2019-20 Elementary Student Handbooks
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2019-20 Elementary School Handbook Belle River Elementary Gearing Elementary Palms Elementary Pine River Elementary th St. Clair Middle School - 5 grade i East China School District ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! This handbook has been compiled as a reference to answer many commonly asked questions that may arise during a school year. Please read the contents carefully; topics are arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference. The success of your child’s education is determined by the unique partnership between home and school. We ask that you and your child review together and follow the guidelines listed in this handbook. We consider them important for order, safety, progress, and pride in our schools. Feel free to contact your school principal for clarification about any information contained in this book. You will find his or her name and phone number below. Belle River Elementary School Palms Elementary School 1601 Chartier Road, Marine City, MI 48039 6101 Palms Road, Fair Haven, MI 48023 Phone: (810) 676-1150 Phone: (810) 676-1350 Fax: (810) 676-1160 Fax: (810) 676-1360 Attendance: (810) 676-1166 Attendance: (810) 676-1366 Principal: Robyn Smith-Herr Principals: Scott Westerhof Lindsay Grange Secretary: Carol Werden Secretary: Lisa Glasgow Gearing Elementary School Pine River Elementary School 200 N. Carney Drive, St. Clair, MI 48079 3575 King Road, China, MI 48054 Phone: (810) 676-1650 Phone: (810) 676-1050 Fax: (810) 676-1660 Fax: (810) 676-1060 Attendance: (810) 676-1666 Attendance: (810) 676-1066 Principal: Philip Russell Principal: Rachel Card Secretary: Lori Williamson Secretary: Catherine Rybarczyk St. Clair Middle School (north end 5th grade) Special Education Office 4335 Yankee Road, St. Clair, MI 48079 1585 Meisner, East China, MI 48054 Phone: (810) 676-1800 Phone: (810) 676-1014 Fax: (810) 676-1825 Fax: (810) 676-1130 Attendance: (810) 676-1826 Principal: Michael Domagalski Administrator: Lindsay Grange Asst Principal: Brad Robbins Secretary: Deborah Jones Secretary: Liz Draghiceanu ii District Mission Statement The East China School District, a partnership with parents/guardians, students, and the community, will ensure that every child can and will learn successfully. District Vision Statement The East China School District will effectively prepare students for post-secondary education by: 1. Sustaining a culture of excellence and high expectations for all stakeholders 2. Providing rigorous academics through an aligned curriculum and effective instruction 3. Challenging and supporting students to perform to their highest capacity 4. Cultivating partnerships with parents and community members 5. Embracing technology and innovation for instruction, communication and operations 6. Supporting a variety of co-curricular activities East China School District Board of Education Jeanne Frank, President Pat Biebuyck, Vice-President Lynn Griffor, Secretary Amy Murphy, Treasurer Karen Cedar, Trustee Todd Distelrath, Trustee Michael Westrick, Trustee Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Cybulla Parents/guardians are invited to attend meetings of the Board of Education. Board meetings are generally held on the fourth Monday of each month at the East China Administrative Offices, l585 Meisner Road, East China, MI. District website: www.ecsd.us iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic: Page(s): Elasticity Clause ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 Applicability Clause ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Academic Achievement Recognition ............................................................................................................... 1 Academic Integrity Policy ................................................................................................................................ 1 Academic Intervention .................................................................................................................................... 1 Accommodating Unique Needs ........................................................................................................................ 2 After-School Activities ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Arriving at School ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Attendance (Including Absences and Truancy) ............................................................................................... 2 Birthday Observations ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Childcare Services ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Civil Rights ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Classroom Placement ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Code of Conduct / Student Discipline .............................................................................................................. 4 Communication Between Home and School .................................................................................................... 5 Concussions and Head Injuries ……………………..…………………………………………………………. 6 Dismissal From School ………………………………………………………………………………………... 6 Dress Code ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Electronic Devices ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Emergency Information .................................................................................................................................... 7 Equal Education Opportunity ........................................................................................................................... 8 Food Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 Harassment and Bullying ................................................................................................................................. 9 Health Care Needs ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Health Education and HIV/AIDS Awareness ………………………………………………………………... 9 Health Services ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Health Chart: Contagious Diseases .................................................................................................................. 10 Head Lice ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Bed Bugs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Immunizations (Vaccinations) ……………………………………………………………………………….... 12 Internet and Technology Acceptable Use Guidelines ....................................................................................... 13 Kindergarten .................................................................................................................................................... 13 Medication ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Parent-Teacher Conferences ............................................................................................................................. 13 Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 14 Parties ............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Pets and Animals in School .............................................................................................................................. 14 Planners ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Recess ............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Registration ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 Relations with Parents ………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Release of Students During the School Day ..................................................................................................... 15 Report Cards ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 School Closings and Starting Delays ................................................................................................................ 16 School of Choice .............................................................................................................................................