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WELCOME. MADISON CENTRAL. SCHOOL DISTRICT. ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK. MISSION STATEMENT. TO EDUCATE ALL STUDENTS TO FULLY ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AS LIFELONG LEARNERS SKILLED IN COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBILTY. SCHOOLS.
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WELCOME MADISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK
MISSION STATEMENT TO EDUCATE ALL STUDENTS TO FULLY ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AS LIFELONG LEARNERS SKILLED IN COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBILTY
SCHOOLS Washington Elementary K-2Principal Tanja Pederson Lincoln Elementary 3-4Garfield Elementary PreK & 5Principal Dan Walsh School Hours: 8:20 - 3:10
ABSENCES • State law requires that parents and guardians are responsible for their children’s school attendance. • Please try and make appointments before or after school hours. • When a child is absent... • call office before 9:00 am • send a Dr.’s note after 2 consecutive days
BIRTHDAYS • Treats should be arranged with teacher ahead of time • No invitations passed out at school unless the whole class or all of the same sex are invited
BUS CONDUCT The driver is in charge of the students and the bus. • Sit quietly • Keep windows closed • Keep feet off seats • Stay seated until bus stops • Don’t throw objects • Don’t wave arms or object from windows • Don’t use profanity • Don’t litter
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES • Examples are chicken pox, pink eye, ringworm, impetigo, and strep throat • Students should not be in school • Contact the building principal regarding school attendance • Students with head lice will not be allowed in school without a permit from the County Health Nurse
COMMUNICATION • Newsletters • Tuesday Folders • Assignment Books • Bulletins • Notices • Parent/Teacher Contact
COMPLAINTS Must follow proper procedure • Teacher • Principal • Superintendent • School Board
DAMAGED SCHOOL PROPERTY • Students are responsible for books and equipment • Reimbursement will be required for any damages
DISCIPLINE • Teacher is responsible for maintaining good discipline • Minor Offense - handled by teacher and student • Major Offense - handled by principal, teacher, student and call to parents
DRESS • Disruptive clothing is not acceptable • Tennis shoes required for PE days • Snowboots for snowy/muddy days • Caps should not be worn in buildings
EARLY DISMISSAL • 1:45 pm on noted Wednesdays • Make prior arrangements for student pick-up
EXTRA CLASSES • Band - 5th Grade • Class Size Reduction - 1st-3rd Grade • Counseling - K-5th Grade • Reading Recovery - 1st Grade • Special Education - Pre-K-5th Grade • Speech - Pre-K - 5th Grade • Title I - K-3rd Grade
FIELD TRIPS • Signed parental permission slip on record • Participation not allowed without slip
HOMEWORK • Varies with grade level and subject involved • Consult with teacher if problem arises
LOST AND FOUND • Found items should be turned into the office • Mark all belongings with permanent marker • Check lost and found regularly
LUNCHROOM • Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:15 • Good manners should be used at all times
MEDICATION • Medication will not be given without written request • Release form must be filled out prior to distribution (pick-up at office)
NOT ALLOWED • No animals • No candy, gum or pop • No weapons
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES • Two scheduled each school year • Special appointments may be made
PARTIES • Halloween, Christmas & Valentine’s Day • Small monetary amount provided by each student
PHONE CALLS • Students will not be excused from class to receive or make calls • Messages will be relayed to students
VISITATION • Make arrangements in advance • Check in at office upon arrival • Visiting friends and relatives not permitted
WEATHER • Announcements will be made on KJAM 103.1FM • Late Starts • Closing • Early Dismissal • Operation Blizzard • Buses will not operate out of town • Rural students will stay in town at pre-arranged location