Community R-VI Elementary School Handbook
2007-2008

Beliefs/Mission Statement - Educational Goals - Staff - Calendar - Parental Involvement - Schedules - School Procedures - Disaster Drills/Evacuation Procedures - District/School Policies - Help Line - Signs of Drug Use - MC+ Information - Discipline Handbook

WELCOME STUDENTS AND PARENTS!!!!
The Community R-VI staff welcomes you to the 2007-08 school year. We are prepared and are looking forward to a very goold year with you. We encourage you to take every opportunity that Community R-VI offers to learn and grow socially. The mission of the Community R-VI School District ..Through the use of its resources, Community R-VI School District is to facilitate learning, nurture individual potential, and assist students to believe in themselves through successful learning experiences and challenge them to become productive citizens of the future.

The faculty of Community R-VI Elementary School believes that our school's purpose is to educate all students to high levels of academic performance while fostering positive growth in social/emotional behavious and attitudes. We look forward to seeing you make gains in your academic and social progress this year.

The staff of Community R-VI Elementary is excited about some of the changes that will occur this year. After many years as elementary principal, Mr. Arlen Provancha is the Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Natalie Givson, was hired by the Board of Education as the elementary principal.

The Board of Education hired Ms. Nicole Deimeke to teach second grade. She is familiar with this role having been in the classroom as an aide for the past two years. Ms. Deimeke will also act as the cheerleading sponsor for the middle school and high school.

The Board of Education hired Mrs. Sarah Femrite to teach fifth grade. Mrs. Femrite has taught at Mexico Public Schools for two years since graduating from college. Mrs. Femrite will also act as the sponsor of the annual spring play in the high school.

Mrs. Kathy Borgmeyer will be taking on a new role as our Reading/Math Specialist. She will be working with higher-achieving student to enrich their education. We are excited to be able to give our students this opportunity.

The third grade students will be divided for reading and math instruction. Ms. Missy Carter will be teaching half of the third graders reading and math in the morning. Mrs. Pam Hollowood will be teaching the remaining third graders reading and math in the morning and gifted classes in the afternoon.

This handbook has been developed to give you a better understanding of the school rules and regulations. This is necessary in order to create a positive learning atmosphere. We suggest that each student discuss the contents of this handbook with his or her parents or guardian.

We plan to make this a very successful year. Our elementary building will be celebrating the students' successes with a "Kids at Work" theme. We expect great things from our students. With the school, the parents, the community, and the children working together, we can!

MISSION STATEMENT…
… Working together, the parents, teachers, staff and students of Community R-VI Elementary School will develop an atmosphere in which each child can succeed to his/her greatest potential. In addition to providing learning opportunities for students to acquire basic skills, we will enrich the curriculum to meet individual needs and to challenge each child to grow intellectually. We will strive to prepare our students to be life-long learners and to use their knowledge to be productive citizens in a global community.

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EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Upon graduation from the Community R-VI High School, each student should have achieved the following goals:
1) Realization of the worth and differences of each individual.
2) Respect for the rights of others.
3) Recognition of the importance and dignity of work, and the necessity of good workmanship, so the individual may avail for themselves the rights and privileges of employment.
4) Knowledge and understanding of our gender equity, racial/ethnic equity, disability equity and multicultural heritage.
5) Ability to express ideas accurately, effectively, and appropriately, both in written and spoken form.
6) Competency in reading and reading comprehension.
7) Understanding of health principles and progress in the attainment of physical fitness goals.
8) Ability to organize, analyze, and apply learned information to life experiences.
9) Awareness of and preparation for further educational and career opportunities.
10) Ability to use technology to retrieve and process information.
11) Ability to apply skills learned in communication arts, math, social science, science, fine arts, and vocational education.
12) Ability to organize and analyze information and apply skills from all academic areas that will enable graduates to be productive citizens.

Administrators
Mr. Arlen Provancha, Superintendent
Mr. Jake Moss, Middle School/High School Principal
Natalie R. Gibson, Elementary Principal

Secretaries
Sherri Deimeke, Superintendent
Sandy Gastler, Middle School & High School Principal/PAT Educator
Lynn Pound, Elementary Principal
Marcia Van Cleave, Bookkeeper

High School Teachers
Vicki Briggs, Science, Golf and NHS
Jim Brink, PE/Athletic Director
Mary Ann Burkhalter, Family & Consumer Science
Berry Fennewald, Language Arts
Melody Crowe, MS/HS Guidance/Junior Class Sponsor
Robert Fischer, Language Arts/MS and HS Track
Don Hanson, Vocational Agriculture
Emma Jaccarino, Tech Director/Computer Science
Rebecca McCurdy, Math
Michael Boedeker, Business,Ass't Baseball and FBLA
James Benson, Social Studies/Ass't Girls Basketball
Aides
Jolene Littler, Special Services
Amber Wilcox, ITV
Pam Eady, Visually Impaired

Middle School Teachers
Bethany Curtis Math
Melanie Friday Science
Marci Wilburn, Language Arts
Chris Willingham Social Studies/MS & HS Boys Basketball and Baseball

Elementary School Teachers
Denise Becker, Kindergarten
Melissa Carter, Third Grade
Sarah Femrite, Fifth Grade
Pam Hollowood, Second Grade Reading and Math/Gifted
Nicole Deimeke, Second Grade
Jean Robnett, Fourth Grade
Bonnie Wilson, Pre-School
Tori Schlemmer-Sims, Pre-School/PAT Educator
Karen Stone, First Grade
Kathy Borgmeyer, Reading/Math Specialist
Aides
Carrie Blair, 4th grade/Title I
Julie Hunt, 3rd grade
Shonda Logerman, Kindergarten
Shanta Wheeler, 1st grade

Special Subject Teachers
Bart Bockensted,t Special Education
Bob Curtis, Elementary PE/MS & HS Girls Basketball and Softball
Teresa Finder, Elementary Guidance
Barbara Kibble, Speech Therapist
Gayle Madsen, Title I Reading
Glenda Norton, Special Education
Eva Eikel, Vocal Music
Karen Scott, Library
Sonja Sommer, Special Education
Jane Summers, Art
Rose Wilburn, Instrumental Music

Aides
Virginia Brinker, Aide
Carrie Blair, Aide
Julia Hunt, Aide
Julene Littler, Aide
Sherry Phillips, Aide
April Purvis Aide
Toria Schlemmer-Sims, PAT Educator
Mary Thomas, Aide
After School Child Care

LeeAnn Meador, School Nurse

Custodians
Larry Creek,-Elementary Night
Eric Curtis Maintenance/Bus Mechanic
Calvin McGrew High School Night
Mike (Mac) McGrew High School-Day/Maintenance Director
Cheryl Snyder Elementary-Day/Transportation Director

Cooks
Tammy Purvis Cook
Wilma Fendrick Cook
Barbara Swaim Cook/Cafeteria Manager
Karla Hilderman Cook

Bus Drivers
Carylle Ann Folta, 01
Angela Hogan, 99
97
06
Shirley Jensen, 04
Cheryl Snyder, 98

Board of Education
Warren Hale, President
Andy Fairchild, Vice-President
Tresa Hodges, Treasurer
Sherri Deimeke, Secretary
Cathy Gieseker, Member
Kevin Deimeke, Member
Glenn Jensen, Jr. Member
Debby Nichols, Member

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COMMUNITY R-VI 2007-08 SCHOOL CALENDAR
July 11 School Board
August 16 New Teacher Workshops
August 20 Teacher Workshops
August 21 Optional Teacher Workshop
August 22 First Day of School
August 30 School Pictures
September 3 No School--Labor Day Holiday
September 11 PTO 7:00 Open House
September 18 School Board Meeting
September 28 No School-Staff Professional Development
October 1 PTO 7:00
October 16 School Board
October 19 End of First Quarter
October 24 (3:30-8:00) Parent/Teacher Conference
October 25 (3:30-8:00) Parent/Teacher Conference
October 26 No school
October 31 K-5 Halloween parties 1:45-2:45
November 20 School Board
November 20 School dismissed 12:30-Staff Professional Development
November 21 No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 22 No school-Thanksgiving Break
November 23 No school-Thanksgiving Break
December 18 School Board
December __ Elementary Christmas Program 7:00
December 19 School Dismissed 1:30-Final Exams
December 20 School Dismissed 1:30-Final Exams
December 21 K-5 Christmas parties
December 21 School Dismissed 1:30-Final Exams
December 21 End of 1st Semester
December 22 to January 2 Christmas Break
January 3 School resumes from Christmas Break
January 8 Spelling Bee 1:00
January 10 Geography Bee 1:00
January 15 School Board Meeting
January 21 No school-Martin Luther King's birthday
January 26 School dismissed 12:30-Professional Development Day
February 4 PTO 7:00
February 14 K-5 Valentine parties 1:45-2:45
February 15 School dismissed 12:30-Staff Professional Development
February 18 No school-President's Day
February 19 School Board
March 3 PTO 7:00
March 11 End of 3rd Quarter
March 7 School dismissed 12:30-Staff Professional Development
March 12 (3:30-8:00) Parent/Teacher Conference
March 13 (3:30-8:00) Parent/Teacher Conference
March 14 No School
March 18 School Board Meeting
March 18 PDC Early Release 12:30
March 19-24 Spring Break
March 25 School Resumes from Spring Break
April 7 PTO Art Fair 7:00
April 15 School Board Meeting
April 25 No School Staff Professional Development
May 5 PTO 7:00
May 20 School Board
May 13-15 Senior finals
May 21 Final Exams-Release 1:30
May 22 Final Exams-Release 1:30
May Commencement
May High School Graduation
May 19 Eighth Grade Recognition 8:00
May 23 Awards Assembly/Last Day/Dismiss 12:30
June 2-27 Summer School
June 17 School Board

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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
We believe you, as parents, are key members of your child's education. Your involvement with your child's education is very important. Show us a parent who really cares, and we'll show you a child who can learn. Below are listed some things you can do to help your child's education:
1. SUPPORT THE SCHOOL: Maintain a positive attitude about education, the school, and the teachers. If a problem occurs at school, get the FACTS, and then cooperate with the school to affect a workable solution to the problem.
2. ATTENDANCE: Insist upon regular attendance and punctuality.
3. MEET THE TEACHERS: Become acquainted with your child's teachers and cooperate closely with them. You may help tremendously by coming for a conference when requested to do so. Make a point of seeing grade reports at each grading period. Attend all meetings for parents. Learn "what is going on at school" so you can discuss schoolwork and activities at home.
4. CHECK HOMEWORK: If at all possible, provide the student with a "private" study area at home, a place where he/she may study without interruption. See that his/her homework is correct. See that it's neat. See that it's finished.
5. WATCH YOUR CHILD: If you see any major changes in your child (academically, socially, emotionally or physically) please let us know.
6. HANDBOOK: Read the handbook completely. It answers many questions and provides information that will help you understand the operation of Community R-VI School.
7. SCHOOL FUNCTIONS: Attend extra-curricular school functions with your child, especially those in which he/she is involved.
8. SHOW INTEREST: Ask your child to teach you something he/she learned in class today.
9. READ: Read out loud to your child. Have him/her read to you. Teach him/her how to use the library. The more children read the smarter they'll become.
10. ENCOURAGE: When you see his/her progress improve, even a little, pat him/her on the back. Tell your child you're proud of their progress.
11. HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Let your child know you believe he/she can do it and that you expect him/her to do the best he's/she's capable of doing.
THE SCHOOL WELCOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH PARENTS. FEEL FREE TO CALL THE OFFICE AT ANY TIME FOR CONSULTATION.

Ten Results of Positive Parent Involvement
1. Higher student achievement
2. Fewer discipline problems
3. Less drug and alcohol abuse
4. Less juvenile crime
5. More positive student/teacher relationships
6. Better school attendance
7. More attention to homework
8. More controlled TV watching
9. Better communications between parent and child
10. Better chance of graduating.

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Schedules

Lunch Schedules
K-2nd 11:10-11:40
3rd-5th 11:20-11:45

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SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Absence: Parents are to notify the school by 9:00 a.m. that their child is absent and to make arrangements for the child's missed assignments. A note is to be sent to school when the child returns indicating the reason for the absence.
Assemblies: Students will walk quietly and orderly to and from all assemblies. The youngest students should go in first, and be the first to leave. Classes should remain seated until their teacher tells them to stand to leave.
Athletic Admission: Our school does not have an activity fee. Admission to all athletic events cost $2.00 for students, and $3.50 for adults. One may purchase a season pass which will admits you to all home athletic events. During a game, if a student leaves the building they are to leave the school ground and not return. They may not pay to get back into the event. All students are expected to behave at all athletic events. Unruly behavior will lead to suspension from all school-sponsored events.
Attendance Reports: According to school board policy, students are not to miss in excess of 14 days per year. Exceptions will be considered in cases involving:
1. The student’s hospitalization
2. Prolonged student illness with written notification from the doctor and/or parents
3. Death in the immediate family (father, mother, brother, sister, or grandparent)
4. Educational travel when arrangements have been made PRIOR to departure with the
administration. Parents must be able to justify the absence as to educational value.
As an elementary building, we hold a 10 days per semester policy. A note will be sent home after 5 days reminding the parents of the days their student has missed. Another letter will be sent after 10 days. Once a student has missed the allowed time, after-school tutoring and/or summer school may be required.
Building Use: Classrooms, organizations, or individuals wishing to use any room in the building for a special activity must notify the office. The gymnasium is in regular use during the school day. Students must wear tennis shoes to participate in P.E.
Bus: If you child will not be riding the bus on the a.m. route, you can call the school at 7:00 a.m. In the event that your child is not at his/her bus stop at the scheduled pick-up time, the bus driver will only wait for 1 minute. Students who are not riding the bus are to wait in the lobby until the buses leave, unless a parent picks up the student. All students riding buses on regular routes or on school-sponsored trips are under the supervision of the driver and /or sponsor. Students who become involved in a disagreement with the bus driver will follow the driver’s directions and instructions without argument. The school CAN REFUSE transportation to unruly students. Students may be detained at school to complete any unfinished work if deemed necessary by the principal and teacher. Students shall be given one-day advance notice to inform their parents of the need to remain after school or to arrive early. Students may be suspended from riding a bus because of misbehavior, vulgar language, or other distracting disturbances. If a student is suspended from riding a bus, it is the responsibility of the parent to see that the student gets to school some other way. Students must ride the bus on all school-sponsored trips.
Communicable Disease: If you suspect your child has an infectious disease DO NOT send him or her to school. Take the child to the doctor and have the condition diagnosed. These are the guidelines in which the school follows concerning attendance with a child who has a communicable disease.
Chicken Pox: Exclusion for six days after appearance of rash, or until all lesions are completely dry, whichever is longer.
Conjunctivitis: Children should not attend school during the acute stage.
Head Lice: Until nit free
Guidelines for Head Lice: All students found to have evidence of a head lice infestation (lice or nits) will be excluded from school attendance until all nits (silvery oval-shaped lice eggs) have been removed. Parents will be given written materials that explain the reasons for exclusion, and methods to treat the infestation on the hair and in the home. There are several products on the market for treating head lice. There are some head lice treatments that require a physician's prescription and some that may be purchased over-the-counter. Ask the pharmacist for the most effective product. He or she will be happy to assist you. As long as the child is treated and returns to school without evidence of nits, they will not be required to see a physician.
The school nurse on return to school will examine the child. The nurse arrives to school at 8:15 and will examine the child for evidence of nits at that time. A parent or guardian MUST accompany the child until the child has been determined to be nit free. The student cannot ride the bus until he/she has been determined to be nit free. Any evidence of nits will require exclusion. A log will be kept and those children who have been excluded and returned to school will be reexamined in 10 days to ensure that they remain free of infestation.
Impetigo: Exclude until skin lesions are healed, or until child is under adequate and continuous medical treatment.
Ringworm: Infected child under adequate and continuous medical supervision may attend school.
Scabies: Exclusion until adequately treated.
Guidelines for Scabies: All students found to have evidence or symptoms of a scabies infestation will be excluded from school attendance until treatment has been received. The student will be excluded one day for treatment and an additional day to allow full effect of treatment. In effect, two days of non-school attendance as recommended by the Department of Health, Infection Control Department. Written notification from the prescribing doctor must be presented upon return to school or the student will not be admitted to school. The notification must show that a physician has treated the student. Parents will be given reasons for exclusion from school, recommendations for the treatment, and have cleaning suggestions to avoid the spread of the infection. The school nurse following return to school will examine the student. The school nurse will do a reexamination after five days following the return to school.
Strep Throat: Children may return to school 24-48 hours after antibiotic treatment is begun. Prescribed treatment should be completed.

Communication: A newsletter will be sent home with the students the last day of the week and a district-wide newsletter will include all upcoming events, selected announcements, and menus for the next week. Any information or announcements you would to have in the newsletter should be turned into the office by Wednesday morning. Weekly newsletters and Community Communicator are posted on the District’s Website.

Curriculum: The best part of curriculum that can be taught is that of a positive attitude, and a love of learning. The attitude that the teacher carries into the classroom has a crucial bearing on what, and how well, his/her students learn. Teaching from the moment of the student's arrival, until the moment of their departure, will impress upon the students the importance of learning. Likewise, the attitude of the student toward school authority figures and do what is expected of him/her has a crucial bearing on that student’s success with the curriculum.

Damages: Whoever damages school property is responsible for its replacement, and for accepting the negative consequences listed in the Discipline Plan.

Discipline: The school staff has authority over all students on school grounds at all times, and over all students during school-sponsored trips and activities. Students are expected to follow the school rules. The staff and administration of Community R-VI believe that you (the student) deserve the best possible learning environment. In order to provide this, we will maintain a well-disciplined environment.
Discipline in our school is based on common sense, respect for others, and fairness. Your main goal in school is to obtain an education. To learn the most you can in any one class requires being able to listen, participate, share and concentrate without interference. You'll find most problems in a classroom center around people disrupting others. This school protects your rights to an education without interference. Much like home, there are persons who are in authority. Teachers have made it their business to study young people as well as the curriculum that they will teach. Their goal is your welfare. Their main interest is you.
You are responsible for your behavior; you will pay the consequences if you so choose to break the rules. You will be judged for what you ARE as well as what you KNOW. Almost every instance of misbehavior in school distracts from someone's education. Therefore, an unacceptable action becomes costly to people other than the person guilty of the act.

Dress Code: The Board of Education and the administration feel that the home should exercise the necessary authority to establish proper dressing habits. Parents of students in the elementary should decide what their children would wear to school as long as students are neat, clean, and not disruptive to learning. It is our philosophy not to deny any student the educational opportunities provided by the school district. However, it is the Board of Education's responsibility to see that the proper atmosphere is maintained so that all students have an opportunity to learn.
Students are to display personal cleanliness and wear appropriate clothing at all times. At no time should a student’s dress be disruptive to the educational process. Any manner of appearance that disrupts the learning process of the Community R-VI District is not acceptable.
Sponsors of student activities, or teachers of certain classes, may require a stricter dress code to encourage safety and proper performance.
All students must be fully clothed, neat, and clean, for the health and welfare of all. Clothes must be in good taste, with no derogatory patches or slogans (avoid topics of: drugs, alcohol, sex, violence). Parents and students should adhere to the following guidelines:
1) Shoes or sandals must be worn. Shoes with skates in them are prohibited.
2) Shirts and blouses must be kept buttoned, except when worn over other shirt as a layered look.
3) Garments must overlap sufficiently so that during normal movement and sitting the midriff is not exposed.
4) No clothing may be worn with writing, drawings, or emblems that are obscene, derogatory, gang-related, or racially offensive.
5) Halters, backless clothing, swimsuits, or see though garments will not be permitted at school. 6) Tight fitting shorts or pants (such as biker shorts or stretch pants) and extremely short or revealing shorts will not be permitted. Trousers, pants and jeans must be pulled to an appropriate level, zippered and fastened. NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOUR UNDERWEAR. Sagging pants are a safety hazard as they restrict a child’s movement.
7) Students may not wear bandannas, hat, or caps in the school building.

Drills: Fire, earthquake, tornado, and lockdown drills will be held periodically. The intercom/alarm system will notify the classrooms of the drills. Follow the procedure diagram and remain at the indicated place of safety until told the drill is over. Students are to be quiet during the entire drill. All students are to stay with their teacher unless instructed to do other wise by the teacher or principal.

Emergency Closing of Schools: Whenever it becomes necessary to close or alter the bus schedule for emergencies such as snow or ice storms, dense fog, extreme heat, failure of the heating plant, etc., the following policies will be followed:
1) The announcement will be made on the following radio stations KXEO-AM (1340), KWWR-FM (95.7), KPLA-FM (101.5), and the following television stations KOMU (Channel 8), and KMIZ (Channel 17) as soon as the seriousness of the emergency can be determined.
2) If school is dismissed during the day, it will usually be at 1:15 p.m. unless the emergency warrants an earlier closing. In case of an early closing, a notice will be given on the radio.
3) During inclement weather, please listen to the radio, as any alteration to the school hours will be announced.

Emergency Plans: The superintendent has the responsibility of developing and maintaining the district's emergency plans. Emergency preparedness drills (fire, severe weather, tornado, bomb threat, civil emergency) will be developed by the superintendent in cooperation with the building principals. A sufficient number of drills will be conducted in each building to give instruction and practice in proper actions by staff and students.

Extra Curricular Activities: The Board of Education, teachers, staff, and administrators at Community R-VI Schools are committed to good sportsmanship. Extra-curricular activities are provided for the education and social experience of the student and school community. We hope to have as many students as possible attending all events at school. However, it is important that the students remember appropriate behavior is a MUST. Attendance at games, plays, dances, and etc. is a privilege that Community R-VI offers the student body.

Sportsmanship: Sportsmanship is an integral part of any extra-curricular activity. Every student that walks away from an activity has learned something about sportsmanship, whether it’s good or bad. Teaching good sportsmanship is a challenge for every school. All participants and spectators are involved in the challenge of sportsmanship. Each person is responsible for individual actions and are asked to display good sportsmanship in all athletic and activity endeavors. Sportsmanship is key to successful program.

Simple Guidelines: When attending extra-curricular activities, the regular school day Code of Conduct should be followed. Wherever Community R-VI is participating in an extra-curricular activity, students are subject to the rules and regulations of Community R-VI Schools. Any student who leaves the building during an event will not be readmitted. Additionally, any student who goes outside is to leave the school grounds. When you arrive at an activity, you are expected to sit and watch the activity. Stereos and jam boxes are inappropriate and should not interfere with the activity. Very simple put--if you don't want to sit and watch the game without being offensive and rude to others--then don't come to the game.

Consequences:
1st offense: The student will be asked to stop behavior (if the behavior is extreme, more severe consequences could occur) and the student's parents will be notified.
2nd offense: If there is a second offense, during the year, the student will be asked to leave the activity, and the student's parents will be notified.
3rd offense: If there is a third offense, during the year, the student will no longer be allowed to attend extra-curricular activities (including athletic events) for the rest of the school year and the student's parents will be notified.

Fund-raising: The only door-to-door sales permitted are raffle tickets for the craft fair in the fall. No items are to be sold during class time.

Grading Scales:
Kindergarten - First Grade Checklist of Outcomes
2nd - 5th
A = 95-100
A- = 90-94
B+ = 87-89
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C = 73-76
C- = 70-72
D+ = 67-69
D = 63-66
D- = 60-62
F = 0-59

Grievances: Problems are easier to resolve if those presenting them also present a solution. Staff members and parents are to attempt to solve problems between themselves first. If not solved, problems are then taken to the principal. If the problem is not resolved in a reasonable length of time, the superintendent is to be contacted. If the superintendent cannot resolve the problem, it is taken to the School Board.

Homework: Homework is valuable to students if it is in balance with classroom work and if it is given for the proper purpose. The purpose of homework is to review and solidify learning experiences that have already gone on in the classroom. Homework is given to the student as practice of what has been taught in order to effectively learn that concept. Since this is meant to be a learning strategy, homework should be tailored for the age group, and not be excessive. Many of our students ride a bus an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening plus participating in extra-curricular events. If homework assignments are excessively long, lasting educational values are not likely to be obtained.

Student Injury or Illness: A student who is too ill to remain in class or who has been injured will be sent to the school nurse. If it is necessary for the student to go home, the school nurse will contact the parents. If you child shows symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting or has an oral temperature greater than 99.4 F, consider him/her contagious. Please keep the child out of school for 24 hours after she/he is symptom free.

Insurance: Forms for students insurance are to be distributed to all students after school begins. Please contact the school if your child did not bring home an insurance form and another form will be sent to you.

Lost and Found: The office will keep lost and found items until the end of the school year. If a student is missing an item, they may come to the office (with a pass) during a recess, before school or break time. We encourage parents to check lost and found for items that their child is missing.

Lockers: A locker is assigned to each student at the beginning of the year. This is the only locker the student is to use during the year unless another is assigned by the principal or teacher. Each student is responsible for his/her locker and possessions. No beverages are to be in the lockers. The lockers are property of the Community R-VI School District and are subject to inspection by authorized school personnel at any time without warning. The school is not responsible for stolen items. Students may use a lock that is opened with a key, to secure their locker. However, the student must provide his/her own lock, a key for the office, a key for the locker partner (if applicable), and the classroom teacher. If a student chooses not to have a lock, the school is not responsible for loss or theft of any articles. Students in 3rd grade and above must sign an acknowledgement concerning the use of student lockers. The acknowledgement states that students and parents need to understand that:
1) Student lockers are the property of the Community R-VI School District,
2) Student lockers remain at all times under the control of the Community R-VI School District,
3) Students are expected to assume full responsibility for their locker, and
4) The Community R-VI School District retains the right to inspect student lockers for any reason at any time with notice, with student consent, and without a search warrant.

Make-up Work: In the case of absence, students will be allowed one make-up day for each excused day he/she was gone to complete homework. Make-up work will not be accepted after that time, unless the teacher provides special extension. If a student misses a class or a day/days of school, the teacher will supply the student with the make-up work. Make-up work does not apply in case of suspension. If your child is absent, please notify the office prior to lunch how the homework is to be sent.

Meals: Lunch prices for students K to 5th are $6.25 weekly or $1.25 if paid by the day. Adults will pay $2.00 per day for a school lunch. On most days an alternate lunch is available for students in grades K to 5th. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are available as an alternate every day. Milk is included with the lunch. Extra milk costs $.25. Breakfast prices for students K to 5th are $5.00 weekly or $1.00 a day. An adult will pay $1.25 per day for breakfast. The office will handle the free/reduced lunch process. Kindergarten students may purchase snack milk in the afternoon. Cost for snack milk is $10.00 a quarter. At the beginning of the school year, each student is issued a meal card. There will be a $3.00 fee assessed to replace lost or damaged meal card. No gum, candy, or soda will be allowed in the elementary building except for parties or as a reward given by a teacher.

Parent Requests for Classroom Teachers: Placement of children in classes for the next school year is of great importance. The staff considers many factors when placements are made. These include: learning styles, personalities, learning difficulties, social behavior, academic achievement, and ratio of boys to girls. Requests from parents for specific classroom teachers are discouraged based on the following problems which have been experienced: lopsided academic division, students asking parents to request a particular teacher, changing class division to accommodate requests can present a difficult social structure, and requests for teachers can become a popularity contest. However, there are justifiable situations whereby parent requests may be warranted and should be considered. A request must be written and submitted by June 1, of the current school year. Specific reasons for the request must be outlined. Each request will be reviewed by the building principal on an individual basis.

Parties: Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day are the holidays celebrated at school from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. for grade K to 5th. Special parties are discouraged, and must have the principal's permission to take place. The district does not pay for these parties. Gum is not allowed in the elementary building. No candy or soda will be allowed in the elementary building except for parties or as a reward given by a teacher.

P.E.: A doctor's excuse is needed if a child is not able to participate in P.E. for more than 3 consecutive days. Students must wear tennis shoes to play in P.E.

Perfect Attendance: Any student who has not missed more than a total of 3 hours during the school year will be considered to have perfect attendance. Perfect attendance certificates will be awarded during the awards ceremony at the end of school to those students who have perfect attendance.

Personal Items: Students are not to bring valuable items to school, as the school does not assume responsibility for any loss or damage to personal items. Radios, jam boxes, cassette players, game boys, etc. are not to be brought to school.

Reading Circle Certificate Requirements: Following is listed the number of books that a child must read in order to receive a Reading Circle Certificate. The total number of books that a child must read has been listed by grade level and has been broken into the number of fiction and non-fiction books required.

Recess: All elementary students are to go outside for recess unless the teacher to finish work keeps them in, or the parents send a note requesting that the student stay in for health reasons. Every student must have a warm coat that closes securely, a head covering, and gloves or mittens during cold weather.

Registration: All students are to be registered in the office.

Reporting Grades: The grade cards go out at the end of each quarter to each student who has attended 20 days of that quarter. Mid-quarter progress reports will be sent home the fourth week of each quarter to inform the parents of both the academic, and behavioral progress of their child.

Restrooms: Students are not to be allowed to linger in any unsupervised area. Regular restroom breaks are taken by the entire class to eliminate any student from wandering the halls unsupervised. Noise is an open invitation to the teacher to enter either restroom.

School Hours: The warning bell at 8:06 indicates that students are to go straight to class. Classes begin immediately thereafter. Students are not to leave until 2:55. The instruction time MUST be guarded from all interruptions. Students should be taken out of class ONLY for emergencies. If such an emergency should occur, the parent or guardian must sign a note explaining why and when the student must leave. Parents must then go to the office to pick up their child. Parents are to sign the checkout form in the office when bringing students in late or taking them out early. Parents who pick up their children after school must park in the back lot for the children's safety.

Student Evaluation Forms: Occasionally parents will request that a teacher fill out an evaluation form for a doctor or other agencies outside the school. All evaluations forms must accompany a note from the doctor or agencies requesting the information. All forms will be mailed to the doctor or agency and will not be given to the parent.
Suspension: Any student who is suspended will be barred from all extra-curricular activities during that time.

Telephone: Instruction time is not to be interrupted by telephone calls, except in an emergency. The caller will be asked to leave a message to be delivered later. Students are to use the telephone only in an emergency. Students will not be allowed to use the phone to make arrangements to have friends over after school.

Laddonia line: 573-373-5842 Martinsburg line: 573-492-6223

Testing: Tests should be used as tools to improve instruction. The result may be a change in teaching strategies, or the identification of those who do not understand a concept, so that they may be re-taught. Special Education teachers will administer tests only to those students who have it written in his/her I.E.P. Any test that is to be administered by a Special Education teacher will be previously arranged.

Textbooks: Textbooks are provided for the students by the district. Remember that the books are a valuable tool in a student’s education. Also, they are expensive to replace; textbooks typically cost over $30 to purchase. The books are the property of the district and each student is responsible for the books that are issued to him/her. Students/parents are responsible to pay for any serious damage, such as a bent cover, loose binding, dirt stained, and etc. When books are returned to the teacher at the end of the year, they will notify the office and parents if a student needs to pay for any damages he/she may have incurred. All damaged/lost book fees must be paid before the students will receive their end of the year report card. Following are the guidelines for charges for damages to books by students.

Lost book 5/5 replacement cost...1st year
Lost book 5/5 replacement cost...2nd year
Lost book 4/5 replacement cost...3rd year
Lost book 3/5 replacement cost...Over 3 years
Slight marking or 1 page torn--$1 for books 1 or 2 years old
Slight marking or 1 page torn--$.50 for books over 3 years old
Dirty, cover bent, binding loose or other serious damage will be computed on replacement cost schedule above.

Visitors: Guest speakers and every other visitor must check in at the office immediately upon entering the building. They must sign-in receive a visitor's pass to be worn at all times wil in the building. They must sign-out and return the visitor's pass when exiting.

Withdrawal: The office must be notified when a student plans to terminate his/her attendance at this school. The students must pay all debts, and return borrowed materials prior to the release of permanent records to another school.

Workroom: This room is maintained for faculty and staff only. Students are never to use this room.

MEDICATION PROCEDURES

Only the school nurse or the principal's designee will administer medication, if under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medication during school hours without the parent at school to administer it.
Guidelines:
1. Instructions written and signed by the parent, and a note signed by the physician, which include the following are required: child's name, name and purpose of medication, time, and dosage to administer, date to terminate administration of medication.
2. Non-prescription medication may be sent to the school nurse for proper administration if the above instructions are written and signed by the parent.
3. Parents are to keep the school nurse informed of the status of their child's health, and all medication changes.
4. The school nurse will inform the appropriate school personnel of medication procedures, and keep a record of the administration of medication. He/she will keep all medication in a locked cabinet and discard or return unused medication when time to terminate its administration.
5. The school district may refuse requests to oversee the administration of medication to anyone at any time.
6. Students seen taking unauthorized medication will be sent to the principal. The principal will inform parents.
Click here to download the form to be completed by parents, (you will need Acobat Reader on your computer)

(ALL DRUGS ARE TO BE SENT TO SCHOOL IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. A SECOND LABELED CONTAINER MAY BE OBTAINED BY THE PHARMACY FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION TO BE SENT TO SCHOOL. HOWEVER, "YOU MUST" ASK FOR THE BOTTLE, THE PHARMACIST WILL NOT OFFER IT TO YOU).
STUDENT CONTRACT FOR INTERNET USAGE

The Administration, Staff, and Board of Education of the Community R-VI School District feel information available on the Internet is a valuable resource for our students. Access to this resource carries with it responsibilities.

Students and parents should be aware that the Internet contains inappropriate materials that may be offensive because of sexual, cultural, religious, and other personal convictions. It is the responsibility of the student to not purposely access these materials. If the case occurs where a student accidentally gets in an inappropriate materials he is to exit the location immediately without making and reference to another student or turn off the monitor and ask the teacher in charge for assistance in getting away from the inappropriate materials.

Email accounts are available for all students for educational purposes. These accounts will be established upon an educational server. WE do NOT guarantee the privacy of this Email account. The following policies apply to Email:
· Students will NOT be allowed to access web-based personal Email accounts using any computer within the system, this includes all Hotmail, Excite, Yahoo, and any other web-based email service other the one provided by the school;
· Nothing of commercial nature (no buying or selling of any kind);
· No chain letters;
· No offensive words of sexual or cultural context.

Students will not participate in Chat Groups or Chat Rooms unless directly under the supervision of a teacher in an activity that is of educational nature.

Offenses of the above policy will result in the following:
The first documented offense will result in notification of the parent/guardian and removal from the network access for one week.
The second offense will result in removal of access to the network for the remainder of the school year.

We ask for parent/guardian signature on this form prior to their child being issued a password and access to the Internet. The school will do everything possible to prevent misuse of the Internet, but the ultimate responsibility belongs to the student.

__________________________ ________________________________
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

__________________________
Date

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DISASTER DRILLS

Disaster drills are conducted periodically and are important safety precautions. It is essential that when the signal is given everyone evacuate the building as quickly and quietly as possible.

Fire Drill
Upon hearing the signal, everyone should immediately stop what he or she are doing and evacuate the building according to the fire drill evacuation plan on the following page. Teachers will be responsible for taking roll; therefore, they must take their grade book. It is imperative that everyone knows the evacuation procedure for each area they work during the day. Absolutely no stopping at lockers or restrooms, students should leave their books on their desks. Girls can take their purse if they can readily access them.
All exits should be cleared at least 200 feet. As soon a teacher's class has cleared the exits, the teacher should take roll; any missing students need to be reported to the principal, immediately. If the building is on fire, the speed and accuracy with which this report is made could save a life.

Tornado Drill
Upon hearing the signal, everyone should move quickly through the halls, stay near the sides of the halls and remain silent as they proceed to their designation. Students should leave all books on their desks, absolutely no stopping at lockers or restrooms. When the students have reached their destination they should kneel on the floor, put their heads on their knees and cover their heads with their arms. Everyone is must remain silent. Teachers will need to make certain decisions concerning the changing of lines during the evacuations. The most important part of the plan is to keep the lines moving and getting to their destinations quickly and orderly. Teachers should take their grade book so that roll can be taken.
Always: Stay away from doors and windows.

Earthquake Drill
Upon given the signal everyone should move quickly and quietly away from the windows or other potential hazards. Get under the desk or other shelter or against inside wall. Assume drop position and be silent so directions can be heard. Stay in drop position until drill is over and until further instructions are given.

Lockdown Drill-Not Immediate Danger
After hearing the signal, all staff immediately looks in the hall and instruct any student in the hall to come into their classroom immediately. Teachers are to secure their classes by closing and locking classroom doors and windows. All other staff is to lock themselves in a room. Grade books and daily attendance needs to be located and checked. All rooms are to notify the office when their area is secure and if any students are in their classroom from the hallway or if any of their students are not in the classroom. Teachers may resume teaching once the room is secured and the office has been notified, as long as the activity does not require anyone to leave the classroom. Everyone is to stay in the area until they are instructed over the intercom system to do otherwise.

Lockdown Drill-Immediate Danger
After hearing the signal, all staff immediately looks in the hall and instruct any student in the hall to come into their classroom immediately. Teachers are to secure their classes by closing and locking classroom doors and windows. All other staff is to lock themselves in a room. Teachers are to shut off all lights and electrical equipment. Grade books and daily attendance needs to be located and checked. All rooms are to notify the office when their area is secure and if any students are in their classroom from the hallway or if any of their students are not in the classroom. Students and teachers are to move to a “safe zone” in the room (Move to the floor, against a wall). Students are to lie under any items available. Everyone is to remain quiet. Everyone is to STAY PUT until instructed over the PA to do otherwise. IF THE SCHOOL IS IN A LOCKDOWN SITUATION WE WILL ATTEMPT TO CONTACT EACH STUDENT'S PARENTS OR GUARDIANS. PLEAS DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL DURING THIS TIME.

EMERGENCY AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES

TORNADO EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Elementary/Middle School: In the event of a wind storm or other emergency, the elementary and middle school buildings will go to the following:
All students in the basement will stay in their rooms in the basement.
All students in the gymnasium/cafeteria will go to the basement.
All students in middle school, vocal music and pre-school classrooms will go to the basement.
All students in classrooms on the east side of the elementary building will follow the east wall and go to the basement.
All students in classrooms on the west side of the elementary building will follow the west wall and go to the basement.

High School/Agriculture Building: In the event of a wind storm or other emergency, the high school and agriculture buildings will go to the following:
All students in the old gym will go to the girls' locker room in the old gym.
All students in the office, computer lab, home ec room, science lab or room, and counselor's office will go to the girls' locker room in the old gym.
All students in the foreign language room and ITV room will go to the new girls' locker room.
All students in the math room, business room, and Ms. Silver's English room will go to the girls' locker room in the old gym.
All students in the history room and Mrs. Harper's English room will go the boys' locker room, old gym.
All students in the agriculture building will go to the inside room (the one with lockers in it).

Library/Art Room/Gymnasium Building: In the event of a windstorm or other emergency, the library, art room and gymnasium building will go to the following:
All students in the gym will go to the girls' locker room.
All students in the art room and library will go to the boys' locker room.

Remember seconds count.

IN THE EVENT OF AN EARTHQUAKE
A. Inside the school building
1. If inside the school building at the time of an earthquake:
a. Move away from windows or other potential hazards.
b. Get under desk or table or other shelter or against inside wall. If shelter moves, move with it and stay under it.
c. Assume drop position and be silent so directions can be heard above the noise of the earthquake.
d. Stay in drop position until earthquake is over and/or until further instructions are given.
2. After the initial shock and things settle down, teachers will evacuate classrooms, being alert to possibility of aftershocks.
3. When leaving classrooms, teachers should make every effort to take with them the room book, emergency supplies, and the 2 gallons of distilled water stored in the classroom. Announce that nobody is to return to the classroom unless authorized to do so.
4. Teachers and students will follow the Fire Emergency Plan, take attendance, and when authorized, take the children to designated area (H.S.-front, Elementary-out by bus barn), or re-entry to school buildings when approved.
5. In case of an earthquake during class changes the students are to go to the teacher of the last class period after evacuating the building.
6. School will remain open indefinitely until every child has been released to parents or authorized person.

B. Outside the school building
1. If outside the school building or walking to or from school when an earthquake occurs.
a. Get clear of all buildings, trees, exposed wires, or other hazards that my fall. The safest place is in the open.
b. Assume drop position until quake is over.
2. After the earthquake, if on the way to school, continue to school. If on the way home, continue home.

C. On the school bus
1. Drivers should immediately stop the bus away from hazards.
2. Occupants should assume the drop position under seats if possible or in the aisles.
3. After the quake, if on the way to school, continue to school; if on the way delivering students home, continue to do so.
4. If conditions do not permit such continuation, send message to the superintendent or principal and wait for assistance.
5. In the event an earthquake should happen during the period when a bus driver is home between routes, the driver is to tend to any immediate emergency at home and then do everything possible to get the bus back to the school as quickly as possible.

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DISTRICT/SCHOOL POLICIES

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
*The use, possession or transfer of intoxicants, alcohol and/or physical or mind altering drugs are prohibited on or in school property, at school sponsored activities and events or in any vehicle while such vehicles is being used to transport students for the school district.
*Any staff member suspecting use of alcohol or drugs shall report the same immediately to the building principal.
*If possible, school employees should confiscate any materials suspected as being alcohol or drugs.
*Students suspected of using alcohol or drugs shall immediately be suspended from school pending an investigation. The student's parents shall be notified immediately, as well as law enforcement officials. Confiscated material shall be turned over to law enforcement officials for analysis, and if the material is alcohol or drugs, a decision will be made by the administration on appropriate disciplinary action.

COMPUTER / DATA SECURITY
The purpose of the district’s Internet access and other technological resources is to support and enhance learning and teaching by providing students and faculty with the tools necessary to participate in the type of educational activities which will both prepare students for entry into the increasingly complex environment they will enter in the workforces and will ensure that teachers and other staff have access to the latest in research materials.
Because of the far-reaching implications of these resources, the Board realizes that parameters must be set to assure that activities that are not appropriate to the learning environment do not take place. Acceptable uses of the Internet are activities resulting form specific tasks and assignments that support learning and teaching, promote the district’s goals and objectives and advance the mission of the district. Unacceptable uses are those which violate the rights to privacy of others; violate copyright law; spread computer viruses; deliberately attempt to degrade or disrupt system performance; and locate, transmit, receive, store or print files or messages that are profane, obscene or that use language that is offensive or degrading to others.
The school district is responsible for securing its network and computing systems in a reasonable and economically feasible degree against unauthorized access and/or abuse, while making them accessible for authorized and legitimate users. This responsibility includes informing users of expected standards of conduct and the punitive measures for not adhering to them. The administration may develop rules and regulations to help ensure that this informational resource is used in accordance with acceptable guidelines.
Teachers are responsible for teaching proper techniques and standards for participation, for guiding student access to appropriate uses of technological resources and for assuring that students understand that if they misuse them, they will lose their access.
Students and all other users of the district’s computer resources are responsible for respecting and adhering to local, state, federal and international laws governing usage of the available technology. Any attempt to violate the provisions of the district’s rules and regulations governing usage may result in revocation of user privileges, suspension, or other disciplinary action appropriate to the circumstances.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The Board of Education recognizes the need to provide equal educational opportunities
for all students in the district. Therefore, if the inability to speak and understand the
English language due to national origin or non-English speaking environments excludes a
student from effective participation in the educational programs offered by the district, the district shall take appropriate action to rectify the English language deficiency in order to provide the student equal access to its programs. The Board directs the administration to develop and implement procedures which:
ü Appropriately identify and evaluate students with limited English proficiency (LEP)*.
ü Determine the appropriate instructional environment for LEP students.
ü Monitor progress of students receiving English as a Second Language (ESL) or
ü bilingual instruction in order to determine their readiness for the mainstream classroom
environment.
ü Establish professional standards for staff members who teach bilingual or English as a
second language programs and provide development opportunities for staff members
when needed.
ü Where feasible, the district may provide support for the student's use of the native
language while developing English language skills.
Limited English proficient students are those whose native/home language is a language
other than English and whose English language skills of listening, speaking, reading and
writing are not developed to a level at which they can achieve challenging performance
standards in a regular classroom.

FAMILY RIGHTS AND PRIVACY
A cumulative file is initiated whenever a student enters school. It consists of two types of records, academic and administrative, and is a confidential record available only to the guardian, except by written consent.
The academic record marks the pupil’s progress. It provides the basis for future educational planning, parental understanding, pupil self-evaluation, counseling services, and referral. It is a permanent record maintained throughout his enrollment and permanently stored in a manner that will provide accessibility and conserve space. The academic record contains:
1. Standardized test results
2. Grades and credits earned
3. Attendance information
4. Health information
5. Activities, awards, etc.
It is available for inspection by the child, parent, or guardian, (the child only after age 18) in the presence of and with interpretive assistance of, the principal or the principal’s designated representative. Any item contained in this record may be challenged and altered if found to be in error.
The pupil administrative record contains material about a pupil that requires professional and/or administrative interpretation. It is temporary record maintained by the principal, his administrative counseling assistants and teachers. The administrative record contains the following:
1. Correspondence originating from school personnel or parent/guardian.
2. Pupil evaluations and/or progress reports bearing the signature of the originating school staff member.
3. Reports of the disciplinary action.
4. Special services record.
5. Development skill records.
6. Diagnostic evaluations.
The administrative record shall be interpreted by school personnel to pupils, parents/legal guardians, and other authorized persons who present proper identification, approved release of information form appropriately certified, and/or request form provided by the principal.
The administrative record is the property of the school district. It is available to the professional staff, the pupil, his/her parents or legal guardian.
Because this record may contain personal information, the principal is designated as custodian of this material so as to assure the pupil and his/her parent/guardian that this confidence is well placed. The administrative records are kept in the cumulative file as noted for academic records. However, when the original purpose of the administrative portions of the record have been fulfilled, the principal or designated representative will destroy them.

HOMELESS STUDENTS
The Community R-VI Board of Education recognizes that homeless alone should not be
sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment.
Therefore, the district, in accordance with state and federal law and the Missouri state plan entitled Meeting the Needs of Missouri's Homeless Children and Youth, will give special attention to ensure that homeless children in the school district have access to a free, appropriate public education.
Homeless students are those identified as such as defined in the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act.

Enrollment/Placement
If a child identified as homeless requests admission to the school district, the district will consider the best interest of the child with parental involvement in determining whether the child should be enrolled in the district or, if applicable, transported back to the school of origin.
Enrollment requirements, which may constitute a barrier to the education of a homeless child or youth, may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent if allowed by law. If the district is unable to determine the grade level of the student because of missing or incomplete records, the district shall administer tests or utilize other reasonable means to determine the appropriate grade level for the child.

Services
Each homeless child or youth shall be provided services comparable to services offered to other students in the district including, but not limited to, transportation services, educational services for which the child meets the eligibility criteria, such as educational programs for disadvantaged, disabled, and gifted and talented students, vocational programs, and school meals programs; before- and after-school care programs; and programs for students with limited English proficiency.
In the event that it is in the best interest of the homeless child or youth to attend the district of origin, it shall be the responsibility of the Community R-VI School District to provide for the transportation of the student. This may be achieved through the transportation services of this district, the district of origin, or another outside agency.

Records
Any records ordinarily kept by the school, including immunization records, academic records, birth certificates, guardianship records, and evaluations for special services or programs of each homeless child or youth shall be maintained so that appropriate services may be given the student, so that necessary referrals can be made, and so that records may be transferred in a timely fashion when a homeless child or youth enters a new school district. Copies of records shall be made available upon request to students or parents in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Coordinator
The Board will designate an individual to act as the district's homeless coordinator to ensure compliance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. According to the Act the homeless coordinator will "ensure that homeless children and youth enroll and succeed in the schools of that agency; and homeless families, children and youth receive educational services for which they are eligible, and referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health services, and other appropriate services." The homeless coordinator will also ensure that disputes regarding the placement or education of homeless children or youth are resolved in a timely fashion.
The district shall inform school personnel, service providers and advocates working with homeless families of the duties of the district homeless coordinator.

Resolving Grievances
Level I — A complaint regarding the placement or education of a homeless child or youth shall first be presented orally and informally to the district's homeless coordinator. If the complainant is not promptly resolved, the complainant may present a formal written complaint (grievance) to the homeless coordinator. The written charge must include the following information: date of filing, description of alleged grievances, the name of the person or persons involved and a reap of the action taken during the informal charge stage. Within five (5) working days after receiving the complaint, the coordinator shall state a decision in writing to the complainant, with supporting evidence and reasons. In addition, the coordinator will inform the superintendent of the formal complaint and the
disposition.
Level II — Within five (5) working days after receiving the decision at Level I, the complainant may appeal the decision to the superintendent by filing a written appeals package. This package shall consist of the complainant's grievance and the decisions rendered at Level I. The superintendent will arrange for a personal conference with the complainant at their earliest mutual convenience. Within five (5) working days after receiving the complaint, the superintendent shall state a decision in writing to the complainant, with supporting evidence and reasons.
Level III — If resolution is not reached in Level EL, a similar written appeals package shall be directed through the superintendent to the Board of Education requesting a hearing before the Board at the next regularly scheduled or specially called meeting. The hearing before the Board may be conducted in closed session upon the request of either the Board or the complainant. Within thirty (30) working days after receiving the appeals package, the Board shall state its decision and reply in writing to the parties involved. For district purposes, the decision of the Board of Education is final.
Level IV — If the complainant is dissatisfied with the action taken by the Community R-VI School District, a written notice stating the reasons for dissatisfaction may be filed with the state director of special federal instructional programs. The state director will initiate an investigation; determine the facts relating to the complaint, and issue notice of his or her findings within thirty (30) days to the school district and the complainant. If the
findings support the allegations of the complainant, the school district will be directed to take corrective action. An appeal of this decision can be made within ten (10) days to the Deputy Commissioner of Education. Within thirty (30) days after receiving an appeal, the Deputy Commissioner of Education will render a final administrative decision and notify the complainant and all other interested parties in writing.

MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Board of Education of the Community R-VI School District directs the
superintendent or designee to utilize questionnaires/surveys to help identify migratory
children in the district. The superintendent or designee shall also follow the identification
procedures set forth by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The district will assess the educational and related health and social needs of each
identified migrant student and will give full access to all programs ordinarily provided all
other children to meet their needs, including Title I, special education, gifted education,
vocational education, English for speakers of other languages, counseling programs,
elective classes, fine arts classes, etc.
If the district cannot provide determined needs, the superintendent or designee will
contact the original or state migrant education office for assistance.

NONDISCRIMINATION
The Board of Education believes in the right of every student to receive equal opportunities in all educational programs and activities conducted by the school district. The Board also believes in the right of every qualified individual to expect fair and equal treatment, both as an applicant for employment and as an employee.
It is the policy of the Board to grant equal consideration and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, sex, age, disabling conditions, or organizational memberships. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning the staff, the students, the public, the educational programs and services of the district and individuals with whom the Board does business.
In keeping with the requirements of federal and state law, this school district strives to remove any vestige of discrimination in employment, assignment, and promotion of personnel; in educational offerings, services and vocational opportunities offered to students; in the assignment of students to schools and classes; in student discipline; and, in the location and use of facilities and educational materials. The Board will designate an individual to act as the district's nondiscrimination compliance coordinator, and will ensure that the coordinator's name, business address and telephone number, as well as the statements of nondiscrimination by the district, are published to patrons, employees and students on an annual basis.
The superintendent shall continue all necessary actions to ensure that discrimination does not occur in the educational program, employment practices or activities of the school district.
If any employee feels that they have been discriminated against, for any reason, a grievance should be filed with their immediate supervisor.

NOTICE FOR DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Community R-VI School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, Community R-VI School District may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Community R-VI School District to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
ü A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production;
ü The annual yearbook;
ü Honor roll or other recognition lists;
ü Graduation programs; and
ü Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent.(1)
If you do not want Community R-VI School District to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by September 1]. Community R-VI School District has designated the following information as directory information:
ü Student's name
ü Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
ü Address
ü Telephone listing
ü Weight and height of members of athletic teams
ü Electronic mail address
ü Photograph
ü Degrees, honors, and awards received
ü Date and place of birth
ü Major field of study
ü Dates of attendance
ü Grade level
ü The most recent educational agency or institution attended

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are:
1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the School principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without con-sent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
Our districts is required to inform parents or guardians of certain information that you, according to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know.
Upon your request, our district is required to provide to you, in a timely manner, the following information:
ü Whether the teacher has met qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
ü Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
ü Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their
qualifications.
ü What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate
certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the
certification.
In addition to the information that you may request, the District will provide to you individually:
ü Information on the achievement level of your child in each of the state
academic assessments as required under this part; and
ü Timely notice that your child has been assigned, or has been taught for four
or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.

PUBLIC NOTICE
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Community R-VI School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.
The Community R-VI School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.
The Community R-VI School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Community R-VI School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed in the office of the Director of Special Services during normal working hours.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS
Sexual harassment of students of either sex by employees or other students of the opposite or same sex is strictly prohibited in the Community R-VI School District. For purposes of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination policies only, an employee includes any person employed by the district, and any student teacher, intern or school volunteer. A student is any person enrolled in the school district or in district instructional programs. Sexual harassment is defined as sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by any student to another student when:

ü Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student's academic status or progress; or
ü Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as the basis for evaluating the student's performance within a course of study or other school-related activity; or
ü Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with a student's educational performance of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.
ü Such conduct has the effect of favoring another student.

Whether a student voluntarily submits to sexual advances or requests is irrelevant for purposes of this policy. Sexual harassment of a student by an employee or another student may include such things as sexually oriented jokes, remarks, cartoons, pictures, or letters; pressure for sexual activity whether written, verbal or through physical gestures; and physical contact such as patting or pinching.
Students who believe they have been victims of or have witnessed sexual harassment should report the incident(s) to any teacher, guidance counselor or school administrator. The staff member who receives the complaint shall promptly inform the administrator who is designated to investigate such reports, or the next level administrator who is not the subject of the complaint. Employees who witness sexual harassment against students shall immediately notify the designated administrator, or the next level administrator who is not the subject of the complaint. There will be no adverse action taken against a person for making a complaint of sexual harassment when the complainant honestly believes sexual harassment has occurred or is occurring or for participating in or cooperating with an investigation. Adverse action would include any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment such as suspension, expulsion, termination, and change in educational conditions, loss of privileges or benefits or other disciplinary action. Any individual who retaliates against any employee or student who reports, testifies, assists or participates in an investigation or hearing relating to a sexual harassment complaint will be subject to discipline.
The appropriate administrator shall provide for a thorough, prompt investigation of the incident, and the investigation and written report shall be completed within a reasonable period of time. The district shall take disciplinary action where appropriate, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion of the student or suspension and/or termination of the employee, in order to ensure that further sexual harassment does not occur. No person who is the subject of a complaint shall conduct an investigation. If the superintendent is the subject of the complaint, an individual authorized by the Board will conduct an investigation. Any student found to have violated this policy by committing an act of sexual harassment or retaliating against a complainant or participant in the investigation shall be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension and expulsion. Confidentiality will be preserved consistent with applicable laws and the responsibility to investigate and address such complaints. If investigation of a student complaint results in reasonable cause to suspect that the student has been subjected to abuse or neglect, the matter will be reported in accordance with policy 2710, Reporting Child Abuse. Students who believe that their complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved may utilize grievance procedure ACG at the appropriate level.
Publications disseminated to employees and students will inform them of this policy.

SMOKING POLICY
The board of Education recognizes that the use of tobacco products represents a health and safety hazard. Therefore, the use of tobacco products shall be prohibited in all District buildings, grounds, and vehicles. This policy applies to all employees, students, and patrons attending school sponsored activities and meetings. Adopted: October 16, 2002

STANDARD COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR IMPROVING AMERICAN’S SCHOOLS ART PROGRAMS
This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Goals 2000: Educate
America Act and the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA),
A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has
been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by
Department of Education personnel,
Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member,
or other person directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under
the general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must
be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the
law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted.
The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance
with local district policy:
Although no member of the community shall be denied the right to petition the Board of Education for redress of a grievance, the Board will refer the complaints through the proper administrative channels for solution before investigation or action. Exceptions are complaints that concern Board actions or Board operations only. The Board advises the public that the proper channeling of complaints involving instruction, discipline, or learning materials is as follows: 1. Teacher, 2. Principal, 3. Appropriate Central Office Administrator, e.g., Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Services, Assistant Superintendent or Director of Personnel, Assistant Superintendent or Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 4. Superintendent, 5. Board of Education. Any complaint about school personnel will be investigated by the administration before consideration and action by the Board.
If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint
with the Missouri Department of Education. If there is no evidence that the parties have
attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may
require the parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such
resolution.
Any persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly
written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated,
misapplied, or misinterpreted by the Department itself.
Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved
may contact local district or Department personnel.

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Help Lines

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters 1-800-356-9996

Anorexia/Bulimia Treatment & Ed. Center 1-800-338-BTEC
(1-800-338-2832)

Arthur Center-Mexico, Missouri 1-800-530-5465

Bulimia/Anorexia 1-800-762-3334

Charter Hospital of Columbia 1-800-343-HOPE
(1-800-343-4673)

Cocaine Helpline 1-800-COCAINE
(1-800-262-2463)

Crisis Line 1-800-856-5395

Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-333-SAFE
(1-800-333-7233)

Family Services 1-573-581-3312

National Adolescent Suicide Hotline 1-800-621-4000

Public Health 1-573-581-1332
(Make confidential enquiries about growth and development, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, sexuality and health concerns.)

Rape and Abuse 1-800-548-2480

Substance Abuse Information 1-800-732-9808

Teen Line 1-800-522-Teen
(Teens talk to teens about their problems) (1-800-522-8336)

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Signs of Drug Use

Changing pattern of performance, appearance, and behavior may signal use of drugs. The items in the first category listed below provide direct evidence of drug use; the items in the other categories offer signs that may indicate drug use. For this reason, should look for extreme changes in person’s behavior, changes that together form a pattern associated with drug use. (Note: a person who is not using drugs but who may be having other problems