Miami-Dade County Public School Parent/Student Handbook
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY 7750 SW 136 STREET, MIAMI, FL. 33156 (305) 235-1412 OFFICE HOURS 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM WWW.HOWARDDRIVE.DADESCHOOLS.NET BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL HOURS 7:00 AM–8:20AM & 1:50 PM–6:00 PM TWITTER: @HowardDrive 1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Miami-Dade County Public Schools The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Martin Karp, Vice Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Ms. Susie V. Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Steve Gallon III Ms. Lubby Navarro Dr. Marta Pérez Ms. Mari Tere Rojas Bryce Febres, Student Advisor Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Valtena G. Brown Deputy Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer, School Operations 2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Vision Statement We provide a world class education for every student. Mission Statement To be the preeminent provider of the highest quality education that empowers all students to be productive lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. Values Excellence - We pursue the highest standards in academic achievement and organizational performance. Equity - We foster an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap. Student Focus - We foster an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap. Innovation - We encourage creativity and adaptability to new ideas and methods that will support and improve student learning. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our successes and challenges and seek to transparently share our work in an ethical manner, as we strive towards continuous improvement. 3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from Principal School’s Mission Statement Faculty Roster Feeder Pattern Schools School Information • Bell Schedule • Early Sign Out • Late Arrival • Opening and Closing Hours of Schools Important Dates • Back to School Nights - Open House • Interim Progress Report & Report Card Distribution Academic Programs – Student Progression Plan (SPP) Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) Cell Phones and Internet Use Closing of School Dismissal • Rainy Day Dismissal • Students Drop-Off Pick-up Emergency Contact Information Uniform Policy Fieldtrips Homework Grading Period Mealtime Environment • Free Breakfast • Free/Reduced Price Lunch Program • Meal Prices • PAYPAMS • Peanut-Allergies/Peanut-Free School 5 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Parent Academy / Parent Portal Protocols for Addressing Concerns Recess Safety and Security • Code Yellow/Code Red • Emergency Operations Plan • Fire Drills • Visitors School Center for Special Instructions (SCSI) School Class Pictures Process School Transportation Special Education Student Records Student Services Student Success Centers Transgender Verification of Residency Volunteer Program Appendix A – School Calendars Appendix B – School Board Policies and State Statutes 6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK August 21, 2017 Dear Parents: Welcome to Howard Drive Elementary School. This handbook has been developed to provide you with information that is commonly needed by parents of children in elementary school. This handbook will not contain answers to all questions, but you are encouraged to call the school at 305-235-1412 with any questions that are not answered here. Please read this handbook carefully and keep it for future reference. Additional communications will be sent from the school throughout the school year. We cordially invite you to visit our school, website at Http://howarddrive.dadeschools.net, meet with your child's teachers, participate in the parent activities, and become an integral part of the Howard Drive Elementary family. I look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Deanna D. Dalby Deanna D. Dalby, Principal 7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Howard Drive Elementary School Howard Drive Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through grade five school built in 1961 and located at 7750 SW 136 Street in Miami, Florida. Howard Drive Elementary School is in the Miami Palmetto Senior High School feeder pattern. Howard Drive Elementary has a family atmosphere with an active Parent Teacher Association. It has an array of programs available for students that meet criteria which include Cambridge International Primary Program, full time Gifted, Special Education, Extended Foreign Language (EFL) K-2ND grade, English Language Learn (ELL), Before and afterschool care is available, please contact the aftercare office for additional information. Selected students and grade level may participate in Art Club, Music Club, Running Club, Science Club, Category 5 Dance spirit Squad, and Jump Rope Club. Additional extracurricular activities include, Student Council, Future Educators of America, 5000 Role Model, Math and Science. Howard Drive has an active PTA and many community partners that assist the school in a variety of ways by rewarding students for outstanding achievements, donating time and service as well as providing snacks, programs, and awards for the school. Visit our school website at: http://howarddrive.dadeschools.net 8 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Vision Statement The Howard Drive Elementary School staff, parents, and community are committed to providing a supportive environment for each student by promoting a firm academic and technological foundation, including multicultural experiences, and by fostering intellectual, emotional, and social development. Mission Statement Howard Drive students will become contributing members of society by becoming effective communicators, creative problem solvers, critical reflective thinkers, and self-directed lifelong learners. They will develop an understanding of rights and responsibilities leading to good citizenship, as well as understanding and respecting individual differences and diversity among cultures. Visit our school website at: http://howarddrive.dadeschools.netInsert Text Here 9 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Feeder Pattern Schools Elementary Schools Beckford/Richmond Elementary School Coral Reef Elementary F.C. Martin Elementary Howard Drive Elementary Palmetto Elementary Perrine Elementary Pinecrest Elementary Robert Russa Moton Elementary Vineland K-8 Center Middle Schools Palmetto Middle School Southwood Middle School Senior High School Miami Palmetto Senior High School 10 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK School Information • Early Sign Out The early release of students causes disruption to the academic performance of all students and may create safety and security concerns. No students shall be released within the final thirty (30) minutes of the school day unless authorized by the Principal or Principal’s designee (i.e., emergency, sickness). • Late Arrival Students who are tardy to school must report to the Attendance Office to secure an admit. Excessive tardies may result in loss of privileges, detention, parent conference, and/or suspension. Opening and Closing School Hours: Pre-Kindergarten - 8:20 A.M. - 11:20 A.M./ 8:20 – 1:50 P.M. Kindergarten, First - 8:20 A.M. - 1:50 P.M. Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth - 8:35 A.M. - 3:05 P.M. All students are dismissed at 1:50 P.M. on Wednesdays Students dismissed at 1:50 P.M. and who are not in the After School Care Program must leave school promptly. There is to be no waiting for other students who are dismissed at 3:05 P.M. Children are to return home promptly after dismissal unless they remain for special help or for disciplinary purposes. You will be notified in the event that your child is to remain after school. Parents are reminded that the School Board and the school staff shall not be held liable for injuries of students at the time when the school is not in operation. Children should leave school, be picked up promptly at dismissal, or should be enrolled in the after-school care program. Teachers for PreK-1st begin their work day at 8:05 A.M. and open the classrooms at 8:10 A.M. Teachers for 2nd -5th begin their work day at 8:20 A.M. and open the classrooms at 8:25 A.M Parents are advised not to drop students off at school prior to the time when this supervision is available unless the child is enrolled in the before-school care program. We are concerned for the safety of the children and seek your support in making sure that your child is not at school at an unsupervised time. Students in grades PreK, K and 1st must upon arrival report directly to their classrooms. Students in grades 2-5 must report to the PE Court and wait for their teachers to pick them up at 8:25 A.M. Attendance Policy – Board Policy 5200 Student attendance is a means of improving student performance and critical in raising student achievement. Together, the staff of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, students, parents and the community must make every effort to lessen the loss of instructional time to students. Excused School and Class Absences and Tardies 1. Student illness: Students missing 5 or more consecutive days of school due to illness or injury are required to provide a written statement from a health care provider. The written statement must include all days the student has been absent from school. If a student is continually sick and repeatedly absent from school due to a specific medical condition, he or she must be