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Bradley Elementary School

2017-18SchoolHandbook

WeLeaveOurP.A.W.S.onEverythingWeDo!Persevere

ActResponsiblyWorkandPlaySafely

ShowRespect

BradleyElementarySchool–HomeoftheBobcats

155DavidHumphreysRoad,Derby,CT06418…Phone:(203)736-5040…Fax:(203)736-5041

FollowusonTwitter@Bradley_School

At Bradley School we leave our P.A.W.S. on everything we do. We Persevere, Act Responsibly, Work and Play Safely, and Show Respect. These are the characteristics that define who we are and will help us become positive

role models in our school and community.

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DerbyPublicSchoolsVisionandMission

TheDerbyPublicSchoolsBoardofEducationdevelopedthevisionandmissionforourDistrictaspartofaCommunity-basedstrategicplandevelopedadoptedin2012.TheBoardofEducationwillutilizethevisionandmissionintheirdecisionmakingsothatwesupporttheirachievement.

DerbyPublicSchoolsVision:“TheDerbyPublicSchoolsRigorouslyPreparesAllStudentsForHighAchievementAndSuccessInACompetitiveSociety”

DerbyPublicSchoolsMission:“TheMissionOfTheDerbyPublicSchoolsIsToTeamWithOurCommunityToProvideAllStudentsWithAHighQualityEducationAndTheToolsNecessaryToCompeteAndSucceedInADiverse,GlobalSociety.”

DerbyPublicSchoolsValues:

• OurEducatorsholdthemselvestohighstandardsofperformanceandbehaviorandvaluearelentlesscommitmenttoinnovationandvisionaryleadership

• Wevaluethecultivationofthewholechildbyensuringasafeenvironmentsupportingthedevelopmentoftheirindividualcharacter,abilitiesandtalents

• Wearecommittedtoeducatingsociallyresponsiblecitizensreadytofunctionsuccessfullyandresponsiblyinaglobalcommunity,bythefosteringandnurturingofintegrity,highexpectations,accountabilityandcollaboration

• Wevalueacommunitythatsharesineverychild’sdevelopmentandwepartnerwithparentstosupportourstudent’slearning

• Wewillestablishcleargoals,measureprogressandtakeresponsibilityforresults• Ourschoolswillbeopen,honest,andethicalbytransparentlysharinginformationwithallstakeholders• Webelievethatallchildrenhavetherighttothebesteducationthatwillallowthemtosucceed

DerbyPublicSchoolsPurpose:

• Toprovideeachstudentwiththeskillsandstrategiesnecessarytotheirbecomingsuccessful,productive,responsibleandrespectfulmembersofthecommunity

• TheDerbyPublicSchoolsexisttorealizehighlevelsofacademicachievementandensurethepersonalwellbeingofeverychild

• Tounifythestakeholdersinsuchawayastoprovidehighexpectations,integrity,accountabilityandcollaborationwiththePublicSchoolSystem

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ContentsDerbyPublicSchoolsVision:..............................................................................................................................................2

DerbyPublicSchoolsMission:............................................................................................................................................2

DerbyPublicSchoolsValues:..............................................................................................................................................2

DerbyPublicSchoolsPurpose:...........................................................................................................................................2

BradleySchoolGoals………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

StaffDirectory........................................................................................................................................................................7

StudentLife............................................................................................................................................................................8

SpecialSchoolEvents..............................................................................................................................................................9

SchoolCeremoniesAndObservances................................................................................................................................9

HealthServicesandGuidelines..............................................................................................................................................9

Healthcare..........................................................................................................................................................................9

AuthorizationofMedications.........................................................................................................................................9

Guidelines.........................................................................................................................................................................10

RequiredImmunizations:.................................................................................................................................................10

ParentSupportOfTheSchoolByVolunteering/How..........................................................................................................12

FIELDTRIPS.......................................................................................................................................................................12

ParentSupportOfTheirStudent’sEducation..................................................................................................................12

ParentConferences..........................................................................................................................................................12

ParentInvolvement/Communications.............................................................................................................................13

ParentAndDerbyResidentSupportForTheDistrict.......................................................................................................13

BudgetHearings/Process.............................................................................................................................................13

OneofthemostcriticaltimesfortheBoardofEducationisthatwhenthebudgetsarebeingdiscussedandpresentedtotheCity’sBoardofApportionmentandTaxation.TheBoardofEducationapprovesthebudgetnecessarytofundthecostsofeducatingDerby’schildrenandthenpresentsittotheBoardofApportionmentandTaxationtoincludeintheCityofDerbybudget.DiscussionsatthesemeetingscanaffecttheresourcesavailabletotheBoardofEducationand,ultimatelythefundingnecessarytoprovidetheeducationourchildrendeserve.Asconcernedparentsandresidents,yourattendanceandopinionarenecessaryintheprocess.Formeetingdates,agendasandminutes,pleasegotohttp://electronicvalley.org/derby/govern/taxation.htm.....................................13

SchoolHours........................................................................................................................................................................13

SCHOOLARRIVAL/DISMISSAL...........................................................................................................................................14

LeavingSchoolGrounds/ReleaseofStudentsFromSchool.............................................................................................14

GeneralDismissal,BusDismissalAndConduct................................................................................................................14

BusDismissal....................................................................................................................................................................14

BUSSAFETYCOMPLAINTS/PROCEDURES.........................................................................................................................15

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DismissalofWalkingStudents.........................................................................................................................................15

DismissalofCarRiders.....................................................................................................................................................15

SchoolCommunications.......................................................................................................................................................15

WebSites.........................................................................................................................................................................15

Attendance...........................................................................................................................................................................15

Absences..........................................................................................................................................................................16

Tardiness..........................................................................................................................................................................16

Truancy.............................................................................................................................................................................16

Vacations..........................................................................................................................................................................16

FireDrills,LockDownsAndEmergencyPreparedness........................................................................................................16

Visitors..............................................................................................................................................................................16

BullyingAndCyberbullying...................................................................................................................................................17

CyberBullying...................................................................................................................................................................17

Conduct/Discipline...............................................................................................................................................................17

Counseling............................................................................................................................................................................18

ChildAbuse...........................................................................................................................................................................18

DressCode...........................................................................................................................................................................19

SearchAndSeizure...............................................................................................................................................................19

CafeteriaAndFoodService..................................................................................................................................................19

FoodAllergyManagementPlan.......................................................................................................................................20

IndividualizedHealthCarePlansforStudents:............................................................................................................20

NoticetoParents:.........................................................................................................................................................21

Pre-KthroughGrade5Only.........................................................................................................................................21

OtherFoods......................................................................................................................................................................21

Snacks...............................................................................................................................................................................22

GreenCleaningPrograms.....................................................................................................................................................22

SpecialPrograms..................................................................................................................................................................22

Promotion,RetentionAndPlacement.............................................................................................................................23

Reading(Remedial)..............................................................................................................................................................23

ReportCards.........................................................................................................................................................................23

Homework............................................................................................................................................................................24

Honors/Awards................................................................................................................................................................24

LimitedEnglishProficient(Lep)Students.........................................................................................................................24

Library..............................................................................................................................................................................24

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PropertyAndEquipment..................................................................................................................................................24

TextbookCareAndObligations........................................................................................................................................25

ComputerResources...........................................................................................................................................................25

SchoolDistrictRecords.........................................................................................................................................................25

StudentRecords...............................................................................................................................................................25

TransfersAndWithdrawals..................................................................................................................................................26

LostAndFound....................................................................................................................................................................26

TelecommunicationDevices................................................................................................................................................26

SpecialSchoolAndCommunityResources..........................................................................................................................27

ParksandRecreation…………………………………….…….www.electronicvalley.org/derby/rec/or(203)736-1450............27

BradleySchoolHours:..................................................................................................................................................28

BradleyContactInformation........................................................................................................................................28

DistrictCalendar...................................................................................................................................................................28

SchoolHours………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29

ElementarySchoolBehavioralExpectationChart………………………………………………………………………………………………………30-34

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BradleySchoolMissionandGoals

Academics

Ensure implementation of the Journey's Reading and Math Expressions Programs with fidelity across all grade levels and across the two elementary schools and monitor the effectiveness of Tier I instruction including whole and small group instruction.

Continue to utilize an intervention model with fidelity to deliver Tier II and III services to students who need support in reading and/or mathematics, and enrichment activities for students meeting or exceeding goals.

Continue to strengthen our collaborative team model to review student assessment progress and identify the needs of our students down to the individual level, and in turn, adjust how we deliver instruction to our students in an effort to promote high achievement for all learners.

To monitor the progress of students through a horizontal and vertical data team model in collaboration with the reading teachers and pupil service staff.

Human Capital

Through walk-throughs and observations, determine if current professional development training is being implemented in the classrooms with fidelity.

Ensure that a systematic employment process results in the selection of high quality candidates for every teaching and non-teaching position. Ensure our faculty reflects the diversity of the students and the community that we serve.

Develop teacher effectiveness using the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Create opportunities for on-going teacher/administrator dialogue including Goal Setting Meetings, informal and formal observations, Mid-Year Review, and End of Year Evaluation.

Through grade level meetings determine the professional development needs of our staff.

Operations

To continue to supplement classroom instruction with online resources.

To use the school computer lab, iPad carts, and Chromebooks to extend learning in and out of the regular classroom.

To coordinate the library and computer lab schedules to allow the library clerk to deliver increased technology to all students in conjunction with what the classroom teachers are doing.

Culture and Climate

To maintain the frequency of monthly grade level meetings, including separate meetings for the unified arts and pupil services.

Include outside agencies such as TEAM and VITAHLS to promote the mental and physical health of our students and offer additional programs to our students and their families.

Utilize the Child-Study-Team (CST) model to establish SMART goals for academic, behavior and/or social needs of at-risk students.

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StaffDirectoryPrincipal:MarioCiccarini

SchoolSecretary:KellyBreault

OfficePara:KarenCordner

Nurse:FrancieMengold

Kindergarten Grade1 Grade2 KA–AliciaSill 1A–MeaganMoore 2A–StacyBoroski KB–MicheleBlack 1B–JenniferGarofalo 2B–JennyAmes

1C–MelissaBrehm Grade3 Grade4 Grade5

4A–TracyLandolfi 5A–AllisonHill3B-MichelleCoppola 4B–LisaDetoro 5B–LoisCaprio3C-AliciaOlenoski 4C–LindsayKoreiwo 5C-CynthiaKlabonski Resource PupilServices ELLKarenMarrone DanLandino–SpeechandLanguageAuracelisCortesAmyTancreti JenniferZitnay–SchoolPsychologistKatelynFeige–SocialWorker

NicoleTomaschik–OT CaitlinDePalma-PTUnifiedArtsReadingNicoleGreen:Art CathyPomeroyDrewConlon:PhysicalEducation DebbieZalehaMaureenZahara:Music,Chorus,BandLindaGray:LibraryandTechnology

Para-Educators CindyMairano-KA StaceyTuhey–3BSharonFeola-KB AprilPruzinsky–3C RonaldSwierbitowicz–4A SandyLazowski–4B JaneViebranz–1C LoreenGorzelany–5AJoyceDobek–2A PamelaQueen–5B MaryLivoti–2B CherylShea–5C Tutors BuildingInternJeanneMucci–Reading BreannaMillerAllisonAudett-MathCustodiansVincentGarofalo LouLuskay

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StudentLifeTheopportunitiesforBradleySchoolstudentstobecomeinvolvedinenrichmentactivitiesandtoparticipateinactualdecision-makingprocessesthatimpactstudentsarebountiful,particularlyintheuppergradesof3,4and5.Theseactivitiesmaytakeplacebefore,duringorafterschool,dependingonthestudents'schedulesanddesires.Participationformostoftheseprogramsisbasedonstudents'academicachievementandgoodbehavior.ThefollowingareprogramsavailabletoBradleySchoolstudentswhoshowtheirP.A.W.S.everyday:

ArtEnrichment--Extraartclassesareavailabletostudentswhoshowatalentinart.ThesestudentsoftencreatepostersandpaintwindowsforspecialeventsatBradleySchoolandparticipateinotherartactivities.

PhysicalEducationEnrichment--ExtraPEclassesareavailabletostudentswhoshowatalentinPAandHealth. BluefishReadingIncentive--ParticipationinthisreadingincentiveprogramrewardsstudentswithafreetickettoaBridgeportBluefishbaseballgame.

Chorus--Extramusicclassesofferstudentstimetolearnnewmusicalarrangements,whicharepresentedduringtwoconcerts,oneinthewinterandoneinthespring.

FamilyFunNights--Fourthandfifthgradersvolunteertohelpoutwiththesewell-attendedMathandReadingactivitiesnightsafterschool.Theymayworkattherewardstableorsuperviseactivitiesforyoungerstudents.

Instrumental--TheseclasseswiththemusicteacherprovidestudentsanopportunitytoplayaninstrumentoftheirchoiceintheBradleySchoolBand.Bandmembersparticipateinschoolassembliesandcityparades.

LunchBunch--Specialluncheswithsupportstaffprovidestudentstheopportunitytospendtimewithpeerstolearnthesocialskillssonecessaryforstudentsuccess.

SafetyPatrol--Fifthgradersarechosenfortheseimportantpositionsbasedongoodcitizenshipandmaturity.Thesestudentshelpteachersmaintainsafepassageinthehallwaysduringmorningarrivalandafternoondismissal.Membersmeetduringschoolunderthesupervisionofteachers.

StudentCouncil--Thisgroupisopentofourthandfifthgrades.Studentsarechosenbyteachersatthosegradelevels,basedongoodcitizenshipandacademics.Activitiesincludepromotingschoolactivities,fundraisingforworthycausesandotherhumanitarianefforts.Membersmeetafterschoolunderthesupervisionofteachers.Formoreinformation,pleasevisittheStudentCouncillinkontheleftsidemenu.

SpecialOlympics--StudentswithspecialneedsparticipateinaUnifiedSportsprogram,whichprovidesopportunitiestoparticipateinsportsactivitieswhilebondingwithtypicalpeersfromtheirclassrooms.TheprogramculminatesinaSpecialOlympicseventattheendoftheschoolyear.

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SpecialSchoolEventsThisshouldincludebacktoschoolnight,bookfairs,communitydays,cookoffs,performances,spellingbeesetcbyMonthanddateifalreadyestablished.

SchoolCeremoniesandObservancesTheschooldistrictrecognizesthevalueofcertainceremoniesandobservances inpromotingpatriotismandgoodcitizenshipamongthestudents.Therefore,activities inschoolscommemoratingnationalholidayssuchasVeteransDay,Thanksgiving,Dr.MartinLutherKing,Jr.’sBirthday,MemorialDay,andPresident’sDayareencouraged. Bradley School reminds students, faculty and administrationof the variety of religious beliefs,and all are urged to be conscious of and respect the sensitivities of others. Activities related to a religiousholidayorthemewillbeplannedtoensurethattheactivityisnotdevotional,andthatstudentsofallfaithscan joinwithout feeling that they are betraying their own beliefs. An opportunitywill be provided, at thebeginningofeachschoolday,forstudentstoobserveanappropriate“MomentofSilence”andtorecitethePledgeofAllegiance.Participation in theseactivities is voluntary.Nonparticipantsareexpected tomaintainorderanddecorumappropriatetotheschoolenvironment.

HealthServicesandGuidelines

HealthcareTheSchoolNurse’sofficeisdesignedtoprovidecaretostudentswhobecomeillorareinjuredwhileinschool.Acumulativehealthfileismaintainedforeachstudent.Thisfileincludesnotationsofpastillnesses,resultsofphysicalexaminations,andotherpertinenthealthinformation.Parentsarenotifiedofanydeviationfromthenormalpatternofhealthandsuggestionsaregivenforfollow-up.It islikewiseimportantthatparentsnotifytheSchoolNurseincaseofastudent’sillness.Ifastudentistobeexcusedorlimitedforanextendedperiodfrom participation in school activities, he/she is required to bring a statement signed by a physician. TheSchoolNurseisavailabletoparentsandstudentsforconferencesregardinghealthissues.Parents of students requiringmedication during school should contact the SchoolNurse. Special forms arerequiredtopermittheadministrationofmedicineinschool.Theyareavailablefromthenurse.Allmedicationmust be in original container with proper labels. In cases in which a student is able to self-administermedication, the parents or guardiansmust submit a signed statement that themedicationmust be takenduring the school day and the student is capable of administering themedication. The statementmust beaccompanied by a physician’s, dentist’s or advanced practice registered nurse’s statement indicating thenecessityandnamingthemedication,thestrength,andtheprescribeddosage.Itmustspecifythescheduleonwhichitistobetakenandthedetailsofadministration.Suchstatementsmustberenewedatthebeginningofeachschoolyear.

AuthorizationofMedicationsAllprescriptionandoverthecountermedicationsareadministeredbytheschoolnurse.Inherabsence,onlytheprincipal,orstaffmemberswhohavebeenproperlytrained,mayadministermedicationstostudents.NOSTUDENTMAYSELF-ADMINISTERANYMEDICATIONWHILEATSCHOOL.

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Prescriptionandover-the-countermedicationmusthaveawrittenorderbyalicensedphysician,dentistorphysician’sassistant.Parentsoradesignatedresponsibleadultmustsupplyanddeliverthemedicationtothenurseintheoriginalcontainer.

Prescribedmedicationcanonlybegiventoandtakenbythepersonforwhomtheprescriptionwaswritten.Theschoolnursemayonlyadministeracetaminophen(aspirin-freepainreliever)withadoctor’sorder.Youmustsigntheemergencyfromthatspecifiestheconditionsunderwhichitmaybedispensed.Theseformsmaybeobtainedfromthenurse.

GuidelinesThefollowingaresuggestedguidelinesfortheprotectionofthehealthofyourchildaswellasallotherchildreninschool:•Ifyourchildisillduringthenightorcomplainsofstomachpain,nausea,vomitingorheadachesinthemorning,pleaseDONOTsendhim/hertoschooltoseethenurse.Keephim/herhome.Astudentwithfevershouldremainathomeatleast24hoursafterthetemperaturehasreturnedtonormal.Ifyouwishtodiscusshis/herhealthwiththenurse,youmaytelephoneherat452-4389.•Theschoolnurse(orinherabsence,theprincipalorleadteacher)mayadministermedicationtoastudentONLYwiththewrittenauthorizationoftheattendingphysicianandthewrittenpermissionofthechild'sparent/guardian.Undernocircumstanceswillexceptionsbemade.•Ifyouexpectyourchildtobeabsentfromschoolfor3ormoredays,pleasenotifytheschoolnursebyphoneorsendinanotestatingthecause.•Injuriesthatoccurathomecannotbetakencareofbytheschoolnurse.Ifyourchildshouldhaveacommunicabledisease,pleasefollowtheinstructionsbelow.Otherchildrenofthefamilymayattendschool:ChickenPox Excludestudentfor7daysafterappearanceoffirsteruptionoruntilalllesionsaredryConjunctivitis(PinkEye) Excludestudentaminimumof2daysonmedicationwithnodischargeoranotefrom

thedoctorstatingchildisnotinfectiousGermanMeasles Excludeaminimumof7daysoruntilwellHepatitis,Mono StudentmayreturnwithanotefromtheDoctorImpetigo,RingWorm StudentmayreturnonlywithanotefromtheDoctorandmustcoverareaLice ContactDoctorandadviseschoolnursesothatsourceofinfectioncanbeinvestigated.

Studentmustbeexcludeduntiltreated.Measles Excludestudentforminimumof7daysafterrashappearsoruntilwellMumps ExcludestudentuntilallswellingdisappearsScabies StudentmusthavenotefromDoctorthattheyareundertreatmentandreadytoreturn

toschoolScarletFever,Scarlatina Excludeaminimumof7daysifnottreatedand24hourstherapyisstarted(penicillin)StrepThroat Excludestudent24hoursafterstartofantiobiotictherapyWhoopingCough Studentmuststayhomefor21daysfromstartofinitial“whoop”Neednotefrom

Doctortoreturn.Otherchildrenmayattendifimmunized.

RequiredImmunizations:Allstudentsarerequiredtobeimmunizedagainstpolio,diphtheria,pertussis,tetanus,measles,mumps,rubella,andhemofluousinfluenzaB(HIB).Astudentmaybeexemptfromtherequirementifhe/shepresentsacertificatefromaphysiciancertifyingthatsuchwouldnotbeprudentbecauseofhealthreasonsorthatsuchwouldbecontrarytothereligiousbeliefsofthestudent.

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PRESCHOOL(Childrenenteringbetween24-59monthsofage)

DTaP:4dosesPolio:3dosesMMR:1doseonorafter1stbirthdayHepB:3doses,lastoneonorafter24weeksofageVaricella:1doseonorafter1stbirthdayorverificationofdiseaseHib:1doseonorafter1stbirthdayPneumococcal:1doseonorafter1stbirthdayInfluenza:1doseadministeredeachyearbetweenAugust1st-December31st(2dosesseparatedbyatleast28daysrequiredforthosereceivingfluforthefirsttime)HepatitisA:2dosesgivensixcalendarmonthsapart,1stdoseonorafter1stbirthday

KINDERGARTENDTaP:Atleast4doses.Thelastdosemustbegivenonorafter4thbirthdayPolio:Atleast3doses.Thelastdosemustbegivenonorafter4thbirthdayMMR:2dosesseparatedbyatleast28days,1stdoseonorafter1stbirthdayHepB:3doses,lastdoseonorafter24weeksofageVaricella:2dosesseparatedbyatleast3months-1stdoseonorafter1stbirthday;orverificationofdiseaseHib:1doseonorafter1stbirthdayforchildrenlessthan5yearsoldPneumococcal:1doseonorafter1stbirthdayforchildrenlessthan5yearsoldHepatitisA:2dosesgivensixcalendarmonthsapart,1stdoseonorafter1stbirthday

GRADE1 DTaP:Atleast4doses.Thelastdosemustbegivenonorafter4thbirthday. Polio:Atleast3doses.Thelastdosemustbegivenonorafter4thbirthday MMR:2dosesseparatedbyatleast28days,1stdoseonorafter1stbirthdayHepB:3doses,lastdoseonorafter24weeksofage Varicella:2dosesseparatedbyatleast3months-1stdoseonorafter1stbirthday;orverificationofdiseaseHepatitisA:2dosesgivensixcalendarmonthsapart,1stdoseonorafter1stbirthdayGRADE2DTaP/Td:Atleast4doses.Thelastdosemustbegivenonorafter4thbirthday.Studentswhostarttheseriesatage7orolderonlyneedatotalof3doses.Polio:Atleast3doses.Thelastdosemustbegivenonorafter4thbirthdayMMR:2dosesseparatedbyatleast28days,1stdoseonorafter1stbirthdayHepB:3doses,lastdoseonorafter24weeksofageVaricella:2dosesseparatedbyatleast3months-1stdoseonorafter1stbirthday;orverificationofdiseaseGRADES3-6DTaP/Td/Tdap:Atleast4doses.Thelastdosemustbegivenonorafter4thbirthday.Studentswhostarttheseriesatage7orolderonlyneedatotalof3doses.Polio:Atleast3doses.Thelastdosemustbegivenonorafter4thbirthdayMMR:2dosesseparatedbyatleast28days,1stdoseonorafter1stbirthdayHepB:3doses,lastdoseonorafter24weeksofageVaricella:1doseonorafterthe1stbirthday;orverificationofdisease

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ParentSupportoftheSchoolbyVolunteering/How

TheBradleySchoolPTAisavitallinkbetweentheschool,communityandtheparentsitserves.ParentsareurgedtojoinandtakeanactivepartinthePTA.ThroughtheeffortsofourgenerousPTA,ourstudentshaveenjoyedfieldtrips,culturalartsprograms,FieldDay,plantsales,highhonors/honorsbreakfastandmanyotheractivitiesthroughouttheyear.YourmembershipandparticipationwillhelpthePTAcontinuetocontributetoourschool.ThecostofduesisannouncedannuallyatthefirstPTAmeeting.

PleasevisitthePTAFaceBookpageatwww.facebook.com/pages/Bradley-School-PTA/241664175856587

ThePTAemailaddressisbradleyschoolpta@yahoo.com

FIELDTRIPSField trips are sponsored by the Bradley School PTA and may be scheduled for educational, cultural, orextracurricular purposes. Any studentwhose behavior is considered detrimental to thewell-being of otherstudentsmaybebarredfromparticipationbytheprincipal.Whileonatrip,allstudentsareconsideredtobe“in” school. This means that conduct and dress standards will be appropriate for the field trip activity.Removalofastudentfromparticipationonfieldtripsfordisciplinaryreasonsisattheprincipal’sdiscretion.

ParentSupportofTheirStudent’sEducationDerbySchoolsrecognizethatparentsaretheirchild’sfirstteacherandweneedyoutocontinueyourinvolvementtoassistusinprovidingthebesteducationpossibleforyourchild.Somewaysyoucanassistinclude:

• Puttingyourchildtobedearly;• Helpingyourchildarriveatschoolontime;• Ensuringyourchildcompleteshomeworkassignments;• Readingtoorwithyourchilddailyorrequiringdedicatedtimeforyourchildtospendreading;• Modelingkindandrespectfulbehavior;• Meetingandgettingtoknowyourchild’steacher;• Lettingyourchildknowyouhavehighexpectations;and• Askingyourchildwhatheorshelearnedinschooltoday.

ParentConferences• Parentsareencouraged tobecomepartners in their child’seducational successes.Conferenceswith

teachersmaybeheldatany timeduring theschoolyear.Parentsandstudents,aswellas teachers,counselorsoradministratorsmayinitiateaconference.Aparentorstudentmayarrangeaconferencewith an individual member of the school staff or a group conference with school staff members.Conferences are held during school hours but every effort will be made to accommodate parentschedules.DatesandtimesforSchoolVisitationDayandParent/TeacherConferencesinNovemberwillbeannouncedintheschoolcalendarandvianewsletter.

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ParentInvolvement/Communications• Education succeeds best when there is a strong partnership between home and school based on

communicationsandinteractions.BradleySchoolhasawebsiteatwww.derbyps.orgonwhichcanbefoundinformationregardinginstruction,school-enrichmentactivities,schoolgoalsandphotographs.Aletter from the principal is sent home monthly. Staff may be reached by email or telephone.Parents/guardians are urged to encourage their children to put a high priority on education and tomakethemostoftheireducationalopportunitiesavailable.Parents/guardiansshouldbecomefamiliarwith all of the child’s school activities and with the District’s academic programs, including specialprograms. Attendance at parent-teacher conferences, participation in campus parent organizations,attendanceatboardofeducationmeetingsandbeingaschoolvolunteerarestronglyencouraged.

ParentandDerbyResidentSupportfortheDistrictTheDerbyBoardofEducationmeetsmonthlyandwelcomesallparentsandresidentstoattendthemeetings.Themeetingscheduleandlocationcanbefoundathttp://www.derbyps.org/page.cfm?p=27orbycallingtheSuperintendent’sofficeat(203)736-5027.EachmeetingbeginswithanopportunityforthepublictospeakandtheBoardwelcomesyoutobringyourconcerns,issuesandsolutionsforwardsothattheyareinformedandcanworktocontinuetoimproveourschools.

BudgetHearings/ProcessOneofthemostcriticaltimesfortheBoardofEducationisthatwhenthebudgetsarebeingdiscussedandpresentedtotheCity’sBoardofApportionmentandTaxation.TheBoardofEducationapprovesthebudgetnecessarytofundthecostsofeducatingDerby’schildrenandthenpresentsittotheBoardofApportionmentandTaxationtoincludeintheCityofDerbybudget.DiscussionsatthesemeetingscanaffecttheresourcesavailabletotheBoardofEducationand,ultimatelythefundingnecessarytoprovidetheeducationourchildrendeserve.Asconcernedparentsandresidents,yourattendanceandopinionarenecessaryintheprocess.Formeetingdates,agendasandminutes,pleasegotohttp://electronicvalley.org/derby/govern/taxation.htm.

SchoolHours• RegularSchoolHours 7:55A.M.--2:25P.M.*• DelayedOpening 10:00A.M.--2:25P.M.• EarlyDismissalDays 7:55A.M.--11:55A.M.*Studentsmaynotbedroppedoffpriorto7:45A.M.asthereisnoadultsupervision.Studentswillnotbedismissedpriorto2:25P.M.withoutpriorcommunicationfromparentsorguardians.

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SCHOOLARRIVAL/DISMISSALWhenstudentsarrivelateorleaveearly,theymisscriticallearningopportunities.(Pleaseseearticleattached.)Throughouttheremainderoftheyear,BradleySchoolstudents:

• Shouldnotbedroppedoffpriorto7:45a.m.,asthereisnosupervisionuntilthattime.• Havingaschoolbreakfastmusteatfrom7:45-7:55a.m.• Mustbeintheirclassroomsby8a.m.,thestartofschool.• Aremarkedtardyafter8a.m.andmissimportantinstruction.• Shouldbebroughtintofrontofficebyanadultifarrivingafter8a.m.• Willnotbereleasedtoanyoneotherthantheparent/guardian/authorizedindividualunlessthe

principalorfront-officestaffisnotifiedpriorto12p.m.thatday.• Willnotbereleasedforemergenciesunlessverifiedwiththeparent/guardian/authorizedindividual.• Aredismissedfromschoolat2:25p.m.unlessforemergencies.

LeavingSchoolGrounds/ReleaseofStudentsfromSchoolUnder no circumstances may a student leave the school or school grounds during school hours withoutwrittenpermissionfromhis/herparentsorguardiansandschooladministration. Intheevent it isnecessaryfor a student to be dismissed early, a parent or guardian should send a written request to the office.Telephone requests for early dismissal of a student shall be honored only if the caller can be positivelyidentifiedasthestudent’sparentorguardian.Childrenofsingle-parentfamilieswillbereleasedonlyupontherequestoftheparentwhomthecourtholdsdirectlyresponsibleforthechildandwhoisidentifiedassuchinthe school records, unless prior arrangements have beenmade with the school. Arrangements should bemadewiththebuildingadministratorontheparentorguardiantopickupthestudentintheschooloffice.Ifsomeoneotherthanaparent/guardianpicksupthestudent,thepersonappearingintheschoolofficeshouldbringanoteofidentificationfromtheparentorguardian.FurtherinformationregardingdismissalpoliciesisavailableunderSec.5113ofDerbyBoardofEducationPoliciesatwww.derbyps.org/page.cfm?p=977#5113.

GeneralDismissal,BusDismissalandConduct• Walkersmaynottakethebusforanyreason.• Anotesignedbytheparent/guardianmustaccompanyanychangeinthenormaldismissalprocedure

ofastudent.• Anyearlypick-upsshouldbedoneby2:00p.m.astoavoidourdismissalprocedure.• Peoplepickingupyourchildmustbelistedonyouremergencyforms.IDwillberequestedwhenthere

isachangeinthenormalpick-upprocedure.• Nochangesinastudent’stransportationprocedurewillbeallowedwithoutwrittennotificationto

theteacheroratelephonecalltotheofficepriorto12p.m.

BusDismissalBusstudentsaredismissedfromtheschoolat2:25P.M.Ifitisnecessaryforabusstudenttotakeanotherbus,aparentnotemustbesenttoschoolwiththestudent.Phonecallsarenotacceptable.Theendoftheschooldayisveryhecticinthefrontoffice.Soastoavoidanyproblemsthatmayresultfromlast-minutediversionsfromnormaltransportationroutines:Exceptionswillbemadeonlyforemergenciesonacase-by-casebasis.Bustransportationisprovidedtoonlyonepick-uplocationandonedrop-offlocationeachschooldayfortheyear,unlessotherarrangementsareapproved.(Forexample:AMpickupathome,PMdropoffat

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daycare.)IfthereisapermanentchangeinAMorPMbusproceduresforyourchild,writtennotificationisrequired.Schooltransportationprivilegesareextendedtostudentsconditionedupontheirsatisfactorybehavioronthebus.Unsatisfactorystudentbehavioronthebusmayresultinsuspensionoftransportationservicesorsuchotherdisciplinaryactionthatisappropriateformisconduct.Disciplinarysanctionsandchangesintransportationforastudentwithadisabilityshallbemadeinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthestudent’sIndividualEducationPlan(IEP).

BUSSAFETYCOMPLAINTS/PROCEDURESAll complaints concerning school transportation safety are to be made to the TransportationCoordinator/District Business Manager. A written record of all complaints will be maintained and aninvestigationoftheallegationswilltakeplace.

DismissalofWalkingStudentsStudentswhoactuallywalkhomewillbedismissedwithvanstudentsandbesupervisedbystaffonduty.

DismissalofCarRidersStudentswillbepickedupfromthecafeteriadoor.Staffwillcommunicatewitheachothertoensurethesafetyofstudentsbeingpickedupbyavehicle.

SchoolCommunicationsWerecognizethattherewillbequestionsfromtimetotimeandproblemstoo.Weurgeourparentstocontacttheschool/teacherdirectlytodiscusstheproblemsothatitcanberesolvedquickly.Ifyouarepuzzled,worriedorconcernedaboutanyschoolpolicyoryourchild’sprogram,pleasecontacttheteacher.Theprincipalcanbeinvolvedifnecessary,butallcommunicationshouldbeginwiththeteacher.Thechainofcommandforresolvingissuesisasfollows:

Teacher Principal Superintendent BoardofEducation

WebSitesSchoolwebpagesmustcontainmaterialthatreflectsoneducationalpurposes.Schoolwebpagesarenottobe used for personal, commercial or political purposes; and are considered a publication of the Board ofEducation. The Principal or his/her designee will approve all material posted on the school’s web page.Studentmaintainingpersonalwebpagesmaybe subject todisciplinaryaction for thecontentof such sitesundercertainconditions.TheBradleySchoolwebsitecanbeaccessedforinformation--suchasbusschedules,schooland teacherwebsites,and thedistrict schoolcalendar --viawww.derbyps.org/bradley/index.htmlorthrough the Derby Public School website at www.derbyps.org Each Bradley School teacher is asked tomaintainaclassroomwebsite.

AttendanceDailyattendanceisakeyfactorinstudentsuccess,thusanyabsencefromschoolisaneducationallosstothestudent.Theserulesaredesignedtominimizestudentabsenteeismwhileprovidingstudentstheopportunitytomakeupschoolworkmissedduetoalegitimateabsence.Astudentisconsideredtobe“inattendance”ifpresentathis/herassignedschool,oranactivitysponsoredbytheschool,suchasafieldtrip,foratleasthalfof the regular school day. A student serving an out-of-school suspension or an expulsion will always beconsideredabsent.Theparentorpersonhavingcontrolofachildshallhavetheoptionofwaitingtosendthe

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childtoschooluntil thechild issixorsevenyearsofage,uponsigninganoptionformattheschooldistrictoffices.

AbsencesEvery attempt should bemade to confine necessary appointments to after school,weekends and vacationperiods.Whenaparentdeterminesthatanabsenceisnecessary,parentsarerequestedtocontacttheschoolbetween7:30A.M.and9:00A.M.onthedayoftheabsencebytelephoningtheschoolat203-736-5040.Ifacall isnotreceivedby9:00A.M.,anautomatedcallwillbedeliveredtothestudent’shomeaskingforacallbackregardingtheabsence.Ifitisnotpossibletotelephonetheschoolonthedayofabsence,theparentisrequested to send awritten excuse to the school on the date of the student’s return. The student shouldsubmittheexcusedirectlytotheoffice.

TardinessStudentswhoarenotintheirhomeroomby8:00A.M.areconsideredtardyandmustbeescortedbyanadulttothemainoffice.Astudentwhoisrepeatedlytardymaybeconsideredtruant.Studentsarelatetoschooliftheyarenot intheirseatsatthebellsignalingthestartofthefirstperiodclass. Ifstudentsarrive late,theymustreporttotheofficeandbesigned inbyanadult.Studentswhoaccumulateexcessive tardyslipswillresultinaparentconferencewithschooladministration.

TruancyAstudentwith4(four)unexcusedabsencesinonemonth,10(ten)unexcusedabsencesinaschoolyear,ormorethan10%oftotalschooldaysabsentatanypoint,willbeconsideredtruant.Testsmustbemadeup.Disciplinary action may include detention after school. Families of students with 10 or more unexcusedabsencesinaschoolyear,willbeaskedtomeetwiththeteacherandprincipal.Astudentabsent20ormoredaysmaybeindangeroffailingfortheschoolyear.Theparentswillberequiredtomeetwiththeprincipal.Iftheparentofachildwhoisatruantfailstoattendthemeetingortootherwisecooperatewiththeschoolinattempting to solve the truancyproblem,a reportmaybe filedwith the stateDepartmentofChildrenandFamiliesforeducationalneglect.

VacationsSchool policy strongly encourages the scheduling of family vacations and trips during timeswhich coincidewithschoolvacations.Studentabsencesforreasonsofafamilyvacationortripthattakesplacewhenschoolisinsessionareconsidered“unexcusedabsences.”

FireDrills,LockDownsandEmergencyPreparednessFiredrillsareheldatregularintervalsasrequiredbystatelaw.Studentsmustfollowtheexitdirectionspostedin each classroom. A crisis-response drill (lock down) will be substituted for one of the required monthlyschoolfiredrills.Suchdrillswillbeplannedandconductedwiththelocal lawenforcementagency.Studentsareexpectedtofollowthedirectionofteachersorothersinchargequickly,quietlyandinanorderlymanner.

VisitorsParentsandothervisitorsarewelcometovisitBradleySchool.Allvisitorsmustfirstreporttothemainoffice,sign in andwear an identification sticker. Visits to individual classrooms during instructional time shall be

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permitted only with the principal’s approval, and such visits shall not be permitted if their duration orfrequencyinterfereswiththedeliveryofinstructionordisruptsthenormalschoolenvironment.Unauthorizedpersonsshallnotbepermitted inschoolbuildingsoronschoolgrounds.Schoolprincipalsareauthorizedtotakeappropriateactiontopreventsuchpersonsfromenteringthebuildingorfromloiteringonthegrounds.Suchpersonswill beprosecuted to the full extent of the law.All visitors are expected todemonstrate thehigheststandardsofcourtesyandconduct.Disruptivebehaviorwillnotbepermitted.

BullyingandCyberbullying

TheDerbyBoardofEducationpromotesasecureandhappyschoolclimate,conducivetoteachingandlearningthatisfreefromthreat,harassmentandanytypeofbullyingbehavior.ThereforeitshallbethepolicyoftheDerbyBoardofEducationthatbullyingofastudentbyanotherstudentisprohibited.Asingleincident,thoughitmaywarrantdiscipline,isnotineffectaviolationofthispolicy.

Bullyingisdefinedasanyovertactbyastudentorgroupsofstudentsdirectedagainstanotherstudentwiththeintenttoridicule,humiliateorintimidatetheotherstudentwhileonschoolgrounds,ataschoolsponsoredactivityoronaschoolbuswhichactsarerepeatedagainstthesamestudentovertime.

Studentswhoengageinanyactofbullying,whileatschool,atanyschoolfunction,orinconnectiontoorwithanydistrictsponsoredactivityoreventaresubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingsuspension,expulsionand/orreferraltolawenforcementofficials.ThisprohibitionincludesoffschoolgroundsbullyingthatimpacttheDerbyschoolsandcreatesaseriousdisruptionoftheeducationprocess.

As required by state law, Bradley School has created a Safe School Climate Committee,made up of staff,parentsandstudents,whichisresponsibleforfosteringasafeschoolclimateandaddressingschoolbullying.

Forfurtherinformation,visit:http://www.derbyps.org/page.cfm?p=977#5141.3

CyberBullyingTheDistrict’scomputernetworkandtheInternet,whetheraccessedduringorafterschoolhours,maynotbeused for thepurposeofharassment.All formsofharassmentover the Internet, commonlyknownas cyberbullying,areunacceptable,aviolationofDistrictpolicyandof theDistrict’sacceptablecomputerusepolicyand procedures. Cyber bullying includes, but is not limited to, such misuses of technology as harassing,teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another person by sending or posting inappropriate andhurtful e-mail messages, instant messages, text message, digital pictures or images, or website postings,including blogs. Disciplinary action may include loss of computer privileges, detention, suspension orexpulsion.Acommunicatedthreatorahatecrimewillbereportedtothepolice.

Conduct/DisciplineStudentsareresponsibleforconductingthemselvesproperlyinaresponsiblemannerappropriatetotheirageandlevelofmaturity.Thedistricthasauthorityoverstudentsduringtheregularschooldayandwhilegoingtoandfromschoolondistricttransportation.Thisjurisdictionincludesanyschool-relatedactivity,regardlessoftimeorlocation,andanyoffcampusschool-relatedmisconduct,regardlessoftimeorlocation.Studentswhoviolate these ruleswill be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Behavioral Expectation Chart onpages30-34inthishandbook.

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Noguns,knivesoranyotherobjects, includingmartialartsweaponsand facsimilesofweapons,capableofthreateningorcausinginjuryordeathmaybebroughtontoschoolgrounds.Anyobjectusedtocauseinjurywill be considered a weapon. Violators will be subject to arrest and prosecution, as well as, appropriatedisciplinaryaction.Anystudentfoundtopossessaweapononschoolgroundsorduringaschool-activitywillbe expelled from school. For further information, please visit the District website athttp://www.derbyps.org/page.cfm?p=977#5135Bradley School uses a school-wide behavior-supports plan, which is followed by each classroom teacher.(Teachersmayalsomaintaintheirownbehavior-rewardssystems.)OurPBISTeamreviewsclassroomdataona regularbasis. Studentswho consistentlymeet school expectationsmaybe recognizedatour school-widecelebrations. A student who violates the district’s code of conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.BradleySchool’sdisciplinaryactionsareoutlinedonpages30-34ofthishandbook.Inaddition,whenastudentviolates the law that studentmay be referred to legal authorities for prosecution. Students are subject todiscipline, up to an including suspension and expulsion formisconduct,which is seriously disruptive of theeducationalprocessandviolatespublicizedboardofeducationpolicyevenifsuchconductoccursoff-schoolpropertyandduringnon-schooltime.Inaddition,studentswithpoorbehaviordatamaybeprohibitedfromattending field trips and year-end activities, such as Field Day. For further information, visit the Districtwebsiteathttp://www.derbyps.org/page.cfm?p=977#5114

CounselingSocial services and counseling are rendered by professionally qualified members of the school staff. Theresponsibilities of the [social workers] and guidance counselors include helping the student functionmoresuccessfullywithintheschoolenvironment.Thedistrict’scomprehensivecounselingprogramstrivestoassiststudentsinacquiringcriticalskillsintheacademic,career,andpersonal/socialaspectsofdevelopment.Schoolcounselorswilluseavarietyofmethodstoassiststudentsinovercomingbarrierstolearning,tomakestrongconnectionswiththeeducationalopportunitiesintheschoolandtoensurethateverychildlearnsinasafe,healthy and supportive setting. Counseling is a opportunity to talk with someone about things that areimportant to students. These opportunities to talk may be personal, social, educational or vocational.Counselors will listen and be open and honest with students. Referral for psychological and/or psychiatricassistancebyothersocial servicesagencieswithinoroutside theschoolmayalsobe recommended.Pleasenote:Theschoolwillnotconductapsychologicalexamination,test,ortreatmentwithoutfirstobtainingtheparents/guardian’swrittenconsent.

ChildAbuseTeachers, superintendents, principals, coaches of intramural or interscholastic athletics, paraprofessionalsandotherprofessionalschoolstaffincludingguidancecounselors,socialworkers,psychologists,andlicensednursesareobligatedbylaw(C.G.S.17a-101)toreportsuspectedchildabuse,neglect,orifachildisplacedinimminent danger of serious harm to the Connecticut State Department of Children and Families Services.Specificproceduresgoverning the reportingofabuseandneglectare ineffect, and staff receive training intheiruse.Reportingofchildabuseandneglectisaresponsibilitywhichistakenseriously.Ifthereisanydoubtaboutreportingsuspectedabuseorneglectareportwillbemade.Theschoolwillworkwiththeparentsandappropriate social agencies inall cases.Childabuse isdefinedasanyphysical injury inflictedbyother than

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accidentalmeansor injurieswhicharenot in keepingwith theexplanationgiven for their cause. Impropertreatment such as malnutrition, sexual molestation, deprivation of necessities, emotional abuse, cruelpunishmentorneglectisalsoconsideredchildabuse.DressCodeStudentappearanceisanimportantelementincreatingaproductiveschoolexperience.TheDerbyBoardofEducationmaintainsadresscodewhichstates:Studentappearanceshouldbeneatandclean.Dressandappearancewhichcauseadisruptionoftheeducationalprocessorpresenthealthandsafetyproblemswillnotbepermitted.ThefollowingareinappropriateforALLstudentstowearduringtheschoolday:

1. Pants,skirts,shortsorskortsofsweat,spandexmaterialcannotbewornbythe7ththrough12thgraders.Allpantsorshortsshallbeworn,beltedortiedatthewaist.

2. Tanktops,undershirts,tee-shirtsasouterwear,haltertops,tubetops,bareshouldersandmidriffs,transparentclothing,plunging,revealingorprovocativenecklines(frontorback),sleevelessshirtsoranyotherundulyrevealingattire.

3. Clothes,whicharetorn,raggedorhaveholes.4. Skirts,shorts,dressesorjumpersshorterthan4inchesabovetheknee.5. Outercoats,windbreakers,hoodedshirts,hats,scarves,earmuffs,bandannas,curlers,gogglesorsunglasses

areprohibitedindoors.6. Hoodedshirtsmaybewornindoorsprovidedthehoodsarenotusedasheadapparel.7. Footwearwhichcausesnoisydistractionsorwhichisunsafeorahealthhazardandisnotsecuredtothe

foot.8. Jewelryorwallet/keychainsthatcanbedangerousordistracting.9. Beepers,cellphones,laserpensorothertypesofelectronicdeviceswhicharenotprescribedfor

instructionalpurposes.10. Noreferencestodrugs,sex,alcoholorobsceneremarks.

Exemptionforallschool-sanctioneduniformsondesignateddaysbytheadministration

SearchandSeizureThe right to inspect desks, lockers and other equipment assigned to studentsmay be exercised by schoolofficials to safeguardstudents, theirpropertyandschoolproperty.Anauthorizedschooladministratormaysearch a student’s locker or desk. Under special circumstances, school officials may search students,particularly if there is reasonable suspicion that a student possesses illegal matter, such as a dangerousweaponorillegaldrugs.Studentsmustbeawarethatsuchitemsareforbiddenbothonschoolpropertyandatschool-relatedactivities.

CafeteriaandFoodServiceLunchbeginsat11:00a.m.,startingwithkindergarten.Lunchperiodsare25minutesinlengthandarespentinthecafeteria.Noitemspurchasedinthecafeteria(meals,fruit,baggeditems,etc.)mayleavethecafeteria,openedorunopened.Perthecafeteriaservicecompany,norefundsshallbegiven.Studentswhobringlunchtoschoolmaybringhomeanyuneatenitemsintheirlunchboxorbag.Rulesofcleanlinessaretobeobservedatalltimes.Misconductinthecafeteriamaybecauseforreceivinganassignedseatorforfeitingtherighttoeatinthatlocationorsuchotherdisciplinaryactiondeemedappropriateforthemisconduct.TheDistrictparticipatesintheNationalSchoolLunchProgramandofferstostudentsnutritionallybalancedbreakfastsandlunchesdaily.Alunchmealincludesoneentréeitem,twosidesandmilk.Freeandreduced

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pricelunchesareavailablebasedonfinancialneed.Forthe2017-18schoolyear,full-pricebreakfastis$1.50andlunchis$2.50.Reduced-pricebreakfastis30centsandlunchis40cents.Informationonthisprogramissenthomeduringthefirstweekofschool.Formsmayalsoberequestedintheschooloffice.Foodandbeveragesofferedforsaletostudentsinthecafeteriawillmeetfederalandstatestandardsandguidelines.Allsodasandsportsdrinkswillnotbeavailableforsale.Chargingisnotallowed,butonthoseoccasionastudentdoesnothavemoney,theywillbeofferedanalternatemealforwhichfamilieswillbecharged.Inconformitywithapplicablelaw,necessaryaccommodationswillbeprovided,whererequired,forstudentswithfoodallergies,includingemergencyprocedurestotreatallergicreactionswhichmayoccur.Peanutsandpeanutproductsareprohibitedfromschool.(See“FoodAllergyManagementPlan”below.)

FoodAllergyManagementPlanBradleySchooliscommittedtoprovidingasafeenvironmentforstudentswithfoodallergiesandtosupportparentsregardingfoodallergymanagement.Thefollowingprocedures implementBoardofEducationPolicy#5141.1:FoodAllergyManagement,adoptedJanuary19,2012andrevisedMay17,2012.

ThePrincipalshallseetoitthatacopyofBoardofEducationPolicy#5141.1:FoodAllergyManagementandthis Food Allergy Regulation are distributed to all staffmembers, students and parents of students at theschoolnotlaterthanApril1,2012.TheparentsofallnewlyenrolledstudentsshallreceivethePolicyandtheRegulationasapartof the registrationprocess.All substitute teachersandother temporarystaffmembersshallbeinformedofthePolicyandthisRegulationupontheiremployment.

IndividualizedHealthCarePlansforStudents:Not later than April 15, 2012, the Principal shall see to it that an Individualized Health Care Plan and anEmergencyCarePlanisdevelopedandonfileforeverystudentintheschoolwhohasbeenfoundbyhis/herphysiciantohaveaseriousorlifethreateningfoodrelatedallergy.AwrittenstatementfromthephysicianofeachsuchstudentshallbekeptonfileintheSchoolNurse’soffice.TheseplansaretobedevelopedbytheSchool Nurse, in consultation with the student’s parents, physician and teachers, and kept on file in theNurse’soffice.

Each Individualized Health Care Plan and Emergency Care Plan shall be developed by the School Nurse inkeeping with the procedures and requirements set forth by the Connecticut Department of Education inGuidelinesforManagingLife-ThreateningFoodAllergiesinConnecticutSchools(2006)(pages25through27,andAppendixD,pages53through63).TheNurseshallprovidewrittennotificationtoclassroomteachersofall serious or life-threatening food allergies affecting students in their classrooms. This notification shallinclude an explanation of the severity of the health threat, a description of the signs and symptoms to beawareofandwhatallergen(foodorothermaterialsorsubstances)thestudentistoavoid.

In the event of a suspected allergic reaction (where there is no known allergic history), the School Nurseand/oremergencymedicalpersonnelshallbecontactedimmediately.ThePrincipalshallmaintain inher/hisofficea listofallstudents intheschool forwhomIndividualizedHealthCareandEmergencyCarePlansarerequired. A copy of said list shall be provided to the Superintendent,who in turn shall see to it that thedistrict’s transportation contractor alerts its drivers to the names of students with serious food relatedallergies.

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NoticetoParents:ThePrincipalshallseetoitthatallparentsareawareoftheseproceduresandinvitedtoprovideaphysician’snote requiring the development of an IndividualizedHealth Care and Emergency Care Plan. Strategies forinformingparentsoftheschool’sfoodallergyproceduresmayincludeuseoftheschoolnewsletter,websiteandparent/studenthandbook.InformationaboutIndividualizedHealthCarePlansandEmergencyCarePlansshallbeincludedintheschool’sstudentregistrationpacketandprocedures.

Pre-KthroughGrade5OnlyEffective April 1, 2012, all nuts, peanut and nut-containing products are prohibited from the district’selementaryschools,aswellas foodproductsproduced in facilitieswherepeanutsandnutsmayhavebeenpresent. This requirement pertains to any food or snacks that students and staff membersmay bring toschool, as well as all items offered for sale in school cafeterias and vending machines. In addition, thisrequirementappliestoallschoolrelatedtransportationandevents,andtoactivitiesthattakeplaceonschoolpropertyunderthedirectionandsponsorshipofoutsideorganizations.

Principalsshallseetoitthatprintedsignsstatingthat“Nopeanuts,nutsornut-relatedfoodsarepermittedinthisschool”aredisplayedprominentlynearallschoolentrances.Similarsignsshallbepostedonornearthehallway door of any classroom known to include a studentwith a serious allergy to peanuts, nuts or nut-containingproducts.

Schoolstaffmembersandemployeesoforganizationsthatprovidecontractservicestothedistrictwillnotbeexpectedtoinspectstudentlunchboxes,backpacksorclothingfornutorpeanutcontainingproducts.

Wheneverastaffmemberbecomesawarethatafoodproducthasbeenbroughtintotheschoolinviolationofthisregulation,thatstaffmembershalldelivertheiteminquestiontothePrincipal’soffice.ThePrincipalshallremindthestudentorstaffmemberwhowasinpossessionofthepeanutornutcontainingfoodproductthatsuch items are not permitted in the school. In the case of a student, the student’s parents will also beinformed.Parentsshallbeinvitedtoretrievethefoodinquestionattheendoftheschoolday,afterwhichitwillbediscarded.

AsecondviolationofthisregulationshallresultinapersonalmeetingbetweenthePrincipalandthestudent’sparentorwiththestaffmember,asthecasemaybe.ThethirdviolationshallresultinapersonalmeetingtoincludetheSuperintendent,thePrincipalandtheparentorstaffmember. Inthecaseofastaffmember,athirdviolationofthisregulationshallalsoresultinawrittendisciplinarywarning.FurtherviolationsbyastaffmembermayresultindisciplinaryactionbytheSuperintendent.

OtherFoodsThedeliveryoffood,snacksortreatstoclassroomsforbirthdayorothercelebrationsshallbelimitedtooneday permonth for each school, said days to be designated by the Principal. Whenever food or treats arebroughtintoschoolforaclassroomofstudents,thefoodshallbe“storebought”andshallbeaccompaniedbyaproductlabelsothatitcanbecheckedbyaschoolstaffmemberforcompliancewiththeBoardpolicypriortobeingdistributedtostudents.

Withtheexceptionoffoodthatfamiliessendtoschoolfortheirownchildren,nohomemadefoodproductsshall be brought into the school during regular school hours. Homemademealsmay be provided at afterschooleventswith thewrittenpermissionof the schoolprincipal. Under such circumstances, theprincipalshall informtheproviderofthefoodthatthefood’s ingredientsmaynot includepeanuts, treenutsornut-

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relatedproducts. Theproviderof the food shall provideawritten list of all ingredients in themeal, tobedisplayedatthepointofservice.

Thedistrict’sfacilities-useformsshallbemodifiedtoinformoutsideusersoftheelementaryschoolbuildingsofthebanonpeanuts,nutsandnutrelatedfoodproducts.Outsideuserswhoviolatethisbanmaybedeniedfurtheruseofschoolfacilities.

TheSuperintendentshallworkwith thedistrict’sschool transportationcontractor toassurethatschoolbusdrivers serving the district’s elementary schools are aware of the ban on peanuts, nuts and nut relatedproducts. Driverswhotakenoteofanysuchproductsshallcollectthe items inquestionandforwardthemimmediatelytothePrincipalalongwithabriefwrittennote.ThePrincipalshalltakepossessionoftheitemsinkeepingwiththisRegulation.

TheSuperintendentshallcommunicatewiththedistrict’sfoodservicesproviderregardingenforcementofthebanonpeanut,nutandnut-relatedproducts.

SnacksSometeachersprovidetimeforasnackintheclassroomduringinstruction.Studentsmaybringasnackfromhomefollowingthedistrictguidelines(See“FoodAllergyManagementPlan”above).Familiesareprohibitedfrompurchasing“fastfood”fromoutsidevendorstobringtoschoolfortheirstudents.

GreenCleaningProgramsAgreencleaningprogramtocleanandmaintaintheschoolwillbeimplementedbyJuly1,2011.Theprogramprovidesfortheprocurementandproperuseofenvironmentallypreferablecleaningproductsintheschool.The cleaning products used meet standards approved by the Department of Administrative Services andminimizepotentialharmfuleffectsonhumanhealthandtheenvironment.Parents/GuardiansmayrequestawrittencopyoftheDistrict’spolicypertainingtothegreencleaningprogramandawrittenstatementwhichincludesthenamesandtypesofenvironmentallypreferablecleaningproductsusedintheschoolandwherein the building they are applied; the schedule for applying the products; and the names of the schooladministrator or designee whom the parent/guardian or student may contact for more information. “Noparent,guardian,teacher,orstaffmembermaybringintotheschoolfacilityanyconsumerproductwhichisintendedtoclean,deodorize,sanitizeordisinfect”(arequiredstatementbylaw).Formoreinformation,visitstheDistrictwebsiteathttp://www.derbyps.org/page.cfm?p=1686

SpecialProgramsThedistrictprovidesspecialprogramssuchasbutnot limitedtobilingual, learningdisabilitiesandforthosewithotherdisabilitieswhichaffect a student’s successat school. For students inneedof Special Educationprograms,aplanningandplacementteam(PPT)isdesignedtoprovidecommunicationanddecision-makingattheschool levelconcerningtheeffectiveuseofavailableresources.Studentswillalsobeassessedastotheneed of a Sec. 504 plan. The team is also responsible for follow-up and periodic review of all studentspresentlyinSpecialEducationandspecialservicesprograms.Anychildidentifiedaspossiblyneedingspecialeducation and/or related servicesmust be referred to a special education Planning& Placement Team forevaluation(PPT).ThePPTwilldeterminewhetherspecialeducationservicesarerequired.Parentsmustgivetheirconsentbeforeanyevaluationcanbedoneoranyservicescanbegin.AnIndividualizedEducationPlan,based upon the diagnostic findings of the evaluation study will be developed by the PPT, with parentalinvolvement.Parentswillbeinformedregardingtheuseofscientific,research-basedinterventions.

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Promotion,RetentionandPlacementA student shall be promoted from one grade to the next on the basis of academic performance. Studentpromotion is dependent on each student’smastery and acquisition of basic learning objectives. Normally,studentswillprogressannually fromgradetograde.Studentswhomasterobjectivesatanexceptional ratemay be considered for acceleration to another grade or class. Students who fail to master basic learningobjectives at a normal rate will be considered for retention. Retention and acceleration decisions are theresponsibilityoftheteachingstaffandprincipal,afterpriornotificationanddiscussionwithparents.Thefinaldecisionrestswiththeschoolprincipal.PreliminarydiscussionsregardingretainingshallbeginwiththefamilysometimeafterthesecondreportcardisissuedinlateJanuary.

Reading(Remedial)BradleySchoolusesathree-tierreading(TierI,TierIIandTierIII)modelthatmonitorsstudentprogresswithdifferentintensityofintervention.Thismeanstherearedifferentlevelsofintervention,basedontheneedsofthe student. The level of intervention increases in intensity if a child does not respond to instruction. It iscalled Response to Intervention (RtI), and it allows teachers and reading specialists to identify strugglingstudentsearlyandprovideappropriateinstructionalinterventions.Earlyinterventionmeansmorechancesforsuccessandlessneedforspecialeducationservices.Thereareseveralessentialandnecessarycomponentsofwhich families should be aware: 1) All children receive research-based reading instruction in the generaleducationclassroom;2)Allstudentsarescreenedtodetermineiftheyare“atrisk”ofbeingpoorreaders;Theprogressof“atrisk”students ismonitoredregularly todetermine if theyarebenefiting frominstruction;3)Parentsaremadeawareofspecificstudentplacementbytheclassroomteacher.

ReportCardsStudentsaregivenanumberofstandardizedteststoassessstudentlearning.TheSmarterBalancedAssessmentConsortium(SBAC)willbeadministeredstartinginMarchtostudentsingrades3through5.Itisimportantthatstudentsbewellrestedandontimeforthetests.Make-upsaregiventostudentswhoareabsent,butstudentsbenefitfromthetestingatmosphereoftheclassroom.Itistothestudent’sadvantagetotakethetestwiththerestoftheclass.Screeningsandindividualdiagnostictestingmayberecommendedshouldwebelievethatthesewouldbehelpfultobetterassessastudent’sprogress.

Teacherconferencesandreportcardsshouldgivethebestindicationofstudentachievement.Midwaythroughthemarkingperiods,progressreportsareissuedtoallstudentsingradesK-5.Thisisespeciallyhelpfulforstudentswhosegradesare“atrisk”andwillallowthestudentsufficienttimetogetthehelpneededtoraisehis/hergrades.Progressreportsaregiventostudentstobringhome.Parentsareaskedtosignandreturnacopytotheteacher.Parentsshouldfeelfreetobringconcernsabouttheirchild’sprogresstotheirteacher.

Datesfortheissuanceofreportcardswillbecommunicatedontheschoolcalendar,whichissenthomeeachmonth.

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HomeworkThepurposeofhomeworkistohelpstudentsbecomeself-directed,independentlearnersandisrelatedtotheeducational progress of the student. It serves to help all students reach their instructional goals. Specifichomework assignments may strengthen basic skills; extend classroom learning; stimulate and furtherinterests; reinforce independent study skills; develop initiative, responsibility, and self-direction; stimulateworthwhileuseofleisuretime;andacquaintparentswiththestudent’sworkinschool.Homeworkismeanttoprovide instructional practice for students and to reinforce what was taught in the classroom. As such,teacherswillnotprovidehomeworkforstudentswhoareoutofschoolforreasonsotherthanverifiedillness,including extended vacations. Each grade level has a clear and consistent homework policy, which will bemadeavailablebyyourstudent’steacher.

Honors/Awards

BradleySchoolisproudtorecognizethosestudentswhomeethighacademic,behaviorandattendancestandards.Student’swhoreceiveallA’sorA’sandB’sandnochecksinbehaviorachieveHigh-HonororHonorRollstatus.Studentswhohaveearnedhonorshavetheirnameslistedinthelocalpapersshortlyafterreportcardsareissuedafterthecloseofeachmarkingperiod.

LimitedEnglishProficient(LEP)StudentsParentsofstudentstestedforLimitedEnglishProficiency(LEP)willbenotifiedwithin30daysoftheirchild’stestingresultsandpossibleplacementintheprogram.EnglishLanguageLearners(ELLs)placedinalanguageinstructionalprogramwillbesentaparentconsentletterincludingtestresults,adescriptionoftheprogram,masterystandardsandtheparent’srightstoremovetheirchildfromtheELLprogram.Inaddition,thenotificationwillexplainhowtheprogramwillhelpthechildtodevelopacademically,learnEnglishandachievethestandardsnecessaryforpromotion.StudentsnotmeetingtheEnglishmasterystandardordemonstratinglimitedprogresswillbeprovidedwithadditionallanguagesupportserviceswhichmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,EnglishasaSecondLanguagepull-outprogramsand/orinschoolhomeworkassistanceandtutoring.StudentswillstayintheELLprogramandtestedannuallyuntiltheyreachtheConnecticutELLmasterystandards.

LibraryStudentsareinvitedtousethebooksinthelibrary.Studentsareresponsibleforanymaterialtheysignout.Materialsmustbereturnedtothelibraryclerk.Studentsmustpayforanymaterialstheyloseordamage.

PropertyandEquipmentIt is thepolicy of theBoard to hold students responsible for any loss of or damage to theproperty of theschoolunderthejurisdictionoftheBoardwhenthelossordamageoccursthroughfaultofthestudent.Anystudentdamagingordefacingschoolpropertywillbefinanciallyliableforrestoringthepropertyregardlessoftheconditionofthepropertyatthetimeofthedestructiveact,inadditiontoanyotherdisciplineuptoandincludingarrestor civilprosecutionasdeemedappropriate. Inaddition,anyonewhowitnesses suchanactand fails to report it to theproperauthoritieswillbeconsideredashavingcontributedto thataction.Suchchargesfordamagedpropertywillbeexactlythosewhichtheschoolmust incurtorepairthedamage.Eachstudentisassignedadeskandtextbooks.Theseitemsarethepropertyoftheschool,loanedtostudentsfor

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theirconvenienceduringtheschoolyear,shouldbekeptingoodorderandnotabused.Searchesofdesksorlockers may be conducted at any time there is reasonable cause to believe that they contain articles ormaterials prohibited by district policy. Parents will be notified if any prohibited items are found in thestudent’sdeskorlocker.Studentsshouldnotattempttorepairschoolequipmentbutshouldnotifythe(mainoffice) immediately if it isn’t functionproperly.Anydamagedonewillbetheresponsibilityofthepersontowhom itwas loaned for the current year. Students (may/maynot) bring in locks fromhomeandattach toassigned lockers.Studentsarewarnednot tobring largesumsofmoneyorvaluables to school, liability fortheseitemsremainswiththestudent.

TextbookCareandObligationsStudents are responsible for the care of books and supplies entrusted to their use. They will be assesseddamagetotextbooks,equipmentormaterials.Inaccordancewithstatelaw,theschoolreservestherighttowithholdgrades,transcripts,orreportcardsuntilthestudentpaysfororreturnsthetextbooks,librarybookorothereducationalmaterials.

ComputerResourcesDistrictresourceshavebeeninvestedincomputertechnologytobroadeninstructionandtopreparestudentsfor an increasingly computerized society. Use of these resources is restricted to studentsworking under ateacher’ssupervisionandforapprovedpurposesonly.Newstudentsandparentswillbeaskedtosignauseragreement regarding appropriate use of these resources. Violations of this agreement may result inwithdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action. Students and parents should be aware that e-mailcommunications,usingdistrictcomputers,arenotprivateandmaybemonitoredbystaff.StudentsmaynotaccesssocialmediasitesusingDistrictequipment,whileonDistrictproperty,orataDistrictsponsoredactivityunlessthepostingisapprovedbyateacher.TheDistrictwillnotbeliableforinformationpostedbystudentson social media websites, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc., when the student is not engaged inDistrictactivitiesandnotusingDistrictequipment.TheDistrict reserves theright tomonitor, inspect,copy,reviewandstoreatanytimeandwithoutpriornoticeanyandallusageofthecomputernetworkandInternetaccessandanyandallinformationtransmittedorreceivedinconnectionwithsuchusage.AllsuchinformationfilesshallbeandremainthepropertyoftheSchoolDistrictandnousershallhaveanyexpectationofprivacyregarding suchmaterial. Federal law requires the district to place filtering devices on school computers toblock entry to visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, harmful or inappropriate for students asdefined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act and as determined by the Superintendent or his/herdesignee.

SchoolDistrictRecordsInterested persons may inspect “public district records” which are maintained at the office of theSuperintendent of Schools, during normal hours of business. Copies of records, permitted by law to bedisclosed,mayalsobeattained.

StudentRecordsA student’s school records are confidential and are protected by federal and state law from unauthorizedinspectionoruse.Acumulativerecord ismaintainedforeachstudentfromthetimethestudententersthe

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districtuntilthestudentwithdrawsorgraduates.Thisrecordmoveswiththestudentfromschooltoschool.Bylaw,bothparents,whethermarried,separated,ordivorced,haveaccesstotherecordsofastudentwhoisunder18oradependentfortaxpurposes.Aparentwhoserightshavebeenlegallyterminatedwillbedeniedaccesstotherecordsiftheschoolisgivenacopyofthecourtorderterminatingtheserights.The principal is custodian of all records for currently enrolled students at the assigned school. TheSuperintendentisthecustodianofallrecordsforstudentswhohavewithdrawnorgraduated.Recordsmaybereviewedduringregularschoolhoursuponcompletionofthewrittenrequestform.Therecord’scustodianordesigneewillrespondtoreasonablerequestsforexplanationandinterpretationoftherecords.Certainotherofficials from various governmental agencies may have limited access to the records. Parental consent isrequiredtoreleasetherecordstoanyoneelse.Whenthestudentreaches18yearsofage,onlythestudenthastherighttoconsenttoreleaseofrecords.Theparentorstudent'srightofaccessto,andcopiesof,studentrecords does not extend to all records. Materials that are not considered educational records, such asteachers’personalnotesonastudentthataresharedonlywithasubstituteteacherandrecordspertainingtoformer students after they are no longer students in the district, do not have to bemade available to theparentsorstudent.The District will release to the PTA addresses, telephone number and grade levels of students (unless theDistrict is informedby September15of the school year that designationof suchdirectory informationhasbeenrefusedastoaparticularstudent)providedsuchinformationistobeusedbythePTAforitsownschoolactivitiesorschoolbusiness.TheDistrict,whenastudentmovestoanewschoolsystemorcharterschool,willsendthestudent’srecordstothenewdistrictorcharterschoolwithintenbusinessdaysofreceivingwrittennoticeofthemovefromthenewdistrict.Unlesstheparents/guardiansofthestudentauthorizetherecordtransferinwriting,thesendingDistrictisrequiredtosendanoticewhentherecordsaresenttothenewdistrict.

TransfersandWithdrawalsStudentswithdrawingfromschoolmustnotifytheofficeatleastoneweekinadvanceoftheirlastday.Atthattime,parentsor guardianswill be given forms to complete. Includedwill bea formalwritten statementofwithdrawalandreleaseofrecordsform.Recordscannotbeforwardeduntilallmaterialshavebeenreturned.

LostandFoundAny articles which are found in the school or on school grounds should be turned in at the main office.Unclaimedarticleswillbedisposedofat theendof theschoolyear. Lossor suspected theftofpersonalorschoolpropertyshouldbereportedtotheteacherorthemainoffice.

TelecommunicationDevicesStudentsshallnotuseelectronictelecommunicationsdevices,suchasbutnotlimitedto,aremotelyactivatedpagingdevice, cellular telephoneand relateddeviceswhileonschoolproperty,onschool transportationorwhileattendingaschoolsponsoredactivityonoroffschoolproperty.Theprincipalwillconfiscateitemsofthisnature.Cameracellphonesarenotpermittedtobeusedduringtheschooldayandinareaswherethereisanexpectationofprivacy.

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SpecialSchoolandCommunityResourcesCall211forResources……………………………………....www.211ct.orgordial211Ourdatabasecontainsinformationforover4,600healthandhumanserviceprovidersand48,000service-sitestohelpmeetyourneeds.ParentChildResourceCenter………………………..…..ljassell@pcrc.orgor(203)954-0543TheParentChildResourceCenteriscommittedtoprovidingcompassionateguidanceandassistancetochildrenandtheirfamiliessothattheymightdeveloptotheirfullestpotentialandmakeourcommunitystronger.DerbyYouthServiceBureau………………………………..jsaccu@gmail.comor(860)883-7476TheBureau’sintentionistomakeservicesandprogramsavailabletoallyouthofthecityandtoprovidepositiveexperiences,whichhelptoidentifywithproductiveintereststoguideouryouthtowardamoremeaningfulandengaginglife.DerbyHeadStart,SchoolReadiness,ChildCare…dmorgan@teaminc.orgor(203)734-8609ProvideschildcareandpreschoolprogramsthataresubsidizedbyeitherStateorFederalfunding.Slidingscalesareavailableforboththeschoolreadinessandchilddaycareprograms.DerbyLibraries……………………………………………………derbypubliclibrary.orgor(203)736-1482derbynecklibrary.orgor(203)734-1492Bothlibrariesofferavarietyofprogramsforchildrenandfamilies.

ParksandRecreation…………………………………….…….www.electronicvalley.org/derby/rec/or(203)736-1450Offerssummerprograms,softball,littleleagueandopengyms

NaugatuckValleyHealthDistrict…………….………….nvhd.orgor(203)881-3255ProvidesHealthyHomeassessment,Asthmaprograms,Leadabatement,HealthInsuranceforchildrenunder3andWICValleyFamilyResourceCenter……………………………awilliams@teaminc.orgor(203)736-5420Providesfamilieswithresourcesandworkshopstoassistwithparenting.Alsooffersplaygroupsforchildren.Locatedat30ElizabethStreetintheTEAMoffice.ValleyKidsBelong…………………………………………..ljassel@pcrc.orgor(203)954-0543Weprovidesupportdirectlytochildren,parents,andfamiliesinordertobuildsocial/emotionalskillsandimprovefamilyandcommunityrelationships.ValleyKidsBelongoffersafterschoolprograms,summerprograms,FamiliesandSchoolsTogether(FAST),andTriplePPositiveParentingPrograms.

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DERBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR

AUGUST/SEPT S M T W Th F S

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

FEBRUARY S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

DATES TO NOTE 8/24 Teacher’s Professional Day - Convocation 8/25 Teacher’s Professional Day 8/28

First Day of School

9/4 No School – Labor Day 9/12 Early Dismissal DMS Only – Open House 9/13 Early Dismissal Elementary Only – Open House 9/14 Early Dismissal DHS Only – Open House 9/29 Progress Reports Issued 10/4 10/9

Early Dismissal-Professional Development No School – Columbus Day (observed)

10/27 1st Marking Period Closes 11/3 11/7

Report Cards Issued No School -Professional Development

11/10 No School – Veterans’ Day 11/15 Early Dismissal Elementary – Afternoon Parent

Conferences Early Dismissal DMS – Evening Parent Conferences Early Dismissal DHS – Afternoon Parent Conferences

11/16 Early Dismissal Elementary – Evening Parent Conferences Early Dismissal DMS – Afternoon Parent Conferences Early Dismissal DHS – Evening Parent Conferences

11/22 Early Dismissal All Schools 11/23-24 No School - Thanksgiving 12/1 12/6

Progress Reports Issued Early Dismissal-Professional Development

12/22 Early Dismissal All Schools 12/25-1/1 No School-Christmas Recess 1/2 1/9-1/12 1/12

Classes Resume Early Dismissal DHS Only – Semester Exams 2nd Marking Period Closes

1/15 No School – Martin Luther King Day 1/19 Report Cards Issued 2/16 2/19 2/19-2/20 2/21-3/28

Progress Reports Issued No School – President’s Day No School- February Vacation Testing Window

3/14 Half Day – LRU Only, Parent Conferences 3/23 3rd Marking Period Closes 3/29 Report Cards 3/30 No School – Good Friday 4/16-4/20

No School-Spring Recess

5/4 Progress Reports Issued 5/28 No School – Memorial Day 6/5-8 Tentative Early Dismissal DHS Only – Final Exams

(last 4 days of school) 6/6-8 Tentative Early Dismissal All Schools (last 3 days of school) 6/7 Tentative Date DHS Graduation(Early Dismissal 6/8 Tentative Last Day of School(Early Dismissal)

NOTE: If the number of school closings through March 31st exceeds six(6)days, the additional school closings may be made up during the April vacation. Note: If the number of school closings exceeds 4 days through the end of a quarter, progress reports and the end of the quarter will be extended 5 days.

OCTOBER S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

APRIL S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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MAY S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JANUARY S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

JUNE S M T W Th F S

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Number of Days

month staff/students month staff/students Aug 6/4 Feb 18/18 Sept 20/20 Mar 21/21 Oct 21/21 Apr 16/16 Nov 19/18 May 22/22 Dec 16/16 June 6/6

Jan 21/21 Total Days 186/183

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BradleySchoolHours:o SchoolHours 7:55A.M.--2:25P.M.*o DelayedOpening 10:00A.M.o EarlyDismissalDays 7:55A.M.--11:55A.M.

*Studentsmaynotbedroppedoffpriorto7:45A.M.asthereisnoadultsupervision.Studentswillnotbedismissedpriorto2:25P.M.withoutawrittennoteorphonecallfromparentsorguardians.BradleyContactInformationMainOffice:(203)736-5040 Fax:(203)736-5041 AbsencePhoneNumber:(203)736-5040

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ElementarySchoolBehavioralExpectationChart

(ApprovedbytheDerbyBoardofEducation,April20,2017)

DisciplinaryActionsareProgressive

DisciplineLevel:

Offense: PossibleDisciplinaryAction:

Level1-Infractionsorbehaviorsthatdemonstratealackofrespectformaintaininganorderly

teachingandlearningenvironment

DressCodeViolation Phonecallhometonotifyparentthatstudentwillberequiredtoobtainachangeofclothesfromnurse’soffice–multipleviolationswouldresultinparentconference.

ExcessiveTardiness StudentConference

ParentPhoneCall

LetterHome

ParentConferenceand

ConsultRelatedServiceProviders(schoolandcommunity)

BusMisconduct StudentConference

ParentPhoneCall

ParentConference

LossofBusPrivilege(1-30days)

ClassroomDisruption

• Inappropriatelanguage• Roughplay• Defiance/Disrespect• Propertymisuse• Harassment/Teasing

StudentConference

ParentPhoneCalland

ConsultRelatedServiceProviders

ParentConference

After-SchoolDetention

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

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Electronic/TechnologyViolation StudentConference

ParentPhoneCall

ParentConference

SuspensionofElectronicDevicePrivileges

Otherinappropriateconductasdeterminedbyadministration

StudentConferenceand

ConsultRelatedServiceProviders

ParentConference

After-SchoolDetention

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

Level2-Infractionsorbehaviorsthatdemonstratealackofhonesty,respect,andcourtesytoward

theschoolcommunity

RepeatedLevel1Offenses ParentConferenceand

ConsultRelatedServiceProviders

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

SkippingDetention

• After-SchoolDetention• LunchDetention

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

OutofSchoolSuspension(1-3days)

CafeteriaMisconduct StudentConference

LunchDetention(AlternativeSetting)

After-SchoolDetention

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

Disrespectfulbehaviortowardsstafforotherstudents(includingabusivelanguageand/orprofanity)

StudentConference

ParentConferenceand

ConsultRelatedServiceProviders

After-SchoolDetention

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

Insubordination(student/adult) StudentConference

ParentConferenceand

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ConsultRelatedServiceProviders

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

Otherinappropriateconductasdeterminedbyadministration

Studentconference

After-SchoolDetention

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

Level3-Infractionsorbehaviorsthatjeopardizethehealth,safety,andwelfareofindividualsintheschoolcommunity.

RepeatedLevel2Offenses OutofSchoolSuspension(1-5Days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

Leavingschoolgroundswithoutadministrativepermission(Grades3-5)

ParentConferencewith:

In-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

Out-of-SchoolSuspension(1-3days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

Graffiti/Vandalism ParentConferencewith:

RestitutionforDamage

LogicalConsequence

InSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

OutofSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

Fighting/PhysicalContact

ParentConferencewith:

InSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

OutofSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

Bullying StudentConferencewithfollow-upParent/ChildMeeting

ConsultRelatedServiceProviders

YouthBureauReferral

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InSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

OutofSchoolSuspension(1-5Days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

Verbalassaultorthreateningphysicalharm

Parent/ChildMeetingwith:

InSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

OutofSchoolSuspension(1-5Days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

Smoking(includinge-cigarettesandvaporizers)

Parent/ChildMeetingwith:

InSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

OutofSchoolSuspension(1-5Days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

Theftofschoolorpersonalproperty Student/ParentConferencewith:

InSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

OutofSchoolSuspension(1-10Days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

RestitutionforMissingItem(s)

Otherseriousmisconductasdeterminedbyadministration

Student/ParentConferencewith:

InSchoolSuspension(1-5days)

OutofSchoolSuspension(1-10Days)

Level4-Infractionsorbehaviorsthatmaysignificantlyjeopardizethehealth,safety,andwelfareoftheschoolcommunity

RepeatedLevel3offenses OutofSchoolSuspension(3-10Days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

MaybeRecommendedforExpulsion

Useorpossessionofillegalsubstances(includingalcohol)atschool/schoolrelatedactivities

OutofSchoolSuspension(10Days)

PoliceReferral

MaybeRecommendedforExpulsion

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FalseAlarm/BombThreat OutofSchoolSuspension(3-10Days)

PoliceReferral

MaybeRecommendedforExpulsion

Assault OutofSchoolSuspension(3-10Days)

PoliceReferral

MaybeRecommendedforExpulsion

Arson/AnyUnwantedBurning OutofSchoolSuspension(3-10Days)

PoliceReferral

MaybeRecommendedforExpulsion

HateCrimes OutofSchoolSuspension(3-10Days)

PoliceReferral

MaybeRecommendedforExpulsion

Otherseveremisconductasdeterminedbyadministration

OutofSchoolSuspension(3-10Days)

PotentialPoliceReferral

MaybeRecommendedforExpulsion

Level5-Infractionsorbehaviorsleadingtoapossiblefelonyarrest

RepeatedLevel4Infractions OutofSchoolSuspension(10days)

DCFReferral

RecommendedforExpulsion

Useorpossessionofweapon,facsimile,ordangerousinstrument(onschoolgrounds)

OutofSchoolSuspension(10days)

PoliceReferral

DCFReferral

RecommendedforExpulsion

Possessionofillegalsubstancewithintenttosell

OutofSchoolSuspension(10days)

PoliceReferral

DCFReferral

RecommendedforExpulsion

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