Barnard School Family Handbook 2020-2021
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BARNARD SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2020-2021 The Home of the Hawks (updated August 2020) 1 BARNARD SCHOOL 219 Main Ave. South Hampton, NH 03827 Phone: (603) 394-7744 Fax: (603) 394-0267 Web: www.sau21.org/barnard School Administrative Unit #21 Alumni Drive Hampton, NH 03842 Phone: (603) 926-8992 Fax: (603)-926-5157 Web: www.sau21.org/barnard Superintendent of Schools Bill Lupini, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent of Schools David Hobbs, Ed.D. Director of Student Services Caroline Arakelian, Ph.D. Business Administrator Matthew Ferreira, M.S. Ed Principal Michelle Witt, M.Ed., CAGS Director of Special Services Aline Donabedian, M.Ed. South Hampton School Board Jim Kime, Chair Rebecca Burdick Sharon Gordon INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have your children as members of the student body. We will make every effort to provide each student with a positive educational eXperience. This handbook was designed to keep us all informed about rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Please review it carefully and keep it on hand for reference. The ultimate purpose of education is to help each student become an effective citiZen in a democracy. Developing and accepting the responsibilities and obligations of good citiZenship will help each student to become successful in the world of tomorrow. We welcome your input and hope that students and families will participate in the various activities offered at Barnard School which will enrich your lives. 2 Kindness Counts! TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT BARNARD SCHOOL 3-8 GENERAL INFORMATION 9-20 GUIDELINES 21-24 POLICY (not all-inclusive) 25-32 3 ABOUT BARNARD SCHOOL COMMUNITY VISION Create a school that continues the atmosphere and character of Barnard School which includes strong academics, a center of community focus, and an emphasis on the development of the whole person. The vision will be funded through creative financial planning both public and private. OUR MISSION AT BARNARD SCHOOL IS TO: (revised 5/06) 1. Emphasize the development of the whole person by * Meeting the needs of all learners in an inclusionary setting * Encouraging students to explore opportunities in the arts, athletics, and careers * Sharing our concerns for the safety of all children * Bringing the unique talents of the staff and community to the school 2. Provide a program of strong academics by * Aligning curriculum with State frameworks * Creating high eXpectations that challenge all learners * Working as a team to develop an integrated grade K-8 curriculum * Participating in professional development activities 3. Be a center of community focus by * Implementing a Character and Citizenship Education program that builds respect for self and others * Valuing volunteerism within the school setting and throughout the region * Honoring traditions and hosting cultural events * Opening the doors of current technology PHILOSOPHY Barnard School must provide the foundation for life-long learning, teaching the basic skills and an understanding of the value of continuing education. • We believe each child must have the opportunity to develop independence, self-reliance, self-confidence, and a positive view of life and learning. • We believe high expectations are desirable for each child in developmentally appropriate programs at all age levels. • We believe it is important to develop children’s ability to transfer knowledge across content areas. • We believe the physical and mental well-being of each child is of paramount importance. • We believe the school community working cooperatively will develop a strong, active partnership, which will support the child throughout the educational experience. • We believe the elementary program must develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and also encourage increased use of technology in order to prepare each child for his/her place in our ever-changing world. • We believe it is necessary to understand, appreciate and respect cultural and individual differences in order to live successfully in a global community. • We believe the elementary school eXperience should afford South Hampton’s young people the opportunity to develop to their highest potential intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and creatively. 4 KINDERGARTEN PHILOSOPHY Kindergarten was first designed as a “garden for children.” In our “garden” children receive the nurturing needed to develop independence, responsibility, and respect for self and others. Emphasis is placed on educating the whole child, focusing on social/emotional, physical, intellectual, and cultural development. Play is the most important way by which children learn. Through play, our child-centered environment promotes creativity, imagination, cooperation, discovery, problem-solving, and motor expression. Opportunities are provided for participation in large and small groups as well as independent activity. These activities center around kindergarten children’s interests and satisfy their curiosity for learning. Using an interdisciplinary approach, children engage in meaningful and relevant activities to learn concepts and make connections to life eXperiences. At Barnard School we strive to ignite a passion for lifelong learning and to ensure that each child feels success in the process every single day. GOALS Based upon its philosophy, Barnard School will strive to achieve the following goals. As a result of education in grades K-8, children should be able to 1. Enjoy, comprehend and summarize what is read. 2. Read critically and purposefully. 3. Write effectively to define, develop and refine their ideas, serve their daily needs, and express their creativity. 4. Communicate orally and listen effectively. 5. Communicate and reason mathematically. 6. Formulate and solve mathematical problems. 7. Develop the skills necessary to hypothesiZe, analyze, synthesiZe and evaluate. 8. Appreciate the interdependence of people and the environment and develop an understanding of the limited natural resources and the need for conservation. 9. Use geography skills. 10. Be aware of the major events in history and their impact on today’s world. 11. Develop an appreciation of the arts and the interrelationship between the arts and other content areas. 12. Apply the basic skills across all content areas. 13. Think critically and inferentially. 14. Understand the attitudes and behaviors necessary for physical and emotional well-being. 15. Demonstrate a questioning attitude, open-mindedness, and curiosity. 16. Experience the pride of accomplishment that results from hard work and persistence. 17. Recognize the value of education as a life-long endeavor. 18. Demonstrate attitudes and habits that will make them productive participants in life, school and society. 5 19. Develop a positive sense of self by recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses and dealing with them realistically. 20. Develop a sensitivity to and an understanding of the needs, opinions, concerns, customs, and languages of everyone in a global community. 21. Appreciate the merits of honesty, dependability, and self-discipline. 22. Demonstrate an appreciation of America, its heritage, and the values of a democratic society. 23. Acquire technical proficiency and responsible use of 21st century tools within the context of core subjects. 6 BARNARD SCHOOL MAP MAIN LEVEL Conference Room -------------- ----------221 Grade K/1 ------------------------- ----------226 Grade 2/3 ------------------------- ----------227 Grade 4/5---------------- --------- ----------203 Guidance/Reading -------------- ----------225 Language arts, grades 6-8 --- ----------207 Learning Center ----------------- ----------217 Learning Center/Reading ----- ----------224 Main Office/Secretary ---------- ----------215 Math, grades 6-8 ---------------- ----------208 Computer Lab -------------------- ----------209 Nurse ------------------------------- ----------213 Principal --------------------------- ----------220 Science, grades 6-8 ------------ ----------204 Director of Special Services-------------218 Work Center ---------------------- ----------219 LOWER LEVEL Art/Music/Spanish ------------------------106 To Gymnasium ELEANOR BATCHELDER GYMNASIUM Physical Education Sensory Motor Education Sporting events Meetings/Assemblies Lunch Mondays and Fridays THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING Special Education Speech Occupational Therapy Skills 7 219 8 BARNARD SCHOOL STAFF 2019 - 2020 Staff Member Position Benosky, Stanley --------- Custodian Bowen-Irish, Tere --------- Occupational Therapist Brown, Kyle --------- Computer Technician Webmaster Casassa, Sara --------- Grades 6-8 Language Arts Teacher Technology Integration Specialist Webmaster Cestrone, Carmelina --------- Grades 6-8 Science Teacher Middle School Social Studies Teacher Health Co-Teacher Cole, Patty --------- Spanish/ World Language Teacher Collins, Daniel --------- Custodian Donabedian, Aline --------- Director of Special Services/Teacher 504 Coordinator Gioia, Peter --------- Facilities Supervisor Hayes, Kira --------- Nurse Health Co-Teacher Johnson, Martha --------- School Counselor Healey, Charlotte --------- Special Education Assistant Hernon, Joanne --------- Special Education Teacher Lamontagne, Sherry --------- Speech/Language Pathologist Lindsay, Heather --------- Art Teacher Kernus, Alecia --------- Literacy Specialist Meehan, Lynn --------- Physical Education Teacher Moran, Tara --------- Multiage K/1 Teacher Orlando, Joan --------- Special Education Assistant Peterson, Courtney --------- Multiage 4/5 Teacher Pruett, Amy --------- Multiage 2/3 Teacher Cullinane,