2014-2015
S.E.A.R.C.H. PROCEDURE MANUAL
“We are the world; we are the children, so let’s start giving…
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me.”
Michael Jackson
MPS
Mrs. Potter, S.E.A.R.C.H. Teacher
2014-2015
Meaning
Meaning is not something you stumble across, like the answer to a
riddle or the prize in a treasure hunt. Meaning is something you build into your
life. You build it out of your own past, out of your affections and loyalties, out
of the experience of humankind as it is passed on to you, out of your own talent
and understanding, out of the things you believe in, out of the things and people
you love, out of the values for which you are willing to sacrifice something. The
ingredients are there. You are the only one who can put them together into that
pattern that will be your life. Let it be a life that has dignity and meaning for
you. If it does, then the particular balance of success or failure is of less
account.
-John Gardner
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Hallway Procedures
We have silent halls. You will not be picked up by your teacher, but you will be expected to
leave the classroom at the appropriate SEARCH time and travel down the hall in a silent line.
If I am not in the room, please wait outside the S.E.A.R.C.H. classroom door or the gym.
During this time you will remain silent. Do not enter the classroom if the teacher is not in the
room.
Sky Ranch students will travel by bus to Fisher Elementary. Please observe the same
behaviors. We have silent halls. You will not be picked up by your teacher, but you will be
expected to leave the classroom at the appropriate SEARCH time and travel down the hall in
a silent line. If I am not in the room, please wait outside the S.E.A.R.C.H. classroom door or the
gym. During this time you will remain silent. Do not enter the classroom if the teacher is not
in the room.
If you need to go to the restroom during non-instructional time, you will need to place the pass
on your desk. Only one boy and one girl will be permitted to leave the class at a time.
Direct Instruction Procedures
When the teacher is giving instructions, no student should be out of his or her seat. Look at the
teacher. Listen carefully. If you have a question about the directions, wait until the teacher
asks for questions.
Audience Procedures
During the year we will have times when you will be presenting to the class. Show your
classmates that you respect them by looking at the presenter, listening carefully, and showing
that you appreciate the presenter’s hard work.
Please follow the same instructions for special visitors. Also, applaud and give thanks for their
time and expertise shared with our Fisher students.
Computers
Computer instruction is an integral part of the SEARCH curriculum. All websites must be
approved by the teacher before students visit them in the classroom. Our computers have a
filter system to monitor inappropriate material, but if you accidentally get on a website that is
not considered appropriate please let the teacher know and exit the site immediately.
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Regular Classroom Work
During SEARCH Time
SEARCH students will be exempt from all work missed during the time spent in
SEARCH.
On the day students are in the SEARCH program, home school principal and
teachers shall:
 Avoid presenting major new concepts during SEARCH time
 Post assignments presented in order for SEARCH students to be
aware of content
 Schedule tests around SEARCH time
 Exempt students from tests missed while at SEARCH
 Schedule school-wide events around SEARCH time
 Exempt students from daily practice and drill work missed while
at SEARCH
SEARCH Homework Policy
Homework is used primarily as reinforcement or as a means to complete unfinished
classroom assignments. Students who are involved in special programs are not
required to make up assignments missed while attending alternative classes. If a
SEARCH student is having difficulty in a subject, the teacher should notify the
parent and the SEARCH program.
It is expected that homework assigned by home school teachers be no more for
SEARCH students than for other students. It is also expected that assignments
missed while at SEARCH will not be assigned as homework in addition to or in
place of regular homework assignments. Homework should not be a requirement of
SEARCH attendance.
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“Way to Go” awards will be used to monitor student behavior and hard work. If a
student receives a “Way to Go!” award, he or she will also receive a good behavior
point. Points may be spent for something in the treasure box or saved until you have
a total of three. These may be redeemed for a special treat at the end of the year. I
will set a date to reward students who have saved three points.
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Ask you to change the behavior.
Talk with you outside the room.
Behavior contract.
Call parents.
Meeting with principal.
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Emergency Procedures
During severe weather emergencies, all SEARCH students will return to their regular classroom.
Fire Drills
1. Line up immediately at the sound of the alarm. “Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!”
2. Remain silent, listening for instructions.
3. Exit the classroom in a single file line, and then exit the building at designated
doors.
4. The last one out of the classroom turns off the lights and shuts the classroom
door.
5. You will follow Mrs. Potter out to the playground and line up in a straight
silent line until roll is called.
6. Listen silently for roll call. Answer, “Here!” in a loud, clear voice.
7. Wait for the all-clear signal from your teacher, then re-enter the building
silently.
Tornado Drills
1. Line up immediately at the sound of the alarm. “T-O-R-N-A-D-O!”
2. Remain silent; listening for instructions.
3. Exit the classroom in a single file line. Go to the 5th and 6th grade hall in front
of the lockers.
4. Sit on your knees, lower your head, and cover it with your hands.
5. Wait silently in that position for roll call.
6. Listen silently for roll call, answer in a loud clear voice.
Lockdown
1. Announcement.
2. Code Yellow-Teacher will lock the door and class will proceed as usual.
3. Code Red-Teacher will lock the door, turn off the lights, and direct you to the
back corner of the room where you will remain silent until the all clear is
given.
Don’t Panic!
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“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and
curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” -Walt Disney
My Civility Pledge
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I will pledge to be a part of the solution.
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I will eliminate taunting behavior from my own behavior.
I will encourage others to do the same.
I will do my part to make my community a safe place by being more sensitive to others.
I will set an example as a caring individual.
I will eliminate from my language profanity toward others.
I will not let my words or actions hurt others.
And, if others won’t be part of the solution…
I WILL!
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Grade Level
Date
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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Phone Number
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Email Address
______I have read over the procedure packet in class and promise to be a model citizen.
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SEARCH PHOTO/VIDEO/INTERNET CONSENT FORM
Dear SEARCH parents,
Students routinely use the Internet while in SEARCH. We research topics, use interactive
websites and gather images for projects. Also, photographs may be taken of SEARCH
students engaged in various classroom activities and possibly field trips or special events
throughout the year. These photographs may be used on my website and/or in
publications created to share with parents, staff and district administration.
Your permission is required before I will allow your student on the Internet and before I
use any photographs. I realize that you probably signed a lengthy permission form
already, but I do not have access to those forms. I need to have your permission form on
Please check your preferences below, sign,
and return this form to Mrs. Potter. I appreciate your understanding in this
hand in the SEARCH classroom.
matter.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Potter
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My child has permission to use the Internet while in SEARCH.
_____YES _____NO
My child’s photo/work may appear on the SEARCH website.
(Names will not be included with the photos).
_____YES
_____NO
My child’s photo/work may appear in publications created and _____YES
distributed to parents, students, & administration by Mrs. Potter.
_____NO
My child’s picture may be released to the local media in the case _____YES
a special event is covered.
_____NO
My child’s voice/image may be recorded and published on the
SEARCH website in the form of an audio podcast or a video
Podcast.
_____YES
_____NO
I understand that I can always contact Mrs. Potter to remove
my child’s picture/work from the website if there is a problem.
_____YES
_____NO
STUDENT NAME __________________________________________DATE___________________
PARENT SIGNATURE______________________________________DATE___________________
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