SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY


Every student shall be offered the opportunity to develop his or her
potential to the maximum.
Education should improve human relationships by developing:

1. An understanding and appreciation of the ethical values
    which are basic to everyone in our society.
2. Respect for other people.
3. The ability to live and work co-operatively with others.
 
Education should further self-realization and self-confidence by:

1. Stimulating intellectual curiosity.
2. Engendering satisfaction in intellectual achievements.
3. Cultivating the ability to think logically and achieve realistic
    goals.

Education should help the student develop and maintain good health
habits and physical fitness.

Education should encourage the student to appreciate and enjoy the
beauty of nature,music science, language, art and literature.

Education should help prepare the student for a useful working life
and for happy and rewarding use of leisure time.



ALLENSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE DEVELOPMENTAL POINT OF VIEW


At the Allenstown Elementary School, the staff and
administration recognize that children enter school with an enthusiasm
built upon their prior experiences, each at their own level of
development. A good early childhood program recognized these
individual differences and provides a curriculum that is built around
that philosophy.

The school district supports the development point of view when
dealing with individual students. The challenge and excitement is to
keep learning.

The developmental point of view maintains that behavior is a function
Each child will go through a somewhat predictable cycle of
developmental stages. In this respect each child is like every other
child.
However, every child has a rate and pattern growth particular to
him/herself. In this way each child is different from every other
child.
The developmental point of view requires that we view children as
total human beings. The physical, social, emotional and intellectual
aspects of development depend on and support each other. These
aspects are not separate and should not be pushed
ahead of the others.

The developmental point of view means appreciating that readiness for
any task has its roots in the biological/maturational makeup of the
child. We cannot produce, speed up or ignore readiness. When
children are ready, and only then, will they walk, talk, read and
perform other academic functions with ease.

The developmental point of view suggests looking at where children are
now, not where we think they should be.






ALLENSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
30 MAIN STREET
ALLENSTOWN, NH 03275

Tel: 485-9574
485-1805
Fax: 485-1805


PRINCIPAL     Miss Terri Kenny 485-9574

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL      Mr. Joseph Vignola 485-4474

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS     Mr. Peter Warburton 485-5187

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT     Dr. Gail Paludi 485-5187
 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR     Mr. Peter Aubrey 485-5187
  
SCHOOL BOARD   Mr. Thomas Irzyk     Chairperson    485-7154
                                 Mr. Carl Schaefer                           485-3859
                                 Mrs. Louise L’Heureux                   485-5825
                                 Mrs. Karen LaPlume                       485-8336
                                 Mr. Stedman Holton                        210-1701



ALLENSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SCHOOL PERSONNEL
2009-2010

Principal Terri J. Kenny

Assistant Principal Joseph Vignola

Kindergarten Kimberlee Foss

Grade 1  Kim Clark
               Elizabeth Pearson

Grade 2  Kim Carbonneau
              Elizabeth Ferguson
              Debbie Keane

Grade 3  Denise Cluche 
              Cheri Coughlin 

              Gay Zibel

Grade 4  Linda Carlisle 

               Laurie Hardt
               Jane Thul

Grade 5  Kathleen Boehm
              Molly Ireland

              Patrick Langdon

Physical Education   Phyllis Irzyk
 

Health Education/Wellness   Stephanie Cheney

Art Tammy Colby

Music Pamela Stoher

Resource Room   Kathy Cruson
                            Lisa Rounds
                            Jackie Perry

Librarian   Dana Crowell

District Director of Special Education   Anthony Blinn

Speech/Language Therapist   Judith Attori 
                                             Katherine Cadorette
                                             Nicole Cotnoir
Counselor    Lori Roy

Student Service Coordinator   Judith Howe

Technology Coordinator   Bruce Pooler

 

Technology Integration   Elaine Pottle

Nurse   Marilyn Brison, RN

Reading Specialist   Lee Blount
                              Cheri Locke

ESOL   Vivienne Van Luven

Secretaries   Donna Dewitz
                    Pauline Laroche

Educational Assistants Rose Currier
Sue Bamford S/E
Beverly Bernard S/E
Judy Berthiaume S/E
Rebecca Connor S/E
Mary Dollard S/E
Barbara Dziura S/E
Donna Fuller S/E
Dawn Harsh S/E
Shelly Jolicoeur S/E
Dawn Labrecque S/E
Doreen Lord S/E
Shelagh Naro S/E
Maggie Palys S/E

Chapter 1   Janis Campbell
                  Janice Kenney
                  Suzanne DiIulio

Cafeteria   Sylvia Grant – Director

                 Devin Girard
                 Melanie Lavoie

Custodians   Richard Martineau
                    Mark Naro

Bus Drivers   Dail Transportation

COTA   Jane Dyment

School Psychologist  Lacy Verrill

Occupational Therapist   Sarah Bartlett – Jane Dyment


ABSENCE PROCEDURE

1. Parents are responsible for notifying the school prior to the start
of school if a pupil is to be absent from school. Our answering
machine is on during non-school hours.
2. School personnel will call parents of pupils who have not been called
in as either sick or tardy.
3. In the best interest of each child’s safety. The police will be notified
in cases where we are unable to contact a parent regarding a child’s
absence from school.
4. Parents are also asked to write a note explaining the reason for each
absence or tardy. This note should be delivered to the homeroom teacher
on the morning of the student’s return to school.
5. Parents will be notified should their child’s absences be considered
excessive.

ACADEMICS

Curriculum

Allenstown’s comprehensive curriculum offering are the result of extensive
efforts by the staff and administration to provide a diverse and responsible
educational program that meets both the current and future needs of all its
students. The success of the educational program is founded in a systematic
review, evaluation and updating of all aspects of the curriculum. All
students experience basic programs in reading, language arts, mathematics,
social studies as well a physical education, art and music health and computer science.

Health

A full health education curriculum will be offered to students in grade 1-5. The curriculum
includes a wide range of health and fitness topics including hygience and nutrition.

Language Arts

Many new and exciting language arts programs are at various stages of
research and implementation. Approaches such as the 4-Blocks, Individualized
Language Approach, Reading Across America, Literature Based Reading Program,
Open Court Reading/Language Arts Program are being executed and evaluated.

Mathematics

The math program offers up to date texts and methods in order to respond to
the demand that emphasis be placed on computers and related technologies.
Manipulatives are being introduced at various levels that will assist children in
recognizing abstract concepts by examining concrete models.

Social Studies

The goal of the social studies program is to prepare students for life
situations in an increasingly complex and ever changing world. The program
examines local,national and global concerns within a context that is dynamic
and appropriate for the age and social development of the students. A great
deal of effort has been expended to insure a continuum of concepts and skills
from kindergarten through grade 5.

Science

The science program is designed to provide the student with sound reasoning
and critical thinking skills that will enable them to make intelligent,
informed decisions in today’s highly complex technical society. Students are
introduced to the nature of scientific processes and attitudes of the
scientist. Movement toward an exploratory, hands-on, laboratory approach is
rapidly being developed and implemented.

Technology

The media center in our student library houses computers with printer access
for student research, assessments in Star Reading ,Star Math and Accelerated Reading as well as
enjoyable activities. Each grade level has a mobile computer cart with MacIntosh
computers for 1 on 1 student use.  Electronic white board instruction has recently been added.

Physical Education

Physical Education classes will be held once a week. Because comfort and
safety play an important part in the success of these classes, the following
are class requirements:

1. Sneakers – no boots, shoes, sandals, or platform sneakers. Acceptance of
sneakers are at the discretion of the physical education teacher.
2. Comfortable clothing.

If your child has any physical limitations that would affect his/her ability
to participate in physical education, please contact the school nurse. If a
child needs to be excused from physical education for any reason, a note must
accompany them to class. In the case of broken bones and other serious
ailments, the school may require a note as to when your child can return to
normal activity.

Additional Offerings

Art                                              Music
Speech Therapy                          Remedial Reading
Title 1                                         Classroom Computers
Resource Rooms                         Health/Wellness
Library Media Center                 Computer Integration

Testing services and consultants through S.A.U. #53

Extra Curricular Activities (Special Events)

Young Authors                            Halloween Parade/Pumkin Decorating Contest
Teacher Appreciation Week       Book Fair
Art Club                                     Apple Bazaar
Dog Tales                                  Back to School Barb-B-Que
Literacy Circle                            Pre School Thousand Books Club

ADMISSIONS

Registration for the kindergarten and first grade children is conducted
during the month of April.
Date and time is made available to parents through the news media.

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies are planned periodically as special events on the school
calendar. Some typical performances may include storytellers, puppeteers,
dance, etc. There is often a significant investment
in time and money in preparation for an assembly program. Student attendance
is a requirement, not an option. Special attention to etiquette and good
citizenship is expected of all students.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

The Allenstown School District supports the idea that regular school
attendance is a major contributor to the success of each student. Therefore,
it is imperative that each student be in school daily so that the school
district can maximize its impact on each student’s cognitive, social and
emotional development. Under RSA 193:1 it is clear that all student's are to
be in school, on time each day that school is in session unless they are ill.

ALLENSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT ABSENCE AND TARDY POLICY

This policy comes into play when a student has reached five or more unexcused
absences/tardies in the quarter.

PROCEDURE

When students reach five or more full day unexcused abssences or five or more
unescused tardies during any marking quarter, the main office attendance secretary
will identify them and give their names to their homeroom teacher and the Principal

FIRST NOTIFICATION

The homeroom teacher will then speak to the student, if appropriate, and call the
parents to discuss the unexcused absences/tardies from school and encourage both the
students and the parent to make an effort to be in school on time each school day. The
Principal will send home a form letter informing the parents that it has been noted that
the student has reached five unexcused absences/tardies. The letter will contain at least
educational reasons to attend school regularly, a reference to the text of RSA 193:1 Duty of
Parent; Compulsory by Pupil, and information on the NH Mediation Program. A copy of the letter
will be place in the student's file.

SECOND NOTIFICATION

If the unexcused absence/tardies continue unabated during the same term, the principal will
contact the parent to discuss the problem and issue a second letter containing at least the
same information. It will also discuss the legal consequences of continued unexcused absence/
tardies. The letter will be places in the student's file and cc'd to the Allenstown Police Dept.

DEFINITIONS*

Excused Absences

*Short-term illness (one to three days)determind by the parent
*Extended illness (four or more days) with a note verifying the illness from a physician
*Death, illness, or emergency in the immediate family
*Intervention by a government agency
*Absence/tardies relating to a documented (in an IEP or 504 plan) disability

Judgement calls on the part of administration

*The death of a pet
*A death, illness, or emergency in the extended family

Unexcused absences

*Oversleeping
*Missing the bus
*Parent driving child to school
*Student staying up too late
*Extended sickness without a physician's note
*A family vacation

BEFORE SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Students are not to arrive on school grounds, unless arriving on a school
bus, before 8:05 am. This is a safety issues as school personnel may not be
present and are not employed to supervise students before this time.

Parents of students who are dropped off prior to this regular supervision
time will be called and requested to provide off-site before school care for
their student(s).

BICYCLES

A child who rides a bicycle to school must stop at a designated area and walk
their bicycle to the bicycle rack. Failure to comply will result in the loss
of this privilege. Roller Blades/skateboards/scooters are not permitted at
school.

BUS TRANSPORTATION POLICY

It is the intent of the Allenstown School Board to comply with the letter and
spirit of the laws of the State of New Hampshire and the rules and
regulations of the Commissioner of Education pertaining to the transportation
of students.

1. It shall be the general policy of the School Board that no elementary
school student shall be required to walk more than one-half mile to
school or to an assigned bus pick-up point. (Any student who lives on
Route 3 is considered a bus student and needs parental permission to do
other than take the bus to school).
2. The School Board may make exceptions to the general policy in cases
involving pupils suffering from physical disabilities or in other cases
where the School Board deems there is sufficient justification to make
an exception.
3. In a case where a student is tuitioned out of the school district, it
shall be the policy of the School Board to pay a sum not to exceed the
State’s average cost for transportation allowance.

The responsibility for the safety of pupils in school transportation
is shared by the local schoolboard, superintendent, principal, pupil
transportation personnel, teachers, aides, bus drivers,parents, the
motoring public and the students themselves. Any program of safety must
be a cooperative effort.

Transported students must conform to the policy and regulations as
prescribed by the Allenstown School Board.

1. The school bus driver is in complete charge of the school bus and its
passengers. The bus driver shall have the same authority in maintaining
discipline as a teacher in the classroom.
2. Students must be on time at their designated bus stop to meet the
school bus. The school bus will not wait at any bus stop for children
who are not within sight of the stop when the bus arrives;
3. Any unnecessary talking with the driver is prohibited.
4. While ordinary conversation between students is permitted,loud,vulgar
and/or improper language will not be tolerated.
5. Neither smoking, eating or drinking is permitted on the school bus.
6. Waste paper or other articles may not be thrown on the floor of the
bus or out the bus’s window.
7. Lunch boxes, books and any other bundles carried by pupils shall be
kept on their seat or in a place designated by the bus driver, but not
in the aisle. The center aisle must be kept free of all items at all
times.
8. All students must be seated while the bus is in motion and must remain
seated until the bus come to a complete stop.
9. Students shall not put arms, hands, feet etc. out the windows. Feet must
be kept off the seats.
10. Pupils shall go to the rear of the bus when getting on unless assigned
to a specific seat by the driver.
11. The rear emergency door shall be used only in the case of an
emergency. The windows may be opened, halfway, when permitted by the
driver.
12. Large items such as sleds may not be carried on the bus without prior
approval from the bus driver and school administration.
13. Students must ride the bus regularly to ensure that drivers will continue
to stop at their homes or bus stops.
14. Children who wish to get off the bus at a stop, other than their own, on
their regular bus, must first present, 24 hours in advance, a signed
note to the office from a parent requesting permission to do so.
15. Pupils assigned to a bus are not permitted to change or transfer to
another bus due to bus capacity.
16. Bus students must have a signed note from parents when they wish to
walk,ride a bike home or accept a ride in a private car.

The Allenstown School District feels a strong responsibility for the safe
transportation of our students to and from school. Therefore if a child does
not abide by the bus regulations, the following bus discipline steps will be
taken:
1. 1st Referral – A written notification describing the infraction will
be sent to the parent.
2. 2nd Referral – Three days suspension from riding the bus.
3. 3rd Referral – Report filed with the Superintendent of Schools requesting
a ten day suspension.
4. 4th Referral – Report filed with the School Board requesting a bus
suspension through the remainder of the school year.

While waiting for and getting on the bus, students are expected to:
1. Be on time at their designated bus stop.
2. Wait quietly – do not play in or near the roadway.
3. Do not damage property at the bus stop (such as flowers, shrubs,trees,
lawn).
4. Do not fight, roughhouse or throw items.

CLASSROOM PARTIES

Three major classroom parties will be held to celebrate Halloween, Christmas,
and Valentine’s Day. Volunteer room mothers usually make the arrangements
with the classroom teacher for the necessary treats. Treats for other
occasions within the classroom can be brought in after the date and time is
cleared with the classroom teacher.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Counseling services are available for students who experience school
adjustment problems that interfere with learning. The counselor may work
with students individually or in small groups. Parents who wish to have the
counselor speak with their child should contact the school for an appointment.

The school counselor is not trained to provide long-term counseling for a
student experiencing a personal crisis. Please consult with your family
physician to determine the best course of action should your child need long-
term help.


DETENTION

Detention for students at the Allenstown Elementary School will be held from
2:30 to 3:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Students reporting late for
detention will receive an additional detention. If the student skips a
detention, he/she will automatically be assigned two detentions. If either
of these detentions is missed, the student will be assigned to a one-day in-
school suspension.

DRESS CODE

Rather than ban specific forms of wearing apparel, the school board is of the
opinion that common sense and good judgment on the part of the parents in
what their children wear to school should eliminate the need for a dress
code. At the elementary level, children are not expected to wear distracting
clothing. In individual cases where the student demonstrates a lack of
common sense in dress or cleanliness, the parents will be notified by the
school administrators.

DISCIPLINE/STUDENT MANAGEMENT

The entire faculty and staff at the Allenstown Elementary School has the
goals of establishing an atmosphere throughout the school in which children
feel safe, secure, happy and in addition, have a maximum opportunity to learn.
In an effort to accomplish this goal, the school has written and developed a
school wide discipline policy.
The purpose of a discipline policy is to make the educational process
efficient and reduce behavioral problems. The general philosophy of the
school’s policy is:
1. To encourage students to respect the rights and property of others
2. To encourage students to respect the building and school premises
3. To make students aware of the rules and consequences involved.
4. To establish effective communication between parents and the school
when behavioral problems occur.
5. To hold students accountable.

Discipline Philosophy Statement

The discipline policy at the Allenstown Elementary School will be based on
natural consequences relating directly to the child’s behavior.
Positive, responsible behavior will be taught, encouraged, and rewarded as
part of the overall philosophy and curriculum of the school.
The discipline policy represents the rules and regulations that are intended
to protect the rights,safety, and self worth of all individuals within the
school.The goal of the discipline policy will be to provide a calm and
enthusiastic learning environment.Students will be encouraged to respect
themselves and others and to accept the responsibility for their own behavior.

Expected Behavior

Student will be expected to conduct themselves in a calm manner and to show
respect for the self-worth of all individuals with whom they come in
contact. They will be expected to value the personal space, individual
differences, and the integrity of all. They will be expected to keep the
school and playground clean and to use equipment and supplies appropriately.

Unacceptable Behavior

The discipline policy is broken down into Minor and Major infractions. When
unacceptable behavior is displayed, it can be categorized as a MINOR or MAJOR
INFRACTION. Students who continually misbehave will have increased
consequences to encourage improved behavior.

Major Infractions

Major infractions will be those behaviors considered dangerous to the safety
of others, causing damage to property, or of considerable disrespect. A
child who demonstrates one of these behaviors will be sent to the office.
He/she will be seen by the Principal who will decide on the appropriate
consequence. (DT/ISS/OSS)

Minor Infractions

Minor infractions will be handled by the staff member involved and will
follow the logical consequences form as defined by the discipline plan.

Infractions

Major Infractions:

1. Physically or verbally hurting others
2. Extreme disrespect to adults or other children
3. Possession of dangerous items (knives, matches, guns)
4. Inappropriate touching of another student
5. Theft
6. Deliberate damage of property

Minor Infractions:

1. Unsafe behavior
2. Disrespectful behavior

The following behaviors are unacceptable on school property or any school
related function:

1. Running (stairs, hallway, anywhere in building)
2. Sliding down railings
3. Play fighting (roughhousing)
4. Lack of physical control
5. Throwing of any objects (i.e. sand, rocks, snow, food)
6. Disturbing other students
7. Not following directions
8. Cutting in line
9. Disruptive behavior
10. Gum chewing
11. Misrepresentation of information
12. Inappropriate language, profanity (swearing)
13. Spitting
14. Entering building without permission
15. Running up slide
17. Jumping from swings
18. Pounding on windows
19. Unsafe use of equipment or materials

DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

1. Students who need to be dismissed from school are required to present
a note to the office in the morning on the day of the dismissal.
2. This note needs to state the reason for the dismissal along with the
time that the dismissal will take place.
3. A parent, guardian or those individuals listed on the student’s
emergency card is required to sign the student out of school in the
main office at the time of the dismissal.
4. If a person other than parent or guardian is to dismiss the student,
written permission to do so must accompany the dismissal note.
5. Parents should make every effort not to dismiss their child at school
dismissal time. Rather, they should wait for their child to be
dismissed with their classmates and avoid the confusion that these
dismissals create at a very busy time.

EARLY RELEASE

Early Release Days are in-service training time for teachers and are held
periodically throughout the school year (see calendar for exact dates).
Dismissal time is 12:30 pm. Please make arrangements with a responsible
person so that if you are not at home on Early Release Days or in case of an
emergency, your child will know where to go.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Due to the possibility of theft or loss, students are not allowed to bring
CD’s, computer games, games boys, personal listening devices, beepers,
electronic games, cell phones, toys etc. to school during the school day.
Bringing these items to school unauthorized will result in confiscation and
the student can take the equipment home at the end of the day. Repeated
violations will require parents to pick up the equipment at school.

EMERGENCY CARDS

Accurate emergency cards are one of the most important school forms. The
cards are filed and referred to in case of emergency such as illness or
injury. Please be certain that the person(s) you designate to represent you
in an emergency (when you cannot be contacted) is informed of his/her role.

Please inform the school of any changes of information throughout the school
year. Be sure to include cell phone numbers.

EXTENDED LEAVE PROCEDURE (FAMILY VACATIONS, ETC)

The Allenstown School District does not promote extended student leave for
personal reasons. The school district schedules three-week long vacations
that should accommodate most families. However, the district understands
that at times these situations are unavoidable. In cases where
parents feel that an extended leave is unavoidable, the following procedure
is required.

1. Parents are asked to write a letter to the Principal at least two
weeks prior to the extended leave stating the dates of the extended
leave, the reason for the leave and how assigned schoolwork will be
completed during the leave.
2. Once the leave notification has been received, school personnel will
assign all work that needs to be completed during the leave. The
student will make up any tests that are given during the leave after
school upon return to school.
3. All work assigned for the leave will be required to be turned in to
each teacher immediately upon the student’s return to school. Students
will not be given any credit for work not turned in nor will they be
given an opportunity to complete the work as make-up work.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are carefully planned activities designed to enhance student
learning and/or social development. The sponsoring teacher will notify
parents well in advance of the field trip regarding specific information
relative to the trip. In most cases it is mandatory that students
participate in these learning activities. The school will maintain a ten to
one chaperone to student ratio while students will be held to our behavioral
expectations while attending a field trip. The school will work hard at
limiting the cost of field trips and urges parents to notify the school
should a trip pose a financial burden for the family. Students are required
to ride school provided transportation to and from all field trips. Parents
who are chaperoning are not permitted to bring other children on field trips,
also smoking is not permitted during field trips.

FIRE DRILLS

Fire drills are conducted throughout the school year. Detailed escape plans
are posted inside the door of each classroom. Each class has an escape route
to an outside area a safe distance away from the building. Children are
moved to these designated areas in a safe, quiet and orderly manner.

In case of a fire emergency, the signal to evacuate the building will be a
continuous sounding of the emergency alarm. Fire drills are necessary for
the safety of the students, staff and faculty. Everyone should know the
specific directions for reaching a point of safety from those areas of the
school building in which he/she may be. Specific information for fire drills
is posted in each room.

GRADING SYSTEM/REPORT CARDS

Students in grade one through five receive report cards four times per year
(kindergarten students receive progress reports on basic skills in October.
Report cards are issued in February when parent/teacher conferences are held
and in June). Levels of scholastic achievement and comparative standing
within classes may be discussed in a parent/teacher conference. Parents will
receive reports cards during parent/teacher conferences, which are held at
the end of the first marking term. Report cards will be sent home with
students at the end of the remaining marking periods.

Three progress reports will be sent home with each student at the middle of
each grading period. The purpose of progress reports are to assist students
and parents in identifying a student’s academic standing at an appropriate
time so that adjustments can be made prior to quarterly grading. Parents
are requested to sign and return progress reports to the school in a timely
manner.

The school district will adhere to the following grading system:

Kindergarten
O – Outstanding
S - Satisfaction
N - Needs Improvement

The Allenstown Elementary School report cards for grades 1-5 are   
designed to better describe each child's learning process,
based on learning expectations for each grade level. Its purpose is to
inform parents about learning successes and to guide improvement efforts
where needed. Cooperation and support between home and school is critical to
each child's success. Our school encourages active parent participation in
making this a prodictive and beneficial year. It is suggested that each
parent and child take the time to carefully review and discuss the progress
made during each reporting period. The new marking codes for grades 1-4 are:

*E - EXCEED GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
The student consistently performs exceptional work that exceeds
grade level expectations.
H - HIGHLY SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
The student consistently performs highly satisfactory work that
meets grade level expectations
S - SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
The student consistently makes satisfactory progress that meets
grade level expectations.
P - PROGRESSING
The sdytudent is progressing toward meeting grade level
expectations.
L - LIMITED PROGRESS
The student is making limited progress toward meetinbg grade
level/expectations.
N - NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
The student is not progressing as expected

*This grade will reflect work that clearly exceeds grade level
expectations

Incompletes - Incompletes will be issued when extenuating circumstances
prevent students from completing assigned work during a marking period. Each
teacher/team will determine an appropriate length of time to complete
assigned work. A grade zero will be issued for all assignments not turned
in by this deadline. All incompletes require prior administrative approval.

HOMEWORK

Homework is a cost-effective instructional technique that has positive
effects on student achievement, character development and serves as a link
between school and family. Homework serves different purposes at different
grades. For younger students, it should foster positive attitudes, habits
and character traits. For older students, homework facilitates knowledge
acquisition in specific topics.
The frequency and duration of homework assignments for grades one to three
should be one to three assignments per week while higher grades should
reflect nightly assignments in two or four classes. Homework procedures
differ from grade to grade. Please refer to your child’s teacher’s class
rules sheet for specific grade level homework procedures.

Homework Tips
Provide your child with a well-lighted quiet place to study and the
encouragement required to keep your child motivated to complete assignments
to the best of his/her ability. A consistent time to work on homework is
also very important to the success of this task. If you find that your child
is continually stressed by homework, or spending an unreasonable amount of
time completing assignments, please contact the school immediately. A
teacher may request that a parent sign tests, quizzes, and/or homework. It
is important that parents respond to such a request in a timely manner.

Homework Policy

Homework is an important part of a child's education, but the form that homework takes varies
with the age and grade of the child. Homework is designed to reinforce concepts that have
already been taught and to develope good study habits. In grade K-1 there is a limited
homework schedule. Initially activities and/or papers are sent home to be done with parents,
but do not need to be returned. Later in the year, in order to begin to develop responsibility,
the teacher may request that homework be returned. When papers or projects are sent home,
parents are always encouraged to review and discuss school work with their child. In grades 2-4
homework is assigned more regularly. Spelling and math homework are given on a regular basis.
In addition other assignments and longer term projects will be given. The purpose of homework
is to review and reinforce skills and concepts that have already been taught. It is also meant
to develop a child's organizational skills and sense of responsibility. Children are held
responsible for completing and returning homework to their classroom.

HEALTH SERVICES

The school is most interested in the health of your child and it is very
important that students are sent to school properly dressed and feeling
well. The school has facilities for minor first aid treatment, but should
not be expected to care for a child who was ill before leaving home. It is
also important for parents to remember that they are responsible for the
transportation of their child who becomes ill at school.

Each year the school nurse checks eye and hearing and records height and
weight. If the nurse discovers anything out of the ordinary, the parents are
notified.

A healthy child is a better student. Feel free to call the school nurse if
you have any questions.

Health Policy

All parents should see to it that their children are in good physical
condition before they start school. Law requires a preschool physical by a
licensed physician. The immunizations listed below must be completed PRIOR
to school entry (RSA 200:38-1)

1. Measles vaccine (live attenuated)
2. Having had measles is accepted – verified
3. Oral Trivalent Polio vaccine (Sabin)
4. Rubella vaccine (German Measles)
6. Mumps vaccine
7. Hepatitis B series (for students born after 1/1/93)
8. Varicella vaccine or written proof of disease (chicken pox)

STUDENTS MUST REMAIN OUT OF SCHOOL WITH:

1. Chicken Pox – for one week after first skin lesions appear and 6 days
after last crop of vesicles
2. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) – for 24 hours after treatment is started
3. Hepatitis, Infectious – for at least 7 days after onset of jaundice. A
physician will advise return
4. Impetigo – 48 hours from time treatment is started
5. Mononucleosis – Doctor’s recommendation accepted
6. Respiratory Diseases – All parents should be advised that children
shall remain home until nasal discharges and severe coughing have ceased
and temperature has returned to normal for 24 hours
7. Ringworm – until treatment is started
8. Streptococcal Diseases – 24 hours after treatment is started
9. Staphylococcal Diseases – until treatment is started
10. Pediculosis (Head Lice) – excluded until adequate treatment is completed
and no nits are present

The lesions caused by Poison Ivy – Oak – Sumac are caused by fixed
nonvolatile oil and, contrary to general belief, are not contagious and do
not spread.

Sneezing, a discharging nose, red or watery eyes, sensitivity to light, sore
or inflamed throat, cough, headache, vomiting, malaise, fever or rash should
be looked upon as signs and symptoms leading to suspicion of communicable
disease.

A note must accompany a child on his/her return to school explaining any
absence. All communicable diseases have to be reported to the State Health
Department.

Student will also remain at home with all other communicable diseases not
mentioned above as per New Hampshire State Law.

Medication Given at School (RSA 541:A)

The Allenstown School Board, in conformance with the State Board of Education
Administrative Rule ED311.02 has adopted the following medication policy.

“A parent, guardian or parent/guardian designated responsible adult shall
deliver all prescription medicine to be administered by the school personnel
to the school nurse or other responsible person designated by the school
nurse.”

“If another designated adult is to deliver medication to school, the nurse
must be notified in advance by the parent or guardian of the delivery and the
quantity of prescription medicine delivered to the school is specified.”

NO CHILDREN WILL BE ALLOWED TO TRANSPORT MEDICATION TO SCHOOL.

1. A medication form must be signed by a physician and the parent for
all prescription medication.
2. Over the counter medicines require parental permission using a form
provided by the school or a hand written note stating the name of the
student, name of medication,dosage, time and route to be administered.
Medication must have the manufacturer’s label. At no time will medicine
that arrives in any other fashion than the manufacturers packaging be
given to a student.
3. All medication must be in the original container labeled with the
student’s name,dosage, route and time to be administered. Parents are
advised when obtaining prescriptions for school to obtain one bottle with
the prescription on it for daily medication and a second bottle with the
prescription on it from the pharmacist with one dosage in it for field
trips. Failure to comply with this state mandated procedure will result
in the student not being allowed to attend the field trip.
4. The school nurse or another member of the school staff designated by
the school Principal will administer medication.
5. Parents of children who require medication should consult first with
the school nurse to develop an appropriate plan for the administration
of that medication.
6. The physician, to make sure that the student’s medical condition is
being followed closely, must fill out a new medication form annually.
7. Bring in enough medication for one month at a time.
8. It is the parent’s responsibility to count out the number of pills
brought to school and make note of the date at home when the student will
need another supply of medication to be brought to school. Parents
should note some medications need a physician’s office visit before the
medication can be renewed.
9. Appointments need to be made in advance to keep the continuity of the
medication’s administration.
10. Any student in grades K-8 under the above regulations must be assisted by
the school nurse or designated person.

Self-Administration of Medication by Students

Asthma, inhalers/Epinephrine- all students under 18 shall follow Regulation
Ed.311.02, House Bills 57 and 92, effective August 15, 2003 by the General
Court of the State of New Hampshire United State Legislature.

The legislature has acted to allow students to possess and self-administer
asthma inhalers and epinephrine when specific provisions are met (see HB 57 &
92). Provisions include prescriptions as well as the parent/guardian’s
written approval. Schools shall not prohibit students from carrying these
medications if the appropriate paperwork is in place. These provisions,
according to the law, provide immunity for the school system.

Epinephrine Pens

Epinephrine Pens will be administered by the child (if able) or by the school
nurse for those students know to have an allergic reaction. For field trips,
a parent or staff member designated by the principal must be trained by the
parent to administer in the event the student is unable to do so.

The State of New Hampshire (HB#1272 approved 6/27/00 amended RSA 318.42 VII)
and the Allenstown School Board (approved 12/6/00) allows school district
Registered Nurses to possess and administer epinephrine to student for
emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

Asthma

The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology recommends that students with
asthma be permitted to have in their possession inhaled medication for the
treatment of asthma symptoms when the student’s physician prescribes them.
It is reasonable to expect that the student requiring inhaled medication be
sufficiently responsible and discreet in its use to avoid drawing attention
to treatment. The school nurse still needs a parental and a physician’s note
on a yearly basis, stating the student may carry his or her own inhaler.
School officials will discuss with parents or student’s physician any
problems regarding appropriate and responsible use of these inhaled
medications.

General Guidelines

1. Whenever a student has health needs that require taking medication
during the school day, it must be considered a program adjustment.
2. Prescribed medication should not be taken during school hours if it is
possible to achieve the medical regimen at home during other than
school hours.
3. Parents can come to school and give their child their medication at
the prescribed time.

Administration

It is important for parents to contact the school nurse relative to the
specific guidelines for administering medication, its storage, method of
returning medication to parents, the recording system and the parent’s
authorization form.


ILLNESS/INJURY

In case of illness or injury a student will be cared for temporarily by the
school nurse or a member of the school staff. School personnel will render
first aid treatment only. If emergency medical treatment is necessary the
parents will be contacted immediately. If parents are not available, the
student will be taken to the emergency room at a hospital. Emergency
telephone number where parents can be reached and the name and telephone
number of the student’s family must be on file at the school.

INTERNET/COMPUTER POLICY

The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all
over the world and millions of individual subscribers. It allows students
and teachers access to a wealth of information and research materials and
offers vast, diverse and unique resources. Teachers and staff are encouraged
to integrate educationally appropriate resources available on the Internet
into their curricula. The District’s goal in providing this service is to
promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation
and communication.

Internet-Guidelines: The use of the Internet is a privilege; users must take
personal responsibility for their behavior while on-line, it is expected that
Allenstown School District users will conduct their Internet activities under
the following guidelines:

1. All use of school resources to access the Internet must be in support
of and consistent with the education objectives of the Allenstown School
District.
2. Transmitting any material in violation of any U.S. or state
regulation or School Board policy is prohibited. This includes, but is
not limited to,copyrighted material and threatening or obscene material.
3. Hate mail, harassment, discriminator remarks and other antisocial
behaviors are unacceptable in Internet communication including, but not
limited to,posting, downloading and printing.
4. All information accessible via the Internet should be assumed to be
private property and subject to copyright laws.
5. Users have a responsibility to respect the privacy and property of
other users.Users shall not intentionally seek information about, obtain
copies of, or modify files, date or passwords of other users.
6. For their own safety, users should not reveal any personal
information such as addresses or phone numbers on the Internet.
7. Employing the Internet for commercial purposes is prohibited.
8. Users should not expect that files stored on district servers will
always be private. School and network administrators may review files
and communications to maintain system integrity and to ensure that the
network is being used responsibly.
9. The supervising teacher/adult has the right to limit access.
10. Use of individual accounts is at the discretion of the supervising
teacher.

Computer/Network Guidelines: The use of computer equipment is a privilege;
Users should take personal responsibility for their behavior. It is expected
that Allenstown School District users:

1. Will protect the privacy of other computer users’ areas by not trying
to learn their passwords or copy, change, read or use another person’s
file.
2. Will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to system programs or
computer equipment and will not use computer systems to disturb or
harass other computer users by sending unwanted mail or by other means.
3. Will not disclose password and account name to anyone or attempt
to ascertain or use anyone else’s password and account name.
4. Will not attempt to log into the system as a system administrator.
5. Will use all computer equipment to meet instructional objectives.
6. Will not use the network for financial gain or for any commercial
or illegal activity.
7. Will not attempt to bypass security systems on computer workstations or
servers.
8. Will not maliciously attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, or
data that resides anywhere on the Allenstown School District network or
on the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or
creation of computer viruses.

Internet Computer Rules – Grade K-5

I understand that it is a privilege to use school computer and I will act
accordingly.

. I will obey school rules.
. I will act responsibly.
. I will use all computer equipment only while a teacher is present.
. I will not send or receive anything over the computer against
school rules.
. I will respect the privacy and property of others.
. I will not tell anyone my real name, address or phone numbers on
the Internet.
. I will use the programs and equipment only as directed by the
teacher.
. I will not waste or take supplies such as paper, printer,
ribbons, toner or diskettes that are provided by the school and
will try to save these resources.
. I will not try to bypass security systems.
. I will not harm or destroy date of another user or date that
resides anywhere on the school network or the Internet.
. The supervising teacher/adult has the right to limit access.
. The use of individual accounts is at the discretion of the
supervising teacher.


Penalty for Violation or Responsibilities
If users violate any part of this policy or engage in any other activity
which school authorities deem inappropriate, they will be subject to
disciplinary action consistent with due process procedures. Discipline could
include, but would not limit to, the immediate suspension or termination of
Internet access and/or computer privilege

Data Rights and Responsibilities

The Internet is supplied for use on an “as is, as available” basis. The
Allenstown School District does not imply or expressly warrant that any
information accessed will be valuable or fit a particular purpose or that the
system will operate error-free.

The Allenstown School District is not responsible for the integrity of
information accessed or software downloaded from the Internet.

The Allenstown School District will not be responsible for any liability or
expense incurred in connection with use of the system. Users agree to
indemnify the district for any expenses, including legal fees, arising from
use of the system in violation of this agreement.

The system administrators reserve the rights to refuse posting of files and
to remove files. The system administrators further service the right to
immediately terminate the account or access of a
user who misuses the network resources.

LIBRARY

Students are permitted to take library books home, but parents are requested
to see that the book(s) are handled properly and returned on time. If a
student losses or damages a library book, they are responsible for
reimbursing the school district for the replacement cost of the book.

LOST & FOUND

Items found at school are place in a lost and found area. Children and/or
their parents are encouraged to check this area for their missing
possessions. After a reasonable amount of time the school will discard these
materials as it sees fit.

LUNCH PROGRAM

Hot lunch is available at the school cafeteria during the noon hour. Milk is
available for children who wish to bring their own lunch. Breakfast is
served in the cafeteria before school. The Allenstown School District
participates in the federally funded National School Lunch Program that
enables eligible children to receive a reduced price on meals. Applications
are available in the main office. Due to safety concerns and monitoring
difficulties involved, students are required to remain at school for lunch.
Student should bring their lunch money envelopes for the week on Monday
unless, of course, an emergency arises. Monthly menus are sent home with
each student and are also posted on our Web
Site and in each classroom.

Cost of school lunch - $1.60 per day      Reduced: - $ .40
Breakfast - $ 1.25 per day        Reduced: - $ .30
Milk Only: $ .45
. Prices are subject to change


MAKE-UP WORK POLICY

1. It is each student’s responsibility to coordinate all make-up work
with his/her teacher. Parents can contact the office.
2. Students have three days to coordinate make-up work. Each teacher
will decide on a reasonable time period that make-up will be due.
3. Any make-up work not done by due date or not coordinated within the
three dayperiod described above will not be accepted.

NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

There may be occasions to close and release students early or delay the
opening of school in an emergency or in a poor weather situation. The
following radio and television stations will broadcast the message:

WKXL Concord 1450 AM
WJYY Concord 105.5 FM
WEVO Concord 89.1FM
WFEA Manchester 1370 AM
WKBR Manchester 1250 AM
WGIR Manchester 61 AM, 101.1 FM
WZID Manchester 95.7 FM
WHEB Portsmouth 100 FM
WGIR-TV Manchester Channel 9
ALERTNOW COMPUTER SYSTEM CALLING ALL
STUDENT'S HOMES

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Allenstown School Board hereby notifies all parents/guardians and
students that the Allenstown School District does not discriminate in its
education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race,
color, national origin, age, sex or handicap under the provisions of Title IV
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1967, Title
IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Any
person having inquiries concerning compliance with the regulations
implementing these laws contact: The Assistant Superintendent of Schools,
SAU #53, 267 Pembroke St., Pembroke, NH 03275 – phone: 485-5187. Any person
may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of
Education, or the Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil
Rights, Region 1, Boston, MA.

PARENT CONFERENCES

If, during the course of the school year, parents have any concerns, they are
requested to follow the suggested procedure listed below. This method is
designed to expedite matters. Please refrain from visits just before or
after school without an appointment in that general student supervision at
these times it our first priority.

1. Schedule an appointment with the teacher to discuss your concern.
2. Schedule an appointment with the principal should the matter remain
unresolved.
3. If need is still felt for further discussion, schedule an appointment
with the superintendent.
4. After conferencing with the superintendent, an appeal may be made to
the School Board. Notifying the superintendent, principal, or a School
Board member of the desire will prompt an appointment with the board.

PARENTS RIGHT TO KNOW UNDER NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

As a parent of a student in the Allenstown School District, you have the right
to know the professional qualifications of the teachers who instruct your
child. You have the right to ask for the following informaation about each of
your child's classroom teachers:

* whether the teacher has met state qualifications and licensing
criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the
teacher provided instruction
* whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional
status through which state qualification or licensing criteria
have been waived
* the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other
graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the
field of discipline of the certification or degree
* whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and,
if so, their qualifications

If you should wish to receive any of this information please contact the
principal or central office SAU 53.

In addition to the above information that parents may request, a District that
receives Title 1 funds is alsa required in certain circumstances to provide
additional information to each individual parent, including:

* timely notice that the parent's child has been assigned, or has
been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher
who is not highly qualified
* information on the level of achievement of the parent's child in
each of the state academic assessment required under the NCLBA
* information regarding a school's failure to make adequate yearly
progress and parent rights and options pertaining to that failure
* information regarding the school's identification as a "school in
need of improvement" and parental rights and options pertaining to
that designation.
* notitification within 30 days of placement of child in a Limited
English Proficiency Program
* notification of right to inspect, prior to distribution of child,
third-party surveys asking for certain sensitive informatiopn

This notice and information provided to parents as described above will be in
an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided
in a language that the parents can understand.

PETS

Children are not permitted to bring pets to school without permission of the
administration. Children’s allergies, the risk of biting, etc. need to be
taken into consideration. In order for a pet to be allowed at school, there
must be education benefits and value. The visit must be purposeful,
such as being integrated with a curriculum unit associated with the classroom.

PICTURES

School pictures are usually taken soon after school begins. Pictures are
paid for on the day they are taken.

PLAGIARISM & CHEATING

Plagiarism is claiming someone else’s work as your own. This is usually done
by using the exact words another person has written or spoken without giving
credit to that person or by using the opinions or ideas of another by simply
putting them into your own words. To avoid plagiarism, you must document
your use of other’s work and ideas through the use of quotation marks and
textual citation.

Academic cheating, like plagiarism, is submitting work that someone else has
done as your own. The most common form of cheating is copying from others
(with or without their knowledge).

Students guilty of either of these offenses will receive a “0” for the entire
assignment, test or project in question and will not be allowed to make that
work up for credit. The teacher will notify parents and disciplinary action
will be taken.

PROMOTION/ASSIGNMENT/RETENTION POLICY

 

Promotion:  Students must pass, for the year (with a minimum grade of  65),

2 out of 4 major academic subjects (langauge arts, science, social studies and math)

to be promoted.

 

Assignment:  When it is determined that a student does not quality for promotion but will

not gain academic benefits through retention, he/she may be assigned to the next grade

level.  Age, size and/or the social/emotional standing of the student are all contributing

factors in making a decision between assignment and retention. (students may be required

to pass summer school classes for assignment)

 

Retention:  A student who does not satisfactorily qualify for promotion may be retained at

the same grade level because he/she will academically, socially and /or emotionally benefit

from such action.

 

 

        Administrator

        School Psychologist

        Special Education Coordinator
        Classroom Teachers (subjects for which student is failing)

 

 

         Students will be identified each quarter

         The teachers will notify the following in writing

               Parents

               Administrators

               The Yellow Team (Referral)

 

 

         Teachers will bring forth recommendation and/or current plans of

         action to help the student succeed

         Yellow Team will assist with plans if needed

         Weekly communication with parents through; assignment boks, email

         or phone calls

         Review meeting will happen every two weeks until the team (Pupil

         Placement or Yellow Team) determines the plans success

         If interventions of plans are unsuccessful, the special education

         department will review for testing

         

 

         Identify reason for student failure

         Discuss proposed plan of action and implement any modifications to the

         plan as needed

 

 

         Student

         Parent/Guardian

         Administrator

         Teachers

         Guidance Counselor

         School/Family Liaison

         SPED/School Psychologist (as needed)

 

Responsibilities of Studen/Family/Team

PUPIL SAFETY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION
(Bullying Policy in compliance with RSA 193-F)

1. Objective

It is the policy of the Allenstown School District that its students have an
educational setting that is safe, secure, peaceful and free from student harassment also

known as bullying. The District will not tolerate unlawful harassment of any type and
conduct that constitutes bullying as defined herein will not be tolerated.

2. Definition

“Bullying” for purposes of this policy is defined as insults, taunts, or
challenges, whether verbal or physical in nature, which are likely to
intimidate or provoke a violent or disorderly response. Bullying in
violation of this policy may not rise to the level of unlawful harassment
under Title IX of the Education Acts of 1972, the Americans With Disabilities
Act, Title VI, or the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 or the district’s sexual
harassment policy. Further, reporting may be required under New Hampshire’s
Child Abuse Protection Act (RSA 169-C).

3. Reporting Requirements and Procedures

Any student who believes they have been a victim of bullying may report the
alleged act to the building principal or the principal’s designee. If a
student is more comfortable reporting the alleged act to a person other than
the building principal, the student may contact any School District employee.

Any school employee of a company under contract with the school or School
District who has witnessed or has reliable information that a student has
been subjected to bullying shall report the incident to the student’s
principal or the principal’s designee.

Any parent or other individual who has witnessed or has reliable information
that a student has been the victim of bullying should report the incident to
the student’s principal or a designee. Upon receipt of a report of bullying,
the principal or designee shall, within two (2) school days, forward a
written report to the superintendent of the incident and the principal or
designee’s response to the incident.

If the principal or designee determines that it is in the best interest of
the child, the principal or designee shall, by telephone or in writing by the
parents or legal guardians of the pupils involved within 48 hours of the
incident. The notice shall advise the parents or guardians and all those
involved of their due process rights, including appeal to the State Board of
Education.

4. Investigation and Discipline

The principal or a designee shall investigate alleged acts of bullying.

The principal will take such disciplinary action as is deemed necessary and
appropriate including, but not limited to, reprimand, detention, in-school
suspension, out-of-school suspension or referral to the superintendent to
consider long-term suspension or expulsion in order to end bullying and
prevent its recurrence.

Any such disciplinary action shall be taken in accord with applicable school
board policy and legal requirements.

5. Bullying As Abuse or Harassment

Under certain circumstances, bullying may constitute abuse under RSA 169-C,
the Child Abuse Reporting Act or the sexual harassment statute. In such
situations, employees shall comply with provisions of applicable School
District policy and law.

6. Training

Age-appropriate methods of discussing the meaning, substance, and application
of this Policy withstaff and students shall be developed by each principal
and staff in order to minimize the occurrence of bullying and for staff to
effectively respond to any such incidents.

7. Immunity

A school employee, or employee of a company under contract with a school or
school district, whohas reported violations of bullying to the Principal or
designee shall be immune from any cause of action which may arise from the
failure of the school district to remedy the reported incident.

8. Notice of Policy

The District shall provide notice to students and staff of this Policy
through appropriate references in the student and employee handbooks, or
through other reasonable means. The Superintendent shallalso make all
contractors contracting with the District aware of this Policy.

RECESS POLICY

Weather permitting, students are given recess daily. Decisions to have
outside recess during cold weather depends upon the temperature and the wind
chill factor. Shorter outside recess times are scheduled on very cold days.
Students should ALWAYS dress for outside recess. All students must be on the
playground during outside recess.

Students will have supervised free time in the classroom on days when
bad weather prevents outside recess. Quiet time, talking to friends, etc. is
usually allowed by the classroom teacher.

PLEASE NOTE: In the past, the school has received notes from parents
requesting that their child be kept in at recess because it is too cold or
the child is not well. The rule of thumb is: Any child not well enough to
go out for recess should remain at home unless we have an order from the
family physician requesting that the child remain inside. Children are out
for recess 20 minutes a day, weather permitting

SAFETY

Much effort and consideration is given to the safety of our children. This
pertains to children on the bus, classroom, playground gymnasium and school
sponsored activities. Safety is practiced through bus evacuation drills and
fire drills; through teacher supervision on the playground; adherence to
safety rules in the gymnasium; and through teachers and chaperones at school
sponsored activities. Administration reserves the right and has the
responsibility to search students, their lockers and/or their personal
belongings when reasonable suspicion suggests that they may be in possession
of contraband that may present a danger to themselves or others.

SCHOOL SECURITY

All doors will be locked from the outside at all times, entry into the
building must be done through the main door. A buzzer is located by the main
door and will allow entry into the building. Access to the outside is
readily available at all times per fire code.

SMOKING POLICY

Any situation that potentially exposes children to an environment that
contains smoking by-products and/or tobacco presents an opportunity for
student to observe smoking activities is inappropriate, both from a health
and educational viewpoint. Therefore, smoking is banned in all Allenstown
School District buildings at all times. Smoking on all school-sponsored
activities must not occur in the presence of students. Smoking during
community meeting which utilize school district facilities must be confined
to an area outside of the school building as designated by the school
administration.

STUDENT’S DUE PROCESS RIGHTS

Before a student is suspended from school, the student has the right to the
due process guaranteed by our Constitution. Any student accused of an action
and facing possible suspension for this action must be granted a hearing with
an administrator. During this hearing, the student must be informed of the
charges against him or her and must be given the opportunity to respond to
them. A parent or guardian must be informed of all suspensions from school.
The parent and/or student has the right to appeal any suspension in excess of
ten (10) days to the Allenstown School Board. Regulations and procedures
regarding the disciplinary code will be summarized in the handbook annually
distributed to students.

STUDENT RECORDS (POLICY STATEMENT)

It is the policy of the Allenstown School District to comply with the
provisions of Public Law 94-142 Part B Regulations; Sub part E –
Confidentiality of Information. It is the policy of the Allenstown School
District to comply with the provisions of the Buckley Amendment, otherwise
know as the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public
Laws 93-380 and 93-568) revised; January, 1997. In accordance with these
policies the Allenstown School District will provide an annual notice of
rights. Said annual notice shall be provided via the school’s Student/Parent
Handbook and a notice to parents at the time of referral.

Parents and eligible students who wish to review the student’s educational
records must provide the school principal with a written notice indicating
their desire to review the student's educational record.

Parents and eligible students shall have the right to make copies of all
educational records that pertain to the student in question unless the right
to make copies of the material in question is specifically prohibited by
state or federal law.

The Allenstown School District will charge 10 cents ($.10) per photocopy
page. If the Allenstown School District is not able to photocopy a specific
item, the parents or eligible student will be charged the actual expense
incurred by the Allenstown School District in reproducing the material. The
Allenstown School District will not charge a fee to search or retrieve such
records. A fee will not effectively prevent the parents or eligible students
for exercising their rights to inspect and review records.

All educational records are maintained at the school of attendance. In the
case of those students who no longer attend the Allenstown School District,
all educational records are forwarded to the receiving school. The principal
of the school is responsible agent for custody of all educational records,
and the business address of the Allenstown Schools are as follows:
Allenstown Elementary School, 30 South Main St., Allenstown, NH, 03275;
Armand R. Dupont School, 10 ½ School Street, Allenstown, NH, 03275.

The Allenstown School District will not disclose personally identifiable
recorded records of student, other than directory information, without prior
written consent of a parent or the eligible student except as permitted under
federal stature and federal regulations. Personally identifiable records of
a student may be released without prior notice or consent from the parent or
eligible student to a school outside the Allenstown School District at which
the student seeks or intends to enroll. The written consent shall include:
1. A specification or purposes of the disclosure.
2. The purpose or purposes of the disclosure.
3. The party, or class of parties, to whom the disclosures may be made
4. The Allenstown School District shall, upon request, provide a copy of
the record, which is disclosed, to the parent of the student or to the
eligible student.

The parent will have the right to inspect only that information pertaining to
their child in the case where the record includes information of more than
one child.

The Allenstown School District may disclose personally identifiable
information from the educational records of a student, without the written
consent of the parent of the student or eligible student, to other school
officials within the Allenstown School District who have legitimate
educational interests.

Employees of the Allenstown School District, members of the Allenstown School
Board and a person employed by or under contract to the district to perform a
special task, such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultants or therapists
are “school officials” for the purpose of this paragraph. The school
officials’ educational interest shall be deemed legitimate when access to the
record would assist the school official in performing his/her
responsibilities in the planning or program of an individual student
or group of students, in performing disciplinary responsibilities or in
carrying out responsibilities incidental to the requirements of federal,
state or local law, policy or guidelines.

Directory information shall consist of the students name, address, grade,
school, sex, age, participation in officially recognized activities, clubs
and sports, achievements, awards and honors (including honor rolls based on
marks), height and weight of athletes and the name and address of the
student’s parents.

Parents are hereby given public notice that under the provision of RSA 99-36
(a), an educational agency or institution may disclose from an education
records to appropriate parties in connection with an emergency if knowledge
of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the
student or other individuals.

The principal shall be responsible for insuring the confidentiality of any
personally identifiable information. The principal shall be responsible for
the collection, storage and destruction of confidential personally
identifiable information. The principal shall maintain a current list of
personnel who may have access to personally identifiable information on an as-
needed basis.

He/she shall maintain a list of all individuals who have requested or
obtained personally identifiable information from a student’s record, other
than directory information, along with a description of the legitimate
interest of each person. The list shall include the name of the person(s)
who reviewed the file, the date the file was reviewed, the party that person
represents as well as the person’s address and the purpose for reviewing the
file; said list shall be maintained in the envelope which shall be placed in
the educational record. The parent or the eligible student may review this
list by following the same procedures applicable to reviewing student records.

The parent shall be notified when personally identifiable information is no
longer needed to provide educational services to the child. The information
will be destroyed at the request of the parent with the exception of that
information outlined in 121 a.753.

The parent of the student or an eligible student who believes that
information contained in the educational record of the student is incorrect
or misleading or violates the privacy or other rights of the student may
request that the Allenstown School District amend them. Such requests shall
be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Allenstown School District, 267
Pembroke Street, Pembroke, NH 03275. The Superintendent or his/her
designated agent shall decide whether to amend the record in accordance with
the request within a reasonable amount of time and will inform the parent or
eligible student or his/her decision in writing. If the request is denied,
the parent or eligible student shall be informed of his/her right to a
hearing before the Allenstown School Board or any hearing office as the
Allenstown School Board may appoint. Such hearings shall be conducted in
accordance with 45CFR 99.21-29.22 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Any
other rights under the Buckley Amendment 94:142 or the Regulations and State
Standards shall also be included herein.

SUSPENSIONS

Students may be suspended for serious infractions that cause a major
disruption to the educational process. Students may be assigned to serve in-
school suspension(s) where the student is placed in isolation in school for a
period of time. Students are expected to complete all assignments while on
in-school suspension. The student will remain on ISS to complete any work
deemed unacceptable by any teacher.

Students may receive an out-of-school suspension for the most serious of
circumstances and are prohibited from being on the school premises for the
duration of the suspension. Students are expected to complete all of their
schoolwork while on suspension and are responsible for giving their completed
work to their teachers to receive credit for the assignment. Work not
received by the teacher immediately following the suspension will be recorded
as a zero. Any quizzes or tests administered during the suspension must be
made up after the school day and at the discretion of the teacher.

Reasons for possible suspension include:
1. Truancy
2. Vandalism to school, staff or student property
3. Fighting
4. Gross disrespect toward any staff member
5. Possession of alcoholic beverage, drugs or any form of tobacco
6. Being under the influence of alcohol on school property and/or at
any school function.
7. Smoking on school grounds and/or school function
8. Repeated failure to report to office or teacher detention
9. Vulgar, obscene and/or abusive language or actions directed at staff
members
10. Insubordination exhibited towards any members of the staff
11. Any act not herein specified which is unfavorable to the best
interest of the school and its community
12 Any activity deemed unsafe to students, staff or self.

TARDY PROCEDURE

1. Parents are responsible for notifying school prior to the start of
school if a pupil is to be tardy to school. Our answering machine is on
during none school hours so that you may call at your convenience.
2. School personnel will call parents of pupils who have not been called
in as either sick or tardy.
3. In the best interest of each child’s safety, the police will be
notified in cases when we are unable to contact a parent regarding a
child’s absence from school.
4. Parents are also asked to write a note explaining the reason for each
tardy. This note should be delivered to the main office upon the
student’s arrival to school.
5. A pattern of absences and/or tardies will require a parent-
administrator conference.Failure to comply will result in the student’s
name being turned over to the appropriate authorities for an
investigation of truancy. Excessive absences or tardies in a given
school year may result in the student not being promoted to the
next grade.
6. Police intervention is utilized for tardies that are in excess.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Teacher Appreciation Week will be conducted during the month of May. Your
cards, letters and other forms of encouragement are much appreciated by the
talented and dedicated men and women working at the Allenstown Elementary
School.

TEACHER CONFERENCE

Teachers are always willing to meet with parents. It is preferred that an
appointment be set to coincide with the teacher’s planning period or after
school. A parent may telephone the school to schedule this appointment. A
Parent Conference date has been set, please refer to the calendar page
of this handbook.

VISITATION

All parents and visitors, when visiting school, are requested to report to
the office. The purposeof reporting is primarily for safety of the
children. The school is open to parents at all times (we are repeating this
because of its importance) ALL PARENTS AND VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO
STOP AT THE OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING A CLASSROOM.

WALKING STUDENTS

Students considered to be “walkers” are those living on the west side of
Route 3. Student living on bus routes, whether or not they walk to and from
school are not considered walking students and need written parental
permission to walk to and from school. This permission is kept on file in
the office.

WEAPONS

The possession of anything that could be used as a dangerous weapon in school
or on school property is against school policy and a violation of the law.
Knives are considered a weapon under this policy. Those in violation will
face confiscation of the item, suspension and/or expulsion. In all cases,
the police will be notified as required by State law. Knives, guns,
firecrackers, brass knuckles, glow necklaces and glow bracelets are not
permitted on school property. Students in possession of such,
shall have the weapon confiscated, parents will be notified and appropriate
disciplinary action shall be taken.

DISTRICT WEBSITE

The Allenstown School Board has established the following criteria for creation and
administration of any district related website.

A. Purpose of the Website
1. To enhance student learning, both in technology and general curriculum areas
2. To provide district and school information, teacher or class information, student
projects and student extracurricular information through a website format.
3. To contribute to the community's awaremess of district activities and information.

B. Content of the Website
1. Only material relating directly to the Allenstown School District and the purpose listed
in Section A (above) will be considered appropriate for placement on the district
website. The District website may not be used for recreational, personal or commercial
purposes. Only authorized students and staff may add to, delete or change the content
of the materials hosted on the district website. The district, through its school
board, superintenden, authorized administrators and authorized staff, retains full
authority to change, add to or delete any and all posted materials. The district
retains ownership and possession of the district website, all files related thereto,
and all materials published thereon. System user shall have no expectation or right to
privacy regarding the contents of files or other materials which related to or are
published on web pages. All web pages must be reviewed by the principal or the
principal's designee.

2. No personally identifiabloe information or photographs of students or district personnel
may be published on any District Website without a specific signed release from the
adult, parent or legal guardian. A general list of staff names and assignments may be
published a public information.

3. No personal or editorial material (including, but not limited to, political statements
or personal opinions, information or positions)may be published by any group or
individual.

4. Examples of what may be published include:

. School News - calendar, lunch menu, picture of the facility, master schedule, mini
courses, contact information, speical events, handbook information.
. Extra-Curricular - schedules, win/loss statistics, art, music, and drama events.
. Homework - assignments and helpful information
. Student work projects

5. The Allennstown District site will be linked to SAU #53 and other appropriate sites to
enhance its usefulness to the community.

6. All web pages will note the most recent update and will link to the District home page.

C. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The principal or a specific designee is responsible for:
. reviewing and approving gthe content and design of all web pages
. consulting with the Allenstown Police Dept. as appropriate
. obtaining and monitoring any release of information forms
. keeping the website current and relevant
. ensuring adherence to copyright laws and other legal restrictions
. addressign any potential issues of libel or slander

2. Individual staff initiating websites for a class, sport or organization are responsible
for:

. teaching appropriate web format to students
. editing/proofing student submissions
. ensuring no links to inappropriate sites
. maintaining and updating the site regularly
. ensuring appropriate language, gammar and accuracy
. following all applicable copyright, trademark and permission laws and restrictions

WINTER

Children are allowed on the snow banks and field with proper clothing and
boots. Students should wear ski pants and boots when sliding. Safe sliding
methods are to be practiced on plastic sleds only (no metal sleds). The
children are not allowed to wear boots all day in school because of health
reasons. Please remind your child to bring in their slippers/shoes to
school. If you would prefer for your child to leave a pair of slippers at
school, this is allowed.