HALMSTAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HANDBOOK
FOR
PARENTS/STUDENTS
2013/2014
Please keep handy for quick reference!
Table of Contents
Halmstad’s Mission Statement .......................................................................................................... 3
Chippewa Falls School District’s Mission & Vision ......................................................................... 3
Purpose of Handbook - Halmstad School Staff ................................................................................. 4
Administration - Board of Education ................................................................................................. 5
PTO Board Members – PTO Meeting Dates – Culver Dates ............................................................ 6
Academics
Conferences - Field Trips – Homework & Make Up Work............................................................... 7
Human Growth & Development – Non-Discrimination & Access to Equal Rights .......................... 7
Physical Education – Adaptive PE – Promotion, Retention & Placement ........................................ 8
Report Cards – Testing – Uninterrupted Literacy Schedule .............................................................. 8
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Arrival & Dismissal – Bicycles – Bus Students ................................................................................ 9
Bus Deviations – Safety Patrol .......................................................................................................... 9
Walkers ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Attendance
Attendance – Attendance (Truancy) – Attendance (Withdrawing Students) ............................... …10
Family Support
Complaint Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 10
Counseling Services – Parent Portal – Psychological Services ....................................................... 11
Food Service
Food Service (Lunch & Morning Milk Procedures) ........................................................................ 11
Health/Safety
Accidents ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Administration of Medication & Emergency Care - Animals in School – Asbestos Notice ........... 12
Defibrillator – Drill Practice ............................................................................................................ 12
Health
Vision/Hearing - Immunizations – Pediculosis (Head Lice) - Wellness ......................................... 13
Security
Visiting - Dropping off & Picking Up Children – Building Doors.................................................. 13
Snow Days - Inclement ................................................................................................................... 14
Student Abuse and Neglect .............................................................................................................. 14
Theft – Volunteers - Weapons ......................................................................................................... 14
Office Management
Birthday Invitations & Balloons ...................................................................................................... 14
Contact Addresses of Students - Custody - Lost and Found Articles .............................................. 15
Newsletter - Student Records – School Fines .................................................................................. 15
School Pictures – Telephone Use – Title 1 ...................................................................................... 16
Care of School Property – Cell Phones............................................................................................ 16
School Expectations-Behavior
School-Wide PBIS ........................................................................................................................... 16
Dress Code – Electronics & Toys from Home – Discipline Referral - Reces ................................. 17
Student Anti-Harassment Policy – Student Code of Classroom Conduct ....................................... 18
Student Network and Internet Use – Winter Weather ..................................................................... 18
District Policies
Elastic Clause & District Policies .................................................................................................... 19
Annual Notices
Annual Notices .......................................................................................................................... 20-24
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Halmstad’s Mission Statement
With the collaboration and support of families, students,
and the community, Halmstad Elementary will challenge
and empower all students to reach their maximum
potential while achieving academic and life skills
in a safe and respectful environment.
Chippewa Falls School District’s Mission
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District,
in partnership with the community,
is committed to excellence, empowering and challenging all students
to learn while preparing them for an ever-changing global society.
Chippewa Falls School District’s Vision
Educational Excellence for a Changing Tomorrow.
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Purpose of Handbook
This handbook is distributed to parents of elementary school children to provide you with information and procedures at all elementary
schools. It is intended to answer the questions you have about the regulations and procedures of school. You are encouraged to keep it
handy and refer to it when questions arise.
Halmstad School Staff
Principal: Wade Pilloud
Secretary: Dianne Marquardt
Counselor: Sherry Jasper
Custodian: Tim Nyhus
Family Support: Shannon Larson
Psychologist: Britny Gabert
Support Staff:
Instructional Assistant (Title 1)
Paraprofessional (LMC)
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Amy Caldwell
Cathy Bergevin
Sally Young
Kathy Michalek
Sandra Makuck
Paraprofessional (EEN)
Paraprofessional (EEN)
Instructional Assistant (ELL)
Noon Hour Monitor
Noon Hour Monitor
Diane Bradley
Christine Seelow
Jeana Lahr
Debra Swoboda
Peggy Mattison
Nurse: Corissa Prior
Health Aide: Shari Olson
Cooks: Diane Foiles, Kristine Golden and Tamara Brown
Light Housekeeping: Cathryn Steinmentz & Susan Normand
Teaching Staff:
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Melanie Dachel
Paul Froelich
Elizabeth Rust
1st Grade
1st Grade
1st Grade
Barb Beaudette
Mandi Schmigdall
Ashley Simmons
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
Amy Lee
Susan Parker
Amy Wolniak
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
Samantha Dole
Jayne Jochimsen
Kara Vergin
4th Grade
4th Grade
4th Grade
Mary Jo Greene
Judy Shugarts
Shannon Wahl
5th Grade
5th Grade
5th Grade
Rebecca Bauer
Amber Glasener
Lindsey Sharman
Art
Music
Physical Education
Sarah Schmidt
Colleen Griepentrog
Mike Bestul
Librarian
ELL
Speech
Kimberly King
Holly Toycen
Katie Gebauer
Special Education
Title 1
Title 1
Amanda Bjornson
Judy Larson
Sarah Parish
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ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Brad Saron
Superintendent of Schools
715-726-2417
Chad Trowbridge
Director of Business Services
715-726-2417
Jennifer Starck
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
715-726-2785
Christine McMasters
Director of Special Education & Pupil Services
715-726-2414
Michele Golden
Director of Human Resources/Public Relations
715-726-2417
Randy Knowlton
Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Safety
715-726-2417
Susan Lang
Director of Food Services
715-726-2400
Scott Kowalski
Director of Technology Education
715-726-2413
Dana Sommerfeld
Director of Assessment/Federal Policies
715-726-2785
Jennifer Andress
Director of ATOD/Voyagers After School Programming
715-726-2588
BOARD OF EDUCATION
You are cordially invited to attend any of the regularly scheduled school board meetings. Unless otherwise changed by
public notice, regular school board meetings are held the Third Thursday of each month. At each meeting, a time is
provided for comments or questions from the public.
Jim Dimock (President)
Melanie Schaller (Member)
Amy Mason (Vice-President)
Jerry Smith (Member)
Staish Buchner (Clerk)
Peter Lehman (Member)
Pat Allen (Treasurer)
Email for all board members:
board@chipfalls.k12.wi.us
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HALMSTAD P.T.O. BOARD
PTO OFFICERS (13/14)
President - Heather Johnson (715-497-9127)
Treasurer - Traci Goulet I715-944-4080)
heatherandjasonjohnson@gmail.com
Vice President—Shawna Stanley (715-215-2159)
tjgoulet25@gmail.com
Secretary—June Litscher (715-723-0604)
shawnalou5@gmail.com
junelit@yahoo.com
PTO MEETING DATES (13/14)
(2nd Thursday of every month except for December-no meeting)
September 12 (4pm)
October 10 (6pm)
November 7 (4pm)
January 9 (6pm)
February 13 (4pm)
March 13 (6pm)
April 10 (4pm)
May 8 (6pm)
HALMSTAD CULVER DATES (13/14)
(2nd Tuesday of every month)
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
January 4
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
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ACADEMICS
CONFERENCES
We have three scheduled conference times during the school year.
1) The “Welcome Back” Conference is held the first day of school, September 3.
2) Fall Conferences are on either Thursday, October 24 or Tuesday, October 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
3) Winter Conferences are on either:
Thursday, January 30 (3:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.) or Friday, January 31 (8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.)
FIELD TRIPS
Throughout the school year teachers schedule educational field trips. The trips are designed to supplement the classroom
curriculum and to introduce students to resources in our community. Parents will receive advance notice of all field trips.
Sometimes a small contribution may be requested to help defray transportation or facility costs. No student will be denied
the opportunity to go or be penalized for failing to contribute. Please call the school office if you are unable to provide the
cost of a field trip.
Field trips are a privilege. Should a student’s attitude or behavior not meet building-wide and/or classroom expectations,
he/she may not be permitted to go on a scheduled field trip. In the event this is decided, the teacher will inform the
parent/guardian that the student may remain at school while the class is on the field trip.
During the course of the school year we will be asking parents/guardians to consider chaperoning on student field trips. It is
important that parents and guardians know that, unfortunate as it may be, the School District’s liability insurance only covers
the staff, adult chaperones, and the students on the field trips. It does NOT cover younger (non-student) brothers and sisters.
We recognize that parents or guardians may not be able to chaperone field trips, as they may not have child care available.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
HOMEWORK/MAKE UP WORK
Each child is responsible to ask the teacher for assignments on the day he/she returns to school. If you expect your child to
be absent three or more days, you may call 715-726-2415 by 10:00 a.m. and a list of assignments will be in the office by
3:00 p.m. You may also e-mail your child’s teacher to request assignments.
Homework is important for improved student achievement. Homework is an extension and review of the curriculum taught
during the school day.
The expectation is very simple: All homework needs to be completed in the expected time frame as assigned by the
classroom teacher.
Failure to complete assigned homework or daily assignments will adversely affect a student’s grade and may have a negative
impact on the student’s ability to attend field trips.
Parents are encouraged to schedule a regular time for their children at home to complete homework, assignments or review
classroom material. If parents have questions regarding homework or daily assignments, please contact your child’s
classroom teacher.
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #2414.)
The Chippewa Falls School District recognizes the family as the primary source for developmental experiences. In
identifying its role, the district serves to reinforce that which is taught at home by providing learning experiences that can be
used to make healthy life choices now and in the future. If you have any questions or concerns about the Human Growth and
Development Curriculum, please feel free to contact the counselor, principal or Jenny Starck, Human Growth and
Developmental Coordinator at 715-726-2580.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #2260.)
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All children in grades K-5 participate in the district’s physical education program. A pair of tennis shoes must be made
available for use in the gymnasium to maximize the safety of your child. Running in regular shoes or stocking feet can be
dangerous on slippery floors. Going barefoot is not acceptable.
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students who are unable to participate in regular physical education programs for extended periods of time are required to be
involved in an adaptive physical education program which is suited to their ability and limitations. This does not include
short term injuries/illnesses.
If a physician requests that a child not be permitted to take part in regular physical education activities, the district, when so
notified, will provide the parent with an adaptive physical education form that is to be completed by the child’s physician. In
doing so, the physician will indicate the types of physical activities in which the child will be permitted to participate.
Students will not be excused from attending regular physical education classes without a physician’s completion of the
adaptive physical education form.
PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5410.)
REPORT CARDS
In addition to six-week progress reports, reports cards are distributed approximately one week after the end of each trimester.
Watch the monthly newsletter for specific dates.
TESTING
Students are given group achievement tests and readiness tests during their years in the elementary grades. The tests given
vary from year to year and are used by the school to help determine the student’s basic ability, his/her achievement in school
subjects, and his/her readiness to begin new work.
UNINTERRUPTED LITERACY SCHEDULE
Through the state funded REACh grant, schools were able to work through a needs assessment process and create solutions
to some areas of concern. One concern we found was in the area of literacy. In an effort to be proactive, and through
extensive research and discussion, we will be implementing an uninterrupted literacy block this school year. This means
students and staff will be better equipped to address literacy needs when the school works towards a common goal and
eliminates unwanted interruptions like switching classes, recess, etc. We have also incorporated an intervention time. The
intervention time is pivotal to assist those who struggle, or who are achieving at a different rate than the rest of the students.
We are asking parents to plan accordingly, if possible, when scheduling appointments or anything that takes your child out of
the literacy block time frame.
The scheduled times are below:
Kindergarten
Literacy Block
9:20 – 9:45/10:00-11:05
Intervention Time (SOAR)
11:50 – 12:20
Third Grade
Literacy Block
8:00-8:45/1:35-2:20
Intervention Time (SOAR)
12:20-12:50
First Grade
Literacy Block
Intervention Time (SOAR)
8:15 – 9:45
11:50 – 12:20
Fourth Grade
Literacy Block
8:00-8:45/9:25-10:10
Intervention Time (SOAR)
1:50-2:20
Second Grade
Literacy Block
Intervention Time (SOAR)
8:35 – 10:25
11:50 – 12:20
Fifth Grade
Literacy Block
Intervention Time (SOAR)
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12:20 – 1:50
1:50-2:20
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Students should not arrive at school before 7:30 a.m. on regular start days. Students should not arrive to school before 8:20
a.m. on late start days. There is no supervision in the building or on the playground until this time.
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DO NOT BLOCK THE BUS LANE. Busses need to have that space open to drop off or pick up children.
DO NOT PARK IN HANDICAP AREA UNLESS YOU HAVE A HANDICAP PERMIT. Those areas need to
be available for students/parents/guardians with special needs.
PLEASE PULL AHEAD TO THE BICYCLE RACK AREA TO DROP OFF YOUR CHILD.
BICYCLES
For safety reasons, once on school property, children need to walk their bikes to the bike racks. Parents make the final
decision about a child riding his/her bike to school, however, the elementary staff discourages students in kindergarten thru
grade 2 from riding bicycles to school. Helmets are strongly encouraged.
Children are advised to lock their bicycles in racks if bicycles are ridden to school. Schools are not responsible for damaged,
stolen or lost bicycles.
BUS STUDENTS
Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and safe manner on the bus. Students are expected to remain
seated while the bus is moving. We ask that all parents review this policy throughout the school year. Revocation of bus
privileges may occur when a student behaves in a disruptive or unsafe manner. If you have concerns, call Chippewa Yellow
Bus at 715-726-2454.
BUS DEVIATION
Any parent desiring a change in the child's regular bus transportation for any reason must complete a Bus Deviation Form.
Written notes from parents WILL NOT be accepted.
Parents are asked to pick up the form in advance from your child’s school or have your child pick up the form from school
and have it completed in advance for their child.
It is important for Halmstad Staff to know how your child will get home from school.
 Halmstad staff WILL NOT permit a child to change their usual way of going home unless we have a written note
from the parent. If a child needs to ride a different bus after school, the parent must complete a bus deviation form to
be given to the office or to the bus company. (See Bus Students section.)
 To request a change, the note must be specific as to the dates for the change and who is picking up the child. This
note must be signed and dated by the parent/guardian.
 Last minute phone calls (after 1:45 p.m.) are not acceptable.
SAFETY PATROL
A group of grade five students are trained by Mr. Ralph Coushman and school staff to be the school safety patrol. The
purpose of our safety patrol is to influence and encourage other students to refrain from crossing streets at points other than at
designated crossings and to assist students across such designated crossings in a safe and respectable manner.
Our safety patrol students arrive at the designated crossings each morning, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:50
a.m. on regular start days/8:20-8:35 a.m. on late start mornings and after school from 2:30 p.m. until the last bus leaves
school.
At the discretion of the building principal, safety patrol students may be detained from their assignment due to inclement
weather or other situations that may jeopardize their safety. For those students who need to walk to school under these
conditions, arrangements will be made to provide coverage at the designated crossing areas.
No liability shall attach to the school district, or any individual, school member, administrator, teacher or other school
authority by virtue of the organization. (State Statue 118.10) For questions relating to Safety Patrol, please refer to The
Safety Patrol Handbook that your child was provided or email safetypatrol@chipfalls.k12.wi.us.
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WALKERS
Walkers are to cross intersections by the school with the safety patrol members. They are expected to stay on sidewalks and
cross at corners on the way to and from school. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper and safe manner at
all times.
ATTENDANCE
The Chippewa Falls Unified Schools recognize regular, punctual attendance as essential for satisfactory school progress. All
students are expected to attend school regularly and be on time for classes in order to benefit from the instructional program
and to develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility.
It is important that parents and students assume responsibility for seeing that students arrive at school on time. Any student
who arrives after 7:50 a.m. on regular school days/8:35 a.m. on late start days is considered tardy. For attendance and lunch
count purposes, all students arriving after 7:50 a.m./8:35 a.m. must first report to the office for an admit slip.
An excuse is required when your child is absent or tardy from school. It is the parent's responsibility to call the school office
at 715-726-2415 no later than 8:30 a.m. to report a child's absence.
The principal will determine if an absence is excused or unexcused as defined by state statute. Excused absences may
include illness, death of a family member and/or medical appointments. It is critical that the school office knows where a
child is and his/her reason for not being in school to ensure the safety of every student.
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If a student comes to school after 7:50 a.m. on regular start days/8:35 a.m. on late start days, but arrives before 9:00
a.m., he/she will be counted as tardy.
If a student comes to school after 9:00 a.m., he/she will be counted a half day absent.
If a child is in attendance until 1:30 p.m., he/she will be counted in attendance for a full school day.
School attendance is the legal responsibility of all parents and guardians as stated in the Wisconsin Statutes. The State Statute
118.16 reads a student, including Kindergarten students, is considered a “habitual truant” when he/she has been absent
from school without an acceptable excuse for:
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Part or all of five or more days on which school is held during a semester
ATTENDANCE - TRUANCY
(State Statute 118.16), (http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5200.)
Students are to be at school, ready to be in their classrooms when school starts or they will be recorded tardy (unexcused).
The Wisconsin state mandates indicate that more than 5 absences and/or tardies a semester are excessive.
Truancy letters will be sent after three unexcused absences and/or tardies. A meeting will be held with parent(s) and student
after five unexcused absences and/or tardies occur within a given semester. Students who are habitual truants may also be
referred to Chippewa County Juvenile Service for violation of the Wisconsin Compulsory Attendance Law.
ATTENDANCE – WITHDRAWING STUDENTS
Parents are required to notify the school office when their child will be changing schools. At the time of withdrawal, all
school materials must be returned (e.g. textbooks, library books) and outstanding bills paid. Student records will be
forwarded to the new school.
FAMILY SUPPORT
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
If your child has a problem at school, or if you feel (as a parent/guardian) there is something you should discuss or have
clarified, be assured there is someone at Halmstad to help you. Do not hesitate to call the school. Problems cannot be solved
or rumors dispelled unless the school knows about them.
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The people to see (in this order) are:
1. Your child’s teacher.
2. The principal.
First, the staff at Halmstad requests that you take your concern to the person nearest the problem. The concern you face may
be the result of an oversight or misunderstanding that can be quickly and easily corrected if brought to the attention of the
Halmstad adult most directly involved.
If you feel the Halmstad adult closest to the situation has not satisfactorily addressed your concern, please make an
appointment to see the principal.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Halmstad has one full-time licensed school counselor. Halmstad’s developmental guidance program teaches children the
importance of developing a positive attitude toward themselves, others, home and school. Counseling services include
classroom sessions, small-group sessions, individual counseling for students and parent education opportunities.
PARENT PORTAL
The parent portal provides online access to view student information including attendance and grades from anywhere you
have Internet access. Contact Dara Harings (technology secretary) at haringsdl@chipfalls.k12.wi.us if questions.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
The district employs school psychologists. They are responsible for individual testing of students and the evaluation of
possible learning disabilities. A child may be referred for testing by teachers, principal, or parent/guardian. The
parent/guardian will be contacted before these individuals provide service. A referral is handled by a team of specialists and
other persons involved with your child.
FOOD SERVICE
Our foodservice will be using Infinite Campus for our lunch program where information regarding balances,
purchases and making payments will be available through the parent portal. Each student will have an individual
account to purchase lunch or milk. Accounts are prepaid, no negative balances will be allowed. If your lunch
account is negative, your child will receive a peanut butter sandwich and milk.
Lunch prices for the 2013-2014 school year will be $2.00 for elementary lunch. Families may apply for
free/reduced priced meals at any time during the school year. Applications are available on the district website or
requested at the school. Morning Snack/Lunch Menus can also be found on the district website. If you have any
questions, contact Cindy Meyer at 715/726-2581.
Morning Milk/Snack – A morning snack with a carton of milk will be offered to students at school. The snack and
milk are eaten in the classroom and is SOLD BY THE SEMESTER OR YEAR ONLY. Payment for morning milk
must be kept separate from all other fees and lunch account money. If you want your child to receive morning
milk for 1st semester, please pay $30.50 (35 cents/day); for the whole year, please pay $61 per child payable to
Halmstad Elementary School on registration day in September. Payment for 2nd semester milk/snack will be
collected in January.
Qualifying for free/reduced lunches and morning milk/snack - If you qualify for free or reduced lunches, your
child automatically qualifies for free morning milk and snack break. Do not pay money for morning milk/snack if
this applies to you.
HEALTH/SAFETY
ACCIDENTS
Children are asked to report accidents that occur not only in school, but on their way to and from school to their teacher
and/or principal as soon as possible. If a child is injured in an accident while at school, first aid will be administered and
parents notified if necessary. First aid is interpreted as immediate temporary care given to an injured person.
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The Chippewa Falls Board of Education does not carry medical or dental accident insurance for students. For this reason, the
board has approved a medical and dental accident insurance plan available to parents at the beginning of the school year at a
nominal cost.
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION/EMERGENCY CARE
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5330.)
Parents are encouraged to give medicine before or after school hours if at all possible. All medications administered at
school must be handled through the office or nurse’s office. Any medication that is given during the school day
must be in accordance with the following Chippewa Falls Unified School District Policy for Administration of Medication.
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Written instructions from the prescribing physician for the administration of the prescribed medication must be
provided and the medication form needs to be signed by the prescribing physician. The physician’s office may fax
the medication order to Halmstad School at 720-3756.
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The medication prescribed by the physician must be brought to school BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN in the container
appropriately labeled by the pharmacy and must indicate the student's name, name of medication, dosage, route and
time of medication.
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Students may carry inhalers as long as a parent/guardian and doctor have signed a medication form and circled (YES)
that the student may carry the inhaler.
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A request from a parent/guardian for permission for their child to receive other non- prescription medications must be
accompanied with a signed medication form signed by the parent/guardian. Non-prescription drugs must be in the
original UNOPENED container.
ANIMALS IN SCHOOL
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/Go to Policy Manual, view policy #2521.01.)
The Chippewa Falls School District Board of Education recognizes animals in the classrooms are a valuable educational
component in support of the curriculum or educational enrichment programs. The Board also recognizes that the health,
safety and welfare of students and staff are paramount. An animal permission form must be completed TWO WEEKS prior
to the date of bringing an animal on school grounds.
ASBESTOS NOTICE
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District hereby provides notification of the availability of Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Response Act Management Plan for each building. Plans for each school are available in the office of the
Principal during normal business hours 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for your inspection and review or at the Administration Office,
1130 Miles Street, Chippewa Falls.
The plan is made available for your inspection without cost or restriction in accordance with AHERA regulation 763.93 (g)
(3) and if copies are necessary they will be made available to you within 5 working days at a cost to copy.
DEFIBRILLATOR
A HEARTSTART defibrillator is located outside the gymnasium doors.
DRILL PRACTICE
The staff will guide students to prepare for possible emergency situations in the following ways:
 Fire Drills: Students practice exiting the building in a quiet, orderly fashion.
 Halmstad Hawks Lockdown: Students practice going to a safe spot in the room that is out of the view of a
dangerous intruder.
 Tornado/Severe Weather Drill: Students go to their designated area with their heads down, should severe weather
require our school community to seek a safe area.
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HEALTH
Good nutrition, proper clothing, plenty of rest and personal hygiene are factors that influence a child’s physical and mental
attitude towards learning.
Periodic vision and hearing screenings are done each year with all students. If there is a concern with the screening results,
the school nurse will contact parents and/or guardians. When a student's appearance or performance reveals a possible health
problem, the parents will be contacted to discuss steps to correct the problem.
All students are given the opportunity to have 30 fluoride dental treatments during the school year to ensure a good start to
dental and oral health. The information is provided to each family at the start of the year. Please sign the fluoride permission
line if you wish your child to participate in the fluoride program. The cost for each student is $2.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Wisconsin Statute 140.5 (16) requires children to be immunized prior to the admission to school. When a parent/guardian
registers a child for school he/she should come prepared to provide evidence of required immunizations.
PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE)
The Chippewa Falls School District has a “No Live Lice” policy for its schools. Upon admission to school, each family
receives a copy of the “Guidelines for Handling Head Lice.” Additional copies are available upon request.
WELLNESS
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy # 8510.)
Class Parties and Fundraising
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Food sales and parties for students held during the school day will not conflict with the lunch program. Parties shall
take place after lunch.
Parents are encouraged to provide healthy snacks and treats for student celebrations. To reduce the risk to students
who have allergies, parents are encouraged to provide fresh fruit or vegetables or food items commercially prepared
or prepared by a state health inspected bakery.
Elementary schools are to provide at least one celebration each year that focuses on healthy activity such as heart
healthy Valentine’s Day party.
The use of soda or other high sugar drinks is discouraged during classroom parties. Milk or 100% juice is available to
purchase from food service.
Nutrient dense foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese sticks, whole grain crackers, etc. are available for
staff to purchase from the food service department for classroom parties.
SECURITY
VISITING
We welcome visitors to the classroom. WE DO ASK, HOWEVER, THAT YOU CALL IN ADVANCE. Teachers like to
prepare students for visitors so instruction and classroom procedures are not interrupted.
We ask that all items being dropped off at school must be left in the office for delivery to the classroom to keep interruptions
to a minimum.
A security badge system is in place for ALL visitors to our school. Visitors must show a valid ID upon request. When
visiting school you must pick up a visitor pass in the office. Please wear the pass while you are in the building and return it
to the office when leaving. Staff has been advised to ask visitors not wearing passes to report to the office to obtain a pass.
DROPPING OFF/PICKING UP CHILDREN
If you enter the building, please say your HI and GOOD BYE in the front entrance foyer of the school.
BUILDING DOORS
All doors will be locked during the school day. All visitors are required to request access using the camera security system.
This is only for entering the building; the doors are not locked from the inside.
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SNOW DAYS/INCLEMENT WEATHER
The following procedures will be observed when snow or ice conditions prevent the school busses from operating.
The decision to close school is usually made by 6:00 AM.
Listen to local radio stations for an announcement of school closing or early closing if a storm occurs during the day.
DO NOT CALL YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL. Information will be placed on the district website.
Please do not drop your children off at regular starting time when school has been delayed by an hour or two. Also, please
have an action plan of where your child is to go or what your child is to do when school dismisses early.
If school is closed for the day or school is closing early, all activities scheduled for that day, including evenings, are
cancelled.
STUDENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #8462.)
Wisconsin state law requires licensed school employees to report to the local Department of Family and Social Services any
suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in prosecution of the school
employee.
Once a report is made, official representatives of the Department of Family and Social Services have the right to come to the
school to interview the child. This department need not obtain parental permission to interview the child.
THEFT
The school cannot assume responsibility for money and valuable property brought to school by students. Each student must
take proper precaution to protect his/her own property.
It is strongly recommended students:
 Leave electronics at home (cell phones, music players, and all gaming devices).
 Secure bicycles to the bike rack.
 Keep private about any money brought to school.
 Keep valuable objects at home.
 Report any thefts that they may have witnessed or any information they might have concerning a theft to the teacher
or principal.
VOLUNTEERS
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #3120.09.)
Volunteers play a vital role in the educational process. Please talk to your child’s teacher if you would like to volunteer your
time. You must fill out a volunteer form prior to volunteering in the classroom or attending a field trip with your
child. These forms will be available to all parents/guardians at registration time in September and in the office throughout
the school year.
WEAPONS
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #3217.)
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS/BALLOONS
Since the delivery of birthday invitations in school can create hurt feelings among students, it is our expectation that the
teacher distributes birthday invitations to all students in the classroom, or they do not belong at school.
It is not the responsibility of the school to provide student information to families. This is very time consuming and not all
families in a class wish to have their personal information given out.
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Balloons delivered to students during the school day will be delivered to the office to keep classroom disruptions to a
minimum. Students will be notified and may pick up balloons after school to take home. We recommend you provide
transportation home that day, as managing balloons on the bus can be difficult.
CONTACT ADDRESS OF STUDENTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Parents and/or guardians are requested to promptly notify the school office at 715-726-2415 of any change in an address
and/or phone numbers. Please provide any phone number, parent’s work number and/or emergency contact number changes
that may occur during the school year. This is extremely important in the event an emergency should arise. Please provide a
current email address on your child’s enrollment form and update as necessary.
The school office must have a local emergency telephone number on file for each student. The emergency contact numbers
should be that of someone who could come for your child and provide care until you return home. It is the parent's
responsibility to contact the office as soon as possible should the emergency telephone number change at any time during the
school year.
Should your child incur an emergency situation and a contact cannot be made, the police department will be called.
It is important that we have on file in the school office the names and addresses of those persons to whom your son and/or
daughter may be released during the school day. You will have the opportunity in September to record these names on the
student release form provided in your registration packet. Students will not be released to persons other than
parents/guardians unless the parents/guardians have given the school permission. Parents/guardians can record these names
on the student release forms.
Parents should not report to the classroom when picking up your child. Children will be called from class to the office. This
is for the safety of all children.
CUSTODY
If custody or guardianship changes after enrollment, documents should be provided to the school office as soon as possible.
Upon request, the school system will give to non-custodial parents all information required under the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act and laws of the State of Wisconsin, unless there is a valid court order directing the school system not
to divulge such information. If such an order exists, a certified copy must be delivered to the principal’s office.
Request for attendance enrollment documentation for tax purposes should be submitted in writing to the office 5 business
days before it is needed. Attendance and enrollment reports can be printed from Infinite Campus.
LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES
Please put your child’s name on all personal property. Lost articles, marked with a name will be returned to the owner.
Other articles will be kept in the “Lost and Found” area near the office. Keys, watches, rings and small items are kept in the
office. Any remaining unclaimed lost and found items are donated to local charities.
NEWSLETTER
A monthly school newsletter is electronically sent to each family to keep all informed of school events and activities. Paper
copies are available upon request. The staff at Halmstad encourages all parents/guardians to become involved in our school.
Through your cooperation and participation, Halmstad can become an even better school. An electronic version will be
posted each month on the district’s web page - http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Read the newsletter to see what’s coming
up!
STUDENT RECORDS
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #8330.)
The School Board of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District shall allow persons to have access to school district
records in accordance with Wisconsin statutes and district implementing procedures.
SCHOOL FINES
No rental charges are made for books or school equipment. Books, supplies, and equipment are very expensive and loss,
damage, or misuse of these materials will result in fines.
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SCHOOL PICTURES
Individual student pictures will be taken the first day of school as part of registration day. All children will have their picture
taken, as staff wishes to include all children in the memory book. Group pictures will be taken in the spring. Parents are not
obligated to purchase any pictures.
TELEPHONE USE
The office, gym area and classroom telephones are not available for the general use of the students. Calls for permission to
go home with a friend, to stay after school, to check to see if someone is picking them up, etc. will not be permitted. These
matters need to be arranged at home before the student starts for school. The office and classroom telephone is available for
emergency calls and school business.
TITLE 1 – PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW (Teacher Qualifications)
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #2261.02.)
CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5513.)
Any student who needlessly damages school property or equipment shall be held responsible and shall make restitution to the
school in the amount determined by the administration. When a student is unable to make restitution, the parent or guardian
shall be held liable.
CELL PHONES
Cell phone use during the school day is strictly prohibited. Students who have a cell phone at school must turn it off and keep
it in their backpack. Students found using their cell phone during the school day will have it confiscated and held until a
parent comes to pick it up.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS-BEHAVIOR
School-Wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)
We are using the PBIS Behavior rubric to create a sense of community in our schools, reduce problem behavior and increase
positive behavior, create consistent language to express our expectations, to have consistent consequences for misbehavior,
and to gather and use data to guide decision-making.
HALMSTAD EXPECTATIONS
Hallway
Playground
Be Safe
Walk single file on right side
Hands and feet to self
Face forward
Stay in your area
Use equipment properly
Hands and feet to self
Lunchroom
Walk
Remain seated
Hands and feet to self
Bathroom
Walk in and out quietly
Wash hands with soap and
water
Walk
Remain seated in line and
face forward
Hands and feet to self
Bus Line
Be Respectful
Quiet/Silent voice
Respect other’s personal space
Follow adult directions
Follow adult directions
Play with others the way you want to be
played with
Use polite language
Quiet voices; talk to others directly across
or next to you
Follow adults directions
Use manners
Quiet voice
Respect others’ personal space
Follow adult directions
Silent voices
Follow adult directions
Be Responsible
Walk directly to your destination
Hold on to objects
Line up quietly with silent voices
Return equipment to proper place
Dress for the weather
Clean up all trash
Raise hand if you need help
Wait quietly to be dismissed
Eat anything you open
Use toilets, sinks, and towel
dispensers correctly
Throw trash away in trash can
Wait for turn to board bus
As a staff we will positively reinforce and reward expected behaviors and enforce meaningful consequences for violations.
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DRESS CODE
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5511.)
Personal appearance of students attending the Chippewa Falls Area Schools remains the responsibility of parents and/or
guardians. One goal of the school personnel is to maintain a school climate that fosters learning, safety and respect for self
and others.
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Clothing attire and accessories like low riding pants or jeans, wallet chains and exposed undergarments are
examples of inappropriate dress.
Bare midriff, fishnet or off-the-shoulder tops are not to be worn to school.
Shorts are acceptable provided that they are even with or below the bottom of their fingertips when standing.
Clothing with advertisements or depictions of drugs, alcohol and tobacco products or displays of offensive
messages are prohibited.
Students are required to remove hats once they have entered the building.
Flip flop sandals are examples of unsafe attire. Flip flops are not allowed to be worn at school. Injuries have
resulted when students run on the blacktop and sand.
If in the judgment of the teacher or principal, attire is disruptive to the educational process, the child may be required to
change. Inappropriately dressed children will wait in the school office until parents can be called to provide a change of
clothing.
ITEMS FROM HOME-ELECTRONICS/TOYS
Every year situations occur that cause students to argue, fight and have hurt feelings due to toys brought from home that have
NO purpose at school. These toys are a disruption at recess time and can cause negative issues in the classroom.
Some examples of electronics/toys that have caused issues in the past are:
 electronic games
 cell phones
 MP3 players
 trading cards of various kinds
 dolls
 cars, trucks, remote control vehicles
 and similar items
It is our expectation that students not bring toys to school unless requested by a staff member for school related purposes.
Toys can be a negative temptation (theft) to some students and toys can be broken at school, which will result in hostile or
hurt feelings. For those reasons, we ask that toys stay at home.
If a student brings any item from home that is not acceptable at school, parents will be informed that the item will be kept in
the principal’s office until picked up by the parent.
DISCIPLINE REFERRAL
An Office Discipline Referral Form will be issued by school staff should a behavior warrant one. If a student receives an
Office Discipline Referral, the student will be required to meet with the principal. This referral form has been created by the
district and will be used by all schools in the CFSD.
If a student is misbehaving, a staff member may issue him/her a Quick Slip. The offending behavior will be checked on the
Quick Slip. The Quick Slip encourages the student to take responsibility for his/her actions. Quick Slips need to be signed by
the parent and returned to the student’s teacher.
RECESS
LUNCH RECESS
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
11:30 - 11:50 a.m.
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Grades K, 1, 2
Grades 3, 4, 5
Students will need a note from a doctor to remain inside during recess for health reasons.
Students are required to go outside for all recess periods unless kept in from the teacher or principal.
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Our playground tends to have ice and water even though the snow may be melted in several areas. If your child
does not have boots or snow pants, they will need to stay in an area designated by the playground supervisors.
Students must have shoes to wear in the building. When students do not have shoes, they are not dressed
appropriately for physical education activities, they track mud, ice and snow onto the carpeted areas, their feet
get hot and sweat and we notice an unpleasant smell around the building. Boots are typically big and clunky, so
they present a safety issue when climbing stairs, not only for the student wearing them, but also for others.
Snow pants are required in order to play where there is snow. Students who do not have snow pants will need to
stay in a designated area on the playground.
Students must hang clothing items in their lockers so that the floor space is clear of items that make walking
unsafe. All lockers should be empty at the end of each school day so that the custodial staff can clean the areas
appropriately. (This includes sweeping and mopping).
PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILDREN’S CLOTHING. Each year we have many items that are not claimed and
are donated to local charities.
STUDENT ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5517 & 5517.01.)
STUDENT CODE OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5500.)
Students shall be expected to abide by the code of conduct adopted by the School Board and any other appropriate school
expectations and classroom rules established by the building principal and/or classroom teacher for the purpose of
maintaining a favorable academic atmosphere.
STUDENT NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY
http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #7540 and #7540.03.)
Students in the Chippewa Falls School District may have use of e-mail, the network, and internet at school district sites
during school hours via district provided accounts. This use is a privilege, not a right.
Students having access to e-mail, the network and/or internet shall do so through the supervision of faculty and staff and shall
adhere to the guidelines established as appropriate by school board and WiscNet policies, and their guidelines.
The district and/or its designee retain the right to inspect, monitor, or view student-generated content stored on district owned
equipment, or accessed with district-owned equipment.
E-mail, network, and internet use shall be for educational use, consistent with the educational objectives and mission of this
school district. Misuse of district e-mail, internet, or network, may result in the loss of access privileges, school disciplinary
action, fines, or legal consequences.
Each year parents are required to give permission for their child to use the internet at school by signing on the designated line
of the student’s enrollment form.
WINTER
 All students must be dressed appropriately for cold weather, which includes boots, winter coats, snow pants,
mittens/gloves, and hats.
 Students are expected to wear boots as long as the playground conditions necessitate such attire. This will be at the
discretion of the staff. If a student does not have a separate pair of boots for outside wear, he or she will be required
to remain in a designated area on the playground. Parents will be notified if a student does not wear boots over a
period of days.
 Sliding on the ice and playing “King of the Hill” is a common cause of serious injuries and is not permitted on the
playground. Playing on snow hills isn’t allowed.
 Students not wearing snow pants will be expected to stay in a designated area near the building.
 Throwing snowballs or ice chunks is absolutely NOT PERMITTED on the playground.
Every effort is made to protect children from sub-zero weather. The district guideline reads: If the actual temperature is -6 or
below or the wind chill is –6 degrees or below, the students will remain inside for recess. All schools will make decisions
based on these guidelines. The district uses weatherunderground.com to make weather related decisions.
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ELASTIC CLAUSE
The school and administration reserve the right to establish fair and reasonable rules and regulations for things requiring
action that are not covered in the handbook and/or student behavior that may arise. In all cases, rules, regulations, and
possible consequences shall be as consistent as possible with previously established rules, regulations, and consequences for
similar incidents. Matters omitted from the list should not be interpreted as limitations on the scope of the school’s authority
in dealing with any type of infraction that may not be in the best interest of the safety and welfare of the students of Halmstad
Elementary School.
DISTRICT POLICIES
Administration of Medication/Emergency Care 5330
Animals at School 2521.01
Attendance 5200
Care of School Property 5513
Dress Code 5511
Handicap Accommodations
Human Growth and Development 2414
Non-Discrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity 2260
Promotion, Placement, and Retention 5410
Public Attendance at School Events 9160
Student ABUSE AND NEGLECT 8462
Student Anti-Harassment 5517 & 5517.01
Student Code of Classroom Conduct 5500
Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety 7540.03
Student Records 8330
Title I – Parents’ Right to Know (Teacher Qualifications) 2261.02
Volunteer 3120.09
Weapons 3217
Wellness 8510
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ANNUAL NOTICES
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ANNUAL NOTICES REQUIRED BY LAW
NONDISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District that no person may be denied admission to any public school in this
district or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil service,
recreational, or other program or activity because of the persons' sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or
parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap as required by s. 118.13, Wis. Stats.
This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statues, including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (sex),
Title II, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(handicap), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This policy also prohibits harassment.
The district encourages informal resolution of complaints under this policy. A formal complaint resolution procedure is available,
however, to address allegations of violations of the policy in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
Any questions concerning s. 118.13, Wis. Stats., of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of sex, should be directed to:
Warren Bowe or Sherry Jasper, Equity Coordinators
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
1130 Miles Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2417
Inquiries related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap, should be
directed to:
Christine McMasters, Director of Pupil Services
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
1345 Ridgewood Drive
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2414
(PI 9.05 Wisconsin Admin Code and Board Policy 2260, 2260.01, 3122, 3362, 4122, 4362, 5517 and 5517.01)
STUDENT ANTI-HARASSMENT
The Chippewa Falls School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment for students and employees free
from harassment, discrimination, or intimidation.
Harassment refers to the acts of physical, verbal, or psychological behavior based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, parental or marital status, sexual orientation, physical, learning, mental or emotional disability or handicap which would create
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
Students who experience harassment may immediately make it clear that such behavior is offensive. Students are entitled to due process
protection and are encouraged to report the incidents to:
Warren Bowe or Sherry Jasper, Equity Coordinators
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
1130 Miles Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2417
There shall be no retaliation against students who file complaints in good faith under this policy. A complaint shall be submitted within
forty-five (45) working days of the occurrence of the incident being reported. (Board Policy 5517)
BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
The Chippewa Falls School District Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive, and nurturing educational
environment for all of its students. Aggressive behavior toward a student, whether by other students, staff, or third parties is strictly
prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition includes physical, verbal, and psychological abuse. Aggressive behavior is defined
as inappropriate conduct that is repeated enough, or serious enough, to negatively impact a student’s educational, physical, or emotional
well-being. This type of behavior is a form of intimidation and harassment, although it need not be based on any of the legally protected
characteristics, such as sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or
physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. It includes, but is not limited to, such behaviors as stalking, bullying/cyberbullying,
intimidating, menacing, coercion, name-calling, taunting, making threats, and hazing.
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Any student that believes s/he has been or is the victim of aggressive behavior may immediately report the situation to the building
principal or assistant principal, or the Superintendent of Schools. The student may also report concerns to a teacher or counselor who will
be responsible for notifying the appropriate administrator or Board official. Complaints against the building principal may be filed with
the Superintendent of Schools. Complaints against the Superintendent of Schools may be filed with the Board President.
There shall be no retaliation against students who file complaints or otherwise participate in an investigation concerning allegations of
aggressive behavior. Such retaliation shall be considered a serious violation of Board policy and independent of whether a complaint is
substantiated. Suspected retaliation may be reported in the same manner as aggressive behavior. Making intentionally false reports about
aggressive behavior for the purpose of getting someone in trouble is similarly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Retaliation and making
intentional false reports may result in disciplinary action. (Board Policy 5517.01)
STUDENT RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS
All students shall be provided reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs with regard to examination and academic
requirements. See the “Nondiscrimination” notice in this publication for the process for receiving and resolving complaints. (Wisconsin
Admin Code PI 41.04 (1)(A) and Board Policy 2240)
STUDENT RECORDS -THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents/guardians and students over 18 years of age (“eligible
students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:
days of the date the school receives a request
for access. The school will notify the parent or the “eligible student” of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
ation records (34 CFR 99.20, 99.21, and 99.22) that the
parent or student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
ept as
specified by law (34 CFR 99.30 and 99.31)
h the
requirement of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, DC 20202- 4605
These rights transfer to the student when he or she turns 18 years of age or enters a postsecondary educational institution at any age
(“eligible student”).
(See Board Policy 8330 – Student Records, for more information)
DIRECTORY DATA
MILITARY RECRUITERS ACCESS OF STUDENTS/RECORDS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) also requires the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, with certain
exceptions, to obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education
records. However, the District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have
advised the District to the contrary in accordance with district procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District to include this information in certain school publications. Examples could include such
items as: a playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production; school yearbook; an honor roll or other recognition lists;
graduation programs; and sports activity sheets, such as wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be
disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to,
companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. Federal public law 107-110, section 9528 of the ESEA, “No Child Left
Behind Act” requires school districts to release student names, addresses and phone numbers to military recruiters upon their request. The
law requires a school district to notify a student of his/her right to opt-out by requesting that the school district does not release
information to military recruiters. Students have the right to request that private information is not released to military recruiters. Students
choosing to withhold private information from military recruiters should contact the high school office for an opt-out form**. The
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District has designated the following information as directory information:
*Student’s name *Address
*Weight and height of members of athletic teams *Dates of Attendance
*Electronic mail address Photograph*Degrees, honors, and awards received *Grade level
*The most recent educational agency or institution attended Telephone listing
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports *Date and place of birth
(Federal law as referenced)
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
In accordance with state law, all parents must cause children between 6 and 18 years of age to attend school unless the child has
graduated, is excused by the school attendance officer or parent, or is enrolled in an alternative program leading toward graduation. The
responsibility for monitoring and encouraging attendance is shared by the parents, schools, and the community. The parent or guardian of
absent students is expected to notify the school on the day the absence occurs. The school shall report a student’s unexcused absences to
the parent or guardian. Students are allowed and encouraged to make up work missed during excused absences from school. It is the
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student’s responsibility to request assignments and schedule make-up exams. Missing school for unexcused absences will have a negative
impact on a student’s grade and in some cases contribute to the overall failure of a course. The school shall have the authority to initiate
action as stated in Board Policy 5200 to secure a student and/or parents or guardians compliance with compulsory attendance law. (Wis.
Stats §§ 118.15(1) and 118.16 and Board Policy 5200)
STUDENT LOCKER SEARCHES
Every student has the right to the use of the locker which has been assigned to him/her. The lockers remain the property of the school
district. This policy does not preclude periodic inspections for the purposes of cleaning lockers, or, for example such actions as recovering
library materials and textbooks. School administrators or their designees may search lockers with or without prior notice to the student.
The student must use the locker assigned to them by the professional staff to the school. (Wis. Stats. § 118.3325 and Board Policy 5771)
YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAMS
Students in the 9th, 10th and 11th grades will be provided with information about the Youth Options Program prior to October 1. (Wis.
Stats. § 118.55(8))
MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE INFORMATION
This information is given out in registration letter and on district website by school nurse.
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District recognizes the family as a major forum for developmental experiences. In identifying its
role, the district serves to reinforce that which is taught at home by providing learning experiences that can be used to make healthy life
choices now and in the future. The school will make available upon written request to the principal the topic related to human growth and
development. If you have any questions about the Human Growth and Development Curriculum, feel free to contact the counselor or
principal at the high school, or Ms. Jenny Starck, HG&D Coordinator, at 726-2580, ext. 3000. (Wis. Stats. §§ 118.019(2) and (3) and
Board Policy 2414)
SPECIAL EDUCATION (Child Find) ACTIVITIES
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District must locate, identify, and evaluate all resident children with disabilities, including
children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The school district has a special
education screening program to locate and screen all children with suspected disabilities who are residents of the district and who have
not graduated from high school. Upon request the school district will screen any resident child who has not graduated from high school to
determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made by contacting Claudia Dempsey, Director of Pupil
Services, at 715-726-2414 or by writing her at Pupil Service Center, 1345 Ridgewood Drive, Chippewa Falls WI 54729. (Wis. Stats. §§
115.77(1)(a) and (h), 115.77(3)(d), 115.792, 115.80, and Board Policy 2460)
TITLE I PROGRAMS/TEACHER/PARAPROFESSIONALS QUALIFICATIONS
Since the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District received federal Title I program funds, the district has developed a parent
involvement policy. It is the desire of the District to establish positive partnerships with families and community. Everyone gains if
school, home and community work together to promote high achievement for all students. To that end, the District shall provide a variety
of opportunities for families and community to become involved in children’s education. (Board Policy 2261.01)
Additionally, parents and/or guardians may request and obtain information regarding: (1) the professional qualifications of their child’s
teachers including – whether the teachers has met state licensing criteria for the grade level(s) and subject area(s) taught; whether the
teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status through which state licensing criteria has been waived; and the undergraduate
degree major of the teacher, and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, including the field of discipline of the
certification or degree; (2) the professional qualifications of paraprofessionals providing instructional-related services to their child.
Parents will be notified if their child is assigned to, or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not “highly
qualified”. This applies to all teachers, not just those who work in Title I programs. Parents will be given information on the achievement
level of their child on each of the state academic assessments as soon as is practicably possible after the assessment is taken. (Board
Policy 2261.02)
If you want to see the state qualification for your student’s teacher, you may ask personnel at the Board of Education office or access the
information on the DPI website at: www.dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/lisearch.html (ESEA as referenced)
PROGRAMS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS
The parents/guardians of limited English Proficient (English Learner) students participating in a language instruction program shall be
notified, no later than 30 days after the beginning of the school year, of the following:
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nroll or remove a child from the language instruction program
(ESEA, Wis. Stats. § 115.96(2), and Board Policy 2260.02)
CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District participates in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program and
Special Milk Program. Its participation policy for families unable to pay the full price of meals served under the School Lunch Program
may be found at each school office and the District central office. The policy may be reviewed by any interested party. (USDA law and
Board Policy 8531)
SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY
School districts participating in federally subsidized child nutrition programs (e.g. National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast
Program, Special Milk Program and After-School Snack Program) were required to establish local school wellness policies by the
beginning of the 2006/07 school year. The policy was formally adopted by the Board of Education at the July 20, 2006 Board of
Education meeting and was recently reviewed by the School Wellness Committee, as required annually by the policy. (Board Policy
8510)
AHERA MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District has hereby provided notification of the availability of the Asbestos Emergency
Response Act Management Plan. Plans for the school are available in the office of the principal during regular business hours for your
inspection and review, or at the District Administration Office at 1130 Miles Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. (AHERA law and Board
Policy 8431.01)
ELECTOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Per state law, principals of every high school shall communicate elector registration information to students. (Wis. Stats. § 6.28 (2)(b) and
Board Policy 5724)
STUDENT PRIVACY – RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTON OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232h; 34 CFR Part 98) applies to programs that receive funding from
the U.S. Department of Education (ED). PPRA is intended to protect the rights of parents and students in two ways:
aterials will be
used in connection with an ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation in which their children participate; and
cipate in any
ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning:
1. Political affiliations;
2. Mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student and his/her family;
3. Sex behavior and attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
7. religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parents; or
8. income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under
such program).
Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have been violated may file a complaint with ED by writing the Family
Policy Compliance Office. Complaints must contain specific allegations of fact giving reasonable cause to believe that a violation of
PPRA occurred. For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may
call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Or you may contact us at the following address:
Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605 (Federal
PPRA law as referenced)
(Board Policy 2416)
STUDENT SURVEYS
School districts receiving funds under any U.S. Department of Education program must notify parents of their right to inspect certain
student surveys and other activities that collect, disclose, or use personal information from students including materials designed to sell or
market student information to others. The types of surveys include those created by third parties (outside the school district) and their
subject matter is specified below. Parents must be notified of their rights before the survey is distributed to students. School districts must
provide the survey to parents within a reasonable amount of time after the request and before the surveys are distributed to students.
Districts must also involve parents in developing and adopting policies that establish the rights of parents, upon request, to inspect student
surveys and opt their children out.
Examples of activities used to collect, disclosure or use of personal information from students including materials designed to sell or
market student information to others would include:
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-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the
school in advance, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student or of other students.
ministration of any survey containing one or more of the eight protected areas of information including: political affiliations or
beliefs of the student or student’s parents; mental or psychological problem of the student or student’s family; sexual behavior or
attitudes; illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior; critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents
have close family relationships; legally recognized privileged or relationships such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parents; and income. (Schools must obtain active consent and may not
use an opt out feature if the survey is funded in whole or in part with Department of Education funds) (FEDERAL ESEA LAW and Board
Policy 2416)
EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
The school district’s designated liaison for homeless children and youth will ensure that the educational rights of homeless children and
youth are disseminated where such children and youths receive services such as the schools and family shelters. Homeless children and
youth must have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children residing in the district and be
provided with comparable services. Homeless children/youth cannot be required to attend a separate school or program for homeless
children and must not be stigmatized by school personnel. (McKinney Vento Act and Board Policy 5111.01)
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA
Under Section 115.38(2) of the state statutes, school boards are required to notify, by January 1 each year, the parent/guardian of each
student enrolled in the district of their right to request a school and school district performance report. The report must be distributed to
those parents/guardians who request it by May 1 each year. District and school data regarding test results, graduation, attendance, other
academic indicators, teacher quality, and more can be located on the DPI WINSS website. To find information for the Chippewa Falls
School District or your student’s school, go to: http://data.dpi.state.wi.us/data/selschool.asp. If you do not have home web access, visit the
Chippewa Falls Public Library or contact your school’s principal for access to a school computer. For tips on how to use the Data
Analysis Section of WINSS, go to: http://dpi.wi.gov/sig/usetips_data.html. For further information or assistance, contact Dana
Sommerfeld at 726-2785, ext. 3004. (Wis. Stats. § 115.38(2) and Board Policy 2700.01)
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES/TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION DEVICES
The Board of Education recognizes the value of students maintaining communication with their parents/guardians and other appropriate
persons for health, safety and educational purposes. The District also recognizes that students at different ages should have different
privileges with wireless communication devices while on school premises. Therefore, high school students may use wireless
communication devices before and after school, during lunch and in between classes, as long as they do not create a distraction, disruption
or otherwise interfere with the education environment. Further guidelines may be developed by building administration. The useof
wireless communication devices is strictly prohibited at the middle school and all elementary schools. Students who have a cell phone
must turn it off and keep it in their locker.
The use of a wireless communication device in locker rooms is strictly prohibited. Individuals who violate this policy will be subject to
school disciplinary action and possible legal referral. (Wis. Stats. § 118.258 and Board Policy 5136 & 9151)
Board Policies can be accessed at www.neola.com/chippewa-wi.
**Please refer to the Student Enrollment Form for waiver options available to parents/guardians/students
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