Stratford Elementary School Letter to Students
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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 2 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! 4 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