Elementary Parent/Student Handbook
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THE PAGE NUMBERS, CALENDAR OF EVENTS, AND SCHOOL CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED WHEN WE HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Webpage: www.ekcsk12.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Edwards-Knox-Central-School-District/215063095238368 Table of Contents TO BE UPDATED A Quick Reference for Parents ............................................................................................................................ Page 4 Appropriate Dress ............................................................................................................................................... Page 9 Attendance ........................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 Awards and Student Accomplishment Programs ................................................................................................ Page 15 Bus Passes ........................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 Cafeteria .............................................................................................................................................................. Page 5 Calendar of Events ............................................................................................................................................... Page 17 Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices .......................................................................................................... Page 12 Daily Time Schedule ........................................................................................................................................... Page 1 Edwards-Knox Visitors’ Procedure ..................................................................................................................... Page 5 EKCS Technology Guidelines Pre-K-6 ............................................................................................................... Page 11 Elementary Dances and Elementary Fun Nights………………………………………………………………...Page 5 Emergency Information Sheets ............................................................................................................................ Page 4 Forms of Discipline ............................................................................................................................................. Page 10 Illegal Drugs & Tobacco .................................................................................................................................... Page 9 Instructional Support Programs ........................................................................................................................... Page 14 Invitations to Personal Events…………………………………………………..…………….…………………Page 5 Legal/Illegal Absences......................................................................................................................................... Page 2 Medication for Students ....................................................................................................................................... Page 4 Parent and School Communications .................................................................................................................... Page 15 Parents’ Association and Activities ..................................................................................................................... Page 16 Parental Request for Early Dismissal .................................................................................................................. Page 3 Pets/Animals……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 6 Philosophy Statement, Mission Statement, Foundation Principles ...................................................................... Page 1 Photo Release ...................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 Principal’s Letter, E-K Parent-Student-School Compact .................................................................................... Preface Promotion/Retention ............................................................................................................................................ Page 6 Registration .......................................................................................................................................................... Page 1 Rules for Sledding .............................................................................................................................................. Page 9 School Breakfast/Lunch Program ........................................................................................................................ Page 5 School Calendar .................................................................................................................................................. Page 20 School Closing ..................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 School Nurse........................................................................................................................................................ Page 4 School Programs .................................................................................................................................................. Page 13 School Rules and Discipline ................................................................................................................................ Page 6 School Support Services ...................................................................................................................................... Page 13 Students Excused From School ........................................................................................................................... Page 2 Tardiness .............................................................................................................................................................. Page 3 Teacher Requests ................................................................................................................................................. Page 6 Testing Program. ................................................................................................................................................. Page 6 The Dignity for All Students Act ......................................................................................................................... Page 9 Truancy ................................................................................................................................................................ Page 3 Use of Playground Equipment ............................................................................................................................ Page 8 Visits with School Staff ....................................................................................................................................... Page 5 Edwards-Knox PK-6 Student and Family Handbook WELCOME! Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! This handbook has been developed to give both students of grades PK-6 and their parents useful information pertaining to E-K Elementary School. Our goal is for everyone to feel comfortable, supported, and valued. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Elementary Office. We are happy to answer any questions you may have over the course of the school year. We look forward to a positive, productive partnership with you, ensuring our children are able to reach their fullest potential. With a strong partnership, we can make a difference, sharing responsibility for our children’s success. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she: Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience, Completes all homework assignments given by teachers to the best of his/her ability, Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills, Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life, Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject, and Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school. KEY CONTACT PERSONS FOR PK-6 (Moved from page 4) PK-6 Principal Lura Hughes Ext. 25525 [email protected] Elementary PK-6 Secretary Sherry Shattuck Ext. 25533 [email protected] Front Office (Bus Passes, Attendance, Change of Address) Tanya Truesdell Ext. 25534 [email protected] District Nurse Erin Geer Ext. 25518 [email protected] PK-3 Guidance Counselor Samantha Deleel Ext. 25102 [email protected] 4-6 Guidance Counselor Victoria Peabody Ext. 25706 [email protected] CSE Office Cheryl LaPlant Ext. 25303 [email protected] Transportation Lisa Fisher Ext. 25530 [email protected] Cafeteria Randy Collins Ext. 25507 [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT (Moved from page 1) The mission of the Edwards-Knox Central School District is to provide positive learning experiences in order to maximize the growth and potential of each student and to serve as a learning resource for the entire community. This mission will be achieved through teaching and learning in an environment which is safe and positive, which encourages students to become responsible and to respect themselves and others, and which focuses