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Cashion |
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101 N. Euclid - Cashion, OK 73016 |
School Policies
Welcome to Cashion Elementary. This handbook was developed to enable us,
the student, the parent, and the school, to begin working together in a
cooperative effort for educational excellence. Our school is a family
working together with care, respect, and trust. We are a Great Expectations
School which means that we believe all children can learn and achieve their
potential. Our goal is to help our students become productive citizens,
effective communicators, critical thinkers, and cooperative contributors to
the classroom as well as society. We emphasize citizenship skills and
community service as integral components in the educational process. Please
read over this handbook carefully and familiarize yourself with the basic
guidelines of our school. Your visits, questions, and suggestions are
welcomed.
School Symbols
Mascot
Wildcat
Colors Maroon and Gold
GREAT EXPECTATIONS PRACTICES
These things will happen in G.E. Classrooms:
1. The teacher models desired behaviors and attitudes.
2. Students and teachers speak in complete sentences, address one another
by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
3. Students are taught as a whole group, thoroughly and to mastery, with
intensive and specific modifications insuring success for each other.
4. Lessons are integrated, related to the real world, with constant and
consistent review, and connection to subsequent material.
5. Critical thinking skills are taught.
6. A non-threatening environment, conducive to risk-taking, is evident.
Mistakes are okay. Students are taught to learn from their mistakes and act
to correct their mistakes.
7. Memory work, recitations, and writing occur daily. Memory work enhances
character development and recitations are exuberant and full of expression.
8. Extensive, difficult vocabulary is evident and is drawn directly from
challenging literature. Content is literature-rich. The use of classic
literature is encouraged.
9. Magic, Triad, a positive caring environment, and discipline with dignity
and logic are evident.
10. Every student's work is displayed with positive commentary.
11. Word identification skills are used as a foundation for expanding the
use of the English language.
12. Students assume responsibility for their own behavior. Their choices
determine consequences.
13. School creed/class creed is recited daily to reaffirm commitment to
excellence.
14. Every student experiences success. Teacher guarantees it by comparing
the student to him/herself, not others. Every student is showcased and past
failures are disregarded.
15. Teacher teaches on his or her feet, engaging students personally,
holding high expectations of students and does not limit them to grade level
or perceived ability.
16. Each classroom has a student who greets visitors and makes them feel
welcomed and comfortable.
17. Teachers and students celebrate the successes of students.
DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Entry Bell 8:15
Tardy Bell 8:25
Pre-K Lunch 11:05
1st , 2nd, 3rd Lunch 10:55
4th, 5th, 6th Lunch 11:25
Release Bell 3:15
Students are to be at school no earlier than 8:15. Staff members are not
officially on duty until that time.
Kindergarten a.m. 8:25- 11:05 a.m.
Kindergarten p.m. 12:35 - 3:15 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is necessary to achieve success in the classroom. If
it is necessary for a student to be absent, parents must call the office to
report the absence and to make arrangements for make-up work. A request for
assignments missed due to absences may be made by phoning the school office
before 10:30 a.m. The homework may be picked up in the office after school.
Students will receive full credit for make-up work which was missed during
an excused absence. Students must be fever/diarrhea/vomit free for 24 hours
before returning to school.
Reasons for Excused Absences:
1) Emergency
2) Illness
3) Doctor appointments (Bring written notice of visit upon return to school.)
4) Recognized religious holidays
5) Bereavement
6) School sponsored activities
All other absences are unexcused. It is the responsibility of the student to
inform his/her teachers that they will be absent. The student is
responsible for getting assignments from the teachers and also responsible
for handing them to the teachers at specified times.
Students must be in attendance at least 90% of the total school year to
be eligible for academic credit. A student must be in attendance for at
least two hours before lunch break or two hours after lunch to be recorded
as present for that half of the school day.
All absences except school sponsored are used when calculating a
student's eligibility for credit. Office attendance record is the
determining factor in the number of absences. Students may ask for a Review
Board which is comprised of the principal, superintendent, and teacher of
current enrollment of the student's choice. The Review Board's decision may
be appealed to the superintendent/Board of Education.
Although students should strive for perfect attendance, children should
not be sent to school when ill, have a temperature, are still broken out
from infection or for any other reason not proper to be in a public school
or would endanger the health of other students.
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
When a student comes to school or boards a school bus, the student is
subject to school regulations. Elementary students may not leave the school
ground anytime during the school day except for the following reasons:
a. Students receive permission from the principal and is checked out through
the office by a parent or a responsible adult designated by the parent.
(Student must be picked up at the office, not in the parking lot.)
b. Students who become ill or are injured during the school day and desire
to leave may do so after their parents have been notified and permission has
been secured from the principal's office.
Any student who leaves the campus without checking out through the office
will receive an unexcused absence and be subject to discipline for
truancy.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
If you plan to withdraw your child from school, please notify your
child's teacher and the office one week prior to withdrawal. All state and
school-owned textbooks, library books, and lunch funds must be cleared
before a school release form may be obtained.
MEDICATION POLICY
All employees of Cashion Elementary will abide by House Bill 1550 which
prohibits school employees from dispensing medicine (non-prescription and
filled prescription medicine) to students unless the parent or guardian of
the student requiring the medication has given the school written
authorization to administer the medicine. Authorization forms are available
in the principal's office. These forms may be filled out at anytime prior
to administering of medicine, and placed on file in the elementary office.
Aspirin and other similar medicines used for minor aches and headaches
will not be administered to children by any school employee unless a written
authorization form is on file. We request that if possible you adjust your
child's schedule to eliminate the need to take medication during the school
day. If necessary, please follow this procedure:
1. The parents must complete an authorization form stating the type of
medicine to be administered to the child.
2. All medication is to be brought to the office immediately.
3. The medicine must be in the prescription bottle, labeled as to who it is
for, what it contains, directions for taking, and the doctor's name who
prescribed it. Dosages of medicine cannot be changed unless a note from the
doctor is on file.
3. Please inform your child as to what time the medicine is to be taken.
Employees will make a special effort to remind your child of the time
schedule. If a doctor prescribes aspirin, cough syrup, cough drops, or
other non-prescription drugs, send it in a plastic bag with the child's
name, the authorization form, and directions for dispensing. All such
information will be kept in the child's file. (School Laws of Oklahoma 10-
170.1)
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
The Board of Education has concern for the health of student and staff in
the district. Any person with knowledge of suspected or confirmed cases of
communicable diseases is responsible for reporting this information to the
appropriate personnel. Exclusions from school may be required when it is
deemed necessary to promote the safety and well being of all students and
staff. Communicable disease conditions will be evaluated on an individual
basis.
IMMUNIZATION LAW
Students entering kindergarten are required to have received 3 doses of
hepatitis B vaccine, 2 doses of hepatitis A, and 1 dose of varicella. All
entering seventh graders must also meet this requirement. Since completion
of the series of 3 doses of hepatitis B Vaccine requires 4 to 6 months,
parents need to begin taking their students into the County Health
Department to begin their shots. The vaccinations are free at the health
departments in Kingfisher and Guthrie.
HEAD LICE
Children with any type of contagious malady, including head lice will be
sent home and not admitted back into school until declared free from the
ailment. (School Laws of Oklahoma 70-1210.194, and H.B. 1550) The law
requires that students be examined by a health professional and documented
to be free from lice before returning to school. Students should bring a
statement signed by a health professional when he/she returns to school.
The Kingfisher and Logan County Health Departments will assist in the
treatment of head lice without charge.
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
The school staff is committed to the safety of the children while at
school and on school related functions. In spite of this commitment,
accidents and injuries do sometimes happen. For this reason, it is
extremely important that you place your doctor's name on your child's
enrollment card. In case of serious illness or injury to students while
under the school's supervision at school or on school related functions, we
will immediately make every effort to contact the parent to determine if the
child needs medical attention. If we are unable to locate the parents, we
will immediately refer the child to the family physician listed on the
enrollment card. For this and other reasons we ask that you always let your
child know where you will be during the day when he/she is at school.
SPECIAL PUPIL PROBLEMS
Parents must inform teachers at the beginning of school of any particular
problem which their child has, such as an asthmatic condition, a restroom
problem, a heart condition, allergy to bee stings, diabetes, and other types
of special needs of which the school needs to be aware. Please do not
hesitate to talk with the teacher/principal just as soon as possible if your
child has any type of problem.
STUDENT PLACEMENT
Much thought and deliberation is given to the placement of your student
in a teacher's classroom. Critical factors such as distribution of class
load and the most positive educational environment for your student are
considered.
Each student was placed professionally by a team which included the
teachers in the grade level he/she just completed and the principal. If you
have questions concerning this placement, contact the elementary principal.
PERMANENT RECORDS
A student's permanent record is one that we think is of utmost importance
and we take every precaution to safeguard it. This record cannot be
changed; therefore it is essential that students always do their best.
The permanent record contains:
(1) Full name, date of birth, and age.
(2) All semester grades
(3) Results of achievement tests.
(4) Conduct
(5) Any special achievements
CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher Conference Days have been scheduled during the school
year. The regular school day time schedule has been modified on these days
to accommodate parents who need to come after work.
Other conferences are encouraged and may be scheduled throughout the
school year to discuss academic or disciplinary matters and/or achievement
results.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Each semester every student will receive three progress reports and then
a semester grade. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher at any time
to check on their child's progress. Grade checks on your student may be
requested at any time during the school year by calling the elementary
office.
GRADING SCALE
First and Second Grades:
E - Excellent
S - Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
U - Unsatisfactory
Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades:
Superior Work "A" 90-100
Above Average Work "B" 80-89
Average "C" 70-79
Less than 70% skill mastered "D" 60-69
Less than 60% skills mastered "F" Below 60
Criteria for Academic Recognition
Superintendent’s Honor Roll- G.P.A. 4.0
Principal’s Honor Roll-G.P.A. 3.5
PROFICIENCY BASED TESTING
Students who demonstrate mastery of the Priority Academic Student Skills
(PASS) of a grade and the social, emotional, and developmental maturity to
advance to the next level may be promoted through proficiency based
testing. Contact the school counselor for details of this testing.
DRESS CODE
The way children dress greatly affects their attitude at school. It is
important that your child come to school clean and dressed in appropriate
school type clothing. The criteria being established is to prohibit any
attire that displays extreme styles and designs which draw undue attention
to the individual by the teacher or other students and in any way might
disrupt and interfere with the education process.
The following dress and appearance code has been approved and is given in
order to provide students clearly defined guidelines for acceptable and
unacceptable dress and appearance. All dress and appearance policies
pertain to school hours and/or by the principal for special occasions or
activities. Anytime that a student is representing Cashion Public Schools,
the dress code is in effect: i.e. field trips, etc. The following
recommendations have been approved.
1. Students are permitted to wear walking shorts, fingertip length, with
sewed leg hem or cuff. Loose legged nylon shorts and bicycle or running
tights, etc. are not permitted as school dress.
2. Halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, crop top shirts, net shirts, or see-
through attire and short shirts that bare midriff are prohibited. If bare
skin is visible at the waist line when a student raises his or her hand
while seated (as they would raise a hand in class to be recognized by the
teacher), then the shirt or blouse is considered to be too short and
inappropriate for school wear.
3. All garments which advertise or refer to tobacco, alcoholic beverages,
drugs, negative, inappropriate words, statements and vulgar connotations
which may bear a double standard meaning or any other article of clothing
that could create a distraction is prohibited and considered inappropriate
for school wear at Cashion Elementary.
4. Any loose clothing or accessories such as bandannas that are "gang-
related" or deemed so, will not be allowed.
5. Shoes are to be worn at all times. For safety flip flop shoes with no
back strap should not be worn. Skate shoes are not considered safe footwear.
Students are required to wear shoes and socks on PE days.
6. Hats, caps, or other head dress is considered inappropriate to wear
inside the school buildings. This includes all day time and evening events
in the gym and auditorium and other buildings on campus or other places when
the student is representing Cashion Public School.
7. Hair must be kept clean, neat, and well-groomed.
8. Girls should wear dress and skirt lengths near the knee level (should
not be shorter than approximately 2" above the top of the knee cap while
standing upright). If the skirt is shorter than this, then shorts must be
worn underneath. Since students want to use the playground equipment and be
appropriately dressed, it is recommended that shorts be worn under all
dresses or skirts. Any clothing deemed inappropriate by the administration
will not be worn to school.
9. PLEASE DRESS YOUR CHILD WITH WARM CLOTHING DURING THE COLD WINTER
MONTHS. All students will go out at recess when the weather permits.
10. Bus riders may be required by the bus driver to have a warm coat before
boarding the bus on cold mornings. This is for the safety and comfort of
the student in case of break downs, the bus getting stuck, or any other
unexpected delays which may occur before reaching school.
11. Please label all garments, such as coats, hats, gloves, etc.. This
will help with identification of lost garments.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DRESS
All students must wear shoes that will not make black marks on the gym
floor. Shoes which create black marks are not allowed.
Wildcat Wakeup ASSEMBLIES
Every Monday and Friday there is an opening elementary assembly in the
auditorium. Students are recognized for special achievements, birthdays, and
good citizenship.
THE AMERICAN CREED "I believe in the United States of America as a
government of the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from
the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation
of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable established
upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which
American patriots sacrificed their live and fortunes."
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States
of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
MOMENT OF SILENCE Each morning during our morning exercise period, all
students will be asked to stand and offer a moment of silence. This will be
done so each student may internalize their thoughts and feelings.
FIELD TRIPS
Students must have written permission from parents to go on school
trips. A permission slip for the current year’s field trips is filled out
at time of enrollment. Notification with specific details is sent to
parents before each field trip.
All students will return to school on the bus. If a student is not
returning to school on the bus, written permission and approval by the
principal is required prior to the trip. According to School Board Policy
only parents may pick up their child from a field trip.
Many times field trips require extra adult supervision; therefore, non
school age children are not allowed on school sponsored trips.
Academic eligibility does not apply to educational field trips. However,
it does apply to field trips that are reward in nature. Any student can be
prevented from a field trip for disciplinary reasons as determined by the
building principal.
TOYS
Children may bring toys to school at the discretion of the teacher. If a
child does bring a toy to school, he/she must be responsible for it.
Students are not permitted to bring collectible cards, electronic items,
laser lights, radios, tape players, C.D. players, electronic games, remote
control cars, roller skates or skate boards, hard balls, etc. to school as
they are not conducive to the educational process. Any inappropriate item
may be confiscated and will be returned only to the parent. The school will
not be responsible for any personal items brought to school.
MONEY BROUGHT TO SCHOOL
All money should be sealed in an envelope with the child's name and
purpose for which it is sent. At no time will any amount of money be left in
the school building overnight by students or faculty and staff members.
All school deposits are deposited at the bank on a daily basis.
SALE OF ITEMS AT SCHOOL
Students are not allowed to bring items to sell at school unless it is an
approved school fund raiser.
LOCKERS
Each student in grades 4 - 6 will be assigned an individual hall locker.
Lockers are to be kept clean at all times. Defacement, such as stickers
and writing, is prohibited both inside and outside the lockers. If a
student wishes to keep a personal lock on his/her locker, only combination
locks are permitted and the combination must be turned in to the homeroom
teacher.
Students are not permitted to change lockers for any reason. Student
must keep their books and other articles in their own lockers. NO STUDENT
IS ALLOWED IN ANY LOCKER EXCEPT HIS/HER OWN. It is the right and
responsibility of the administration to conduct locker inspections when
deemed necessary.
LOST AND FOUND
1. If you find an article of any value, you are requested to turn it in to
the principal's office. It will be placed in the lost and found box. If
you lose anything, inquire in the office. Articles not claimed will be
given to some charitable organization at the end of the school year.
2. Please use name labels or some form of identification on all personal
belongings so that your child may recognize and identify his own belongings.
3. Please do not allow the child to bring valuable items and toys to
school. If they are lost or stolen, there is a good chance they will never
be recovered.
LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER
Our library provides a wide selection of materials, books, pamphlets,
magazines, and newspapers, both educational and entertaining. The
following library rules should be observed.
1. Books may be checked out for a period of fourteen days with renewals
available.
2. Students with an overdue book may not check out another Accelerated book
or regular book.
3. Encyclopedias and magazines are not to be taken from the library.
4. Students must not place returned books back on shelf or rack.
5. The loss or abuse of any library book will be paid for by the person
having checked out the book at the replacement cost.
6. All library records will be final.
CHEATING
Cheating will be considered the act or intent of gaining or giving
knowledge for an assignment or test answer by fraudulent means. The penalty
will be a zero and any other punishment the principal deems appropriate.
Videos/Photographs of Students at School
Patrons are encouraged to attend school functions and we realize that
events will be videoed and photographed. However, our students and staff do
have an expectation of privacy and these videos and photographs can not be
uploaded to the internet or published without consent.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES
It is the policy of the Cashion Board of Education that upon prior
written consent of both the student, parent or guardian, and the
superintendent or the superintendent’s designees, a student may possess a
wireless telecommunication device while on school premises or while in
transit under the authority of the school or while attending any function
sponsored or authorized by the school.
Upon reasonable suspicion, the superintendent, principal, teacher, or
security personnel shall have the authority to detain and search, or
authorize the search of, any student or property in the possession of the
student for unauthorized wireless telecommunication devices.
Student found to be in possession of a wireless telecommunication device
in violation of the rules shall be subject to disciplinary action.
PARTY INVITATIONS
If your child is having a party and is giving invitations out at school,
we require that each child in his/her classroom receive an invitation. If
you cannot invite the whole class, please send the invitations through the
mail. We wish to prevent some of the unhappiness that is caused by a child
not being invited when most of the class is so excited about going to a
party.
TREATS
If your child is having a birthday and you wish to bring treats for
his/her class to celebrate, contact the teacher at least a week in advance.
With approval, treats may be brought the last fifteen minutes of the school
day. All social function and parties must be approved by the teaching
and/or administrative staff before being scheduled. Surprise parties are
not permitted during class time. Floral and balloon deliveries are strongly
discouraged due to classroom disruptions. Any gift will be delivered at the
end of the school day.
MONTHLY CALENDAR
At the first of each month an event calendar will be sent home to keep
you informed of all school activities. If you have a meeting or event which
involves Cashion Elementary students, please feel free to call and we will
try to include it on the calendar.
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Textbooks are loaned by the Cashion Board of Education without
charge. Teachers will distribute textbooks during the first few days of
school. At the end of the year, all textbooks will be returned to the
teachers. Fines are assessed for damaged books.
If a child loses or destroys a school book, he/she is required to pay
replacement costs for the book. Please remind your child that school books
are only loaned to him/her and that great care should be taken when handling
the books.
RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ITEMS
Students are also asked to not take any article into the classroom which
may cause a distraction from the normal learning atmosphere of the school.
Examples of this group may include cologne, perfume, hair spray, mirrors,
hair brushes, nail polish, deodorants, etc. We also include candy, and gum
as inappropriate to bring to school unless part of a group activity.
TELEPHONE
Please communicate with your child before he/she leaves for school so
that you both will know what they are to do when school is out for the day.
Do not call your child at school and ask office personnel to deliver
messages unless it is an emergency. Important messages will be delivered.
Teachers and students will not be called out of class to the telephone
unless it is very urgent. Messages will be taken to make return calls.
VISITORS
Parents are welcome at school. All persons visiting the school for
personal or business reasons must come to the office first and pick up an
identification badge which is to be worn until leaving the school grounds.
If you need to conference with a teacher or visit a class, please call ahead
for an appointment. Leave lunch money, sack lunches, paper, books, etc. at
the office so classes are not disturbed. Children or young relatives may
not visit school classes with the students. They may come for lunch with
the student.
BICYCLES
If you ride a bike to school, park your bicycle in the bike rack when
you arrive and leave it parked until after the second bell at 3:20 p.m. Any
pupil who rides a bike must observe and obey all traffic regulations.
1. Leave parked bicycles alone. You are not to molest the other bicycles in
any way. Bikes will be treated as private property.
2. Do not ride on school sidewalks. Walk the bike on the sidewalk for the
safety of those walking.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
The guidance and counseling program at Cashion Elementary School is
designed to serve each student on an individual basis and to maximize the
potential of each student. Elementary curriculum and personal problem
solving are integral parts of the guidance and counseling experience. Any
student wishing to speak to the counselor simply needs to make a request to
their teacher or the principal.
5TH AND 6TH GRADE BASKETBALL
In preparation for 7th - 12th grade fifth and sixth grade students are
expected to comply with the following eligibility standards:
All student participants must be passing in all classes to be deemed
eligible for the next week’s activities. A student who is absent on the day
of an activity is ineligible to participate. This rule will be enforced for
fifth and sixth grade students at Cashion Elementary School. Students must
attend at least one half day of school to be eligible to participate in a
school activity that day or evening. Three or more periods is considered to
meet the allowable time frame. The only exception may be made when the
principal has cleared the absence ahead of time and has deemed it necessary
to miss.
Teachers will submit to the office the name of all students currently
failing in their classes each Friday by 8:30 a.m. and a notice will be sent
home to the parent by the teacher. Students who are involved in
extracurricular activities and are not passing all subjects enrolled in at
the end of a week will be placed on probation for the next one week period.
The failing grade will be determined as if a teacher were giving you the
final grade for a particular class. If a student is still failing one or
more classes at the end of their probationary one week period, they will be
ineligible to participate during the next one week period. The
ineligibility periods will begin on Monday and end on Sunday.
CAFETERIA PROGRAM
Parents are invited to eat lunch with students. Students may purchase
their lunches or bring a bag lunch and if desired purchase milk. School
lunch menus will be posted in advance in each building. Parents may apply
for free or reduced lunches. Applications will be made available to each
student at the beginning of the school year or when they enter school.
Application may be made at anytime during the school year when there is a
change in income or household number.
Students who choose to eat in the lunch room should pay for meals in
advance. It is encouraged to purchase the meal tickets for one week to
four weeks at a time.
1. To avoid errors in accounting, it is to your advantage to pay for
lunches by check. Also all moneys, whether check or cash, should be sent in
an envelope with your child's name written on it. Students are not to be
dismissed from class to obtain a lunch charge.
2. Students may not leave campus for lunch unless the parent personally
picks the student up at the office and signs them out. Parents must return
the student to the office to sign him/her in upon coming back to
school .
3. No student will ever be permitted to go to another student's home during
lunch break.
The cafeteria will be offering OFFER verses SERVE in grades 1 - 12. Your
child must take the Main Dish (Entree). They may pick between the
vegetable, fruit, bread, dessert, and milk. Students may only decline a
maximum of two menu items. They must have at least three items on their
tray.
STUDENTS BEING PICKED UP AFTER SCHOOL
Parents must drop off or pick up their student/s at school on the west
side of the building. To insure the safety of the children cars must stay
in single file and pull up to the curb so that their child may enter without
going between cars.
To aid in the flow of traffic there is NO PARKING ON THE WEST CURB FROM 8-
8:30 , 11-11:15 A.M. , and 3 - 3:25 P.M. If you need to come into the
building we request that you park in the east or west parking lots.
TRANSPORTATION - BUS PROCEDURES
1. Buses will start at such a time that they will arrive at school by 8:15
a.m.
2. All students will load the buses on the east side of the elementary
building. Students who do not ride the buses will remain in the building
until the buses depart. Under no circumstances will walking students be
allowed to leave before the buses.
3. All riders shall conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times.
4. Buses will only let students off at school and their homes or bus stops.
BUS TARDIES AND BUS ABSENCES
1. No penalty will be assessed against a pupil's record if:
a. The school bus is tardy in arriving at school.
b. The bus does not make the regular run.
2. In case the school bus does not make its regular run:
a. Students will be required to make up the work missed and will receive
full credit for work thus made up.
3. In case a pupil fails to catch the bus when the bus makes its regular
trip, the conditions governing regular "Excused" or "Unexcused" absences
will apply.
POLICY ON TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS TO AND FROM EXTRA-CURRICULAR CONTESTS
Students are required to ride the bus or the school furnished
transportation to all away extra-curricular and athletic contests. Unless
their involvement in another school sponsored activity prevents them from
leaving when the bus leaves. In that case provision must be made ahead of
time with the sponsor and/or coach for transportation of the student to the
other school sponsored activity.
Students are required to ride the bus to and from the athletic and extra-
curricular contest unless one of the following provisions have been met:
1. Parent or legal guardians only may take responsibility for the
transportation of their children home, after notifying in person the coach,
sponsor, or principal, and signing the release form.
2. Realizing there are extenuating circumstances that may occur that would
have a bearing on the rules, these (any changes) must be approved by the
administration prior to the event.
3. In all other cases students are required to ride the bus home.
These rules are not intended to put a hardship on any student or parent, but
are for the sole purpose of insuring the safety of the student and
protecting the liability of the school, coach, administration, and Board of
Education.
BAD WEATHER
In case of severe weather the official announcement for school closing
may be heard over the local radio or television stations on the 10 p.m. or
6:30 a.m.-7a.m. news. Please listen to these stations and do not call the
school.
Sometimes it is necessary to dismiss school during the school day because
of an emergency. At these times we will make every effort to contact the
parents. For this and other reasons, we ask that you please keep us, and
your child informed of your whereabouts.
You can help us and your child by remembering:
a. Your child is safe in school or on the bus.
b. Children may not be released to anyone other than their parents.
Should an emergency arise, please send a note to the office naming the
person who is to pick up the child.
c. Giving rides to other children makes the parent transporting legally
liable for the children's safety and welfare.
Students should be sure to know in advance where to go for supervision
should it be necessary to dismiss school early. It is impossible for all
students to call home and ask for instructions at that time.
FIRE AND SEVERE WEATHER DRILLS
SIGNALS ON THE BELL SYSTEM IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
FIRE - One long continuous ringing of bell
SEVERE WEATHER - A series of short rings
Schools are required to conduct fire and severe weather drills to prepare
everyone to move to a place of safety in the event of a fire or severe
weather emergency.
FIRE
If a fire starts in any part of the school plant, the school will be
alerted by a continuous ringing of the bell system. The following procedures
are followed during a fire drill:
1. Walk quickly, but DO NOT RUN to the exit nearest your classroom.
2. Leave all books and materials; take only yourself from the building.
3. Be alert for special instructions from the teacher.
4. Teachers will make certain all students are out of the room, then follow
the group.
5. Students are to move to an area of safety at least 100 feet away from
the building and remain with their teacher.
6. Teachers should take their grade books and take a roll call of students
immediately after reaching a place of safety.
7. When an "all clear" signal is given, students will return to their
classroom in an orderly manner to resume work.
SEVERE WEATHER
When the school officials have noticed or been alerted to the possibility
of severe weather conditions in the area, a severe weather alert consisting
of a series of short rings of the bell will be sounded. The following
procedures are followed during a severe weather drill:
1. When the signal is given denoting a severe weather drill, students go
immediately to an assigned safety area.
2. Students in an area other than a classroom, return to assigned areas as
soon as possible.
3. Teachers should take their grade books and take a roll call of students
immediately after reaching their designated area of safety.
4. Students wait quietly until the "all clear" signal is given. Upon that
signal, the students will return to their classroom in an orderly manner and
resume work.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY
It is the belief of the administration that the most effective discipline
is self-discipline. All student behavior in Cashion Elementary School is
based on respect and consideration for the feelings and rights of others.
Students have a responsibility to know and respect the rules and regulations
of the school. Students have the further responsibility to behave in the
manner appropriate with good citizenship. A student will not be allowed to
prevent a teacher from teaching or a student from learning.
The Board advocates while education is a right of our youth, it is not an
absolute right. Every child has the right to an appropriate education. Any
student CHOOSING to interfere with that RIGHT by verbal or physical means
will be disciplined. The discipline administered to any student is intended
to improve the behavior of the student and to PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS.
At the beginning of the year each teacher and class will establish
classroom guidelines. If a student chooses to fall short of expectations,
the teacher will counsel with the child to solve the problem. If the
student continues to break rules, one of the following disciplinary
consequences may result:
(These are NOT necessarily in the order in which they will be
administered.)
A. Warn students.
B. Remove from class or group by principal either on a temporary or
permanent basis.
C. Parent conference. May be by phone or personal.
D. Detention ( before, at lunch time, or after school)
E. Keeping the student/s in at recess (including noon recess) with some
type of written work to do.
F. Having the child stand by the school building during recess and not
taking part in play time.
G. Spending recess from one day to an indefinite period of days in the
principal's office.
H. Financial restitution-replacement of damaged or stolen property.
I. Assist in cleaning desks, etc. during recess.
J. Refer to other social agencies.
K. Suspension
1. The authority to suspend a student from a school is delegated to the
building principal.
2. Any student may be suspended for acts of immorality, violations of
policy or regulations, or for any act which disrupts the academic atmosphere
of the school, endangers or threatens fellow students, teachers, or
officials, or damages property. Students who are verbally disrespectful,
and use profanity in a threatening manner directed towards a person who is
employed by Cashion Public Schools and who serves in a capacity of being an
education or a support person will be suspended for a two week period for
the first offense and the remainder of the semester if a second offense
occurs. The student will not receive credit during the period of this
suspension. Students who come back after the 2nd offense who commit such
an act will be suspended for the remainder of the school year.
3. Students who physically attempt to harm a person who is employed by
Cashion Public Schools will be suspended for the remainder of the semester
and no credit will be earned for the semester of suspension.
4. A full suspension shall not extend beyond a one calendar year period
except for violations of the Weapons-Free Schools Act which provides
unlimited suspensions.
5. Except under circumstances which require the immediate removal of a
student or students, the parent/s or legal guardian/s shall be informed
before a student is released from school.
6. Procedural steps to suspension:
Before a student is suspended from school, the principal of that school
shall consider and apply, if appropriate alternative in-school assignment
options that are not to be considered suspensions. Such assignments can
include an alternative school setting, reassignment to another classroom, or
in-school detention. If such alternate assignment is rejected, written
justification will be placed in the student’s permanent record.
The following steps will be considered: probation, in-school placement,
and/or out-of school suspension.
7. Appellate procedures. Any student who has been suspended under the
steps listed may appeal the suspension to a suspension officer. The
decision of this officer will be final. The School Board of Education shall
appoint a suspension officer. NEW STATE LAW, 2003-2004.
L. Corporal Punishment- This is a disciplinary option. Parents are always
contacted beforehand and an alternative is given so that the parent has the
final decision in determining whether it is administered.
M. Expulsion (Follow Due Process)
N. Any other disciplinary action deemed appropriate under the circumstances
O. Search of student (Personal and school owned property)
P. In-school suspension – ISS
CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR
Acceptable behavior and good table manners in the cafeteria are
expected. A few of these standards of conduct are:
1. Lunchroom conduct begins from the time that students leave their
classroom and continues until they are on the playground for recess.
2. Walk quietly to and from the cafeteria.
3. Pushing and cutting in line ahead of others is not allowed.
4. Students will be allowed to converse in a soft toned voice while in the
cafeteria.
5. Students who disobey may be asked to go to the back of the line.
6. Always show courtesy to the cooks and others.
7. If you spill something on the floor or table, you are responsible to
clean it up.
8. Once seated, remain seated until dismissed.
9. Practice good table manners and polite use of salt, pepper, catsup,
salsa, etc. (No Playing)
10. Do not trade or exchange food with other students.
11. After eating, leave the table clean and ready for the next person.
PLAYGROUND RULES
The following rules are designed to insure the safety of each person on
the playground. In addition, students are encouraged to use good judgment in
playing on all playground equipment. The equipment is safe only when used
properly.
1) The teacher on duty is in charge.
2) Students may not come back into the building after going out until the
bell rings without permission from the duty teacher.
3) Tell the duty teacher when balls go outside the playground boundaries
(street, parking lot, etc.)
4) Sit in swings and swing forward and backward. No jumping out of swings is
allowed.
5) Leave other people's property alone.
6) Return all balls and equipment to building after recess.
NOT ALLOWED:
1) Tackle football
2) Slam dunking
3) Spitting
4) Profanity
5) Throwing rocks, dirt, gravel, or snowballs.
6) Climbing on fences
7) Wall ball
8) Fighting
9) Penny drops from bars
Students must have notes from parents to remain inside during recess.
AUDITORIUM BEHAVIOR
Cashion students are expected to maintain the same level of behavior
during assemblies as in the classroom. We must always treat the person or
persons in charge and the performers in the same way we would want to be
treated. Whistling, booing, and shouting, are never acceptable. Night
activities sponsored by Cashion Schools held in the same auditorium require
that our students who attend observe the same standards of behavior as that
expected during the normal school day. If the performance has started,
please be courteous to the performers by waiting for a break in the
performance to go in and be seated. Once seated, refrain from any movement
or talking during the performance. Any distractions are disrespectful and
take away from the enjoyment of most everyone involved. Students are also
expected to observe the dress code when participating in evening programs at
Cashion Public Schools.
BUS RULES
Riding a school bus is a privilege and the privilege may be removed for
not abiding by the bus ride rules.
Previous to loading, students must:
1. Be on time at the designated school bus stops.
2. Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.
3. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter
the bus.
4. Receive proper school official authorization to be discharged at places
other than the regular bus stop and before riding a different bus.
While on the bus, the students must:
1. Cooperate with the bus driver or any other authority figure. The driver
of the bus is the school official and has the same control over students as
the teacher in the classroom.
2. Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
3. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, i.e., throwing objects, not
being in seat, horseplay, fighting, profanity, vulgarity, etc.
4. Keep all parts of the body inside the bus.
5. No drinks or food will be allowed on buses. (Exceptions: school lunches
and food for sponsored activity trips.)
6. Be courteous and respectful to people and school and personal property.
Damage to seats, etc., must be paid for by the offender.
7. Keep the aisle clear.
8. Remain quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop.
After leaving the bus, students must:
1. Go at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus, stop, check traffic, wait
for bus driver's signal, then cross road.
2. Go home immediately, staying clear of traffic.
Misconduct will be reported immediately to the appropriate principal.
The following procedures will be followed, under normal circumstances,
concerning the student who disobeys the bus riding rules listed above.
However, if conditions warrant, more drastic measures may be taken.
a. First Offense - Student conference with the Principal; Written notice to
parent.
b. Second Offense - Conference with Principal, Parent and Child.
c. Third Offense - Conference with Principal, Parent , and Student, and
possible loss of bus riding privileges for a specified period of time.
Serious infractions may result in immediate loss of bus riding
privileges. The infraction, the age of the child, and any other
contributing factors will be considered in the disciplining of the student.
DETENTION
Detention is another method of discipline administered by the Cashion
Elementary School. The method consists of staying in at recess under the
supervision of a teacher and completing school work not finished.
ISS - IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Students that are assigned in-school suspension will be sent to another
classroom or to another area designated by the principal for a time
determined by the principal. Students will be required to spend that time
working independently.
DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES
If the following offenses are committed on school property (including
any school vehicle) or away from school at school sponsored activities, the
child will be disciplined:
1. Fighting - This includes fighting on school property including the
school bus while coming to or going home from school, or while in attendance
at any and all school functions held at Cashion School or elsewhere.
2. Loud talking and unruly behavior - This includes loud talking and/or
unruly behavior everywhere on school grounds or any other place involving a
school activity where this type of behavior would be inappropriate.
3. Trading items without permission of parents and/or teachers.
4. Using profanity or vulgar language, gestures, or expressions.
5. Throwing things. (Anywhere the behavior would be inappropriate.)
6. Chewing gum is not allowed.
7. Defacing or destroying other's personal property or school property.
(Ours or that of another school's)
10. Possession and/or use of tobacco/alcohol or illegal drugs in any form.
11. Violating the rules and/or regulations of the school persistently.
12. Leaving the school grounds without permission.
13. Unacceptable behavior on the school bus.
14. Willfully and openly showing disrespect for teachers, administrators, or
school personnel. Refusing to obey school officials.
15. Students may also be assigned after-school detention for habitually not
completing daily assignments.
16. Lunchroom misconduct.
17. Truancy - cutting or skipping classes/ habitual tardiness.
18. Riding or tampering with bicycles during school hours.
19. Harassment or bullying
HAZING
State law prohibits hazing, bullying, or sexual harassment by any student
organization, or any person associated with any organization sanctioned by
the Cashion Board of Education.
Cashion Public Schools will not tolerate class or organizational
demeaning or dangerous initiations. Cashion Public Schools will not
tolerate verbal or physical sexual harassment or verbal, physical, or
written bullying. If you wish to see the complete policy, check with the
school office.
Penalties can be as severe as expulsion from school involvement of law
officials, mandatory counseling, etc. (2003-2004)
All student enrolled at Cashion Elementary School have the right to an
education which is free of mental and/or physical anguish at the expense of
other students. Bullying of other students will not be allowed and will
lead to disciplinary action.
WEAPONS
Students should not bring any kind of instrument to school that is likely
to be used as a weapon or tool with which to inflict bodily harm, intimidate
other students, or deface or vandalize school property. Instruments such as
the following may be considered weapons:
1. Knives, sharp or pointed instruments, clubs
2. Firearms (including cap guns, toy guns, or water guns)
3. Explosives
4. Any facsimile of a weapon or explosive
Violations of this policy will result in administrative action ranging
from confiscation, detention, and suspension.
TOBACCO
In order to provide a safe, pleasant, clean environment, the entire
school district facilities are designated as tobacco free. The use of
tobacco in any form on the school grounds is positively forbidden. If
students are in possession of tobacco in any form during the school day, it
will be subject to confiscation as well as the student facing disciplinary
action. Any visitors violating this policy will be asked to refrain from
the use of tobacco; failure to do so could result in the party being removed
from school property. During extra-curricular activities, visitors may use
tobacco products outside the school facility.
SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR, REPORTING STUDENTS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR POSSESSING
NON INTOXICATING BEVERAGES, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OR CONTROLLED DANGEROUS
SUBSTANCES.
It shall be the policy of the Cashion Board of Education that any teacher
who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student may be under the
influence of, or said student has in his /her possession:
1. Non intoxicating beverages
2. alcoholic beverages
3. controlled dangerous substance
As the above are now defined by state law, shall immediately notify the
principal or his/ her designee of such suspicions. The principal shall
immediately notify the superintendent of schools and a parent or legal
guardian of said student of the matter. Reference: O.S. Title 70 Section
133.
Any suspension and/or search of said student shall be subject to any
applicable school policy state law or student handbook regulation.
Every teacher employed by the Cashion Board of Education, who has
reasonable cause to suspect that a student is under the influence of or has
in his or her possession non intoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages, or
a controlled dangerous substance and who reports such information to the
appropriate school official, shall be immune from all civil liability.
Reference: O.S. Title 70 Section 24-132
"Non intoxicating beverages" means and includes beverages containing more
than one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) alcohol by volume and not more than
three and two-tenth percent HB 1283
1. Requires teachers and principals to notify the superintendent of school
and the parent or guardian of a student under the influence of non-
intoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages or a controlled dangerous
substance.
2. Every school district must have and deliver to each classroom teacher a
written policy. The written policy is to be developed by the local
superintendent of schools and adopted by the local board of education.
Students in violation of this law can expect to be disciplined by
suspension or loss of privileges. Final determination of disciplinary
action will be the responsibility of the administrative staff.
ANONYMOUS ALLEGATIONS
The right of an individual to face his accuser is a basic right on which the
principles of democracy were founded. Anonymous written or oral statements
violate the rights of those involved. To the ends of the rights of all
individuals, all anonymous allegations, written and/or oral, will not
receive any consideration by the Administration or Board of Education.
Since public schools are a concern of practically every citizen, they are
also a prime target for a great deal of criticism.
Undoubtedly some criticism is justified. However, most criticism stems
from a lack of knowledge and understanding of the program of instruction in
schools. It is the responsibility of the parents who have children in
school to understand the programs and policies so that they may help to
eliminate misunderstandings.
If you have a concern that your child is not being dealt with in a fair
and/or appropriate manner, you are asked to observe the following procedures
that are standard in any school district:
1. Check with the teacher in an effort to find out what is going on and to
resolve the conflict.
2. If you feel that you have not gotten any satisfaction from the teacher
you should immediately contact the principal for help in the matter.
3. If you are not completely satisfied with the clarification,
justification or resolution of the problem after visiting with the
principal, you should contact the superintendent.
4. If you have gone through the above three steps and have not been able to
resolve your problem, then it is appropriate to ask the superintendent to be
placed on the agenda of the next board meeting and present your concerns to
the school board.
If you have questions in regard to some phase of school operation, please
check with the school. We shall be pleased to discuss any concern or
question with you.
NOTICE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT AND
OKLAHOMA OPEN RECORDS ACT
This notice is given to inform student's parents and eligible students
their rights under the above listed legislation. An eligible student is
defined as a student who is at least eighteen years of age.
1. A student's parents or an eligible student may inspect and review that
student's educational records within 45 days of the day the District
receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit
to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request
that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make
arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the
time and place where records may be inspected.
2. The intent of this school district is to limit the disclosure of
information contained in a student's educational records, except: 1) by the
prior written consent of the student's parents or the eligible student, 2)
as directory information, or 3) under certain limited circumstances as
permitted by the FERPA. One exception which permits disclosure without
consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational
interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an
administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including
health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person
serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has
contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical
consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting
another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official
needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility.
3. A student's parents or an eligible student has the right to seek to
correct parts of the student's educational records which he/she believes to
be inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal,
clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why
it is inaccurate or misleading.
If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the
parent or eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible
student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment.
4. The student's parent or an eligible student has the right to file a
complaint with the Department of Health Education and Welfare if the school
district violates FERPA. The address and/or telephone number of the proper
department for receiving a complaint may be obtained from any administrative
office of the school.
5. A student's parents or an eligible student may obtain a copy of the
regulations concerning this board policy at the office of any principal of
the school district or at the superintendent's office.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The school district proposes to designate the following personally
identifiable information without prior written consent.
1. The student's name
2. The names of the student's parents
3. The student's date of birth
4. The student's class designation (1st, 2nd,etc.)
5. The student's extracurricular participation
6. The student's achievement awards of honor
7. The student's weight and height if a member of athletic team
8. The student's photograph
9. The school or school district the student before he/she enrolled in this
school district.
Parents Right-to-Know Requirements
Section 1111(h)(6)
Oklahoma State Department of Education
(A) Qualifications – At the beginning of each school year, a local
educational agency that receives funds under this part shall notify the
parents of each student attending any school receiving funds under this part
that the parents may request, and the agency will provide the parents on
request (and in a timely manner), information regarding the professional
qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers, including, at a minimum,
the following:
(i) Whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing
criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher
provides instruction.
(ii) Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional
status through which State qualification or licensing criteria has been
waived.
(iii) The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate
certification or degree held by the teacher.
(iv) Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if
so, their qualifications.
(B) Additional Information – In addition to the information that parents
may request under subparagraph (A), a school that receives funds under this
part shall provide to each individual parent –
“(i) information on the level of achievement of the parent’s child in each
of the State academic assessments as required under this part; and
“(ii) timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or has been
taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly
qualified.
(C) Format – The notice and information provided to parents under this
paragraph shall be in an understandable and uniform format and, to the
extent practicable, provided in a language that the parents can understand.
Legal Notice
The Cashion School District hereby agrees that it will comply with Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, which states that no person in the
United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participating in,
denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The
school district is an equal opportunity employer. It is, therefore, the
policy of the Cashion Public Schools District No. I-39 to provide equal
opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age,
qualified handicap, or veteran status in its educational programs and
activities. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, educational
services, financial aid and employment. Inquiries concerning application of
this policy may be referred to title IX Coordinator, Cashion Public Schools,
P.O. Box 100, Cashion, OK. 73016 (405) 433-2614.
Cashion Schools offer special education classes for its students. If
anyone knows of a handicapped child between the ages of 0-21 years of age
who is in need of special education services and would like further
information, please contact the school office at 433-2614. The law provides
that any child between the ages of 0 - 21 is entitled to a free and
appropriate public education. Transportation will be provided upon request.
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