Attendance
Policy and Procedures under Jordan District Policy AA432
Rationale
Absence
Procedures:
Tardy
Procedures
Westland
Elementary School Code of Conduct
District
Policies
Exclusion
Policy
District
Dress Code
District
Discipline and Harassment Policy
Think
Time
Staying
Indoors for Recess
Playground
conduct
Bicycles
Building
Contact
Medications
Regular attendance and punctuality are of the utmost
importance for academic achievement. Students are expected to attend each
school day. It is the parents’ responsibility to see that regular attendance is
maintained. Please schedule outside appointments for after school and try to
plan vacations during the summer months.
Legitimate absences are defined as: verified illness,
medical appointments, bereavement, court appearances, emergencies, preapproved
educational leave, and special family or religious events. Even though the absence is excused, students are still recorded as
absent.
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District
Compulsory Education Letter #1 is sent home in the opening folder.
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After five unexcused absences, the
attendance secretary or teacher makes personal contact and expresses
concern about the student’s attendance. Improved attendance is encouraged.
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After ten unexcused absences, letter #1
is mailed to the student’s parents.
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After fifteen unexcused absences,
attendance letter #3 is sent by certified mail and a mandatory attendance
meeting is schedule with principal, teacher, parent/guardian, and student.
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After twenty unexcused absences,
attendance letter #4 is sent by certified mail requesting attendance
mediation or a court referral.
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When
students arrive late to school, they need to check in at the office before
going to their classrooms.
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After five tardies, the attendance
secretary contacts the student’s parents.
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After ten tardies, letter #1 is mailed
to the student’s parents.
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After fifteen tardies, letter #2 is
mailed requesting a meeting with the student’s parents.
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After twenty tardies, a referral is made
to the District Attendance Specialist.
Westland Elementary School Code of Conduct
Westland
is a wonderful school where teachers, students, principal and staff work
together to create a safe and exciting environment. If we work together, we can
have a beautiful school where students feel confident and happy while they
learn. Please review the following policies with your child.
Jordan
District students and
employees are entitled to a learning/working environment which is free from
unlawful acts. Therefore, the Jordan District Board of Education shall not
tolerate acts of violence, use or possession of weapons, criminal behavior, or
gang activity in schools, on school property, or at or around school
activities.
Students whose actions pose
a threat to the health and/or safety of students or staff members may be
excluded from school.
Students may be excluded from school permanently for the
following reasons:
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Possessing,
using, selling, or attempting to sell any firearm, facsimile of a weapon,
knife, explosive device or firework, chemical weapon, martial arts weapon,
or other dangerous object which when used as a weapon can inflict bodily
harm on or around school property or at school activities or functions.
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Causing
or attempting to cause damage to either person or school property through
arson, burglary, stealing/larceny, or criminal mischief.
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Unlawfully
and intentionally touching or striking a
Jordan District
student or employee with intent to cause bodily harm.
Jordan
District administrators
are required to enforce this policy to protect the safety of those seeking an
education and to ensure that a safe learning environment is maintained in every
school.
Experience indicates that there are sanitation and safety
factors directly related to proper dress and grooming. There is a real and
reasonable connection between proper dress/grooming and the successful
operation of the school with respect to discipline as well as student
achievement.
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All
students will be required to wear clean clothing. Clothing or items that
disrupt the educational mission shall now be allowed.
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Students
shall not wear clothes that are mutilated, cut off, or immodest, e.g.,
short shorts, mini-skirts, bare midriffs, halter tops, spaghetti straps,
tank shirts, or similar clothing. Clothing shall cover the midriff,
underwear, backs, and cleavage at all times. Skirts, dresses, and shorts
must be at least mid-thigh length or longer when seated.
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Shoes
shall be worn at all times that insure personal safety and hygiene.
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Jackets
or clothing with insignias representing any branch of the U.S. Armed
Forces or insignias that do not reflect the dignity of learning, modesty,
and principles of education are not to be worn. This would include any
clothing with vulgar words, profane or obscene slogans and advertisements
for alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
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Students
are not to wear hats of any kind within the building.
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Gang-related
clothing, colors, and paraphernalia will not be allowed in schools or
activities. School officials will determine what constitutes “gang”
clothing, colors, and paraphernalia after consultation with law
enforcement agencies as needed.
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For
heath and safety reasons, students may be required to wear certain types
of clothing in connection with specialized activities.
Any form of harassment—sexual, racial/ethnic, sexual
orientation, or differently-abled, will
not be tolerated.
Students who engage in fighting or show lack of respect for
others will receive verbal or written reminders. Parents will be contacted if
students exhibit repeated disrespect or fighting. Students will lose recess
privileges and may experience some form of disciplinary action such as
in-school or home suspension if their behavior does not improve.
We believe that all students deserve a positive environment
for academic and social growth. To help create such an atmosphere, we teach,
encourage, coach and reinforce appropriate behavior to assist students in
following classroom and school rules.
We will continue the school-wide discipline program “Think
Time” and encourage you to review this policy with your child.
There will be two specific rules that will be used
consistently throughout all areas of the school.
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I will
follow directions the first time I am asked.
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I will
show respect for all school personnel, other students, and possessions.
Additional classroom rules may be developed cooperatively by
students and teachers.
“Think Time” gives students a quiet time to calm down,
refocus their actions, and prepare to return to the classroom ready to work in
an appropriate manner and take responsibility for their own actions and
learning. We see it as a very positive process. Please read and review the
following guidelines with your student(s).
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“Think
Time” is held in another classroom where the student is directed to a
special desk to complete a debriefing form. On the form, the student will
describe the misbehavior, explain what will be done to resolve or correct
the problem and indicate the level of willingness to cooperate in the
future.
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Upon
returning to the regular classroom, the debriefing form will be reviewed
by the teacher. If it is completed accurately the student will be welcomed
back into the room. If not, the process will be repeated.
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A
student who receives three (3) “Think Times” in a single day will be
assigned to a lunch detention. Parents will be notified. If three (3)
lunch detentions are assigned in a quarter, there will be a meeting with
the student, parents, teacher, and principal.
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Serious
behaviors such as fighting, bullying, etc., will result in immediate lunch
detention without going through the “Think Time” process.
“Think Time” is assisting us in providing a safe and
positive learning environment for everyone.
If student health issues dictate a need to remain indoors
during recess, parent/guardians must send a not to the student’s teacher.
During lunch recess, students will be seated at a lunchroom table to work on
assignments or read a book. Students will be expected to work quietly and not
cause a disruption.
Students are to demonstrate safe behavior at all times while
on the playground. This includes taking turns on playground equipment as well
as using equipment safely. Students will treat supervising adults with respect
and listen and follow directions at all times.
Bike racks are provided for students who ride their bicycles
to school. Students need to have and use a sturdy lock to secure their bicycle
each day. While on school grounds, bikes must be walked. The school dies no
take responsibility for stolen and vandalized bicycles. Skateboards,
rollerblades, and “heelies” are not allowed at school.
Students will be expected to leave and enter the building
through their grade level door in an orderly and quiet manner. Parents should
not walk their child/children to their classroom before school begins. Instead,
walk them outside to their grade level door. Taking students to classrooms
before the bell rings infringes on teachers’ planning and preparation time.
If students should require medication during school hours,
parents must complete a medication release form in the office. No medications
of any kind will be administered without a medication release form.
