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Elizabeth City Middle School
Parent/Student Handbook
2017 - 2018
Principal— Timothy Worrell Assistant Principal—Nava Coppin
1066 Northside Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phone 252.335-2974 Fax 252.335-1751
ECMS SCHOOL MISSION
ECMS will create an innovative learning community with a positive school culture that promotes college and career readiness by increasing teacher capacity with digital learning tools. As a result, student achievement will be increased by utilizing personalized learning
environment rich in critical thinking and problem solving skills. ECMS will leverage personalized digital learning and community partnerships to ensure students are fully
prepared for future college and career readiness.
ELIZABETH CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL VISION
“Elizabeth City Middle School is a dedicated learning community focused on student engagement. We are committed to providing challenging experiences for our staff and
students that result in high levels of achievement.
Table of Contents
Staff/Faculty 5 School Information 7 Welcome Letter 7 Online Access Information 7 Attendance/Tardy Procedures 8 Breakfast 9 Bus Transportation/Discipline 9 Cafeteria 10 Car Rider Procedures 10 Cell Phones/Electronics 11 Change of Address 11 Child Custody 11 Classroom Consequences 11 Conflict Resolution 12 Chromebook/User Agreement 12 Crisis/Emergency Information 14 Daily School Schedule 14 Dress Rules 14 Early Arrival/Checkout 17 Emergency Information 18 Flower/Gift Delivery 18 Grading Policy 18 Heath and PE 19 Homework 21 Interim Reports 21 Locks/Lockers 21 Media Center Access 22 News Media Access 22 Parent Teacher Conference 23 Picture Days 23 Prohibited Items 23 PTO 23 Records Request 24 School Insurance 24 PBIS 24 School Matrix 25 Search and Seizure 26 Student Government Association 26 Student Loading & Unloading 26 Student Services 26
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Suggestions for Parents 27 Telephone Communication 28 Title I 28 Transportation Changes 29 Visitors/Volunteers 30 School Calendar 31
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ECMS School Staff 2017 - 2018
Elizabeth City Middle School
HOME OF THE MIGHTY YELLOW JACKETS
Our Belief
ECMS - Where Every Child Meets Success!
Our Motto
I am the champion of my education and my future!
Our PBIS Pledge
As a member of the Yellow Jacket Hive, I strive to be safe, respectful, and responsible!
School Contact Information
Elizabeth City Middle School
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Telephone: 252-335-2974
Fax: 252-335-1751
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2017-2018
Administration
Timothy Worrell, Principal
Nava K. Coppin, Assistant Principal
Support Staff
Latanya Frost, Guidance Counselor
Carol Gallop, Nurse
Deputy T. Goldsmith, Resource Officer
Midge Hudyma, Social Worker
Hannah Saunders, AIG Facilitator
Caren Williams, Instructional Coach
Office Staff
Dana Harrison, PowerSchool Data Manager/Secretary
Tina Butts, Bookkeeper/Secretary
Media Coordinator
Roberta Heath
Technology Assistant
Tamika McPherson
ECMS Teachers
6th Grade
Sharon Creef- Math
Avery Jennings - Math
John Beaumont - ELA
Nicole Jenkins- ELA
Tameka Jackson - Science
Coza Blount - Science
Sarah Lindsay - Social Studies
Nicole Shepherd- Social Studies
7th Grade
Brad Buckner - Social Studies
Millie Griffith- Social Studies
Wanda Hathaway- Science
John Towell- Science
Reanna Langert- ELA
Jennifer Combs- ELA
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Maenecia Cole- Math
Tanya Riddick- Math
8th Grade
Barry Seebo- Social Studies
Josh Childers- Social Studies
Terri Wilson- Science
Linda Lenau- Science
Charlie Mitchell- ELA
Tesia Bynum- ELA
Lindsey Cahoon- Math
Peggy Gomez- Math
Exceptional Children’s Teachers
Carolyn Walton - Chair
Robyn Calloway
Karen Garnon
Margie Twiford
Shelby Hughes
Jessica Menges
Melissa Rady
Teacher Assistants
Karen Haberli
Laurie Chauvin
Beth Owens
Christine Forbes
Emily Farmer
Cafeteria
Maria Griffin - Manager
Custodians
Howard Williams
Kelly Martin
Ernest McDonald
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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parent/Guardian and Student,
On behalf of the entire staff, we take great pride in welcoming you to our middle school. It is essential
that parents and students read the Student Handbook. We are more than happy to answer any
questions or concerns that you may have. We are looking forward to working with each and every one
of you as we embrace the new school year, continue to build on a tradition of academic excellence and
provide a positive learning experience.
It is a pleasure to have you as a member of the Jacket family. We strive to foster a partnership between
home and school; we look forward to working with you.
Best wishes for a successful school year!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth City Middle School Principal
FOREWARD
The Elizabeth City Middle School (ECMS) Parent/ Student Handbook was developed to answer many
of the commonly asked questions that you and/or your parents may have during the school year and to
provide specific information about certain board policies and procedures. Please take time to become
familiar with the important information contained in this handbook and keep the handbook available for
reference.
DISTRICT INFORMATION SOURCE
Policies and regulations for ECPPS have been developed and adopted by the Board of Education.
These policies and regulations can be found online at
https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=elizabeth_city.
ONLINE ACCESS TO STUDENT INFORMATION
https://www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/powerschool
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Attendance/Tardy Procedure
Prompt and continuous attendance during the school term is essential for students to profit from education.
Each student is expected to be in school unless absolutely necessary. All students between the ages of seven
(7) and sixteen (16) years of age must attend school continuously. Parents and guardians have the
responsibility to insure that students attend school. Students are considered tardy after 8:30 and must get a
tardy pass from the Office Secretary.
If a student is absent from school:
▪ A parent has five (5) days to provide a note explaining the reasons for the absence. If a note is not
provided within five (5) days of the child’s return to school from the absence then the absence must
remain UNEXCUSED unless a doctor’s note or other official documentation is provided explaining the
reasons for the absence.
▪ Once a student is absent for fifteen (15) days in a school year, any additional absences beyond the
fifteenth day will need to be approved in advance by the principal or will require the parent to present a
doctor’s note (or other official documentation) to the school in order to have the absence considered as
an EXCUSED absence. In accordance with the state and district promotion/attendance policy, students
who miss 20 or more days of school will not be considered for promotion.
Tardy Procedures
Students are expected to arrive to school on time and remain in school the full day. Tardies and early dismissals
cause students to miss important information and are strongly discouraged. Five (5) unexcused tardies or
unexcused early dismissals will be considered equal to one unexcused absence for the purpose of this policy.
Late Arrival to School:Students who arrive late to school must report to the Main Office. A note from a
parent/guardian explaining the reason for the tardiness should be brought by the student
whenever possible. Tardiness is defined as being late for school, whether it is a minute
or one class period late.
A pass will be issued to students who arrive late to school. The student should keep this slip with him/her
throughout the day because his/her name may appear on the absentee list.
Reporting to class late is very disruptive and robs the entire class of valuable learning time. Students have
ample time to report to class. Tardiness during all periods will result in consequences given by the individual
classroom teachers. If a student continues to be tardy after these consequences have been applied, he/she
may be referred to an administrator for further action. NO PASSES WILL BE ISSUED BY THE OFFICE.
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Breakfast
Bus riders who will be eating breakfast should report to the cafeteria upon departing from the bus. Car
riders who plan to eat breakfast must be arrive at school no later than 7:50 a.m.
Bus Transportation
In an effort to provide safe and efficient transportation for your child, ECMS will continue to enforce
Pasquotank County School board policies regarding student busing assignments. North Carolina
School Transportation Law and Pasquotank County Schools policies obligate schools to provide
transportation to and from a student’s residence/domicile. Students will be permitted to ride a school
bus to and from the bus stop nearest the address of residence. Students will only be able to ride on
their assigned bus. Proof of residency needs to be provided to the Data Manager two to five days in
advance before Mrs. Coppin or Ms. Harrison will approve the new bus assignment. Phone calls will
not be accepted for address or transportation changes unless it is an emergency.
Due to capacity issues and route planning, ECMS administration will not approve requests for a student
to ride a bus that they are not assigned to on a daily basis. (For example: If a student is having a
sleepover and requests their friend ride the bus home with them, the request will not be approved.
Other arrangements must be made for transportation.)
If your child is normally a bus rider and will be a car rider for one or two days, a written note must be
submitted to Mrs. Coppin or the front office secretary each day there is a change in transportation. The
note should be signed and dated by the parent/guardian and should include the teacher’s name, child’s
name, the parent’s name, parent’s contact number, and the effective date. Transportation changes
cannot be made by phone unless it is an emergency. All transportation changes must be received in
writing by 2:00 p.m.
Bus Discipline It is the responsibility of school bus drivers to report any student who misbehaves on the bus. Profanity and any other disrespectful conduct are strictly prohibited. Any student reported for such actions may lose the privilege of riding the bus. Any misbehavior that distracts the driver is a very serious hazard to the safe operation of the bus and will jeopardize the safety of all students. Therefore, ECMS encourages the following regulations:
First Offense: Driver warns student. (Driver will document date and infraction.)
Second Offense: Conference with driver on the bus after other students exit. Parent is contacted by the assistant principal.
Third Offense: Suspensions from riding the bus for an appropriate period of time.
A School Bus Incident Report is sent home with each student when they are issued a warning as well as when they are referred to administration for bus behavior problems. The report should be signed by parent/guardian and returned to school. All notes must be brought to the
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office at the beginning of the school day. The first offense of fighting or other serious offenses will result in automatic suspension from the bus.
Cafeteria
Breakfast and lunch are served in the cafeteria daily. Menus are available on the ECPPS website.
Children need healthy meals to learn and we offer healthy meals every school day.
Students may place money on their Personal Account for the purchase of ala carte items. Students are
not allowed to charge.
School Meal Prices 2017-18
Breakfast Lunch
Regular $1.30 Regular $2.45
Reduced Free Reduced .40
Cafeteria Rules
1. Go through the line only once.
2. Have money ready.
3. Talk quietly after you finish eating.
4. Pick up all food and trash from tables.
5. Form a single line at the tray window.
6. Wipe tables and sweep the floor.
7. Students are allowed to use the microwave to warm their meals.
Each classroom will assign at least two students to clean up lunch areas. The tables and seats need to
be wiped off and swept under, and all trash needs to be thrown away.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to have lunch with their child throughout the school year. We
request that you make arrangements at least 24 hours in advance with the classroom teacher so that
a lunch pass may be prepared for you. If a grandparent or other relative is to have lunch with your
child, these arrangements need to be made in writing to the classroom teacher or administration 48
hours in advance. Car Rider Procedures
Car riders will be dismissed at the school entrance. We ask the following when picking up your
child(ren):
● Parents should remain in their vehicles at all times. Children will walk to you.
● Pull down to the orange cone if you are first in line.
● Cars will be loaded 2 or 3 at a time.
● Wait for the designated staff on duty to signal to you to pull up.
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● Never pull around other vehicles.
Cell Phones/Electronics
Cell phones are not permitted. However, in some cases teachers will allow students to use their
phones for instructional purposes. Students are not allowed to have cell phones out in the hallways,
cafeteria, or in the classroom unless the teacher has allowed use for instructional purposes. Cell
phones will be confiscated. Students who refuse to hand over cell phone or any other electronic device
will receive appropriate consequences by an administrator. In some instances, cell phones will only be
returned to the parent or parent designee. The school will not accept responsibility for lost, damaged,
or stolen cell phones.
Change of Address or Telephone Number
It is very important to notify the school when your address or telephone number changes. Accurate
information for an emergency or discipline situation is most important when the school is trying to
contact a parent. Please notify the school in writing immediately if your phone number changes and
bring in proof of residency for address changes. We will send home a form so that demographic and
emergency information can be updated approximately four times per year.
Child Custody
If you and your spouse are separated or divorced, and you have been granted custody of your child
through a court order, affidavit of hardship, or deed of separation, please advise the school principal,
secretary, and the teacher of this fact. Also, provide us with a copy of the custody order. Without a
copy on file, we cannot withhold a child from a parent!
Classroom Consequences (Suggested)
1. Warning/5-10 minute timeout in the classroom
2. Silent Lunch/Parent Contact
3. Office Referral/Parent Contact
Other Consequences
● Counseling with guidance counselor
● Parent conference with teacher and administrator
● Individual Behavior Action Plan
● Work Detail
● In School Suspension (ISS)
● Suspension-principal discretion.
● Silent Lunch
**Severe behavior will go directly to the office (example: fighting, stealing money or items belonging to
the teacher or the classroom, assaulting an adult, possession of a weapon, etc.).
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Conflict Resolution
As school issues and conflicts arise, parents are encouraged to contact the teacher, bus driver, or
other staff member who has firsthand knowledge concerning the student.
Should a parent have an academic or classroom concern regarding their child, initial contact should be
made with the child’s teacher to discuss the concern. If the issue is not resolved, the parent can
request the teacher schedule a meeting with the guidance counselor, parent involvement coordinator or
administration.
If there is a transportation issue, the parent should contact the bus garage or assistant principal during
school hours.
We respectfully request that parents refrain from contacting teachers, administrators, or other staff
members at home unless specific permission has been granted by the individual involved. We will
always gladly schedule a time during school hours to address any concerns.
Chromebooks
Every student will be issued a Chromebook that will be distributed every am and taken up before student leaves
school. Chromebooks are not yet allowed to go home. Students are responsible for the general upkeep and
damages must be paid before Chromebook is repaired. We highly recommend paying the $20 Technology Used
Fee/Insurance for accidental damage. If not paid, student will owe for all damages. Please read the conditions of
the Technology User Fee/Insurance
Chromebook User Agreement
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Parent & Student 1:1 Chromebook Classroom Information
All students and parents will agree to the following guidelines:
1. Students will be assigned a Chromebook for classroom use and are responsible for the
Chromebook at all times. The Chromebook is provided to the student on the terms and
conditions described in this document and only for the educational purposes of Elizabeth
City-Pasquotank Public Schools. The student’s possession and use on campus will be subject
to the terms and conditions described in this document and school level guidelines.
2. Care of the Chromebook will be the student’s responsibility. If their assigned Chromebook is
lost, stolen, or damaged, it must be reported immediately.
3. Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reserves the right to impose additional restrictions
on Chromebook use.
4. The student’s possession and use of the Chromebook will comply at all times with state and
federal laws and regulations.
5. The ECPPS Student Technology Responsible Use policy of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public
Schools is considered part of this document as if written word for word. By signing this
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document, parents and students are also acknowledging the ECPPS Student Technology
Responsible Use document including the Technology Responsible Use Policy #3225/4312/7320
and Use of Wireless Communication Devices Policy #4318. Student use of the Chromebook in
school must follow the guidelines of all technology policies of ECPPS.
6. Student's possession and use of the Chromebook will be subject at all times to all Elizabeth
City-Pasquotank Public Schools policies and procedures, including, but not limited to the Code
of Student Conduct located in district and school handbooks.
7. Under no circumstances will student use of the Chromebook be used in furtherance of any
crime, fraud, threat, defamation, plagiarism, copyright infringement, patent, or trademark
infringement, illegal downloading, theft of intellectual property, gambling, accessing, viewing or
transmission of pornographic images, material, or content, illegal or unauthorized accessing or
use of data, bullying, harassment (including cyber-bullying), malicious internet activities
(including hacking), advertising or commercial activities, abusive or insulting communications,
or any unlawful activities of any kind.
8. Internet access on the Chromebook will be filtered at all times by ECPPS under the regulations
of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
requires that K-12 schools and libraries in the United States use internet filters and other
measures to protect children from harmful online content. This federal law states protective
measures must block or filter Internet access to pictures that are: (a) obscene; (b) child
pornography; or (c) harmful to minors (for computers that are accessed by minors).
9. Chromebooks are the property of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools and officials
have the right to review all materials stored or accessed on any Chromebook at any time. A
student’s right to use the Chromebook may be revoked for misuse or violation of policies
and/or procedures.
10. Students are to take all precautions necessary to keep the Chromebook safe and will follow all
Chromebook Guidelines and Best Practices procedures.
11. Students are not to loan their Chromebook to anyone at anytime.
12. Chromebooks should not be left unattended or in the care or custody of any person other than
the student’s teacher.
13. The Chromebook is the property of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools and the student
will return it at the end of each day to their homeroom teacher or other designated teacher.
14. Any theft, conspiracy to steal, or unauthorized use or sell or conspiracy to sell an Elizabeth
City-Pasquotank Public Schools Chromebook will be subject to disciplinary action and/or
criminal prosecution under applicable state and federal law.
15. If their assigned Chromebook is lost, stolen, damaged, or used inappropriately it will be the
parent's financial responsibility as described in the ECPPS Technology Insurance &
Maintenance Mobile Device User Agreement.
16. Failure to comply with these guidelines and failure to comply with the ECPPS Student
Technology Responsible Use will be dealt with as specified in the school's discipline code.
17. Any violation of the terms or conditions set forth or referenced in this document may result in
possession or use of the Chromebook being restricted, suspended, or terminated, with or
without prior notice, at the discretion of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools .
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18. Students and parents agree and acknowledge the ECPPS Student Technology Responsible Use
policy, as well as the Technology Responsible Use policy 3225/4312/7320 and Use of Wireless
Communication Devices policy 4318 and all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Crisis/Emergency Information
In order to respond to a school emergency or crisis, various drills are conducted to prepare the
students and staff for actual emergencies. Please encourage your child to take all drills seriously and
to follow all instructions from staff members.
Fire drills are practiced monthly. Tornado drills and lockdown drills are held at least two times per
semester. All drills are unannounced in order to simulate an actual emergency.
Should an actual crisis or emergency occur, we will notify parents through written
communication and/or the electronic notification system.
Daily School Schedule
7:30 Teachers arrive to school
7:45 Students arrive/beginning of breakfast
7:55 Breakfast ends; Warning Bell
8:05 Second Bell; Tardy Bell
8:10 Instruction begins school-wide
3:10 6-8 Dismissal
Dress Code
The faculty and staff at Elizabeth City Middle School recognize its responsibility and obligation to
provide an environment which is conducive to learning, good behavior and to the creation of a good
educational atmosphere for all. We are aware of the fact that students are concerned about fashion
and comfort; however, we are more concerned about the health and safety, modesty, distracting
influences, and the instructional progress of students. Although student dress and grooming are the
personal responsibility of the student and his/her parents, students are expected to exercise good taste
and to avoid extremes for school. All parents and students are expected to support the dress code.
All students are expected to dress appropriately. Any student not properly groomed and dressed will be
asked to change into suitable clothing or may be asked to return home to obtain suitable attire. Based
on this statement, the following dress and grooming code will be in effect:
Headgear
Hats and other headgear such as combs, picks, and bandanas are NOT to be worn in the school
building. Absolutely no doo rags, hats, hoods, metal picks or bandanas on the head or hanging/sticking
up from the pocket.
Footwear
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Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times in and around the building. Prohibited from school:
Examples: Cleats, Bedroom Slippers, and Aqua socks.
Skirts/Shorts & Pants
Shorts/Skirts are permitted as long as they adhere to the school policy, which is as follows: The hem or
edge of All shorts and skirts MUST TOUCH THE FINGERTIPS WHEN HOLDING YOUR ARMS TO
THE SIDE. The “fingertip” test also applies to blouses, skirts and shorts worn with leggings. It is
preferred that all shorts/skirts and tops worn with leggings/jeggings be no more than 3 inches above
the knee, side of the knee and the back of the knee. IF the leggings or jeggings are “thick” enough,
young ladies may be okay with a blouse that just falls below their buttocks. AT NO TIME ARE YOUNG
LADIES PERMITTED TO WEAR TIGHTS AS LEGGINGS!
Spandex type shorts “Daisy Dukes” or similar shorts, and extra tight clothing, i.e. pencil skirts, sweater
dresses/skirts are NOT permitted. Sheer (see-through) blouses must be worn with a shell or short
sleeve blouse underneath. Skirts or dresses that have a sheer/lace overlay must have a lining that
meets the criteria for skirts and dresses.
Both pant legs must be worn either up or down at all times (male and female).
All pants must be worn AT THE WAIST, NEITHER UNDER THE BUTTOCKS NOR ON THE
BUTTOCKS regardless of the length of the shirt. If pants are loose, they should be supported with a
belt. Pajamas or sleepwear are not permitted. Clothing at all times must cover underwear. Shorts worn
under pants are perceived as undergarments and should not be exposed.
Clothing with gaping holes is inappropriate in school. If these items are worn, there needs to be an
appropriate layer of clothing underneath that does not expose the skin; this excludes tape of any kind
and the inside pocket.
TO RE-CAP:
Young Men:
● Pants are to be worn at the waist at all times- a belt is preferred if your pants are too loose
● Undergarments, including shorts underneath pants should not be visible at any time
● Avoid wearing tanks and jerseys that overexpose skin, i.e. chest, side and or back- wear an
appropriate shirt underneath
Young Ladies: Restricted Wear
● Form fitting dresses or skirts, i.e. clingy material
● Pants/shorts with gaping holes more than three inches from the knee ( must have leggings or
thick tights underneath)
● Pencil skirts
● Shorts, skirts worn with or without leggings that are more than 3 inches above the knee, from
the front, back and side
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● Leggings without blouses that do not cover the buttocks; it is preferred, however, that blouses
are at least mid-thigh
● Blouses that overexpose the back, if worn, you must wear a top that is not see-through
Shirts/ Jackets
Bare midriffs, see-through clothing or clothing displaying little modesty are unacceptable and not to be
worn to school. (No belly buttons or cleavage should be shown). Halter-tops, tube tops, spaghetti strap
tops or sundresses with spaghetti straps are not acceptable without a jacket or shirt with sleeves. Lewd
or suggestive t-shirts, tank tops, or clothing designed to be worn as undergarments are not acceptable.
Off the shoulder tops/shirts are inappropriate, for boys and girls and should not be worn to school.
Sleeveless tops that expose any part of the torso should be worn on top of another top, i.e. jerseys and
vests. NOTE: ECMS does not have a “width clause” as it pertains to the straps of tank tops or any
other sleeveless top.
All coats (flight coats, leather coats, ski jackets and heavy lined jackets) must be in the locker while
here at school. Sweatshirts and lightweight jackets are permitted.
Makeup/Jewelry/Personal Appearance
No makeup, which is distracting to the educational climate, may be worn on a student’s face or other
body parts.
Sunglasses or glasses with a dark tint are not allowed in the building without proper medical
documentation on file stating that this is a necessity. This also includes contacts that are not naturally
worn.
Messages on clothing, jewelry, buttons or personal belongings that relate to drugs, alcohol, tobacco,
sex, vulgarity, gang related slogans, pictures of guns/knives or that reflect adversely upon persons
because of race, sex, color, creed, national origin or ancestry are not permitted.
Hair may be any length as long as it is neat, clean, not distracting in appearance, and does not
endanger student safety.
NO CHAINS MAY BE WORN ON WALLETS OR FROM POCKETS. These items may be confiscated
and returned to the parent.
No spiked ornamental adornments on clothing or accessories.
Nose rings/studs or body piercings are discouraged to ensure maximum safety of students.
ALL FACULTY AND STAFF ARE ASKED TO HELP ENFORCE DRESS CODE PROCEDURES
DAILY.
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Consequences for Dress Code Violations:
1) Parent Contact
2) Teacher detention
3) Office Referral
Early Arrival
Arrival time is 7:45 a.m. No student should arrive prior to this time. Proper supervision is necessary to
ensure the safety of all students and personnel are not available prior to that time.
Early Checkout
Because we value instructional time, please refrain from picking up your child before dismissal.
Students leaving early during the school day must be signed out in the office by the parent or legal
guardian. The office personnel will request picture ID for verification. There will be no early
checkouts after 2:30 p.m.
STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL OTHER THAN THEIR NORMAL DEPARTURE TIME MUST HAVE
A WRITTEN NOTE FROM THE PARENT. We cannot take changes by phone. It is extremely
important that parents do not ask for exceptions to this procedure. It is designed to insure the safety
and well being of our children. Written parental permission is required when someone other than the
parent/guardian is picking up students. The office should be informed of any special circumstances
prior to 2:00 p.m. When the student is signed out, he/she will be called to the office. This limits
classroom disruption. Please remember to be recognized for perfect attendance, a student must not
only be in attendance each day but also have no tardies or early checkouts. There will be no early
checkouts after 2:30 p.m. As a part of the school’s security, a buzz station has been installed at the
main entrance. Please use the buzz system to gain entry into our school.
Early Dismissal/Tardy Procedures
The tardy bell rings at 8:00 a.m. Students arriving in their homeroom after 8:05 a.m. are considered
tardy. Tardy students will report to the front office to receive a tardy pass before entering the
classroom. Parents must sign in children who are tardy. Teachers will not let students enter without a
tardy pass. In this way, we can be sure the attendance records are accurate.
After three (3) tardies or early dismissals in a semester, a letter is sent home to the parents. When a
student has accumulated six (6) tardies or early dismissals during a semester, a second letter is sent
home. After ten (10) tardies or early dismissals in a semester, it is considered a Category I consequence and students will be assigned after-school detention, in-school suspension, or
out of school suspension. Beginning with the 11th tardy or early dismissal, each additional tardy or
early dismissal will result in the student receiving a consequence. After fifteen (15) tardies or early
dismissals, a school based meeting with the parents or social worker visit will be scheduled.
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Emergency Information
In case of emergency, each student is required to have the following information on file in the school
office:
● Parent(s) or guardian(s) names
● Child Custody documents that may be in effect
● Working home phone number, place of employment phone numbers, cell phone numbers
● Emergency phone numbers of two other people who will be responsible for your child if you cannot
be reached
● Physicians’ name and number
● Medical alert information
● Pick up list (Students will not be released to persons who are not on the list)
We will send home a form so that demographic and emergency information will be updated
approximately twice per year.
Flower/Gift Delivery
We strongly discourage the delivery of flowers, balloons, and gifts for students. However, if such gifts
are delivered, these gifts will be presented to the student at the end of the school day. As a reminder,
these items can not be transported home on the school bus.
Grading Policy A 90-100 Superior
B 89-80 Above Average
C 79-70 Average
D 69-60 Below Average
F Below 60 Failing
Report cards for all grades will be sent home at the end each nine- week grading period.
The dates for distribution of report cards are listed on the school calendar.
Each report card should be signed by the parent or guardian and returned to school the following day.
Interim progress reports are sent home during the middle of the nine weeks grading period. The dates for
distribution of the progress reports are listed on the school calendar.
We have high expectations for all students. The students are responsible for their own assignments and any
work assigned by their teachers. Students will be informed of missed assignments and given a deadline for
completing the work.
If you have any questions please talk with your child’s teacher for further clarification. Continue to use Power
Parent, an electronic service provided to parents by ECPPS for checking students’ academic progress on a daily
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basis. You must receive a password from the main office to access this system. Passwords must be picked up
in person with a valid ID.
Health and Physical Education
Healthful Living and Physical Education classes are scheduled year round in order to be in compliance
with North Carolina’s state mandate.
Each nine weeks students will start off with a grade of 100 for physical education class. A total of Five
(5) points can be deducted each day the student does not dress out and participate. All students are
required to dress in proper attire to gain full benefits from activities of the day and to help minimize the
risk of injury. Students must change clothes for P.E. class; they cannot wear the same clothes
for P.E. that they wear to school.
Proper P.E. Attire = Appropriate T-shirt, Shorts and Sneakers/Tennis shoes.
Your grade will consist of 50% from Physical Education class and 50% will consist of grades from your
Health class.
Physical Education Class Health Class
Performance 40% Test 20%
Skills Test 5% Class work 10%
Written Test 5% Notebook/Journal 10%
Quiz 10%
P.E. PROCEDURE-
A. Students may use a draw string bag only to bring clothes to and from gym.
B. Student will lose three (3) points daily for Not Dressing out for class.
C. Student will lose two (2) points daily for Not Participating for class.
D. Regardless of dress, exercising is MANDATORY!
E. Sneakers or Tennis shoes. (Boots, street shoes, flip flops, bedroom shoes are not allowed)
F. Shorts and Tshirt required -Gym shorts only -- (Jeans, cargo shorts, spandex, leggings, dress
capris, golf shirts, tank tops, thin strapped shirts or short shorts are NOT allowed - shorts must
be fingertip length) . G. NO jewelry is to be worn during class. This is a safety issue. (A watch may be worn.)
H. Inclement weather (Sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring may be worn)
I. Football, basketball, hockey jerseys etc. may not be worn as P.E. attire.
J. You must participate in P.E. Class in order to participate or play extracurricular games that
day (i.e. football, soccer….)
Consequences for not dressing out:
● 1st Time—Verbal Warning
● 2nd Time—Note to Parent
● 3rd Time---Parent Contact
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● 4th Time---Detention
● 5th Time---Office Referral
K. Participation in both Health and Physical Education is a must.
L. A student who stops participation during an activity or who has to be removed from an activity
because of bad sportsmanship or attitude will lose (2) points for the day.
M. Any students removed from activities because of poor sportsmanship/attitude problems will be
dealt with appropriately. Cursing and horseplay will not be tolerated – Examples: wrestling,
slap boxing, teasing, unnecessary roughness, unwanted contact etc.
N. Any student refusing to participate in class activities will walk during the class period.
Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior:
● 1st Time—Verbal Warning
● 2nd Time—Time-Out—(10) Minutes
● 3rd Time---Parent Contact
● 4th Time---Detention
● 5th Time—Office Referral
O. Students will report to their respective locker rooms for P.E. class and will remain there until
the teacher blows whistle.
P. All students have (5) minutes to dress out. If you exceed the 5 minutes you will be considered
tardy.
Q. After whistle has been blown, students will report to the gym and sit in their designated squad.
R. Tardy student must have a pass from your last class. (Three tardy may equal after school
detention)
S. At the end of class, Students will return to the locker rooms to dress back and will remain
there until the dismissal of class.
T. No food, drinks or gum in the gym.
U. No walking on the main gym floor.
V. Students are not to play with any equipment before being told to do so or after being told to do
so after being dismissed to dress. Students failing to follow this procedure will sit out the first
ten (10) minutes or serve a consequence at the discretion of the teacher.
W. Students with medical problems, please inform the PE teacher to ensure a healthy
environment.
Health Class PROCEDURE
● The Healthful Living class will focus on (1) Nutrition (2) Drug Education and (3) Family Life
Education.
● All students need a notebook, paper, and pencils.
● All assignments must be completed on time.
● If a student misses an assignment, he or she will have (3) days after returning to school to
make up the assignments.
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● If a student misses a test he or she will have (5) days after returning to school to make up
the test.
● Students are responsible for getting make up assignments.
Missing Class/Being Excused From P.E.
Any student bringing a note from his/her parent(s) or Doctor to be excused from the day’s activities due
to illness or other medical reasons, he or she must dress out in order to earn the five (5) points for that
day. {Note: A note from a parent is good for one day. A doctor's note is needed for multiple days.}
A note from home should contain the following information;
1. Your name-class-period and the date
2. Reason for non-participation
3. Authorized signature (parent-guardian-doctor)
4. Phone number of person signing the note
Please refrain from bringing any valuable items to class, such as jewelry, money, etc. *Electronic
devices will be confiscated. The teachers are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
During P.E. class, you must bring a personal lock to secure your belongings and give your
teacher the combination or a key. The P.E. staff & school will not be responsible for missing items if you
choose not to bring a personal lock to secure your belongings. There will be no sharing lockers during
P.E. class. The P.E. staff & school will not be responsible for missing items if you choose to share
lockers. Do Not Use homeroom issued locks for P.E. class.
You must remove your lock after your P.E. session ends (2 weeks). Any locks that have not been
removed after the 2-week session will be taken/cut off and discarded.
Homework
Homework shall be a part of the instructional experiences of each student. Homework is a purposeful
continuation or extension of the instructional program to be accomplished by the student outside the
regular class. Students are held responsible for completing and turning homework in when instructed.
Students who have been absent from school should request homework assignments from their
teachers and should complete the work within five days of returning to school.
Interim Reports Report Cards
9/28 11/16
12/6 1/26
2/20 4/9
5/8 6/13
Lockers
Lockers and locks are issued to students at the beginning of the year by home base teachers. As a part of this
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arrangement, students should understand and agree that lockers are school property. It is assigned only if a
student agrees to the following terms and conditions:
Lockers should be locked at all times. If your lock is lost or stolen you are responsible for replacing it with
another school issued lock, not a personal lock from home. Our lock replacement fee is $6.00. You will not
receive another lock from the school until you pay the replacement fee and your locker privileges will be
suspended until the replacement fee is paid.
All book bags and heavy jackets are to be kept in lockers throughout the day. This includes duffle bags,and
oversized pocketbooks large enough to carry school books and notebooks. Roller bags are not permitted.
No guns, explosives, blackjacks, knives or other weapons are permitted to be stored in the locker nor should
they be brought on school property. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs should be housed in the lockers.
Any violation of these rules may result in the termination of locker privileges for that student, and or disciplinary
action leading up to suspension.
The student is responsible for all property placed in the locker. It shall be used for storage of those items
considered reasonably necessary for the student’s school activities (school books, supplies, gym clothes, etc.)
DO NOT GIVE YOUR LOCKER COMBINATION TO ANYONE NOR STORE ANY OTHER STUDENT’S ITEMS
IN YOUR LOCKER! This helps to ensure property safety. Each student is responsible for keeping his/her
locker clean both inside and out. Students should not keep valuables or money in their lockers. Do not put
stickers inside or outside your locker.
In addition to the items, which are prohibited, as set forth above, the school authorities may open and remove
from lockers overdue library books, old food and other items that may endanger the health and safety of
students and school personnel.
School authorities can use illegal items stored in lockers as evidence in any disciplinary proceeding brought
against the student or in any court proceeding involving the student.
Administration reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time.
Media Center/Multimedia Access
Students are encouraged to read for pleasure. We have open book check out times. Students who
lose or damage books are subject to a fine or replacement charge. Students should pay all fees prior to
field trips and other extracurricular activities.
News Media Access
During the school year, students are likely to be recorded, videotaped, interviewed and/or quoted by
various types of news media (i.e. radio, television, and newspapers). We will have a media release
form where parents can check if they do not wish for their child to be in the media. Parents have 10
days to return the form. Failure to return the form grants permission for us to use the photographs,
names, etc... in the media.
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Parent /Teacher Conferences
Parents are encouraged to consult with their child’s teachers concerning the student’s total
development and overall progress at ECMS at least once each semester. Conferences will not be held
during the instructional day unless scheduled during the teacher’s planning time.
When requesting a conference with a teacher or administrator, we ask that parents make appointments
with teachers and administrators at least 2 to 5 days in advance. We respectfully request that parents
not expect to have impromptu conferences since school staff need time to prepare. All staff members
are assigned duty stations beginning at 7:40 am and ending at 3:15 or sometime thereafter.
If you’d like to visit your child’s classroom, please notify the teacher or administration at least 24 hours
in advance so that adequate preparation may be made to make your visit as beneficial to you as
possible.
Picture Days
Fall pictures do not require prepayment. Spring class and individual pictures must be pre-paid. If paying by check, please make checks payable to LifeTouch, Inc.
Friday, Sep 8 - fall pictures
Tuesday, Oct 31 - fall make up pictures
Thursday, Feb 22 - spring pictures Prohibited Items
The following articles are prohibited at ECMS : weapons of all types, radios, tape recorders, CD players, MP3
players, IPods, stink bombs, firecrackers, poppers, lasers, dinky darts, rubber bands, martial arts paraphernalia,
playing cards, trading cards, PlayStation and other related games, other electronic devices, toys of any kind,
any gambling paraphernalia, and any articles that are hazardous to the safety of others or interfere in some way
with school procedures. Some electronic devices may be permissible at your teacher's request and their
discretion.
Skateboards and Rollerblades or Roller skates are prohibited on school grounds.
None of the above mentioned items are allowed on the school bus as well.
If any item is confiscated by a school official (Administrator, Teacher, or other staff member) in most
cases will be returned to the parent or guardian.
PTO Officers President TBD
President – Elect TBD
Treasurer TBD
Secretary TBD
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Records Requests
The parent/guardian must complete a “Student Records Request” or submit a request in writing when
requesting student records. Once the request has been submitted, the records will be available for
pickup within ten business days. The parent/guardian must sign acknowledging receipt of the records
when the records are picked up.
School Insurance (Optional)
Membership in a group accident insurance program will be made available to students each year. In
arranging for this insurance, the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Board of Education (the "board") will make
every reasonable attempt to identify a company offering comprehensive insurance at economical rates.
Information on the plan will be made available through school publications.
Purchase of this insurance constitutes an agreement between the student and/or parent and the
insurance company. The school system is not a party to this agreement. The school system does not
assume any contractual responsibility for expenses not covered by insurance.
Students who choose to participate in programs that may have a higher risk of physical injury than
most school activities, including off-site internship programs, football, and other interscholastic sports,
are required to have accident insurance through the group plan or comparable coverage. The
superintendent may designate other activities, including certain school trips, as requiring accident
insurance.
ECMS supports PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)
Positive behavior intervention support is an application of a behaviorally-based systems approach to enhance
the capacity of schools, families, and communities to design effective environments that improve the link
between research-validated practices and the environments in which teaching and learning occurs. Attention is
focused on creating and sustaining primary (school-wide), secondary (classroom), and tertiary (individual)
systems of support that improve lifestyle results (personal, health, social, family, work, recreation) for all children
and youth by making targeted behaviors less effective, efficient, and relevant, and desired behavior more
functional.All students are expected to adhere to the PBIS expectations listed in the following school matrix:
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ECMS PBIS School Matrix -
Setting Expectations
All Settings Classrooms Hallways Cafeteria Bathroom Buses Digital Citizenship
Responsible *Accept the consequences of my behavior *Take care of myself *Refrain from chewing gum *Have your agenda with you
*Follow teacher directions *Make good choices *Demonstrate self control
*Walk to the right *Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
*Eat promptly *Use table manners *Clean up behind yourself *Return to class promptly
*Flush the toilet *Wash your hands *Clean up behind yourself *Return to class promptly
*Be on time *Keep belongings out of the aisle *Wait patiently and in designated area *Enter & exit in an orderly manner
*Refrain from eating or drinking near your device *Refrain from going on inappropriate websites *Complete all of your assignments on time.
Respectful *Use polite words *Respect all adults (staff, subs, mentors) and peers *Use quiet voices
*Follow teacher directions *Be a good listener *Be prompt & prepared
*Walk to the right *Keep hands, feet and objects to self
*Respect cafeteria rules *Speak politely *Use “Quiet” voices
*Respect others privacy *Report damages to adult
*Respect others & Space *Use a quiet voice *Dispose of trash
*Respect your device *Stay in your seat when using your device *Refrain from carrying it by its’ lid *Refrain from damaging it *Respect other people’s devices *Respect each other in digital conversations.
Safe *Follow directions & school rules *Maintain personal space
*Follow class rules & directions *Use equipment appropriately
*Walk to the right *Keep hands, feet and objects to self
*Stay in your place in line *Eat only your own food
*Refrain from horseplay
*Follow directions *Stay in assigned seat *Keep your seat in your seat”
*When transporting your device from class to class keep 2 hands on it at all times *Refrain from going on inappropriate websites *Refrain from sharing personal information
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Search and Seizure
The Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures applies to students while they
are on school property. However, this right is not absolute. Students may be subjected to a reasonable search,
including his/her belongings and locker by a school official if there is a reasonable suspicion of a violation of law
or school regulations. An extensive policy on this matter has been developed and adopted by the Elizabeth
City-Pasquotank Board of Education and is part of the system’s policy manual.
Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA will be composed of one representative from each classroom in grades 6-8. The student body
elects the officers during a general election held each year. The purposes of the SGA are to make
members more familiar with good usage of Parliamentary Procedure, to create a yearly school
scrapbook, and to sponsor various projects and activities.
Student Loading and Unloading
Buses load and unload on the side of the campus. Passenger cars load and unload ONLY in the front
of the school. Cars are to remain in a single file line. Cars should pull up so the student may exit the
car on the passenger side facing the front entrance of the school.
Student Services
ECMS strives to provide optimum teaching and learning conditions for all students through a
comprehensive education program. It is recognized that in addition to academic challenges, students
are at times faced with a variety of social, developmental, emotional, and behavioral issues that may
interfere with their educational success. Qualified professional personnel are available to provide
preventive, remedial, and crisis interventions to identify and remove barriers to learning.
Utilizing a team approach, these professionals partner with other educators, parents, and the
community to support students throughout the educational process. The Student Services Team
includes School Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Health Specialist
and additional specialized staff.
Counselors provide developmental, preventive, and responsive direct services to students through
individual and group counseling, group guidance, academic and career planning, student assessment,
and consultation, referral, and follow-up. Indirect services include the coordination of support services
within the system and from outside agencies, assisting teachers in integrating guidance goals into
classroom instruction, and consultation and collaboration within schools, with parents and the
community to address student needs.
School Social Workers have multiple school assignments and work in K-12 schools on a weekly and
as needed basis. Social workers serve as a liaison between home, school, and community, with a
primary focus on encouraging parental input and involvement. Assistance is provided in identifying and
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addressing concerns through assessment of the influences in a student’s total environment that may
impact the educational setting. Direct services are provided to students and families in the school and
home that includes individual, group, and family counseling, community resource information and
referral, and advocacy. Consultation with staff, parents, and community is provided to address
student’s needs, school board policy and procedures, and family and child welfare laws.
School Psychologists also serve the K-12 schools through weekly and as needed contact at their
multiple school assignments. Psychologists provide evaluations and analyzed test results to identify
students’ cognitive strengths and weaknesses and learning, emotional, and behavioral problems. They
are extensively involved in all aspects of the Exceptional Children’s Program including consultations
with staff and parents, behavioral intervention plans, serving as members of School-Based and
Administrative Placements Committees, program planning and staff development, and all compliance
issues. Additional services
include community resource information and referral and coordinating contractual services for
assessments.
School Health Specialists are Registered Nurses and have multiple school assignments.
Coordination of health care services is provided to promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors, disease
and injury prevention education, evaluation of specific medical concerns affecting student achievement,
linking students to health care providers, medication management, assisting with coordinating care of
children with exceptional needs.
Suggestions for Parents
The parent is the child’s first teacher and should encourage the child to develop good behavior and a
positive attitude toward school. The parent can help by:
1. Recognizing that the teacher takes the place of parent while the child is in school.
2. Teaching the child respect for law and authority, the rights of others, and for private and public
property.
3. Arranging for prompt and regular school attendance and compliance with attendance rules and
procedures.
4. Working with the school in carrying out recommendations made in the best interest of the child,
including discipline.
5. Talking with the child about school activities and showing an active interest in report cards,
interim reports, and progress.
6. Providing a suitable quiet place and a schedule time for study at home.
7. Suggesting an alternative when told there is no homework such as:
● Reading—a continuous assignment for everyone including magazines, newspapers,
and books chosen for enjoyment.
● Reviewing—class work, arithmetic processes, grammar usage, spelling
● Research—science or long term projects that have been assigned
8. Adhering to family agreements regarding the use of the telephone or TV during study time.
9. Establishing a set bedtime to assure adequate rest.
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Your interest and support at home are important to your child and greatly appreciated by his or her
teacher.
Telephone Communication
In order to protect instructional time, parents who call during the school day will always be connected to
the teacher’s voicemail unless the teacher has notified the office they are expecting your phone call.
Teachers generally check their voice mail before and after school.
Phones are used for business purposes; therefore, phone calls for students will not be accepted.
Title I Parent Involvement Policy
Section 1118 of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires the involvement of parents of
participating children in the planning and implementation of District and School Title I projects. Such
programs, activities, and procedures shall be planned and implemented with meaningful consultation
with parents of participating children.
To involve parents in the policy process we will:
● Encourage all parents to attend Curriculum Night Meetings, held at the beginning of the year, to
learn about our School’s participation in Title I, the requirements of the Title I program, and your
rights as parents to be involved.
● Hold Title I Parent Involvement meetings at different times and on different days, and may provide
transportation, child care, or home visits to accommodate the scheduling needs of our parents.
● Involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way in the planning, review, and improvement
of ECMS’ Title I programs, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school parental
involvement policy and the joint development of the school-wide program plan.
● Provide parents with timely information about Title I programs, a description and explanation of the
curriculum in use at ECMS, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress,
and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet.
● Upon request, provide parents with opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and
to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to
suggestions as soon as possible.
To share responsibilities for high student academic achievement we will:
● Develop with parents, a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, school staff, and
students will share responsibility for improved student academic achievement.
● Help parents create a supportive and effective learning environment at home by providing
information on the importance of attendance, homework completion and the positive use of
extracurricular time; limiting time spent watching television and playing video games; and
volunteering in their child’s classroom and participating in decisions relating to the education of
their children.
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● Address the importance of communication between teachers and parents through parent-teacher
conferences, progress reports, and provide reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer
and participate in their child’s class, and observe classroom activities.
To build capacity for involvement we will:
● Ensure effective involvement of parents and support partnerships among ECMS, our parents, and
our community to improve student academic achievement.
● Provide assistance to parents in understanding topics such as the State’s academic content
standards, the State’s student academic standards, State and Local assessments, the
requirements of Title I, and how to monitor your child’s progress and work with educators to
improve the achievement of your children.
● Provide parents with materials and training, such as literacy materials and technology training, to
help them work with their children to improve their achievement, and to foster parental involvement.
● Educate teachers and school staff about the value of the contributions of parents; how to reach out
to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners; implement and
coordinate parent programs; and build ties between the parents, the school, and the community.
● Coordinate and integrate Title I parent programs and activities with other programs, and conduct
activities and provide resources that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in
the education of their children.
● Ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities is
sent to parents in a format and to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
● Provide other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as requested.
To be accessible to all parents we will:
● Provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents
with disabilities, and parents of migratory children.
● Provide information related to ECPPS, ECMS plans, meeting notices, report cards, and other
accountability information in a format, and to the extent practicable, in a language that parents
understand.
Transportation Changes
Any changes made to the mode of transportation from school must be submitted to the school
secretary in writing by 8:00 a.m. if at all possible. Transportation changes will not be accepted after
2:00 p.m. Faxed notes and email notes will only be accepted in emergency situations. Example:
If your child is normally a bus rider and will be a car rider for one or two days, a written note must be
submitted to the child’s teacher each day there is a change in transportation. The note should be
signed and dated by the parent/guardian and should include the teacher’s name, child’s name, the
parent’s name, parent’s contact number, and the effective date. A separate note should be written for
each child.
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All transportation changes must be received in writing by 2:00 p.m. Unless a discipline or safety
violation has occurred, children will not be held off the bus without a written note from the parent.
Visitors/Volunteers
Visitation: We encourage parent and community participation in all of ECMS’ activities. We want all
of our guests to feel welcome. In order to provide for the safety and well being of our students and
staff, we respectfully request that all guests to the school go directly to the office upon arrival to sign in
with the secretary and receive a visitor’s badge. This procedure includes all persons and helps us to
maintain a safe learning environment for our students and staff. Parents are welcomed to visit the
school campus anytime. We ask that you observe the following procedures whenever you arrive at the
school campus.
1. Check in at the office and state your purpose.
2. If you would like to visit or observe in a classroom, arrangements must be made with the
teacher/principal at least 24 hour in advance.
3. Secure a visitor’s pass before going to the classroom. Visitor passes must be visible and worn
on the left or right shoulder. Anyone without a Visitor’s Pass will be asked to return to the
office.
4. Please park in designated parking areas, not in the yellow no parking zones. Cars should
never be left unattended unless parked in a parking place.
5. We encourage all parents to participate in our assemblies and activities. However, fire
regulations limit the number of people in our gym, library, and cafeteria. School age students
from other schools will not be allowed to attend. Attending one of our school functions is not a
lawful absence from their school.
Parents should not go to the classroom to get the child, but should come to the office. The office
staff will call for the student. Because attendance in school is critical for optimal learning, parents are
encouraged to make medical/dental appointments after school hours whenever possible.
We ask that no one go directly to the classrooms for the safety and security of the students and staff.
Always check-in at the office first.
Volunteers: The school actively seeks help from the community. We realize your help makes ECMS
an even better place for your child to learn. If you would like to volunteer or have a special talent you
would like to share, please contact your child’s teacher or the office.
● All volunteers are requested to sign in and sign out with each visit in our volunteer
notebook in the office and receive a volunteer pass.
Additional opportunities for parents to volunteer are listed below:
Parents may share a book, hobby, or career with students by scheduling an appointment with the
child’s teacher. Examples: Share your favorite picture book through a read aloud, share about your
hobby of collecting Indian arrowheads, or share about your job as a nurse.
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