Harrison Elementary School

Did you know a group of bobcats is called a pounce? Our pounce is excited to welcome your Bobcat and family to another great year at Harrison Elementary School. We’ll work together to fill this year with joy, pride, and growth!

This handbook has been prepared to provide information on school policies and procedures. The beginning of the year is an excellent time to review these expectations with your child. Please refer to the handbook as a resource during the school year to answer questions that may arise. It can be found on our school website under Parent Resources.

Our dedicated staff at Harrison is looking forward to partnering with you to create a meaningful year for your child. We do this best by checking in and communicating frequently. Please consider participating in our Remind app communication, following our FaceBook page, and signing up for emergency messages through Flash Alert.

We would like to extend an open invitation to all Harrison families to become involved in our pounce. Please consider participating by exploring our many opportunities for involvement through our Parent Club, the office, your child’s teacher, or by accessing our school website. Our school website (https://www.slane.k12.or.us/Harrison) a current school calendar, volunteer application, and other great resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jaimee Massie Kirstin Sadiq

Principal Assistant Principal

Jaimee.massie@slane.k12.or.us kirstin.sadiq@slane.k12.or.us

Harrison Mascot The Bobcats
Harrison Colors	Yellow & Blue
What do we believe in at Harrison?	Mission: Why do we exist? Learning together Reaching for better Every Bobcat Every day! Vision: What must our school become to reach our purpose? Harrison families, students, and staff collaboratively create a safe, welcoming environment. We provide a high quality, comprehensive education. All are empowered and become self-advocating, confident, capable community members.
Our Harrison Community	Harrison is a building that has many wonderful community partnerships. In our Pounce we also share space with our community partners including: Early Childhood CARES, Preschool Promise, Life Skills and our SLSD district programs the Owls and Hawks Nests.
School Schedule	M, T, TH, F 7:45 Building Open to Students – Breakfast begins 7:55 Front Doors Open - Students Report to Class 8:05 School Begins 11:15 1st Grade lunch 11:20 2nd Grade lunch 12:00 3rd Grade lunch 11:45 Kindergarten lunch 11:00 4th Grade lunch* 11:40 5th Grade lunch 2:30 Student Dismissal Wednesday 11:00 1st Grade Lunch 11:30 2nd Grade Lunch 11:20 3rd Grade Lunch 11:30 Kinder lunch School will dismiss at 12:30 PM EVERY WEDNESDAY, providing for staff professional development and building planning sessions. Lunch times are different on Wednesdays. Note: There is no supervision for students prior to 7:45 AM, students arriving after 8:05 are considered tardy. Want to join your child for lunch? Visitors can check in at the office any day. We’re also hosting more coordinated options throughout the year. Look for these opportunities to join us on our Remind and our Facebook Page.

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL INFORMATION

School Hours/Student Dismissal:

Classrooms are closed to students until 8:00 AM to allow teachers time to prepare for instruction. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:45 – 8:00 AM. We DO NOT offer supervision for children before 7:45 AM. For your child’s safety, please DO NOT send or bring your child to school prior to 7:45 AM.

Emergency services expect Taylor Street to be free of traffic. If you arrive for pick up before 2:25 pm then you will either need to park or circle around the peninsula curb and re-enter the school inorder to keep Taylor St open for emergency vehicles. Thanks for keeping our neighborhood safe.

Morning Routine

Grades 1st-5th

Doors to Harrison will open at 7:45 am. All grades will enter through the gym door to the left of the main doors. 1st-5th graders head to the cafeteria to eat breakfast or sit with their friends. Students will stay in the cafeteria or gym until 8:00 and then head to class. 1st graders will have the option to join the kinders in the gym.

Kinder:

Kinders arriving by bus will have supervised play in our gym until 8:00. Breakfast will be served in the classroom as students arrive.

Please remember that classes are dismissed every Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Classes are dismissed all other days at 2:30 PM. Students are expected to leave school at dismissal time. Your child is to be picked up by you or your designee no later than 15 minutes after school is out. If a child is to remain after school, we will contact you in advance for your permission.

Students shall not be released from school at times other than regular dismissal hours except with the principal’s permission or according to school sign-out procedures. The teacher will determine that permission has been granted before allowing the student to leave. Students WILL NOT be released to any person without the approval of their guardian or as otherwise provided by law.

After School Plans For Our Students:

We ask that each family or guardian provide us with a “daily go-home plan.” At the beginning of each school year, we ask each family/guardian to complete a new form in eSchool, which includes this information. If there is to be a change in your child’s after school plans, please send a written note to the office informing us of the changes. Having this information in writing avoids confusion. If your plans change during the day, please call us before 2:00 (12:00 on early release days) so that we have sufficient time to notify your child of your change in plans. CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CALL HOME TO ARRANGE AFTER SCHOOL PLANS.

Parking/Picking up Students:

There are two areas that guardians may drop their children off and/or pick them up. Grades 1-5 are dropped off and picked up at the front of the school. PK and Kinder, and students in special programs are picked up in the back of the school near the pool.

When picking up students 1st-5th you can either:

park in the parking lot and meet your child, or,
stay in your car and pull around the peninsula.

Please be prepared to stop for students crossing at the crosswalk. If you park, please use the crosswalk to access your child and exit the parking lot. As you pull around the building to pick up your student, stay in your car and please pull forward so more cars can arrive. We will send your child to you. As they get into your vehicle, for safety, please have them enter on the sidewalk side of the car. There is NO Parking in the bus parking lot for safety reasons. If you park there you will be asked to leave.

Kinder, Preschool & Special Programs:

These students will be dropped off at the “pool parking lot” at the back of the school. Staff will be ready to meet students at 8:00. Breakfast will be served in the classroom as students arrive. For safety, please attend to the cones and signs indicating where to pull forward as buses for our special programs also drop off and pick up in this parking lot. The bus loading area, which includes the entire curb, must be kept clear at all times during the school day. There is no loading and unloading at the curb. Please park and walk your child to the gate. The kinder gate closes at 8:10, after that time please bring your child to the front of the school. Preschool students will be met starting at 8:30.

Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards/Wheelies:

Students should walk their bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on school grounds. Bike racks are provided and padlocks are advised for security. Students will carry their scooters and skateboards to their classroom. All students need home instruction concerning bicycle safety and driving laws before riding in traffic. Oregon law requires children to wear bicycle helmets. Wheelies are not allowed at school due to the damages that are caused on flooring throughout the building.

Emergency Dismissal Procedure:

Due to unusual circumstances, weather, or building mechanical failure, we may be forced to send students home early without prior notice. It is impossible to call all families/guardians of students in such an event. The information you provide in the “emergency contact information” will be followed. A copy of this form is provided to every classroom teacher for easy reference.

For up-to-the minute school closure/emergency information or to subscribe for automated updates please go to Flash Alerts Web page for South Lane School District (http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=141) or the South Lane School District website (http://www.slane.k12.or.us/) We will also use Remind and social media sites.

School Breakfast and Lunch Program:

Food Services is excited to announce for the 2024-2025 school year, EVERY STUDENT EATS FREE AGAIN! We highly encourage students to enjoy both breakfast and lunch in our cafeteria where many of our items are cooked from scratch! As always it is our mission to feed every student a great meal with great service. Visitors are welcome to come and have lunch with their student. Please let the office know by 9:30 AM so the kitchen can prepare an extra adult meal. Visitors will pay with cash for their meal when they pick it up in the cafeteria.

Free/Reduced Applications: Although students eat for free - families are recommended to complete a free and reduced meal application to qualify for other possible programs.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is critical to your child's success in school. Students who have an attendance rate below 90 percent are referred to as “chronically absent.” Students with higher attendance rates are more likely to meet academic standards and graduate on time. If you need assistance with your child attending regularly, contact the school. We believe in partnering with guardians to provide the best outcomes for students.

All students between the ages of 7 and 18, who have not completed grade 12 and are enrolled, are required to attend school unless otherwise exempted by law. School staff will monitor and report violations of the state compulsory attendance. To call the school to report your child’s absence dial 541-767-5134.

Excused Absences:

To excuse an absence, please call the office the day the absence occurs. If it is not possible to call, please send a note to the office on the first day your child returns to school stating the reasons for the absence. Students with chronic absenteeism may be required to provide a medical statement to excuse absences.

Arriving Late/Leaving Early:

Students need to be on time for the start of the school day at 8:05 AM and remain in school until school is dismissed at 2:30 (12:30 on Wednesdays). Instruction begins promptly at 8:05 AM and continues until the end of the school day. When students arrive late or are picked up early it is disruptive to your child’s learning. Teachers use the early morning and end-of-day time to build class culture, communicate important information, and connect with their students. When a child frequently arrives late or leaves early it can be difficult for the child to find connection. A combination of eight tardies or early release (each count ½ day absence) or 8 half-day absences within 20 school days may result in a referral to the district attendance team. ALL children who are late to school (after 8:05) must check in with an adult at the office to obtain a tardy slip. Families or guardians picking up their child prior to dismissal MUST come to the office prior to going to the classroom.

VISITORS / VOLUNTEERS

Visitors:

Families and guardians and other visitors are welcome to visit district schools. To ensure the safety and welfare of students is not disrupted, and that visitors are properly directed to the areas that are appropriate, ALL visitors, including volunteers, MUST report to the office upon entering school property and sign in with the staff. The principal will approve requests to visit, as appropriate. For children’s safety, all visitors MUST wear a visitor or volunteer tag. Communication must be made with the teacher prior to visiting a classroom. Entering unannounced can disrupt the learning environment. Students are not permitted to bring visitors to school without prior approval of the principal. In accordance with Federal law, our school is a Drug Free Workplace. This means that no drugs, including tobacco, may be present. All visitors are expected not to smoke or be in possession of/or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs anywhere on school premises (including parking lots). Every student is entitled to a high quality educational experience, free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. The use and display of hate symbols that incite fear and discrimination among students is prohibited on school grounds.

Volunteers:

Family and community volunteers are a valuable resource to Harrison Elementary. We encourage volunteers to donate their time and talents to help make a difference. If you are available, please contact your child’s teacher or the office. Anyone interested in volunteering must complete a volunteer application and criminal history form PRIOR to participating in the classroom or going on a field trip. (School Board policy 332.107)

Field Trips:

Families/guardians are given the opportunity to sign a field trip permission slip (during registration) that covers all field trips throughout the year. Most of these trips are educational; some, however, are reward-based (as part of the positive behavior support program). Students who demonstrate the ability to manage their own behavior will have the privilege of going on field trips. When behavior warrants concern at school, students may be excluded from excursions or a family member may be asked to accompany the student. In such cases, families/guardians will be notified in advance. In most cases, transportation for field trips is provided by the school district transportation. Students are expected to ride on the school provided transportation (or may in rare cases, ride with their guardian in their own car).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

South Lane School District, your student's school, and classroom staff will use email addresses and phone numbers you have provided at registration in order to contact you for things like attendance notifications. The district may utilize third parties to provide for these means of communications (like Remind, Class Dojo, etc). If you are contacted by text message, charges may apply. You may have the ability to opt-out of some of these third party provided communications, but in cases of student safety, emergencies, or attendance notifications you may still be contacted.

Family Conferences:

Family conferences are scheduled during the months of November and April. Progress reports are sent home at the end of each of the grading periods.

Home Communication:

Our school website, Harrison Facebook, as well as Remind, will keep you informed about current and upcoming events and activities. Special notices and reminders are sent home on an as needed basis. Most teachers send home weekly updates that address specific classroom news and activities and/or use Remind and email notices.

Toys and Electronics

Toys from home, including Pokemon cards, can potentially cause a great deal of trouble at school. We cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged personal items. Please discourage children from bringing them to school. The school collects personal items that may be harmful or disruptive. Families/guardians will be contacted and asked to pick up items from school. Please do not let your children bring such items to school. Play equipment is furnished to all grades.

All cell phones and electronic devices must be kept out of sight with the sound turned off during school hours (7:45-2:30). For your child's safety, students must use school phones to call guardians. Smart watches are considered phones and can not be used for phone calls or recording. If devices are in sight without permission, or used inappropriately, they may be collected by school personnel and returned to the student at the end of the school day. If repeat problems occur, families/guardians will be contacted and asked to pick up the device.

Lost And Found Items:

We encourage you to mark all articles of clothing that might be taken off at school. During the year, unclaimed clothing can be found in the Lost and Found area located in the main hallway in front of the cafeteria. During and at the close of the year, any clothing that is not reclaimed is laundered and either used as emergency clothing at school or given to charitable organizations.

Celebrations:

Room parties are up to the discretion of the classroom teacher. All baked goods used for classroom parties must be commercially prepared (store bought). Costs of the parties are left up to the individual classroom. If you do not wish your child to participate in room parties, please let your child’s teacher know. Families must prearrange any classwide treats to ensure the safety and wellness of the class community. Items will be held in the office until the scheduled time.

Birthday Gifts – In an effort to keep classroom disruption to a minimum and due to safety concerns on school buses, large balloon bouquets, stuffed toys, flowers in glass vases, and gift packages are discouraged to be sent/delivered to school. Invitations to home parties must include each student in your child’s classroom or will not be delivered at school, in order to be sensitive to all other students.

Harrison Dress Code:

Student’s dress and grooming shall be in keeping with health, sanitary, and safety practices. Because of health and safety considerations, students are required to wear shoes while on school property or while participating in school-sponsored activities that may occur off school property. In addition, any garments that distract from the learning environment will not be allowed.

When a student is participating in an educational program or a school-sponsored activity, dress and grooming should not disrupt the activity or constitute a threat to the health and safety of the student or others. Provisions for dress and grooming for special activities should arise directly out of the needs of the activity. Clothing with alcohol, tobacco, drugs, symbols of hate or discrimination, obscene, or profane references are prohibited.

Students will need to wear appropriate clothing and shoes to participate fully in physical education classes. They may bring extra shoes to change into if needed. If support is needed to meet this requirement please contact the Community Care Specialist.

Student Photos:

With increasing safety risks for students, we ask families/guardians, that no photos be taken in the classroom that would include any other children besides your own. This would include posting pictures of classroom activities to sites such as: Facebook, Twitter, etc. It is recommended that you first check with your child’s teacher and the office before sharing classroom photos. (South Lane School District Code GCAB)

Distribution of Material:

All aspects of school-sponsored publications, including web pages, newspapers and/or yearbooks, are completely under the supervision of the teacher and principal. Students may be required to submit such publications to the administration for approval. Written materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes, or other visual or auditory materials may not be sold, circulated or distributed on district property by a student or a non-student without the approval of the administration.

Materials not under the editorial control of the district must be submitted to the principal for review and approval before being distributed to students. Materials shall be reviewed based on legitimate educational concerns. Such concerns include whether the material is defamatory; age appropriate to the grade level and/or maturity of the reading audience; poorly written, inadequately researched, is biased or prejudiced; not factual; or not free of racial ethnic, religious or sexual bias; materials that include advertising in conflict with public school laws, rules and/or board policy; deemed inappropriate for students; or may be reasonably perceived by the public to bear the sanction of district approval.

If the material is not approved within 24 hours of the time that it was submitted, it must be considered disapproved. Disapprovals may be appealed by submitting the disapproved materials to the superintendent. Material not approved by the Superintendent within 3 days is considered disapproved. This disapproval may be appealed to the Board at its next regular meeting when the individual shall have a reasonable period of time to present his/her viewpoint.

Transfer of Students:

Requests to transfer to another school in the district or to a school outside the district may be approved in certain circumstances. Contact a building administrator for additional information.

Testing

HB 2655 enables families/guardians to opt their child out of Smarter Balance Testing. If you would like more information please contact the principal.

Students with Disabilities Complaints:

A complaint or concern regarding the identification, evaluation or placement of a student with disabilities or the accessibility of the district’s services, activities, or programs to a student, should be directed to the Special Education director.

Program Exemptions:

Students may be excused from a state-required program or learning activity for reasons of religion, disability, or other reasons deemed appropriate by the district. An alternative program or learning activity for credit may be provided. All such requests should be directed to the principal by the families/guardians in writing and include the reason for the request.

SCHOOL WIDE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS AND INTERVENTION PLANS

Responsibility and Discipline:

Students are responsible for conducting themselves properly, in accordance with the policies of the district and the lawful direction of staff. The district has the responsibility to afford students certain rights as guaranteed under federal and state constitutions and statutes.

Student Rights and Responsibilities:

Among these student rights and responsibilities are the following:

Civil rights – including the right to equal educational opportunity and freedom from discrimination, the responsibility not to discriminate against others;
The right to attend free public schools, the responsibility to attend school regularly and to observe school rules essential for permitting others to learn at school;
The right to due process of law with respect to suspension, expulsion, and decisions which the student believes injure his/her rights;
The right to free inquiry and expression, the responsibility to observe reasonable rules regarding these rights;
The right to assemble informally, the responsibility to not disrupt the orderly operation of the educational process, nor infringe upon the rights of others;
The right to privacy, which includes privacy in respect to the student’s education records;
The right to know the behavior standards expected, the responsibility to know the consequences of misbehavior.

Intervention

Here at Harrison we are Safe, Respectful, Responsible and Ready to Learn. We at Harrison believe that proactively teaching positive behaviors will prepare our students for the classroom and to be caring contributing members of our society. Research has demonstrated that punishments are one of the LEAST EFFECTIVE responses to students who demonstrate a pattern of antisocial behavior. Students with chronic behavior concerns will require interventions which are thoughtfully constructed and routinely evaluated for effectiveness. We believe partnering with families to provide meaningful opportunities for students is essential to their success.

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports)

What is PBIS? Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed. We would like to partner with you to make Harrison a place where students thrive. We encourage you to please talk to your child about this matrix below and future materials.

Expected School-Wide Behaviors

Location

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Everywhere, All the time

*Use furniture and equipment the way it is intended

*Use walking feet in school

*Stay in designated area and have adult permission before leaving

*Tell an adult if you or a peer need help

*Hands and body to self

*Use your body appropriately

*Listen to and follow adult directions the first time

*Use appropriate voice levels

*Treat others the

way you want to be

treated.

*Take care of your own belongings and clean up after yourself

*Be an active participant and help others in need

*Use your time wisely

*Be aware of your surroundings.

Hallways and Stairs

*Use stairs walking one step at a time

*Hold on to the rail

*Keep eyes and body facing forward

*Use a quiet voice

*Hands to self, respect wall displays

*Stay to the right.

*Go directly to your destination

*Bring your pass with you.

*Allow other classes and adults to pass

Location

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Cafeteria

*Hold your tray with both hands

*Sit on your bottom, face forward

*Wash/sanitize hands before you eat.

*Follow directional arrows.

*Use a quiet voice

*Use good manners. Say please and thank you.

*Eat your own food when you are seated

*Use kind words

*Pay attention to quiet signal; lights off = voice off

*Dispose of meal garbage appropriately

*Raise your hand for permission to leave your table.

Playground

*Walk on soft surfaces

*Line up quickly and quietly when you hear 3 whistles

*Stop, look, and listen to adults when you hear 1 long whistle

*Use equipment appropriately

*Use “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to settle disagreements

*Allow and invite others to join activities

*Take turns with equipment

*Follow playground rules

*Follow directions from adults the first time

*Put equipment away at the end of recess

*Use only your grade level equipment

Bathroom

*Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

*Use toilets, sinks, and stalls correctly

*Respect others’ privacy and personal space

*Leave the restroom the way you found it.

*Let an adult know if there is a mess or problem.

*Keep paper waste in the trash can

*Use your designated restroom

*Flush waste and toilet paper only

*Unlock and exit as soon as you are finished

Location

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Gym

*Stop when you hear the whistle

*Be a good sport

*Use “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to settle disagreements

*Follow the rules of the game

*Use the equipment appropriately.

Bus

*Stay seated, facing forward

*Keep hands and feet to yourself

* Be silent at railroad crossings

*Use quiet voices & be kind to everyone

*Let driver know if there are any issues

*Obtain driver permission before eating or drinking

*Clean up after yourself

Arrival/Dismissal

*Watch for cars

*Walk on the sidewalk

*Wait for the signal to cross & only cross at crosswalk

*Walk bikes, scooters, skates, or skateboards and store in designated areas

*Follow your “Go Home” plan

*Go directly to class

Positive Interactions and Acknowledging Responsible Choices:

The most important means of encouraging students are the minute-by-minute interactions that occur between staff and students. We strive to interact with students in a friendly and supportive manner at all times. Staff will work to interact with each student at least three times more frequently when the student is engaged in responsible behavior than when the student is not being responsible.

PBIS Tier 2

Tier 2 interventions are implemented when students need more support to follow school wide expectations.

PBIS Tier 3

Tier 3 interventions are individualized to a student’s needs and are decided on by a team including teachers, specialists, and families.

The Harrison code of conduct serves as a foundation for all aspects of the school program. The discipline plan is based on an instructional model. We believe it is important to teach children the behaviors we expect at school so they learn how to be responsible citizens. Our goal is to create an environment that is safe, respectful, has clear expectations, and is conducive to learning.

DISCIPLINE AND POlICIES

Student Code of Conduct:

The district has authority regarding student behavior at school during the regular school day, at any school-related activity, regardless of time or location and while being transported in district-provided transportation. Students may be subject to discipline including detention, suspension, expulsion, denial and/or loss of awards and privileges and/or referral to law enforcement officials for the following, including but not limited to:

Assault
Hazing, harassment, intimidation, bullying or menacing
Coercion
Violent behavior or threats of violence or harm
Disorderly conduct, including disruption of the school environment
Bringing, possessing, concealing or using a weapon, or replica of a weapon***
Vandalism/Malicious Mischief/Theft
Sexual Harassment
Use of tobacco**alcohol or drugs** including drug paraphernalia
Use or display of profane or obscene language
Open defiance of a teacher’s authority, including persistent failure to comply with the

lawful directions of teachers or school officials

Violation of district transportation rules
Violation of law, Board policy, administrative regulation, school or classroom rules

** In accordance with Oregon law, any person under age 18 possessing a tobacco product commits a Class D violation and is subject to a court-imposed fine as provided by ORS 167.400. Any person who distributes, sells or causes to be sold, tobacco in any form or a tobacco-burning device, to a person under 18 years of age commits a Class A violation and is subject to a fine as provided by ORS 163.575. An unlawful drug is any drug not prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner. Unlawful delivery of a controlled substance to a student or minor within 1,000 feet of district property is a Class A felony. Punishment is a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment, fine or both as provided by ORS 475.999.

***Under state and federal law, expulsion from school is required for a period of not less than one year for any student who is determined to have brought a weapon to school. The superintendent may modify the expulsion requirement for a student on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, in accordance with Oregon law, any person who intentionally possesses a firearm or other dangerous weapon in or on district property or recklessly discharges a firearm in school is subject to criminal prosecution, a maximum five years imprisonment, fine and forfeiture of firearm and/or other dangerous weapon or both. Any person 13 to 17 years of age convicted of intentionally possessing a firearm in a public building is subject to denial of driving privileges for 90 days.

Dangerous weapon is defined in Oregon law as any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, which, under the circumstance in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious injury.

Deadly weapon is defined as any instrument, article or substance specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death or serious physical injury.

Firearms are defined in federal law as any weapon (including a starter gun) that will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. This includes the frame or receiver of any such weapon or firearm, muffler or silencer.

Destruction device is defined as any device with an explosive, incendiary or poison gas component or any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device or from which a destructive device may be readily assembled. A destructive device does not include any device that is designed or redesigned, primarily for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line-throwing, safety or similar device.

Learning cannot occur when students engage in disruptive or unacceptable behaviors. At Harrison, two basic categories of inappropriate behavior have been delineated: (a) minor offenses and (b) major offenses.

MINOR:

Minor offenses are committed when expectations are not followed. Normally, the adult in charge will handle these offenses in a brief and calm manner so as not to disrupt the teaching/learning process. Each teacher may have his/her own system for managing offenses within the classroom. Outside of the classroom, adults supervising will reteach expectations, communicate with classroom teachers, and document behavior appropriately.

MAJOR:

Most misbehavior will be dealt with by discussion or mild consequences as indicated throughout this handbook. However, the following major offenses are against the law, violate school district policy (policy #JG, JFC), may endanger health, harm self or others, damage property, or are repeated disruptions. These offenses are deemed to be severe.

Dangerous behavior – assault – fighting

Behaviors that cause or could cause physical harm to others as well as dangerous threats toward others.

Illegal acts ~ possession or use of weapons, tobacco, or other illegal substances:

No weapon of any kind is allowed at school. Weapons include pocket knives, firecrackers, and other items that could be unsafe and/or used with the intent to threaten or harass students, staff or any person on school grounds . This includes toys and facsimiles of weapons.

Possession or use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, or unlawful drugs is prohibited on or near school grounds at any time. An unlawful drug is any drug not prescribed or taken as prescribed for the individual by a licensed medical practitioner.

Harassment and Bullying:

Harassment is unwanted negative attention that is ongoing and explicitly directed at an individual or group. The Board is committed to providing a positive and productive learning environment. Hazing, harassment, intimidation, menacing or bullying and acts of cyberbullying by students is strictly

prohibited. Retaliation against any person who reports, is thought to have reported, files a complaint, or otherwise participates in an investigation or inquiry, is also strictly prohibited. False charges shall also be regarded as a serious offense and will result in disciplinary action or other appropriate sanctions. Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion.

Insubordinate Behavior

Insubordinate behavior is defined as the fierce, repeated, and immediate refusal to comply with reasonable staff instruction within a specified period of time.

Theft:

Theft includes not only taking money and property, but also finding items and not turning them in to the office.

Vandalism:

Any willful destruction of school or personal property on school grounds is considered vandalism.

Obscene Language:

Language that is inappropriate and not conducive to the learning environment.

Repeated Disruption:

Minor misbehaviors that occur frequently and are unchanged by mild, consistent consequences are referred to the office. This may include: disruptive behaviors in class for negative attention, repeated failure to promptly follow directions, and unsafe playground behavior.

CONSEQUENCES FOR MAJOR OFFENSES:

The consequences students receive will depend on the nature and seriousness of the inappropriate behavior and the number of previous misbehaviors. The school administrator or designee will determine the appropriate consequences. The following will be used as a guideline for determining consequences.

Procedures for Major Offenses:

Step 1: Any student who is observed engaging in an unsafe major offense may be out of their classroom until the event has been processed .

Step 2:If the student is in the office, he or she must wait politely until the administrator or designee can meet with the student. The following sequence of consequences is used unless, based on input and extenuating circumstances, the administrator chooses to modify the consequences.

Definitions:

Community Service:

Consequences in which the student may be asked to stay after school or utilize recess time and assist adults (usually the custodian). The purpose of community service is to teach the student respect for adults and/or property by giving up their time in order to assist others. The experience is not intended to be punitive or degrading, but rather an opportunity to provide service.

In-school suspension:

Consequence in which a student is removed from the usual classroom or school activities for a specified period of time (e.g., remainder of day, next morning). The student is directed to a specific area (usually another classroom, the library, or office).

Restitution:

Students who are assigned restitution make right the loss or damage for which they were responsible. For example, if a student vandalized a desk, he or she might scrub a set of desks during work detail and/or pay for the costs of repairing the damaged property.

Restriction:

A student on restriction loses some privileges. Restriction can be up to a school day period of time and may include: 1) Eating lunch in another location other than the cafeteria, i.e., office or classroom; 2) Limitation of movement through building; while in line, student must walk by teacher; 3) Loss of privileges to attend special school activities such as assemblies; 4) Limitation of movement at recess time; students play near a supervisor, or may be assigned to an alternative recess time or location.

Suspension:

A student may be suspended from school for up to and including 10 school days for willful violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The district may require a student to attend school during non-school hours as an alternative to suspension.

An opportunity for the student to present his/her view of the alleged misconduct will be given. Each suspension will include a specification of the reasons for the suspension, the length of the suspension, a plan for readmission and an opportunity to appeal the decision.

Every reasonable and prompt effort will be made to notify the of a suspended student. While under suspension, a student may not attend after-school activities and athletic events, be present on district property nor participate in activities directed or sponsored by the district.

Schoolwork missed by a student while on suspension may be made up upon the student’s return to school if the work missed reflects achievement over a greater period of time than the length of the suspension. For example, a student will be allowed to make up final, mid-term and unit examinations without an academic penalty.

Breaks & Resets:

Breaks and resets are for a short period of time and may take place in a variety of settings, i.e., playground, office, another classroom, etc. The purpose of a reset is to stop the pattern of misbehavior and give students an opportunity to demonstrate appropriate behavior before reentering the classroom or activity. During a break, students are assigned to a specific location where they use self regulation strategies. Students are supervised during breaks and resets.

Expulsion:

A student may be expelled for severe or repeated violations of the Student Code of Conduct. No student may be expelled without a hearing unless the student’s families or guardians or the student, if 18 years of age, waives the right to a hearing, either in writing or by failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. An expulsion shall not extend beyond one calendar year.

The district will provide appropriate expulsion notification including expulsion hearing procedures, student and rights and alternative education provisions as required by law. See alternative education programs and alternative education notice in this handbook.

Transportation of Students :

A student being transported on district-provided transportation is required to comply with the Student Code of Conduct. Any student who fails to comply with the Student Code of Conduct may be denied transportation services and shall be subject to disciplinary action.

The following rules shall apply to student conduct on district transportation:

Students being transported are under authority of the bus driver;
Fighting, wrestling or boisterous activity is prohibited on the bus;
Students will use the emergency door only in case of emergency;
Students will be on time for the bus, both morning and evening;
Students will not bring firearms, weapons or other potentially hazardous material on the bus;
Students will not bring animals, except approved assistance guide animals, on the bus;
Students will remain seated while bus is in motion;
Students may be assigned seats by the bus driver;
When necessary to cross the road, students will cross in front of the bus or as instructed by the bus driver;
Students will not extend their hands, arms or heads through bus windows;
Students will have written permission to leave the bus other than for home or school;
Students will converse in normal tones; loud or vulgar language is prohibited;
Students will not open or close windows without permission of the driver;
Students will keep the bus clean and must refrain from damaging it;
Students will be courteous to the driver, fellow students and passers-by;
Students who refuse to promptly obey the directions of the driver or refuse to obey regulations may forfeit their privilege to ride on the buses.

Off-Campus and Outside-of-School-Time Conduct:

Off-campus and outside-of-school-time conduct that violates the District’s Student Code of Conduct may also be the basis for discipline if it has the potential to disrupt or impact the safe and efficient operation of the school or interfere with the rights of others.

Video Surveillance

The board authorizes the use of video cameras on district property to ensure 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 appropriate locations. (Code ECAC)

Searches:

District officials may, subject to the requirements below, search a student’s person and property, including property assigned by the district for the student’s use. Such searches may be conducted at any time on district property or when the student is under the jurisdiction of the district at school-sponsored activities. See district policy code JFG for requirement details.

Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco:

The possession, selling and/or use of illegal and harmful drugs, alcohol and tobacco is strictly prohibited. This includes substance abuse and drug paraphernalia. This prohibition applies during the regular school day and/or at any district-related activity, regardless of time or location and while being transported on district-provided transportation. Students in violation of the district’s drug, alcohol and tobacco policy will be subject to disciplinary action and referred to law enforcement officials, as appropriate, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

Since drug, alcohol and tobacco use is illegal for students and interferes with both effective learning and the healthy development of students, the district has a fundamental and ethical obligation to prevent drug, alcohol and tobacco use and to maintain a drug-free educational environment.

Discrimination and Harassment Policy:

South Lane School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital status, sex or age in providing education or access to benefits of education services, activities, and programs in accordance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and other civil rights or discrimination issues; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Discriminatory Treatment – Some discrimination is intentional and easy to identify. This includes verbal or physical abuse or threats, and racial or ethnic jokes. Another type of discrimination is subtler and more difficult to identify. Some examples include being assigned work or being evaluated on the basis of race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, using stereotypes, or being treated differently from other people. Both types of discrimination are damaging.

Dealing with Discrimination – If you are a victim or witness discrimination, it is suggested that you follow these steps: Write down the details of what happened, especially the names of people involved in or witness to the incident. Talk to someone that you trust, a friend, your family, your teacher, a counselor, or an administrator. Speak to the person who caused the problem. Explain what is objectionable, why it is offensive, and that it should be stopped or changed.

Each school has a plan for dealing with incidents that may be discriminatory. Talk to the person designated by the school plan. If you are not satisfied with how the problem is resolved, contact the Personnel Director at 942-3381. If you are unable to resolve the problem informally by following the steps listed above, file a formal complaint.

A. IF THE COMPLAINT IS ABOUT ANOTHER STUDENT, the student and family/guardian should work with the teacher or principal.

B. IF THE COMPLAINT IS ABOUT A STAFF MEMBER OR INSTRUCTIONAL MATTERS, the student should use the following process specified in school board policy:

STEP I: Any person who has a discrimination complaint is encouraged to discuss the complaint with the individual causing the discrimination or the principal of the school, if the matter pertains to a decision made at the school level.

STEP II: If the complaint cannot be resolved at Step I, a person may file a complaint with the Personnel Officer. Complaint forms are available in all school offices and at the District Service Center, 455 Adams. The complaint will be put in writing and explain the basis of the alleged discrimination. Specific details concerning the complaint and the desired remedy should be included on the written form. The form should be taken or mailed to the Personnel Officer at the District Service Center, 455 Adams, Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424. The Personnel Officer will investigate the complaint. As part of the investigation, the Personnel Officer may select two other persons (student, staff, or other citizen) to serve as a panel of three to hear the facts relating to the complaint and to consider possible ways of alleviating the problem. The Personnel Officer will respond in writing to the complaint within 20 days after receiving the complaint.

STEP III: If the complainant is not satisfied with the disposition of the complaint at Step II, a written appeal may be filed with the superintendent. The superintendent will determine whether or not to review the case based on the written appeal and the record of the Step II proceedings.

South Lane School District

45J Code: ACB Adopted: 1-11-2021

ALL STUDENTS BELONG

All students are entitled to a high quality educational experience, free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. All employees are entitled to work in an environment that is free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. All visitors are entitled to participate in an environment that is free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. “Bias incident” means a person’s hostile expression of animus toward another person, relating to the other person’s perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin, of which criminal investigation or prosecution is impossible or inappropriate. Bias incidents may include derogatory language or behavior directed at or about any of the preceding demographic groups. “Symbol of hate” means a symbol, image, or object that expresses animus on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin including, the noose, swastika, or confederate flag, and whose display:

1. Is reasonably likely to cause a substantial disruption of or material interference with school activities; or

2. Is reasonably likely to interfere with the rights of students by denying them full access to the services, activities, and opportunities offered by a school.

The district prohibits the use or display of any symbols of hate on [district] [school] grounds or in any district- or school-sponsored program, service, school or activity that is funded in whole or in part by monies appropriated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly, except where used in teaching curriculum that is aligned to the Oregon State Standards. In responding to the use of any symbols of hate, the district will use non-disciplinary remedial action whenever appropriate. The district prohibits retaliation against an individual because that person has filed a charge, testified, assisted or participated in an investigation, proceeding or hearing; and further prohibits anyone from coercing, intimidating, threatening or interfering with an individual for exercising any rights guaranteed under state and federal law. Nothing in this policy is intended to interfere with the lawful use of district facilities pursuant to a lease or license. The district will use administrative regulation ACB-AR - Bias Incident Complaint Procedure to process reports or complaints of bias incidents.

South Lane School District 45J

Code: ACB-AR Adopted: 1-11-2021

BIAS INCIDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

The term “bias incident” is defined in policy. Persons impacted by a bias incident shall be defined broadly to include individuals at whom an incident was directed as well as students in the larger school community likely to be impacted by the incident.

Step 1: When a staff member learns of a potential bias incident, the staff member will prioritize the safety and well-being of all persons impacted and immediately report the incident to the building or program administrator.

Step 2: The administrator or designee shall acknowledge receipt of the complaint, reduce the complaint to writing, and investigate any complaint of a bias incident. Responding staff will recognize the experience of all persons impacted, acknowledge the impact, commit to taking immediate action, and prevent further harm against those persons impacted from taking place. Redirection procedures, if any, will include:

Educational components that address the history and impact of hate;
Procedural components to ensure the safety, healing, and agency of those impacted by hate;
Accountability and transformation for people who cause harm; and
Transformation of the conditions that perpetuated the harm.

The administrator or designee must consider whether the behavior implicates other district policies or civil rights laws, and if so, respond accordingly.

The administrator or designee will make a decision within 10 days of receiving the complaint.

All persons impacted will be provided with information relating to the investigation and the outcome of the investigation. At a minimum, the information provided must include:

That an investigation has been initiated;
When the investigation has been completed;
The findings of the investigation and the final determination based on those findings; and
Actions taken with the person or persons who committed the harassing behavior to remedy the behavior and prevent reoccurrence when the actions relate directly to a person impacted by the event.

If any of the above information cannot be shared, a citation to the law prohibiting release and an explanation of how that law applies to the current situation will be provided.

Step 3: If complainant or a respondent wishes to appeal the decision of the administrator or designee, the complainant or respondent may submit a written appeal to the superintendent within five school days after receipt of the administrator or designee’s response to the complaint.

The superintendent or designee shall acknowledge receipt of the appeal and may meet with all parties involved. The superintendent or designee will review the merits of the complaint and the administrator or designee’s decision. The superintendent or designee will respond in writing to the complainant within 10 school days.

The superintendent or designee will ensure that the requirements in Steps 1 and 2 (redirection procedures, notice, etc.) are continued to be met through Step 3, as appropriate.

Step 4: If the complainant or respondent is not satisfied with the decision of the superintendent or designee, a written appeal may be filed with the Board within five school days of receipt of the superintendent or designee’s response to Step 3. The Board may decide to hear or deny the request for appeal at a Board meeting. The Board may use an executive session if the subject matter qualifies under Oregon law. If the Board decides to hear the appeal, the Board may meet with the concerned parties and their representative at a Board meeting. The Board’s decision will be final and will address each allegation in the complaint and contain reasons for the Board’s decision. A copy of the Board’s final decision shall be sent to the complainant in writing within 10 days of this meeting.

The Board will ensure that the requirements in Steps 1 and 2 (redirection procedures, notice, etc.) are continued to be met through Step 4, as appropriate.

Complaints can be filed with or communicated directly to the administrator or designee, in which case Step 1 will be skipped. Complaints against the administrator can be directed to the superintendent or designee and will begin at Step 3. Complaints against the superintendent or a Board member(s) can be directed to the Board and will begin at Step 4. If complaints begin later than Step 1, the individuals reviewing the complaint will ensure that all requirements are met.

The complainant, if a person who resides in the district, a parent or guardian of a student who attends school in the district is not satisfied after exhausting local complaint procedures, the district fails to render a written decision within 30 days of submission of the complaint at any step or fails to resolve the complaint within 90 days of the initial filing of the complaint, may appeal the district’s final decision to the Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction under Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 581-002-0001 – 581-002-0023.

Complaints may also be filed directly with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. District administration will develop and implement instructional materials to ensure that all school employees and staff are made aware of this procedure and related practices. The materials will include reporting procedures, educational processes, and possible consequences. When necessary, timelines may be adjusted by the district by communicating to all parties in writing. This communication must include a new timeline and an explanation of why the timeline must be adjusted.

Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies: School officials have a dual responsibility. They must safeguard the rights of students, and even represent students in certain situations. They also must cooperate with law enforcement officers in the legitimate pursuit of their duties. The following guidelines cover law enforcement officers that aren’t assigned to schools, such as School Resource Officers.

Investigations by Law Enforcement Officers – Aside from officers assigned to a school such as an SRO, police officers investigating a case involving an illegal act in which a student may be involved, or about which the student may have information, shall contact the building principal, or his/her designee, before any effort is made to question a student during school hours. Contacting families and guardians– Investigations Related to Illegal Acts that Occur Off-Campus and are Not School Related: The principal, or his/her designee, will make a reasonable effort to contact the family or guardian, when an officer comes to question or arrest a student related to illegal acts that occur off-campus and that are not school related, unless there is reason to believe that such notification would unduly interfere with the investigation, or that the matter pertains to alleged child abuse. If the principal or designee is unable to reach the family or guardian, the officer should not be delayed further. However, a school official should contact the family or guardian as soon as possible.

Investigations Related to Violations of School Policies and Rules: The principal, or his/her designee, may involve a police officer in investigating violations of school policies and rules, including student interviews, without first contacting the family/guardian. However, if during the investigation, a student becomes a focal suspect to an illegal act and then it is the responsibility of the principal or designee to make a reasonable effort to contact the family or guardian before allowing an officer to proceed with an interview. Questioning of Students – The police officer will observe all the procedural safeguards prescribed by law and his/her agency when questioning a student. An administrator, or designee, will always be present when a student is being questioned, unless the issue pertains to child abuse. Taking a Student from the School – The school administrator or designee will not let a police officer, or an official from Services to Children & Families, take a student from a school building without a court order, an arrest, protective custody from SCF, or permission of the family or guardian, or if exigent circumstances exist.

EMERGENCY CONTACT / FAMILY AUTHORIZATIONS

Emergency Contact Information:

In the event of an emergency, the school will attempt to contact the student’s family or guardian. If the family or guardian cannot be reached, we will attempt to contact the emergency contacts listed on the registration form. If neither can be reached and/or the emergency is serious in nature, we will contact 911/Emergency Services. PLEASE NOTE: Only the persons listed in the “Emergency Contact Information” section of the Student Registration form will be contacted in the case of an emergency.

Standing Permission/Authorizations:

The “Authorization” section of the Student Registration form indicates whether or not you give permission for your child to go on a planned field trip or allow publication of information and photos of your child within the school (bulletin boards, hallways, etc.) and/or outside the school (newsletters, websites, local news, etc.). In addition you may indicate in this section if you wish to have your child excluded from certain school/holiday celebrations for religious reasons.

Media Access to Students:

Media representatives may interview and photograph students involved in instructional programs and school activities, including athletic events. Information obtained directly from students does not require an approval prior to publication. Families and guardians who do not want their child interviewed or photographed should direct their child accordingly. District employees may release student information only in accordance with applicable provisions of the education records law and Board policies governing directory information and personally identifiable information.

STUDENT RECORDS

Personally Identifiable Information:

Personally identifiable information shall not be disclosed without family or guardian authorization or as otherwise provided by Board policy and law.

A student’s personal information (name, telephone number, social security number) will not be collected, disclosed, or used for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information without prior notification, an opportunity to inspect any instrument used to collect such information and permission of the student’s (s), or the student, if age 18 or older.

Student Education Records:

The information contained below shall serve as the district’s annual notice to families and guardians of minors and eligible students (if 18 or older) of their rights and the location and district official responsible for education records. Notice will also be provided to families/guardians of minor students who have a primary or home language other than English.

Education records are those records related to a student maintained by the district. A student’s education records are confidential and protected from unauthorized inspection or use. All access and release of education records and eligible student notice and consent will comply with all state and federal laws.

Guardian Rights:

Guardians of students may inspect any survey created by a third party before the survey is administered or distributed by the school to students. Guardians may also inspect any survey administered or distributed by the district or school containing one or more of the following items:

Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s ;
Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s ;
Sex behavior or attitudes;
Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;
Critical appraisals of other individuals with who respondents have close family relationships;
Legally-recognized privileged or analogous relationships such as those of lawyers, physicians, or ministers;
Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student’s ;
Income, other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance.

Instructional materials used as part of the student’s curriculum may also be reviewed by the student’s guardian(s). Requests to review materials or to excuse students from participation in these activities, including any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screenings administered by the school and not otherwise permitted or required by state law should be directed to the office during regular school hours.

Assessment and Reporting Of Student Progress:

Teachers regularly monitor and assess student progress toward instructional goals. Grade books, student portfolios, anecdotal records, and other information necessary to track student learning are maintained by teachers. Teachers report student progress at conferences and through report cards, some grade levels use online grading programs. Families and guardians are encouraged to contact teachers concerning their children’s progress any time during the year.

Social Security Number:

The provision of the student’s social security number is voluntary and will be included as part of the student’s permanent record only as provided by the eligible student or families/guardians. The district will notify the eligible student or family/guardian as to the reason a social security number will be used.

Access/Release of Educational Records:

By law, both parents/guardians whether married, separated, or divorced, have access to the records of a student who is under 18 unless the district is provided evidence that there is a court order, state statute or legally-binding document relating to such matters as divorce, separation, or custody that specifically revokes these rights.

Families/guardians of a minor, or an eligible student (if 18 or older) may inspect and review education records during regular district hours.

Provision for Hearing To Challenge Content Of Education Records:

Families and guardians of a minor, or eligible student (if 18 or older), may inspect and review the student’s education 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 content of the records, the requester has the right to a hearing.

Student Google Accounts

According to the agreement with ODE the district will suspend Google applications for education services for students no longer being served by the district immediately upon departure and remove access within a reasonable time period which allows for users to transfer their content from their account. The district may not provide services to former students unless they are employees of the district. If more information is needed, please contact your student’s school.

STUDENT HEALTH & SAFETY

Student Health:

It is advisable for families/guardians of students with medical conditions to discuss the child’s condition with the school nurse and teacher. We ask that you keep the school informed of any changes in the condition or new concerns that develop after the child starts school.

Illness/Injury:

Sick children should be kept home. Children with elevated temperatures (100 or more) need to be kept at home until 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal, without the aid of medication. If a child is injured at school, staff will administer first aid. If the staff considers the injury to be serious, an attempt will be made to reach first, and then the 911 emergency contact person will be notified.

Communicable Diseases:

Families/guardians of a student with a communicable or contagious disease are asked to telephone the school. A student with certain school restrictable diseases is not allowed to come to school while the disease is contagious. Families/guardians with questions should contact the school office.

Medication:

Families/guardians are encouraged to work with physicians to develop schedules that will permit home administration of medication whenever possible. When a student is required to take medication during school hours, school personnel may administer medication if all of the following conditions are met:

All medication MUST be in its original container, properly labeled with the name of the student, drug dosage, and time interval that the medication is to be taken. Prescription medication MUST be in the dispensing pharmacy container.
The families or guardian requesting the school district to administer medication to their child must complete a South Lane Medication Dispensing form, which provides the school with the family's/guardians authorized signature and dispensing instructions.
Over-the-counter medication, i.e., cough drops, eye drops, etc., must adhere to the same criteria as stated above and must be administered by the office. Children MAY NOT keep these medications in their backpack, desk, etc. for self-administering.

Health Assessments and Health Records:

Health assessments for height and weight, vision, and dental problems are conducted at the school every year. Families/guardians will be notified if there is a health problem or concern.

The school nurse maintains a health file on each child. These records are part of your child’s permanent records. To ensure that your child’s health records are up-to-date, please let the nurse know about pertinent health information or when your child receives additional immunizations.

Title I Services

The school provides special services for disadvantaged learners. Parents of eligible students are encouraged to become involved in the organized, ongoing planning, review and improvement of the school’s Title I program efforts. Notification will be provided of meetings held to inform parents of participating students of the school’s participation in and requirements of Title I. Students or parents with questions should contact a building administrator or counselor.

The school will also provide parents, upon request, information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers, including, at a minimum, the following:

Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria of the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;

Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;

The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree;

Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications

Additionally, the school will provide parents with:

Information on the level of achievement of the parent’s student in each of the state academic assessments as required by law; and

Timely notice any time that the parent’s student has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified, as required by law.