LANGUAGE:
Inappropriate and
“vulgar” language has no place in school.
Please work with us on this and also with your children.
Absences/Excuses:
Students are expected
to be in school each day unless ill or properly excused by a parent or
guardian. Parents please know where your
children are during the school day. When
a student is absent, the parent/guardian should send an excuse with the child
when he/she returns to school.
Bicycles:
All bicycles must
be locked up during school hours. The
school cannot be responsible for bicycles, locks or accessories. Students are not allowed to ride their bikes
during the school day.
Candy/Gum:
These are not
allowed at school except on special occasions, with permission of the teacher.
Clothing:
Please label all
coats, boots, etc. Lost and found
articles are just outside of the
School Dress Policy:
The following
dress code has been adopted to promote safety, personal hygiene, and a proper
academic environment. Students are
expected to maintain a type fo
dress that is clean, modest, and is not distracting to teachers or other
students and not detrimental or disruptive to the educational process.
1.
Clothing
not ordinarily worn in the workplace may not be worn at school. (i.e., robes,
pajamas, house slippers, mutilated clothing, etc.).
2.
Shoes
must be worn at all times. For safety
reasons, flip flop and platform shoes are discouraged at school.
3.
Shorts
and skirts must be at least finger-tip length and not present a distraction in
the classroom.
4.
Shirts
and tops may not have bare midriffs, or be revealing at the neck, stomach
and/or armholes. The ball of the
shoulder must be covered. Tank tops,
athletic undershirts, halter tops, spaghetti strap shirts, and bare midriff
shirts are not allowed at school.
5.
Underwear
must be worn underneath clothing and may not be worn outside of or on top of
other clothing, or where it is exposed or can be seen. Sagging pants must not reveal underwear.
6.
Clothing
with designs, printed words, or slogans that are suggestive, obscene, in poor
taste, or that refer to a substance or activity which is illegal for a minor
will not be allowed- clothing which refers to ales, beer, or other alcoholic
beverages, smoked or smokeless tobacco, breweries, or illegal drugs may not be
worn.
7.
Hats
or other types of head covering, such as scarves, sweatbands or bandanas, may
not be worn in the building.
8.
Sunglasses
may not be worn in the building.
9.
Educationally
distracting hair color or makeup will not be allowed. Hair or makeup which is so conspicuous,
extreme, odd in color or style that it draws undue attention, disrupts, or
tends to disrupt or interfere with the learning atmosphere at school will not
be allowed.
10. Clothing attachments, jewelry, or
accessories which could be considered weapons, which could pose a potential
risk of injury to the wearer or others, or which could be considered to be
disruptive to the educational process may not be worn. Chains longer than 8 inches may not be worn.
11. Inappropriate and distracting tattoos may
not be displayed.
Digital Media Devices/Cell Phone
Policy:
We are committed
to ensure that a DMD does not interfere with the learning environment and
safety procedures or infringe on the privacy of others at Kanesville
Elementary. Therefore, the following
procedures will apply to student use of a DMD on school property during school
hours:
1. DMD including student cell phones, music
devices, gaming devices, cameras, etc. should not be used during school
hours. They are not to be seen, heard or
used in any way.
2. Any DMD seen, heard or used will be
confiscated and held in the office. Parents
may pick up the device in the office.
3. The first offense is a warning. Subsequent offenses may result in a one day
suspension of the student.
4. The office phone is available for student
use, with adult referral, during the school day. Parents should call the school to get
messages to students.
5. School personnel will not be held
responsible for DMD that are lost, stolen or broken at school.
6. School administration or designee may
search DMD based on reasonable suspicion that they may contain evidence of a
violation of school/district rules or policy.
7. School district policies and state and
federal laws regarding illegal content on DMD will be enforced.
8. Any exception to the above procedures must
be approved by the building administrator.
Release of Students:
For safety
reasons, release of students during the school day must be done through the
office. Only those students with proper
authorization will be allowed to leave.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE STUDENTS FROM THE PLAYGROUND WITHOUT CHECKING THEM
OUT THROUGH THE OFFICE.
Respect:
Children should
respect adults. Any staff member at
Kanesville has the right to “communicate” with any student should conditions
warrant. Students should be taught to
respect property and be responsible for lost or damaged school property.
Tardies:
IT IS CRITIAL THAT
STUDENTS BE ON
Use of School Telephones:
Students except in
emergencies should not use the office phone.
Students must get permission from their teacher to use the telephone.
Transportation:
All students
riding buses are expected to comply with the following:
1.
Be
courteous to the bus driver, to fellow pupils, and passers-by.
2.
Be on
time at the designated bus stop both morning and afternoon.
3.
Walk
on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic, when coming to meet the
bus.
4.
Remain
seated while the bus is in motion.
5.
Follow
directions of the driver in placement on the bus.
6.
Cross
the road according to the proper safety procedures.
7.
Do not
extend hands, arms, head or any part of the body through bus windows.
8.
Do not
open or close windows without permission of the driver.
9.
Do not
attempt to leave the bus other than at a regular stop.
10. Talk in normal tones and refrain from loud
or vulgar language.
11. Help keep the bus clean and exercise care
to prevent damage.
12. Do not open the emergency door except in
case of emergency.
13. Do not, in any manner, destroy school
property.
Students
who refuse to obey promptly the directions of the driver or fail to observe any
of the above regulations forfeit the privilege of riding the bus.
Please
review safety rules for walking, boarding, and riding the buses with your
children. Presentations and lessons are
planned to reinforce this at school during the year.
BUSSING POLICY:
Due
to serious liability and safety concerns with bussing children, the district
has asked us to strictly adhere to the bussing policy.
The policy states that drivers are not authorized to allow
children to change buses or stop at unassigned spots.
Transporting
children to such activities as parties, scouts, sleepovers, achievement days,
piano, etc. will not be allowed.
Students not on the regular passenger list will not be permitted to ride
the bus. If you feel you must request an
exception to this policy, because of extenuating circumstances, (ie: a relative may be taking care of your children while
you are out of town), you will need to fill out and get signed a copy of
the bussing form from the school office. You may also call the transportation
supervisor at 476-7937 if you have concerns.
We appreciate your cooperation with this important safety issue.