MOUNT OLIVE ELEMENTARY
A HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
(Revised July 2016)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION PAGE
SECTION I
STUDENT REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION 3
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS 3
CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION 3
SCHOOL ACCIDENT INSURANCE 3
SECTION II
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME 4
STUDENT ABSENCES 4
ATTENDANCE 5
TARDIES 5
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES 5
STUDENT ILLNESS 6
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL 6
WITHDRAWALS 6
SECTION III
STUDENT WELFARE, SAFETY & SECURITY
BUILDING SECURITY 7
PROPERTY 7
SAFETY DRILLS 7
FIRE DRILLS 7
TORNADO DRILLS 7 STUDENT SAFETY RULES 8
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES 8 TRANSPORTED STUDENTS 8
MINOR BUS INFRACTIONS 8 BUS DISCIPLINE ACTIONS (MINOR) 9
INTERMEDIATE BUS INFRACTION 9
BUS DISCIPLINE ACTIONS 9
(INTERMEDIATE)
MAJOR BUS INFRACTIONS 10
CAR RIDERS 10
SAFETY PATROL SQUAD 11
STUDENT ACCIDENTS 11
VISION AND HEARING TESTS 11
VISITORS 12
TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT 12
SECTION IV
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
SKILLS AGENDA 12
LIBRARY 12
FIELD TRIPS 13
TESTING 13
MAKE-UP WORK 13
HONOR ROLLS 14
JEFCOED PROMOTIONAL STANDARDS 14
SECTION V
REPORT OF STUDENT PROGRESS
REPORT CARDS 14
GRADE ALERTS 14
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 14
SECTION VI
DISCIPLINE
SCHOOL-WIDE RULES 15
MOE SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINE PLAN 16 - 17
CONDUCT MARKS FOR REPORT CARDS 18
SECTION VII
BEHAVIOR
BEHAVIOR 18
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY 19 - 24
SECTION VIII
FINANCIAL COLLECTION PROCEDURES
FINANCIAL REPORTS 25
SENDING MONEY TO THE SCHOOL 25
RETURNED CHECKS 25
SECTION IX
CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
SNACKS 25
LUNCH MONEY 26
LUNCH & BREAKFAST PRICES 26
LUNCH LOANS 26 - 27
SECTION X
SCHOOL & HOME COMMUNICATION PLAN
NEWSLETTER 28
SCHOOL SIGN 28
CONFERENCES 28
SCHOOL NOTIFICATION 28
MESSAGES 28
SECTION XI
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
PTA 29
ROOM MOTHERS (AND FATHERS) 29
CLASS PARTIES 29
PARENT VOLUNTEERS 29
LOST AND FOUND 30
SECTION XII
STUDENT DRESS CODE
30
SECTION XIII
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
DAYCARE 31
SECTION XIV
POLICIES
TRANSFERS 31
RESPONSE TO INSTRUCTION (RTI) 31 - 32
TRAFFIC FLOW PATTERN 33
MOUNT OLIVE ELEMENTARY
HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
The purpose of this handbook is to provide information for students and parents in an effort to promote an understanding between home and school. The contents will be helpful only if you take the necessary time to read it and discuss the information with your child. Familiarity of the Student-Parent Handbook will serve as an answer for many questions you might have and is prepared for use in conjunction with the Jefcoed Code of Conduct book. Please feel free to ask for assistance should there be any section or item that you do not understand.
Your cooperation in following the policies and procedures of Mount Olive Elementary is greatly appreciated. The faculty and staff join you in helping your child reach his/her full potential as a student and as a contributing member of our society.
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MOUNT OLIVE ELEMENTARY
1301 Brookside Road
Mount Olive, AL 35117
Lunchroom: / 379-4920 / School Hours: / 7:55 – 2:50
Day Care: /
379-4910 (after 3:00, please) / Tardy Bell Rings:
Bus Riders Dismissed / 8:00
2:50
Fax: / 379-4945 / Car Riders Dismissed / 2:55
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Mount Olive Elementary School encompasses the Jefferson County School System’s mission in providing a high quality environment and instruction necessary to attain achievement for all students. The high expectations from school personnel will ensure the best academic potential for all students.
To accomplish our mission we will:
· Establish professional learning communities focused on teaching and learning
· Utilize data to guide decision making and continuously improve instruction
· Build and maintain effective communication with families and the community
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Section I
STUDENT REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
1. Please complete all online forms.
2. Be sure to complete the emergency information.
(It is very important that we have not only your home number, but also any
business number where you might be reached, cell phone numbers, and a number
for a neighbor or relative in the event you cannot be contacted.)
3. Please report any change of address or phone number if these occur during
the school year.
4. All students must have Certificate(s) of Immunization and
Birth Certificate on file in the school office on the date of registration.
5. All students must provide proof of residence in the Mount Olive School Zone.
6. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before September 1. First
grade students must be 6 years old on or before September 1.
CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION
All students must provide evidence of required immunization. This evidence must be presented in the form stipulated by the State Board of Health. The following must be on file at the school:
Blue Form (all immunization completed) IMM-50 (or) 1 of the following
Permanent Medical Exemption IMM-51
Religious Exemption IMM-52
Temporary Medical Exemption IMM-49 (90 day exemption ONLY)
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Section II
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES (JEFCOED Policy 343.21 (5/28/92)
No student is to enter school property more than 30 minutes prior to the start of the official school day or remain on school property more than 15 minutes after the close of the official school day unless expressly authorized by the school principal, presently enrolled in an on site school child care program, participating in an authorized extra-curricular school activity or program. Students not picked-up by 3:15 will be sent to onsite day care for a cost of $15.00. Once a student is sent to afternoon care at 3:15, parents will be required to pay the $15.00 charge regardless of how long the child is supervised.
STUDENT ABSENCES (JEFCOED Policy 43.1)
Because the Jefferson County Board of Education has the responsibility of ensuring that every student between the ages of seven and seventeen receives an education, it shall be the policy of the Board to require all school age students under its jurisdiction, except those legally excluded from this requirement as established by state statutes and JCBE POLICY FILE: 441, to attend the public schools of the Jefferson County School System.
A student who is absent from school must present a written explanation of the absence from the parent, guardian, or other person having control of the student to the school officials within three days of the return to school. All physician excuses are subject to verification.
Parent excuses are limited to seven per year. After seven parent excuses, only a doctor’s excuse or an absence approved by the principal will be accepted.
In order to prevent absences from having a negative effect upon the student’s educational progress, and to meet the legal requirement that each student receive a minimum of 175 days of instruction, a student shall have the opportunity to make up any work which occurred during the student’s EXCUSED ABSENCES . Make-up work should be completed as soon as possible after returning to school. It shall be the responsibility of the student or the student’s parents or guardian to arrange with the teacher to make up work. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES will result in NO makeup work.
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ATTENDANCE
IMPORTANT!
Student/Parent will be referred to Jefferson County Family Court when the student accumulates:
· Seven (7) unexcused absences - Early warning
· After seven (7) parent excused absences – a doctor’s excuse or special permission from the Principal will be required.
TARDIES
PUNCTUALITY is one of the most important lessons that we can teach our children. It is very important that children arrive at school ON TIME. Students report to the classrooms promptly at 8:00 and it is important that your child be here at that time. Any student arriving in the classroom after 8:00 is tardy. Many of the plans and priorities for the entire school day are discussed at the beginning of the day. If a child comes in late, the entire class is disrupted. In essence, much of your child’s success for the entire day depends on these early morning instructions and activities.
1. If a child arrives after the tardy bell at 8:00 the parent will be required to come into the office to check the child in at school.
2. A record of tardies will be kept and will be included in the child’s attendance records. Early departures are counted as tardies.
3. Excessive tardies will be counted as a Class I offense resulting in early morning detention and will be reported to the Department of Student Services.
4. Perfect Attendance Certificates will not be given to students with tardies or early departures.
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES
1. Parents checking students out of school must sign the student out in the office.
2. Permission in written form must be sent by the parent if someone other than the parent is checking out the student.
3. PLEASE No check-outs after 2:30 unless an emergency or extenuating circumstances.
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STUDENT ILLNESS
Although school attendance is important, please do not send your child to school if he/she is too ill to be here. Children should never be sent to school with a fever. We must not only protect your child, but prevent the spread of infection to other students. Should it be determined that your child has a fever or becomes ill during the school day, you will be notified.
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
1. Each student receiving prescribed medication must have a Medication Administration form filled out and signed by the physician and parent/guardian.
2. Each student receiving nonprescription medication (including cough drops) must have a completed Medication Administration form on file. This form may be obtained in the school office.
3. Medications will not be accepted from a child. Student possession of any prescription drug or nonprescription drug is a Class III offense. The medication must be delivered by the parent/guardian to the office.
4. Medications in a plastic bag or any container other than the original packaging will not be accepted. Prescription medications will only be accepted in the pharmacy-labeled container. The label should include the student’s name, doctor’s name, name of medication, strength, dosage, time interval and route. Parents may ask the pharmacist for two containers for the medication with one marked for school. *Nonprescription medications must be in a new unopened container.
5. If your child’s dosage is ½ of a pill, parents must cut the pills in half before bringing them to school. School personnel will not be responsible for the division of any student medicine.
WITHDRAWALS
If a student is transferring to another school, please notify the Mount Olive School office. All textbooks and library books must be returned to the school before a Transfer Form will be completed. It will be necessary for the parent to pick up the student’s immunization forms. Upon request from the new school, we will forward your child’s records.
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Section III
STUDENT WELFARE, SAFETY, AND SECURITY
BUILDING SECURITY
1. Mount Olive Elementary is monitored by Building Systems Technology (burglar alarm). The system is turned on daily at 6:00 P.M and off at 6:00 A.M. It is activated weekends and holidays.
2. All entrances and exits are locked. Entrance is allowed via a buzzer system. Panic bars allow exit from these doors during the school day.
3. Signs are posted on every entrance directing visitors to the office before visiting in the building.
4. After-school activities are adequately chaperoned by faculty/staff.
PROPERTY
In the event of major loss of any item(s), teachers are directed to report this to the school office. An investigation will be conducted as appropriate and reports made.
SAFETY DRILLS
Fire Drills are held monthly. Students will be taught the proper procedures for these drills, which will be announced in advance.
Tornado Drills will be held monthly. Students will be taught the proper procedures for this drill. The bell will ring 30-40 seconds for a tornado drill. In the event there is a tornado warning, students will be sent to the proper area until an “all-clear” is sounded. If this were to occur during morning drop off or afternoon dismissal time, parents are encouraged to park their cars and come into the school until an “all-clear” is sounded. Parents may wait in the same area with their child. Please park so that streets will not be blocked.
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STUDENT SAFETY RULES
1. Upon arrival at school students must report to assigned area.
2. Students must not run in the school building or to and from buses or other vehicles.
3. Students using the playground or gymnasium must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times. Students may play only in designated areas.
4. These areas are off limits to students:
Fringe Areas of Playground Parked School Buses/Other Vehicles
Kitchen and Immediate Area All Storage Areas
5. At dismissal, students must report immediately to buses, other vehicles or assigned areas.
Students may not return to the school building (classroom) after dismissal except with permission from the office.
6. Students must obey Jefferson County Board of Education Transportation Rules and
Regulations, as well as all other safety rules.
7. No electronic devices are allowed on the bus.
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES
The Jefferson County Board of Education Transportation Rules and Regulations require proper behavior of all students in order to ensure the safety of others. Failure to behave in an appropriate manner will result in disciplinary action.
RULES FOR TRANSPORTED STUDENTS
1. Every student who utilizes transportation services is subject to the Jefferson County Code of Student Conduct. Failure to comply with the rules may result in an office referral and may result in permanent removal from the bus.