Andrew
J. Townson School 39
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A Accidents - Initial treatment is given to students with minor injuries when an accident occurs in school. The school notifies a parent or guardian when medical care may be needed for an injury or illness, provided a telephone number is listed with the school. Parents should keep the school informed of changes in their telephone number and should provide the number of someone else who can be called in an emergency.
Address Change - It is important that the school always has the most current address and phone number for each student. If you move during the school year be sure to notify the office of the change. Your child may be eligible for transportation if your new address is more than 1.5 miles from school. We will ask for proof of address when needed.
Administrators - There are two administrators at School No. 39. If you have a specific problem and you would like to see an administrator it is always best to call the school and ask to set up an appointment. It is not always possible for an administrator to meet with you if you do not make an appointment.
Americas Choice - We are an America’s Choice School. This comprehensive school reform design uses standards based curriculum and instruction to prepare students to meet or exceed district, state, and national standards.
Arrival - School begins at 9:00 a.m. each day. If your child is going to have breakfast at school they will be allowed to enter the building at 8:30, all other students will remain outside until 9:00 a.m. Students should line up in front of their assigned doors around the building. Each class has their assigned door. Adults will be outside monitoring students beginning at 8:50 a.m. Students who walk to school should plan to arrive as close to 9:00 a.m. as possible. Unless students are going to breakfast they are not allowed in the building until 9:00 a.m.
Attendance - It is very important that your child develop a habit of good attendance. Students between the ages of 6-17 are required by New York State law to attend school every day school is in session. All parents are responsible for providing a written excuse for any tardiness or absence within five days of the occurrence. It is also important that parents/guardians teach their children to develop the habit of being on time as well as being present daily.
B Breakfast - Depending on family income, students pay full or reduced prices for school meals, or receive meals at no cost. In order for your child to be eligible for free or reduced priced meals, an approved application form for the current year must be on file. Applications will be sent home during the first week of school. It is important that you complete and return the forms by the deadline given. If your child will be eating breakfast at school they will be allowed to enter the building at 8:30 a.m. each morning. The cost is: $ .50 Full Price $ .25 Reduced
C Cell Phone/Pagers/Electronic Games – should not be brought to school. If these items are visible or used during school hours, they will be confiscated by teacher/administrator and will not be returned until parent or guardian are informed. Staff members will not be responsible for any lost, broken, or stolen items.
Code of Conduct: The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to set standards for student behaviors that promote safety and order in school. The rules of the Code of Conduct focus on areas of safety and respect. Students who are found to be in violation of the Code of Conduct could face any of the following consequences: · Verbal and written warning along with home contact · Removal from classroom for up to 1.5 hours · In-school-suspension · Out of school suspension (short term 5 days or less) · Out of school long term suspension (more than 5 days)
Conferences - Conferences with teachers should be scheduled in advance so that a special time is set aside for this purpose. Teachers are not able to confer with a parent while teaching a class of children. If you would like to meet with your child's teacher you should send a note to school indicating a time that would be convenient for you to meet. Parent Conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. Watch for information sent home from your child’s teacher and check the City School District’s calendar. Curriculum Night – This is an opportunity for parents to come to school to meet your child’s teacher, see their classroom, and learn more about the educational plan teachers have developed for their students. On this night teachers will present information on the district’s curriculum for each grade level, the expectations for the student’s performance, and the New York State Learning Standards. This is a great opportunity for families to become familiar with the teacher’s educational agenda for the school year and the ways they can collaborate with the school in maximizing students’ achievement. Please keep in mind that this is not a night for parent conferences. Conferences will be scheduled at a later time in the school year. We hope to see you there. (Date to be determined)
D Discipline - It is our goal to provide students with a safe and secure learning environment. In order to do that, we need to have rules for all members of our community. Listed below you will find the #39 School Rules and CREST Matrix. Please review these with your child throughout the school year. Your cooperation and support is greatly appreciated. # 39 School Rules 1. Follow the directions of all teachers and adults in charge. 2. Respect yourself and others. Speak respectfully to others (no swearing, threatening or insulting). 3. Follow all safety rules. Possession of any weapon (real or toy) or incendiary device (firecracker, matches etc.) could result in an automatic long-term suspension.
I Support CREST Values
Parent/Guardian’s Signature____________________________ Student’s Signature ___________________________
Students who violate school rules will be given consequences. Parents are asked to support the school by meeting with administrators / teachers when asked to resolve discipline issues.
Dismissal – Dismissal on Wednesdays is at 2:35! Please make sure that you have made arrangements for child pick-up. Student dismissal is at 3:20 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Parents are asked to wait outside for students. All classes in grades Kindergarten through 6 will dismiss through their assigned doors. It is expected that all students will be picked up on time each day that school is in session. Parents who are repeatedly late picking up students may be referred to authorities.
It is our hope that dentist and doctor appointments can be made after school hours or on Saturdays, if possible. If this is not possible and your child has an appointment and must be released from school early you need to send a note indicating the time you will pick him/her up. Students will not be called to the main office until you arrive.
Driving students to school - If you plan to drive your child to school or pick them up from school we ask that you follow the procedure listed below:
■ Do not drop students off in the front of the building and leave your vehicle parked. Adhere to the posted signs to avoid causing traffic jams and being issued a ticket. ■ Make sure to cross students as you drop them off, if you are dropping them off across the street. It is extremely dangerous to allow students to cross the street during the morning and afternoon traffic. ■ Do not drop students off in the bus loop in back of the school. This area is for buses only. ■ Students will enter school through the door they are assigned. However, if they are late they must enter through the main door in the front of the building and report to the main office.
The parking lot can become a very busy place at the beginning and ending of each day. Parents are asked to drive carefully and not let children walk through the parking lot unattended. The safety of your child is our primary concern.
E Emergency Forms - Each year parents are asked to complete an emergency form and return it to school. It is critical that this form always has the most current address and phone numbers where a parent or guardian can be reached in case of emergency. Your child can only be released to designated persons listed on this form. Please notify the school office if you need to update this list during the year.
Excuses - When your child is absent from school it is required that you send in a written notice of why they were not in school upon their return. Otherwise, they will be marked illegally absent. F Fire Drills - Twelve practice fire drills are required to be held each year. Generally, these practice drills are held on days when the weather is mild enough for children to go outside without a coat.
Home Baked Goods - It is the policy of this school not to accept any home baked goods to be shared with our students. This is based on a recommendation from the Monroe County Health Department to guard against the spread of Hepatitis A.
Homework – It is expected that students will get homework every day including over weekends and school holidays. The amount of homework given over a weekend or holiday should be roughly equal to a single day’s homework during the week. (Students would not be expected to do many days of homework over a vacation.) Variability is to be expected from day to day and from student to student. Special assignments such as long-term projects and book reports may result in more homework for limited periods of time. In addition, students are expected to read a minimum of 15-30 minutes daily.
Homework Hotline - Students who need assistance with homework are invited to call Dial-A-Teacher for assistance. You should call 262-5000 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday to get assistance with homework. There is no charge for this call.
Integrated Class - A number of students with special education needs are included in our general education classrooms. These students receive services both in and out of the classroom from various support personnel.
Injury/Illness - Children may become ill or injured at school. If a child needs medical attention beyond what can be provided at school, or if he / she needs to be sent home, the school nurse or aide will call the parent or guardian. Parents should provide the school with their home and work phone numbers and the name and number of someone else who can be called in an emergency.
If your child is treated for minor injuries or illness at school, the nurse or aide will send a note home advising you of what to do. If your child is ill at home, he or she should remain at home to avoid the spreading of the illness to other children.
Internet Sites – A permission slip will be sent home regarding accessing Internet sites in school. You must return this permission slip to your child’s teacher if you want him\her to use the Internet.
The following is a list of Internet sites that offer extensive information about education:
§ www.rcsdk12.org - Rochester City School District § www.nysed.gov - New York State Ed. Dept § www.ed.gov - US Dept. of Education § www.school39.org - Andrew J. Townson School
K Keys - Students are not permitted to wear a house key around their neck during the school day. If your child needs to carry a house key to school they need to leave it in a pocket or backpack during the day. Key chains around the neck pose a safety issue to all students.
Kindergarten Screening - Upon entering kindergarten all students will go though a screening process that is required by New York State law. Screening activities help us to learn more about your child's development in speech, hearing, and language, coordination, health and learning abilities. Parents will receive a copy of the screening report and any recommendation when the process has been completed.
L Library - Parents are encouraged to visit the public library with their children on a regular basis. Students will also visit the school library with their class. Students should be reminded to take good care of all books but especially books on loan from the library.
Lunch - Students may purchase lunch at school for the following amounts: Full price $.85 Reduced price $.25 Students bringing their lunch to school may purchase milk for $.25 each day. If they bring a drink to school it may not be in a glass container.
M Medication - City School District regulations require that all medication be given only by doctor's written order and dispensed from a pharmacy-labeled container. Medication should be given in school only if times cannot be arranged for all doses to be given outside of school hours. If medication cannot be given at home and your child must take medication in school, please follow this procedure:
Medication - Children may never carry medication to take at school.
Money - We ask that students not carry money to school unless they will be purchasing lunch or items from a school fundraiser. Large sums of money should never be sent to school with a child. N New York State Standards –The Academic Standards established by the New York State Education Department outline what students should know and be able to do in each academic subject. (Achievement Key 4=Exceeds Standards, 3= Meets Standards, 2=Partially Meets Standards, 1= Far Below Standards) O Open House will be held this year on Thursday, September 29, 2005. This is an opportunity for parents to come into school to meet your child's teacher and see their classroom. This is not a night for parent conferences. Conferences will be scheduled at a later time in the school year. We hope to see you at Open House.
P Parent Community Outreach Coordinator (PCOC) Mrs. Dorothy Simmons is the PCOC, formerly referred to as parent liaison. She serves as a connection between home and school. PCOC’s facilitate communication with parents, help parents navigate the school system, and support parent involvement activities in the school. To contact Mrs. Simmons, call the school office 467-8816.
Portfolio - In addition to receiving report cards all students at School No. 39 will have a portfolio that is maintained by their classroom teacher.
A portfolio is a collection of a child's work throughout the year along with teacher observations and parent input. It is used to document the child's growth from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. R Registration - Our student registration takes place at The Northeast Zone Parent Center located at 836 Goodman Street (in the Goodman Plaza) The Phone Number is 288-2008. Evidence of age and place of birth must be submitted when a child enters the Rochester City School District. Any one of the following forms will be accepted: birth certificate, baptismal record, passport (showing date of birth), or Alien Registration Card. To enter kindergarten a child must be five years old no later than December 1. In addition to proof of birth, an up to date record of immunizations must be provided. Parents are also required to submit proof of address ( i.e.,RG&E bill or rent receipt).
Report Cards - Report cards are sent home four times during the year. (November, February, April, June) The report cards vary by grade level. Your child's teacher will review the format of the report card with you at curriculum night in fall (look for a flyer to be sent home). S Schedules - Your child will come home with a notice during the first week of school indicating when they will have Physical Education. This is the class that is important to remember as it involves some preparation from home (remembering shorts and sneakers).
School Based Planning Team - Each school has a planning team that is responsible for reviewing student performance, setting goals for improvement, and designing a program to enable the school to advance toward its goals. This planning team includes teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, and administrators. Feel free to contact your parent representative if you should have an instructional concern.
Stolen Property - School No. 39 is not responsible for articles of personal property stolen from students. Students should keep valuables at home and only bring items to school that are necessary for schoolwork. Students should not bring radios, walkmans, electronics, sports equipment or toys of any kind to school.
Student Records - Each student has a student record at School No. 39. This record is considered confidential but as a parent you have the right to review it with an administrator. The types of information included in this record include report cards, attendance, test results, and health and immunization records. If you would like to review your child's cumulative record you should call an administrator to make an appointment and it will be arranged.
Suspensions - Suspension is used as a last measure to resolve a discipline issue. Suspension from school will be used when a student's actions have endangered his/her own health, safety, welfare, and morals, or those of others, in which case an immediate suspension may be necessary. When a student’s conduct has violated the rules of School No. 39, the principal is permitted to suspend that student.
Parents will always be notified of a suspension. Every effort will be made to contact the parent by phone. In addition to the phone contact a written letter will be sent with the student or mailed to the home depending on the circumstances of the suspension. Parents are expected to attend a conference with an administrator before the student returns to school.
T Tardiness - Students are considered Tardy at School No. 39 if they are not in their class at 9:10 each morning school is in session. Every instance of tardiness requires a written excuse from the parent stating the reason. We encourage students to be ON TIME for school daily.
Toys - Toys are not allowed in school.
Transportation - Children who live more than 1.5 miles from school qualify for transportation. If you have questions about transportation to School No. 39 you should call the school office/ 467-8816.
If your child takes a bus to and from school they will always be put on the bus at the end of the day unless a written note has been given to the teacher prior to the end of the school day. Please do not call school at the end of the day to ask that your child not be put on the bus. This is a very busy time of the day and it becomes almost impossible to get a message to a student. Emergencies would be the only exception.
V Visitors - Parents and other visitors must always enter through the main door and go directly to the main office when visiting School No. 39 for any reason. You must sign the visitor’s book. This is to insure that all non-staff members in the building are authorized visitors/guests. You will speak with office staff to identify the person you wish to visit. You will receive a visitor’s pass for any mutually arranged visits. Teachers will receive a call from the main office to determine if it’s an appropriate time for a visit. Visitors are to sit quietly and observe. Conferences will not take place at this time. You will be given a Visitors Pass to wear while you are in the building. This policy is enforced to ensure the safety of your children.
Safety patrol members are required to direct persons wishing to enter the building, to enter via the front door, then proceed to the main office to sign in. Visitors without passes will be stopped and asked to report to the office. Non-compliance of a visitor will be reported to the office immediately.
Parents should also go to the main office when coming to pick up their children during the day. Students will be released to their parents, legal guardians, and other adults whose names are registered with the school office. Parents must sign a child out in the main office before they can leave the school building.
Volunteers - Volunteers are needed at School No. 39. If you are interested, call the school office 467-8816 and leave your name and the times that you would be available to volunteer. Volunteers are needed in a variety of places that may not include your child's classroom. The use of volunteers in the classroom is left to the judgment of the teacher.
W Weapons - Weapons (real or toy) are never allowed in school and may result in a long-term suspension out of school.
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