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WELCOME ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 SCHOOL CREED & CORE VALUES Mission and Vision Schedule PROCEDURES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 STUDENT DISMISSAL LATE PICK UP FEES AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ATTENDANCE POLICY School Directory……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….3 Homework Policy Curriculum Assessment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Activities School Uniforms Policy School Colors & Mascot Student Discipline Policy Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policy……………………………………………………….…………………..5 Gang Policy Dress Code Cell Phone Policy Lost or Damaged Property & Library Books School Bus Cafeteria Rules………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 Suspension Policy Nutrition Services Early Dismissal Policy Safety……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Emergency School Closing & Radio Stations Lunch Program & Breakfast Parent Conferences Policy Academic Achievement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……. 8 Report Cards & Marking Periods Honor Roll Celebrations of Success Perfect Attendance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Awards Program Fifth Grade Closing Ceremonies Home Instruction Health Services Policy Emergency Card Health Screenings Illness and Injury……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 Medication Policy Physicals Insurance Physical/Health Education Enrollment Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Transfer Procedures Emergency Drills Parent Teacher Organization……………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 School Leadership Committee Bilingual/ESL Program Special Education I&RS Team………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Transportation Policy Visitation Policy Happy New Year

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School Wide Rules Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Kind Be Safe

Principal Señora Nicodemus Be Ready Welcome to our Woodrow Wilson Family! Wilson School is a loving school community District Mission Statement committed to ensuring the success of every All students will graduate with a vision for child. As the educational leader of this fine their futures, motivated to learn continually school, I have placed a heart in every room and prepared to succeed in their choice of in the building to serve as a reminder of my college or career. sincere advocacy and rigorous expectations of excellence for all stakeholders. This heart School Vision Statement also reminds us to be caring, supportive and The staff, parents, and community are address all of our problems with love. committed to the belief that all students can We are the home of the Eagles. This means excel academically and reach their full that we are…Responsible, Respectful, Kind, potential as productive citizens. We work Safe, and always Ready. We believe in and collaboratively to support learning in all live up to these character traits so much so areas. The students learn to meet challenges that they make up our school code of successfully and with zest. They achieve conduct. As we begin a new school year, academically; enabling them to become let us reflect upon our School Creed, Core lifelong learners and reach their goals. Values and School Wide Rules in an effort Collective support, academic challenges, to help us to more intentionally act in and a nurturing environment equal student accordance with our beliefs and goals in a success. proactive and positive manner. School Mission Statement Woodrow Wilson School Creed Woodrow Wilson recognizes that each child I am a mighty strong and powerful force is a unique individual who has the ability to I AM AN EAGLE learn. The mission of Woodrow Wilson is to Average is not good enough for me meet the needs of all students by providing a You can always expect me to soar higher safe and stimulating environment that is than others, conducive to learning. We must strive to Work harder than most meet the student’s emotional, academic, and Excel beyond expectations cultural needs by creating a partnership with I AM AN EAGLE parents and community that will facilitate a life long love of learning. Core Values E – Effort – Doing my best job each day Daily Schedule A – Acceptance – Understanding and Regular Schedule appreciating diverse cultures Breakfast 8:30 a.m. G – Goals – Set, achieve, and reach for School Begins 8:45 a.m. higher goals School Ends 3:15 p.m. L – Leadership – Being a good example Reduced Day Schedule for others to follow Breakfast 8:30 a.m. E – Empowerment -To invest in my School Begins 8:45 a.m. future School Ends 1:00 p.m. S – Success – Persevere

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Morning Drop Off Procedures No children are to be left unsupervised on school premises before the start of the Late Pick Up Fee school day which is 8:45 a.m. Upon arrival In accordance with the Pupil Supervision at school, students having breakfast are to After School Dismissal - District Policy enter through the cafeteria entrance. 8601- Parents or designee who arrive late Students that are bussed will enter through to pick up a student will be subject to pay the front door and will be escorted to the a late pick up fee. This fee will be breakfast program. Students not eating comparable to the late fees charged to breakfast will enter through the main doors parents enrolled in local after school in the large playground; located between program’s which is approximately a Girard Avenue and Houghton Avenue. All $10.00 fee each offense. students are expected to strictly adhere to If these fees are not paid by the end of the district’s Student Code of Conduct. Any each marking period, the principal may student who fails to do so will not be withhold the student’s report card and permitted in the building before the official the student may be prohibited from start of the school day which is 8:45 a.m. In participating in school events. an effort to further ensure the safety of every student, no adults will be permitted in the After School Program building during breakfast. No visitors are It is recommended that you secure after allowed in the building before 9:00 a.m. school supervision for your child if you are unable to pick your child up promptly at Student Dismissal Procedures dismissal (3:15 pm). Woodrow Wilson No early dismissal of students will be School currently does not offer an after approved after 2:45 p.m., without advance school program, however, if you are in need written notice to the teacher. Preschool of assistance in locating an after school students must be picked up directly from program please contact either our Parent their classrooms. Please use the preschool Liaison or our School Guidance Counselor. classroom entrance off of the preschool Currently, the GGRANT 94 FT private playground located on Girard Avenue. After School Program is operated on our Kindergarten students must be picked up school premises. If interested you may call from the rear door of their classrooms (609) 851-0351. An application can be located in the smaller play-yard off of picked up in the school’s main office. Cortland Avenue. Students in grades 1- 2 Please note this program is not operated by will exit into and line up in the smaller Woodrow Wilson School staff or the playground located off of Cortland Street. Trenton Public School District. Students in grades 3 – 5 will exit the building and line up in the large play-yard Attendance Policy No. 5113 & Retention under the overhang located off of Houghton According to New Jersey State Statutes, all Avenue and Girard Ave. Teachers will only absences are considered unexcused or illegal dismiss students to adults who are on the unless the following conditions exist: illness designated pick up list. Please note that of the student, death in the immediate identification MUST be presented at all family, recovery from an accident, religious times and no child will be dismissed to an holidays, quarantine, absence due to court adult whose identity cannot be verified intervention, or unique special due to lack of identification or as a result circumstances considered on a case by case of not being named on the approved pick basis. up list.

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If a student is ill or hospitalized, a doctor’s drop everything and read at a specific time note is required to excuse the absence. The each day. Parents are expected to sign a district considers 15 days absence during the reading log to indicate to the teacher that school year to be excessive. Any student you verify that the student has read with with 15 or more absences may be retained. you, practiced identified skills, and has written a reflection about the reading School Directory selection. Principal (609) 656-4970 ext. 4964 Secretary (609) 656-4970 ext. 4964 Teachers will: Parent Liaison (609) 656-4970 ext. 4968 • Assign homework that is meaningful Guidance (609) 656-4970 ext. 3840 and useful to the students. Health Services (609) 656-4970 ext. 4962 • Give clear, concise directions; allow Nutrition Services (609) 278-3044 time for student questions, consider Tardiness Policy No. 5113.1 availability of materials, provide School begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. and legible worksheets when used. ends at 3:15 p.m. All students are expected to be in class and prepared to learn at that Students will: time. We value instructional time at our • Write each assignment in their school. Any student who is late to school homework notebook. may soon fall behind and it will be reflected • Have their Reading Log signed by a in the student’s work as well as the report parent or guardian. card. • Turn in each assignment neatly, accurately, and on time. When a student is late, he/she will enter using Door No. 1 and will sign in at the Parents will: Security Desk. The student will receive a • Provide a suitable place for study. pass from the officer on duty. If a student is late more than three times that student will • Assist and correct but not complete report directly to the guidance office. The the actual work and notify the guidance counselor will sign the student into teacher if your child is experiencing school and contact the parent. extreme difficulty. • Sign each assignment. Homework Policy • Help students to develop a routine We believe that homework is an extension so that homework can be completed of the school day and an opportunity to in a timely manner. forge a partnership between home and school. We also believe that homework Curriculum should be used for reinforcement, As a student at Woodrow Wilson School, enrichment, review, and reflection. In an you will be expected to do your best at all effort to help students develop into lifelong times in every content area. In learners and to develop good work place accordance with our instructional focus readiness skills, individual initiative, for this year: personal responsibility, and self-direction, homework will be assigned each night. • Students will read with understanding on or above grade Homework will be given to students in all level content areas regularly. Parents will read • Students will analyze text, respond with their children for at least thirty minutes in writing to text and make a day. It is a good practice for everyone to

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connections to other disciplines and wear your uniform during the school day, experiences field trips, off campus programs and • Students will demonstrate activities. The uniform colors are light blue proficiency in the application of and khaki. Students may wear light blue mathematical concepts polo or button down shirts, and Khaki pants • Students will demonstrate or skirts to be considered appropriately proficiency in the use of technology dressed for school. Wearing your uniform • Students will be able to develop and each day entitles you to participate in extra- complete projects that integrate curricular activities, attend socials, student science, technology, engineering, study trips and incentive programs. and mathematics • Students will apply literacy strategies to discuss, write, read, and School Colors understand concepts in their The school colors are Red and White. community, world, and history. Mascot The school mascot is the Eagle.

Assessment Students will be assessed using various assessment tools weekly, and at the end of each unit in all content areas beginning in Grade K. Students will be held accountable Social Services for the material covered throughout the day The school principal, guidance counselor, for assessment purposes. An assessment parent liaison, and other staff members are calendar will be issued to parents at the available to assist you if you have a beginning of each marking period outlining problem. You may also ask your teacher or the skills and concepts that will be assessed the principal for assistance if you need to during that unit. Students are encouraged to speak to someone. get plenty of sleep on the day before an assessment. Student Discipline Policy No. 5131 & School –Wide Positive Behavior Activities Support Plan In order to enhance the curriculum, students In addition to enforcing the District Student have the opportunity to participate in many Code of Conduct (available on district special activities throughout the year. They website), the staff has also developed a may participate in field trips, assemblies, school wide behavior plan. This is a The Mathematics Initiative, Science Fair, research based discipline model that career exploration, athletics, music, tutoring, reinforces students for positive behavior. student council and other activities approved The school-wide rules are: by the Trenton Board of Education during the year. Be Kind Be Respectful School Uniforms Policy No. 5133 Be Responsible The Trenton Public School District has Be Safe adopted a Uniform Policy. In compliance Be Ready with the policy, Woodrow Wilson is a uniform school. This means that you must

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Students will be expected to learn these sunglasses, and flip flops are not to be worn rules and to recite them when asked. They as accessories to the uniform. No spaghetti may be asked to explain each rule and what straps or short shorts. The school it looks like in the classroom, lavatory, administration shall determine whether the cafeteria, and in the hallways. Students dress or grooming of the students are within exhibiting Eagle Like Behavior will be the dress code guidelines. provided opportunities to visit our Eagle Café School Store, attend the monthly Cell Phones principal student celebrations, as well as be Policy No. 5131.71 celebrated during the School Wide Morning The use of cell phones is prohibited during Meeting. the school day by students. If a parent or guardian needs to reach a student, they can do so by contacting the main office or the guidance office. Cell phones are not to be Harassment, Intimidation, and used as calculators, search engines, or as calendars. Please also note the school is not Bullying Policy No. 5512.01 responsible for lost phones or any other This is a no bullying school zone. We are electronic gadgets. kind and respectful to each other as well as the adults in the building. Harassment, Lost or Damaged Property & Library intimidation, and bullying are not acceptable Books ways to gain recognition in our building. Please do not allow your child to bring toys Any form of harassment, intimidation, and or valuables to school as the school will not bullying will be dealt with swiftly and be responsible for any property that is lost, severely. We are the mighty eagles; we build stolen or damaged. In accordance with the each other up at Wilson School! Care of School Property Policy No. 5513

students who damage, lose or deface school Gang Policy No. 5147 property (or the property belonging to We have a zero tolerance policy for gangs, someone else for that matter) will be subject gang colors, gang signs and anything that to disciplinary measures which includes may be associated with the gang culture charging a fine to replace the lost, damaged including but not limited to: or defaced property. Parents are also asked Gang recruitment to sign a Library Book Consent form, Gang threats consenting to being responsible for the cost Gang related clothing-while on school of any borrowed library book that is lost or property damaged by their child. Graffiti-acts of graffiti related to gang The principal may also withhold the behavior. student’s report card and prohibit the student

from participating in school activities or Dress Code celebrations (Fun Day, March Madness, We are a uniform school with high School Dances, Graduation, etc.). expectations for our students and the staff. We expect that all students will arrive School Bus at school dressed appropriately and prepared In order to ensure the utmost safety while to learn. Uniform colors are powder blue being transported on the school bus, every tops with khaki bottoms. bus student must adhere to the following rules: Appropriate clothing and footwear must be • District Student Code of Conduct worn at all times. Bandanas, wave caps, • Remain seated at all times

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• Wear a seatbelt at all times district. A student will be placed on out of • Use a soft/low voice when speaking school suspension for the following reasons: • Obey the bus driver • Arson • Refrain from leaving litter on the bus • Assault • Keep your hands and feet to yourself • Bullying • Respect all other passengers • Defacing or destroying school property Failure to comply with the above rules will • Extortion result in suspension from the school bus and • False alarm or bomb scare possibly from school dependent upon the • Fighting infraction. All bus students will be asked to • Gang related activities agree to the school bus rules as well as • Inappropriate sexual contact asked to sign a School Bus Behavior • Inciting to riot Contract. All parents wanting their child to • Indecent exposure ride the bus will be required to sign the • Possession of drugs, alcohol, contract as well. Notes from parents cigarettes, or weapons requesting a temporary change in bus • Stealing, theft stop are not accepted as all changes must • Threats of physical harm be arranged directly with the The district’s discipline guideline requires Transportation Department located on that we may notify the police and schedule a 108 N. Clinton Ave. Trenton, NJ. legal hearing for any and all of the offenses

mentioned above. Also see Student Code of Cafeteria Rules Conduct which is available on the district website. • Students are expected to adhere to For the purpose of positively reinforcing the district’s Student Code of students’ behavior, Wilson School also is Conduct at all times (available on committed to implementing alternative to district website) during the lunch suspension in the form of detention, period. Any student who fails to do exclusion from school functions, community so will be removed from the service and if necessary, referral to the cafeteria until he/she exhibits the Police Department’s Youth Services ability to adhere to the district’s Division. Student Code of Conduct. • Students should not move out of Nutrition Service Policy No. 8505 their seat except when being All parents/guardians are required to dismissed, or with the permission of complete and return a lunch application. the staff on duty. Parents/guardians are informed as to • Talking with other students at the whether their children are eligible to receive table in a reasonable tone of voice is a free or reduced price meal. Applications encouraged. The voice level should are distributed to all students during the first not exceed level two. week of school and are available at all times • At a time specified for each lunch in the main office. If you need assistance in period, students will become quiet completing the lunch application, the Parent in order to hear announcements. Liaison is available during regular school Suspension Policy No. 5114 hours to assist you. A student may be on Out of School Suspension for failure to follow the discipline policies and procedures of the

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Early Dismissal Policy No. 5113 custody orders, please deliver a copy of the We encourage parents to schedule order to the main office. The school will not appointments during after school hours so as be notified by the court. The not to disrupt instruction. If you have an parent/guardian will have to notify the emergency or an appointment that cannot be school if there are any changes in the scheduled after school, please send a written custody of the child. note to the classroom teacher informing them of such. Emergency School Closing In the event of inclement weather or other When students are consistently taken from emergencies, schools may have delayed school early, learning is interrupted and the openings, close for the day, or close early. student may feel disconnected and Please make sure that we have accurate frustrated. Students must have a written information on file in the main office. excuse for an early dismissal. The excuse Please listen to the following radio stations must contain the following information: for information about school closing or • Full name of the parent/guardian delayed openings. • Reason for excuse • Time of excuse Radio Stations: • Phone number of parent/guardian in WTTM 920AM case of questions WHWH 1260AM • NO early dismissal will be WDAS 105.3FM approved after 2:45 pm, without WIMG 1300AM prior written notice to the teacher, so please be sure to schedule all School closing information is also televised appointments accordingly. on Comcast cable channel 19, and the Students will not be excused without the Trenton Public School website: parent/guardian. Students can be picked up www.trenton.k12.nj.us Parents can also call in the main office. Students will not be (609) 656-5444. The school district will excused to walk home alone. The also send out a Robo Automated Phone parent/guardian will sign the student out in Call to alert you so please be sure to the main office. always keep your contact information updated with both the teacher and main Safety office. All visitors are required to present picture identification upon entering the building. Lunch Program No adult will be permitted in the building Lunch is served each day that school is before 9:00 a.m. unless dropping off a opened. Students may bring their lunch preschool student directly in the preschool from home or they may purchase a lunch. classroom. Please report directly to the The daily cost for students who wish to main office through the front doors of the purchase their lunch is: school when visiting during the school day. You may be asked to present identification Lunch again at this time. No students will be • Full Price Lunch – $2.00 dismissed with an adult whom does not • Reduced Price Lunch - $ .40 present identification, and who is not on the approved pick-up list. Breakfast • Free to all District Students If there are any restrictions on school visitations, child protection orders, or

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Parent Conferences Policy No. 9280 report is to inform you of your child’s It is hoped that parent-teacher conferences progress for the first half of each marking will help us to work around the common period. vision of providing our students and parents Report Cards with feedback that is helpful. This Report cards are issued upon the completion partnership will provide students with the of each of the four marking periods. It is the support that is needed to reach their responsibility of the parent/guardian to academic potential and to achieve on state carefully review their child’s academic and district assessments. progress and to contact the school if there are any questions or concerns regarding the Conferences can be scheduled at any time grades. Please note that the principal may during the school year. We only request that withhold report cards if Late Student conferences are not scheduled during Pick up fees (Policy 8601) or if fines instructional time. The classroom teacher related to lost or damaged materials will provide a conference schedule to the (Policy 5513 and Library Policy and parents on or before Back to School Night, Procedural Manual) are not paid. so that you can schedule a conference other than the times that have been provided by First Marking Period the district. The conference schedule is Report cards will be reviewed at the parent posted on the district calendar which will be conferences. shared with you along with this handbook. A reminder will be sent home to you shortly Second Marking Period before the conferences are scheduled to take No parent conferences for this period. place. Report cards will be sent home.

Third Marking Period Report cards will be reviewed at the parent conferences.

Fourth Marking Period Academic Achievement No parent conferences for this period. All students are expected to reach their full Report cards will be sent home. academic potential. Students may be required to participate in before and after school programs if they are not meeting the Honor Roll (Grades 3-5) district and state standards. Students achieving all A’s and/or B's each marking period are Honor Roll students. Students will also participate in an Special subjects such as music, health and intervention and enrichment program that is PE, computer and media are included when built into the school day to assist them in considering students for the Honor Roll. becoming proficient in the areas of literacy and mathematics. Your child’s classroom Celebrations of Success teacher may or may not be the teacher that Celebrations of Success will be held daily delivers instruction during this period of the during the School Wide Morning Meeting day. and monthly during the Principal Monthly Eagle Incentive Party. Classroom teachers Progress Reports will share their individual celebration The Trenton Public School District formats during the Back to School Night schedules four progress reports in the middle meeting. Students will be recognized daily of each of the four marking periods. This

8 for displaying good citizenship, being or lost or damaged property (book) responsible and for living up to the core fines. values of the school. Students may be recognized for wearing their uniforms, The attire for the closing exercise program weekly perfect attendance, completion of will be: homework, student achievement, • Girls: White dresses (no strapless, encouraging others to do their best and backless, or spaghetti straps) and helping others. dress shoes – preferably sandals with a strap around the heel. Perfect Attendance • Boys: Navy or black dress slacks, Students that have attended school every day white shirts, and dress shoes. and have no more than one early dismissal during the marking period and four or less Home Instruction during the entire school year will also be Home Instruction is available for those recognized at the awards programs at the students who, due to a temporary health end of the school year. condition, are unable to attend regular school classes. Students must be out of Awards Program school for at least two weeks before the A separate awards program will be held to Chief Medical Inspector for home celebrate the achievement of our students in instruction can approve an application. grades Kindergarten through Second Grade Instructors are provided by the Department and Third through Fifth Grades. The of Special Services. Applications for home Awards Program is scheduled at the end of instruction can be obtained from the school the school year and will be posted on the health office. monthly school calendar in June. Health Services Policy No. 5141.21 Fifth Grade Closing Exercises The school health care system will provide a Closing Exercises will be conducted at the safe and healthful school environment to end of the school year for students in grade implement an effective health care five who will be moving on to middle curriculum and deliver mandated health school. Students that will be allowed to services. As a member of the educational participate in the Closing Exercise Program team, the professional nurse is a provider of are: preventative and emergency health • Students that have consistently worn concerns, and liaison educator. The goal of their school uniform. the school health program is to develop • Students that have not received final responsible and productive citizens with failing grades in any content areas, effective lifelong health habits. including music, art, physical education, computer, and media. • Students that have met the district’s Emergency Card attendance requirement. It is important that the Student Emergency • Students that are not currently Medical Information Card be filled out suspended, expelled, or have been completely. This information helps the placed in an out of district programs nurse provide the best possible care in the as a result of expulsion. case of an illness or emergency. • Students who do not have outstanding late student pick up fees

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Health Screenings Administration of Medication Request Form The school nurse does not conduct health must be completed. The physician must screenings. complete the form, stating that the child is proficient in self-administering the Illness and Injury prescribed medication and has been taught All students have to be screened by the how and when to properly use it. nurse in the event of an illness or injury. The nurse will determine the extent of the Physicals illness or injury and will contact the District policy states that every pupil parent/guardian. If a child becomes sick or entering the Trenton Public Schools for the injured during the school day, it is the first time must have a physical. The physical responsibility of the parent/guardian to must be done by the student’s own physician provide transportation. In case of extreme or health care provider. Physical exams are emergency, the student will be transported required at the time of entry into the district. by ambulance to the nearest hospital in order The exam must be done no more than 365 to facilitate immediate medical care. days prior to entry (1 year). The cost of the medical exam is the responsibility of the Medication Policy No. 5121.21 parent or guardian. Students who do not The following procedure must be observed have a health care provider due to lack of with the administration of prescription insurance may be eligible for medical medication. Medication will NOT be services either free or low cost through New administered to any student without written Jersey Family Care (1-800-701-0710). orders by the physician and written The school entry physical is the only permission by the parent. (This form is required physical. The physical which was available in the health office) previously required for middle school • Prescription medication MUST be students is no longer required, but still sent in the original pharmaceutical recommended. container. • Students are NOT permitted to Insurance carry prescribed or over –the- Insurance is available for parents to counter medication on their person. purchase to provide their child (ren) with • All drugs, which are controlled by accidental coverage, extended dental the Federal Narcotics Act, MUST benefits, and the replacement of eyeglasses, be brought to school by the contact lenses, and hearing aids. parent/guardian and not sent to Information will be sent home with the school by the student or they will students in September. The school is not not be administered. responsible for lost or stolen eyeglasses, • All medication in school must by contact lenses, or hearing aids. kept locked in the health office and administered ONLY by the nurse. Physical/Health Education Students are provided with instruction in Self-administration of medication is physical/health/safety education each week. permitted in accordance with state statute Sneakers must be worn by the students only for the treatment of asthma or other during physical education to insure their potentially life-threatening illness (i.e. safety. Students that report to physical allergic reactions which require the student education class without sneakers will be to carry an Epi-pen). In order for a student to provided with another assignment for that carry an inhaler or an Epi-pen, the Self – class period. Parents will be notified if a

10 student does not come prepared to class for school increases necessitating reassignment more than three days. Students may be or when a student is assigned to a special excluded from Closing Exercises if they fail instructional offering. Such as Bilingual, to participate in physical education classes. Gifted and Talented, or Magnet Program, or when a student actually moves to another Students who are unable to participate in residence within the District. physical education classes due to illness or injury must obtain a note from a physician. All transfers and registrations are completed The note is to be submitted to the school at the school when school is in session. The nurse. The nurse will verify and document hours for transfers and registrations are from the note, follow-up on the progress of the 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. student and inform the appropriate staff. Emergency Drills Enrollment Procedures Parents and students should be aware that To enroll in the Trenton Public Schools, the Wilson School has a procedure for students parent/guardian must provide: to follow in the event of an emergency or ne • A birth certificate to evacuate the building. By State Law, we • A transfer card must have two drills each month when • Immunization verification by school is in session. In addition to a fire drill physician or Board of Health the school may have a Shelter in Place, Lock • Student’s health examination record Down, Active Shooter or Evacuation Drill. • Two proofs of residency (driver’s This provides the staff and students license is not acceptable) procedural practices for emergency • Parent/guardian must also complete evacuations. the registration forms Lock Down Transfer Procedures A lock down means that no one can Parents/guardians are required to transfer enter the building and no one can exit students when there is a change in residence the building during the length of the status. Verification of residence must be drill. The students will not leave the provided at the new school. school during a lock down. At the Parents/guardians should notify the school completion of the drill, we will resume to transfer the student. Transfers are our normal routine. provided only when all books and school issued materials have been returned. Shelter in Place Students will be charged for lost or damaged The shelter in place drill means that materials. All fines must be paid before records will be released. students will move from their current classes to an assigned area in the Request for special transfers for students building where food and water will be within the District to attend a school other available in the case of a real emergency. than the school in their neighborhood are A school may experience sheltering in granted only if the student and the parent place during a severe weather event. agree to follow the school –wide rules as The students will not leave the building well as the school uniform policy. during a shelter in place drill. Evacuation Transfers only take place for special During the year we will also practice an education students when the enrollment of a evacuation drill. The students will move

11 from this site to another site within the neighborhood. The reunification team will let you know where you may pick up your child in the event that we have a real evacuation. It is our hope that we will never have to conduct a lock-down, shelter in place, or an evacuation in real time however if we should, we would Bilingual/ESL Program like the students to feel comfortable with Policy No. 5210 knowing what to do and where to go. The Trenton School District has implemented a Bilingual/ESL Program in Parent – Teacher Organization accordance with New Jersey State Law and Policy No. 9210 Administrative Code. It is designed to meet The Parent – Teacher Organization is an the educational needs of all Limited English opportunity for parents/guardians and Proficient students in grades Pre-K – 12. teachers to establish a collaborative relationship to focus on issues to improve The goals of the program are to provide ELL our school. Woodrow Wilson Elementary students with the necessary literacy and School has an active PTO. Notices will be mathematical skills to meet the challenges of sent home with the students and a notice of the Common Core Standards and to develop these meetings will appear in the monthly English language proficiency using multiple school calendar. measures including the ACCESS test, PARCC, ESL, content area grades, and School Leadership Committee (SLC) reading level. Each school in the district has a School Woodrow Wilson is one of the Leadership Team. The Woodrow Wilson Bilingual/ESL Centers within the district. Team is composed of teachers, support staff, We currently have programs through grade parents, community members and the school five. If you have questions or concerns about administration. The team will work with the entrance into the program, please contact the building principal to: main office for additional information. • Assist in the development and implementation of the Title I Plan Special Education and School Budget The special education program provides • Assist in the development the appropriate programs in the least restrictive school’s plan for implementing environment to all students with educational required supplementary programs. disabilities. The Child Study Team will • Monitor student academic review and/or evaluate each case to achievement of students on all grade determine the student’s eligibility for special levels education programs if the interventions fail to make a difference in the student’s ability • Monitor the success of programs to achieve at high levels. The Child Study and services Team consists of a learning consultant, a • Work generally to build parental school psychologist, and a social worker. and community ownership and Related services include speech, support, as well as participation in occupational and physical therapy. All the school’s program and students’ classified students have an individual education. education program, outlining their services, programs, and goals, which is updated

12 annually and conforms to strict guidelines be eligible to begin to serve as a volunteer in established by state and federal agencies. the school or in the district.

I&RS Team Happy New Year! Students that are experiencing difficulty in We are excited to begin this new school year the regular class may be referred to the and look forward to a rewarding I&RS Team. The Intervention and Referral collaboration! Service will provide students, teachers and parents with the appropriate intervention strategies to enable students to become successful within the regular school day.

Transportation Policy No. 8670 Transportation is provided for special education students. A student assigned to a special instructional offering may receive bus tickets if the student lives more than two

(2) miles from the school. All other students are expected to walk to and from school.

Visitation Policy No. 9150 Parents/guardians are encouraged to form a partnership with the school. We encourage parents to participate in the education of their child or children. Parent/guardians are encouraged to visit our school. We have scheduled several programs and activities throughout the school year that allow you to observe the teaching and learning process and to participate in class with your child. We respectfully request that you do not interrupt critical instructional time. Please report to the main office upon your arrival in the building, sign-in our visitor’s log and pick up a visitor’s pass when you enter the building to attend an activity. Please also note that no visitors will be allowed in the bulding before 9:00 a.m. in order to ensure a smooth start of the school.

Volunteers Policy No. 9180 If you wish to volunteer in the school or in your child’s classroom, you will be required to complete the Volunteer Application process. You will be notified by the Department of Human Resources as to your status. You must be approved by the Trenton Board of Education at a monthly meeting to

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