be referred to the classroom teacher and the classroom teacher will apply appropriate classroom consequences.


School Year Calendar

Each family will receive a Little Rock School District Calendar for the current school year. PLEASE POST THIS CALENDAR IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AND REFER TO IT OFTEN. The LRSD Calendar will include important testing dates, vacation dates, school board meetings, etc. In addition, Chicot school calendar will be posted at www.lrsd.org

In addition to the LRSD Calendar, Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood Center will send home a weekly parent memo on Thursday of each week (green letter). This weekly memo will include a calendar of important upcoming school activities such as parent workshops, assemblies, club meetings, PTA information, student recognition, and other pertinent information. The weekly parent memos will be printed on colored paper to help distinguish them from student work papers. Please look for these notes and stay informed.

Pupil Information Forms/Other Important Forms

During registration, each parent/guardian will receive a Pupil Information Form, Home/Language Survey and Photo Video Release Form, and Little Chief Info Form to complete for each child attending Chicot Primary School. It is the utmost importance that these forms are returned correctly completed with all requested information. A copy of this record is kept in the school office in case the parent/guardian needs to be

contacted. Please make sure all telephone numbers and addresses are accurate and clearly written. Remember to put the names and addresses of several people who can be contacted in case you cannot be reached. Please notify the school if you have a change in your address, telephone numbers (home phone, cellular phone), email address or emergency contact information during the year. In case of illness or an accident, it is extremely important that the school have accurate phone numbers in order to make immediate contact with you. Please keep this form updated for your child’s safety.

Homeroom Class Assignments

ALL HOMEROOM CLASS ASSIGNMENTS ARE TENTATIVE THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL. We are very conscientious about placing children in instructional groups so that every child will be in the best possible setting to make maximum progress. Students are assigned to classes on the basis of individual progress, teacher and principal recommendations, and an equal distribution of pupils according to race and gender.

The class assignments will be mailed and posted on the glass doors of the main entrance to the building prior to the weekend before school starts. Post cards will also be mailed to students stating classroom teacher assignment. Students who do not receive class assignments prior to opening day should report to the location designated in the front foyer on the first day of school.

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CARE ProgramA before and after school day care program is provided. Breakfast will be served in the morning. Students who go to the CARE area in the evenings will go immediately at 2:25 p.m. Students should be picked up no later than 5:30 p.m. Call 447-1880 for the cost of the program and other information. The number for the school CARE personnel is 447-1880.

School HoursChicot Primary School and Early Childhood Center hours are 7:40 a.m. – 2:25 p.m. Students are expected to be in the classroom no later than 7:50 a.m.

LATE PICK-UP OF STUDENTSStudents must be picked up each afternoon by 2:45 p.m. Supervision of students ends at that time. If you know you are going to be a few minutes late, please notify the office. Thanks for your cooperation!We are obligated by state law to report students with excessive issues in regards to attendance and tardiness to the local court system.

Arrival ProceduresStudents should not arrive at school before 7:15 a.m. Adult supervision is not provided before that time. If your child is enrolled in the CARE Program, he/she may arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. The first bell will ring at 7:40 a.m. and children will proceed to their classrooms. The tardy system begins at 7:50 a.m. and parents are required to sign all students in with the office. Please see that your child is on time to the classroom by 7:40 a.m. and ready to begin. A prompt start helps set the tone for a productive instructional day. Students who are frequently late to school miss important instruction that often cannot be made-up. Excessive tardiness may result in academic difficulties and a decline in grades.

Daily Schedule

7:40 a.m. Students report to class7:50 a.m. Tardy 7:40 a.m. Instruction begins

Breakfast Schedule

7:40-7:55 a.m. Breakfast in the Classroom

Lunch Schedule and Afternoon Recess10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pre-Kindergarten10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Kindergarten11:15 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. First Grade12: 05p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Second Grade


Dismissal Procedures

2:20- and 2:25 p.m. Bus Riders2:25 p.m. Car Riders, Van Riders, and Walkers

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, all car-riders will remain inside the building. As parents arrive to pick up child(ren), they will be called out and escorted to their vehicles.

We ask parents to observe all safety and traffic policies that are put in place during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.

Please help us keep our children safe. Single lanes of traffic in the parking lot will help protect our students and staff from accidents. Always be alert for children darting between parked cars. Do not leave a parked car blocking other cars.

We ask all parents to please use front doors when picking up child(ren). This includes Pre-Kindergarteners. This is for the safety of our children. There will be staff on duty in all hallways to help with any questions or concerns. Your cooperation will assist us in keeping your child safe.

We do understand that many parents will feel compelled to come and check out their child, we can’t stop you from doing this. However, please know that your child is safe and be encouraged to leave them in the safety of the building. We would like to encourage all parents not to place kids in undue harm by attempting to drive and possibly encountering bad weather such as tornadoes and floods.

Severe Weather

In the event of severe weather, please listen to the radio for information on early dismissal or closed school announcements. If another parent is to pick up your child, you

should give him/her written permission to do so. In the absence of written permission, the child’s parent will have to be contacted by phone before the child may leave with another person. You will need to sign the office register only if you take your child out before the official dismissal time.


Student EnrollmentThe Little Rock School District is open and free to any child five (5) through twenty-one (21) years of age who resides within the District and has not graduated from high school. Children who obtain the age of five (5) on or before September 15th of a given year will be eligible to attend kindergarten during that school year. School attendance is required until a student’s eighteenth (18th) birthday.

Parents/guardians seeking enrollment of a child in the District will provide the following:

● Certified copy of birth certificate; passport or previous school records,● Proof of address (lease agreement, current utility bill, or personal

property tax bill),

● The child’s immunization record,● Social Security number or request that the District assign an alternate

nine-digit number,

● Expulsion records if applicable.School Attendance

The Board of Education believes that the instructional program is the vital part of formal education and that the student realizes greater benefits when they attend regularly. When students are absent, they are missing an integral part of instruction that usually cannot be made up outside the classroom. Thus, regular attendance will be necessary to accomplish preparation for maximum levels of achievement or full course credit. (Source: LRSD Students Handbook 2007-2008 p. 67)It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to see that the student is in attendance at school daily. The parent/guardian is to notify the school attendance office in person or by telephone at (447-7000) on any date when a student is absent. The school office will make a reasonable effort to notify the parent when the student is absent from school as defined in the school district’s attendance regulation (Parent Links, phone calls, attendance letters, etc)Each student will be required to maintain a level of attendance which will enable them to discharge their responsibilities as learners and will enable the school to meet its obligations to the students.

Absences from school are acceptable only when a child is ill, when a family emergency exists, or for causes acceptable to the school principal. A family emergency exists when there is a death, serious illness, or extenuating circumstances in the immediate family of the student. On the ninth unexcused absence, the parent/guardian will be notified that a referral to the Pulaski County Juvenile Court has been made in accordance with ACT 1308, adopted by the Arkansas Legislature, March 1997.


Students shall be punctual in reporting to school and to classes. A student is tardy when she/he fails to be in the classroom or other assigned locations by the time instruction has began at 7:50 a.m. All teachers shall assist students in being punctual by releasing students with adequate time to travel to their next assigned location.

Procedures to Follow When Student Absences Occur

The parent or guardian shall notify the school attendance office at 447-7000 on the date of the absence no later than 9:00 a.m., specifying the reason for the absence. Failure to notify the school attendance office of the absence shall result in the absence being recorded as unexcused. However, under extenuating circumstances, a principal may extend the verification period.

Tardy and Early Check-Out Policy

Definition – A student is tardy when he/she fails to be in the classroom or other assigned location at the time the tardy bell stops ringing. A student receives and early check-out when he/she exits school prior to the end of the school day (when the last bell has rung).

Conditions: 1) There are generally no excused tardies or early student check-outs. However, an exception can/will be made if the student is delayed due to official school business, illnesses or medical appointment (documentation is required on the day the child returns to school) or for other reasons approved by the building administrator, such as an accident or other emergency.

2) The tardy policy becomes effective one (1) week after the opening of each school year. Tardiness will accumulate on a semester basis, rather than on a nine-

week basis.

Procedures – 1) On the first two unexcused tardies, the teacher will warn the student of pending sanctions.

2) On subsequent tardies, penalties will be imposed according to the procedures

established at the school and approved by the Little Rock School District. After

the sixth tardy, a conference will be held with a parent and the teacher. After the ninth tardy, a conference will be held with a parent and the school counselor. After the twelfth tardy, a conference will be held with a parent

and the principal and the parent will be asked to sign a form indicating they have been notified of further consequences.


Checking Students out of SchoolIn order to comply with Little Rock School District policy regarding the need to decrease interruptions and increase classroom instruction we request that you limit checking your child out before the school day ends. School is dismissed at 2:25. Students miss valuable instructional time when they are checked out early. If it is necessary to check your child out of school come to the office and fill out the proper information. Please DO NOT request that children be released from class to stand in front of the building to be picked up. This is an extremely unsafe practice. All checking out must be done through the school office for the security of our children. No child will be released from a classroom to anyone that has not first been cleared by the office or is not on the Pupil Information Form (PIF). CHECKING STUDENT OUT OF SCHOOL PRIOR TO THE END OF THE INSTUCTIONAL DAY IS VERY DISRUPTIVE TO THE LEARNING PROCESS AND WE HIGHLY DISCOURAGE THIS PRACTICE. (LRSD STUDENT HANDBOOK) PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CHECKING STUDENTS OUT BETWEEN 1:30 – 2:25 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

ConferencesParents are welcomed and encouraged to come to school to talk with our teachers. However, conferences must be made to coincide with teachers’ schedules. All conferences with teachers must be scheduled at a time that is not allotted for class instruction. Teachers are not allowed to conference with parents while students are in the classroom or during scheduled instructional time. All instructional time is vital to our students and must be held in high esteem by everyone. Two mandated parent-teacher conferences are held each year. Parents desiring additional conferences should schedule an appointment with the teacher by note, telephone, or email message. LRSD policy requires advance notice before visiting a classroom. Parents know their children very well and should advocate for them without reservation. If you have concerns, don’t delay setting up a conference with your child’s teacher(s). The principal and assistant principal are also available for conferences as well. Don’t hesitate to call.

Visiting ClassroomsWe welcome all parents and visitors, but for the protection of our students, we must require all visitors to come to the office first to receive a visitor’s pass. Please enter through the front doors. All other doors will be locked. Do not enter through other doors.We value our volunteers in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, and mentors. Even if it is only for fifteen minutes, our students will benefit from your involvement. Active parent participation creates a strong partnership between home and school. By working as a team, we can foster a child’s lifelong love of learning, develop their problem-solving skills and help them acquire a high level of personal and academic achievement that is vital to their overall success.LRSD policy requires advance notice before visiting a classroom.


Page 15Emergency Numbers

We must have a working daytime phone number in the event of a medical or other emergency. Please keep employment phone numbers and emergency contact numbers current. PLEASE WRITE A NOTE TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER OR CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE (447-7000) IMMEDIATELY if your contact number changes. As unbelievable as it may seem, we often have been unable to reach someone when children have been hurt or have become ill. Sick children experience more stress when we cannot locate anyone. PLEASE HELP US HELP YOUR CHILD!

Messages Please make arrangements for after school activities and rides home before students leave home each morning. When necessary to contact your child during the school day, please give the message to the school secretary, assistant principal or principal to be delivered to the child or leave a message for the teacher. The Little Rock School District discourages interrupting class activities to give intercom messages unless absolutely necessary. If you must call to leave a message for your child, please do so before 2:00 p.m. Please keep phone calls for emergencies only. Students may use the office phones for emergencies only with the permission of school staff.


Breakfast / Lunch Program

During registration, applications for free of reduced lunch will be available to take home. Only those who wish to apply need to return the form. Please keep in mind; we are required to provide every parent with the opportunity to apply.

All students must go to the lunchroom with his/her class at the designated lunch period.Students may purchase lunch in the cafeteria or bring their lunch from home. Extra milk may be purchased as the student walks through the lunch line. Because of accidents involving canned or glass drinks, please do not send soft drinks to school with your child.

Students may pay the cafeteria manager for their lunch on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Parents can also elect to pay Online at www.lrsd.org. Daily rates are as follows:

Breakfast LunchFull Price Student . . . $1.70 Full Price Student. . . $2.55Milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Juice. . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Juice. . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Adult lunches are $3.25 with or without milk.(Lunch Prices are subject to change and will be announced each year)

The breakfast program will begin the first day of school. Breakfast will be served from 7:40 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. in the student’s classroom.

Parents are always invited to have lunch with their child. Please call the school on the day you plan to come for lunch so that the cafeteria workers may prepare enough food. The price for an adult lunch is $3.25 with or without milk.

If a student does not have lunch money, he/she may only borrow money from the office three times. The parent will be notified on the forth time if there is an outstanding balance. He/she will be required to sign his/her name to the amount borrowed and will also sign his/her name when the IOU has been paid. A monthly letter will be sent to inform parents of any IOUs.

School Parties

The Little Rock School District allows two classroom parties each year:

December- Winter Party 1:00-2:10 p.m.February – Valentine’s Day Party 1:00-2:10 p.m.


Transportation/Bus

It is imperative that all students and their parents be familiar with the transportation regulations. Regulations are included in the Elementary, Middle, and High

Student Handbook that your child receives at the beginning of each school year. Go over these regulations with your child (ren). These regulations apply to field trips as well

http://www.lrsd.org/

as daily transportation to and from school. Pupils who ride buses to school regularly must know their bus route number and their address.

Students must sit in their assigned bus seats each day and follow all school district rules.

Transportation Regulations

The purpose of the Transportation Department of the Little Rock School District is to provide the safest, most efficient transportation possible for those students who are to be transported between their home and school. This process is the responsibility of the entire community and requires the cooperation of all students, parents, school personnel and citizens who drive on streets in the presence of school buses.Students and parents are expected to read these regulations carefully. They must be followed in order to provide safe, efficient transportation for the students of the district.The Little Rock School District encourages any person who observes and incident jeopardizing the safety of the students on a school bus to report the incident to the Transportation Department (447-4130). It is helpful when a person can identify the bus by its number when making such reports. Any recommendations that will assist the department in its operation are also encouraged.

Suspension, loss of bus privileges, or other disciplinary sanctions may be imposed when students violate the regulations outlined.

Waiting for the Bus:

Be at the bus stop ten (10) minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Stand on the proper side of the street. Wait until the bus stops before crossing the street to board the bus. Respect the property of others. Don’t litter. Don’t make unnecessary noise. Don’t gather or stand on private property without permission. Ride only the bus assigned by the school principal. Make plans with your parent/guardian in case you miss the

bus. Do not hitchhike.


Do not try to walk to school. Do not try to ride another school bus. Sit in your assigned seat daily.

Safety

Following certain safety procedures will enable us to have a safe year.

1. Busses have specific parking areas on the west side of the building. Please reserve them for that purpose at all times.

2. Cars do not pass buses when they are loading or unloading children. (Arkansas Law)3. Observe the One Way signs at all times.4. Pick your child(ren) up promptly at dismissal times 2:25 p.m. An aide or

staff member is stationed in front of the building to assist the children.

5. Parking cones are put in place as a means of keeping the area immediately in front of the building clear. For the safety of the children, please observe the no parking areas.

6. Do not park along a curb painted red. These areas must be kept clear as Fire Lanes.7. We have staff members and patrons that are disabled and visit the school regularly.

Please respect the handicapped parking spaces unless you require and deserve this space.

8. Children who walk home should leave the school building and grounds promptly upon dismissal.

9. Please keep the area behind the cafeteria clear of any vehicles unless parked in a designated parking place. Deliveries and trash pick-up occur during the day at this location.

10. The following doors will be open for entry between 7:15-8:00 a.m.: Main front door on the east side for car riders and walker, Cafeteria door for bus riders, ECC main entry doors for Pre-K students and parents

After 8:00 a.m. all entries will be locked from the outside except the main entries to the Primary and Early Childhood Center. We ask that you help us maintain the safety of all students by observing these procedures for entering and exiting the building.

11. All LRSD campuses are weapon free and tobacco/drug free.


Illness or Injury at School

If a student is injured or becomes ill at school, he/she is to report to his/her teacher and ask for a health room referral slip. If necessary, the school nurse will try to contact his/her parents. All students who are injured or become ill at school must check out through the office before leaving the school campus.

Medication

Medication sent to the school must be in the original container. Medication sent in any other wrapper or container will not be administered. Parents of elementary school students are responsible for getting medication safely to and from school. Medication may not be sent to or from school with the students. Parents must deliver or pick up any medication. Medication will be administered by the school nurse, school principal, or person designated by the principal.


Testing InformationThe Little Rock School District utilizes a standards-based instructional format. District standards, benchmarks, instruction, and assessment are tightly aligned. Multiple indicators are used to assess individual student performance and achievement: teacher observations, formative grades on homework and class work, summative grades on quizzes, tests and exams, criterion reference tests, state benchmark exams, and norm referenced tests. Assessment is not thought of as an isolated event. It is an integral part of the curriculum. Assessment is the piece that gives the feedback to reflect if our students have mastered the curriculum.

Tests administered to students in the primary grades include the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, as well as a battery of other literacy assessments.

You can help your child(ren) prepare for testing situations by insuring that each child has a good night’s sleep before each testing date, that he/she eats a good breakfast, and that all students arrive at school before the tardy bell.

Continue your partnership with your child by being a strong support system and loud cheerleader for education. Encourage them to do their best at all

times.

Academic Reporting Guidelines/ Interim ReportsReport cards are issued every nine weeks for grades K-2. The main purpose for report cards is to indicate to the parent(s) the child’s achievement. This following is the LRSD grading scales:

Grading Scale90 – 100 percent = A80 – 89 percent=B70 – 79 percent = C60 – 69 percent = D0 – 59 percent = F


Interim reports are sent home during the fifth week of each nine week academic quarter for children working below their capacity. A parent conference is required after every unfavorable interim report or when a “D” or “F” is recorded on the report card. Student work that is below grade level will be indicated by an asterisk (*). Grades for students with limited English proficiency (LEP) who receive modified classroom instruction will be indicated by adding “LEP” behind such grades.

Academic Improvement Plans/IRI’s

Students failing to achieve at the pass level on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills will receive Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) or an Intensive Reading Intervention Plan (IRI). These

plans are developed in partnership with parents and teachers. Students who do not participate in the remediation provided in their Academic Improvement Plan can/will be

retained according to Arkansas Law.

Homework Policy

The Little Rock School District maintains that homework can be an important activity to help students learn. Homework should be included as an integral part of the instructional program and a means by which students are provided extended time to

master learning concepts and objectives. Homework should be a positive experience and provide students the opportunity to: (1) reinforce skill development; (2) manage learning time away from the school setting: (3) communicate to parents learning activities provided during the school day; and (4) involve other adults in helping them learn. The tip to making homework time less stressful is to set aside the same time and place to complete homework daily. If no homework is assigned for that night, the school encourages the reading to or with your students for at least 20 minutes daily.

Grade Time InvolvedK 5-10 Minutes1 30 Minutes2 30 Minutes


Student Property(Money-Jewelry-Toys- Collectable Trading Cards)

Please label your child’s jackets and other clothing items by turning a sleeve or pant leg inside out and writing his/her name with a laundry marker on the reverse side. Please label lunch boxes by writing your child’s name and room number on the lid of the box. A lost and found is located in the cafeteria.

We do not recommend that our students wear expensive jewelry or bring large sums of money, cell phones, games or any electronic devices to school. Students are PROHIBITED from wearing tooth/mouth grills to school. Children should not bring any personal toys to school. These toys will be taken away from the students and may be picked up in the office by the parents at the end of the school year. The school will not be responsible for lost or broken toys.

We request that students NOT bring trading cards to school. Many of these cards are expensive and are kept in costly albums. Please help us protect these valuable items by keeping them at home.

Assemblies

At all times the students’ behavior should be refined and courteous and reflect school expectations. An indication of the cultural level of our school is the conduct of its

student body at all times especially during an assembly. Whether guests are present or not, each student is personally responsible for the impression made by the school as a whole. Unacceptable conduct would include whistling, booing, uncalled-for-clapping, and talking during a program or presentation.

Hall Passes

All students must have permission and a hall pass when leaving the classroom for any reason. This will include trips to the restroom, media center, health room, or office, as well as to any place other than the room to which the student has been assigned.


LRSD Dress Code

Dress and grooming are to be kept within the health, safety, and sanitary practices. (A)Students may not wear clothing or hairstyles that can be hazardous in educational activities such as recess, physical education or art classes.(B)Shoes must be worn as required by law. Flip Flops, beach footwear,

slippers and other footwear are inappropriate for school and are not to be worn.

Clothing and accessories are not to substantially disrupt the education process. (A)Students are not to wear clothing, buttons, patches, jewelry or any other items with words, phrases, symbols, pictures or signs that are indecent, profane, suggestive or inflammatory or that have negative overtones that appear to be derogatory or discriminatory. (B)Students are not to wear suggestive or revealing clothing that diverts attention from the learning process or that may lead to a student being insulted, assaulted or approached disrespectfully. (C ) Students are not to wear sunglasses, caps or hats in the buildings. Coats may be worn in breezeways or open areas of the building during inclement weather.

(D) Students are not to wear clothing, outwear, pins, symbols or insignia of prohibited organizations or street gangs while at school or any school related activity.

The following items may not be worn at Chicot Primary and ECC: No tank or Halter tops or underwear may worn as outer garments No spandex shorts may be worn No short or skirts may be worn if they are more than four (4) inches

above the knee No pajamas, lounge wear or other sleeping garments. No clothing with negative overtones that appear to derogatory or

discriminatory may be worn No clothing or accessories that are profane, suggestive or inflammatory No shirts and blouses tied at the midriff, clothing with bare midriff, or

clothing not properly fastened are to be worn No clothing or accessories of prohibited organizations or street gangs

may be worn No pants will be worn that fall/sag below the waistline

No bandannas No head coverings (unless for religious reasons) No underwear will be visible or exposed NO FLIP FLOPS


National PTA Mission Statement

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers

may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will

secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood CenterPTA Mission Statement

The mission of our PTA is: To involve every parent in the education of his or her child To help develop a strong collaborate relationship between the school, parents, and

the community in which we educate our children. To help promote pride in our schools, homes, and the communities in which we

live.Volunteers

We encourage all parents to take an active role in their child’s education. Please consider volunteering time at school whenever possible. Parents can word in the classroom, office, library, or lunchroom on a regular or occasional basis. We do ask that you let us know in advance so that we can have meaningful planned activities for you. In some cases it is best for a parent to work in a room other than the one to which their child is assigned. In the case, your child’s teacher will discuss this with you after a few visits. We ask that all parents complete ten (10) volunteer hours per school year. Other interested adults are welcome to volunteer in many capacities. Please sign VIPS sheet whenever you volunteer for school at home, in the community, or at the school site.

PTA Meetings The PTA holds a general membership meeting every month. A student presentation or performance will be part of each general membership meeting. Family nights are usually scheduled quarterly. Family nights offer fun, engaging, and instructional activities for the entire family’s participation. All parents, guardians, and family members are invited to attend meetings regularly. The PTA Executive Board meets monthly. Visitors are welcome to attend PTA Executive Board meetings.


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Little Rock School DistrictChicot Primary School and Early Childhood Center

“Going from good to GREAT”Parent Involvement Plan

2013-2014

School Mission“The mission of the Chicot Primary School and Early Childhood

Center, families, staff and community is to provide a structured and supportive learning atmosphere which will develop the needs of

the whole child by fostering a safe, nurturing, highly accountable learning environment that will prepare students to become

responsible, productive lifelong learners.”

Principal: Sherry ChambersAssistant Principal: Amy CooperECC Coordinator: Yvonne Jones

Parent Facilitator: Pamela Criss & India EarnestParent Coordinator: Carmen Hernandez

Parent Liaison: Takessa Hood

Little Rock School DistrictGrade Levels: K-288% Title I School

Parent Involvement Committee Members

Sherry Chambers, PrincipalAmy Cooper, Asst. Principal

Yvonne Jones, ECC CoordinatorAnnie Anderson, Parent

Reshauna Cranford, ParentPamela Criss, Literacy Coach/Parent Facilitator/Parent

Brandi Cimino, PTA 2nd Vice PresidentIndia Earnest, School Counselor/Parent Facilitator

Carmen Hernandez, Parent CoordinatorAdrienne Hawkins, Teacher

Takessa Hood, TeacherTenesia Kelly, Parent

Deborah Wellborn, ESL Interventionist


Chicot Primary School and ECC communicates with parents in various ways to increase parent involvement and to support classroom instruction. A monthly newsletter in distributed to update parents on the school’s curriculum, volunteer opportunities, recent health concerns and school events. The newsletter will also include parenting workshops made available by the LRSD and other community based organizations. Parents will also receive access to Edline, a website designated for parents to receive specific feedback and notification of their child’s progress in the classroom updates on grades, homework assignments, classroom projects, and interim reports. A school handbook will also be distributed to parents during registration, parent meetings, and classroom teachers will have copies available. The school handbook will include rituals and routines for Chicot Primary School and ECC. Parents will receive homework policies, behavior contracts, our school uniform requirements and the parent contract. The parent compact outlines how parents, school staff, and students share the responsibility for improving student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve. All stakeholders will sign the compact. For more information please contact Pamela Criss, Parent Facilitator or Carmen Hernandez 447-7025.

Chicot Primary School and ECC plans meetings monthly to increase parent involvement opportunities. Our meetings provide parents the opportunity to become more involved in making decisions for our school, receive parenting tips, and mentoring opportunities. Teachers often provide training sessions and opportunities for parents and community members on the information needed to participate as successful school volunteers. These efforts assist the parents and create a sense of ease and make the experience pleasant and successful. All parent meetings will be held during appropriate times to ensure equity in parental involvement. The school will also provide (2) hours of professional development for teachers in Parental Involvement which is designed to enhance their understanding of effective parental involvement strategies. Listed below are several examples of how Chicot Primary School and ECC promotes Parental Involvement:

Month Event Contact Person

August 17, 2013 Back to School Bash Sherry Chambers, Principal 447-7000

September 5th Open House Sherry Chambers, Principal 447-7000

September 9th Grandparents/Reading Day India Earnest, Counselor, Pamela Criss, Literacy Coach &

Carmen Hernandez, Parent Coordinator

September 10th Family Math and Literacy Night Pamela Criss, Literacy Coach and Joany Lowry, Librarian

447-7015

October 21, 2013 & Feb. 17, 2014 Parent and Teacher Conferences Amy Cooper, Asst. Principal 447-7067

December, TBA Family Day India Earnest, School Counselor, Carmen Hernandez, Parent

Coordinator , Takessa Hood, Teacher

447-7062

March 6, 2013 Family Test Night Pamela Criss, Kimberly Holloway and Danielle Walters, Coaches,

India Earnest, Counselor/Parent Facilitator & Carmen Hernandez,

Parent Coordinator


Resources are available for parents in the Parent Resource Center. Parents may check out materials, use the computer to check grades, and visit educational web sites. All parents are invited and encouraged to view the Title I Plan located in the Parent Resource Center in the main office area. A suggestion sheet will also be available for parental input. The school will open the Parent Resource Center at hours that are convenient to

parents. The principal will designate (1) certified staff member to serve as a parent facilitator. The following materials and information packets can be found in the resource center. For additional information on how to check out the items below, please contact Pamela Criss, Parent Facilitator or Carmen Hernandez 447-7025:

BooksMath and literacy gamesVolunteer opportunitiesParenting Tips (English and Spanish)Nutrition/Healthy Lifestyles InformationWork Force opportunitiesCommunity Resource Binder/InformationSafety MaterialsSchool Readiness Materials

Chicot Primary School and ECC also involves parents in the evaluation of our parental involvement efforts and activities by completing a survey filled out by teachers, parents and school staff. The Title I committee, made up of teachers, parents and school staff, will evaluate the effectiveness of the parental involvement plan and make changes if warranted. Chicot Primary and ECC will use parent surveys to evaluate and decide which activities parents feel will be most beneficial in the efforts to support their child academically and to plan the parental involvement activities for the year. Parent surveys will be given during our annual Title I meeting, which will be held on September 5, 2013. Parents will also receive the parental involvement plan, along with information about Title I and Title I funding. During the Title I meeting teachers and parents will discuss the implementation and evaluate our school wide improvement plan. For additional information regarding the Title I meeting and how funds will be used at Chicot Primary, please contact Pamela Criss, Parent Facilitator or Carmen Hernandez 447-7025.


2013-2014 Chicot SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARwww.lrsd.org or http://lrsdorg.nexpoint.net/elementary/chicot

AUGUST1-2 “Check-in” for Students

12 Teachers Report for 1st Day12-16 Professional Development17 Back to School Bash (10-12:00 p.m.)19 SUDENTS’ FIRST DAY!

SEPTEMEBER2 Labor Day (School Closed)5 Open House9 Grandparent’s Day Luncheon/Reading Day10 Scouting Meeting (Boys)16-October 11- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month16 Interim reports go home

OCTOBER4-11 Chicot Book Fair4 Red Ribbon/Bully Awareness10 PTA Meeting10 Family Math & Literacy Night10 Red Ribbon/Bully Awareness Walk11 Hispanic Heritage Program14 End of First Quarter (40 days)17 Fall Carnival (5:30-8:00)18 Staff/Development Teacher Record Day (students out)21 Parent Conferences (all day)22-25Red Ribbon Week25 Report cards go home31 AEA/Professional Development (Students Out)

NOVEMBER1 AEA/ Professional Development (Students out)4 Can Food Drive Kickoff 19 VIPS Reading Day19 PTA Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.18 Interim reports go home27-29 Thanksgiving (School Closed)

DECEMBER2-16 Winter Coat Drive5 PTA Meeting @ 6:008 Choir Performance at the Old State House20 Classroom Parties begin @ 1:00 p.m.20 End of Second Quarter (42 days)23- Jan. 9- Winter Vacation

JANUARY6 Teachers Return/Professional Development7 Classes resume13 Report Cards Go Home20 ML King Holiday (School Closed)27-Feb 2 Open Enrollment

FEBRUARY10 Interim reports go home 13 Classroom Parties begin @ 1:00 p.m.14 Professional Development (Students Out)17 Parent/Teacher Conference (Students Out) 18 PTA Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.27 Book Fair Begins

MARCH6 Dr. Seuss Book Fair and Family Test Night7 Book Fair Ends10 Test Prep Rally20 End of 3rd Quarter (49 Days)21 Teacher Record Day (Students out)24-28 Spring Break (Schools Closed)

APRIL1-3 ITBS Assessment (1st & 2nd Grade Students)4 Report Cards Go Home/Chicot Block Party24 Chicot Choir Performs at the Artistry in the Rock25 Field Day

MAY 5-9 Teachers Appreciation Week26 Memorial Day (School Closed)30 Pre-K Graduation

JUNE3 Last day of school for students 3 End of the 4th Quarter4 Last day of school for teachers11 Report cards go home



CHICOT PRIMARY SCHOOL AND ECC CONTRACT2013-2014

PARENT/GUARDIAN: I want my child to learn to achieve. I will:

See that my child attends school regularly and on time. Read with my child and establish a time for homework. Attend parent/teacher conferences (at least 2 per year) and join the PTA. Support the discipline plan, rules, regulations, and uniform policy of the school.

STUDENT: It is important that I work to do my best. I will:

Attend school regularly and on time. Come to school each day with necessary supplies and materials. Complete all daily and homework assignments. Follow the school rules, wear the school uniform, respect myself and others.

TEACHER: It is important that students achieve. I will:

Provide challenging instruction and meaningful homework. Hold (at least 2) parent conferences for each student, and join the PTA. Communicate regularly with parents about students’ progress. Encourage students to believe, achieve, and succeed.

PRINCIPAL: It is important that students believe, achieve, and succeed. I will:

Empower students, parents, and teachers to be active in the school program. Visit classrooms frequently and monitor students’ progress. Provide a learning environment at school that is positive, orderly, and quiet. Communicate regularly between home/school and join the PTA.

Parent: _________________________Student: __________________________

Teacher: ________________________Principal: _________________________


Chicot School Supply List 2013-2014

Please note the items with **Stars will be provided by Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive for each student, please do not purchase these items !!!!

P3 : Per student**2 Boxes Kleenex Tissue**1 box of 8 count large crayons**1 pencil box **Safety scissors/ Fiskars**2 Paper towels, Liquid Hand Soap, **2 large pencils and glue sticks**1 Crayola Washable Markers**2 Two pocket folders (no brads) any color** Unlined Journal**Clear Backpack$5.00 PTA MembershipPre 4: per student**1 Box of 8- Large crayons** 1 box of 24 count Crayons*** Large pencils (4)** Scissors with blunt tips/Fiskars**4 Glue sticks** Unlined Journal**2 Two pocket folders (no brads) any color** 1 Pencil box**12 # 2 Pencils**1 box of Washable Markers**2 Dry Erase Markers**1 bottle of Liquid Hand Soap**1 can of Disinfectant spray**1 Bleach wipes**Clear Backpack$5.00 PTA MembershipKindergarten: Per student**Crayons – 1 box (8 ct. - large) **2 boxes (24 ct.) crayons**Black ink pens – 4 3 Dry erase markers 2 Pocket Folders (no prongs/brads) – any color**Scissors – 1 pair**Glue (4 sticks & 1 bottle)** 12 Pencils # 22 Two pocket folders (no brads) any color1 Big Pink Eraser1 Pencil Box and 1 pencil pouch2 Boxes of Kleenex2 bottles of hand sanitizer Plastic storage bags – 1 quart and 1 gallon size Clear Back Pack$5.00 PTA Membership****2 Unlined Journals –

First Grade : Per student1 Package of 4 dry erase markers (black)1 Bottle of glue**2 pocket folders without brads ( red and blue)**2 pocket folders with brads (blue, red, green, yellow)**2 composition books without spiral bindings1 zippered pencil pouch4 black or blue pens**12 pencils # 21 box of Colored Pencils2 packs of wide rule notebook paper36 #2 Pencils2 Boxes of Kleenex2 bottles hand sanitizer 12 pencil top erasers2 Big Pink Erasers** 1 box 24 count crayons**1 pair scissors**4 large glue sticksClear Backpack$5.00 PTA Membership

Second Grade : Per student**2 boxes of crayons** 1 box of markers3 package of pencils # 2** 2 Big pink erasers**1 package cap erasers2 composition note books**2 pocket folders without brads ( red and blue)**2 pocket folders with brads (blue, red, green, yellow **2 4 dry erase markers2 highlighters2 packages of notebook paper( Wide Rule)1 package of construction paper**2 glue sticks**1 bottle of white glue1 pencil pouch or supply box2 Boxes of Kleenex 2 bottles of hand sanitizer1 can of disinfectant 1 roll of paper towelsClear Backpack$5.00 PTA Membership*******************NO ROLLI NG BACKPACKS

ESTIMADOS PADRES Y ESTUDIANTES,El personal de Chicot le extiende una cordial bienvenida a usted y a su apreciable familia. Estamos contentos de que su hijo/a asista a Chicot. Nuestra meta es asegurarnos que la enseñanza sea de calidad para los alumnos. Con su apoyo y cooperación nosotros prometemos mantener un ambiente que conducirá al aprendizaje. Para ayudarnos a lograr esta meta, le pedimos que lea este manual con su hijo/a para que conozcan las reglas de nuestra escuela y los procedimientos, los cuales serán estrictamente cumplidos. ¡Bienvenidos!

MISIÓN ESCOLARLos padres, alumnos y el personal de la Escuela Primaria Chicot creemos que nuestra misión es proveer a cada alumno un entorno de aprendizaje positivo y desafiante que equipará a los alumnos con un alto nivel de aprendizaje, con altas expectativas para todos los alumnos, desarrollo de habilidades tecnológicas y que promueva habilidades sociales. .CREDO ESCOLARHoy es un nuevo día. Lleno de maravillosas posibilidades. Los errores de ayer quedaron atrás. Haré que sea el mejor día. Entrare al salón callado con los materiales necesarios. Terminare todo mi trabajo a tiempo. Me respetaré a mi mismo ya los demás. Seré responsable de mis propias acciones. Cuando me porto mal, tendré consecuencias malas. Cuando me porto bien, tendré consecuencias buenas. Aprenderé del pasado. ¡Trabajare mucho hoy. Luchare por un futuro mejor para mi, con excelencia y proclamaré las estrellas. !

PROMESA DE LA ESCUELAPrometo a mí mismo, mi familia, mi escuela y mi ser la mejor persona que pueda ser. Aprende todo lo que pueda y lo más importante tratar a los demás como a mí me gustaría que me trataran.

REGLAMENTO ESCOLAR1. ME DETENDRÉ Y PENSARE.2. OBEDECERÉ A LOS ADULTOS3. SERÉ LIMPIO.4. CAMINARE EN ORDEN TODO EL

TIEMPO.5. MANTENDRÉ MIS MANOS, PIES,

OBJETOS QUIETAS, NO DIRÉ MALAS PALABRAS.

CONSECUENCIAS NEGATIVAS Advertencia verbal Separación del grupo (dentro del salón o en otro

salón de clases) Se contactara a los padres Documento de mala conducta/conferencia con los

padres Suspensión fuera de la escuela

CONSECUENCIAS POSITIVA Frases verbales/Tarjetas/calcomanías Estudiante de la semana Incentivos parciales- Paseos

Educacionales

ASOCIACIÓN DE PADRES Y MAESTROS (PTA)Les pedimos a todos los padres, familiares y al personal que se unan al PTA y formen parte de los miembros activos de Chicot.

UNIFORME ESCOLAR1. (Caqui o azul marino) pantalones

cortos o largos, vestidos o faldas. 2 (Roja, blanca, azul celeste o marino,

Verde o amarillo) Playera, blusa o camisa con cuello.

3. Los alumnos deben usar calcetines o calcetas, no traer sandalias, huaraches, ni overoles

ASIGNACIÓN DE SALONESLos alumnos serán asignados de acuerdo a su progreso individual recomendado por la maestra y la directora o por distribución de igualdad de alumnos tomando en cuenta raza sexo. Se le enviara una tarjeta por correo informándole el salón y el nombre de la maestra/o de su hija/o. Necesitar traer esta tarjeta el primer día de clases. Podría haber cambios si es necesario tener un balance en la clase.

TRANSPORTE ESCOLAR

El autobús es un privilegio que podría ser removido por comportamiento inapropiado. Los alumnos deberán usar el autobús asignado. El chofer está encargado del autobús. Si usted observa un incidente de los autobuses escolares, el Distrito Escolar le agradece que lo reporte al 447-4130. Es importante que pueda identificar el numero del autobús para haga su reporte.

HORARIO DE LA ESCUELA7:40 – 8:00 Desayuno7:40 Primer Timbre7:50 Timbre de Retardo10:00-11:00 Almuerzo Pre-K /Recreo10:30-11:15 Almuerzo K /Recreo11:15-12:00 Almuerzo 1ero /Recreo12:00-12:45 Almuerzo 2ndo /Recreo2:25 Anuncio de salidas camiónes2:25 Despedida a todos los alumnos

PROCEDIMIENTO PARA AUSENCIAS1. Los padres o tutores deben notificar

a la escuela el día de la ausencia antes de las 10:00 a.m., especificando la razón de la ausencia. Si no avisa a la escuela la falta se registrara injustificada.

2. Cuando un alumno tiene (6) falta injustificadas, la secretaria de la escuela le notificara y se le llamara para que asista a una conferencia con (la consejera o la persona designado por la directora) para hablar sobre los problemas de inasistencias del estudiante.

3. En la novena (9) faltas injustificadas, los padres o tutores recibirán una notificación que han sido referidos a la Corte Juvenil del Condado de Pulaski por acuerdo del artículo 1308.

TARDANZASDefinición– Un alumno se considera tarde cuando no llega a tiempo al salón o al lugar designado al sonar el timbreCondiciones1. Generalmente no hay Excusa para llegar tarde. De cualquier forma hay excepciones si el alumno llega tarde debido a un retraso del autobús escolar o por toras razones aprobadas por el personal administrativo.

VISITANTES EN LA ESCUELATodos los visitantes deben reportarse directamente a la oficina a la llegada y a la salida. Se les dará un pase para usarlo al entrar al edifico. Invitamos a los padres para que visiten la escuela frecuentemente. Por favor pida una cita para su conferencia durante el horario de planeación de la maestra/o - o después de las clases. Los padres deben asistir a dos c conferencias anualmente. .

INFORMACIÓN DEL ESTUDIANTELa información del estudiante deberá estar actualizada. Por favor notifique a la escuela si la dirección o el teléfono cambian durante el año escolar. Cualquier persona que va a recoger a los alumnos deberá estar en la lista del estudiante.

PROGRAMA DE DESAYUNO Y COMIDA(Desayuno) (Comida)Precio $1.70 Precio $2.55 Reducido .30 Reducido .40Adulto $3.25 leche y jugo .35El desayuno se sirve en el salón de clases. 7:40

a.m -7:55 a.m. Si los alumnos no traen dinero para la comida se les notificara a los padres para que envíen comida o dinero.

FIESTAS EN LOS SALONES DE CLASESEl Distrito Escolar de LR. Nos ha permitido tener dos celebraciones durante el año.*Diciembre (Fiesta del Invierno) 1:00-2:10 p.m.*Febrero (Día de la Amistad) 1:00-2:10 p.m.

ESTUDIANTES QUE SE VAN TARDELos alumnos deben ser recogidos a las 2:25 p.m. porque la supervisión termina a esta hora. Si usted sabe que llegara unos minutos tarde, por favor avise a la oficina. Gracias por su cooperación. !

TAREAS Las tareas deben ser una experiencia positiva y dar la oportunidad de: (1) Reforzar las habilidades de desarrollo: (2) Organizar tiempo de estudio fuera de la escuela: (3) Comunicarle a los padres lo que aprendieron en la escuela: y (4) involucrar a otros adultos a ayudarles a aprender. K- 5-10 minutos1ero.- 30 minutos2ndo.- 30 minutos

BOLETA DE CALIFICACIÓN Y NIVEL DE LECTURAEnviamos las boletas de calificaciones cada nueve semanas par los grados de K-2ndo.)

A 90-100%B 80-89%C 70-79%D 60-69%F 0-59%

CUIDADO DE LOS LIBROSLos alumnos no podrán llevar libros sin la firma de los padres en la tarjeta. Los libros que se maltraten o se pierdan serán remplazados por los estudiantes. Los precios están en la biblioteca. Al final del año escolar no se le entregara la boleta de calificaciones al alumno que deba libros. DINERO/JOYAS/JUGUETESLe pedimos a los alumnos que no usen joyería costosa y que no traigan grandes cantidades de dinero a la escuela. No se permiten juguetes de ninguna clase en la escuela. La escuela no se hace responsable por dinero extraviado o juguetes quebrados o joyería perdida.

ENFERMEDADES O HERIDAS EN LA ESCUELAEl Distrito Escolar de Little Rock no asume responsabilidad por accidentes ocasionados en los terrenos de la escuela o relacionados con actividades escolares. Los padres pueden comprar el plan de beneficios de seguros. Si el alumno se lastima o se enferma debe ir a la enfermería. Todos los alumnos que se enfermen deberán firmar su salida en la oficina. Si el alumno necesita tomar medicamento deberá tener un papel firmado por los padres. Los padres deberán traer la medicina al enfermero/a de la escuela con el nombre del estudiante y la dosis recetada.

SALIDA PERMANENTE DE LA ESCUELALa escuela deberá ser notificada por lo menos (dos) días antes de que el estudiante se vaya a ir de la escuela. Deberá entregar libros y pagar si debe algo antes de que pueda transferirse a otra escuela. .

VOLUNTARIADO EN LA ESCUELA

El comité de Educación anima a las escuela a desarrollar y a mantener un programa fuerte que provea a los padres/tutores /miembros de la comunidad para que apoyen el programa instrucción de la escuela. El comité anima a la escuela a ser sensibles a las limitaciones de tiempo y la distancia que pueda ser obstáculo o para que los padres colaboren en la escuela. Por ejemplo, podemos desarrollar actividades que permiten que nos ayuden desde su casa. Todos los voluntarios visitantes deben firmar la hoja de voluntarios en la oficina cada vez que visiten la escuela a la entrada y a la salida. La escuela debe tener un registro de todos los visitantes y las horas que ayudaron en la escuela cada año enviamos el reporte de hora a la oficina de VIPS. Existen entrenamientos especiales para ayudar en actividades especiales que requieren de habilidades específicas. Los voluntarios deben entender las expectativas de programa escolar y saber que toda la información es confidencial y sobre los

procedimientos requeridos por el Distrito Escolar de Little Rock.

CONFERENCIAS CON LA PRINCIPAL Creo en tener una política de puerta abierta y estar visible y disponible para los estudiantes y los padres. De cualquier manera con la gran necesidad de visitar los salones de clases continuamente, estaré estableciendo la siguiente política .no estaré disponible para tener conferencias sin previa cita durante el horario de 8:00 a 10:30 a.m. Esta política me permitirá a mí tener la oportunidad de estar en los salones de clases y observar la enseñanza para poder ayudar a los maestros y a los alumnos. Es mi esperanza que usted entienda y agradezca nuestro deseo de mejorar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en la Escuela Primaria Chicot.

PLAN DE MEJORAMIENTO ACADÉMICOEl Plan de Mejoramiento Académico /Lectura Intensiva/ Plan con Intervenciones – Han sido diseñados por los maestros y el personal escolar en acuerdo con los padres basado en un análisis de acuerdo a los resultados de los exámenes y en otros registros del alumno con deficiencias.Un plan AIP/IRI es REQUERIDO por cada niño que no ha llegado al nivel académico del examen ITBS & ELDA.

CICLO ESCOLAR de Chicot 2013-2014www.lrsd.org o http://lrsdorg.nexpoint.net/elementary/chicot

AGOSTO1-2 "Chequeo" para los estudiantes12 Informe de Profesores de 1 º Día12-16 Desarrollo Profesional17 Back to School Bash (10-12:00 pm)19 Primer día de clases de estudiantes’

SEPTIEMBRE3 Día del Trabajo (Escuela Cerrada)5 Puertas Abiertas9 Día Almuerzo / Lectura Día de los Abuelos10 Reunión Scouts (Niños)

OCTUBRE

4-11 Feria de libros en Chicot4 Conciencia del listón rojo y intimidación10 Reunión de PTA10 Caminar para la conciencia del listón rojo/ intimidación11 Programa de la Herencia Hispana14 Fin del primer cuarto (40 días)17 Carnaval de Otoño (5:30-08:00)18 Día de Desarrollo para los Maestros (estudiantes fuera)21 Conferencias de Padres (todo el día)22-25 Semana de listón Rojo 25 Cartas enviadas a casa31 AEA / Desarrollo Profesional (estudiantes de fuera)

NOVIEMBRE7 Cambia la hora (ahorro de energía)8-9 AEA/ Capacitación para los maestros (No hay clases)13 Reunión del PTA a las 6:00 p.m.14 VIPS Día de Lectura21-23 Día de Acción de Gracias (No hay clases)

DICIEMBRE11 Junta del PTA @ 6:0016 Fiesta en el salón de clases @ 1:00 p.m.21 Termina las segundas 9 semanas (40 días)24-8 Vacaciones de InviernoENERO7-8 Desarrollo Profesional para maestros9 Continúan las clases21 Natalicio de ML King (No hay clases)16 Día de Lectura en Chicot

FEBRERO08 Calificaciones Parciales 18 Conferencias con los padres (No hay clases) 15 Capacitación para maestros -No hay clases14 Fiesta del Día del Amor y la Amistad15 Baile del amor y la Amistad Madre/hijo/Hija/Padre 19 Reunión de la PTA Meeting a las 6:00

MARZO13 Cambia la hora (ahorro de energía)14 Día de Lectura28 Terminan las Terceras 9 Semanas29 Día de Trabajo para los Maestros -(No hay Clases)18-22 Vacaciones de Primavera (No hay clases)

ABRIL1-3 Evaluación ITBS (1 º y 2 º grado los estudiantes)4 Calificaciones van a casa / Fiesta en Chicot24 Coro Chicot actúa en la Artistry de Little Rock25 Día de CampoMAYO3 Programa 5 de mayo3 Calificaciones17 Celebración de PK22 Celebración de Primer Grado23 Celebración de Segundo 27 Día Feriado –No hay clases-31 Día De Campo

JUNIO05 Ultimo día para los estudiantes16 Día del Padre


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