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FRAZIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dr. Frederick L. Smeigh Education Center 2019-2020 Student & Parent Handbook 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Frazier School District Administration 3 Note from the Principal 4 Frazier School District 5 K-5 Regular Schedule 6 Pre K Regular Schedule 6 Academic Program Information 7 Specialized & Support Services 16-20 General Information and Procedures 20-47 District Discipline Policy 47-49 Progressive Discipline Procedures 50-53 Guidelines for Detention, Suspension, Expulsion and Probation 53-55 Description of Disciplinary Offenses 55-66 Safety Procedures 66 Emergency Procedures 67-69 Parent/Guardian Review of Handbook Form 70 2 FRAZIER SCHOOL DISTRICT 142 Constitution Street Perryopolis, PA 15473 (724) 736-9507 www.frazierschooldistrict.org CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Superintendent’s Office Superintendent of Schools Dr. William Henderson Secretary to the Superintendent Doreen T. Smith Business Office Business Manager Kevin Mildren Secretary to the Business Manager Becky Giovannelli Accounts Payable Rebecca Mood Payroll/Tax Clerk Erin Clausner Transportation/Cafeteria Coordinator Suzanne Boni Federal Programs Federal Programs Coordinator Dr. Kelly Muic Pre-K Programs Pre-K Coordinator Dr. Kelly Muic Special Education Supervisor of Special Education Amanda Law Secretary Becky Giovannelli SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION High School Principal Jason Pappas High School Secretary Georgann Shepler Middle School Principal Michael V. Turek Middle School Secretary Michaelle Anderkovitch Elementary School Principal Dr. Kelly Muic Elementary Secretary Tonya Hazelbaker FRAZIER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thomas Shetterly, Board President Vicki Olexa, Board Secretary Deborah Vargo Alekson, Board Vice Pres. Tracy Angelo, Board Treasurer Stacey Erdely, Board Member Brian Secrest, Board Member Jill Devine, Board Member Jason Erdely, Board Member Lisa Strickler, Board Member 3 A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Students and Parents/Guardians: This handbook has been compiled with information to help guide parents or guardians of our students through the school year. The information contained in this handbook has been approved by the Frazier Board of School Directors. The goal is to establish clear guidelines for a safe environment, in which students can obtain an education by minimizing unnecessary distractions to the educational process. This handbook also has valuable information about attendance, grading, and consequences for behavior. We are here to help all students become responsible citizens. I encourage you to review this handbook with your child and help him or her to make appropriate, responsible choices. After reviewing the Handbook, you and your child are asked to sign the signature page at the end of the booklet and return it to your child's homeroom teacher. It is very important that you return the form; failure to return it could result in a loss of school privileges for your child. As always, if you have any questions, please contact me or my faculty/staff. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Sincerely, Dr. Kelly Muic Frazier Elementary Principal [email protected] 4 FRAZIER SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION: The Frazier School District is committed to providing students with an academically rigorous curriculum while developing deeper learning competencies in all students. Frazier sets high expectations in support of students’ efforts to strive to achieve academically and in the acquisition of the skills necessary for life success. MISSION The mission of the Frazier School District is to inspire and empower our students so that they can become lifelong learners who are respectful, responsible and productive citizens in a global society. SHARED VALUES The Frazier School District Community believes that all students can learn and that the students should share in the responsibility for their own education. We also believe that our schools should model loyalty and integrity in a respectful, inclusive, and dynamic environment. All students are to be valued and serve a safe and encouraging place to grow and learn. We believe that the district has a responsibility to seek out and cultivate strong partnerships among students, faculty/staff, families, and community in an effort to strengthen the educational process and broaden well-rounded educational opportunities in collaboration with post-secondary institutions, businesses, and industry to create and sustain programs to prepare students to excel beyond high school. We believe that the physical facility of the school should reflect a strong sense of pride while providing the resources needed to carry out our mission. The district will operate in a fiscally responsible manner in order to continually maintain and improve both the physical plant and the educational programs. Fiscal decisions are effectively balanced so that the educational needs of the students are met. COLORS The Frazier School District colors are red and white. ALMA MATER The Alma M ater is our school song. It represents the tie between you and everyone else who has ever gone to school at Frazier. When this song is played or sung, you should respond with the traditional respect and decorum afforded to your alma mater. Both students and alumni should stand still with heads uncovered during the alma mater. It is generally expected that students and alumni sing along whenever the alma mater is heard. The words to your alma mater are as follows: Hail alma mater, hats off to you! Ever you’ll find us, loyal and true. Firm and undaunted, always we’ll be. Hail to the school we love Here’s a toast to thee! 5 K-5 REGULAR SCHEDULE ARRIVAL 8:45 AM Building open for students 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Student Arrival - Students report to Homeroom 8:45AM - 9:05 AM Breakfast served 9:05AM Instructional Day Begins at 9:05am 9:00 AM Students are tardy after 9:00am LUNCH TIMES Kindergarten 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Grade 1 11:45 AM -12:15 PM Grade 2 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Grade 3 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Grade 4 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Grade 5 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM DISMISSAL 3:20 PM - 3:30 PM Student Dismissal – Walkers, Bus Riders & Car Riders 3:30 PM Faculty Dismissal PLEASE NOTE: Adult Supervision does not begin before 8:45am. Please do not bring your child to school before that time as they cannot be supervised and their safety is of major concern. 2 HOUR DELAYS - The elementary school will be open at 10:45am. Due to the delay and children arriving prior to lunch, recess may not occur. PRE-K REGULAR SCHEDULE MORNING SESSION 8:15 AM Student Arrival 8:30 AM BREAKFAST 11:15 AM Student Dismissal AFTERNOON SESSION 12:00 PM Student Arrival 12:15 PM LUNCH 3:00 PM Student Dismissal 6 ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATION ASSESSMENTS/TESTS According to district policy, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of children in the Frazier School District may have their children excused from taking the State Assessment Test, for religious reasons, upon the receipt by the school administrator of a written request for such exemption from the parent(s) and/or guardian(s). The request must be dated and hand delivered to the school office. CURRICULUM Frazier Elementary School offers a wide array of educational programs and courses that are designed to meet the individual needs of its students. ● Art ● Career Education ● Digital Literacy ● Cursive Handwriting (Grades 2-5) ● ELA Enrichment/Intervention ● English/Language Arts (ELA) consists of: Reading, Grammar, Writing, Spelling, Speaking & Listening ● Gifted ● Handwriting ● Wellness (Health/Physical Education) ● Keyboarding ● Math Enrichment/Intervention ● Mathematics (Numbers & Operations, Algebraic Concepts, Geometry, Measurement, Data & Probability) ● Music ● Science (Earth & Space, Biological Science, Physical Science) ● Social Studies (Geography, Civics & Government, Economics, History) ● Special Education DEFICIENCY REPORTS Kindergarten to Grade 2 In the elementary school, beginning with the first nine (9) weeks marking period, a deficiency report shall be mailed to parent(s) and/or guardian(s) at the midpoint of each marking period for every child who is not meeting learning outcome expectations in any major subject. The deficiency report shall include a request for a parental conference to discuss the child's lack of progress and what measures should be taken for the child to improve. Grades 3 to Grades 5 During the four (4) marking periods, a notice will be sent to the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of students who, at any time between the fifth (5th) week and the end of the eighth (8th) week of the marking period, are in danger of receiving either a D or F for the marking period. This procedure is designed to enlist the cooperative efforts of the parent(s) and/or guardian(s), administrators and teachers in helping the student achieve his/her full potential. 7 EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES: GRADES K-2 Standards-Based Report Cards Introduction The goal of a standards-based approach is to clearly communicate to students and parents what is expected of the student and how to help them be successful in their educational journey. Assessment, grading and record keeping are processes that help teachers determine what and how well students have learned and serve as a vehicle for providing feedback about student learning to parents and students. Standards-Based Learning uses clear identification of what students should know and be able to do. This clarity of student learning goals requires increased accuracy in grading and assessment. The key ideas of standards-based learning are: 1. A student’s “grade” should reflect academic learning and not be used as a punitive tool. 2. The purpose of grading is to provide feedback of a student’s progress in learning. 3. Learning is a process and takes place over time. 4. Students learn at different rates. 5. What happens in the classroom should support and build student knowledge and skills. 6. Learning outcomes are to be shared in advance of the instruction. Standards-Based Grading focuses on measuring students’ proficiency on a specific set of outcomes.