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Cordova Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook

2016-2017

Home of the Cougar Cubs “Developing Global Leaders and Learners”

Kimbrelle B. Lewis, Principal

Nekia Patton, Assistant Principal

Dorsey Hopson III, ESQ, Superintendent

750 N. Sanga • Cordova, TN 38108

(901) 416-1700 phone (901) 416-1701 fax http://www.scsk12.org/schools/cordova.es/site/index.shtml

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CORDOVA ELEMENTARY OPTIONAL SCHOOL

Kimbrelle B. Lewis, Principal

Dear Cordova Students and Parents:

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Cordova Elementary School, I would like to welcome our new families

and welcome back our returning families. I am excited about the start of the school year. For each of our students,

this will be a time of new learning, new teachers and new friends and an opportunity to explore new concepts and

ideas. Our school’s motto is “Developing Global Leaders and Learners.”

We are delighted to welcome several new faculty members in continuing excellence in our academic

program through the use of wonderful resources and technological advances. We will continue to operate our own

before and after school-care program for our students.

This handbook explains SCS and Cordova Elementary policies, procedures, and our school rules. I

encourage you to review this material and to dialogue with your child’s teacher if you have any questions about this

information. Throughout the year, you can also expect additional communications from teachers regarding

individual classroom practices as well as curriculum. Again, welcome to Cordova Elementary Optional School!

Sincerely,

Kimbrelle B. Lewis

Principal

Shelby County Schools 2016-17 Calendar

Parent Student Handbook

Who’s Who in the Office

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Parent Student Handbook

WHO’S WHO IN THE OFFICE

Principal………………..Mrs. Kimbrelle B. Lewis

Assistant Principal…………….Ms. Nekia Patton

PLC Coach……………..Mrs. Timika Sandridge

Instructional Facilitator………Ms. Rikki Glaser

School Counselor.................Mrs. Jamille Hunter

Financial Secretary…………..Mrs. Susan Steele

Office Secretary………..Ms. Marilyn Freeman

Cafeteria Manager……..Ms. Felisha Wright

SACC Coordinator…….Mrs. Shirley Wayland

Plant Manager………….Mr. J.T. Clark

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SCHOOL VISION

At Cordova Elementary Optional School, we are dedicated to exceptional teaching and learning where:

Students:

Are respectful and focused on learning;

Feel a sense of community where me turns to we, and students use positive peer interaction to encourage

academic achievement;

Are global, independent and accountable learners, responsible for their own growth and achievement; and

Are actively engaged in scholarly activities, independent study and community involvement.

Teachers:

Work collaboratively to share and implement a variety of effective instructional strategies;

Utilize innovative technology to enhance learning;

Foster a cultivating environment in each classroom; and

Analyze student performance data frequently to meet the individual needs of each child.

The School:

Requires the highest form of professional talk among students, teachers, and parents;

Promotes and works toward the commonly-held vision of teaching and learning;

Creates schedules that maximize time for instruction and collaboration; and

Leads improvement through hands-on visibility and classroom engagement.

Parents and Community:

Are so involved in the school that they can describe student goals and needs;

Are actively involved in a variety of committees and services; and

Have regular meetings with school leadership and teachers to learn about how to support teaching and

learning.

SCHOOL MISSION

The mission on Cordova Elementary School is to provide a safe and challenging environment that is

committed to helping all of our students successfully achieve their maximum potential. Students will

communicate with excellent reading and writing skills, apply mathematics in realistic situations, and

explore scientific concepts. Our parents, teachers, and community members work together to set

demanding academic standards and encourage creative artistic expression in every student.

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SCHOOL BELIEFS

The faculty and staff at Cordova Elementary School believe:

All student success is achieved by the collaboration of parents, community and school.

All student achievement and needs must be the primary focus for all policies and procedural

shared decision making.

All students learn best in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

All students should be held to high expectations and should perform at or above the state and

local school standards.

All students should be given the opportunity to develop his or her strengths and talents to their

highest potential.

All students should be given opportunities to enhance their learning experiences through the use

of technology and the arts.

All students should be supported with diverse instructional practices that are research-based;

data- driven, challenging and promote academic achievement.

All students should receive a variety of continual assessments to evaluate their achievement

levels and address their individual learning styles.

All students should engage in a variety of assessment measures to evaluate their achievement

levels and guide classroom instruction.

All students are expected to apply learned skills to real-life situations.

SCHOOL MOTTO

Developing Global Leaders and Learners

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GENERAL INFORMATION

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

We consider parental involvement to be integral to the success of the educational program at Cordova

Elementary School. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in all aspects of the school.

SCHOOL POLICIES

SCHOOL HOURS Cordova Elementary is an 8:15 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. school. Children should be present

at school at 8:00 a.m. The late bell is at 8:15 a.m. Students should enter the building at 8:00 a.m.

through the designated grade entrance. Complimentary breakfast is served at 7:45 a.m. It is vital for your

child’s educational success to be at school on time daily. Students are late at 8:15 a.m. Dismissal is

promptly at 3:15 p.m.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

General Proof of Residency

The parents/legal guardians/custodians having lawful control of the student must provide two (2) of the

following items listed below:

1. TN Driver's license or other State or Government (military) issued identification bearing the

address at which the student will be residing during the current school year.

2. Most recent MLGW or municipal water bill of the owner, renter or lessee of the home in which

the student will reside during the current school year;

3. Mortgage statement or deed of the owner of the home in which the student will reside during the

current school year;

4. Lease of the lessee of the home in which the student will reside during the current school year;

5. Rental Agreement of the renter of the home in which the student will reside during the current

school year;

6. Real Estate tax receipt;

7. Public assistance/government benefits check, card, or papers;

8. In the event that two (2) of the items listed above cannot be provided, residency may be

established by submitting other documentation deemed to be appropriate proof of residence by

the department responsible for verifying residency.

9. Parents and guardians must complete the online registration process.

Shared Residency Requirements

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, in the case in which a student resides with his/her parents/legal

guardians/custodians having lawful control of the student in the home of someone else, the following

proof of shared residency must be provided in order to enroll a child in the Shelby County Schools

District:

A. Unless otherwise approved by the department responsible for verifying residency, the

homeowner of the home in which the student resides must accompany the parents/legal

guardians/custodians to registration and provide two (2) of the items listed in the General Proof

of Residency Section above; and

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B. The parents/legal guardians/custodians having lawful control of the student claiming shared

residency must provide two (2) of the following items listed below:

1. Driver's license or other State or Government (military) issued identification of the

parent/legal guardian/custodians having lawful control of the student, bearing the address

at which the student will be residing during the current year;

2. Car registration of the parent/legal guardian/custodians having lawful control of the

student bearing the address at which the student will be residing during the current school

year;

3. Voter registration of the parent/legal guardian/custodians having lawful control of the

student bearing the address at which the student will be residing during the current school

year;

4. Payroll stub of the parent/legal guardian/custodians having lawful control of the student

bearing the address at which the student will be residing during the current school year;

5. Three (3) significant pieces of mail with a forwarding sticker bearing the address at

which the student will be residing during the current school year;

6. Government Assistance Communication directed to the parent/legal

guardian/custodians having lawful control of the student bearing the address at which the

student will be residing during the current school year.

7. In the event that two (2) of the items listed directly above cannot be provided, residency

may be established by submitting other documentation deemed to be appropriate proof of

residence by the department responsible for verifying residency.

8. The parents/legal guardians/custodians of homeless students shall not be subject to

the provisions outlined in the Shared Residency Requirements section above.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

A child must be five (5) years of age on or before August 15 for the 2016-2017 school to be admitted to

kindergarten.

The following items are required for kindergarten & new student registration:

Certified copy of Birth Certificate

Proof of recent medical examination

Tennessee Department of Health Immunization Certificate with proof of a physical exam within

12 months prior to enrollment

Social Security Number Card

Cut-off Date for Entering Kindergarten

Parents/legal guardians/custodians are encouraged to enroll students who are of legal age in kindergarten

at the beginning of the school year. Students who have not been enrolled previously in kindergarten

will not be accepted after the first thirty (30) days of the school year. Students who have been

enrolled previously in an approved kindergarten will be accepted at any time.

All children entering the first grade must have attended an approved kindergarten.

Any transfer student legally enrolled as a first grade student in another state who will be six (6) years of

age no later than August 15 of the current school year, making application for admission, shall be

eligible for enrollment in the Shelby County Schools.

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Any child legally enrolled in an approved kindergarten in another state during the preceding school year

and who could have enrolled in the first grade in that state in the current school year, making application

for admission, shall be eligible for enrollment in the first grade in the Shelby County Schools provided

he/she is six (6) years of age on or before December 31 of the current year.

Children with disabilities may be enrolled in the Shelby County Schools provided the eligibility

requirements as determined by the state of Tennessee have been met.

COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

I. PURPOSE- To ensure compliance with state laws, rules and regulations regarding school attendance

and compulsory attendance ages.

II. SCOPE -This policy applies to Shelby County Schools students.

III. POLICY STATEMENT -Compulsory Attendance Ages

Children between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17), both inclusive, must attend a public or non-

public school. The principal shall be responsible for the initial placement of students entering school for

the first time. A parent/guardian or legal custodian who believes that their child is not ready to attend

school at the designated age of mandatory attendance may make application to the superintendent (or

designee) for a one (1) semester or one year deferral in required attendance. Any such deferral shall be

communicated to the principal of the school that the child would have attended. In accordance with the

provisions outlined in the state law, the Board may temporarily excuse students from complying with the

provisions of the compulsory attendance law.

Attendance Provisions for Students of Military Parents

Kindergarten and first grade students of military parents shall be allowed to continue their enrollment

commensurate with their grade level from the sending state at the time of transition, regardless of age. If

a student has satisfactorily completed the prerequisite grade level in the sending school district, the

student shall be eligible for enrollment in the next highest grade level, regardless of age. Students who

transfer after the start of the school year shall enter school on the students’ validated level from the

sending state.

Records

In accordance with the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, military

parents may present their child’s unofficial or hand carried education record when transferring their

child. SCS shall enroll and appropriately place students of military parents based on the information

provided in the unofficial records pending validation by the official records. SCS shall request, as

quickly as possible, the official records of the child from the school in the sending state.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Classrooms are open each day at 8:00 a.m. and school begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. Parents should not

drop off children prior to 8:00 a.m. because there will not be adult supervision until 8:00 a.m. The

cafeteria will open for students eating complimentary breakfast at 7:45 a.m. and slightly earlier to

accommodate students riding school buses or those in the before care program. The bookstore will

be open from 8:00-8:10 a.m. daily. Students may also enter the library at designated times for check-in

of Accelerated Reader books. Parents with children enrolled in the before care program must bring

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students through the front entrance of the school sign them in the office or blue desk in the foyer

between 7:00-8:00 a.m. Parents must also come through the same entrance when signing their children

out between 3:15-6:00 p.m.

Students will be dismissed each day at 3:15 p.m. Students should be completely off campus by

3:30 p.m., or enrolled and attending the after school care program, unless supervised by a teacher for a

specific activity. A warning notice will be issued to students on the first occurrence of being on

campus unsupervised before 8:00 a.m. and on or after 3:30 p.m. On the second occurrence, students

may be issued an in-school suspension. Continued occurrences will result in more stringent

consequences, including revocation of transfers. For repeated cases of children being left

unsupervised at school for long periods, the Memphis Police Department will be contacted to transport

the student to Juvenile Court. These responses are necessary for the safety of our students as there are

no adults available to supervise children before 8:00 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m.

Please make every effort to schedule doctor, dental and other appointments after school hours or

on approved vacation days. Parents and guardians must come to the Main Office to check out their

child, and wait for the child there. Teachers will not release a child without being notified by the Office

first. Persons not identified on our computer systems as parents, guardians, or emergency contacts will

not be allowed to check students out of school.

ATTENDANCE

It is essential to students’ learning, growth and development that they attend school each day. Higher

academic achievement occurs when students attend school regularly. The following sections address

school and legal attendance policies and requirements, including absences, tardies, and early dismissals.

Excused Absences

The Shelby County Board of Education believes that regular attendance is a necessary requirement of all

students. All students are expected to attend school each day on time that school is officially in session.

Student absences shall be excused only for the following reasons:

1. Illness or hospitalization of student. Physician notes must be date specific and will be required for

subsequent absences beyond five (5) days.

2. Death or serious illness within the student's immediate family.

3. When the student is officially representing the school in a school sponsored activity.

4. Special and recognized religious holidays regularly observed by persons of their faith.

5. Legal court summons not as a result of the student's misconduct

6. Extenuating circumstances over which the student has no control as approved by the principal.

A written note explaining the absence is required and should be submitted to the teacher or Attendance

Office when a student returns to school.

A student who does not receive prior approval from the teacher or principal for an excused absence must

submit a note from a parent or guardian or the appropriate person describing the excused absence

immediately upon the student’s return to school, but, in any event, no later than three (3) school days

after the absence was taken. The principal may require a doctor’s statement for personal illness that

extends beyond three (3) consecutive school days.

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Parents asking for excused absences due to any unusual cause should write a letter to the principal

at least twenty-four hours prior to the absence.

Disputes over whether an absence is excused or unexcused shall be decided by the principal.

Students who arrive to school or classes after the regular starting time and students who consistently

leave school early are not receiving the maximum educational opportunities. Therefore, it may become

necessary for the student to attend in-school suspension to make up assignments, and the parent will

meet with the Assistant Principal to discuss the reasons for the tardiness.

Students are allowed to make up work as a result of excused absences however; it is the responsibility of

the student to make up assignments and tests within a reasonable time. Generally, students are allowed

one day to make up assignments for each day missed.

Make-up Work

In the event of an excused absence, students are expected to make up work missed within a reasonable

time. In the event of an unexcused absence, one day of makeup time shall be allowed for each day of

unexcused absence. A student with an unexcused absence must submit a written request to the teacher to

makeup the work and must participate in an appropriate intervention (e.g., student or parent conference

with the teacher, Saturday school, online tutorial, other appropriate intervention determined and

scheduled by the teacher).

Unexcused Absences

The SCS Policy on Unexcused Absences is enforced through Student Services and warning letters are

automatically generated by the district. After (2) unexcused absences, parents should be called by the

teacher or attendance office. Upon reaching (3) unexcused absences parents will receive a warning

letter informing them of the truancy laws and the consequences of noncompliance. The letter will also

request a parent/teacher or administrative conference with the Assistant Principal or other designated

staff. After the student’s fifth unexcused absence the first official letter will be automatically

generated by the district and sent to the parents/guardians informing them of the noncompliance

with compulsory attendance laws, the consequences for failing to comply, and that their presence

is requested at Cordova Elem. with members of the Student Attendance Review Team (SART).

After a student has accumulated ten or more unexcused absence, the final letter will be automatically

generated by the district and sent to the parents/guardians requiring that they attend a meeting with the

communitywide Student Attendance Review Board (SARB). This Board can decide to refer the case to

the Attorney General and Juvenile Court.

Tardies/Early Dismissals

Students miss valuable instructional time when they are late to school or check out early and it violates

the school district’s attendance policy. Students may enter the building at 8:00. The tardy bell will

ring at 8:15 a.m. All students who are tardy must be escorted into the office by a parent and

signed in.

Early dismissals are represented as tardies on report cards and progress reports. No early dismissals will

be permitted after 2:45 p.m. A note is required for early dismissal. Children must be picked up in the

office. Students will be released only to parents, guardians, or others designated on the enrollment form.

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After boarding the bus or arriving on campus, a student is considered to be the responsibility of the

school system and is not allowed to leave without checking out in the school office.

The only excused tardies or early dismissals are those that are for medical reasons and a doctor’s note is

required for documentation. Continued unexcused tardiness or early dismissals may also result in

disciplinary action. The school will use necessary interventions to promote timely school attendance.

Absences/Tardies/Early Dismissals Affect Transfers

Students with unexcused absences and/or tardies and early dismissals that total fifteen (15) or more for

the school year are subject to lose their open enrollment transfers for the next school year.

Students that have an approved optional transfer will not be able to renew their transfer to

Cordova Elementary during the next school year if they have accrued 15 or more total absences

including late arrivals and early dismissals.

BUS RULES

Due to the overload of traffic on Sanga Road during arrival and dismissal we encourage your

child to ride the bus to and from school if they are eligible. While riding the bus, students must

conduct themselves in an orderly fashion both at the bus stops and on the buses. Students will be

required to sign a list of bus rules and keep up with a bus pass. If a student violates those rules,

the parent will be notified and a disciplinary consequence will result. If a student continues to

violate the rules, the student may lose the privilege of riding the bus.

The bus driver is considered a member of the staff and the driver’s instructions are to be followed

without hesitation. The driver has the authority to assign seats on the bus as necessary.

All Kindergarten, First grade and Special Education bus riders must be met at the bus stop by a

parent or guardian. This is a district mandate for student safety.

School Visitors

All visitors and parents are welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Your child’s instructional time

and safety are priorities at Cordova Elementary. If you need to speak with your child’s teacher we

request that you schedule an appointment with at least 24 hours’ notice. For the protection of the

students, all visitors must report to the office, show i.d. and sign in upon entering the building. All

children not enrolled at Cordova Elementary should be accompanied by a parent. A forgotten item

(such as a lunch box) should be brought to the office and the child will be called to pick it up. Entry

to a classroom will not be allowed unless the visitor is on the approved volunteer or appointment list in

the office. Exceptions are made to this requirement under the following conditions:

Approved Volunteers in the library or office or parents/guardians eating lunch with their

children need only to sign-in at the office desk and receive a Visitor’s sticker.

Special procedures will be in place for school wide assemblies and events.

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SCHOOL RECORDS

Each student should have a complete record on file. In addition to the health records, the following

information is extremely important:

Full name of parents or guardians

Home address and telephone number

Name and telephone number of an emergency friend

Name and telephone number of medical doctor

Parents or legal guardians have the right to inspect and review school records of their child if the student

is less than 18 years of age.

Academic Achievements

Cordova Elementary strives for high academic achievement in all disciplines. Our mission is to provide

a learning community in which all students can become critical thinkers and leaders.

Curriculum

Cordova Elementary uses the Tennessee State Standards. It is designed to stimulate creativity and to

develop critical thinking skills. Opportunities are offered for individual and group projects, scientific

experiments, and field experiences.

Kindergarten Standards and Student Conduct:

The kindergarten report card shows progress toward the state standards. The grade level standards are

set by the state and indicate what a student should know and be able to do. Students are evaluated based

on their progress toward meeting benchmarks for each standard. This is indicated by symbols expressing

mastery or non-mastery for each skill. Additionally, the letter grades “E”, “S”, “N”, or “U” will be used

to express basic grading for art, music, and physical education (P.E.) and grades 1-5 Conduct Grades. In

all schools, students' conduct is graded as “E”, “G”, “S”, “N”, or “U” and is to be reported at each

grading period on the report card. Self-contained classes receive one homeroom conduct grade.

Departmentalized classes each give a conduct grade.

Academic Grades

The basic grading system for knowledge/subject area is expressed by the letters “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and

“F” according to the numerical values listed under the Grading Scale below except for first (1st) grade

science, social studies classes, prek-5 art, music, world languages, and P.E. which will be expressed by

the letter grades “E”, “S”, “N”, or “U”.

Grading Scale

A 93-100

B 85-92

C 75-84

D 70-74

F Below 70

Conduct

Student behavior plays a key role in their learning. Student conduct will be recorded on a daily or

weekly basis. School discipline infractions affect student overall conduct grade, including as recorded

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on report cards. Students with home suspensions or expulsions will receive Needs Improvement (N) or

Unsatisfactory (U). Students with an N or U are not eligible for Honor Roll recognitions.

Conduct Grading Scale

E-Excellent G-Good S-Satisfactory N-Needs Improvement U-Unsatisfactory

Nine-Week Grades

In grades 1-5 Integrated Language Arts and Math, a minimum of sixteen (16) grades per subject per

nine-week term should be recorded for every student. For all other subjects (i.e. science, social studies,

art, music, world languages, and P.E.) in grades 1-5, a minimum of nine (16) grades per nine-week term

should be recorded. Fifty percent of the required grades must be earned and recorded by the interim of

the nine-week term. Term grades given at the end of each nine-week period will be determined by the

average of daily work, oral, and written assignments, individual and group assignments, quizzes,

projects, and tests. The teacher will assess all student assignments and weigh the value of grades given

for various assignments within the nine-week term in computing the term grade based on SCS policy.

This procedure will enable the teacher to allow for individual student differences in the grading process.

Homework assignments are of value in affording students needed practice, and such assignments should

be made within practicable limits. Progress Reports are distributed to students in the middle

approximately the 4th or 5th week of the nine week period. Progress Reports and Report Cards should be

signed by the parent or guardian and returned to the classroom teacher.

Regular Make-up Work

Regular attendance should be necessary for passing grades. In the event of an excused absence, students

are expected to make up work missed within a reasonable time. In the event of an unexcused absence,

one day of makeup time shall be allowed for each day of unexcused absence. A student with an

unexcused absence must submit a written request to the teacher to makeup the work and must participate

in an appropriate intervention (e.g., student or parent conference with the teacher, Saturday school,

online tutorial, other appropriate intervention determined and scheduled by the teacher).

Semester Grades

Semester grades for grades 1-5 are determined by an average of grades for each of the two nine-week

terms. NOTE: Semester examinations are not given in grades 1-5.

Final Grade

Final grades are determined by averaging the two semester grades. State guidelines regarding

standardized test results being included in final grades will also be followed.

Special Education

Students receiving special education services will receive reports and grades based on progress toward

goals stated in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

HONOR ROLL

Honor Roll is determined from student report cards and is set by the local school leadership council.

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Elementary Honors

Principal’s List: Grade 1- 5 Academic subjects: All A’s

Special subjects (Art, Music, etc.): E or S

Social and Academic Behavior (Conduct): E or S

Honor Roll: Grades 1-5 Academic subjects: A or B (no grade lower than B)

Special subjects (Art, Music, etc.): E or S

Social and Academic Behavior (Conduct): E or S

Citizenship Honors: Grades K-5 Social and Academic Behavior (Conduct): All E’s Grade 5- No minus in Process Skills or Work and

Study Skills and Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations in Conduct

Perfect Attendance: Grades K-5

No absences and only 1 tardy after 8:15 a.m. or check-out before 3:15 p.m. during a

nine-week period.

Other honors will be given for the first 3- nine weeks for Top Accelerated Reader, Math Magician and

Most Exemplary Character Construction Zone Award Winner.

Promotion & Retention

Promotion shall be based on skill mastery and shall be considered on the basis of what is best for the

child in terms of school success.

Retention in Kindergarten will be based on determination of skills mastery and special circumstances.

Retention of students in first through fifth grade will be based on failure (F) in reading language arts or

math.

Special Consideration

Special consideration for promotion and/or retention shall be given to students with special academic,

social, and emotional needs.

Promotion Standards

The grading criteria shall include documentation of all of the following:

overall assessment of performance

reports

projects

performances

exhibitions

portfolios of student work products

other culminating documentations of learning

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anecdotal records of student work

quizzes and tests

homework

Assessment

Regular assessment is important in order to guide the provision of academic services, enhance district

and classroom instructional strategies, and measure student learning and students’ progress toward

meeting the district’s academic achievement standards. Therefore, the district shall employ a

comprehensive student assessment system to help ensure that students remain on course to meet the

academic achievement standards of the district and on target to meet the grade level standards

recognized by state and federal governments. Promotion and Retention Decisions Assessment of the

student in the context of the total learning situation and its attendant circumstances should be used to

determine what is best for the student.

Factors to be considered in deciding what is best for the student should include:

1. current skill level;

2. the student's age;

3. achievement potential;

4. previous performance;

5. evaluative data;

6. chances for success with more difficult material when current skills are inadequate;

7. number of absences;

8. previous retention;

9. maturity level;

10. standardized test results; and

11. what benefits can be accomplished by retention.

PROGRESS REPORTS AND REPORT CARDS

Grades are calculated over a nine-week marking period; report cards are usually distributed within one

week from the end of the period. Report cards contain academic, conduct, and attendance information.

Kindergarten Reports to Families are in a different format, and indicate mastery of skills or standards,

and do not contain letter grades. Progress Reports are distributed to students in the middle

approximately the 4th or 5th week of the nine week period. Progress Reports and Report Cards should be

signed by the parent or guardian and returned to the classroom teacher.

Guidance Program

A school counselor is available to provide academic, social/emotional and behavioral support for all

students. This service is provided through individual, small group and full classroom sessions. The

counselor also conducts parent, teacher and student conferences.

Clue

This program (Creative Learning in a Unique Environment) is for academically gifted students. CLUE

meets twice a week for two and one-half hours. Critical thinking and communication skills are areas

stressed in the CLUE classes. For additional information regarding the CLUE program, please contact

the school or the CLUE office at 416-0155.

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OPTIONAL SCHOOL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT WITH AN APPROVED TRANSFER

Requirements

All students living within school boundaries qualify to attend Cordova's optional program. Students

living outside school boundaries must meet the following requirements:

Grades 1-2

70 percent accuracy on the school's entrance test

Satisfactory report card grades with no less than a B average in any subject

Satisfactory work habits, conduct and attendance (including promptness to school). More than 15

absences and/or late arrivals and early dismissals (tardies) are considered unsatisfactory.

No other tests will be accepted for admittance into the first and second grades.

Grades 3-5

Satisfactory report card grades with no less than a B average in all academic subjects

Satisfactory work habits, conduct and attendance (including promptness to school). More than 15

absences and/or late arrivals and early dismissals (tardies) are considered unsatisfactory.

70th percentile or above in total reading/reading composite, total language/language arts

composite and total math/math composite on recent standardized achievement test

70th percentile or above in total reading and total math on the school’s second grade admittance

test

To maintain optional status, students must have the following:

B average in all academic subjects on student report cards

Satisfactory grades in special subjects, work habits and conduct

Satisfactory attendance (including promptness to school). More than 15 absences and/or late

arrivals or early dismissals (tardies) are considered unsatisfactory.

CONFERENCES AND CLASSROOM OBSERVATION VISITS

We invite and urge parents to consult first with their child’s teacher(s) for help with problems. The

school counselor or administrators will also be available for assistance once a teacher conference has

been held. Please send a note, call or email the teacher to schedule a conference. Teachers are happy to

arrange conferences after school (with notice) or during their planning time. Please allow 24 hours for

teachers to get back with you. Please note that teachers and students cannot be interrupted during

class instructional time for conferences. Once parents have met with the classroom teacher and

further assistance is needed, parents should contact the school counselor then the assistant principal to

schedule a conference. Conferences with the principal can be scheduled after meetings with the teacher,

counselor and assistant principal and assistance is still needed. Appointments should be made for parent

conferences, to clear suspensions, and conduct other school business.

Parents and guardians may arrange to visit or observe in the classroom. Requests for a classroom

observation visit must be made twenty-four hours or more in advance and by appointment and

confirmation with the teacher or an administrator.

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TEXTBOOKS

For students to be issued textbooks, parents must sign the Textbook Form. All books at Cordova Elem.

are numbered and students are responsible for the numbered books issued to them. Lost or damaged

books must be paid for before students can receive withdrawal papers.

DRESS CODE /UNIFORMS

Basic Uniform:

Tan/khaki, navy blue or black pants, skirt or jumper and a solid red, navy blue, or white long

sleeve or short sleeve shirt with a collar (polo style, dress style or turtle neck style). A student

can choose any one of the official pants colors. Blue jeans are never permitted at school.

Pants must be straight-legged or boot cut. Full-length pants, crop pants, cargo pants and straight-

legged capri pants are permitted. Jeans, pedal pushers, and bell-bottoms are not permitted.

Leggings and athletic pants shall not be worn as uniform pants

Walking shorts are permitted for elementary students. (Walking shorts are straight-legged shorts

that are at the knee.)

Pants must fit at the waist and not be oversized (e.g., Baggy pants, sagging pants, tights, or pants

made of spandex are prohibited.). Belts must be fitted and put through belt loops.

Skirts or jumpers must be at or below the knee.

Shirts must be tucked on the inside unless they are over shirts made to be worn over pants and

skirts.

Manufacturers' logos or brand names cannot be visible on the clothing.

Shoes can have heels no higher than one and one-half inches. Athletic shoes, sandals with straps

on the heel, and boots are permitted.

Outerwear (e.g., a winter coat) is not covered by these regulations and should not be worn during

the school day.

Light jackets, vests, shirts, sweaters, sweat shirts, and cardigans are permitted as items that may

be worn over the uniform top. They must be white, tan, navy blue, black or red.

School uniform Spiritwear (polos or button downs) are also allowed as part of the uniform.

School Spiritwear t-shirts may be worn on Fridays only.

Students may also where Club shirts on Club meeting days.

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All students are required to wear their uniform each day. Compliance to the policy is enforced.

There will be written notice provided if students are exempt from the policy on a particular day.

The school will attempt to call the student’s parent or guardian to determine whether the student

has uniform clothing. If the student has uniform clothing, the school will request that the parent

bring them to school. The school will provide alternative clothing until the parent arrives with

uniform clothing or if the parent cannot be contacted. A “Notice of Noncompliance” will be

mailed and sent home with the student. This notice requires the parent to call or come to the

school the next school day after receiving the notice for a conference to discuss the school

uniform policy.

Continual violations of the uniform policy may result in in-school suspension. Any problems

regarding the uniform policy should be discussed with the principal.

English Language Learners (ELL)

ELL students shall meet the same standards as all students. However, in accordance with federal law,

English language proficiency shall not be the sole factor in determining that a student has not met

performance standards for promotion. Intervention strategies shall include, where appropriate, assistance

in the development of English language proficiency.

Students with Disabilities

To the maximum extent appropriate, students with disabilities shall be governed by SCS student

standards established for students without disabilities. Students with disabilities who meet the

requirements established by the Tennessee Board of Education shall earn regular diplomas. All

enrichment, interventions/remediation, opportunities, benefits and resources made available to students

without disabilities shall be made available to students with disabilities. Students with disabilities may

be exempt from promotion/retention standards if an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team

determines that the student does not have the ability to successfully meet general curricular standards.

Students with disabilities are not subject to promotion/retention standards if, due to the nature and

severity of their disability, they have an IEP allowing them to take an alternative form of state/city wide

assessment.

STUDENT CONDUCT

The SCS Code of Conduct policy applies to students in all programs of the Shelby County Schools and

shall be in force for all school facilities, school property, school buses, and school-sponsored/sanctioned

activities. Students at Cordova Elementary School are required to follow the SCS Code of Conduct as

outlined in the 2016-17 Student-Parent Handbook. Disciplinary consequences will be assigned based on

the Code of Conduct and by a school administrator.

The Shelby County Board of Education accepts the responsibility for establishing and maintaining

proper standards of discipline and behavior in the public schools. In order to maintain good order and

insure an environment conducive to learning, the Board considers behavior or conduct occurring on

school property or at any school sponsored activity occurring off school property which interferes with

the above to be offenses. The District establishes the Shelby County Schools Student Code of Conduct

to provide a sample of unacceptable student behaviors and a related sample of disciplinary actions. The

Code of Conduct and any revisions shall be approved and adopted by the SCS Board of Commissioners

as the student discipline policy of the District.

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Disciplinary Procedures Disciplinary procedures are in accordance with the Shelby County Schools Code of Conduct may be

utilized to support acceptable student behavior. Disciplinary measures include confiscation of items, loss

of privileges, before/after school detention, suspension from the bus, in-school suspension, out-of-school

suspension, expulsion, and alternative placement.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Periodic fire, tornado, lock down and earthquake drills are necessary for the safety of students, faculty

and staff and are conducted unannounced throughout the year. Teachers will provide students specific

information and procedures for the drills. In the event that an actual fire, tornado, earthquake, or other

emergency situation occurs, student safety will be the primary concern of school personnel. During an

emergency situation or unusual circumstance, parents and guardians should come to the front area of the

school to check children out of school. In order to assist parents, staff will be present in the office or

outside site.

EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

Many families are in need of activities for their children before and after the regular school day. In

response to that need, Cordova Elementary and Shelby County Schools have established an Extended

Day Program for our students. The Program will operate under a license from the Tennessee

Department of Education using the standards and licensing procedures approved by the Tennessee

Department of Human Services. Currently, the program must maintain an employee to student ration.

To ensure high quality programs our extended day program will enroll 120 student maximum. We have planned a meaningful schedule for our students and will provide a number of activities- some

instructional and fun.

The time before school is 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. Parents will bring their children into the main hall of

the school and sign them in on the roster located in the office. The time after school is 3:15 p.m. until

6:00 p.m. Parents must also sign out their students in the book in the office when checking out after

school. The afternoon session will begin in the cafeteria with refreshments and homework assignments.

Then, qualified staff will supervise students, and they will visit the classrooms, library, art, science and

computer labs, or playground area for structured/challenging activities.

The program closes promptly at 6:00 p.m. and there will be a $1.00 charge for every minute that the

child stays past the closing time.

Weekly Before and After Care Fees

Before School Care Only- $25.00 per week per child (Sibling discounts do not apply)

After School Care Only- $40.00 per child per week

2nd child=$75.00 3rd child=$105.00

4th child=$130.00 5th child=$150.00

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Before & After School Care-$50.00 per week per child

2nd child=$95.00 3rd child=$135.00

4th child=$170.00 5th child=$200.00

Clubs and Extracurricular Programs

Cordova Elementary offers a wealth of programs to enrich the lives of the whole child. Gymnastics,

Chess and Piano are tuition based programs available for Kindergarten through fifth grade students.

SECME Engineering & Science Clubs are available for 2nd through 5th graders. Drama and Robotics are

available as part of After School Care for a limited number of 4th and 5th grade students. Non-after care

students may be admitted on a limited basis by an application and tryout process. Additional clubs and

programs will be provided as deemed needed by school leaders.

FIELD TRIPS

Students attending any field trip sponsored by the school must submit a signed parental permission slip

before participating in the activity. SCS Board policy requires these notices to be filed with the

principal 5 days before the field trip. Telephone calls for field trip permission will not be accepted.

Parent chaperones must have a completed and cleared volunteer background check at least 2

weeks prior to the field trip.

Students presenting academic or behavioral issues may have field trip or extracurricular participation

opportunities limited or curtailed unless the trip or activity is a required component of the classroom

curriculum. Decisions to limit participation based upon behavioral concerns will be jointly made by

parent/guardian, the teacher, and an administrator. Decisions to limit participation based upon academic

and safety issues will be made by the teacher and an administrator.

ILLNESS/CHRONIC ILLNESS AND INJURIES

If a student is injured or becomes ill at school, we will make him/her comfortable and contact parents or

guardians immediately. If we are unable to contact parents/guardians, we will attempt to contact

someone at the emergency numbers. Be sure to update all changes in home, work, and emergency

contact telephone numbers. Persons not identified on our computer systems as parents, guardians, or

emergency contacts will not be allowed to check students out of school.

We ask you to fill out the medical information form at registration or at any time of the year to inform us

about your student’s chronic illnesses such as asthma, rheumatic fever, diabetes, allergies, etc. Please

provide precise written directions for Cordova Elementary School to follow in case an emergency arises.

LOST AND FOUND

A lost and found area is kept in the cafeteria. Lost items may be reclaimed by providing proper

identification. Please clearly label student possessions. Items not reclaimed are donated to charities at

the end of each nine weeks grading period.

MEDICATION Students receiving medication at school must follow the guidelines at established in Shelby County

Schools Student-Parent Handbook 2016-17.

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CAFETERIA

Please remind your child to appropriate manners and maintain good behavior in the cafeteria.

School cafeteria rules must be followed during the lunch period. The first 15 minutes is quiet

eating time and the second 15 minutes is time to talk softly. Students are expected to enjoy their

lunch without making loud noise, getting up, running or throwing food. The teacher assistants,

guidance counselor or administrative staff supervise the cafeteria during lunch. Students are to

follow their directions. There will be a time-out area in the cafeteria for students who have

difficulty eating with their peers.

All Shelby County School students are eligible to receive both free breakfast and free lunch

based on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program

(NSLP). Students must select at least three (3) of the five (5) required meal components offered,

including ½ cup of fruit and ½ cup of vegetable servings to be eligible for the meal at no charge.

Adult lunches (cost of $3.50) may also be purchased. To do so, the MyPaymentsPlus process

must be used. Deposits may be made at www.mypaymentsplus.com or by calling 1-866-471-

5510. NO cash or check for cafeteria purchases will be accepted.

Recommended Healthy Ideas for Classroom Snacks & Parties Low-fat milk/flavored milk

100% Juice

Water/flavored water

Fresh fruit assortment

Fruit and cheese kabobs

Fruit with whipped topping

100% fruit snacks

Vegetable trays

Cheese- cubes, string

Pretzels

Low-fat popcorn

Graham crackers

Fig Newtons

Animal crackers

Reduced fat/ baked chips

Reduced fat muffins

Angel food cake-plain or topped with fruit

Low-fat pudding

Low-fat frozen desserts (e.g. yogurt, ice cream, sherbet, juice bars)

Yogurt smoothies

Yogurt parfaits/ banana splits

Low-fat breakfast or granola bars

Trail/cereal mixes

Nuts, seeds

Pizza with low fat toppings (veggie, lean ham, Canadian bacon)

Ham, cheese, or turkey sandwiches (with low-fat condiments)

Quesadillas with salsa

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For more information contact Shelby County Schools Division of Nutrition Services at (901) 416-5550.

Healthy Hunger Free Kids

The “Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010,” is an initiative by the First Lady, Michelle Obama, to

improve the nutritional quality of meals served in the Child Nutrition Program. Many of our children

are developing adult onset diseases at an early age due to poor nutritional habits. School meals will

include more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains and weekly requirements for grains and meats.

Birthday Parties/Student Gifts

We recognize the importance of student birthdays. In the event that parents want to invite classmates to

an outside birthday party, invitations can be sent to school only if given to the entire class. Due to the

district’s food policy, no outside food, cakes, cupcakes, etc. can be brought to the cafeteria for

birthday celebrations. Gifts and special recognition tokens (including gift bags and balloons) can be

viewed by the student, but cannot be left at the school. Celebrations cannot occur in the classroom.

Extra Curricular

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend all programs and special events. Please check your

monthly school calendar for dates and times.

Community/Parent Involvement

Each family is encouraged to complete 10 volunteer hours a year (equaling 10 for the year). For

example: chaperone a field trip, join the PTO and attend PTO meetings, attend Family Nights, and assist

in school library, office, and classroom. We need and welcome your involvement!

TELEPHONE

Telephones in the office are for business use. Students may use the class telephone. The office

telephones are for emergencies only; students should check with a secretary in the office before calling

and must have a pass from a teacher requesting that the students be allowed to use the telephone. Urgent

messages will be delivered to students; students will not be called from class to receive telephone calls.

VOLUNTEERS & PTO

Parents or guardians are encouraged to join and become active participants in the Cordova Elem. PTO.

This group provides needed resources and coordinates voluntary efforts of parents, guardians, and

others. Please sign up for volunteer activities and membership at the registration table in August or

contact the school or PTO for more information.

Continue to have daily dialogue throughout the school to ensure success for all students.

Provide a parent/student handbook covering school rules, policies, and procedures.

Provide parents information in English and Spanish.

Provide interpreter services when necessary.

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Cordova Elementary School will encourage parents to become meaningfully involved and promote

the capacity for strong parental involvement in the following ways:

Provide parents with opportunities to attend regular meetings, programs, workshops, and other school activities.

Participate in AT LEAST ONE school sponsored parent-teacher conference.

Serve on a committee and participate in the decision-making process.

Respond to memos, surveys, and questionnaires expressing ideas and concerns.

Ensure that your child studies at home and completes homework assignments.

Attend and participate in conferences, workshops and instructional activities to become more educated about

the curriculum and assessments surrounding their children’s education.

Access the school web page.

Utilize partnerships with community organizations, adopters, and businesses.

Inform parents of curriculum, academic assessments, and proficiency levels.

Revisited May 2016

Cordova Elementary

Family Engagement Plan

2016-17

Cordova’s administrator, faculty and staff endorse the concept that parental involvement is essential in improving the

quality of education for all entrusted to our care. Our Family Engagement Plan at Cordova Elementary was developed

jointly with our parents. Our goal is to prepare parents to be knowledgeable of the skills and information needed to

help their children to be successful in school.

Cordova Elementary School pledges to eliminate barriers to parental involvement in the following ways:

Distribute a plan to parents of participating children, a written documentation of school level Family Engagement

Plan and parent-school compact indicating how parents and school agreed upon responsibilities.

Notify parents about the Family Engagement Plan in an understandable and uniformed format and, to the extent

practicable, written in parent-friendly language the parents can understand.

Ensure the Family Engagement Plan is available to the local community and is updated regularly by the School

Leadership Council to meet the changing needs of parents, students, and the school.

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Involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner, in the planning, review, and improvement of

programs for parental involvement, school-wide program plan (TSIPP), and the Family Engagement Plan.

Convene annually at flexible times and invite all parents to attend in order to explain the components and

requirements of a Title I program, Parental Rights of Title I, and Title I school participation.

Provide timely information about programs provided by Title 1 under NCLB section 1118.

Provide regular and flexible parent meetings, P.T.O. meetings, and “Family Nights” in the areas of Literacy, Math,

and Science.

Host an annual “Meet the Teacher Night” to inform parents and provide parents the information about the

curriculum, assessments used to measure student progress and expectations, and requirements for promotion to

the next grade.

Provide parents of participating children, if requested by parents, opportunities for quarterly meetings to formulate

suggestions and participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to

any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible.

Submission of comments to district personnel, from parents that deemed TSIPP unsatisfactory after review of the School

Leadership Council.

Provide parents the opportunity for involvement in decisions relating to the education of their children by

participating on the School Leadership Council, volunteer tutoring programs, attending P.T.O. meetings and Family

Nights, completing evaluation forms, and responding to surveys.

Distribution of a monthly calendar of events to inform parents regarding upcoming events and programs,

curriculum, academic assessments and proficiency levels.

Continue to have daily dialogue throughout the school to ensure success for all students.

Provide a parent/student handbook covering school rules, policies, and procedures.

Provide parents information in English and Spanish.

Provide translation services when necessary.

Cordova Elementary School will encourage parents to become meaningfully involved

and promote the capacity for strong parental involvement in the following ways: Provide parents with opportunities to attend regular meetings, programs, workshops, and other school activities to

improve their children academic achievement.

Provide parents of the children served by the school, with the assistance of the district, in

understanding topics such as the following, by undertaking the actions described below:

the District’s academic content standards,

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the State’s student academic achievement standards,

the State and local academic assessments including alternate assessments,

the requirements of Title I,

how to monitor their child’s progress, and

how to work with educators

Participate in AT LEAST ONE school sponsored parent-teacher conference.

Provide parents of the children served by the school, with the assistance of the district, materials and training to help

parents work with their children to improve their children’s academic achievement, such as literacy training, and using

technology, as appropriate, to foster parental involvement.

Provide multiple opportunities for parents to serve on a committee and participate in the decision-making process

relating to parental involvement.

Respond to memos, surveys, and questionnaires submitted by parents.

Ensure capacity of school involvement, with the assistance of its district and parents, in educating its teachers, pupil

services personnel, principals and other staff, in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal

partners, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and how to implement and coordinate parent programs and

build ties between parents and schools.

Coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities with English Language Learners Program,

Migrant Education Program, and Special Education.

Provide other reasonable support for parent involvement activities per parent request

Take the following actions to ensure that information related to the school and parent‐programs, meetings, and other

activities, is sent to the parents of participating children in an understandable and uniform format, including alternative

formats upon request, and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.

Attend and participate in conferences, workshops and instructional activities to become more educated about the

curriculum and assessments surrounding their children’s education.

Access the school web page.

Utilize partnerships with community organizations, adopters, and businesses.

Inform parents of curriculum, academic assessments, and proficiency levels.

I have read the revised plan and pledge my support of Cordova Elementary School as a parent.

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Cordova Elementary School Revised May 2016

2016-2017

Title I Parent/Teacher/Student/School Compact

Parent/Guardian Agreement

I want my child to achieve. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following:

See that my child is on time and attends school regularly with the necessary supplies.

Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline.

Establish a time for homework and review it regularly.

Provide a quiet, well lighted place for study.

Encourage my child’s efforts and be available for questions and support.

Stay aware of what my child is learning by making periodic visits and volunteering in my child’s classroom.

Return report cards and attend parent teacher conferences.

Develop a partnership with the school to help my child achieve the State’s high standards.

Provide a safe and loving environment and be a positive role model.

Encourage my child to be a good listener and follow directions the first time given.

Provide a set bedtime that gives my child sufficient sleep to function at school.

Monitor to see that your child reads for 30 minutes each school night.

Student Agreement

It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

Come to school on time, everyday with supplies needed for classroom work.

Listen, follow directions, complete and return homework assignments.

Wear uniforms daily.

Respect others and follow the Student Rules of Conduct.

Take responsibility for my actions and grades and cooperate with others in all learning situations.

Read for 30 minutes each school night.

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Responsibility of Cordova Elementary

Teacher Agreement

It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

Provide homework assignments for students and assistance to parents to help with assignments.

Encourage parents to visit and/or observe their child’s classroom on a regular basis.

Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.

Use telephone, e-mail, and written communication to update parents.

Read to or with students daily.

Encourage students and parents by providing frequent information about student progress.

Provide instruction that fosters high academics and expectations aiming students to be the best they can be.

Encourage students by using special activities in the classroom, to make learning fun and meet individual student needs.

Promote a warm inviting classroom to students and parents with the freedom of volunteerism.

Signature

School Responsibility

I support this form of parent involvement. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

Provide a safe environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent and student.

Provide a high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the children to meet the State’s academic achievement standards.

Student educational needs will be determined and the instruction adjusted to accommodate those needs.

Provide multiple opportunities for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Provide parents with reasonable access to staff, to volunteer, participate, and observe in their child’s class.

Encourage teachers to regularly provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction.

Encourage teachers and students to always respect self, others, and property.

Encourage teachers and students to strive toward high expectations academically, socially, and physically.

“Shelby County Schools does not discriminate in its programs or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,

handicap/disability, sex or age. “

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Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

Parents’ Right-To-Know

All parents have the right to request the following:

A teacher’s professional qualifications, which includes: state qualifications, licensure, grade/s certification, waivers

A teacher’s baccalaureate and /or graduate degree, fields of endorsement, previous teaching experience

A paraprofessional’s qualifications

An assurance that their child’s name, address, and telephone listing not be released to military recruiters

All parents will receive information on the following:

Their child’s level of achievement in each of the state academic assessments

Their option to request a transfer to another school within the district if their child is the victim of a violent crime at school

Their right to timely notification that their child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a

teacher who is not highly qualified

NINGUN NINO SE QUEDA ATRAS

Derecho De los Padres de Familia a saber

Todos los padres tienen derecho a solicitar lo siguiente:

Las calificaciones profesionales de un maestro, que incluye: Calificaciones del Estado, Licenciatura, graos de la certificación,

Renuncia a derecho

El Bachillerato a Titulo de graduación del maestro, campos de especialidad, experiencia previa

La calificaciones del profesional

Garantía que los datos de su hijo como nombre, dirección, numero de teléfono, no se entregan a los reclutadores militares

Todos los padres recibirán información sobre lo siguiente:

El nivel de rendimiento de su hijo en cada una de las evaluaciones académicas del estado

Su opción de solicitar un traslado a otra escuela del distrito si su hijo/a es victima de un crimen violento en la escuela

Su derecho a aviso con tiempo anticipado que su hijo/a ha sido asignado o ha estado bajo la enseñanza durante cuatro semanas

consecutivas o más, de un maestro que no está altamente cualificado

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TRAFFIC /PARKING GUIDELINES

Cars dropping off students in grades K-5 are to enter the front lot by approaching from the south and turning right.

Please pull as far forward as possible before stopping. If you need to come inside, please park in a marked space, not the

driveway.

Cell phone usage is prohibited while in line or when parking on the school campus

All traffic exiting the lot must turn right on Sanga.

Traffic may not enter the West parking lot by the kindergarten hall coming north on Sanga from 7:45-8:45 a.m.

KK, 1st and 2nd grade students and their siblings will be dismissed at the kindergarten end of the building.

Students from grades 3-5 are dismissed at the front door of the school.

All students are dropped off and picked up at the door in the front lot of the school.

Parents may park on Sanga Road in front of the school only during programs or special events.

Students and Parents should cross Sanga Road at the crosswalk with the crossing guard.

Student and Parents must cross the parking lot at one of the 3 painted crosswalk areas (one in front of the school, and two

down by the Kindergarten end of the building.

Our most important goal during drop-off and pick-up of our children is their safety and well-being. Our next goal is to execute a

smooth and timely drop-off and pick-up. In order to achieve these goals we need your help and cooperation by following the traffic

guidelines listed below:

1. Enter the school lot by approaching from the south on Sanga Rd. and turning right into the first school driveway,

the entrance. Please refrain from using cell phones while driving on our school campus. Do not travel to the north

driveway at the Kindergarten end of the school. The north driveway is the school exit from 8:00-8:20 a.m. and

3:00-3:30 p.m. Again, Please refrain from using your cell phone while driving on our campus.

2. Drop-off ( All Grades):

a. Stay in the right lane on Sanga Rd., turn into the school’s entrance driveway, and continue in the right

lane following the drive to the front entrance canopy to drop off your child.

b. Pull as far forward as possible before stopping. If you need to come

inside, park in a marked space, not the driveway.

c. Turn right at the school exit in order to maximize traffic flow at drop-off.

d. Pick-up:

a. All grades: You must have a sign with your child’s last name placed on the passenger window or

dashboard. All grades dismiss at 3:15 p.m. this year.

b. If your child is in the, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade, stay in the right lane on Sanga Rd., turn into the school’s

entrance driveway, and continue in the right lane following the drive to the front entrance canopy to

pick up your child.

c. If your child is in the Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade or siblings of another grade, stay in the right

lane on Sanga Rd. Do not enter the school’s driveway from the left hand lane on Sanga Rd. When

you reach the school’s entrance driveway, bear left through the parking lot to the Kindergarten end of

the school. Be cautious as you cross the, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade pick-up traffic and merge in line to pick

up your child.

d. Parents picking up students at the Kindergarten entrance must line up with the child’s name on a sign

along the right hand side of the sidewalk or left hand side of the sidewalk when picking up students.

Refrain from blocking the door and lining up on the porch outside the doors.

e. Turn right at the school exit only in order to maximize traffic flow at pick-up.

The left lane on Sanga Rd. must be left open for normal neighborhood traffic flow. Do not form a carpool line of any size in this

left lane; in doing so we can keep Sanga Rd. safe for all travelers. Please keep in mind that we have over 400 families going in and

out of this driveway at dismissal. With your help following the above guidelines we can make our carpool line safe.

Special Education Preschool and Functional Skills Classes Car Rider Drop Off and Pick Up

Drop off is located at the loop between the Kindergarten wing and the Annex building. Drop off time is between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30

a.m. Teachers will meet students at the Annex building door. Pick up is at 2:45 p.m. in the same location.

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