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Parkview Elementary

Student Handbook

2013-2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

School Schedules/Abbreviated Day and School Cancellation…………………………….3 Student and School Rights, Responsibilities/ Attendance, Absences, and Tardiness…….4 Enforcement of Student Attendance………………………………………………..…….5 Absences and Excuses…………………………………………………………………….7 Cafeteria/Nutrition/Classroom Visitations/Discipline…………………………………….9 Anti-Bullying/Closed Campus…………………………………………...……………....10 Field Trips/First Aid Care and Insurance Immunizations/Medication……………….….11 Requirement Allowing Students to Carry and Self-Administer Certain Medication Nurse…………………………………………………………………………………..…12 Lost and Found/Parent Conferences and Reports Supplies/Support Service Pesonnel……………………………………………………....13 Testing/Personal Belongings/Focus On Character Counts…………………………..…..15 Candy and Gum/Visitors On Campus/Bus Regulations Withdrawal/Dress Code……………………………………………………………….…16 Directory Information……………………………………………………………………17 Title VI and IX…………………………………………………………………………..18 Parent Volunteer Form…………………………………………………………………...20 Complaint Form………………………………………………………………………….21

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PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION

The intent of this handbook is to give you an overall view of the operation of Parkview Elementary School. The information contained herein will be supplemented throughout the year with newsletters, bulletins, and Parent Teacher Organization meeting. While an attempt will be made to be both thorough and timely in keeping parents well informed, you are encouraged to initiate contact with the school for any additional information relative to school relative to school policies and procedures. The school calendar will show holidays and any early release days. Please contact the Principal’s office if you wish to schedule a conference (835-1086).

SCHOOL SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Breakfast ……………………………………………………………..8:00 a.m. -8:15 a.m. Regular Day Schedule ………………………………………………8:15 a.m. – 2:40 p.m. Pre-K Regular Day Schedule (2 sessions)....…..8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 11:30-2:30 p.m. Pre-K Lunch & Breakfast….…….……………………………...in classroom family style. Kindergarten Lunch…………………………………………….......11:15 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. First Grade Lunch …………………………………………….…..11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Second Grade Lunch ……………………………………………..11:50 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. Third Grade Lunch ………………………………………..……...12:05 p.m. – 12:35 p.m.

½ DAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Kindergarten/Pre- K Lunch ……………………………………….10:00 a.m. – 10:30a.m. First Grade Lunch………………………………………………....10:35 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Second Grade Lunch …………………………………………...…11:05 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Third Grade Lunch …………………………………………….....11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Pre-K Releases 12:00 noon K-3 Releases 12:15 p.m.

ABBREVIATED DAY AND SCHOOL CANCELLATION

In case of bad weather the Socorro Consolidated Schools utilize what is known as an Abbreviated Day Schedule. On days of inclement weather where the Superintendent determines that the weather will clear, all school activities will start two hours later than usual ( 10:15 a.m. ). Afternoon dismissal schedules will remain the same. Notification

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of an Abbreviated day or cancellation will be made through the local news media (KSRC Radio) as early as possible in the morning (usually before 7:00 a.m.). KNMX Channel 12 TV, and KOB.

STUDENT AND SCHOOL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Statement of Policy A primary responsibility of the Socorro Consolidated Schools and its professional staff shall be to instill in students an appreciation of our representative form of government, the rights and responsibilities of the individual, and the legal processes whereby necessary changes are brought about. The school is a community and the rules and regulation of a school are the laws of that community. All persons enjoying the rights of citizenship are subject to the laws of their community. Each right carries with it a corresponding obligation. The right to attend public school is not absolute. It is conditional on each student’s acceptance of the obligation to abide by the lawful rules of the school community until and unless the rules are changed through established processes. Teachers, administrators, and other school employees also have rights and duties. Teachers are required by law to maintain a suitable environment for learning in their classes and to assist in maintaining school order and discipline. Administrators are responsible for maintaining and facilitating the educational program by ensuring an orderly, safe environment in the public schools. In discharging their duties, all school employees have the right to be free from intimidation or abuse and to have their lawful requests and instructions followed by students. The School District has both the authority and responsibility to ensure that suitable rules of student conduct and appropriate disciplinary processes are established. Nothing in this regulation shall be held to affect the due process rights of employees or their use of any local School District complaint procedure. This regulation does not address employment disputes.

ATTENDANCE, ABSENCES, AND TARDINESS

School officials request parental assistance to encourage good school attendance, as excessive absences are detrimental to student progress. Unexcused absences constitute violation of the law for which the parent may be held responsible. In the event of illness of a student, call the school OR send an excuse with the student upon return to school. This aids the teacher in verifying the absence and assists in determining make up work.

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All children must be encouraged to arrive at school and class on time. This becomes a responsibility of teacher, parent, and children. Tardiness is a matter of habit and once formed is very difficult to break.

ENFORCEMENT OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE

1. Regular, uninterrupted classroom instruction, classroom participation, and interaction with classmates are essential to the educational process. Preparation and training for subsequent study or employment includes the development of self-discipline through regular class attendance. For these reasons and others, state law requires that all children of appropriate age and condition attend classes regularly. See the Compulsory School Attendance Law, § 22-12-1 et seq NMSA 1978 updated 2009. This Policy implements state law. The New Mexico Children’s Code provides that if a child has more that ten unexcused absences per semester, the child’s family may be designated a “family in need of services,” or a (“family in need of court-ordered supervision.” N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 32A-3A-2(A)(1) and 32A-3B-2(A). A child who is permitted by his or her parents to be chronically truant may also be) a “neglected child.” Id. § 32A-4-2(C)(2). State law requires the schools to report violations of the Compulsory School Attendance Law to the Probation Services Office of the judicial district in which the student resides for investigation to determine whether the student may be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of services, and thus subject to the provisions of the Children’s Code. Id. § 22-12-7(C). Violations of the compulsory school attendance laws can subject parents to criminal sanctions as provided by New Mexico law. Id. § 22-12-7(D). In addition to any other disposition, the Children’s Court may order habitual truant’s driving privileges to be suspended for a specified time not to exceed ninety days on the first finding of habitual truancy and not to exceed one year for a subsequent finding of habitual truancy. Id. § 22-12-7 (C). Maintaining regular school attendance is the joint responsibility of parents and educators. In keeping with that obligation, the following rules for school attendance shall be observed and enforced for all students. A. Definitions 1. Unexcused Absence: an absence for which no appropriate excuse has been provided by the student’s parent or legal guardian within the time limits provided by this policy. Special family situations may be considered appropriate for excused absence when prior approval is received from the principal or his/her designee.

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2. Students in need of early intervention: a student who has accumulated five unexcused absences within any twenty day period with00000000in a school year. 3. Habitual Truant: a student who has accumulated ten or more unexcused absences within a school year. B. Attendance Requirements 1. Parent Notification of Absence: Parent or guardian shall notify the school each day his or her child will be absent from any class and the reason for the absence; or shall provide a written and signed verification of the reason for the student’s absence, to be presented upon the first day a student returns to school from any absence. If student has been absent for 5 or more consecutive days due to illness, the principal or his/her designee may require written verification from the student’s professional health-care provider. 2. Prolonged Illnesses: In cases of chronic or prolonged illnesses expected to last 10 days or more, during which the student is able to do school work., the student’s parent or guardian‘s shall present written verification by the student’s professional health care provider of the expected length of the illness and of the student’s ability to do school work at home, and the student shall be placed on home-bound study until he or she can return to school. 3. Make Up of Work Missed; Grades: Following an excused absence, a student shall be given a reasonable time by the teacher within which to make up the work the student missed during the absence. A student shall not be provided the opportunity to make up the work missed during an unexcused absence. At applicable grade levels, if an absence is unexcused, or if the student fails to make up the work missed during an excused absence within the time permitted, any work for which a grade was taken will be counted as a zero for such student in the teacher’s grade book, and averaged into the student’s grades for the relevant grading period. 4. Discipline: In addition to the other measures to be imposed according to this policy, students may receive detention, in-school suspension, or other discipline designed to keep the student in school and progressing academically, for each unexcused absence, at the discretion of the Principal or the designee. Out-of-school suspension and expulsion will not be used as punishment for truancy or unexcused absences. 5. Notice to Parents of Unexcused Absence: If a student is absent from school without a parent notification of absence, as required by paragraph B.1, above, the principal or the designee will, as soon as practicable, contact the parents or

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legal guardians by telephone or certified mail to give notice of the student’s absence and to ascertain and document the reason for the absence. 6. Third Unexcused Absence: Upon a student’s accrual of a third unexcused absence, the school will provide written notice to the student’s parent or legal guardian. 7. Fifth Unexcused Absence (Student in need of intervention: School will provide a letter home stating the parent/guardian shall be required to meet with the Principal or his/her designee for the purpose of identifying the cause(s) of the unexcused absences, and to establish a plan to prevent future unexcused absences. The plan will be confirmed in writing and signed by the principal and the parent or legal guardian during the conference. 8. Notice of Habitual Truancy: School will provide a letter home to the parent/guardian notifying them of ten unexcused absences. One more unexcused absence after the receipt of this letter will result in a referral to the JPO and District Attorney’s office. If a parent/guardian fails to arrange, or to appear for, a conference regarding unexcused absences within ten (10) days of notice from the school, the school will provide written notice to the Probation Services Office of such failure. School staff will cooperate with the Juvenile Probation Office or the District Attorney in enforcement actions. 9. Fourteenth Unexcused Absence: A letter will be sent to the JPO and the District Attorney for possible prosecution. A carbon copy of this letter will be sent to the parent/guardian. 10. Excessive and Pattern Absences: Habitual student absences shall be monitored for patterns (i.e., every Monday or Friday), and reported as required herein. 11. Distribution of Policy; Acknowledgment of Receipt: A copy of this policy and an acknowledgment form will be issued to each student on the first day of school. The student shall return the acknowledgment form. A student who fails to return a signed form within that time shall be subject to disciplinary actions.

ABSENCES AND EXCUSES

Socorro Consolidated Schools (SCS) requires that class attendance by class period for every instructional day for each student in each school or school program in the district be taken and maintained. Each school is to report unexcused absences of two or more classes up to fifty percent of an instructional day as one-half day absence, and the unexcused absence of more than fifty percent of an instructional day to be counted as one full-day absence. At SHS attendance is tracked on a class by class basis.

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SCS prohibits out of school suspension and expulsion as a punishment for unexcused absences and habitual truancy. SCS uses withdrawal as provided in Section 22-8-2 NMSA 1978 only after exhausting intervention efforts to keep students in educational settings. SCS will provide early identification of students with unexcused absences, students in need of early intervention and habitual truants. SCS will provide intervention strategies that focus on keeping students in need of early intervention in an educational setting. If a student is in need of early intervention, SCS shall contact the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) to inform them that the student has unexcused absences from the school and to discuss possible interventions unless the parent(s)/guardian(s) has contacted the school to explain the absence and the excuse complies with SCS policy. A representative of the school shall meet with the student in need of early intervention and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) to identify the causes for the student’s unexcused absences, identify what actions can be taken that might prevent the student’s unexcused absences, identify possible school district and community resources to address the causes for the student’s unexcused absences and establish a corrective action plan to address the student’s unexcused absences. The notification to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) and the meeting with the parent(s) guardian(s) must be respectful and in a language and in a manner that is understandable to the student and the parent(s)/guardian(s). The corrective action plan must contain follow-up procedures to ensure that the causes for the student’s unexcused absences are being addressed. If the student is a habitual truant, the local school board or their authorized representatives shall, in addition, give written notice of the habitual truancy by mail to or by personal service to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). The notice shall include a date, time and place for the parent to meet with the local school district to develop intervention strategies that focus on keeping the student in an educational setting. On the fourteenth unexcused absence, the student shall within seven (7) days of this unexcused absence be reported to the probation services office of the judicial district where the student resides. If the student is a habitual truant the school shall document the following for each student identified as a habitual truant: • Attempts of the school to notify the parent that the student had unexcused absences • Attempts of the school to meet with the parent to discuss intervention strategies • Intervention strategies implemented to support keeping the student at school SCS is in consideration of the sovereignty of Native American Tribes and will emphasize a better understanding of tribal customs, religious practices and laws. SCS will enter into a memorandum of agreement, a memorandum of understanding or

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some other form of intergovernmental agreement with Native American tribes. SCS will consider respectful and effective ways to notify a parent(s)/guardian(s) of students in need of intervention and habitual truant Native American students. SCS will consider follow-up or reinforcement procedures after Native American children have undergone intervention through Native American or other agreed upon resources. (Adopted 2/23/10)

CAFETERIA

A hot lunch is served daily in the school cafeteria. Tickets may be purchased in advance or on a daily basis. Milk is also available for 30 cents for those students who prefer to bring lunch. Free or reduced lunch price meal tickets are available to some children depending upon the number of family members and economic status of their families. Application forms and additional information are available in the school office. Please contact the Director of Food Services 835-0300, for further assistance.

NUTRITION

Children should eat something healthful for breakfast before coming to school. It helps them learn their best during the morning. Students who need to eat in addition to mealtime for medical reasons should contact the teacher or nurse. A doctor’s recommendation needs to be kept on file in the office. Hot lunches are served at Parkview Elementary, or you may send a lunch with your child. CHEWING GUM IS NOT PERMITTED AT SCHOOL.

CLASSROOM VISITATIONS

Parents are welcome and encouraged to visit their children’s classroom at any time. However, if a conference is desired, it should be arranged outside of teaching hours with the individual teacher in advance. Visitor passes are required and may be obtained in the school office.

DISCIPLINE

The Socorro District Discipline policy (copy included) will be followed: Discipline is the positive direction of behavior toward established standards of conduct, fully understood and based upon reason, judgment, and the rights of others. Discipline is necessary to assure an orderly school environment in which each person may live and learn to his/her full capabilities in harmony with others. Respect, courtesy, friendliness and cheerfulness will be dominant. To ensure this, teachers will establish and teach both school and classroom rules. Consequences for inappropriate behavior will be clearly spelled out and enforced. To achieve these goals, assertive discipline

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procedures will be used. This procedure is a systematic, positive approach designed to help teachers establish classroom structure and routine that provides the optimal learning environment. Teachers will go over individual classroom rules and expectations with students. The school provides each student with the maximum opportunity to acquire an education. No student has the right to interfere with this opportunity by his actions, poor manners or lack of consideration. All rules are developed and enforced with his thought in mind. School rules apply in the school, on the grounds, and at any event where our school is represented regardless of location. Serious or continual discipline problems with a student may result in suspension for 1 to 10 days.

ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

Bullying behavior by any student in the Socorro Consolidated Schools is strictly prohibited and such conduct may result in disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion from school. “Bullying” means any repeated and pervasive written, verbal or electronic expression, physical act or gesture, or a pattern thereof, that is intended to cause upon distress upon one or more students in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop, or at school activities or sanctioned events. Bullying includes, but is not limited to , hazing, harassment, intimidation or menacing acts of a student which may, but not be based on the student’s race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of: a. Placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or damage to the student’s property; or b. Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property; or c. Insulting or demeaning any student or group of students in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student. Students and parents may file verbal or written complaints concerning suspected bullying behavior to school personnel and administrators. Any report of suspected bullying behavior will be promptly reviewed. If acts of bullying are verified, prompt disciplinary action may be taken against the perpetrator, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.

CLOSED CAMPUS

Parkview Elementary maintains a “CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY”. Children that have arrived at school for a particular day may not leave the school grounds unless authorized by the office. Parents or their designee must clear, in person, through the school office for the release of a child during the school day. Students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch or to go to neighborhood stores. Parental cooperation in this matter if very much appreciated. Parents should encourage their children to report home as SOON AS POSSIBLE at the end of the school day. Visits to their friends should be arranged well in

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advance. The school telephone may NOT be used for this purpose in order to keep it open for school business. If you wish your child to ride a different bus home you MUST write a note giving the child’s name, destination, and bus number. The Principal must sign this note or the child will not be allowed on the bus. Help us enforce these safety measures.

FIELD TRIPS

On occasion, our students will have the opportunity to have educational experiences beyond the grounds of the school and its immediate neighborhood. When these opportunities present themselves, permission slips, signed and returned by the parent are required. At the beginning of the school year you may sign a Walking Field Trip Permission Form that will allow your child to participate in local school sanctioned field trips throughout the year. You may be required to complete other permission slips if the local trip involves activities such as swimming, field days, etc.

FIRST AID CARE AND INSURANCE Any treatment given at school is limited to first aid. When a pupil becomes ill or

is injured at school, parents are notified. If they cannot be reached and the situation requires medical attention beyond our resources, the family physician is contacted for instruction. If no physician has been named by the parents, it may be necessary to send the pupil to a hospital emergency service for needed care until parents can be reached.

Parents should supply the school with information concerning special health problems, as well as how they may be reached and the family physician’s name and phone number. The name of a friend or relative who might be contacted when we are not able to reach the parents has proven very helpful. Parents are responsible for emergency care costs. However, insurance is available through the schools for a very nominal sum to cover these costs occasioned by any accident (NOT ILLNESS). This insurance may be purchased to cover school hours only or 24 hours per day for the entire school year.

IMMUNIZATIONS

All students entering Parkview Elementary School for the first time MUST state requirements for required immunizations. When a student receives immunizations or boosters at anytime during the school year, please send a report to the school nurse so the permanent health record may be updated.

MEDICATION

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If it becomes necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, the school nurse must be contacted. Parents are welcome to come to school to administer their child’s medication.***

1. The parent must complete an appropriate form. 2. Medication must be in a pharmacy container labeled with the student’s

name, doctor’s name, the name of the medication, dose and time to be taken at school date to be discontinued.

***Medicine is not to remain in the child’s possession while at school. Medicine must be kept in the school office.

REQUIREMENT ALLOWING STUDENTS TO CARRY AND SELF- ADMINISTER CERTAIN MEDICATION

Socorro Consolidated Schools shall allow students to carry and self-administer asthma medication and emergency anaphylaxis medication that has been legally prescribed to the student by a licensed health care provider under the following conditions: 1. health care provider has instructed the student in the correct and responsible use of the medication, 2. student has demonstrated to the health care provider and the school nurse or other school official the skill level necessary to use the medication and any device that is necessary to administer the medication as prescribed, 3. health care provider formulates a written treatment plan for managing asthma or anaphylaxis episodes of the student and for medication use by the student during school hours or school-sponsored activities, including transit to or from school or school-sponsored activities, 4. student’s parent has completed and submitted to the school any written documentation required by the school /school district, including the treatment plan required in paragraph 3 and other documents related to liability. The school district, its employees or agents may confiscate a student’s medication if the student’s self-administration of the medication exceeds the student’s prescribed dosage or if the student endangers others with his/her medication. The parent of the student who is allowed to carry and self-administer asthma medication and emergency anaphylaxis medication may provide the school with back up medication that shall be kept in a location to which the student has immediate access in the event of an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency.

NURSE

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The nurse is available on a daily basis.

LOST AND FOUND

Jackets, sweaters, lunch boxes, and other personal items should be marked for identification. Those items that are marked can easily be returned to the owner when they are found. If an item is lost, check the Lost and Found Box located in the lobby. Please help us in encouraging the children to return any items that they find and retrieve any they have lost. Personal items such as toys, purses, walkmans, etc., are not allowed. If such items are lost, we cannot be responsible. If a student continually brings these items to school, the principal may take them.

PARENT CONFERENCES AND REPORTS

The Parkview Elementary School’s policy requires reporting to the parents concerning a student’s progress four times each year or at the end of each nine week period. At the end of the first and third periods we will schedule a parent/teacher conference along with a written progress report. The second and fourth reports will consist of a written progress report only. If your child has any special problem such as physical, emotional, or learning disability, his/her teacher and the office should be informed of this matter as early in the school year as possible. Arrangements may also be made for conferences with our Support Service Personnel. Dates of the report periods are found in the school calendar. The scheduled report periods need not be the only contact that you have concerning your child’s progress. If you have a question or concern please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.

SAFETY

The staff is always alert to maintain maximum safety conditions on the grounds and in the building. Parents should urge their children to exercise safety precautions at all times in their play and journey to and from school. Please observe all school crossing signs and speed limits. Children may be dropped of and picked up in front of the school. Please be courteous and allow school buses first passage.

SUPPLIES

Each child is responsible for furnishing part of his/her own consumable school supplies. These supplies will vary somewhat form grade to grade. A list of necessary supplies will be available at registration.

SUPPORT SERVICE PERSONNEL

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In addition to the regular teaching staff, Parkview Elementary School has the following support services: counselor, nurse, library, art, computer lab, physical education, occupational therapist, psychologist, diagnostician, physical therapist, speech pathologists. Bilingual and Title 1 programs supplement basic curriculum. COUNSELOR: The counselor’s responsibility is to work with children in large groups, small groups, and occasionally individually to help them learn about themselves, their feelings and their relationship with other people. The counselor can help families get in contact with appropriate community resources. She also assists in placement of children with special needs. The counselor is available to help with any concerns regarding a child. NURSE: The nurse handles all health related matters including immunization records, eye and ear testing, and referrals on special health problems. Teachers and nurse are continually alert to signs of illness and parents are notified when these signs of beginning illness for the protection of both their own children and others. During periods of inclement weather, unless there is a possibility of their getting wet, children will be encouraged to go outside during recess. For this reason it is advised that children come to school property dressed (sweaters and jackets, etc.) SPECIAL EDUCATION: One of the goals of Parkview Elementary is to ensure the maximum possible achievement by students who have Special Education needs. To help attain this goal, the school offers a full range of service options. Depending on the severity of the disability, itinerant, resource, special school or homebound placement may be recommended. Staff members of the district, in partnership with parents, identify these individual with exceptional needs, decide what their specific requirements are and then make an appropriate instructional program available. Such instruction must be provided in the appropriate least restrictive educational environment at no cost to the individual or family. Necessary special facilities and transportation are available depending on the needs of the handicapped student. Programs are available for students with severe language and speech disorders, learning disabilities and mental or physical needs. Therapy is provided as support services for students with identified needs. These specialists may offer consultation to the classroom teacher or provide direct services to the student. A program for qualified gifted students is also available as a special education service.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: The P.E. Program is a very important part of the total school program and participation is required of ALL children. It is designed to assist children in psycho-motor development, teach sportsmanship, and develop physical skills. Exclusion of students from this program for any reason is discouraged. In cases of severe health problems exclusion may be restricted to a period of time authorized by a physician’s statement and then only to actual physical participation. LIBRARY: The library program is designed and operated as a supplemental resource center available to all children. Visits will be scheduled on a regular basis but the facility will be available to other pre-scheduled times for the use of both students and teachers. The students who utilize the check out system must accept responsibility of returning the books that are selected by them. Students will have to pay for any lost

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books.

TESTING

At Parkview Elementary every student is tested in reading, language arts and

math three times a year. This test is used 1) as a check-up or progress of the student 2) as a guide of possible placement in special programs 3) as a check-up on yearly progress of the whole school. Copies of results are discussed with parents at parent/teacher conferences and given out with report cards.

Every third grade student is also tested in reading, language arts, math and science every spring using the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment. A copy of the test results with explanation is given or mailed to every family. Another copy is placed in the student’s folder so that progress can be monitored from year to year.

If a student is referred for a special for a special program, a brief screening

will be done, but in-depth individual testing will be done only with parent permission. Individual testing is done only with parental permission, if a student is referred for a special program. If the Child Study Committee thinks your child needs a special program because he/she is very bright or because he/she is having problems of a physical, academic, or behavorial nature, the parents will be contacted be the principal, counselor, or other school staff members before testing is done.

Students are tested periodically by their teachers to be sure they are learning that which has been presented. Different teachers give class or group tests at different times.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Students are asked to leave their personal items and playthings at home. Bringing items from home creates a safety problem, and there is always the risk of their being lost or broken.

FOCUS ON CHARACTER COUNTS TRUSTWORTHINESS – Be honest. Don’t deceive, cheat or steal. Be reliable-do what you say you’ll do. Have the courage to do the right thing. Build a good reputation. Be loyal-stand by your family, friends and country. RESPECT- Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule. Be tolerant of differences. Use good manners, not bad language. Be considerate of the feelings of others. Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone. Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements. RESPONSIBILITY – Do what you are supposed to do. Persevere: keep on trying! Always do your best. Use self-control. Be self-disciplined. Think before you act-consider the consequences. Be accountable for your choices.

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FAIRNESS – Play by the rules. Take turns and share. Be open-minded; listen to others. Don’t take advantage of others. Don’t blame others carelessly. CARING – Be kind. Be compassionate and show you care. Express gratitude. Forgive others. Help people in need. CITIZENSHIP – Do your share to make your school and community better. Cooperate. Get involved in community affairs. Stay informed; vote. Be a good neighbor. Obey laws and rules. Respect authority. Protect the environment.

CANDY AND/OR GUM

Candy and gum are not allowed and will be taken from the students. The one exception to this is during an approved class party or function. Only small bags of chips are allowed to be brought to school for lunch.

VISITORS ON CAMPUS All Visitors should report to the office when they arrive at Parkview. Children not enrolled at Parkview are not allowed to stay at school during school hours.

BUS REGULATIONS

Students who come to school on the bus should return home on the bus unless they have a note from the parents and signed by the Principal. Riding the school bus is a privilege. Improper conduct on the buses will result in that privilege being denied. Only regularly scheduled bus students are to ride the school bus. Bus students are to go immediately to the cafeteria as soon as they are dismissed from school in the afternoon.

WITHDRAWAL FROM PARKVIEW SCHOOL

Parents should contact the school office several days in advance of a student’s withdrawal. On the student’s last day of school, the parent may pick up a withdrawal form, copy of birth certificate and immunizations record from the school office.

PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY

DRESS AND APPEARANCE CODE

Students should maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times. The Principal shall determine when a student’s personal hygiene, appearance or dress code is such that it

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disrupts or interferes with the educational process. The dress code includes, but is not limited to the following:

• No gang related attire • No bare feet • No excessively tight or revealing clothes • No underwear worn as outerwear • No bare midriffs, see-through tops or tops that fit too loosely

around armpits • No backless, strapless, low-cut or off-the-shoulder tops • No tank tops with straps less than two inches in width • No spiked jewelry or chains; no belts with more than two inches of

excess length • Students may only wear single earrings no longer than one inch • “Sagging” will be prohibited, meaning no wearing pants below the

waistband or in a manner that allows underwear or bare skin to show

• “Bagging”, wearing excessively baggy pants with low hanging crotches will not be allowed

• No hats, caps, hairnets or other cover worn inside building except when there are specific instructional, safety, religious, or medical reasons

• No clothing with non-school related writing or inappropriate pictures or drawings

• No spandex • No sunglasses inside building • Shoes with laces will be laced and tied • No shirts, tops, T-shirts which go beyond students fingertips when

arms are at side of body • No improperly buttoned shirts/tops • No shorts or skirts shorter than mid-thigh • No pant hems which extend beyond the heel of the shoe

DIRECTORY INFORMATION

The Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Socorro Consolidated Schools (SCS), with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, SCS may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Socorro Consolidated Schools to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include: • A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production • The annual yearbook

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• Honor roll or other recognition lists; • Graduation programs; and • Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, the No Child Left Behind Act requires Socorro High School to provide military recruiters and colleges, upon request, with names, addressed and telephone listings of secondary students unless parents have advised the school that they do not want their child's information disclosed. If you do not want SCS to disclose directory information from your child's education records, you must notify the principal at the school that your child attends in writing by the last Friday in August, or upon registration. Notifications received after this date will be processed as soon as possible and students' information will no longer be disclosed. Parents who have children participating in fall activities (prior to the start of school) and who wish to have directory information removed from event brochures should notify principals no later than three days prior to the firs activity. SCS has designated the following information: • Student's name • Participation in officially recognized activities and sports • Address • Telephone listing • Weight and height of members of athletic teams • Electronic mail address • Photograph • Degrees, honors, and awards received • Date and place of birth • Major field of study • Dates of attendance • Grade level • The most recent educational agency or institution attended.

Titles VI and IX

No employee or student of the School District shall on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity of the School District.

The School District is committed to the philosophy of equal opportunity/equal access in all its employments, educational programs, activities and services. All students shall have the opportunity to participate in and receive benefits from all programs or activities including, but not limited to, course offerings, graduation requirements, athletics, counseling, employment assistance, extra-curricular and other school-related activities. Discrimination in education or employment because of race, color, national origin,

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ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, martial or parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status is prohibited

The School District is committed to a positive and productive working and learning environment free of discrimination. Discrimination adversely affects morale and interferes with employee and student ability to word and learn. The School District prohibits sexual harassment of its employees or students, whether committed by a co-worker, supervisor, subordinate, contractor, volunteer or student. Such behavior may constitute a basis for disciplinary action up to and including discharge or expulsion. Whereas sexual harassment substantially compromises the attainment of educational excellence, the School District will not tolerate such behavior between members of the same or opposite sex.

The School District also prohibits retaliation against:

(1) any employee or student for having made a report of alleged sexual harassment, and

(2) against any employee or student who has testified, assisted or participated in the investigation of a report.

Retaliation is itself a violation of State and Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination and may constitute a basis for disciplinary action up to and including discharge or expulsion.

This policy applies to individuals attending any events on the property of the School District, whether or not school-sponsored and to any school-sponsored events regardless of location. Any complaints of sexual harassment in violation of this policy should be reported within 20 calendar days of occurrence.

A copy of the School District's Sexual Harassment Policy may be obtained at the building principal’s office. Nothing in this policy applying to Title IX is intended to alter the School District's Sexual Harassment policies.

Dr. Vannetta Perry, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, is the district Title VI and IX coordinator. All written complaints alleging violations of Title VI or Title IX should be made to her. She will investigate these grievances or complaints and must provide an opportunity for a hearing with an opportunity to present evidence. Final appeals for all unresolved matters may be taken to the Board of Education. Dr. Perry can be reached at Socorro Consolidated Schools, 700 Franklin, Socorro, NM 87801.

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PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM

We need parent volunteers to help in many ways inside and outside of the classroom. Please check any or all the following activities or items which you can help. MY NAME: ________________________________________ MY CHILD’S NAME: ________________________________ _____ I can be reached at _______________________________ ______My email address is ______________________________. _____ I do not have a phone, please contact me through my child. _____ I will help with field trips. _____ I will help at home. _____ I will help in the classroom. (please list the days and times you can help. ____________________________________ ________________________________________________ _____ I have a hobby or collection or talent I would like to share. It Is: _______________________________________________ _____ I would like to be a room parent. _____ I would like to help with parties. _____ I will help with fluoride preparation and distribution. Would you be interested in a Parent/Teacher Advisory Board? _____ Yes _____ No

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

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YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED!

Prin

Parkview Elementary 2013-2014

My child and I have read, discussed and understand the handbook materials, including the Socorro Consolidated Schools Discipline Management Plan. _______________________________________ _________________________ Student Signature Date _______________________________________ __________________________ Parent Signature Date

Parkview Elementary School

107 Francisco de Avondo Socorro, NM 87801

Telephone: 505-835-1086 Fax: 575-835-2962

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SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

COMPLAINT FORM

Person filing the complaint_________________________________________________

School: _______________________________________________________________

Home address: ___________________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

Complaint:

Recommendation of school official:

___________________________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Person Filing Complaint Date __________________________________________________ _______________________

Signature of Administrator Receiving Complaint Date