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SCHOOL PROCEDURES:

Student Absent and Tardiness

T he effective monitoring and improvement of student attendance are an ongoing and primary goal at Curtis A. Strange School. In an effort to improve accuracy and immediate access to attendance data, the following attendance procedures will be used:

Absences

  1. Curtis A. Strange Elementary has an attendance goal of 96% attendance each and every day. Parents are asked to help us meet our goal by arranging for prompt and regular school attendance and to comply with attendance rules and  procedures.
  2. Parents should inform the school immediately if the child is to be absent and the reason for the absence. Please call the school office at 653-6024
  3. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school as soon as possible the morning of the day the student is absent. If such notice is not received it shall be assumed the child is truant and the school shall notify the parent.
  4. The school requires notes from parents or guardians.
    1. In case of absence when the school has not been called.
    2. In case of tardiness
    3. In request for special dismissals such as medical appointments, family emergency, etc. A note should be sent to your child’s teacher stating the time your child will be absent and the reason for your child’s absent.
    4. In request for exclusion from special classes, lunches, recess, etc.
      5. Parents and students should check with teachers for make –up work upon their return. Please call early in the day if you are requesting to pick up work for an absent student.

TARDINESS:
To provide each student with the best education regular attendance at school is required. This includes arriving to school on time. The school bell rings at 8:10 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they arrive after this time. When a student is tardy they should bring a note stating the reason for their tardiness and check in with the office before going to their classroom. If your child will be taking a hot lunch and will be tardy, you MUST notify the office before 8:30 a.m. as the total lunch count is called into the district office at this time.

PREARRANGED ABSENCES:
Upon written request from parents, Principals may approve the prearranged absences of students. Forms for prearranged absences are available in the school office and should be filled out one week prior to the intended absence whenever possible. All students so excused are expected to make up work missed during the absence. Seeing that the work is completed is the responsibility of the students. No student may be absent for more then 5 days each year. No prearranged absences will be granted for students who have missed or will miss more than 5 days. Also, no prearranged absences will be granted for students with excessive tardiness.

ENTERING AND LEAVING SCHOOL:
Students should not arrive at school prior to 8:00am. There is no supervision on the playground until then. No students will be allowed to wait outside of the office until school starts. No student shall be permitted in the school building before or after regular school hours except when participating in school related activities under authorized adult supervision. The Principal will make arrangements for students to enter the building earlier during inclement weather.

Children are not to stop on the playground after school. All students should go directly home and check in with their parents or sitter.
If a child has to wait for a sibling, friend, or parent, he/she/should wait outside of the building in a designated area. Parents are asked to take a moment to have children arrange for a meeting spot close to the school All children must enter and exit through their assigned door. The child’s teacher will show them their assigned door. Students are to walk outside to meet their parents or siblings.

BUSES:
The District Transportation office sets up bus schedules. All students are required to be at their designated loading spot at the time requested by the district office (at least 10 minutes before designated pick-up time). Pupils must cooperate with the bus driver. There will be no pushing, rough play, or shouting. Seat belts are to be worn when available and all body parts are to be inside the bus. All bus rules are to be observed. The bus driver or his/her designees will direct reports of student’s misbehavior to the principal. Students will have riding privileges revoked by the school principal or other disciplinary action may be taken for violation of the district’s school bus rules and regulations.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:
When weather conditions are such that students cannot go outside for recess or lunch, they will stay in the auditorium. An Age appropriate movie will be played. Students may also read, write, or do homework.

DRESS CODE:
The school recognizes that a student’s individual dress is primarily a parental responsibility that should reflect concern for health and safety of the student, others, and to school property. When the dress of the individual student constitutes a health problem, is unsuitable for school wear, is a physical danger to anyone, or when the student’s manner of dress or grooming causes a disruption or disturbance, the Principal shall take the appropriate action to correct the situation. Clothing such as halter tops, fish net stockings, tank tops, blouses, shirts or sweaters that do not completely cover the mid-section, shirts with offensive or suggestive language / pictures, shoes or boots that mark up the floors, are not considered appropriate for school. Students who violate the rules for school attire will be sent home by the Principal for appropriate clothing. If such action is repeated, the Principal will call a conference with the parents/guardian, student, and counselor. Repeated violations of school attire rules may constitute grounds for suspension.

HEALTH AND WELFARE:

Accidents and Emergencies

Every effort is made to prevent accidents. However, in case of an accident, the procedure is as follows:

  1. Limited first aid will be given by authorized school personnel.
  2. A parent is called in emergency cases or those listed on emergency cards if parents are not reached: (Please be certain to fill out the emergency cards completely)
  3. Professional emergency care will be utilized.

Parents should be aware of the fact that elementary schools have a part-time nurse assigned to the building one morning per week. Please call with questions, we will gladly forward your questions or provide a schedule in order for you to converse with our school nurse.

MEDICATION:
Authorized school employees and volunteers in accordance with the policy, rules, and Wisconsin statutes will administer medication and prescribed drugs that need to be given to students. Authorized school employees may administer a prescription drug to a student in compliance with the written directions of a physician if the student’s parents or guardian consent in writing on the appropriate form. Medication forms are available in the school office. All such medication must be in the original prescription container/bottle. The bottle and the physician’s prescription must match exactly. For the safety of all our children, medication must be delivered to the school by a parent/guardian. A copy of all written directions by a physician and written consent by a parent or guardian shall be filed in the school office and shall be renewed annually. No school employee or volunteer, except a health care professional, may be required to administer a drug or prescription drug to a student by injection. Such volunteers may administer medication by injection in accordance with the written consent, by a parent or guardian and the written authorization of the Principal.

PEDICULOSIS: (HEAD LICE):
Students with pediculosis shall be excluded from the school until they have received proper treatment and all signs of the pediculosis are removed, in accordance with the school, state, and local health requirements. Parents will be notified of such exclusions. Schools are mandated to follow School Board Policy which requires all signs of pediculosis to be removed before a student is allowed to return to the classroom.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTIONS:

General Policy

Courtesy is expected of each student toward all other students and teachers. Each student has the right to an environment conducive to learning as determined by the classroom teacher. Each student has the responsibility to handle school equipment with care and respect. Students will be held liable for deliberate or carelessly caused damage to school property, including desks, chairs, audiovisual equipment, musical instruments, art materials, computers and all supplementary learning materials. Loud talking, yelling, and fighting are not permitted at Curtis A. Strange Elementary School. Each teacher is a teacher to all students in all grades. The student should respect all assistants’ supervisors, teachers and adults as well as his/her own regular classroom teacher. The student will respect the private property of others and has the right to have his/ her private property respected. His responsibility is to fulfill classroom assignments given to him by his teachers.

Classroom

  1. Be a good listener and follow directions.
  2. Respect the rights and property of others.
  3. Manners are a must.
  4. Be responsible for your work.
  5. Work and play quietly and appropriately.

ASSEMEBLIES:
During school assemblies, convocations, and lyceums, pupils are expected to be what any audience should be…. Quiet listeners who show appreciation for the performance. No booing or whistling even if the performance is not to their liking. Clapping is an appropriate way of showing appreciations to the performers.

HALLWAYS:
To avoid accidents and bothering others in their classrooms, students should always walk in the halls. There should be no loud talking or any type of misbehavior. Articles found in the halls or on the playground equipment should be put in the lost and found box at the office. Balls and other playground equipment are to be used outside only, not in the halls.

MISSILES AND PROJECTILES:
The throwing of snowballs or other dangerous missiles is expressly forbidden and may result in suspension and or/ possible recommendation for expulsion. It is the recommendation of the school that students leave their toys at home. Toys that are safe in a home may not be safe in a school environment.

LUNCHROOM EXPECTATIONS:
Curtis A. Strange Elementary School has a closed lunch period in which children are expected to stay at school. The children eat their lunch and go outside to play under the supervision of the lunchroom personnel. During the lunch period the children are expected to follow certain procedures such as:

  1. Enter the lunchroom quietly. The lunchroom supervisor will seat them.
  2. Students are expected to use good table manners in the lunchroom just as they would at home.
  3. Talk pleasantly with their neighbors.
  4. All food must be eaten in the lunchroom, not on the playground or in the halls.
  5. Refrain from throwing food or any other form of horseplay.
  6. There is no exchanging of food. Eat his/her own food and handle no one else’s lunch. (Due to the possibility of food allergies/health issues.)
  7. Dispose of his/her garbage in the containers provided, and make sure the eating area is clean for the next person.
  8. Leave in a quiet and orderly manner.
  9. Obey the lunchroom supervisors.

BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS:
Students are permitted to bring bicycles/scooters are to be parked in the racks located in the front of the school. All bicycles/scooters should be chained and locked. Bicycles/scooters must be walked on the playgrounds, sidewalks and property around the school. Riders should know and obey “Rules of the Road”.

SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS:
The Building Principal may suspend a student for noncompliance with District rules and regulations. The School Board may expel a student from school when it is satisfied that the interest of the school demands it.

POSSESSION OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES:
Using or having possession of alcoholic beverages or a material covered by the “Controlled Substances Act” or appearing to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or of materials covered by the “Controlled Substances Act” on school property, at school sponsored activities, and on school buses is strictly forbidden.

FIGHTING AND / OR THREATS:
While under the school’s jurisdiction, students involved in fighting or making threats will face disciplinary action, suspension, and /or possible expulsion. We at Curtis A. Strange hold to a “Zero Tolerance” policy for ALL acts of violence. All acts of violence will be subject to suspension and possible expulsion

DETENTION:
Any staff/ faculty member, for an infraction of school or district policies/ rules, may assign students to detention. Assignment may result from playground, hallway, or lunchroom behavior. The teachers and principal handle classroom misbehaviors. Detention shall serve a three-fold purpose.

  1. A consequence for misbehavior
  2. A forfeiture of time
  3. A written notice to parents/ guardians

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Telephone Privileges
    The office telephone may be used by students (with the teacher’s permission) to notify parents if they are staying after school for a special help or for other emergencies. Students may not use the phone to notify parents that they are staying for regularly scheduled activities for which parents have already been notified of and have preciously consented to, such as intramurals, choir, scouts, etc.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS:
Gym shoes, boots, scarves and all forms of personal clothing and school supplies should be marked with the child’s full name. Toys, cameras, radios and objects of value should not be brought to school except with permission of the teacher and for a special purpose.

LOST AND FOUND:
Lost and found items should be turned in to the office. Large items will be placed on the pegboard located in the hallway. Small items (jewelry, money, glasses, etc.) should be given to a secretary. Students and parents should check the lost and found regularly.

FIELD TRIPS:
Permission slips signed by the parents or guardian are required for all field trips. If a signed slip is not returned by the date of the field trip, the child will not be allowed to participate.

VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS:
Visitors are always welcome at Curtis A. Strange Elementary. All visitors and volunteers to the building must report to the office before going to a classroom. This is for the safety and concern of all students and building staff.

PICKING UP STUDENTS EARLY:
If it becomes necessary to pick up your child before dismissal time, all parents must stop in the main office; ask the office to call the student from the classroom and SIGN THE CHILD OUT. Parents are asked not to go to the classroom to get children, as safety and minimal disruptions to the educational procedure are very important to us at Curtis A. Strange Elementary.

WEATHER INFORMATION/SCHOOL CLOSINGS:
In the case of severe winter weather, please listen to the following stations: WLIP, WGTD-FM, WRKZ, WTMJ, or WKZX-FM, In the event school is closed; the radio stations will be notified prior to 5:45am. And appropriate announcements will be made. You may also refer to Cable Channel 20.

SAFETY FIRST!:

Crossing Guards/ Safety Patrols
Patrols membership is open to 5th graders. They serve as leaders in school safety. Their job includes acting as a patrol on the corners, helping students with questions, crossing streets, and bike safety on the playground. They need our complete support so they may carry their duties.

WALKING TO SCHOOL:
We ask that parents teach their children how to legally and safely cross streets. There are crossing guards stationed at busy intersections where students are directed to walk. Please help your children to remember to use the corners with crossing guards. We ask that parents require their children to go directly home after school and “Check In” before going out to play.

PARENTS WHO DRIVE:
Parents are asked to observe the “no parking “areas around the school. For safety reasons, children are not permitted to cross the street in the middle of the block for waiting parked cars. They are required to cross at the corners where crossing guards and patrols are on duty. Cars violating the “no parking” areas may be ticketed by the Kenosha Police Department.

COMMUNCIATION " THE KEY TO SUCCESS!":

Books
Because of the increased cost of classroom texts, we will request that the person using them cover all school textbooks. The use of grocery bags provides excellent coverage, and the staff will show the children how to cover their books.

Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are held a minimum of two times per year. Parents are expected to attend conferences. Both parents and teachers are encouraged, if necessary, to have additional conferences when needed to benefit the students.

Guidance Services
Each school is assigned the services of a school counselor. Counseling services included: individual and group counseling, referral to outside agencies when appropriate, and parenting assistance when requested. Counseling can be initiated by a request of the students, the parent/ guardian or staff on behalf of the student.

KENOSHA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES:

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Kenosha Unified School District Mo. 1 is an Equal Opportunity Education / Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basic of age, race, creed, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, or political affiliation in any education program, activity, or employment in the District. The Executive Director of K-8 Instruction (262-653-6008) addresses questions regarding student discrimination, and the Director of Personnel (262-653-6333) answers questions concerning staff discrimination.

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES:
According to state law, on an annual basis, students and parents must be given public notice in writing of the following board policies.

POLICY 5125-STUDENT RECORDS:
A student record folder shall be maintained for each student. The student record shall be contained on and in the printed folder adopted by the School District for such purpose. Student records shall include progress and behavioral data. The principal of a school shall have primary responsibility for maintenance and confidentiality of all student records kept at school.

POLICY5125.2 DISCLOSURE, Review, and Release of Copies of Student Records
All student records maintained by District schools shall be confidential, except that parent/guardian and adult students shall have the right to inspect, review, and copy certain records, in accordance with State and Federal Laws and District rules and regulations. (Wisconsin Statutes 118-125)

POLICY 5125.3 APPEALING CONTENTS OF STUDENT RECORDS:
Student’s records shall respect such student rights as enumerated by law and the information contained in them shall be clear and accurate. Amendment of records believed to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student may be requested.

POLICY 6115.1 HOLIDAY/ RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES:
The Kenosha Unified School District recognizes that one of its education goals is to advance the student’s knowledge and appreciation of the role that religious heritage has played in the social, cultural and historical development of civilization. In choosing holiday activities designed to foster appreciation of diversity, teachers should assume diversity exists among their students and consider the social, emotional and cognitive development of their students. If any chosen holiday has religious significance for some, car should be taken that the activities do not require students to celebrate the holiday, express assent a particular belief system or participate in ceremonies traditionally performed by faith communities. Any school activity that relates to holidays associated with religion, shall avoid excessive entanglement with religion, and shall not violate the Wisconsin Constitution’s prohibition of religious or sectarian instruction.

POLICY 5435 BEEPERS / ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION:
Student possession of beepers or other electronic communication devices on school premises is strictly forbidden unless authorized by the school principal. Students who violate this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action.

POLICY 5310 STUDENT ATTENDANCE:
In accordance with state law, all children who reside within the boundaries of the District and are between six and eighteen years of age must attend school regularly until the end of the term, quarter, or semester in which they become 18 years of age unless.

  1. Excused for physical or psychological reasons upon the written recommendation of persons designated under state law;
  2. Excused for reasons outlined in the District’s student attendance procedures;
  3. Excused because of a Board –approved program or curriculum modification;
  4. Attending an approved private or parochial school or home-based private educational program; or
  5. They have graduated from high school.

Legal responsibility for school attendance rests with the parent/ guardian or with the students in the event a student is an emancipated minor or a student not covered by the compulsory attendance laws. The principal has the authority to approve or deny any request to permit a student to be absent and /or leave the building during school hours. The District shall establish regulations pertaining to attendance, absence, tardiness, and the basis for excused absences. Each principal shall publish and disseminate the regulations to students and parents/ guardians.

POLICY 5461 STUDENT LOCKERS:
Lockers and desks are school property and are subject to inspection any time by the principal/designee. Students shall receive annual notification of this policy. The Kenosha Unified School District has a number of rules and regulations, which need to be available to its public. If you’re interested in obtaining a copy of any of these rules and regulations, please feel free to contact the school office at 653-6024 and we will gladly send home a copy. For the sake of being fiscally responsible with our copy machine budget, we offer copies of these rules and regulations to those requesting. Information available includes:

Policy 1720—Complaints about School Personnel
Rule 1720 ----Procedures for Handling Complaints about School Personnel
Policy 4110 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Rule 4110 ----Employment Discrimination Complaint Procedure