DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL OF HANDBOOKS

Policy CHCA

 

Handbooks stating current rules and regulations shall be prepared for school personnel, students and parents for use in the schools.  These handbooks shall govern the conduct of students and personnel and contain such rules and regulations as shall be needed or required.  These handbooks are not all-inclusive in their delineation of work roles; conduct rules, or other regulations.  Copies of the handbooks shall be approved prior to the opening of school by the Board of Education.

 

Though written by the administrative staff, material of this nature shall be considered an extension of Board policy and shall be adhered to as such.  Additions or deletions, which may be necessary, shall remain in force until acted upon at the next meeting of the Board.

 

The content of this handbook has been adopted by the Board of Education and is presented as a matter of information.  Material included in this handbook is considered an extension of the school board policy.  The school district reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate or change any of all such plans, policies, and procedures in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice.


 

Dear Parents and Students:

 

Welcome to the 2005-2006 school year at Cameron Elementary.  Every school year is exciting for students, parents and staff members!  We will all have new experiences and countless learning opportunities.

 

Cameron Elementary has a long tradition and positive reputation of being a great place for students to grow and learn.  We believe that students are most successful when students, parents, staff members and the community work together.  We value positive relationships with students and parents and encourage honest, ongoing communication. 

 

The purpose of this handbook is to help parents and students become more familiar with our school, its policies and procedures.  We hope that it will serve as a helpful resource for you throughout the year.

 

Information about Cameron Elementary School events and activities will be included in an elementary school bulletin that is sent home with students the first week of each month.  A District Newsletter is sent to district residents on a quarterly basis.  The website is a great place to find out about what is happening in all of our Cameron schools (www.cameron.k12.wi.us).

 

In order to create the safest environment possible for your child, we ask your help regarding the following:

 

1.      Please enter our school through the north doors by the gym and stop in the office when you come into the school building.

 

2.      The last few minutes of our school day is an important time to wrap up the activities of the day and get organized to go home.  Teachers escort all students to the first floor at dismissal time.  Students who ride the bus are dismissed first. Walkers are dismissed at 3:10 after all buses have departed.  If you are picking up your child, you are asked to remain in the school until the buses have departed. 

 

Please contact us when questions or concerns arise.  Thank you.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Patricia Schroeder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Cameron Elementary School Personnel

2005-2006 School Year

 

 

 

Administration:

Randal Braun, District Administrator

Patricia Schroeder, Elementary Principal

Thomas Spanel, Middle School Principal

Joseph Leschisin, High School Principal

 

 

Support Staff

 

Special Education

Lisa Walther, Elementary Secretary

Vicky Ondell, Director

Florence Weise, Bookkeeper

Teresa Daniel, Cognitively Disabled/Learning Disabilities

Linda Kiehl, Administrative Secretary

Judy Knickerbocker, Hearing Impaired

Connie Meronek, Clerical and Health

Pat Litscher, Occupational Therapist

Kim Robel, Secretary: Special Ed/Curriculum  Aide: ACCUSCAN

Jo Ann Lystig, Early Childhood

Robert Cizek, Network Administrator

Marie Mills, Emotionally Disturbed

 

Dina Tschanz, Speech & Language

 

Katie Wolf, School Psychologist

Custodial:

 

Duane Bender, Day Custodian

 

Del Halvorson, Night Custodian

 

Bob Kaiser, Sweeper

Cafeteria:

Robin Spiehs, Sweeper

Mary Jo Crotteau, Food Service Supervisor

 

Debbie Severson, Cook

 

Susan Wanink, Cook

Classroom Teachers:

Phyllis Arts, Dishwasher

Gina Grewe, Kindergarten

 

Amanda Livingston, Kindergarten

 

Cassie Schmidt, Kindergarten

Bus Drivers:

Michelle Wombill, Kindergarten

Dale Zimmerman, Transportation Director

Julie Amundson, Grade 1

Larry Austin

Stacy Hayes, Grade 1

Joseph Barnes

Ellen Peterson, Grade 1

Vera Burdick

Lisa Hafstad, Grade 2

James Hessel

Donna Linsmeyer, Grade 2

Arlene Lynch

Julie Reid, Grade 2

Jeremy Scheu, Grade 2

David Lynch

Malcolm Paine

Dorothy Marquardt, Grade 3

Dave Romsos

Lesa Osborn, Grade 3

Linda Rowe

Leah Wintrone, Grade 3

Debbie Severson

Mary Brion, Grade 4

Darlene Tripp

Rebecca Ness, Grade 4

 

Lynda Rogers, Grade 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialists:

Educational Assistants

Bonalyn Barker, Art

David Bailey, Aide Emotionally Disturbed

Christine Ebner, Title I/Gifted/Talented Teacher

Janet Bartels, Aide Early Childhood

Cathy Ekern, Guidance

Judy Erickson, Clerical-Media Center

Lynne Larson, Title I Teacher/Coordinator

Carol Peterson, Aide Supervisory – Playground/Kindergarten

Cory Martens, Physical Education

Kathy Semon, Interpreter

Sharon Nelsen, Curriculum, Staff Development & IEP Coordinator

Amy Schmidt, Aide: Special Education and Early Childhood

Connie Nesseth, General Music

Charlotte Tubbs, Aide: Special Education

Connie Olson, Media Specialist

 

 

 
       

                 

 

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ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL:

The school day begins at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m.  Children should not arrive at school before 8:00 a.m.  Students arriving before this time are not supervised. 

 

ASSIGNMENT BOOK/HOME/SCHOOL FOLDERS:

Students in grade 4 will be using Daily Assignment Books. All K-4 students will use Home/School Folders.  The purpose of using the assignment books and folders is to teach organizational skills, encourage responsibility and promote home/school communication.  Students will be asked to purchase Daily Assignment Books and Home/School Folders.

 

ABSENCE POLICY:

On days that it is necessary for a student to be absent from school, we request that his/her parent call the school on that morning by 8:30 a.m. to indicate the reason that they will not be attending.  Voice mail will be available at each building prior to 8:00 a.m.  Please leave the student's name, teacher, and reason for absence.  This telephone call is very helpful to us in keeping our attendance records accurate.  It also makes it unnecessary for students to bring a note of explanation upon return to school.

 

Students are required to sign in/out of the office when they arrive late or leave before the end of the school day.  Students are expected to remain in school until dismissal time unless they have an appointment.

 

ART

Art classes are exploratory in nature and cover art concepts, media, history and appreciation. Students in grades K-4 attend art classes for 50 minutes each week.  During class, students are encouraged to make personal choices and have fun while experimenting with a variety of age appropriate materials and techniques.  The goal is to develop life skills of visual appreciation and expression.  Students are expected to bring an old shirt and wear it for art classes.

 

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance in school is compulsory in the State of Wisconsin for students between the ages of six and eighteen.  There are a number of laws and policies that govern this requirement.  We believe that it is in each student's best interest to practice good attendance habits.  In doing so, responsibility is being developed and assurance of a beneficial educational experience is being aided.

 

Recently the state law governing attendance was changed.  This change has an effect on our attendance policy.  The new law places a ten (10) day limit per year on certain types of absences.  Below is a summery of the district attendance policy.  A complete attendance policy adopted by the Board of Education is on file in the Elementary School office.

 

Absences:

1.       Excused absences not subject to ten-day limitation.

·         Illness - The district may request the parent or guardian obtain a physicians statement as proof of the physical or mental condition.

·         Death in the immediate family or funeral of close relatives.

·         Quarantine as imposed by a public health office.

·         Family vacation.

 

All of these excused absences require parent/guardian verification in writing or by phone in advance of the absences or prior to re-admittance to school.

 

2.      Pre-excused absences - students may be excused from school for a variety of reasons in addition to those listed in #1 above provided the following conditions are met.

·         Parent or guardian must notify the school in writing that their student has permission to be absent.

·         The verification must be sent prior to the student being absent from school.

·         A student may not be excused under this provision for more than ten days per year.

 

3.      Unexcused absences - students whose absences from school do not meet the criteria established in #1 or #2 above will be considered unexcused.  A Truancy warning will be sent to parents/guardians after the fourth such absence.  After the 5th unexcused absence in a semester, a Truancy referral will be initiated. 

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Make Up Work:

1.         It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher(s) to make arrangement for making up work missed during an absence from school.

2.         Students who miss classes for reasons that are determined to be excused will be given the opportunity, within reasonable limits, to make up the work they missed.

3.         Teachers will be asked to grant the number of days absent plus one for make up time unless there is another plan agreed to by teachers.

4.         Examinations missed during an excused absence will be taken at a time mutually agreed upon by the student and the teacher.

5.         In the case of pre-excused absences, work should be completed before the absence whenever possible.

6.         Students who are determined to be absent for reasons other than those listed above have the obligation to understand and retain for future use all of the materials presented during their unexcused absence.

 

All students with an unexcused absence will not be allowed to make up any daily work missed during their absence.

 

All students with an unexcused absence will be allowed one day to make up an examination or major project missed during their absence.

 

Any unexcused absence will result in a detention or in-school suspension period(s), and a truancy referral will result after the fifth such absence

 

BEEPER, CELL PHONE & WALKIE TALKIE POLICY:

Wisconsin Statutes direct that no student be permitted to use or possess an electronic paging or two way communication device (i.e. beepers, cell phones, walkie-talkies) on school premises, except as specifically authorized by the building Principal. 

 

BEHAVIOR AT SCHOOL EVENTS:

Elementary students often attend athletic events, school programs and concerts outside of the regular school day.  Students who choose to attend these events are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.  

 

BICYCLES:

1.    Bikes that are ridden to school must be parked on the south side of the gym between the gym and the sidewalk.  *We strongly recommend that students lock up their bikes so no one can take them.

2.    Students may not ride on or tamper with any bicycles during the school day.

3.    Bike riders will be dismissed with the walkers.

 

**Make these rules your safe riding code**   

 

1.    Obey all traffic regulations such as red and green lights, stop signs, and hand signals.

2.    Ride with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

3.    Give pedestrians the right of way.

4.    Ride in a straight line and as close to the curb as possible.

5.    Look out for cars at crossings, in pulling out of driveways, and parking places.

6.    Dismount and walk your bicycle across heavily traveled streets.

7.    Never ride more than two abreast.

8.    Keep your bicycle in good condition.  Be sure it has good brakes, a rear reflector, and a headlight for your own safety.  Once a year have your bicycle checked.

 

 

BREAKFAST PROGRAM

Breakfast is available for elementary students.  Students who are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch, will also be eligible for breakfast on a free or reduced price basis.  Students that participate in the breakfast program may arrive at 8:00 and are to report to the cafeteria. 

 

 

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BUS RIDER RULES:

Buses are provided as a privilege for riders to and from school.  Students are responsible to the bus driver for their conduct while riding the bus.  Those who refuse to cooperate will be referred to the principal for disciplinary action.   These referrals will be considered serious and action will include contact with the student, driver and parent with possible revocation of riding privileges.

 

Students who plan to ride a bus other than one assigned to them will need a note from home.  This note needs to be brought to the main office.  The student will be issued a bus pass to give to the driver.

 

Because of capacity, students planning parties after school should arrange transportation for their guests other than the school bus.

 

Students that ride buses are reminded to observe the following courtesies and safety precautions:

1.    Follow the instructions given by your driver.

2.    Report injuries and other problems to your driver.

3.    Leave home early enough to arrive at your bus stop on time.

4.    Wait for the bus in a safe place -- well off the road.  Students should wait for the bus on the side of the road his/her house is on.  When the bus has stopped, the driver will signal for the student to cross (when necessary).

5.    Do not approach the bus until it comes to a complete stop.

6.    Enter the bus in an orderly manner - and take your seat.

7.    Do not move from one seat to another.

8.    Remain seated while the bus is in motion.

9.    Keep your head and arms inside the bus at all times.

10.    Keep the aisle clear at all times.

11.    Remain quiet and orderly.  Do not use profanity.  Be courteous.

12.    Be alert to traffic when leaving the bus.

13.    Keep the bus free from litter and vandalism.

14.    Students are not allowed to eat or drink on regular bus routes; this includes gum, candy and suckers.

 

CLOSED CAMPUS:

We operate a closed campus policy.  Students must stay on school grounds from the time they arrive, even if school has not yet started, until dismissal.  Students must bring a written parental request to their classroom teacher or office to leave the campus for any reason.  The parent/guardian is expected to sign the student out in the main office. 

 

DISCIPLINE:

Cameron Elementary has adopted a school discipline plan called the "Above The Line Discipline Plan."  This plan is based on the belief that a healthy, safe environment is essential and is a major contributor in successful school experiences.  The purpose of the Above The Line plan is to teach students to be respectful to everyone at all times, to be kind to others, to be productive and to instill a sense of personal and civic responsibility.

 

DISMISSAL FOR APPOINTMENTS:

Parents who find it necessary to pick up their child early for an appointment or drop them off late in the morning are asked to stop by the office to sign the student in/out of school.  If a student must be excused for part of the day for an appointment a note must be sent to school with the student for his/her classroom teacher.  This helps the classroom teacher know when a child will be leaving.  It is not necessary to bring another note upon returning to school, however, the parent/guardian must stop in the office and sign the student back into school and the student will receive an office pass so they can be readmitted to class.

 

DISMISSAL TIME AND PROCEDURES:

The last few minutes of the day are an important time to wrap up the activities of the day and get organized to go home.  We ask that you refrain from picking up your child until after the walker dismissal bell at 3:10 p.m.  If your child normally rides a bus and you wish to pick him/her up, please call the office.  Your child will come to the office at 3:10 p.m. to meet you.  Students need to bring a note, to be given to the office or teacher, if someone other than a parent will be picking them up.

 

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DRESS AND GROOMING:

Your child's appearance is important.  Students should dress in a fashion suited to the classroom and playground, keeping the weather in mind.  Dress and grooming should not distract or disrupt the learning environment at any time.  Examples of inappropriate dress include:

·         Students without footwear or shirts   

·         Hats (in the building)

·         Short shorts, halter tops, shirts not covering the back or stomach, clothing adorned with inappropriate writing/    pictures.

All students are required to wear lace up or Velcro fastening gym shoes (non-marking soles) for gym class. These can be the same shoes they wear to school.  For safety reasons, it is recommended that students do not wear "flip flops", clogs, shoes with heals greater than one inch and that closed shoes should be worn for recess

 

EMERGENCY CARE:

If your child becomes ill or gets hurt at school, we will contact the person(s) you listed on the ENROLLMENT CARD form.  If no one can be reached, office personnel will use their discretion to handle the emergency situation.

 

It is EXTREMELY important that you keep this sheet up-to-date and fill out a new sheet yearly.

 

ENROLLMENT CARD:

During the first week of school, you will be asked to complete an enrollment card for your children.  The information on this sheet is important.  We ask that you complete and return it promptly.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Cameron School District, in compliance with current state and federal statutes and regulations, and in recognition of its obligation to provide equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons within its jurisdiction, affirms that it will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, economic status, marital status, or disability.  The complete policies and procedures are available for inspection in the superintendent's office.

 

FAMILY EDUCATION AND PRIVACY RIGHTS:

Cameron School District maintains records for each student attending school in the district.  State and federal laws require that the maintenance of such records assure confidentiality.  

 

An adult student, or the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor student, has the right to inspect, review and obtain copies of the student's school records upon request in accordance with Cameron School procedures.  The Cameron School will respond to such requests without unnecessary delay and in no case more than 45 days after the request is made.  Copies of the Cameron School student record procedures are available upon request at the School District office, 600 Wisconsin Avenue.  Regular office hours are 8:00-4:00 p.m. during the school year.

 

An adult student, or the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor student, has the right to request the amendment of the student's school records if he/she believes the records are inaccurate or misleading.  Complaints regarding the content of student records may be in accordance with established District policies.  Copies of the District 's procedures are available upon request as outlined above.

 

An adult student, or the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor student, has the right to consent to the disclosure of information contained in the student's school records, except to the extent that state and federal laws authorize disclosure without consent.  One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials determined to have legitimate educational or safety interests in the records.

 

A "school official" is a person employed by the District who is required by the Department of Public Instruction to hold a license; a person employed by or working on behalf of the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (including health or medical staff and police-school liaison personnel) a person serving on the School Board, a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a specific task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist); or a parent/student serving on an official committee such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his/her tasks.  A school official has a "legitimate educational or safety interest" if the official if needs to review a student record in order to fulfill his/her professional or District responsibility.                         

 

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The District shall transfer a student's records to another school or school district without consent upon request in accordance with state law.  District procedures outline the specific reasons for disclosure without consent and are available upon request as outlined above.

 

An adult student, or the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor student, has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education for alleged District non-compliance with federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:  Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.   20202-4605

 

Further, the Board of Education has designated the following student record information as directory data:  student's name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received and the name of school most recently previously attended by the student.  This information may be disclosed to any person UNLESS the adult student, or parent, legal guardian or guardian ad litem of a minor student informs the school that all or any part of the directory data may not be released without prior consent of the adult student, parent or legal guardian or guardian ad litem.  The District will not release directory data earlier than two weeks (14 days) after the opening of school or receipt of this notice.

 

FIELD TRIPS:

Most classes will go on field trips sometime during the year.  These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum.  Parents will receive notices of field trips in advance of the scheduled trip date and will be asked to sign filed trip permission forms.  Only students with completed, signed forms will be allowed to go on field trips. Sometimes a small amount of money is requested from each student to help defray costs.  Students are expected to follow school rules and behavior guidelines established by their teachers and supervisors.

 

FINES AND LUNCH ACCOUNT:

Students are responsible for the books, materials, and facilities given them for use.  If in the judgment of school authorities any such items are lost, misused or abused, a fine will be imposed.  Obligations, including lunch accounts, are expected to be paid before the end of each school year.  Report cards are held at the end of the school year until fines and lunch accounts are paid in full.

 

FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS:

During the school year, there will be monthly fire drills.  Each room in the school will have a definite route to get   out of the building.  Procedures concerning these drills will be posted in each room and classroom teachers will explain routes to all students. Tornado drills will be held periodically during the spring and autumn months.  Classroom teachers will explain information and evacuation procedures to all students.

 

GUIDANCE

The Cameron Guidance program is based on the Wisconsin Developmental Guidance model. The goal of our guidance progress is to enhance the educational, personal/social health and career development of our students.  The model is based on these nine competencies:

- Connect family, school and work                                      - Integrate growth and development

- Solve problems                                                                               - Direct change

- Understand diversity inclusiveness and fairness                        - Make decisions

- Work in groups                                                                                - Set and achieve goals

- Manage conflict

The Guidance program works to achieve these competencies through classroom presentations, small group work and individual counseling. The guidance program also works closely with administration, staff, parents and the community.

 

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL:

When a child becomes ill at school, we contact parents and request the children be taken home.  When the parent can't be reached by telephone, we call the emergency contact person listed on the child's enrollment slip.  It is important that the school be given current information in case of illness or other emergency.

 

 

 

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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The law requires that parents of Wisconsin elementary school students provide evidence of the complete immunizations or other compliance alternatives.  These include:  

 

1.      Medical exemption signed by a physician

2.      Religious exemption signed by the parent

3.      Personal exemption signed by a parent

 

Complete immunization is:  4/5 DPT, 4 Polio, 2 MMR shots, and 3 Hep B shots.

 

* As of the 2001-2002 school year, students entering Kindergarten are required to provide proof of Varicella vaccination or having had chickenpox.  If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the school.

 

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES:

Below are suggestions to help you in determining when your child should return to school if he/she has had a communicable disease.

 

Please use the following guideline to determine when your child should return to school after a communicable disease.

DISEASE

RE-ADMITTANCE TO SCHOOL

Lice (Pediculosis)

Treated with prescription or non-prescription shampoo and no

lice or nits.

Chicken Pox

Minimum of 7 days after rash appears and when vesicles are crusted

Measles

Minimum 5 days after rash appears

German Measles

Minimum 7 days after rash appears

Mumps

When swelling and fever are gone

Impetigo or Ringworm

With physician’s permission

When lesions have crusted

Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth’s Disease)

No fever.

 

Please note:  All of the above diseases MUST be reported to the school office.   Children returning to school after an absence must bring a written excuse.

 

INSURANCE:

First Agency, Inc. is the provider of student insurance and athletic coverage.  This is a secondary insurance and only applies to bills that are not covered through the regular family insurance.  Students should be prompt in reporting injuries to the supervisor of the activity where the injury occurred and to an elementary office employee.  

 

INTERNET POLICY:

 

Mission Statement:

The School District of Cameron in partnership with parents and community ensures educational opportunities that give each student the knowledge, skills and appreciation essential to succeed in an ever-changing world, by providing a safe environment and a caring staff that is responsive to individual needs.

 

Student Objective:

All students will demonstrate the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.  All students will demonstrate competency including but not limited to the following:

 

            *Problem solving                     *Critical thinking                      *Decision making

            *Responsibility                        *Organizational Skills              *Technological Skills

            *Goal Setting

The philosophy of the Cameron Elementary School is that our Student Internet Use Policy should support and be guided by the Cameron District Mission Statement and Student Objectives.  

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Students in the Cameron Elementary School may have access and use the Internet at school in accordance with established guidelines.  Parents will receive a copy of the Cameron Elementary School Student Internet Use Policy and Guidelines For Use of the Internet.  Parents will be asked to give written permission for their child to use the Internet by signing the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement.  Students will also be asked to sign the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement.

 

Student use of the Internet shall be viewed as a privilege, not a right.  The Internet may be used for educational and research purposes only, consistent with the educational objectives of the District.  Failure to follow the Student Internet Use Policy and Guidelines For Use of the Internet may result in loss of Internet use privileges and school disciplinary action.  Appropriate legal action may also be taken against students who violate the Student Internet Use Policy and Guidelines For Use of the Internet.  Teachers will monitor Internet use to see that the Board Policy is being enforced.

 

Elementary teachers shall discuss the Student Internet Use Policy and Guidelines For Use of the Internet with each student prior to them using the Internet.

 

Each student received an “Internet Acceptable Use Agreement” to take home to his or her parents.  Parents must sign and return this to their child's teacher before a child will be allowed to use the Internet. Parents were also given a copy of the Internet policy of the Cameron Public Schools. Developed 11/97.

 

The School District of Cameron strives to offer opportunities for students that will prepare them for life and life-long learning.  Included in our elementary school curriculum is technology. 

 

Internet access is now available to students and teachers in the Cameron School District.  We are very pleased to offer the Internet as an additional tool for educational and research purposes.

 

Your child's classroom teacher will discuss this policy and guidelines with him/her.  The student and his/her parent or guardian must sign the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement before the student will be allowed to use the Internet.

 

GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE INTERNET 

 

1.      Students may only use the Internet while being supervised by a teacher.

2.      Internet searches will be teacher guided.  Internet sites will be selected and previewed by a teacher.

3.      Use of the Internet must be consistent with the educational objectives of the Cameron School District.

4.      Internet use should support the curriculum and/or be curriculum driven.

5.      The Cameron School District filters its Internet access in compliance with Federal regulations.  This regulation is for the purpose of having a safe Internet environment for school age children.  Federal funding eligibility is forfeited if the safety requirement is not met.

6.    If a student violates the Internet policy or guidelines, he/she will lose Internet privileges for two weeks.  If a violation occurs the second time, privileges will be revoked for four weeks.  If a third offense occurs, the student will lose his/her Internet privileges for the rest of the school year.

 

KINDLE:

Project KINDLE (Kids In Need Of Different Learning Experiences) was developed to address needs of district gifted and talented students.  Students may be referred to KINDLE by teachers, parents and themselves.  Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and events that meet their individual needs.

 

LASER POINTER POLICY:

Schools in Wisconsin and around the country are seeing laser pointers brought to school by students.  These pointers were developed as a lecture tool, but have become a popular “toy” for many students.  They are not toys and may cause serious eye damage.  To avoid this kind of incident, our districtl has adopted a “No Laser Pointer” policy.  Students should not bring them to school.  Violators of this policy will be disciplined in accordance with established procedures.

 

LIBRARY:

The library and media center is designed to foster a love for books and a desire to read.  All students have an assigned library period once a week.

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LOCKER SEARCHES:

In seeking to assure a safe and appropriate environment, all lockers on the premises are the property of the School District of Cameron.  At no time does the District relinquish its exclusive control of such lockers.  A locker may be searched as determined necessary or appropriate without notice, without student consent and without a search warrant.  The search may be conducted by the District Administrator or building principal (or designee: e.g. athletic director, coach), a police-school liaison officer or a law enforcement or other agency official at the request of or in conjunction with school authorities. 

 

Any unauthorized item found in the locker may be removed.  Items removed from the locker may be held by the school for return to the parent(s) / guardian of the student or retained for disciplinary proceedings, or turned over to law enforcement officials.  The adult student or parent / guardian of a minor student shall be notified of items removed from the locker and turned over to law enforcement officials.

 

If found to be in violation of this policy, a student is subject to disciplinary measures which include, but may not be limited to, verbal and/or written reprimand; suspension and/or withdrawal from the class or activity in which the violation occurred; suspension from school; and expulsion from school. In addition, school officials may make referrals of the student to agencies such as law enforcement or Social Services.

 

LOST AND FOUND:

Lost and found articles are brought to the school office.  Pupils may look through this box when they have lost an article.  Help us reduce the number of lost items by marking them with the child's name.

 

LUNCH PROGRAM

Hot lunch is offered to all of our students every day of the school year.  The District uses a computerized lunch account system and each student is issued a laminated I.D. lunch card.  When a child eats a hot lunch, the I.D. card is scanned and the meal recorded on the computer.

 

We are requesting that tickets be purchased in quantities of ten or more and paid by check.  The check will serve as a receipt for payment.  Lunch tickets may be purchased at 8:05 a.m. at the Accu-Scan station by the cafeteria. 

We discourage charging of tickets, but realize that lunch money is sometimes forgotten and we do not wish for students to go hungry.  Charges are limited to ten in number.  After this period, students will be asked to bring a cold lunch to school until all back charges have been paid.  Report cards are withheld at the end of the year until any money owed to lunch accounts is paid.  Menus are published in the school newsletter, posted on the office bulletin board, the District website and announced on WJMC.

 

Families who meet income guidelines may apply for free or reduced meals for their children.  Applications are available from the school office.  Parents applying for free/reduced lunch should note that the program begins on the day approval is given for your child to receive free/reduced lunches.  You will be contacted when your application has been approved.  Students must pay full price for lunch until approval is made.

 

Students who bring a bag lunch to school may purchase milk (price to be determined – check with office).  Please refrain from sending soda pop in lunches.

 

We ask that students follow the rules listed below during the lunch period.

1.    Walk to and from the cafeteria...No cutting in line...Do not lean on tables or distract those who are eating.

2.    Keep hands, hands, feet, objects and food to yourself.

3.    Do not push, hit, kick or throw food or utensils.

4.    Display good table manners.

5.    Put food scraps and utensils in their proper place.

6.    No food may be carried out of the cafeteria.

7.    Cold lunches must be eaten in the cafeteria.

8.    Talk in a normal classroom voice.

9.    You will be responsible for replacing lost/ damaged lunch cards.

 

Parents may occasionally eat hot lunch with their child.  If you are interested in doing this, please call the office in the morning.   This allows us to keep the kitchen alerted of the amount of food that they need to prepare. Parents are asked to sign in to the office when they arrive to eat lunch with their child and sign out when they leave the building.  Parents will be charged the price of an adult lunch ticket.

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MEDICATIONS:

School board policy provides that prescribed and non-prescribed medications will be given to students ONLY upon written request of the physician and parent.  Medication must be brought to school in the original container carrying the child's name, the pharmacy and the name of the physician, as well as the dosage of the drug to be given.  These medications will be kept in the elementary office and administered by school employees.  If your child will need to have medication administered during school hours please call the school to request a form.  If you have questions, please contact the office (458-2210).

 

MESSAGES

In the event it is necessary to get a message to a student or a teacher during school hours, please call the office and the message will be relayed.  In an emergency, it can also be arranged to call the party to the telephone for a personal message.

 

MILK BREAK

Daily milk breaks will be scheduled for students.  Parents will be asked to pay for milk money once each semester.  Participation in the milk break is optional.  Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch can participate in milk break at no cost to them.

 

MUSIC:

Music classes are an important part of a well-rounded elementary education.  Cameron Elementary offers two 30-minute classes per week.  A variety of units are taught.  The goal of the music program is to develop a life-long appreciation of music and to prepare the students for continued involvement in the upper grades.  Opportunities for performance include a winter and spring program.  The curriculum follows the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Music.

 

PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION:

 The purpose of the PTO is to support and compliment the Elementary School staff, the administration and the Cameron School Board in carrying out its mission.

 

Further, the PTO seeks to enhance student learning by:

·         Promoting parental and community involvement within the educational process through voluntary and advisory participation in the educational process.

·         Strengthening the lines of communication between parents, students and teachers.

·         Providing active support to the elementary school staff in helping them to educate our children.

 

Information regarding this program and events are usually sent home with students.  If you have questions, please contact the elementary office.                                   

 

PETS:

Pets are not allowed in school without the permission of the classroom teacher and principal.  Permission must be obtained the day before the student wishes to bring his/her pet to school.  Pets will be allowed for valid and educational purposes only.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

Physical fitness is vital to a genuinely happy life.  In addition to promoting good health, the social values of sportsmanship, cooperation, and teamwork are developed in physical education.

 

Units are taught in Physical Education just like any other class.  A student may miss Physical Education class on parental request for one day only.  If the student must miss class for an extended period of days, a doctor's excuse should be obtained.

 

At all other times, the child's teacher, Physical Education teacher, and principal will determine whether or not a student is to be excused from class on a given day.  All students are required to wear tennis shoes for gym classes.

 

 

 

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PLAYGROUND RULES:

At least one adult supervises the playground at all times.  No matter how many people are supervising a playground accidents can occur.  We can reduce the potential for accidents by following the playground rules listed below.

1.    Follow directions of supervisor, teacher, or volunteer.

2.    No throwing rocks, snowballs, wood chips or any other objects that are not meant to be thrown.

3.    No tackle football or any other game that involves excessive physical contact.

4.    No fighting or abusive language will be tolerated.

5.    No skateboards, roller blades, or snowboards are allowed at school.

6.    Throw and kick balls away from the school.

7.    No climbing on the roof.  This includes before and after school.  The janitor will remove items from the roof when time allows.

8.    The area immediately south of the gym is for bike parking only.

9.    Students are expected to stay within the fenced playground area during recess.

10.If playground balls go off school property, inform the playground supervisor.  DO NOT GO AFTER THEM!

 

RADIOS-TAPES-STEREO HEAD PHONES

Students are not allowed to use radios, CD or tape players, tape cassette recorders with or without head phones at any time in the school or on the playground, as it is disruptive to staff and students.

 

READING ALOUD BY THE TEACHER:

All classroom teachers spend a period of time each day reading aloud to students.  The purpose of this activity is to model for children good reading habits, interest children in reading and reading experiences, and to provide an enjoyable experience with books for children.

 

REPORT CARDS:

Parent/teacher conferences are held in November and February.  Teachers are available to confer with parents by appointment whenever a need arises.  Please call the school to schedule an appointment. 

 

Report cards are sent home after each nine-week period or quarter.  Year-end report cards will be sent home with the student unless the student has a fine.  In this case, the report card can be picked up in the office during the summer after the fine has been paid. 

 

Special reports are sent to parents of students in grade 4 if their child is doing failing work or not working up to their capacity.  These special reports are completed by the teacher and sent home during the fifth week of each nine-week grading period.

 

SCHOOL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

On occasion it becomes necessary to close school because of inclement weather.  Notification of this procedure will be broadcast by stations WJMC AM 1240, FM 96.1 or WAQE FM 1090.

 

SCHOOL PICTURES:

Colored individual pictures are taken each fall primarily for school records.  Classroom pictures are taken each spring.  Packets are available for sale at a nominal fee with orders.  Payment is required at the time pictures are taken.  Parents will be notified at least one week prior to the picture taking.

 

SCHOOL RULES:

Students will be expected to:

1.    Show courtesy and respect toward others.

2.    Walk quietly in the hallways, up and down stairs, etc.   Please stay on the right hand side.

3.    Walk whenever they are in the building.

4.    Keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves.

5.    Use appropriate language.

6.    Be responsible for personal property.

7.    Keep dangerous objects such as knives, switchblades, matches, fire crackers, guns, sharp or pointed objects off school property.

8.    Be on time and prepared for class.

9.    Students who stay inside at recess must be seated at a table or desk.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION:

Cameron Schools are concerned about meeting the needs of all children.  Any child who appears to have a special education need should be referred by the parent, teacher, or other specialist.  Parents may refer their own children if they suspect a need that has not been noticed at school.  Referral forms should initially be picked up from the building principal.  The referral process will then be handled by the District's IEP coordinator who will call the parent and explain the process.  From this point all steps taken to determine eligibility for special education and to provide appropriate programming will require the parent's signature for approval.   The intent of the state law (Chapter 115) is to see that each child has the best possible opportunity for being educated to his/her fullest potential.  The law requires that parents be fully informed and give their consent to every step of the procedure.  Educational programs and services for eligible students (between the ages of 3 and 21) are available for the following disability areas: cognitive disabilities, emotionally disturbance, learning disabilities, autism, hearing impaired, visually impaired, orthopedic impairments, other heath impaired, traumatic brain injury, significant developmental delays, speech or language impairments.

 

STATE STANDARDS:

In the 1997-98 legislative biennium, modifications were made to the method of assuring comparability of what students ought to know and be able to do in grades four, eight and ten.  The legislature chose to establish a process whereby standards would be developed.  Through an extensive study involving people from business, education, and state government, state standards have been drafted.  Correspondingly, all districts in the state are to adopt the standards, or develop their own version with equal or greater rigor.   To assist in determining how we are performing meeting the standards, the state testing program will be aligned with the standards.  Schools across the state will be involved in reviewing and rewriting curriculum so that it also is reasonably aligned with standards and with the assessment.

 

State standards and assessment are not unique to Wisconsin, as they exist in many states.  Even though the track record for education in Wisconsin has been very good, there are some compelling issues that have driven the standards and assessment initiative around the country.  In some states, the skill level of many high school graduates has been observed to be substandard.  Another concern pertains to those communities where there have been a high number of high school dropouts.  Also, as the business sector across the country has undergone significant transitions in recent years, their general analysis of employability skills that are needed within the work force has been a significant factor in the effort to require schools to develop standards with increased rigor in K-12 schools.  Wisconsin schools must adopt standards by August, 1998.

 

STUDENT INFORMATION:    

If a change of address or telephone number occurs during the school year, please contact the main office (458-2210).  We would also like to be notified of any change in employment of parents so that school officials may contact them in case of an emergency. 

 

STUDENT USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

The possession or use of any controlled substance or alcohol on the school premises is a violation of school rules.  If it is determined that a student has or had in his/her possession any controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, or alcoholic substances, the following disciplinary action will be taken.

1.      The student will be suspended from school for a period of three days.

2.      The parents of the student shall be given written notification of the reason for the suspension.

3.      Since the violation of this school rule also constitutes a violation of the law, the police will be notified.

4.      Parents, student and the Principal will meet to discuss the consequences of any future violation of this rule.

Should there be a second offense, the student will be suspended, and repeated offenses may result in a recommendation to the Board of Education that the student be expelled.

 

TARDINESS:

Any student arriving at school late must report to the office with a parent to sign in to the office or bring a note from a parent explaining the tardiness and receive a pass.

 

TELEPHONE

The office telephone is for business purposes only.  Students will not be permitted to use the phone except in cases of emergency.

 

 

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TEXTBOOKS:

The school furnishes all textbooks and supplementary books and no fee will be charged for their use.  They are property of the school district and if they are lost, destroyed, or defaced the pupil to whom the books were issued must pay for them.  Year-end report cards will be held until fines are paid. 

 

TITLE 1 PROGRAM:

Title 1 is a federally funded program designed to provide help for children who need it in the areas of math and reading.  It is a supplementary program and therefore, does not take the place of any subject.  It is designed to reinforce the skills being taught in the classroom.

 

VALUABLES:

Students are cautioned not to bring money or valuable personal items to school.  Students, not the school, are responsible for their personal property.

 

VISION/HEARING SCREENING:

Students in grades K, 1, and 3 will be screened annually for vision.  Students in grades K, 1 will be checked for hearing.  Those failing the screening will be identified to parents and advised to see a doctor for evaluation.  If you would like to refer your child for this service please notify the elementary office at 458-2210.

 

VISITORS:

All parents and other visitors are asked to stop in the office when they visit the elementary school.  Volunteers and visitors will be asked to sign in and wear a volunteer or visitor badge. It is not acceptable for students from another school district to visit our school unless he/she has received permission from the principal.  Visiting students will not be allowed to ride the bus, participate in gym class or recess due to liability reasons.

 

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:

The Cameron Elementary School offers volunteer opportunity through its Partners For Education program. 

 

The purpose of the volunteer program is to enrich programs and supplement the services provided by the School District of Cameron to promote optimum growth and development in the student.

 

Volunteers are resource persons who may share their skills directly with students to enhance academic and non-academic programs; provide other assistance to teachers as needed; or assist school support staff as appropriate.

 

Volunteers provide support to the school district by direct involvement.  They provide two-way public relations with the community by sharing their knowledge of the educational experience.

 

All Volunteers who are providing supplemental non-professional services in the operation of the school program shall be under the authority and supervision of the building principal.  The building principal may and can require a volunteer to terminate his/her services to the school without cause.

 

Legal Ref:  State Statute 118.29(2) State Statute 118.295

 

WALKING:

Students who walk to and from school should use sidewalks if possible, follow safety precautions and stay off personal property.   When walking on a street or highway, walk facing the traffic.  Students who need to cross Main Street are to cross at the old bank corner where a crossing guard will help you.  Students need to bring a note, to be given to the office or teacher, if someone other than a parent will be picking them up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WEAPONS POLICY:

No one shall possess or use a dangerous weapon or look-alike weapon in school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, or at school sponsored activities except as otherwise specifically provided.  A dangerous weapon or look-alike weapon is defined in State Statutes and includes a gun, knife, razor, martial arts equipment, metal buckle, chemical mace, or any other object which, by the manner in which it is used or intended to be used, is capable of inflicting bodily harm or could pretend to be capable of inflicting bodily harm.  State Statute and Board Policy provides penalties for anyone found in possession of one of the aforementioned weapons.  Penalties may include:

1.      Contact with parents.

2.      Suspension

3.      Referral to law enforcement

4.      Referral for expulsion

 

WINTER BUS PROCEDURES

With the advent of winter weather transportation becomes more difficult and it is not unusual for delays to occur for a variety of reasons.  Parents should discuss with their children procedures for handling situations which may arise:

 

  1. If the bus is running ten or more minutes late, there is likely some kind of problem.  It may be that the roads are bad and the bus is getting further and further behind in the route, or it may be that the bus has become disabled.  If the bus is ten or more minutes late, children should be instructed to return to the house to wait where it is warm.  Buses more than ten minutes late will stop at each house and will wait for the student to come out.  Students should not accept rides to school from others unless it is approved by the parents.  The school will not authorize non-school personnel to transport students to or from school.

 

  1. Whenever the bus is more than ten minutes late the school should be called.  We can communicate with the bus driver and/or the Transportation Supervisor to make a determination as to when they might expect the bus to arrive.  In some cases special transportation will be arranged.

 

From time to time there will be delays in any transportation system, but with good communication of the part of school personnel, parents and children we hope to minimize delays, confusion and discomfort.  On winter days children should be dressed warmly and should understand that they will not be in trouble for missing a bus that is ten minutes late if they go back home to wait where it is warm.

 

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL:

If you are moving out of the school district please notify the elementary office.  All student textbooks and library books need to be returned to the classroom teacher, and any lunch money owed or fines paid. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CAMERON

 

 

State Statute 118.113 provides the legal basis for prohibiting Pupil Discrimination.  It reads as follows:

 

  1. No person shall be denied admission to any public school or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of or be discriminated against in any curricular, extra curricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person’s sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
  2. (a) Each school board shall develop written policies and procedures to implement this section and submit them to the state superintendent as a part of its 1986 annual report under S.120.18.  The policies and procedures shall provide for receiving possible violations of this section, for making determinations as to whether this section has been violated and for ensuring compliance with this section.

 

Any question concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap should be directed to:

 

            Randal Braun, Superintendent

            School District of Cameron

            Administrative Office

            Cameron, WI 54822

            (715-458-4560

 

Inquiries related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap should be directed to:

 

            Vicky Ondell

            Section 504 Coordinator

            School District of Cameron

            Administrative Office

            Cameron, WI 54822

 

Student Records Notice

The School District of Cameron in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes 118.125 with this publication provides notice to parents regarding the existence of student records for their children.

The records exist in the school the child attends and are of four different types:  General, Content, Confidential, and Directory Information.  The Board of Education of the School District of Cameron has a policy on student records and the policy is available in the office of the principals of each building and in the office of the District Administrator for public inspection during regular school hours. 

DIRECTORY INFORMATION:  Information such as the student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, date of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received and the name of the school most recently or previously attended by the student shall be considered public information and may be released, unless parents or adult students refuse the release, in writing, of their own initiation.

 

 

 

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