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Our Lady of the Angels
Student/Family Handbook
2010-2011
Office Phone 816 931-1693
Preschool/Extended Day 816 931-9702
Fax 816 931-6713
School Website www.olakc.org
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School
Mission Statement
all children learn in a Christ-like environment. We prepare multicultural and diverse students to serve the Lord with all their hearts, souls, mind and strength.
Statement of Beliefs
The community of Our Lady of the Angels believes:
· All children are sacred creations of God. As a Catholic school community – school, home and parish – we must provide creative opportunities for children to learn and apply knowledge and skills in ways that draw them closer to God and one another
· All children need a safe, non-threatening learning environment that promotes feelings of self-worth and school pride
· all children want to and can learn
· All children need love and respect so they can show love and respect for themselves and others
· All children can be successful learners, achieving their highest potential
· All children can make good decisions, taking responsibility for their actions
· Educating children is a shared vocation involving home, school and church. Outstanding school communities work collaboratively to maintain high standards of excellence and are committed to continuous improvement
· Everything is a gift from God. We joyfully give time, treasure and talent to extend God’s love to one another and work toward social justice for all
Accreditation and School Improvement
Our school is fully accredited by Missouri Nonpublic Association and the North Central Association/AdvancED Colleges and Schools.
Hours
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
School Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:50a.m.-3:10p.m.
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
School begins every morning at 7:50 a.m. with morning prayer in the cafeteria. Children may arrive at 7:30 a.m. and enter into the cafeteria where there will be adult supervision. There is no supervision for students arriving before 7:30 a.m. unless enrolled in childcare. A fee is charged for this service.
Dismissal at the end of each regular school day will occur at 3:10 p.m. Students will be escorted by their teacher to the west parking lot. Students will be lined up waiting for their authorized family member to pick them up. Families are asked to pull into a parking place, turn off their vehicles and pick up their child/ren from the supervising staff.
Students enrolled in afterschool care will report directly to the after school care room. Students not picked up by 3:20p.m. will be placed in after school care and a $2 an hour fee will be charged.
Family members picking students up after 3:20 should enter the day care entrance of the west parking lot to sign out their child/ren.
Noon Dismissals
On half-days school will dismiss at noon. Lunch is not served and students staying in after school care need to bring a sack lunch. A snack will be served. Students not picked up by 12:10 will be sent to after care.
Please refer to the map on the back of this handbook for pick up procedures.
Child Care
· Before school (7:00-7:30 a.m.) care is available for students in all grades.
· After school (3:10- 5:30 p.m.) care is available
for students in grades K-8.
· Registration information is available from the Preschool/Child Care Director upon request.
Preschool with Extended Child Care
OLA provides a licensed Preschool/childcare program serving children beginning at 3 years old. A handbook and
registration information is available from the Preschool/Child Care Director upon request.
2010-2011 OLA School Staff
Pastor
Father Steve Benden—Redemptorist
Principal
Ms. Mary Delac
Secretary
Mrs. Martha Valdovino
Bookkeeper
Mrs. Tywla Stark
twylas@hotmail.com
816 582-7109
School Nurses
Sr. Helen Alder
Mrs. Susie Barnthouse
Cafeteria Supervisors
Mrs. Nevresa Grajs
Mrs. Susan Moran
Preschool Director/Teacher
Mrs. Tammy Arfstrom
Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Medina Popovic
Before/After School Supervisor
Mrs. Nevresa Grajs
Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Raul Diaz
Counselor
Mrs. Mary Mullins
Art--TBA
Music--TBA
Computer
Sr. Dee Long
Physical Education
Mrs. Judy Almaguer
Library Volunteer
Mrs. Mary Petersen
Kindergarten
Mrs. Jennifer Cecena
First Grade
Mrs. Sue Hoffman
Second Grades
Ms. Kristin Goers
Third Grade
Ms. Merlene Eads
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Erin Blevins
Fifth Grade
Mr. Steven Garcia
Middle School
Math/6th Grade Homeroom
Ms. Elisha Kratty
Science/7th Grade Homeroom
Ms. Gianna Procopio
Social Studies/8th Grade Homeroom
Mrs. Tammy Collins-Fetters
2010-2011 School Committees
Parent Teacher Organization
Susan Moran
Karla Cervantes
Athletic Committee
Kristin Goers
Antonio Rivera
Victor Lopez
School Council
Fr. Steve Benden
Mrs. Margaret Lima
Mary Delac
Celia Rodriguez
Rico Rogers
Cathy Mueller
Melissa Rivera
Monica Palacio
VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS
Parents are always welcome to visit the school. Anyone desiring to visit a classroom should make arrangements with the teacher. Our school is very fortunate to have parent volunteers. These volunteers must have been Virtus trained. To maintain order, and safety, parents & volunteers are asked not to drop in on their child’s homeroom while in the building. For the safety of the children, all doors will be locked. The front door is equipped with an access control button. Everyone, including parents, coming into the school for any reason during school hours must first stop in at the school office. No one is to go directly to the classroom after teachers are on duty at 7:50a.m. This will allow teachers to conduct morning activities as needed. Please note that if you wish to visit with a teacher, you must schedule an appointment ahead of time. Teachers are not available for conferencing during regularly scheduled classes or duty times.
STANDARD RULES AND REGULATIONS
TARDIES
If a student is tardy, he/she should stop in the office for a tardy slip. Students arriving late due to an appointment also need to stop in the office. They will be issued an excused tardy for the appointment but this tardy will not be counted toward detention or suspension. (See tardiness policy). Arrival after 11:00 a.m. and/or departure before 12:00 p.m. is considered 1/2 day absence.
TARDINESS POLICY
DEFINITION OF TARDY: A student is considered tardy to class if he/she is not actually
in his/her homeroom by 8:00 a.m.
1. When 5 tardies have been accumulated, your child will be assigned a 7:30 a.m. detention with the principal on a designated school day. (Failure to attend this detention will result in a principal/parent meeting.) Your child may be held out of class if you fail to schedule and attend a meeting with the principal.
2. Upon the 10th tardy, you, the parent or guardian will be contacted by the principal to discuss methods for correcting the tardiness problem.
3. 15 tardies result in a one day, at-home suspension for your child.
5. 20 tardies result in a second one day, at-home suspension for your child.
6. 25 tardies will result in a required principal/parent or guardian conference to discuss possible alternative placement of your child in another school.
Punctual school attendance is important to a child’s success as a student and class member. Please help by having your child at school on time each day.
ABSENCES
To report a student’s absence from school, parents are to call the school office at 816 931-1693 between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The school phone is answered from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The answering machine is on during the other hours. Please request homework when you call in the morning to report absence. If you have not contacted the office by 9:30 a.m., we will call you to inquire as to the whereabouts of your child. Students are expected to attend school each day unless prevented from doing so by illness or serious family crisis. This is critical to each child’s success in school. Absences and tardies may impact academic standing. Attendance is tied to academic performance and promotion. Any student who has accumulated 15 or more unexcused absences will be considered for retention in the current grade. Absences are considered excused only for extreme family emergencies and upon receipt of a note from a physician. Vacations are not considered excused.
TUITION AND FEES Information regarding tuition, registration fees, and other fees is maintained in the school office. Families have the option of paying their school tuition bill for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade in one of three ways:
1. Full payment of tuition on registration day.
2. A two-payment option with 50% due by Sept. 1, the remaining due on January 1.
3. A monthly payment option with 10 monthly payments, August through May.
Families who are behind on their tuition from 1st semester will not be allowed to send their students for 2nd semester unless special arrangements are made with the principal and pastors. Staying current on payment of tuition and fees is expected and appreciated. This helps to maintain our school and keep it a viable operation. If a family’s financial obligations are not met, report cards, diplomas, and student records
shall be withheld pending payment of tuition and all fees.
Fundraising Obligation
Every family promises to raise $250 in profit in addition to their tuition payments to help offset the expenses of the school per the yearly contract. The PTO will offer numerous opportunities to meet this obligation throughout the year. At the end of May any fundraising obligation not met will be added to your account.
Code of Conduct
Student Discipline Policies and Procedures
At Our Lady of the Angels we firmly believe that life-long success depends on self-discipline. Therefore, we have developed a discipline plan that affords every student the opportunity to manage his or her own behavior. Our staff is fully dedicated to providing an exciting and engaging learning experience for each student; this is accomplished with the help of your son/daughter and our positive behavioral expectations. Following is a list of our school expectations:
Be respectful to God, self and others
Be responsible
Be cooperative
Be peaceful
Be safe
These expectations are in effect throughout our school at all times. Throughout the day, O.L.A. faculty and staff make it a point to “catch O.L.A. students being good,” that is, following the school expectations. Students receive “bee tickets” that can be exchanged for treats, activities, or raffles. It is only when these expectations are broken that students need to be aware of, and change, their behavior.
The Positive Behavioral System Team (PBS) has outlined a school-wide discipline policy. As we start this new year, we would like to take the opportunity to review that plan and make any clarifications. The discipline this year will include merit cards that will be given to students in grades 6-8 at the beginning of each month. Teachers of primary students will use a roster system. Once a week students in grades 6-8, who still have their original merit cards for that month will be allowed to participate in an extra P.E. class.
There are two merit cards this year for students in grades 6-8. Students are expected to have their cards with them at all times during the school day.
· A yellow merit cards is for Responsibility--Marks will be issued for incidents where the student is not being responsible. i.e. no homework, materials, books, etc.
· A blue merit card is for the expectations of being Respectful, Cooperative, Peaceful, Safe---Marks will be issued for deliberate acts which do not follow the expectations of O.L.A. students and staff.
· Each card has room for 3 marks. When a student receives three marks on their Merit Card, they will be issued a discipline slip.
· This discipline slip must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned promptly to their homeroom teachers the next day.
· The discipline slip is issued along with a 50 minute after-school detention (for grades 4-8) that must be served on the specified date.
Students in grades K-5 use a 5 strike system. If a student reaches 5 behavior infractions, a discipline slip will be sent home to be signed. When discipline slips are not returned the following day. The teacher will contact the parent in person, or by email or telephone.
Fortunately, many of our students make the right choices, thus avoiding any consequences. However, when a student continues to break our school expectations, the following steps will be taken:
1st Discipline Slip = One on One Conference with parents via phone, e-mail or in person
2nd Discipline Slip= Student/Principal Conference
3rd Discipline Slip = Parent/ Teacher Conference with Principal
4th Discipline Slip = 1 day In-School Suspension with parent intervention
5th Discipline Slip= 1 day In-School Suspension and PBS Team and parent conference
6th Discipline Slip = Discipline Hearing (Final Contract) with PBS Team, Parent and Student
The following infractions are considered to be of a more serious nature and will result in the immediate issuance of a discipline slip and detention (Gr. 4-8) or an automatic Suspension and discipline hearing in some cases.
Major Infractions
- Derogatory name calling
- Disrespect during mass or any sacred prayer time
- Fighting
- Forgery of parent/guardian signature
- Harassment
- Intimidation
- Lying, cheating, plagiarism, blatant disrespect or disobedience/insubordinace
- Offensive note writing or pictures
- Possession of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, obscene pictures, weapons or any inappropriate items
v Students in In-School Suspension must come to school in uniform and will lose all privileges including field trips or other special activities that may be going on that day.
v The PBS team, consisting of one teacher from K-2, 3-5 and 6-8, principal and counselor as available- will review any discipline problems as necessary or requested.
v The principal reserves the right and responsibility to remove any student from a situation at any time, whenever behavior is intolerable and unacceptable in a Catholic School setting. Appropriate action will be taken. The Parents and PBS team will be notified.
At Our Lady of the Angels, we strive for success inside and outside the classroom. It is our hope that with your help, this school year will be full of positive experiences and great academic achievement. Please feel free to contact our school office at any point throughout the year to schedule any meetings with your son/daughter’s teacher.
Drug/Alcohol Policy
Our Lady of the Angels does not allow possession, use, consumption,sale or transfer of drugs, narcotics, alcoholic or cereal malt beverages, or drug paraphernalia on school property or at school functions or prior to attending school functions. Such behavior is a serious violation of school policy, and violators will be subject to probation, suspension, or expulsion from the school on the first offense.
All violations of the drug/alcohol policy will result in a discipline hearing. Consequences of such a hearing may vary and may result in dismissal from Our Lady of the Angels School on the first offense.
Harassment Policy
Harassment (sexual or otherwise) of any student and/or employee by any other student and/or employee will not be tolerated. Our Lady of the Angels condemns any such harassment inside or outside of the building.
Harassment is defined as a pattern of comments and /or conduct which is intimidating, hostile or offensive to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, and/or disability. Students who believe themselves to be victims of harassment are encouraged to report the facts to a teacher, counselor, or principal in order that the school or law enforcement might investigate and take corrective action where appropriate.
Anti-bullying Policy
Our Lady of the Angels is committed to providing a Catholic, faith-filled environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons in which Christ-like behaviors are ever present. This Catholic environment will be free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. If any such behaviors do occur, all community members will be able to tell and know that the incident is unacceptable and will be dealt with effectively in a Christ-like way.
Definition: “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, when the intentional written, verbal, or physical act: physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos, demeaning comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral or physical actions. “Intentional acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the actions(s).
Counseling, corrective discipline, and/or referral to law enforcement will be used to change the behavior of the perpetrator and remediate the impact on the victim. This includes appropriate intervention(s), restoration of a positive, Christ-like environment, and support for victims and others impacted by the violation. False reports of or retaliation for reporting harassment, intimidation or bullying also constitutes violations of this policy.
Prevention
1. Our Lady of the Angels will communicate with all students, employees, volunteers, and patrons that bullying behaviors will not be tolerated.
2. Bully prevention lessons will be taught regularly through counseling and classroom activities.
3. School rules are posted
4. Religion classes will support the teachings of Jesus Christ and Christ-like behaviors.
Procdures
1. Report of incident is made to a trusted adult.
2. The incident is reviewed, and appropriate measures are taken to correct the situation.
3. Reconciliation is the goal.
4. Each incident will be monitored to ensure repeat offenses do not occur.
5. If such incident reoccurs, measures taken are at the discretion of the school’s disciplinary committee and/or principal.
CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL
Cancellation of school takes place only during extraordinary circumstances such as extreme weather or equipment failure. Every practical means is used to notify parents of an impending cancellation including radio and TV. Listen for the closing of Our Lady of the Angels.
COMMUNICATION
Active and open communication is essential to the successful operation this school. The greater communication the more successful the school is in defining and achieving goals for its students and the institution. Parents are encouraged to communicate with their children’s teachers and the principal. Normally, parents desiring to discuss any aspect of their child’s development may either call the school office or send a note to the individual teacher at the school requesting either a phone call or meeting. Naturally, both the principal and the faculty may initiate such communications themselves if they feel it necessary. Parents and teachers are also given formal opportunities to meet at scheduled parent/teacher conferences to discuss their child’s progress. Every effort should be made to attend the scheduled conferences.
When a parent feels he/she has a concern or problem, this should be addressed directly to the teacher/staff person involved. If the situation is not resolved, the next proper recourse is consulting the principal. Cooperation on the part of the parents regarding this procedure usually brings about a more rapid solution.
CURRICULUM
The course of study for all grades at our school shall include religion, mathematics, reading, language arts, computer, music, art, physical education, science, and social studies. The curriculum shall meet the requirements of both the State of Missouri and Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph. Curriculum standards are available by request.
Dress Code
Uniforms may be purchased from:
Dennis Uniforms 6322 College Blvd. Overland Park, Kansas 66211
913 381-6500 www.dennisuniform.com
Uniform shirts and pants may also be purchased from Wal-Mart, JC Penney and Target.
· School Sweatshirts are purchased through the school office.
· PE shirts must be purchased through the office for grades 5-8
General Uniform Requirements
Warm weather months K – 8th grade students-
From the beginning of the school to Oct. 31st & from April 1st to the end of school:
All students (K-8th grades) may wear:
- Navy Blue or khaki walking shorts (knee length) or navy blue “skorts” or Capri pants. Shorts, skirts, and skorts should be no more than 2 inches above the knee.
- White, navy or light blue polo shirts.
Cool weather months K – 8th grade students–
From Nov. 1st thru March 31st all students may wear:
BOYS K-8 grade
- Navy blue or khaki school uniform style pants, with plain brown or black BELT required with plain belt buckle. No cargo, flared bottoms or oversized pants/shorts; No faded, ripped, torn or baggy pants may be worn. Pants must be worn at the waist.
- Solid white, navy or light blue polo OR solid white, navy or light blue dress shirt. T-shirts that are worn underneath uniform shirts must be white and plain; logos and print cannot show through the uniform shirt. Shirts must be tucked in and not rolled.
- Solid white, navy blue or black socks
- School sweatshirt or hoodie –gr. 6-8
(Optional –available for purchase thru school office)
- Solid white or navy blue cardigan or pullover sweater (optional)
GIRLS K-8th grade
- Dennis Plaid Uniform jumper or skirt. Navy blue or khaki skirts, skorts or jumpers. (No more than 2 inches above the knee)
- Navy Blue or Khaki uniform style pants with plain brown or black BELT required. No stretch, nylon, cargo, flared bottoms or oversized pants/shorts; No faded, ripped, torn or baggy pants may be worn. Pants must be worn at the waist.
- Solid white, navy or light blue polo OR solid white or light blue dress shirt. Undershirts that are worn underneath uniform shirts must be white and plain; logos and print cannot show through the uniform shirt. Shirts must be tucked in and not rolled.
- Solid white, black or navy blue socks, tights and leggings (footless leggings must fit into socks)
- Sweatpants may be worn under skirts to school and at outdoor recess, however must be removed during the school day.
- School sweatshirt (optional –available for purchase thru school office)
- Solid white or navy blue sweaters (optional)
Uniform Policy:
Uniforms are worn every day from the first day of school until the end of the year, unless the students are excused from wearing them for special occasions (dress-up days, out of uniform/jean days).
- Parents should check before children leave home in the morning to make sure they are clean & well groomed, wearing the correct uniform.
- Students should not wear valuable clothing or jewelry to school (i.e.: gold chains & other jewelry). We are not responsible for their loss. The school reserves the right to restrict such apparel as part of the uniform code.
- Tennis shoes are required everyday for physical exercise and safety. Tennis shoes must be tied correctly at all times except for slip on tennis shoes and Velcro tennis shoes.
- During cold winter months, ALL students may wear white turtlenecks shirts instead of uniform shirts.
- Please do not wear heavy cologne to school. There are many children and adults who are allergic to fragrances.
Student Appearance
v All students will maintain a neat appearance during school. They will be in the proper uniform with shirts tucked in at all times while in the building.
v On “Dress Down” days students must wear appropriate clothing. Shorts must not be more than 2 inches above the knee. No thin spaghetti straps, no sleeveless shirts, and no tank tops. No inappropriate words, pictures, drug or alcohol brands or symbols may be worn on clothing.
v Boys’ hair should be higher than the collar and above the eyebrows. Sideburns must be no longer than mid-ear length. Faces must be clean-shaven.
v Hair must be well groomed and out of students eyes. Excessive styles are forbidden. No unnatural hair colors allowed (purple, pink, blue etc.). No hair “tails” are permitted. No designs, lines or uneven hair patches allowed in hair.
v Make-up (for 7th & 8th grade girls only) must be kept simple, applied lightly. Students will be asked to wash off any heavy make-up that teachers deem distracting.
v Girls may wear clear or one solid color nail polish
v No tattoos, permanent or temporary, will be allowed.
v Girls who wear earrings may wear Posts Only (NO hoops, loops or other dangling earrings) No other piercings allowed.
v Boys may not wear any earrings or piercings.
Violations
v If the appearance is immediately correctable, the student will be asked to adjust their appearance (ex. wash the make-up off)
v Students will be given notice explaining the violation and will be asked to correct it.
v If appropriate clothing is available at the school the student will be expected to change; otherwise, the parent will be called.
v In case of severe or repeated violations, the parent will be called to bring appropriate clothing and a conference will be held
v Students in middle school will receive a mark on their yellow responsibility card for repeated violations
GRADING SCALE
Grades are only one of the many ways teachers have to communicate academic progress by students. Kindergarten, Grade 1 & 2 do not use letter grades. Throughout all grades a major emphasis is placed on ability, effort and improvement rather than the grade itself. The grading scale used has been recommended by the Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph.
A+ 100% C+ 86-84%
A 99-96% C 83-78%
A- 95-94% C- 77-75% C= Consistent Performance
B+ 93-92% D+ 74-73% S= Satisfactory Progress Being Made
B 91-89% D 72-70% N= Needs Improvement
B- 88-87% D 69-68%
F below 68%
Handbook Changes/Admendments
The principal reserves the right to make changes at any time to this handbook. Changes will be communicated to Parents through the newsletter or electronic mail.
HOMEWORK
It is of great importance to provide a student the practice necessary to implant the various skills each child must learn. Therefore, all children are expected to spend some time each afternoon or evening engaged in learning at home. This is material that each student should be comfortable with and reinforces what has been taught at school. Some students may require more or less time, depending on their ability level and the nature of the task at hand. In general, homework will range from 10-15 minutes per grade level (i.e. 1st Grade = 15 minutes, 2nd Grade = 30 minutes, 3rd gr. = 45 minutes, 4th gr. = 60 minutes etc.).
Parents are responsible for providing a home environment conducive to such learning and encouraging their children to develop regular home study habits.
Make-Up Work
Students who are absent are required to make up missed homework assignments. For each day a student has an excused absence, he/she will be allowed one day to hand in make-up work (one day absent, one make-up day; two days absent, two make-up days, etc.). After the appropriate time has passed, detention will be given until all work is satisfactorily completed. Students making up missed assignments must consult the teacher for guidelines and dates for completion of work. In cases of serious illnesses; students will be given extra time to complete work.
Parents whose children are absent due to prolonged illness are encouraged to contact the school for homework assignments. Teachers are not required to prepare work in advance for students who will be absent due to family vacations. Teachers are not responsible for teaching material covered while a student is gone. This becomes the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Upon the return of the student, the teacher will discuss the assignment missed and decide upon a completion deadline.
ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL
Each semester, an honor roll will be noted for grades 5-8.
OLA Eagle Honor Roll:
No grade below an A- in any area.
Academic Achievement Honor Roll:
No grade below a C in any area with no more than 2 C’s.
PROMOTION/RETENTION
There are many factors to consider before a decision is made to promote or retain. The teacher in consultation with the administration and parents will consider testing results, academic achievement, attendance, study habits and overall maturity. Based on these and other factors, the decisions to promote or retain will be made in the fourth quarter. Middle school schools who receive two or more failing grades in a quarter will be placed on academic probation. Middle school students who receive two or more failing grades at the end of the year will not be promoted. After school study help is available and may be mandatory.
STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL, LEARNING DISABILITIES OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
During the course of the school year, some children develop the need for special academic or behavioral counseling. The school is sometimes able to accommodate these special needs by utilizing the resources available at the school, diocese and Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools. In some instances, however, the classroom teacher and the principal may require that the parents submit their child to outside testing in order to learn if our school can provide a quality education to a given child. Following such testing and consultation with parents and teachers, the principal will determine whether a plan individually tailored for such a student can be implemented or whether the parents should seek education elsewhere for their child.
HEALTH
All students are required by state law to have on file in the school office, a Missouri Certificate of Immunization, a health history and a physician physical form.
These forms must be in the school office before a child can attend class.
ILLNESS
In the event of illness, parents are requested to keep their children home. Children should be free from fever 100 degrees or less (without Tylenol), vomiting, and/
or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Children who have or develop these symptoms will be sent home from school. Children who have been absent due to whooping cough, measles, mumps, diphtheria or polio-myelitis are required to have releases from their physician before readmission. Parents of a child with certain communicable diseases (impetigo, ringworm, pink eye) should obtain a doctor’s note stating that child is under treatment. The child must be symptom free before returning
to school. Parents should notify the school in writing concerning any health needs, allergies, reactions, medications or other pertinent data necessary to better care for the particular child. School personnel must have a physician’s order and parent consent to dispense prescription medications. The medication is to be brought to school in the original container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy. School personnel must have parent consent to dispense “over-the counter” medications. All medication will be maintained in the nurse’s office and dispensed according to the label instructions and at the discretion of the school nurse.
Miscellaneous Procedures
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Tornado drills are held 2 times a year and fire drills are conducted each month. Detailed escape plans are posted inside the door of each room. During tornado drills each classroom goes to a designated area in the school cafeteria. For fire drills each class has an escape route to an outside area at a safe distance from the building. Children are conducted to these designated areas in a safe, quick, quiet and orderly manner. Red Card drill is a drill for any emergency other than fire or tornado. During the Red Card drill, each classroom door is locked and all students are moved away from the windows until the all-clear signal is given. Red Card drills are conducted at least once a quarter.
FIELD TRIPS
Classroom teachers will schedule field trips within our area throughout the school year. These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum and to introduce students to the resources of the community. A field trip Permission
Form will be sent home for each trip. Students who fail to return the proper form will not be allowed to participate in the field trip. Field trips are privileges and students may be denied participation if they fail to meet behavioral requirements.
HOT LUNCH POGRAM
The school offers a hot lunch and milk program. Hot lunch or milk tickets may be purchased on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis in the cafeteria. Prices for 2010-2011 school year are: Student lunches are $2.00, adult lunches are $3.00, and both include milk. Individual milk is $.25. Applications for free and reduced lunches will be sent out in the summer mailing and will be available at registration. We ask that you use this free and reduced opportunity if you qualify, as it helps us receive Title 1 privileges Kansas City Missouri School District. Due to the state mandated Wellness Policy at Our Lady of the Angels we do not allow pop items to be brought into the cafeteria. We do not encourage fast food to be brought into students. If you wish to have lunch with a student please bring a sack lunch or purchase a lunch from the cafeteria.
MONEY SENT TO SCHOOL
Whenever money is brought to school for payment of a fee, a specific activity, milk or lunch, it should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the student’s name, homeroom teacher, the reason for sending the money and the amount enclosed. The school staff is not responsible for valuables which students bring to school.
POLICE NOTIFICATION
When a school official has reason to believe that conduct by a student in a Catholic elementary school may be in violation of any criminal statute of the State or the United States (such conduct would include, but not limited to, incidents involving guns, knives or other weapons capable of inflicting harm), the local school official shall immediately contact the local superintendent of schools or his designee. The superintendent shall have in place a liaison person with the local law enforcement agency in every region of the diocese where Catholic schools are located; upon receipt of the report from the local school official, the superintendent shall report the matter promptly to the liaison person with the local law enforcement agency. The local school official shall cooperate with
the local law enforcement agency to endure a safe and secure educational environment and to preserve the individual rights of the student(s). In a case where there is immediate danger to life or the potential for immediate danger to life, school officials in the local Catholic school shall notify the police immediately and then follow procedure listed above.
RECESS
Weather can change rapidly and unexpectedly. With this thought in mind, it is important for all students to be properly dressed for each day’s activities, especially recess. A layered approach to a child’s outerwear will help ensure your child is ready for
outdoors at recess. Students are expected to participate in recess unless extenuating circumstances exist. Generally, if a child is too sick to go outside to recess, the child is too sick to be in school. Of course, there may always be exceptions to the rule; but it is a reasonable guideline for adults to use when making decisions about recess.
RESTRICTED ITEMS
Students are not to bring toys, laser pointers, tape recorders, cameras, CD players, I-pods, beepers, radios, trading cards or other such items to school. These distract students from their primary tasks. Cell phone use during school hours is not allowed. Students who violate this rule will have their cell phone confiscated. The phone will be kept overnight. Families have the option of picking up the phone up personally from the principal. Detentions will be assigned if cell phones are consisitently/chronically being confiscated.
Weapon Policy
Any student possessing a weapon and or replica of a weapon on school property or at a school-sponsored activity will be expelled for not less than one calendar year. The student will be reported to the proper law enforcement agency.
Weapon is defined as: a gun, or any device which can expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; any explosive, poison gas; bomb; grenande; knife; tazer; throwing star; any bludgeon; metal knuckles; any other object that can be defined by law, from time to time, as a weapon including a replica of such a weapon.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is provided at the schools to be used as a privilege by both students and staff. All users have certain responsibilities that must be met. All users will be held accountable for the efficient, ethical and legal utilization of the network resources. All laws that relate to plagiarism apply to the copying and usage of data gained from Internet sites. The technology contract will be signed by student/parent during the first week of school. The following are guidelines meant to clarify what is considered appropriate and inappropriate use. Access may be denied for violation of these provisions.
The student will refrain from:
· Posting personal contact information about him/herself or others on the Internet
· Attempting to access areas of the internal network or Internet that he/she does not have authorization for
· Knowingly spreading or distributing harmful or damaging programs or viruses over the internal network
· Erasing, changing, or moving others’ data on the internal network.
· Using obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language
· Downloading large files or tying up the internal network during normal school hours unless absolutely necessary for school business
· Using the system to access material that is profane or obscene, advocates illegal acts or that advocates violence, harassment or discrimination towards others i.e. bullying
· Bringing disks from home to use in the school computers unless instructed by a teacher or member of the staff
· Taking programs from school and putting them on his/her home computer unless instructed by a teacher or member of the staff
· Tampering with or adjusting the settings on the computers or other electronic devices unless instructed by a staff member
· Using e-mail communication on school computers unless requested by the teacher
· Accessing games on-line unless approved by the teacher
TREATS AND INVITATIONS
Due to the state mandated Wellness Policy; each classroom will celebrate a monthly party for students’ birthdays. Healthy snacks along with one sugary snack may be served. Soda Pop is never served at school. Please check with your room mother or the teacher if you would like to help. Invitations sent through school must include all children in a class. If your child is having a party but is not inviting the entire class, invitations may not be given out at school and any discussion of the party should be avoided at school. Parents are requested to discuss this sensitive matter with your child so other children’s feelings are not hurt.
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