KENNETH L. HERMANSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 101 Wesglen Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-7581 Fax: (815) 886-5593 School Administration Kristina Williams, Principal Julie Wright, Assistant Principal School Colors Wine and Grey School Mascot Husky Values Our students will be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe Mission Statement The K. L. Hermansen School Community will provide a safe, nurturing environment to aid in the development of a foundation for personal and educational growth. By engaging all stakeholders in collaborative experiences, we will develop the necessary selfdiscipline and beliefs to be productive members of our culturally diverse society. Our continuous and uncompromising commitment to learning will lead us to attain our highest potential. ESCUELA PRIMARIA KENNETH L. HERMANSEN 101 Wesglen Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 886-7581 Fax: (815) 886-5593 Administradores de la Escuela Kristina Williams, Principal Julie Wright, Assistant Principal Valores Nuestros estudiantes serán Respetuosos, Responsables, y Seguros Misión La comunidad de la Escuela K. L. Hermansen proporcionará un ambiente seguro para ayudar en el desarrollo de una base para el crecimiento personal y educativo. Involucrando a todos los interesados en experiencias colaborativas, desarrollamos la autodisciplina y creencias necesarias para ser miembros productivos de nuestra sociedad culturalmente diversa. Nuestro compromiso continuo e intransigente de aprendizaje nos llevará a alcanzar nuestro máximo potencial. Mascota de la Escuela: Perro Esquimal Colores de la Escuela: Color Vino y Gris Lista de información importante que encontrará en este manual: Asistencia Educación Bilingüe Transportación Disciplina Cobros – Escuelas Primarias Procedimientos de promoción, retención y colocación Educación Especial Pruebas de Estudiantes en Escuelas Públicas de Valley View Tecnología Calendario Oficial Escolar Grafica de Información Médica Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de contactar directamente a la escuela al teléfono: 815-886-8384 Ó si no le brindaron apoyo en español, puede contactar la línea de atención al público en español al Tel: 815-886-2700 ext. 477 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dr. James A. Mitchem, Jr., Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Garrick Grizaffi, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Rachel Kinder, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Sharon Hawks, Executive Director for Human Resources Elizabeth Martinez, Executive Director of Educational Services PreK-5 Karen Flories, Executive Director of Educational Services 6-12 Erica Ekstrom, Executive Director of Student Services BOARD OF EDUCATION Steven Quigley, President Chrystal Hansen, Vice President Deborah Sykora, Secretary James T. "J.T." Boudouris, Member Elizabeth "Liz" Campbell, Member Dan Falese, Member Diane Parro, Member MISSION Our mission is to ensure that ALL students are prepared for college, and a successful life, academically, socially, and emotionally, as well as equipped with the necessary tools to have options and make decisions about their long-term goals. This will be accomplished by believ- ing and working towards ALL students learning through rigorous curricula and meaningful, effective instruction; consequently demonstrating mastery on high-quality assessments, with all stakeholders being held accountable throughout the process. TABLE OF CONTENTS Attendance . .1 Asbestos Hazard . .3 Bilingual Education . .3 Bus Transportation . .3 Child Sex Offender Law . .8 Classroom Assignment . .8 Communication Between Home and School . .8 Raptor System . .9 Elementary Lunch Policy . .9 Chaperones for Events or Field Trips . .10 Volunteers . .10 DCFS . .10 Discipline . .10 Guest Teachers . .16 Early Arrival or Late Departure from School . .16 Emergency School Closing Procedures . .16 Early Childhood . .17 Emergency Drills . .17 Fees - Elementary Schools . .18 Edline . .19 Facebook & Social Media . .19 Field Trips . .19 Gifted Program . .20 Grade Reporting - 90/10 Philosophy . .20 Grade Determination Policy . .20 Failure Notification . .21 Harassment of Students and Employees . .21 Homework . .21 Identifying Information on Student Articles . .21 IDM (Instructional Decision Making) . .21 Instruction on Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention . .22 Insurance Availability . .22 Library/Media Centers . .22 Nutrition Standards for All Foods and Beverages Sold in VVSD Schools . .22 Nutrition Standards for Food . .23 Beverage Standards . ..