This handbook has been prepared to answer your questions about our school's policies and procedures.  Please go over it carefully with your child.  The staff will be happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have.  Please look for a separate page in your child's registration packet for you to sign stating that you and your child have read the information in this handbook.  We will continue throughout the year to keep you informed of school activities and happenings with our monthly newsletter and on this website.

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Admission and Immunization Requirements

     Students entering a Tennessee school for the first time must present a certified certificate of birth, a Social Security card, and Tennessee Certificate of Immunization and have a physical before attending classes.  Students entering kindergarten must have reached the age of  5 on or before September 30of the current school ear.  Children entering school (K-12) must have the required immunization listed below or the appropriately documented exemption:

If your child already meets these qualifications, please present the documentation upon registration (unless documentation has already been placed in your child's permanent record).  If your child does not meet the requirement, contact your doctor or the local Health Department.  Students will not be allowed to register without documentation. 

 Animals in School

      Animals will not be allowed to be brought into the school unless the teacher and /or principal have requested it for educational purposes.  Persons bringing animals into the school must receive prior permission from the supervising teacher and the building principal.  Any animal that is brought into the school must be appropriately inoculated, housed, humanely cared for and properly handled.  Handling by students must be on a voluntary basis.  Under no circumstances are animals to be transported on school buses.

Articles Prohibited

§   Toys, trinkets, pets and any other similar items are to be left at home, unless requested by the teacher. 

§   Trading cards of any type (baseball, football, basketball, etc.) are not to be brought to school.  These will be taken up form the student and kept in the office until the end of the school year and then returned to the parent/guardian. 

§   Students may not chew gum while at school.  Students should not bring candy to school. 

§    Valuable jewelry or items and extra money are to be left at home.  Neither the school not the teachers will be responsible for lost or stolen times.

§   Dangerous weapons are prohibited on school grounds.  Knives, metal objects, sharp pointed objects, fireworks, guns (including BB, water, or toy guns) or any times similar will not be brought to school.  Punishment for bringing these items to school will be suspension or expulsion.

Attendance

      Regular attendance is an important factor in the establishment of a good scholastic record.  Work missed when absent from school can be difficult to make up.  There is no substitute for actual participation in the daily class work.  No student is allowed a certain number of days to be absent.  Every student is expected to be in attendance each day unless excused due to the student or a member if his/her immediate family being ill, a death in the family, the observance of a religious holiday, extreme weather conditions, or approved school-related activity.  (We discourage the scheduling of family vacations during the school year.  Please make every attempt to schedule vacations and trips when students are on vacation from school.)
     A student may be excuse for the above reasons from attendance but not from the work required.  It is the student's responsibility to complete all make-up work in all subject matter covered during his/her absence.  Absence for any reason other than those listed above will be unexcused.  Students will receive "zero" for work missed due to an unexcused absence. 
       When a student is absent a note is required.  This note is to be presented to the student's homeroom teacher within three (3) days of the absence.  The note should include the reason(s) for and the date(s) of the absence. The school may accept a written note from a parent or guardian verifying a student's illness for up to a total of five accumulated days during the school year. However, if a student is absent due to his or her personal illness for more than a total of five accumulated days, a doctor's note specifying inclusive dates for the illness must be submitted in order for any subsequent illness-related absences to be excused.
      Warren County School Board policy states that if and/or when a student commits his/her third (3rd) unexcused absence a letter and/or phone call will be sent to the parent or guardian, by the school in which the child is enrolled.  If and/or when a student commits his/her fifth(5th) unexcused absence, that student's name and the facts of such unlawful absence can be reported to the juvenile authorities.

Perfect Attendance
     To be eligible for perfect attendance, a student must be in attendance for a length of time equal to the state's minimum hourly requirement for a school day.   To have perfect attendance a student's attendance record must indicate that the actual days absent at the end of year is .99 or below or less than 420 minutes away from school for the entire year.  Students who sign in late and check out early will accumulate time and when this time reaches 420 minutes or 7 hours the students will be considered absent one day.

School Hours School begins at 7:45 a.m.  Students arriving prior to this time will need to report to the bus room (cafeteria).  Supervision is provided in the bus room and the doors are opened at 7:00 a.m.  Students should not arrive at school before 7:00 a.m. unless they are enrolled in the extended day care program.

Check In and Out of Office
     The school day is over at 2:45 p.m.  Students who walk home or ride with parents may leave at this time.  Any student leaving school before 2:45 must be signed out in the office.

Emergency Dismissals
     There are any number of emergency situations which force the closing of schools.  During these times it is often impossible to get an open phone line.  Please have a pre-determined emergency plan for your child that does NOT include the student having to phone someone.  Reviewing this plan with your child periodically will help him/her feel save during stressful times.
     The Director of Schools will notify the following radio/TV stations to have a school-closing announcement broadcast:

WAKI-1230AM
WBMC-960 AM
WTRZ-103.9
WKRN-channel 2
WSMV-channel 4
WTVF-channel 5 www.newschannel5.com/snow/closings.html
 (Board policy JB)

Bullying

Definition of Bullying:
Bullying is any ongoing physical or verbal mistreatment where there is: an imbalance of power and the victim (target) is exposed repeatedly to negative actions on the part of one or more other students.

Behaviors associated with bullying:
Intimidating type of behaviors such as:
Offensive name calling-verbal abuse
Aggressive personal contact
Threats-verbal and written
Intimidating body language
Damage, destruction, and theft of property
Invading  personal space
Intentional/continual noise making
Intentional exclusion

Consequences of Bullying
*Warning-Written form signed by student and parents identifying the occurrence and the formal warning
*Out of School Suspension
 

Bus Rules and Discipline Regulations

1.     Be at the bus stop on time.

2.     Wait for the bus to come to a completer stop before attempting to load or unload.

3.     Board the bus in an orderly manner.  Avoid any pushing, shoving, or loud talking.

4.     After boarding, find a seat as quickly as possible.  Remain seated until the bus stops at your destination. 

5.     The Bus Driver will have the authority to assign seats if necessary to maintain proper conduct.  Any misconduct will be reported to the respective Principal.  Each time a student is taken to the Principal the following discipline measures will occur if the student is determined to be guilty:

·         First time: Loss of bus service for three days

·         Second time:  Loss of bus service for five days

·         Third time:  Loss of bus service for the remainder of the school year.  Students and parents must appear before the School Board to seek reinstatement.

6.     Students responsible for destruction of seats, seat covers, windows, etc. will be denied bus privileges until payment for damages has been received.

7.     Keep hands, face, and limbs inside the bus window at all times.

8.     Students will be expected to keep the bus clean and not throw objects on or from the bus.

9.     Smoking, matches, cigarette lighters, alcoholic beverages, drugs are not allowed.  Eating, drinking, and gum will not be allowed as these are choking hazards.  (Bus will be stopped if any of these hazards are observed.)

10.   Knives and guns are strictly prohibited on any school property including buses.

11.    Pencils, pens, rulers must be stored within a back-pack, purse, or book.

12.    Students who want to get off the bus at a location other than their regular stop must have a note signed by a parent/guardian and the principal of the school they attend.  There are no exceptions to this rule.

If you have a question/concern about the bus or your child's bus route, you may call the bus garage at 473-8013.

Child Neglect and Abuse Policy

    According to TCA 37-1-412, anyone having suspicion or information suggesting child abuse/neglect is required to report to the Department of Children's Services at 473-1524.  Students would tell their teacher, guidance counselor, nurse, or other school employee if the feel they are being neglected, hurt, or abused by someone or if they know a friend who is neglected or abused.  The Abuse Hotline number is 1-877-0026.

West Elementary School-Wide Behavior Plan

Code of Conduct

The expectations in the Code of Conduct have been established in order to insure that our school is a productive and safe place in which learning can occur.  Acceptable behavior and good citizenship are expected from every student, staff member, and visitor at our school.  We ask for your support in helping your child understand and follow all of our school rules and policies.  Students who consistently disregard our rules may not be allowed to participate on field trips, assemblies, or special days and programs we plan.  Teachers make every effort to keep in contact with parents regarding student behavior.  Please help us by always checking your child's folder for notes from his/her teacher and make sure we have current phone numbers where you can be reached. 

Some examples of conduct resulting in disciplinary action are:

When students break the rules or regulations, display inappropriate behavior, disturb, the educational process,
corrective measures may take one or several forms depending on Warren County Board Policy and the severity and/
or frequency of misbehavior.

Forms of intervention:

        (Board policy JCC)

 Drug-Free Schools

    Students will not consume, possess, distribute or be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages in school buildings or on school grounds, in school vehicles or buses, or at any school-sponsored activity at any time, whether on or off school grounds.
    Disciplinary sanctions will be imposed on students who violate standards of conduct required by this policy.  Such sanctions will be consistent with local, state, and federal laws, up to and including suspensions/expulsions as well as referral for prosecutions.  Completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program may also be recommended.  Information about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation program will be make available through the school office.
 (Board policy JCBC)

Extended Day Care Program

     Child care is provided through the Extended School Program offered by the Warren County School System.  The Director of the program is Robbie Hitchcock.  She can be reached during the day at 934-2301.  The extended day program is from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and from 2:45 to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Children may stay for both sessions or only the morning or afternoon sessions.  The charge for this program depends on the number of sessions a child attends and the number of brothers and sisters who also attend.  The goal is to provide quality child care while at the same time encouraging and stimulating the child's academic, physical, and social growth.  The day care is located in the playroom on the basement floor of the building.  You can enter/exit through the double steel doors at the front of the playroom.  Please check with the day care staff for the times of operation during our breaks, holidays, and school closings.

Emergency Procedures

Fire Drills
Fire Drills will be held the first week of school and once each month thereafter.  Students and staff will exit the building as quickly and quietly as possible, according to the posted emergency exit route in each room or area.

In the event of a bomb threat, fire emergency procedures would be followed.

Tornado Drills
Tornado drills will be held in the fall and spring.  A weather warning will be announced over the building intercom.  Students and staff will move to their designated areas, as posted, and stay by the wall with hands covering heads.

Crisis Plan
Our district and building has a Crisis Plan that will go into effect immediately in the event of a crisis.

     (Board policy EBBC)

Field Trips

Field trips, which reinforce concepts taught in the classroom, are encouraged.  The on-site examination of things and places that have been studied in the classroom and participation in educational activities away from the school buildings is an integral part of the educational program.  Periodically during the school year, classes will be taking educational trips, which relate to classroom activities.  For students to travel on these trips, parents or guardians must complete and return permission slips for each trip.  Any non-educational trip taken by the students will be at the expense of the group going on the trip.  All admission expenses incurred during educational trips are the responsibility of the individual students.  All students will be expected to attend their class trips unless arrangements are made in advance with the principal.
     Due to numbers and other conditions, grade levels could limit the number of parent sponsors.  Students attending field trips will return to school on the school bus, not in cars with parents unless the principal gives permission (prior to the school trip) due to special circumstances.  The safety of our students is our first priority therefore we expect students to return on the bus.

Flower/Balloon Deliveries

School Board policy prohibits the delivery of flowers, balloons, etc. to students and personnel.  These objects may not be transported on the bus.
(Board Policy JLC)

Fundraisers

    Fundraisers are a necessary evil of the public school system.  West Elementary will limit the number of fundraisers during the school year.  The school and the PTO work cooperatively together in their fundraising activities.  All money raised will be spent to enhance the educational experience at Bobby Ray.  The following are fundraisers that are scheduled for the school year 2004-2005:

PTO Fall and/or Spring Fundraiser
Library Book Fairs
Box Tops for Education from General Mills Labels
Campbell Soup Labels
School Pictures
School Yearbooks
Tyson Project A + Label Collection Program
Aluminum Cans/Can Tabs

Only a few of these activities require selling of items by students.  We discourage students selling items door to door.

Grading Policies

    The Board of Education believes that the issuance of grade serves to promote continuous evaluation of student progress toward expected learning outcomes, to inform both the student and parent of such progress, and to provide a basis for bringing about change in a student's performance, if needed.
    Grade reports will be sent home with students at the end of each nine weeks.  In addition to these report cards, progress reports will be sent home in the middle of each grading period to provide parents with information of importance in the educational process.

    Letter and numerical value will express the basic grading system for subject area grades as follows:

        A..............93-100
        B...............84-92
        C...............75-83
        D..............70-74
        F...69 and below

Grades given at the end of each nine week period will be determined from daily work, oral and written assignments and tests.  The teacher may weigh the value of grades for various assignments within the nine-week period.  This procedure will enable the teacher to allow for individual students differences in the grading process.

In grades K-5, the year-end grade will be determined by averaging the nine-week grades.

(Board Policy IHA)

Health Services

     If your child has a medical condition that might require special action, please contact one of the School Nurses in Health Services at 668-5111.  Examples would be diabetes, asthma, severe allergies with the need for an epi-pen, seizures, or others.   We will assist you in the communication of those special needs and the appropriate responses at school and on the bus through an Action Plan.  This is intended to serve as an informational guideline in preventing the spread of communicable diseases in the schools.  Please refer to these guidelines throughout the school year.  A student should be kept home when the following symptoms persist:

§         Temperature of 100 degrees or more

§         A dry, hacking or productive cough

§         Purulent (green, yellow, thick, or unusual) nasal or eye drainage

§         Diarrhea

§         Skin rashes or eruptions: such as scabies, chicken pox, or impetigo

§         Complaints of earache, severe stomachache, sore throat, severe headache

§         Red throat, swollen glands around jaw, ears, or neck

§         Nausea and Vomiting

§         Lethargy (general complaint of muscular aches and pain)

§         Head or body lice must be treated with appropriate medication before returning to school.

THE SCHOOL BOARD POLICY IS LICE AND NIT FREE BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL.
(Board Policy JGCBAB)

MEDICATION
    We want to encourage you not to send medications to be administered at school.  But if that is necessary, there are specific guidelines we must follow in order to comply with state law.  You will find these guidelines below.

    Students required to take prescribed medication must have an "Administration of Medication" form completed and on file.  This form is available from the school nurse or the school and MUST BE COMPLETED when medication is delivered to the principal's office by the parent or guardian of the student.  (Students do not complete the form or transport medication to school.)  Medication will be kept and given to the student at the designated time. 
    The school is not permitted to administer medication, including aspirin, Tylenol, etc. at the student's request.  NOTE! Any student possessing, selling, giving, sharing, or misrepresenting any medication in any form including, but not limited to any type of over-the-counter medication or health aide (such as vitamins), will be subject to full prosecution under the Drug Free Schools Act.
    No school official or teacher will routinely dispense medication to students except in unique situations in which a child's health is dependent upon medical aid.  If under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medication during school hours and the parent cannot be at school to administer the medication, only the principal or the principal's designee will administer the medication in compliance with the following regulations:
    The medication must be delivered to the principal's office in person by the parent or guardian of the student unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate administration (i.e. students with asthma).  All prescription medication must be brought to school in the original container labeled by the pharmacy to include the following information:
            Name of student
            Prescription number
            Name of medication and dosage
            Administration route or other directions
            Date
            Licensed prescriber's name
            Pharmacy name, address, and phone number
    Non prescription medication may be administered only with the written request and permission of the parent or guardian.  All nonprescription medication must be brought to school in the manufacturer's container with ingredients of the product listed on the container and child's name affixed to the container.  The medication will be administered in accordance with label directions or written instructions from the student's physician.

    The administrator/designee will:

1.     Inform appropriate school personnel of the medication being administered.

2.     Keep an accurate record of the administration of the medication.

3.     Keep all medication in a locked cabinet except medication retained by a student per physician's order, and

4.     Return unused prescription to the parent or guardian only.

The parent or guardian is responsible for informing the designated official of any change in the student's health or change in medication.  A copy of this policy shall be provided to a parent or guardian upon receipt of a request for long-term administration of medication.
(Board Policy JGCC)

Homework

 West Elementary teachers and administration believe that good study habits are essential to every child's success.  Listening to your child read, practicing vocabulary, and studying spelling words are a few of the ways a parent can help their child.

Guidelines for parents:

Parents can support a child's interest in lifelong learning by encouraging good study habits and providing a learning environment in the home.

1.     Provide a quiet, well-lighted place for the student to do homework.

2.     Help your child budget time so that a regular schedule for study is set.

3.     Take an active interest in what your child is doing at school.  Ask for an explanation of a particular assignment and what is being learned.  Compliment good work or when improvement is made.

4.     Make constructive suggestions, but avoid sever criticism and undue pressure.  A positive attitude by parents will encourage the student to do the best work possible.

5.     Encourage your child to seek additional help from the teacher at school if there seems to be any difficulties with the work.

6.     Encourage and guide your child with assigned homework.  Do not just do the work for your child.

7.     Regular school attendance is important for your child's continued learning.

8.     Consult your child's teacher as soon as problems arise.

Suggestions for students:

1.     Be sure you understand the assignment or ask your teacher if you need help.

2.     Set aside a regular time for homework.

3.     Study in a quiet place.

4.     Complete your work and hand it in when it is due.

5.     Do your best on each homework assignment.

Honor Roll

    At the end of each nine weeks (and also for the cumulative school year) students meeting the following standards will be recognized for scholastic achievement at our school.

    Grades 3-5    A Honor Roll-All A's
                         A & B Honor Roll- B's and at least one A

Students meeting the honor roll requirements will have their names sent to the Southern Standard.

Interrogations and Searches

    If a student is suspected or accused of any offense committed in a school during school hours or on school property at any time, the principal may interrogate the student, without the presence of parent(s) and without giving the student constitutional warnings.  Lockers and other storage areas are school property and subject to search.

(Board policy JCAB)

Learning Compact

    We, at West Elementary, are committed to working to provide a quality learning environment in which all children can learn and develop to their maximum potential.  This compact is a voluntary agreement and a promise of commitment to help your child progress in school to the best of his/her ability.  We believe this agreement can be fulfilled through out team effort.

Parent/Guardian: In order for my child to reach his/her potential, I will:

·         See that my child attends school regularly and is punctual.

·         Support the school staff, and respect the cultural difference of others.

·         Have ongoing communication with my child's teacher.

·         Monitor TV and movie viewing.

Students:  In order to do the best that I can, I will:

·         Always try to work to the best of my ability.

·         Come to school everyday and on time.

·         Show respect for differences.

·         Conform to the rules of conduct at my school.

·         Ask for help when I need it.

·         Believe that I can learn and I will learn.

Teacher:  Students must be given the opportunity to succeed.  Therefore, I will:

·         Provide an environment conducive to learning.

·         Use methods and techniques that work best for my class.

·         Communicate effectively with my students and their parents.

·         Provide information to the parents and the students on the student's progress.

·         Respect students, their parents, and the diverse cultures of the school.

As a team, we can work together to carry out this agreement.

Lunch and Breakfast Program

    The school cafeteria is maintained as a vital part of the school. The cafeteria now uses computers to track prepayment for meals and for charges.  You may prepay any amount for the cost of the meals it will be deducted as the student comes through the line.  You will be notified when this prepayment is running low.  You may prepay as much and as often as you wish. 
    The student may only charge twice on this computerized system.  If a student has charges and you send money to prepay for meals the charges will be automatically deducted first.  If a student forgets their money or meal and already has two charges, you will be contacted by phone to see if you can bring money to school.  No student will ever go without food because they forgot money or their lunch if we are aware of the situation.
    The cost for meals is as follows: (Prices may change.  These prices are approved for the school year 2004-2005.)
Student Breakfast-$0.75 a day ($3.75 per week)
Reduced Student Breakfast-$0.30 a day ($1.50 per week)

Student Lunch-$1.25 a day ($6.25 per week)
Reduced Student Lunch-$0.40 a day ($2.00 per week)

Visitor Lunch $2.50 per day ($3.00 for special days)

Ice Cream is available for $0.50
Extra milk-$0.35

A computer system manages lunch transactions.  The following information outlines some details in regard to operation:

1.     The process works like a bank account system.

2.     If a student has money on account, it can be used for hot lunch or breakfast.

3.     Notices will be sent when the account money runs low or is depleted.

4.     Checks should be make payable to West Elementary cafeteria.

5.     Only two lunch charges will be allowed.

Free and reduced lunch applications are available for those families who qualify.  Forms may be picked up in the office.

Click here for the lunch menu for current week.

Non-Discrimination

    The Warren County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits.  The Warren County School System does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in its educational programs and activities, pursuant to requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 101-336 respectively.  This policy extends to both employment and enrollment in the school system.
(Board Policy GA)

Parent Information Notice
Warren County School System
Dr. Jerry Hale, Director
Administrative Offices
2548 Morrison Street
McMinnville, TN.  37110
668-4022

    Our Mission- The Warren County School System will educate every student every day.
Parents play a vital role in this mission.  The Board encourages the involvement of parents (Policy IFCE) and wants to keep them informed of their rights.

·         Warren County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex color, religion, national origin, age, or handicap in the provision of educational opportunities, activities, or other administered program.

·         Parents have the right to request information about the professional and/or paraprofessional qualifications of their child's teacher(s).

Teaching certifications can be found by accessing the Tennessee Department of Education, Teacher Licensing Web Site (http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/) or contacting the system's Human Resources Director.

·         Parents must receive notification if their child in a core curriculum subject is being taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.

·         Parents will have access to system/school report cards when released by the State Department of Education and available (usually in late Fall of each year) through their web-site (www.state.tn.us/education) or at the school and /or district office.

·         Parents will be informed if their child is enrolled in a school identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring.  The Warren County School System will furnish an explanation of what this means, academic comparisons with district and state, steps being taken to improve achievement, parent involvement, etc.

·         Parents will be informed annually about the availability of supplemental educational services if a school fails to meet adequate yearly progress.

·         Parents must receive annual academic results, (mid-term reporting periods, end of reporting periods, TCAP Achievement results (grades 3-5), Writing Assessment (grades 5,8, ii), End-of-Course and gateway Exams) in a timely manner as required by a local Board policy and the Tennessee Department of Education.

·         Parents of a student identified as limited English proficient ELL-English Language Learner) must be notified n a timely manner of their child's participation in an ESL program, details of the program, right to waive participation, and specific information on the child's level of English proficiency.

·         A parental involvement policy is available in the school's handbook or in individual school's offices.
Title 1 Schools:  A written parental involvement policy will be developed jointly with and distributed to parents of children participating in Title 1 Programs.  This includes an annual meeting for parents to inform them of their school's participation in programs (ex. Title 1) funded under the No Child left Behind Act.

·         Schools and parents must be notified of school wide program authority under which schools can consolidate funds from federal, state, and local sources to upgrade the educational program of the entire school (qualification:40% of students must be from verified low income families.)

·         Parents can visit the state's web site (www.state.tn.us) or system's website (www.warrenschools.com) to access a description of the curriculum (Tennessee Curriculum Standards), assessment, and proficiency levels students are expected to meet.

·         Parents have access to district and school information and reports through the media (local newspaper and radio), and the System/School Report Cards available on the State website or at the system's administrative office.

·         The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ensures educational rights and protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness.  For more information, contact the school system's homeless liaison.

·         Section 9532 of the NCLB Act shall provide any student who attends a persistently dangerous school, or any student who has been the victim of a violent crime while at school, the opportunity to attend a safe school.  The appropriate paper work and procedure is on file in your principal's office.

·         The School Board policy relating to student privacy and parental access to information is available in the School Board Policy Manual located at each school and the Central Office.  Notification of Rights and Release of Directory information under FERPA, Family Education Rights and Policy Act, are also available through media announcements.  This Federal Law affords parents and students; (over 18 years of age) certain right with respect to educational records.  Parents will be notified of any change in Board policy.  (More information on FERPA is available in school handbooks or at the Central Administrative Offices.)

·         Students and parents are encouraged to participate in safe and drug free school programs to prevent student violence and drug use.  Parents, however, may request in writing that their children not participate in such activities.

·         School health requirements, policies, and procedures (ex. immunizations, medications at school, etc.) are available from the WCSS Health Services Office (668-5111), principal, or school nurse.

·         Parent/Student Rights in Identification, Evaluation, and Placement-A complete description of the right granted by federal law to students with disabilities is available by contacting the Special Education Department of the Warren County School System.  The intent of this law is to keep parents fully informed concerning decisions about their child and to inform them of right if they disagree with any of those decisions.

·         CHILD FIND REQUIREMENT UNDER IDEA- Warren County had the responsibility to locate, identify, and evaluate all children ages 3 to 22 years suspected of having a disability.  Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Special Education Director at 668-1728.

Parents should read other valuable notices and information found in their child's school handbook rules, policies, health related information, attendance, etc.

For a good presentation of parental rights under NCLB
(No Child Left Behind)
 go to :

Notification of Rights for Elementary and Secondary Schools         

Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)    

  Parent-Teacher Conferences

     Parent-Teacher Conference Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2004, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The conference is scheduled to facilitate communication between the school and home.  Additional conferences may be arranged when requested by either parent or teacher.  We hope to see ALL parents at conference time.

Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)

    The PTO offers you the opportunity to work more closely with your child's teacher, principal, and school officials in order to provide the best possible education for your child as an individual.  Through the PTO, you will be able to voice your ideas for our school and our school system.  We welcome suggestions for improvements in our children's education.  With your involvement, the PTO can help make our school system a stronger program.

PTO officers for the 2004-05 school year are:
President:  Lisa Davidson
Vice-President:  Leisa Donalson
Secretary:  Shirley Luna
Treasurer:  Shanna Watson

PTO Board members for the 2004-05 school year are:
Phyllis Boren                Shirley Luna
Bonnie Collier               Richard Maneiro
Lisa Davidson               Michele Myers
Lesia Donalson              Janet Nunley
Nick Gawel                  Shanna Watson
Diane Goad                  Chris Wilson

Meetings for the 2005-06 school year have been scheduled for:
1st quarter            August 19, 2004           4:00-6:00-Family Reading Night; 6:30-7:30 PTO
2nd quarter           November 4,2004        4:00-6:00-Family Reading Night; 6:30-7:30 PTO
3rd quarter           February 3, 2004        4:00-6:00-Family Reading Night; 6:30-7:30 PTO
4th quarter            April 28, 2005            4:00-6:00-Family Reading Night; 6:30-7:30 PTO(The PTO Board meets at 3:00 p.m. on the Tuesday afternoon before each PTO meeting.)

 

Parties

    Parents are asked to assist teachers with three scheduled parties during the year.  Scheduled days are:

October 29, 2004:  Halloween/Book Character Day:  We celebrate Book Character on Halloween. We ask that students choose a favorite book character and dress as that character.  Students should be able to describe the character and the book.