Camelot Intermediate School 2017-18 Strengthening foundations and igniting a love of learning as students pursue a lifelong quest for success. Welcome to Camelot Intermediate School! As we begin year eight of our quest at Camelot Intermediate School, I welcome you to the start of the 2017-18 school year. As the principal at Camelot, I’m excited to be a part of this great school! I look forward to getting to work closely with our students, staff, and parents. At Camelot Intermediate, we strongly encourage you to be actively involved in your child’s education. We are confident that you’ll find our school to be open, friendly and accessible. We ask that you and your child take advantage of the opportunities available to communicate with our staff. We are passionate about learning and dedicated to making Camelot Intermediate School a school of excellence. This school handbook will be a valuable resource of information for parents and students. Please read this document carefully to become familiar with the information to benefit your child’s educational experience. Thank you, Tim Lease Camelot Intermediate Principal Brookings Public Schools: Working together . Education with Excellence . Inspiring Lifelong Learners 1 2 Table of Contents School District Calendar ................................................................................................................................. 5 School Hours, Before and After School Supervision ...................................................................................... 6 School Supply List ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Activity Tickets ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Attendance .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Bicycles, In-Line Skates, Shoes w/Wheels, Scooters, Skateboards ................................................................ 9 Birthday Treats, Gifts, and Invitations ........................................................................................................... 9 Bullying ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Bus .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Calendar ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Code of Conduct .......................................................................................................................................... 11 Cell Phones ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Classroom Behavior – “Choices for Champions” ......................................................................................... 11 Computer/Internet Regulations .................................................................................................................. 12 Counseling .................................................................................................................................................... 13 Daily Schedule .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Dress Code ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Dropping Off Items ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Electronic Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 14 Enrollment / Emergency Information .......................................................................................................... 14 FERPA ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Grievance Procedure Policy ......................................................................................................................... 16 Homework Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Inclement Weather ...................................................................................................................................... 17 3 Insurance ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Knight’s Table ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Leaving School Grounds ............................................................................................................................... 18 Lockers ......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Lost and Found ............................................................................................................................................. 18 Meals ............................................................................................................................................................ 19 Money .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Non-Discrimination Policy ............................................................................................................................ 20 Nursing Services ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Parking ......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Parties .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Parent/Teacher Conferences ....................................................................................................................... 22 Parent Portal ................................................................................................................................................ 22 Personal Property ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Playground Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 22 Playground Supervision ............................................................................................................................... 23 Report Cards ................................................................................................................................................ 23 School Property ............................................................................................................................................ 23 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 Solicitations .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Special Services ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Telephone Calls ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Visitors and Volunteers ................................................................................................................................ 24 Weapons ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 Wellness Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 25 4 5 School Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:05-3:22 Wednesday – 8:05-2:22 Before School Supervision Proper supervision of students is always a major concern. Supervision of students coming to school will begin at 7:30 a.m. After School Boys and Girls Club is available for afternoon and weekend supervision. 692-3333 Great After School Place (GAP) is available for supervised care. 692-8066 Students will be allowed into the building when the bell rings at 8:05 a.m. To enter before 8:05 a.m., students must be accompanied by an adult or be coming in for breakfast. Students are