State legislation requires that each school provide parents with notification of the schoolís code of behavior and discipline policy. Please read the policies carefully and go over them with your children. It is especially important to note the following:
Except on occasions such as school programs, open house, and similar public events, all visitors will report to the school office when entering the school, sign a log book, and receive a visitorís badge. Authorization to visit elsewhere in the building or on the school campus will be determined by the principal or designee.
In order to maintain the conditions and atmosphere suitable for learning, no other person shall enter onto the grounds or in the school building during the hours of student instruction except students assigned to the school, the staff of the school, parents of students, and other persons with lawful and valid business on the school premises.
The principal or designee has the authority to exclude from the school premises any persons disrupting the educational programs in the classroom or in the school, disturbing the teachers or students on the premises, or on the premises for the purpose of committing an illegal act. The principal shall engage law enforcement officials when the situation warrants such measures. Legal Reference: (Student and Employee Safe Environment Act of 1996)
Use of Personal Communication Devices in School
Students under the age of eighteen (18) shall not possess personal communication devices such as pagers and cellular phones while on school property or while attending a school-sponsored activity.
A ìpersonal communication deviceî is a device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor.
A person who discovers a student in possession of a personal communication device shall report the violation to the principal. The device will be confiscated.
Students who possess a personal communication device are in violation of this policy and school rules and are subject to the related disciplinary action.
Notification of Rights Under FERPA For Elementary and Secondary Institutions
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and (ìeligible studentsî) certain rights with respect to the studentís education records. They are:
*For detailed information regarding this act, contact the school principal.
Notice of Rights Under McKinney-Vento Act
Education of Children and Youth In Homeless Situations
The federal McKinney-Vento Act protects the rights of children and youth in homeless situations to attend and succeed in school, including pre-school. The McKinney-Vento Act applies to all children and youth who are: staying with friends relatives because they lost their housing; awaiting foster placement; or living in emergency or transitional shelters, motels, domestic violence shelters, campgrounds, inadequate trailer parks, cars, public spaces, abandoned buildings and bus/train stations. Children and youth in homeless situations have the right to:
Additional information regarding your rights under the McKinney-Vento Act may be obtained by contacting Linda G. Williams at (931) 359-1581, ext. 26.
Notification of Unsafe School Choice Policy
Transfer Option for Students Victimized by Violent Crime at School
Under the Tennessee State Board of Educationís Unsafe School Choice Policy, any public school student who is the victim of a violent crime as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 40-38-111 (g), or the attempt to commit one of these offenses as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 30-12-101, shall be provided an opportunity to transfer to another grade-level appropriate school within the district.
Additional information regarding this option may be obtained by contacting Linda G. Williams at (931) 359-1581, ext.26.
If any person believes the Marshall County School System or any of the staff has inadequately applied the principals and regulations of:
Inquiries regarding compliance with the Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy may be directed to Marshall County School System, 700 Jones Circle, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
Notice of Parental Permission to Publish Confidential Information of Honor Roll Members
The records of students in public educational institutions shall be treated as confidential. Information in such records relating to academic performance (honor roll) may not be published without the consent of the parent or guardian of a minor student. Statistical information not identified with a particular student may be released to any person, agency, or the public; and information relating only to an individual studentís name, age, address, dates of attendance, grade levels completed, class placement and academic degrees awarded by likewise be disclosed. See Tennessee Code Annotated 10-7-504
Notice of Parents Rights to Notification of Teachersí Qualifications
In compliance with new Federal Regulations, parents have the right to know the qualifications of their childís instructional staff. This information can be accessed from the State Department of Education website.
Concerns/Complaints, and Grievances
Decisions made by school personnel which students believe are unfair or in violation of pertinent policies of the Board or individual school rules may be appealed to the school principal or a designated representative. To appeal, students will contact the principalís office in their school and provide their name, the issue, and the reason for their appeal in writing at the school office within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). If the principal does not make a decision within two school days following the date of the written complaint, students/parents may appeal at that time by contacting the Director or designee at the central office.
Attendance is a key factor in student achievement; therefore, students are expected to be present each day school is in session and arrive on time. The parents or guardians of elementary students are expected to assume responsibility for the studentís school attendance.
We trust that parents/guardians will assume the important responsibility of having children at school by 7:45. Coming to school late causes a childís school day to begin with a less than advantageous start. Tardiness causes students to feel left out of what the other students are doing and awkward in trying to get caught up. Students will be dismissed to the classrooms at 7:45 in order to unpack and prepare for the day. The designated school day will begin at 7:55.
Any student who is not in class and accounted for by 7:55 will be considered tardy.If your child is tardy, it will be necessary for the parent/guardian to accompany the child to the office to be signed in for verification in counting him/her present for the remainder of the day.
The student must be issued a tardy slip to be taken to the teacher.
Teachers will not permit tardy students into class without a tardy slip from the office.
Habitual tardiness takes away from valuable class time. To be fair to all students, a teacher is unable to interrupt class time in order to help each child who is tardy get caught up with the rest of the students in class.
Students who have 4 tardiness events or absences are subject to attending an after-school session (2:55-3:55) to make up valuable class time. Prior notification will be sent to parents (one day in advance) for scheduling purposes and for parents to arrange transportation. Hopefully, all parents will be able to assume responsibility in getting students to school on time.
We ask that parents notify the school office as early as possible on any given day that a student will be absent.
Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused as determined by the principal or designee. In order to receive an excused absence, the parent/guardian must provide the school with a written explanation of the childís absence within 3 days of the absence. After 3 days, the absence will become permanently unexcused. The note must include: the date of absence, reason for absence, a telephone number for verification, and the parentís/guardianís signature.
Excused Absences shall include:
1. Medical Absences (Documentation from doctor, dentist, or health care is needed.) Whenever possible, appointments should be made after school.)
2. Personal Absences
*Personal Illness - After three parent notes, a doctorís documentation will be necessary.
*Serious illness of an immediate family member
*Appearance in court-A personal subpoena will be required as documentation.
*Death in the family-1 day will be excused. Additional days will be excused at the discretion of the principal (program or death notice is required upon return to school.)
*Extreme weather conditions
*Pre-authorized religious retreat
*Extenuating circumstances which in the judgment of the principal create situations or emergencies over which the student has no control
*Attendance of special events/trips must be approved in advance by the principal in order for the absence to be excused. Teachers do not have the authority to excuse absences. (See the office personnel for a required request for absence form.) *Documentation may be required.
All other absences are unexcused.
An excused absence allows the student the right to have an opportunity to make up work missed. All make-up work and tests should be completed immediately upon returning to school. A student who misses school on a specific day and returns the next day may be held responsible for meeting the obligations of the class upon returning to school unless excused by the teacher. Students who are absent should obtain assignments for the next day.
As a convenience for parents and to prevent classroom interruptions, assignments for each day will be submitted to the office by 12:00 each day. An assignment sheet for make-up work and all related materials will be ready for parents to pick up by 12:00. We ask that parents make a concerted effort to obtain assignments for make-up work each day a student is absent in order to help the student feel more comfortable upon returning to class and without the overwhelming burden of missing out on important skills/lessons with an abundance of assignments to be made up.
No student will leave school prior to the regular dismissal hours except with the approval of the principal and the parent. Telephone requests for early dismissal of a student shall be honored only if the caller can be positively identified as the studentís parent or guardian. Students will be permitted to leave school prior to regular dismissal time only in the company of the parent, legal guardian, or a person designated in writing by the parent or guardian who provides positive identification and signs the student out through the office Students are not allowed to leave the classroom with out authorization from the office. If a parent is visiting in the building and wishes to check his/her child out before regular dismissal time, the parent must follow appropriate procedures for checking out a student.
Only parents and legal guardians may authorize a student to leave school. Teachers are not to release a student from a classroom until notified by the office . The parent/guardian must verify information and sign the log book before a student will be released to come to the office to be checked out. In the event of questionable legal custody, school officials reserve the right to require proof of custody before releasing a student.
If someone other than a parent/guardian checks a student out, he/she must present a note from the parent.
The note must have the following information:
1. Date and time for student to be checked out
2. Name of person who has been given permission to check out the student
3. Phone number where parent may be reached for verification
4. Reason for check-out
5. Parentís signature
School officials will check the validity of any questionable note. Any such note which cannot be verified will not be accepted and permission to check a student out will be denied.
Students returning to school on the same day must be ACCOMPANIED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN and signed back in through the office. For the safety of your child, please do not send students into the school building unaccompanied. Students checking in during the school day must be issued an admittance slip to be given to the teacher upon returning to the classroom.
Doors to the school building will be open at 7:00 a.m. each morning. School hours are from 7:55a.m.until 2:55p.m. The school building closes and doors are locked at 4:00 p.m.
Student Arrival - The front entrance traffic lane (along the sidewalk) is designated for bus traffic only. Cars are not permitted to park or block the bus lane at any time. Vehicles will be towed immediately. All visitors entering the building should use the parking lot provided in the front of the school.
Bus Riders - All buses will use the front entrance to the school. Bus riders will enter the building through the front doors.
Car Riders - All students in grades K-6 will be dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon from the gym.
Morning Drop Off Procedures
7:00-7:45 -All car riders (K-6) will be dropped off at the gym. Cars are to use the 1st entrance onto the campus leading to the gym.
The front entrance is designated for buses only from 7:00-7:45.
THE BUILDING OPENS AT 7:00 a.m. EACH MORNING. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD, DO NOT LEAVE HIM/HER OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING UNATTENDED BEFORE 7:00!
Students enter the building through the gym doors. When dropping students off in the morning, DO NOT park or leave your car unattended in the car rider lane. If you must take time to prepare your child to unload from the car, park in the designated parking area until you are ready to let your child out of the car. Cars will be directed to pull as far forward as possible in order to accommodate multiple unloading. DO NOT make a second lane of traffic and have your child walk across a lane of traffic. Only one lane of traffic will be used for dropping off children.
After 7:45- If your child has not been dropped off at the gym entrance by 7:45, it will be necessary to take your child to the front entrance. It is IMPERATIVE that parents accompany students into the front of the building and sign them in if they are not in the classroom by 7:55. If students are not in the classroom by 7:55, they are considered tardy and must be signed in by the parent.
Students who arrive before 7:45 will use the morning time to read.
*Please provide a book for your child to read during the first week of school.
At 7:45, students will be dismissed (K from the cafeteria), (1, 2 and 5 from the gym), (3 and 4 from D-109), and (6 from E-107) go to their classroom.
If your child is not present in his/ her classroom by 7:55, he/she is tardy and must be accompanied by a parent to the office. Parents must sign the student in through the office and the student must be issued a tardy slip to present to the classroom teacher.
At 7:55, the school will observe a minute of silence as provided by Tennessee law. All persons in the building are asked to comply and set a good example for others.
Student Dismissal - The official dismissal time is 2:55 every afternoon. It is necessary to load early bus riders first, car riders second, and late bus riders last.
Bus Riders - Bus riders will be dismissed from the from the front lobby to load buses using the front entrance to the school. Cars that are parked in the bus lane will be towed.
Car Riders - All car riders (grades K-6) will be dismissed from the gym.
Afternoon Pick Up Procedures
Car riders will be dismissed from classrooms at 3:00 to go to the gym for dismissal from the building. The car rider lane of traffic will begin moving at approximately 3:05. In order to keep the car rider lane from backing up, please do not arrive to pick students up until 3:05. For the safety of our students, we use only one lane for picking up the children. Parents in the car rider lane should be respectful of the line of cars behind. When picking up car riders, please drive as far down the sidewalk as possible before stopping in order to prevent the end of the line from being backed up on the highway. Please keep close to the sidewalk so that cars may pull around. If it is necessary that you leave your car, please park in the parking lot instead of holding up the car line.
In order to ensure the safety of your children, each family will be issued a car rider number to be used during the afternoon car rider pickup. Please attach the number to the right sunvisor (in the down position) in your vehicle. All students will be safely supervised and will be called to the pick up area when his/her number has been identified.
If more than one person is authorized to pick up your child, please make another car rider number card to be used for each vehicle.
Students who have not been picked up by 3:20 p.m . will be in the cafeteria for safety and supervision purposes. It will be necessary for parents to come into the building through the front entrance and sign their child out in order to verify the identity of persons picking up students after regular dismissal time.
For your childís sense of well-being and to alleviate confusion, if it is necessary to alter your childís pick-up schedule, please discuss that with your child before he/she comes to school on that day and send notification to the school in writing. Interrupting valuable class time delivering messages must be kept to a minimum, and the possibility of miscommunication especially during the busy time before dismissal makes last minute changes in your childís schedule undesirable. On occasion, unforeseen complications may arise during the school day. We certainly understand those situations, and will help you in any way possible.
Questions concerning bus routes or policies concerning bus transportation are referred to Johnny Flynt, Supervisor of Transportation, at 359-4866.
At Oak Grove Elementary, all buses will use the front entrance and traffic lanes during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
It is important that parents and students are informed of the Marshall County Transportation Rules and Policies and the consequences of non-compliance for bus riders.
The Marshall County Board of Education advises all pupils who ride buses to follow the following rules and regulations listed below:
Students riding the busesÖ
1. Must at all times take orders from the driver
2. Must stand well off the road and clear of the bus until it comes to a complete stop
3. Must load in an orderly manner and be seated before the bus starts; must not move around while the bus in motion
4. In unloading, must get off the bus only at the direction of the driver
5. Must cross the road under the direction of the driver
6. Must be careful in approaching the bus stop
Students should walk on the left side of the road, facing oncoming traffic. When getting off the bus, students should cross the road only after the bus driver or bus patrol has signaled that it is safe.
7. Must be on time for the bus to help the driver on his/her schedule
8. Must reach assigned seat in bus without disturbing others; must remain seated while bus in motion
9. Must obey driver and patrols promptly and cooperatively
10.Must treat driver and patrols, as well as other students with courtesy
11.Must not distract driverís attention with loud talking, laughing or unnecessary confusion
12.Must always keep head, arms, and hands inside the bus
13.Must not clutter up the aisle with books, lunch boxes, band instruments, etc.
14.Must treat bus equipment carefully and help keep it clean
15.Must never run when boarding or leaving the bus
16.Must not open or close windows without the permission of the bus driver
17.Must never bring any glass objects or any balloons on the bus
The use of abusive language toward a driver will result in suspension from the bus. Marshall County Board of Education Transportation Policies
Subject to Disciplinary Procedures
Bus drivers in the Marshall County School System will observe the following disciplinary procedures in dealing with student misbehaviors. All bus riders will receive a group explanation of this procedure and a copy of this policy.
Group warning: All students will receive a group warning of rules and consequences for rules.
1st incident: Warning issued to student and parent/guardian notified
2nd incident: Five daysí suspension from bus riding privileges; parent/guardian notified
3rd incident: Ten daysí suspension from bus riding privileges; parent/guardian notified
4th incident: Suspension from bus-riding privileges for remainder of the year; parent/guardian notified
Anyone caught THROWING OBJECTS or FIGHTING on the bus will receive an automatic five-day suspension from bus-riding privileges. Any student found DESTROYING SEATS OR COMMITTING ANY OTHER ACT OF BUS VANDALISM will be required to pay for the actual damage according to a payment schedule agreed upon by the principal and parent/ guardian, before the student will be allowed to ride any Marshall County school bus again. Restitution for damages will be required in addition to other consequences that the student has incurred.
SPECIAL EDUCATION children will have an M-team meeting after the first warning.
The use of ABUSIVE or OBSCENE LANGUAGE toward a driver will result in ten daysí suspension from bus privileges. A SECOND incident of OBSCENE LANGUAGE will be considered a Level IV offense under Boardís Disciplinary Procedure (JCC) and the student will be suspended from bus-riding privileges for the remainder of the year.
PROTECT YOUR RIDING PRIVILEGE: FOLLOW THE RULES
1. Observe same conduct as in the classroom.
2. Be courteous to driver and others.
3. Do not eat, drink, or smoke on the bus.
4. Keep the bus clean.
5. Cooperate with the bus driver.
6. Take good care of the seats and bus.
7. Stay in your seat.
8. Keep head, hands and feet inside bus.
THE BUS DRIVER IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSIGN SEATS.
Free lunch information is provided to all students in the student orientation booklet provided by the teacher. Is imperative that parents who wish to apply for the free or reduced lunch program fill out the application provided within the first two weeks of school. List all school age children in the family on the form and return the form to the school office or teacher within the first two weeks of school. Failure to complete an application EVERY YEAR, will result in students being charged full price for food until the application is received and approved. If additional forms are needed, please contact the school office.
*Students eligible for free and reduced lunch may request fee waivers. Applications for fee waivers must be on file in order to have fees waived. Fee waivers must be submitted for approval during the first two weeks of school.
Studentsí cafeteria accounts are computerized. In order to keep the serving lines moving efficiently, we encourage parents to deposit money in childís account on a monthly or at least weekly basis. Using the four digit code versus paying in cash results in more time for our students to enjoy lunch. Please do not send money on a daily basis.
Depositing money in the cafeteria account:
When sending money to deposit in the cafeteria account, please place money or check in a sealed envelope with the following information listed on the envelope:
1. ìCafeteria Accountî
2. First and last name of child
3. Studentís 4 digit code (same as last year)
4. Teacherís name
5. Amount to be deposited
6. Date
When sending a check, it is imperative that the childís first and last name be written on the check and labeled îcafeteria.î
Parents are welcome to join their children for lunch. If possible, please notify the school a day before your lunch visit or at least by 9:00 on the day of the visit.
PRICE LIST OF AVAILABLE ITEMS IN CAFETERIA
LUNCH BREAKFAST
GRADES K-5: $1.65 GRADES K-6: $ .75
REDUCED: $ .40 REDUCED: $ .30
ADULTS: $2.40 ADULTS: $ .95
A LA CARTE ITEMS AVAILABLE - A variety of items will be available and the prices will vary.
One of Oak Grove Elementary Schoolís primary goals is to maintain an educational environment that is safe and conductive to learning. Responsibility, respect, cooperation, honesty, and compassion are student behaviors that are encouraged and rewarded. We have developed a discipline program which seeks to reward appropriate behavior and correct inappropriate behavior. The expectations for classroom and school-wide conduct are clearly established and explained to students. Student conduct is documented and parents will be notified of violations of school rules.
A student shall not use violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance or any other conduct which causes the disruption, interference or obstruction of any school purpose while on school property, in school vehicles or buses, or at any school-sponsored activity, function or event, whether on or off campus. Neither shall he/she urge other students to engage in such conduct. The staff is authorized to take reasonable measures to establish appropriate school behavior. Any professional employee shall have the authority to control the conduct of any student while the students are under the supervision of the school system. The authority shall extend to all activities of the school including trips and all other activities under school sponsorship and direction. Such measures may include the reasonable force to restrain or correct students and maintain order.
Parents: Please speak to your children about your expectations of their behavior and performance at school. We will work with students and parents to help students develop self-discipline, but we will not allow a disruptive student to interfere with the learning of other students. Students who deviate from acceptable behavior should expect to be disciplined.
*Remember: Common sense and good judgment are the greatest factors in guiding behavior.
Students are expected to exhibit self-discipline and behave in a manner that is in the best interest of the student and the school. Varied levels of corrective measures will be used appropriately, depending on the levels of severity of a behavioral offense.
Refer to the Marshall County Schools Student Code of Conduct Policy.
Students will be expected to exhibit the very highest and unquestionable standard of conduct and courtesy at all times. The following virtues are essential in order to meet the expectations of the school system and will be emphasized throughout the year.
RESPECT: the recognition of basic worth and value of all human beings, which results in individuals relating to others in a manner which reflects dignity and honors humanity
SELF-DISCIPLINE: the ability to control oneís self for the sake of improvement
HONESTY: the conviction to say and/ or do the morally right thing, regardless of public recognition
COURTESY: the ability to display positive behaviors that may be interpreted as being kind, considerate, respectful, generous, polite and mannerly, in school, at home and in the community
SELF ESTEEM: the ability to use a belief in self-worth to recognize that exists in all situations and to resist negative peer pressure in making positive choices
RESPONSIBILITY: the ability of a person to think, respond, and be accountable for his/ her actions and behaviors in any given situation
PERSEVERANCE: the courage to support convictions and pursue worthwhile goals in spite of obstacles and distractions
Care of Building and Damage to School Property
This building is yours to live in while you attend school. We have a beautiful new facility, but it can only remain beautiful if we take care of it. Help keep the building and grounds free of damage and litter. A school is judged by its cleanliness. Please remember that absolutely no gum is allowed on our campus.
YOUR SUPPORT AND GOOD EXAMPLE ARE APPRECIATED.
Oak Groveís hallways and classrooms have been carpeted. In order to maintain the attractiveness and extend the life of the carpet, no food or beverages will be permitted in carpeted areas. All food and beverages must be limited to the cafeteria, other designated areas, or outside. All ìspecial occasionsî involving food or beverages must be planned in advance and scheduled in the cafeteria and other designated areas.
Students and their parents shall be held responsible for damage to equipment or school property, including books, supplies, furniture, and the facility.
All students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Student dress should be modest and shall in no way interfere with the learning process, safety, or well-being of self or others.
Clothing
1. Shorts, dresses, skirts, etc. must be no shorter than approximately four (4) inches above the knees.
2. If tank tops, mesh tops, sheer tops, or strap-type tops/ dresses are worn, they must be worn over or under shirts.
3. Pants, shorts, skirts, etc. must be worn at the waistline.
4. Clothing must be within approximately one size of the studentís actual size.
5. No sagging or baggy pants may be worn.
6. No clothing or accessories that advertise alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, or that bear negative or profane messages will be allowed.
7. No bare midriffs, low necklines, tube tops, extremely tight-fitting or revealing apparel may be worn.
8. No caps, hats, bandannas, sunglasses, headbands, or head covering of any kind may be worn in the building.
Accessories / Jewelry
1. All body piercing jewelry will be limited to the ear.
2. Large chains may not be worn on any part of the body.
3. Drug or weapon medallions may not be worn.
4. Any jewelry that interferes with the schoolsí educational environment may not be worn.
In addition to the items listed under Important Legislation, the following items are prohibited from the Oak Grove Elementary campus:
electronic games, radios, CD players, cassette players, gum, spiral notebooks, white out, ink or gel pens, mechanical pencils, pencil sharpeners, permanent markers, makeup, fingernail polish, polish remover, perfume, lipstick, lotion, toys, game cards, baseball or collection cards, a large amount of money, and other items that are not conducive to the educational environment
The above listed items should not be brought to school. Prohibited items will be confiscated and will be returned only to parents after meeting with the administration.
Elementary Policy
Students at the elementary age are asked not to wear or bring makeup to school. Makeup, nail polish, lipstick, and perfume are not to be brought to school due to the damage that those items may accidentally cause to the facility.
We prefer NOT to give any medication during the day. However, at times certain individuals are required to take medication during the school hours. If this situation should arise, the medication must be brought to the school office in the ORIGINAL CONTAINER along with a medical form (prescription medication or over the counter medication) to be filed. Necessary forms may be obtained through the office.
Inhalers may be kept in the studentís immediate possession while in school with proper documentation necessary. The inhaler use form is included in the student orientation package provided by the teacher.
Student Health History :
A student health history completed by the parent will be requested for each student upon initial enrollment. Parents will be asked to make an appointment with the health nurse and principal to discuss any specific or serious health condition.
THE PARENTS/GUARDIAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMING THE PRINCIPAL OR NURSE OF ANY CHANGE IN THE CHILDíS HEALTH STATUS OR CHANGE IN MEDICATION
If a child becomes ill at school, his/her temperature will be taken and the parent/guardian will be contacted if fever exists. For the safety of all students in the school, parents will be required to pick up any child who has an abnormal temperature. In case of an emergency, if the parent/ guardian cannot be reached, an ambulance will be called. We suggest that a parent who works outside of the home make special provision for someone to be called to take of the child in the event of illness while at school. A child should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
The school is not allowed to administer Tylenol or other medication that is not sent by the parent and with the proper documentation for administration. Parents must explain to children that the school is not indifferent to the studentsí occasional aches and pains, rather, the school must follow regulations.
Screening tests for vision, hearing, scoliosis, and lice will be conducted in assigned/all grades. Parents/Guardians will receive written notification of any screening result that indicates a condition that might interfere or tend to interfere with a studentís progress.
All injuries must be reported to the school office. In case a parent cannot be contacted and medical care is required, the doctorís office indicated on the studentís file card will be contacted for instructions.
Minimum coverage student insurance may be purchased through the school.
Immunizations
All students entering Oak Grove Elementary School are required to meet the state legal standards. Additional information may be obtained from Patty Moss, School Nurse.
The weekly/daily agenda provides a consistent means of documenting daily objectives, homework assignments, and communication between the home and school. Students in grades 2-6 will be issued agenda books free of charge. The replacement cost of the agenda book is $5.00.
Report cards are issued every nine weeks. The report card must be signed and returned to school in a timely manner.
Mid 9 Weeks Progress Reports
In an effort to keep parents better informed of their childrenís progress, as well as to increase parental involvement, Oak Grove will provide a mid 9 weeks progress report to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the school. If students are not making expected progress, parents are encouraged to schedule private conferences with teachers to try to solve the problem.
This school believes that the issuance of grades is to promote continuous evaluation of student performance, to inform the student and parents of student progress, and to provide a basis for bringing about needed changes in student performance.
The basic grading system for subject area grades is expressed by a numerical value. The numerical values are equivalent to the following letter grades:
A - .94-100
B- .85-93
C- .76-84
D- .70-75
F (Failure).Below 70
Grades given at the end of each 9 week period will be determined from daily work, oral and written assignments, and tests. The teacher will weigh the value of grades for various assignments within the 9 weeks period computing the grade.
Each nine weeks, students will attend an awards ceremony. Students will receive recognition for academic success and good citizenship.
Positive and consistent parental communication is encouraged between the home and school. The teaching staff will be pleased to meet with parents during scheduled non-instructional time at school. Each teacher will provide parents with his/her scheduled planning time each day. It is necessary for parents to call the office to schedule conferences with teachers at least one day in advance in order to avoid arriving and finding that the teacher has already been scheduled for a conference. For each child to benefit from efficient management of instructional time in the classroom, it is imperative that interruptions are not characteristic of our educational environment. Therefore, conferences may not take place during unscheduled instructional time or when teachers are responsible for supervising students.
Please feel free to call the school office 270-0892 to schedule a conference with your childís teacher/s at least one day in advance. Conferences may be scheduled before school, during planning time, or after school.
Our school has developed a crisis management plan for all types of emergencies.. Students are taught emergency procedures and regularly participate in practice in drills. Emergency plans are available in each room.
The Board supports the right of students to have reasonable access to various information formats and believes it incumbent upon students to use this privilege in an appropriate and reasonable manner. Marshall County School Board policy will be followed on Internet use by students. An Internet Use form is provided in Appendix A for parents to verify permission for students to use the Internet.
The staff and administration believe that a cooperative partnership between the home and school is essential to the educational success of each child.
Parent Club
Oak Grove Elementary School has an active Parent Club. The parent club encourages parental involvement in our school community by promoting our school, supporting the schoolís goals, volunteering, and funding activities/events for our students. All parents are encouraged to become active in the Parent Club and attend the scheduled monthly meetings. For more information, please contact the office or Cherrie Cox, Parent Club President.
Parent Advisory Committee
The Parent Advisory committee assists the teachers and administration with providing insight into the strengths and areas of need in existing programs and future needs to be addressed. They act as a communication support between the school and the community.
Parental Concerns
Parents are encouraged to address concerns with teachers and the administration. We appreciate parents who share concerns which help to build strong bonds of trust.
Volunteer Program
The Volunteer Program supports our schoolís goals and curriculum programs. Volunteers offer important resources to our school community. Volunteer forms are available in the orientation package and in the office.
Parents are responsible for supplying the necessary materials specified by the teacher. Student supplies (such as paper and pencils) should be replenished regularly. Students are expected to arrive at school with necessary supplies each day.
The plan for implementation of appropriate instruction and special education services shall be in accordance with the current Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards of the State Board of Education, and Federal Law.
For information regarding the Pre-School STEPS AHEAD Special Education Class at Marshall Elementary School for delayed or handicapped students, you may contact the Director of Special Education, Terri Brown, at the Marshall County Board of Education-359-1581.
Students are held responsible for the care of textbooks issued to them. The replacement cost for a lost or damaged textbook must be paid before another textbook is issued to a student. Student records may not be released until all fines are paid. Students should be encouraged to take care of all textbooks to prevent damage. Students in grades 3-6 are required to cover textbooks in order to prevent wear and damage. Textbook covers should be easily removed without adhering to the surface of the book.