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Student Handbook

2014-2015

Jacksonville, Alabama Phone 256.782.5191

Handbook for Students and Parents

Kitty Stone Elementary School

Kitty Stone Elementary School

115 College Street SW

Jacksonville, Alabama 36265

256.782.5191

Christy Hamilton

Principal

Jacksonville City Schools

123 College Street SW

Jacksonville, Alabama 36265

256.782.5682

Dr. Jon Paul Campbell, Superintendent

Board of Education

Mr. Mike Poe, President

Mrs. Kelly T. Pearce, Vice President

Mr. Steve Smith

Dr. Emily Sims

Mr. David Glass

August 1, 2014

Dear Parents and Students: Welcome to the 2014-2015 year at Kitty Stone Elementary School! We hope that you had a safe and joyful summer. The faculty and staff have been working hard getting ready to return to school. Many professional development activities in which the teachers have been engaged this summer have focused on integrating technology into our established curriculum. We are looking forward to a successful school year in which each child will benefit and develop socially and academically. This handbook is designed to inform you of our expectations for school. Please read the information carefully to help make your child’s school experience more pleasant. We would like for both parents and students to benefit from the use of this handbook, so please keep it all year long.

The handbook is simply a guide, but may not answer all the questions that could arise during the school year. We have tried to help by listing further resources at various places in the handbook. If you have additional questions or concerns that are not addressed in the handbook, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. We wish you the best this school year! Sincerely, Ms. Christy Hamilton Principal

Office Staff 256.782.5191

Principal: Christy Hamilton Asst. Principals: Ms. Yvonne Swift & Rhonda Tinker Secretary: Jennifer Curl Bookkeeper: Tina Walker Counselors: Amanda Atchley & Paige Landers

Nondiscrimination Policy The Jacksonville City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, or age in its program and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Dr.Jon Campbell, Superintendent, 123 College Street, SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265 256.782.5682

Log onto our Website! Learn about Kitty Stone Elementary School and your child’s class by logging onto our website. For information about your child’s classroom, go to teacher links. There you will find class information (homework assignments and special reminders), plus e-mail links that will allow you to communicate directly with your child’s teacher. The KSES website is as follows:

http://kittystone.al.jcse.schoolinsites.com

Kindergarten Fourth Grade Physical Education Cafeteria Kenley Gardner Sally Elliott Derrick Wilson Dana Bonds Diane Hall Dinah McGowan Jennifer Young Sheay Knight Renee Hall Beverly Parker Peggy Murray Lynn Hedgepath Susanne Limberis Guidance Jennifer Johnson Jessica Kadle Lisa Pollard

Brandy Willingham Amanda Atchley Paige Landers

Kay Smith Treva Hanvey Jennifer Patterson Debbie St. John

First Grade Robin Boyles Fifth Grade Librarian Jill Harper Jessica Barksdale Amy Clingan Leah Henderson Brigette Datcher Maintenance Janet Hindman Patty Ryan Music Bill Cobb Wanda Ramsay Connie Whorton Lisa Gillespie Cassie Royster Elizabeth Wise Second Grade Sixth Grade Instructional Asst. Office Staff Marisha Isadore Betty Johnson

Karen Guyton Ivye Hayes

Brenda Arrington Suzanne Bissey

Jennifer Curl Tina Walker

Karen Nelson Jennifer Loos Michelle Haynes Kathan Spears Jill Trued

Susan Patterson Mollye Phillips

Sheay Hodge Ava Holsenback

Nurse Joan Kirk

Alicia Hosmer Third Grade Special Education Deb Howell Principal Lesley Bean Caroline Arthur Sharlene Lockett Christy Hamilton Brittany Cain Marie Harvey

Texann Dixon Jenny Grizzard

Amelia Rodriguez

Kelli Real Allison Gough Assistant Principal Debra Wilson Amanda Kisor

Sue Pearson Custodial Staff Lisa Coggins

Yvonne Swift Rhonda Tinker

Pam Shelton Kim Warren Resource Michelle Smith Ann Palmer Lori Steward Pre-K Amy Powell Aimee Weathers Rhonda Tinker Courtney Christopher Jessica Blount Jessica Chambless

The mission of our school is to develop a successful child who is motivated to continue learning. To ensure this, the school will provide an effective curriculum presented through the cooperative effort of a dedicated and caring staff. This will be accomplished in an environment that promotes high self-esteem, expects academic achievement, and fosters responsible citizenship for each child.

Our Beliefs

Kitty Stone Elementary’s primary focus is our children.

Individual student’s unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs are met.

Through a commitment to continuous improvement, student learning is the main priority.

Teachers and Staff are totally committed to the belief that all children can learn.

Young learners are trained to become confident, self-directed, life-long citizens.

Strong curriculum and research-based instructional practices accommodate differences

in learning styles.

Through diverse, stimulating, educationally sound, and enjoyable instruction, motivation

is achieved.

Optimal learning occurs in a safe and comfortable environment.

Nurturing relationships generate positive interactions and self-esteem among students,

faculty and staff.

Educators, parents, community members, and students share in the responsibility for

advancing the school’s mission.

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7-11 Graduation Exams

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13 Instructional Days

21 Teacher Work Days

1 Labor Day




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(91) 2nd Sem. Instructional Days

(93) 2nd Sem. Teacher Days

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(177) Total Instructional Days

(187) Total Teacher Work Days

Board Approved

February 17, 2014

2014-2015 JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHOOLS CALENDAR

2014 – 2015 School Calendar

ATTENDANCE SEE CODE OF CONDUCT ILLNESS (Guidelines from the School Nurse) Children get sick, but as parents, you want your child to miss no more school than necessary. So, how sick is too sick for school?

FEVER – If your child has a fever of 100 or above he/she should not attend school until he/she is free of fever for 24 hours.

VOMITING – Your child should not attend school if he/she has vomited within the last 12 hours.

DIARRHEA – Your child should not attend school if he/she has had diarrhea in the last 12 hours.

PINK EYE (Conjunctivitis) – This is very contagious. Your child should be treated by a physician before returning to school.

UNDIAGNOSED RASH – Your child should not attend school until the rash has been diagnosed and treated. It could be measles, chickenpox, or some other contagious disease.

These are a few common sense rules of thumb that may guide you, as a parent, in knowing when your child is too sick to study or learn at school.

MAKE-UP WORK (EXCUSED ABSENCES) If a student is absent for any excused reason, the student will be allowed to make up schoolwork and/or examinations missed. The student is responsible for contacting the teacher(s) to arrange for make-up work. The student must contact the teacher(s) within three (3) days to arrange a schedule and/or deadline for make-up work/examinations. Teachers will not be required to reteach lessons, but students will be given a reasonable opportunity to learn lessons missed. In the case of prolonged absence, parents may request that make-up assignments be sent home. Parents should call the school office as early as possible (no later than 9:00 a.m.) to request assignments. If your child has missed work due to an extended excused absence and you want to pick it up, call the office in order to have your child’s assignments prepared and picked up after 3:00 p.m. This will be less disruptive to class activities. MAKE-UP WORK (UNEXCUSED ABSENCES) Schoolwork missed due to unexcused absences may not be made up and a grade of “zero” shall be awarded. (See Code of Student Conduct)

STUDENT SIGN-OUT: No checkouts AFTER 2:45 p.m. If parents/guardians need to pick up their child before school dismisses (i.e., 3:15 p.m.), they must send a note to the teacher stating the time and reason for the child’s early dismissal. The parent/guardian must come to the office, before 2:45 p.m., and let the office staff call the student to the office. The student must be picked up and signed out by a parent/guardian or authorized person (see registration form). Students who sign out before 11:30 a.m. will be considered absent. If you need to sign your child out of school early, it must be done prior to 2:45 p.m. due to traffic and security issues. TARDY AND STUDENT SIGN-IN The school day begins when the student enters the building. Buildings and classrooms are open at 7:30 a.m. Classroom instruction begins at 8:00 a.m. Students are expected to be in their homeroom class on time each day (by 8:00). A student is late at 8:10 and he/she must report to the office in order to receive a late pass. Students must be present by 11:30 a.m. in order to be counted present for the day. SPECIAL TRIPS Students who miss school due to a non-school related trip will be coded unexcused unless parents have received prior permission from the principal. Permission may only be acquired by a direct written request to the Principal.

Academic Achievement Award, Grades 3-6 To receive this award, the student must have an A or B in every academic subject for each nine week grading period for the entire year. Academic subjects are reading, math, language/spelling, science, social studies, and physical education. Conduct is not considered for this award. Academic Achievement Award with Honors, Grades 3-6 To receive this award, the student must have an A or B in every academic subject for each nine week grading period for the entire year. Academic subjects are reading, math, language/spelling, science, social studies, and physical education. The student must also have maintained a 90 or above for each nine week grading period in conduct. Academic Excellence Award, Grades 3-6 To receive this award, the student must have an A in all academic subjects for every nine week grading period for the entire year. Academic subjects are reading, math, language/spelling, science, social studies, and physical education. Conduct is not considered for this award.

AWARDS

Academic Excellence Award with Honors, Grades 3-6 To receive this award, the student must have an A in all academic subjects for every nine week grading period for the entire year. Academic subjects are reading, math, language/spelling, science, social studies, and physical education. The student must also have maintained a 90 or above for each nine week grading period in conduct. Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, Grade 6 To receive this award, the sixth grade student must meet the following criteria: overall 90% average in 4th, 5th, and first semester of the 6th grade. Additionally, this award may be presented at the discretion of the teachers to students who work hard and give their best effort in school in spite of special obstacles to their learning. Presidential Award for Educational Excellence To receive this award, the student must meet the following criteria: 90% or higher average in 4th, 5th, and first semester of 6th grade along with consideration given to national percentile rankings from the ACT Aspire test. Merit Award To receive this award, the student must show exemplary effort/improvement in relation to his/her ability in all academic areas. Perfect Attendance A student must attend school 175 days and have no tardies in order to be considered perfect in attendance.

PBIS

Kitty Stone Elementary School has implemented PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions

and Supports). PBIS focuses on teaching socially appropriate behaviors. The goal is to

teach students to be respectful, responsible, and resourceful. School-wide expectations have

been determined for the classroom, lunchroom, restrooms, sidewalks/hallways, entrance,

and playground/gym. These expectations will be posted throughout the school. Teachers

will teach their students appropriate and acceptable behaviors that meet the school-wide

expectation.

CONSEQUENCES

Students attending Kitty Stone Elementary School will follow the Jacksonville City Schools

Student Code of Conduct.

CONDUCT

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSEQUENCES

Administrative consequences depend on several variables including severity of the offenses,

cumulative number of trips to the office, number of recent trips to the office, and

effectiveness of past consequences.

A variety of administrative consequences may include but not be limited to:

Warning

Conference with Student

Office Detention

Guidance Referrals

Phone Contact

Required Parent Conferences

Intensive School Suspension (maximum 5 consecutive days)

Denial of Class Pending a Required Parent Conference

Out of School Suspension (maximum 5 consecutive days)

Alternative Setting

Initially, students should be referred to the assistant principal if available, although the

principal should always be considered a resource to assist with discipline. After three trips

to Intensive School Supervision students should be referred to the Principal and Denial of

Class or Out of School Suspension will be strongly considered.

INTENSIVE SCHOOL SUPERVISION

The violating student should consider Intensive School Supervision as an opportunity.

When assigned to ISS, the student should report immediately unless it is the conclusion of a

school day. The assigned student should not return to class, but report directly to ISS. The

teacher will be notified by the referring administrator to send necessary books and

assignments at his/her convenience. The ISS teacher will provide materials to reinforce the

six pillars of character.

A “No Tolerance” policy will be enforced while a student is assigned to ISS. Warnings will

be up to the discretion of the teacher. If a student is referred to the office, the preferred

punishment will be an extension of ISS or Out of School Suspension.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS All students are expected to follow the rules as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct

for the Jacksonville City Schools. All students of the Jacksonville City School System

are charged with the responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to

good citizenship.

APPEARANCE AND DRESS

Good grooming and personal appearance are essential elements in a productive educational

environment. Therefore, it is expected that students dress in such a manner that will ensure

health and safety, and not distract from the learning climate.

Kitty Stone Elementary School grades K-6 will adhere to the dress code adopted by

Jacksonville High School with the following exceptions.

Shirts and Dresses

Students may wear sleeveless apparel.

Pants, Shorts, Skirts, and Dresses

Students may wear athletic pants or shorts that are appropriate in length.

Sweat pants and wind suit pants are acceptable.

Cheer skirts are too short to wear to school, but may be worn over appropriate

attire.

Please refer to the dress code in the Student Code of Conduct.

Students will not be allowed to attend school if their appearance or dress constitutes a health

or safety hazard or disrupts the orderly operation of the school. The principal, assistant

principals, or their designee will make the final judgment as to whether or not a student’s

clothing is appropriate for school wear.

BUS SAFETY RULES

Students riding the buses are expected to:

Obey bus drivers.

Show respect – no fighting, pushing, tripping.

Use of profanity and obscene gestures are not allowed.

Remain seated during bus route.

Objects are not to be thrown on the bus.

Talk quietly – no yelling or loud noises.

Keep aisles clear.

Do not eat, drink, or chew gum on bus.

Follow student code of conduct regarding electronic devices.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION OF BUS RULES

1ST

VIOLATION – WARNING/PARENT NOTIFIED

2ND

VIOLATION – ISS/PARENT NOTIFIED

3RD

VIOLATION – BUS SUSPENSION (2 DAYS);

PARENT/ADMINISTRATOR CONFERENCE (may include driver and

bus manager)

4TH

VIOLATION – BUS SUSPENSION (5 DAYS)

PARENT/ADMINISTRATOR/DRIVER/BUS MANAGER CONFERENCE

5TH

VIOLATION – BUS SUSPENSION (4 WEEKS)

Subsequent violations will result in long term bus suspension/expulsion.

DELIVERIES TO SCHOOL (GIFTS, BIRTHDAY GIFTS, BALLOONS, ETC.)

The school will not accept personal gifts, birthday gifts, balloons, etc. for students at school.

This includes deliveries from parents.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Drills for evacuation will be held monthly. Other emergency drills will be as needed

throughout the school year. Each homeroom teacher will explain the procedure to the

students. The office will participate in drills and will be closed until the drill concludes.

ENROLLING/WITHDRAWING STUDENTS

ENROLLING NEW STUDENTS

Student must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 in order to be enrolled

in the kindergarten program. Students must be six (6) years old on or before

September 1 in order to be enrolled in the first grade. The school requires an

official birth certificate, immunization certificate, a social security number and card,

and two proofs of residency before being admitted to school.

WITHDRAWING STUDENTS

Only a parent/guardian may withdraw a student from school. The school must

receive twenty-four hours’ (one day) notice prior to withdrawal.

FEES AND DONATIONS

Fees are not assessed at the elementary level. Parents may make donations to the school

program.

GRADING SCALE

The letter value assignment for grades 1-6 is as follows:

A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=0-59

Grading Periods

Nine Weeks Grading Period Report Card Issued

1 Aug. 13-Oct. 10 October 17th

2 Oct. 13-Dec. 19 January 8th

3 Jan. 6-Mar. 6 March 13th

4 Mar. 9-May 20 May 21st

HARASSMENT

I. No student, employee, or third party shall be engaged in or be subjected to harassment,

violence, threats of violence, or intimidation that is based on any of the specific

characteristics that have been identified by the Jacksonville City Board of Education in this

policy.

A. The District will promptly and equitably address all complaints, written or oral, of sexual

harassment in accordance with Board Policy.

B. The District will also take prompt and appropriate action reasonably calculated to stop

the harassment and prevent further harassment.

C. Students, employees, or third parties who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary

sanctions.

D. The Complainant has the right to proceed with a criminal investigation and a Title IX

complaint simultaneously.

E. The District will take steps to protect complainant as necessary, including interim steps

before the final outcome of its investigation (e.g., no contact order, change academic

situation, as appropriate, with minimum burden on the complainant, provide academic

support, counselor or other services.

F. Retaliation against an individual who reports alleged harassment or who assists in the

investigation of harassment is prohibited. The District will take appropriate action against

individuals who are in violation of this part of the policy.

II. Definitions

A. The term “harassment” as used in this policy means intentional behavior that takes place

in connection with all the academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other school

programs, whether taking place in the school’s facilities, on a school bus, at a class or

training program sponsored by the school, or at a non-sponsored activity at any location, but

not limited to, written, electronic, verbal, or physical acts that are reasonably perceived as

being motivated by any characteristic of a student, or by the association of a student with an

individual who has a particular characteristic, if the characteristic falls into one of the

characteristics set forth in Section III B below. Harassing conduct may take many forms,

including verbal acts and name-calling; graphic and written statements; or other conduct that

may be physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating. Harassment may also include use of

cell phones or the Internet. Harassment away from school can create a hostile environment

at school. The District will take immediate action to eliminate, prevent the recurrence of and

address the effects on the complainant and others, if appropriate.

B. To constitute harassment, behavior may be any of the following:

Place a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or

her property.

Have the effect of substantially interfering with the educational performance,

opportunities, or benefits of a student.

Have the effect of substantially disrupting or interfering with the orderly operation of

the school.

Have the effect of creating a hostile environment in the school, on school property,

on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored function.

Have the effect of being sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough to create

an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.

C. The term “sexual harassment” is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual

harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other

verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment of a student can

deny or limit, on the basis of sex, the student's ability to participate in or to receive benefits,

services, or opportunities in the school's program.

D. The term “violence” as used in this policy means the infliction of physical force by a

student, employee, or third party with the intent to cause injury to another student or damage

to the property of another student.

E. The term “threat of violence” as used in this policy means an expression of intention to

inflict injury or damage that is made by a student, employee, or third party and directed to

another student.

F. The term “intimidation” as used in this policy means a threat or other action that is

intended to cause fear or apprehension in a student, especially for the purpose of coercing or

deterring the student from participating in or taking advantage of any school program,

benefit, activity, or opportunity for which the student is or would be eligible.

G. The term “bullying” is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that

involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential

to be repeated, over time.

H. The term “cyberbullying” is bullying that takes place using electronic technology.

Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and

tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and

websites.

I. The term “harassment based on race or national origin” would include slurs, taunts, insults

or stereotyping comments against students based on ancestry or ethnic characteristics or

groups of students from a country who share a dominant religion or religious identity.

J. The term “sexual assault” or “sexual violence” refers to physical sexual acts perpetrated

against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent. A number of

different acts fall into the category of sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, sexual

battery, and sexual coercion. All such acts of sexual violence are forms of sexual harassment

covered under Title IX.

K. The term “disability harassment” would include contempt or ridicule regarding disability

or accommodations, verbal or physical abuse, or obstructing entry into a program. The term

“student” as used in this policy means a student who is enrolled in the Jacksonville City

School System.

III. Description of Behavior Expected of Students

A. Students are expected to treat other students with courtesy, respect, and dignity and to

comply with the rules governing student behavior. Students are expected and required (1) to

comply with the requirements of law, policy, regulation, and rules prohibiting harassment,

violence, or intimidation; (2) to refrain from inflicting or threatening to inflict violence,

injury, or damage to the person or property of another student; and (3) to refrain from

placing another student in fear of being subjected to violence, injury, or damage when such

actions or threats are reasonably perceived as being motivated by any personal characteristic

of the student that is identified in this policy.

B. Violence, threats of violence, harassment, and intimidation are prohibited and will be

subject to disciplinary consequences and sanctions if the perpetrator of such action is found

to have based the prohibited action on one or more of the following personal characteristics

of the victim of such conduct:

The student’s race;

The student’s sex;

The student’s religion;

The student’s national origin; or

The student’s disability.

IV. Violations of the policy will be dealt with according to the Code of Student Conduct.

V. Reporting, Investigation, and Complaint Resolution Procedures

A. Complaints alleging violations of this policy may be either verbal or written and should

be reported to a school administrator. If a school administrator is not available, the report

may be made to any teacher or counselor who will then communicate the information to a

school administrator at the earliest reasonable opportunity. Written complaints may be made

on complaint forms made available at the principal’s or counselor’s office. At the request of

the complaining student or the student’s parent or legal guardian as the case may be,

perceived violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally.

B. Upon receipt of the complaint, the principal or the designee will undertake an

investigation of the complaint within a reasonably prompt time period, taking into account

the circumstances of the complaint. If the investigation establishes a violation, appropriate

actions will be taken or disciplinary sanctions will be imposed on the offending student(s).

The principal or the District may also impose other measures that are reasonably calculated

to prevent a recurrence of the violation(s).

C. Acts of reprisal or retaliation against any student who has reported a violation of this

policy or sought relief provided by this policy are prohibited, and are themselves a violation

of this policy. Any confirmed acts of reprisal or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary

sanctions that may include any sanction, penalty, or consequence that is available to school

officials under the rules governing student behavior. A student who deliberately, recklessly,

and falsely accuses another student of a violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary

sanctions as outlined in the rules governing student behavior.

D. The complaint form developed to report violations of this policy will include a provision

for reporting a threat of suicide by a student. If a threat of suicide is reported, the principal

or the principal’s designee will inform the student’s parent or guardian of the report.

VI. This policy and any procedures, rules, and forms developed and approved to implement

the policy will be published, disseminated, and made available to students, parents and legal

guardians, and employees by such means and methods as are customarily used for such

purposes, including publication on the Jacksonville City School District web site.

Whenever a Jacksonville City School System student believes that he/she has a

complaint/grievance regarding sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual

bullying, every effort is to be made to arrive at a satisfactory resolution of the problem.

When this cannot be done, students can resort to the more formal procedures as provided

herein.

I. Definitions

A. “Complaint” shall mean any alleged violation, misinterpretation or any inequitable

application of any published policy, rule or regulation of the school system.

Complaint shall not apply to any matter in which the method of review is prescribed

by law. Complaints are objections to a specific act or condition.

B. “Complainant” shall mean any student or group of students, directly affected by the

alleged misinterpretation or violation, filing a complaint.

C. “Faculty/Staff and Administration” shall mean the employees of the Jacksonville

City Board of Education or representatives under the direct supervision of an

employee of the school board.

D. “Day” shall mean a school/academic day.

II. Time Limits – The number of days indicated at each level is to be considered the

maximum. Time limits for the filing a complaint may be extended or waived on a case-by-

case basis depending on the nature and severity of the alleged act of discrimination or

harassment.

III. Released Time – The complaint procedure will normally be carried out during non-

instructional time. If, however, the Board elects to carry out provisions during instructional

time, the complainant shall not lose academic credit.

IV. Complaint Procedure A. Informal Discussion – If a student believes there is a basis

for complaint, he/she may discuss the complaint with his/her principal or the designee of the

principal, (except in cases of discrimination or harassment involving the principal or the

designee), in which case the complainant will report to the Superintendent or other person

designated by the Superintendent) within ten (10) days of the occurrence of the alleged

violation except in cases involving harassment or discrimination in which thirty (30) days

will be allowed.

Informal discussion is strictly voluntary and not required prior to making a “level one”

formal complaint. Parties have the right to end informal discussions and begin a formal

process at any time. More severe complaints such as “sexual assault,” should not be

addressed at this informal level.

B. Level One – The following two (2) options are available for a level one complaint:

1. If the complainant is not satisfied with the “Informal Discussion” he/she may, within

five (5) days, file a formal complaint verbally or in writing with the Deputy Title IX

Coordinator at the School Board Office The Deputy Title IX Coordinator shall conduct an

adequate, reliable and impartial investigation including providing an equal opportunity for

both parties to present witnesses and relevant evidence. The Deputy Coordinator shall

communicate the results of the investigation in writing to the complainant and the accused

within five (5) days of receiving the complaint. Class complaints involving more than one

(1) principal or designee and complaints involving an administrator above the building level

may be filed by the complainant at level two.

2. If the complainant is beginning with a level one complaint, he/she may, file a written or

verbal complaint to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the School Board Office within thirty

(30) days of the alleged violation of harassment or discrimination. The Deputy Title IX

Coordinator shall conduct an adequate, reliable and impartial investigation including

providing an equal opportunity for both parties to present witnesses and relevant evidence.

The Deputy Coordinator shall communicate the results of the investigation in writing to the

complainant and the accused within five (5) days of receiving the complaint.

C. Level Two – If the complainant or the accused is not satisfied with the resolution at level

one he/she may, within five (5) days of the answer, appeal to the Title IX

Coordinator/Superintendent. The Superintendent shall indicate his/her disposition in writing

to the complainant or the accused within ten (10) days.

D. Board Appeal – If the complainant or the accused is not satisfied with the resolution by

the Superintendent, he/she shall have the right to appeal the Superintendent’s decision to the

Jacksonville City Board of Education, by submitting a request for appeal to the

Superintendent within five (5) days. The Superintendent will notify the Board and schedule

the appeal to be heard in Executive Session during the next regularly scheduled Board

meeting. The Board will notify the complainant and the accused of its decision in writing

within ten (10) days of the hearing.

V. Confidentiality

The right of confidentiality, for both the complaining party and the accused, will be

respected to the extent practical, consistent with the school system’s legal obligations and

with the necessity to investigate allegations and to take corrective action when such conduct

has occurred. Complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

REFERENCE(S):

HISTORY:

CODE OF ALABAMA 16-11-9; LEGISLATIVE ACT 2009-571

ADOPTED: MAY 10, 2010 REVISED: AUGUST 26, 2013, JUNE 16, 2014

FORMERLY: NEW

HOMEWORK

Homework may be assigned to students on an individual and/or group basis. Please

encourage your child to accept the responsibility for timely completion of assignments.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

Instructional objectives are based on the Alabama Course of Study, College and Career

Standards, and the Jacksonville City Schools Curriculum Guide. Essential skills are

included in these objectives and have been identified for each grade level. The Alabama

Course of Study is available for review in the school office.

1:1 iPad INITIATIVE

The Jacksonville City School System is initiating a one to one iPad initiative where students

in grades 4-6 are issued an iPad for school use at home and school. Responsibility for the

devices rests with the student and guardian(s).

LOST AND FOUND

All items found on campus should be turned in to the office. We suggest that you write your

child’s name inside coats and book packs to help recover lost items.

LATE STUDENT PICKUP

If students have not been picked up by 3:20 p.m., they will be escorted to the office to call

home and may be transported to the police department if no contact can be made.

LOST REPORT CARDS

A fee of fifty cents ($.50) will be charged to any student for the replacement of a lost or

damaged report card.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent conferences are a vital part of the total learning process. All of our teachers are

available for parent conferences. Parents should send a note to the teacher, or call the school

at 256.782.5191 to schedule a conference. Appointments should be requested at least

twenty-four hours (one day) in advance. Instructional time will not be used for parent

conferences.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

GRADING

All students are graded according to participation, attitude, and observance of

specific rules governing safety and use of equipment.

All students are required to participate in P.E. activities unless a doctor’s excuse is

presented.

P.E. RULES

A. (General)

I. No fighting, pushing, or hitting.

II. No foul language.

III. As in the regular classroom, no gum allowed during P.E.

IV. Take special care of all equipment.

V. Wear soft-sole shoes in P.E. (rubber-based soles, no heels, or sandals).

VI. Shorts should be worn under dresses.

B. Gymnasiums

1. Enter and exit gym quietly.

2. No running in the gym unless instructed.

3. Wear soft-sole laced shoes on the gymnasium floor.

C. Playground and Field

1. No jumping off the playground equipment.

2. Do not jump out of the swings.

3. Do not stand in front or behind the swings.

4. Only one at a time down the slide.

5. Do not pick up or throw rocks or sticks.

PRINCIPAL’S NOTICE

While this handbook is designed to help students and parents, changes in policies and

procedures are subject to change during the school year. Proper notice for any changes will

be given. The principal reserves the right and has the responsibility to make final decisions

concerning the operation of the school.

Jacksonville City Schools complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION

It is the policy of Kitty Stone Elementary School to adhere to the Jacksonville City Schools

Board of Education Policies in regard to promotion and retention.

PTO

KSES is fortunate to have such an active PTO. Our PTO members assist the school and

teachers so that our children get the best education possible. The PTO raises money

through various activities throughout the year. Some programs are as follows: Box Tops

for Education, Campbell’s Labels, and Teacher Appreciation week.

RAPTOR PROGRAM

The front office is equipped with the Raptor Program. The Raptor Program is a tool which

allows us to scan the licenses of visitors. This program searches a nationwide child abuse

database to provide us necessary information about school visitors and help keep students

safe.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards are sent home with students at the end of each nine weeks for grades K-6.

Parents are requested to sign the report to show that they have examined it, and then return it

to the school. If a conference is desired, an appointment should be requested by a note or

phone call.

STUDENT HOURS

The buildings will be opened at 7:30 a.m. No student should be on campus prior to 7:30

a.m. All students should go directly to their classroom or to the cafeteria for breakfast when

they arrive at school. Classroom instruction begins at 8:00 a.m. Students are considered

tardy after 8:10 a.m. During the morning, teachers are extremely busy getting the students

settled and making sure everyone is on task. Due to assigned teacher responsibilities each

morning, it is important that parents remember to drop students off in the car rider line and

schedule a conference or write a note if you need to discuss an issue with teachers. School

will dismiss at 3:15 p.m. No student should be on campus after 3:30 p.m. unless they are

participating in a sanctioned school activity under the direction of a faculty member.

STUDENT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

Kitty Stone Elementary operates an automated accounting system in the cafeteria. All

students are assigned a confidential account (PIN)/card number to be used when making

purchases. Prepayments into individual accounts are encouraged and can be made in the

cafeteria before school each day. Payments are accepted for a week, month, or year in

advance. Kitty Stone Elementary participates in the USDA’s free and reduced lunch

program. Application forms for free and reduced lunches are furnished to students. These

forms must be completed, turned in, and approved before the costs for free/reduced lunches

begin. Breakfast will cost $1.00 and lunch will cost $2.35 daily for the current year.

Reduced breakfast will cost $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. Extra milk or juice

may be purchased for $.50. Students may not charge breakfast or lunch. Lunches brought

to a student must be food from home, not an outside source, such as a fast food restaurant.

ADULT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

Parents/guardians and any other adult guests may purchase breakfast for $2.00 and lunch for

$3.60.

SNACK BREAK

Students will have an opportunity during the day for a snack break. If students choose to

bring a snack, it should be a nutritious item. Parents should send snack items that are

quickly edible and all consumable.

SEVERE WEATHER-SCHOOL CLOSING

In the event of severe weather during the school day, the decision to dismiss or not to

dismiss school will be made by the superintendent. Parents should tune to local media

stations for announcements regarding school closing, delayed opening and/or early

dismissal. Parents may also receive a recorded phone message (SchoolCast Rapid

Notification System) from school officials concerning closings.

STUDENT RECORDS

Cumulative records are maintained on all students. These are available for

parents/guardians to view if they so desire. An appointment must be scheduled through the

guidance office.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks issued to students belong to the State of Alabama, and each book must be used

for six years before it is replaced. When the books are issued or checked out to students,

he/she becomes responsible for the books. If books are worn, or abused beyond normal

wear, the law states that compensation is necessary. Lost books must be paid for regardless

of how they are lost or stolen before another book may be issued.

TOYS / CARDS / ELECTRONIC GAMES

In order to provide an effective learning environment, students should leave toys, cards, and

electronic games at home. Teachers will notify parents of any exceptions to this procedure.

TRANSPORTATION

Any changes in a child’s normal routine must be put in writing and sent to the teacher.

Please do not call the school office, and ask to change your child from bus to car rider or

vice versa during the school day. A written note must be sent to your child’s homeroom

teacher or brought to the school office before 2:00 p.m. Due to safety concerns,

transportation changes will not be accepted over the phone. Students need to exit/enter

cars on passenger side.

Morning Procedures

Car Riders will be dropped off in front of the school. Cars should approach the school on

College Street. As cars pull into the half circle in front of the school, please encourage your

child to be prepared to unload. As soon as the line comes to a stop, cars that are within the

circle need to unload (the unloading zone starts at the bicycle rack and ends at where cars

turn to pull into the half circle). Your child is to unload from wherever you stop in the

designated unloading zone. Students need to exit/enter cars on passenger side. If you need

to walk your child to his/her building, you will need to park in the lot in front of the school

and use one of the two crosswalks at the direction of teachers/staff on duty.

Bus Riders will be dropped off on Francis Street. This is a one way street between

Goodlett Avenue and Spring Street from 7:30-8:30 and 2:30 – 3:30.

Afternoon Procedures

Car Riders will be picked up at the curbside in the front of the school. Cars must approach

on the street designated by the placard that is issued to the parents by the office staff. The

person picking up the student(s) must have the correct placard displayed in the front

windshield or they will be asked to obtain a new one from the office.

Note: If more than one student rides in the same car, all students will depart with the

child in the lowest grade level.

PreK/K riders

Pre Kindergaten student will be dismissed at 2:50.

Kindergarten students with no siblings will be dismissed at 2:55. Parents should

arrive between 2:50 – 3:00 and access the Kitty Stone entrance via Pelham Road

(Hwy 21) and College Street.

A riders

Kindergarten students with siblings in other grades and 1st grade & siblings in upper

grades will be dismissed at 3:00. Parents should arrive between 3:00 – 3:05 and

access the Kitty Stone entrance via Pelham Road (Hwy 21) to Clinton Street only,

with a right turn onto Spring Street.

B riders

2nd

and 3rd

grade students & siblings in upper grades will be dismissed at 3:05.

Parents should arrive between 3:05 – 3:10 and access the Kitty Stone entrance via

Gayle Street to Ladiga Street only, with a right turn onto Spring Street. (Warning:

Ladiga Street is one way going East toward Square.)

C riders

4th

, 5th

, and 6th

grade students will be dismissed at 3:15. Parents should arrive

between 3:10 and 3:15 and access the Kitty Stone entrance via Pelham Road (Hwy

21) to Francis Street. Then turn left onto Gayle Avenue (behind McDonald’s) and

then right onto College Street. It is important that you approach very close to 3:10

since K riders will also be using College Street.

Teachers have been notified that older siblings will be dismissed with the grade in

which their youngest sibling is enrolled. It is important to note that if you arrive

earlier than your child’s scheduled dismissal time, you will be directed to go back

through the car rider line. There will not be any designated parking space for

anyone to park and wait.

Car rider numbers are based on the above dismissal times and will be issued at the

beginning of school. You must have this number visible in your vehicle’s

windshield as you approach Kitty Stone. We will be calling out these numbers to

ensure a safe, efficient, and timely dismissal for all of our students.

No one will be permitted to leave their vehicle in order to pick up a student – all

drivers should remain in cars. If it is absolutely necessary for you to get your child

earlier than the scheduled dismissal time, you should arrive prior to 2:45 and check

your child out through the office.

Bus Riders will load the buses on Francis Street. Buses will depart at approximately

3:20 p.m.

Walkers and Bicycle riders will be dismissed after the buses and car riders depart.

Any students leaving the campus on foot are considered walkers.

VISITORS

Kitty Stone Elementary welcomes visitors to our campus. All visitors are required to report

to the office when arriving to sign in and collect a badge to wear. The badge should be worn

on a highly visible place on clothing during your visit. Visitors may only report to the area

designated when they sign in at the office. Any deviation to an unauthorized part of the

building may be considered trespassing. Visitors are not allowed to observe or interrupt

classes without a twenty-four hour notification and the approval of the teacher and/or an

administrator. ID is required for ALL visits: volunteering, conferences, lunch with child,

etc.

VOLUNTEERS

Kitty Stone Elementary has an active parent volunteer program. Volunteering is as easy

as…

Clipping Box Tops for Education

Reading with Students

Help with the Book Fair

Help in the Library

Help with Teacher Appreciation Day

Help collect Campbell’s Labels.

All volunteers are required to report to the office when arriving to sign in, show ID, and

collect a badge to wear. The badge should be worn on a highly visible place on clothing

during your visit.

WEEKLY FOLDERS

Each student will be given a folder/envelope each Wednesday to take home and return the

next day. The purposes of this folder/envelope are to help keep the parents informed of

student progress and to be a source of communication between the school and

parents/guardians.

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Car Traffic Map

“Tomorrow’s

Leaders are at Kitty Stone

Elementary Today.”

KITTY STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

Acknowledgement for Parents and Students

I, _____________________________, a student enrolled in Kitty Stone Elementary School and my parent(s)/guardian(s) hereby acknowledge by our signatures that we have received and read, or had read to us, and understand the information contained in the Student Handbook. (Signed) ___________________________ (Student’s Signature)

(Signed) ___________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature)

(Signed) ___________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature)

(Date) ___________________________

NOTE: Please detach this page after signing and have the student return it to the teacher. This acknowledgement will become a part of the student’s cumulative file.

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