School Policies 2
The Centerville Elementary Parent/Teacher Association is an organization open to all parents. Every parent is encouraged to join and support the school and its functions. A close feeling of partnership prevails between the school and the families it serves, which relates directly to the enthusiasm and accomplishments of the Centerville children. The Parent/Teacher Association, with its many activities, is an integral part of the total school program.Back to Top
Parents are encouraged to stay involved with their child�s education. Please remember, all visitors must report to the office before being allowed on campus. Centerville School reserves the right for approval and denial of all visitors.Back to Top
There are approximately three parties at school each year. They are sponsored by PTA. If you would like to assist with these room parties, please contact your child�s teacher. No homemade goods are allowed due to potential food allergies. Please do not send balloons, cupcakes or other items to celebrate your child�s birthday. If such items are sent they will be left in the office for a parent or guardian to pick up. We appreciate your compliance.Back to Top
Students are allowed to use the telephone in their classrooms only in the event the teacher directs them to do so. Phone calls from parents will not be put through to students.Back to Top
Items Not Appropriate at School
A student shall not bring personal property to school without specific permission from the teacher or principal. The use of electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, music players, Gameboys, etc.) is considered disruptive to the educational process. Cell phones may be brought to school, but must be turned off from the time they arrive until the end of the school day. Any cell phone seen during the school day will be taken and parents will be notified. The following items and/or practices are prohibited: ∗ Possession of any simulated weapons and masks ∗ Gum chewing ∗ Skateboards ∗ Laser pens ∗ Permanent markers and white-out/correction fluid pens Centerville School is not responsible for any item lost or stolen.Back to Top
At the end of each trimester (approximately 12 weeks of school) a report card is issued to students. The report card will be given for the first time at the parent/student/ teacher conference in the fall.Back to Top
Homework is an integral part of the school curriculum. It is a teacher planned learning activity and related to class work. Homework will be used to reinforce learned skills rather than to teach new skills. The amount of homework and level of difficulty will be matched to the student's needs, interests and abilities. It is the responsibility of the family to provide a time and place for the student to complete the homework and return with it to school as assigned. Incomplete homework will be resolved between the teacher and student. The family will be involved as needed.Back to Top
In addition to good behavior, students must meet academic requirements to participate in sports. All students must be making satisfactory progress toward grade level standards. If a student fails to complete and/or make up any assignments by noon on the day of a game he or she will not participate. *Students who are ineligible to play do not attend games. Classroom teachers determine eligibility on a weekly basis. Student eligibility includes no unexcused absences from practice. Students will not play in a game during the week of an unexcused absence from practice. A suspension will result in the loss of participation for four weeks. Students not returning their uniform at the end of the sport season will not be allowed to participate on any sports team until the uniform is returned or paid for.Back to Top