The 2020-2021 Grandy Primary School Year
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The 2020-2021 Grandy Primary School Year Dear Parents and Guardians, We are so excited to reunite students and staff at Grandy Primary School! It took a lot of people working hard behind the scenes to ensure your child and our staff will be provided with a safe, learning environment. For those of you who have been through GPS, you know that we love to build positive relationships with parents, students and the Camden community. Our mission is for students to develop a love for learning, build a solid academic foundation, and have them prepare for their future. We have been working hard with guidelines and protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to bring our students back. GPS will look and feel different until the restrictions are lifted. I promise you that your child will be loved and cared for while at school. As a principal and a father of two children, it is important to me that you understand that these restrictions should not be a reflection of our staff or this school. For us to educate students in the building and provide direct instruction, we must follow all guidelines and requirements to ensure the safety of our students, staff and community. In this handbook, you will find many changes from past years. Some of these may be inconvenient to you, but we need your support and understanding during these challenging times. I look forward to the day when we can get back to business as normal at GPS. This community has always supported our school and we come to you asking for your continued support. Please work with us and be understanding as well as hopeful that things will change back quickly. Thank you in advance for your endless support. Sincerely, Timothy T. Lazar Principal This handbook outlines the policies and procedures of Grandy Primary School. If you still have questions please feel free to contact us. As restrictions and requirements are adjusted we will make the appropriate changes in regards to COVID-19 Grandy Primary School Telephone (252)331-4838 Grandy Primary School Fax- (252)338-5449 Camden County Website – www.ccsnc.org Grandy Primary School Website-https://gps.ccsnc.org/ GRANDY PRIMARY MISSION At Grandy Primary our students will develop a love of learning, build a solid academic foundation, and prepare for their future. CAMDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS MISSION The Camden County School System, in partnership with the home and community, will educate all to compete, flourish, and contribute in a changing global society. CAMDEN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD The Camden County Board of Education meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month or the fourth Thursday (if needed) except for December, which is the first Monday morning. Open sessions begin at 7:30 pm. and all meetings will be held at Camden High School Media Center. GRANDY PRIMARY STAFF FOR 2020-2021 ADMINISTRATION Timothy Lazar Principal Lisa Byrum Assistant Principal SUPPORT STAFF Amy Banks School Counselor Kelli Scott Nurse Kathryn Woodward AIG Teacher Jamie Reed Countywide School Psychologist Alysia Mizelle Countywide School Social Worker Stephanie Berkoben Countywide Behavioral Support Specialist OFFICE STAFF Maria Brickhouse Data Manager Marie Ivins School Treasurer KINDERGARTEN FIRST GRADE Marcella Barrow Anna Black Sara Berard Katrina Byrom Charna Boyd Abigail Ellis Lisa Croley Kim Hale Rebecca Hassell Theresa Langton Carlie Spear Glenna Markham Amanda Thornley Amber O’Neal Michelle Peede SECOND GRADE THIRD GRADE Renee Crider Deanne Bailey Penny Hurdle Tracie Brewton Theresa Chappell Alexa Goffos Connie Jones Lisa Watson Molly Jones Rachel Keith Caroline Lee Carly Meads Jenny Parker Deborah Penwell Katlin Sawyer Kim Robinson Jamie Dooley EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS Kathi Addaman Pre-K Julie Brothers Speech Michelle Creech Speech Beth Norvell Speech Crystal Doran EC Teacher Angela Eaton EC Teacher Crystal Richardson EC Teacher Karen Garnon EC Teacher Macey Stockwell EC Teacher SPECIALS TEACHERS Ellen Ferebee Music Ashley Miller P.E. Preston Kuno P.E. Hunter Lowe P.E. Debbie Rachid Media Coordinator TBD Media Assistant Sandra Harris Technology Assistant Hope Swinney Art ASSISTANTS Trina Barnes Sheree Butts Tiffany Wilson Cynthia Bogue Tina Elliott Denise Williams MaryBeth Chesson Melinda Etheridge Crystal Wilson Tiffany Etheridge Pam Richardson Melissa Perez Leslie White CUSTODIAN Sheila Elliott GENERAL INFORMATION 7:45--------------------Drop off at the front door Students will pick up breakfast on their way to the classroom 7:45--------------------Students report to classrooms 8:15--------------------Classes begin (After 8:15, parents will need to sign their child in. Students are tardy after the 8:15 bell.) 3:00--------------------Car riders dismissed in front of the building. (Please remain in your car. Students will be brought out to the front of the building.) 3:15--------------------Buses leave school Parents-Please note that THE BUILDING WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR EARLY DROP OFF THIS YEAR. (STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER THE BUILDING AT 7:45.) ATTENDANCE Camden County’s attendance policy applies to all students enrolled in Kindergarten through grade 12. Whenever a student is absent, the absence is unlawful until an adequate excuse, signed by the parent/guardian, is presented. A note should be presented within two days after the student returns to school or the absence will be unlawful. Any student who is absent for more than 20 days shall not be promoted to the next grade. Special cases of prolonged illness, documented by a physician, will be taken into consideration by a committee (teachers, guidance counselor, administration, social worker, etc.) Attendance in school is central to educational achievement and school success. All children between the ages of seven (7) and sixteen (16) are required by state law to attend school regularly. Parents must ensure that students attend and remain in school daily. A student of compulsory school age who does not attend school is in violation of the law and the student and his/her parent(s)/guardians are subject to its penalties. Appropriate staff will communicate with parents of absent and truant students. It is important students mark their attendance daily. *ATTENDANCE UNDER PLAN “A” Attendance will be taken at GPS on the 4 days of the week that your child comes to school under Plan A. Students/Parents must complete the attendance form on Wednesdays (the remote learning day), through Google Classroom or by a Class DOJO link provided by your teacher, by 9:00 a.m. to ensure they are marked present for the day. If the form is not filled out, your child will be marked absent for that day. Accumulated Excused Absences 1. The teacher and/or guidance counselor will attempt to make contact with the parent/guardian regarding excessive excused absences. 2. The school social worker will become involved if the teacher or guidance counselor is unable to make contact. 3. If a student's excessive excused absences begin to affect academic progress, the parent will be notified by the Social Worker that doctor’s notes will be required for all future absences. A conference will also be scheduled with the parent/guardian of the student, the Social Worker, classroom teacher, and administration to discuss the policy. Any absences after this point that are not accompanied with a doctor’s note will be coded as unexcused. 4. If the student reaches 10 unexcused absences the Social Worker will determine if the parent/guardian will go before the Juvenile Attendance Council. Satisfactory evidence of excused absences- provide documentation to the teacher upon the student’s return to school) ● Illness or Injury ● Death in immediate family of the child ● Medical or Dental appointment (note from doctor) ● Court or administrative proceedings ● Religious Observation ● Absence related to deployment activities ● Educational opportunity (prior approval must be granted) Unexcused Absences ● 3 absences- parent is notified of excessive absences ● 6 absences- parent notified via mail ● Conference may be requested ● Referral to the school social worker 10 Accumulated Unexcused Absences ● Parent notification by US Mail ● Mandatory meeting will be scheduled before the Judicial Attendance Council (District Team- Principal, Social Worker, Social Services Rep., Teacher, Director of Student Services)- Failure to attend this meeting may result in criminal sanctions or charges of violations of the Compulsory Attendance Law. ● If the parent, guardian or custodian has not made good faith effort to comply with the law, the District Attorney and the Department of Social Services shall be notified Penalty for Law Violation- Any parent, guardian or other person violating the provisions of the Compulsory Attendance Law is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. (G.S. 115C-380) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES (may include, but not limited to the following:) ● Missing the bus ● Babysitting ● Oversleeping ● Inclement weather ● Family Trips (excluding military) TARDY AND TRUANT STUDENTS Students who come to school after 8:15 a.m. are tardy. Parents must sign their child into school in the front lobby. Students who are tardy or do not attend school without parental or school consent will be considered truant. Truancy is a violation of both State and local law and is a serious offense. Continued truancy may result in legal action and/or referral to Child Services. ● Elementary students must be accompanied by parent/guardian inside the school ● Excessive tardiness/early dismissals will be reported to the school Social Worker ● Continued non-compliance may result in notification to Department of Social Services, the District Attorney, and/or Juvenile Court *ENTERING THE BUILDING WHEN TARDY If your child is tardy, please ring the bell to enter the building. A member of the GPS staff will come and take your temperature as well as your child's temperature and then ask the required screening questions.