The Eureka Elementary Student Handbook contains information that students and parents are likely to need during the school year. The handbook is organized alphabetically by topic. Throughout the handbook, the term “the student’s parent” is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, or other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student.
The Student Handbook is designed to be in harmony with Board policy. Please be aware that this document is updated annually, while policy adoption and revision is an ongoing process. Therefore, any changes in policy that affect the student handbook will be made during the summer break and be available on the school website.
Please note that references to policy codes are included to help parents confirm current policy.
In case of conflict between Board Policy or any provisions of student handbooks, the provisions in the student handbooks are to be followed.
The Eureka Public School District’s policies can be found on the district website at: www.lchigh.net
Parental Rights
Eureka Elementary School collaborates with parents and guardians to promote the mutual goal of student
achievement. To ensure parents are aware of their rights and the opportunity to engage with the School
District, specific policies and procedures are available on the School District’s website and are available
to be printed upon request. Please consult the following policies to learn more about methods to be an
active part of your student’s education:
Student and Family Privacy Rights – Policy 2132
Parent/Family Engagement and Involvement in Education – Policy 2158
Student Records and Confidentiality – Policy 3600
Student Health – Policy 3410
Student Immunization – Policy 3413
EQUAL EDUCATION, NONDISCRIMINATION
The District will make equal educational opportunities available for all students without regard to race,
color, national origin, ancestry, sex, ethnicity, language barrier, religious belief, physical or mental
handicap or disability, economic or social condition, actual or potential marital or parental status. No student will be denied equal access to programs, activities, services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, or advantage, or denied equal access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities.
Release of “Directory Information”
“Regarding student records, federal law requires that ‘directory information’ on my child be released by
the District to anyone who requests it unless I object in writing to the release of this information. This
includes release of directory information to military recruiters and post-secondary institutions. This
objection must be filed [within ten school days] of the time this handbook was given to my child.
Directory information ordinarily includes the student’s [name, address, telephone number, date and
place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of
athletic teams, photographs, dates of attendance, awards received in school, and most recent previous
school attended]. This information needs to be consistent with Policy 3600P, 3600F1, and 3600F2.
In exercising my right to limit release of this information, I have completed the Student Directory
Information Notification and returned it to the school.
Rights concerning a Student’s School Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents/guardians and students over
eighteen (18) years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education
records. They are:
- The right to inspect and copy the student’s education records, within a reasonable time from the day the District receives a request for access.
- The right to request amendment of the student’s education records which the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, irrelevant, or improper.
- The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA or state law authorizes disclosure without consent.
- The right to a copy of any school student record proposed to be destroyed or deleted.
- The right to prohibit the release of directory information concerning the parent’s/guardian’s child.
- The right to request that information not be released to military recruiters and/or institutions of higher education.
- The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BULLYING/HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/HAZING 7
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES / CONDITIONS 8
COMPLAINTS BY STUDENTS / PARENTS 9
ELECTRONIC DEVICES and PERSONAL ITEMS 14
HOMEWORK AND DAILY ASSIGNMENTS 17
Students Taken into Custody 19
PARENT INVOLVEMENT, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RIGHTS 20
RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL 21
REPORT CARDS, PROGRESS REPORTS, AND CONFERENCES 22
Emergency Medical Treatment and Information 22
Disaster Drills and Other Emergencies 22
Emergency School-Closing Information: 23
Students’ Desks and Lockers 23
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 (“SECTION 504”) 23
Buses and Other School Vehicles 26
APPENDIX A: Drop-off/Pick-up Map 27
APPENDIX B: EPS ACCEPTABLE USE 29
Student Handbook Signature Page 31
ATTENDANCE
Maintaining accurate attendance records is essential for compliance with state reporting requirements and ensuring student success. The school district uses Infinite Campus (IC) to track student attendance, and our data is regularly accessed and verified by the Office of Public Instruction (OPI). To ensure accuracy, each attendance code must indicate:
- Whether the student is present or absent.
- Whether the absence is exempt or non-exempt.
State law requires:
- A student between the ages of 7 and 16 must attend school unless the student is otherwise legally exempted or excused. A student who voluntarily attends or enrolls after his or her sixteenth birthday is required to attend each school day.
School employees must investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. A
student absent from school without permission, from any class or from required special programs, will be
considered truant and subject to disciplinary action.
Truancy may also result in assessment of a penalty by a court of law against the student and his or her parents. See Policy 3122, and 3123.
Exempt Absences
An exempt absence does not count toward a student’s overall attendance record or negatively affect their attendance status. The following reasons qualify as exempt absences (documentation required where noted):
- Medical Reasons (must have documentation)
- Court Appearance (must have documentation)
- Bereavement
- 504 Plan-Related Absence (must have a current 504 Plan on file)
- College Visit (must have documentation)
- Extracurricular Activities (school-sponsored only)
- Military Obligation (must have documentation)
Non-Exempt Absences
Absences that do not meet the exempt criteria will be categorized appropriately and count toward the student’s overall attendance record. Previously, the code "O - Other" was used primarily for COVID-related absences but has since been removed. Any absence that does not meet the exempt criteria will be coded as "EX - Absent with Parent Approval." This ensures accurate reporting of student attendance.
Did you know?
- missing 2 or more days a month adds up to being 18+ days of missed instruction or 10%+ of a school year.
- research shows that chronically absent K-2 students are less likely to be reading proficiently by the end of 3rd grade.
- research shows that by 6th grade, students with chronic absenteeism are at risk of dropping out of high school 7x more than other students.
(source: https://www.attendanceworks.org/)
BULLYING/HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/HAZING
Bullying, harassment, intimidation, or hazing, by students, staff, or third parties, is strictly prohibited and
shall not be tolerated.
"Bullying" means any harassment, intimidation, hazing, or threatening, insulting, or demeaning gesture or
physical contact, including any intentional written, verbal, or electronic communication (“cyberbullying”)
or threat directed against a student that is persistent, severe, or repeated, and that substantially interferes
with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities, or performance, that takes place on or immediately
adjacent to school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation, at any
official school bus stop, or anywhere conduct may reasonably be considered to be a threat or an attempted
intimidation of a student or staff member or an interference with school purposes or an educational function.
Students or parents may report bullying or harassment in person to a teacher, counselor, principal, or any staff member. Reports may also be made in writing or anonymously by contacting the school office or using ClassDojo to message administration.
Once reported, all complaints that may violate this policy shall be promptly investigated. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who reports or is thought to have reported a violation, files a complaint, or otherwise participates in an investigation or inquiry. [See Policy 3226]
Parents or guardians will be notified in a timely manner if their child is involved in a bullying incident—as either the targeted student or the student engaging in the bullying behavior. Notification will occur following an initial review of the complaint, to the extent permitted by student privacy laws, and will include any steps the school is taking to ensure student safety during the investigation process.
CAFETERIA SERVICES
The District participates in the National School Lunch Program and offers students nutritionally balanced
meals daily. For more information, please contact Anita Webb by email at awebb@teameureka.net or call the elementary office at (406)297-5522.
As of August 2024, breakfast AND lunch are free daily for enrolled students. However, this does not erase any previously accrued meal costs.
Lunch Prices:
Milk only $0.35
Adult Breakfast: $2.25
Adult Lunch: $4.25
Several education funding sources are based on the district’s free/reduced lunch population. Please still complete the form. You can apply online at:
Or request a paper copy at the elementary school office.
Payment Options:
In-person: Elementary Office (when school in session)
Online: Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Mail: PO Box 2000, Eureka, MT 59917 (make sure to note who should be credited with payment)
Eureka School District uses a computerized debit lunch program. Parents can make payments for all their children in the district through a single account.
Account Management:
- Parents are responsible for monitoring their children's lunch accounts and paying for all meals consumed. A monthly email is sent automatically. Please be sure to monitor your email.
- Maximum charge limit: $40 per account
Exceeding the limit:
- Reminder sent
- Account becomes delinquent; child receives alternate meal (charged to account)
- If not resolved within 5 days, school administration contacts parent/guardian
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES / CONDITIONS
To protect children from contagious illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to
come to school while contagious. Parents of a student with a communicable or contagious disease should
phone the school so that other students who may have been exposed to the disease can be alerted. Reportable diseases are listed in the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 37.114.203
The District shall manage common communicable diseases in accordance with DPHHS guidelines and communicable diseases control rules. If a student develops symptoms of any reportable communicable or infectious illness as defined while at school, the responsible school officials shall do the following:
- isolate the student immediately from other students or staff; and
- inform the parent or guardian as soon as possible about the illness and request them to pick up the student.; and
- report each case of suspected communicable disease the same day by telephone to a local health authority or as soon as possible thereafter if a health authority cannot be reached the same day.
Students who express feelings of illness at school may be referred to a school nurse or other responsible person designated by the Board and may be sent home as soon as a parent or person designated on a student’s emergency medical authorization form has been notified. The District may temporarily exclude from onsite school attendance a student who exhibits symptoms of a communicable disease that is readily transmitted in a school setting. The District reserves the right to require a statement from a student’s primary care provider authorizing a student’s return to onsite instruction.
When information is received by a staff member or a volunteer that a student is afflicted with a
serious communicable disease, the staff member or volunteer shall promptly notify a school
nurse or other responsible person designated by the Board to determine appropriate measures to
be taken to protect student and staff health and safety. A school nurse or other responsible
person designated by the Board, after consultation with and on advice of public health officials,
shall determine which additional staff members, if any, have need to know of the affected
student’s condition.
All students, staff, and others present in the any school building shall engage in hand hygiene at
the following times, which include but are not limited to:
- Before and after preparing, eating, or handling food or drinks
- Before and after administering medication or screening temperature
- After coming in contact with bodily fluid
- After handling garbage
- After use of the restroom
Further information may be found at policy 3417 and 3431 in the District’s Policy Manual
COMPLAINTS BY STUDENTS / PARENTS
Usually student or parent complaints or concerns can be addressed simply — by a phone call or a conference with the teacher. For those complaints and concerns that cannot be handled so easily, the District has adopted a uniform complaint procedure policy at 1700 in the District’s policy manual. In general, a parent or student should first discuss the complaint with the individual involved. If unresolved, a written complaint and a request for a conference should be sent to the Principal. If still unresolved, the matter may be referred to the Superintendent. Under some circumstances, the District provides for the complaint to be presented to the Board of Trustees in the event the matter cannot be resolved at the administrative level.
Some complaints require different procedures. Any building office or the Superintendent’s office can
provide information regarding specific processes for filing complaints. Additional information can also be
found in the designated Board policy, 1700, available on the website at www.lchigh.net.
COMPUTER RESOURCES
To prepare students for an increasingly computerized society, the District has made a substantial investment in computer technology for instructional purposes. Use of these resources is restricted to students working under a teacher’s supervision and for approved purposes only. Violations of use may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action. Students and parents should be aware that electronic communications — e-mail — using District computers are not private and may be monitored by District staff.
Digital Citizenship
Students are expected to use school technology responsibly and with good digital citizenship. This includes being respectful online, protecting personal information, and reporting inappropriate content to an adult immediately.
Acceptable Use
All use of the District's electronic network must be (1) in support of education and/or research, and be in furtherance of the Board's stated goal, or (2) for a legitimate school business purpose. Use is a privilege, not a right. Students and staff members have no expectation of privacy in any material that is stored, transmitted, or received via the District's electronic network or District computers. General rules for behavior and communications apply when using electronic networks. The District's Authorization for Electronic Network Access contains the appropriate uses, ethics, and protocol. Electronic communications and downloaded material, including files deleted from a user's account but not erased, may be monitored or read by school officials. (See Appendix B for district Acceptable Use Policy)
CONDUCT
In order for students to take advantage of available learning opportunities and to be productive members
of our campus community, each student is expected to:
- Demonstrate courtesy — even when others do not.
- Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.
- Attend all classes, regularly and on time.
- Prepare for each class; take appropriate materials and assignments to class.
- Meet District or building standards of grooming and dress.
- Obey all building and classroom rules.
- Respect the rights and privileges of other students, teachers, and other District staff.
- Respect the property of others, including District property and facilities.
- Cooperate with or assist the school staff in maintaining safety, order, and discipline.
The Board grants authority to a teacher or principal to hold a student to strict accountability for disorderly
conduct in a school building, on property owned or leased by a school district, on a school bus, on the way to or from school, or during intermission or recess.
Disciplinary action may be taken against any student guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct, including but not limited to instances set forth below:
- Disobeying directives from staff members or school officials or disobeying rules and regulations governing student conduct.
- Using violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear, or other comparable conduct toward anyone or urging other students to engage in such conduct.
- Causing or attempting to cause damage to, or stealing or attempting to steal, school property or another person’s property.
- Engaging in any activity that constitutes an interference with school purposes or an educational function or any other disruptive activity.
- Unexcused absenteeism. Truancy statutes and Board policy will be utilized for chronic and habitual truants.
- Intimidation, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, hazing or bullying; or retaliation against any person who alleged misconduct under Policy 3225 or 3226 or participated in an investigation into alleged misconduct under Policy 3225 or 3226.
- Defaces or damages any school building, school grounds, furniture, equipment, or book belonging to the district.
- Forging any signature or making any false entry or attempting to authorize any document used or intended to be used in connection with the operation of a school.
- Engaging in academic misconduct which may include but is not limited to: cheating, unauthorized sharing of exam responses or graded assignment work; plagiarism, accessing websites or electronic resources without authorization to complete assigned coursework, and any other act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student.
These grounds stated above for disciplinary action apply whenever a student’s conduct is reasonably
related to school or school activities, including but not limited to the circumstances set forth below:
- On school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any other time when school is being used by a school group.
- Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school.
- Travel to and from school or a school activity, function, or event.
- Anywhere conduct may reasonably be considered to be a threat or an attempted intimidation of bullying of a staff member or student, or an interference with school purposes or an educational function.
Disciplinary Measures
Disciplinary measures include but are not limited to:
- Expulsion
- Suspension
- Detention, including Saturday school when appropriate
- Clean-up duty
- Loss of student privileges
- Loss of bus privileges
- Notification to juvenile authorities and/or police
- Restitution for damages to school property
No District employee or person engaged by the District may inflict or cause corporal punishment on a student. Corporal punishment does not include reasonable force District personnel are permitted to use as needed to maintain safety for other students, school personnel, or other persons or for the purpose of self-defense
Delegation of Authority
The Board grants authority to any teacher and to any other school personnel to impose on students under their charge any disciplinary measure, other than suspension or expulsion, corporal punishment, or in-school suspension, that is appropriate and in accordance with policies and rules on student discipline.
The Board authorizes teachers to remove students from classrooms for disruptive behavior.
Refer to board policies 3310
SCHOOL COUNSELING
Montana School Counselors are obligated to address concerns of ALL students regarding academic, personal/social, and career matters. Students may choose to talk to a school counselor about topics that keep the child from concentrating on learning.
The school counselor is available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns, including such areas as social, family, or emotional issues, or substance abuse. The counselor may also make available information about community resources to address these concerns.
The school counselor does not provide extended, individual therapy for students, although she can help families find resources when additional support is needed.
Students may request to see the school counselor by speaking with their teacher or visiting the front office. The counselor also provides classroom lessons and may offer small group support on topics such as friendship skills, managing emotions, or dealing with grief. Parents are welcome to contact the school counselor directly if they have concerns or questions.
School Counselor: Sheila Bartmess
DAILY SCHEDULE
Students should not arrive prior to 7:45am.
Breakfast: 7:45 - 8:15am
First Bell: 8:15am
Lunch: 10:55am - 11:55am (please refer to your child’s grade level specific lunch time.)
Dismissal: 3:25pm
Immediately upon dismissal, students should board the bus, be picked up by a parent outside the school at the grade level designated area, or walk home.
Supervision is only provided until the buses leave.
DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL
School Materials
All school publications are under the supervision of a teacher, sponsor, and the principal.
Non-School Materials
Written materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes, posters, or other visual or
auditory materials may not be posted, sold, circulated, or distributed on any school campus by a student
or a non-student without the prior approval of the principal. Any student who posts material without prior
approval will be subject to disciplinary action. Materials displayed without this approval will be removed.
DRESS AND GROOMING
The District’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize
safety hazards (refer to Policy 3224). Students and parents may determine a student’s personal dress and
grooming standards, however, if a child’s appearance, odor, or hygiene disrupts or distracts from the teaching or learning process, that child will be asked to make modifications in order that the disruption or distraction will cease.
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Appropriate Dress
Students at Eureka Elementary are encouraged to wear suitable clothing and footwear that is appropriate for classroom learning, recess, and physical education. All children are expected to go outside for recess every day. Therefore, during inclement weather (rain, snow, etc), children must have a warm, waterproof coat, hat, gloves, and waterproof footwear. If you are unable to provide appropriate outerwear, please contact the office. Clothing should be clean and free of strong odors.
Any form of dress that poses a safety hazard or interferes with the learning process will not be permitted at school. Revealing clothing, costumes, “Heely’s” or “Wheelies”, and items with inappropriate messages about drugs, alcohol, tobacco, language/obscenities or weapons/violence are not appropriate for school. We HIGHLY discourage students from wearing flip-flops.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP
Buses pick up and release children from the High School parking lot. All other vehicles should pick-up on the EAST side of the Elementary and drop-off on the SOUTH side of the Elementary building. (See Map at Appendix A) Students should not be dropped off before 7:45am. Students should be picked up promptly after school ends at 3:25pm.
Safety Guidelines
- Be your child’s best example. Be patient & courteous and follow the safety guidelines. Everyone’s goal is student safety. Disrespectful and rude behavior will not be tolerated.
- Pay attention to the Crossing Guard. They control the flow of traffic.
- Stay in your vehicle. NO parking in drop-off/pick-up lanes. If you must get out, please park in a spot in the lot.
- Pull as far forward as traffic allows. This speeds up the drop-off/pick-up and allows more vehicles to enter the lane.
- Use caution when pulling into through traffic.
- Stay off your phone - be alert for children and other vehicles
Drop-Off
- Drop off at 7:45am or later. There is not supervision before that.
- Do not drop off by main entrance until 8:15am or later.
- Pull as far forward as traffic allows.
- Stay in your vehicle. No parking. If you want to walk your child(ren) to the door/playground, please park in the lot.
- Students not eating breakfast go straight to the playground.
Pick-Up
- Do not get in the pick-up line until 3:10pm or later. Buses need out.
- Stay in your vehicle. A staff member will bring your child(ren) to the vehicle. Park only in the lot.
- Pull as far forward as traffic allows.
- Nothing can happen at pick-up until students come out of the building. Dismissal is 3:25pm. Be patient.
**When it’s all said and done, pick-up takes no longer than 11 minutes once students come outside.**
Pick-Up Procedure – Midday Changes
If a change to your child’s pick-up routine is needed during the school day, please call the elementary office by 2:30pm. Do not rely solely on ClassDojo messages for urgent changes, as staff may not see them in time.
For safety reasons, students will only be released to authorized individuals listed on their emergency contact form unless prior arrangements are made.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES and PERSONAL ITEMS
Students are encouraged to leave ALL personal items at home, unless exceptions have been made such as show-and-tell or planned fun day.
Items such as cell phones, interactive smart watches, interactive gaming devices, Ipods, Ipads, etc. are NOT allowed to be used in school during school hours, including recess times. The school cannot be held responsible for missing, damaged, etc personal items. These items cause a distraction from a student’s learning environment and interfere with their social experiences. If a personal device is used during school hours (including recess) without permission, it will be turned in to the principal and must be picked up by a parent. Repeated violations may result in further consequences. Students needing a device for after-school activities must keep it off and inside their backpack during the school day.
There is no Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program in place at Eureka Elementary—students must use district-issued Chromebooks while at school.
Chromebooks are the device used in the classroom and are provided by the district. We are able to put certain controls on our chromebooks and therefore we require students to use a school issued device while at school.
Skateboarding or rollerblading on school property is not allowed at any time. Therefore, students are asked not to bring these items, including “heelys”, to school.
Money at school for purposes other than lunches or payment of fees is also not recommended. There are times when classrooms and lockers cannot be monitored to prevent theft, and valuable items should be left at home. Money brought to school should be placed in an envelope and clearly marked for what it is for.
**Please mark all of your child’s belongings (including shoes, coats, backpacks, lunch boxes, gloves, etc), with his/her full name in permanent marker. Often, students at school have identical items and cannot be distinguished. Any unclaimed items will be put in the Lost & Found located by the Southwest doors.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
It is vital that the school office be notified of any change of address and/or telephone number immediately. There are times when an emergency necessitates our having an exact address and/or telephone number. Please call the office at 297-5500 to notify the school any time during the year if any Emergency Information changes.
EXPECTATIONS
At Eureka Elementary, students and staff are expected to exercise the 3R’s each day:
Be Respectful, Responsible, & Ready to Learn.
Parents are also an important part of this team and have responsibilities as well. Working together can make your child’s experience at school more meaningful.
Student Responsibilities
- To attend school daily.
- To be on time for school.
- To be prepared for the school day.
- To follow the 3R’s by being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.
Parent Responsibilities
- To send your child to school each day on time, with all the necessary materials, well rested and properly dressed.
- To check your child’s backpack for school communication notes and ClassDojo on a regular basis.
- To listen to, or read to, your child daily.
- To communicate with your child’s teachers when you are concerned about their health or school success.
- To provide your child with a suitable place to work on school materials.
Staff Responsibilities
- To provide students with quality educational programs in an integrated setting.
- To provide an orderly classroom and a safe environment in which to learn.
- To develop programs and activities which will respond to the social, emotional, personal, and physical developmental needs of each student.
- To assist parents in helping their students develop self-discipline, self-respect, and self-confidence to successfully participate in school as productive and responsible members of the student body.
FEES/FINES
Materials that are part of the basic educational program are provided with state and local funds and are at
no charge to a student. A student, however, is expected to provide his or her own pencils, paper, erasers,
and notebooks and may be required to pay certain other fees or deposits, including:
- Costs for materials for a class project that the student will keep.
- Personal physical education and athletic equipment and apparel.
- Voluntarily purchased pictures, publications, class rings, yearbooks, graduation announcements, etc.
- Participation fees for extracurricular activities.
- Musical instrument rental/purchase (i.e. recorders)
- Personal apparel used in extracurricular activities that becomes the property of the student.
- Fees for lost, damaged, or overdue library books.
Any required fee or deposit may be waived if the student and parent are unable to pay. Application for
such a waiver may be made via email to the building principal.
FEES
Items such as textbooks, library books and chromebooks are often issued to students. Returning these items in satisfactory condition is the student’s responsibility. If an item is lost or damaged, the student will be required to pay for the item.
A school district may withhold the grades, diploma, or transcripts of a current or former pupil who is
responsible for the cost of school materials, unpaid lunch fees, or the loss or damage of school property
until the pupil or the pupil's parent or guardian satisfies the obligation.
(Refer to Policy 3520)
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
It is the policy of Eureka Public School District to comply with the federal Gun Free Schools Act of 1994 and state law 20-5-202 (2), MCA, pertaining to students who bring a firearm to, or possess a firearm at, any setting that is under the control and supervision of the school district. In accordance with 20-5-202 (3), MCA, a teacher, superintendent, or a principal shall suspend immediately for good cause a student who is determined to have brought a firearm to, or possess a firearm at, any setting that is under the control and supervision of the school district. In accordance with Montana law, a student who is determined to have brought a firearm to, or possess a firearm at, any setting that is under the control and supervision of the school district must be expelled from school for a period of not less than 1 year unless modified in accordance with District policy. Any disciplinary hearing conducted under this section will honor due process rights outlined in state law and Policy 3311.
For the purposes of the firearms, the term “firearm” means (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 921 (4).
Possession of Weapons other than Firearms
The District does not allow weapons on school property. Any student found to have possessed, used or transferred a weapon on school property will be subject to discipline in accordance with the District’s discipline policy. For purposes of this section, “weapon” means any object, device, or instrument designed as a weapon or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm or which may be used to inflict self-injury, including but not limited to air guns; pellet guns; BB guns; fake (facsimile) weapons; all knives; blades; clubs; metal knuckles; numchucks (also known as nunchucks); throwing stars; explosives; fireworks; mace or other propellants; stun guns; ammunition; poisons; chains; arrows; and objects that have been modified to serve as a weapon. (Refer to Policy 3311)
FOOD & DRINK
Food and drink will be allowed in the classroom at the discretion of each teacher. Teachers will set these guidelines with their students. Many students have allergies or food sensitivities.
Energy drinks (like Gatorade, Rock Star, etc.) and Pop/soda are not allowed at Eureka Elementary except when classroom parties or special events are taking place. Please do not send these types of drinks to school with your child for lunch or snack. They will not be allowed to drink it.
HOMEWORK AND DAILY ASSIGNMENTS
Homework is a constructive tool in the teaching/learning process when geared to the needs and abilities of
students. Purposeful assignments not only enhance student achievement, but also develop self-discipline
and associated good working habits.
Teachers may give homework to students to aid in the student’s educational development. Homework should be an application or adaptation of a classroom experience, and should not be assigned for disciplinary purposes.
Children are responsible for the work their teachers give them to complete in school. Teachers allow assignment completion time during the school day for most assignments. Students are expected to use this time productively. Teachers may ask children to take work home when the work is not completed during the school day. Students may also miss recess time to finish assignments, as determined by their teachers or by the student’s own choice.
ILLNESS
Do not send your child to school with:
- Fever (100.0 or more),
- diarrhea,
- vomiting,
- conjunctivitis,
- or other contagious illness.
Students may return to school 24 hours after:
- A fever has ended without fever-reducing medication
- Diarrhea and/or vomiting has stopped
- Antibiotics have been in the child’s system for 24 hours
Children sent to school with these or similar conditions will have parents/guardians contacted to pick them up.
IMMUNIZATION
A student must be fully immunized against certain diseases or must present a certificate or statement that,
for medical or religious reasons, the student will not be immunized.
The immunizations required are:
diphtheria, pertussis, rubeola (measles), rubella, mumps, poliomyelitis and tetanus. Haemophilus influenza type B is required for students under age five (5).
A student who transfers into the District may photocopy immunization records in the possession of the school of origin. The District will accept the photocopy as evidence of the immunization. Within thirty (30) days after a transferring student ceases attendance at the school of origin, the District must receive the original immunization records for the student who transfers into the District.
If a student’s religious beliefs conflict with the requirement that the student be immunized, the student must present a statement signed by the student (or by the parent, if the student is a minor) stating that immunization conflicts with the beliefs and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination of which the student is an adherent or member. This statement must be renewed yearly.
If a student should not be immunized for medical reasons, the student or parent must present a certificate signed by a Montana licensed or certified health care provider stating the immunization required would not be considered safe. This certificate must be renewed yearly unless the physician specifies a life-long condition. The statement for an exemption shall be maintained as part of the student’s immunization record in accordance with FERPA as specified in Policy 3600P. [For further information, see policy 3413]
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Questioning of Students
When law enforcement officers or other lawful authorities wish to question or interview a student at School:
- The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and ask for an explanation of the need to question or interview the student.
- The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify parents unless the interviewer raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection.
- The principal ordinarily will be present unless the interviewer raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection.
- The principal will cooperate fully regarding the conditions of the interview, if the questioning or interview is part of a child abuse investigation.
Students Taken into Custody
State law requires the District to permit a student to be taken into legal custody:
- To comply with an order of the juvenile court
- To comply with the laws of arrest.
- By a law enforcement officer if there is probable cause to believe the student has engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct in need of supervision.
- By a probation officer if there is probable cause to believe the student has violated a condition of probation imposed by the juvenile court.
- To comply with a properly issued directive to take a student into custody.
- By an authorized representative of Child Protective Services, Montana Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, a law enforcement officer, or a juvenile probation officer, without a court order, under the conditions set out in the Montana Code relating to the student’s physical health or safety.
Before a student is released to a law enforcement officer or other legally authorized person, the principal
will verify the officer’s identity and, to the best of his or her ability, will verify the official’s authority to
take custody of the student.
The principal will immediately notify the Superintendent and will ordinarily attempt to notify the parent
unless the officer or other authorized person raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection to
notifying the parents. Because the principal does not have the authority to prevent or delay a custody
action, notification will most likely be after the fact. [refer to Policies 4410-4411]
LOST & FOUND
The school keeps a lost and found rack/table by the southwest (morning entrance) doors of the Elementary Building. A large number of items are misplaced by students each day during school and end up in the Lost & Found. If your child has lost something, please encourage them to check this area, or you may choose to come in and check. We highly encourage you to put your child’s name on ALL of their personal items such as coats, backpacks, lunch boxes, etc. Any unclaimed items will be placed in our “share closet” at the end of school.
MEDICINE AT SCHOOL
Under normal circumstances, prescribed medication should be dispensed before and after school hours under supervision of the parent or guardian. If a medication must be dispensed during school hours, the parent must deliver the medication to the office in its prescription container. All medications (including cough drops, inhalers, and vitamins) are to be kept at the office and a parent must fill out a Permission for Medication form. Students are not to carry any medications or store them in their lockers.
A student who has authorization to possess and self-administer medication must have completed and
filed, with the office, either a Montana Authorization to Carry and Self-Administer Medication or a
Montana Authorization to Possess or Self-Administer Asthma, Severe Allergy, or Anaphylaxis
Medication form. Details regarding self-administration of medication are available at the office as
outlined in Policy 3416, 3416F, 3416F1]
PARENT INVOLVEMENT, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RIGHTS
The District believes that the best educational result for each student occurs when all three partners are
doing their best: the District staff, the student’s parent(s), and the student. Such a partnership requires trust
and much communication between home and school. To strengthen this partnership, every parent is urged
to:
• Encourage his or her child to put a high priority on education and commit to making the most of the
educational opportunities the school provides.
• Review the information in the student handbook with their child and sign and return the acknowledgement form(s) and the directory information notice. A parent with questions is encouraged to contact the school principal.
• Become familiar with all of the child’s school activities and with the academic programs, including
special programs, offered in the District. Discuss with the counselor or principal any questions, such as
concerns about placement, assignment, or early graduation, and the options available to the child.
Monitor the child’s academic progress and contact teachers as needed.
• Attend scheduled conferences and request additional conferences as needed. To schedule a telephone or in-person conference with a teacher, counselor, or principal, please call the school office at (406)297-5500 for an appointment. A teacher will usually arrange to return the call or meet with the parent during his or her conference period or at a mutually convenient time before or after school.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION
The decision to promote a student to the next grade level shall be based on successful completion of the
curriculum, attendance, performance based on standard achievement tests or other testing. A student shall
not be promoted or retained based on age or other social reason not related to academic performance.
[Policy 2421]
RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL
A student will not be released from school at times other than at the end of the school day except with
permission from the principal or designee and according to the building sign-out procedures. Unless the
principal has granted approval because of extenuating circumstances, a student will not regularly be
released before the end of the instructional day.
A student who will need to leave school during the day must bring a note from his or her parent that
morning. A student who becomes ill during the school day should, with the teacher’s permission, report
to the office or school nurse. The administrator or nurse will decide whether or not the student should be
sent home and will notify the student’s parent(s).
Whenever parents/guardians are taking their children out of school before the dismissal bell, they must first stop at the office to check the student(s) out. If the student returns to school before the end of the day, the parent must come to the office and record the return on the form.
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
Each student has a right to individually, voluntarily, and silently pray or meditate in school in a manner that does not disrupt instructional or other activities of the school. Students may also pray in groups and discuss their religious views with other students as long as they are not disruptive or coercive. The school will not require, encourage, or coerce a student to engage in or to refrain from such prayer or meditation during any school activity. Student prayer, even if nonsectarian or non-proselytizing, will not be broadcast over the school public address system.
Students may study religions ancillary to the studies of human history and development and various national,
cultural, and ethnic groups. This study will give neither preferential nor derogatory treatment to any religion or
religious belief. The inclusion of religious music, symbols, art, or writings during instruction or in school programs or performances may occur where the religious content has a historical and/or independent educational purpose consistent with the approved curriculum. A student may read the Bible or other religious material during free reading time or when self-selected and consistent with a classroom or course requirements. For additional information, please see Policy 2332.
REPORT CARDS, PROGRESS REPORTS, AND CONFERENCES
Written reports of absences and student grades or performance in each class or subject are issued to
parents at least once every trimester. Due to the ongoing increase of postage, report cards and progress reports will not be mailed home but will be sent home with each student. Refer to the district calendar for dates of midterm and trimester reports.
Conferences
Parent/Teacher conferences generally happen once a year in the fall. See district calendar for dates. However, grades K-2 have a Parent/Teacher conference on the first day of school. Students in grades K-2 do not attend school on the very first scheduled day.
SAFETY
Accident Prevention
Student safety on campus and at school-related events is a high priority of the District. Although the
District has implemented safety procedures, the cooperation of students is essential to ensure school
safety.
A student should:
• Avoid conduct that is likely to put the student or other students at risk.
• Follow the behavioral standards in this handbook, as well as any additional rules for behavior and safety set by the principal, teachers, or bus drivers.
• Remain alert to and promptly report safety hazards, such as equipment malfunction
• Know emergency evacuation routes and signals.
• Follow immediately the instructions of teachers, bus drivers, and other District employees who are
overseeing the welfare of students.
If injured while at school or at a school sponsored activity, contact your teacher, advisor, or coach and
have them fill out the district’s injury report form as soon as possible. This form can be obtained in the office.
Emergency Medical Treatment and Information
If a student has a medical emergency at school or a school-related activity when the parent cannot be
reached, the school will need to have written parental consent to obtain emergency medical treatment and
information about allergies to medications, etc. Therefore, parents are asked each year to complete an
emergency care consent form. Parents should keep emergency care information up to date (name of
doctor, emergency phone numbers, allergies, etc.). Please contact the office to update any information.
Disaster Drills and Other Emergencies
From time to time, students, teachers, and other District employees will participate in drills of emergency
procedures. When the alarm is sounded, students should follow the direction of teachers or others in
charge quickly, quietly, and in an orderly manner. [Policy 8301]
Emergency School-Closing Information:
In the event that school must close, information will be posted on the district website at lchigh.net. It will also be posted on district social media outlets, such as Facebook, Instagram, etc. The district may also use its Student Information System (SIS) called Infinite Campus (IC) to send a message to all parents/guardians directly to their cell phones and/or email. It is imperative that contact information be up to date.
Eureka Elementary also utilizes ClassDojo for communication between school and home. Be sure to verify that your app is up to date and that you check it frequently.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
In the interest of promoting student safety and attempting to ensure that schools are safe and drug free,
District officials may from time to time conduct searches. Such searches are conducted without a warrant
and as permitted by law. See policy 3231. Legal References: T.L.O. v. New Jersey, 105 S.Ct. 733 (1985)
Students’ Desks and Lockers
Students’ desks and lockers are school property and remain under the control and jurisdiction of the
school even when assigned to an individual student. Students are fully responsible for the security and contents of the assigned desks and lockers. Students must be certain that the locker is locked, and that the combination is not available to others. Searches of desks or lockers may be conducted at any time there is reasonable cause to believe that they contain articles or materials prohibited by District policy, whether or not a student is present. Searches may also be conducted at random, in accordance with law and District policy. See policy 3231. The parent will be notified if any prohibited items are found in the student’s desk or locker.
Drug Detection Dogs
The Superintendent may request the assistance of law enforcement personnel or private individuals to
conduct inspections and searches through the use of specially trained dogs.
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 (“SECTION 504”)
It is the intent of the District to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational
services. For those students who need or are believed to need special instruction and/or related services
under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the District shall establish and implement a system
of procedural safeguards. The safeguards shall cover students’ identification, evaluation, and educational
placement. This system shall include: notice, an opportunity for the student’s parent or legal guardian to
examine relevant records, an impartial hearing with opportunity for participation by the student’s parent
or legal guardian, and a review procedure. Parents who feel their child may qualify for 504 should
contact the building principal to initiate an evaluation. Refer to Board Policy 2162 & 2162P.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The District will provide a free appropriate public education and necessary related services to all children
with disabilities residing within the District, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA), provisions of Montana law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For students eligible for services under IDEA, the District will follow procedures for identification,
evaluation, placement, and delivery of service to children with disabilities, as provided in the current
Montana State Plan under Part B of IDEA. Refer to Policy 2161 & 2161P.
STUDENT RECORDS
A student’s school records are confidential and are protected from unauthorized inspection or use. A
cumulative record is maintained for each student from the time the student enters the District until the
time the student withdraws or graduates. A copy of this record moves with the student from school to
school.
By law, both parents, whether married, separated, or divorced, have access to the records of a student who
is under 18 or a dependent for tax purposes. A parent whose rights have been legally terminated will be
denied access to the records, if the school is given a copy of the court order terminating these rights.
The principal is custodian of all records for currently enrolled students. The Superintendent is the custodian of all records for students who have withdrawn or graduated. Records may be reviewed during regular school hours, upon completion of the written request form. The records custodian or designee will respond to reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of the records. If circumstances prevent a parent or eligible student from inspecting the records, the District will either provide a copy of the requested records or make other arrangements for the parent or student to review the requested records.
Parents of a minor or of a student who is a dependent for tax purposes, the student (if 18 or older), and
school officials with legitimate educational interests are the only persons who have general access to a
student’s records. “School officials with legitimate educational interests” include any employees, agents,
or Trustees of the District; cooperatives of which the District is a member; or facilities with which the District contracts for the placement of students with disabilities, as well as their attorneys and consultants, who are:
- Working with the student;
- Considering disciplinary or academic actions, the student’s case, an individual education plan (IEP) for a student with disabilities under IDEA, or an individually designed program for a student with disabilities under Section 504;
- Compiling statistical data; or
- Investigating or evaluating programs.
The parent’s or student’s right of access to, and copies of, student records does not extend to all records. Materials that are not considered educational records, such as teachers’ personal notes on a student that are shared only with a substitute teacher, records pertaining to former students of the District, and records maintained by school law enforcement officials for purposes other than school discipline do not have to be made available to the parents or student.
Certain officials from various governmental agencies may have limited access to the records. The District
forwards a student’s records on request and without prior parental consent to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Records are also released in accordance with court order or lawfully issued subpoena. Unless the subpoena is issued for law enforcement purposes and the subpoena orders that its
contents, existence, or the information sought not be disclosed, the District will make a reasonable effort
to notify the parent or eligible student in advance of compliance.
Parental consent is required to release the records to anyone else. When the student reaches 18 years of
age, only the student has the right to consent to release of records.
Students over 18, and parents of minor students may inspect the student’s records and request a correction
if the records are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights. If the District refuses the request to amend the records, the requestor has the right to ask for a hearing. If the records are not amended as a result of the hearing, the requestor has 30 school days to exercise the right to place a statement commenting on the information in the student’s record. Although improperly recorded grades may be challenged, parents and the student are not allowed to contest a student’s grade in a course through this process. Parents or the student have the right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education if they believe the District is not in compliance with the law regarding student records.
Copies of student records are available at a cost of per page, payable in advance. Parents may be denied copies of a student’s records (1) after the student reaches age 18 and is no longer a dependent for tax purposes; (2) when the student is attending an institution of post-secondary education; (3) if the parent fails to follow proper procedures and pay the copying charge; or (4) when the District is given a copy of a court order terminating the parental rights. If the student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and the parents are unable to view the records during regular school hours, upon written request of the parent, one copy of the record will be provided at no charge.
Certain information about district students is considered directory information and will be released to anyone, including military recruiters and/or post-secondary institutions, who follows procedures for requesting it, unless the parent objects to the release of any or all directory information about the child. The opportunity to exercise such an objection was provided on the form signed by the parent to acknowledge receipt of this handbook.
Should circumstances change, the parent can contact the principal to indicate his or her desire to change the original request. Directory information may include: a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, photographs, dates of attendance, awards received in school, and most recent previous school attended.
Special Education Records
Parents of a student with disabilities who has been provided special education services by the District will
be notified when any information that specifically identifies the student is no longer needed. If the parent
requests destruction of the information and the time established by law for retention has expired, the records will be destroyed. However, if the expired, the material will be deleted from the records but the records will be maintained until the time has expired.
TRANSPORTATION
School Sponsored
Students who participate in school-sponsored trips are required to use transportation provided by the school to and from the event. The principal, however, may make an exception if the parent personally requests that the student be permitted to ride with the parent, or the parent presents — before the scheduled trip — a written request that the student be permitted to ride with an adult designated by the parent.
Buses and Other School Vehicles
The District makes school bus transportation available to all students living three or more miles from school. This service is provided at no cost to students. Bus routes and any subsequent changes are posted at the school. Further information may be obtained by calling the elementary school at (406)297-5500.
Students are expected to assist District staff in ensuring that buses remain in good condition and that transportation is provided safely. When riding school buses, students are held to behavioral standards established in this handbook.
Students must:
- Follow the bus driver’s directions at all times and the first time they are given.
- Use a volume level of 1 or 2. Screaming/yelling will not be tolerated.
- Enter and leave the bus in an orderly manner at the designated bus stop nearest home.
- Keep feet, books, band instrument cases, and other objects out of the aisle.
- Not deface the bus or its equipment.
- Not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window, hold any object out of the window, or throw objects within or out of the bus.
- Wait for the driver’s signal upon leaving the bus and before crossing in front of the bus.
- Remain seated while the bus is moving.
- Not use profanity or obscenities - they will not be tolerated
- Follow all school behavioral expectations on buses and at stops.
Consequences:
- Warning from your Bus Driver.
- Conference with Driver and a specific seat assignment for one week.
- Driver will call your parents and assign you a seat for two weeks - write up completed
- Sent to the office for a conference with the principal and your parents - write up completed and possible removal from bus for a determined number of days.
- No longer allowed to ride on the bus.
(policy 8110)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Students are only allowed to ride the bus route that transports them to and from their home. If a student needs to ride a different bus for after-school care or to go home with another student, a parent must contact the school office before 2:00pm that day. A “bus note” will be issued if the arrangement is approved.
When students ride in a District van or passenger car, seat belts must be fastened at all times.
VIDEOTAPING OF STUDENTS
The District uses video cameras [with audio] on District property, including buses, to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all staff, students, and visitors to District property, and to safeguard District facilities and equipment. Video cameras may be used in locations as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Students in violation of Board policies, administrative regulations, building rules, or law shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Others may be referred to law enforcement agencies. Video recordings may become a part of a student’s educational record. The District shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws related to record maintenance and retention.
VISITORS
Parents and others are welcome to visit District schools. For the safety of those within the school, all
visitors must first report to the front office of the school building, entering through the main entrance. Visitors must sign into the office and put on a Visitor Badge.
Visits to individual classrooms during instructional time are permitted only with approval of the principal and teacher and so long as their duration or frequency does not interfere with the delivery of instruction or disrupt the normal school environment.
APPENDIX A: Drop-off/Pick-up Map
APPENDIX B: EPS ACCEPTABLE USE
It is the intent of the Eureka Public Schools to advance and promote education by assisting in the collaboration and exchange of information. Successful operation of Internet and other related technological service requires that all users regard the system as a shared resource. Users must cooperate to form a community of diverse interests with common purpose of advancing education. It is, therefore, imperative that all users conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner.
General Network Use
The network is provided for students to conduct research, complete assignments, publish their work, and communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Access is a privilege - not a right. As such, general school rules for behavior and communications apply, and users must comply with District standards and honor the agreements they have signed. Beyond the clarification of such standards, the District is not responsible for restricting, monitoring or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network. Network storage areas are similar to school lockers. Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that the system is used responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on District servers will always be private.
Internet / World Wide Web / E-mail Access
Access to the Internet, and email for educational purposes when appropriate, will enable students to use thousands of libraries and databases and correspondence with experts in their field. Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. Families should be warned that some material accessible via the Internet might contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. While our intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, students may find ways to access other materials as well. Filtering software is in use, but no filtering system is capable of blocking 100% of the inappropriate material available on the Internet. Eureka Public Schools believes that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed the disadvantages. Ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources.
Publishing to the World Wide Web
Student work may be considered for publication on the World Wide Web, specifically on the school’s Website or a classroom Websites. In the event anyone requests permission for copyright use, those requests will be forwarded to the student’s parent/guardian. In general, documents may not include a student's full name, phone number, address or other identifying contact information.
Notification of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Most student records are open only to teachers, principals, and other staff members who have responsibilities requiring such access. Parents may review student records of their son/daughter; also, students eighteen years and older have access to their own records. Arrangement for such reviews should be made through the school principal. Copies of any materials in those records will be furnished at the request of parents and/or eligible students at a possible cost of ten cents per page.
The federal law, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, states that:
1. Parents (or non-dependent students eighteen and older) must give written consent before release of “supplemental” or “confidential” information about their student (or themselves).
2. “Standard” or “regular” school records may be forwarded by the school or school district upon request and without parent/student consent.
3. “Directory information” about a student may be released to the public without parent/non-dependent student consent unless that parent gives the school district written notice to the contrary using FERPA Student Opt-out Form, available from school secretary. “Directory information” includes any one or all of the following: student’s name, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, address, telephone listing, weight and height of members of athletic teams, photograph or other digital image, degrees, honors and awards received, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, and most recent educational agency or institution attended.
Eureka School District does not provide directory information to private parties for commercial use; however, the district does release directory information, upon request, to State and Federal Government agencies. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Eureka School District to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include: the honor roll or other recognition lists, school websites, graduation programs, a playbill showing your student’s role in a drama production or concert, and sports activity sheets, etc. The district also provides directory information to news media on students to be listed on athletic teams or to be honored for outstanding achievement.
Student Handbook Signature Page
Eureka Elementary Student Handbook can be found online on the school district website.
Go to lchigh.net
Click on the arrow next to “schools” and choose “Eureka Elementary School”
Click on “Elementary Handbook” from the menu bar.
The Handbook can also be found at: https://bit.ly/ElemHandbookEureka
Or use the QR code to access
“I acknowledge that I have received access to the Eureka Elementary Student Handbook. I understand that the handbook contains information that may be needed during the school year. I have read and understand the policies and procedures outlined said handbook.”
Parent/Guardian Printed Name | Student Printed Name | |
Parent/Guardian Signature | Student Signature Grades 1st-4th | |
Date | Date |