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Hyde Park Elementary School
Mission Statement
Hyde
Park is where staff, students, and families
are friendly, caring, and respectful to one another. The staff collaborates to plan school
programs and daily instruction. We
utilize best practices in teaching our students academics as well as social
skills. Staff members create a positive
learning environment where students demonstrate strong academic
achievement. We welcome family
involvement and support to enhance student success. All members of the school community are
encouraged to be lifelong learners.
DAILY SCHOOL ROUTINE
SCHOOL
OFFICE HOURS
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
MONDAY - FRIDAY Daily
Schedule
8:40am Breakfast - Students eating breakfast at school should enter the front (north) entrance
8:50am
Outside supervision begins. Students not
eating school breakfast should not arrive to school before this time. Students will only be allowed inside prior to
the entry bell if weather condition are unfavorable.
9:00am
Entry Bell-
Students are expected to be lined up at their assigned entry door by this time.
9:10am
Tardy Bell-
Any student arriving to school after this time will be considered tardy, unless
they arrived on a late bus. Any student
arriving after this time should enter the front(north) entrance.
12:00pm -
12:40pm - Lunch / Recess
3:33pm -
Dismissal / Load Busses. Students should not remain on school property once
they are dismissed unless they are involved in a school-sponsored after school
activity or are under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Entrances Grades 1-2 East Door
Grades 3-5 South Door
All visitors and tardy students Front (north) Door
STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP When dropping off or picking up
students, please use the front (north) entrance. To avoid blocking busses, either park in a
designated parking space or pull vehicle passed the entry doors. Never leave your vehicle unattended unless it
is parked in a designated parking spot.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
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 family. It is the
responsibility of the parents to insure that their child is in school. Any
child who 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.
Reporting Absences
Parents should follow these procedures
when your child is absent:
- 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.
- 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. Teachers will not allow
students into their classrooms without a tardy pass from the office. Tardy
means arriving to school after 9:10AM.
Signing
Out a Student
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 do not take
your child out of school early unless for a legitimate reason.
* Please call school by3:00pm if you do
not want your child to ride the bus for any reason.
SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
Hyde Park students are expected to be dressed in
their school uniform every day during the school year. This policy is a Waukegan Public Schools
initiative and students may be subject to consequences if they are not in
compliance. The following are acceptable
examples of clothing that comply with the uniform policy.
Top: White or Navy
Blue collared shirts (polos or turtle necks).
Plain White or Navy Blue sweaters or sweat shirts may be worn over
collared shirt. Hooded tops must be
removed upon entry to school.
Bottom:
Navy Blue pants, shorts, jumpers or skirts. Denim (blue jeans) is not acceptable.
Shoes: Any (Heelies or shoes with wheels are not allowed)
Stores
where clothing is available:
Wal Mart -
All stores K-Mart - all
stores
Xtra
Credit - Gurnee Mills Target--all stores
J. C.
Penny Outlet (or catalog)--Gurnee Mills Sears--Gurnee Mills
Burlington
Coat Factory--Gurnee Mills American
Outfitters
VALUABLES
Electronic Devices
Students are prohibited
from using electronic devices (i.e.: CD/MP3/tape players, electronic games,
cameras) during the school day. All such
items will be confiscated if being misused and returned at the end of the
school day. Cell phones are to be used only
for emergencies and only when given permission by a staff member. Cell phones should be kept in a book bag and
turned off during the entire school day.
Parents / guardians should contact the school office if they need to
speak with their child in case of an emergency. Other Valuables
Students are discouraged
from bringing any item of value to school, whether monetary or sentimental,
including large amounts of cash, toys, jewelry, Hyde Park school and its employees will not be responsible for loss or damage of such
items. Sporting equipment (marked with
permanent marker for identification)is allowed at school but only to be used
during recess time.
SCHOOL
PROCEDURES
Lunch
Money Collection/Lunch Policy
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.
Emergency
Student Information 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. It is imperative our office have the means to
contact a parent or guardian in case of an emergency.
Moving/Changing Schools
The school must be notified in advance of a student's withdrawal
from school. If a child is moving or
transferring in State,
an Illinois State Transfer Form from the office is needed. All school property (textbooks, library
books, supplies, etc) must be returned prior to student withdrawal. All fees and fines must be paid before
records will be transferred.
Visitors
to School
Parents / guardians are welcome at Hyde
Park Elementary provided they register at the office upon arrival. Visitors
must sign in at the office to receive a Visitor's Pass. Parents / guardians are encouraged to visit
their child≠s classroom to observe without disrupting instruction. Parents / guardians are encouraged to have
frequent contact with their child≠s teacher.
Please speak with your child≠s teacher to arrange conference times when
instruction is not taking place.
Birthday Recognition
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. Birthday party invitations cannot be passed
out at school.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
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
(www.wps60.org) or listen to the radio for announcements of school closings.
WKRS 1220 AM WXLC 102.3 FM
WGN 720 AM WKZN
96.9 FM
WLS 890 AM WKGA
1550AM(Spanish)
HYDE PARK HOMEWORK POLICY
The Hyde Park School Community wants to
assist students in developing habits and skills of independent study and
encourage responsibility. Learning does not stop at the end of the 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 to 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.
MAKEUP WORK
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.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
New students, Kindergarten students,
and Grade 6 students MUST have a Health exam prior to enrollment. Students who got an exam last year as a fifth
grader are not required this year to get an exam for 6th grade.
Forms are available in the school office. Additionally, State law requires a
complete record of immunizations to be on file for every child.
HEALTH PROCEDURES
In the case of an accident or illness,
the school personnel provide first aid and make every effort to contact the
parent. If we are unable to make contact with a parent / guardian, 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.
Please keep your child at home if they
have any of the following symptoms:
- A temperature of 99 degrees or more (within 24 hours of the
current school day)
- A persistent head ache
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- A suspicious rash
VISION AND HEARING SCREENING
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.
HEAD LICE 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.
LUNCH RECESS POLICY
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. Please make sure your child(ren) are
appropriately dressed for the weather.
REGULATIONS
FOR PRESCRIBED MEDICINE
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 (including cough drops,
antacids, etc) 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.
TEMPORARY DISABILITY / PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSE If your child is to be excused from P.E. for
more than two days because of an illness or injury, a note from your physician
is required. This note must indicate the
nature of the illness/injury and the date the student may return to P.E.
Children who are in leg casts and/or are on
crutches may not return to school without physician≠s written approval. Use of stairs requires written physician
approval. Please notify the school nurse
prior to your child's return to school. It is the
responsibility of the parent to keep the school informed regarding any changes
in their child's health that may arise during the school year.
DISCIPLINE
PROCEDURES
It is the goal of Hyde Park 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 is expected to respect school employees by following Hyde
Park 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 privileges of others.
Consequences 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 in the District
Parent / Student Handbook with your child to prevent any misunderstanding.
Impress upon him / her the importance of good behavior.
WAUKEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARENT / STUDENT HANDBOOK
In addition to receiving the Hyde Park
Parent/Student Handbook, you will also receive the WPS CUSD #60 Right,
Responsibilities, and Discipline Handbook.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the policies set forth by
the Waukegan School Board and to discuss these two documents as a family. Please return pages 50 and 51 of the district
handbook to Hyde Park with dates and
signatures where appropriate. These
documents will be kept on file at the school.
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