GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL HOURS AM ECEAP and Kindergarten – 8:00 a.m. Dismissal for AM ECEAP & Kindergarten – 10:37 a.m. PM ECEAP and Kindergarten – 11:53 Dismissal for PM ECEAP and Kindergarten – 2:30 p.m. Grades 1-5 – 8:00 a.m. Dismissal for Grades 1-5 – 2:30 p.m. (ECEAP is currently located at the Boys and Girls Club) Students should not arrive on the school grounds prior to 7:45 a.m., as there is no supervision until that time. Afternoon kindergarten students are not to arrive at school prior to 11:50 a.m. For safety reasons, please pick up and drop off your child outside the building, not at the classroom. Students exit the building in the front or the south side door by the busses. At the end of the school day, upon dismissal, students are to leave the building and grounds immediately, unless other arrangements have been made. SCHOOL BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM: The district’s food service program provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch for students. Breakfast is provided free for all students and will be served promptly at 7:45 a.m. Application forms are to be filled out by all parents who wish their children to be considered for free or reduced price meals. Those applications should be returned within the first few days of school. We will notify you of your child’s qualification status. If a parent will be joining their child for lunch, please give the school kitchen and the classroom teacher prior notification. Lunch prices and additional information can be found at: https://www.sodexhoeducation.com/segment_0200/district_7110/ENM/Entry1/ ATTENDANCE ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT Children who will be five years old on or before August 31 are eligible to attend kindergarten. The child’s birth certificate and immunization records are required for enrollment. Registration after the start of the school year will take place at the school office, during regular business hours. Upon completion of the registration packet, and prior to admission, the secretary will review the information and may request additional information or clarification. Please make it known if your child has a current IEP or receives any special services. If your child has medical issues, the school health clerk must be consulted prior to admission. Providing all requested information is current and accurate, placement procedures can usually be completed in one day, allowing the student to start classes the following day after enrollment. Failure to provide accurate information may result in your child not being admitted into school or exclusion from the school until all necessary information is provided. TARDY STUDENTS: Students and families at Lakeview realize that the opening minutes of class are as important as any other time during the course of the school day. If a student is not in the assigned classroom when the tardy bell rings at 8:00 a.m., the student is considered tardy. The student must then report to the school office for a tardy slip before entering the classroom. If the tardiness is unexcused, the teacher may require the student make up the lost time or the missed work. STUDENT ABSENCES: Parents have a legal and moral responsibility to see that their children are in school every day. State Law requires that children attend school. By setting a high standard for attendance in school, we are setting the same expectation for the student’s entrance into the world of work. When it is necessary for your child to be absent or tardy, please call the school office at 583-5321 prior to 8:00 a.m. to inform us of the absence or tardiness, indicating the reason. Washington State law and Clover Park School District policy requires communication be made to the homes of students that are absent or tardy. It is also necessary to provide the school with a written note explaining your child’s absence or informing the office of any changes in normal procedures. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: Unexcused absences for student will be handled as follow: 1st absence ……………………….phone call home 2nd absence ………………………letter home from school office 5 absences in one month ……….referral to County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office 10 absences in one year ………..referral to County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office BECCA VIOLATIONS: In accordance with the State’s mandatory “BECCA” attendance laws and district attendance policies, if a student is absent without legitimate excuse for one- third of the student’s educational program day on five (5) or more occasions in a calendar month and/or ten (10) in a year, the school district may file a petition with the juvenile court seeking the court’s jurisdiction over the student’s attendance in school. Any parent found to have violated the law may be fined up to $25.00 per day of unexcused absence and the student will be ordered to attend school. The court may also order the parent and/or guardian to provide community service at the student’s school in lieu of imposing a fine. A student who fails to comply with a court order to attend school may be found in contempt of court and may be placed in juvenile detention or receive alternative sentencing from the court. EARLY RELEASE: Requests for early dismissal are a disruption to the entire classroom, and should be avoided as much as possible. If a child needs to be released from school for a medical/dental appointment or other emergency, a parent/guardian or designated adults that is listed on the enrollment card must come to the school office and sign the child out of school. No child will be released by the teacher to a parent/guardian without following this procedure. WITHDRAWING YOUR STUDENT: Families sometimes find it necessary to move during the school year. It is very important to let the school know if you are planning a move. Withdrawing from the school requires return of school materials such as text books and library books, payment of any book fines, and closure of lunch account. Lakeview will forward student records when you have registered in your new school. Your may request copies of your child’s report cards, etc. Please give the office at least 3 business days to complete your request. PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The relationship between the family, community and the school is one of the most important factors of a child’s success in school. It is very important that we as the staff at Lakeview Elementary School express our hope that all of our families feel welcome in our building. We are here to serve the educational needs of your child. We offer the following ways to develop a relationship with us and to learn more about our school. VISITORS: Visitors are welcome at Lakeview Elementary School. For safety and interest of our instructional program, all visitors must check in at the office. Classroom observations are available by appointment only. Please schedule these observations through our principal. Often there are schedules and testing situations to take into consideration. It is important to call ahead so that the best circumstances can be met for your visit. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers play a vital role at Lakeview. There is no finer way to enhance and strengthen our public schools than to have parents, teachers, staff and community members working together for the betterment of our students. We welcome your participation, whether it is at home or in your child’s classroom. Anyone wanting to volunteer at school or on a field trip must complete a Washington State Patrol Volunteer Interview Form, please see the school counselor to obtain this paperwork. Once these forms have been processed and approved the approval is valid for two years. Volunteer possibilities are endless! Make a difference ….. VOLUNTEER! PTA: Lakeview is looking forward to establishing an active PTA. We look forward to new membership beginning with our barbeque in September. NEWSLETTER: Once a month we send home a monthly newsletter from our office with our students. The Leopard News is always printed on a bright sheet of paper! Please take the time to read this material; it contains information about the school, individual classrooms, and any necessary updates. SITE COUNCIL: Lakeview welcomes parents to join our site council. The site council meets once per month to discuss the academic standards of our children. This committee makes recommendations regarding academic standards and practices. OFFICE TELEPHONE: The office telephone is not for the use of children. Children should use the classroom telephones in case of an emergency. HEALTH AND SAFETY UP-TO-DATE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: We must be able to reach you in case of an emergency. It is extremely important that you provide us with updated home and work phone numbers and addresses as needed throughout the school year by notifying the school office. Up-to-date emergency telephone numbers of a friend or relative and your family doctor are very important for us to have in the event you cannot be reached in an emergency. If there ever is a problem, your child will appreciate you having taken care of this sooner rather than later. If there is an emergency and you cannot be contacted, a school staff member will act as a substitute parent and get help for your child. HEALTH ROOM ILLNESS: Please do not send your children to school when they have sore throats, fevers, severe colds and are coughing. Children should stay home when they do not feel well. This is not only for your child’s welfare, but also for the welfare of every other child in the classroom. Students show are well enough to attend school must be able to participate fully in the normal school day, including recess and outdoor activities. We encourage students to come to school prepared for any weather during recess. Our school health clerk works hard to make sure children are as healthy as possible. If your child should become ill during the school day, you will be contacted to come and take your child home. STUDENT IMMUNIZATIONS: Washington State Law (RCW 28a.31 and WAC 248-100-163) requires that children enrolled in grades K-12 be fully immunized. When you enroll your child in school, please remember to bring proof that your child has been given the proper immunizations. HEALTH SCREENING: Each fall parents are requested to fill out forms which give information of any student health concerns. Please keep the school informed of any change in your child’s health status and activity restriction. Vision, hearing, and dental screenings are done once per year. Screening for scoliosis is done in fifth grade. Parents are notified if a follow-up is needed. These are screening services only and do not take place of regular examinations performed by your eye specialist, dentist or family physician. HEAD LICE “NO NIT” POLICY: At Lakeview we maintain a “no nit” policy in an effort to control the spread of lice among classmates. When lice are detected at school, the following procedures will be followed: 1. Parent/guardian will be notified 2. The child will be sent home 3. The parent/guardian will be provided with instruction for treatment 4. Removal of ALL nits shall be a prerequisite for returning to school. School health personnel will examine the student. MEDICATION AT SCHOOL: Clover Park School District policy and Washington State Administrative Codes require that any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) be administered under strict guidelines. The school office, as well as each doctor’s office, has the required form for a child to take medication at school. This form requires the doctor’s instruction and signature, as well as the written permission of the parents/guardian. All medication must be in the prescription bottle or original container and will be kept in a locked cabinet in the office. An adult in charge will give medication and a record log kept of each dosage. SAFETY SCHOOL SUPERVISION: Supervision is limited before and after school. Lakeview does not provide childcare before or after school. We ask that you adhere to the 7:45 arrival time for your child. We ask that you have your child gauge his/her time so that arrival is not more than ten minutes before school starts and that going “straight home” or to the Boys and Girls Club after school becomes a daily routine. We do not allow children on the school premises after school unless previously arranged between the teacher and the parent. If your child’s normal routine will not be followed, please send a note to the school notifying us of the change for that day. SKATES, SKATEBOARDS AND IN-LINE SKATES: Students are prohibited from riding or being in possession of skates, skateboards, and in-line skates at school or school activities. These items can be disruptive, can present a safety hazard and will be confiscated. Students are subject to school discipline if they bring these items to school. STREETS AND SAFETY PATROL: Safety patrol students escort Lakeview students to appropriate buses after school and meet students at morning bus drop off . Please help us by teaching your child to follow our bus expectations. When picking up or dropping off your child, please do not drive into the bus- loading zone even when there are no busses. A sign is posted as a reminder. Please ask your children to cross streets only at designated crosswalks or at the corners of the blocks. Parents should remember not to double park as you drop off or pick up your children. Please do not park across the street from the school as it is unsafe for children and it is private property. BUS REGULATIONS: Bus riders are required to ride the bus home unless they bring a note from home. All school rules and regulations apply to bus conduct. School bus drivers have the authority to discipline students for misconduct related to School District Rules. Misconduct may result in suspension of the bus riding privileges. The Students Responsibilities and Rights Policy will be applied at school, at school bus stops, away from school, at school events, functions or activities and for transportation on school vehicles. School discipline may also be applied. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: During Emergencies, the school district advises the following: • Please do not call the school. The phone lines must be clear for school to notify parents or call emergency services, etc. • Please do not come to the school unless requested. Each student must be accounted for. Staff has been instructed on the care of students during an emergency. • We will notify you if your child has been injured. • If children are removed from the school, we will contact you. Please have your emergency phone numbers up-to-date in our office • Water and simple food may be provided to students until families arrive to pick up their child/children. EMERGENCY DRILLS: Emergency drills are to be taken seriously. Students are expected to maintain classroom conduct throughout the entire drill and to become informed of the exit route for each of their classrooms. EMERGENCY SCHEDULE NEWS All families are encouraged to plan for child care and emergency transportation in case of bad weather, hazardous road conditions or other emergencies that might close schools or alter school hours or bus schedules and routes. Local radio and TV stations will broadcast school closures and schedule changes. Listen and watch for news about the Clover Park School District. We can also check out our Web site at cpsd.cloverpark.k12.wa.us. The following stations will broadcast school schedule changes/closures: TV STATIONS KOMO TV------4 KIRO TV------7 KING TV-------- 5 KCPQ TV---- -13 AM STATIONS KVI-------570 KIXI------------880 KCTS-----630 KOMO---------1000 KIRO-----710 KLAY----------1180 KHHO----850 KMPS----------1300 FM STATIONS KJR--------95.7 KUBE----------93.3 KMPS-----94.1 KMTT---------103.7 KIXI-------88.0 KKBY---------104.9 KPLU-----88.5 KCMS---------105.3 KLSY-----92.5 KWRM--------106.9 If announcements about Clover Park School District are not broadcast, schools are open and operating on a regular schedule. Please do not call schools or radio stations about school closures. THEFT: Any student involved in a theft may be disciplined and/or suspended. The student will be required to replace or pay for the stolen item(s). Proper legal authorities may be contacted. DRUGS: Tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed on school grounds at anytime by students or parents. This includes before and after school hours. Medications at school are only permissible when approved by a physician and the school is in possession of a medical release form. Suspension from school will result from any infraction of these rules. TRESPASS: A charge of trespass, with notice to police authorities, may be given to any person who 1)creates a disturbance on school property, 2)whose continued or recurring presence may result in a real and substantial disruption to the school environment, or 3) who poses a threat to the safety and well being of property or person. Students on campus while on suspension and/or expulsion are subject to additional disciplinary action and arrest for criminal trespass. WEAPONS: Any weapon, including guns, sling shots, knives, or toys which look like those weapons, are not allowed on school district property at any time. Students who have them in their possession shall be disciplined in accordance with district policy, which could include expulsion. TOYS/PERSONAL ITEMS/VALUABLES AT SCHOOL: Toys, large sums of money and other valuable items should be left at home. Articles of value for class display should be locked in a teacher’s cabinet or checked in at the office. Radios, tape recorders, cameras, laser pointers, cellular phones and other distracting items are not to be brought to school. DRESS AND APPEARANCE: Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or cause disruption. Students are expected to come to school or school activities well groomed and appropriately dressed. All students must wear shoes that are appropriate for physical activity. Clothing must be seasonally appropriate. Students who do not meet these standards will be asked to return home to correct the problem. Clothing that carries a sexual, vulgar or offensive message or references the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or gang affiliation will not be permitted. It is understood that individual teachers, in consultation with the school administrator, may restrict appearance and attire with special consideration for safety and health issues. Due to the high distractibility perfumes and make-up should not be worn to school. The administration has the authority to make changes at any time to the above dress code based on either safety or health reasons. HEADGEAR: Headgear must not be worn in the building. This includes hats, hoods, sweatbands, sunglasses, visors, scarves, and bandannas. The exception to this is for school sanctioned events such as “Crazy Hats” day, religious practice or medical conditions. STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND EXPECTATIONS GENERAL RULES OF BEHAVIOR: The Lakeview Staff believes all students can behave appropriately at school. Our emphasis is to help students learn to solve problems in a constructive manner. Any behavior or action which helps someone grow and mature will be encouraged. Lakeview’s general rules of behavior are: CODE OF HONOR • Be Safe • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Be Kind STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: 1. Arrive on time and enter and leave the building in an orderly manner 2. Respect adults and each other 3. Cooperate with others 4. Stay on task 5. Be responsible for the choices you make 6. Settle disagreements CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: Classroom teachers are responsible for developing the rules for their classroom, provided they are consistent with state law and the Clover Park School District Policy. Good positive behavior will be encouraged and recognized. Behavior or actions that interfere with someone’s growth will not be allowed. We recognize that children do misbehave from time to time. When rules are broken and it becomes necessary to correct a student’s behavior, we will attempt to administer discipline in a prompt, consistent manner. Whenever possible, logical consequences will be given. For example, a student writing on school walls will be expected to clean the writing from the walls, etc… CARING SCHOOL COMMUNITY Lakeview is implementing a new program entitled Caring School Community. This program is designed to build respectful relationships between staff, students and families, give students the opportunity to collaborate with one another, allow students the opportunity to make decisions about the classroom community and emphasize the importance of learning and having high standards. Students will participate in class meetings, whole school activities, cross-age buddy activities, and activities to do with family members at home. DUE PROCESS: Students will be expected to follow the laws of the state and rules of the district. Students at school and students at school-sponsored, off-campus events shall be governed by school district rules and regulations and are subject to the authority of the school officials. REFERRALS TO THE PRINCIPAL: Students are sent directly to the principal for the following physically dangerous and disrespectful situations: flagrant disrespect of adults; assault/fighting, threatening others with physical harm, throwing rocks, bringing or using weapons at school, using narcotics, alcohol or unauthorized drugs, leaving school grounds without permission, vandalizing school or private property or any form of sexual harassment. All staff use a DISCIPLINE REFERRAL form, which is a formal document, maintained by the principal. It includes a list of specific behavior violations and is used to clarify inappropriate behavior to the student and to communicate the behavior to the parents. All supervising adults have access to Discipline Referrals. When a violation occurs, the Discipline Referral will be explained to the students, filled out, and signed by the supervising adults, unless the student is sent to the principal. If the referral is signed by the principal, the violation is considered serious and the PRINCIPAL’S PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES will be applied. The following is an explanation of the progressive steps taken by the principal in the event of a student being referred to the office: • Loss of privileges/call home • In-school suspensions and a parent conference required • Short-term suspension – sent home for rest of the day (up to 5 days). • Longer suspension from school and/or transfer. The above may be adjusted according to individual situations. ASSEMBLIES: School assemblies are an important feature of a student’s education. Students are to give their undivided attention to the Master of Ceremonies or any speaker or performer at the beginning and throughout the assembly. Students are expected to show appreciation by their attention and applause. Inappropriate behavior that results in a student being removed from an assembly will result in disciplinary action and/or possible exclusion from future assemblies. LOST AND FOUND: Each year students may lose many articles including clothing items and lunch boxes. Please mark your child’s belongings clearly and visibly with your child’s name. Lakeview maintains a Lost and Found in the front foyer and small articles such as glasses in the office. Parents and students are encouraged to check periodically for lost items. HOMEWORK: The staff at Lakeview Elementary supports the belief that the assignment of homework promotes academic success and study skills competencies. Homework is an integral part of the learning process and presents opportunities for practice in those skills or concepts already taught. INTERNET/TECHNOLOGY: All classrooms at Lakeview have internet access. Although there are safeguards placed on our computers by the school district, there is still an expectation that students will use the internet in a safe and responsible manner. Students may not bring any computer applications, including games, to school for any reason. District provided workstations may not be altered without direct teacher permission. Each school may establish additional guidelines that will be posted in classrooms. Any vandalism, (destroying or changing files, illegal copying, etc.), intentional copyright violations, or attempted access to unauthorized data will result in disciplinary actions, which may include suspension or expulsion. LIBRARY AND TEXT BOOKS: First grade students may check out 1 book per check out. Grades 2-5 may check out 2 books per visit to the library. Lakeview’s library is open daily during recess. If a student finishes a book prior to their regularly scheduled visit, the student may visit the library during recess and check out a new book. Families are responsible for the care and return of borrowed books. Books should be returned in a timely fashion. Lost or damaged books (including textbooks) will be replaced or paid for by the student’s family. CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS: One of the most positive influences in student achievement, which is documented and supported by solid educational research, is what is termed as “Time on Task” in the classroom. Unnecessary interruptions detract from this “time on task” and ultimately have a negative impact on student achievement. We want to minimize these interruptions as much as possible and maximize our opportunities for increasing each student’s personal scholastic achievement. Therefore, please do not call our office and ask for messages to be relayed to your child in the classroom. The office staff has been instructed not to relay routine messages to students and staff. You may call the classroom and leave a voice message. FIELD TRIPS: Parents and guardians are welcome to assist classroom teachers on school scheduled field trips. Prior arrangements must be made with the classroom