Irene-Wakonda Elementary Handbook 2018-2019 - Irene-Wakonda School District #13-3
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2018-2019
Irene-Wakonda
Elementary
Handbook
Irene-Wakonda School District #13-3
Student’s Name:____________________________________________________Index
Mission Statement ....................................... 1 Internet/Network Use .................................10
Philosophy ................................................... 1 Library ........................................................11
Absences ..................................................... 2 Lost and Found ..........................................12
Academic Courses Taught .......................... 2 Make-Up Work ...........................................12
Accidents ..................................................... 2 Medications ................................................12
Activities ....................................................... 2 Music ..........................................................12
Administration of Medications...................... 3 Nondiscrimination Policy ............................12
Appointments ............................................... 3 Parties ........................................................12
Art ................................................................ 3 PBIS ...........................................................13
Attendance Policy ........................................ 3 Peanut-Free Policy ....................................13
Birth Certificates .......................................... 4 Physical Education.....................................13
Birthday Treats and Invitations .................... 4 Playground Conduct ..................................13
Bullying/Harassment Policy ......................... 4 Preschool/Junior
Busing .......................................................... 4 Kindergarten/Kindergarten .........................14
Change of Address or Phone ...................... 5 Promotion Policy ........................................14
Communicable Disease ............................... 5 Relations with Law Enforcement ...............14
Computers ................................................... 5 Relations with Social Service Agencies /
Curriculum/Textbook Selection .................... 6 Investigating Child Abuse .........................15
Damage to School Property ........................ 6 Report Card/Conferences ..........................15
Dangerous Weapons in School ................... 6 School Day.................................................15
Discipline Plan ............................................. 6 School Lunch Program ..............................16
Dress Policy ................................................. 8 School Lunch Room Etiquette ...................16
Eagle Fridays ............................................... 8 Severe Weather Notice ..............................16
Emergencies ................................................ 8 Special Education ......................................16
Emergency School Closing ......................... 9 Student Accident Insurance .......................16
Extra Help .................................................... 9 Student Expectations Policy ......................16
Federal Program Complaint Policy .............. 9 Tardiness ...................................................17
Field Trips .................................................... 9 Telephone Calls .........................................17
Fire Drill Instructions .................................... 9 Textbooks ..................................................17
Grading System ......................................... 10 Title I ..........................................................17
Guidance ................................................... 10 Tornado Drill Instruction .............................20
Homework ................................................. .10 Truancy ......................................................20
Incomplete Work ........................................ 10 Unauthorized Items ....................................20
Insurance ................................................... 10 Visitation Policy ..........................................20
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Elementary Handbook
Irene-Wakonda School District #13-3
The Irene-Wakonda Elementary School Every child has self-worth and can learn.
District is proud to be a part of your child’s
education. The entire staff anticipates a very Education is a life-long process which
productive school year. engages parents, community, students,
and staff.
We welcome the opportunity to provide a
sound educational program for your child. A safe, positive, and respectful learning
Cooperation between home and school is the environment is necessary for students to
key to this success. This handbook has been grow and develop beyond their present
designed to make parents and students level.
aware of policies and procedures
implemented and practiced at the Irene- Student centered instruction should be
Wakonda Elementary School. challenging and applicable with a variety
of methods being used to meet the
This handbook should be considered a guide, uniqueness of each individual.
and not as a rulebook that covers every
possible situation. Your cooperation in That an inviting and optimistic school
reading the handbook and discussing these climate plays an integral role in the
policies with your child will be most everyday success of all students.
appreciated.
IRENE-WAKONDA SCHOOL
As a member of our school family, we PHILOSOPHY
hope you take the opportunity to become The Irene/Wakonda School District 13-3 is an
actively involved in the education of your integral part of the community and should
child. It is the mission of our school district, reflect the continuing commitment of the
in partnership with family and community to community to provide an excellent education;
provide a foundation of education that to help students acquire the knowledge,
provides each student the opportunity to attitudes, and skills necessary to become
develop to the maximum of his/her potential. healthy, happy and productive adults; to
become enthusiastic, life-long learners who
Questions and concerns naturally arise are able to manage change; and to help
throughout the school year. We hope that you students to uphold and improve the
will visit the school and consult with your democratic process and have a positive
child’s teacher or other personnel whenever impact on their communities, their country,
they can be of assistance to you. Usually a and the world.
better understanding makes for better
cooperation. In keeping with this philosophy, the following
objectives are offered:
We are looking forward to a great school 1. To develop sound educational programs
year! which provide patterns for the various
interest, abilities, talents, and needs of
MISSION STATEMENT students.
In the Irene/Wakonda School District, we as 2. To coordinate elementary, junior high
educators, parents, students, and and high school programs in order to
community are committed to providing facilitate an organized learning
educational opportunities in a supporting progression of students.
environment, so that all students may strive
3. To provide guidance and assistance to
to achieve their fullest potential in society.
students in developing positive attitudes
We Believe……………….. and respect toward themselves/others
and their surroundings.
14. To present opportunities for students to the office ahead of the day of absence. This
develop communication skills in reading, is for the safety of your child, as well as
writing, speaking, and listening. helping us keep the records up to date. We
5. To stress the importance and need to know why and when the absentee
interrelationship of mental and physical occurs.
well-being.
ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT
6. To familiarize students with their natural Math Phonics
environment, their involvement in it, and Science Reading
their responsibilities to it. Handwriting Art
7. To present opportunities for students to Writing Social Studies
develop a competency in mathematics so Music Language
as to meet the needs of everyday PE Spelling
management and/or some form of Computers
continued education.
ACCIDENTS
8. To acquaint students with the economic, The school is responsible for the supervision
social, political, historical, and on the school grounds DURING RECESS
geographic concepts of communities, AND NOON (not before or after school
states, and nations. hours).
9. To create an appreciation of, stress the If a child is hurt (outside of minor scrapes and
importance of, and provide opportunities bruises), the parents/guardians will be
for continuing education. notified. Therefore, it is necessary that you
10. To provide opportunities for exploration let your child’s teacher know where you can
and specialization in the fine and be reached in the event of a serious injury or
practical arts. whom we can contact in your absence. That
person should know where you want your
11. To help each student become aware of child to be treated, and be able to be
and take advantage of career available should the child need to have
opportunities. someone present. Forms are sent out before
12. To create an appreciation for the dignity the start of the school year in the school
and importance of work, and to provide packets.
opportunities for the development of
skills and the competency necessary for ACTIVITIES
entry into and advancement in the world Students are encouraged to attend and
of work. support school sponsored activities.
Participation in and attendance at these
13. To promote computer literacy, introduce events are an important part of the student’s
elementary programming skills and education. Student conduct at a school
proficiency of application, and to activity is no different from conduct during the
integrate computer skills into various regular school day. All rules and regulations
subject areas. apply whether the activity is away or at home.
14. To provide opportunities for social, The children are expected to behave as good
recreational, and cultural enrichment in ambassadors to their family name.
curricular and extracurricular activities.
15. To provide updated materials and During school activities held in the
curriculum with technology being gymnasium, students are to remain in their
incorporated into both learning and seats while the activity is in progress. This
teaching. rule is very important and will be enforced.
Breaks and intermissions are times when it is
ABSENCES safe and proper to leave the seating area.
If your child will be absent, please notify the Preschool and elementary children must be
office by note or telephone before 9:00 AM. in the company of their parent, guardian, or
If you know ahead of time that your child will junior-senior high school person for
be absent, please notify the teacher or call supervision. Lack of control by the student in
charge will result in both being sent home. If
2preschool/elementary age children are ATTENDANCE POLICY
allowed to play outside they are considered It is to be acknowledged that some students
the parents responsibility. will miss a number of days each year, which
will correlate directly with the number of
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION activities in which the student participates.
The following school personnel are Certain other absences will be excused by
authorized by the school nurse to assist the principal upon receipt of a written, signed
students with the self administration of over- explanation from the parent/guardian. These
the-counter or prescription medication, will include absences due to the following:
provided the student’s parent or guardian
provides the school with a written statement 1. Personal illness of such
that the child is capable of self-administration seriousness as to make
and provided the container is adequately attendance at school unsafe,
labeled with the child’s name, the name of the impractical or harmful either to
drug, and directions for taking the drug. the student or others.
Authorized school personnel include: the 2. Bereavement or serious illness
Superintendent, Business Manager, in the student’s immediate
Elementary Principal and School Secretary. family.
Assistance with self-administration of 3. Weather so inclement as to
medications includes the following endanger the health or safety of
provisions: the student.
1. reminding student that it is 4. Observation of major religious
time to take his/her holidays.
medication; 5. Other exceptional reasons
2. removing medication prearranged by the
container from storage; parent/guardian and approved
3. opening the medication by the principal.
container, as needed;
4. helping the child remove In case of chronic or irregular absences
medication from the reportedly due to illness, the principal may
container; and request a physician’s statement certifying
5. returning the medication the validity of such absence. All absences
container to storage. will become a consideration of the
School policy is based on SDCL 13-33A-1 classroom teacher’s final evaluation of the
and Section 20:48:04:01:03 of the Board of student’s academic performance, and
Nursing Rules and Regulations which defines he/she will grade the student accordingly.
assistance with self-administration of This is a general statement of policy, and
medications. school officials are empowered to use
discretion in its enforcement and application.
APPOINTMENTS
Please make routine doctor, dental, and If a child is absent eight (8) times, a letter
optometric appointments during the summer will be sent home from the building principal
months or after school. This will insure your or his/her designee reminding parents of the
child’s uninterrupted attendance. attendance policy and their responsibility. If
the child is absent or tardy for unexcused
ART reasons 12 times, a second letter will be
All pupils have art projects of one kind or sent. Additional letters will be sent home for
another. The materials (except for crayons, every four (4) additional absences. After a
water paints, colored pencils, and pencils) child is absent 20 times the parents will
are furnished by the school district. Teachers receive a letter and a truancy notice will be
may NOT collect extra money from their filled with the districts truancy officer, at this
pupils for art projects, but may ask for some time the Department of Social Services may
surplus materials from home. also be notified.
3BIRTH CERTIFICATES student which is based on any
Copies of certified birth certificates are actual or perceived trait or
required by law for all students under South characteristic of the student and
Dakota codified law 13-27-3.1 through 13- which creates an objectively hostile
27-3.3. Hospital birth certificates will not environment that meets one or more
work. If you are unable to find yours and of the following conditions:
your child was born in South Dakota, you
can obtain a copy at any county court house 1. Places the student in
or by ordering one online. reasonable fear of harm to the
student or the student’s
BIRTHDAY TREATS AND INVITATIONS property;
While treats are not encouraged, there are
occasions such as birthdays, when children 2. Has a substantially detrimental
bring classroom treats. Parents are advised effect on the student’s physical
to use discretion in the choice of the treat. or mental health;
It is requested that birthday invitations for 3. Has the effect of substantially
private parties not be sent to school to be interfering with the student’s
passed out unless the whole class or all academic performance;
members of his/her sex are invited. When all
the classroom students are not included, ill 4. Has the effect of substantially
feelings are created. interfering with student’s ability
to participate in or benefit from
Please check ingredients of any treats to the services, activities, or
ensure they are not in violation of Peanut- privileges provided by a school.
Free policy.
This policy is in effect while students are on
BULLYING/HARASSMENT POLICY property within the jurisdiction of the District;
The Irene-Wakonda School District is while students are in school-owned or
committed to maintaining a positive and safe school-operated vehicles; while students are
school climate that is conducive to student attending or engaged in school-sponsored
learning which promotes respect and self- activities; and while students are away from
worth. The Irene-Wakonda School District school grounds if the misconduct directly
will not tolerate bullying/harassing behavior affects the good order, efficient
by students, staff, or third parties that management, and welfare of the school or
disrupts this climate as persistent bullying school district.
can severely inhibit a student’s ability to
learn and may have lasting negative effects BUSING
on a student’s future. The driver is in full charge of the students
and the bus. The safety of the bus and its
This policy applies to all students, passengers demands complete cooperation
staff, administration, and third from the students. It shall be the duty of the
parties of the District. bus driver to report to the superintendent the
names of any students who persist in
The District prohibits violating the rules and regulation. The
bullying/harassment and any other following rules apply at all times including bus
victimization of students based on trips to attend school functions:
any actual or perceived traits or 1. Students shall obey all instructions
characteristics of the student from the school bus driver.
including: race, color, creed, sex, 2. Students must occupy the seat
national origin, religion, age, assigned to them, if seats are
disability, or sexual orientation. assigned.
3. The Student Expectations Policy of
Bullying/Harassment consists of Irene-Wakonda School is to be
repeated physical, verbal, written, or observed while riding the bus.
electronic conduct directed toward a
44. Students must be on time at the telephone number occurs during the school
designated bus stop; the bus cannot year, the change needs to be reported to the
wait beyond its regular time schedule school office.
for the riders.
5. Students must not stand in the traffic COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
lanes while waiting for the bus. Students who are afflicted with
6. Students have a responsibility to communicable, contagious and/or infectious
assist the driver in keeping the interior disease may be excluded from school
of the bus clean and orderly; they attendance. The board of education
must not throw paper or rubbish on recognizes the need and right of all children
the floor or out the window of the bus. to receive free and appropriate education.
7. Students will not open or close The board further recognizes its
windows without the permission of the responsibility to provide a healthy
bus driver. environment for all students and school
8. Students must not move about inside employees. A complete copy of the school’s
the bus or try to get on or off while the communicable disease policy is available for
bus is in motion. review by students and parents in the
9. Students must not at any time, even superintendent’s office.
when the bus is not moving put
hands, arms, or heads out the COMMUNICABLE DISEASE GUIDLINE
window. Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever):
10. Students will immediately report to the Incubation is 2-6 weeks. The student may
driver any damage that has occurred attend school with a physician’s permission.
to the bus. The student may need adjusted school days
11. Students must follow the instructions and activities.
of the driver while entering or leaving Pediculosis (Lice, Crabs): If live lice are found
the bus, and when they must cross on a student, the student will be sent home
the road or highway, they must await immediately and may return after treatment.
the signal from the driver to cross If nits are found, but no live lice, the student
promptly. The crossing should be may finish the day and then may return after
made approximately 10 feet in front of treatment. After repeated infestations (3
the bus in full view of the driver. separate incidents) of the same student, the
12. Students desiring to leave the bus at student will be excluded from school and
other than the designated bus stop school activities until all nits are removed.
must present the driver with written Before admittance back into school, the
permission to do so from parent or student will need to be accompanied by a
guardian. parent and cleared of nits and lice. (Student
13. Students who ride the bus for an will be cleared, and allowed back into school
“away” activity must return on the by school official.)
same bus unless the chaperon Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Duration is 5-12
receives advance permission from days, contagious until 24 hours after initial
parent or guardian. treatment with antibiotics. The student may
14. No pop or candy should be eaten on attend school after the eye is clear, under
the bus without the bus driver’s treatment or with a physician’s written
permission. permission.
15. No profanity on the bus at any time. Streptococcal Infections (Scarlet Fever,
16. Transportation will not be provided to Scarletina, Strep Throat): Incubation and
birthday party groups. infectious period is 1-3 days. The student
A student who violates one or more of may attend school 24 hours after initial
these rules can be denied bus transportation treatment with oral antibiotics, and no
according to the students discipline policy. presence of fever.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE COMPUTERS
If for any reason a change of address or Irene-Wakonda Elementary School has a
computer lab available for use by the
5elementary students. Each class has an Board policy forbids the bringing of
assigned computer class time each week. dangerous and/or illegal weapons to school
or school sponsored activities. Dangerous
CURRICULUM AND TEXTBOOK weapons taken from pupils shall be reported
SELECTION to the pupil’s parents. Confiscation of
Curriculum review and development is an on- weapons may be reported to the police.
going activity. The principal and the teachers Appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action
involved in the teaching of each individual shall be pursued by the building principal.
curriculum area will meet and review the A dangerous and/or deadly weapon is
entire K-6 curriculum one or more times per defined as any firearm, knife, or device,
year. In this way all teachers will be aware of instrument, material or substance, whether
all levels of instruction in their area. The animate or inanimate, which is calculated or
teachers, administrators and school board designed to inflict death or serious bodily
will make sure our curriculum meets or harm.
surpasses the minimums as prescribed by No firearms are permitted on any school
the State Department of Education. The premises, school vehicle or any vehicle used
adopted state standards will be used as a for school purposes, in any school building or
guide for the teaching of each individual other building or premises used for school
class. Curriculum for the elementary schools functions. An exception would be weapons
is generally established by the state although under the control of law enforcement
we can make some minor adjustments. The personnel, starting guns while in use at
school will consider replacing each textbook athletic events, firearms or air guns at fire
or series at the end of each five-year period ranges, gun shows, and supervised school
but will use any and all relevant criteria to training sessions for the use of firearms.
determine when the textbooks will actually be
replaced. LEGAL REF.: SDCL 13-32 22-1-2
In the selection of textbooks, we will follow Adoption Date: July 12, 1993
this policy:
1. All teachers shall be involved. DISCIPLINE PLAN
2. The teachers, who are the When implementing Student Expectations,
selection committee along with logical and realistic consequences are an
the principal, shall discuss the important aspect of the process. Students
material needed to be covered. who experience these consequences learn
3. To be careful to watch for any that they have positive control over their lives.
sexual, religious and ethnic bias They have a choice, can make decisions and
or definite discriminatory solve problems. The purpose of the
material that may appear in any discipline plan is to provide immediate and
of the material being considered. consistent consequences for irresponsible
Any material that, in our behavior. At each step of the plan, the
judgment, appears to contain parents will be notified and a copy of the
anything of this nature will not be referral will be filled out and given to the
considered for class. parents at the conference held during Steps
3 and 4, if necessary.
DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY
If school property, such as desks, books or Minor offenses include, but are not limited to:
walls are damaged by a child, the family of Using inappropriate volume
the child must pay the approximate cost of Not following classroom/school rules
repair or replacement. (in classroom, hallway, bathrooms,
playground, lunch room, on the bus)
DANGEROUS WEAPONS IN SCHOOL Excessive talking
Schools should be an example of what is Running in the hallway
taught regarding the observance and respect Pushing, shoving
for law. Schools also must be highly
conscious of the health and welfare of Minor offenses are handled on the spot by all
students, staff, and the public. school staff. Staff will tell the student what
they did wrong, have the student repeat it to
6the staff member, and reteach the behavior entered into the DDN system. The teacher
to ensure understanding. will notify the parents by telephone or e-mail
that the student is at Step 1. (Some major
Other possible consequences for the offenses may be viewed as serious enough
teachers to use can include any of the to start the student at Step 2.)
following:
Time out from an activity Step 2 – Second Major Offense within 30
Missed recess School Days of First Offense:
Note or email sent home to parent Consequences will be determined at the
Phone call to parent discretion of the teacher and principal. The
Teacher referral to the principal principal will discuss the situation with the
Apology given by student at fault student and develop a 30 day written
Meeting with a parent and the contract, which will include behavior goals for
teacher that student. The contract will be attached to
the referral slip and kept on file. The principal
Major Offenses include, but are not limited to: will notify the parent by telephone that the
student is at Step 2 of the Discipline Plan.
Hitting/Kicking
Throwing objects
Step 3 – Third Major Offense within 30
Defiance of authority School Days of Contract:
Disrespectful or offensive language The student will be sent to the principal’s
Destruction of property office. Consequences will be determined at
Continual disruptive behavior the discretion of the teacher and principal.
The principal will discuss the previous
Major Offenses will be handled by the contract agreement and the reasons why the
teacher with consultation with the principal. goals were not met.
Teachers and the principal will consider all A conference will be set up immediately with
circumstances before implementation of the principal, teacher, counselor, parent, and
consequences. Consequences will be student. This team will review the previous
determined at the discretion of the teachers contract and add specific ideas for
and principal. During all offenses, staff will improvement of behavior. Contract will be
tell the student what they did wrong, have the extended for 30 school days. The new
student repeat it to the staff member, reteach contract will be attached to the referral sheets
the behavior to ensure understanding, and and kept on file.
document the incident and notify a parent.
Step 4 – Fourth Major Offense within 30
Other possible consequences for the School Days of New Contract:
teachers and principal to use include any of The student will be sent to the principal’s
the following: office. Consequences will be determined at
Call to parents the discretion of the teacher and principal.
Detention The principal will discuss the current contract
Loss of field trip agreement and which goals were not met.
Referral to counselor The principal will notify the parents of the
Student, Parent, Teacher, and consequence by telephone or e-mail.
Principal Conference A second conference will be set up
In School Suspension (ISS) immediately with the principal, teacher,
Out of School Suspension (OSS) counselor, parents, and student. At this time,
Contact Law Enforcement further interventions will be discussed.
Alternative interventions may be required if
Step 1 – First Major Offense: The teacher will student has not shown improved behavior
discuss the inappropriate behavior with the after Step 4 of the Discipline Plan. Should a
student. Consequences will be determined student not have another major offense
at the discretion of the teacher and principal. during the 30 school days period, then he/she
The teacher will fill out a referral form. Both is removed from the behavior plan and would
the teacher and student will sign it. The start at Step 1 again.
referral form will be sent to the office and
7Definition of In School Suspension: The 4. Students will not be allowed to wear
removal of a child from his/her class group for any articles of clothing which convey
a period of time (not exceeding three days) any message of profanity or offensive
under the direct supervision of the meaning. No clothing with drugs or
elementary principal, or designee, during alcohol advertisements.
which time the student is required to be in 5. No “outside” jacket or coat should be
school. The student will do his/her class work worn in the classroom. Courtesy
and will be accompanied by either the dictates that caps are not to be worn
elementary principal or school staff members in a public building.
to the lavatories and meals.
Definition of Out of School Suspension: EAGLE FRIDAYS
The removal of a child from the school setting Eagle Fridays are designed for students who
for a period of time (not exceeding three seeking additional help with their studies or
days) under the supervision of the parent or who need assistance due to absenteeism.
guardian. The student will do his/her Eagle Fridays are tutorial sessions which will
assignments and will be expected to return run from 8:00 – 11:00 on those Fridays as
with the work finished. dictated by the District’s master calendar.
Absence does not take away the internal Students and parents should schedule
suspension. appropriate amounts of time commensurate
to the need they have. Students will not be
DRESS POLICY allowed to be in the building prior to or
Good grooming is more than just for following their tutorial session.
appearance sake. One’s self image is
enhanced when a student is neatly and The District feels that Eagle Fridays are a
appropriately dressed. For this reason the valuable way for students to reach their full
school takes a personal interest in student academic potential and welcomes any
appearance and feels that this is an important students to seek the additional help available
part of the educational process. The through the tutoring sessions.
following list of standards of dress should be
adhered to: If a student would like to utilize Eagle Fridays
they or their parents should make prior
1. Clothing should be neat and clean. arrangements with the classroom teacher.
Students should be dressed
appropriately for current weather EMERGENCIES
conditions. They should have warm Emergency information forms are provided
boots, gloves or mittens and a warm to the students at the beginning of the school
jacket or snowsuit for winter. Please term. We ask that you complete these as
label your child’s boots, caps, mittens thoroughly and as quickly as possible and
and jackets. see that they are returned to the teacher. Any
2. Hair should be neat and clean. No student who becomes ill or injured on the
exhibition hair color unless a special school grounds will be given immediate first
occasion such as homecoming, etc. aid while an effort is made to contact parents
3. Footwear is required of all students at or the student’s emergency number. If
all times. Children must wear boots neither can be reached, the
during rainy weather or if there is Superintendent/Principal will determine the
snow on the ground. It is important to best course of care of the student. Students
the health of the child as well as a will not be released from school until
great aid in keeping the building assurance is made that they will be cared for.
clean. Students must have an extra If, for any reason, a change of address or
pair of tennis shoes for use in the telephone number occurs during the school
gym only. These shoes will be left at year, the change should be reported to the
school and used only when the school as soon as possible.
student is in the gym. The shoes
need not be new but clean and never
worn outside.
8EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING for further review. The parent or guardian or
In the event of severe inclement weather or unaccompanied youth shall be provided with
mechanical breakdown, school may be a written explanation of the district’s decision
closed or starting time delayed. School including the rights of the parents, guardian,
closing, delayed starting time or early or youth to appeal the decision.
dismissal will be announced over radio • Unresolved complaints may be
stations, WNAX and KYNT, and two TV forwarded by the stakeholder to the South
stations, KELO and KSFY. Dakota Department of Education for review.
(Consult SD Department of Education
Complaint Procedure)
EXTRA HELP
Teachers are always glad to give extra help.
A student who needs extra help with his/her
work can be given that help in the same way FIELD TRIPS
as incomplete work. Teachers may want to take a field trip during
the school year. These trips will be
FEDERAL PROGRAMS COMPLAINT scheduled in advance of the date planned.
POLICY Parents will receive a written notification of
A parent, student, or district stakeholder who the field trip. The notice will indicate the
has a complaint regarding the use of federal nature of the field trip, present a planned
NCLB funds and is unable to solve the issue, itinerary and have a consent form for the
may address the complaint in writing to the parent or guardian to sign. Only those
district’s superintendent. students who have returned the signed
Disputes addressing the enrollment, consent forms will be allowed to go on the
transportation (including inter-district field trip. This includes activities attended for
disputes), and other barriers to the education music performances as well.
of children and youth experiencing These trips are generally scheduled for
homelessness are also addressed under this pleasant weather. The teachers will ask
procedure. Parents, guardians, and parents/guardians to accompany when it is
unaccompanied youth may initiate the necessary
dispute resolution process directly at the
school they choose, as well as at the district FIRE DRILL INSTRUCTIONS
or district’s homeless liaison’s office. The 1. Keep calm and follow exit directions
parent or guardian or unaccompanied youth posted in each classroom.
shall be provided with a written explanation of 2. When in hallways or in washroom,
the school’s decision including the rights of use nearest exit.
the parent, guardian, or youth to appeal the 3. Walk single file, quickly and quietly.
decision. Students should be provided with Do Not Run.
all services for which they are eligible while 4. Stay on correct side of hallway.
disputes are resolved. 5. First one out holds the door for all
• The superintendent will investigate, people.
within one week, the circumstances of the 6. Wait for all clear signal before re-
complaint and render a decision, within two entering the building.
weeks, after receipt of the complaint. 7. Return directly, quickly and quietly to
• The superintendent will notify the classrooms. Do Not Run.
complainant of the decision in writing.
• The complainant will be allowed one
week to react to the decision before it
becomes final.
• The complainant will either accept or
disagree with the decision and will provide
such acknowledgment in writing, addressed
to the district superintendent.
• If the issue is not resolved with the
superintendent, the complaint will be
forwarded to the district’s Board of Education
9GRADING SYSTEM
Grade 3 may be given a small amount of
Percentage 2 3-6 homework each night, some to be done with
100 E A+ the help of the parents.
99-96 S+ A
94-95 S+ A- Grades 4-6 may be given increasingly more
93-92 S B+ independent responsibility with assignments
91-89 S B for the purpose of developing good study
88-86 S B- skills and covering the subjects required to be
85-84 S C+ taught at those grade levels.
83-80 S C
79-77 S C- Grades K-6: Students who do not complete
76-75 N D+ homework on time may lose all noon recess
74-72 N D periods until such time as the work is
71-70 N D- complete, or may be required to stay after
69 U F school until all work is completed the same
as any incomplete work.
Kindergarten and First Grade will be graded
using a numbered marking code (1-4) based INCOMPLETE WORK
on the standards used in the classroom. 4 A student who has not finished his or her
(Exceeds Grade Level Standards), 3 (Meets work on time can be kept after school or from
Grade Level Standards), 2 (Partially Meets recess at the discretion of the teacher. After
Grade Level Standards), and 1 (Does Not two missing assignments, the parents will be
Meet Grade Level Standards). notified by a note, telephone call, or e-mail.
The student will be given one night to
GUIDANCE complete all assignments that are
Irene-Wakonda School has a guidance incomplete. The work must be turned in by
counselor. The counselor will be working one 8:15 am the next school day or the student
day per week in the elementary school with will be kept after school to complete the work.
special classes and times. Short term
individualized counseling sessions may be INSURANCE
arranged by the staff for some students. If Student accident insurance (which protects
you feel this special program would be of the students on the way to, from, and during
service to you or your child, contact the school hours, or around the clock) is
guidance counselor or elementary principal. available to all students. This is a service to
the students and is available at actual costs.
HOMEWORK Application forms are sent out in the fall, or
In general, most of the homework is the work can be obtained in the school office.
the pupil was unable to get done in school.
Studying for tests is another part of INTERNET/NETWORK USE
homework. At times explanation of new Introduction
material will take longer than normal, which We are pleased to offer students of the Irene-
will result in less time for getting work done Wakonda Public Schools access to the
during work periods. The discretion of the district computer network resources,
teacher and the grade level will dictate how electronic mail and the Internet.
much homework is assigned.
All elementary teachers will give time in class General Network Use
to complete most work assignments, with the The network is provided for students to
understanding that all students work at conduct research, complete assignments,
different rates. Class work not completed in and communicate with others. Access to
school will need to be taken home. network services is given to students who
agree to act in a considerate and responsible
Students in grades 1 and 2 may bring home manner. Students are responsible for good
a story to be read or spelling words to be behavior on school computer networks just
practiced and math worksheets for as they are in a classroom or a school
reinforcement of the skill taught that day. hallway. Access is a privilege - not a right.
10As such, general school rules for behavior Signing the parent signature sheet will also
and communications apply and users must grant the student use of the district’s
comply with district standards and honor the networked resources including the Internet
agreements they have signed. Beyond the and email. The activities listed below are not
clarification of such standards, the district is permitted:
not responsible for restricting, monitoring or
controlling the communications of individuals Sending or displaying offensive
utilizing the network. messages or pictures
Using obscene language
Network storage areas may be treated like Giving personal information, such as
school lockers. Network and school complete name, phone number,
administrators may review files and address or identifiable photo, without
communications (email) to maintain system permission from teacher and parent
integrity and insure that users are using the or guardian
system responsibly. Users should not expect Harassing, insulting or attacking
that files stored on district servers will always others
be private. Damaging or modifying computers,
computer systems or computer
Internet/World Wide Web/E-mail Access networks
Access to the Internet and e-mail will enable Violating copyright laws
students to use thousands of libraries and Using others' passwords
databases. Within reason, freedom of
Trespassing in others’ folders, work
speech and access to information will be
or files
honored. Families should be warned that
Intentionally wasting limited
some material accessible via the Internet
resources
might contain items that are illegal,
defamatory, inaccurate or potentially Employing the network for
offensive to some people. While our intent is commercial purposes, financial gain,
to make Internet access available to further or fraud.
educational goals and objectives, students Downloading software to any
may find ways to access other materials as computer without prior consent of the
well. Filtering software is in use, but no Technology Coordinator.
filtering system is capable of blocking 100% Use of any software or hardware to
of the inappropriate material available on the gain access to information outside a
Internet. We believe that the benefits to users set of privileges (“hacking”
students from access to the Internet, in the software, network sniffers etc.)
form of information resources and
opportunities for collaboration, exceed any Violations may result in a loss of access as
disadvantages. Ultimately, parents and well as other disciplinary or legal action.
guardians of minors are responsible for (Board policy and procedures on student
setting and conveying the standards that their rights and responsibilities are outlined in the
children should follow when using media and student handbook.) By signing the included
information sources. To that end, the Irene- signature sheet you are agreeing to
Wakonda Public Schools support and Internet/Network Use Policy.
respect each family's right to decide whether
or not to apply for access (see over). LIBRARY
Each class has an assigned period one day
Parents/guardians, your daughter’s or son’s a week. The librarian often has special
work may be considered for publication on books, programs, and/or projects she
the World Wide Web, specifically on his/her presents at this time. Each classroom also
school’s web site. Such publishing requires has a smaller selection of books to be used
parent/guardian permission. By signing the between library visits for children wanting
parent signature sheet included in this extra books.
handbook you are giving permission for such
publication.
11LOST AND FOUND In keeping with these statements, the
A lost and found area is maintained near the following will be objectives of this school
secretary’s office. Many items can be found district:
there at any given time. A nametag in coats, 1. To promote the rights and
jackets, shoes, etc., really helps your child responsibilities of all individuals as set
get home with his/her property. Feel free to forth in the state and federal
check this box anytime your child has lost constitutions, pertinent legislation and
anything. applicable judicial interpretations.
2. To encourage positive experiences in
MAKE-UP WORK human values for children and adults
When a child is absent, the child will fall who have differing personal and
behind in his or her work. A child will have family characteristics or who come
as many days as he/she was absent to from various socioeconomic racial
make up the missed work. and ethnic groups.
3. To carefully consider, in tall decisions
MEDICATIONS made which affect the schools, the
No medication will be allowed in the school potential benefits or adverse
without a written note from the parent in consequences that those decisions
which the following is given: might have on the human relations
1. The name of the medication aspects of all segments of society.
2. The dose to be taken 4. To initiate a process of reviewing all
3. The time it is to be administered policies and practices of this school
The medication should be taken to the district in order to achieve to the
office. greatest extent possible the
Aspirin will not be supplied and objectives of this policy.
administered by the office: it will be treated 5. To work toward a more integrated
as any medication, as described above. society and to enlist the support of
Prescriptions should be provided in the individuals as well as that of groups
pharmacy bottle, which also shows the and agencies, both private and
prescription number, date of prescription, the governmental, in such an effort.
prescribing physician and the student’s
name. The Board’s policy on nondiscrimination
will extend to students, staff, the general
MUSIC public and individuals with whom students,
The number of music programs given by the staff, the general public and individuals with
elementary pupils in a school year is usually whom it does business.
one each semester, but is up to the music
teacher. Our elementary pupils are expected PARTIES
to be there for their performance. Illness or During the year three parties are scheduled –
family emergencies are the acceptable Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day.
excuses for missing a performance. Parties are usually held on the day, or on the
nearest day. Parents are sometimes asked
NONDISCRIMINATION to help with the lunch. In the lower grades,
The Board is committed to a policy of parents are occasionally asked to come to
nondiscrimination in relation to race, sex, the school to help with the party, too.
religion, national background, handicap and
other human differences. Respect for the
dignity and worth of each individual will be
paramount in the establishment of all policies
by the Board and in the administration of
those policies. The Constitutions of our
nation and state, pertinent legislation enacted
at those two levels of government, as well as
court interpretations regarding citizens’
rights, undergird this statement.
12PBIS (POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL procedures to ensure the enforcement and
INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS) implementation of this peanut free policy.
Irene-Wakonda Elementary School practices
Positive Behavioral Interventions and PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Supports (PBIS). We strive to see positive Physical education is required by the state.
behavior in all of our students. Our student Tennis shoes to be used only for gym class
expectations that we teach at all levels are: are needed by grades k-6. The shoes need
only to be clean not new and not worn
1) Be Safe outside.
2) Be Responsible
3) Be Respectful A child may be excused from two consecutive
P.E. classes with a written note from the
Best practice in school-wide behavior parents or guardians. Long term excuses
management emphasize school-wide (three P.E. classes or more) must be at the
systems of support that include proactive written advice of a physician.
strategies for defining, teaching, and
supporting appropriate student behaviors to PLAYGROUND CONDUCT
create positive school environments. Students are expected to treat all
school properties with respect.
PEANUT-FREE POLICY No student shall be in the classroom
The Irene-Wakonda School board during recess without supervision.
recognizes that peanut allergies represent a Students are not to reenter the
health and safety hazard, which can have building during recess without
serious consequences for those who have permission.
such an allergy and the safety of the District. Safety precautions shall be taken
In order to protect those students, staff, with the use of playground
employees, visitor and guests of the District equipment. Conduct such as going
from an environment that may be harmful to down the slide standing, standing on
them because of such an allergy, and the teeter totter, walking up the
because of possible harm to personal well- slides, jumping out of swings is
being, the Board hereby prohibits the use, potentially dangerous and thus
serving, or selling peanuts, peanut butter or prohibited
any product containing peanuts or peanut oil Students are prohibited from the
by students, staff members, employees, throwing of objects such as
visitors, or guests in the Irene-Wakonda snowballs, rocks, and sticks.
elementary building and grounds or by any Tackle football and wrestling are
concessions at any of the districts buildings prohibited. Twisting and more than
or facilities and in all school owned or one student per swing will not be
contracted building at all times. allowed.
General misconduct such as tripping,
For purposes of this policy, “Peanuts” will hitting, pushing, fighting, sliding on
mean all nuts and peanuts including ice and sliding on snow banks is
products that use or contain nuts and prohibited.
peanuts, or use peanut oils.
Students may not return to the
building for drinks, ropes, playground
This peanut prohibition will be in effect 24
toys, etc.
hours a day, seven days a week, and will
No guns, knives or other weapons
apply to anyone present in the Elementary
pretend or real are allowed at school.
Building or on the Elementary Grounds or at
any activity on any school building in the No student will be allowed to leave
District or on school owned grounds ( this the playground during recess without
includes the football complex). prior approval.
A student must have permission to
The Board hereby directs the superintendent retrieve a ball outside the
to formulate any other necessary rules and playground.
13 At the end of recess students are RELATIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
required to return all playground AUTHORITIES
balls, jump ropes, and other district
owned playground materials to the School Resource Officers
equipment box. The School Resource Officer program is a
Students are to line up quickly and cooperative effort of the District and the
quietly when the bell rings. police department. School resource officers
will be involved in:
PRESCHOOL/JUNIOR
KINDERGARTEN/KINDERGARTEN Education and crime prevention
Kindergarten will be in session every school programs
day all year long. A preschool program for Crime reports and investigations
children 3-4 yrs. of age and who are not within the school community
enrolled in a kindergarten program will be Campus security
offered in two half day sessions for 3 year Traffic enforcement before, during and
olds and two full day sessions for 4 year olds. after school in the surrounding school
Junior Kindergarten may also be available area
two full days a week if there is a need for a Coordination of safety efforts
junior kindergarten class. Junior between schools and the police
Kindergarten students must be five years of department
age by September 1. In addition, the
Southeast Area Cooperative provides Student Interactions with Law
services during the preschool times for Enforcement Officers
students who qualify. If your child is to be
involved in any special classes you will be Law enforcement officers are permitted to
contacted. interview students in the schools without a
Kindergarten roundup is held in spring. At warrant under the following conditions.
this time each student is tested for fine motor
skills, gross motor skills, hearing, speech, 1. Law enforcement officers are to contact
vision, and general health. These services the principals to make arrangements
are also available at this time to any 0 to 5- before interviewing a student.
year-old student in our district desiring them.
It is the results of these tests that determine 2. The law enforcement officer or the
which children will benefit from pre- principal shall notify the parents ahead
kindergarten programs and Title I help. of time that the interview is to take place
and shall invite them to be present. An
PROMOTION POLICY exception will be made for law
All persons (regardless of age) function at enforcement officers investigating a
three levels: child abuse case. South Dakota
Codified Law 26-8a-9 provides that law
Independent Level: I can do this myself. enforcement officers may interview a
Instructional Level: I am able to do this. student without parent notification or
Frustration Level: I am unable to do this; I am permission when investigating a child
frustrated by it and I hate it. abuse case.
Our promotion policy is based upon this 3. The principal or designee may be present
concept of functional levels. At what level a during the interview if requested to be
child will function depends a great deal on the present by the student or the parents.
child’s maturity or readiness for a given task.
It is futile to promote a child to the next level 4. The principal or designee will call the
of instruction if the child is having problems student to the office or other area where
with the present level. The teacher will the interview is to take place.
schedule a conference with the parents if
retention is being considered. 5. If a student seeks out a school resource
officer to explain a situation that the
14student wishes to make known to the
liaison officer, no permission of the 5. Parental contact regarding the
principal or guardian is needed. These interview is the responsibility of the
conversations will be shared by the Department of Social Services.
school resource officer with the building
principal who will determine whether Child Abuse Investigation with Staff
further action or notification of the parent Members
or guardian is necessary.
If the allegation involves an employee of the
6. Emergency cases in which the health, School District, school personnel may be
safety, or welfare of a student or present during the interview of the employee.
property is at stake may require
immediate action by the school resource REPORT CARDS AND CONFERENCES
officer and not allow for prior permission The school year is divided into four reporting
of the building principal. It is the periods and parents will receive report cards
obligation of the officer to notify the each period. Mid-term progress reports may
principal as soon as possible in such also sent out each quarter. Parent-Teacher
cases. conferences are held each year. Special
conferences may be arranged by calling the
school or by sending a note to the teacher.
RELATIONS WITH SOCIAL SERVICE Parents are expected to attend conferences
AGENCIES / INVESTIGATING CHILD for the purpose of exchanging and sharing
ABUSE ideas about their child’s progress in school
and personal development. Conference
Child Abuse Investigation with Children times will be scheduled. Parents are
encouraged to contact their child’s teacher at
Department of Social Services or law any time during the school year.
enforcement officers are permitted to
interview students at school without parent SCHOOL DAY
notification in order to investigate suspected The school day starts at 8:15 and is
child abuse or neglect under the following dismissed at 3:47.
conditions. (SDCL 26-8A-9)
1. Department of Social Services or Arrival
law enforcement officers shall Students are not to come to school before
contact the principal or designee 8:00 a.m. unless eating school breakfast
and request that an interview time which is served at 7:50 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. If
and place be established. it is necessary for them to come earlier for
some specific reason, please contact the
2. Upon arrival at the school, each classroom teacher and/or elementary
Department of Social Services principal. As students arrive they will line up
social worker or law enforcement in the hallway until teacher directed to enter
officer shall report to the school the classrooms.
office and display proper
identification. Dismissal
Students are to go home when dismissed
3. The principal or designee shall call from school. This will assist the teacher on
the student to the place where the duty to be sure that no student misses the
interview is to occur. bus.
4. The Department of Social Services Early dismissal notices will be sent home
social worker or law enforcement stating the time at which school will be
officer shall conduct the interview. dismissed.
School personnel are not to be
present or participate in any manner
in the interview.
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