2008-2009 Parent/Student Handbook

Table of Contents

Mission Statement
Vision
Hours
Homework Policy
Medical Reuirements
Student Attendance
Call In Attendance Procedures
Makeup Work
Emergency School Closings
Birthday Recognition
Health Procedures
Vision and Hearing Screening
Head Lice
Lunch Recess Policy
Regulations for Prescribed Medicine
Discipline Procedures


School Procedures

Lunch Money Collection/ Lunch Policy
Emergency Student Information
Visitors to School
Signing Out a Student

MISSION STATEMENT

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SCHOOL OFFICE
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
MONDAY - FRIDAY

SCHOOL HOURS
Breakfast - 7:30am
Entry Bell 8:05 AM Tardy Bell 8:15 AM

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The Glen Flora School Community wants to assist students in developing habits and skills of independent study and encourage responsibility. Learning does not stop at the end ofthe school day when the bell rings. Our school community is concerned with children's habit formation, and we know positive habits are best built with consistent reinforcement from home. Independent study is an important habit and homework can be a strong tool for helping children acquire the habit of study.

Ideally, parents will expect their children to study at home for a period of time each school day, and teachers will consistently assign homework. Thus, the habit of studying is established by both home and school. Learning time is extended beyond the regular school day.

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MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

New students, Kindergarten students, and Grade 5 students MUST have Health requirements fulfilled prior to enrollment. Forms are available in the school office. Additionally, State law requires a complete record of immunizations to be on file for every child.

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STUDENT ATTENDANCE
School Hours 8:05am-2:38pm

Pursuant to the Illinois School Code, Section 26-1, children are to be in attendance at school every day unless they are ill, observing a religious holiday, or death in the fami! . It is the responsibility of the parents to insure that their child is in school. Any child w is absent from school without an excuse is considered truant according to the law. The school is required to report chronic absences to the Truant Officer for further action.

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Parents should follow these procedures when your child is absent:

1. Parents must call the school before 9:30 AM to report their child absent. Our office provides an answering machine so that early calls may be recorded.
2. The school will attempt to call home if the child is not in school after 9:30 AM. and we have not received a call from the parent.

When students are tardy, they must report to the office to sign in before going to class. Tardy means arriving after 8:15AM.

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If you would like your child's work because of absence, please notify the office so that the teacher may have advance notice. You may pick up the assignments in the office at the end of the day.

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The superintendent or his designee may close or dismiss school in extremely inclement weather. In the event that schools are forced to close, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. Look on the district home page or listen to the radio for announcements of school closings.

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Recognition of a child's birthday at school is permissible. Treats may be sent to school and may be passed out on birthdays after making arrangements with your child's teacher. Gum should not be included as a treat. Some parents have preferred to donate a book to the school library in the child's name. Birthday party invitations cannot be passed out at school.

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In the case of an accident, the school personnel provide first aid and make every effort to contact the parent. When we are unable to make contact, or in case of serious accidents, the paramedics will be called.

When a child is ill at school, we will make efforts to contact the parent and/or emergency person listed on the family information portion off the student profile sheet. It is imperative that you keep this information accurate and up to date during the school year. Please call us when you have a change.

Keep in mind that it is important for children to be in school every day. However, home is the best place for a child who is ill.

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Waukegan District #60 provides vision and hearing screening, at no expense, for the children. A report is made to the parent only if a problem is detected. Further treatment is the parent's responsibility.

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Children exhibiting symptoms of head lice or nits (eggs) will be excluded from school until all nits have been removed from the hair using a shampoo formulated to kill head lice and their eggs. An adult must bring the child to school after treatment, and the student should report to the nurse for re-examination before re-entry.

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Any child who comes to school will be sent outside for recess at noon, weather permitting, unless they provide a doctor's note. The note must indicate the exact dates the child is to remain indoors. No supervision is available by classroom teachers for sick children.

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All medicine administered at school must be prescribed by your physician. A parent or other adult should bring the medicine to school. Children may not carry medicine to or from school.

The parent must return the completed Administration of Medication at School form, signed by the doctor and parent, before medicine may be administered. Failure to comply with the above regulations will result in medicine not being administered. In such cases, the parent will be notified to come to School to administer the medicine.

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It is the goal of Glen Flora Elementary to provide each student with the maximum opportunity to acquire an education. No student has the right to interfere with this opportunity by his or her actions or inappropriate behavior. Students are expected to be courteous to school staff, children, and others while in school, on the playground, and on the bus. Each student will respect authority by following Glen Flora Elementary and District #60 rules and regulations, as well as the laws of the community, state, and nation. The student will respect and be considerate of the personal property, rights, and privleges of others.

Punishment for acting contrary to school and district rules and regulations will follow the guidelines specified in board policy and state law.

We would appreciate the cooperation of all parents. Please discuss the Discipline Rules and Policies with your child to prevent any misunderstanding. Impress upon himlher the importance of good behavior. Friday, or the last school day of the week is the day lunch and milk money should be sent to school. Please pay weekly. Lunch applications must be completed and returned promptly.

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Friday, or the lst school day of the week is the day lunch and milk money should be sent to school. Please pay weekly. Lunch applications must be completed and returned promptly.

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It is the parent's responsibility to inform the school office of any changes of address, phone number, work location, or emergency contacts during the year.

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Parents are welcome at Glen Flora Elementary provided they register at the office upon arrival. Visitors must sign in at the office to receive a Visitor's Pass.

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When you take your child out of school during the day, you must sign him/her out in the office. School personnel may require proof of identification of any individual before releasing a child.  Anyone not listed in our data base as a contact for a student will not be allowed to sign out a student without proper permission from the parent or legal guardian.

Please click here to see the Signature Form

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This page was last updated: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:12:23 AM
This page was originally posted: 4/16/04; 8:13:43 AM.
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