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Welcome to Jerome Harrison School. Back to School Night Agenda. School Rules Bus Rules Rotation Schedule Conferences/Report Cards Lexia Symphony Other Important Information. General School Rules. K.I.N.D. K - Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself I - Include everyone
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Back to School Night Agenda • School Rules • Bus Rules • Rotation Schedule • Conferences/Report Cards • Lexia • Symphony • Other Important Information
General School Rules • K.I.N.D. • K - Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself • I - Include everyone • N - Notice others’ feelings • D - Do the right thing with your words and actions
Bus Rules • Bus Policy - riding the bus is a privilege; the district has a progressive discipline policy • First Offense - classroom teacher handles • Second Offense - principal handles; can result in a suspension for 1-3 days from the bus • Third Offense - principal handles; can result in a suspension of a specific number of days or removal from the bus entirely
Rotation Schedule • 4 Day Rotating Schedule • Available on the Main JHS website
Conferences & Report Cards • October conferences • Focus on child adjustment to school socially and academically • Time to discuss goals and shared hopes and dreams with your child’s teacher March conferences optional
Lexia Learning • Lexia Learning • Computer based literacy based program to build phonic and phonemic awareness skills; can be used at home and at school • Login information is: • Lastnamefirstfourlettersoffirstname • Password: 5 digit student ID
Symphony Math • Symphony Math • computer based program to build number sense; can be used at home and at school • Login information is: • Lastnamefirstfourlettersoffirstname • Password: 5 digit student ID
Accessing Think Central A handout will be sent home with directions Login: lastnamefirstfourlettersoffirstname Password: studentidnumber
Things to Know • Arriving at School • Greeted at the bus with a staff member • Greeted at the drop off by a staff member • Students walk directly to the GYM and line up by class with staff members on duty • Morning Meeting • Greeting, Sharing, Activity, News & Announcements • Curriculum • Storytown is the CORE Language Arts Program • Math Expressions is the CORE Mathematics Program • Specials: Art, Music, Computers, Gym, Library • Scheduled throughout the week (art, music and gym are taught by a certified teacher; computers and library are visited with the classroom teacher)
Other Important Information to Know • School Messenger - our communication link to you; make sure the office has your most up to date contact information • Be on Time - school starts at 8:50. Please do your best to ensure that your child is here to start their day with their classmates; morning meeting is a critical part of the day • Appointments, Vacations, Etc. - please try to schedule all appointments and/or vacations when school is not in session • Attendance Policy - 20 unexcused absences will be reviewed by our Attendance Review Committee; note that 3 early dismissals or 3 tardies count as one unexcused absence
Other Important Information to Know • Principal’s Newsletter -On the first of each month you will receive a newsletter from the office; this will also be posted on our website; HARRISON HAPPENINGS • Website- become a frequent visitor jerome.northbranfordschools.org • Communication - this is key; let us know how we can help you; make small things stay small • PTO - meets monthly as noted on the JHS website; Mondays at 6:30 pm; various events throughout the year; get involved and become a part of this wonderful group of individuals
Other Important Information to Know • Visitors Policy - visitors are welcome at JHS however to ensure the safety of all students and staff it is expected that visitors with have a specific purpose when coming to JHS; all visitors must sign in at our main office and obtain a visitor’s badge
Other Important Information to Know • Dropping Off - utilize the drop off loop and drop your child off to the staff member on duty; if you want to walk your child to the front door you can do so but just park in the parking lot • Picking Up - utilize the pick up route/line and have your pick up tag on your mirror that matches the tag that is on your child’s backpack
Other Important Information to Know • Contact Information • Phone: (203) 484-1235 • Website: jerome.northbranfordschools.org • Address: 335 Foxon Road • Email: firstinitiallastname@northbranfordschools.org • for example: lflannery@northbranfordschools.org