COOTER R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELEMENTARY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011-2012
CONTENTS
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PURPOSE
The
purpose of this handbook is to acquaint parents and students with the general
rules, regulations, and policies of the Cooter Elementary School. The Cooter
R-4 School Board Policies and the Cooter High School Student Handbook serve as
umbrella policies to this handbook.
This
handbook contains information that generally or specifically relates to
elementary school students or their parents. For more detailed information
relating to these policies, rules, or regulations you may contact the
elementary principal’s office at 695-4584.
The
policies, rules, and regulations contained in this handbook are intended to be
used for the benefit of anyone involved with the elementary school.
Please
consider this handbook as an open invitation to visit with us and become
acquainted with our school and faculty.
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Principal |
Debbie Morgan |
Resource |
Kara Ward |
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Nurse |
Cindy Brown |
Speech |
Mandi Williamson |
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Kindergarten |
Kathy Reagan |
Title I Math |
Jerry Hatley |
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First Grade |
Donna Tyer |
Title I Reading |
Stephanie Nixon |
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First Grade |
Dana Swan |
Paraprofessional |
Michelle Lomas |
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Second Grade |
Paula Hutton |
Secretary |
Pam Schlapak |
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Third Grade |
Stacey Barnett |
Art |
Jennifer Winchester |
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Fourth Grade |
Tonya Childers |
Music/Band |
David Waldron |
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Fifth Grade |
Ashley Robinson |
Library |
Tammy Payne |
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Sixth Grade |
Sue Quearry |
P.E. |
Allen Crawford |
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Computer |
Tamra Arands |
Students
should not arrive at school before 7:30 a.m. All students arriving at school
before the 8:00 a.m. must be seated in the elementary gym. They will be under
teacher and/or principal supervision.
Any
student arriving late or leaving early must sign in/out in the principal’s
office.
To
be considered for perfect attendance, a student must be at school every day
from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Any student arriving late or leaving early will
not achieve perfect attendance. Only students enrolled for the total number of
days in the present quarter with perfect attendance may attend the party.
Late
arrival or leaving early will be recorded as a full day of attendance on report
card only. Records will be kept by the teacher to as certain who may attend the
party.
We
encourage all students to be on time for school. Students arriving late cause
many inconveniences concerning lesson plans and counts, but most of all, they
miss part of their daily education.
The
principal has authority to temporarily suspend any student for misbehavior or
for other sufficient reason. The suspension will be for such time as the
principal determines necessary for proper adjustment. However, the period of
suspension shall not exceed ten (10) days.
Some
offenses that may result in suspension are as follows:
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Continued willful
disobedience
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Damaging or
defacing school property
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Defiance or
disrespect
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Stealing
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Immoral conduct
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT CONDUCT
The
opportunity to get an education is a privilege that should not be abused. Among
the lessons learned at school is discipline. Discipline is not taught as a
subject but is a vital part of the whole structure of education. Success in
one’s life depends upon good self-discipline or self-control and respect for
others.
The
following is a belief list of DO’S that contribute to acceptable behavior, self
discipline, and respect for others at the elementary school level.
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WALK inside the
buildings; don’t run
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Use your OUTSIDE
voice outside; use your INSIDE voice when in the building
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Complete all assignments
on time
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Always be on time
for school
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Always get
permission from others before using or playing with their belongings
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Keep safety and
fairness in mind when on the playground
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Respect others in
the cafeteria: use table manners, stay seated, and keep tables clean
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Show all adults
at school the same respect you would show your parents
We
urge each of you to give much thought toward trying to understand the purpose
of acceptable behavior at school so you may form a positive attitude toward it
and do your part in making your school a great place to learn and play.
Students
attending ball games are able to abide by all rules and regulations:
1.
Students are to
stay in the gym and watch the game. This means no going in and out of the gym.
2.
Students are to
find a place to sit and stay there while the game is being played. Moving from
place to place will not be tolerated.
3.
Booing the
officials will not be tolerated.
4.
Loafing in the
halls, restrooms, or outside the building will not be allowed.
5.
Do not go
outside. If a student leaves, he must pay to re-enter.
6.
If you are not
interested in watching the game, stay at home.
7.
Do not block
entrance from the hallway to the gym, find a place to sit.
8.
The team will
appreciate all the support you show them.
Any
student, grades Kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth, attending any
extracurricular activities, including basketball games, baseball games etc.,
must have a parent, older sibling, or another adult with them who will be
responsible for them. (Adopted by the Board of Education December 17, 1998)
To
help assure the safety of the many students who ride the school buses, it is
necessary that, with the exception of normal conversation, classroom conduct
will be accepted on the buses.
The
bus driver is in full charge of the bus and all students are accepted to comply
with his requests.
On
field trips, school-sponsored trips, etc., the same conduct as indicated above
is to be maintained and the teacher sponsor on the bus will be in charge.’
Misconduct
on the bus may result in the loss of your privilege to ride the bus.
If
a student rides the bus to an activity he/she must also ride it back to the
school. Students are not to get on buses unless the sponsor is present.
1.
Enter one at a
time
2.
Go to assigned
seat if one is assigned
3.
Stay seated when
bus is moving
4.
Keep hands, feet,
books, and other objects to yourself
5.
Use inside voice
6.
Keep hands and
head inside bus at all times
7.
NO swearing, rude
gestures, cruel teasing, or put-downs
8.
NO eating or
drinking
9.
Do not block
aisle
10.
Walk ten feet in front
of the bus
11.
Look before
crossing the road
ELEMENTARY
ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE POLICY
To insure that the learning environment is
conductive to learning and the teaching/learning process is not interrupted by
inappropriate behaviors by students, we have implemented an elementary school
wide discipline policy that states all students can and will behave
appropriately and follow the school rules. It is our belief that positive
reinforcement through rewards for individual students and class achievement and
appropriate behaviors will enhance learning and encourage self-control and
maintain discipline in our school. Teachers will reward students and classes
frequently as is appropriate and encourage students to be good citizens.
Students will assume the responsibilities for their actions
(appropriate/inappropriate). Parents and students are informed of school rules
(which remain posted all year in each class), of consequences for inappropriate
behavior and of rewards (individual/class) for appropriate behavior. Teachers are responsible for maintaining
discipline but the principals can and will support the teacher in these efforts
when necessary and parents definitely will be notified at that time if they
haven’t been before.
1.
Be in your
assigned seat ready to work when the bell finishes ringing or the proper signal
is given.
2.
Bring paper,
pencils, books, and completed assignments every day.
3.
Keep hands, feet,
books, and objects to yourself.
4.
No swearing, rude
gestures, cruel teasing, or put-downs.
5.
Follow
directions.
IF A STUDENT CHOOSES TO BREAK A RULE:
1st
time: Student’s name on board – Warning.
2nd
time: One check after name – one half of playtime is lost.
3rd
time: Two checks after name – full playtime is lost.
4th
time: Three checks after name – full playtime is lost, plus a letter sent home
to the parents that must be signed and returned.
5th
time: Four checks after name – full playtime is lost, parents are called,
conference requested the next day.
Severe
clause may apply in the following instances that are considered severe behavior
problems.
When
student:
1.
Commits or
threatens to commit physical harm on another student or adult.
2.
Damages or
destroys student, teacher, or school property.
3.
Refuses to get in
work.
4.
Engages in
behavior that keeps the class room from functioning.
5.
Repeaters
continually reach 2nd – 4th checks.
Consequences
include:
1.
Corporal
punishment
2.
Conference
involving the teacher and parents.
3.
Immediately sent
to principal.
4.
Probationary
status placed on student by conference or letter to parent.
5.
Sent home for the
remainder of the day with no loss of credit.
6.
Suspension from
school, 1-10 days depending on severity, with loss of credit.
Students
who behave appropriately will be positively rewarded with positive notes home,
praise, free time, class recognition, bonus points, and class parties.
When
corporal punishment is appropriate for unacceptable behavior the building
principal, other administrators, or classroom teacher will administer the
corporal punishment in a professional way. Corporal punishment will not exceed
three swats. Parents will be notified before paddling is administered.
Parents
objecting to corporal punishment must pick up their child immediately. One day
of suspension for each swat that was to be administered. The suspension will
start the next full school day.
Suspension
from school means missed test or work will not be made up.
There
are three special classes offered at Cooter Elementary. These are:
Band – Students fifth grade and above are offered band. This
class is held every day.
Supplemental Math and Reading – Students that qualify will
be offered supplemental math and/or reading classes. Qualifying students will
be determined by several factors, including test scores and teacher
recommendation.
After-school Tutoring – Students that qualify will be
offered after-school tutoring, one day a week, to be determined at the
beginning of the school year. Students will be given permission slip with the
details of the class before classes start. Parents must sign the slip for the
students to participate in tutoring. Parents must be responsible for
transportation for their students after each tutoring session.
Report cards will be given to students the
first Thursday following each nine week quarter. The report will contain a
grade, a record of attendance and such other information as their teacher may
deem necessary.
If a student is doing unsatisfactory work, an
Unsatisfactory Slip will be sent to parents at the end of five weeks.
The
following scale will be used by all elementary teachers for daily grades and
quarterly report cards:
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100-95 |
A |
76-73 |
C |
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94-90 |
A- |
72-70 |
C- |
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89-87 |
B+ |
69-67 |
D+ |
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86-83 |
B |
66-63 |
D |
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82-80 |
B- |
62-60 |
D- |
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79-77 |
C+ |
59 & below |
F |
Parent – Teacher Conferences are held during
the first quarter, if a parent needs to set up a conference to call the school
at
695-4584 and set an appointment.
GRADING SYSTEM – BEGINNING BAND
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PRACTICE: 50% of
grade. 3 hours – A. 2 ½ hours – B, 2 hours – C. less than 2 hours – no grade
(F)
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PUNCTUALITY: 10%
of grade.
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POSTURE: 10% of
grade. You cannot have proper breath support if you do not sit of straight.
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RESPONSIBILITY:
10% of grade. DO you have everything you need for class each day? Do you put
your instrument in its assigned place after band?
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ATTENDANCE: 30%
of grade. Band is a performance class. If you do not show up for concerts all
your work is for nothing. Also, you are letting other members of the band down.
You are a team and it only takes one to hurt the whole group.
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End of year program
must be attended or the grade will be a C for the 9 weeks which will result in
No Honor Roll.
(Adopted by the Board of Education, July 2011)
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS AND OFFERING OF THE COOTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Each
elementary student receives instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics,
science, social studies, comprehensive health, art, music, and physical
education.
1.
Each elementary
student will receive regular instruction in reading, language arts,
mathematics, science, social studies, comprehensive health (including tobacco,
alcohol, and other drugs prevention and HIV/AIDS prevention education) and
career awareness education.
2.
Supplemental
reading and math are available for students needing extra help in these
subjects.
3.
Classes for
students needing help in areas of special education (speech therapy, EMH and
LD) are provided through the Pemiscot County Special School District, Hayti,
Missouri, on our campus.
4.
Band is available
for students in grades five and six.
5.
A class offering
extra challenging opportunities is available for a limited number of students
in grades four through six that meet specific requirements above those expected
of students at these grade levels.
Students that lose a book must pay for
it by the end of the school year or they may not re-enter until the book is
paid for.
The purpose of the promotion and retention is to
provide maximum consideration for the long-range welfare of the student and to
provide an opportunity for each student to progress through school according to
his/her own needs and abilities.
It is expected that most students in the schools will
be promoted annually from one grade level to another upon completion of
satisfactory work; however, a student may be retained when his/her standards of
achievement or social, emotional, mental, or physical development would not
allow satisfactory progress in the next higher grade. Retention normally occurs
before the student leaves the primary grades.
CRITERIA FOR RETENTION THAT WILL
BE CONSIDERED:
1.
If the student in
question does not meet the criteria and makes two F’s in Core Subjects (K-2
Reading, Math, Grammar, Phonics, Spelling)(3-6 Reading, Math, English, Science,
Social Studies) 2 of the 4 Quarters and the teacher feels strongly that the student
is not sufficiently equipped with skills he/she will not be promoted to the
next grade.
2.
Attendance- 25
days can be missed for the year, but on the 26th absent the student
and parent/guardian must meet with an Attendance Committee and a decision will be
made.
3.
If the student in
question has acquired passing grades due to classroom modifications or
intensive one-on-one teacher assistance throughout the year as noted on all
progress reports and quarterly report cards, then the student will be
considered as performing below grade level, and retention shall occur.
4.
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Complete Assessment Test will be given 3 times throughout the year (September,
January, April) if the student scores below their grade level retention shall
occur.
The principal and the
classroom teacher will make the decision for retention. Written notification of
retention will be sent to the parent/guardian. The parent will be notified as
soon as the teacher becomes aware that the student might have to be retained.
This will be done no later than the third quarter reporting period; earlier if
possible. At least three contacts with parents, concerning their child, will be
mad and documentation of these contacts will be kept in permanent records.
Parents/guardians who
wish to appeal the decision for retention must first contact the building
principal. If parents/guardians do not accept the decisions at the building
level,. And appeal may be made in writing to the
Superintendent. All appeals must be requested with two (2) weeks after the
close of school.
To successfully pass to the next level students must
meet two of the following criteria.
1.
Must have passing
grades of D- or better in four of the five core subjects of the mathematics,
reading, language arts, science, and social studies.
2.
Meets the social
promotion policy adopted by the Board of Education.
3.
Must receive a
recommendation from the homeroom teacher from promotion.
The parent will be notified as soon as the teacher
becomes aware that the student might have to be retained. This will be done no
later than the third quarter reporting period; earlier if possible. At least
three contacts with parents, concerning their child, will be made and
documentation of these contacts will be kept in the permanentrecords.
In order to achieve Honor Roll, a student must receive
80% or above in each area. Language Arts, Math, Spelling,
Reading, Phonics, Grammar, Science, Social Studies, Hand Writing, Art, Music,
Computer, P.E., and Conduct. They must also receive a B for conduct and
be enrolled the total number of days in the present quarter.
The grades will not be averaged together, (example: an
A in spelling bring up a C in Math). They must receive
80% or above each individual academic subject
HONOR
ROLL AND PERFECT ATTENDANCE PARTIES
At the end of each quarter, the school will hold a
party for the students that achieved Perfect Attendance and/or Honor Roll for
that quarter. If a student does not meet every qualification in their category
for the party, he/she will not be allowed to attend.
PERFECT
ATTENDANCE FIELD TRIPS
Students MUST
ATTEND Cooter R-4 from the first day of school to the last day of school to
attend the field trip.
During the year, there will be various field trips for
grades K-6. The Students must have a SATISFACTORY GRADES FOR CONDUCT in all
classes. Must have a B in Conduct.
A student must make a B or above in all classes,
including Art, Music, PE, and Computer. A student must make honor roll 4 out of
4 quarters to attend the honor roll field trips.
Each class will hold a party for Halloween, Christmas,
and Valentine’s Day. The individual teachers will send home letters concerning
room mothers, and helpers for the parties. To participate in the holiday
parties, students must have a B FOR CONDUCT in all classes.
The Policy is as follows: (per 9 weeks)
Check Marks:
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0-5 |
A |
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6-10 |
B |
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11-15 |
C |
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16-20 |
D |
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21-0 |
F |
If a student has received a C or below in Conduct
during the 9 weeks and a party is coming up (Ex. Halloween etc.) even if the
quarter has ended he/she will still not be able to attend the activity, within
a 2 week period.
PURPOSE
OF THE LUNCH & BREAKFAST PROGRAM
It is the primary purpose of the lunch and breakfast
program to make available to all pupils in the district hot lunches and
breakfasts (breakfast offered to elementary only) and milk in accordance with
the standards and requirements established in the National School Lunch Program
and Special Milk Program.
Each student will receive an application for free or
reduced lunches and breakfasts at the beginning of the school year. These forms
must be filled out and returned if you wish to receive this benefit. A letter
will be sent home notifying you if your child is not eligible for free
lunches/breakfasts; if they qualify for reduced lunches/breakfasts. A note will
be sent stating the prices of the meals. No note will be sent if your child
qualifies for free meals.
The regular price for lunch is $1.00 and breakfast is
$.75. The reduced prices are $.40 for lunch and $.30 for breakfast.
POLICY
FOR CHARGING CAFETERIA MEALS
Students purchasing full and reduced meals may charge
meals for a two-week period. The charges
must be paid in full by the second Friday of the charge period. The privilege
of charging meals will no longer be available to the student if the account is
not paid in full. Student’s report cards will be held at the end of each
quarter until all charges are paid in full.
Open campus is a privilege available to third grade
and above. They may leave school campus at lunch and return at the end of the
lunch hour. They must bring a note to the teacher and/or principal with parental
permission before they are allowed to leave campus.
Open campus privileges are subject to be taken away by
the principal at any time due to unacceptable behavior while student is off
campus. If their recess privileges are taken away for any
reason the student will not be allowed to leave campus for lunch that day.
Students will have to eat in the lunchroom. Parents cannot bring food to the
student.
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Each student will
empty his or her own tray and clean up all napkins, silverware, etc, from his
or her eating area.
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Orderly and
respectful behavior is expected of every student while in the cafeteria.
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Students may
bring their lunch from home with a drink of their choice if the drink is stored
in a thermos or container made of plastic. Soda cans and glass bottles will not
be permitted in the cafeteria.
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Students may
bring sodas or other drinks from home for recess. These drinks must be in a
thermos or other plastic container.
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Elementary
students may not purchase sodas from the Superintendent’s office.
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UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES ARE STUDENTS ALLOWED TO TAKE FOOD OUTSIDE THE CAFETERIA.
From time to time, it will be necessary to dismiss
school for such reasons as teachers’ meetings, inclement weather, etc. Should
this arise we use two methods of communication:
DISMISSAL FOR MEETINGS:
In the event of a teachers’ meeting, notes will be
sent home informing parents/guardians of the dismissal.
DISMISSAL FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER:
If school should be called off due to snow, flood,
etc., several area radio stations will be called to inform the public of our
dismissal. The following stations will be called to inform the public of our
dismissal:
KLCN in Blytheville (910 AM)
KCRV in Caruthersville (1370 AM)
KBOA in Kennett (830 AM)
There will be a radio announcement only if school is
dismissed. It will not be announced if school will be in session. The
announcement will be made the morning of dismissal only, not the night before.
Do not call the school officials the night before. Dismissal
is decided upon the morning it is to be in session.
During bad weather, such as snow, rain, etc., bus
drivers are instructed to use their own judgment as to the roads they go down.
Should a bus not be able to go down a road due to the bad conditions, students
living on that road will not be counted absent for that day. The drivers will
turn in the names of the students they did not pick up.
Students are not to use the office phone unless in
case of emergency. School phones are for school business. Requests to use the
phone should only be made when absolutely necessary. Students must have
permission from their teacher to make a phone call.
2010-2011 Student Electronic Media Policy
Developments in electronic media in recent years have resulted
in enhanced communication opportunities. Thus, the use of electronic devices in
schools poses increasing risks of school disruptions, academic dishonesty,
bullying, and other criminal activity. As a result, beginning with the
2011-2012 school year, student’s cell phones digital cameras, iPods and any
other similar electronic devices will be prohibited during the instructional
day, as well as, in any dressing areas during extracurricular activities.
Starting 1st semester, the Cooter R-IV School District would like to give the
students and parents an opportunity to adjust to the new cell phone policy,
therefore the consequences will be less severe during this transition period.
However, starting 2nd semester students will be held more accountable for their
actions, and any offenses of this policy will result in more serious
consequences. See the following disciplinary outline below for specific
violations.
*Any
electronic device SEEN on campus will be confiscated until the end of the day.
Students will be able to pick up their device in the Principal's Office.
1st Semester:
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1st Offense-1 Day
Lunch Detention
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2nd Offense-1
Week Lunch Detention
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3rd Offense-2
Saturday Schools
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4th
Offense-Disciplinary conference will be held with the parents to discuss further
actions.
*Students offenses will start over at semester.
2nd Semester:
·
1st Offense-4
Saturday Schools
·
2nd Offense-Out
of School Suspension
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3rd
Offense-Disciplinary conference will be held with the parents to discuss
further actions.
*The Cooter R-IV School District realizes, and has
taken into consideration, that there will be situations that arise where the
student or parent may need to get a hold of one another. In such instances, if
a student needs to reach their parents they must speak with the Principal to
obtain permission to use the office telephone. If the parents need to reach
their student, they may contact the Principal’s Office at 573-695-4584(Elem
Office), 573-695-4972(High School Office) or the Superintendent’s Office at
573-695-3312.
An opportunity to purchase student insurance will be
made available to all elementary school students. Information concerning the
details will be contained in a brochure to be given to each student within the
first week of school. Claim forms for this insurance are available in the
school nurse’s office or principal’s office.
All
student athletes must purchase school insurance even though you are insured
with your parents insurance.
HANDICAP POLICY FOR
COOTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cooter elementary school does not discriminate on the
basis of a handicapping or disabling condition. The board of Education,
administration, and faculty work together to make our elementary school
accessible to physically challenged students. Parking for vehicles transporting
physically handicapped students is clearly marked. Restrooms to accompany
wheelchairs are available in the building.
Anyone wishing to visit a classroom for any reason
must first check in with the office. Please do not linger in the halls or
outside the school doors. If you pick ip your child at the end of the day, you
must wait for him/her outside the building.
Any personal
appearance or attire of pupils which creates a disturbance or commotion within
the school that is a detriment to health or the program of study will not be
tolerated. Clothing bearing writings or slogans considered profane or indecent
will not be tolerated.
1. Shorts may be worn to school that are mid-thigh
length. P.E. shorts, track, jogging, and biking shorts are not to be worn.
2. Mini-skirts and shorts that are not mid-thigh
length are not allowed.
3. Bare shoulder apparel may be worn so long as there
is no exposure of an undergarment such as a bra or t-shirt. In addition, this apparel
must not expose any anatomical areas of one which may chose to wear such
apparel.
4. Bare midriff (stomach) apparel may not be worn.
5. Female students are not allowed to wear cut-off
sleeveless shirts.
6. Any T-shirt which displays slogans or symbols
deemed either vulgar or inappropriate are not to be worn. Mesh or see through
T-shirts are not to be worn.
7. Male students are not allowed to wear tank tops or
cut-off sleeveless shirts.
8. No pajamas or house shoes of any kind.
9 Combs, picks, and hair rakes are not to be worn in
the hair or carried in the pocket. Chain billfolds, head phones, games, and
lasers must not be brought to school.
10. Blue jeans, slacks, and pants of any kind are not
to be worn if they have holes above the knees. No sagging.
11. Male students are not allowed to wear earrings of
any type.
12. Body piercings except for traditional piercings
will not be allowed.
13. Ball caps or hats shall not be worn in the halls
or in the classrooms during school hours; however, students are permitted to
wear such apparel in the gym after school hours during activities so long as
the cap or hat is worn in a tasteful and proper manner with the bill of the hat
or cap facing forward. Students must remember to remove the hat or cap during
the National Anthem. No hooks may be worn in the ball cap or hat.
14. No sunglasses shall be worn in the halls or in the
classrooms.
15. No alcohol and/or drug related slogans shall be
worn.
16. Haircuts, hairstyles or hair color that is
non-traditional to the point of causing distractions will not be allowed.
Students are to place their bottles, cans, and other
trash in containers provided. Do not throw trash along the road or sidewalk.
Students are not to sit on the lawns at residences
between school and town during the noon hour.
Smoking on school grounds or in the buildings is
against State Law. Any student caught smoking, chewing, or dipping tobacco on
the school grounds or in the buildings will be subject to suspension from
school.
COOTER R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERNET ACCESS
Internet access is now available to students of the
Cooter School District. The district is
pleased to bring this access to students and believes that the Internet offers
vast, diverse, and unique resources to children and adults alike. The goal in providing this opportunity is to
promote educational, informational, and recreational excellence.
Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands
of computers all over the world.
Students have access to information from innumberable sources, including
many universities library catalogs, the Library of Congress, and others.
With access to informatin sites all over the world
also comes the availabilty of material that may not be considered to be of
educational or informational value. On a
global network, it is impossible to control all materials, and an industrious
user may come upon controversial matter.
However, the district believes that the value of the information
available on the worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may
attempt to procure material that is not consistent with the goals of the school
district. Access to such information will
always be strongly discouraged. In as
much as is possible and consistent with the other duties of each of the
teachers and administration, internet access will be monitored. Students who purposefully access materials
deemed to be inappropriate by the teachers and administration will be denied
further internet privileges.
I have read and understand the above.
____________________________________ __________________
Student Signature Date
PARENT OR
GUARDIAN
As the parent or guardian of this minor, I have read
the conditions for Internet access. I
understand that this access is for educational, informationl, and recreational
purposes. Further recognize that it is
impossible for the Cooter School District to totally restrict access to all
controversial materials, and I will not hold the school responsible for
materials acquired from this network.
Additionally, I assume the full responsibility for counseling my child
on this matter.
I hereby give permission for my child to access the
internet at Cooter R-IV School District.
___________________________________ __________________________________
Printed name of parent or guardian Signature of
parent or guardian
Phone: ____________________________ Date: _____________________________
COOTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
HEALTH SERVICES
The intent of this policy is to reduce the spread of
pediculosis (head lice) at school. The
following implemented:
1.
All students
entering the school will be checked for head lice by the School Nurse or
designee as soon as possible.
2.
Students will be
checked by classroom screening and teacher/staff/parent recommendation.
3.
Siblings and
known close contacts of any child affected with head lice will also be
screened.
When a case of pediculosis is found the following
steps will be taken:
FIRST
DISMISSAL:
Parent/guardian will be notified to pick up the child
immediately. Parent/guardian will be made aware of the school head lice policy
and instructed in detail of recommended treatment for head lice. Information in
writing will be available. Instructions
will include use of pediculicidal shampoo, nit removal produre and treatment.
Student will be dismissed to ensure that the head lice are eradicated.
The student may return to school after the child has been
treated with an effective lice shampoo (or oil treatment regime begun) and
found to be free of lice and nits by the school nurse or designee. If eggs or
lice are still present, the child will be sent home until he/she is found to be
lice’nit free and this will constitute the second dismissal.
SECOND
DISMISSAL:
When a child is sent home the second time with head
lice and/or nits, he/she must be brought to the school by an adult to be checked
by the school nurse or designee before returning to class. If not lice/nit free
the child will return home.
THIRD
DISMISSAL:
Again an adult must accompany the student and the
child checked by the school nurse or designee before returning to class. If the
student does not meet the lice/nit free policy this time, a referral may be
made to the Division of Family Services for further assistance at this point.
Also note:
The child will only be allowed one return head check
per day.
Students will be checked for lice/nits 7-10 day’s
after returning to school.
If a child misses more than three school days due to
head lice and the family has made no contact with the school, a call to the
Division of Family Services may be warranted.
If a student has repeated head lice during the school
year, other appropriate action may be taken.
Missouri School Immunization
Requirements
2010-2011
Bureau of Immunization
Assessment and Assurance (573) 751-6124 (866) 628-9891 Rev 9/09
· All
students must present documentation of up-to-date immunization status,
including month, day and year of each immunization before they can attend
school.
· The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
(ACIP) allows a 4-day grace period (meaning 4 or fewer days prior to the
recommended interval or age), so students in all grade levels may receive
immunizations up to 4 days before they are due.
· For children beginning kindergarten during or after
the 2003-04 school year, required immunizations should be administered
according to the current ACIP Schedule, including all spacing,
(http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm).
· To remain in school, students "in progress"
must have an Imm.P.14 form (which includes appointment date for needed immunization(s))
on file and must receive immunizations as soon as they become due. In progress
means that a child has begun the vaccine series and has an appointment for the
next dose. This appointment must be kept and an updated record provided to the school.
If the appointment is not kept, the child is no longer in progress and is
noncompliant. (For example, hep B vaccine series was begun but the child is not
yet eligible to receive the next dose in the series.)
In
progress does not apply to the Tdap or Td booster.
· Religious (Imm.P.11A) and Medical (Imm.P.12)
exemptions are allowed. The appropriate exemption card must be on file.
Unimmunized children are subject to exclusion from school when outbreaks of
vaccine-preventable diseases occur.
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Vaccines
Required for School Attendance |
Doses
Required by Grade |
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K |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
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DTaP1 |
4+ |
4+ |
4+ |
4+ |
4+ |
4+ |
4+ |
4+ |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3+ |
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Tdap2 |
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1 |
Tdap or Td required 10 years after
last DTaP, DTP or DT. |
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IPV
(Polio)3 |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
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MMR
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2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 measles, 1 mumps, 1 rubella required, however 2 MMRs are highly recommended. |
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Hepatitis
B |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
3+ |
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Varicella4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
No doses required, however
vaccination is highly recommended. |
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1. Last dose on
or after fourth (4th) birthday and last dose of pediatric pertussis before
seventh (7th) birthday. Maximum needed: six (6) doses.
2. Tdap, which
contains pertussis vaccine, is required for students enrolled in grade eight (8)
who have completed the recommended childhood DTP/DTaP vaccination series and
have not received a Td booster dose within the past two (2) years. For grades
9-12, a Tdap or Td booster is required ten (10) years after the last dose of
DTaP, DTP or DT. Tdap may be given at any time in the event of a pertussis
outbreak situation.
3. Last dose must
be administered on or after fourth (4th) birthday.
4. Kindergarten:
As satisfactory evidence of disease, an MD or DO may sign and place on file
with the school a written statement documenting the month and year of previous
varicella (chickenpox) disease.
Grades 1-5: As
satisfactory evidence of disease, a parent/guardian or MD or DO may sign and
place on file with the school a written statement documenting the month and
year of previous varicella (chickenpox) disease.
Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O.
Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 Phone: 573-751-6400 FAX: 573-751-6010
RELAY
MISSOURI for Hearing and Speech Impaired 1-800-735-2966 VOICE 1-800-735-2466
Margaret
T. Donnelly Director
Jeremiah
W. (Jay) Nixon Governor
November 2009
The Missouri Department of
Health and Senior Services recently revised the Code of State Regulations, Immunization
Requirements for School Children, 19 CSR 20-28.010, and Day Care Immunization
Rule, 19 CSR 20-28.040. These rules establish the minimum immunization
requirements for children enrolled in Missouri public, private, and parochial
schools, day cares, preschools, or nursery schools. These revisions include:
School Children
Effective beginning the 2010-2011
school year the following new requirements will be implemented:
·
Second dose of
varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for all children entering kindergarten.
If
the kindergarten child has had varicella (chickenpox) disease, a licensed
doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) may sign and place on file
with the school a written statement documenting the month and year of previous
varicella (chickenpox) disease as satisfactory evidence of having had the
disease. Parental or guardian statements of disease will no longer be accepted
beginning with the 2010-2011 school year for children entering kindergarten.
This rule change applies to children entering kindergarten and thereafter. For
children enrolled in grades one (1) through five (5), only one dose of
varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is required. Parental or guardian statements of
disease continue to be acceptable
·
Tdap (tetanus,
diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine will be required for all incoming eighth (8th) grade
students if the child has completed the recommended childhood DTaP/DTP
vaccination series and has not received a Td booster within the past two (2)
years.
For
children enrolled in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) who have not received
a single dose of Td, it is highly recommended they receive a single dose of
Tdap as their catch-up booster instead of Td or receive one dose of Tdap two
years after the last Td dose. Day Care, Preschool, Nursery School Children Effective
July 1, 2010 the following new requirements will be implemented:
·
Age appropriate
pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for children attending day care,
preschool, or nursery schools caring for ten or more children.
For
all children who have had varicella (chickenpox) disease, a licensed doctor of
medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) may sign and place on file with the
child care facility a written statement documenting the month and year of
previous varicella (chickenpox) disease as satisfactory evidence of having had
the disease. Parental or guardian statements of disease will no longer be
acceptable beginning July 1, 2010.
For additional information,
contact the Bureau of Immunization Assessment and Assurance at (573) 751-6124.
Our public health system relies on every dedicated health professional to
ensure the health of Missourians.
www.dhss.mo.gov
Healthy Missourians
for life.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior
Services will be the leader in promoting, protecting and partnering for health.
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