Moore Public Schools Elementary Parent/Student Handbook 2012-2013
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MOORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2012-2013 Visit our Website at www.mooreschools.com Notice of Non-discrimination Moore Public Schools The Moore Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title: Assistant Superintendent (Personnel) Responsibilities: Handles concerns and complaints regarding race, color, national origin, sex or age for students, employees and others. Also, non-student related disability issues are addressed through this office. Address: 1500 S.E. 4th Street Moore, Oklahoma 73160 Phone No.: 405-735-4203 E-mail: [email protected] Title: Director of Special Services Responsibilities: Handles disability issues related to students. Address: 1500 S.E. 4th Street Moore, Oklahoma 73160 Phone No.: 405-735-4310 E-mail: [email protected] 1 INSERT SUPERINTENDENT LETTER 2 MISSION STATEMENT The Moore Public School District creates a safe environment for all students in an atmosphere of open communication and mutual respect. We engage students in stimulating academic challenges and in positive social interaction so they will become contributing members of society. SCHOOL SPIRIT School Spirit may be divided into four categories: a. Courtesy toward teachers, fellow students, the officials of school athletic and academic activities, and visitors to the school; b. Pride in everything the school endeavors to accomplish and has accomplished; c. Sportsmanship – the ability to win and lose gracefully and follow all rules and regulations; d. The willingness to be involved in some aspect of the school. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Elementary Schools’ Telephone Numbers ............................................................ 6 Telephone ....................................................................................................... 6 School Hours ................................................................................................... 6 School Calendar ............................................................................................... 7 Attendance ...................................................................................................... 8 Enrollment Information ..................................................................................... 8 Immunization Requirements .............................................................................. 9 Make-Up Work ................................................................................................. 9 Make-Up Work Related Information .................................................................. 10 Late Arrivals and Early Dismissals .................................................................... 10 Truancy ........................................................................................................ 10 Vacation – Traveling During the School Year ...................................................... 10 Procedures for Withdrawal From School ............................................................ 11 Grading Practices ........................................................................................... 11 Grading Scale ................................................................................................ 11 Grades to be Recorded .................................................................................... 11 Extra-Credit Work .......................................................................................... 11 Bicycles ........................................................................................................ 11 Books, Belongings, and Money ......................................................................... 12 Bulletins/Posters/Announcements/Flyers ........................................................... 12 Change of Address and/or Telephone ................................................................ 12 Emergency Information ................................................................................... 12 Bullying ........................................................................................................ 12 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ......................................................... 13 Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, Anti-Retaliation and Grievance Procedure .... 14 Audio / Video Tape Recordings of Meetings ........................................................ 16 Floral Deliveries ............................................................................................. 16 Gum ............................................................................................................. 16 Communicable Disease Control ........................................................................ 16 Guidelines for Communicable Disease ............................................................... 17 Diabetes ....................................................................................................... 17 First-Aid ........................................................................................................ 18 Health Services .............................................................................................. 19 Health Appraisal ............................................................................................. 19 Health Screenings .......................................................................................... 20 In-School Detention (ISD) ............................................................................... 20 Hazing / Initiation .......................................................................................... 20 Multicultural Statement ................................................................................... 20 Testing of Students from Non-Accredited Schools ............................................... 20 Proficiency Basted Testing ............................................................................... 21 Report Cards ................................................................................................. 21 Return or Payment for Textbooks ..................................................................... 21 Progress Reports ............................................................................................ 21 Promotion – Retention K-8 .............................................................................. 22 Sexual Harassment of Students ....................................................................... 23 Visitation ....................................................................................................... 24 Bus Conduct .................................................................................................. 25 Cheating and Plagiarism .................................................................................. 26 Child Abuse Policy .......................................................................................... 26 4 Class Parties .................................................................................................. 27 Complaint Policy ............................................................................................ 27 Discipline Policy ............................................................................................. 29 Distribution of Information and Materials to and by Students ............................... 32 Dress Code .................................................................................................... 33 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy ......................................................................... 35 Reporting Students Under the Influence of or Possessing Non-Intoxicating Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Dangerous Substances, or Counterfeit Drugs ........................................................................................... 37 Due Process .................................................................................................. 37 Transfers ...................................................................................................... 40 Forgery/Fraudulent Documents ........................................................................ 42 Gangs/Cults .................................................................................................. 42 Honor Code ................................................................................................... 43 Electronic Network Acceptable Usage Policy ....................................................... 43 Items Prohibited at School .............................................................................. 45 Breakfast and Lunches/Food and Beverage ........................................................ 47 Dispensing Medication Policy ........................................................................... 48 Guns and Projectile Devices Policy .................................................................... 49 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment ............................................................... 50 Student Resident Policy ................................................................................... 54 Search of Students and Student Lockers/Desks .................................................. 59 Suspension of Students K-12 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