STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

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1 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK BENSON PRIMARY SCHOOL FRANZEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

2 ITASCASCHOOLDISTRICT10 ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 200 N. MAPLE ST. ITASCA, IL (630) Fax (630) DearParent/Guardian: Inourcontinuingeffortto gogreen wehavepostedourstudent/parenthandbooksonline. Alsopostedistheletterthatparents/guardiansmustsignstatingtheyhavereviewedthehandbook (includingtheschoolboardpolicies)withtheirchildandagreetofollowitsrulesandguidelines.in addition,apapercopyofthisletterwillbesenthomewithstudentswithinthefirstweekof school.ifforsomereasonyouareunabletoaccessthehandbookand/orletter,acopywillbe availableinyourschool soffice. IncludedwithintheonlineStudent/ParentHandbookisalistingofSchoolBoardPolicies.Thepolicies serveasaresourceofinformationforparents,students,andcommunitymembers.changesinthe policiesandhandbookmayoccurwithoutnoticethroughouttheschoolyear.themostcurrent SchoolBoardPoliciesareavailableonlinewithinourdistrict swebsite.toaccessthesepolicies online,pleasevisitwww.itasca.k12.il.us. Withstudentsunderstandingtherulesandconsequencesofviolatingthem,theywillbemore informedofmakingresponsibledecisionsregardingtheirbehavior.whenweallworktogether,we keepourenergyfocusedonstudentlearning. Ifyouneedassistance,pleasecontactyourchild sschool. RAYMOND BENSON PRIMARY 301 E. WASHINGTON ST. ITASCA, IL (630) Fax (630) ELMER H. FRANZEN INTERMEDIATE 730 N. CATALPA ST. ITASCA, IL (630) Fax (630) F.E. PEACOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL 301 E. NORTH ST. ITASCA, IL (630) Fax (630)

3 Forward WelcometoBensonPrimarySchoolandFranzenIntermediateSchoolWearelookingforwardtoa newschoolyearandareanxioustostartitoffintherightdirection.thishandbookisforbothstudent andparentuseandcontainsimportantinformationonschoolanddistrictpoliciesandprocedures. This handbook is divided into two sections. The first section is written for our students, and they shoulduseitasabasisformovingthroughatypicalschooldayinaresponsiblemanner.weask thatallparentstakethetimetoreadanddiscussthematerialtogether.whenyouhavedonethis, pleasereturnthepageentitled HANDBOOKVERIFICATION (p.40)toyourchild steacher.each childistoreturnaform. ThesecondsectiongivesinformationregardingallItascaSchoolDistrict10schools.Specificdistrict policiesandproceduresrelatingtostudentsareincludedhere. We hope this handbook will answer many of the questions that may arise from our students and parents.ifwemaybeofassistanceatanytimeduringtheschoolyear,pleasedonothesitatetocall. Ifyouwouldlikeapapercopyofthehandbook,pleasecontactus. Dr.DawnTurner Principal,BensonPrimarySchool 1[630[773[0554 Mr.JasonTaylor Principal,FranzenIntermediateSchool 1[630[773[0100 3

4 TABLEOFCONTENTS SECTIONONE 1. DidYouKnowAbout...?... P BensonandFranzenActivities.... P GeneralInformation.... P StudentAbsenceHotLine/Attendance.... P [2016OfficialSchoolCalendar... P SchoolHours... P EarlyDismissal... P Visitors... P PBIS PositiveBehaviorInterventionsandSupports. P Expectations... P ChangesinAfterSchoolPlans. P BusInformation P BusBehavior... P K[5TransportationDisciplineReport.... P LunchRoom... P LunchroomBehavior... P PlaygroundBehavior... P ClassroomBehavior... P HallwayBehavior... P SpecialActivityBehavior... P WashroomBehavior... P InclusionProgram.. P ReadingPrograms ProjectPrevent Firstgrade... P. 29 TitleIReading Grade2 5 P. 29 RTI[ResponsetoIntervention P Homework... P AttendanceProcedures... P Bicycles... P BirthdayInvitations... P CheatingPolicy... P LockerPolicy... P ServiceWorkerProgram... P WhatWillMyDayByLike? ArrivalAtSchool P. 32 Lunch. P. 32 4

5 LeavingSchool. P WhatCanIDoToHelpMakeMyChild'sSchoolYearaSuccess. P WhatIf?...IWantToStoreSomethingAtSchool?... P IRideMyBicycleorScooterToSchool?... P. 34 IWanttoRollerBladeToSchool.. P ILoseSomething?... P INeedToMakeAPhoneCall?... P IWantToBringAPetToSchool?... P IDon tfeelwell?... P IHaveAQuestionOrSomethingIsBotheringMe?.... P. 34 IWantToBringaCellPhoneToSchool P IForgetMyLunch?... P INeedToLeaveSchoolEarly?... P WeHaveAnEmergencyAtSchool?... P INeedToTakeMedicineAtSchool?... P. 35 IWanttoBringBirthdayDayTreatstoSchool? P IWanttoBringaSnacktoSchool... P. 36 IDon thaveassignedhomework?. P ILoseALibraryBookOrForgetToReturnABookOnTime?.... P INeedtoRideADifferentBusHome?... P. 36 IWanttoGetOffAtADifferentBusStop.. P. 36 IWanttoBringToystoSchool? P ItisColdOutside?... P. 37 TheBuildingHastoBeEvacuated P.37 ISeeSomeoneisBeingBullied. P District10BirthdayTreatGuidelines... P HandbookVerificationForm... P ParentOrganization ItascaParentTeacherOrganization... P. 40 SECTIONTWO DISTRICTPROCEDURES 37. MissionStatement/Goals... P OverviewOfEducationalPrograms... P GradingSystem... P Parent/TeacherConferences... P Testing... P AuthorizationForElectronicNetworkAccess P ElectronicENews P AttendanceProcedures... P. 50 5

6 45. AbsenceHotLine... P ChildSafetyAwareness... P TransportationServices... P EarlyDismissal... P SchoolClosingInformation... P Health[Illness/Accident... P MedicationProcedure... P MedicationAuthorizationForm... P ParentAuthorizationFormforInhalers P Visitors... P Telephone... P StudentFees P FeeWaiverApplicationFormletter.. P ApplicationforFeeWaiver P SpecialEducationComprehensivePlan... P ScreeningPrograms...EarlyChildhood... P Vision/Hearing... P Speech/Language... P EducationalAdjustment... P StudentRecords... P StudentSupportTeam(SST)... P NDSECChildFindProcedures... P TalentedandGiftedProgram... P DrugAbuseResistanceEducation... P EnglishAsASecondLanguage... P FamilyLiving... P SexualAbuse... P ParentNotificationofRightsunderFERPA..... P EntranceAgetoSchool... P Asbestos... P. 68 SECTIONTWO DISTRICTPOLICIES 71. BoardPolicyNo.2:250 AccessToDistrict spublicrecords P BoardPolicyNo.2:260 UniformGrievanceProcedure. P BoardPolicyNo.4:110 Transportation P BoardPolicyNo.4:130 FreeandReduced[PriceFoodServices P BoardPolicyNo.4:140 WaiverofStudentFees. P BoardPolicyNo Safety P.74 6

7 77. BoardPolicyNo.5:125 PersonTechnologySocialMedia:Usageand Conduct P BoardPolicyNo.5:190 TeacherQualifications... P YouMayRequestYourChild sclassroomteacherqualification.. P BoardPolicyNo.6:100 ExperimentsUponorDissectionofAnimals. P BoardPolicyNo.6:120 EducationofChildrenwithDisabilities P BoardPolicyNo.6:140 EducationofHomelessChildren. P BoardPolicyNo.6:160 EnglishLanguageLearners. P BoardPolicyNo.6:170 TitleIPrograms. P BoardPolicyNo.6:235 AccesstoElectronicNetworks P BoardPolicyNo.6:240 FieldTrips P BoardPolicyNo.6:280 GradingandPromotion. P BoardPolicyNo.7:10 EqualEducationalOpportunities P BoardPolicyNo.7:15 StudentandFamilyPrivacyRights P BoardPolicyNo.7:20 HarassmentofStudentsProhibited.. P BoardPolicyNo.7:50 SchoolAdmissionsandStudentTransferstoandFrom Non[DistrictSchools P BoardPolicyNo.7:60 Residence.. P BoardPolicyNo.7:70 AttendanceandTruancy. P BoardPolicyNo.7:90 ReleaseDuringSchoolHours P BoardPolicyNo.7:100 Health,EyeandDentalExaminationsn ImmunizationsnandExclusionofStudents. P BoardPolicyNo.7:130 StudentRightsandResponsibilities P BoardPolicyNo.7:140 SearchandSeizure P BoardPolicyNo.7:160 StudentAppearance.. P BoardPolicyNo.7:170 Vandalism P BoardPolicyNo.7:180 PreventingBullying,Intimidation,andHarassment. P BoardPolicyNo.7:185 TeenDatingViolenceProhibited. P BoardPolicyNo.7:190 StudentDiscipline. P BoardPolicyNo.7:200 SuspensionProcedures P BoardPolicyNo.7:210 ExpulsionProcedures.. P BoardPolicyNo.7:220 BusConduct.. P BoardPolicyNo.7:230 MisconductByStudentswithDisabilities. P BoardPolicyNo.7:240 ConductCodeForParticipantsInExtracurricular Activities.. P BoardPolicyNo.7:270 AdministeringMedicinestoStudents P BoardPolicyNo.7:300 ExtracurricularAthletics.. P BoardPolicyNo.7:340 StudentRecords P BoardPolicyNo.8:30 VisitorstoandConductonSchoolProperty P BoardPolicyNo.8:70 AccommodatingIndividualsWithDisabilities.. P

8 8 DIDYOUKNOWABOUT...? RAYMONDBENSONPRIMARYSCHOOL SchoolsymbolistheBulldog. HowdidRaymondBensonSchoolgetitsname? BensonPrimarySchoolwasnamedin1998asatributetoMr.RaymondBenson,a formerschoolboardmember. Mr.BensonservedontheDistrict#10SchoolBoardforover37yearsandastheBoard Presidentforthelastsixofthoseyears. Mr.BensonwasinfluentialintheplanningandconstructionofBensonPrimarySchool, FranzenIntermediateSchool,andtheadditionstoboth. AportraitofRaymondBensonislocatedinthemainhallway. ELMERH.FRANZENINTERMEDIATESCHOOL SchoolsymbolistheFalcon. TheFalconisasymbolofnobility,speed,andclarityofvision. HowdidElmerH.FranzenIntermediateSchoolgetitsname? ElmerH.Franzen( )headedthethree[memberBoardofEducationschool boardforsevenyearsandwasthefirstpresidentoftheseven[memberschoolboard. Heservedasaschoolboardmemberfrom1933[1946 HewasamemberoftheItascaFireDepartmentandparticipatedinanumberof communitymusicgroups. HewaspresidentoftheItascaStateBank. In1964,theschoolboardnamedthenewelementaryschooltohonorhimforhis unselfishcommitmentanddedicationtothechildrenofitasca. AportraitofElmerH.Franzenandaplaquearelocatedinthemainhallway. WhatarethecolorsforFranzenandBenson? Blueandwhitearethecolorsforbothschools.

9 BENSONANDFRANZENACTIVITIES YouwillbeabletoparticipateinmanyspecialactivitiesatbothBensonandFranzen.Listedbelow arewaystoplanfortheseactivitiesandsomeofthetypesofactivitiesthatwilloccurduringtheyear. CalendarofEvents TheonlineItascaSchoolDistrict#10Calendarisonewaytokeeptrack ofthedatesformanyoftheactivitieswithinallthreeschoolsinthedistrictthroughouttheyear. Thiswillhelpyourfamilywhentheywanttomakeplans.Thisisaveryimportantguideforyou tousethroughouttheyear.inaddition,aweeklylistofeventsissentviae[mailtodistrict#10 families. SchoolNewsletterUTheBensonBulldogandtheFranzenFalconwillbepostedontheItasca SchoolDistrict swebsitebythe2 nd Wednesdayofeachmonth.Inaddition,theIPTO newsletterwillbepostedonthe4 th WednesdayofeachmonthtotheIPTOwebsite.The newsletterswillhelpyoukeepup[to[dateonschoolactivities.theywillalsotellaboutwhat studentsaredoinginclass,andtellaboutspecialevents.oftenalsoincludedarestudent nameswhentheyareinvolvedinspecialactivities. AssembliesUTheIPTOservesusinmanyways.Onewayistoprovidetheschoolswith qualityprograms.assembliesareheldatvarioustimesthroughouttheschoolyear. SpecialEventsUWewillhavemanyspecialeventsduringtheyear,suchasCurriculum Night,SpecialFriends'Day,CelebrationofLearningandSpiritDays,aswellasothers.Be alerttothedatesforeachofthesespecialeventsandhelptomakethemasuccessbytaking partinthem. GENERALINFORMATION SCHOOLBUILDINGHOURS/PHONENUMBER BensonSchoolisopenat8:00A.M.andthedoorsarelockedat4:30P.M. Theschoolofficehoursare8:00A.M.to4:30P.M.Thetelephoneisnotansweredpriorto8:00A.M. orafter4:30p.m.theofficecanbereachedat(630)773[0554. FranzenSchoolisopenat7:00A.M.andthedoorsarelockedat3:30P.M. Theschoolofficehoursare7:30A.M.to3:30P.M.Thetelephoneisnotansweredpriorto7:50A.M. orafter3:30p.m.theofficecanbereachedat(630)773[0100. Ifyourchildneedsatextbook,theItascaLibraryandWoodDaleLibraryhaveacompletesetof textbooksforbensonandfranzenforstudentuse. 9

10 STUDENTABSENCEHOTLINE/ATTENDANCE Parentshavetwooptionswhenreportingtheirchild sabsencefromschool. OPTION1 Parentsmaycallbetweenthehoursof4:30p.m. and8:00a.m.thisoptionallowsparentstobe connectedwiththedistrict#10administrativecenter Voic System. ToreportanabsenceatBENSONPRIMARY dial1u630u773u1232andpress5andextension1524. ToreportanabsenceatFRANZENINTERMEDIATE dial1u630u773u1232andpress5andextension1525. Bypressingtheextensionnumberyouwillgainaccessto thestudentabsencehotline.upongainingaccessto thehotline,pleasestate: 1. Yourchild sfullname 2. His/herteacher sname 3. Reasonforabsence 4. Datesand/oramountoftimeyourchildwillbe absentfromschool 5. Telephonenumberwhereyoumaybereached duringtheday 6. RequestsforhomeworkatFranzenneedtobemadeby9:00a.m.orwe cannotguaranteeitwillbeready.homeworkcanbepickedupafter2:30 p.m.andbefore3:30p.m. OPTION2 Parentsmaycalltheschoolofficesbetweenthe followinghoursandgivetheappropriateinformation totheschoolsecretary. BENSONPRIMARY 8:30A.M.[9:05A.M. FRANZENINTERMEDIATE 7:50A.M.[8:20A.M. Ontheirfirstdayback,studentsshouldsubmitanotesignedbyaparenttotheclassroom teacherexplainingtheirabsence. 10

11 BENSON/FRANZENSCHOOLCALENDAR 2015U2016 AUGUST Tuesday August18 EarlyChildhoodandK[PrepMeetGreet 1:00[1:45 Tuesday August18 Kindergarten[AMMeetGreet10:00[10:30 andpmmeetgreet10:45[11:15 Wednesday August19 FirstDayofSchool(fullday) Monday[Friday August24[28 Grades3[5SchoolAssessment Monday August24 IPTOWelcomingEveningatBenson7:00 Monday August24 Franzen BookFair Tuesday August25 Franzen BookFair Wednesday August26 Franzen BookFair Thursday August27 Franzen BookFair Thursday August27 CurriculumNight Franzen6:30[8:00p.m. Monday August31 Grades3[5SchoolAssessment SEPTEMBER Tuesday[Friday September1[4 Grades3[5SchoolAssessment Tuesday September1 5 th GradeBeginningBandMtg. 7:00p.m. atpeacock Thursday September3 ELLParentMeetingGrades3[86:00@Peacock Monday September7 NOSCHOOL LABORDAY Tuesday September8 Benson[BookFair Wednesday[Friday September9[11 5 th GradeOutdoorEducation Wednesday September9 Benson[BookFair Wednesday September9 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall Thursday September10 Benson[BookFair Thursday September10 ELLParentMeetingGradesPre[K 2[6:00[6:30@ Benson Thursday September10 CurriculumNight Benson6:30[8:00 Tuesday September15 5 th GradeBeginningBandRegistration5:00@ Peacock Wednesday September16 FranzenPictureDayPanoramicPicture@12:15 Wednesday September16 BensonSchoolPictures Thursday September17 CAPsParentMeeting 7:00p.m.atBenson GradesK,2,4 Friday September18 Franzen SpecialFriend'sDay1:10[2:10 Monday[WednesdaySeptember21[23 CAPsprogramatBenson K2 nd grade Wednesday September23 ParentReadingNightforKindergartenthru5 th GradeReadingProgram6:00[6:30@ Benson Thursday[Friday September24[25 CAPsprogramatFranzen 4 th grade Thursday September24 IPTOMtg.7:00PM@Franzen Friday September26 Benson[SpecialFriend sday Monday[WednesdaySeptember28[30 BensonSchoolAssessmentWeek 11

12 OCTOBER Thursday[Friday October1[2 BensonSchoolAssessmentWeek Friday October2 Monday[Friday October5[9 BensonSchoolAssessmentWeek Friday October2 HotLunch BensonFranzen Wednesday October7 Wednesday October7 BoardofEducationMtg7:00p.m. VillageHall Thursday October8 FamilyLivingProgramforParentsof5 th grade Friday October9 BensonYearbookCandids Friday October9 HotLunch BensonFranzen Monday October12 NOSCHOOL COLUMBUSDAY Tuesday October13 FranzenYearbooksCandids Wednesday October14 FamilyLivingProgramfor5 th grade Thursday October15 5 th gradetriptorobertcrown[9:00a.m. Friday October16 HearingScreeningfor3 rd grade Friday October16 HotLunch BensonFranzen Wednesday October21 BensonPictureRetakeDay Wednesday October21 DadMeReadfor2 nd grade@benson Wednesday October21 FranzenPictureRetakeday Thursday October22 EndofFirstQuarter Friday October23 NOSCHOOL TEACHERWORKSHOP Friday October30 Benson ParadesParties Friday October30 Franzen Parade12:30[12:45PM[ RoomParies12:45[8:45PM Friday October30 Reportcardsdistributed NOVEMBER Monday November2 IPTOMtg7:00p.m.@Peacock Wednesday November4 MomMeReadfor1 st Grade@Benson Friday November6 HearingRe[Screeningfor3 rd Gradestudents Friday November6 HotLunch BensonFranzen Tuesday November10 TAGParentNight7:00PM@Peacock Wednesday November11 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall Thursday November12 Parent/TeacherConferences4:30[8:30 GradesK[8 Thursday November12 3 rd GradeMusicInformance(AM) Friday November13 HotLunch BensonFranzen Thursday November19 Parent/TeacherConferences4:30[8:30 GradesK[8 Friday November20 HotLunch BensonFranzen Monday November23 NOSCHOOL[Parent/TeacherConferences 8:00[3:00EarlyChildhood[8 Tuesday November24 NOSCHOOL[TEACHERINSTITUTE Wednesday November25 NOSCHOOL Thursday November26 NOSCHOOL[THANKSGIVING Friday November27 NOSCHOOL 12

13 DECEMBER Thursday December3 PeacockFranzenChoralConcert7:00atPeacock Friday December4 HotLunch BensonFranzen Friday December4 ECWinterCelebration10:45[11:30AM 2:15[3:00PM Monday[Friday December7[12 FranzenSchoolAssessmentWeek Monday December7 Wednesday December9 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall Thursday December10 2 nd GradeWinterMusicProgram 7:00p.m. Peacock Friday December11 HotLunch BensonFranzen Friday December11 Readfor2016 atbenson Friday December11 HotLunch BensonFranzen Monday[Friday December14[18 FranzenSchoolAssessmentWeek Thursday December17 KindergartenWinterMusicProgram 7:00p.m. Peacock Friday December18 HotLunch BensonFranzen Friday December18 Benson Parties Friday December18 FranzenRoomParties 1:00[2:00 Monday[Thursday December21[31 NOSCHOOL WINTERBREAK JANUARY Friday January1 NOSCHOOL[WINTERBREAK Monday January4 SchoolResumes Tuesday January5 K[PrepRoundUp10:00[11:00atBenson Friday January8 HotLunch BensonFranzen Monday January11 HearingVisionScreening EC,Preschool,KDG, 1 st 2 nd grades Tuesday January12 K[PrepRegistration8:00AM@Benson Wednesday January13 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall Thursday January14 IPTOMtg.7:00@Benson Friday January15 HotLunch BensonFranzen Friday January15 Endof2 nd quarter Monday January18 NOSCHOOL MARTINLUTHERKINGDAY Tuesday[Friday January19[22 BensonAssessmentWeek Wednesday January20 1 st GradeDadMeRead Friday January22 HotLunch BensonFranzen Friday January22 ReportCardsDistributed Sunday January24 IPTOMother/SonBowling@StardustinAddison Monday[Friday January25[29 BensonAssessmentWeek Monday January25 HearingVisionRe[Screening EC,Preschool, KDG,1 st 2 nd grades Tuesday January26 BeginningBandConcertandMusic BoosterMeeting7:00 Peacock Friday January30 HotLunch BensonFranzen Friday January30 1 st GradeMusicInformance 13

14 FEBRUARY Wednesday February3 Friday February5 HotLunch BensonFranzen Friday February5 IPTOFather[DaughterDinnerDance Friday February5 Wednesday February10 4 th GradeMusicInformance(AM) Wednesday February10 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall Wednesday February10 2 nd GradeGirls[Jr.GreatBooks Friday February12 HotLunch BensonFranzen Monday February15 NOSCHOOL PRESIDENT SDAY Tuesday February16 2 nd GradeGirls[Jr.GreatBooks Wednesday February17 2 nd GradeBoys[Jr.GreatBooks Friday February19 HotLunch BensonFranzen Tuesday February23 2 nd GradeBoys[Jr.GreatBooks Thursday February25 TalentShow 7:00PM@Franzen Friday February26 HotLunch BensonFranzen MARCH Wednesda4 March2 1 st GradeGirls[Jr.GreatBooks Friday March4 NOSCHOOL TEACHERINSTITUTE Monday March7 NOSCHOOL TEACHERINSTITUTE Tuesday March8 1 st GradeGirls Jr.GreatBooks Wednesday March9 1 st GradeBoys[Jr.GreatBooks Wednesday March9 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall Thursday March10 IPTOMtg.7:00@Franzen Friday March11 HotLunch BensonFranzen Monday March14 BattleofBooks 7:00atFranzen Monday March14 EarlyChildhoodParent/TeacherConferences 8:00[3:00@Benson Tuesday March15 1 st GradeBoys[Jr.GreatBooks Wednesday March16 2 nd Gr. MomMeRead Friday March18 HotLunch BensonFranzen Friday March18 2 nd GradeCareerDay Monday March21 BattleoftheBooksFInal7:00p.m.@ItascaLibrary Tuesday March22 KindergartenRegistrationParentOrientationfor Parentsonly@Benson6:00PMTour 6:30PMMeeeting Wednesday March23 FranzenChoralConcert@7:00Franzen Thursday March24 KidsTeachToo@Benson Thursday March24 Endof3 rd quarter Friday March25 NOSCHOOL Monday[Thursday March28[31 NOSCHOOL SPRINGBREAK APRIL Friday April1 NOSCHOOL SPRINGBREAK Tuesday April4 SchoolResumes Friday April8 ReportCardsDistributed Friday April8 HotLunch[BensonFranzen 14

15 APRIL(con t) Wednesday April13 EducationFair Wednesday April13 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall Friday April15 HotLunch[BensonFranzen Monday April18 BookFair[Benson Tuesday April19 BookFair Benson Wednesday April20 BookFair Benson Thursday April21 BookFair Benson Thursday April21 1 st GradeIn[SchoolAnimalEvent@Benson Thursday April21 CelebrationofLearning6:30[8:00@Benson Friday April22 HotLunch[BensonFranzen Monday April25 BookFair Franzen Monday April25 IPTOMeeting7:00@Peacock Tuesday April26 BookFair Franzen Wednesday April27 BookFair Franzen Wednesday April27 BensonPanoramicPhoto1:30PM@Benson Thursday April28 BookFair[Franzen Thursday April28 CelebrationofLearning6:30[8:00@Franzen MAY Monday[Friday May2[6 DistrictAssessmentWeek Tuesday May3 BeginningBandConcert 7:00at Peacock Thursday May5 IPTOVolunteerAppreciation Friday May6 2 nd gradetouroffranzen Friday May6 EarlyChildhoodMother sdaytea10:45[11:15am 2:30[3:00PM Monday[Friday May9[13 DistrictAssessmentWeek Wednesday May11 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall Thursday May14 Franzen3 rd gradespringmusicprogram 7:00p.m.[Peacock Friday May13 5 th gradevillagetour Friday May13 HotLunch[BensonFranzen Wednesday May18 5 th gradestudentsshadowinam@peacock Wednesday May18 5 th GradeParentOrientationnightforPeacock 7:00PM@Peacock Friday May27 HotLunch[BensonFranzen Friday May27 KindergartenPrepCommencementCeremony 10:30a.m.@Benson Monday May30 NOSCHOOL[MEMORIALDAY JUNE Wednesday June1 EarlyChildhoodPicnic Wednesday June1 LastdayofSchoolifNOEmergencydays areused[fulldayofschool Wednesday June1 Reportcardsdistributed Wednesday June8 LastdayofSchoolifALLEmergencydaysareused Wednesday June8 BoardofEducationMeeting 7:00VillageHall 15

16 SCHOOLHOURS BENSONPRIMARY(1[2) M[T[W[F[[9:05[3:20TH[[9:05[2:40 KINDERGARTEN A.M. M[F[[9:05[11:45 P.M. M[T[W[F[[12:32[3:20 TH[[12:32[2:40 Studentsarriveatschoolat9:05a.m.(1stbell) Thetardybellringsat9:10a.m. Supervisionbeginsat8:55a.m.,thereforestudentsarenottoarrivepriorto8:55a.m. FRANZENINTERMEDIATE(3[5)M[T[W[F[[8:17[2:30 TH[[8:17[2:10 Supervisionbeginsat8:10,thereforestudentsarenottoarrivepriorto8:10a.m. Studentswillentertheschoolat8:17a.m.(1stbell) Thetardybellringsat8:25a.m. EARLYDISMISSAL Duringtheyearitmaybenecessaryforastudenttoleaveschoolpriortotheregulardismissaltime. Iftheearlydepartureisanticipatedbytheparents(i.e.appointmentsorvacations),anoteshouldbe senttotheschooladaybeforetheanticipatedchangeintheregularschedule.inthecaseofillness duringschoolorotherunforeseensituations,theschoolofficewillnotifytheparenttopickupthe child. Itisrequiredthattheparentorlegalguardiansignouttheirchildintheschooloffice. Studentswillnotbepermittedtoleaveschoolunlessaccompaniedbyaparentorlegal guardian. VISITORS Adultvisitorsarewelcomeatschool.Weencourageallmembersofourcommunitytovisitandview theeducationalprocessinaction.however,allindividualswishingtoenterthe BUILDING,MUSTREPORTTOTHEOFFICE,SIGNIN,ANDRECEIVEAVISITOR SPASS BEFOREPROCEEDINGANYFURTHERINTOTHESCHOOL.AphotoIDmayberequired.Ifa parentwishestoconferwithateacher,anappointmentmustbemade. Studentvisitorsarenotpermittedduringregularschoolhours.Anadultmustsuperviseallchildrenin thebuildingafterschoolhoursorpre[schoolchildrenbroughttotheschoolduringschoolhours. 16

17 PBISUPositiveBehaviorInterventionsandSupports[PositiveBehaviorInterventionsandSupports (PBIS) is a proactive systems approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional and academic success. Benson PrimaryandFranzenIntermediateSchoolsfollowtheprinciplesandphilosophiesofPBISanddirectly tie them into our discipline processes. More specifically our expectations of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Proud and Be Safe align directly with school[wide rules and individual classroom/teacherrules. BensonExpectations BulldogPride Expectation Classroom/Specials Hallway Bathroom Lunchroom Be#a#good#listener# Respect#property# Keep#bathroom# Quiet#mouths# Use#kind# and#personal#space# clean#by#throwing# Follow#directions# BeRespectful language/voice# Quiet#mouths#and# away#paper#towels# from#supervisors# Respect#other#opinions,# bodies# and#flush#toilet# Raise#hand#for# space,#and#property# paper# questions# Use#toilets/urinals# correctly# Use#only#what#you# need# BeResponsible BeProud BeSafe Bring#materials# Be#on#task#and# participate# Make#up#work#from# absences# Be#honest# Clean#up#after#yourself# Do#your#best#and#take# pride#in#your#work# Be#positive# Praise#others# Shoes#tied# Chairs#pushed#in# Be#aware#of#those# around#you# # Bring#items#that#are# not#yours#to#the# main#office,#lost#and# found,#or#a#teacher# Keep#a#clean#locker# Be#proud#of#good# choices# Keep#body#and# objects#to#yourself# Watch#for#others# Stay#in#your#line# Walk# 17 No#talking# Use#in#a#timely# manner# Pick#up#after# yourself# Wash#hands#with# soap#and#water# Alert#staff#members# of#misconduct## Leave#it#better#than# you#found#it## Be#proud#of#good# choices# Water#and#soap#in# sink#only# Clean#up#so#others# don t#get#hurt# Clean#up#after# yourself# Stay#in#your#seat# Keep#the# lunchroom#neat# Be#proud#of#good# choices# # Sit#facing#the#table# Clean#up#any#spills# Keep#body#and# objects#to#yourself#

18 18 BensonExpectations BulldogPride # Expectation BusLine/Bus Recess (indoor/outdoor) BeRespectful Follow#driver s#directions# Speak#softly# Use#kind#language# Follow#adult#directions# Use#kind#language# Respect#property## Respect#others# BeResponsible Keep#belongings#in#your# backpack# No#food#or#drink# # Keep#calm#and#under# control# Dress#warmly#during# colder#months## Clean#up#when#asked# No#toys#from#home# BeProud Be#proud#of#making#good# choices# # # Be#positive# Enjoy#free#time# Show#good#sportsmanship## BeSafe Stay#in#your#seat#(back#to# back,#bottom#to#bottom)# Keep#aisle#clear# Arms#and#hands#inside#bus# # Use#equipment#properly# Follow#adult#directions# Respect#personal#space# Walk#when#you re#going# out#and#lining#up#

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20 ASABENSONORFRANZENSTUDENTYOUARERESPONSIBLEFORANDEXPECTEDTO MODELTHESIXPILLARSOFCHARACTERCOUNTSTHEYARE: 1. RESPECT.Don tteaseothers.betolerantofdifferences.usegoodmanners.be considerateofthefeelingsofothers.don tthreaten,hitorhurtanyone.dealpeacefully withanger,insultsanddisagreements.remember:alwaysfollowthegoldenrule[ Treatotherswithrespect. 2. RESPONSIBILITY.Dowhatyouaresupposedtodo.Persevere:keepon tryingalwaysdoyourbest.useself[control.beself[disciplined.thinkbefore youact,considertheconsequences.beaccountableforyourchoices. 3. CARING.Bekind.Becompassionateandshowyoucare.Expressgratitude. Forgiveothers.Helppeopleinneed. 4. CITIZENSHIP.Doyoursharetomakeyourschoolandcommunitybetter. Cooperate.Stayinformed.Vote.Beagoodneighbor.Obeylawsandrules. Respectauthority.Protecttheenvironment. 5. TRUSTWORTHINESS.Behonest.Don tdeceive,cheat,orsteal.bereliable.[ Dowhatyousayyou lldo.havecouragetodotherightthing.builda goodreputation.beloyal[standbyyourfamily,friendsandcountry. 6. FAIRNESS.Playbytherules.Taketurnsandshare.Beopenminded. Listentoothers.Don ttakeadvantageofothers.don tblameotherscarelessly. CHANGESINAFTERSCHOOLPLANS Childrenneedconsistency.Wecannolongerhonorfrequentweeklyor dailychangesinyourchild sendofthedayplans.inorderfortheofficetoeffectively communicatethesechanges,weneedparentstoplanaheadanddothefollowing: 1. Inthemorning,writeanotetotheschool,tellyourchildaboutthechange, andhaveyourchildgivethenotetotheirclassroomteacherstatingtheneeded change. Writtennotesaretobesentwhetherachilddoesordoesnottakea busandwillbegoinghometoanotherstudent shouse.notesareneeded frombothsetsofparents,thesendingandthereceivingparent,sothat neitherparentgetsa surprisevisitor orgetsworriedthinkingthattheir childislost. 2. Ifaphonecallmustbemadebyaparentregardingachangeindismissal, theofficemustbecontactedbefore1:30intheafternoon.sincetheofficegetsvery busy,especiallyneartheendoftheday,amessagecalledafterthattimemaynotreach yourchildintimefordismissal. 20

21 Sincechildrenneedconsistencyandworkbestwithroutines,parentsshouldarrangefortheirchildto bepickedupattheirscheduledlocation.werealizethatemergenciesdodeveloponarare occasion,therefore,shouldanemergencyariserequiringtheneedforachange, approvalforthechangemustbegivenbytheadministration. BUSINFORMATION PLEASENOTE:District#10recommendsstudentsbepickedupanddroppedoffatthesamestop each day. Even so, District #10 will attempt to accommodate special bus pick[up and drop[off requestsiftheyoccuronaregularschedulefortheentireyear.weektoweekchangesandrequests involvingmorethantwolocationswillnotbeallowed. You must fill out a transportation change form before you can have your child s pick up or drop off location changed. You will receive a letter of confirmation from the district office stating when the changeswillbegin.itwilltakeuptofivedaysfortheconfirmationtobereceived.allnewbusriders willneedtofilloutatransportationformbeforetheycanridethebus.itwilltakeuptoaminimumof five days for a letter of confirmation. Please contact the school first before any day care arrangementsaremade.ifwedon thaveabusformonfileyourchild/rencannotridethebus. BUSBEHAVIOR Whenridingabustoandfromschooloronafieldtrip,youmustbeawareofandfollowseveralrules thatwillensureyouhaveasafe,enjoyabletriptoschool.ridingaschoolbusisaprivilege, NOTARIGHT,andassuchyoumustcooperateinthefollowingways: 1. Arrive7[8minutespriortothescheduledtimeatthebusstopandstayawayfromthe streetwhilewaitingforthebus. 2. Stayawayfromthebusuntilitstopscompletelyandthedriversignalsyoutoboard. Enterinsinglefilewithoutpushing.Alwaysusethehandrail. 3. Alwayslistentothedriver sinstructions.becourteoustothedriverandotherstudents. Sitwithyourhandstoyourselfandavoidmakingnoisesthatwoulddistractthedriveror botherotherpassengers.remainseated,keepingyourhands,arms,andheadinside thebusatalltimes. 4. Youmustrideyourassignedbusandgetonandoffatyourassignedstopunlessyour parentssendanoteorphonetheschooltoexplainthespecialreasonfortheoneday buschange. 5. Onlychildrenwhoaredesignatedbusridersareallowedtoridethebus. 6. Stayoutofthedangerzonenexttothebuswherethedrivermayhavedifficultyseeing you.takefivegiantstepsawayfromthebusandoutofthedangerzone,untilyoucan seethedriverandthedriverseesyou.nevercrawlunderabus. 7. Ifyoumustcrossthestreetafteryougetoffthebus,waitforthedriver ssignalandthen crossinfrontofthebus.crossthestreetonlyaftercheckingbothwaysfortraffic. 8. Donotacceptridesfromstrangers 21

22 BUSBEHAVIOR,continued 9. Waituntilthebuscomestoacompletestopbeforestandingup.Usethehandrailwhen exitingthebus. 10. Neverrunbacktothebusorgobehindthebus,evenifyoudroppedorforgot something. 11. Takeaseatrightawayandremainfacingforward.Keepyourhands,arms,andhead insidethebus. 12. Dressproperlyfortheweather.Makesurealldrawstrings,ties,straps,keychains,etc. onallclothing,backpacksandotheritems,areshortenedorremovedtolessenthe likelihoodofthemgettingcaughtinthebusdoors,railings,oraisles. 13. Noobjectsaretobethrowninthebusoroutofthebus. 14. Windowsshouldnotbeloweredbelowthemarkasindicatedonthewindowframe. 15. Helpkeepthebusneatandclean.Keepbelongingsoutoftheaisleandawayfrom emergencyexits.eatinganddrinkingarenotallowedonthebus.besuretotakeall yourbelongingswithyouwhenyouleave.ifsomethingisleftonthebus,notifythe officeimmediately. 16. Ifyoudonotfollowtherules,youmayexpectthefollowing: a. Ifanoffenseisofaseriousenoughnature,itMAYresultinanIMMEDIATEloss ofbusprivilegesforalengthoftimedeterminedbytheprincipal.parentswillbe notified. b. Forbreakingrulesofaseriousnature,youmayexpect: 1stTimeUWarning[Youwillbegivenaletterfromtheprincipalwithacomplete explanationofwhathasbeendonewrong.thislettermustbetakenhomefora parentsignature,andreturnedthenextday. 2ndTimeULossofBusPrivileges[Youwillloseyourbusprivilegesfora minimumofoneday.theprincipalwillcontactyourparents.youwillbegivena lettertotakehomeforaparentsignature.thisletteristobereturnedthenextday. 3rdTimeUExtendedLossofBusPrivileges[Youwillloseyourbus privilegesforanextendedperiodoftime.parentswillbecontacted.you willbegivenalettertotakehomeforaparentsignature.thisletteristobe returnedthenextday.(seethefollowingpageforanexampleof TransportationDisciplineReport.) 22

23 STUDENTNAMEBUSNO.DATE hasbeencitedforthefollowinginfractionofrules: 1stOffenseDate2ndOffenseDate 3rdOffenseDateOther KU5 TRANSPORTATIONDISCIPLINEREPORT DearParent: Therightofallpupilstorideintheschoolbusisconditionedontheirgoodbehaviorandtheir abilitytofollowdistrictrules. Anymisbehaviorwhichdistractsthedriverisaveryserioushazardtothesafetyofstudents andtothesafeoperationofthevehicle. STUDENTNAME Failuretoremainseated Refusingtoobeydriver Rude,unacceptablebehavior Destructionofproperty Fighting,pushing,tripping Hangingoutofwindow Throwingobjectin/outofbus Bringingobjectionablearticlesonbus Spitting/littering Other Comments: PRINCIPAL SACTION: Principal ssignature PARENT(S)SHOULDSIGNANDRETURNTHISCOPY.YOURSIGNATUREINDICATESTHAT YOUHAVERECEIVEDANDREADTHISLETTER. Parent/GuardianSignatureDate 23

24 LUNCHROOM OnlystudentswhoareundertheIllinoisFreeLunchProgramwillhavelunchprovidedforthem.All otherstudentsaretobringabrownbaglunchfromhome.afifty[minutelunch/activityperiodis providedforstudentswhoeatlunchatschool. FranzenandBensonstudentswillbeallowedtogohomeiftheirparentssignthesign[outsheetin theoffice.parentsmustthensignintheirstudentupontheirreturn. Studentswhogohomealsohavefifty[minutes,butareexpectedtousethefullfifty[minutestotravel andeatonly.ifthetimeisnotsufficientbecauseofdistancetoandfromhome,itisstrongly suggestedthatthechildeatatschool. Forthesafetyofthestudents,anyparentswishingtomeetwiththeirchildduringlunchor recessmuststopattheschooloffice. LUNCHSCHEDULE: Benson Grade1 11:45[12:10Lunch 12:10[12:35OrganizedPhysicalActivity Grade2 11:45[12:10OrganizedPhysicalActivity 12:10[12:35Lunch Franzen Grade34 11:30 11:55Lunch 11:55[12:20OrganizedPhysicalActivity Grades5 11:30 11:55OrganizedPhysicalActivity 11:55[12:20Lunch LUNCHROOMBEHAVIOR A. Thestudentswillobservethefollowingrulesinthelunchroom: 1. Studentsshouldnotharassorteaseeachother. 2. Studentsaretoconverseinnormaltoneswithotherstudentsintheirimmediatevicinity. 3. Foodorotherobjectsmaynotbethrownatanytime. 4. Studentsaretoremainseatedatalltimes.Allrequestsaretobemadebyraisinga hand. 5. Nomorethan3maleorfemalestudentsmayleavethelunchroomtogotothe washroomordrinkingfountain.studentsmustraisehandandaskforapass. 6. Studentsaretobequietwhenthebellsoundssothosesupervisorsmaygivethem directions. 24

25 LUNCHROOMBEHAVIOR,continued 7. Studentsaretodisposeoftheirtrashappropriatelyandatthepropertime. 8. Studentsareresponsibleforthegeneralcleanlinessoftheirareas. 9. Recycleappropriateitems. 10. Studentswilllineupfollowingdisposingoftheirtrash. B. Ifastudentchoosesnottofollowthelunchroomrules,thefollowingdisciplinaryprocedureswill beimplemented: ATBENSON 1. 1 st LunchProblem: WARNING Studentswillbegivenanexplanationofwhattheir inappropriatebehaviorwasandawarningwillbegiven. 2.2 nd LunchProblem: Notehometoparentsexplainingtheinappropriatebehavior andthatathirdoffensemayresultinalossofprivileges 3. 3 rd LunchProblem: Principalisnotifiedandlossofprivilegesmayoccur ATFRANZEN 1. 1 st LunchProblem: WARNING Studentswillbegivenanexplanationoftheinappropriate behaviorandawarningwillbegiven nd LunchProblem: 1dayatthequiettable 3. 3 rd LunchProblem: Studentswillberemovedfromthelunchroom. Parentswillbecontacted th LunchProblem: Studentsremovedfromlunch program.parentmeetingwithprincipal. 25

26 PLAYGROUNDBEHAVIOR Theschoolplaygroundisaplaceforstudentstoenjoy,participateinphysicalactivities,andtakea breakfromclassroomwork.inorderfortheplaygroundtobeasafe,enjoyableplaceforall students,studentsmustobeythefollowingrules: 1. Bullying/teasingisnotacceptable. 2. Youareresponsibleforreturningallplaygroundequipmenttotheproperareawhenyou arefinished. 3. Youaretoshareequipmentfairlywithyourfellowstudents.EVERYONEwantstohave agoodtimeontheplayground. 4. Foryoursafety,tacklinggamesofanytypearenotallowed. 5. Fighting,pushing/shoving,orothertypesofroughbehaviorarenotallowed. 6. Youaretostayonlyonschoolgrounds. 7. Youmustlineuppromptlywhensignaledtodosobyyoursupervisortoreturntothe building. 8. Neverthrowsnoworice. 9. Toysfromhomearenottobebroughttoschool. 10. Tagshouldnotbeplayed. Studentsnotfollowingthegivenrules,shouldexpect: 1stTimeUWarning[Youwillbegivenacompleteexplanationofwhattheinappropriatebehavior. Consequencesmayincludelossofplaygroundprivilegesforashortperiodof time. 2ndTimeULossofPlaygroundPrivileges[Youwillloseplaygroundprivilegesforaminimumone day.dependingontheseriousnessoftheproblem,parentsmaybecontacted. 3rdTimeUExtendedLossofPlaygroundPrivileges[Youwillloseplaygroundprivilegesforan extendedperiodoftimedependingontheseriousnessoftheoffense.parents willbecontacted. Aseriousinfractionofplaygroundrulesmayresultinanimmediatelossofplayground privileges.parentswillbecontacted. 26

27 PlaygroundSafetyRules: Thefollowingrulesshouldbereviewedwithyourstudents: ForSlides: [ Goupthestepsoftheslide,onestepatatime.Holdonwithbothhandsgoingup thestepsoftheslide. [ Keepatleastonearm slengthbetweenchildren,bothinfrontandbehindyou. [ Slidedownfeetfirst,alwayssittingup,oneatatime. [ Besurenooneisinfrontoftheslidebeforeslidingdown. [ Bepatientnwaitforaturnwithoutpushingorshoving. - Leavethefrontoftheslideaftercompletingyourturn. - Don tclimbuptheslidingsurface. ForSwings: [ Sitinthecenteroftheswingnneverstandorkneel. [ Holdonwithbothhands. [ Stoptheswingbeforegettingoff. [ Walkaroundamovingswingnnottooclosetothefrontortheback. [ Neverpushanyoneelseintheswingorallowotherstopushyou. [ Haveonlyonepersoninaswingatatime. [ Neverswingemptyswingsortwistswingchains. ClimbingEquipment: [ Watchcarefullywhenclimbingdownnavoidotherchildrenclimbingup. [ Don tallowtoomanypeopleontheequipmentatthesametime. [ Onhorizontalladdersandbars,allchildrenshouldstartatthesameendofthe equipmentand,usingthelockgrip,moveinthesamedirection. [ Studentsshouldstaywellbehindthepersoninfrontofthemandavoidswinging theirfeet. [ Neverusetheequipmentwhenitiswet. [ Dropfromthebarswithkneesslightlybentandlandonbothfeet. CLASSROOMBEHAVIOR Yourteacherswilldiscussruleswithyouthatwillmaketheclassroomagoodplacetolearnandan enjoyableplaceforallstudentstospendtheday.byobservingclassrulesandcooperatingwith teachersatalltimes,youearntherighttoparticipateinspecialactivitiesandtostayintheclassroom withyourclassmates. Breakingclassrulesmayresultinnotbeingabletoparticipateinspecialactivitiesorspending time out studyingintheoffice. 27

28 HALLWAYBEHAVIOR Studentsareto: Bequietandwalkinthehallwayssoasnottodisturbothers Helpkeepsnowbootsneatandorganized Admire,butnottouchtheartworkinthehallways Pickuppaperorlitterinthehallways SPECIALACTIVITYBEHAVIOR Throughouttheyear,youwillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinmanyspecialactivities,suchas hotlunchday,assemblies,etc. Duringaspecialactivity,youmustcooperatewithyourteacherbylisteningcarefullyandfollowing directions. Misbehaviorataspecialactivitymayresultinyourbeingremovedfromtheactivityandbeingplaced intheofficeforindividualstudy.lossofattendanceatfuturespecialactivitiesmayalsooccur. FieldTrips. Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinfieldtrips.Eligibilityforschooltrips requiresthatstudentshavefollowedestablishedschoolrules.studentsmaybeexcludedfrom schooltripsbythebuildingprincipalifruleshavebeenviolatedand/orforthesafetyandwell beingofstudentsorstaff.astudentmayberemovedfromatripinprogressbytheteacherin chargeforaviolationofschoolrulesand/orforthesafetyofstudentsorstaff. Parentsmustprovidewrittenpermissionfortheirchildtoattendeachfieldtrip.Notices requiringparentsignaturesaresenthomewithstudentspriortofieldtrips.failuretoreturnthe signedpermissionformwillresultinachildnotbeingallowedtoattendafieldtrip. Inordertomaximizethesafetyofthestudentsinattendanceonafieldtrip,accompanying parentsmaynotbringtheirpreschoolchildrenalongwiththem. Attendanceonthesafetypatrolandserviceworkerfieldtripislimitedtostudentswhohave servedonthesepositionsthroughouttheyear. WASHROOMBEHAVIOR Yourteacherwilldeterminethetimesduringthedaywhenyourclasswillhavebathroombreaks. Youshouldtrytousethesetimes,wheneverpossible,tousethebathroom.Studentsmustasktheir teachertogothebathroomatsomeothertime. Whileinthebathroom,studentsarenottobotherotherstudents,talkingistobekepttoaminimum andwritingonordefacingthewashroomsisstrictlyforbidden. 28

29 29 INCLUSIONPROGRAM Inclusionistheprocessbywhichallstudentswithorwithoutdisabilitiesareeducatedtogether,with sufficientsupport,inageappropriateregulareducationprogramsindistrict10schools.inclusionis aboutbelonging. InclusiondoesnotimplythatallstudentswillbeeducatedwithintheconfinesofaDistrict10school. TheremaybestudentswithspecialneedsthatcannotbemetinDistrict10schools,asdeterminedby anindividualeducationalconferenceormulti[disciplinaryconference.inclusionisdesignedtomeet eachstudent suniqueneeds.supportcanbeprovidedintheclassroomsettingorinanalternative settingwithinthedistrict10schools.thisapproachisbasedongoodteachingandworkingasa teamtohelpstudentsbecomemembersofourcommunity. READINGPROGRAMS ProjectPrevent KU1 st Grade ProjectPreventisanintensivetutorialprogramdevelopedforusewithK[1 st gradechildreninneedof extrareadingservices.childrenworkwithinthisprogramforthepurposeofimprovingupontheir readingskillsandtechniques.inprojectprevent,speciallytrainedcertifiedstaffworkoneononewith children,orinsmallgroupscompletingdailylessonsthatincludebothtextreadingandwriting.each childremainsintheprogramuntilhe/sheisabletoreadgradelevelmaterialsindependently. TitlelReadingProgramGrades2 5 RemedialReadingservicesareprovidedtostudentswhoaregenerallyoneyearormorebelowgrade levelinreading.thisreadingassistanceisprovidedtostudentsinadditiontoreceivinginstruction fromtheirclassroomteacher. Toqualifystudentsmustbeformallyassessedbyastandardizedreadingtestandberecommended fortheprogrambytheirclassroomteacher.beforereceivingtheextrainstructioninreading,parents areinformedoftheprogramobjectivesandmustsignapermissionform. Parentinvolvementisencouraged.Informationisprovidedthroughouttheyearforthepurposeof reportingeachstudent sstrengthsandweaknessesintheareaofreading,alongwithsharing instructionalstrategiestoenhancetheirchild sreadingability. RTIUResponsetoIntervention Aspartofaneducationinitiative,theIllinoisStateBoardofEducationhasimplementeda comprehensivelearningassistanceprogram.responsetointervention,orrtiasitiscommonly called,involvesstudentswhoselearninglevelsarebelowgradelevelexpectations.forthese students,theschoolwilloffervariedlevelsofsupporttohelpclosethegap. ComponentsofRTIinclude: Allstudentswillcompleteabriefacademicscreeninginreadingandmaththreetimeseach yeartoidentifystudentswhoarenotmeetinggradelevelexpectation. Identifiedstudentswillworkontargetedskillsthroughresearch[basedinterventions. Identifiedstudentswillparticipateinprogressmonitoringassessmentsonascheduledbasis.

30 30 Identifiedstudents progresswillbereviewedbyteamstodetermineifprogressismade. Decisionsmayincludecontinuingtheintervention,intensifyingorchangingtheinterventions, orfadingthestudentfrominterventionsservices. Throughouttheschoolyear,youmayreceiveanotificationifyourchildisidentifiedasastudent needingservices. HOMEWORK ItisexpectedthateveryteacheratBensonandFranzenwillhelpguideandencourageeachstudent tostriveforacademicexcellence.itisunderstoodthateachteacherwillusewiseandconsidered judgmentindeterminingtheindividualstudentpotential,levelofexpertise,andlevelofdevelopment. Themechanicsofwrittenworkwillbeevaluatedinaccordancewithappropriateschool[wide standards.writtenworkwillbedefinedasworkproducedbypen/pencilaswellasbycomputer(word processing).appropriateschool[widestandardswillbedefinedanddetailedinwritingbyeach classroomteacheratcurriculumnightheldinthefall. Homeworkisnotassignedwiththeideaofkeepingastudentbusy.Webelievethatthereisatime forschool,atimeforplayandatimeforfamilyliving.studentswhoputinagoodsoliddayofworkat schoolshouldnotbeburdenedwithalargeamountofhomework.homeworkassignmentsthatwe dogive,areforthepurposeofreinforcingcertainskilldevelopment,and/orforfosteringhabitsof independentstudy.deadlines(bothinandoutofschool)willbeset,andstudentswillbeexpectedto meetthem. Ashomeworkisassigned,pleaseprovidethenecessaryencouragementneededfortheworktobe completed.especiallyinfourthandfifthgrade,unfinishedhomeworkslowsdownachild sacademic progress.pleaseinformtheclassroomteacherifthereisaproblemwiththeamountofhomework assignedtoyourchild. AtFranzen,requestsforhomeworkduetoillnessshouldbemadeby9:00a.m.Thisallows timeforteacherstohavethematerialgathered.parentsmaypickuphomeworkafter2:30p.m.and before3:30p.m. AtBenson,requestsforhomeworkduetoillnessshouldbemadeby9:30a.m.Thisallowstime forteacherstohavethematerialgathered.parentsmaypickuphomeworkafter3:20p.m.and before4:30p.m. Requestsforhomeworkinadvancewillnotbehonored. Homeworkwillnotbeassignedondayswhenstateassessmenttestingisbeingcompletedatschool. ATTENDANCEPROCEDURES Studentsmustbeinschoolatleasthalfofaschooldayinordertoparticipateinafterschoolevents. Inordertoattendschool,studentsmustbeincompliancewithallDuPageCountyHealthregulations. SeetheHealthsectionformoreinformationrelatedtodecidingwhenyourchildistooilltobein school.

31 31 Attendancepatternsaremonitoredregularlybyschoolstaff.Ifthenumberofdaysmissedtoschoolis equalto5%ofthetotaldaysthatschoolhasbeeninsession,areferralwillbemadetothedupage CountyTruancyOffice.Thismeansthatthetruancyofficerwillcontactyouforproblemsolvingin ordertoimprovethechild sschoolattendance.astudentwhomisses5%ormoreofschoolevery yearwillloseonefullacademicyearoflearningbeforereachinghighschoolgraduation. Ifyourchildhasamedicalconditionthatiscontributingtomissedschooldays,contacttheschool nurse. BICYCLES Abicyclerackisprovidedateachbuilding.Itistheresponsibilityofthestudenttomakesurethat bicyclesareproperlysecured.forsafetyreasons,alwayswalkyourbikewhileonschoolgrounds. Helmetsarealwaysrecommendedwhenridingabicycle. BIRTHDAYINVITATIONS Studentsmayonlydistributebirthdayinvitationsatschooliftheyareinvitingtheirentireclassroomof boysand/orentireclassroomofgirls.studentsarenotallowedtoleavetheirclasstodeliver invitationstootherclassrooms.analternativetohandinginvitationsoutatschoolistomail invitations.namesofstudentsandaddressesareprovidedintheaddressbookdevelopedbythe IPTO. CHEATINGPOLICY Cheatingisnotpermitted.Ifyouarefoundtobecheatingonatestorclassroomassignment,parents willbenotifiedandyoumayreceivenocreditforthetestorassignment.ifanyfurtherincidenceof cheatingoccurs,theaboveprocedurewillbefollowedwiththeadditionofaconferenceincluding parents,teacherandtheprincipal. LOCKERPOLICY Schoollockersarethepropertyoftheschooldistrictandaresubjecttoperiodiccleaningand inspectionasneeded.ahalllockerhasbeenassignedtoeachstudentfortemporaryuseduringthe schoolyear.however,nocombinationlockwillbeissuedorallowedtobeplacedonthelockers. THESCHOOLWILLNOTASSUMERESPONSIBILITYFORLOSTARTICLES.Bootsandwet shoesarenottobeplacedinthelockerduetotheriskofrusting.theyaretobeplacedneatlyonthe floorinfrontofyourassignedlocker. SERVICEWORKERPROGRAM AllfifthgradestudentsareeligibletobecomeaServiceWorker.Themainpurposeistoaidinthe smoothoperationofschoolactivities.inordertoserveintheserviceworkerprogram,astudent mustfollowtheschoolrules. TheServiceWorkersmeetseveraltimesayeartodiscusstheirroleandresponsibilitiesaswellas establishschedules.theirroleisveryimportantinprovidingserviceforstudents.ifstudentsdonot

32 32 conductthemselveswellwhenservingontheserviceworkerprogram,theymayberemovedfrom thepositionand/ornotallowedtoattendtheend[of[the[yearrewardactivity. WHATWILLMYDAYBELIKE? ARRIVALATSCHOOL YouwillarriveatFranzenIntermediateafter8:10andbefore8:17andatBensonPrimary,AM Kindergarten,1 st and2 nd gradeswillarriveafter8:55andbefore9:05.pmkindergartenwillarrive after12:20andbefore12:32.youshouldbedroppedoffatthefrontoftheschool.youare expectedtocooperatewithsafetypatrolsduringarrivaltime. Youwilllineupwithyourclasstoenterthebuilding.Uponenteringthebuilding,hatsshouldbe removed. ThetardybellwillringatFranzenIntermediateat8:25andatBensonPrimaryat9:10. Incaseofbadweather,youmayenterthebuildingwhenyouarriveatschool. StudentsarrivingaftertheTARDYbellaretoreporttotheoffice. LUNCH Thelunchperiodisfor50minutes.Twentyfiveminutesisforeatingyourlunchinthegym.The othertwentyfiveminutesyouwillbeatopa(organizedphysicalactivity). LEAVINGSCHOOL Youwillbedismissedfromschoolat2:30fromFranzenIntermediateand3:20fromBensonPrimary onalldaysexceptthursday.amkindergartenwillbedismissedat11:45.onthursday,youwillbe dismissedfromfranzenat2:10andfrombensonat2:40.yourteacherwillbringyourclasstothe exit.ifyouwalkhome,youaretogodirectlyhome.ifyourideabus,youaretogodirectlytothebus andboarditproperly.

33 33 WHATCANIDOTOHELPMAKEMYCHILD SSCHOOLYEARASUCCESS? Herearesomeideastohelp. Beforethefirstdayofschool,beginestablishingaschoolroutinewithyourchild.Organization iskeytoschoolsuccess.herearesomesuggestionsthatmayhelpwiththis: Establishingaplaceandtimeforhomeworktobedone. Isthereafoldertoplacecompletedhomeworksothatitcanbebroughttoschool? Isthereafolderwherehomeworkthatneedstobecompletedisplaced? Establishabedtime. Haveyourchildgetallitemsthatneedtobereturnedtoschoolintothecorrectfolders andplacedinyourchild sbackpackthenightbefore. Placethefrontcalendarpageoftheschoolnewsletterontherefrigeratorsothatboth youandyourchildknowtheactivitiesscheduledforyourchild sschool. Establishadailyroutineofreadingtogether.Nomatterwhattheage,readingtoeachother, listeningtoyourchildreadand/orsharingbooksthateachofyoureadthendiscussisoneof thebestgiftsyoucangivetoeachother. Meetyourchild steacherandkeepcommunicationopen. Helpyourchildseetheimportanceofschoolattendanceandarrivingtoschoolontime. AtFranzen,eachchildistowritetheirassignmentsinanassignmentnotebook,parentsshould checkthisdaily.establishingthisasaroutineisimportant. Atdinnerorwhenyourchildarriveshome,shareonethingaboutyourdaywithyourchild,then askyourchildtotellyouaboutonethingthathappenedintheirday.ifyourchildsays nothing happenedintheirday,makeyourquestionmorespecific. Takethetimetoreadthehandbookwithyourchildanddiscussit Althoughitispostedonline atthebeginningofeachschoolyear,itisagoodreview.ifyourchildhasquestionsaboutit, contacttheschooltogetthequestionsanswered. Howtohelpwithhomework: Routineisoftenkeytohomeworkcompletion.Setasidethesametimeeachdayfor homework. Establishaplaceandtimeforhomeworktobedone.Somechildrenneedaquietplace,while otherscanworkwithactivitygoingonaroundthem.talktoyourchildaboutwhatisbestfor him/her,andthenletthemworkwithoutbeingdisturbedunnecessarily.althoughthekitchen maybeagreatgatheringplaceforyourfamily,itmaynotbethebestplaceforsomechildren todotheirhomework. EstablishrulesforTV,telephoneuseandmusicduringhomeworktime.Thiswillallowfor betterconcentrationwhenworkingonhomework. Developatimethatyoucanworkwithyourchildonmemoryactivitiessuchasspellingreview, mathbasicfacts,etc.reviewingthesenightlywillgiveyou,theparent,insightintohowyour childisdoing. Gooveryourchild shomework,andofferthemsuggestions,helpingyourchildfindtheanswer takesalittlemoretimethangivingthemtheanswer,butitteachesyourchildtouseresources andhelpsthembuildself[relianceandself esteem. Askyourchild steacherforsuggestionsonhowtohelpyourchildwithhomework. IfthereisnotwrittenhomeworkintheFranzenassignmentnotebook,studentsalwaysshould practicetheirmathbasicfactsandreadsilently,independently,orwithaparentaminimumof 15minutesforeach.