INTRODUCTION We would like to thank the following for their work on the revision of the Beryl Henry Handbook and Discipline Policies. ​ Roy Turner ­ Principal Cleytus Coulter ­ Assistant Principal Christi Sullivan – Counselor Linda Clark – Hope School District Social Worker Ira Love ­ Equity Coordinator Linda Rowe – Principal Secretary th Kristi Robbins ­ 6 ​ Grade Teacher ​ th Latoya Martin – 5 ​ Grade Teacher ​ Jimmy Courtney ­ Parent Rachel Simington ­ Parent Corina Rodriguez – Parent HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS Administration Office 117 East 2nd 722­2700 ​ Superintendent 777­2251 Transportation 722­2701 Social Worker 722­2700 Fax Number 777­4087 Clinton Primary School 601 Lakeshore Drive Office 722­2723 Principal 722­2741 K­1 Assistant Principal 722­2720 2­4 Assistant Principal 722­2740 Nurse 722­2793 K­2 Counselor 722­2724 3­4 Counselor 722­2728 Cafeteria 722­2726 Fax Number 722­2765 Beryl Henry Elementary 2000 South Main Office 777­6222 Cafeteria 722­2794 Fax Number 722­2751 Yerger Middle School 500 East 9th Office 722­5134 Principal 722­2770 Counselor 722­2771 Fax Number 722­2707 Hope High School 1700 South Main Office 777­3451 Agriculture Dept. 722­2734 Athletic Dept. 722­2731 Band Bldg. 722­2732 Counselor 722­2730 Food Service 722­2733 Fax Number 722­2736 Garland 601 West 6th ​ Alternative School 777­3454 Parent Center 722­2760 ABC 722­2705 Adult Education 722­2744 Fax 722­2745 BERYL HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOOL UNIFORM DRESS CODE Dear Parents, The following is the required dress code at Beryl Henry. Please make sure that your child adheres to the following dress code rules (#’s 1­7). ​ 1. Slacks/pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers, and capris. *2 colors­­­­­Navy & Khaki Uniform pant material is defined as cotton twill and chinos. Shorts and skirts can be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. No khaki or navy blue jeans, jean­style (no denim), cargo pants, cargo style or overalls. No stretch, sweat or any other pants that do not conform to uniform ​ ​ rules. 2. Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and vests.*3 colors­­­basic colors: red, navy, and white. 1 optional color­­­­light blue. *Shirts are either to be oxford, knit polo style, turtleneck or mock turtleneck of uniform colors. *Collars must be on shirts, under sweatshirts, and sweaters of uniform colors. Shirts must be tucked in and regular belts must be worn. No huge detachable ​ ​ belt buckles. 3. Shoes­­­For playground safety, no backless shoes (slides), no house shoes, no ballet style ​ ​ shoes, no high heels, snow boots, etc. may be worn. Socks (plain crew socks, no logo) must be worn with all shoes. Shoes must be tied. Shoe straps must be inserted into the proper place. ​ ​ 4. Students are not allowed to wear jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts or coats around their waist. SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: Daily Dress Schedule ​ To display more unison in our uniform colors on a daily basis for the academic school year at Beryl Henry, we are asking parents to allow their child to reinforce the dress code by adhering to the daily dress schedule listed below. Although, this daily dress schedule is not mandatory, we do ask if you will support our efforts while we move toward more school cohesiveness, unison, and school pride as students wear their school colors. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated. Monday­­­White Shirt & Khaki Slacks/Pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or capris. Tuesday­­­Red Shirt & Navy Slacks/Pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or capris. Wednesday­­­Navy Shirt & Khaki Slacks/Pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or capris. Thursday­­­White Shirt and/or Light Blue & Navy Slacks/Pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or capris. Friday­­­Red Shirt & Khaki Slacks/Pants or School Shirt with, skirts, skorts, jumpers, and capris. TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement 1 Faculty and Staff 2 Entrance Requirements 3 Registration 4 Agenda Book 4 Grade Reports 5 Progress Reports 5 Compulsory Attendance Requirements 5 Attendance 6 Tardies 6 Arrival 7 Better Choices 7 Transportation 7 Academic Improvement Plan 7 Student Interviews 8 Parties and Refreshments 10 Health Policies 11 Fire and Evacuation Plans 14 Standards of Conduct 16 Intervention Crisis Classroom 16 Leadership Council 16 Gifted and Talented 17 Alternative Learning Center 17 Parental Involvement 17 Hope Public Schools Non­Discrimination Policy 18 AR School Law­Insult or Injury of Teacher 18 Bullying Act 19 Act 835 24 Internet Policy 25 Suspension/Expulsion of Students 25 General Complaint Resolution 26 Terms Used In Disciplinary Actions 26 Beryl Henry Group Rules 27 Rule 1. Student Dress/Grooming 28 Rule 2. Violation of Classroom Rules 29 Rule 3. Cheating on School Work 29 Rule 4. Repeated Failure to do Homework/Class work 29 Rule 5. Agenda Book Rules 30 Rule 6. Minor Harassment 30 Rule 7. Minor Property Damage 30 Rule 8. Solicitation 30 Rule 9. Cafeteria Behavior 30 Rule 10. Hall Behavior/Bathroom Behavior 30 Rule 11. Page or Electronic Communication Devices 30 Rule 12. Laser Pointing Device 30 Rule 13. Playground Behavior 30 Rule 14. Lack of Cooperation 31 Rule 15. Rude/Disrespectful 31 Rule 16. Use of Profanity 31 Rule 17. Stealing 31 Rule 18. Truancy 32 Rule 19. Chemical Irritants 32 Rule 20. Inappropriate Physical Behavior 32 Rule 21. Fireworks 32 Rule 22.Verbal Abuse to a School Employee 32 Rule 23. Requirement to Identify Self 32 Rule 24. Possession or use of Tobacco Products 33 Rule 25. Gang Drawings/Activity 33 Rule 26. Bullying 33 Rule 27. Physical Abuse/Assault by a Student on Another Student 33 Rule 28. Physical Abuse/Assault by a Student on an Employee 33 Rule 29. Criminal Acts 34 Rule 30. Bomb Threats 34 Rule 31. Weapons 34 Rule 31A. Dangerous Instruments and Contraband 34 Rule 32. Indecent Exposure and Inappropriate Physical Advance 34 Rule 33. Gang Activity 35 Rule 34. Drugs and Alcohol 35 Rule 35. Deadly Threats 35 Act 1520 35 Bus Conduct 36 Release of Student Records 37 Challenge to Instructional/Supplemental Materials 38 School Choice 38 Graduation Requirements 39 Smart Core Curriculum 40 Smart Core Waiver 41 Parent Report Card 42 Ten Things Teachers Wish Parents Would Do 42 Ten Things Parents Wish Teachers Would Do 43 Guidance of Your Children 43 BELL SCHEDULE 7:00 AM BETTER CHOICES 7:45 AM ARRIVAL 8:00 AM CLASSES BEGIN TH 11:00–11:30 AM 6 ​ GRADE LUNCH ​ th 12:00­12:30 PM 5 ​ GRADE LUNCH ​ 2:55 PM CAR RIDERS 3:00 PM BUS BELL 3:10 PM WALKERS/BIKE RIDERS LAST BUS BELL 3:15 PM DISMISSAL FOR TEACHERS BERYL HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of Beryl Henry Elementary School to provide all students with opportunities for a quality education through collaborative efforts with families and community members. Our goal is to create a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment that will develop students into productive citizens who will make positive contributions to our changing society. STUDENT MOTTO I want to be somebody I can be somebody I will be somebody Because I am somebody! STAFF MOTTO “Preparing our students of today for successes of tomorrow.” BERYL HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY “You can be anything you want to be, but you must first want to be something.” 1 FACULTY AND STAFF 2015­2016 BERRY, MARY FIFTH GRADE TEACHER COLLINS, CATHLEEN LITERACY PARAPROFESSIONAL COLLINS, LOUISE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER COULTER, CLEYTUS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL COY, GABRIELA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CURTIS DANSBY ICC PARAPROFESSIONAL DAVIS, DEANNA SIXTH GRADE TEACHER FLEMONS, SONJI MATH SPECIALIST FLENORY, KAREN ESL PARAPROFESSIONAL FLENORY, KATIE MATH PARAPROFESSIONAL GILBERT, MISTY SIXTH GRADE TEACHER GREEN, KIMBERLY FIFTH GRADE TEACHER HIGHLAND, CLEONIA SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER JONES, SANDRA MUSIC TEACHER JONES, TENA PE PARAPROFESSIONAL LARD, BENNIE FIFTH GRADE TEACHER MACK, PAULA FIFTH GRADE TEACHER MARTIN, LATOYA FIFTH GRADE TEACHER MAXFIELD, GERI NURSE MCCORKLE, CAROL SIXTH GRADE TEACHER NEWTON, GWEN KEYBOARDING TEACHER POWELL, BRENDA SIXTH GRADE TEACHER PRUITT, STEVEN FIFTH GRADE TEACHER ROBBINS, KRISTI SIXTH GRADE TEACHER ROWE, LINDA PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SMELLEY, STEPHANIE SIXTH GRADE TEACHER STEWART, KENNETH GT COORDINATOR & TEACHER STOREY, MARY SIXTH GRADE TEACHER STUBBER, BONNIE ART TEACHER SULLIVAN, CHRISTI COUNSELOR THORNTON, INELL MIGRANT CLERK/PARAPROFESSIONAL TOWNSEND, ROBIN LITERACY SPECIALIST TURNER, ROY PRINCIPAL TURNER, SHARON SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL WATKINS, SUZANNE FIFTH GRADE TEACHER WHITE, JOYCE LIBRARIAN WINEMILLER, CARI FIFTH GRADE TEACHER *District email addresses are: [email protected] ​ Example: [email protected] ​ 2 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS To enroll in a school in the Hope Public School District, the child must be a resident of the Hope Public School District as defined in District policy (RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS), meet the criteria outlined in policy­HOMELESS STUDENTS, be accepted as a transfer student under the provisions of policy 4.4, or participate under a school choice option and submit the required paperwork as required by the choice option. Students may enter kindergarten if they will attain the age of five (5) on or before August 1 of the year in which they are seeking initial enrollment. Any student who has been enrolled in a state­accredited or state­approved kindergarten program in another state for at least sixty (60) days, who will become five (5) years old during the year in which he/she is enrolled in kindergarten, and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in kindergarten upon written request to the District. Any child who will be six (6) years of age on or before October 1 of the school year of enrollment and who has not completed a state­accredited kindergarten program shall be evaluated by the district and may be placed in the first grade if the results of the evaluation justify placement in the first grade and the child’s parent or legal guardian agrees with placement in the first grade; otherwise the child shall be placed in kindergarten.