Adams Elementary
School Handbook
2016‑2017
Ms. Sundee Ware, Principal
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
415 E. 500 N.
Logan, UT 84341
Phone (435) 755‑2320     Fax (435) 755‑2322
www.adams.loganschools.org
Mission of the Logan City School District
Why we exist....
"Ensure ALL students leave our schools ready to create a postive future for them and their community."
Adams School Mission Statement
At Adams Elementary we make students' futures better and brighter by building EACH CHILD'S knowlege and skills in learning, leadership, and technology.
Table of Contents
Welcome to Adams Elementary School!
Acceptable Computer Use Policy
School Specific Dress Standards
Appearance and Dress Policy for Adults in the Building
Safety and Courtesy Considerations
Citizenship and Courtesy Program
Communication Between School and Home
Student Educational Planning (SEP) Conferences
Welcome to Adams Elementary School!
We want every student to know that the school experience is an awesome opportunity to learn lifelong skills, both academic and social. The employees at our school will help each child succeed. Student success will be a collaborative team effort between, students, staff, and parents determined using a definitive growth goal... x to y by z, by the effort that you put forth, and the degree to which we all work together for the best possible experience.
Our Collective Commitments as a Staff and Students at Adams Elementary School:
- Create a positive and safe environment.
- Persevere in all challenges we face, now and in our future.
- Strive to achieve our highest potential in academic and personal areas.
- Focus on learning and leading so we can be College and Career Ready.
- Collaborate as a Professional Learning Community.
- Work in partnership with parents and the community.
ACCEPTABLE COMPUTER USE POLICY
With Internet access, comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. Precautions have been taken to restrict access to objectionable materials. However, it is impossible to control all material and a user may discover controversial or inappropriate information. We believe that the valuable information and interaction available on the Internet outweigh the possibility that users may obtain objectionable material. The violation of any guide lines or prohibitions listed in the
Acceptable Use Policy can result in disciplinary or legal action. We require all students and their parents to sign a consent form for school Internet use. A copy of the Acceptable Use Policy is available on the Adams website. Internet access in the Logan City School District is a privilege and not a right.
Refer to the following link for more information: Locan City School District Responsible Use of the Internet and other Electronic Information Resources Policy
APPEARANCE AND DRESS POLICY
School dress and personal grooming should be appropriate for the educational setting and school experience. Clothing should not detract from nor interfere with appropriate school conduct, safety, and participation. Please keep in mind that students are expected to actively play both inside and outside almost year‑round. Adherence to appropriate dress and grooming expectations is the responsibility of the student and parents. Enforcement of the standards is the responsibility of parents, school, staff and administration. The policy provides discretion for the principal when defining inappropriate dress.
Clothing should be neat, clean, and must cover underwear completely. Gang clothing or inappropriate insignias, phrases, or mottos will not be allowed. Additionally, clothing which promotes alcohol, drugs, or violence are prohibited. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Distracting appearance and/or abbreviated clothing is considered unacceptable school wear.
Some specific dress standards for our school are:
- Shoes are required at all times. Because children will be expected to play outside, please ensure that their shoes are appropriate for active play. For safety reasons, flip flops are not allowed.
- Students may wear shorts as long as they cover underwear completely and do not detract from nor interfere with school activities.
- Halter‑tops and midriffs are not appropriate for school. Sleeveless tops may be worn if they do not detract from nor interfere with the school experience. Shoulder straps must cover shoulder.
- Sunglasses and hats are not to be worn in the building.
- During the winter, students are still going outside for recess. Students need to come prepared for cold and snow. Snowsuits and boots should be removed upon arrival at school.
Appearance and Dress Policy for Adults in the Building
The dress code for adults is business casual. This includes slacks or khakis, dress shirt or blouse, open‑collar or polo shirt, optional tie or seasonal sport coat, and/or a dress or skirt. Appropriate footwear includes shoes or sandals, but no flip‑flops. Dress jeans (no holes, tears, or frays) and clean sneakers are appropriate as well. Adults should be covered from collarbone to above the knee, give or take a couple of inches. No hats are allowed in the building. The last day of any week is designated as “School Spirit” day (blue jeans and school t‑shirt can be worn.) Specific clothing can be worn appropriately to the activity if some event out of the norm is occurring (e.g. Field Trip, Fun Run, science project, art project, etc). Job title specific clothing will also be allowed for people such as a PE teacher, custodian, life skills or lunch lady. This policy will be enforced at the discretion of the principal.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
The outside doors will be unlocked at 8:00 a.m. Students should not arrive before the opening of the building, unless coming for breakfast. The west doors will be unlocked at 7:30 a.m. for those coming for breakfast. School begins at 8:15 a.m. and dismisses at 2:35 p.m. Please remember there is no adult supervision on school grounds before and after school. Unless a child is involved with After‑School Club, or other programs (ex:orchestra), they are expected to go home immediately following dismissal from school.
Parents may pick up their children in designated areas on 600 North and 400 East. Please do not park in the handicapped or bus areas. Parking on 500 north is for pick up and drop off only, and you should stay with your car. Parking on 400 east is for short‑term parking. Please do not encourage your child to run across 400 East or 500 North to be picked up as these roads are heavily traveled.
Find a safe walking route here.
Bell Schedule |
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1st through 5th Grades: | Preschool Schedule | Kindergarten Schedule | ||
8:05 First Bell 8:15 Tardy Bell 2:35 Dismissal Bell |
AM 8:05 First Bell 8:15‑10:45 |
PM 12:05‑2:35 |
AM 8:05 First Bell 8:15‑11:05 |
PM 11:35‑2:35 |
No Preschool or Kindergarten on 1/2 days |
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Please encourage your child to be in his/her classroom when the bell rings at 8:10 a.m. We require a parent signature on the letter that explains our attendance policy.
TARDIES
Students that are habitually tardy disrupt the educational environment and deprive themselves of educational opportunity. Please help us teach your child that punctuality is an important life skill.
The State Board of Education and the Logan City School District require that all children achieve mastery in the essential understandings of reading, language arts, and mathematics. Absence from school interferes with the child’s opportunity to master these skills. According to the Utah Compulsory Attendance Law parents are responsible for their child’s attendance at school. The following reasons have been identified by the school district as reasonable for an “excused absence”: illness; medical appointment; family emergency, death of a family member or close friend; family activity or travel on a limited basis.
Parents should schedule appointments and vacations outside of school time. Please call the School(755‑2320) or send a written excuse each time your child is absent or tardy.
Additionally, students that are habitually tardy to school are also addressed in the Utah Compulsory Attendance Law and could be referred to truancy court.
If a student becomes ill at school, parents will be contacted. If a parent is not at home, those individuals listed by the parent on the student information card will be contacted. If a child must leave the school during school hours, parents should send a note with him/her to notify the teacher.
STUDENT CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURES
A student must check in at the office if they arrive after 8:10 am and when returning to school after being checked out. Teachers will not admit a student without confirmation from the office staff or principal.
To check a student out of school, the parent or an authorized adult must first go to the office and show ID. We cannot release a student without the authorized adult coming into the office to show ID. Students must be signed out on the student check out record in the office. Teachers will not release students to anyone without confirmation from the office staff or principal.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Behavior Expectations are developed for the classroom and for common areas (e.g., playground, lunchroom, library, etc.). Our students are taught and expected to be safe, responsible, and respectful. They promise to:
BE SAFE | BE RESPONSIBLE | BE RESPECTFUL | ||||||
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IN THE BATHROOM | Keep hands, feet and objects to self. Always walk. Report any unsafe or unclear condition. | Clean up after yourself. Return to class promptly. | Listen and follow adult directions. Care for and use school property, equipment, and materials appropriately. Use positive and appropriate language. Give people privacy. | |||||
IN THE CAFETERIA | Keep hands, feet, and objects to self. Always walk facing forward. Use manners. Eat your own food. Stay seated. | Care for personal belongings. Contact an adult when needed. Use time appropriately. | Keep silent in line. Listen and follow adult directions. Care for and use school property, equipment, and materials appropriately. Use positive and appropriate language. Use inside voices. | |||||
IN THE HALLWAYS | Keep hands, feet, and objects to self. Always walk facing forward. Stay on the right side. Use the door on the right. | Care for personal belongings. Contact an adult when needed. Go directly to your destination. | Keep silent in line. Listen and follow adult directions. Care for and use school property, equipment, and materials appropriately. Use positive and appropriate language. Use inside voices. | |||||
ON THE PLAYGROUND | Keep hands, feet, and objects to self. Leave what is on the ground on the ground. Stay off the ice. >Play only approved games. | Care for personal belongings. Contact an adult when needed. Follow established rules for games. | Listen and follow adult directions. Care for and use school property, equipment, and materials appropriately. Use positive and appropriate language. Include everyone. |
REGULAR DAY | EARLY RELEASE DAY | INCLEMENT WEATHER DAY | ||||||
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Grade | Teacher | Arrival at Lunchroom | Playground Pickup | Early Release Lunchroom Arrival | Early Release Playground Pickup | Inclement Weather Lunchroom Arrival | Inclement Weather Playground Pickup | Inclement Weather Location |
Kindergarten | 10:40 | 10:40 | ||||||
Life Skills | Wilson | 10:48 | 11:28 | 10:39 | 11:09 | 10:48 | ||
Second | Alder | 10:53 | 11:33 | 10:44 | 11:14 | 10:53 | 11:26 | Computer Lab |
Second | Probst | 10:56 | 11:36 | 10:47 | 11:17 | 10:56 | 11:26 | Computer Lab |
Second | McClellan | 10:59 | 11:39 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 10:59 | 11:26 | Computer Lab |
First | Ermer | 11:03 | 11:43 | 10:57 | 11:27 | 11:03 | 11:35 | P.E. |
First | Wright | 11:06 | 11:46 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 11:06 | 11:35 | P.E. |
Third | J. anderson | 11:09 | 11:49 | 11:03 | 11:33 | 11:09 | 11:38 | Library |
Third | K. anderson | 11:12 | 11:52 | 11:06 | 11:36 | 11:12 | 11:38 | Library |
Fifth | Bodily | 11:14 | 11:54 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 11:14 | 11:45 | Your Classroom (supervised by Aide) |
Fifth | Green | 11:16 | 11:56 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 11:16 | 11:45 | Your Classroom (supervised by Aide) |
Fourth | Manning | 11:18 | 11:58 | 11:12 | 11:42 | 11:18 | 11:49 | Your Classroom (supervised by Aide) |
Fourth | Norton | 11:20 | 12:00 | 11:14 | 11:44 | 11:20 | 11:49 | Your Classroom (supervised by Aide) |
*Inclement Weather will be announced and called by 10:30 AM* -Raining- -Below 10 Degrees- -Red air day- -Snow storm As a reminder, when called for inclement weather, lunch/recess is cut short by 10-13 minutes. |