2020 -2021 Ges Student Handbook
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Receipt of: Genoa Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook Student Name ____________________________________________ Teacher _________________________________________________ It is necessary to have a record of all recipients of the Parent/Student Handbook. As such, it is required that you sign and return this form so that we have a record for our files. I/We have received and read a copy of the Parent/Student Handbook and all of its contents for the 2020-2021 school year. I also understand that I am responsible for being aware of, understanding and complying with all the contents of the Handbook. _____________________________________ Student Signature _____________________________________ Date _____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________ Date The above signature acknowledges receipt of the Handbook. I further acknowledge that upon written or verbal request, the Administration will make itself available to clarify or otherwise discuss the handbook. Please return this form to Genoa Elementary School on or before September 1, 2020. Genoa Elementary School 2020-2021 Preparing students to excel and contribute to their community 602 East Hill Street Genoa, IL 60135 Telephone: (815) 784-3742 Fax: (815) 784-3731 Newsletter Website: www.gkschools.org John Francis – Principal 815-784-3742 Ext: 3701 Cell: 815-970-4468 [email protected] This agenda book belongs to: ________________________________________ My teacher is: __________________________________________________________ I ride bus # ________________ I walk to/from school: yes no GENOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Classroom *Personal space *On time and prepared *Keep hands, feet and *Use positive words and to learn objects to self actions *Follow directions *Use materials safely and *Use appropriate level *Stay on task appropriately voices *Do neat work *Keep chairs flat on floor *Stay in assigned area *Only enter classroom when adult is present Specials *Respect equipment *Participate *Keep hands, feet and *Use positive words *Do your best objects to self *Personal space *Follow directions *Use materials and *Use appropriate level equipment safely and voices appropriately *Help others *Be a good audience *Be a good sport Playground *Remember others feelings *Dress for the weather *Keep hands, feet and *Listen to the adults *Play safely objects to self *Share and use equipment *Inform staff if there is a *Use materials and properly problem equipment appropriately *Line up quickly and *Stay in assigned area quietly Inside Recess *Follow directions *Play safely *Keep hands, feet and *Be respectful of equipment *Take turns objects to self *Line up quickly and *Inform staff if there is a *Use materials and quietly problem equipment safely and *Walk appropriately *Stay in assigned area Lunchroom *Stay in your own space *Hands on your own *Keep hands, feet, objects *Eat the food on your own food and lunch to yourself tray *Stay seated until you *Stay at your assigned table *Raise your hand for help are dismissed *Ask permission *Clean up after yourself before leaving Bathroom *Respect others privacy *Keep area clean *Keep hands, feet, objects to *Take turns *Wash hands self *Wait patiently *Use quiet voices *Wash hands with soap and *Timely manner water *Keep water in sink *No more than 3 people in the bathroom at a time Hallway/Lockers *Respect all property *Be safe and courteous *Keep hands, feet and *Respect personal space by objects to self and belongings lockers *Keep the area clean *Appropriate level voices *Walk on the right *Put your belongings *Stay with your class away when you arrive at school *Walk GENOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Library/Computer Lab *Respect materials *Return books on time *Keep hands, feet and *Ask for help when objects to self needed *Use materials and *Stay on assigned website equipment safely and appropriately *Walk *Stay in assigned area Assemblies and *Actively listen and *Bring needed materials *Keep hands, feet and Field Trips participate objects to self *Respect others property *Stay with your *Ask appropriate group/class questions *Walk Emergency *Remain calm, listen *Stay with your teacher *Keep hands, feet and and follow directions in designated area objects to self *Move quickly and quietly *Help others *Stay with your teacher *Walk Bus Lines *Respect others space *Be on time *Keep hands, feet and and belongings *Have all your materials objects to self *Speak kindly to peers that need to go home * Sit and stay in your bus *Walk to your bus line *Stay in gym/assigned area Walking To and From *Use kind words *Have materials that you *Keep hands and feet to School *Listen to adults need to go home yourself *Respect others property *Be on time *Wait for the crossing *Go directly to your guard destination *Stay on the sidewalk Line Behavior *Respect others space *Move quickly *Stay with teacher/class and belongings *Move quietly *Keep hands, feet and objects to self TABLE OF CONTENTS School Hours 1 Arrival and Dismissal 1 Early Dismissal or School Cancellation 1 Bus Conduct 1 Conference Days 2 Meal Schedules 2 Registration Fees and Forms 2 Meal and Milk Fees 2 Absence 3 Attendance 3 Late Arrival 3 Removing a Child from School Early 4 Sick Child Procedures 4 Physical Education Medical Excuse 4 Medication in School 4 Make-Up Work Procedures 5 Homework 5 Changes in Transportation 5 Student Behavior 6 General School Rules 6 Character Education and PBIS 6 Bullying 6 Playground Rules 6 Lunchroom Rules 7 Building Rules 7 Student Dress 7 Bicycles 7 Personal Items 7 Outdoor Recess 8 Using School Phones 8 Snack Break 8 Media Center 8 Chromebooks 8 Textbooks 8 Grading 8 Retention and Promotion 9 Field Trips 9 Student Visitors 9 Parent Volunteers 9 School Parties and Birthdays 9 Publishing Student Pictures 10 Smoking 10 Special Genoa Elementary Events 10 Open House 10 Fall / Spring Concert 10 Field Day 10 Enrollment Placement Information 11 Music and PE 11 Art 11 Testing 11 Pesticide Notice 12 Asbestos Notice 13 GENOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOURS Regular School Day: 8:00 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Doors Secured at 8:00 a.m. PLC Student Early Release: Every Wednesday during the school year 8:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL In the morning, the bell rings for students to line up on the playground at 7:55 a.m. The children enter the building immediately following the bell. Students should be in their classes ready to begin at 8:00 a.m. and are considered tardy if they have arrived in the classroom after 8:00 a.m. Please make every effort to arrive on time. Walkers and car drop off students should not arrive at school before 7:45 a.m., as supervision is not available prior to that time. Please adjust the departure time from home for your child so he/she does not arrive at school before 7:45 a.m. All students walking home from school should leave the building immediately at 2:50 p.m., as there will not be supervision. Please remind your child to walk straight home and not play along the way. Students that receive rides should be picked at the corner of Hill and Hadsall promptly at 2:50 p.m. Parents must send a note or call the office prior to 2:15 for any LAST MINUTE change in the plans for after school transportation home. Without a note or call, students will go home according to their regular plan. We will not accept a verbal statement from a student for a change in procedures. Should you be unavoidably delayed in picking up your child after school, your emergency contact information will be used to locate someone to pick up your child. EARLY DISMISSAL / SCHOOL CANCELLATION OR 2 HOUR LATE START/ ALTERNATIVE LEARNING DAY School Cancellation /Alternative Learning Day/Two Hour Late Start It may occasionally be necessary to cancel school or delay the start of school by two hours, due to severe weather or some other emergency. During a late start all bus pick up times and school start times are pushed back two hours, dismissal times would be normal. The Superintendent will use the School Messenger system to contact parents and guardians concerning the cancellation. A school day cancellation may generate an Alternative Learning Day which may include online assignments or packets of material previously sent home, to be completed by students during the Alternative Learning Day. Teachers will hold office hours from 9:00 - 11:00 and 1:00 - 3:00 to provide support for students, primarily through Google Classroom accounts. Completion of the Alternative Learning Day activities allows for the district to count the canceled day as a day of attendance and thereby not have to make up the day at the end of the year. The announcement of an Alternative Learning Day will also be made by the Superintendent in the cancellation announcement. The superintendent will activate the School Messenger system and notify the following radio stations: WLBK 1360AM - WNIU 89.5FM - WZOK 97.5 - WSQR 1560AM - WGN 720 - WNIJ 90.5 - WBBM 780 WDKB FM95 In addition, the following television stations will broadcast late starts and school cancellation: WREX 13 WIFR 23 WTVO 17 FOX 32 CBS 2 NBC 5 ABC 7 WGN 9 BUS CONDUCT It is the intention of Genoa Kingston District 424 to operate a safe and efficient transportation system for all eligible riders. This goal can best be achieved through consistent expectations for appropriate behavior and a consistent discipline plan. Bus riders are expected to remain seated throughout their ride and to follow the directions given by the bus driver. At times, it may be in the best interest of the children to be assigned a seat. This is at the discretion of each bus driver. Bus rules and consequences are created in order to provide a safe ride to and from school.