Prairie Heights Elementary

Faculty/Staff Handbook

2005 – 2006

David Brauhn, Principal

College Community Schools401 76th Avenue S.W.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Four District Priorities

• Increase student academic achievement and improve student performance on the district’soutcomes of significance.

• Increase student understanding of careers and lifelong learning responsibilities.

• Increase parent and public involvement in student learning.

• Increase student and staff use of integrated technologies as productive learning tools.

Prairie Heights 2005-2006 Building Goals

• To improve all students reading comprehension.

• To improve all students mathematical problem solving.

Beliefs

• All students can and want to learn.

• Student learning must be driven by outcomes of significance and be assessed in authenticways.

• Learning must be purposeful, challenging, stimulating, and rewarding for both students andstaff.

Mission

To Ensure Quality Learning Today for Tomorrow

Vision

Success for All

Dear Prairie Heights Colleagues,

Welcome to the 2005-2006 School Year!

What a great year we have ahead of us. I am delighted to be working with such a fine staff ofprofessionals. I see many possibilities for this coming year. We are all so fortunate to be here atthis time making a difference in so many lives.

Permit me to get philosophical for a moment. I think we are doing the world’s most importantwork. For the next nine months we have an opportunity to really make a difference to improvethe future of 480+ childrens’ lives. We can’t do it alone. Teamwork and collaboration is criticalto our success. In the past we have teamed with each other and with parents. I would like us tothink of students as part of the team, as fellow team members. The philosophical base ofstudents as team members instead of subordinates is the key to enabling students to be moreresponsible for their own learning.

It is critical that we do the right things as well as doing things right. This handbook is an attemptto clarify some of those right things. It is always under construction.

I am your principal, but first I am your colleague. That means, to be successful at the systemlevel, we will be working together to rise above any problems that come our way. It means wewill be partnering as fellow professionals to insure continuous improvement of all our schoolsystems and specifically student achievement. Our expectations for our students, each other andourselves will be high. Anything less would diminish the excellence in education standard wecollectively strive for at Prairie Heights Elementary School.

This next year will be an exciting adventure for all of us. Our building goals are to improve allstudents reading comprehension and mathematical problem solving. The reshaping andcontinuous improvement of our educational program will continue throughout the year. This willbe evident as our students take on more and more responsibility for their own education and asour teachers take on the role of facilitators of learning; that is guide on the side or coach.

Consider this a personal and professional challenge from your principal: Let’s demonstrate amodel of collaboration by staff, students and parents that result in self directed learning studentswho can think and succeed in any situation. We can build that vision into reality here at PrairieHeights Elementary School.

I look forward to the opportunities of this next year. I know I can count on you. We can andwill overcome any challenge set before us. We will use the foundation blocks of passion,purpose and capacity building to construct an exemplary community of learners. Ourcommitment will be its cornerstone.

Sincerely,

Dave Brauhn, Principal

College Community School District K-12 Educational Philosophy

The Board of Directors of the College Community School District believes that each individualis unique, and is committed to the development of a learning environment wherein each studentwill be able to develop to his full potential and become a productive citizen in our democraticsociety.

In accordance with this belief, the Board of Directors feels that the following needs and concernsof each individual student must be met:

• We first need to determine what each student knows and doesn’t know. Using thisinformation as a starting point, teachers should strive to teach the student to master each ofhis program objectives.

• All school personnel must recognize that standards and expectations must differ forindividual students, but that each student can learn effectively when provided withappropriate learning conditions.

• We must clearly state learning objectives as well as the degree of mastery required, becausestudents learn more effectively when they know what they are expected to learn.

• We should actively involve each student in his own learning by providing him with manyopportunities to respond and participate, so that the learning process may be furtherreinforced.

• Each student’s progress toward his program objectives would be frequently evaluated, on thebasis of his individual potential.

• All school personnel should demonstrate and teach the values of good character, goodcitizenship, and the ability to respect and cooperate with other people.

The Board of Directors also believes that behind the face of each student is an individual personwith a deeply felt need to be “me”. Therefore, all school personnel must do their utmost toprovide an educational environment that recognizes this accepted fact. To accomplish this, allmembers of the school staff should:

1. accept the obligation to improve each student’s self-image;2. recognize each student’s need for belonging, security, and recognition;3. be concerned enough about each individual to give him support and encouragement in his

adventures in learning; and4. care enough about each individual to help him develop self-direction and self-discipline.

In addition, the Board of Directors believes that the ideal of individual liberty is strengthenedwhen children are treated with dignity and accepted as worthwhile persons. Children thrivewhen they have learned to live and work within established but flexible limits in the classroomand the school.

K-5 Teacher Expectations

During the coming years we will continue to help equip all K-5 teachers with those tools thatwill be necessary for instructional success in the 21st Century. All faculty will be asked to selfassess their competency in these areas and take the steps necessary to be competent andconfident.

Self Assessment Criteria Standard1 just thinking about it3 getting started5 steady progress7 feel confident/competent about it/using weekly9 part of my everyday teaching learning process10 could present on this topic to an authentic audience

I. Be positive, be flexible, be open to changeII. District expectations of every K-5 teacher

Teachers are expected to expand their knowledge and application in the followinginstructional strategies and emerging educational philosophies, principles and practices asthey strive to carry out the mission of the district - to ensure quality learning today fortomorrow.

• PWIM – Picture Word Induction Model• Read Alouds• Talk Aloud• Think Aloud• Composing Think Aloud• Guided Reading• Vocabulary Planning Guide• Math Questioning Strategies• Plan, Do, Study, Act – Prairie Heights Improvement Process• Use of Technology – e-mail, internet as a resource, Class Newsletter, Class Website• Everyday Math, KRT Math Fact Mastery• Student Led Conferences• Student Portfolios including journaling and self assessment• Use of Student and Parent Feedback Instruments• Consideration of the District’s six outcomes of significance in daily planning• Knowledge of and active support of the School Board Priorities

- reading comprehension and math problem solving• Knowledge of and active support of the Cadre Building Improvement Plan• Knowledge and understanding of the district vision and mission• Prairie Heights Behavior Management Plan, Levels I, II, III

III. Enjoy your students, your colleagues, your profession - actively seek ways to collaboratewith parents, students, teachers and the community.

Prairie Heights ElementaryDave Brauhn, Principal

Academic Staff

Kindergarten First Grade Second GradeCathy Harrelson Diane Hora Wendy McClainSamantha Ironside Krista Oehlerich Sheryl MurphyMary Krumbholz Mary Palmer Rita NierlingMaria Steenblock Barb Wing Delores Sedlacek

Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth GradeSheryl Collett LeAnn Briesemeister Marci GearyJudy Modracek Jessica Cave Chris LarsenTricia Ward Mary Holubar Trent ThompsonFran Zuber Kelly Rudd

Special Services Special EducationArt Kevin Jordan Jennifer AndersonCounselor Terry Baty Denise LittleLearning Strategist Kendra Hanzlik Amy SchrantzLearning Strategist Marsha Rasmussen Sandee WolfeMedia Specialist Donna GwinnupMusic Jan JasiewiczNurse Kathy Bowersox TechnologyPhysical Education Jessica Danilson Judy JanssenReading Specialist Becky ShowalterWorld Language Laura Medberry Paraprofessionals

Luther BryantOffice Tracy ChaseJan Zamastil, Secretary Amanda DrysdaleJulie Erps, Guidance Secretary Cheryl KrobCarol Stallman, Accu-Scan, Para Julie LeCaptainKim Naughton, Office Clerk Candy Linn

Mary MarkmannCustodians Food Service Kay McHughMary Ann Panos Marcia Peacock, Head Cook Brigitte SteimelShirley Smith Lee Carver Nancy WillfongDoug Exline Marcia Foubert Kathy Zobeck

Lori SedlacekPTO OFFICERSPresident VacancyVice President VacancySecretary Ann Uthoff 848-4242 aglee@southslope.netTreasurer Tricia Heald 364-3512 triciah@cedar_rapids.org

Table of Contents

Faculty & Staff Guidelines .......................................................................................................1Absences and Attendance Procedures .........................................................................................5Access to Building ......................................................................................................................5Accident or Illness (Student) .......................................................................................................6Accident or Injury (Staff)............................................................................................................6After School (Keeping of students) ............................................................................................6Animals or Pets...........................................................................................................................7Assuming Responsibility ............................................................................................................7Authorized Use of School Owned Materials (Code No. 400.14)..................................................7AV Equipment and Materials......................................................................................................7Beginning and Dismissal, Student Day........................................................................................7Bicycles ......................................................................................................................................7Board Policies.............................................................................................................................8Boots ..........................................................................................................................................8Building and Grounds .................................................................................................................8Building Rental Policy ................................................................................................................8Bus .............................................................................................................................................9Bus Notes ...................................................................................................................................9Bus Rules....................................................................................................................................9Bus Safety Units ....................................................................................................................... 10Child Abuse Neglect ................................................................................................................. 10Child Abuse Reporting.............................................................................................................. 11Christmas Procedures................................................................................................................ 12Church Night ............................................................................................................................ 12Committee - Sunshine Committees ........................................................................................... 12Communication - Divorced Parents........................................................................................... 12Communication - Memos, Surveys, Questionnaires, Etc. .......................................................... 13Communication With Parents.................................................................................................... 13Computers ................................................................................................................................ 13Conferences .............................................................................................................................. 13Copy Machine .......................................................................................................................... 14Crisis Management Plan for Prairie Elementary Schools: Code A, B, C, E, I............................ 15Cumulative Folders................................................................................................................... 17Curriculum & Instruction.......................................................................................................... 17Damage to School Property....................................................................................................... 25Dental/Doctor Appointments .................................................................................................... 25Disaster Drills and Procedures .................................................................................................. 25Discipline - Behavior Management Plan ................................................................................... 27Dismissal of Individual Students ............................................................................................... 30Early Dismissal......................................................................................................................... 31Enrolling New Students ............................................................................................................ 31Faculty Hours ........................................................................................................................... 31Field Trips and Bus Requests .................................................................................................... 31Film Ordering Procedures ........................................................................................................ 32Fire Department Recommendations Committee ........................................................................ 32Guidance .................................................................................................................................. 33

Have I Got Any Duty? .............................................................................................................. 33Hazardous Communication/Workers Right to Know................................................................. 33Health Policies and Practices .................................................................................................... 34Homecoming Procedures .......................................................................................................... 34Homeroom Schedule................................................................................................................. 34Human Growth and Development Curriculum .......................................................................... 35IDM – Instructional Decision Making....................................................................................... 35Internet Use Agreement ............................................................................................................ 35Iowa Basic Skills Procedure...................................................................................................... 36Keys ......................................................................................................................................... 36Lead Teachers........................................................................................................................... 36Legal Custody........................................................................................................................... 37Lesson Plans ............................................................................................................................. 37Lost and Found ......................................................................................................................... 38Lounge/Staff ............................................................................................................................. 38Lunch, Schedules, Supervision and Procedures ......................................................................... 38Mailboxes ................................................................................................................................. 39Maps, Building ......................................................................................................................... 39Medication Policy ..................................................................................................................... 39Meetings for Teachers/Collaboration with Colleagues............................................................... 40Memories of Prairie Heights Elementary................................................................................... 41Mid-Trimester Status Reports ................................................................................................... 41Multicultural, Nonsexist Policy................................................................................................. 41Newsletter................................................................................................................................. 41Opening Exercises .................................................................................................................... 42Outside Doors ........................................................................................................................... 42Paraprofessionals ...................................................................................................................... 42Parties for Students ................................................................................................................... 43Physical Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 43Playground Boundaries ............................................................................................................. 43Playground Paraphernalia ......................................................................................................... 43Playground Safety & Rules ....................................................................................................... 43Professional Meetings ............................................................................................................... 45PTO.......................................................................................................................................... 45Receiving New Students ........................................................................................................... 45Recess....................................................................................................................................... 46Recess Duty.............................................................................................................................. 46Red Bandana Recess Drill......................................................................................................... 46Repairs ..................................................................................................................................... 46Requisitions and Ordering......................................................................................................... 46Resource Persons in to Talk to Your Class ................................................................................ 47Responsibilities of Professional Staff ........................................................................................ 47Room Assignments ................................................................................................................... 48Room Care................................................................................................................................ 48Room Plants ............................................................................................................................. 48Room Register .......................................................................................................................... 49Room Temperature and Ventilation .......................................................................................... 49Salespersons ............................................................................................................................. 49

School Funds and Money.......................................................................................................... 49School Pictures ......................................................................................................................... 49Silent Evacuation – Evacuate the Building ................................................................................ 50Snow Days-When School is Closed Due to Snow ..................................................................... 50Special Classes ......................................................................................................................... 50Staff Conduct (Code No. 400.11) .............................................................................................. 51Staff Ethics (Code No. 400.2) ................................................................................................... 51Stamps for School Business ...................................................................................................... 52Student Bullying and Harassment ............................................................................................. 52Student Conduct in and Around the School Buildings ............................................................... 53Student Pacing .......................................................................................................................... 53Student Progress Reporting....................................................................................................... 53Student Records ........................................................................................................................ 54Student Transfer Procedures ..................................................................................................... 54Substitute Teachers ................................................................................................................... 54Substitute Teacher’s Folder....................................................................................................... 55Supervision and Liability .......................................................................................................... 55Tardiness Policy ....................................................................................................................... 55Telephone ................................................................................................................................. 55Trading Cards ........................................................................................................................... 55Visitation Policy ....................................................................................................................... 56Volunteers ................................................................................................................................ 56

Maps

Prairie Heights Room Assignment ............................................................................................ 57Fire Evacuation Plan ................................................................................................................. 58Tornado Safe Areas .................................................................................................................. 59Bomb Alert Procedure – Code B............................................................................................... 60Playground Areas...................................................................................................................... 61

Schedules

Duty Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 62Lunch/Recess Schedule............................................................................................................. 63Specials Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 64

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Faculty and Staff Guidelines

1. School hours for faculty are 7:30 - 3:30. Please refer to the Certified Staff Handbook forfurther information (school day hours). Attend the first faculty meeting to learn about the‘flexible start’ philosophy observed in this building.

2. Remind your students that supervision in our building will not be covered until 8:00. Allchildren must wait in the gym, IMC or Multipurpose Room until 8:35. Buses will notunload before 7:30. Students arriving before 7:30 need to enroll in the before schoolchild care program. Parents should be informed of the ECC 848-5295.

3. School begins at 8:40 for all children. Any child arriving after 8:40 (except for latebuses) should be marked tardy.

4. Close your classroom windows, turn out the lights, and lock your door when you leaveeach day.

5. If you are ill and need a sub --call the Metro Substitute Employee Management Systemwith your PIN number. It is your responsibility to call and make sure the job has beenrecorded.

6. Regarding our public image. You are in charge of your own schedule. Coffee breaks area matter of personal discretion. You may drink beverages in the teacher’s lounge,workroom, cafeteria, or your empty classroom. There should be no beverages consumedor visible during class instruction periods. This means that when children are present inthe room there should be no ice tea, coffee, pop, etc. consumed or visible in the room.Before 8:05 and after students board the buses, you are free to do as you wish.

7. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building or on campus. College CommunitySchool District is a smoke-free district.

8. Playground duty is everyone’s responsibility. Before sending children on the playground,a teacher or paraprofessional must be present. Do not send children outside without asupervisor present. Playground supervisors are to attend to all accidents immediately.The welfare of the child is first and foremost. Remind children to report allplayground accidents to the playground supervisor—not their classroom teacher.

IMPORTANT! It is the duty of the supervising teacher to complete a school accidentreport within 24 hours after the accident takes place. Students are to play outside whenthe weather is permissible. If the weather is too bad for a teacher to be outside, then it istoo bad for the children. The playground supervisor and the principal will make thatdecision.

9. If an assembly, field trip, early dismissal etc. happens to fall on a specialist time, (music,art, P.E.) your class simply misses that special for that day. Please do not ask thespecialist teacher to reschedule your class.

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10. Upcoming Activities and Other Neat Educational Stuff for the next week will be on youre-mail on Friday. Please note that these activities are all those we are aware of. You areresponsible for reading this before leaving school on Friday.

11. Staff Communications - Clear and timely communication is critical to our buildingsuccess. All appropriate communications will be shared via e-mail. All e-mail that ispertinent to you should be kept in an electronic folder for reference.

12. Please check your e-mail and mailbox at least twice per day. Better would be 7:30, noon,last recess and 3:30. Be sure to check your mailbox during your latest break forspecial instructions a student may have regarding where they go after school. The officewill call the classroom with messages received after last recess. I expect all teachers toread the UAONES on their e-mail before leaving the building on Friday.

13. Faculty meetings and total staff meetings will be held when there is an agenda posted.Faculty meetings will be on Wednesday from 7:30 - 8:20. Meetings will be called only ifwe have an agenda. Check in the teacher’s lounge for agenda, no agenda, or no meeting.

14. Parents are always welcome to visit our classes and our school. We provide an excellenteducational opportunity for children here at Prairie Heights...be proud of your program.Invite and encourage parents to visit your classroom.

15. Visiting children must be cleared through the office and should be the approximate age ofthe children in the classroom. Children will not be allowed to visit a classroom unlessaccompanied by an adult. No visitors the first two weeks, last two weeks, or the daybefore a holiday. Please tell your students this the first day of school.

16. Students who would like to bring animals or pets to school must make arrangements withtheir classroom teacher before bringing the animal. A parent must accompany the animal.

17. There will be 8 emergency drills during the year (4 announced, 4 unannounced.) Pleasegive careful instructions to your students as to what to do and where to go.

Please make a chart showing where your kids go for what emergency. Post clearly inyour room by Tuesday, August 31. Also identify which sounds are for which emergency.

Tornado Intermittent tone Red Bandana Drill Walkie TalkieFire Constant buzzing Intruder Drill Intercom

18. All regular education classroom teachers and special education classroom teachers, pleaseschedule a time on a regular basis to meet regarding planning for students that youmutually serve. Reading Intervention will serve 1st grade, Title I will serve 2nd grade.LD serves grades 1-5.

19. All children are to go out for recess or get a break. There are four exceptions:1. Loss of recess privilege for disciplinary action2. To complete unfinished school work after long absenteeism3. Request of student to help the teacher or finish work (teacher approved)

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4. Note from home for health reasons (bring to the cafeteria to wait)

All teachers take advantage of recess break each in his/her own way. Students may notbe left unsupervised in classrooms.

Mediation essays may be done during class time after schoolwork is completed. Ifstudent is cooperative, non-argumentative, he/she should be permitted to go out to recessafter writing the mediation essay.

20. Dressing for professional image - Due to the tremendous modeling impact and constantpotential of being in the public eye, I am requesting that Prairie Heights staff wouldrefrain from wearing jeans that look like one does not care about public image. I amreferring to jeans that one could wear to clean out the garage or do yard work, but maynot be appropriate for putting our professional educator image forward. There areoccasions when jeans are most appropriate in school, P.E., art classes, field trips, clericaldays, moving days, all fit the later category. Shorts other than walking shorts areinappropriate at school. Thank you for your cooperation. Please forgive the time it tookto read this if the “shoe does not fit you”. Our Prairie Heights image is worth it.

21. M.A.P.S. - (Make a positive statement) day is every Friday. We have established atradition to wear T-shirts, sweat shirts, etc. and tennies to promote acceptable casual attireas well as professional dress.

22. Asking a student to write multiple sentences of the same sentence has been shown toincrease a student’s dislike of printing or cursive writing, but does not modify behavior.This is not to be used as an attempt to modify behavior. Use mediation essays anddiscuss it with the child.

23. When in doubt, just do the friendliest thing.

24. A bathroom and drink pass will be required for any student using the facilities duringinstructional time. A class pass will be used. Each class should get creative anddetermine your own form of pass. Your teacher’s name must be on the pass.

25. IMC/Computer Lab - Each K-5th grade classroom will have time with our mediaspecialist and computer lab sessions with the Computer Tech and classroom teacher. TheIMC will be open for business the first day of school.

26. Each teacher is to use Campus to enter attendance and lunch counts. This must be to theoffice by 8:45. We will issue an envelope for items you would like to send to the officein the morning.

27. Type-Right - portable keyboard units are available in the computer lab. The technologyassistant will sign these out to your class. The units will be used to support keyboardingskills.

28. If indoor recess is required due to inclement weather, we will stay in the classroom. Allscheduled duty people will supervise inside on these days.

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29. Lesson plans - I do not require lesson plans to be handed in on a regular basis. I requiretwo labels for every lesson planned. (O) objective and (TT) teaching tool. In otherwords, “what” is your intended outcome for the lesson and “how” do you plan toaccomplish that outcome. I plan on spending quality time in each of the classrooms.During this time I may review your lesson plans.

30. All certified staff will participate in the Professional Learning Plan evaluation process in2005-06. Professional Learning Plans are not required of first and second year teachers.All first and second year teachers and any teacher on probation will need to be formallyevaluated according to contractual guidelines. The Department of Education hasprovided the instrument based on the 8 Professional Practice Standards. Your principalwill be your evaluator. More information from the principal will be forthcoming.

31. Modification of day - Basic guidelines are that if you are responsible for students youmay not modify your day during that time. If you are not responsible for, or scheduled tobe with, students and need to request modification of your day, please discuss this withyour principal.

32. Leaving the building during the day – If your job description does not normally requireyou to leave the building and you find that you need to leave, please communicate withthe principal and/or the office staff.

33. Moral Compass – Remind yourself from time to time of your Moral Compass (alaMichael Fullan). That is, why you selected this profession of service to children, to thecommunity and to the future in the first place. We are committed to making a differencein the lives of each of our students, everyday.

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ABSENCES AND ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Student:

1. Attendance and lunch count information should be sent to the office using Campus by8:45 a.m. If a child leaves or arrives during the day, please advise the office. It isvery important that attendance is accurate for state reporting. If you have a studenttake attendance, you are responsible to be sure the list is accurate.

2. Keep in close touch with the parents of children who are absent

3. If students are absent for two days, get in touch with the parents, via telephone or mailwith that student’s school work assignments. Be sure to ask the parent if the studentis well enough to work on assignments. Parents and kids will appreciate this concern.

4. Students are to bring a written note from home when absent, the very next day, unlessparent has telephoned reason for the absence. Be sure to insist on this.

Staff:1. Use the telephone substitute system or the Grant Wood website. Use the "Employee's

Quick Reference" card to sign on the system, obtain a PIN number and to requestsubstitutes during the school year.

2. Upon return, use the form on our web site to record your absence for approval.

ACCESS TO BUILDING

Staff will be issued a Building Access Card. Please follow the following procedures.

Entering the Building

You must enter through the right front door.

Slide your card across the outside card reader.

You will hear a beep and then a click--when you hear the click immediately open the door--ifyou do not do it quick enough you will not be able to enter and must repeat the procedure.

Please be sure to sign in on the sheet provided by the door so others will know you are in thebuilding and sign out when you leave.

Security is now turned off and you may go any place in the building.

Do not prop the front door open; this will cause an alarm.

Do not enter the front door or any other door using a key as this will cause an alarm.

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Exiting the Building

You must exit through the left front door, same door you entered.

Step 1: If there are people still in the building do not use your card on the inside card reader, butproceed to step 3.

Step 2: If you are the last person in the building slide your card across the inside card reader andthis will put the security system on--you will hear a beep and security will be on in 2 minutes.Then proceed to step 3.

Step 3: Use the crash bar to exit as usual.

After you have exited push the door closed firmly and give it a pull to be sure it has locked.

If you encounter problems with the system or need help call:

1. Duane Carver (cellular phone) 533-54472. Duane Carver (home) 846-2905

ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS (STUDENT)

In the event a student is injured or becomes ill while at school, he/she should be sent to thenurse’s office with the nurse’s information note provided by Mrs. Bowersox. An accident reportmust be filled out by the teacher. This is important. The secretary will notify the parents andinstructions will be requested on what to do. When the parent has no telephone or can’t bereached, the school will call the emergency number listed on the health record. In a realemergency and the parents can’t be reached, the school will call an ambulance. If the parent isnot home, the child will remain at school in the first aide room until other arrangements can bemade.

The school district is not responsible for expenses resulting from a student being injured atschool.

ACCIDENT OR INJURY (STAFF) - WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION INJURYREPORT

Should any staff member receive an injury while at school, be sure to fill out a report formimmediately. Otherwise, personal loss will not be covered by workmen’s compensationinsurance.

AFTER SCHOOL (KEEPING OF STUDENTS) DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Retaining a student after school as a disciplinary measure may be accomplished with mutualconsent of the parent. This is conducted 3:15 - 3:45 and is supervised by the student’s teacher.Teachers who have to keep children after school to assist them with their work should alwaysclear such retention with their parents. This is not detention. This is called staying after schooluntil no later than 4:00 with agreement by the parent to provide transportation.

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ANIMALS OR PETS

Animals or pets may be brought to school. The procedure is that an adult accompanies the childand takes the pet home after the class has seen it. Because we lack space and facilities, it isimpossible to keep a pet for any length of time during the day in the classroom. A pet or ananimal is a big part of the child’s life and we certainly want to share that with their classmatesand teacher. However, in all fairness to the animal, the school is not a place to keep him for anylength of time. The teacher is to assume the responsibility for the proper care of classroom pets(hamsters, gerbils, fish, etc.) Clear with the office before you bring in classroom pets. No exoticpets that eat meat.

ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY

All teachers have authority to act in all cases of student conduct and behavior. Faculty membersshould be alert to possible trouble areas when unsupervised groups are assembled. Do nothesitate to step in and investigate any potential or actual trouble situation. I expect each andevery faculty and staff member to subscribe to the team approach. That is every one support andassist each others efforts. This is especially needed for hallway supervision. “All for one andONE for all” will insure our success.

AUTHORIZED USE OF SCHOOL-OWNED MATERIALS (Code No. 400.14)

Except when rented or loaned under supervision of the Iowa Code, or when requested by a local,state, or federal governmental body, no school equipment may be used for other than schoolpurposes.

The Board of Directors will permit school equipment to be loaned to staff members when suchuse is directly or peripherally related to their employment, and to students when the equipment isto be used in connection with their studies or extracurricular activities. Proper controls will beestablished to assure the lender’s responsibility for, and return of, all such equipment.

AV EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS - PROPER USE OF

All AV equipment is located in your area. It is the responsibility of all teachers to know how toproperly use the many types of AV equipment. It is also your responsibility to supervisestudents’ use of such equipment. Please report any malfunctions of equipment to Mrs.Gwinnup.

BEGINNING AND DISMISSAL, STUDENT DAY

Students will begin arriving from buses at Prairie Heights around 7:30 AM. Students will beheld in the gym, IMC, or Multipurpose Room until 8:35 AM. The school day will begin at 8:40AM and we will dismiss at 3:10 PM. Teachers are expected to be in their classroom to greet thechildren at 8:10 AM. Paraprofessionals will supervise students during scheduled meetings.

BICYCLES

No bicycles are allowed at school at any time.

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BOARD POLICIES

A copy of the board policy is available in the Professional Library.

BOOTS

When there is snow on the playground the students are required to wear waterproof boots (snowboots, overshoes, or rubbers), not cowboy boots or engineer boots. If students wear snow bootsoutside, they will wear their tennis shoes in the classroom until the snow boots dry off.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

1. Staff members are expected to keep their work areas and conference rooms wellorganized and neat in appearance. Boxes, sacks, etc. should not be stored on the windowledges.

2. The appearance of the building and grounds needs to be the best we can make it, witheveryone assuming responsibility.

3. Students will not be permitted to chew gum in the building or on the grounds.

4. Classrooms need to be left reasonably neat at the end of each school day. Teachers areasked to require students to pick up paper or other litter from the floors.

5. Classroom desks need to be left in place. Where tables and chairs are located, the chairsneed to be placed upon the tables.

6. Teachers are asked to turn off lights whenever possible.

7. Report if your room or work area has not been cleaned appropriately.

8. Request room heating control adjustments through the building custodian only.

9. Classroom doors are to be locked when you leave at the end of the day. If you haveproblems with your key, contact the office.

BUILDING RENTAL POLICY

Any organization not connected with school using any facilities for profit will be charged for theuse of the building.

Organizations within the school district may use facilities free of charge, if it’s not for a profitmaking activity as long as someone is responsible for supervision and possible damage.

Arrangements to use the school facilities should be made with the building principal, and thebusiness office, and there must be an adult supervising the activity.

Board policy does not allow for weekend use of the school building.

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BUS

First Week, Special Assistance:When students arrive at school the first day, they will be wearing a tag to identify their busnumber and classroom. Students will be directed to their classroom by the paraprofessionals,counselor and the Principal for the first two days. The paraprofessionals, kindergarten teachersand a first grade teacher will ride the shuttle buses the first two days to assist younger students inlocating their bus in the central loading area. This should not be necessary beyond the first twodays for first grade.

BUS NOTES

If a student needs to ride another bus for childcare purposes, he/she must use the permit tochange buses form which must be brought to school on or before the requested day. Please sendthese notes to the office with your absentee slips in the morning.

In all cases, the student will be sent home on their assigned bus when we do not have the permitto change bus form.

BUS RULES

Students received bus rules at registration. Go over the rules with your students and also ask thechildren to have their parents review the rules with them.

School Bus Safety Rules1. BE ON TIME, keep the bus on schedule

• Arrive 5 minutes early to your stop.• If you arrive early, you will not miss the bus.• It will keep the school bus on schedule.• The bus driver does not have to wait for late students.

2. OBEY THE DRIVER’S INSTRUCTIONS• This is the most important rule on the school bus.• The driver is the person who is in charge on the school bus.• The driver’s job is to get you to and from school safely.

3. Keep your HEAD, ARMS and HANDS INSIDE THE BUS.• This includes not throwing objects out the window.• School bus windows can be pushed up from the outside. This may cause injuries.

4. For your safety, REMAIN SEATED (standees not allowed)• The school bus is built with a system designed to protect passengers from injury

without the use of seat belts. It involves extra-padded seating. This system iscalled compartmentalization.

• Sitting on the school bus will prevent passengers from getting hurt.5. Be courteous! (NO PROFANE LANGUAGE)

• Being courteous means being nice and respectful to your driver and to fellowpassengers.

• No profane language means no swearing or using inappropriate language. It willnot be tolerated!

6. Work together to KEEP YOUR BUS CLEAN AND SAFE.

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• Whatever you bring on the school bus, take off the school bus with you.• It is not the driver’s job to clean up after you.

7. ANIMALS or HAZARDOUS OBJECTS are not allowed on the bus.• If you need to bring an animal to school, you need different transportation to and

from school.• Hazardous objects are anything that could cause injury. This includes weapons,

play guns, scissors, pencils and toys. If you need to bring school supplies thatcould hurt someone, they need to be in a school bag at all times.

8. Keep the noise level down, NO RADIOS or TAPE PLAYERS.• A sudden or loud noise could distract your school bus driver.• Talking quietly to your neighbor keeps your ride safe and pleasant.• Keeping the noise level down allows the driver to hear sounds outside the school

bus, such as sirens and railroad crossing signals.9. NO SMOKING

• Smoking on a school bus is a violation of state law. This includes all school buspassengers and the bus driver.

• Eating or drinking on the school bus is at the discretion of your driver.10. If you must cross the street, WALK 10 FEET IN FRONT OF THE BUS AND WAIT

FOR DIRECTIONS from the bus driver.• Eye contact with the school bus driver is a must.• If you are crossing the street in front of the school bus wait for the driver’s

direction to cross. This could include a head nod or a hand signal.

Remember: The bus driver must report all students who disobey the rules to the Transportation Department.

Arrival: Buses will begin arriving at the building around 7:30. Weather will cause variationsduring the winter. Teachers need to be in their rooms at 8:35 AM to greet students.

Dismissal: The bus line-up will be made available to you as soon as it is received from thetransportation office. Teachers will supervise their students until they are safely aboard thebuses each day. The north wing will load buses through the west doors of that wing. The southwing will load through the west doors of that wing. Wait for the bell before dismissing students.The first bell will ring at 3:00 PM to signal preparation for dismissal. The second bell willdismiss kindergarten and the third bell will dismiss all remaining students to load the waitingshuttle buses. Students are to wait in their classroom for the dismissal bell.

BUS SAFETY UNITS

Bus safety activities will be offered during the year. The transportation director is responsiblefor making arrangements.

CHILD ABUSE NEGLECT

If teachers are alert to the signs and symptoms which point to the possibility of neglect or abuse,they can take the first step to bring help to children whose needs are not being met at home.Please contact the principal and he/she will inform social services of the child abuse.

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Per Chapter 281-102.1 - 102.14 and College Community Board Policy JM, the CollegeCommunity School District has adopted a procedure for investigating allegations of abuseof students by school employees. Any alleged abuse situation should be reported to JimRotter, College Community School District, 401 76th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa52404. This level one investigation can be initiated through this office by the completionof a written report.

Teachers and Administrators Liable for Failing to ReportSuspected Child Abuse

Effective July 1, 1974, the State Law of Iowa required certificated school employees, registerednurses and licensed practical nurses to report to the Department of Human Services all instancesof suspected child abuse involving students. Any school nurse or certificated school employeewho is found guilty of knowingly and willfully failing to report suspected cases of child abuse, issubject to a fine of $100 and imprisonment of up to ten days. Civil liability may also be imposedfor the damages caused by failure to report suspected child abuse. Thus, a failure to report whichresults in further abuse or death may cause a school nurse or certificated employee to be foundliable for such things as medical expenses and loss of future income.

Immunity from suit for such actions as slander and libel is extended to those making reports ingood faith. Photographs are encouraged and reimbursement may be made from public funds.

Child abuse is defined as non-accidental physical injury suffered by a person under 18 years ofage resulting from acts or omissions of parents, guardians or persons legally responsible for thechild.

Each school district should designate administrative personnel responsible for making the reportsof suspected child abuse to the Department of Human Services or its subdivisions. School nursesand certificated employees are to report suspicion of child abuse to the designated person whoshall make an immediate oral report to the Department of Human Services.

Each oral report is to be followed by a written report within forty-eight hours. (D.H.S., 411 3rd

Street SE, Suite 400, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401)

Each report should contain as much of the following information as can be obtained within thetime limit:

• name, age, address of the suspected abused child.• name, address of parents, guardians or persons legally responsible for his care.• description of injuries, including evidence of previous injuries.• name, age and condition of other children in the home.• the child’s whereabouts if different from parents, guardians, or persons legally

responsible for the child.• any other information considered helpful.• name, address of person making the report.

Senate file 1225, Amendment to Chapter 235, Child Abuse, Code of Iowa

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CHRISTMAS PROCEDURES

Teachers should discuss Christmas Procedures with the homeroom mother/father representativeand decide together what you want to do regarding party, gift exchange (yes or no). If desired inthe different rooms the students may have a .75 to $1.00 gift exchange. Each homeroom willmake arrangements for their gift exchange.

Instead of the school providing a Christmas tree for every room, there will be one tree in thehallway for everyone to share. If the teachers wish, they may have their own artificial tree in theclassroom.

Idea: A Christmas greeting card could go home the last day of December with all the staffnames and our Christmas wishes.

Idea: Christmas Food Collections - As there are many who will not eat as well as most do forthe holiday, we will collect canned foodstuffs and/or donations to share our good fortune withthose who do not have as much.

CHURCH NIGHT

Wednesday night is designated as church night in this school district. School activities are not tobe scheduled on this night.

COMMITTEE - SUNSHINE COMMITTEES Caring for the Prairie Heights Family

Money will be collected for the Caring for the Heights Family Fund. The caring will includeflowers being sent to an employee who is hospitalized and for his/her immediate family in caseof death. The immediate family would be spouse or child, if employee is not married, parent.

If exceptions to the above cases arise, an envelope will be placed in the office for individualemployee donations. In case of death, the special collections will include flowers being sent tothe employee’s parents, (retired staff member, and a student).

Other Sunshine Committees we may want to create: Birthday Breakfast-Pot Lucks, HolidayCommittee, Beginning/End of Year Social Committee, Building Theme Committee, and ParentMeeting Committee.

COMMUNICATION - DIVORCED PARENTS

In the case of children of divorced parents, all communications and information, direct orindirect, must be supplied to the parent having legal custody. The divorce laws stipulate, “Thecustodial parent alone has responsibility for custody, care, control and education of saidchildren”. If both parents have custody, duplicate information should be sent to both custodialparents.

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The non-custodial parent has the right to inquire about the status of the children, but onlythrough the custodial parent. To be completely free of illegality the school should communicatewith the custodial parent, unless written permission is obtained from the custodial parent prior tocommunicating with the non-custodial parent. In that event, it would be most appropriate toprovide the custodial parent with the same or copies of the same information supplied to the non-custodial parent.

COMMUNICATION - MEMOS, SURVEYS, QUESTIONNAIRES, ETC.

Nothing yet has replaced the combination of the written word along with open channels ofspoken communication in the solution of problems and in the advancement of any enterprise.We must depend heavily on each other to communicate ideas and opinions.

From time to time, memos, surveys and questionnaires will be distributed to the staff. They mustalways be returned on or before the deadline date. If no opinion is offered, the instrument mustbe returned stating “none”. This will assure that you have had input into the decision.

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

Teachers are expected to be frank and informative in communicating with parents. The principalis to be informed of communications between parents and teachers if there is any question ofdisagreement.

To keep the office informed, please give the principal a copy of letters sent home that are relatedto topics that may involve the principal.

COMPUTERS1. All classrooms will have at least two Macintosh computers and access to a laser printer.

2. Software programs are to be checked out from the IMC. Programs are not to leave thebuilding without processing by Mrs. Gwinnup.

3. Blank data disks are available in the IMC.

CONFERENCES: PARENT/CHILD/TEACHER

Four days are set aside as clerical/conference days each year. Conferences may be scheduled onthese days as we have over the past several years or you may schedule conferences before/afterthe scheduled conference days. Please log your contacts. Two student-led conferences are to bearranged. The first conference may be student-assisted or entirely student-led. The secondconference is to be entirely student-led. During the student-led conference the teacher is to be inthe room available. No more than two conferences in the room at the same time. Oneconference in the room at a time is recommended.

If you schedule your conferences at other times during the school year you will not need to be atschool on the days scheduled on the district calendar. Turn into the office your record ofstudent-led conferences when they have been completed. Indicate student-assisted or student-ledand the date.

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If you are planning to use the scheduled conference days for conferences this year, you will needto have parents sign up during Open House and/or Grade Level Parents' Night.

Remember that conferences provide an opportunity to develop understanding, opencommunications and an educational partnership with the student's family. The followingguidelines may be helpful:

1. Plan carefully in advance for the conference and provide students guidance and practicetime to prepare for the conference with their parent(s).

2. Both natural parents have the right to schedule a conference. Since we deal with anumber of cases where the parents are separated or divorced we need to provide equalopportunities to both parents, if requested.

3. Be responsive to parents who want time to meet with you privately before or after theirscheduled student-led or assisted conferences.

When talking to parents about their child:• Use the Progress Report forms and send them home with the parents.• Emphasize the child's strengths, assets, and positive accomplishments, making a limited

number of realistic suggestions for the improvement of weaker areas.• Describe performance as precisely as possible in terms the parents can understand.• Provide time for the parents to ask questions and encourage them to interrupt if they disagree

with or do not understand something you have said.• Ask for their help and cooperation, saying their advice will be valuable to you.• Listen carefully to what the parents have to say without showing alarm, disgust, or

disappointment. Above all, "keep your cool", if parents get upset.• Remember that the impressions parents get from you are often those they will hold about the

school as a whole.

Parents are very interested in their child's adjustment to school at the start of the school year. Ifthere is a problem, have a conference early, perhaps at the end of the first month of school.Phone calls and written progress reports let parents know that you care and are aware of theirchild's progress. By developing good open communication, parent/teacher conferences can bevaluable to everyone involved.

COPY MACHINE

1. The copy machines are located in the room next to the library office area.

2. There is a copy record sheet near the machine. All special ed, Title I, PTO, ELP andExtended Day accounts need to be recorded. Please be sure to record your copies underthe correct machine.

3. All large print jobs should be sent to the district print shop. When you are running 25 ormore copies, use the Risograph machine. For less than 25 copies use the Canon machine.When making a copy out of a book, please do not close the lid of the machine on thebook. Instead use the piece of material provided to lay over the book. Closing the lid ona book warps the feeder.

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4. There is a charge of .05 per copy for personal copying.

5. There is a charge against our basic building budget of .02 cents per click of the meter pluspaper on the Canon machine. Jobs sent to the district print shop are charged .015 centsand are not charged additional for the paper.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

(For Staff Viewing Only)

CODE A Assault

An adult or student has become a threat of physical violence or Assault in some part of thebuilding. Team members report to the area of the building where the incident is occurring. Thiswill be announced on the intercom following the code call. Code A team members will consistof the principal, a counselor, and the nurse, along with several teachers.

Class monitoring process will be as follows – so that staff members who are on the Code A teamcan be available for helping with any crisis.

Team Members Person to cover class or assigned areaDave Brauhn N/ACounselor N/ATrent Thompson Marsha RasmussenKevin Jordan Kendra Hanzlik

* Code A will be called by the principal or their designee if he/she feels the situationmerits. The necessity of calling the police will also be assessed and a decision made atthe time of the Code A call.

Contacting Outside Help – Office personnel as directed by the Principal or his designee.

Staff Procedure – All staff members who are not on Team A and who are with students shouldlock their classroom doors and not allow students to leave the classroom.

Student Procedure – All students will remain in locked classrooms until the situation isresolved and the all clear is given over the intercom with the announcement, “Code A has beenresolved”.

Code B Silent Evacuation

Silent evacuation of the building because a Bomb threat has been received either by anelementary building or the district. We will follow the district procedure for responding to abomb threat. Code B means that the administration has made the decision to silently (theintercom will not be used) vacate the building. Additional directions will be communicated asper the district crisis plan as necessary and prudent.

Contacting Outside Help – as per district plan

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Student Procedure – as per district plan

Staff Procedure – as per district plan

Code C CPR or Health Related Emergency

An adult or student has had a health-related attack/seizure or has become injured in the school, oron the school grounds requiring CPR. Team members should report to the area of the building asdirected on the intercom call for Team C, “Code C on the playground”.

Team Members Class CoverageBuilding Principal N/ASchool Nurse and/or Health Aid N/ASchool Counselor N/A

Contacting Outside Help – Office personnel or a designee as directed by a member of Team C.

Student Procedure – Depending on the situation, students may be held in current classroomuntil the Code C situation is over.

Staff Procedure – Staff may be asked to contain students in their classroom or other area untilthe Code C situation is over.

Code E Check E-mail

All staff should immediately check their E-mail for communication from the office.

Code I Intruder

Intruder in building, explosion on site or terrorist activity taking place in the building or oncampus will result in a Code I being announced over the building intercom. Teachers andstudents should follow the district procedure for this situation.

Contacting Outside Help – Office personnel or designee as directed by building administrator

Staff Procedure – As per district planStudent Procedure – As per district plan

** District Spokesperson – for all events described above will be the Superintendent and/orhis/her designee.

Revised June 2003

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CUMULATIVE FOLDERS

Cumulative folders are to be kept in the locked file in the guidance office. Do not leave thesefiles in your room. The guidance secretary is in charge of locking the file before she goes homeat night. Cumulative folders are to remain in the building and not worked on at the teacher’shome. Cumulative folders will be updated by the teacher. Attendance will be added by theguidance secretary.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

ASSESSMENT/TESTING and DATA ANALYSIS

Standardized TestingThe ITBS and ALT tests are coordinated by the Guidance Counselor. ITBS tests are given tochildren in grades 2-5 and ALT tests are given in grades 3-5. ITBS is administered in Octoberand ALT is administered in March. The ITBS and ALT analysis reports should be used toidentify strengths and weaknesses of individuals, classes or grade levels. They are goodreferences and should be used to make instructional decisions. Teachers should relate the resultswith the curriculum standards and benchmarks and closely monitor the proficient levels andgrowth rate of each individual student.

A test motivation preparation program should be used to prepare students for better strategies,motivation and transfer. The reading teachers and the learning strategists, will assist the process,however, the classroom teachers are fully responsible for implementing the lessons and strategiesthroughout the school year. By teaching children test taking skills (i.e. read the questions firstbefore reading the reading passage, process of elimination etc.), stress management skills (i.e.how to stay on task) and post test reflection activities, children will perform in a responsiblemanner before, during, and after testing.

Diagnostic and Unit Tests

Reading BRI (2-5 only) BRI will be given to students three times a year,September, January and May

Math Facts Grades 3-5 Three trimester tests, early September, January, and end of May (all students)

Spelling There is no pre and post district testing. However, a regular weekly test,student charting and goal setting should be practiced as they facilitategood study habits.

Diagnostic Reading AssessmentBRI/DRA/Phonemic Awareness assessments are given to children three times a year, inSeptember, January, and May. The school assessment team will assist the homeroom teachers inadministering the test and interpreting the results. It is extremely important that each teacheranalyzes the results carefully and uses the information to make instructional decisions.

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Reading and Math Unit TestsThe district has a set of tests in place. Most of the teachers use them to assess children’s learningat the end of the unit. If a teacher chooses not to use these tests, he/she should contact theprincipal in advance and submit his/her alternative assessment plans and instruments to theprincipal.

Other AssessmentsAll teachers should develop multiple assessment strategies and become proficient with them overtime. The following are a few examples:• Kindergarten assessments• Running Records – In general, each teacher should have a focus student to be assessed during

each Guided Reading instruction period. This is especially important when children aredeveloping basic reading skills. When students become more proficient in reading, a teachermay choose other assessment strategies.

• Teacher-made assessment for a unit/lesson• Daily assignments• Teacher observation/check for understanding• Writing/project rubrics• Spelling test• Word recognition / letter ID / writing spree / dictation / number ID

Data AnalysisWhen analyzing ITBS, ALT, and BRI/DRA/Phonemic Awareness tests and major instructionalunit assessments (i.e. PWIM or assessment), teachers are to ask the following questions:• What do we consider as a proficient level for our class/grade? (40% tile rank? Rubric 2 and

above? Grade level equivalency?)• What percent of children in my class/our grade level are above/below the proficient level?• Do we have achievement gaps among sub groups? (The four sub groups are M/F,

free/reduced vs. not free/reduced, special education vs. regular education, and ethnic groups)• What are the strengths and weaknesses? (i.e. vocabulary, problem solving, etc.)• What does research say about how to help children develop ______(weakness) skills?• What can we do as a team to identify and implement research-based practice to raise student

achievement?• How do we support each other and monitor our implementation on the identified strategies?• How do we monitor our children’s growth as we implement the strategies?

CLASS SCHEDULE

Research shows that time-on-task is highly correlated with student achievement. Therefore, weexpect all teachers to design a daily schedule that maximizes student learning. The classschedule should be turned into the office by the end of the first day of school. If the schedule isrevised later, please submit a new version to the office immediately.

Literacy Block and Balanced LiteracyA literacy block consists of a minimum of 150 minutes of Reading/Language instruction. Beprepared to share your Guided Reading schedule with your principal.

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Guided Reading expectations:• Guided Reading group size – the ideal group size is 3-6. The group size should not

exceed 8.• Frequency of instruction – The teachers should conduct Guided Reading instruction

daily, Monday to Friday. Although some groups may not meet with the teacher eachday, emergent readers should meet with the teacher 4-5 times a week. All groupsshould meet with the teacher no less than three times a week.

• Length of instruction – Generally between 20 – 30 minutes based on the age and/orstudent academic needs. Usually older children’s sessions are no less than 25minutes.

• Classroom teachers must provide guided instruction to all students in your homeroom.This includes students needing a specialist, ELP or special education services.Occasionally, a few special education Level II or Level III students may receiveGuided Reading instruction from the special education teacher. In those cases, theplan should be clearly specified in the student’s IEP.

• Each teacher should choose a ‘Balanced Diet’ lesson plan form to design his/herweekly guided lessons. Curriculum Standards, teaching points and studentapplication activities should be specified in all lessons. All components in BalancedLiteracy (vocabulary, word work, comprehension, fluency, written expression) shouldbe reflected in your lesson with appropriate intensity and frequency.

• Flexible grouping, not tracking, should be practiced. Teachers should assess studentsregularly and frequently.

Core Reading expectations:• All teachers should design Core Reading/Language Arts instruction based on the

district standards and bench marks.• Grammar, spelling, writing, vocabulary and reading strategies should be consistently

taught throughout the school year.• The Scholastic Reading series is the main instructional resource. Teachers may

include other resources, as long as standards and benchmarks are the focus.

Reading /Language Arts Instructional Norms

Planning:• A literacy block includes a minimum of 150 minutes of Reading/Language instruction. This

includes instruction in core reading, guided reading, writing, spelling, and language skills.• If the week or day has been shortened, teachers must consider the teaching of reading and

math as a top priority.• Guided Reading

• The guided reading block is 60-90 minutes, five days per week. Guided reading lessonsare typically 20-30 minutes in length.

• Although some groups may not meet with the teacher each day, emergent or strugglingreaders should meet with the teacher 4-5 times/week. All groups should meet with theteacher at least 3 times/week.

• Group size is small - 8 students or less. 4-6 is optimal.• Students should be reading text at their instructional level to maximize learning

opportunities.

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• Classroom teachers must provide guided reading instruction to all students in theirhomeroom. This includes students needing special services, which in the majority ofsituations, must be in addition to services provided by grade level teachers.

Instruction:• Instructional decisions should be made based on grade level reading standards and

benchmarks.• Scholastic Literacy Place is a core instructional resource for teaching reading standards and

benchmarks in our district. In addition, we have an extensive library of fiction and nonfictionguided reading books in each building.

• Our model of instruction is based on direct, explicit, teaching that includes teacher modeling,guided practice, and independent practice for students.

• We make every attempt to integrate reading and content instruction through the use of thefollowing strategies:• PWIM• Read Alouds• Talk Alouds• Think Alouds

• Guided ReadingGuided reading instruction should include a balance of skills and strategies including:

• reading practice (fluency, decoding, rereading)• word work• vocabulary development• comprehension strategies• writing

• Students should be given work that they can complete independently with success.Assignments and independent work should be a purposeful applications of skills focusedon during teacher-directed instruction, both in core and guided reading.

Assessment:1. BRI/DRA/Phonemic Awareness diagnostic assessments are given to children three times

per year in September, January, and May. The school assessment team will assist thehomeroom teachers in administering and interpreting results.

2. Student progress should be monitored with multiple assessment strategies that measurestudent performance over time and against district standards and benchmarks. Each teachershould develop a plan for collecting and organizing classroom assessments. Someexamples of assessment methods are:

3. Kindergarten assessments4. Word recognition / letter ID / writing spree / dictation5. Running records6. Unit tests7. Daily assignments8. Observation notes9. Rubrics10. Spelling tests

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MathA math block is at least 60 minutes in total, 5 times a week and instructed by the homeroomteacher. All components (Math box, Home Link, core instruction, and games) in Everyday Mathshould be used. Although a teacher may use his/her discretion to skip certain lessons, standardsand benchmarks should be fully addressed to ensure student competency.

Math Instructional Norms

Planning:• Schedule 1 hour of math per day, 5 days per week.• If the week or the day has been shortened, teachers must consider the teaching of reading and

math as a top priority.• The pacing schedule for math is built around teaching 3-4 lessons per week. Some lessons

take more than one day.• It is important to stay with the pacing schedule in order to balance instruction across standard

areas and expose students to a full range of concepts. The pacing schedule will also helpteachers to adequately prepare students for the district trimester assessments.

Instruction:• Instructional decisions should be made based on grade level math standards and benchmarks

with an awareness that some lessons are key to understanding math concepts in the programspiral.

• Everyday Mathematics is the core instructional resource for teaching math standards andbenchmarks in our district.

• Each component of the Everyday Mathematics program is important and no componentshould be consistently left out.

• Each lesson (not necessarily each day) should have time for whole group instruction withsome time to address individual needs in small groups.

• The instructional goals, frequency, and duration of small groups are determined by the needsof students in your class.

Assessment:• District trimester tests are given at the end of each trimester to all students. Data is collected

and summarized within the building and across the district.• Pre-testing students using trimester and unit assessments should be used to guide

instructional choices• Student progress and diagnosis should be assessed through a variety of methods including

both formal and informal strategies. It is important to gather information on the performanceof individual students and of the class as a whole. Some options include:• Trimester assessments• Unit assessments• Basic fact assessments (grade 3-5)• Math boxes• Journal Pages• Home Links/Study Links• Anecdotal Notes

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ScienceEach grade level has several FOSS units. All homeroom teachers should design lessons thataddress district science curriculum standards and benchmarks, using materials in each unit. Weencourage teachers to use these tools to design integrated lessons that could include the ECRstrategies (PWIM, Read Aloud, Talk Aloud, and Think Aloud) to help children make learningconnections among various content areas.

Science Instructional Norms

Planning:• Schedule 30-45 minutes on average a day, ranging from 3 days a week in the primary grades

to every day in the intermediate grades.• Some teachers will alternate the science units with the social studies.

Instruction:• Instructional decisions should be made based on grade level science standards and

benchmarks• FOSS (Full Options Science Systems) is the core instructional resource for teaching science

standards and benchmarks in our district using the methods of hands-on inquiry basedlearning.

• Each module of the FOSS is important and no module should be left out.• Each lesson (not necessarily each day) should have time for whole group instruction with

some time to break into small groups for the investigation and hands-on lab time.• It is recommended that the science be integrated into literacy instruction through the use of

the following strategies:• PWIM• Read Alouds• Think Alouds• Talk Alouds

Assessment:• There are a variety of assessment tools available in the FOSS kits.• At the beginning of the unit teachers should determine the assessment tool that will best

measure the standards addressed in the unit. On-going assessments should be made throughchecklists, anecdotal records, observations, etc.

• You will report the progress that a student is making on skills and concept understanding onthe trimester report card.

Social StudiesTeachers are to follow the district’s curriculum standards and benchmarks when planning socialstudies lessons. The district curriculum committee also developed a set of “essentialunderstandings” for each grade level. We encourage teachers to use these tools to designintegrated lessons that could include the ECR strategies (PWIM, Read Aloud, Talk Aloud, andThink Aloud) to help children make learning connections among various content areas.

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Social Studies Instructional NormsPlanning:

• Schedule an average of 30-45 minutes for a social studies lesson, ranging from 3 days aweek in the primary grades to 5 days a week in the intermediate grades.

• Some teachers will alternate the science units with the social studies

Instruction:• Instructional decisions should be made based on grade level social studies standards and

benchmarks. Essential Questions have been developed for each unit to guide yourinstruction.

• McGraw Hill is the core instructional resource for grades 4 and 5. Social Studies Alive isthe core instructional resource for grades K, 1, 2, and 3. Nystrom materials are availableto support your instruction of the standards and benchmarks at these grades as well.There is a wealth of materials available to aid in your instruction in the area of socialstudies. It is not expected that each lesson from both programs can be included in yourinstruction.

• It is recommended that social studies be integrated into your literacy instruction throughthe use of the following strategies:

• PWIM• Read Alouds• Talk Alouds• Think Alouds

Assessment:• There are a variety of assessment tools available through the core Social Studies

programs. You will want to check to see how they match with the district standards andbenchmarks.

• Determine at the beginning of the unit what standards and benchmarks you want toassess. Find an assessment tool that best meets this need. This could be a rubric, project,observation or a ready-made assessment. Many teachers have been successful combiningsocial studies and literacy through rubrics related to their essential questions.

• You will report the progress students are making in the areas of ‘skills’ and ‘concepts’ onthe report card.

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

Differentiated Instruction is not a program or a technique, but a combination of philosophy, mindset and practice that all teachers should strive for throughout their teaching career. It is based ona simple theory – when we set children up for success, they will succeed. Understandingchildren’s learning style, interest, social, emotional, and academic needs and designing engagingand brain compatible lessons are the essence of differentiated instruction. In order to becomeproficient in differentiated instruction, all teachers should:• Learn to develop and utilize reliable and valid assessments and to interpret assessment results

to guide instruction.• Be committed to weekly collaboration on learning and teaching.• Inquire and practice research-based and research-proven strategies.• Practice peer coaching, observe and provide feedback to each other on a regular basis.

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DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING PLANS (DLP)

All students are unique learners. While most of the students can learn successfully in the regularclassroom setting, some may need extended learning experiences, accommodations or modifiedcurriculum in order to be successful. Most of the accommodations can be implemented in theclassrooms. Our learning support team (strategists, reading and media specialist, counselor, andGrant Wood staff) will also support student learning when general accommodations are notsufficient. In Reading/Language Arts, teachers will implement differentiated instruction throughguided reading instruction and other relevant techniques. In Math, all teachers are to pre-assesschildren prior to each unit of instruction. If a student/group of children can reach a proficientlevel on the unit test, the teachers should provide extended learning experiences. The district hasdeveloped “Contract Math” materials for you to use. If a teacher chooses other extendedlearning strategies and materials, she/he should contact the learning strategists to form a specificplan.

In all DLP cases, teachers and parents should work together closely. Learning plans, progressmonitoring and progress reports should be shared with the parents on a regular basis.

DISTRICT PRIORITIES

• To increase student academic achievement and improve student performance on district’soutcomes of significance

• To increase student understanding of careers and lifelong learning responsibilities• To increase parent and public involvement in student learning• To increase student and staff use of integrated technologies as productive learning tools

EXTENDED DAY

Providing a variety of learning supports to our children has been a long-term tradition. ExtendedDay is but one way we offer differentiated learning support:

• Funding Resource: At Risk funding from the state• Types of programs: There are three types of Extended Day programs

• Type 1 – formal Academic Instruction – Certified teachers will design lessons basedon students’ academic and learning needs. Formal and informal assessment willbe conducted regularly to monitor student progress and parents should receiveregular communication and progress reports periodically.

• Type 2 – Homework Support – Certified teachers accompanied by paraprofessionalswill supervise children’s homework and daily practice. When children’s assignedhomework is done, the teacher will guide children to engage meaningful learningactivities such as practice reading or math facts. Teachers should communicatewith parents regarding student’s attitude and attendance.

• Type 3 – Enrichment Programs – Any certified or classified staff members canoffer enrichment classes with principal’s approval (i.e.: Computer classes,photography, craft, chess, cooking, music, story time, etc)

• Staff compensation: Type 1 teachers and program coordinator will be compensated ata rate of $25.00 an hour. Type 2 and 3 teachers are compensated at a rate of $17.50an hour. Paraprofessionals are paid at the district’s hourly rate.

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• Time/Location: Extended Day programs are offered after school from 3:30 – 4:30 onMondays and or Thursdays. Academic instruction and homework centers are heldtwice a week. The classes are generally hosted in the teacher’s classroom or anyother appropriate locations with principal approval. When a teacher is absent he/shewould have a backup plan.

• Transportation: Parents may choose to use the school transportation or pick upchildren on their own. The buses only run on the prescheduled dates.

FIELD TRIPS

Having students see and experience visitations to points of interest, which are logically related tosubject matter, are encouraged as a part of the total learning program. The major factor to beconsidered when planning field trips is the educational value. Pre and post activities should beplanned so that the field trips are integrated in the instructional units. Field trips must beapproved by the building principal two weeks in advance of the trip. Written consent of thepupil’s parent/guardian is required in advance of any trip involving the use of public or privatetransportation services. The field trip request form is available in the office. The form should beinitialed by all parties after the trip is approved by the principal. This procedure will ensure thatthe food service, special teachers and other staff members are properly notified about theschedule change. Traditionally PTO sponsors field trips. If a teacher chooses to take field tripsmore frequently than what PTO proposed for, the teacher will need to secure a funding resource.

DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY

Any student who shall intentionally or accidentally destroy or damage any school property, orwho shall deface by cutting or writing or drawing pictures on, any surface, furniture, building, orother school property shall immediately compensate for such damage. This will be determinedby, and received by the principal.

DENTAL/DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS

Both student and staff dental/doctor appointments should be made during out-of-school hours,Saturdays, and vacation periods. Students will be excused for necessary dental appointmentsduring school hours, upon the written or telephone request of the parents. Staff may use personaldays. A student that goes to the dentist/doctor and comes back to school for the remaining timein the morning or afternoon will not be counted absent.

DISASTER DRILLS AND PROCEDURES

Also, please refer to your CCSD Crisis Plan Notebook. (Please note the new “code”signals.)

(Fire and Tornado Drill Maps – Pages 58 & 59)

Fire Drill Instructions: Every student and teacher in the building is requested to study andlearn the following directions and precautions:

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1. The fire alarm is a constant buzzing.

2. The diagram of the building, at the end of this handbook, maps out the appropriate firedrill exits. If the designated exit is blocked, take the children to the next closest exit.

3. Immediately, upon notification of a fire or fire drill, require complete silence in the room.

4. Direct the children to file out of the classroom in an orderly manner.

5. The teacher will make a final check of the room to make sure all students have left.Classroom doors will be closed by the teacher as he/she leaves. Exterior doors and firedoors should also be closed.

6. All children and adults will go to an area fifty yards or more from the building and waitsilently in a group.

7. The teachers will check to make sure that each child is present in the group.

8. Upon hearing the "all clear" signal, return to your room in the same manner as you wentout. The "all clear" signal is one short sounding of the boat horn.

9. Each teacher will be responsible for teaching appropriate fire drill behavior. Teachers arerequired to practice drills to insure that each student is well informed. Document yourpractice drills on your calendar. (liability issue)

10. Each teacher will be responsible for posting the fire evacuation plan near the room exitand explaining it to each group of students using that room. This is to be done theFIRST DAY of school.

Tornado Drill Instructions: Teachers need to share the procedures for a tornado drill with theirstudents and practice the procedures the first week of school. All staff and students are to learnwhat to do when the tornado alarm is heard.

• The tornado warning signal will be an intermittent tone or the lights will go out and the boathorn will intermittently signal a drill. (Lights going out without the sounding of the boathorn will be considered a power failure.)

• Students are to leave all personal and school materials in the classroom when the alarm isgiven. They are to proceed quickly and quietly to the shelter area designated for them on theschool tornado drill map.

• Teachers are to take their class roster with them to the assigned shelter. In the event of adisaster, no children are to be dismissed until a parent or a school bus comes for them.Missing students are to be immediately reported to the principal.

• Students are to remain in their assigned area until the all clear signal is given. (One shortblast of the boat horn.)

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• Take all drills seriously. Drills can save lives if there is a real emergency.

• Each teacher is responsible for posting the tornado evacuation plan near the room exit andexplaining it to each group of students using that room. This is to be done the FIRST DAYof school.

Bomb Threat Procedure (Code B)

If a bomb threat is received, an adult runner will notify teachers to visually check their classroomand work area for something that does not belong or is out of place. Anything suspicious shouldnot be touched and should be immediately reported to the principal by a runner. The intercomshould not be used at any time. Do not use anything electronic or anything that uses electricity.

If the building needs to be evacuated, an adult runner will come to the room to notify teachers.Students and staff should evacuate a minimum of 1,000 feet from the building.

See your Crisis Plan Notebook for more information.

Intruder Drill Safety Information (Code I)

The first person to observe the intruder (person with a weapon, person who is upset, or personacting out of control) shall notify the principal or designee.

The principal/designee will announce, “This is notification of Code I.” Principals may announcefor teachers to check their e-mail account for further information. This notice means to lockclassroom doors, prohibit exit from classrooms, and get seated on the floor next to an interiorwall away from windows and doors.

See your Crisis Plan Notebook for more information.

Palo Emergency (See Crisis Plan Notebook- Duane Arnold Actions)

DISCIPLINE - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PLAN AT PRAIRIE HEIGHTS

The district has adopted District Wide CCSD Behavior Expectations. Please consult thisdocument for general district wide guidelines.

The Behavior Management Plan at Prairie Heights is two fold - serving both to reinforce positivebehavior with praise and encouragement and negative behavior with consequences, that is astructured procedure. It is a plan heavily weighted on the side of prevention and positivediscipline practices. It allows for individual differences and can meet the individual needs ofeach student. It is based on the research done by Dr. William Glasser and his book ControlTheory in the Classroom.

Every behavior is purposeful and motivated by something. Every behavior is driven byrelationships...positive or negative. We want to stack the deck in our favor with positiverelationships between students and teacher. My first directive will be to use the first twenty daysof school to work on the 3 R’s of Relationship Building, Responsibility (leadership) and Respect

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(How it is earned). This is so important for the success of the rest of the year. I give youpermission to literally put academics fourth on the priority list...because if you do a great job onthese 3 R’s the traditional 3 R’s will come much much easier and you and your kids will have agreat year. The goal the first twenty days is to create a community of learners to establish a bondbetween you and each child that says “I care about you as a person, (unconditionally), I’ll nevergive up on you (no matter how long it takes), Together we are going to learn a lot and have a lotof fun at the same time (I’m going to fight for you to be the best you can be and you’ll neverforget me because I’m going to be your best teacher ever)”.

How well you plan those twenty days and how you create connections between yourself andyour students will determine the rest of the 160 days of your school year. Your students willrespond in like to enthusiasm, sincerity, structure and creativity.

Don’t believe the old wives tale of “don’t smile until Christmas-you’ll loose control.” Just theopposite will happen-the kids won’t know if you like them or even want to be their teacher forthree months and will respond in like. The best teacher I ever had told me the first day of schoolin a dozen ways “I was special and she believed I could do great things”. I had the best year everand I never forgot her.

This is all Level I stuff. Prevention. Conflict Managers will be helpful also at this level as will1-2-3 Magic - more on the magic video later.

I am requesting that every teacher utilize the affinity diagram (a quality tool used to get outeverybody’s ideas and motivate everybody) during the first week of school to give ownership ofthree areas of behavior where we want to see quality prevail - recess, lunchroom, building. Howto conduct this affinity diagram will be demonstrated during workshop week. There will alwaysbe someone available to help if needed.

There are three levels of behavior management: Level I is prevention and relationship driven. Itis pretty informal. No forms or documentation are required. Level II is more formal. Level IIbehaviors are documented by teachers/staff/principal on a Stop-Start-Follow Through BehaviorPlan or Prairie Heights Problem Solving Plan form. Level III is documented on a full sheet andrequires principal - parent communication. When I talk to the parent I want writtendocumentation of interventions tried. Please note there are some automatic Level III behaviorsthat do not require Level II documentation. We will talk about them in a faculty meeting.

These three levels of behavior management will be the topic of some early faculty meetings,student orientation and parent PTO discussions. Basically it works like this:

Level I - student infractions include all minor, inappropriate actions by students in or out of theclassroom. Conflict Managers may be utilized to resolve many of these situations. Level I ischaracterized by S-S (Student-Student) (Conflict Managers) or T-S (Teacher-Student)interactions to solve the problem/situation. Parent contact and documentation is at the option ofthe teacher.

Level II - behavior problems are characterized by the teacher having to remove the child fromthe classroom or the withdrawal of the activity or privilege. Typically, Level II behaviors arethose persistent behaviors that prevent teachers from teaching or students from learning or those

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that put students or staff in dangerous, safety compromising situations (i.e: throwing snowballs).Level II behaviors are documented by teachers/staff on the 1/2 sheet form. Parent telephonecommunication is recommended, however it is at the option of the teacher. Level II BMR formsare sent home to parents.

Level II behaviors are those unacceptable actions by students that necessitate the involvement ofa second adult such as lead teacher, team member or other staff member.

Level II behavior problems may be characterized as T-S-A (Teacher-Student-2nd Adult)interactions to solve the problem/situation.

Level III behaviors are of a serious nature such as chronic disrupting actions, gross disrespectto adults, dangerous safety issues, stealing or any other violations of school board policy.Consequences for these behaviors typically result in suspension, in time-out or other appropriatelogical, meaningful consequence. Follow up by the school counselor is a part of the Level IIIprocess.

Level III behavior problems may be characterized as T-S-P-P (Teacher-Student-Parent-Principal)interactions to solve the problem/situation.

Discipline Belief Statements:

* Students must be taught the expectations and each expectation must be modeled forthem.

* Expectations must be consistent throughout the building.

* All students are capable of learning self-control.

* All supervisors must understand and uniformly implement the discipline plan.

* Logical consequences should be used whenever possible.

* Good communications is critical.

* Procedures must be clear and easy to follow.

* The number of rules must be limited to be manageable.

* Everyone is responsible for discipline.

* Parents must be involved.

* Serious behavior problems must be clearly defined and dealt with specifically at ahigher level.

* The plan must be constantly monitored and refined.

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General Rules: Classroom, Halls, Lunchroom and Playground

1. Respect others and their property.

2. Cooperate with all adults who make reasonable requests.

3. Let others learn.

COURTESY - COOPERATION - COMMON SENSE

Teacher Responsibility:

1. Make expectations known to students and try to make those expectations commonthroughout the school.

2. Be consistent, prompt and fair in dealing with violations of expectations.

3. Frequently point out excellent behavior and good citizenship in students andpositively reinforce it.

4. Model expected behaviors.

Student Responsibilities:

1. Listen to their teachers and other adults to learn what is expected and to understandthe rules.

2. Follow the rules for the hallways, lunchroom, classroom, playground and thoserelated to assemblies or special events.

3. Work with conflict managers to resolve problems. If the problem can not be resolvedby the conflict managers, it can be brought to the attention of an adult for assistance.

4. Use common sense to avoid problems that could result in consequences ranging froman informal conference to suspension.

* See the Prairie Heights Behavior Management Handbook for more information.

DISMISSAL OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS

The principal will excuse any student on written request by the parents to leave school premisesbefore regularly scheduled time.

A student must receive the building administrator’s approval to leave any of the instructionalcenters in the district during a school day to engage in other instructional endeavors.

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EARLY DISMISSAL

When we have an early dismissal because of inclement weather, teachers are asked to stay untilafter the buses leave the school.

ENROLLING NEW STUDENTS

Enrollment of new or beginning students will be made in the office. All records will be startedby the guidance secretary. The appropriate census and bus transportation information will besent to the central administration office by the building secretary.

FACULTY HOURS

Faculty hours at Prairie are “flexible”. Hours are not counted, logged, or traded for other worktime. This flexibility honors the professional role and responsibilities of each faculty member, asthey strive to create the best learning environment possible for all.

Flexible• Decision to arrive to work or leave work resides with the individual teacher, unless:

• There is a required faculty meeting—before school. (Wednesdays)• There is a required faculty professional development session. (See posted PD

collaboration grade level schedule)• There is an administratively assigned class or student supervision

responsibility or duty.• There may be an emergency, crisis, or critical incident meeting called by the

administration, related to personnel health, safety, or welfare.

Normal Hours• Due to the arrival time of students, past practice, and faculty decision making

patterns, “normal” hours are typically 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Normal does not mean“required”.

• Teachers are expected to be on time for all schedule meetings.

FIELD TRIPS AND BUS REQUESTS

1. Field trips off the school premises must be approved by the principal. Teachers mustmake the request at least ten days in advance. After approval a "Request forTransportation" form should be filled out by the teacher and returned to the officesecretary no later than the Monday AM 7-10 days in advance of the trip. (For furtherinformation of school vehicles use, see School Board Policy Code No. 702.8)

2. A listing of tentative field trips should be submitted to the office during the first month ofschool. Teachers need to cost in driver’s salary at $10.50/hour and mileage costs at20¢/mile. The cost of all trips must be calculated as we look at which trips will beapproved.

3. Every homeroom should plan on one field trip/year.

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FILM ORDERING PROCEDURES

1. Film orders are handled through the AEA 10 Media Center. Order forms, catalogues, andadditional information is available in the IMC.

2. Films should be used at the appropriate grade so students don’t view the same filmseveral years.

3. Films should be picked up and returned to the office after being shown.

FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE

Public Safety RulesEach school shall conduct fire and tornado drills as required by Iowa Code section 100.31. Eachschool shall conduct four fire and four tornado drills yearly while school is in session with twodrills of each type between July 1 and December 31 and two drills of each type between January1 and June 30. All drills shall be documented and such documentation shall be made available tothe state fire marshal or other authorized person conducting a fire safety inspection of the school.

A maximum of 10% of available wall space can be covered with combustible materials. StateCode 5.665(6) Anything in a glassed frame or treated with fire retardant does not figure into the10%.

All overstuffed chairs, sofas, pillows, and stuffed animals must be removed from classroomsunless they are tagged as being flame retardant. Note that the tags must be present. IFC315.2

No combustibles can be hanging from the ceiling or attached to exit doors. No combustiblesshould be attached within 3 feet of a doorway or exit. The only signs that are acceptable by thedoor are the maps for fire and tornado evacuation.

A minimum of 30 inches of clearance needs to be maintained in front of all electrical panels.IFC 605.3

NO DOOR WEDGES. Any door that can be closed should be closed. The only exceptionsbeing the doors that are held open magnetically and are wired into the alarm system. Custodianswill be instructed to take door wedges and dispose of them.

Extension cords cannot be used as permanent wiring. Extension cords should be plugged in andunplugged when not in use. IFC 605.5. The only acceptable extension cords are the roundorange heavy-duty cords. Flat extension cords are not acceptable at any time. Low electricalusage equipment such as computers can be permanently plugged into a power strip as long as thepower strip contains a breaker. No heating or cooling units can be attached to an extension cord.

Combustible storage is prohibited in mechanical, electrical or boiler rooms. IFC 315.2.3.

Clearance of combustibles from the ceiling must be 24 inches (non-sprinkled) and 18 inches(sprinkled). IFC 315.2.1

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Recommendations:Each building principal should communicate these fire regulations and expect their staff tocomply at all times. All staff should adhere to these rules and if a fire safety inspection wouldresult in a violation of these rules the person responsible should be notified and the violationrectified. If a staff member is responsible for a second violation, the building administrator mayadd a letter of reprimand to their personnel file. Any custodian who becomes aware of a firecode violation should fill out the fire code violation form and give it to the principal. It is theprincipal’s responsibility to notify the person responsible for the violation and rectify theproblem.

GUIDANCE

Our guidance counselor will be in this building Monday through Friday. The counselor willhandle guidance, some components of our ELP, and the conflict manager program.

The counselor will be meeting with students on an individual and small group basis. Pleasecontact our counselor if you have a special concern about one of your students.

Classroom guidance activities will again be set up for each individual class. The counselor willbe contacting teachers to set up a schedule and to discuss services offered.

HAVE I GOT ANY DUTY?

Duty will be a team effort. Everyone will pitch in so that the load will be lighter with manycarrying. All classroom teachers will have duty. Specials, special ed and paraprofessionals willassist where and when they are available. There will be a minimum of two - three adults on dutyat all recesses. The principal will be on duty to assist or take your place when possible. Theduty schedule is at the end of the handbook.

HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION/WORKERS RIGHT TO KNOW

In accordance with Board Policy 403.4 and the District’s SAFETY PROGRAM (HAZARDOUSCOMMUNICATION/WORKERS RIGHT TO KNOW PROGRAM)All employees shall read, view, and review the hazardous training disclosure materials providedby the District.

Certified staff (Teachers & Administrators) shall utilize the online training materials provided atwww.aea.10.k12.ia.us. Employees will click on: “Professional Development”, “MandatoryTraining”, “Online Training”, “Right to Know”. User Name and Passwords can be obtainedfrom the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Non-Certified (All other Employees) shall view the District approved training video and sign theverification/attendance form provided by the District to verify date of training session.

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District Responsibilities:

District Administrators shall be responsible for providing appropriate “Right to Know” trainingto all new employees and existing employees who have been temporarily or permanentlytransferred and when any new chemical is used within the building.

District Administrators, or designee(s), shall be responsible for maintaining Material Safety DataSheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used in the buildings. An alphabetical master list andindividual copy of each MSDS sheet shall be provided to the Director of Buildings and Groundsfor the District Master Files.

The District shall provide, train, and monitor the use of, appropriate safety equipment andsupplies for employee use of chemicals and hazardous materials.

Employee Responsibilities:

Employees shall participate in the required “Right To Know” training as provided by theDistrict.

Chemicals and Hazardous materials shall be used per manufacturer’s instructions.

Employees shall use only approved, properly marked, containers for mixing and storage ofDistrict approved chemicals.

Employees shall familiarize themselves with the location and information provided in theDistrict provided MSDS information booklets and appropriately use the safety equipment andsupplies provided by the District.

Employees shall notify District Administration when training, supplies and/or safety equipmenthave not been provided.

HEALTH POLICIES AND PRACTICES

The nurse will be available to this building one day a week from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. At othertimes the building health aid will handle children needing help. Students not having a yellownurse’s pass when they come to the office will be returned to the classroom. Please review thedistrict policies and practices in regard to health.

HOMECOMING PROCEDURESWe are an enthusiastic participant in homecoming activities. These include participation inorange/black day, watching the parade, the pep assembly and possibly a float.

HOMEROOM SCHEDULE

Please post one copy of your homeroom schedule in your room and outside your door so studentscan refer to it. Please turn in a copy of your homeroom schedule to the office. If it changes, turnin an updated copy as soon as possible. We rely on these copies for many communications.

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HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM

The district wants to remind parents or guardians that the Human Growth and DevelopmentCurriculum is open for their inspection prior to its use. In addition, parents are reminded thatthis curriculum also contains, per state statute an exemption from instruction. This statute states,“A pupil shall not be required to enroll in either physical education or health courses if thepupil’s parents or guardians file a written statement with the school principal that the courseconflicts with the pupil’s religious beliefs.” However any written request for exemption from theHuman Growth and Development Curriculum will be honored whether or not a reason is given.

IDM – INSTRUCTIONAL DECISION MAKING

What is it? A process of general education based instruction that is designed to use multipleinterventions that includes:

• Core instruction for all students• Supplemental instruction for small groups of students (could be high or low ability)• Intensive instruction for small groups of students (could be high or low ability)

The IDM Process requires a specific protocol.1. Requires a different protocol in terms of paper trail and paper management.2. Requires that we address the special needs of all the students: low ability and high

ability.3. Approaches meeting the needs of individual students in small groups of similar need

students.4. Establishes a benchmark of “entitled individual” when supplemental and intensive

instruction do not produce acceptable progress over time within an agreed uponamount of time.

5. Supplemental Plan – differentiated approach for small groups of students.6. Intensive Instruction Plan – Evaluation of Implementation and Performance Data.

INTERNET USE AGREEMENT (Code No. 605.6)

Internet access is available to students and teachers in the College Community School District.Internet accessibility is to support research and education in schools. Use of the internet is aprivilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in a cancellation of those privileges. TheCollege Community School District has a firewall and filtering system in place that will monitorand log internet activity as well as block unacceptable websites but the school district cannotguarantee that a student will not be able to access objectionable material on the internet. Properuse of the internet, and the educational value to be gained from proper internet use, is the jointresponsibility of students, parents, and employees of the school district. A yellow authorization(permission) Card will be sent home at the beginning of each school year for parents to read, signand return.

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IOWA BASIC SKILLS PROCEDURE

This is coordinated by the Guidance Counselor

1. The success of such a standardized testing program depends a great deal on the teacher.

2. Students are required to use #2 pencils. Teachers should have a few pencils in reserve andsharpened.

3. Schedule: to be announced. The homeroom teacher is responsible for setting up his/herown testing schedule.

4. R & R - rest, toilet break, games, puzzles, physical education, music, library, an activity inthe gym, etc.

5. Please inspect each book carefully and make sure that all marks are heavy, glossy, andblack. Within each grade pack, alphabetize the booklets according to pupil’s names withthe A’s on top. If more than one level is used in a grade, it’s not necessary to separatebooklets by levels. Alphabetize without regard to levels.

6. Alphabetize in one pack from your homeroom. Stack the answer sheets with the nameblock facing up. Please inspect each sheet carefully and make sure that all marks areheavy, glossy, and black.

7. Results of the Iowa Basic Skills will not be sent home. The homeroom teacher will go overthe Iowa Basic Skills profile chart with the parents at conference time. Parents have theright to see the grade equivalent and scores. The main point to stress should be the growthpattern.

KEYS

Classroom teachers are responsible for the security of their room. It is the teacher’sresponsibility to unlock their door in the morning and lock their classroom door before leavingeach day. Teachers are responsible for keys and are expected to exercise due caution againstloss. Keys are not to be loaned to unauthorized personnel or duplicated.

LEAD TEACHERS

On days when there is no principal or administrator in the building, teachers from the staff havebeen appointed as Lead Teachers.

The duties of the Lead Teacher will include:1. Act as a representative for the building if it is needed.

2. Instruct the secretary to any typing or clerical tasks that are of an immediate nature.

3. Instruct the custodian to carry out any duties that require his/her immediate attention.

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4. Act as a representative for the building and spokesman for the staff in case of emergency(fire, tornado, etc.)

5. Direct all communications and actions in cases of personal illness or injury. Call schoolnurse immediately.a. Attend to the immediate needs of child or person injuredb. Get emergency procedure card from officec. Contact parents of child if possibled. Transport injured party to doctor if necessarye. Request a complete accident report from appropriate teacherf. Follow up progress of accident victim

6. Supervise the loading of school buses at the end of the school day.

7. If circumstances or events occur for which you do not wish to take legal responsibilitycall the Superintendent at 848-5201.

8. Mrs. Geary is intermediate lead teacher. Mrs. Krumbholz is primary lead teacher andMrs. Schrantz is special education lead teacher. Mrs. Medberry is the specials leadteacher.

9. In matters of discipline, Mrs. Krumbholz will assist with primary grades, Mrs. Geary withintermediate grades, Mrs. Schrantz with special education and Mrs. Medberry withspecials.

10. In the absence of the principal, when suspension is in order, the student is to be put intime out awaiting the decision of the principal. In emergency situations Mr. Whitehead,Superintendent, is to be called.

LEGAL CUSTODY

If a student isn’t living with his/her parents, the school must receive legal papers indicating whois responsible for the child. Without legal documents stating otherwise, the school considersboth parents as custodial parents.

LESSON PLANS

When you write out your lesson plans you are planning to succeed. Good lesson plans areequated with effective teaching. What are ‘good’ lesson plans? I believe every lesson planshould give specific direction to the user. They are guideposts in a sea of curriculum. I am fullyaware that sometimes lesson plans cannot be followed exactly. The needs of your studentsdetermine rate. I do, however, expect that the instruction provided would be recorded on thatweeks lesson plans.

Since each year you have new students with new strengths and weaknesses and therefore newinstructional needs, you will have to write new lesson plans for them. Last year’s lesson planswill not work for this year’s students.

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Lesson plans will not have to be handed in to the principal. I will be in your classroomsfrequently and may review your lesson plan book at this time. I may ask for your year’s lessonplan book to be considered in your Professional Growth Plan.

You may use whatever format is most comfortable to you. However, I require these twoelements to be labeled and included in all lesson plans for all subjects.

(O) Objectives are to be stated - simply and clearly. If this is a review lesson of materialspresented before by you, put a R to the right of (O) R(i.e. To find the main idea in “Inspector Peckett”, appreciate Iowa Pioneers etc.)

(TT) Teaching Tool - How to do plan to reach your intended outcome for your students.What are the teaching tools you will use?(i.e. Lecture, educational game, activity, worksheet, boardwork, etc.)

These two labels are to be used for all areas. Times of class changes are also to be indicated.Any additional information such as pages in Teacher’s Edition or student text, studentassignments, that would clarify for you and a sub your educational target for that class is to berecorded.

As you survey a week’s lesson plans ask yourself as I ask myself “If I were a substitute teacherwith only this guideline for the next hours, would I feel secure or panicky?”

Lesson plans that contain only page numbers and student assignments are unacceptable. Pleaseuse your curriculum guide to plan your year. Use the curriculum guides as providing ‘ballpark”checkpoints. However, do not try to only match objectives with curriculum stated objectives.Use differentiated approaches, authentic assessments.

LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found is located in the north/south hallway in the west end of the building. Pleaseencourage students to check the lost and found for missing items.

LOUNGE/STAFF

The staff lounge is located in the S.E. wing. Coffee and pop are not to be taken to the classroomwhen students are in the room. During lunch, recess, specials and planning times, coffee and popmay be taken to classrooms.

Lounge duty assignments will be posted in the lounge and in the weekly bulletin.

LUNCH, SCHEDULES, SUPERVISION AND PROCEDURES

Accu-Scan: Students may deposit money into their lunch/breakfast account each morning beforeschool in the multipurpose room.

We will again be using bar codes that will be kept in a notebook for students as they go throughthe lunch line. There will be no individual cards.

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Please be sure to send home the computer slips from the accu-scan daily.

Kindergarten: Kindergarten will have a milk break daily. Only one break should be scheduleddaily.

Lunch Schedule: Teachers in each grade are asked to follow the lunch schedule closely. Also,each grade level team should plan a rotation that allows each class to eat first for a part of theschool year.

Supervision: Teachers assigned lunchroom supervision are to monitor the students. Problemsare to be handled directly by those on duty and a discipline report completed. The lunchroomrules are to be consistently enforced.

Lunchroom Procedure: All students purchasing lunch or milk are to follow the hot lunch line.Students are to take their trays to their table and sit in the order in which they enter thelunchroom. Students with cold lunches are not allowed to wait for students going through thehot lunch line. They should remain at that table until they are dismissed by one of thesupervisors.

All students, during warm weather, are to go directly outside and not return to the lunchroomwithout permission. Students having lunch boxes may leave them inside the door used forrecess.

MAILBOXES

Staff mailboxes are located in the office. Teachers are asked to check their boxes daily: beforeschool, noon hour, last recess and after school. Be sure to pick up any packages that you mayhave.

MAPS, BUILDING

Building maps are at the back of this handbook. (Pages 57, 58, 59, 60, 61)

MEDICATION POLICY

When a child is to receive medication during school hours, the following policy will be followed.This policy is based on STATE LAW. Permission by telephone can not be accepted.Medication will not be administered if the following steps are not followed.

NO MEDICATION CAN BE GIVEN BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL OR NURSE UNLESSPERMISSION HAS BEEN GIVEN BY THE CHILD’S PHYSICIAN.

When a child is to receive medication during school hours, the following policy should befollowed:

• Written instruction over prescribing doctor’s signature, including name of drug, duration andfrequency of medication and name of child must be on file in school before any medicationcan be given.

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• Written permission over parent’s signature must also be on file.

• Should a physician request that a drug be left in charge of a school nurse or official to begiven to a child at prescribed periods, the drug must be labeled with the name of the child,name of the medication, time of day it is to be given, duration it is to be given and the nameof the physician.

File: JHCD

Administering Medicines to Students

The Board accepts no responsibility for the medical treatment of students.

In those cases where a licensed physician/dentist has prescribed medication for a student and theparent has forwarded the required forms, appropriate staff may administer the medication to thestudent.

In those cases where a parent or guardian has signed the appropriate form, over the countermedications may be administered to students.

The above policy covers all prescription medications and other controlled substances. Thesuperintendent will set regulations for the proper administration of medicines to students duringschool hours.Current Practice codified 1980Adopted: date of manual adoptionRevised: 8/17/82, 3/3/87Effective Date: 9/1/87

LEGAL REF: Code of Iowa, Chapter 613.17

CROSS REF: EBBA, First Aid

College Community Schools, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

MEETINGS FOR TEACHERS/COLLABORATION WITH COLLEAGUES

All meetings called by the district or by the principal will be held from 7:30 – 8:20, Monday –Friday. There are a minimum of two professional development/collaboration sessions scheduledper week for all teachers. All teachers are required to attend appropriate 7:30 meetings unlessotherwise noted. (i.e. all reading teachers only or all math teachers only, etc.)

There will be seven and one half full days of professional development scheduled throughout theyear, approximately one per month.

Meetings during the day or after school may be called by the teachers to meet their needs.

Optional/voluntary meetings, like short term focus groups, may be called by the principal afterschool. Attendance is not required by all teachers at these meetings

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Emergency five minute standup meetings to address immediate safety issues may be called atany time. (i.e. bomb threat notice, stranger danger awareness, etc.)

CADRE Meetings: Members of this committee will meet each month throughout the year tofacilitate the implementation of the building plan and to facilitate other activities.

Classified Staff Meetings: Classified staff are to adjust their hours (during the same week asthe meeting) to attend classified staff and total staff meetings.

Total Staff Meetings: All teachers and paraprofessionals are to attend total staff meetings.

MEMORIES OF PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

Each teacher is asked to take pictures sufficient for two pages for inclusion in the yearbook ofmemories. Our PH-PTO is providing editors to coordinate production of the book. We areproviding three assistants to the editors.

The image you will project and be preserving for posterity through your efforts on these pageswill be admired and appreciated for years to come.

MID-TRIMESTER STATUS REPORTS

Third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers: Halfway through each trimester you are asked to sendhome a Status Report to identified struggling students. Reports are sent to parents of third,fourth and fifth grade students who are at the needs improvement, unsatisfactory, or under the75% level of achievement for any learning area.

MULTICULTURAL, NONSEXIST POLICY

The College Community School District provides equal education and employment opportunitiesand will not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, age,national origin, marital status or disability. College Community School District shall takeaffirmative action in recruitment of women and men, minorities and the disabled. Inquiresregarding compliance with equal educational or employment opportunities and/or affirmativeaction shall be directed to Steve Doser, Equity Coordinator, College Community Schools, 40176th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Inquiries may also be directed, in writing, to theIowa Civil Rights Commission in Des Moines, the Director of the Region VII office of theUnited States Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, or the Director of the Region VIIOffice of Civil Rights, United States Department of Education in Kansas City, Mo.

NEWSLETTER

Classroom Newsletters: Teacher newsletters should be sent home at least twice a month to helpparents better understand what is being taught and to inform them of future units and specialevents. A grade level newsletter or individual teacher newsletter may be used to meet thisrequirement. Please file a copy with the office.

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OPENING EXERCISES – Monday – Friday

7:30 – 8:35 – students arrive at schoolStudents go to the gym and check in with the supervisors. Students are directed to stay in thegym or are sent to the multipurpose room for breakfast or to the IMC.

7:30 – 8:20 – Teachers are attending Professional Development, planning for the day orattending IDM meetings.

8:20 – All activity/noise stops in the three student waiting locations.

8:20 – 8:35 – Students watch the TV monitors in the three locations.They will see students’ announcements, lunch menu, weather, special events for the day/week,and the principal’s announcements/expectations.

Monday – Friday Pledge of AllegianceMonday and Friday National AnthemMonday – Friday Moment of Silence

During the first week of school, teachers should plan to explain to their students why we observethese three traditional pieces.

OUTSIDE DOORS

All doors, except for the front doors by the office, will remain locked after 8:30 each day. Thisis for security purposes. When you leave the building after 3:30 PM, kindly check to see thatthe door lock catches.

PARAPROFESSIONALS

The teacher will direct the work of the paraprofessional assigned to his/her room. Teachers areto provide clear directions and plan in advance the task so the time allotted is used efficiently.Paraprofessionals are classroom paraprofessionals and not clerical paraprofessionals.Paraprofessionals are to be used primarily for helping students to be successful not clerical work.(i.e. working with students, teachers - 90%, working on clerical tasks - 10%)

Records and Materials: Paraprofessionals are responsible for maintaining the files and records.All materials are to be checked out by the paraprofessionals. Materials such as: literature books,resource kits, word cards, charts, etc. are to be returned at the end of that unit.

First Five Days of School: During the first five days, all building classroom paraprofessionalswill be assisting kindergarten students in establishing their routines.

Classroom Assistance: Paraprofessionals will be assigned time in the kindergarten classroomsand in other classrooms on a need basis giving priority to reading assistance. The makeup of theclass and the need for additional adult supervision and involvement will determineparaprofessional time committed. Paraprofessional time will not be provided in all classrooms.

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Supervision: Paraprofessionals will be assigned recess, hallway, breakfast and othersupervision of students along with all other staff in the building. All recesses will include at leastone certified staff member on duty.

PARTIES FOR STUDENTS

Treats are permitted at school during birthdays and special events, such as: Halloween,Valentine’s Day, and other special days. Parents are asked not to send treats to school unless it’sa birthday or special event. Individual classroom parties will be determined by each homeroomteacher.

Gum is not to be used as a birthday treat or for holiday treats.

The classroom must be cleaned up before dismissal on the day of parties.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

A final security check of your area each afternoon, just before leaving, is your responsibility.Please make sure all lights are off, computers/AV equipment is covered, windows and doorsclosed and locked and blinds pulled. Have the children stack their chairs and pick up variousitems throughout the room. The security system will be in operation every evening and onweekends.

PLAYGROUND BOUNDARIES

Playground boundaries are the hill to the north, the fence to the south, edge of the building to thewest and the drop off to the east.

PLAYGROUND PARAPHERNALIA

No skateboards, bikes, or other recreational items from home may be brought to school withoutprincipal permission. Those items that pose potential unsafe play conditions will not beapproved.

PLAYGROUND SAFETY & RULES FOR PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOR

1. Before going out to recess, children will use the rest rooms if necessary and check out anyequipment they might have access to. Children will not be allowed to return to the buildingunder normal circumstances. Exceptions will be children with rest room requests inkindergarten and first grade.

2. Playground boundaries are the bottom of the hill to the north, the fence to the south, edgeof building to the west and the drop off to the east.

3. Children will not be allowed to climb on the chain link fences or backstops.

4. Children are not to throw any objects, climb the tree, bring food onto the playground orhave sharp objects that might injure another child.

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5. Toys, radios, game boys and tape players are not allowed at school without teacherpermission on a special day. The school cannot assume responsibility for loss or damageof these items. Toy guns, skateboards, knives, roller skates, hard baseball bats or hard ballsare not to be brought to school.

6. One child per swing except for the horizontal tire swings where two children may be on thesmall swing and up to three on the larger swing which has three chains supporting theirweight. Sharing the swings is required. Children are not to jump out of the swings.

7. Rocks are to stay on the ground.

8. Balls for 4-square and basketball will be permitted on the blacktop. All other balls and ballgames are to be played on the grass. This will prevent students being hit by others playingcatch or kick ball. (Review and enforce)

9. One at a time, frontwards and sitting down on the slides. Students are not to block or hangover the edges of the slide. The double width slide can accommodate two students at atime. Students are not to run up the slides or put rocks on the slides.

10. Students will go to the assigned entry at the whistle.

11. Students may climb and jump down only from the first level of the wood structure. (fourfoot level)

12. Students are not allowed to crawl under the wood structure.

13. Standing on top of the parallel bars or the rainbow is dangerous and not allowed.

14. Students are not to walk up the wooden support framing on the second level or to slidedown the railings.

15. The jump ropes are not to be twirled over the head. They are only for jumping games andare not allowed in the wood structure.

16. Tackle games are not permitted. The supervisor will need to take the ball and end the gamewhen tackling is taking place.

17. When snow is on the ground students will be allowed to play on the blacktop and woodstructure. Only those with boots will be allowed to leave these areas to play. Parents areencouraged to send snow pants or an extra pair of pants when the children are playing inthe snow.

18. Students are not required to have gloves, mittens, boots or hats for recess. (Staffinformation, will not be included in parent version.)

19. Students may not pick up snow to throw anywhere on school property.

20. Students are not permitted to play “King of the Mountain” on snow piles.

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21. Tag will be played in the grassy areas only.

22. Common sense warnings cover all situations outside those specifically covered in theplayground rules. They apply to situations where in the supervisor’s judgment interventionneeds to take place. Expectations are shared with the student(s) involved. Continuing theiractivity will result in an immediate warning report being written and time out along thebuilding as outlined in this handbook.

• Reporting Problems: Problems during recess are to be reported. The recess reportshould be completed and forwarded to the classroom teacher. The teacher will recordthe incident on the student’s file card and follow the discipline procedures outlined forthe building.

• Reminders: Initial action taken in minor situations. They result in a few minutes timeout along the building to think about what happened and what they have been told isexpected. Before being released to return to recess they are to restate the expectationsto the supervisor (with help as appropriate).

PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

Faculty members are urged to attend at least one workshop, convention, or other professionalmeeting which will contribute to the welfare of the school and students/year. Bring yourrequests to attend an in-service to the principal or to the Cadre.

PTO

The Prairie Heights PTO is the parent support and advisory group to Prairie Heights School.Any interested adults in College Community School District may join. Meetings are as per theactivity calendar. PTO is the support group handling certain items within the Prairie Heightsbuilding. (i.e. fund raising, etc.)

The “T” in PTO is Teachers. We encourage a vigorous active Parent-Teacher support group.Our parents would appreciate teacher participation. All are welcome.

RECEIVING NEW STUDENTS

Frequently new students are enrolled in our school during the year. Be sure to make that studentfeel wanted and welcome. There is nothing more heartbreaking to a child to sense by the look onthe teacher’s face, “Oh, no, not another one.”

I am sure all teachers can understand the importance of giving all new students a real warmreception. Parents of new students should be called by the homeroom teacher, the first or secondday to be updated on the transition.

Be sure to read through the new student’s cum folder for any physical restrictions or any otherhelpful information.

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RECESS

1. Recess is intended to be a break for both students and teachers. It is a time for students torun off energy and come in ready to study.

2. Recesses are scheduled as part of the students’ normal day. Teachers may occasionally usethe PM recess to help a student who has missed school or fallen behind in their work, butnot as a routine.

3. All students are to have the recess following lunch.

4. Recesses may be suspended or restricted as a disciplinary measure by the teacher when thestudent reaches level two of the discipline procedure.

5. Inside recess rules are to be posted beside the classroom door.

6. Students who are to stay inside while the class has outside recess are to be listed and postedon the clip outside the classroom door.

7. Students are to use the rest rooms before going outside and are to take balls, jump ropesetc. with them.

RECESS DUTY

The classroom teacher is responsible for the recess duty schedule. When it is your responsibility,do make it a point to be on duty and also on time. We definitely are liable for propersupervision. Do not take food on the playground. The recess duty teacher and Mr. Brauhn willinform the teachers on whether to go outside or not when the weather is uncertain. Students willnot go outside when the wind-chill is 0 degrees or below.

RED BANDANA RECESS DRILLS

Please consult your lead teacher for guidance and specific directions. This drill is for thepurpose of moving all children either off the playground or into the building if an emergency isevident.

REPAIRS

If you need some minor repair or a light bulb replaced, place a note in the custodian’s mailboxand they will take care of it. Do not wait for him/her to discover it - or wait until the end of theyear to report it.

REQUISITIONS AND ORDERING

For local orders:1. Requisitions can be submitted for all materials desired or you can request a purchase order

and purchase the items yourself. Be sure to turn in the receipt to the office as soon as thepurchase is made.

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2. Only one staff member will be listed on each requisition.

3. Only one vendor will be listed on each requisition form.

4. Only items under one code number will be listed on the same requisition form.

5. Supply and textbook items will be listed on separate requisition forms.

6. All appropriate parts of the requisition form must be filled out completely, accurately andtotaled. Filling out the description line will help you later when it appears on your ledgersheets.

7. The building secretary will place the appropriate budget code number on the form.

8. After the principal’s approval, the last sheet of the form will be held in the office.

For ordering from catalogs, you should use the Grant Wood Purchase Order System.

The current status of your budget is available in the office. There must be a positive balance tohave approval of a purchase.

RESOURCE PERSONS IN TO TALK TO YOUR CLASS

Kindly notify the office whenever you have someone in to talk to your class.

Try to share these resource people with all others who may benefit. Thank you notes fromstudents are always in order for people giving of their time and talents.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF

1. To provide a classroom atmosphere that is positive and supportive so students know thatyou care about them.

2. To evaluate the individual needs of students and to provide instruction at an appropriatelevel.

3. To build each student’s self-esteem and self-confidence by providing opportunities forsuccess.

4. Daily lesson plans are to be prepared a week in advance with appropriate directions to be ofassistance to a substitute.

5. Teachers are expected to contact each student’s parents by phone during the first fewweeks of school. Introduce yourself, express your interest in their child, and offer to helpin all appropriate ways. Record information on the students’ cards and file in your studentfile box. Turn in your contact report before the last day of September.

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6. Teachers will have students in their classrooms at various levels in reading. This will behelpful when working with the class as a large group in literature thematic units. A varietyof data will need to be gathered during the year to support our efforts and student progress.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Room assignment map is in the back of this handbook. (Page 57)

ROOM CARE

Teachers are responsible for well-kept rooms. Children seem to perform better in a well-organized environment. Teaching respect for property and pride in their school is theresponsibility of every teacher, administrator and school personnel.

• Please note: State Fire Marshall guidelines do not allow any paper on either side of exitdoors.

• Per state fire code guidelines restrict your paper on walls to 10% of the 3 walls (do notinclude window wall.)

Before leaving the classroom at the end of the day, be sure to do the following:

1. Close and lock all windows and the classroom door2. Have room in an orderly manner. Students can pick up scraps of paper, etc., before being

excused.3. Turn of lights4. Close blinds in winter to conserve heat5. Make sure all students are out of the room6. Student chairs should be stacked7. General help in good maintenance

a. refrain from students painting on glassb. do not use tape on ceiling strips, tiles, lights, and the likec. do not allow students to put tickers etc., on desks, doors, and wallsd. when a student vomits, please call the custodian or principal immediately!e. proper use of bathroom and student care of sinks and toilets are our responsibilityf. heating units free of materials

8. Your respective teaching station is your ‘castle’. You may change the arrangementwhenever you think it necessary. Please consider the health and comfort of your studentswhen making room arrangements.

ROOM PLANTS

The homeroom teacher is responsible for his/her own plants and flowers.

If you want the custodian to take care of your plants and flowers during Christmas recess orsummer vacation, please bring them to the teacher’s lounge.

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ROOM REGISTER

Teachers are required to maintain a record of absences and tardiness for students in their class.Absences and tardiness should be recorded on the report card. Absences should be entered inCampus and sent to the office each morning by 8:45.

Please note that teachers are responsible to call a parent of a student who has been absent two ormore days to show concern for the child and to make arrangements for pick up of school work ifthat child is able to work at home. You may use the list of absentees from the guidance secretaryas your permanent record in your grade book.

ROOM TEMPERATURE AND VENTILATION

Please watch your room temperature and ventilation. It is difficult to maintain consistentheating. Some rooms are a little on the cool side due to lack of heat. Other rooms are very hotand stuffy due to an over abundance of heat. Students are unable to concentrate well in roomsthat are overly hot and stuffy. Do not be afraid to open a window just a little. In fact, when yourclass is out for recess, you should do this. A change of air is important in the classroom wherewe have many boys and girls for long periods of time.

According to the federal guidelines, the elementary classrooms will be kept at 68 to 70 degrees.

SALESPERSONS

(Salespersons or any other sales representative, including Amway, Avon, church fund raisers,personal home business, etc.)

Salespersons will not be permitted to contact teachers during the school day or set up a display oftheir products unless specifically authorized by the principal. Please ask if they have checked inat the office. (Refer to Certificated Staff Handbook) School Board Policy does not allow privateselling on public property. Only school sponsored sales are allowed.

SCHOOL FUNDS AND MONEY

Money should never be kept in the classroom. Cash collected for any school function (books,projects, etc.) should be brought to the office to be put in the safe on the same day as collected.

SCHOOL PICTURES

The updated pictures will be put on the student’s picture card by the classroom teacher.

The school pictures will be scheduled shortly after school starts. Student’s pictures are prepaid.All staff members are asked to have their picture taken. Spring pictures may be taken in March tobe returned in time for Mother’s Day

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SILENT EVACUATION – EVACUATE THE BUILDING

Notes:

When notifying classes to evacuate the building teachers should say, “This is a silent evacuation.Please evacuate the building”.

All classes should follow the normal fire evacuation procedures and route. Teachers who are notinvolved in notifying other classrooms should accompany their class out of the building. Allpersonnel should get at least 1,000 feet from the building. No one should re-enter the buildinguntil instructed to do so.

Re-entry:

Follow the building protocol for re-entry after a fire drill.

Step 1 Principal is notified

Step 2 Principal notifies the counselor, secretary, two strategists and custodian

Step 3 Counselor notifies K-1 teachersStrategist 1 (Ms. Hanzlik) notifies 2-3 teachersStrategist 2 (Mrs. Rasmussen) notifies 4-5 teachersSecretary notifies the central office, support teachers, cooks and office staffGuidance Secretary notifies all paraprofessionals

SNOW DAYS-WHEN SCHOOL IS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW

Kindly inform your students for information concerning the above, they should tune in to thefollowing: KGANKCRG KHAKWMT KWWL

The emergency telephone tree procedure will be used to notify staff of pertinent informationregarding school closing, etc. when necessary.

SPECIAL CLASSES

Art, Music, P.E., World Language, ELP, Title I, RTP, Speech

Special classes are a scheduled part of a student’s day. Such classes offer students specialopportunities to develop their skills and to remediate weaknesses.

Regular classroom teachers are not to restrict students from attending these assigned classes. If ateacher keeps a student to follow up immediately on a disciplinary situation that can’t wait, theyshould let that special teacher know.

Both special and regular classroom teachers should work together closely in getting students toand from these classes on time.

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STAFF CONDUCT (Code No. 400.11)

The Board of Directors reaffirms one of the oldest beliefs in education: One of the best methodsof instruction is that of setting a good example.

The Board of Directors expects that the entire staff will strive to set the kind of example that willserve them well in their own conduct and behavior, and will contribute toward a schoolatmosphere that is friendly but well disciplined.

All staff members have a responsibility to make themselves familiar with, and abide by, the lawsof the state as these affect their work, the policies of the Board of Directors, and the regulationsset to implement them, in a reasonable and practical manner.

All staff members are expected to show:

1. Faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.2. Support and enforcement of policies of the Board of Directors and regulations of the

school administration.3. Diligence in submitting required reports at the time specified.4. Care and protection of school property.5. Concern for and attention to their own and the school system’s legal responsibilities for

safety and welfare of students, including the need to ensure that students are undersupervision at all times.

6. Careful attention to their duties, including record keeping, student discipline, and acourteous and helpful attitude toward students, parents and visitors to the school.

7. Respect for all candidates running for the Board of Directors and will not campaignduring school hours for or against candidates. Campaign activities are also prohibitedduring school hours regarding bond referendum issues.

STAFF ETHICS (Code No. 400.2)

An effective educational program requires the services of men and women of integrity, highideals, and human understanding. To maintain and promote these essentials, all employees ofthe College Community School District are expected to maintain high standards in their schoolrelationships.

The Board of Directors expects members of its professional staff to be familiar with the code ofethics that applies to their profession and to adhere to it in their relationships with students,parents, co-workers, and officials of the district.

The Board of Directors also expects members of other employee groups to be familiar with andto adhere to high standards of personal conduct and responsibility. Where such standards havebeen made part of a negotiated contract between the Board of Directors and an employee group,their observance—and penalties for violations—will be in accordance with the terms of thatcontract.

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STAMPS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS

When you have mail that is school business, just turn it in to the secretary. The school pays forpostage for such mail.

STUDENT BULLYING AND HARASSMENT

The College Community School District is committed to providing all students with a safe andcivil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignityand respect. The school district prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any othervictimization based on real or perceived race, sex, creed, color, national origin, religion,marital status, disability, sexual orientation, physical appearance, and/or personalitycharacteristics.

This policy is in effect while students are on property within the jurisdiction of the schooldistrict; while on school-owned and/or school operated vehicles; while attending or engaged inschool sponsored activities; and while away from school grounds if the misconduct directlyaffects the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district. If after aninvestigation a student is found to be in violation of this policy, the student shall be disciplinedby measures up to and including suspension and expulsion.

Harassment as set forth above may include, but is not limited to the following behavior/overt actsand or circumstances:

• Verbal, nonverbal, physical or written harassment, bullying, hazing, or othervictimization that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, orsuffering to the victim;

• Repeated remarks of a demeaning nature that have the purpose or effect of causinginjury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim;

• Implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, achievements, property, etc. that havethe purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim;

• Use of any technology that has the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear,or suffering to the victim;

• Demeaning jokes, stories, or activities directed at the student that have the purpose oreffect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim; and/or

• Unreasonable interference with a student’s performance or creation of an intimidating,offensive, or hostile learning environment.

Retaliation against a student because the student has filed a bullying or harassment complaint orassisted or participated in a harassment investigation is also prohibited. Students who knowinglyfile false harassment complaints or give false statements in an investigation shall be subject todiscipline by measures up to and including suspension and expulsion, as shall any student who isfound to have retaliated against another in violation of this policy.

All school employees are charged with protecting students from bullying or harassment.The student who believes he/she is the victim of bullying or harassment can initiate a complaintthrough the guidance or administrative offices at his/her building of attendance. The district willpromptly and reasonable investigate all allegations of harassment. The building administrator,

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Level 1 investigator, or designee will be responsible for handling all complaints by studentsalleging harassment.

STUDENT CONDUCT IN AND AROUND THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS - (SEEDISCIPLINE)

It is expected that students will, at all times, obey the three primary rules of the school.

So that teachers may teach and students have the opportunity to learn:

1. They will respect the rights of other people.2. They will not engage themselves in activities that will prove to be dangerous to

themselves or others.3. They will respect property.

These three rules, of course, give rise to the multitude of more specific expectations, but are theessence of our school rules. Hopefully, students will exhibit self control as they grow anddevelop. If students do not demonstrate maturity to control their own behavior and violate oneof the three primary rules, appropriate action will be taken. Our goal is to move children topractice the self discipline they are going to have to exercise as they mature into adulthood. It isalso important that parents, teachers, and principal be consistent in enforcing the rules. It is onlyas we move forward as a team and work together that good building discipline can be realizedand a set of consistent expectations in behavior developed on the part of students.

STUDENT PACING

It is the philosophy of our district “to develop a learning environment wherein each student willbe able to develop to his full potential”. We will follow the spirit of this philosophy byproviding sufficient challenge to each student. We will endeavor to encourage a studentproficiency that insures mastery of previously studied material and enthusiasm for comingmaterial that requires the stretching of student’s comprehension and decoding skills.

STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTING

Support Report

Support Report is a quick and easy note to student and parent. These are available in the office.It is required that each homeroom teacher send at least one support report home for each of theirstudents during the first month of school If you have something similar to a Support Report thatyou like better that is fine. We will send the first Support Report or your form through the mailfor each child to make sure it gets home. Find something good about every student in your class.

Idea: During the first week of school, for those age level appropriate students, have the childaddress an envelope to their parents. This will be used to mail the Support Report home. Pleasee-mail the principal when you have completed this requirement.

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STUDENT RECORDS

Release of Student Records: The Board of Education of College Community Schools has givenfinal approval to policies regarding maintenance and release of students’ records andinformation. With the exception of the information listed below, no records or informationcontained in records will be released to any person or agency outside of College CommunitySchools without the written consent of the parents or guardian.

The following information may be released to the public in regard to any individual student ofthe school district as necessary or desirability arises. Any student, parent or guardian notwanting this information released to the public, must make objection in writing to the principalor other person in charge of the school in which the student is attending. It is desirable to renewthis objection at the beginning of each school year.

Information that will be released:

Name, Address, and Telephone number listingDate and place of birthMajor field of studyParticipation in officially recognized activities/sportWeight and height of members of athletic teamsDates of attendanceDegrees and awards receivedMost recent previous school or institution attended by the student

STUDENT TRANSFER PROCEDURES

As soon as you know of a child who is moving, please notify the office.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

All teachers are to use the Metro Substitute Employee Management System (telephone 366-0039). All absences are to be recorded.

Each teacher is required to be prepared for the possibility of having a sub before you leaveschool. When preparing for a sub, be sure to:

1. Have lesson plan book with up-to-date plans2. Grade book, seating chart, absentee slip3. Sub survival check list, duty schedule

All of the above are to be located in a special folder in the top of the desk. Other helpfulinformation for the sub should be in a folder in the top right drawer of your desk. If you take anyof the above home, and need a sub the next day, it is your responsibility to get it to school for thesubs use by 7:30. If necessary, send with a colleague or via taxi, at your expense.

Alert the substitute to special programs, special duties, special activities for that day and thehomeroom schedule. (i.e. a.m. gym duty, noon duty, bus duty, etc.)

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER’S FOLDER

This must be filed in the office by the end of the first week of school and up-dated as neededduring the year. It must contain: a class schedule, duties assigned, class list, seating chart (ifused), medical information on students, where emergency early release information is located, alist of teachers manuals being used and their location, location of worksheets, intruderinformation, and a review of classroom procedures normally followed. Lesson plans should bekept in the classroom in a place designated in this folder.

Evaluation: Forms will be filled out by the substitute teacher and the classroom teacher. Theinformation gained will be helpful in selecting good substitutes and in helping us better providefor the needs of the substitute and our students. Please take the time to make the evaluationuseful.

SUPERVISION AND LIABILITY

Students on the school premises are under the jurisdiction of school personnel. All schoolpersonnel have the authority and are expected to help supervise students in their presence.

Failure to properly supervise students could constitute negligence on the part of the teacher,especially if a student is injured while the teacher is out of the room. (liability & safety issue)

If a student is injured, an accident report must be filled out immediately.

TARDINESS POLICY

1. Students should be in their rooms by 8:40. Depending on your particular class, you maywish to require that students are in their seats by this time.

2. Children who are late because of a late bus should not be counted as tardy.3. Children who are quite late should have a note upon arrival.4. Teachers should check the reasons why children are tardy with the parents, or report to

them when a child is habitually a few minutes late.

TELEPHONE

The Prairie Heights School phone number is 848-5230. Long distance calls for personalbusiness should be charged to your home phone. Please log all long distance phone calls. Longdistance calls can only be made from the phones in the office.

Students are not permitted to use other telephones in the building. If it is necessary for anemergency situation, such as illness or early dismissal, students would use the telephone in theoffice. Please try to discourage students from using the telephone because they forgot their gymshoes, instrument, or books.

TRADING CARDS

Baseball, Pokeman and other trading cards or items are not allowed. Any cards/items brought toschool will be confiscated. Second offense, they will be permanently confiscated.

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VISITATION POLICY

1. Families or Friends of Instructors: Friends or members of teachers’ families may wish tostop in for a brief visit occasionally. This type of visit is fine as long as it does not take theteacher away from his/her duties and supervision of the classroom. Any other type of visitis strongly discouraged.

2. Parental Visits: Parents will be encouraged to visit their child’s classroom during the year.They will be requested to check with the teacher or principal ahead of time and asked tosign in at the office before going to the classroom.

3. Visitation by Guests of a Child in Your Room: This is not allowed without anaccompanying adult. Such visits need to be cleared through the teacher or principal aheadof time. Guests need to sign in at the office before going to the classroom.

VOLUNTEERS

1. All volunteers are to sign in and out at the office. This verifies who is in the building so wecan contact them if they receive a telephone call. It is also a record of the time thevolunteer has donated to our school.

2. The names of all volunteers need to be recorded in the office for insurance purposes. Ifyou have a parent volunteering, please check to see if their name is on the official list.

3. Check to be sure your volunteers have a VIP pass to wear! All volunteers are to pick up apass when they sign in and leave the pass in the office when they leave the building.

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Code B - If a bomb threat is received, an adult runner will notifyteachers to visually check their classroom and work area forsomething that does not belong or is out of place. Anythingsuspicious should not be touched and should be immediatelyreported to the principal by a runner.

If the building needs to be evacuated, an adult runner will cometo the room to notify teachers. Students and staff shouldevacuate a minimum of 1,000 feet from the building.

The intercom should not be used at any time.

See your Crisis Plan Notebook for more information.

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A r e a Zone T i m e Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4Bus Area 7:45 - 8:20 Zobeck Zobeck Zobeck Zobeck

G y m 7:30 - 8:35 McHugh McHugh McHugh McHugh7:45 - 8:35 Willfong Willfong Willfong Willfong

B r ea k f a s t 7:55 - 8:30 Stallman Stallman Stallman Stallman

Mu l t i pu rposeMu l t i pu rpose 8:00 - 8:35 Bryant, Chase, Steimel (Days 1-4)Bryant, Chase, Steimel (Days 1-4)Room

I M C 8:00 - 8:35 Krob, LeCaptain (Days 1-4)Krob, LeCaptain (Days 1-4)

K/1/2 Recess A 9:45 - 10:00 Hora Oehlerich Palmer WingB 9:45 - 10:00 McClain Murphy Nierling SedlacekC 9:45 - 10:00 Harrelson Ironside Krumbholz Steenblock

9:45 - 10:00 Showalter Showalter Showalter ShowalterLunchAccu -Scan 11:00 - 12:30 Stallman Stallman Stallman StallmanLunchroom 11:05 - 11:30 Baty Baty Baty Baty

11:15 - 11:40 Jasiewicz Jasiewicz Jasiewicz Jasiewicz11:30 - 11:55 Chase Chase Chase Chase11:40 - 12:00 Zobeck Zobeck Zobeck Zobeck11:55 - 12:20 Janssen Janssen Janssen Janssen12:00 - 12:25 Rasmussen Rasmussen Rasmussen Rasmussen12:15 - 12:35 Willfong Willfong Willfong Willfong

Noon Recess A 11:25 - 11:45 Krob Krob Krob KrobBC 11:25 - 11:45 Medberry Medberry Medberry MedberryC 11:45 - 12:05 Danilson Danilson Danilson DanilsonAB 11:45 - 12:05 Schrantz Schrantz Schrantz SchrantzC 11:45 - 12:05 Little Little Little LittleAB 12:05 - 12:25 Gwinnup Gwinnup Gwinnup GwinnupC 12:05 - 12:25 Jordan Jordan Jordan Jordan

5th to lunch 12:05 - 12:20 McHugh McHugh McHugh McHughA 12:25 - 12:40 McHugh McHugh McHugh McHughBC 12:25 - 12:40 LeCaptain LeCaptain LeCaptain LeCaptain

3/4/5 Recess A 1:45 - 2:00 Ward Modracek Bryant CaveB 1:45 - 2:00 Briesemeister Rudd Holubar ThompsonC 1:45 - 2:00 Geary Larsen Zuber Collett

1:45 - 2:00 Hanzlik Hanzlik Hanzlik Hanzlik

Late Bus DutyLate Bus Duty 3:10 - 4:15 Stallman Stallman Stallman Stallman3:10 - 4:15 Zobeck Zobeck Zobeck Zobeck3:10 - 4:15 Chase Chase Chase Chase

Front Hall 3:05 - 3:30 Krob Krob Krob Krob3:05 - 3:30 Janssen Janssen Janssen Janssen

Bus Hall DutyBus Hall Duty 3:05 - 3:15 Willfong Willfong Willfong Willfong3:05 - 3:15 Drysdale Drysdale Drysdale Drysdale

Prairie Heights Elementary Duty Schedule 2005-06

Days 1-4

Lunch Recess

K/1/2 Recess 9:45 - 10:00

Kindergarten 11:05 - 11:25 11:25 - 11:45

First Grade 11:15 - 11:35 11:35 - 11:55

Second Grade 11:30 - 11:50 11:50 - 12:10

Third Grade 12:00 - 12:20 12:20 - 12:40

Fourth Grade 11:45 - 12:05 12:05 - 12:25

Fifth Grade 12:15 - 12:35 11:50 - 12:10

3/4/5 Recess 1:45 - 2:00

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Second Grade 2:15 - 3:00

Third Grade 10:25 - 11:10

Fourth Grade 8:45 - 9:30

Fifth Grade 9:35 - 10:20

Prairie Heights Lunch/Recess Schedule2005-2006

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

8:45 - 9:30 Art - Briesemeister Music-Briesemeister P.E. - Briesemeister W.L. BriesemeisterMusic - Cave P.E. - Cave W.L. - Cave Art - CaveP.E. - Holubar W.L. - Holubar Art - Holubar Music - HolubarW.L. - Rudd Art - Rudd Music - Rudd P.E. - Rudd

9:35 - 10:20 Art - Geary Music - Geary P.E. - Geary W.L. - GearyMusic - Larsen P.E. - Larsen W.L. - Larsen Art - LarsenP.E. - Thompson W.L. - Thompson Art - Thompson Music - Thompson

10:25 - 11:10 Art - Collett Music - Collett P.E. - Collett W.L. - CollettMusic - Modracek P.E. - Modracek W.L. - Modracek Art - ModracekP.E. - Ward W.L. - Ward Art - Ward Music - WardW.L. - Zuber Art - Zuber Music - Zuber P.E. - Zuber

12:35 - 1:20 Art - Hora P.E. - Hora Music - Hora W.L. - HoraP.E. - Oehlerich Music - Oehlerich W.L. - Oehlerich Art - OehlerichMusic - Palmer W.L. - Palmer Art - Palmer P.E. - PalmerW.L. - Wing Art - Wing P.E. - Wing Music - Wing

1:25 - 2:10 Art - Harrelson P.E. - Harrelson Music - Harrelson W.L. - HarrelsonP.E. - Ironside Music - Ironside W.L. - Ironside Art - IronsideMusic - Krumbholz W.L. - Krumbholz Art - Krumbholz P.E. - KrumbholzW.L. - Steenblock Art - Steenblock P.E. - Steenblock Music - Steenblock

2:15 - 3:00 Art - McClain Music - McClain P.E. - McClain W.L. - McClainMusic - Murphy P.E. - Murphy W.L. - Murphy Art - MurphyP.E. - Nierling W.L. - Nierling Art - Nierling Music - NierlingW.L. - Sedlacek Art - Sedlacek Music - Sedlacek P.E. - Sedlacek

Late Start10:45 - 11:10 (3rd)10:45 - 11:10 (3rd)Lunch12:30 - 12:55 (4th)1:00 - 1:25 (1st)1:30 - 1:55 (kdgn)2:00 - 2:25 (2nd)2:30 - 2:55 (5th)

Prairie Heights Specials Schedule 2005-06