SHARPSTEIN ELEMENTARY “fabulous 4”
Every Student at Sharpstein will:
1.) SHOW RESPECT
2.) SOLVE PROBLEMS
3.) MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES
4.) PERSEVERE
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STAFF ROSTER
Principal Maria Garcia
Secretary Rocio Anaya
Teachers Support Staff Kindergarten Health Clinician- Mia Martinez Danae Darby Intervention Specialist- Yara Martinez Helen Cantero Assistant Secretary- Karina Sotelo Intervention Specialist – Monica Torres
First Grade Para-Educators Richelle Locati Lindsey Dean TBD Staci Humphreys Renee Gaytan Gina Ruvalcaba Shari Gehrett Jeana Hobbs Second Grade Susan Johnson Rob Griffith Cindy Lemke Julie Hill Elizabeth Leon Kasey Humbert Alex Murillo Elizabeth Osborn Third Grade Ariana Valverde McKenzie Bostwick Laura VanDyke Sofia Parsons - Dual TBD Sarah Villanueva- Dual TBD
Fourth Grade Custodial Staff Ben Woiblet Head Custodian- John Kiefel Lacey Mendoza Assistant Custodian- James Sengsavang Ana Diaz-Dual Food Service Staff Fifth Grade Kitchen Manager- Nikki Phillips Justin James Food Service Assistant- Dilsey Welck Ben VanDonge Cook- Andrea Goff Kate Keyes- Dual
Special Education Laurie Schuetze
Specialists Music Teacher- Lori Parnicky PE Teacher- Jason Parsons Librarian- Janifer Sams LAP/Title 1- Lindsay York Learning Specialist- Ashley Goss Psychologist- Rob Graham Speech Therapist- Dyan Nelson ELL Specialist-Kellie Humbert K-3 Intervention Teacher- Mikayla McFetridge 2
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30 am……………………….Students arrive/Breakfast served 8:00 am……………………….School Begins 10:45-11:25 am…………. Kinder Lunch/Recess 10:45-11:25 am…………..1st grade Recess/Lunch 10:55-11:35 am…………..2nd grade Recess/Lunch 10:55-11:35 am…………..3rd grade Lunch/Recess 11:20-12:00 pm………….5th Recess/Lunch 11:25-12:05 pm………….4th grade Lunch/Recess 1:40 pm……………………..Wednesday early release 2:40 pm…………………….School dismissal
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE Delayed Opening or School Closure due to Weather/Emergency: If School is delayed or closed due to poor weather, a recorded phone message from Walla Walla Public Schools will be launched to all district families by 6:00 a.m. Announcements are also made on local radio and TV stations beginning at 6:00 a.m. If no announcement is made by 6:30 a.m., you should assume schools are running on time. School closure notices will also be posted on the school district website (www.wwps.org) by 6:30 a.m. and be updated throughout the day as needed.
RADIO TELEVISION KONA…………………..610 AM // 105.3 FM KEPR (CBS)……CH 2 KUJ……………………..1420 AM // 99.1 FM KVEW (ABC)…..CH 4 KZHR (Spanish)………..92.5 FM KNDU (NBC)…...CH 6 KFAE……………………89.1 FM KGTS……………………91.3 FM KWHT………………….1240 AM // 103.5 FM ONLINE KLKY……………………97.9 FM www.wwps.org KORD……………………87 AM // 102.7 FM KALE…………………….960 AM // 94.9 FM For more information, contact KTEL……………………1490 AM Communications Director KEYW…………………..98.3 FM Mark Higgins, at 526-6716
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SHARPSTEIN STOMPERS
Mission: At Sharpstein, we strive to create an academically challenging, student centered community where we demonstrate a personal commitment to the academic success and general well-being of all students; we continue to seek and implement effective teaching strategies and we encourage students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
What we Learn
The curriculum is designed to teach your children information and processes, and to challenge them to develop their potential and function as independent lifelong learners.
Students in grades K-5 have instructional lessons in the content areas of:
Reading Library Media Language Arts Physical Education Math Health Science Music Social Studies Technology
Dual Immersion program is available in grades 3-5 Environmental education units are covered in grades 3-5. AIDS information is included in the fifth grade Human Growth and Development curriculum.
Dual Immersion Program
Third/Fourth/Fifth Grades- All students receive literacy instruction in both languages with mixed language grouping. The rest of the day is 50/50 in all content areas.
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SHARPSTEIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RULES AND PROCEDURES
The following are school wide procedures practiced by the students and staff at Sharpstein Elementary School. These rules are in place to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff at Sharpstein Elementary.
SCHOOL GROUNDS (SCHOOL ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE):
GOAL: TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR ALL STUDENTS.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL:
1.) STUDENT ARRIVAL TIME – NO STUDENT SHOULD BE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS BEFORE 7:30 – ALL STUDENTS ARE TO REPORT TO EITHER CAFETERIA OR GYM – STUDENTS ARE TO USE RESTROOM CLOSEST TO THE GYM BEFORE 8:00.
2.) ONCE A STUDENT IS FINISHED W/BREAKFAST THE STUDENT NEEDS TO REPORT TO GYM.
3.) THERE SHOULD BE NO PLAYING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS W/O SUPERVISION.
A.) PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CHILD’S SUPERVISION BETWEEN 7:40 AM – 8:00 AM AND 2:50PM – 3:10PM
B.) TEACHER SUPERVISION SHALL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM.
Dismissal Procedure:
1.) REMEMBER TO BRING HOME YOUR BACKPACK AND ALL MATERIALS NEEDED.
2.) PACK UP FOR DISMISSAL AND LINE UP ACCORDING TO YOUR CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS.
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3.) TEACHERS WILL ESCORT THEIR CLASS TO THEIR TEACHER CHOSEN DESIGNATED EXIT FROM THE BUILDING.
4.) KEEP PERSONAL SPACE.
5.) NO TALKING IN LINE WHILE INSIDE THE BUILDING.
6.) WALK AND KEEP HANDS AND FEET TO SELF.
7.) ONCE YOU HAVE EXITED THE BUILDING QUICKLY GO STRAIGHT TO WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE (WALKING HOME, WAITING FOR BUS, OR WAITING FOR PARENT PICK UP). PLEASE DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY.
8.) WHILE WAITING TO CATCH THE BUS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY STAY BEHIND THE MARKED YELLOW LINE ON THE SIDEWALK IN THE BUS LOADING ZONE.
9.) NO RIDING OF BIKES AND OR SKATEBOARDS IS ALLOWED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS (INCLUDING SIDEWALKS).
10.) THERE SHOULD BE NO PLAYING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS W/O SUPERVISION.
A.) PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR STUDENT’S SUPERVISION BETWEEN 7:40 AM – 8:00 AM AND 2:40PM – 3:10PM.
B.) TEACHER SUPERVISION SHALL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM.
School Bus Procedures:
STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES TO AND/OR FROM SCHOOL
RIDING A SCHOOL BUS TO AND/OR FROM SCHOOL IS NOT AN UNDENIABLE RIGHT. IT IS A PRIVILEGE WHICH EACH SCHOOL BUS RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RETAINING BY MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR WHILE LOADING, RIDING, AND UNLOADING.
OUR PHILOSOPHY IS: "WE BELIEVE ALL STUDENTS CAN BEHAVE APPROPRIATELY AND SAFELY WHILE RIDING ON A SCHOOL BUS. WE WILL TOLERATE NO STUDENT PREVENTING DRIVERS FROM DOING THEIR JOB OR PREVENTING OTHER STUDENTS FROM HAVING SAFE TRANSPORTATION."
STUDENT PASSENGERS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW BUS RULES WHICH ARE POSTED IN EACH BUS.
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THESE RULES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A. FOLLOW THE BUS DRIVER'S INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. B. KEEP ALL BODY PARTS/OBJECTS INSIDE BUS. C. STAY IN YOUR SEAT AND KEEP AISLE CLEAR. D. NO SWEARING, LOUD TALKING, PUSHING, OR FIGHTING. E. DO NOT LITTER, WRITE ON, OR DAMAGE BUS. F. STUDENTS SHALL OBSERVE RULES OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT WHILE RIDING ON BUSES. NOISE SHALL BE KEPT DOWN TO AVOID DISTRACTING THE DRIVER. STUDENTS SHALL REFRAIN FROM THE USE OF OBSCENE LANGUAGE OR GESTURES.
THESE BASIC RULES FOR STUDENT PASSENGERS RIDING A SCHOOL BUS TO AND/OR FROM SCHOOL ARE SATISFACTORY FOR THOSE FAMILIAR WITH SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION. HOWEVER, THESE RULES ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR SOME STUDENTS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS, TEACHERS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AS THEY ARE NOT DETAILED ENOUGH FOR SOME OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS. THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL BUS CONDUCT GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO AID THOSE INDIVIDUALS TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A STUDENT PASSENGER. THESE RULES AND GUIDELINES ARE PRESENT TO ENSURE A SAFE RIDE TO AND/OR FROM SCHOOL AND WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL K-8 STUDENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES:
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED WHENEVER A STUDENT PASSENGER CHOOSES NOT TO FOLLOW ANY ONE OF THE RULES.
FIRST INCIDENT THE STUDENT PASSENGER WILL RECEIVE A VERBAL WARNING FROM THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER.
SECOND INCIDENT THE BUS DRIVER WILL DISCUSS THE VIOLATION WITH THE STUDENT AND MAY ASSIGN THE STUDENT TO A PARTICULAR SEAT. THE DRIVER WILL DETERMINE THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT THE STUDENT WILL REMAIN IN THE ASSIGNED SEAT. A "BUS INCIDENT REPORT" (AVAILABLE IN THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT) WILL BE INITIATED BY THE BUS DRIVER. THE TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR WILL COMPLETE THE "DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN" PORTION OF THE REPORT AND COPIES WILL BE MAILED TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN AND SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.
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THIRD INCIDENT
THE STUDENT PASSENGER MAY BE SUSPENDED FROM RIDING THE SCHOOL BUS. THE BUS DRIVER WILL INITIATE A “BUS INCIDENT REPORT” NOTING THE SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE RULE(S) VIOLATED. THE TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR WILL COMPLETE THE "DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN" PORTION OF THE REPORT, WHICH WILL INDICATE THE NUMBER OF DAYS AND DATES OF SUSPENSION, AND SEND COPIES AS NOTED ABOVE. THE SUSPENSION DATES MAY BE DELAYED FOR TWO (2) SCHOOL DAYS TO ALLOW TIME FOR PARENT/GUARDIAN TO BE MADE AWARE OF THE SUSPENSION.
FURTHER INCIDENTS ALL FURTHER BUS INCIDENTS WILL BE DOCUMENTED ON A "BUS INCIDENT REPORT" AND APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. THIS ACTION MAY INCLUDE SUSPENSIONS FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME, USING THE PROCEDURES NOTED ABOVE.
IF A SEVERE RULE VIOLATION IS COMMITTED BY THE STUDENT PASSENGER, THE PROCEDURES NOTED IN THE FIRST AND SECOND INCIDENTS WILL BE BYPASSED AND PROCEDURES NOTED IN THE THIRD INCIDENT WILL BE USED.
A SEVERE RULE VIOLATION IS DEFINED AS ANY ACT WHICH MAY JEOPARDIZE ANYONE'S SAFETY OR CAUSE DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY. SUSPENSIONS FOR DAMAGING OR DESTROYING TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE IMMEDIATE AND SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL RESTITUTION FOR DAMAGES IS MADE.
STUDENTS WHO HAVE BUS RIDING PRIVILEGES SUSPENDED ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SCHOOL. ABSENCES RESULTING FROM SUCH SUSPENSION WILL BE REGARDED AS TRUANCY.
DISTRICT POLICIES
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS PROHIBITED-POLICY 3205 (Visit the wwps.org for additional information and reporting forms)
This district is committed to a positive and productive education free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. This commitment extends to all students involved in academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs or activities of the school, whether that program or activity is in a school facility, on school transportation or at a class or school training held elsewhere.
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment means unwelcome conduct or communication of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can occur adult to student, student to student or can be carried
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out by a group of students or adults and will be investigated by the District even if the alleged harasser is not a part of the school staff or student body. The district prohibits sexual harassment of students by other students, employees or third parties involved in school district activities.
The Director of Human Resources, 364 South Park Street, Walla Walla, Washington, 99362, (509) 527-3000, has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged harassment. Please review the WWPS Elementary Handbook for additional information on policies related to harassment, intimidation, bullying and students’ rights and responsibilities.
Suicide Prevention - Policy 2145 This policy ensures the district has a plan in place for recognizing, screening, referring and responding to students in emotional and behavioral distress."
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
Daily on-time attendance is critical to the success of your child and his/her ability to be successful in school. If your child is “open enrolled” and attendance/tardies are significantly impacting his/her ability to access his/her education, it is the obligation of the school to meet with the parent and attempt to remediate the attendance concerns. The district will work to honor the elementary open enrollment request, however the “open enrolled” status may be revoked if the attempts to support regular and on-time school attendance fail.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ( Becca Bill Procedures)
1. IF A STUDENT HAS ONE (1) UNEXCUSED ABSENCE IN A MONTH, THE SCHOOL WILL CONTACT THE PARENTS. 2. IF A STUDENT HAS (2) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES IN A MONTH, THE SCHOOL WILL SEND A PRINCIPAL’S LETTER, AND A PARENT CONFERENCE MAY BE HELD WITH THE PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE TO MAKE A PROGRAM ADJUSTMENT OR OTHER CORRECTIVE ACTION. 3. IF A STUDENT HAS THREE (3) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES IN A MONTH, THE SCHOOL WILL REQUEST A SUPERINTENDENT’S LETTER BE SENT, AND THE PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE MAY MAKE A PROGRAM ADJUSTMENT OR DETERMINE OTHER CORRECTIVE ACTION. 4. IF A STUDENT HAS FIVE (5) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES IN A MONTH, THE SCHOOL WILL REQUEST A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S LETTER TO BE SENT. IN ADDITION, A PARENT CONFERENCE MAY BE HELD WITH THE PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE, AN ATTENDANCE CONTRACT MAY BE DEVELOPED AND SIGNED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN, STUDENT AND SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE, AND THE STUDENT MAY BE REFERRED TO THE INTERAGENCY TRUANCY COMMITTEE. 5. IF A STUDENT HAS SEVEN (7) AND TEN (10) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES IN A MONTH, A PETITION WILL BE FILED IN SUPERIOR COURT.
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COMPREHENSIVE NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT - Policies 3205 and 3210
The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Title IX Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator Liz Campeau, Director of HR Christy Krutulis, Exec Director of Teaching and Learning 364 S. Park Street 364 S. Park Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 527-3000 (509) 527-3000 [email protected] [email protected]
You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: http://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/policies
SEXUAL HARASSMENT Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus during a school-sponsored activity. Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior or communication that is sexual in nature when: A student or employee is led to believe that he or she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or communications in order to gain something in return, such as a grade, a promotion, a place on a sports team, or any educational or employment decision, or The conduct substantially interferes with a student's educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile educational or employment environment.
Examples of Sexual Harassment: Pressuring a person for sexual favors Unwelcome touching of a sexual nature
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Writing graffiti of a sexual nature Distributing sexually explicit texts, e-mails, or pictures Making sexual jokes, rumors, or suggestive remarks Physical violence, including rape and sexual assault
You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Title IX Officer, who is listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s sexual harassment policy and procedure, contact your school or district office, or view it online here: http://www.wwps.org/district/information/school- board/policies
COMPLAINT OPTIONS: DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT If you believe that you or your child have experienced unlawful discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment at school, you have the right to file a complaint.
Before filing a complaint, you can discuss your concerns with your child’s principal or with the school district’s Section 504 Coordinator, Title IX Officer, or Civil Rights Coordinator, who are listed above. This is often the fastest way to revolve your concerns.
Complaint to the School District Step 1. Write Out Your Complaint In most cases, complaints must be filed within one year from the date of the incident or conduct that is the subject of the complaint. A complaint must be in writing. Be sure to describe the conduct or incident, explain why you believe discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment has taken place, and describe what actions you believe the district should take to resolve the problem. Send your written complaint—by mail, fax, email, or hand delivery—to the district superintendent or civil rights compliance coordinator.
Step 2: School District Investigates Your Complaint Once the district receives your written complaint, the coordinator will give you a copy of the complaint procedure and make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The superintendent or designee will respond to you in writing within 30 calendar days—unless you agree on a different time period. If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that demand a lengthier investigation, the district will notify you in writing to explain why staff need a time extension and the new date for their written response.
Step 3: School District Responds to Your Complaint In its written response, the district will include a summary of the results of the investigation, a determination of whether or not the district failed to comply with civil rights laws, notification that you can appeal this determination, and any measures necessary to bring the district into compliance with civil rights laws. Corrective measures will be put into effect 11
within 30 calendar days after this written response—unless you agree to a different time period.
Appeal to the School District If you disagree with the school district’s decision, you may appeal to the school district’s board of directors. You must file a notice of appeal in writing to the secretary of the school board within 10 calendar days after you received the school district’s response to your complaint. The school board will schedule a hearing within 20 calendar days after they received your appeal, unless you agree on a different timeline. The school board will send you a written decision within 30 calendar days after the district received your notice of appeal. The school board’s decision will include information about how to file a complaint with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Complaint to OSPI If you do not agree with the school district’s appeal decision, state law provides the option to file a formal complaint with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). This is a separate complaint process that can take place if one of these two conditions has occurred: (1) you have completed the district’s complaint and appeal process, or (2) the district has not followed the complaint and appeal process correctly.
You have 20 calendar days to file a complaint to OSPI from the day you received the decision on your appeal. You can send your written complaint to the Equity and Civil Rights Office at OSPI: Email: [email protected] ǀ Fax: 360-664-2967 Mail or hand deliver: PO Box 47200, 600 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA 98504- 7200
For more information, visit www.k12.wa.us/Equity/Complaints.aspx, or contact OSPI’s Equity and Civil Rights Office at 360-725-6162/TTY: 360-664-3631 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Other Discrimination Complaint Options Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education 206-607-1600 ǀ TDD: 1-800-877-8339 ǀ [email protected] ǀ www.ed.gov/ocr
Washington State Human Rights Commission 1-800-233-3247 ǀ TTY: 1-800-300-7525 ǀ www.hum.wa.gov
GENERAL SCHOOL GROUND RULES: 1.) ONLY GUM PROVIDED BY SCHOOL STAFF IS ALLOWED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. GUM PROVIDED BY STAFF MUST BE DISCARDED APPROPRIATELY UPON DIRECTION OF STAFF.
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2.) PLEASE FOLLOW ALL STAFF DIRECTIONS.
3.) NO STUDENT SHOULD BE IN HALLS DURING SCHOOL HOURS WITHOUT A PASS.
4.) NO TOYS OR TRADING CARDS ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL.
5.) TECHNOLOGY – ANY CELLPHONES, I-PODS, HANDHELD ELECTRONICS COULD GET STOLEN, SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MISPLACEMENT, BRING AT OWN RISK. ALL TECHNOLOGY SHOULD BE TURNED OFF DURING SCHOOL HOURS AND OUT OF SIGHT. TECHNOLOGY THAT IS OUT IN PLAIN SIGHT DURING SCHOOL HOURS WILL BE SUBJECT TO CONFISCATION AND PARENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO PICK UP IN THE OFFICE.
PLAYGROUND PROCEDURES:
GOAL: THE STUDENT WILL STRIVE TO IMPROVE THEIR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS, INCREASE THEIR APPROPRIATE SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH OTHERS AND INCREASE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY WITH THEIR BEHAVIOR.
1.) TAG AND/OR RUNNING SHOULD TAKE PLACE ON THE GRASS ONLY.
2.) SLIDES: STUDENTS WILL GO DOWN SLIDES FEET FIRST ONLY.
3.) STUDENTS WILL STAY OFF THE TOP OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.
4.) NO JUMPING OFF THE TOP OF THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.
5.) PLAYGROUND BARK IS TO REMAIN ON THE GROUND.
6.) STICKS ARE TO REMAIN ON THE GROUND.
7.) STUDENTS ARE TO AVOID PHYSICAL CONTACT UNLESS HELPING SOMEONE.
8.) NO CLIMBING – FENCES, TREES OR BACKSTOPS.
9.) ALL CLASSES NEED TO LINE UP ON TEACHERS WHISTLE.
10.) DURING WINTER: NO THROWING OF SNOW OR SNOWBALLS.
11.) ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE HELD TIGHTLY AND RETURNED TO ITS PROPER RECEPTACLE.
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HALL/ STAIRS PROCEDURES:
GOAL: STUDENTS WILL WALK IN A QUIET AND RESPECTFUL MANNER.
1.) PASSES ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER BUILDING DURING RECESS; STUDENT CAN OBTAIN PASS FROM PLAYGROUND TEACHER.
2.) STAY TO THE RIGHT WHEN WALKING IN THE HALLWAY. HOLD THE HANDRAIL ON THE STAIRS IF YOU NEED TO.
3.) WHEN WALKING IN A LINE, WALK IN A SINGLE LINE, FACING FORWARD, KEEPING A FOREARM SPACE BETWEEN YOU AND THE NEXT PERSON IN LINE.
4.) NO TALKING AND WALK SOFTLY WHILE IN THE HALLWAY OR STAIRWAY.
5.) STOP FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE CROSSING IN FRONT OF YOU.
6.) WHEN WALKING IN THE HALL, TAKE ONE STEP AT A TIME. NO HOPPING, JUMPING, SKIPPING OR RUNNING IN THE HALLWAY OR IN THE STAIRWELL.
7.) THERE NEEDS TO BE AN ARM’S LENGTH FROM THE RAILING IN THE HALLWAY BY THE BALCONY.
RESTROOM PROCEDURES:
GOAL: TO USE THE RESTROOM WITH RESPECT AND IN A TIMELY MANNER.
1.) YOU MUST OBTAIN A PASS FROM YOUR TEACHER TO USE THE RESTROOM.
2.) WALK PAST OTHER ROOMS W/O TALKING OR DRAWING ATTENTION TO YOURSELF IN ANY WAY.
3.) USE A QUIET AND APPROPRIATE VOICE WHEN IN THE HALLWAY AND/OR RESTROOM.
4.) KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF ALWAYS WHEN IN THE RESTROOM AND/OR HALLWAY.
5.) FLUSH TOILETS AND URINALS AFTER USE. TOILET PAPER NEEDS TO BE PUT IN THE TOILET ONLY.
6.) WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER; RINSE CAREFULLY.
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7.) PUT PAPER TOWELS AND SANITARY ITEMS IN THE GARBAGE CAN.
8.) NO HANGING OR CLIMBING ON THE STALLS.
9.) NO WRITING UTENSILS IN THE BATHROOMS.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES:
GOAL: STUDENTS WILL DISPLAY MANNERS IN AN ORDERLY AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT DURING AN ASSEMBLY.
1.) KEEP FEET ON FLOOR, DO NOT STOMP YOUR FEET.
2.) HANDS TO YOURSELF DURING THE ASSEMBLY.
3.) FACE FORWARD.
4.) SIT UP STRAIGHT.
5.) BE A RESPECTFUL AUDIENCE.
6.) SIT IN YOUR ASSIGNED AREA.
7.) ENTER AND LEAVE THE GYM QUIETLY.
8.) IF YOU NEED TO USE THE RESTROOM, USE THE RESTROOMS BY THE GYM.
CAFETERIA PROCEDURES:
GOAL: STUDENTS DISPLAY MANNERS IN AN ORDERLY AND RESPECTFUL LUNCHROOM ENVIRONMENT.
1.) ENTER QUIETLY ON THE RIGHT.
2.) FACE FORWARD IN LINE AND KEEP HANDS TO YOURSELF.
3.) BE SURE TO USE YOUR MANNERS – “PLEASE AND THANK YOU” AND CHEW W/ MOUTH CLOSED.
4.) NO FOOD SHARING OR TRADING.
5.) CLEAN UP YOUR AREA WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED. CHECK YOUR TABLE AND FLOOR FOR NAPKINS AND FOOD. DO NOT THROW YOUR FOOD ON THE FLOOR.
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6.) THROW AWAY YOUR TRASH AND PUT AWAY YOUR TRAY. DUMP GARBAGE CAREFULLY TO PREVENT SPILLS.
7.) WALK QUIETLY TO THE EXIT. USE THE WEST SIDE DOOR. EXIT ON THE RIGHT- HAND SIDE.
8.) WALK QUIETLY THROUGH THE HALLWAYS TO THE OTHER DOOR.
9.) RESPECT ALL ADULTS IN THE CAFETERIA AREA.
10.) STAY AT YOUR ASSIGNED TABLE UNTIL ADULT LINES YOU UP AND ESCORTS YOU TO THE PLAYGROUND. REMEMBER TO FOLLOW HALLWAY RULES AND EXPECTATIONS.
MORNING EXERCISE PROCEDURE AND FLAG SALUTE:
GOAL: THE STUDENT WILL ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN AN ORDERLY FASHION.
1.) TEACHERS AND STUDENTS PLEASE ARRIVE IN THE GYM AT 8:00 AM READY TO PARTICIPATE.
2.) ARRIVE TO THE GYM IN A QUIET MANNER.
3.) SELECT A BOOK AND THEN SIT DOWN.
4.) WHEN THE BELL RINGS, RETURN THE BOOK TO THE BOOKCASE IN AN ORDERLY FASHION.
5.) FIND YOUR “PERSONAL SPACE”, STAY IN THAT ONE PLACE, STAY WITH YOUR TEACHER.
6.) EYES ON THE INSTRUCTOR AND STAY INVOLVED. TRY YOUR BEST.
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7.) FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
8.) RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN ASKED FOR ATTENTION.
9.) FOR THE FLAG SALUTE, REMOVE HATS AND HOODS AND PUT YOUR HAND OVER YOUR HEART. IF YOU DO NOT SALUTE, STAND QUIETLY WITH HANDS AT YOUR SIDE.
10.) RAISE HAND AND FACE TEACHER AFTER FLAG SALUTE IS COMPLETED.
11.) WALK QUIETLY TO YOUR TEACHER AND LINE UP.
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SHARPSTEIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROCEDURAL DISCIPLINE STEPS
Sharpstein Elementary School will continue to maintain a safe environment where all students can learn. Sharpstein Elementary School will use discipline alongside other intervention resources to assist your child.
*The Sharpstein Elementary School Discipline Steps serve as a guideline; more or less stringent consequences may be assigned by administration based on specific situations.
*Students on Individual Education Plans (IEP's) are subject to alternative consequences based on their individual disability and/or their IEP.
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RUNNING, UNSAFE BEHAVIOR, DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN HALLWAY, BIKES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS (MINOR MISCONDUCT)
1ST OFFENSE – VERBAL WARNING
2ND OFFENSE – RESET BEHAVIOR – RESTATES BETTER CHOICE, VERBAL REFOCUS
3RD OFFENSE – TEACHER REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE, PHONE CALL HOME, LOSS OF RECESS
DISRESPECT TOWARDS STUDENTS AND/OR ADULTS, SWEARING/ INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE, INTERFERENCE W/ CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (MINOR MISCONDUCT)
1ST OFFENSE – RESET
PRIMARY 2ND OFFENSE – PARENT PHONE CALL, LOSS OF RECESS, MEETING W/INTERVENTION GRADES SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR. K-2 3RD OFFENSE – PARENT PHONE CALL, LOSS OF RECESS 3-5 DAYS
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ST INTER. 1 OFFENSE – REMOVAL FROM CLASS, REFERAL, LOSS OF RECESS GRADES 3-5 2ND OFFENSE – 1 DAY IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
3RD OFFENSE – 1 DAY SUSPENSION
SCOOTERS/ SKATEBOARDS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS (MINOR MISCONDUCT)
1ST OFFENSE – WARNING
2ND OFFENSE – RESET
3RD OFFENSE – CONFISCATION, PHONE CALL HOME, PARENT PICK UP
TECHNOLOGY – CELL PHONES, I-PODS, HANDHELD ELECTRONIC TOYS (MINOR MISCONDUCT)
1ST OFFENSE – WARNING
2ND OFFENSE – RESET
3RD OFFENSE – CONFISCATION, PHONE CALL HOME, PARENT PICK UP
PHYSICAL AGGRESSION: PUSHING, TRIPPING, SHOVING (MINOR MISCONDUCT)
1ST OFFENSE – RESET/ WARNING
2ND OFFENSE – OFFICE REFERRAL, PARENT CONTACT, LOSS OF RECESS
3RD OFFENSE – OFFICE REFERRAL, PARENT CONTACT AND THE FOLLOWING:
PRIMARY GRADES K-2: 3 DAY LOSS OF RECESS
INTERMEDIATE GRADES 3-5: 1 DAY IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
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DISORDERLY & DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) - Creating a disturbance and/or using written, verbal, or physical abuse during school hours or at any or all school- sponsored activities.
1ST OFFENSE – 1 DAY IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION DEPENDING ON SEVERITY OF OFFENSE, MEETING W/ TEACHER, STUDENT, PRINCIPAL & PARENT IF AVAILABLE, MANDATORY MEETING W/ INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNCELOR
2ND OFFENSE – 1 DAY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, MEETING W/ TEACHER, STUDENT, PRINCIPAL & PARENT IF AVAILABLE, MANDATORY MEETING W/ INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNCELOR
HARASSMENT – INTIMIDATION (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) – Including, but not limited to, verbal, physical, or sexual harassment.
1ST OFFENSE – IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION OR OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION DEPENDING ON SEVERITY, REFERRAL TO INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR
2ND OFFENSE – OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, REFERRAL TO INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) - an act that willfully causes physical damage to the property of another and/or school district.
1ST OFFFENSE – IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION OR OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION DEPENDING ON SEVERITY, REFERRAL TO INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR
2ND OFFENSE – OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, REFERRAL TO INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR
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THEFT (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) - obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with the intent to deprive the person of such property or services.
1ST OFFFENSE – 1 DAY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, RESTITUTION IF NEEDED
2ND OFFENSE – 2 DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, RESTITUTION IF NEEDED
THREAT (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) - Communicating directly or indirectly the intent to cause bodily injury to a person or to cause physical damage to the property of a person.
1ST OFFENSE – IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION OR OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION DEPENDING ON SEVERITY, REFERRAL TO INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR
2ND OFFENSE – OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, REFERRAL TO INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR
FIGHTING/ASSAULT (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) –an attack on another person to physically harm another person.
1ST OFFENSE – 1 DAY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, REFERRAL TO INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR
2ND OFFENSE – 2 DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, REFERRAL TO INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNSELOR
INTERFERENCE WITH EDUCATIONAL PROCESS (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) – Behavior of a student that substantially disrupts the educational process or interferes with any staff member who is fulfilling his/her duties and responsibilities. PRIMARY GRADES 1ST OFFENSE – RESET K-2 2ND OFFENSE – PARENT PHONE CALL, LOSS OF RECESS, MEETING W/INTERVENTION SPECIALIST OR COUNCELOR
3RD OFFENSE – PARENT PHONE CALL, LOSS OF RECESS 3-5 DAYS
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1ST OFFENSE – REMOVAL FROM CLASS, REFERAL, LOSS OF RECESS INTER. ND GRADES 2 OFFENSE – 1 DAY IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION 3-5 3RD OFFENSE – 1 DAY SUSPENSION
FALSIFYING A SCHOOL RECORD (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) – Falsifying or altering a school record or any communication between home and school.
1ST OFFENSE – REFERRAL, CALL HOME, LOSS OF RECESS
2ND OFFENSE – 1 DAY IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
VANDALISM (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) – Intentionally damaging or destroying without permission anything owned by the district.
1ST OFFENSE – IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION – RESTITUTION, PARENT NOTIFICATION
2ND OFFENSE – 1 DAY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION – RESTITUTION
FALSE ALARM (MAJOR MISCONDUCT) – Making or participating in a bomb threat or a false alarm.
1ST OFFENSE – 1 DAY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION
2ND OFFENSE – 2 DAY OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION, PAY RESTITUTION IF NEEDED
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