Slater-Marietta Elementary School
Family Handbook
2011-2012
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Dear Students: Welcome to Slater-Marietta Elementary School. Whether this is your first year at Slater-Marietta or not, I hope this will be your best year ever! Be sure to share this handbook with your parents so you will understand its contents. Please ask your parents to send a note to your teacher or call the school at 355-2000 any time they have a question concerning our school. As you make new friends, I hope Slater-Marietta will become a special place for you. Your Principal,
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Administrative Staff Principal-------------------355-2010---Lindsey Cole 2011-2012 PTA Officers President----------------------Melanie Gillenwater |
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MISSION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT We provide educational experiences, in
cooperation with the home and community, that OUR GOALS 1. Raise the academic
challenge and performance of each student |
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DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION
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| How Many Days Must My Child Attend School? |
A. Lawful Absence
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| In accordance with the State Compulsory School
Attendance Law, uniform rules for all schools have been adopted to
assure that students attend school regularly. Students are counted present only when they are in school, on homebound instruction, or present at any activity by the school principal. The school year consists of 180 days. To receive credit, students must attend at least 85 days of each 90 day semester course and at least 170 days of each 180 day year course, as well as meet all minimum requirements for each course. Accrued student absences may not exceed ten (10) days during the school year. Any absences in excess of ten (10) may cause the student to lose credit for the year. Because 170 days are the minimum required by the state, the first ten (10) absences may be lawful, unlawful, or a combination. All absences beginning with the eleventh (11) must be lawful and will be excused if they fall within the following guidelines: |
1. Personal illness of a child verified by a
statement from a physician within two (2) days of the student's
return to school. Absences for CHRONIC or EXTENDED
illness will be approved only when verified by a physician's statement.
2. Serious illness or death of an immediate family member verified by a statement form the parents within two(2) days of the student's returning to school. 3. Absence for religious holidays when approved in advance. Such requests must be made to the principal in writing. 4. Absences for extreme hardships approved by
the principal. Such approval should be prearranged when possible.
Any student absence, with or without the knowledge of the parent, which does not meet the conditions for a lawful absence shall be counted as unlawful and will not be excused. |
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| C. Procedures For Makeup Work 1. Provisions for makeup of school work missed during excused absences shall be worked out with the teacher concerned at the earliest time possible, but should not exceed five (5) school days after the student returns to school. 2. Makeup of school work missed during unexcused absences may be approved only with permission of the principal after consultation with the teachers concerned. Questions regarding attendance rules should be directed to the principal of your child's school. What Is Expected of Students Who Ride The Bus? To ensure the safely of students who ride school buses, the School District of Greenville county has trained bus drivers in the Assertive Discipline Program. This program is based on bus riders' adherence to rules for appropriate conduct and certain consequences which will ensue if these rules are not followed. Principals, bus supervisors and drivers have formulated these rules and consequences and will communicate them to the students. |
Field Trips Field trips are planned by the teacher to correlate with the curriculum taught in the classroom. Written permission from a parent or legal guardian is required. A child may be asked to pay a fee to cover expenses. Parents are needed to serve as chaperones on most field trips. We ask that younger children do not accompany parents who are serving as chaperones. Safety of students is always a concern when students are away from campus. Adult chaperones are to be obeyed and treated with respect at all times on field trips.
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Parents of K4, K5, or 1st grade Students who ride the bus home:
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| Elementary
Grading
Grade One
Grades Two throught Five |
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DAILY SCHEDULE 7:20 AM Breakfast
program begins for those who eat Car and walking students should not arrive before 7:20 a.m. Any student arriving between 7:20 and 7:30 a.m. should go to the cafeteria. Students will not be allowed to go to classrooms or hallways. Once students report to the classroom, teacher's permission must be secured before leaving the classroom again. Good behavior is expected on the school grounds, in classrooms and in the cafeteria.
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| GENERAL INFORMATION
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| I. Student Responsibilities Citizenship Good Citizen at Slater-Marietta are: * Courteous to everyone - student,
teachers, Self discipline Students should leave all toys, cell phones, electronic radios, tape players and CD players at home. Toys include games, cassettes, basketballs, skateboards, baseballs, softballs, gloves and bats. At special times, teachers may ask that some items be brought from home. Unless asked for, items such as those mentioned will be taken by the teacher and kept until a parent comes for them. Students in elementary schools are not allowed to have cell phones. They will be taken and returned to the parent. Students are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct set by the School District of Greenville County. |
Students should show self-control by not fighting and by
getting teacher help if there is a disagreement with another student.
Fighting, hitting or other physical acts of aggression may result in
suspension. There will be no trading or selling of any items on
school property. Students walk in the hallways, talk quietly in
the building and take off hats when entering the building.
Weapons Guns, blackjacks, chairs, bottles, star of Ninja, knives or any item used as a weapon are not allowed at school -- possession on school property is a serious offense. Drug Policy The policy of the School District of Greenville County and the State of South Carolina is if a student is caught with possession of drugs in the building, the principal shall recommend expulsion of a student if found to be in violation of the drug policy. Proper Dress Students should wear clothing which keeps them cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather. Any clothing that calls undue attention to the student and disrupts learning is not appropriate. All students are to dress according to the Dress Code set by the School District of Greenville County. Cell Phones Students in elementary schools are not allowed to have cell phones. Cell phones will be taken and parents will be notified. |
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| II. Parent and Student Responsibility Promptness The first few minutes of each day and each class are the best time for learning. Students need to be on time. We begin promptly at 8:00a.m., and any child entering school after that time will be considered tardy unless a bus is late. Students and parents need to stop in the office to sign in before going to the classrooms. Early Dismissals The last part of each day is very important for receiving homework assignments, cleaning up the room and being ready for the next day. Students should remain in class until 2:30p.m. We ask for parents' cooperation when making dental and doctor appointments so each child can benefit from a full day of school. Anyone picking up a student early must sign the Early Dismissal Book. Leaving School Early If a child must leave school early, please write a note to the teacher explaining the situation. For safety's sake, parents must come to the office to sign out their child if the student is leaving early. Anyone other than the child's parent picking up a child must show a note from the parent and provide proper identification. Reason for the early dismissal will be noted in the Early Dismissal Book. |
Getting Home Another Way If a child is to leave school other than in the regular way, please write a note to the teacher explaining who he/she is to go home with and by what means: bus, car, or walking. Bus drivers will not allow non-bus-riding students to ride home with another child unless the child has a note. Emergency School Closings School cancellations during the school year are announced over all local radio stations. Usually the announcements are given to the radio stations by 6:30a.m. If it becomes necessary to close school during the day, an announcement will be made over the radio prior to students being dismissed from school. Please make emergency arrangements with neighbors if it is necessary to send students home during the day. Telephone Students will be permitted to use the telephone to make calls only in the case of emergency. Students will not be called to the telephone except in case of an extreme emergency. We understand sometimes in emergencies you need to get a message to your child. The office will take the message and notify the teacher. |
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| School Parties Kindergarten through fifth grade have two school parties a year. These are held near the end of the day, and parent volunteers assist teachers. Birthday parties should not be given at school. Homework A reasonable amount of homework is assigned so students can practice the skills and concepts learned in class. Sometimes projects related to classwork give children an opportunity to be creative, to use artistic and mechanical abilities. Some projects can get the whole family involved in a learning experience. Provide you child with a quiet, well-lighted area to do homework and set aside a regular time to do it. Along with homework, youngsters should have time to participate in community and church activities. Just plain free time to be a child is very important. Visiting the School All visitors need to stop by the office to get a Visitor Pass and sign in. We want parents to be a part of the school community and visit from the time to time in the classes. We ask you to arrange for this with the teacher in advance and not bring preschoolers or pets along. Please remember smoking is not allowed on any Greenville County School Property. |
Parents are invited to eat lunch at school.
We appreciate knowing a day in advance; just write a note to your
child's teacher.
Transportation and Safety The Sheriff's Department employs a crossing guard who will be on duty at 7:15 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. The guard also works with the Safety Patrol girls and boys who open and close car doors for car riders. Car Riders * Students will enter and leave cars on the loading circle |
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| Walkers Walkers must cross the road where the crossing guard is on duty. Bus Riders Buses will unload and load in the mornings and afternoons at the side door near Slater Road. Parking When visiting the school during loading and unloading times, please park in the parking lot so traffic will not be congested in the loading zone. If a visitor parks in front of the school, traffic is obstructed and a safely hazard is created. Conferences and Progress Reports The faculty of Slater-Marietta feels it is important to talk to parents often about student progress. Teachers send notes or call on the phone to report difficulties. Parents may call to arrange conferences with teachers during planning time, before or after school, if they have a concern. Formal conferences occur after the first nine-week grading period in the fall and after the third period in the spring. Report cards are sent home at the end of each nine-week period. |
Lost and Found A lost and found area is maintained in the gym This includes a variety of belongings. It is not uncommon at the end of the school year for many caps, gloves, sweaters etc. to go unclaimed. When articles have been lost, students should check in the gym. When visiting school, parents are also encouraged to check to see if articles have been found. Unclaimed clothing will be donated to charity on June 12th.
III. School Responsibilities The Breakfast/Lunch Program The cafeteria provides a nourishing, well-balanced breakfast and lunch each day. While students are encouraged to eat the school lunch, they may bring a lunch from home. Breakfast is free to all students. Parents may apply for the free and reduced-price meal program available under the National School Lunch Program. An application is given to each student. The qualifying guidelines printed on the form will be used to determining eligibility of free or reduced-priced meals. Parents will be notified of eligibility in writing. Breakfast or lunch money will be loaned in case of emergency for one meal at a time, not for purchasing snacks. We expect the money to be repaid the next day. No soft drinks may be consumed in the cafeteria.
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| Health Room The Health Room is staffed by a Licensed Nurse every day. The teacher will send any child who is not feeling well or has been hurt to the Health Room. A Health Room Card is kept on file for every child. This card supplies vital information to the nurse about whom to call in case of an emergency or special health problems the child may have. It is necessary for you to give the school information requested on the card. The school will follow your directions on the Health Card enrollment form. If we are unable to reach you and the child needs more than first aid, school personnel will exercise extreme care and caution if a decision involving the health or safety of your child must be made following an accident or other emergency. The nurse will keep a record of the child's visit and will take his temperature or perform any minor first-aid necessary, depending upon his symptoms. If your child is too ill or uncomfortable to remain in school, the nurse will notify you by telephone to come for him or her. Parents are always contacted if the child has a fever of 100 or more. School personnel will administer medication, and over-the-counter treatments only with written permission from a parent or guardian. The physician's authorization must come with the prescription medication before the first dose is ever given. |
Head Lice Policy At the first occurrence of active head lice the student will be sent home with a letter requesting treatment and nit removal. The student's class and other students living in the home will be inspected for lice. The student may return to class when lice are gone. If nits are still present, a recheck (for possible re-infestation ) will be done in 10 days. A second occurrence will follow the same procedure. On the third occurrence of lice, and thereafter, the student will be dismissed and a letter will be sent to request treatment and inform the parents that all nits must be removed before the student may return to class. If a student is found to have nits only and they are within 1/2 inch of the scalp, the parent will be sent a letter requesting lice treatment and nit removal. Upon returning to school, if no lice are found, the student may reenter class. However, if nits are still present, a recheck will be done in 10days to rule out re-infestation. If a student is found to have nits only and they are not within 1/2 inch of the scalp, the parent will be sent a letter requesting nit removal. The Child will be rechecked in 10 days to be sure lice are not present. As always, any student who exhibits signs of possible lice infestation should be sent to the Health Room to be checked. |
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The School District of Greenville
County |
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| The School District of
Greenville County has developed a computer network that connects all
schools to each other, the District Office and the Internet.
"Acceptable use" of this network issue that is consistent with the
instructional goals of the District. the District takes
precautions by using filtering software to keep inappropriate Internet
sites out to the classroom. electronic Teaching and learning tools
and online access are designed to support your education. If you
break "acceptable use" rules, you may lose the privilege to use both
classroom computers and /or the Internet. Further disciplinary and
/or legal action may be taken at the discretion of school
administration.
Parents who do not want their children having access to the internet must notify the school in writing by September 30th. Please note that students who do not have access to the internet will not be able to access web based programs that teachers may be using in class. Your child has agreed to the terms and conditions of this document upon acceptance of the school district handbook. Violation of any of the terms or conditions will result in disciplinary action. * Treat computer equipment with care and respect-- * Any written test, graphics or executable files
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Do not use school computers for
illegal activities such as planting viruses or hacking. * Do not use school computers for commercial purposes. * Follow copyright laws at all times--See District * Keep your password secret--You will be held * All online communication must be polite and not * Do not give out personal information on the * Home directories are provided to students for
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Slater-Marietta Elementary
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