Hancock County Elementary School

2011-2012

July 29 -------------------System Wide In-Service for all School Personnel

August 1-2----------------System Wide In-Service for all School Personnel

August 2------------------Back to School “Family Night” & Kindergarten Orientation

August 3 ----------------- First Day of School (Dismiss @ 11:00 a.m.

TBA-----------------------Mission of Hope

August 5------------------Fire Drill – 10:00 a.m.

TBA-----------------------After School Program Begins

September 2----------- Administrative Day

September 5--------------Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)

September 15------------1^st 6 weeks ENDS

September 16------------Fire Drill – 2:00 p.m.

September 19------------1^st 6 weeks Awards Day @1:30p.m.(Gym)

October 10-14-----------FALL BREAK (NO SCHOOL)

October 20---------------Parent-Teacher Conference 3:00-6:00 p.m.

October 21---------------In-Service (NO SCHOOL)

October 26---------------Fire Drill – 2:00 p.m.

November 4--------------2^nd 6 weeks ENDS

November 4--------------Annual Ice Cream Supper – Fundraiser—6-11 p.m.

November 10-------------2^nd 6 weeks Awards Day @ 1:30p.m.(Gym)

November 11-------------Veteran’s Day (NO SCHOOL)

November 18----------- Fire Drill – 2:00p.m.

November 23------------ Abbreviated Day (Dismiss @ 11:00a.m.)

November 24, 25--------Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

December 15-------------3^rd 6 weeks ENDS

December 16-------------Mission of Hope – 9:00 a.m.

December 21 ------------3^rd 6 weeks Awards Day @ 1:30 p.m.(GYM)

December 21-------------Last Day before Christmas Break

Dec. 22-Jan. 3-----------CHRISTMAS BREAK

January 3----------------- Administrative Day (NO STUDENTS)

January 4----------------- 1^st Day Back to School from Christmas Break

January 16----------------Martin Luther King Day (NO SCHOOL)

February 7---------------TCAP Writing Assessment—February 8^th Make-up Day

February 15--------------4^th 6 weeks ENDS
February 17-------------- In-Service (NO SCHOOL)

February 20-------------- President’s Day (NO SCHOOL)

February 24-------------- 4^th 6 weeks Awards Day @ 1:30 a.m. (Gym)

March 15-----------------Parent-Teacher Conference 3:00-6:00 p.m.

March 28-----------------5^th 6 weeks ENDS

March 30---------------- 5^th 6 weeks Awards Day @ 1:30 p.m.

April 2-6-----------------SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)

April 20-------------------Administrative Day (NO STUDENTS)

April 23-27---------------TCAP ACHIEVEMENT TEST

May 2---------------------Kindergarten Orientation @ 10:30 a.m.

May 4---------------------5^th Grade Orientation @ H.C.M.S. – 9:00 a.m

May 8 & 9--------------- Science Fair (K-5)

May 14------------------- Kindergarten Graduation @ 6:00 p.m. (Gym)

May 15------------------- 6^th 6 weeks ENDS

May 15--------------------5^th Grade Celebration Night @ 6:00 p.m. (Gym)

May 18------------------- End of year Awards Day @ 9:00 a.m.

May 21------------------- Administrative Day (NO STUDENTS)

May 22------------------- Abbreviated Day - Last Day of School (DISMISS @11:00A.M.)

Phone: (423)733-2534

Fax: (423)733-9820

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Hancock County Elementary. The faculty and staff join me in saying that we are happy to have you as part of our school family. We hope this will be a successful and satisfying year for everyone.

The pages of this handbook are filled with important information regarding school policy and procedures. I suggest that parents and students review the contents together. If you have questions that remain unanswered after reading the handbook, please call the school office. We feel that open and clear communication between school and home is important to the success of our educational institution.

We welcome your participation and support during the school year. Working together, we will be able to reach our goals.

If you have any questions concerning any information in this handbook, please feel free to call the school at (423) 733-2534.

Sincerely,

Marta M. Stapleton,

Principal

School website: www.http://hancockcountyschools.com

2011-2012

HANCOCK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL COLORS: BLUE AND GOLD

SCHOOL MASCOT: INDIAN

SCHOOL INFORMATION

GRADE LEVELS ---------------K-5

Enrollment-----------------Approximately 485

FACULTY AND STAFF

School Board Members

Freddie Mullins, Chairman

Norman Greene

Dennis Holt

David Jones

Hugh Kyle Livesay

Carl Reed

Jeff Stapleton

Princip

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Computer Lab---------------- Greg Harrell

Librarian ---------------------- Joyce Loebner

Phys. Ed. ----------------------- Josh Fleenor -- Asst. -----Marlene Kinsler

Fast ForWord Program----- Mary Lou Perry

Intervention Reading-------- Ginger Stapleton (Grades 3-5)

RESOURCE PROGRAM

Director----------------Gary Seal Assistant----------------------------Jennifer Trent

Grades K-2---------Cynthia Campbell Grades 3-5--------Lindsey Collingsworth

Resource Teacher----- Helen Willis Special Ed. Assistants----Tonya Baker, Janice Brewer, Amanda Brooks, Glenda Davis, Sherry Gordon, Lisa Harvey, Randy Holmes, Laura Lamb, Bobbie Jo Lawson, Judy Mathis, Eleanor McCoy & Martha Nichols

Speech Services-------------------Connie Rader Assistant ---------------Judy Seal

CLINCH POWELL PROGRAMS

Project Basic – Grades K-3----------------------------- Julie Bowlin

21^st Century After-School Program--------------------- Leshia Cope, Asst. Tammy Wallen

SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC

Melinda Fleenor---------------------------------------------------- Family Nurse Practioner

Jennifer Stewart-Glenn-------------------------------------------- Family Nurse Practitioner

Nancy Seal---------------------------------------------------------- Family Nurse Practitioner

Lila Seal------------------------------------------------------------- Secretarial/Clerical Staff

Jane Turnmire------------------------------------------------------ R.N. School Nurse

Patricia Reed------------------------------------------------------- LPN School Nurse

Stacey Hopkins----------------------------------------------------- R.N. School Nurse

Rita Minor---------------------------------------------------------- LPN School Nurse

Maurita Cook------------------------------------------------------- Health Educator

COPY ROOM

Tammy Dalton

COOKS

Lorene Brooks, Manager, Rose Seals, Patsy Helton,

Dawn Bagley & Wanda Trent

CUSTODIANS

Glenda Davis, Helen Greene & Virginia Nichols

MAINTENANCE

Kyle Collins, Chris Ellis, & Carl Hilton

Resource Officer

Corey Stapleton

HANCOCK COUNTY ELEMENTARY

STUDENT HANDBOOK

School Hours

School hours are from 8:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. each day. Please have your child at school no later than this time each day. Children should not arrive earlier than 7:30a.m. or remain on campus no later than 3:30p.m. unless they are participating in a supervised activity. In the event if no one can be reached to pick up a child, the county sheriff may be notified to contact DCS.

Procedures for Student Enrollment

Basic requirements for Student Enrollment:

1. Copy of birth certificate.

2. Copy of social security card (number).

3. Health records (immunizations).

4. Transfer students must provide: (1) Proof of guardianship (2) Prior school

information, records etc., before admittance will be allowed.

You will receive a registration packet for your child containing the following:

1. Copy of Student/Parent Handbook

2. Copy of records request for your child. (If transfer student).

3. Emergency forms – Teacher Copy/Office Copy

4. Lunch application form.

5. Internet permission form.

6. SBHC permission form

7. Student Information Sheet.

8. No Child Left Behind compact form

A student folder/permanent record will be established and maintained on every student.

Medication

Hancock County Elementary staff is prohibited from providing or dispensing any medication, including Tylenol, Cough medicine, Benadryl, or Aspirin to any student. Students needing occasional medications, such as amoxicillin, etc. should have parents bring the medication to the S.B.H.C. where it will be stored until time needed. Parents must complete a form stating that they give the clinic permission to give their child medicine in the parents’ absence.

If your child has a medication that he/she takes on a daily basis, the medicine will be placed at the S.B.H.C. and administered by the S.B.H.C. staff. Students are responsible for notifying his/her teacher that it is time to take medication, and an employee of the S.B.H.C. will administer the medication.

SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC

Hancock County Elementary School in coordination with East Tennessee State University College of Nursing and the Rural Health Consortium will provide all students with an elementary Health Clinic. The Elementary Health Clinic will provide Comprehensive Health Care Services for all students. In order to be eligible to receive treatment of any kind, each student must have a consent form on file at the clinic. These forms will be made available to you at any time, by calling the school. In the event of an illness or injury, your child will be referred to the Elementary School Based Health Clinic for evaluation.

* If your child has a serious illness or injury, you will be notified immediately.

* If your child has a cold or infection, a nurse practitioner can prescribe antibiotics

or other appropriate medications.

The Elementary School Based Health Clinic also has available a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (RN) Educator and a Social Service Counselor.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

Students may pay each day if they so desire. The Hancock County School passed a NO CHARGE POLICY in 1997. Students will be allowed 3 days credit before their parents will be notified. Children that fail to pay will be receiving a computer printout credit history at the end of each month to be paid by the 10th of the month. A daily record is kept on the pro-lunch computer program of each child and a sales history of all items and meals sold.

1. Pay on a daily basis.

2. Buy a twenty (20) day plan.

3. Eat free (if eligible).

$8.25------------------- Full price lunch (5 days)--$1.65 daily

$4.50------------------- Full price breakfast (5days)--.90 daily

$12.75------------------ Full price lunch and breakfast (5 days)

$2.00------------------- Reduced lunch (5 days)--.40 cent daily

$1.50------------------- Reduced Breakfast--.30 cent daily

$3.50------------------- Reduced lunch and breakfast (5 days)

We encourage all children to eat breakfast and lunch everyday.

Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.

Lunch is served from 10:50 a.m. until 12:25 p.m.

NO BOTTLE OR CAN SOFT DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE CAFETERIA.

PLACEMENT POLICY

¨ Children placed through Resource I.E.P.

¨ Children placed for discipline reasons

¨ Parental request

STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION

In an effort to inform parents of student performance, we will provide Report Cards/Computer printouts that will be sent home at the end of each six (6) weeks. Teachers also will send home progress reports at the end of each (3) weeks for students who are performing unsatisfactory work. These are used to show student’s progress, or lack of, in each subject area. Our grading scale is as follows:

A = 93-100 D = 74-70 Unsatisfactory

B = 85-92 F = Below 69 is failing

C = 75-84 I = Incomplete

PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF STUDENTS

The decision to promote or retain a student will be carefully reviewed near the end of the school year. During the school year, parents will be notified that their child has not made satisfactory grades during each six weeks periods. Retention is justifiable in cases where achievement is far below the standard, or lack of progress is caused by any of the following:

1. Chronic truancy defined as being absent from school more than 10% or 18 days of

the school year without justifiable cause.

2. Lack of effort by capable students.

3. Physical/Social immaturity.

4. Others deemed relative.

While parent/guardian input is sought in cases of retention, the school administration and the Hancock County School Board have final authority in regard to retention/promotion.

Tennessee Department of Education

107^th General Assembly

3^rd Grade Guidelines for 2011-2012

Public Chapter 351

Prohibits the promotion of any third grade student to the next grade level unless the student shows a basic understanding of the subject of reading as demonstrated by the student’s grades or standardized test scores. Permits promotion if the student receives a research based intervention prior to the start of the next school year. (S: Burks/H: Brooks H.) SB1776/HB2038. Department of Education contact Kimberly Jackson.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are furnished to your child by the school system on a loan basis and should be treated as borrowed property. Students must pay for the loss or abuse of textbooks. (Price of textbooks may range from $20.00 to $50.00).

HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Hancock County Board of Education recognizes that absenteeism is a hindrance to the efficient education of students and realizes that punctuality and regularity of attendance is necessary for progress of a student at school. The parents, guardians, or other persons having charge and control of the child are held responsible for the child’s school attendance. (TC-49-1708) College admission, vocational admission, and future employers use student attendance records to determine dependability and good citizenship. When a child enters kindergarten he/she falls under the Tennessee Compulsory Attendance Rules, which requires that children be enrolled in school on a regular basis until they are 18 years of age. It also requires that they attend regularly and has limits on the number of days they can miss that are excused absences. State law mandates that school principals are to send parents a notification letter when a child has accumulated (5) unexcused absences from school. Should a child accumulate excessive absences, the principal will refer the parents to the attendance officer to investigate the reason for the absences. In some cases parents are petitioned to appear before the Truancy Board or Juvenile Judge to justify the reason for the child’s excessive absences. Acceptable reasons for which a student be excused from school are as follows:

1. Doctor or Dental appointment

2. Approved court hearing

3. Death in the family

4. Sickness

Other absences are generally considered unexcused. There are times when it is hard for parents to decide whether or not their child is “sick” enough to stay home from school. To discuss the illness with a nurse, parents should call the Hancock High School Based Health Center at 733-2819 or the Elementary School Based Health Center at 733-2121. For any planned extended absence from school, contact your child’s teacher and principal in advance of the absence and give the dates of the absences in writing.

Attendance Incentives Offered

Also, again this year at Hancock County Elementary School students who have perfect attendance for the entire school year will have a chance to win a boy or girl’s bicycle, along with other awards. Students will be allowed to miss “ONLY” 2 excused days and still be eligible for the Perfect Attendance drawings at the end of the school year. Also, H.C.E.S. will only accept (3) hand written notes from parents or guardians. PARENTS, all doctors excuses must be turned in to your child’s classroom teacher within (3) days from when the child was absent. Let us all work together to improve attendance at our school.

TARDY PROCEDURE

Excused and unexcused Tardies

(Students are considered tardy if they arrive in the classroom or gym after 8:00a.m.).

A. Excused Tardies

¨ Late Bus

¨ Death in family

¨ Illness with Dr.’s note

¨ Religious holiday

¨ Medical/Dental appointment

¨ Court subpoena

¨ Principal approval

B. An unexcused tardy is any reason for being late other than

the ones listed above.

Absenteeism hurts everyone.

For more information contact Danny Turnmire, Attendance Supervisor at 733-4403.

FIELD TRIP POLICY

¨ Must be OK’d by principal

¨ Every child must have written permission

¨ If field trip last past 3:00 p.m., all students must have transportation home afterwards.

CHECK IN/OUT PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

All students must be signed in/out at the front desk. The student will be given a pass/tardy slip to present to his/her teacher. Parent/Guardian must go to the office and be given a visitor pass and a form (early dismissal) that must be presented to the teacher before the student will be allowed to leave the classroom. This is for the protection of parent and student alike. When the student is tardy or leaves early that time is kept in the computer.

PICK UP/DROP-OFF POLICY

All car/truck riders should be dropped off and picked up in front of the building. Drivers should enter at the north entrance near kindergarten classrooms and exit at the end near the rock building to avoid congestion.

ALL BUSES WILL LOAD AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING.

NO CARS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING.

TESTING

During the school year, state mandated tests will be given by the faculty. These tests are given for the student’s benefit in order to help them have a better understanding of their abilities and interests. All students are encouraged to do their very best on these tests, as they will be meaningless if the student does not put forth his/her best effort. School curriculum has been aligned with the Tennessee Curriculum Standards to teach students skills and knowledge to prepare them for these tests.

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies will occur every Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. and at other scheduled times

during the school year deemed necessary by the administration. Students must behave courteously at school assemblies. Students should give their full attention to the person

who is speaking, or the event that is taking place. Poor sportsmanship behavior such as “booing” is not acceptable behavior. Visitors often form a lasting impression of our school and community by the student’s behavior at assemblies.

PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT USE OF TELEPHONE

Students are not to be called out of their classroom to the telephone except in the event of an emergency. The secretary will try to get a message to your child when otherwise necessary. Calls should be made before 2:00p.m.concerning after school arrangements for students. They may not be able to use the phone unless they have a phone pass from their teacher who will judge the necessity of the call for each student.

Parent calls will not be transferred to the classroom. The school secretary will take a message and see that the student gets the message at 2:45 p.m.

DRESS AND GROOMING REGULATIONS

Students are encouraged to dress in a fashion that reflects good taste and a style appropriate for a school day. Parents will be called and students will be restricted from attending school if their attire includes the following:

1. Clothing displaying vulgar writing or symbols.

2. Clothing or articles, which are excessively torn or ragged.

3. Clothing that is excessively revealing such as mini-skirts, short-shorts, etc.

4. Hats and caps.

5. Shorts and dresses must be below the fingertips when the arms are held

straight down to the side.

6. No short tops that are deemed too short and expose the belly buttons will be

allowed.

7. Any other apparel which the principal determines to be unacceptable for

school standards.

8. No skate shoes (wheelies) are allowed.

Results:

¨ (1st offense) Parents will be called to bring proper clothing.

¨ (2nd offense) Students will be sent home

FIRE DRILL/EMERGENCY EVACUATION/INCLEMENT WEATHER

Hancock County Elementary School will execute regular fire drills to comply with State Fire Marshal regulations and prepare us for building evacuation in the event of an emergency. Teachers will assemble with their children, in a pre-determined staging area to protect children and identify missing or injured children.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSINGS

During times of inclement weather, tune in to your local television/radio stations (TV Channels (6, 8, &10) Radio channel (107.7) for school closings or early dismissal.

VISITORS

1. Parents are always welcome at Hancock County Elementary. We ask that an

appointment be made to see a teacher or to visit a classroom.

2. The school policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business

at the school. Visitors will not be allowed to roam the halls during class or to

interrupt class.

3. All visitors must report to the secretary to receive a visitor’s pass.

4. Visitors will not be issued a pass unless they are known to one of the

Administrator’s or unless they have legitimate business at Hancock County Elementary

School.

5. Any person found on the school grounds without permission is trespassing and are

subject to arrest and prosecution.

6. School Resource Officer will be monitoring along with the security cameras that

are recording inside and outside of the building.

We ask your cooperation in this matter. It is necessary that we have these regulations in order to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

We have scheduled times during the year that we have parent/teacher conference meetings from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in which parents are invited to come and talk with their child’s teacher. We also welcome your requests during the year. If at any time you feel the need to discuss the status of your child, please call the office at 733-2534 and the secretary will be glad to schedule a time for you.

SCHOOL SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Physical Education is an integral part of the instructional program. Each child will be required to participate unless he/she has a note signed by a parent or a doctor stating that he/she should not take P.E. for that day. If it is for an extended time, he/she will need a doctor’s excuse.

FAST FORWORD PROGRAM

Fast ForWord is a highly praised computer based phonetic reading development program, which uses games and rewards to teach students how to read. We will be offering this computer program to all First Grade students.

GUIDANCE

Hancock County Elementary has a guidance office staffed by a trained counselor. Students, who need advice on personal problems, are urged to consult the guidance counselor. Appointments may be made by stopping by the office or contacting Ms. Janet Biddle.

LIBRARY

All students have an opportunity to use the library for reference work and pleasure reading. Books are checked out for a period of two weeks and may be renewed once; however, books may be renewed any number of times provided they have not been requested by other students. A fine of .10 cents is charged for each day a book is out while school is in session. Our library has been recently stocked with several new Cadbury and Newbery award winning selections for the student to use. We also have new board games for students to play during free time in the library.

COMPUTER LAB

We have a computer lab on our campus. Computers are very much a part of our educational program. All students have access to this lab once per week. Students are expected to take the best care possible of all machines. Parents are requested to sign a form that states that your child accepts the responsibility of doing so. The computer lab is for serious work. Students found to be abusing the lab or computers will lose their privilege to participate in this program.

*Note* Consent form to use the internet must be signed by parent/guardian

DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy)

This program has a set of procedures and measures for accessing the acquisition of early literacy skills from kindergarten through sixth grade. They are designed to be short (one minute) fluency measures used to regularly monitor the development of early literacy and early reading skills. DIBELS – helps with identification of students who are not progressing as expected. This program will be used in K-5 grades.

CLINCH/POWELL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

¨ 21^st CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The after-school program works with students in grades K-5. The students are exposed to Games & Recreation, Physical Education, and Technology, as well as help with their homework.

¨ PROJECT BASIC

This program provides counseling on small group or individual basis to students. Students are referred to this program by the classroom teacher or other counselors.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Hancock County Elementary understands that all students do not learn at the same level and speed, therefore, it offers special help to those children who are deemed to need Special Education services. One to one instruction and modified programs are developed for students, and individual educational programs created, based on needs, we strive to provide our students with a free and appropriate education.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

We are very fortunate to have recently been provided with the best equipment and facilities possible. We can best show our appreciation by taking care of the building, equipment, and campus, so they can be passed on to future students. Any student who deface, damages, or destroys school property will be required to repair or replace the damaged item and will also face further disciplinary action. Except in cases of unavoidable accidents, students are liable for all damage they may do to school property. Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies and furniture supplied by the school. Students, who disfigure property, break windows or do other damage to school or personal property or equipment will be required either to pay for the damage which is done or replace the item and be subject to other forms of discipline. Students should limit items brought to school to those items necessary for school activities. THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR UNNECESSARY ITEMS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL WHICH ARE LOST OR STOLEN. Thefts should be reported to the office to aid in recovery.

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED ON SCHOOL CAMPUS

This includes Game Boys, Walkman, radios, tape players, CD players, pagers, cell phones, and other electronic devices or any sound producing device should not be brought to school. Teachers and administrators have the right to confiscate such devices and hold them until a parent comes for them or until the end of the year. This is done not only because of the potentially disruptive nature of these devices, but also because these can be lost or stolen while at school.

PROCESS FOR STATING CONCERNS

If a student or parent has a concern about a school incident or policy, the following procedure should be followed in order to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

1. Contact the school for an appointment with the teacher.

2. If the problem still exists, contact the principal.

3. If still unresolved, contact the Director of School.

4. Finally, if unresolved, ask the Director to place the complaint on the following

month, Board of Education agenda for further discussion.

We are here to make your child’s years at this school successful, yet educationally challenging, as possible. We welcome the opportunity to work with the student, and you the parents, to help your child succeed.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION

The Hancock County School Board has monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month @ 7:00 p.m. at the Director of School’s office.

Director of Schools - Mr. Mike Antrican-- Phone Number-423-733-2591.

BUS REGULATIONS

Rigid standards of discipline must be maintained at all times to satisfy safety requirements. Whenever a driver directs attention away from the road, danger exists. Foremost in our minds is the safety of each passenger. Students and parents need to understand that riding a bus is a privilege and can be taken away if proper behavior is not maintained.

While Riding The Bus:

1. Except for ordinary conversation, students shall maintain quiet conduct on the bus.

2. Students shall stay in their seats while the bus is in motion.

3. No part of the body shall be extended through the window.

4. For assistance or problems concerning bus drivers, contact—Mr. Danny Turnmire

@ 423-733-4848.

CAFETERIA RULES AND PROCEDURES

In order to protect property, maintain an orderly relationship among students, establish a clean eating environment, and make everyone’s lunch a pleasant and enjoyable time, we ask your cooperation with the following:

1. Do not sit on tables or on the backs of chairs.

2. Put all trays, trash, and food scraps in their proper places once you have eaten.

3. Cooperate with the cafeteria staff and follow instructions given by teacher and

administrators.

4. Do not break line.

5. Use only appropriate language-no profanity or vulgarity.

6. Students are not allowed to bring drinks in cans or bottles in the cafeteria, or food

from commercial restaurants.

7. Do everything you can to make lunch pleasant and enjoyable for yourself and

others.

8. Food and drink are not allowed to be taken into the halls. Teachers and

administrators have the authority to confiscate any food or drink taken from the

cafeteria by students.

9. Students are to keep tables, chairs and floors clean.

10. No student is allowed in the kitchen area.

Questions or complaints should be addressed to Ms. Brenda Short (423)733-1188.

SMOKING, USING AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCO

Using tobacco products in any form is hazardous to the health of students and may present a safety hazard to the school. State Law prohibits smoking tobacco, using tobacco products and/or possession of tobacco materials by students on school buses, in school buildings, or on the school grounds at any time. If a student is found possessing or using smoking materials and/or tobacco products they shall be disciplined by the administration on an individual basis. This may include counseling, withholding of privileges, and/or suspension of up to ten school days. In all cases, parents/guardians will be notified and their support shall be sought.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

In an effort to provide a safe, disciplined, and drug free campus, Hancock County Elementary School prohibits student use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances.

PROHIBITED CONTRABAND INCLUDES:

1. Alcoholic Beverages/Products

2. Legend or scheduled Narcotics

3. Illegal Narcotics

4. Drug Paraphernalia

5. Over the counter or prescription drugs not cleared by parent at the school.

6. Fake, Imitation, or mimic substances that could be implied to be drugs.

Hancock County Public School Board has adopted the State of Tennessee’s Zero Tolerance Policy. This policy stipulates that students found guilty will be expelled for (1) calendar year.

Hancock County Elementary faculty/staff along with the Resource Officer reserves the right to search all school property, assigned lockers, or storage areas.

Students suspected of weapons will be searched, but those suspected of drugs will be referred to the School Resource Officer/Law Enforcement that will only search with a valid search warrant.

STUDENT SCHOOL WIDE RULES

¨ Everyone should walk on the right side of the hall.

¨ No GUM period!

¨ Everyone should be conscious of shoe bottoms, Report those that make black marks on floors purposefully.

¨ No students should be in classrooms before 8:00a.m. or until gym releases.

¨ No running in halls.

¨ No leaning on walls.

¨ Everyone should use steps in gym, do not walk on bleacher seats.

¨ No littering in building (mostly paper and paper towels) or outside building (bottles, paper, etc.).

¨ No student is to be outside the building between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. without teacher.

¨ No muddy shoes, (please wipe feet on rugs at all doors).

¨ No caps/hats allowed in doors, students can wear caps/hats on rainy days, providing that they remove them inside building.

¨ All students should keep hands, feet, etc. to themselves.

¨ No pushing in line.

¨ All students should find a seat in the gym in the mornings and remain there until gym releases.

¨ All students should keep the noise level low when in the halls.

¨ Noise in the cafeteria should be kept to a low-level, no yelling or visits back to the kitchen area.

PARENTS :

IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA IF YOU COULD PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON THEIR COATS & CLOTHING. WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING TO LIMIT THE LOST CLOTHING QUANITY

STUDENT CONDUCT

The Board of Education believes that acceptable behavior is an essential ingredient of effective education programs. It expects students to conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect favorably upon themselves, their families, their community and their school.

The professional staff is expected to ensure student conduct which allows for an acceptable learning atmosphere both in an outside the classroom and to help students develop self-discipline and self-direction.

The administrative staff is authorized to take reasonable measures to establish appropriate school behavior. Any professional employee shall have the authority to control any student’s conduct while under the supervision of the school district. This authority to control student conduct shall extend to all activities of the school, including all games and public performances of athletic teams and other school groups, trips, and all other public performances of athletic teams and other school groups, trips and all other activities under school sponsor ship and direction (both on school property and off).

Such measure includes use of reasonable force to restrain or correct student and maintain order.

It is the philosophy and belief of the administration at Hancock County Elementary that the responsibility for dealing with student discipline violations rests with the parents, faculty, and administration. Thus, we will make every effort to handle such problems in-house, according to the policies and procedures established by the Board of Education and the school administration. However, when violations of state laws or municipal ordinances occur, or when students or parents refuse to work within the established policies of the Board of Education and school administrators, or where security of person or property appears to be in jeopardy, will not hesitate to call the police and initiate arrest and prosecution proceedings.

Fighting Policy

When students are involved in a fight, defined as an exchange of physical blows (hitting, slapping, pushing, shoving, grabbing, etc.), the aggressors shall receive the following discipline:

¨ First Offense: (1 day) out of school

suspension or principal’s discretion.

¨ Second Offense: (3 days) out of school suspension or principal’s discretion.

¨ Third Offense: (5 days) out school

suspension.

The administration withholds the right to inject alternative punishments where deemed appropriate.

Hallway Policy

Students shall not be in the hallways during class without a written pass with date, time issued and reason from their classroom teacher or administrator. Students must always ask the teacher to issue a pass prior to their leaving the classroom and they must have the pass in their possession. Students should be in the hallway during class for emergencies only or on official business, such as going to the library; pass required as above.

Students who violate this policy will be reprimanded and be subject to disciplinary action

Littering Policy

Students should take pride in an attractive campus as it is conductive to learning. Students who litter will be reprimanded and be subject to disciplinary action:

Chewing Gum Policy

No chewing gum will be allowed on campus. Any student who is found to have gum on school campus will be subject to disciplinary action.

	TENNESSEE SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION	Descriptor Code: 6.304	Issued Date: 08/01/05
Descriptor Term: Student Discrimination/Harassment And Bullying/Intimidation		Rescinds: 6.304	Issued: 088/30/99

Discrimination/Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious)

Students shall be provided a learning environment free from sexual, racial, ethnic and religious discrimination/harassment. It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee or any student to discriminate against or harass a student through disparaging conduct or communication that is sexual, racial, ethnic or religious in nature. The following guidelines are set forth to protect students from discrimination/harassment.

Student discrimination/harassment will not be tolerated. Discrimination/harassment is defined as conduct, advances, gestures or words either written or spoken of a sexual, racial, ethnic or religious nature which:

1. Unreasonably interfere with the student’s work or educational opportunities; or
2. Create an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment; or
3. Imply that submission to such conduct is made an explicit or implicit term of receiving grades or credit; or
4. Imply that submission to or rejection of such conduct will be used as a basis for determining the student’s grades and/or participation in a student activity.

Bullying/Intimidation

Students shall be provided a safe learning environment. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student to bully, intimidate or create a hostile educational environment for another student. Bullying and intimidation are defined as either physically harming a student or damaging his/her property, or knowingly placing the student in reasonable fear of such, or creating a hostile educational environment. The policy addresses conduct taking place on school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation, or at any official school bus stop immediately before boarding and immediately following de-boarding.

Alleged victims of the above-referenced offenses shall report these incidents immediately to a teacher, counselor or building administrator. Any allegations shall be fully investigated by a complaint manager (as set forth in Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances 6.305).

The privacy and anonymity of all parties and witnesses to complaints will be respected. However, because an individual’s need for confidentiality must be balanced with obligations to cooperate with police investigations or legal proceedings, to provide due process to the accused, to conduct a thorough investigation or to take necessary action to resolve a complaint, the identity of parties and witnesses may be disclosed in appropriate circumstances to individuals with a need to know.

A substantiated charge against an employee shall result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. A substantiated charge against a student may result in corrective or disciplinary action up to and including suspension.

There will be no retaliation against any person who reports harassment or participates in an investigation. However, any employee who refuses to cooperate or gives false information during the course of any investigation may be subject to disciplinary action. The willful filing of a false report will itself be considered harassment and will be treated as such.

An employee disciplined for violation of this policy may appeal the decision by contacting the Federal Rights Coordinator or the Board of Education. Any student disciplined for violation of this policy may appeal the decision in accordance with disciplinary policies and procedures.

This policy shall be published in the parent/student handbook distributed annually to every student.

Building administrators are responsible for educating and training their respective staff and students as to the definition and recognition of discrimination/harassment.

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Legal References: Cross References:

1. TCA 49—6-3109 Appeals To & Appearance Before the Board 1.404

2. Title VII; 29 CFR & 1604.11; Staff-Student Relations 5.610

Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education, No. 97-843 Student Complaints and Grievances 6.305

(U.S. Sup. Ct. May 24, 1999)

3. TCA 49-6-1014-1019

4. Title IX (20 U.S.C. 1681-1686)

DISCIPLINE

Each staff member at Hancock County Elementary accepts responsibility for the maintenance of discipline. A student’s behavior should conform to acceptable standards of conduct as established by the principal and teachers. If a student cannot conform to those standards, then other measures may be necessary. These are left to the discretion of the classroom teacher, and principal.

Acts of Misconduct

The following serves as a list of common offenses which are prohibited by the Hancock County Schools Code of Conduct.

1. Minor Misconduct-Minor misconduct shall include, but is not limited to the

following types of conduct and such other conduct as may be designated by the

principal or Board of Education.

¨ Creating classroom disturbances

¨ Failure to follow directions

¨ Littering, careless disposal of rubbish and other items.

¨ Disagreement among students.

¨ Running in the hallway.

¨ Chewing gum in school building.

2. Intermediate Acts of Misconduct-Intermediate misconduct shall include, but is

not limited to, the following types of misconduct and such other conduct a may be

designated;

¨ Dishonesty, cheating, and/or lying.

¨ Use or possession of tobacco in school or on school property.

¨ Gambling. Participation in games of chance or skill for money or profit.

¨ Forgery or the use of forged notes or excuse.

¨ Stealing of small items. i.e., pencils, paper, etc.

¨ Failure to abide by corrective measures of this conduct.

3. Gross Acts of misconduct-Gross disobedience and misconduct shall include,

but is not limited to, the following types of conduct and such other conduct may be

designated:

¨ Insubordination to school personnel, including failure to follow directions or to identify themselves when requested to do so.

¨ Possession, use, under the influence of distribution of, or any attempt to use, distribute, or sell any illegal or controlled substance, including alcohol, drugs, or any look alike substance.

¨ Intimidation of, or any attempt to intimidate school personnel or other students.

¨ Fighting with, or assault of school personnel or other students.

¨ Verbal abuse of school personnel or other students or use of profane or obscene words or gestures, which can include sexual harassment.

¨ Endangering of the physical or psychological well-being of school personnel or other students by conduct or actions.

¨ Possession, use or display of knives of any type, guns, or any other dangerous or illegal weapons.

¨ Stealing of property greater than mentioned previously.

CORRECTIONS FOR ACTS OF MISCONDUCT

Each teacher is to establish a Classroom Management Plan to be put into use prior to making an office referral, unless the behavior is of such serious nature that immediate office referral is warranted. Examples of correction responses to be taken by teacher as part of their Classroom Management Plan are as follows:

1. Verbal reprimands

2. Behavior contracts

3. Counseling

4. Withdrawal of classroom or school privileges

5. Classroom detention

OFFICE REFERRALS

A student should be referred to the office when the seriousness of the offense, or the disruptive effect make the continued presence of the pupil in the classroom detrimental to the education process.

Types of Behavioral Corrections:

1. Conference with the student.

2. Conference with the parent/guardian.

3. Withdrawal of privileges.

4. Temporary removal of student from class.

5. Financial restitution.

6. Corporal punishment.

7. Suspension.

8. Expulsion.

Gross Misconduct-includes any behavior which is of such objectionable nature which caused, or may reasonably cause, substantial injury or disruption of school. This may result in the use of one or more of the following:

1. Loss of privileges.

2. Out of school suspension.

3. Expulsion.

GENERAL PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING

BOARD DISCIPLINE POLICY

1. Students committing acts of misconduct may be placed on probation, suspended

from school, suspended from riding the bus, or otherwise disciplined.

2. Any school work, tests, or assignments missed of a cumulative nature are to be

accepted when a student is absent due to suspension. Students will not be

allowed to make up work assigned on days suspended. Students will receive a

zero (0) in the teacher’s grade book.

3. Certified personnel may place on probation, or otherwise discipline a student.

The principal, or their designee is authorized to suspend a

student from school or from riding the school bus.

4. Prior to removing the student from the school or the school bus during the

regular school day, the authorized administrator shall make reasonable efforts

to notify the parents by telephone.

SUSPENSION/EXPULSION PROCEDURES

1. The authorized administrator shall confer with any student who is under

consideration for suspension.

2. Prior or during this conference, the administrator shall ascertain whether the

student is a special education student.

3. The student will be advised of the reason(s) for the proposed suspension. The

student shall also be afforded an opportunity to respond.

4. The administrator conferring with the student shall make a written record of the

conference.

5. After following the above pre-suspension procedures, the administrator may then

determine whether to suspend the student.

6. If the pre-conference results in a decision to suspend, the parents/guardians of the

student shall be advised immediately of the decision by phone or written notice or

both.

Note: A copy of Hancock County’s Board adopted discipline policy is

available by request to the principal.

“IMPORTANT NUMBERS”

Director of Schools Mr. Mike Antrican 733-2591

Principal Ms. Marta M. Stapleton 733-2534

Transportation and Busing Mr. Danny Turnmire 733-4848

Attendance Mr. Danny Turnmire 733-4403

Curriculum & Textbooks Ms. Charlotte Mullins 733-4403

Food Service Ms. Brenda Short 733-1188

Special Education Program Mr. Gary Seal 733-1474

Adult Education Mr. Danny Turnmire 733-4848

School Based Health Center ------------------------------------- 733-2121

STATEMENT OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Hancock County Elementary School

Recognizes the following:

The primary intent of society in establishing the public School,

is to provide an opportunity for learning,

That the students have full rights of citizenship as delineated in the United States

Constitution and its amendments,

That citizenship rights must not be abridged, obstructed, or in other ways

altered except in accordance with due process of Law, and

That education is one of these citizen rights.

And that:

It is the policy of the Hancock County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by Titles VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (1972) Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to the office of the Director, Hancock County Schools, Main Street, Sneedville, TN. or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.

Gary W. Seal, Local Title VI-VIX Coordinator

423-733-4403

Permanent Records

According to the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the parent/guardian or student age 18 or over is permitted to inspect and review educational records relating to the student.

Hancock County Elementary School

Parent Involvement Plan

2011 -2012

The Hancock County Elementary School Parent Involvement Plan was jointly developed by teachers, administration, and the Parent Advisory Council as a guide for parent involvement opportunities and will be updated annually during the summer.

Parent Advisory Council Members

Tammy Dalton Jennifer Wallen Tonya Baker

Jason Maxey Phil Blevins Nick Cantwell

Annual Meetings

Hancock County Elementary School holds annual meetings the week prior to school beginning in the fall called “Back to School Family Night”. All parent/caregivers are invited to attend with their child/children. During this meeting, parent/caregivers are informed of Hancock County Elementary School’s Parent Involvement Plan, Title I requirements, school handbook, school calendar for the current year, obtain a supply list from their child’s classroom teacher, as well as meet with their child’s new teacher. During this meeting parent/caregivers are also informed of their rights to be involved in all aspects of their child’s education. Kindergarten parent/caregivers also have a slotted time to be introduced to the administration and kindergarten teachers. The time is taken to address school rules and parent/caregiver questions or concerns. H.C.E.S. also follows the district calendar with offering two Parent/Teacher Conferences per school year one in the fall and the second in the spring.

Other Parental Involvement Activities

Throughout the school year Hancock County Elementary School also offers a number of flexible meetings for parent/caregivers to attend. We offer a flexible schedule to accommodate parental work schedules so meetings are held at different times during the school day and year. Parents may also meet with teachers during their planning time or at scheduled meetings as requested. Administrative staff is available during regular school hours to entertain questions or deal with parental concerns/issues. The principal has an open door policy to parents. Other parent/caregivers opportunities include but are not limited to:

v National Breakfast Week

v Holiday or Seasonal Programs

v Six Weeks Awards Programs

v National Walk To School Event

v 4-H Presentation Events

v Science Fair Competition

v Walking Field Trips and/or Bus Field Trips

v Monthly Nutritional Birthday Celebrations

v Read Across America Week

v PTO affiliated teams (Football/Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, T-Ball/Baseball/Softball)

v Field Day Events

v Book Fair

v Kindergarten Orientation Day

Parental Communication

Hancock County Elementary School communicates with parents in an organized, ongoing, timely manner. We work with the Parent Advisory Council members to plan, review and improve programs for student instruction and parental involvement. Communications include but are not limited to:

v Parental notes/letters from administration

v Parent Advisory Council Meetings

v Weekly Classroom Homework Sheets

v Classroom Newsletters

v School Planners

v Parent/Teacher Conferences (2 per year)

v Email

v School Web Page

v Flyers

v Quarterly District Newsletter (The Applecore)

v IEP or 504 Meetings

v School Handbook

v Awards/Certificates/Ribbons

v School Marquee

v Discipline Forms

v Handwritten notes

v Articles in Local Newspaper (Sneedville Shopper)

Curriculum

Hancock County Elementary School provides to parents an explanation of the curriculum, as follows:

§ Hancock County Elementary School encompasses grade levels K-5 in a self contained environment.

§ Basic subjects are taught by highly qualified teachers in a controlled, organized manner.

§ The instruction is tailored to focus on Reading/Language Arts, math, science and social studies with scheduled times for physical education, computer lab, guidance, and library.

§ All first grade students and selected students with reading difficulties are also exposed to Fast ForWord reading lab.

§ Selected students, in grades K-5, based upon benchmark testing are receiving a free remediation through the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) program.

§ Students who possess learning disabilities are taught individually through an IEP (Individual Educational Plan) or 504 plan developed jointly by parent/caregivers, student, teachers, para-professionals and administration.

§ An after-school tutoring program offers individual students tutoring Monday - Thursday beginning after the first six weeks and ending during the fifth six weeks.

§ HEARTS after-school program incorporates homework helps on a daily basis and a one hour math tutoring program helping grade levels 2 - 5 on a rotating basis.

§ Curriculum information and resources are being updated annually on the school website.

§ Physical activities are offered during the after-school program on given schedule.

§ Sports such as football, cheerleading, dance, basketball, soccer and t-ball/baseball/softball are offered to interested students to increase their physical stamina.

Explanation of Assessment

· Hancock County Elementary provides a description and explanation to parents of the TCAP Assessment which demonstrates student proficiency level. An individual student profile report is sent home yearly with explanations on how to read the report.

· Different forms of formative and summative assessment are used to measure student achievement and growth throughout the school year.

· Progress reports are sent out after each three week period of instruction as a mid-report and at the end of the six week period of instruction as a report card. Parents are requested to sign the reports to verify they have been seen.

· Hancock County Elementary exposes all students in grades 3 – 5 to the “4Sight” assessment program which test students on standards and criteria similar to the state comprehensive assessment in reading and math. This test allows teacher’s to access student academic growth.

· Hancock County Elementary provides parent’s computer generated reports for DIBEL’s, Fast ForWord and Accelerated Reading for parents to see the progress throughout the school year and the benchmarks students are meeting.

Student/Parent/Teacher Compact

The student/parent/teacher compact was jointly developed by teachers, administration, and the Parent Advisory Council with input from Title I parent survey and group consensus. The entire school staff, parent/caregivers and students will share the responsibility for improved and sustained academic achievement. This compact is designed to form a partnership to help students achieve and meet Tennessee’s high academic standards. The agreement is signed by the student, parent, teacher, and principal.

Parent Conferences and Regular Meetings

Hancock County Elementary School has two yearly scheduled parent/teacher conference days each school-year. This allows parents advanced notice so they may pre-schedule a meeting with their child/children’s teacher. It is a time to inform parents of student progress or struggles, to seek advice for help in academic areas from teachers, and discuss the overall demeanor of the student in all settings (classroom, hallway, cafeteria, bus, etc.). These meetings are informal and held within the classroom environment which allows for parents to see student portfolios and projects. Questions and concerns may also be entertained or discussed during these meetings. See the school calendar each year for the pre-determined dates.

H.C.E.S. also provides parents with opportunities for regular meetings. These meetings may be held at flexible times to accommodate working parents so they may visit the school and participate in decision making processes. Teachers and administration freely schedule meetings with parents upon request. The principal has an open door policy in which all parents are welcome to visit and voice ideas, concerns, or suggestions.

Parent Involvement Plan Analysis

The parent involvement plan includes but is not limited to the following ideas:

ü H.C.E.S. sends frequent student reports to parents at the mid-six weeks and the end of the six weeks.

ü There are reasonable opportunities for parents to volunteer/participate and observe in their child’s classroom as well as talk with staff or administration.

ü The Parent Involvement Plan has been made available to parents/caregivers and stakeholders within the community using more than one avenue.

ü The Parent Involvement Plan is written in an understandable format.

ü The Parent Involvement Plan will be updated yearly during the summer in preparation for the new school year and to meet the need of the parents.

ü If the Parent Involvement Plan is not deemed satisfactory and does meet the needs of the parents, the school and Parent Advisory Council will reevaluate the plan and report concerns to the appropriate departments.

ü H.C.E.S. building has the capacity for parent involvement activities.

ü H.C.E.S. has provided assistance to parents in understanding student academic achievement covering topics related to Tennessee state standards, state and local assessments, and how to monitor student progress.

ü H.C.E.S. provides materials to help parents work with their children to improve academic achievement such as offering literacy training, using technology, and other community based organizations that may be able to help.

ü H.C.E.S. provides opportunities to strengthen relationships between teachers, administration, students and parents. The school has coordinated and integrated to the extent feasible and appropriate parent involvement programs and activities.

ü H.C.E.S. provides opportunities to strengthen relationships between preschool events and the transition into the elementary school setting through parent resource centers, Head Start, Hancock County Early Learning Center, homebound instruction and various other programs.

ü H.C.E.S. continuously sends parents information related to school and parent programs, meetings and other activities to the extent practicable in a parent friendly language.

ü H.C.E.S. has provided reasonable support for parent involvement activities when requested by parents.

ü Special effort is provided to give opportunities to parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities and migrant workers to the extent practicable.