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Department of Education
520 Harmon Loop Road Dededo, Guam 96929
School Year 2015-2016
Telephone #: 671-632-1540
Website Address: www.juanmguerrero12-13.wix.com/school-website
School Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00-2:00
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:00-3:00
ASPIRE Hours
Monday-Friday
2:00-5:00
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Table of Contents Parents Educational Rights
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Parental Grievance Procedure
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The History of Juan M. Guerrero
05
Mission Statement and School Wide Expectation
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School-Wide Behavior Expectations Matrix
06
Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
07
Student Discipline
08
School Bell Schedule
09
Public Law and School Policies Governing Students
10-14
School Sponsored Club and Organizations
14
School Programs and Services (ASPIRE, GATE, ESL, etc.)
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Emergency Procedures
16
Awards Criteria
17
Acceptable Use of Technology Policy
18
Acceptable Use of Technology & Media Permission Forms
19
Food Waiver Form
20
PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
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Parent Educational Rights
The Buckley Amendment is a law giving all parents of students under eighteen (18) years of age, and all students over eighteen the right to see, correct and control access to student records. Schools are required to establish written procedures to carry out these rights. Procedures for Seeing Records: To see your child’s records please make an appointment with your child’s teacher, the guidance counselor, and/or administrator. Not only do you have the right to see your child’s records you also have the right to receive an explanation of any item that you do not understand. Correcting of Records: If you think the information is misleading or false, please provide a written explanation of your reason and request to the School Administrator to have it removed. If the School Administrator disagrees with the request, you have the right to request for a hearing within ten (10) school days. Controlling Access to the Record: The School Principal is responsible to maintenance of these records, however, delegates this responsibility to appropriate school personnel (i.e. teachers, office personnel, and the school guidance counselor). School personnel and district officials have access to these records for purposes of recording information, preparing statistical reports, placing students in appropriate educational sections and for informational use in direct conferences with the student’s parents. If anyone else wishes to review your child’s records, we will contact you to get your permission before releasing any information. Enforcing Your Rights: If the school refuses to let the parent/legal guardian see and/or correct their child’s records or release information (within a reasonable amount of time) the parent/legal guardian may:
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; Go to court to enforce their rights
For more details in enforcing parents’ rights, please contact the school principal or school counselor.
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Parental Grievances (School Board Policy 830)
1. Discussion with the Teacher
Discuss the grievance or complaint with the child’s teacher first. If it is a pupil- teacher problem, the Parent/guardian must make an appointment – via the principal’s office, to consult with the teacher at a time which will not interfere with instructional time. 2. Administrator Meeting
If after meeting with the teacher, the parent or guardian is still not satisfied, he/she may then request a joint meeting with the teacher and the school administrator. If, after the joint meeting the parent is still not satisfied, he or she may request to meet with the Deputy Superintendent of Educational Support and Community Learning (ESCL). 3. Appeal to the Superintendent of Education
If the parent or guardian, teacher, principal and Deputy Superintendent, ESCL are unable to arrive at a satisfactory understanding of the concern, the parent or guardian may then appeal, in writing, to the Superintendent of Education.
4. Appeal to the Guam Board of Education
If after written appeal has been made to the Superintendent of Education and a satisfactory understanding have not been met to address the concern, the parent or guardian may submit an appeal, in writing to the Guam Education Board.
A. The Superintendent of Education will facilitate the appeal to the Guam Board of Education and will notify all persons involved in the case.
B. If in his/her appeal or complaint, the parent or guardian makes allegations or accusations against the teacher, staff member, or the school administrator, the Superintendent of Education shall be responsible for furnishing a copy of the allegations and accusations to the accused. The teacher, principal or other staff member, is he/she desires, may submit a written reply or report to the Guam Board of Education.
C. All parties to dispute shall be entitled to a personal hearing before the Guam Education Board. At this hearing, discussion must be limited to the points contained in the written appeal or complaint.
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The History of
JUAN MENDIOLA GUERRERO
Juan Mendiola Guerrero was the son of Juan Pangelinan Guerrero and Dolores Mendiola
Guerrero. He was a devoted family man and dedicated teacher. He taught for more than 17 years
in the areas of History and Mathematics until he was beheaded, on our present school site, by
Japanese Imperial Soldiers in July of 1944 during World War II.
As a child, Juan M. Guerrero worked hard and tended to the family farm. On his free time, he
studied. His determination and perseverance earned him the distinction of an outstanding student
who excelled in Math and History in the former Dededo School.
In his sixth grade year, the Government of Guam, as administered by the United States Navy,
realized that Juan M. Guerrero had the potential of a leader and was appointed to be a teacher at
the Dededo School.
He unselfishly shared his knowledge to all under his tutorial service and encouraged his fellow Chamorros, by impressing
upon them, the importance of education and its enrichment to their lives. He is remembered by many of his students,
whose lives he touched, through his instructions as a U.S. History and Math Teacher at George Washing High School in
Hagatna.
JUAN M. GUERRERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S
Mission Statement
We the faculty, staff and parents of Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School are dedicated to the educational growth and
achievement of our students within a positive learning environment in order to be productive citizens. In order to achieve
this, we are committed to the following goals:
Decrease absenteeism;
Increase student academic performance;
Increase parent involvement; and
Develop self-discipline and self-monitoring of student behavior.
School-Wide Expectations Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School has an average student population of over 700 students. Because of this large student count, we
need to ensure that every student is provided a safe environment. We also desire a harmonious environment conducive to quality
education. To accomplish this, JMGES has adopted the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support) initiative. It is a team
based systemic approach in teaching the behavioral expectations throughout the school, known as, “The Dolphin 3: Be Respectful, Be
Responsible, and Be Safe”. It is based on a proactive model which teaches appropriate behaviors, reinforces, and recognizes children
who are able to model these behaviors. PBIS also has systems in place to support children who have a difficult time and may display
more challenging behaviors. Every person who works in the school is aware of the behavioral expectations and strives to ensure
students are consistently getting the same message regardless of the setting they are in, or the adult they come in contact with.
Melissa D. Limo Principal
Principal
Marites D.C. Garcia Assistant Principal
“ The Dolphin 3”
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Student Learner Outcomes
Technologically Literate
Effective Communicators
Academically Successful
Model Citizens
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Juan M. Guerrero Elementary
School-Wide Behavior Expectations Matrix Home of the Dolphins
As Dolphins WE will:
Classroom Hallway Restroom Cafeteria Playground Bus
Be Respectful
- Enter and leave quietly.
- Talk quietly. - Follow directions
of all adults. - Use appropriate
language. - Raise our hand to
get your teachers attention
- Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
- Remain
silent and orderly.
- Follow
directions of all adults
- Wait your turn.
- Enter and leave quietly.
- Respect
others’ privacy.
- Use
appropriate language
- Remain silent and orderly in line.
- Use
appropriate language.
- Follow
directions of all adults.
- Say “Please”
and/or “Thank you”.
- Enter and leave quietly.
- Follow
directions of all adults.
- Use
appropriate language.
- Wait your turn.
- Use good
sportsmanship.
- Keep hands and feet to yourself.
- Use kind
words and actions.
- Keep all
objects inside the bus.
- Keep the bus
clean and free of graffiti.
Be Responsible
- Be prepared and use materials as directed.
- Complete all
assignments in a timely manner.
- Keep materials
organized. - Arrive to class on
time. - Use planners to
communicate with school.
- Do your best work
at all times.
- Have a pass
- Go directly to your assigned area
- Throw garbage in trashcan
- Wash your hands
- Flush toilet
- Throw garbage in trashcan
- Wait your turn.
- Eat your food when seated.
- Speak clearly
to cafeteria staff.
- Keep tables
clean
- Watch your teacher / school-aides for signals.
- Follow safety
rules. - Use
playground equipment properly.
- Throw garbage
in trashcan
- Be on time. - Stay in
assigned areas.
- Take control of
your belongings when getting on and off the bus.
- Ask for help
when needed. - Pick up trash
when you leave the bus.
Be Safe
- Remain in your personal space.
- Keep hands and feet to yourself.
- Report unsafe
behaviors to an adult
- Walk on the right side of the hallway.
- Keep
hands and feet to yourself.
- Reports
unsafe behaviors to an adult.
- Keep yourself and the restroom clean
- Keep hands and feet to yourself
- Report problems and unsafe behavior to an adult
- Pay attention as you walk.
- Use two hands to carry your tray.
- Keep all food
and drink on your tray.
- Use utensils
properly. - Keep hands and
feet to yourself
- Keep hands and feet to yourself
- Walk away from problems
- Report unsafe behaviors to an adult
- Stay in identified play areas
- Walk to the bus.
- Wait in line. - Sit and face
forward. - Keep aisles
clear - Follow the bus
driver’s directions.
POSITIVE BEHAVIORIAL
INTERVENTIONS & SUPPORT
Philosophy:
PBIS is a team based systemic approach in teaching the
behavioral expectations throughout the school. It is based
on a proactive model which teaches the behaviors,
reinforces and recognizes children who are able to model
these behaviors and has systems in place to support
children who have a difficult time or may present more
challenging behaviors.
The team approach is what truly makes this system work
and we really need every family’s support to help us be
successful.
Approach:
Instead of using a patchwork of individual behavioral
management plans we have moved to a school-wide
discipline system that addresses the entire school, the
classroom, areas outside the classroom (such as hallways,
restrooms, cafeteria, offices, playground etc.)
Every person who works in the school is aware of the
behavioral expectations and works to ensure students are
consistently getting the same message regardless of the
setting they are in, or the adult they come in contact with.
In order to accomplish this task, these are the critical
components of PBIS that are implemented school-wide.
They are:
Behavioral Expectations are Defined. A small
number of clearly defined behavioral
expectations are simply stated in positive terms.
Hopefully you are or will become aware of them.
An example of the expectations are:
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe
Behavioral Expectations are Taught: Teachers
here at J.M. Guerrero Elementary School will
create lessons on their expectations. These
lessons teach about how to arrive at school, how
to leave school, how to behave in the cafeteria
etc. The behaviors are taught to all of the students
in the school through direct teaching with the
help of some student role-models!
Appropriate Behaviors are Acknowledged: Once appropriate behaviors have been defined
and taught, they are acknowledged in various
ways on a regular basis. You may see pictures or
posters of students up, sticker incentives go
home, or student names may be announced and
we may ask parents to let us know when they see
their children following their expectations at
home!
When Students’ Have a Difficult Time, They
are Corrected Proactively: It’s inevitable that
students will occasionally break a rule or two,
and they are immediately corrected, and will
discuss how their actions broke one of the rules,
and they are re-taught the appropriate behaviors
to replace the inappropriate behaviors with.
However, there are clear consequences when
immediate action must be followed in terms of
suspension, parent shadowing, etc. (You will
need to see the page for the action and
consequences for that action.)
1. Data Collection: Office Discipline data is
collected on school wide behavior and a team
(School Climate Cadre) reviews the data
regularly to determine when and where the
problems are occurring. The committee then
brainstorms ways to proactively address the
problems, recognize each and reinforce
positive behaviors.
2. Individual Support is Provided for
Students not Responding to the School-
Wide System: Each grade level team works
on plans for individual students who may
have a difficult time and need more support
in the school setting. These teams meet on a
bi-weekly basis. Parents are active partners in
developing plans to help these students
succeed.
3. Active Support by All Stakeholders: The
entire school community is needed to be
actively involved in order to make the system
successful. PBIS is a school-wide system for
establishing a positive culture in the school.
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE
With our large student population and to ensure the safety
and welfare of our school community, there are certain rules
and regulations which all students must follow.
Our faculty, staff, and administration have the
responsibility to assure that all students know and understand
the rules of the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground, bus,
and restrooms.
We continue to seek the partnership of our
parents/guardians to teach the importance of following rules
and the consequences that will be imposed if rules are not
followed.
The following is a listing of the offenses identified in the
Office Discipline Referral Form (ODR) from Level 1 to Level
3. Currently, these infractions would require immediate
intervention from school personnel. Please go over these
offenses with your child. Teach and encourage your child that
they should avoid engaging in such offenses in school. Advise
your child that if they have a problem while in school, they
need to seek help from school authorities as soon as possible.
*Please be advised that the following may be subject to change
due to updates and/or revisions from the Student Support
Division.
Level 1 Offenses: 1. 4 minor infractions (classroom disruption, etc…)
2. Abusive Language/Gestures/Profanity
3. Disruptive Behavior
4. Tardy (3 Unexcused) (BP411)
5. Dress Code Violation (BP401)
6. Endangers Horse playing/Sparring
7. Technology Violation
8. Found Off Limit Area
9. Littering
10. Inappropriate Touch
11. Public Display of Affection
12. Other:__________________________
Level 2 Offenses: 1. 3 Level 1 Infractions
2. Physical Aggression
3. Defiance/Disrespect/Insubordination
4. Deceptive Behavior
5. Theft
6. Instigating a fight
7. Use/Possession/Distribution of Contraband
8. Reckless Conduct
9. Forgery
10. Gambling
11. Use/Possession/Distribution of Unauthorized
Medium
12. Obscenity
13. Skipping
14. Academic Dishonesty
Level 3 Offenses:
1. 3 Level 2 Infractions
2. Bullying
3. Cyber-bullying/Sexting
4. Use/Possession/Distribution of Tobacco Products 5. Use/Possession/Distribution of Alcohol Products*
6. Use/Possession of Combustibles
7. Vandalism Property Damage
8. Terroristic Conduct*
9. Arson Property Damage*
10. Use/Possession/Distribution of Weapons*
11. Intoxication*
12. Endangers Fighting
13. Assault/Battery
14. Assault/Battery to employees*
15. Endangers Rioting (4 or more individuals)*
16. Use/Possession/Distribution of Contraband Drugs* 17. Use/Possession/Distribution of Inhalants
18. Extortion
19. Use/Possession/Distribution of Firearms/Explosives 20. Graffiti Property Damage
21. Sexual Harassment
22. Sexual Assault*
23. Left Campus without Permission
*These infractions shall result in an automatic 10-Day
Suspension and DAC Hearing
Consequences:
Serious Offenses: (Actions may not necessarily be given
in the following order)
1. Conference with Student
2. Warning
3. Reprimand-Loss of Privilege
4. Student Contract
5. Detention or Work Detail
6. Parent shadowing
7. Mandatory Parent Conference
8. Referral to: Counselor, Outreach Program,
Attendance officer, or Peer Mediation
9. Suspension
Note: Consequences for serious offenses are at the
discretion of the administrator. Offenses are annotated in
the Guam Code Annotated and Board Policy 4051X D.
Consequences as cited in the Guam Public School System’s
Student Procedural Assistance Manuel (SPAM) will be
followed. For definitions of infractions and/or
consequences, visit the Student Support Services link on the
Guam Department of Education website (www.gdoe.net).
Please review Awards’ Criteria and Field Trip
Information regarding the impact receiving an ODR shall
have on student eligibility and/or participation in
activities.
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SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
7:00am School & Main Office Opens
7:00am- 7:45am BREAKFAST
8:00am INSTRUCTIONAL TIME BEGINS
1st INSTRUCTIONAL BLOCK
9:30am - 9:45am Recess (K, 1st, 2nd)
10:00am - 10:15am Recess (3rd, 4th, 5th)
2nd
INSTRUCTIONAL BLOCK
10:45am - 11:30am Lunch (K & 1st)
11:15am – 12:00pm Lunch (2nd
& 3rd
)
11:45am – 12:30pm Lunch (4th
& 5th
)
3rd
INSTRUCTIONAL BLOCK
2:00pm Dismissal
2:10 p.m. Bus Dismissal
2:15pm - 5:30pm ASPIRE Program
SCHOOL POLICIES
CAMPUS HOURS
The Main Gate will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 1:40 p.m.
For safety reason, the Main Gate will only be open to
buses or emergencies between 1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
The Main Gate will re-open to car riders or visitors from
2:15 – 5:30 p.m. The Walker Gates will be open from
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and from 2:15-2:30p.m.
OFFICE HOURS
7:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Monday –Friday
Closed on government holidays
STUDENT ARRIVAL
Car riders may be dropped off in front of the
cafeteria as early as 7:00 am. Students must
proceed to the Cafeteria for breakfast or to their
designated seating area.
Walkers may enter the gates at 7:00 a.m. and
proceed to the Cafeteria for breakfast or their
designated seating area.
STUDENT DEPARTURE
After school, school buses shall receive 1st
Priority for departure. Buses must depart from
the campus before Car-riders or Front-gate
walkers are released.
For safety reasons, the main gate will close at
1:40 p.m. and only be open to school buses.
Only parents, teachers, and/or The Main Gate
will re-open to all parents/guardians of car-riders
at 2:15p.m. or as soon as all 1st Trip Buses
depart.
Car-riding children and Front-gate walkers will be
dismissed at 2:15 PM or when all 1st-Trip buses
have left the campus.
While waiting, Car-Riders and Front-gate Walkers
must continue to follow school rules and wait in
their respective areas until they are released by a
school official to enter their vehicle or walk home.
Parents/guardians of Car-riders: Please do not prompt
your child from the parking lot to come out to you. This
act is unsafe and will endanger your child. We
encourage your cooperation and adherence to this SOP.
Please be a good role model to your child and show
him/her that even as adults, we must be good and safe
citizens by following rules and procedures.
ARTICLES PROHIBITED ON CAMPUS Items that are hazardous, harmful to others, or which
may interfere with instructional time and school
operations are prohibited.
These items may include, but are not limited to, this list:
expensive jewelry, electronic games, i-Pads, iPods,
MP3s, iTouch, playing cards, knives, matches, lighters,
cigarettes, cameras, Heelys, phones, toys, permanent
markers, spray paint, etc…
Confiscated items will be returned solely to the
parents/guardians of the child. JMGES and the
Department of Education will not be held liable for any
stolen or damaged items. We encourage all our parents
to speak to their child regarding this matter.
CLASSROOM VISITS
Parents/Guardians who wish to visit their child’s
classrooms must make an appointment with the child’s
teacher prior to the visit. Upon the visit, the procedures for
VISITORS ON CAMPUS must be followed.
VISITORS ON CAMPUS Parents and Guardian are recognized as visitors on the DOE
campus. You are most welcomed for purposeful visits;
however, to ensure the safety of all students you shall abide to
the following:
Visitors must sign in at the school office and
provide proper identification (Driver’s License,
Passport, Guam ID, etc…). Upon validation of
visit; the visitor will be given a Visitor’s Pass.
The Visitor’s Pass will be issued with an allotted
time and approved area on campus.
Visitors must go directly to the area noted on the
pass and leave promptly when their time expires.
All visitors must return Visitor’s pass to the
school’s Main Office, sign out, and proceed to
leave the campus premises.
Students are not allowed to bring their siblings
who are not currently enrolled at JMGES.
All visitors are required to sign in even during special
events on campus, (i.e. Christmas Program) all visitors
are still required to sign in.
Be advised that the Guam Police Department will be
called if any visitor is found in violation and/or not
complying with JMGES Procedures.
EARLY STUDENT RELEASE
Students leaving campus prior to the end of the school
day must be checked out at the main office by the
parent/guardian. No student will be released to any
person who is not listed on the emergency information
sheet. Please provide a valid picture ID when picking up
your child.
PHONE CALL REQUESTS TO CHANGE
NORMAL DEPARTURE ROUTINE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY, phone call requests to:
Have your child ride the bus/walk instead of the
“normal routine” to ride the car shall not be
entertained.
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Have your child be a car-rider/walk instead of
the “normal routine” to ride the bus shall not be
entertained.
This request must be written by the student’s
parent/guardian and submitted to the homeroom teacher
for verification.
STUDENT VERIFICATION
Student verification requests may take up to 48 hours.
Please be advised that JMGES does not carry any forms
from other agencies; therefore, parents/guardians must
submit the required form.
STUDENT IN-SCHOOL TRANSFER Under no circumstance is a student to be transferred
from one room to another without the permission of the
Principal.
It is the school administrator’s responsibility to transfer a
student from one room to another IF such action is in the
best interest of the child.
Parents will be notified of any classroom reassignments
of their child.
PREARRANGED ABSENCE
The Principal has the authority to approve absences for
students leaving off-island during instructional days.
The following SOP must be adhered to:
Parents/Guardians shall complete and submit the
Pre-arranged Off-Island Request Form 5
working days prior to departure.
Submit copies of the airline tickets, itinerary,
physician’s certification, death certificate and/or
copy of obituary, etc…
The school administrator highly considers the
teacher’s input on student progress and
attendance in determining approval.
Pre-arranged absences will be at the discretion
of the School Administrator. Off island travel
where the absences of the child exceed 25 or
more days, the parents shall withdraw their child
from school. (1GSA 715.12 (m)).
If the above is not completed upon student leaving off-
island he/she may be referred to the Student Attendance
Officer (SAO).
Student Withdrawal Procedure
The student withdrawal procedure is a 3 working day
process. If you plan to withdraw your child, please fill
out and sign the proper documents 3 working days prior
to the expected withdrawal date.
These documents may be picked up on the last day of
attendance. Parent/guardian will be notified of any lost
books, equipment, or debts which the student is
responsible for.
**If transfer is effective before the end of First Quarter,
there will be no report card given-only the
Withdrawal/Transfer Form.
HEALTH EMERGENCY CARDS Parents are required to fill out and keep their child’s
health emergency card updated with current address and
contact numbers. The safety of your child may depend
of how quickly we can contact/communicate with you.
Please keep in mind that people you list down are the
only people you are authorizing JMGES to release your
child to. Court documents on restraining orders or
custody issues need to be kept on file with the child’s
cumulative folder.
FIELDTRIPS
Fieldtrips are considered enrichment to classroom
instruction.
School and classroom rules must be followed on
fieldtrips
Students are required to wear the school uniform and
follow dress code procedures (closed-toe shoes)
Students without a written consent form will not be
allowed to participate. Permission given over the
phone will not be accepted.
Students who have been referred to the office for
major disciplinary infractions within a quarter will
not be allowed to participate in fieldtrips or school
activities during that quarter.
LOST and FOUND ARTICLES
When Articles are found, they are turned in to the office
and placed in the lost and found box.
Lost articles may be claimed in the office during
recess or before dismissal in the afternoon
Any articles left after 30 days will be appropriately
disposed of.
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Public Laws & Policies Governing
Students
Public Law 28-45 (Every Child is Entitled to an
Adequate Education): The act recognizes that civil
rights gives school children access to the courts to
vindicate the right with the parent of a child empowered
to conducted litigation on behalf of the child.
Board Policy 318 School Attendance Area: A child is
required to attend the school which serves the attendance
area
Board Policy 401 Uniform Policy: In keeping with the
department’s vision, the Board recognizes that school
uniforms enhance the learning environment. Therefore,
the Superintendent shall adopt a school uniform policy
that is consistent among all public schools.
Board Policy 409 Prevention & Intervention of
Bullying and Sexual Harassment: All students who
attend any school within the jurisdiction of GDOE are
governed by the policy. Students are to be free from
bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment at school.
Any student who verbally threatens or physically
assaults another student, faculty/staff members will be
disciplined accordingly, and referred to the Guam Police
Department.
Board Policy 420 Control of Unauthorized Drugs or
Alcoholic Beverages: Students and employees shall be
referred to the Guam Police Department upon the
determination of the principal or his/her designee that
they possess, are distributing, or are suspected of using
illegal drugs.
Board Policy 440 Permission to Leave School: Students may not leave the school grounds from the time
of their arrival until the time they leave at the end of the
day unless they have written permission from their
parents/legal guardian(s) and principal.
Board Policy 705 Food & Nutrition Services
Management: Requires GDOE to maintain participation
in the USDA Food & Nutrition in accordance with the
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004.
This requires that NO outside food be available to
students throughout the school day.
Title 18 Guam Code Annotated (Education) states in
part:
Section 6102: Duty to send Children to School. Any parent, guardian or other person having control
or charge of any child between the ages of five (5)
and sixteen (16) years, not exempted under the
provisions of this Article, shall send the child to a
public or private full time day school for the full-
time of which such school is in session.
Section 6401. (3) Truant. Truant means a pupil
found to be absent from school without a reasonable
and bona fide excuse from parent for more than three
(3) days during any school year.
Section 6402. Habitual Truant. A pupil is a habitual
truant if he/she has been reported as a truant three (3)
or more times. If any pupil is a habitual truant, the
principal or a designee of the school shall request the
Superintendent to file a petition concerning such
habitual truant in the Family Court of Guam.
STUDENT ABSENCES
Upon returning to school following an absence, a note
MUST be given to the teacher. The note should include:
student’s name, date(s) of absence, and reason for
absence.
The following are legal reasons for excused absences:
student illness, death in the immediate family,
medical/dental appointments, court appearances, and
natural disasters beyond your control.
If your child should be absent for
3 or more consecutive days due to illness, the
child must submit a written certification from
the doctor upon return to school.
Unexcused absences, regardless of whether they
are consecutive will be documented by an
Office Truancy Referral Form for 3, 6, 9 and 12
absences.
12 or more unexcused absences will warrant a
submission of the School Attendance Referral
Form (SARF) by the school administrator.
Students having, or suspected of having, a
communicable disease (defined by the Center
for Disease Control) or infestation which can be
transmitted are to be excluded from school and
are not allowed to return to school until they no
longer present a health hazard. Ex. Of
communicable diseases and infestations
include, but are not limited to fleas, head lice,
ringworm, impetigo, and scabies. Students are
allowed a maximum of three (3) excused
absence for each infestation and must be cleared
by the school health counselor. Upon return to
school, students diagnosed with a
communicable disease require clearance from a
medical doctor or health professional.
If your child is absent you will receive an
automated message regarding your child’s
absence twice a day through our “Power
Announcement” system.
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Parents are encouraged to contact and inform the
office that they received the automatic
notification, which will disable the 2nd
notification; please ask to speak to the
Computer Operator.
If you have not signed up to receive this service,
please visit the main office.
It is recommended phone numbers are current,
please ensure only cellphone, home phone and
email address are used. We recommended
parents not list their work number as the
system does not announce the child’s name.
Public Law 27-116: No Guns, Drugs, Tobacco and
Weapons: This law cites that there will be No Guns,
Drugs, Tobacco and Weapons permitted on school
campus.
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTING
Student report cards shall be issued at the end of the 1
st,
2nd
, 3rd
, & 4th quarters. Parent conferences will be held
after the 1st and 3
rd quarters; however, other conferences
may be scheduled with your child’s teachers before or
after school hours as needed.
Mid Quarter Progress reports will be sent out on the date
as indicated on the official school year calendar. Parents
are asked to sign these slips and return it to the teacher
the following day.
Parents are encouraged to monitor their child’s progress
through Parent Portal. Please visit the main office to
gain access.
STUDENT DRESS CODE JMGES school community supports and embraces Board
Policy 401. The intent of this policy is to promote
appropriate attire, unity and pride, safety and security,
minimize social economic distinction, promote an
environment free of harassment and improve student
behavior.
School uniform shirts must be worn on a daily basis.
Uniforms may be purchased at Royal Bics (Official
vendor): Parents are highly encouraged to
purchase the set of (5) for $110.00.
Uniforms must be the Blue Top and not the Gray
uniforms.
Students are encouraged to wear navy blue bottoms
and refrain from wearing denim/jeans and/or other
colored bottoms. The length of skorts, shorts, and
skirts must be no more than four (4) inches above
the knee measured from a kneeling position.
All students are required to wear closed-toe
footwear to minimize accidents on school campus
(rubber soled-shoes highly encouraged). Students
wearing open-toe footwear will remain in the office
until parents/guardians provide proper footwear.
Failure to wear uniform shirts may result in, but are
not limited to, the following:
Parents/guardians being notified, detention or loss of
playground participation, work detail, and/or non-
participation in school activities or fieldtrips
The main office accepts uniform donations from
students that have withdrawn, transferred or
promoted to middle school or from students who no
longer fit uniforms. These uniforms may be used as
loaners for a day.
BREAKFAST and LUNCH PROGRAM Parents are asked to complete meal application forms
which are given out each year to the students. The
information on these application forms will determine
the pay status for school meals. Below is the cost of
meals:
DAILY RATE
Breakfast Lunch
Full Price $0.50 $2.50
Reduce Price $0.30 $0.40
Students must purchase their meal tickets in the
morning with the Lunch Clerk in the school cafeteria
Meal tickets may be purchased daily (Advanced
tickets will not be sold)
To prevent cases of lost or stolen lunch money,
please refrain from sending more money than is
needed
The school will not be held responsible for any lost
or stolen meal tickets. If your child loses their
tickets, an I.O.U. notice will be issued.
Breakfast will be served from 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast will only be extended to feed students who
arrive via a late bus.
Any student without lunch or money to purchase
breakfast or lunch will be fed; however, an I.O.U. will
be given.
FEDERAL MEAL PROGRAM
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
for I.O.U.s Verbal Warning: Given to students who have
accumulated a financial obligation (IOU).
1st Notification: If an IOU accumulates to ($5.00), a
school official will attempt to contact
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obligation.
A written record will be kept by the school
official on the date/time of notifications of
parent(s) / guardian(s)
The total financial obligation must be paid with
three (3) business days and parent(s) /
guardian(s) will be counseled
If verbal communication attempts are not
successful or if the payment is not paid within
the allotted timeframe, the student will receive a
written notice for parent(s)/guardian(s)
acknowledgment, receipt and signature.
The notice shall contain notification such that if
payment is not received within three (3) business
days, it may result in JMGES contacting CPS
charging the parent(s)/guardian(s) with child
deprivation and neglect.
2nd
Notification: If student accumulates $5.00 worth of
IOU’s for a second time, another written notice shall be
received by the student for parents/guardian’s
acknowledgement, receipt and signature.
The notice shall contain notification of the
school contacting CPS reporting the
parent(s)/guardian(s) with child deprivation and
neglect.
PARTY REQUESTS Birthday celebrations may occur with the following
conditions:
NO FOOD shall be served at parties during the
school day
Birthday Parties shall not compete with the
school lunch program. The party shall take
place after the student’s lunch period and/or
after the child’s class has eaten the FDA
approved lunch
Your child’s teacher must agree to host the
birthday party in class before the request is
submitted to the principal for approval five (5)
working days prior to the event
SCHOOL SUPPLIES In order to help our teachers educate your child this
school year, we are asking for your help in providing
much needed school supplies for your child.
Grade level supply list are available in the main
office.
Additional items may be requested by the
teachers as needed for special projects, etc.
NOTE: These items may vary with your child’s teacher
and teachers may request for additional items throughout
the year.
SCHOOL SPONSOR CLUB and
ORGANIZATIONS
We encourage all our students to partake in any school clubs
and organizations offered. These activities help build good
working and learning relationships with other students, faculty
and staff members. Such as: 4th
/5th
grade choir, 4th
/5th
Music
Club, and W.A.V.E. club.
FUNDRAISERS Your child’s class or grade level will periodically have a fund
raising event to cover cost of planned class activities i.e.
fieldtrips. All fundraisers shall follow SOPs and require prior
approval from school administration. Parental support is
needed to make these fundraisers a success.
SCHOOL PROGRAM and SERVICES
CHAMORRO LANGUAGE & CULTURE The Chamorro Language & Culture Program is mandated by
law. Instructional time is 30 minutes daily. The CLCP
teacher work with the teachers to align the Common Core
State Standards with the CLCP standard to ensure that we
maximize the teaching and learning experience for your child.
LIBRARY The library is open throughout the school day. It may be
closed occasionally for special activities. Each class has at
least one library period a week with a minimum of thirty
minutes.
Students are responsible for the books checked out
Students with overdue books may not check out
additional books
Overdue notices will be sent home via the student and
must be returned the next school day
All library fees and repayment of books are to be paid
with the Librarian
SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR As part of the support staff at JMGES, the School Guidance
Counselor is professionally trained to assist students’ learning.
Your school counselor:
Works with individuals and groups
Performs classroom guidance
Reviews test results to understand your child’s progress
and ability
Your Counselor is:
Helping children cope with emotional crisis
Helping children get along with others
Encouraging students to recognize and make the best use
of their abilities
Helping students overcome learning problems
Preventing major problems before they occur
More importantly, your school counselor works to enhance
your child’s self-esteem.
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SCHOOL HEALTH COUNSELOR (NURSE)
Our school’s nurse is available to assist our students
with any ailment they may encounter while in school.
They have the same hours as teachers. They are
available from 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. daily. They perform
the following:
Vision, hearing, dental and lice checks annually.
Your child’s teacher will be notified of failures.
Dispenses prescription medication only after
parents have completed the required form. All
medication is to be stored in the nurse’s office. In
the nurse’s absence an administrator will administer
the medication. Teachers are not to administer
medication.
Investigates student referrals: If a child exhibits
classroom problems, they may be related to health
problems, vision, hearing, dental, hyper activity,
physical and emotional difficulty at home
Serves as a resource person for coordination with
other agencies, and community resources
Monitors health & hygiene of students and takes
appropriate action.
GATE PROGRAM
Students meeting the criteria will receive additional
enrichment in all content areas.
How a student is identified as GIFTED?
NOMINATION by teachers, counselors, parents,
peers throughout the year
NATIONAL STANDARDLZED
ACHIEVEMENT TEST SCORE minimum norm
composite score required (80th percentile)
TEACHER Rating SCALE in these characteristic
areas: Motivational, creativity, leader,
communication, and planning PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR TESTING
HEAD START Head Start is a federally funded pre-school program for
students who meet the established criteria.
ESL PROGRAM English Language Learners (ELL) meeting the criteria
will receive services to increase their oral and written
English language skills.
SPECIAL EDUCATION The federal government has mandated that
mainstreaming will occur in all schools. Mainstreaming
relates to the concept of “least restrictive alternative”.
This means that a child, considering the nature and
degree of any disability he/she may have, is to be in the
mainstream of school life to the extent that he/she is able
to function successfully. He/she is not to be restricted to
any special classroom environment, e.g., a Special
Education classroom except in so far as it is considered
essential to his/her development.
For the most part, all children identified as students with
unique needs will be placed in regular classrooms. They
will be “home based” in these classrooms. Our Special
Education classrooms are Resource Rooms. A child may
spend between 30 to 255 minutes in the Special
Education Room, depending on their Individual
Educational Plan (I.E.P.) and when the I.E.P. Team
determines that this is the most advantageous for the
student. If a child displays sufficient progress and the
I.E.P. team members determine this, he/she could be
returned full-time to a regular classroom.
We will all need to observe and become more aware of
deficiencies among our students — and to make referrals
to our counselor at the earliest signs of difficulty. Check
with the Assistant Principal or Guidance Counselor for
procedure to make a referral.
ASPIRE PROGRAM
After School Program for Instructional Remediation and
Enrichment: The ASPIRE program is a supplemental
program that offers instruction and interventions to assist
students in attaining the level of rigor needed for the
Common Core State Standards in elementary levels from
K-5. It is designed to provide a quality afterschool
program that supports the schools regular educational
program in English, Language Arts and Math. The
program is designed to operate from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m.
There is a fee of $100.00 per quarter per child
Payment may be made at any Bank of Guam
location
There is a late pick up charge of $5.00 charge per
child for every fifteen (15) minutes after 5:30 p.m.
Any additional information regarding A.S.P.I.R.E
will be disseminated during registration.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency closing of school
This would apply in all instances where pre-planning is
not possible: i.e. loss of water, a natural disaster or other
quick developing emergency situation. Upon these
situations, we will require for JMGES to close. Once the
department decides to close the school:
The school will:
• coordinate evacuation/dismissal with DOE-Central
Office
• update the media with closing schedules and
procedures
• arrange for bus transportation for all bus riding
students
• contact parents of students, who are car riders by
phone to pick up students.
Emergency drills will be held periodically within the
school year. This is to ensure that all parents, guardians,
faculty, staff and students know what the fire, earth
quake, and typhoon procedures are. The following are
the basic emergency drills that our school’s faculty, staff
and students must follow:
Fire/Bomb/Evacuation Drills
When evacuating:
1. All pupils, teachers and staff are required to
evacuate the building in an expeditious and
orderly manner to the place indicated on the
Evacuation Chart.
2. Everyone will remain outside until the clear
signal is given to return back into the
classroom/campus.
Earthquake Procedures
Drills will be scheduled with notice to the faculty. The
usual signal is a series of short whistle blows or short
bells. Following the teacher’s command, students will
find covered shelter and follow the DROP, COVER, and
HOLD and Evacuate.
During the earthquake drill, teachers will:
1. Take cover.
2. Talk calmly to students.
3. Review procedures for evacuating the
classroom.
4. Listen for the Fire/Evacuation signal
5. Evacuate classroom to the assigned safe area of
the school
6. Take roll call of students
7. Report class status.
In case of an actual earthquake,
Wait at least 5 minutes to be certain the shaking
has stopped
Evacuate the building as in the drill earlier if
signaled
Should there be injury involved with any
student, the teacher is to wait until evacuation signal
is issued to proceed in assisting the injured
person/student and call for assistance.
Typhoon Procedures (Guam Homeland Security/Office
of Civil Defense)
CONDITION OF READINESS
(COR 4) - Normal
(COR 3) - No Action
(COR 2) - Action is required
If COR 2 is declared when school is in session, the
following procedures shall be observed:
For Students:
Students not normally transported by buses shall
be dismissed immediately.
Transportation officials will send school buses to
the schools.
As soon as buses arrive the children who are
normally transported by bus shall be sent home.
Car riders will be released as soon as
parents/guardians arrive.
To Parents/Guardians:
Listen to the radio/media for any news on the storm
updates. If your child (ren) is/are car riders, please
arrange to pick up your child ASAP at school. (Campus
officials need to return back into the school to secure the
school for the impending storm.)
If your child (ren) is/are bus riders, please be home
to receive your child (ren) or make the necessary
arrangements for someone to greet them when the
get home.
Listen to the radio/media for any news on when
the school will open.
Parents are also encouraged to sign up for the
mobile PDN alert to be notified through your
phone. Visit the PDN website.
NOTE: Procedures vary with each incident. LISTEN to
the radio for details.
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1st – 4th Grade Awards Criteria 2015-2016
Principal’s
Award
Highest Cumulative GPA Average of an ‘E’ in citizenship across all 4
quarters No Disciplinary Referrals (ODR) No truancy (OTR)
5th
Grade
“A” Honor
Roll
Final average for each subject area has to average within 90%-100%
All “E’s” or “S’s” for citizenship (4th Quarter) No Disciplinary Referrals (ODR)
1-5
Perfect
Attendance
NO absences (unexcused and excused) throughout the school year
NO tardies Student must be in school all day throughout
the school year, unless sent home early by the nurse or an administrator
K-5th
Chamorro
Award
Final average in Chamorro is 90% to 100% All “E’s” or “S’s” for citizenship (no “N’s”) No office referrals (ODR)
K-5th
Note: Kindergarten and 5th grade awards criteria will be provided by the respective grade level.
Note: Consequences for serious offenses are at the
discretion of the administrator. Offenses are annotated in
the Guam Code Annotated and Board Policy 4051X D.
Consequences as cited in the Guam Public School System’s
Student Procedural Assistance Manuel (SPAM) will be
followed. For definitions of infractions and/or
consequences, visit the Student Support Services link on the
Guam Department of Education website (www.gdoe.net).
Please review Awards’ Criteria and Field Trip
Information regarding the impact receiving an ODR shall
have on student eligibility and/or participation in
activities.
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JMGES ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School has established a computer network and is pleased to offer Internet access for student use.
This will provide them with access to a variety of Internet resources and the wealth of information available. In order for
students to use the Internet, students and their parents or guardians must first read and understand the following acceptable use
policies. No student will be allowed to participate in individual telecommunications activities without this form on file. Failure
to adhere to these guidelines may result in the suspension or revocation of the privilege of access.
Acceptable Uses 1. The computer network at JMGES has been set up in order to allow Internet access for educational purposes. This includes
classroom activities, research activities, peer review of assigned work, and the exchange of project-related ideas, opinions, and
questions via email, message boards, and other means.
2. Students will have access to the Internet via classroom, library, lab, or other school computers. Student access is limited to
times designated by their teachers.
3. Network users must respect resource limits and must remain within the allotted disk space as determined by their teachers.
Users are responsible for deleting old emails or other files that may take up excessive amounts of storage space.
4. Student use of the Internet is contingent upon parent/guardian permission in the form of a signed copy of this Acceptable Use
Policy. Parents/guardians may revoke approval at any time.
5. Material created and/or stored on the system is not guaranteed to be private. Network administrators may review the system
from time to time to ensure that the system is being used properly. For this reason, students should expect that emails, material
placed on personal Web pages, and other work that is created on the network may be viewed by a third party.
6. Network users must keep their passwords private. Accounts and/or passwords may not be shared.
7. Network users are expected to adhere to the safety guidelines listed above.
Unacceptable Uses 1. The network may not be used to download, copy, or store any software, shareware, or freeware without prior permission from
the network administrator.
2. The network may not be used for commercial purposes. Users may not buy or sell products or services through the system
without prior permission from the network administrator.
3. Use of the network for advertising or political lobbying is prohibited.
4. The network may not be used for any activity, or to transmit any material, that violates United States or local laws. This
includes, but is not limited to, illegal activities such as threatening the safety of another person or violating copyright laws.
5. Network users may not use vulgar, derogatory, or obscene language. Users may not engage in personal attacks, harass
another person, or post private information about another person.
6. Network users may not log on to someone else’s account or attempt to access another user’s files. "Hacking" or otherwise
trying to gain access to another person’s or organization’s computer system is prohibited.
7. Network users may not access Web sites, newsgroups, or chat areas that contain material that is obscene or that promotes
illegal acts. If a user accidentally accesses this type of information, he or she should immediately notify a teacher, librarian,
and/or network administrator.
8. Network users may not engage in "SPAMming" (sending an email to more than 10 people at the same time) or participate in
chain letters.
Safety Guidelines for Students 1. Never give out your last name, address, or phone number.
2. Never agree to meet in person with anyone you have met online unless you first have the approval of a parent or guardian.
3. Notify an adult immediately if you receive a message that may be inappropriate or if you encounter any material that violates
this Acceptable Use Policy.
4. Your parents should instruct you if there is additional material that they think it would be inappropriate for you to access.
JMGES expects you to follow your parent’s wishes in this matter.
Disclaimer The internet is on regulated medium with no guarantee of accuracy, completeness, currency or even truthfulness. Juan M.
Guerrero Elementary School has no control over the information accessed through the internet and cannot be held responsible
for its content.
Internet Access is a Privilege Internet access and use of the computer network is provided as privilege to the students and this Acceptable Use Policy provides an
opportunity to educate the students on their responsibilities as users.
This Acceptable Use Policy is in compliance with Guam and U.S. Telecommunication Rules and Regulations.
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ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FORM
SY 2015-2016
Please submit by Monday, August 31, 2015
Parent/Guardian Permission I have read and understand the information about appropriate use of the computer network at JMGES (indicated in the school planner
p. 18) and I understand that this form will be kept on file at the school. I give my child permission to access the network as outlined on
the Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School Acceptable Use Policy.
Student’s name (print) _______________________________________________ Room #: ________________
Student’s signature __________________________________________________ Date __________________
Parent/Guardian’s name (print) ________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s signature ___________________________________________ Date _________________
JMGES plans to publish student work (writing, drawings, etc.) occasionally on the Internet and it will be accessible on a World Wide
Web server. If you would prefer that your child’s work NOT be included, please initial here: ____.
JMGES plans to publicize school activities in newspapers, magazines and/ or the Internet, by
including some images of our school and classrooms that may contain images of students. If
you would prefer that your child’s image NOT be included, please initial here: ______.
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MEDIA PERMISSION FORM
SY 2015-2016
From time to time during the school year, the local media (TV, printed-newspaper/magazines) may be at Juan M.
Guerrero Elementary School to cover various functions. On occasion, while covering these events, children are
interviewed, photographed and/or filmed.
Please check the appropriate box, sign below and return this form to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, September
12, 2014.
[ ] I give permission for my child to be interviewed/photographed/filmed by the media at Juan M. Guerrero
Elementary School.
[ ] I do not give the media permission to interview/photograph/video my child at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary
School.
Print Child’s Name _______________________________________________ Room#___________
_______________________________ ___________________________ ______________
Parent/Guardian Name (Print) Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date
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FOOD WAIVER FORM
SY 2015-2016
Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School encourages all families to practice safe food handling and
preparation of all foods bought to school.
However, because our school cannot account for how foods may be prepared or stored at home,
we reserve the right not to be held liable for any illness that may result from foods prepared, cooked
and/or brought from home. By signing below, you agree to release Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School
from any law suits or medical expenses that may result from foods brought into school from students or
from parents/teachers hosting classroom parties.
Should you decide not to have your child participate in his/her classroom parties, please check the
appropriate box below and have your child return this form to his/her teacher.
[ ] I acknowledge that I will not hold Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School liable for any medical
expenses that may occur from foods prepared and/or cooked from home.
[ ] I do not want my child to participate in his/her classroom parties.
__________________________ _______________ ____________
Student’s Name (print) Room # Date
__________________________ _____________________ ____________
Parent’s Name (print) Parent’s Signature Date
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PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
The purpose of this handbook is to provide information to all stakeholders—parents, students, teachers,
and the community of current Standard Operating Procedures and of policies of the school and its district.
We ask that upon reviewing this handbook, you submit the perforated receipt below to your child’s
teacher. This receipt is a contractual agreement between you and the school. This agreement cites that you have
read the handbook, are committed to it, you are supportive to the full implementation of the SOP and policies of
Juan Mendiola Guerrero Elementary School.
I, the parent/legal guardian of: _____________________________________________, Grade: _________ and
in Room # ________, have read the Parent and Student Handbook and have discussed its content with my child.
I promise to support the Standard Operating Procedures and policies of the school and of its district found in
this handbook.
I also acknowledge that one Parent and Student Handbook is provided to each student attending J.M. Guerrero
Elementary School. Should this booklet get lose or damaged, I agree to pay a $5.00 replacement charge for
every handbook replacement request made.
__________________________________ _____________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name and Signature Date
(Please print & sign)
