Wellfleet Elementary School Parent and Student Handbook 2020 – 2021 Please refer to the Nauset Blueprint for COVID-19 procedures and details Nauset Blueprint INDEX OF TOPICS This “Table of Contents” is formatted quite uniquely. We have listed topics alphabetically; however, the content within the handbook is grouped according to topic. This design is being utilized to assist you in quickly locating the topic you desire and at the same time directing you to the page within the document that information can be found. We have included reference to many relevant and important School Committee Policies for your review. All related policies are located in the Appendix section of the handbook. There is an alphabetical listing of all policies related to the content within the handbook. Academics Curriculum .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Field Trip ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Homework .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Progress Reports/Conferences/Testing .................................................................................................. 20 Technology - Use and Guideline ............................................................................................................. 13 Attendance & Residency Absence .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Attendance ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Dismissal ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Emergency Dismissal ................................................................................................................................ 6 Enrollment/Registration ........................................................................................................................... 5 Entrance Age ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Extended Vacations .................................................................................................................................. 5 Inclement Weather ................................................................................................................................... 6 Moving ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Residency .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Student Records ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Tardy ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Transfer ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Behavior, Culture & Safety Anti-Bullying ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Behavior Codes ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Code of Conduct ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Concerns & Complaints .......................................................................................................................... 13 Custodial Parents ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Dress Code .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Health & Wellness .................................................................................................................................. 22 Lunch Program ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Observation in the Classroom ................................................................................................................ 27 Parent Pick-up & Drop Off ...................................................................................................................... 15 Photographing Students ......................................................................................................................... 13 Police Interrogations .............................................................................................................................. 16 Safety Tips ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Student Searches .................................................................................................................................... 16 Technology & Internet Use ..................................................................................................................... 13 Threat Assessment ................................................................................................................................. 16 Visitors .................................................................................................................................................... 17 Volunteers .............................................................................................................................................. 17 Weapons ................................................................................................................................................. 17 Essential Information Contact Information ................................................................................................................................. 2 Nauset Administration .............................................................................................................................. 2 School Hours ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Staff Directory ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Student Records ....................................................................................................................................... 5 General Information Cell Phones ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Classroom Celebrations .......................................................................................................................... 26 Classroom Observations ......................................................................................................................... 27 Communication ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Food Service ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Health/Wellness ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Insurance ................................................................................................................................................ 25 Moving ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 School Committee .................................................................................................................................. 32 School Pictures ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Snacks ..................................................................................................................................................... 27 Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 25 Vacations ................................................................................................................................................ 25 Guiding Beliefs Governance............................................................................................................................................... 1 Mission.....................................................................................................................................................