Stratford Elementary

School

Student Handbook 2020-2021

Stratford Public Schools P. O. Box 589 Stratford, OK 74872 Phone: (580) 759-2382 FAX: (580) 759-8914

Angela Martin, Elementary Principal Michael Blackburn, Superintendent

Table of Contents Accreditation ………………………………………………………………5 Admissions/Residency Requirements ………………………………….…5 Arrival/Departure Times ……………………………………………….....7 Asbestos Compliance ………………………………………………….…..9 Attendance Policy ……………………………………………………...... 10 Bullying ………………………………………………………………...…12 Bus Conduct ……………………………………………………………...13 Cafeteria Policies ……………………………………………………....…15 Closed Campus ………………………………………………………..….16 Communication with Students ……………………………………..……16 Contagious Disease/Illness …………………………………………….....16 Cumulative Records ……………………………………………………...18 Dangerous Substances/Drug- and Tobacco Free School ………..…..…18 Deliveries to Students ……………………………………………………21 Discipline/Fighting ……………………………………………...…….….21 Dress Code ………………………………………………………….….…23 Electronic Devices/Toys ………………………………………...…….….24 Emergency Procedures …………………………………………..………25 Exclusionary Policy/Administrative Authority …………………..…….25 FERPA ………………………………………………………………...….25 Field Trips ……………………………………………………………..….26 Gifted/Talented Program ………………………………………………..26 Grading Procedures ………………………………………………...……26 Honor Roll ………………………………………………………..………27 Immunization Policy ………………………………………………….….28 Inclement Weather Policy …………………………………………….....28 Internet Usage Policy …………………………………………………….28 Library Information ………………………………………………….….31 Medication Policy …………………………………………………..….…31 Playground Rules …………………………………………………..….…32 Proficiency-Based Promotion ………………………………………...…32 Retention Policy ……………………………………………………….....33 School and Classroom Visitation ………………………………….….…34 Suspension ………………………………………………………………..35 Withdrawal from School ……………………………………………..….36 Questions ………………………………………………………………….37 Elementary Faculty……………………………………………………….38

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Stratford Elementary School Letter to Students

Dear Parents & Students: On behalf of the faculty and staff, we would like to welcome you to Stratford Elementary School for the 2020- 2021 school year. We look forward to all of the amazing experiences we will have this year as we grow, learn and strive to meet the goals set before us. Parents, you are a very important part of this educational experience, and we invite you to share in this experience with your child. Stratford Elementary will make every effort to help you achieve the success that you deserve. I wish you all a wonderful 2018-19 school year!

Sincerely, Angela Martin, Principal

Vision Statement

Stratford Elementary School

“Empowering students to be critical, logical thinkers as they collaborate with others in relevant and meaningful instruction to prepare for life in an ever-changing world.”

Philosophy We believe education is both a right and a privilege and that all students attending Stratford School are entitled to grow intellectually, morally, culturally, and physically, so that they may enjoy and contribute more beneficially to the democratic society in which they live.

3 Educational Goals 1. To develop the intellectual, physical and emotional abilities of all students by offering a full range of educational opportunities. 2. To provide the appropriate curriculum for the students to receive a suitable background for future educational endeavors. 3. To create the proper desire in the students to maintain the basic principles of our democratic form of government. 4. To provide an environment for the students to grow morally, ethically, and spiritually through the positive leadership of the staff and through interaction/cooperation with the community. 5. To create an atmosphere of mutual helpfulness among teachers, students, school administrators, and the community at large through the following: a. Formal guidance programs b. Student-teacher counseling/mentoring c. Parent-teacher conferences d. Parent-teacher organization(s) e. Extra-curricular activities f. Student service projects 6. To encourage students toward an appreciation of the cultural and aesthetic values of life.

Stratford Elementary Student Creed I am a Stratford Elementary Shooting Star. I am unique and special. I have great expectations for myself. I am a respectful individual. I accept the responsibility for my behavior and its results. I do not have the right to interfere with the learning of others. I accept the challenge to become the best that I can be. I CAN learn! I WILL SUCCEED!

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Accreditation

Stratford Elementary School is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. All classroom teachers in Stratford Elementary School are deemed highly qualified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Admissions/ Residency Requirements ADMISSIONS: The following students shall be admitted to the District if they meet the age, immunization, and good standing requirements set forth in District Policy: 1. Students who are legal residents of the District; 2. Students who have a legal transfer into the District: 3. Students who have been accepted by the District on a tuition basis; and 4. Foreign students who have been accepted by the District as Non Immigrant (F-1) students. ALL students are required to have a current record of immunizations or Certificate of Exemption and proof of age (such as a state-issued Birth Certificate) BEFORE they will be allowed to attend school. Admission by Transfer: A student whose parent(s) reside(s) outside the District must apply for a legal transfer to attend a school in the District. A transfer may be approved when deemed possible and in the student’s best interest, but shall be administratively controlled. Factors to be considered are: space availability, program availability, services, staff, building utilization, and the student’s behavior, attendance record, and academic performance. The appropriate application must be completed and submitted to the building principal before February 1. Admission by Tuition: Students who are not residents of the District or have not been granted a legal transfer may be considered for admission to the District contingent upon space available as provided below upon payment of tuition. The

5 amount of tuition is computed on a yearly basis and is payable by term. Payment is due at the time of enrollment. Age Requirements: Students who wish to enroll must meet age requirements set forth by the State Department of Education. Students must show proof of age (such as a state- issued Birth Certificate) at the time of initial enrollment. Students entering Pre-Kindergarten must be four years old on or before September 1. Students entering Kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1. Immunization Requirements: No student shall be permitted to enroll in the District unless the student presents to the school at the student’s initial enrollment either a record of immunization or Certificate of Exemption. Good Standing Requirements: A student must be in good standing at the time of withdrawal from any previous school in order to enroll in the District. A student who has been suspended from a public or private school in the State of Oklahoma or another state for a violent act or an act showing deliberate or reckless regard for the health or safety of any school employee or other student shall not be entitled to enroll in the District, and no public school shall be required to enroll such pupil, until the terms of the suspension have been met or the time of the suspension has expired. New Student Enrollment: New students shall be officially enrolled upon receipt of their immunization records and transcripts or grade cards. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Categories of Residency: The following students shall be considered legal residents of the District: 1. Students whose parents, legal guardian or legal custodian holds legal residence in the District. 2. Students who have been placed in a foster home within the District (a) by a person or agency holding legal custody pursuant to court order, or (b) by a state agency having legal custody. 3. Students whose full-time care and custody is held by an orphanage or a child care facility. 4. Students who reside in the District and are supporting themselves entirely by their own efforts.

6 5. Students who have been placed in a public or private residential childcare or treatment facility and whose place of legal residence cannot be determined. 6. Students who are homeless persons as defined by 42 U.S.C. Sec. 11302. (McKinney-Vento Act) Procedures for Determining Residency: The following procedures shall be used to determine the residency of a student in the District: 1. All students shall be required to provide admission information at the time of enrollment. 2. In determining the residency of a student, the Administration may require such proof of residency and/or affidavits or verification or residency. 3. If a student is denied admission to a school in the District by the Administration, the student shall be notified of the reasons for the denial in writing. The student may appeal the denial to the District Residency Officer in writing, stating the reasons for the appeal. The District Residency Officer will notify the student of the appeal decision in writing, stating the reasons for the decision. 4. If a student has been admitted to attend school in the District after establishing a bona fide legal residence in the District, and thereafter moves and is no longer a resident of the District, the student shall be permitted to complete the current school year. If the District determines that the student did not in fact establish a bona fide legal residence in the District, the student’s permission to attend school shall be revoked and tuition shall be charged for the days attended.

Arrival and Departure Except for bus riders, students are not allowed into the buildings until 7:40. building. If students are eating breakfast, the will report to the cafeteria; otherwise, they will go to their homeroom. Headstart, Pre-K and Kindergarten students will enter the school on the south end of the elementary building.

7 First and Second Grade students will enter the building at the main entrance on the west side of the elementary building. Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade students will enter the elementary on the north end of the building. Parents are encouraged to remain in their respective vehicles when dropping off or picking up students. Morning activities will begin in the classroom at 8:00 a.m. when the first bell rings. STUDENTS ARRIVING AFTER 8:05 a.m. will be recorded as having a morning tardy. Students being picked up in cars will go to the car line at 2:50 p.m. Bus riders will be picked up from their classroom at 3:00 p.m. Students being picked up in front of the school and walkers WILL NOT be dismissed until 3:05 p.m. Students WILL NOT be called to before 3:05 p.m. unless approved through the office. ANY STUDENT LEAVING between 2:10 p.m. & 3:05 p.m. WILL BE COUNTED AS AN AFTERNOON TARDY. Each student should leave the school by 3:05 p.m. unless detained by a teacher or the principal, enrolled in the after-school program, or unless they are involved in extracurricular activities. Checking Out of School: When a student must leave school during the school day, the student must check out through the office. A parent or legal guardian must check out the student. Once a parent or legal guardian checks out a student, the student is not to remain at school. Upon returning to school, the student must check back in at the office and return to class. A student who leaves campus without checking out through the office will be considered truant.

Dismissal Procedures: Car line students will be released at 2:45 to line up at the south end of the building. All parents must have their number visible in the vehicle. Walkers will be released at 3:05. Students riding the bus will still exit in the same manner, led by a teacher through the elementary gym.

8 Everyday Departure Arrangements: Parents will be asked to indicate on a student information sheet at the beginning of the year how the child will arrive and depart from school on a daily basis. If a student is to be picked up early (particularly by someone other than a parent), a note must be sent with the student to the teacher on that day stating who will be picking up the student, what time and for what purpose. The authorized person must come to the office and sign the student out. If the student will be going home some other way other than the usual, a note must be sent in to the teacher stating with whom the child will be going (if it is another child for example, that child’s name and the bus#) and how the child is getting there. A note from a parent must be received for a student who will be riding a different bus (or who does not usually ride). The student needs to bring the note to the office early in the morning so the bus driver can be notified. Please let your child know how they are getting home before they leave for school in the morning. We no longer have aides in the elementary office, therefore making it difficult to get all messages to students in the afternoon. Parents who frequently call in the afternoon will be referred to the principal. Late afternoon changes are not only frustrating for staff; it is frustrating for your child.

Asbestos Compliance In compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986, Public Law 99-519 and the United States Environment Agency Rule: Asbestos containing materials in schools, 40 CFR Part 763; and related Oklahoma regulations. Stratford School has contracted with Oklahoma Asbestos and Management Services Inc. of Oklahoma City to develop an AHERA Management Plan. Those documents are available for public viewing during the school day in the office of the Superintendent. The undersigned does hereby certify that the L.E.A. has and will continue to comply with this AHERA Management Plan.

(Signed) Michael Blackburn Superintendent, Stratford School

9 Attendance Policies Students receive maximum benefits from school only through preparation and participation each day in all classes. Daily attendance, therefore, is expected of all students unless illness or family emergencies prevent it. In such cases, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL BY 9:00 A.M. THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE. The Principal or School Secretary will attempt to contact parents DAILY who fail to call.

NUMBER OF ABSENCES AND TARDIES: A child that has missed MORE THAN 11 days, excused or unexcused per SEMESTER may receive failing marks for that grading period. Arriving between 8:05 and 9:00 a.m. will constitute a morning tardy. Departing between 2:10 and 3:05 p.m. will constitute an afternoon tardy. Three (3) tardies are equivalent to one (1) absence. If absent more than 3 consecutive days a doctor’s statement will be required, unless a medical exemption is on file. In addition to calling the school, the parent must send a note or call the day the child returns before the student can be excused. Written documentation is required for all absences. With an excused absence, the student may make up all work missed without penalty. It is the student’s responsibility, on the day of return, to make arrangements to make up the work missed. The student will have the same number of days missed plus one day to complete make-up work.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Absences for school activities do not count against the student’s attendance. The student will be allowed to make up any work missed while participating in school activities. Students who are ineligible due to grades or attendance will not be allowed to participate in school activities.

ABSENCE BY ARRANGEMENT: A student may take up to five days of absences by arrangement per semester. Absences made by arrangement are included in the student’s total absences for the semester. A student may make up all work missed without penalty. It is up to the student, on the day of return, to make 10 arrangements to see that the work is made up. The student will have the same number of days missed plus one to complete make-up work. In order to take an absence by arrangement, the parent, or guardian must submit, at least two days prior to the absence, a written request for the student to be absent. If the request is not made as required, the absence will be treated as an unexcused absence.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Perfect attendance certificates and rewards will only be given to students who have been neither absent nor tardy for the entire school year. When a child misses school for any reason other than a school sponsored event, they will be counted absent.

TRUANCY: Oklahoma Statute, Section 10-106 law governs compulsory school attendance and the responsibility of the parent to compel his/her child to attend school. The parents of school-aged children and school personnel are responsible for ensuring compliance of these laws. School officials are required to notify parents when absences and tardies are excessive. A student is considered truant when absent from the classroom without knowledge of either the school or the parent. Students who are truant will not be allowed to make up work missed during their truancy. The student may be subject to further disciplinary action as well as reported to the District Attorney. Students must check out through the office before leaving school and will be considered truant if he or she fails to do so. Any student checking out of school for the day must leave the grounds immediately, and upon return to campus, must check back in through the office. Disciplinary action will be taken for truancy. Work will not be made up when a student is determined to be truant. Stratford Public School cooperates with the District Attorney and the Garvin County Truancy Program. The school is required by the District Attorney’s office to report all students that are truant from school. The 11 school is asked to contact the District Attorney’s office whenever a student is absent six (6) or more days or parts of days within a four (4) week period, or eleven (11) days or parts of days within a semester. Violation of these statutes is a misdemeanor. A notification letter will be sent from the District Attorney due to 8 unexcused absences AND either a phone call or visit or both from a school official.

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM A student is considered chronically absent after missing 10 percent or more of school days. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Missing 10 percent of school days would be approximately 18 days in a normal 180- day school calendar – just two days per month. Chronic absenteeism looks beyond truancy and average daily attendance to reveal how missing school days can affect an individual student’s path to success. Chronic absenteeism is one of several indicators on the new Oklahoma School Report Card, which is designed to give parents and communities an annual snapshot of student learning, progress, and achievement at the local level.

Bullying What is bullying? It’s repeated abuse that can take these forms:  Physical: hitting, spitting, kicking, stealing or damaging belongings  Verbal: threats, lying to cause trouble, name-calling, sexual remarks  Psychological: intimidation, social exclusion, spreading gossip If you are bullied OR you see bullying:  Tell your teacher and family  Tell the elementary counselor, school-based worker or the principal  Talk until someone listens  Turn to friends for support  Don’t blame yourself  Don’t laugh or join in 12  Speak up for the other kid  Stand by your friends Stratford Elementary student rights:  Feel safe and not be hit or teased  Be accepted for who we are  Be treated fairly and with respect  Be free of negative peer pressure

Bus Conduct Stratford Public School has established a “No Tolerance” policy on all buses and also installed video equipment to record all bus routes. All rules will be strictly enforced for the safety of your child as well as for the safety of all other children being transported. Transportation services are provided as a SERVICE, not a requirement of the district. Rider privileges can be revoked at any time. Bus stops will be identified by the transportation director. These stops may not always be at the door but are carefully planned. Bus students are under school authority from the time they get on the bus in the morning until they get off the bus in the afternoon. The bus driver is employed by the school to drive the bus; therefore, students are under the jurisdiction of the bus driver while they are riding the bus. Some simple rules to observe in riding the bus are: 1. Do not distract the bus driver’s attention at any time. 2. Be ready to board the bus when it arrives. The driver cannot wait on students to get ready. 3. When students get on the bus, they should remain seated until the bus stops for them to get off. 4. Do not hang any part of your body out of the window. 5. Always cross in front of the bus in getting off or on. 6. will not be tolerated (i.e., cutting seats) and may result in restitution. 7. Some infractions may result in fines by local, county or state police, (i.e., students caught throwing items from the bus may be subject to fines up to $276.00). 8. Guest riders are permitted ONLY with prior written approval of the administration and the driver.

13 The above bus regulations will be strictly enforced in the interest of safe school bus transportation for all students. The following disciplinary procedures will apply in most cases. The Principal, in consultation with the Superintendent, may take direct action without following this regular sequence, depending on the severity of the offense. Chronic and severe offenses may carry permanent suspension of bus privileges for a school year. The following is the regular disciplinary sequence:  First Offense o Parents will be notified by telephone, if possible, and in writing. o Additional disciplinary action consistent with school policy may be applied.  Second Offense o Parents will be notified. o Student will be removed from the bus for up to one week. o Additional disciplinary action consistent with school policy may be applied.  Third Offense o Parents will be notified. o Student will be removed from the bus for up to the remainder of the semester. o Additional disciplinary action consistent with school policy may be applied.  Fourth Offense o Parents will be notified by telephone. o Student will be removed from the bus for the remainder of the school year. o Additional disciplinary action consistent with school policy may be applied. o Suspension off the bus means suspension off ALL buses for the term of the suspension.

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Cafeteria All students are invited to eat in the school cafeteria. Our school serves breakfast from 7:30-7:55 a.m. Lunch times vary for each grade level and from campus to campus; for specific times contact the building principal or the district Food Services Director. Students that wish to bring their lunch will dine with other students in the cafeteria; they may purchase milk a la carte. The cafeteria furnishes microwaves for students, with assistance, to be able to warm their lunches. Time is not available to cook items such as ramen noodles and other pasta dishes. Students should not bring glass containers into the cafeteria. Please refrain from sending soda in lunches. Breakfast Prices Lunch Prices PK-5th Students - $1.00 PK-5th - $2.75 Reduced - $.30 6th-12th-$2.75 6th-12th -$1.25 Reduced-$0.40 Extra Milk-$.25 Adults - $3.00 Adults & Visitors - $1.50 The maximum amount a student may charge is $25.00. Once a child has reached the $25.00 limit, that child will receive a sandwich and milk, each day until the charges have been paid. Any questions or concerns may be directed to Michael Blackburn, Superintendent of Schools at 580-759-3615.

Cafeteria Rules 1. Students are asked to remain seated unless they have permission to get up. 2. Students are allowed to visit quietly; however, excessive noise and disruptive behavior may result in disciplinary action. 3. At lunchtime, students will enter and be excused from the cafeteria by class. 4. Only paper products are to be placed in trash cans. 5. Leave food on tray and place in window. 6. No toys of any kind or phones are allowed at the cafeteria tables.

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Closed Campus No student in grades PreK-5th will be allowed to leave the school during school hours without the permission of the principal. Such permission shall be given only in case of sickness or upon request of the parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must check their child out through the office. A sign out sheet will be provided.

Communication with Students Unauthorized communication with or between students is often disruptive to the educational process. Private communication such as handing out party invitations, etc. should not be done at school. A child is not to receive any phone calls during school time. If an emergency should arise however, call the office and notify the principal. Students may only use the phone with permission in the event of an emergency. PARENTS, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD KNOWS HOW THEY ARE GETTING HOME BEFORE THEY LEAVE FOR SCHOOL IN THE MORNING, AS THEY WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO USE THE TELEPHONE IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY.

Contagious Disease/ Illnesses Guidelines when considering sending your child to school:  Children must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Fever is defined as 100.0F or higher.  Children awaiting results from a throat culture must remain at home until a negative result is known.  Children with a positive strep culture must be treated with prescribed antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school.  All students receiving an antibiotic must remain home at least 24 hours and return with the approval of your child’s doctor.

16  Children that have been vomiting or have had diarrhea must remain home until the vomiting or diarrhea has stopped for 24 hours. State law requires that any child afflicted with a contagious disease or headlice may be prohibited from attending a public, private or parochial school until such time as he or she is free from the contagious disease or headlice. COVID-19: Specific guidance in a separate handout will be/has been provided to families with procedures related to this virus. Please refer to the most current information provided by the school for guidance in regards to policies and procedures related to the COVID virus. Chickenpox: Chickenpox is very highly contagious. Patients are contagious up to 5 days before and 5 days after the date that their rash appears. When the sores have crusted over, the person is usually no longer contagious and may return to school. Head : Any child prohibited from attending school due to head lice shall present to the appropriate school authorities certification or evidence that the child is free from head lice before the child may re-enter school. Repeated absences from school due to head lice will be reported to the District Attorney’s office for truancy upon the third consecutive absence. Stratford School Board’s policy on head lice states that before a child may return to school, the child MUST BE FREE OF ALL NITS AND LICE. At the discretion of the school, the child will be inspected before being allowed to return back to the classroom. Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac: A poison ivy or poison oak rash is not contagious. It cannot be passed from person to person, but is spread when the oil from the plant is still on your skin and you touch other parts of your body or another person. The oil should be removed from the skin before the child returns to school. The fluid in the blisters does not spread the rash. The blisters should be covered to prevent germs from entering the wound.

17 Even though poison ivy is not contagious, a child may be sent home if it effects the child’s education or physical comfort. Ringworm: Ringworm is contagious as long as lesions persist even after treatment is prescribed. After treatment has been started AND the lesions are covered, the child may return to school. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): As long as the discharge is present, consider the child contagious. A doctor’s diagnosis is needed. If the infection is bacterial the student may return 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun. If viral, a note must be received from a physician that verifies that Bacterial Conjunctivitis has been ruled out. Scarletina: Scarletina is a fine red rash accentuated in the folds of underarm, elbow, groin, and inside of thighs. A student is contagious from the beginning of the fever until 48 hours after effective treatment with antibiotics. This rash can accompany strep throat. Cumulative Records It is the policy of the Stratford Board of Education that a cumulative record shall be kept as the official file of each student enrolled in the Stratford School District. The record shall contain the progress of the student from Pre- Kindergarten throughout the remaining school years, and shall include, but not be limited to, grades, attendance data, health and immunization history, results of testing programs, school activities, and personal and family background.

Dangerous Substances / Drug- and Tobacco-Free School DANGEROUS WEAPONS, NON-INTOXICATING BEVERAGES (LOW POINT BEER), INTOXICATING BEVERAGES, CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES, COUNTERFEIT DRUGS, OR OTHER ABUSABLE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES Any student found to be in possession of or distributing or offering to distribute dangerous weapons; non-intoxicating (low point beer) beverages or intoxicating beverages; or controlled dangerous substances; counterfeit drugs, or any 18 other abusable chemical substances, including prescription medication, may be suspended up to the rest of the current term and all of the succeeding term. A report and/or notification shall be provided to the proper legal authorities. This regulation shall also apply to students who possess or distribute or offer to distribute substances, or whatever composition, that are represented by the seller or distribute medications to other students, since students may have allergic or other adverse reactions to even non-prescription medications. Therefore, students may be disciplined for distributing non-prescription or prescription medications of look-alike, fake, or counterfeit drugs or any other chemical substance to other students, even though such medications or fake drugs are not illegal drugs. Such distribution is prohibited in school buildings, on school property, or at any school-sponsored event. Discipline may include suspension up to the rest of the current semester and all of the succeeding semester. It is a felony to possess a weapon on school grounds or at a school function. The following items are defined as weapons and are not allowed on school grounds or at school-sponsored functions: knives, firearms (real or imitation), hunting bows and arrows, martial arts paraphernalia, explosive devices (including live ammunition). A weapon can be defined as any object that can be used as a weapon or in a threatening or violent action and is prohibited to be carried on a student’s person or in possession including vehicles, book bags, and lockers. The use of, display of or possession of any kind of gun (including toy guns), weapon, or device capable of discharging or throwing projectiles, whether loaded or unloaded, on the campus, parking lots, premises or property of the Stratford Public Schools or during school-sponsored activities, functions or events shall result in the immediate suspension of all students involved for a period of time which shall not be less than the balance of the term in which the infraction occurred and not more than two terms. In accordance with Federal Law, Stratford School maintains a No Tolerance Policy with regard to possession of such devices. For the purpose of this policy, any student who aides, knowingly accompanies, assists, or participates with another

19 student who uses, displays, or possesses a gun or device capable of discharging or throwing projectiles in violation of this policy shall be suspended for no less than the balance of the term in which the infraction occurred and not more than two terms. When a violation of this policy occurs, the parent or guardian, as well as the police will be notified. The student will be suspended up to 10 days pending a hearing to decide whether the suspension will be one term or two terms.

DRUG FREE SCHOOL - Philosophy Statement: The Stratford Board of Education and the Administration prohibits any student from knowingly possessing, using, transmitting, or being under the influence of any of the following substances: alcohol, marijuana, stimulants of any kind such as amphetamines, speed, or any inhalant, any narcotic, hallucinogenic, hypnotic, sedative drug, any mild modifying chemical capable of altering or impairing the physical or mental faculties or processes of the user; or any other substance within the jurisdiction of controlled substances and not prescribed by a licensed physician for the personal use of the possessor. This policy is in effect by law within one thousand feet (1000) of school property; on school property; on any school bus, during the normal course of the school day or in attendance at a school sponsored activity (on or off campus). Students who are found to be in possession of any controlled substance or substance listed above or any drug paraphernalia will be subject to the following disciplinary actions. 1. First offense: forty-five (45) days suspension at home 2. Each additional offense: suspension for the remainder of the semester and all of the next semester NOTE: First-time offenders who show proof of enrollment in a drug or alcohol counseling program within five (5) days of the suspension for a first-offense drug violation will be allowed participation in an alternative education plan. Work completed by the student will be graded, and the student will receive whatever grade he or she earns in the classes. Students who sell a controlled substance within the jurisdictional boundaries of the school or within 1000 feet of 20 school property will not be afforded the opportunity to complete work in core classes. Any student found to have sold controlled substance(s) will be suspended immediately for the remainder of the semester and all of the next semester.

TOBACCO FREE SCHOOL – Philosophy Statement Use of tobacco in any form will not be allowed in the school building or on the school property. Stratford is a smoke-free campus. Students participating in school-sponsored activities may not use any form of tobacco. Failure to observe the above regulation will be cause for disciplinary action or dismissal from school.

Deliveries to Students Deliveries of flowers, gifts, etc. to students must be made to the office. Office personnel will accept the delivery on behalf of the student and will make the delivery to the student during the last thirty minutes of the school day if the student is available. Under no circumstances will vendors be allowed to deliver directly to students or to classrooms. No latex balloons are allowed in the elementary school for health reasons.

Discipline / Fighting All students at Stratford School are expected to be on their best behavior at all times. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated for any reason. Students will be expected to follow general rules in their classroom that have been approved by the principal. Each teacher will have class/school expectations posted, clearly defining an understanding of what each expectation means, as well as reasons why each is necessary and important. There are clear, consistent procedures in place that protect the classroom/school environment from disruption and chaos. Each teacher will review these rules with their class. Disciplinary actions will be given according to the level of infraction as well as the age of the student. There are no predetermined consequences for wrong decisions. All instances are evaluated on an individual basis after careful assessment of the circumstances surrounding each infraction. Possible disciplinary actions will include but not limited to: 21 conferencing with student; after-school detention; referral to counselor; conference with parents; in-school detention; Saturday school; short- and long-term suspension; placement in alternative education or corporal punishment. Disciplinary actions will be the discretion of the principal regarding severe infractions of student expectations. Out of School Suspension may be an option of any conduct, which, in the opinion of the school administrator, has an adverse impact upon the school. If a teacher continually has to deal with misbehavior from a student, it takes away from the education of others. If it becomes necessary, the teacher may send a student to the principal’s office for discipline. A discipline folder will be kept on all students in their classroom by their teacher. The child’s discipline folder will accompany the child if the need arises for them to be sent to the principals’ office, so that the appropriate punishment can be administered. When a student is sent to the principal for discipline, the following procedures will be followed: 1st visit: Counseling/Warning, Notice sent to parent of visit 2nd visit: Counseling/Contact parent by telephone 3rd visit: Conference with parent and student 4th visit: After-school detention, possible school suspension or corporal punishment* *Corporal punishment will never be administered without consent of parent/guardian.

Below is a list of behaviors that will result in discipline consequences:  Disruptive behavior on school grounds, or any school sponsored activity  Unexcused tardiness to school or class  Unexcused/excessive absences  Showing disrespect to school personnel, classmates, or anyone on school grounds  Not being in assigned areas  Disruptive behavior on school bus  Leaving school grounds without permission  Incomplete schoolwork, homework, or assignments  Profane language or vulgar gestures  Theft  Possession and/or use of any tobacco, alcohol, or drug on campus or school function 22  Possession of deadly weapons or dangerous materials  Destruction or defacing of school property  Repeatedly breaking the school dress code  Bring medication to school without checking in with the office  Bullying

Fighting at school or at a school activity is a serious breach of school conduct. The following disciplinary actions will be taken against those students involved in fighting: First Offense: 1 to 3 days out of school suspension* * The student will NOT receive zeros for their school work while they are suspended from school. It will be the responsibility of the parent to obtain the student’s assignments on a daily basis and have them returned to the school the following day. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. Second Offense: Expulsion for the remainder of the 9-week period (Not less than 10 days). Third Offense: Suspension for the remainder of the school year and/or the following semester. Turned over to law enforcement. LAW ON PRIVACY RIGHTS: The law states “Pupils shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy towards school property. School personnel shall have access to school lockers, desks, and other school property. School lockers, desks, and other areas of school facilities may be opened and examined by school officials at any time and no reason shall be necessary for the search. Schools shall inform pupils in the student discipline code that they have no reasonable expectation of privacy rights towards school officials in school lockers, desks, or other school property”.

Dress Policy Any pupil coming to school without proper attention having been given to the cleanliness of their person or who may not be properly clad will be sent home to correct the situation before returning to the classroom. If a student is required to go home to change clothes, the time missed will count as time absent from class.

23 No advertisement for weapons, alcohol, drugs or tobacco on clothes; no spaghetti straps (straps on shirts must be two fingers wide), backless shirts, bare midriffs, low cut jeans or low cut tops; no objectionable language on clothing. All clothing is to be worn as it was designed, i.e., buttons buttoned, belts buckled, straps fastened, and at the proper length or height. Shirts and shorts must be fingertip length with arms extended down to the side. Pants, jeans, and shorts should not be brought below the top of the hip. At no time should any undergarments be visible. No clothing that causes disruption in the classroom will be accepted. Sunglasses, beanies, and hoods are not to be worn in the building at any time. Baseball-style caps are permitted at the discretion of the principal and faculty. This privilege can be withdrawn due to class disruption and misbehavior. Appropriate footwear is required at all times. If at all possible please send your child to school in footwear other than flip-flops. Students should wear closed toe shoes on the playground and at PE class for safety issues. Parents will not be contacted if flip-flops break. A student whose appearance creates a distraction from or interferes with the normal process of the instructional program will be subject to discipline consequences until corrections are made. Continued disregard for school policy may result in further discipline procedures. The principal will have the final say as to whether a shirt is appropriate, shorts are of reasonable length, or footwear is adequate.

Electronic Devices and Toys Electronic paging devices such as pagers and cellular phones are not allowed to be used at school. They may be used at school-sponsored events. These devices are to be placed in the student’s locker upon entering the building. If the student does not have a locker, the device is to be given to the teacher to place in his/her desk until the end of the day. Teachers or administrators will confiscate these devices when they are heard or seen being used during any time other than the time stated above. On the first offense the parents may pick up such device in the principal’s office at the end of the school day. Subsequent violation of this policy will result in other disciplinary action to be determined by the 24 administration. Students will maintain sole responsibility of such items and understand that if lost or stolen the school assumes no liability for the recovery of such items. Toys are not allowed at school and on field trips. This includes portable radios, cassette players, electronic games, cellular phones, pagers and CD players. NO LASER LIGHTS ARE ALLOWED.

Emergency Procedures During a fire drill or actual emergency, a pulsing bell sound will be activated. Students will be led in a quiet and orderly fashion to a designated station by way of routes marked on the emergency map posted in the classroom. All students will be accounted for and kept at the station until released by the teacher. During a tornado drill or actual emergency, a continual bell sound will be activated. Students will be led to a designated area in the elementary safe rooms. All students will be accounted for and kept at the station and released by the teacher. In the case of an actual emergency, students will remain in the safe rooms until emergency services have given an all-clear signal.

Exclusionary Policy and Administrative Authority in Absence of Policy In the absence of established policy, the principal and/or superintendent shall have the right to establish policy. Such policy shall be presented to the Board of Education for official adoption at the earliest possible opportunity. Should any part of the policy contained in this handbook be found to be in conflict with State or Federal Law, the policy shall be void in respect only to that portion which is in conflict.

F.E.R.P.A. The Stratford School District is committed to implement the policy and follow the procedures and provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Written copies of the above act can be seen in the following offices: Superintendent’s Office, High School Principal’s Office, Middle School Principal’s Office and the Elementary Principal’s Office. 25 Field Trips From time to time during the year the school may be taking field trips. In order for the student to participate, he/she must have a permission slip signed by the parent or guardian. Any parent who goes as a sponsor needs to make arrangements for any younger/older siblings, as only students in the class taking the trip will be allowed to attend. Because of limited seating on the buses, only school personnel will be allowed to ride the buses to school sponsored events and trips. Students will be allowed to bring cell phones, etc. at the student’s own risk.

Gifted Program Stratford School offers a program for the gifted student. To qualify for the program a student must score 97% or above on the composite achievement score on a nationally standardized achievement test or score 97% or above on a nationally standardized intelligence test. Multi-criteria identification procedures are also used to identify possible candidates for this program. These include grades, parent referral, teacher referral and nationally standardized tests. A student must be identified yearly until he/she reaches the third grade. Upon identification in the third grade, he/she may remain in the program with identification once every three years.

Grading Procedures and System Every teacher will assign grades to student assignments in a fair and consistent manner. If you feel the teacher in grading your child’s work has made a mistake, please contact the teacher. After grades have been given on work, teachers may require a student to correct items missed at school or at home (to foster learning of a skill), but teachers will not necessarily give a student a higher grade when they correctly complete this paper.

The kindergarten grading system is as follows: E = Excellent N = Needs Improvement S = Satisfactory U = Unsatisfactory 26

Grades will be given on skills, habits, and attitudes covered each nine-week period.

In grades 1-5 the grading system for math, reading, language, spelling, social studies and science is as follows: A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 and below

A percentage of .5 or above will be rounded to the next highest percentage.

The following grading scale will be used for grades in 1-3 in science, and social studies, as well as for penmanship. E = Excellent S = Satisfactory N = Needs to improve U = Unsatisfactory Honor Roll To be included on the honor roll, a student must have the following grades in all subjects: “A” Honor Roll - ALL A’s (no B’s) “A-B Honor Roll” - ALL A’s and B’s (no C’s) Perfect Attendance - Yearly award for being neither absent nor tardy. Additional achievement awards may be given at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Honor Roll awards will be given at the Annual Awards Assembly to 1st through 5th grade students who have been on the Honor Roll each Nine Week grading period.

27 Immunizations The following immunizations are required by the State Department of Public Health prior to the enrollment of a child in public school: 5 DPT (Diphteria-Pertussis-Tetanus) (unless the fourth dose was received after the fourth birthday) 4 Polio (unless the third dose was received after the fourth birthday) 2 MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) 3 Hepatitis B 2 Hepatitis A Varicella (a parental history of a child having varicella (chicken pox) disease is acceptable in lieu of varicella vaccine)

Inclement Weather Policy Whenever road conditions become hazardous due to inclement weather, school may be called off by the school administration. If school is dismissed, extra-curricular activities that are scheduled for that day and evening will also be canceled. The only exception to this policy is if Stratford is participating in playoff competition (district, regional, area, or state). If that case arises, the decision to participate will be decided by the administrative staff. School cancellation due to inclement weather will be notified via television on channels 4, 5, 9, and 10. Social media sites such as Remind, Facebook, and Twitter may also be utilized to alert of school closing. The school website (www.stratford.k12.ok.us) will also post school closings.

Internet Usage Policy With the recent addition of technology to the elementary school, Stratford Public School recognizes federal and state regulations with regards to Internet usage and Internet safety for their students. Stratford Public School Policy and Procedures delineates, for public reference, the safe guards in place to assure safe and responsible use of the Internet for students and staff alike. Internet usage is a privilege and not a right. It is the intention of Stratford Public School to teach our students how to be good digital citizens, as well as 28 the capacity to use the Internet as a learning tool for the 21st century. Students will be provided with classroom guidelines for Internet usage and Internet etiquette and safety procedures. The school district is providing access to its computer networks and the Internet for educational purposes only. Acceptable Use  All technology (iPads, desktop computers, smartboards, and additional hardware) which students use throughout the school year is included in the acceptable use policy.  Use of technology is for educational purposes only.  All students will have access to technology and to the school’s network, provided they abide by acceptable use guidelines and policies. Access is a privilege, not a right.  Students should not be using personal devices at any time during the school day. Personal devices should remain in the student’s locker or with their teacher. The only exceptions are in the event of an emergency or if the teacher gives permission in class for educational purposes. Personal devices are subject to the same guidelines as school equipment when accessing the school network.

Internet Etiquette Guidelines  Be polite. Always use the internet and network with courtesy and respect.  Use appropriate language. Do not swear or use any offensive or inappropriate language.  Do not share personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, or photos with people on the Internet.  Email is not guaranteed to be private. Persons who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be report to the authorities.  Do not use the internet to disrupt the access or use of the Internet by other users.

29  Be cautious of others attempting to contact you online. Report communication from an unknown source to teachers or the principal.

Cyberbullying Cyberbullying, such as but not limited to harassing, defaming, degrading, impersonating, tricking, and cyberstalking, will not be tolerated. Engaging in these types of behaviors will result in severe disciplinary action and loss of privileges. In some cases, cyberbullying can be a crime. Users should remember that online activities may be monitored and retained.

Guidelines for Social Media Use Stratford Elementary students should not be posting information of any kind to any type of social media site during school hours or while accessing the school network.

Violations of Responsible Use Violations of responsible use of any type of school technology or personal devices accessing the school network may have disciplinary repercussions as decided upon by school administration. Disciplinary actions may include but are not limited to:  Restrictions placed on iPads/computers  Notification of parents  Detention or suspension from school and school related activities  Loss of iPad privileges  Legal action and/or prosecution  Financial consequences

Handling and Care of Technology Equipment  School technology should be kept in their cases and should be free of stickers, drawing, or labels that are not applied by the school.  Do not have food or drinks around technology devices.  Avoid touching the screens with pens or pencils.

30 Financial Terms of Technology Use Stratford Elementary School does not charge students a fee for using the technology at school. If an iPad is lost or stolen, or fully damaged due to negligence or misuse, the user/parent is responsible for the replacement or repair of the equipment, including cases and power cords. Replacement value of the entire mini iPad system is approximately $339.00.

Estimated Repair Pricing Broken Screen $90.00 Broken LCD $150.00 Power Adapter $5.00 Charging Cable $5.00 iPad Case $50.00

Library The Town of Stratford and Stratford Schools cooperate in the operation of the library. The Chandler-Watts Library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (5:00 during daylight savings time) on Tuesday and Thursday; and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The library opens at 10:00 a.m. on days that school is not in session.

Medication Policy Prescription Medication: All prescription medication must be checked in by a parent/guardian at the elementary office and must be in the original container in which it was purchased. Medication should not be sent to school with the student. The name of the medication, the dosage and the times to be given, and the physician’s name must be printed on the container. Over-the-Counter Medication: Pain medications, antacids, cough medications, throat lozenges, must be provided by the parent, in the original container, and must be accompanied with parent instructions for administration. Note: No medications will be accepted that are not in the original container. (No plastic bags, recycled medication bottles, etc.) If your child has a prescription

31 medicine that needs to be taken at school, the Pharmacy will give you an extra prescription bottle to send to school. The school district will not assume liability for students who self-medicate. Students are to be discouraged from self-medication during the school day, except for those students with asthma, as disciplinary actions may also be taken with such students. Families of children who self-medicate during the school day may be held liable if another child takes the medication.

Playground Rules A teacher is on duty on each playground at each recess. Their aim is to maintain a safe environment for the students on the playground. The following are some rules that must be obeyed in order for there to be a safe environment in which the children can play:

1. Students are not to play tackle games, dodge ball against walls, or to chicken fight. 2. Students are to sit in the swings and on the slide. No jumping out of swings. 3. Students are not to bring sharp pointed objects, hard balls, or footballs on the playground. No outside toys or balls will be allowed. No balls except school provided equipment will be allowed on the playground. 4. Students will be expected to go outside for recess except when they have a written excuse from their parents or doctor, or have been assigned study hall. 5. No cell phones or other electronic equipment are allowed on the playground.

Playground rules apply during school hours as well as during the C3 After-School program.

Proficiency-Based Promotion Upon the request of a student, parent, guardian, or educator, a student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in one or more areas of the core curriculum. 32 Proficiency Based Promotion is a system that awards credit for student’s knowledge in the core curriculum areas (language arts, social studies, mathematics and science) through an assessment process. All students in grades K-12 are eligible for Proficiency Based Promotion. Proficiency for advancing to the next level of study will be demonstrated by a score of 90% or comparable performance on an assessment or demonstration. Elementary, junior high, or high school students demonstrating proficiency will be given credit for their learning and will be given the opportunity to advance to the next level of study in the appropriate curriculum area. School districts will disseminate materials explaining the opportunities of “Proficiency Based Promotion” to students and parents in the district each year. Oklahoma Academic Standards and the type of assessment or evaluation for each core curriculum area will be made available upon request.

Retention Policy A policy for retention of students: 1. No student will be promoted who has failed more than two subjects during the school year. 2. No student will be promoted to the next level if they have failed READING or MATH. 3. In compliance with Senate Bill 346, social promotion is no longer an option. Any student not receiving a “Meets Criteria” score on the state- mandated third grade reading test may not advance to the next grade level. 4. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will be prescreened before they will be allowed to enter the next grade level in preparation for the “3R Agenda” to be put in place. 5. Physical Education is not included in the total subjects. 6. No pupil will be retained more than two years. Each Pre-K through 5th grade teacher will be responsible for keeping parents informed of students who may be having difficulties. Documented conferences shall be scheduled and held with their parents. If parents fail to come to conferences, it shall be noted in the written documentation.

33 Parents who disagree with a teacher’s decision to retain a student shall have the right to a hearing with the principal and a committee of teachers. The decision of the principal and this committee is final. The Reading Sufficiency Act was amended in the 2015 Oklahoma Legislative Session to include the following provisions for students scoring Unsatisfactory on the Third Grade Reading test: Six Good Cause Exemptions: 1. Students with limited English proficiency, 2. Students with disabilities who are assessed with alternate achievement standards, 3. Students who demonstrate an acceptable level of performance on an alternative standardized reading assessment, 4. Students who can demonstrate evidence through a student portfolio mastery at the current grade level, 5. Students with disabilities who participate in the OCCT and have an IEP and have been previously retained, and 6. Students who demonstrate a reading deficiency and have been previously retained for a total of two years. A Reading Proficiency team (teacher, Reading specialist (if available), Special Education teacher, and parents) will review and meet regarding each student who scores below Satisfactory on the Reading test to determine if the child is promoted to the 4th grade or retained in the 3rd grade.

School and Classroom Visitation Visitors are welcome at Stratford Schools. However, to avoid any disruption of the regular school routine, the following policies should be adhered to:  All visitors MUST report to the appropriate Principal’s Office to register the nature of the visit. The Principal shall make the necessary arrangements to accommodate the visitor.  The teacher’s lounge, classroom, etc. shall not be used for any captive audience, other than authorized personnel.  Teacher’s conference periods are for parent/student conferences/lesson planning. Arrangements may be made through the appropriate Principal for such activities.

34 SUSPENSION (Short and Long Term) Suspension will normally be for a period of one (1) to three (3) days, but the number of days may vary depending upon the seriousness of the offense or the number of previous suspensions. A suspended student is suspended to the custody of the student’s parents and is not allowed to be on or near school premises or attend any school activity while the student is suspended. To do so may result in further suspension. LONG TERM SUSPENSION: If the principal recommends suspension (expulsion) for more than ten (10) days he/she shall mail, within 24 hours of the alleged acts, a notice of an informal hearing to the parents or legal guardian of the student. Such notice will contain: 1. The time and place of the hearing. (Must be within five (5) days from date notice is postmarked.) 2. A description of the proposed action. 3. A description of the school regulations allegedly violated by the student. At the end of the informal hearing, if expulsion is imposed, the student shall be informed of his/her right to an appeal hearing through the Superintendent of Schools. A request for such an appeal shall be made in writing to the Superintendent within 24 hours. Such hearing shall be held within five (5) days of receipt of the request. The Superintendent shall determine specifically if there was sufficient evidence to find the alleged violations occurred and if the penalty was appropriate for the violation(s). The Superintendent shall review all information. The parent, the student, and his/her representative may address the Superintendent on the evidence presented at the informal hearing and on the appropriateness of the penalty. If the Superintendent upholds the expulsion, the student shall be advised that he/she has five (5) school days to request a hearing before the Board of Education, through the Superintendent of Schools. The hearing will be considered at the first regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education. The Board’s decision shall be final.

35 The Board of Education shall determine specifically if there was sufficient evidence to find that the alleged violation(s) occurred and if the penalty imposed was appropriate. The student and his/her parents should be present. In addition, the student may have representatives or an attorney of his/her choice present. The student, parent(s), guardian, or attorney shall be allowed to offer witness and evidence in the student’s behalf. The school will present evidence and witness first. This will be followed by the student, and his/her representatives. The findings of the Board of Education will be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing. A copy of the Board’s decision will be mailed to the parents or guardian by certified mail within 24 hours. NOTE: The student may continue to receive educational services until all appeal procedures are completed. However, if it is determined that the presence of the student in the regular school setting constitutes a danger to the student, other students, or school personnel, or if such presence creates a disruption of the educational process, such services may be provided through home based or alternative educational settings.

Withdrawal from School Students who attend school as resident students may be withdrawn from school by submission of proof that the student’s residence for school purposes has changed or is about to change to another District. When a student is to be withdrawn, the parent or legal guardian must notify the Principal. All District-owned books, supplies, equipment, etc., must be returned to the teachers who distributed them. A clearance slip with the appropriate teachers’ signatures must be returned to the Principal’s office. Any refunds due will be made at that time. Students are reminded that transcripts and other records will be forwarded to the new school only after proper clearance has been accomplished.

36 Questions After reading these rules, you may have questions on items not covered or fully explained. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or the Principal’s Office. Our telephone number is 580-759-2382. The public agency ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 45 U.S.C. 2000d-4: “No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin be excluded from the participation in or be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” The public agency ensures compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681-1683: “No person in the U.S., shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

37 Faculty

Stacy Betts, Ashley Cantrell Three-year-old Head Start Debra Blackwood, Nikki Koehler Pre-Kindergarten Tiajuana Wood, Gina Phillips Pre-Kindergarten Christy Briscoe Kindergarten Angela Dansby Kindergarten Julie Savage Kindergarten Lindsey Abney First Grade Sue Sanders First Grade DeAnna Brown Second Grade Jeannette Behne Second Grade Misty Raymo Third Grade Melinda Smith Third Grade Andrea Blackburn Third Grade Tina Benge 4th & 5th Language Arts Jessica Estes 4th & 5th Science Robin Langley 4th & 5th Social Studies Robin Russell 4th & 5th Math Abby Blackburn, Regina Dilbeck Special Education Shannon Long, Melissa Terry Special Education Jessica Barnum Special Education Director Leesa Lockard Technology Instructor Terri Wood Speech Pathologist Kyle Wood, Ray Ardery Elementary PE Laura Revels Teacher’s Aide Rita Wood Elementary Secretary Tony Prichard Assistant Elementary Principal Angela Martin Elementary Principal Michael Blackburn Superintendent of Schools

“Every child is a story yet to be told.” ~Sesame Street

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