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KILBY SHORES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Student Handbook
2014 - 2015
Honesty, Respect and Pride…..the Map to a
Successful Journey at the Shore
Kilby Shores Elementary School Handbook
2014-2015 School Year
Handbook for:
KILBY SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
111 Kilby Shores Drive
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone- 757-934-6214
ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent ………………….……..………………….……………Dr. Deran Whitney
Deputy Superintendent………………………………………….Mrs. Jacqueline Chavis
Chief of Operations …………………………………………….………….Mr. Kevin Alston
Principal ………………………………………………………….….……….Mrs. Lori Mounie
Assistant Principal ………………………………………………….……..Mrs. Lorri Banks
Secretary/Bookkeeper ………………………………………………….Mrs. Sheila Morris
Secretary ……………………………………………………….….Mrs. Gwendolyn Wiggins
Guidance Counselor ……………………………………………………….Mrs. Karen Jones
School Nurse …………………………………………………………………Crystal Browning
Head Custodian …………………………………….……………………..Mrs. Mary Neville
School Phone …………………………………………………………………… (757) 934-6214
Fax Number …………………………………………………………………… (757) 925-5569
School Hours …………………….………………………………………9:20 a.m.–3:35 p.m.
***Early Dismissal………………………………………………………………………1:05 p.m.
Office Hours………………………..…………………………………… 8:20a.m.– 4:20 p.m.
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ABSENCES
When a child has been absent a note must be written by the parent and provided to your child’s
teacher within 5 days upon his/her return to school explaining the reason for the absence. Excuses
will not be accepted after the 5 day grace period. Unexcused absences are considered for possible
retention of a student according to Suffolk Public Schools promotion policy. Letters are sent
periodically stating the total number of absences for a student regardless of excused or unexcused
status. This is required by law. Students who have more than 20 days of unexcused absences may
be retained.
ARRIVING EARLY
During the 2014-2015 school year students may begin arriving at 8:50 a.m. In an effort to assist
parents with the later start times, Suffolk Public Schools will provide a monitor to supervise your child
starting at 8:30 a.m. each day. If you are interested in enrolling your child in this service, registration
is required prior to dropping off your child. Please see the office for more details.
Arrival/ Dismissal Hours
Students should arrive to school between the hours of 8:50-9:20. Instruction will begin promptly at
9:20. After this time, only parents with scheduled conferences will be allowed in classrooms. This
practice is in place to ensure maximum instructional time. In addition, students should not be picked
up from school prior to 3:35. Please try to schedule appointments before or after school. All students
must be signed out at the kiosk in the front lobby or the office.
ARRIVING LATE
If your child arrives at school at 9:20 a.m. or later, you and your child must report to the office.
Parents will need to accompany students to the office to sign them in and complete the tardy form
for the student to take to class. This procedure will prevent the child from being marked absent on
that day. The form should state the student's name, homeroom teacher, grade, date of tardy, reason
for the tardy (i.e. missed the bus, doctor's appointment, etc.) and be signed by the parent.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Parents may bring pre-packaged snacks to celebrate their child's birthday. Miniature cupcakes
usually meet wellness requirements. However, please check packaging. Please refer to the wellness
guidelines for details about approved snacks and refreshments in the last section of this handbook.
The snack may be provided at the end of the school day or during lunch. Please contact your child's
teacher to establish the time and make sure there are no schedule changes.
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BOOKS
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Library and classroom books: Library books and classroom books are the responsibility of
students. If a book is lost, the parent of the student will need to contact the media specialist,
Mrs. Lisa O’Leary, to find out the replacement cost and provide payment.
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Textbooks: All textbooks distributed to a student are the responsibility of the student and
his/her parent or guardian. If a textbook(s) is lost or becomes unavailable for use, it will be
necessary for you to pay for the lost textbook. Failure to return or pay for lost textbooks may
result in the account being referred to a debt collection agency for resolution. When a
student moves during the school year, please be sure to return all textbooks to the office
staff or his/her teacher prior to withdrawing the student from school.
BUS BEHAVIOR
Riding the bus is a privilege. Students are expected to: obey the bus driver, be seated immediately
upon loading the bus, remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop at the point of unloading,
sit with his/her back to the back of the bus seat, talk in a low volume only, keep book bags, legs, and
feet out of the aisle, never throw any objects on the bus or out the window, and load and unload only
at the student's designated bus stop. Failure to comply with these regulations which help to ensure the
safety of all students will result in a suspension from the bus. Fighting on the bus will result in an
Out of School suspension from school.
Students are to follow to the bus rules listed below:
*Sit flat (back to back of the seat, bottom to the bottom of the seat)
*Face forward (in the same direction as the driver)
*Talk in a quiet voice (If the driver can hear you, then you are not using a quiet voice)
*No eating or drinking on the bus
*All writing utensils and other school materials must be kept in the backpack
* Do not throw objects on the bus or out of the windows
* School rules also apply when riding a school bus
It is the responsibility of each student to be waiting for the bus at his/her assigned bus stop. Bus
drivers are not responsible for waiting for students to arrive at the bus stop.
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CHANGING BUSES
If you wish for your child to ride a different bus, please send a note including the date(s), the bus
route, the address of where the child is to get off, a telephone number by which you may be
reached, and your signature to verify the change. The student should bring the note to the office
and secure a bus pass by 9:30 a.m. In the event that additional riders will cause an overload on a bus,
the request will be denied and the parent will be notified by phone. Students will not be allowed to
ride a different bus without a note from a parent or guardian.
CLOTHES CLOSET
We try to maintain a clothes closet to assist students in the event of accidents. Donations of gently
used pants, socks, and T-shirts are appreciated. Tennis shoes in good repair can be donated to the
gym. Please do not send undergarments for sanitary reasons.
CONFERENCES
Parents may not conference with teachers while students are present (9:20 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.). If a
conference is desired with the teacher(s) and/or administrator(s), please call the office at 934-6214 for
an appointment. Conferences are usually scheduled either before 8:50 a.m. or after school ends at
3:35 p.m. Teachers are not available during the instructional day because of the time this takes away
from instruction for all students. Visits to the classroom are distractive to other students so
permission and arrangements must be made with the principal before visitation.
Parent-Teacher Conference Dates are:
November 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm
February 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
CREW HOPS
Crew Hops are held approximately once a month for students to participate in learning line dances.
These are held at a time that does not interfere with instruction. Appropriate behavior (no SOS or
any type of referral, plus class work and homework completed on time during the month of the Crew
Hop given) is required to be able to participate and appropriate behavior while attending the Crew
Hop is expected. Students will need to wear appropriate footwear for participation. Admission
prices will be $1.00.
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DRILLS: BUS, WEATHER, FIRE, and METAL DETECTOR
Bus, Weather, Fire, Lock-Down and Metal Detector drills will be held on a regular basis. The
importance of moving from the building quickly and quietly should be discussed at home and will be
strongly emphasized at school. Failure to follow school regulations will result in disciplinary action.
Fire drills are held once a week for the first month of school and once a month thereafter. If you are
visiting the school during a drill, please follow procedures provided by the office staff or other Kilby
Shores personnel.
EARLY DISMISSAL
On days designated as early dismissals all students Pre-school- to Grade 5 will be dismissed at 1:05
p.m.
The following dates are designated as EARLY DISMISSAL days:
October 8
November 26
December 19
March 19
April 3
January 21, 22, 23, and 26
June 10, 11 and 12
EMERGENCY CARDS
Each student should have an Emergency Card on file in the nurse's office. This will enable us to
contact you quickly in the event of an emergency. Please fill out the card and return it to school on
the following school day. Please notify the school nurse of any changes on the emergency card
ASAP. It is the parents' responsibility to provide current correct information for the emergency card.
FIELD TRIPS
If a field trip is granted, the due date for permission slips and money for each field trip is listed on the
permission form. No exception will be made for students not meeting the deadline for money
and/or permission slips. After the due date, if more space is available, only additional chaperones will
be allowed to go. Money will be refunded for those parents unable to attend due to space limitations
in the order that the fees were paid.
Shopping is not the purpose of the field trip and will not be allowed for students or parents. Field
trips are extensions of classroom instruction and students completing all assignments may be
permitted to participate. Students may not take electronic devices on the trip. Cameras are
permitted, but care of such becomes the sole responsibility of the student. Kilby Shores Elementary
and school personnel will not be responsible for any lost or stolen cameras and other items.
Student dress must meet the specified directions by teachers for the field trip. Time will not be
allotted for gift shop browsing or item purchase. Extra money will not be needed.
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For field trips that return after the school dismissal time, students must be signed out and picked up
in the gym from the student’s homeroom teacher. Parents must bring a picture ID. If a student is to
be picked up by anyone other than a parent, the person must have a note from the student’s parent
and provide a picture ID. Please make note of the return time of the trip so a phone call by the
student will not be necessary.
FIELD TRIPS - CHAPERONES FOR GRADE LEVEL
Chaperones/all volunteers must submit a volunteer form prior to the date of the field trip.
Volunteers must submit a new form each year. Each classroom may take two chaperones per field
trip. Parents will only be able to participate in one field trip per year to give other parents an
opportunity to participate. Students will be assigned to the chaperone by the teacher. The
chaperone will be responsible for the assigned students and is expected to keep their group with the
grade level at all times. NO smoking or sleeping is allowed at any time for chaperones.
Parents/guardians are not permitted to follow the buses used for the field trip or join the tour at the
site. Siblings may not attend the field trip. Selected chaperones will be responsible for paying the
charge for the field trip including the cost of adult admission. Neat and appropriate dress is
expected of chaperones as well as students. If the event is a dress up occasion, chaperones should
follow the same dress code as students.
GRADING PERIODS
Report Card Distribution
November 14, 2014 …...………..…… Parent-Teacher Conference 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
February 13, 2015 ………………………...Parent-Teacher Conference 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
April 17, 2015 ……………………………….………………….………….Report Card distributed
June 12, 2015 ……………………………………………………………… Report Card distributed
INTERIM REPORT DISTRIBUTION
October 1st
December 9th
February 27th
May 11th
GUM AND CANDY
Gum is not permitted at school, on school grounds, or on the school bus under any circumstances.
All gum will be confiscated. On occasion candy may be utilized in classroom activities and lessons,
but should not be brought to school by students.
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HALL PASS
Students are not allowed in the halls without a hall pass except in the mornings when going to
breakfast. Students without a pass will be sent back to their class or students will be sent to the office
if a disturbance is being created.
HOLIDAYS FOR STUDENTS
November 4………………………………………..…………………………………Teacher Work Day
November 11.…………………………………..…..……………...……………………….Veteran’s Day
November 14 …………………………… …..………………..…..…..Parent -Teacher Conference
November 27-28 ……………………….…..……………………….………….Thanksgiving Holiday
December 22 – January 2………….…..……………………………………………..Winter Holiday
January 19..……………..………………....…………………….....Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 13.. …………………………….………..……….…………….Parent-Teacher Conference
February 16 …..………………………..…………………………………………….…….Presidents' Day
April 6-10 ….……….…………..……….……..…………………. …………………………Spring Break
May 25 …..……………………………….……………………………………..………..Memorial Day
June 12...……..…………..………………….…………………….Last Day of School for Students
HOMEWORK
Homework is given to reinforce instructional concepts taught in class. Completing homework is a
student's responsibility. Failure to complete homework can impact grades and student performance.
The approximate times for homework, listed below, are reasonable in length in terms of a student’s
ability:
Kindergarten .........................................................................up to 30 minutes per night
1st ..................................................................................................up to 45 minutes per night
2nd.............................................................................................up to 60 minutes per night
3rd - 5th ..................................................................................up to 90 minutes per night
Third, fourth, and fifth grade students will be preparing for VA State SOL testing in May 2015.
Length of time required may vary with each student's ability. The times listed above do not include
reading time which should be no less than 20 minutes each night. Students are required to read a
minimum of 1 book per week outside of classroom assignments. Special projects or long term
assignments will be made to enhance a unit of study. Research projects may be assigned in grades 2-5
during the school year. Students in Kindergarten and First Grade are also encouraged to complete
individual projects. When either class assignments or homework have been missed during the week,
it may be assigned during the weekend to enable the students to quickly get back on course with his
or her class. Each night, students should read for 20 minutes. Homework is a follow-up of work
previously introduced, or supplementary work. Make-up of additional work may be assigned to assist
a student having difficulty with a specific skill either during the week or during the weekend.
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Homework will be evaluated properly and consistently with proper recognition being given for a
student's effort and will contribute to the on-going work of any specific class in which the work is
required or assigned. When others do homework for a student, it robs the student of the opportunity
to practice and learn skills. It also prevents the teacher from accurately identifying students’ needs for
assistance.
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
As part of our integrated curriculum approach, we will continue to stress our reading and writing
programs. The students will be writing in all of their classes, seeking to reinforce language arts
Standards of Learning, and to improve their ability to express themselves in writing. Please
encourage your child when you see his/her writing examples. Each student will write their own book
during the school year as part of the school's Young Writers activities. Students may choose to
participate in the PTA Reflections contest by submitting a written work. Students will participate in
science projects, research papers and reports, and book reports during the year.
LEAVING SCHOOL
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM PICKING STUDENTS UP EARLY FROM SCHOOL (BEFORE
3:35 PM). Picking up students early decreases their instructional time, interrupts teaching, and the
learning of other students. For the safety of your child and all students, a picture ID is required
when signing out a student. If your child will be picked up by someone other than yourself, please
send a note to the office identifying the person and noting the time of dismissal. All students who are
picked up must be signed out. Our instructional day continues until 3:35 p.m. STUDENTS WILL
NOT BE RELEASED WITHOUT PARENTAL PERMISSION. This includes parents,
guardians, grandparents, or others who may have permission from the parent to pick up a student.
LIBRARY
The library is open daily from 9:20 am - 3:35 pm for student use. Please follow the rules of conduct
for the library. Any violation may result in a loss of library privileges. Please keep a vigilant watch on
the library books so they will not become lost. We use an automatic check out system in the library.
If a book is lost or damaged, students are required to pay the total cost of the book. All fees and
financial responsibilities must be paid upon a book being lost.
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LOST CLOTHING
Students are expected to be responsible for their own belongings. If lost items are not claimed within
30 days, they will be donated to a charitable organization. Please mark school clothing with student’s
name and grade level. This can be written on a tag inside the clothing.
LUNCH MONEY and CAFETERIA
Each student is assigned a pin number account and may have money put on their account on a
weekly or monthly basis. A parent may also designate that the account money be used for meals only
or can also be used to purchase a cookie, ice cream, juice, snack, bottled water, etc. The cafeteria
manager will try to send home a note to advise you if your child’s account is almost depleted. Using
this method of payment for lunches makes it easier for parents. Participation in the breakfast and/or
lunch program is optional. Checks should be made payable to Kilby Shores Elementary Cafeteria.
You may apply online for free and reduced meal benefits online at www.sps.heartlandapps.com.
The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE anytime, anywhere!
Applications for free or reduced lunch/breakfast are available at the school or may be secured
from School Food Services at 925-5570. Students who received free or reduced lunch/breakfast at
the end of the previous school year, will receive free or reduced lunch/breakfast for the first two
weeks of school. A new application must be completed during this time, for a student to continue
to receive free or reduced lunch or breakfast.
STUDENT MEAL PRE-PAYMENT OPTION
myLunchMoney.com provides peace of mind to parents and faster lunch lines for students. Parents
can prepay for their child’s school food charges, using a credit card through a secure website. The
new program also allows parents to set spending limits and to monitor what their children are buying
in the cafeteria.
With myLunchMoney.com, giving your kids lunch money couldn’t be easier. This service is easy-touse, convenient, private, and secure.
Simply go to the www.myLunchMoney.com website to enroll and to start using the site to deposit
funds into your child’s lunch account. Once your account is established, you can check balances and
fund the account anytime from your home computer, phone, or fax. Your child’s information is safe
– it stays at school. Your personal and payment card information is protected by the most advanced
internet security.
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Mate Manners
There are five basic school rules that students must follow, daily:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Respect yourself and others.
Listen and follow directions.
Keep your hands, feet, body, and other objects to yourself.
Come to school prepared each day; only bring school supplies & materials to school.
Be responsible for your property; respect school property and the property of others.
Kilby Shores is committed to ensuring the safety of your child and others during the school day. With
this in mind, we are asking that you review the above rules with your child and discuss proper
behavior in school. The rules stated above will also be reinforced on the bus as well.
We will be discussing examples of bullying, threats and inappropriate discussions in school this
school year. We encourage you to also discuss these topics with your child so that he/she will be
familiar with the subject matter during discussion.
Please be aware of the non-school related objects that are brought to school by your child. Only
school related materials and supplies are allowed in school. The following items should not be in
your child’s possession for any reason: Toys, IPODS’s, Cell Phones (working or not working),
Nintendo DS, PSP and all other electronic devices. If these devices are found, they will be
confiscated by a staff member and given to administration. Lastly, any item that can be used or
resembles a weapon could result in a 10-Day Out-of-School Suspension and an Administrative
Hearing. This includes: toy gun, lasers, toy knife, poppers, razor blade, (of any kind), etc. This rule
also applies to students making threats that involve using a weapon or killing someone for any
reason. Please refer to the student handbook for a detailed list of items that are considered
weapons according to Suffolk Public Schools.
In order to have the most positive environment for learning, good behavior and listening attentively
are necessary. We want to reach new levels of achievement each school year and each student must
put forth his best effort every day to attain this goal.
Therefore, we have taken the position of zero tolerance of unacceptable behavior.
“SOS” Notes are written warnings to parents that their child’s behavior is not meeting Kilby Shores
behavior expectations. The “SOS Notes” are a courtesy to parents/guardians that are designed to
keep you informed of your child’s behavior prior to a referral being written. Please talk to your
child about the “SOS Note” if one is received. Sign it and return it to school on the following school
day.
Students are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct at all times, whether in the classroom,
in the cafeteria, in the building and hallways, in the restrooms, on the playground, on the school bus
or during any school activity. When students do not exercise proper behavior and self-control, it
becomes the school's duty to impose methods to ensure proper individual and/or group behavior.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and show respect and
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consideration to adults and each other. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. Fighting,
instigating a fight, kicking, threatening, or any form of sexual harassment (name-calling, inappropriate
touching, etc.) will not be tolerated and may result in immediate suspension. If a student receives
three or more suspensions, those suspensions will be sent to the Coordinator of Pupil Personnel for
review. An accumulation of referrals can result in an automatic 10-day suspension and an
administrative hearing.
MEDICATION AND ILLNESSES
School personnel cannot dispense medication of any kind (prescribed or over-the-counter) without
an authorized doctor's signature on a school medication form which must be filed in the nurse’s
office. A NEW form is required each year for medicines that are routinely given. Directions and
dosage should be clearly marked and readable on the bottle. Students may not bring any medicine
such as aspirin, etc. to administer to themselves. Medication, of any kind medication, may NOT be
transported by a student to school. Students with contagious illnesses or skin disorders should
remain at home until the child is no longer contagious and symptom free. A doctor's note should
accompany the student when he/she returns to school. Students should not return to school after
being sick (vomiting) until they have been without a fever for 24-36 hours.
Home Access Center
The Suffolk Public Schools is offering a unique service to parents. Home Access Center (HAC)
allows parents to view their student(s) grades and attendance on-line. Grades that appear in HAC
are drawn directly from the teacher’s grade book and will provide an electronic progress report
available anytime. This service is offered at the middle and high school as well. If you have
questions or concerns, please contact Karen Jones, school Guidance Counselor.
PARKING
Please park in designated parking areas. The area in front of the main entrance should be left
available to emergency vehicles at all times. This is a FIRE LANE and cars will be ticketed by the
Police Department. Please do not block another car by double parking in the parking lots or in the
front loading and unloading area. Cars may be towed at the owner's expense.
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PARTNERS-IN-EDUCATION
The students and staff of Kilby Shores are very fortunate
Partners-in-Education:
BB & T
Chick-Fil-A
Jason’s Deli
Suffolk Fire Dept. Station #4
Lipton Tea
St. Paul Baptist Church
Golden Corral
Moe’s Southwest Grill
to have the support of the following
Food Lion
Bethlehem Christian Church
Southside Baptist Church
We appreciate all of our Partners-in-Education that contribute to the success of our students.
PTA
Please join and become an active member of the Kilby Shores PTA!
Let's work together to help our children. Meetings are held at 6:00 P.M. on the following dates:
PTA Dates:
October 2nd (Open House @ 6:00 pm) November 6th
December 11th / February 5th
/
March 5th
/
April 16th
The PTA sponsors cultural programs for the Kilby Shores students and provides additional supplies and equipment which
enhance the education of all our students. Show your support by joining the PTA. Let’s earn 100% parent participation!
SCHOOL CLOSING
The decision to dismiss early or to open late is made by the superintendent who informs the
principal. Suffolk Public Schools will keep parents updated about emergency situations, weather
closings or delays, and general announcements through the automated phone messaging service.
Local radio and TV stations are your best source of information concerning such matters. It is very
important that your child understands what he/she is to do in the event of early closing of schools in
case the parent is not at home.
SCHOOL DRESS CODE
POLICY
Section 9-11.8 Statement of School Board Policy. — Student attire impacts the teaching
and learning environment. It can either promote a more effective educational environment or it
can disrupt the educational climate and process. In order to ensure that our students’ education is
conducted in an environment where safety risks, disruptions, and distractions are minimized, all
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students enrolled in Suffolk Public Schools shall adhere to dress regulation promulgated by the
School Superintendent. (Adopted March 8, 2012; Ordinance Number 11/12-15; Effective Date:
July 1, 2012)
Legal Authority ─ Virginia Code §22-1.78 (1950), as amended.
REGULATION
Section 6-9.2. An appropriate environment for learning required; appropriate dress required;
prohibited clothing. ─ A. One of the fundamental purposes of school is to provide an appropriate
environment for learning. A student’s dress and appearance shall not be such that it causes
disruption, distracts others from the educational process or poses a health or safety concerns.
Regulations for student dress are designed to promote a standard of appearance that complements
the learning environment.
B.
All students are required to wear dress appropriate to the occasion and to avoid
wearing attire that can have an adverse impact on the teaching and learning environment. In order
to ensure that the education of students enrolled in Suffolk Public Schools is conducted in an
environment where safety risks, disruptions, and distractions are minimized, all students will
adhere to the following minimal standards of dress.
C.
The following clothing is expressly prohibited and shall not be worn by students
enrolled in any Suffolk Public School while in the classroom or participating in school sponsored
activities:
1. Sexually suggestive or revealing attire, which shall include any article of clothing that does
not cover the midriff, back, or shoulders, reveals cleavage, or exposes undergarments.
2. Clothes having rips or tears above the knees.
3. Sagging pants and shorts not securely fastened around the waist.
4. Skirts, dresses, and shorts that rise above the fingertips when the arms are stretched
downward.
5. Any article of clothing that advertises alcohol, or an illegal substance, depicts lewd graphics,
displays offensive or obscene language, promotes violence or is gang-related.
6. Clothing with slogans or words across the buttocks.
7. Head coverings unless worn for religious or medical reasons.
8. Flip flops, open toed shoes, slippers, and roller shoes (Heelys).
9. Any accessory that advertises alcohol, or an illegal substance, depicts lewd graphics, displays
offensive or obscene language, promotes violence or is gang-related.
10. Sunglasses, wallet chains, and necklaces that hang below the sternum.
11. Sleepwear.
12. Any clothing worn by a student that causes a disruption and/or distracts others from the
educational process or poses a health or safety concern. (Issued Date: March 18, 2012;
Effective Date: July 1, 2012
Legal Authority - School Board Policy §9-11.8.
SCHOOL NURSE
The school nurse will be on duty every day. If a student becomes ill or has an accident, we will notify
the parents, by note or phone. If the parent(s) cannot be reached, the numbers listed on the
Emergency Card will be called. Every effort will be made to assist your child and make him/her
comfortable until you or your designee can assist the child. Students that are ill and have a fever
should remain at home a minimum of 24-36 hours after the fever is completely gone and the child
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is symptom free.
SCHOOL PICTURES
School pictures will be taken in the fall and spring. Parents will be notified in advance of the date.
FALL and SPRING pictures will be individual and by class. We have made an effort to provide
student pictures at a lower cost and provide a wider range of options. We hope you will be pleased
with the results. Pictures must be paid for promptly or the entire package returned within the allotted
time.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Each student is expected to come to school fully prepared for daily lessons. This includes having a
supply of notebook paper, folders, composition books (no wire binders, please), and pencils
(mechanical pencils are not recommended). It is helpful for students to have their own crayons,
colored pencils, and glue stick. For students’ safety, students may not bring scissors or liquid glue to
school. Scissors will be provided by the school for use during the school day. Please see the grade
level supply list for a detailed list of supplies.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION/ AWARDS
Principal’s List- All A’s for the entire 9-weeks.
Honor Roll- All A’s and B’s for the entire 9-weeks.
Honor Roll Bound- All A’s and B’s and 1 C for the entire 9-weeks.
B.U.G. (Bringing Up Grades)- Improvement in one core content area from one 9-weeks to the next
without falling in others.
Hat’s Off (Kindergarten Only)- All G’s for the entire 9-weeks.
Perfect Attendance- Students must be present each day in the nine weeks to receive this status.
Citizenship - End of School year
Mariner Award - End of School year
Academic Excellence - End of School year- 5th Grade Only
Academic Achievement - End of School year- 5th Grade Only
SPIRIT WEAR
Every Friday of the month is School Spirit Day. During the year additional days are designated as
Spirit Days. The school colors are green, white and blue. Kilby the Mouse is the school mascot.
The PTA sells t-shirts and sweatshirts with spirit motifs.
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STUDENT OF THE MONTH CRITERIA
Exceptional behavior
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well disciplined, polite, good attitude, hard worker, unselfish, caring, responsible, helpful and
cooperative
Completion of work
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class work and homework completed on time and to the best of the student's ability
Attempt to succeed
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a willing attitude, good effort
Good attendance
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attends school daily, arrives on time & attends school for the entire day
TELEPHONE
Students are not allowed to use the telephone except with special permission. Students must have
permission by the office staff or administration to use the telephone.
TOYS, GAMES, IPODS, SPORTS CARDS, Game CARTRIDGES, IPODS, etc.
Toys, games, etc. are not allowed in school. If such items are brought to school, they will be collected
and will only be returned to parents upon phone/ conference. If these items are brought to school,
lost or stolen, the school will not assume any responsibility or conduct any type of search. Any item
that resembles a knife, gun, chain, cannon, etc, will be treated as a weapon according to School
Board policy. Bringing such weapons or toy weapons to school may result in an administrative
hearing along with a 10-day suspension.
VISITORS
All visitors must sign-in at the kiosk in the mornings and secure a visitor's pass upon entering the
building. We appreciate your assistance with safety for our children and making sure there are as few
distractions as possible to the learning environment. Students being picked up during the school day
or at dismissal time need to be signed out at the office and the student will only be dismissed by the
teacher when he/she is called to the office by the office staff. A picture ID is required of everyone
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picking up a student. Our instructional day ends at 3:35 p.m. Please do not block parked cars in the
parking lot or park in the front circle.
VOLUNTEERS
To ensure the safety of students, all volunteers must submit a volunteer application each year.
Parents and others are always welcome to volunteer their time to the school in any capacity, whether
to help in the library, clinic, classroom, tutoring, etc. We ask that all volunteers sign in the volunteer
notebook in the office on your personal sign-in sheet so that way we may accurately keep track of
time volunteered during the year. Please contact Mrs. Karen Jones (934-6214) to set up a volunteer
schedule after attending the Volunteer Orientation.
Y E AR B O O K
Student pictures and activities are highlighted in an annual yearbook for students, staff and parents.
Yearbooks can be purchased at our school store or in the office.
D I S TR I C T W E L L N E S S P O L I C Y
Special celebrations may not take the place of school lunch. Any special celebrations must be
coordinated with Food & Nutrition Services or be conducted after the last lunch period. All special
celebrations must first be approved by the building principal. Only pre-packaged snacks which
meet the nutritional requirements will be allowed when snacks are solicited.
Kilby Shores Elementary School Handbook
2014-2015 School Year