PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

It is the practice of this school district to provide continuous communication between the school and the home which will give both teachers and parents information about each child. This information should be helpful to overcome academic and social deficiencies and have each child experience success. We believe that we should indicate a child's progress in a way that does not develop either a sense of failure or a sense that the limit of one's potential has been attained.

This practice means parents must exercise their right to know all that the school knows about their child's accomplishments and progress. We further believe that the way in which this district provides for communication among parents, students, teachers, and administrators is indicative of our concern for your child.

Parents are asked to send a note to the teacher in advance of any item which concerns them. Items which parents should want to know about and which will be covered during the conferences are the achievement levels and the general academic ability of their child. Other topics of discussion can be: behavior in the class, the rate of progress, and homework assignments.

Your conference is with one of your child's teachers, although your child may work with other teachers. The progress report may contain comments written by each of the teachers of communication skills (reading, language, spelling), computation skills, science, social studies, and/or special subjects. If you wish to speak to any teachers with whom your child works, please notify your child's homeroom teacher in advance of conference dates and an appointment will be arranged.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE DATES FOR 2007-2008

` November 28, 29, & 30^th April 30 & May 1^st & 2^nd

DISCIPLINE

Discipline is necessary to ensure the safety of all children and to be able to offer all students equal educational opportunities. Discipline must be a cooperative effort between the school and the home. A Code of Conduct is given to each parent at the beginning of the school year. Several new state and federal regulations also impose strict enforcement of "zero tolerance" policies which deal with dangerous and hazardous substances, drugs, tobacco, firearms, weapons, toys, clothing and advertisements that promote them, and unsuitable use of other items, chemicals, health aids, medicines, etc. These laws are very strict and they must be adhered to with little room for understanding. Bias incidents, harassment, bullying, teasing and the like will not be tolerated without strong discipline. Threats, written or verbal, are viewed as serious and will be handled accordingly. We are required by law to report to police incidents involving planned or threatened violence by students. Please read the Code of Conduct carefully and direct any questions you may have to teachers and/or administration. Each year, parents are required to respond in writing to school officials that they and their child are aware of the contents of the Code of Conduct.

SCHOOL PROPERTY

Students are expected to respect and care for school property. A little care will go a long way! Parents may be held responsible for the deliberate destruction of school property by their child. Lost textbooks will have to be paid for by parents. Students with outstanding bills will have final report cards withheld until payment is made.

CONCERNS

Problems and concerns will develop periodically. When they do, the proper procedure is to first discuss the problem with the person or teacher directly involved. If the matter is not resolved, the Principal and then the Chief School Administrator would be seen next. After following this procedure, you may discuss your concerns with the Board of Education. Your cooperation with this procedure is appreciated.

GIFTS TO TEACHERS

We discourage the practice of giving personal gifts to teachers at any time.