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Hal Henard
Elementary School
Student
Handbook 2007-2008
Important
Dates to Remember For
Hal Henard Families and Friends Principal Evening Office Hours
Tuesday
nights from 7:00 to 8:00 for the first six weeks of school
GRADE LEVEL
PARENT PRESENTATIONS (Exact dates will be published in the newsletter)
September
Fourth Grade October
Fifth Grade November
Third Grade March
Kindergarten April
Second Grade May
First Grade Special Persons
Day Luncheons for a special Holiday Lunch. Kindergarten
at 11:00 on November 16 First Grade at 11:00 on November 15 Second
Grade at 11:00 on November 17 Third
Grade at 11:30 on November 17 Fourth
Grade at 12:00 on November 16 Fifth
Grade at 12:30 on November 16 Spring
Fling Carnival Friday,
April 7, 2006 Reporting
Schedule
Interim
Reports
Nine Week Ends
Grade Cards Sent Home
First
Nine Weeks
September 9
October 11
October
18 Second
Nine Weeks
November 15
December 16
January 9 Third
Nine Weeks
February 3
March 13
March
20 Fourth
Nine Weeks April 24
May 26
May 26 TCAP
Writing Test (5th Grade)
February 1
Read
Across America
March 2
Spring
Break
March 27 through March 31 Terra
Nova Testing
April 17 – 28 School
Pictures Fall
pictures September
16, 2005 Retakes
October 7, 2005 Spring
pictures
March 10, 2006
Fifth Grade
Overnight Field Trips
Cedar Creek
May 8-12
Space
Camp
February 14-15 Special Parent
Days (7:30 – 8:15 AM)
Muffins
for Moms September 13 and February 7
Doughnuts
for Dads September 20 and February 21
PARENT
AND STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NUMBER AFTER
SCHOOL PICKUP OF STUDENTS
7 ARRANGING
A CONFERENCE
11 ASSEMBLIES
AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
12 ATTENDANCE
POLICY
8 BIRTHDAY
PARTIES
9 BREAKFAST
AND LUNCH
14 BUILDING
AND SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY
4 BULLYING
4 CAFETERIA
RULES
14 CELL
PHONES
8 COMMUNICATION
6-7 CHILD
ABUSE
13 DAILY
TIME SCHEDULE
5 DIGNITY
POLICY
4 DISCIPLINE
8 DRESS,
GROOMING, and SUGGESTED DRESS CODE
13 EMERGENCY
CLOSINGS, DELAYS, EARLY DISMISSALS
10 EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TREATMENT
10 FIELD
TRIPS
13 FIGHTING
9 GUM
CHEWING
8 HOMEWORK
POLICY
10 INAPPOPRIATE
LANGUAGE
4 IMMUNIZATION
REQUIREMENTS
11 INTERDEPENDENT
4 INTERIM
REPORTS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
12 LOST
AND FOUND
12 MEAL
CHARGES
14 MEDICATION
AND DRUG POLICY
11 MONEY
14 NEWSLETTER
10 NON
DISCRIMINATION POLICY
15 PLAYGROUND
SAFETY RULES
9 PROMOTION,
RETENTION OR TRANSFER
12 REPORTING
STUDENT PROGRESS
12 RESTROOM
RULES
9 RULES
FOR BUS RIDERS
9 SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE
5-6 SCHOOL
BEGINS AT HOME
5 SCHOOL
SUPPLIES AND FEES
14 STEPS
TO FOLLOW WHEN YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT
6 SUPERVISION
TO AND FROM SCHOOL
13 TARDIES
AND EARLY CHECKOUT
6 UPDATING
FAMILY AND MEDICAL INFORMATION
10 VISITORS
7 WITHDRAWAL
OF STUDENTS WHEN MOVING
14 ZERO
TOLERANCE POLICY
14-15 Dear
Parents or Guardians: This
booklet of school information is sent with the best wishes of the staff at your
child's school. We
feel it will provide a quick and handy reference to questions you may have
concerning the operation of the school. Please
feel free to contact the office at any time concerning questions you may have.
The teachers will be happy to discuss your child's academic or social
progress. When parents and teachers
work together, the child receives the maximum benefits of an elementary school
education. We
are looking forward to an exciting year - one that we are sure will truly
benefit each child. Below
you will note an Enrollment Form. Please
fill in the necessary information and return it to your child's homeroom teacher
as soon as possible. This will
assure us that you have had time to share our handbook with your child and the
necessary information will help update our current student files.
Note:
Cut off the Enrollment Form and keep the Parent/Student
Handbook for a reference during the school year.
It is yours to keep!!!! Thank
you for taking the time to read this booklet. Your
Child's Principal, Ken
Fay =============================Cut
here ============================== Hal
Henard Elementary School Enrollment
Form Student
Name (in full)_____________________________________ Grade ____ Date
of Birth ______________________ Homeroom Teacher _______________ Signature
of Parent/Guardian ________________________________ Mailing
Address _____________________________________ Phone
___________________ By
signing this form I acknowledge that I have reviewed this handbook with my
child. INTERDEPENDENT Our
successes in the past are due in a large part to the great sense of cooperation
we have had between the home, school, and community. In
order to help you better understand the workings of our school we have developed
this Parent/Student Handbook. Please
familiarize yourself and your child with its contents. If
you have any questions or concerns about this handbook or any other aspect of
our school, please feel free to call us. BUILDING
PHILOSOPHY The
faculty of Hal Henard Elementary School believes that each student deserves the
individual attention and aid pertaining to his/her needs.
We recognize that his/her education rests not only in the knowledge they
learn, but also in the character they develop. In
order to live in today's society, it is of utmost importance that the student be
taught congeniality, respect, self-awareness, and responsibility, along with
attaining the academic level of which he/she is capable. We,
the educators, at Hal Henard Elementary School address ourselves to these goals. GREENEVILLE
CITY SCHOOLS
VISION
STATEMENT
To be a world-class public
school system-the standard by which others are measured. HAL
HENARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MISSION
STATEMENT
The
mission of Hal Henard Elementary School is to provide a quality education for
the children who are in its care. Opportunities
will be provided that will enhance the physical, intellectual, and psychological
growth and well being of each child. DIGNITY POLICY Name calling related to
physical disabilities or defects, race, clothing, or any other reason is unkind,
and therefore, not acceptable behavior. We
want to instill in the children the concept that they need to treat other people
as they wish to be treated. INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
As a
society we send children mixed messages about what is the proper way to act and
how to best conduct themselves. In
our permissive society, children hear adults on TV and in movies using language
that would have been considered totally inappropriate a few years ago.
Often children will want to use these inappropriate words at school.
This is not acceptable. Parents
will be contacted and disciplinary steps taken when children are using bad
language at school. BULLYING Bullying, a display of behavior that is cruel to others who are weaker or treating other abusively is wrong and will not be tolerated. Students need to report any instances of this to their teacher or grade level teaching assistant so that this type of inappropriate conduct can be stopped. SCHOOL BEGINS AT HOMESteps
to Start a Great School Day We
want every child to experience success at school and you can help your child do
so. Getting your child's day off to
a good start is one of the best things you can do for him/her. You can make sure your child starts each day on a positive
note by cooperating with and supporting our efforts in the following ways: 1.
Send your child to school on time; not late, or too early, our school day
begins at 8:10 and ends at 3:10. 2.
Teach your child to respect and obey all school adults.
All teachers and other adults (including secretary, custodian,
assistants, and cooks) have authority and are responsible for the safety of
children and general building order. 3.
Talk with your child about treating other children in the same manner and
as he/she wishes to be treated (avoid name calling, arguing, etc.). 4.
Tell your child to go directly to and from school using the same route or
routine every day. 5.
Send your child to school properly washed and dressed, using the dress
code and weather conditions as guides. 6.
Discuss with your child all the information in this handbook so that
he/she clearly understands what is expected from him/her at school. 7.
Become actively involved in your school.
You can do so by participating in the GSIA, or by volunteering to assist
with special school projects. 8.
Above all else, tell your child when he/she is doing a good job in
school--praise him/her for good efforts and good behavior at school.
We will do the same at school. This
can be a successful learning experience for your child, but it will take a lot
of hard work on his/her part as well as your cooperation as parents.
It's worth everyone's best effort and we guarantee to give each child our
very best. DAILY TIME SCHEDULE When
students arrive at school in the mornings, they are to either go to the gym or
the cafeteria. Students should
enter the building through the cafeteria doors.
The school building will open at 7:00 A.M. The
teachers will begin picking up their classes from bus duty at 8:10 each morning.
It is the responsibility of the parents to ensure students arrive at
school on time. Students who are
not in their classrooms by 8:20 will be marked Tardy. All
students checked out of school during the day must be signed out in the office.
Children will be released only to the custodial parent or guardian, or to
an adult designated by the custodial parent or guardian. SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE The
statutes governing school attendance are very specific and leave little option
for school authorities to excuse children from school. The State Code classifies absence from school as excused or
unexcused. The following conditions
constitute reasons for excused absence from school:
·
Personal Illness ·
Illness in the Family ·
Death of a Relative ·
Observance of Religious Holiday It is the responsibility of the parents to make
sure their elementary age child is present every day possible. Parents whose child misses an excessive number of school days
will be brought before the Greeneville Truancy Board. School officially begins at 8:10a.m. and the dismissal time for students in kindergarten through fifth grades is 3:10 Make-up
work will be given to all students who are absent for any reason except students
who are absent due to truancy, out-of-school suspension, or expulsion. Attendance
is one of the most important parts of your child's education, since learning
cannot take place if the child is not at school. Poor attendance patterns in the early grades continue through
middle school, high school and eventually employment. Children should not be kept home for minor ailments
(headache, stomach ache, etc.). Positive
Motivation For Attendance - In addition to each teacher providing the best
instruction possible, we will develop a plan to positively motivate students to
attend school regularly. STEPS
TO FOLLOW WHEN YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT ·
Parent
or guardian should contact the school before 8:30 a.m. on the day of the absence
by calling the school. Parent may also send a written excuse with a
sibling or neighbor on the day of the absence. We will attempt to call you at
home or work if you do not notify us. ·
If we have not been contacted by the parents
regarding a child who is absent the school will attempt to contact the parents
either at home or at your work location. · Upon returning to school, the student should have written notice signed by the parent or guardian. This note should include the following information: child's name, date, day(s) of absence, and reason for the absence. This should be submitted to the teacher. ·
Students are expected to ask the teacher for
make-up assignments the day of their return to class.
Students are responsible for making up work in a timely manner.
Assignments that are not made up will be reflected in the grade. ·
If
you do not send a note to school explaining the absence it will be recorded as
an unexcused absence from school. TARDIES
AND EARLY CHECKOUT We know that there are going to be times when it is necessary for your child to be late to school in the morning or they must be checked out before the end of the regular school day. We ask that you always do your best to schedule doctor appointments or other activities for after school hours whenever possible. Any Child who arrives in the classroom after 8:20 will be marked tardy. Early checkouts between 3:00 and 3:10 are very disruptive to the classroom during an important part of the school day. Teachers are giving last minute instructions, wrapping up lessons and making sure that every child will get home safely. Your child will miss end of the day instructions and the other children are disturbed as well. Please do not check your child out early unless it is absolutely necessary. Thank you for your cooperation. COMMUNICATION Hal
Henard Elementary School makes every effort to foster good communication between
the home and the school. We
hope to accomplish this through several methods: School
to Parent ·
Weekly newsletters ·
Friday Folders
These are sent home each Friday or last day of the week with teacher
notes, menus, newsletter, assignments, etc. ·
Evening Office Hours
The principal is in the office on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 for
the first six weeks of school ·
Report Cards ·
Interim Reports mid way through the nine weeks
grading period ·
Parent-Teacher conferences ·
Notes to parents specific to your child ·
Phone Calls to parents ·
School web page ·
Open House activities ·
Grade level performances ·
Student handbook ·
Meetings with the principal ·
E-mail Parent
to School ·
Send a note with your specific request or concern
addresse to whom it is to be delivered ·
Phone call to school ·
Parent conference In order to prevent interruptions
to class time even brief meetings should be by appointment. ·
Participation in the GSIA ·
Questionnaires, survey and ballots These are sent
as needed, please complete and return ·
E-Mail
All teachers have e-mail accounts that can be found on the school web
page at gcschools.net/henard VISITORS Parents
and other visitors are required to report to the school office before going to a
classroom.
This is for the protection of your children. State law and Greeneville City School Board policy both state
the following: “Expect on occasions, such as school programs, athletic events,
open house and similar public events; all
parents and visitors will report to the school office when entering the
school and will sign a log book. Authorization
to visit elsewhere in the building or on the school campus will be determined by
the principal or designee. Guest passes shall be issued for all persons other than
students and employees of the school.” I
have asked the teachers to remind parents who are in the building and are not
wearing a badge to please stop by the office to sign in and pick up a
visitor’s pass. AFTER
SCHOOL PICKUP OF STUDENTS Unless a note is sent
explaining the change in the dismissal plan for a child, all students will go
home as usual. Car Pool Space
for arrival and dismissal traffic is limited.
In order to help reduce the number of cars entering and existing school
property, thereby helping traffic to flow more efficiently, parents are
encouraged to carpool whenever possible. Arrival: The
designate area to drop your child off in the morning is in front of the
cafeteria, near the flagpole. A
teacher and safety patrols are on duty in this area. Dismissal: There
are two designated areas for afternoon car riders. ·
Parents can remain in their car and get in the line
of traffic that will pull up in front of the cafeteria entrance near the
flagpole. ·
Parents can drive to the back of the gym, park and
walk over to pick their child up there. NO
CHILD WILL BE RELEASED UNLESS HE/SHE IS WITH AN ADULT. AGE
REQUIREMENTS According to laws of Tennessee a child must be five (5) years old by September 30 to the year they are entering Kindergarten. SCHOOL
TELEPHONE The
school telephone is for business. Only emergency messages can be delivered.
Parent/guardian and child should plan ahead in order to avoid unnecessary
calls from the school by students. CELL
PHONES It is a violation of Tennessee law for students to have cell phones at school. Cell phones are an unnecessary distraction at school, therefore cell phones will be taken up and returned to the parent. ATTENDANCE
POLICY Any student in kindergarten through eighth grade in the Greeneville City Schools System missing as many as twenty (20) days during the school year will be subject to review by a committee to determine whether the student will be retained, promoted, or referred to other school/community agencies for assistance. The committee will be composed
of; the classroom teacher, principal or his designee, parent or guardian,
supervisor of attendance and other as may be determined by the parent or the
school administration. The parent/guardian will be
given written notice of a meeting to discuss alternatives for the students. VACATION
WITH FAMILY Such
absences are not encouraged or condoned, but allowed.
Parents should call the school one week prior to the date of the vacation
so the teacher(s) can prepare work for the student.
The decision as to how much of the work the student will be held
responsible for will rest with the teacher(s).
Students with excessive absences can be denied this privilege and any
absences from a family vacation will be recorded as unexcused.
DISCIPLINE It
is expected that parents will support the teacher and reinforce the classroom
rules and procedures. Each
teacher will have consequences for classroom misbehavior, which may include
reprimand, isolation within the classroom, counseling, and the withdrawal of
privileges. If a student's behavior
repeatedly does not meet the expectations of the teacher, the teacher will
attempt to enlist the help of the parent. If
this is not successful in correcting the student's behavior, the following steps
may take place until the problem has been corrected:
(1) Student referred to principal for conference.
(2) Conference with principal, teacher, and student (3) Removal from
school until a conference with parent, teacher, principal, and student can be
held. At this conference, a plan to correct the student's behavior
will be devised. (4) Suspension
from school. A student may be
legally suspended from school for up to 10 school days. (5) Expulsion from school for the remainder of the semester. GUM
CHEWING Careless
disposal of gum in drinking fountains, on furniture and floors presents a
sanitation and cleaning problem and costly repair. Therefore, gum chewing is not permitted on any school
property, including school buses. FIGHTING Fighting
at school cannot be tolerated. Fighting
usually stems from rough play which gets out of hand, some misunderstanding or
miscommunication between students, or instigation by a third party. When
a fight occurs, we do not dwell on who started it.
Almost always, both fighters are at fault. Our approach is to help the fighters defuse their anger, work
out their differences, and find ways to avoid the problem in the future.
However, if a student persists in fighting, he/she will face a possible
suspension from school. RULES
FOR BUS RIDERS 1.
Be at your bus stop on time. 2.
Wait off the traveled portion of the highway. 3.
Use the handrail when you board the bus.
Do not crowd and push. 4.
Take your seat quickly. 5.
Do not block the aisle with your personal belongings. 6.
Never put your head, arms, or hands out the window. 7.
Do not throw things in a bus, at a bus, or from a bus. 8.
Be quiet and obey the driver. The
bus is his/her classroom. 9.
Do not horse around! Horseplay
could distract the driver and cause an accident. 10.
Be careful leaving the bus. Keep
away from the side of the bus. Cross
at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus so the driver can see you. 11.REMEMBER - Riding a school bus is a
privilege, not a right. Failure
to obey these rules could result in your losing the privilege of bus riding. PLAYGROUND
SAFETY RULES 1.
Show respect at all times for the teacher and teacher assistants who are
on duty.
A. No talking back if
corrected 2.
Be considerate of others
A. Keep hands and feet to
yourself
B. No name-calling
C. Do not use bad
language 3.
Play in designated areas only. RESTROOM
RULES 1.
Always use proper manners in the restroom. 2.
Always flush the toilets and/or urinals. 3.
Help keep the floor, mirrors, and walls neat and clean. 4.
Never write on the walls. (Pencils, crayons, and pens must be left in the
classroom). 5.
Throw paper towels in the wastebaskets, not in the toilets, sink,
urinals, or on the floor. 6.
Never stand on toilet seats or hang on support bars. BIRTHDAY
PARTIES Although
not required, some children have enjoyed celebrating their birthdays by bringing
a treat to school for their classmates. The
treats should be kept simple. Treats
are to be eaten in the classrooms or in the cafeteria.
If you wish to bring a treat for your child’s birthday, please check
with the teacher first, it is the parent responsibility to take care of any
birthday celebrations, not the teacher. Due
to carpeting there are special rules for some rooms about types of drinks that
will be allowed. Parents
having a party for their child to which the entire class is not invited must
extend invitation by phone or mail and not distribute them at school.
NEWSLETTERS Almost
every Friday, a newsletter will be sent home from school with your child.
The newsletters will be printed on green paper to make it easier for the
parents to recognize. These newsletters will contain information concerning
activities and upcoming events at the school.
It is very important for parents to read these newsletters each week. HOMEWORK POLICY Parents and students should
expect some homework most school nights during the year.
Developing the organization and self-discipline to regularly complete
homework assignments is a significant goal of our elementary program. The student's responsibilities
for homework include: (1) keeping
track of homework assignments, (2) handing in homework assignments that are
complete, (3) punctual (handed in
on time), and (4) carefully and neatly completed. The parent's responsibilities
include: (1) assisting their child
in finding a well-lit, quiet place to work, (2) establishing a regular time to
complete homework, (3) being available to provide help when their child is
confused about an assignment, (4) helping the child develop ways to keep track
of assignments in an organized manner, and (5) showing that they care about
homework (and school in general) by asking questions about the lesson and
insisting that he/she keep up with assignments. EMERGENCY CLOSINGS,
DELAYS, EARLY DISMISSALS In the event of inclement
weather or other emergencies that may necessitate a school closing, delay, or
early dismissal, the Greeneville City Schools will communicate with parents and
students by radio. Please listen to
WGRV AM, WIKQ FM, or WSMG AM. Please
do not call the radio station or the school. Arrangements must be made in
advance for students in case of early dismissal. Make arrangements for your child to go to a relative or
neighbor's house if no one is going to be home. Students will not be permitted to call home in most cases,
and parents may not be able to reach the school because of a busy phone line. EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TREATMENT In order to handle emergency
situations, the school must know how to reach parents quickly.
For this reason, every parent must fill out an Emergency Medical Form
for each child. This is kept on file. If
your child becomes ill (vomiting, fever, or symptoms of a communicable disease)
or injured, we will get in touch with the parent or person indicated on the
Emergency Form as soon as possible. Parents
or the person designated by the parent, who are contacted because of a child's
illness, are requested to pick up the child immediately. If any changes are needed on
the Emergency Medical Form, please inform the school by phone. UPDATING FAMILY AND
MEDICAL INFORMATION Parents should immediately
notify the school when there are any changes in a student's address, phone
number, or any other information, which is included on the Family Information
Sheet or the Emergency Medical Form. If
the family status changes because of divorce or legal separation, or if the
child lives with someone other than his/her natural mother and father, proof of
custody or guardianship must by provided to the school office. MEDICATION AND DRUG
POLICY Many students are able to
attend school regularly only through effective use of medication in the
treatment of chronic disabilities or illnesses that will not hinder the health
and welfare of others. We strongly
recommend that medication be administered in the home.
Parents should ask their doctor to arrange the time medication is given
to avoid school hours if possible. If
this cannot be done, any pupil who is required by a physician's order to take
medication during the regular school day must comply with the following policy: 1.
Prescription drugs to be taken at school must be accompanied by a
doctor's order, labeled with all necessary information including the student's
name, the date, the name of the drug and time intervals to be taken.
The form for Administration of Prescription Drugs must be used for
providing the school with the necessary information.
This form can be picked up in the office. 2.
Medication must be brought to school in a container appropriately labeled
by the pharmacy or physician. 3.
A release form and/or written permission from the parent/guardian of the
student requesting that medication be given or taken during school hours must be
presented. 5.
Prescription medication to be taken at school will be stored in an
enclosure, out of view, in the school office.
(Refrigeration will be provided when necessary). Note:
Parents are responsible for informing the school of your child’s
medical needs. In the case of bee sting or some other severe allergies, the parents are responsible for providing the school with the proper medication and a doctor's statement about how the medication is to be administered. The
school's role in the administration of this policy is one of cooperation with
the parent and student and we will take responsibility for the administration of
medication only after the above guidelines have been followed.
Medicine will only be administered to the student through the school
office and by the secretary or other appropriate person appointed by the
building principal. IMMUNIZATION
REQUIREMENTS In compliance with Tennessee
law, no pupil shall be admitted to school unless such pupil presents written
evidence that he or she has received the required immunization by such means as
may be approved by the Department of Health.
For the purpose of compliance with the law, the following minimum
immunizations are required: a.
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough):
a minimum of four doses of DTP
vaccine, the last one
being at least 4 years from the date of birth. b.
Polio: a minimum of three
doses of polio vaccine. c.
Measles (Rubella, the 7-10 day red measles):
two doses of vaccine, administered after
the
first birthday. d.
Rubella (commonly called German measles or 3-day measles):
two doses of vaccine,
administered
after the first birthday. e.
Mumps: two dose of vaccine. ·
The administration of the MMR vaccine is equal to
c, d, and e. ·
The administration of the chicken pox vaccine or
verification from the parents that entering children have had chicken pox.
A student with a temperature
of 100 should stay at home. If a
child becomes ill during the school day we will notify the parents. Students with a temperature of 100 or higher will be sent
home. If we are unable to reach the
parent or guardian we will call the emergency contacts listed on the enrollment
form.
ARRANGING A CONFERENCE Parents are encouraged to
attend the regularly scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conference days will be announced in advance in the
newsletter. Parents can then
contact the school to arrange an appointment. If you have any concerns about
your child during the school year, please contact your child's teacher.
Arrangements may be made anytime in advance by note or telephone.
Don't hesitate to call the teacher or principal if you have questions or
concerns. INTERIM REPORTS OF
ACADEMIC PROGRESS An interim report will be sent
home midway through each nine weeks grading period.
If a student is experiencing a problem the Interim Report will be used as
a basis for conferencing and working out solutions for your child. REPORTING STUDENT
PROGRESS Report cards are issued at
nine (9) week intervals during the school year.
An interim report will be sent home at the mid point of each nine-week
grading period. The district grading scale is as follows:
A - Excellent 93-100
S - Satisfactory
B - Good
85-92
N - Needs Improvement
C - Average 75-84
U - Unsatisfactory
D - Below Average 70-74
F - Failure
Below 70 In kindergarten, first and
second grades letter grades are not given.
The grade cards in first and second use numbers 1, 2, and 3.
A one indicates that the child is making very good progress, a two shows
satisfactory progress, and a three shows that improvement is needed.
The 1, 2, and 3 should not be thought of as corresponding to A's, B's,
and C's. If you are concerned about
your child's progress at any time, please contact your child's teacher at school
to arrange a conference. PROMOTION, RETENTION OR
TRANSFER The promotion or retention of
a student in any grade level should be in the best interest of the student.
The first consideration for student retention is failing grades or
minimum goals prescribed on the Individual Educational Program.
However, academics will not be the sole factor in the determination of
retention. The student's age,
maturity level, emotional and social criteria must also be considered on an
individual basis. Retention shall
occur only if it presents the possibility of allowing the student to function
successfully at grade level in these areas and it is viewed as an opportunity
for growth. If deemed necessary, it
should occur as early as possible in a student's educational program. ASSEMBLIES AND SPECIAL
PROGRAMS Assemblies are held to
supplement the regular school program. They
are to educate as well as entertain students.
Students are expected to behave in a courteous manner.
Misconduct will result in loss of future assembly privileges. LOST AND FOUND Each year many articles are
lost and are unclaimed by children. It
is important that children learn to value and care for all property.
A "Lost and Found” is kept at school.
Encourage your child to check for lost articles.
You are also welcome to come in and check.
Also, students finding textbooks or other valuables at school should turn
them into the office where they can be claimed. CHILD ABUSE School personnel are required
by law to report any evidence of child abuse or neglect to the Department of
Human Services. The school is
required to and will cooperate 100% with law enforcement officials. Greeneville
City School System – Elementary Schools Suggested
Standards for Dress and Appearance Appropriate
dress and grooming is always encouraged. It
is desirable that all students dress comfortably and in good taste.
The home and school need to cooperate very closely in the matter of
dress. School is the child’s
place of business and children who are dressed in appropriate school clothing
seem to do a better job. Students’ attire and personal appearance shall not be
disruptive to the learning environment or endanger the safety of themselves or
others. We ask that students follow
these guidelines regarding their appearance: ·
Make-up is inappropriate for students at the
elementary school level. ·
Halter tops, tops with spaghetti straps, tank tops,
and mesh tops may be worn with a shirt under them. ·
Blouses and shirts must be able to be tucked into
pants or shorts. ·
Tee shirts should be free of suggestive language,
alcohol and drug advertisements and any endorsement of violent/aggressive
behavior. ·
No shirts with the sleeves cut off. ·
Tennis shoes and socks are to be worn for physical
education classes. Sandals and
platform shoes are discouraged in the building due to safety issues. ·
Shoelaces should be tied at all times. ·
Hats and other head coverings are not to be worn
inside the school building. ·
Pants are to fit at the student’s waist with the
hem not touching the floor. ·
Skirts and shorts must be at a proper length
(fingertips at side must not touch skin). ·
The only form of body piercing allowed are
earrings. ·
Sunglasses are not permitted inside the building ·
Any jewelry worn should be small and not detract
from the educational setting. If inappropriate clothing is
worn to school, parents will be contacted to bring appropriate clothing before
the student will be allowed to attend classes.
FIELD TRIPS Parents will be asked to sign
permission slips when children take field trips. The parent’s signature acknowledges that the parent is
aware that the child will be away from school, is aware of the nature of the
trip, and its purpose. The parent has the right to deny participation.
Only students whose parents have signed permission slips will be
permitted to participate in such activities.
Responsibility is one of the
virtues, which our school system has encouraged us to teach to our students. We
have found that field trips are one such way to encourage responsibility among
students. Students need to be responsible for turning in their field trip forms
and fees by the required deadline. Students will receive field trip permission
forms two weeks prior to the trip. The deadline for both permission slips and
the money for the trip will be due one week prior to the trip. There will be no
exceptions to this policy. If students do not have the permission form and fee
(if applicable) in to their teacher by the required deadline, they will not be
able to attend the field trip. SUPERVISION TO AND FROM
SCHOOL The school is directly
responsible for supervision of students only while they are on school property.
Once they leave school property this becomes the responsibility of the
parents. The school will cooperate
with parents in stressing the rules of safety to and from school and will assist
with discipline problems that occur between home and school. Generally, misbehavior that
occurs off school property is a police matter. WITHDRAWAL OF STUDENTS
WHEN MOVING It is important that you
notify the school as soon as possible when you decide to move. You should be sure upon leaving for your new school that you
have taken care of all obligations at Hal Henard School. You need to return all schoolbooks, pay any fees due, charges
and picked up all personal belongings of your child. If possible, we need to know the location of your new school.
The school in which your child enrolls will send a request for his/her
records. As soon as we receive this request, we will forward them
immediately. SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND FEES The Greeneville City Board of
Education provides all basic texts at no cost to the children of our school.
The condition of books will be recorded at the beginning of the school
year. It is suggested that you
encourage your child to make a special effort to point out any book damage to
the teacher at the time of receipt so there will be no questions of
responsibility at the end of the year. All books lost or damaged during the year must be paid for
according to the nature of the loss. There
is a charge of $15.00 for workbooks,
art supplies, special reading materials, etc. for the school year.
We will also be providing a tee shirt for all of our students to wear
when they participate in a school sponsored field trip.
A supply list will be sent home with your child.
Please pay the full amount of your child's fees as soon as possible. BREAKFAST AND
LUNCH Breakfast and lunch will be
served each day school is in session. The
charge for breakfast is $1.00. The
charge for a hot lunch (milk included) is $1.50 per day.
The charge for a half pint of milk is $.35 cents for those students who
prefer to bring a packed lunch from home. If
you wish to visit the school and have lunch with your child, the lunch price for
guests is $3.25. Free lunches, or lunches at
reduced cost of $.40 cents are available to students who qualify.
Applications will be made available to families and must be returned to
the school to determine eligibility. If
after approval your income changes, you must
notify the school principal. CHARGING MEALS Meal money will be loaned if a
student forgets his or her money. This
charge should be paid the next day. Students
will be permitted only two charges. After
two charges parents will be called to bring in the needed money and pay the
charges. CAFETERIA RULES All students eat their lunch
in the cafeteria and are expected to conduct themselves in a quiet, mannerly
fashion. Each student will learn
and practice proper table manners as a part of his/her education.
The following rules will be enforced:
(1) Children will enter the cafeteria in a quiet, orderly manner.
(2) Children will sit where assigned by the supervisor.
(3) Children will remain seated until they are dismissed.
(4) Children will not throw food.
(5) Children will not talk loudly or turn around to other tables.
(6) Students are responsible for placing trays, silverware, paper and
garbage in proper Receptacles.
(7) Children will use proper table manners at all times. MONEY If you give your child money
for book payments, lunch, classroom books, etc., please put it in an envelope
and write on the envelope your child's name and the purpose for which the money
is sent. ZERO-TOLERANCE
BEHAVIORS In
order to assure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, violence,
and dangerous weapons, any student who engages in the following behaviors will
be expelled for a period of not less than one(1) year.
Expelled means removed from the pupil’s regular school or removed from
school attendance altogether. Nothing
in this code shall be construed to prohibit the assignment of expelled students
to the alternative school. The
director of schools shall have the authority to modify this expulsion
requirement on a case-by-case basis. Zero-tolerance
acts are as follows: 1.
Students
who bring or unlawfully possess a weapon on a school bus, on school property, or
at any school event or activity; 2.
Students
who bring or unlawfully possess drugs on a school bus, on school property or at
any school event or activity; 3.
Students
who commit a battery on a teacher or any employee of the school while on a
school bus, on school property, or at any school event or activity. NON-DISCRIMINATION
POLICY The Greeneville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in the operation of its educational programs and activities, including employment practices |