Cunningham Grade School
Student Handbook
2011 – 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SCHOOL PERSONNEL 3
MISSION STATEMENT 5
SCHOOL CALENDAR 6
GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 6
PUPIL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 6
GRADING SCALE 8
PARTICIPATION/ACTIVITY FEE 8
BOOK RENTAL 9
REFUND POLICY 9
SCHOOL LUNCHES/BREAKFAST 9
BREAKFAST SCHEDULE 9
SCHOOL DAY 9
TARDIES 9
ATTENDANCE 9
ATTENDANCE POLICY INTERVENTION GUIDELINES 10
SUPERVISION OF MEDICATIONS 10
POLICY REGARDING WORK 10
MAKE UP WORK 10
DISCIPLINE 11
RULES OF BEHAVIOR 11
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY 11
CONDUCT 11
ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION RULES 12
CURRICULUM 16
STUDENT CONDUCT 14
WEAPONS POLICY 17
LUNCHROOM 18
ASSEMBLIES 18
DRESS CODE 18
HEAD LICE 19
HONOR ROLL 19
PROGRESS REPORTS 19
HOMEWORK 19
STUDENTS BEING WITHHELD FROM P. E. CLASS 20
INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC OPTIONAL 20
KEEPING STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL 20
STUDENT USE OF TELEPHONE 19
STUDENT VISITORS FOR A DAY 20
BUS RULES 20
ACTIVITY TRIPS - RELEASE OF STUDENTS TO PARENTS 21
RETURNING FROM OUT-OF-TOWN ACTIVITIES 21
BICYCLES 21
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT 21
KANSAS SCHOOL SAFETY HOTLINE 21
ACCEPTABLE USE 21
INTERNET/ON-LINE SERVICES/HANDHELD 17
BAD WEATHER 22
FIRE DRILLS AND TORNADO DRILLS 23
ACTIVITIES ON DAYS ABSENT 23
ATHLETICS 23
SPECIAL EDUCATION 25
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES 28
SCHOOL PERSONNEL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Renee RuckleKarl Werner
Brent Hansen
Scott DeWeese
Steve McKennon / Amber Panek
Kenny Glenn
Frank Meisenheimer, Attorney
Jack Meyers, Treasurer
CUNNNGHAM GRADE SCHOOL STAFF
Dr. Glen Davis Superintendent
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education- Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS 1974
Masters Educational Administration- Fort Hays State University 1985
Doctorate in Education Administration- Wichita State University 2000
Suzan Patton Assistant Superintendent
Bachelors of Arts in English Education: Wichita State University
Masters of Science: Secondary Education
Baker University: Administration Endorsement
Bob Stackhouse Principal, Athletic Director
B. S. in Education, University of New Mexico
M. S. in Administration, Fort Hays State University
M. S. in Sports Administration, Wichita State University
Marci Adams IRC Room
B. A. in Elementary Education
Sterling College
Jerree Fitzsimmons Librarian
B. S. in Education, Fort Hays State University
M.A. of Liberal Arts, Baker University
Jannell Garten Sixth Grade English, Seventh & Eighth English & Reading, S. S.
B. A. in Education, Fort Hays State University
Kathy Hartley Kindergarten
B. S. in Education, Fort Hays State University
Cindy Houtwed Pre-K
B.S. in Education, Fort Hays State University
Gregory Johnson Vocal/Instrumental Music
B. M. in Education, Emporia State University
M. M. in Education, Wichita State University
Linda Kerschen Seventh Grade Math & Sixth Grade
B. S. in Education, Emporia State University
Pam Liebl First Grade
B. A. in Science, Kansas Newman College
Elizabeth Miller Fourth Grade
B. S. in Education, Peru State College
Chris Moore Third Grade
B. S. in Education, Kansas State University
Bart Ricke 7 & 8th Grade Science, Physical Education
B.S. in Education, Emporia State Univeristy
Ingrid Ricke Second Grade
B. S. in Education, Emporia State University
Mary Stackhouse Speech Language Pathologist
B.A. Speech & Drama, Bethel College
M.A. in Communication, Fort Hays State University
M.S. in Communicative Disorders & Sciences, Wichita State University
Junell Swingle Fifth Grade
B. S. in Education, Emporia State University
Phil Theis Eighth Grade Math, & Counselor
B. S. in Education, St. Mary of the Plains College
M. S. in Education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Joyce Westerman Title Teacher
B. S. in Education, Concordia Teachers College
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #332
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Unified School District #332, West Kingman County, is that all
students learn to communicate effectively, acquire basic life skills, develop responsibility to
self and society, and set goals for life long learning in a global society.
PRE-SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is provide a safe and consistent learning environment that nutures children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
GOALS
1. Prepare students academically for entrance into kindergarten so that they are on or above their expected academic level to afford the best opportunity of success in the next school year.
2. Prepare students emotionally to enter kindergarten with confidence and the ability to interact academically and socially in an age appropriate manner.
3. Prepare students so that there motor skills are age appropriate for entrance into kindergarten.
4. Prepare students in their social and self-discipline skills so that they can enter kindergarten ready to learn and able to interact in a positive manner appropriate to their age.
OBJECTIVES
1. Students will advance their skills in pre-reading skills through an electic language curriculum.
2. Students will advance their skills in mathematic skills through a math curriculum that utilizes hands on approaches and practicing of basic memory and recall skills.
3. Students will receive exposure to science and social studies content areas through experiential learning activities, both inside and out of the classroom.
4. Students will be introduced to music and art through participatory activities and exposure to the appreciation of advanced curriculum items through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic means.
5. Students will improve their school learning environment behavior skills through a consistent and structured system of behavior modifications that include routines, reinforcement of choices, instruction to development critical thinking, and reinforcement of the utilization of appropriate language skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
6. Students will improve their fine and gross motor skills through an engaging and experiential based program.
CUNNINGHAM GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
PRE-SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN GRADE ONE
2 glue sticks 1 Box 24 Crayons 2 Box Colored Markers
2 LG. Boxes Facial Tissue 1 PK Regular Size Pencils 1 Box 24 Crayons
Scissors, Markers, Water Color Paints Baby Picture (Will be returned) Gym Shorts - Girls
Paint Shirt, Pencil Box, 1 Eraser Gym Shoes (Non-Marking) & Socks
Extra Set of Clothes 5 lg. Glue Sticks 3 Lg. Boxes Facial Tissue
2 Rolls Paper Towels 2 bx. Crayola Markers (wide tip, Classic Ed.) 1 pk. #2 Lead Pencils
AM- Small Paper Plates Gym Shorts ~ Girls Eraser, Small Pencil Box
Gallon Storage Bags Gym Shoes (Non-Marking) & Sock School Bag
PM – Large Paper Plates 3 LG. Boxes Facial Tissue 5 Lg. Glue Sticks
Quart Storage Bags Rug or Kindermat 1 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct)
If child is in Diapers, Diapers, 1 ½” Binder Notebook
Wet Wipes 1 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct)
School Bag
GRADE TWO GRADE THREE GRADE FOUR
1 Box 24 Crayons #2 Lead Pencils 2 Lg. Boxes Facial Tissue
Gym Shorts – Girls 3 Lg. Boxes Facial Tissue Crayons
Gym Shoes (non-marking) & Socks Gym Shoes (non-marking) & Socks Fine Point Markers
3 Lg. Boxes Facial Tissue Small Pencil Box Gym Shoes (non-marking) & Socks
1 sm. Box Colored Markers (not thin) Pencil Top Erasers Pencil Top Erasers
1 Crayola Water Colors Colored Pencils or Crayons 2 Pk. Wideline loose leaf paper
1 Wideline Spiral Notebook 1 LG. Elmers Glue 3 Wideline Spiral Notebooks (100 pgs)
#2 Lead Pencils, Erasers School Bag School Bag
Small Pencil Box Wideline Notebook Paper #2 Lead Pencils
School Bag (Spiral or Loose-leaf) 2 Double Pocket Portfolios
3 Lg. Glue Sticks 2 Double Pocket Portfolios 1 Lg. Glue Sticks
1 Lg. Elmers Glue 1 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct) 1 Lg. Elmers Glue
1 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct) No Trapper Keepers 3 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct)
No Eversharp Pencils No Trapper Keepers
No Eversharp Pencils
GRADE FIVE GRADE SIX GRADE SEVEN
Gym Shoes (non-marking) & Socks Gym Shoes (non-marking) & Socks 3 – 1 subject spiral notebooks
Pk. White Wideline loose leaf paper Gym Shorts/Shirt (Non-Perforated)
3 Ring Binder 3 Lg. Boxes Facial Tissue Colored Pencils
Multi-Subject Wideline Spiral Notebook #2 Lead Pencils 1 Pkg College Ruled notebook paper
Erasable Pens (blue or black) 1 (12 ct) color pencils #2 Lead Pencils
#2 Lead Pencils 1 (12 ct) fine point markers Erasers
3 Lg. Boxes Facial Tissue 1 pen (blue or black) 1- 2” 3 ring binderr
Crayons, Fine Point Markers Vocal: 2 double pocket portfolio 1 Pencil Sharpener
Eversharp Pencils 1 pkg self adhesive reinforcements 1- 12” ruler
2 Lg. Glue Sticks 2 pkgs insertable 8 tab indexes 1 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct)
1 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct) White Wideline Loose-leaf paper Pens –black or blue (no red)
No Trapper Keepers 3 – 1 subject wideline spiral notebooks Markers, Highlighters
(Non-perforated) Vocal: 1 Double pocket portfolio
1 – 1” 3 ring binder Gym shorts & Shirt
1 – 2” 3 ring binder Gym Shoes (non-marking) & Socks
Eraser, 1 Highlighter 3 Lg. Boxes Facial Tissue
1 – 12” ruler Scientific Calculator
1 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct) 1 Box 12 colored pencils
No Trapper Keepers 1 Box fine point markers
No Eversharp Pencils 1 pkg. self adhesive reinforcements
2 pkgs insertable 8 tab indexes
No Trapper Keepers
CUNNINGHAM GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST Pg 2.
GRADE EIGHT
3 – 1 subject spiral notebooks (non-marking) 1 – 2” 3 ring binder Gym shorts & Shirt
Colored pencils 1 pencil sharpener Gym Shoes (non-marking) & Socks
1 pkg college ruled notebooks paper 1- 12” ruler 3 Lg. Boxes Facial Tissue
#2 lead pencils Pens – black or blue (no red) Scientific Calculator
Erasers, markers, highlighters Vocal: Double pocket portfolio 1 Canister disinfecting Wipes (75 ct)
1 bx 12 ct colored pencils 1 box fine point markers 1 pkg self adhesive reinforcements
2 pkg. insert 6 tab indexes NO TRAPPER KEEPERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
U.S.D. #332 School District
Formal Notice of Disclosure of Student Information
The schools are sometimes requested by reputable organizations to provide information on students such as name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities, weight and height of members of the athletic teams, dates of attendance, awards received, and the most recent school attended. The schools will release such information unless notified in writing by parents that some or all of this information is to be withheld. This notification must be received by the school before August 10, 2010.
Bob Stackhouse
Principal
Cunningham Grade School
U.S.D. #332 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above please contact:
Bob Stackhouse
Box 98, Cunningham, KS 67035
620-298-2462
1-877-230-8856
(Title IX Coordinator) Dr. Glen Davis, Box 67, Cunningham, KS 67035 620-298-3271
PUPIL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PRE-SCHOOL – All students applying to attend the Pre-school will be screened to determine if any support services are needed. Students will be admitted with priority for attendance and transportation to those with special education. Individual Education Plans, IEP’s first; then students qualified under the “AT RISK” provisions, and then those students admitted under the classification of general education. Students will be admitted at ages three and four with priority give to four year olds.
KINDERGARTEN - Any child who will attain the age of 5 years before the first day of September shall be eligible for kindergarten in U.S.D. #332 schools. Kindergarten is mandatory before a child can enter the first grade. Kindergarten is full day.
FIRST GRADE - Any child who will attain the age of 6 years before the first day of September shall be eligible to enter the first grade of U.S.D. #332 schools, if they have completed kindergarten.
OTHER GRADES - Any pupil entering a public school of Kansas for the first time must present an accredited Kansas Certification of Immunization and a copy of an official birth certificate.
Admission Requirements for Non-Resident Students
A. Resident Students: A resident student is any student who has attained the age of eligibility for school attendance and lives with a parent or a person acting as a parent who is a resident of the district. Children who are homeless as defined by Kansas law and who are located in the district will be admitted as resident students. For purposes of this policy, parent means the natural parents, adoptive parents, step-parents and foster parents. For purposes of this policy, person acting as a parent means a guardian or conservator, a person who has actual care and control of the child and provides a major portion of support or a person who has actual care and control of the child with written consent of a person who has legal custody of the child.
B. Non-Resident Students: Non-resident students are those who do not meet the definition of a resident student. Since schools are maintained for the primary benefit of the residents of the district, non-resident students may be admitted only to the extent that staff, facilities, equipment and supplies are available.
U.S.D. No. 332 will not accept any out-of-district students who are deficient in credits corresponding to their year in school, who have less than a C average at the time of their initial enrollment, or who do not pass a placement test at the level for which application is made. Nor will this district accept any student on probation, under suspension or expulsion, or having past or present discipline or attendance problems. Any non-resident student who desires to be admitted to the schools of the district will make application to the superintendent. The superintendent of schools may admit or deny admittance to out-of-district students under circumstances determined by the superintendent to be in the best interest of U.S.D. No. 332 and the out-of-district student. In the event a non-resident student is denied admission to the schools of the district, the student may request a hearing before the board of education. The decision of the board of education on any such hearing shall be final. The superintendent of schools is hereby authorized to develop administrative policies for out-of-district students who seek admission.
- Continued enrollment: Continued enrollment of non-resident students shall be subject to an annual review. This review will be based upon attendance, behavior and scholastic record. The superintendent of schools may readmit or deny admittance to out-of-district students under circumstances determined by the superintendent to be in the best interest of U.S.D. No. 332 and the out-of-district student.
GRADING SCALE
GRADING
A………………… Superior WorkB…...…Definitely Above Average
C…………………..Average Work
D…...…Definitely Below Average
F……………...…………...Failing
I……………………….Incomplete
W……………………..Withdrawn
P…………………………..Passing
GRADING SCALE