Elementary Handbook 2020-21
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Ripley Central School PK – Grade 6 Elementary Student Handbook 2020-2021 Ripley Central School Mission Statement Ripley strives to foster a love of learning through authentic, challenging, adventurous experiences in a supportive and engaging environment. Ripley students become knowledgeable, productive, responsible citizens with strong character, ready to serve their community. Learn today. Lead tomorrow. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Michael Boll Mr. Peter Dorman Mrs. Heather Chess Mr. Paul McCutcheon (President) Mr. Shaun Waters (Vice President) ADMINISTRATION Mr. William Caldwell, Superintendent Mr. Micah Oldham, PK - 6 Principal FACULTY Mrs. Christina Akin, Speech Language Pathologist Mr. Justin Akin, Grade 5 Mrs. Amber Blair, Remote Teacher Mrs. Adriel Gestwicki, Grade 1 Ms. Emily Gollnitz, Grade 4 Mrs. Wendy Graham, PK 3 Mrs. Pamela Gross, School Social Worker/CSE/CPSE Chairperson Ms. Rebecca Humbert, Kindergarten Mrs. Hannah Johnston, Grade 3 Mrs. Karen Kondrick, Remote Teacher Mrs. Victoria Mazurkiewicz, Music Mrs. Erika Meredith, Grade 6 Mrs. Denine Noonan, RTI/Special Education Ms. Alberta Parker, Art Ms. Danni Riley, Grade 2 Mrs. Cassandra Rosage, PK 4 Mr. Bradley Rowe, Physical Education Ms. Shannon Rowe, Kindergarten Mrs. Lisa Sabella, Remote RTI/Special Education Ms. Kristi Sanderson, PK 4 Ms. Julianna Sciolino, BOCES Shared Technology Coordinator/CIO Ms. Brooklynn Smiley, RTI/Special Education Mrs. Michelle Waters, TOSA Mrs. Katie Wendell-Braun, Occupational Therapist Mr. Kati Winterburn, School Psychologist 2 Table of Contents IMPORTANT DATES .............................................................................................................................................. 5 RCS SCHOLAR STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE ............................................................................................... 6 ATTENDANCE POLICY .......................................................................................................................................... 6 BICYCLES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS ..................................................................................................................... 7 BUILDINGS AND CLASSROOMS ......................................................................................................................... 7 BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 7 COURSES/CURRICULUM ...................................................................................................................................... 7 CREW ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 EAGLE UNIVERSITY............................................................................................................................................... 7 EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL ................................................................................................................... 8 EMERGENCY CLOSINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 8 EMERGENCY DRILLS ............................................................................................................................................. 8 EXCUSAL FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION ........................................................................................................ 8 FAMILY TRIPS ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 FERPA ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 FIELD WORK ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 GRADING / STUDENT PROGRESS ................................................................................................................... 10 HEALTH SERVICES / MEDICATION ................................................................................................................ 10 HOMEWORK .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 IMMUNIZATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 11 LIBRARY PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................ 12 LOST AND FOUND ................................................................................................................................................ 12 MAKE-UP WORK .................................................................................................................................................. 13 MUSIC PROGRAMS .............................................................................................................................................. 13 PARENT CONFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 13 PARKING / MOTORIST AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY .................................................................................. 13 PARTIES .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 PROMOTION/RETENTION ................................................................................................................................ 13 REGISTRATION..................................................................................................................................................... 14 REQUESTS FOR HOMEWORK FOR ABSENT STUDENTS .......................................................................... 14 RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS ................................................................................................................. 14 RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI) ............................................................................................................ 14 3 SCHOOL COMPUTER USE .................................................................................................................................. 14 SCHOOL DAY ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 SPECIAL EDUCATION.......................................................................................................................................... 15 STATE TESTING .................................................................................................................................................... 15 STUDENT ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL ................................................................................................................ 15 STUDENT INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 15 STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................... 16 STUDENT SUPPLIES ............................................................................................................................................ 16 TRANSPORTATION NOTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 16 PK 3/PK 4/ KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION ........................................................................................... 16 USE OF SCHOOL TELEPHONES ........................................................................................................................ 16 WAYS TO HELP CHILDREN DO WELL IN SCHOOL ..................................................................................... 17 WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER ..................................................................................................................... 17 4 IMPORTANT DATES Monday, September 7 Labor Day – No School Tuesday, September 8 First Day of School First Trimester Begins Friday, September 25 School Picture Day Friday, October 2 Emergency Drill Day Monday, October 12 Columbus Day – No School Friday, October 16 3-6 Progress Reports Distributed Friday, October 23 In-Service Day – No School Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day – No School Tuesday, November 24 First Trimester Ends Wednesday, November 25 – Friday, November 27 Thanksgiving Recess – No School Monday, November 30 Second Trimester Begins Tuesday, December 1 Report Cards Distributed Thursday, December 3 Early Dismissal – 12:00 pm Student-Led Conferences Friday, December 4 Early Dismissal – 12:00 pm Student-Led Conferences Wednesday, December 23 – Friday, January 1 Winter Recess – No School Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School Friday, January 22 Grs. 3-6 Progress Reports Distributed Monday, February 22 President’s Day – No School Monday, March 1 Second Trimester Ends Tuesday, March 2 Third Trimester Begins Monday, March 8 Report Cards Distributed Thursday, March 11 PK3 Registration