MISSION VIEJO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PARENT
HANDBOOK
2013-2014
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Mission Viejo Elementary School
Parent Handbook
Table of Contents
TOPIC
PAGE
Table of Contents……………………………………………………2
Quick Reference Information………………………………….3
Parent Organizations………………………………………………3
School Hours…………………………………………………………..3
School Curriculum…………………………………………………..4
Developmental Assets…………………………………………….5
Grading Procedures………………………………………………..6
Homework……………………………………………………………..6
Parent/Teacher Conferences………………………………….6
Attendance Policy/Reporting Absences………………….6
Make-Up Work/Moving…………………………………………7
Student/School Discipline………………………………………7
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Before & After School………………..8
Weather Delays and Closures…………………………………8
Discipline Matrix (Grades K-2)………………………………..9
Discipline Matrix (Grades 3-5)………………………………10
Lunch & Breakfast Program………………………………….11
Volunteers & Visitors…………………………………………..11
Patriotism/Pledge of Allegiance…………………………..11
Health Services…………………………………………………….11
Health Education………………………………………………….12
Special Education…………………………………………………12
Student Telephone Use………………………………………..13
Safety & Accidents……………………………………………….13
Theft or Loss of Personal Property……………………….13
Care of School Equipment……………………………………13
Dress Requirements…………………………………………….13
Lost & Found……………………………………………………….13
Field Trips…………………………………………………………...14
Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters……………………………14
Parties, Birthdays & Special Events………………………14
Outside Recess…………………………………………………….14
Parent/Guardian Communication………………………..14
Before & After School Program (B&A)………………….14
Kindergarten Enrichment Program (KE)………………..15
Parent/Guardian Concerns…………………………………..16
Sex Offender Information…………………………………….16
Out-of-District Acceptance/Admissions Policies……17
Other District Policies……………………………………….....18
Index…………………………………………………………………….22
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MISSION VIEJO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
“Home of the Roadrunners”
Parent Organizations
Mission Viejo has three parent organizations in which we
would like parent participation:
Students and parents/guardians or legal custodians are
strongly encouraged to review the contents of this handbook.
This handbook was not designed to be all inclusive, but rather
to be utilized as a reference. Should concerns arise about the
information you read here, please contact the office.
Additional copies are available in the office for
parents/guardians.
1) The PTSCO (Parent, Teacher, Student, Community Organization)
The primary purpose of the PTSCO is to support the
educational success of the school through fundraising and
community events. Money raised can be used to support
educational programs, community events with an academic or
child focus and various school “celebrations”. The PTSCO
generally meets the every other month on the second
Wednesday of September, November, January, March and
May.
Student Conduct and Discipline
The Student Conduct and Discipline handbook is prepared as a
separate booklet, produced by Cherry Creek Schools. The
booklet includes all district policies related to student conduct
and discipline and is distributed to all parents/guardians/legal
custodians and students. The booklets are also available in
each school building as well as other district offices.
Parent/Guardian and student signatures are required to verify
receipt of the booklet and compliance with the Cherry Creek
School District Networked Resources Acceptable Use
Agreement.
2) The School Accountability Committee (“Parent Accountability”)
The primary purpose of Parent Accountability is for parents &
community members to review and provide input on the
academic programs being implemented by the school and to
ensure financial resources are allocated to ensure the success
of the chosen program(s). Parent Accountability generally
meets four (4) times per year in October, December, February
& April.
3) The PASS (Partnership for Academically Successful Students) Team
The PASS Team was created to close the academic
achievement gap of our Hispanic and African-American
students by identifying causes of the gap and developing
solutions through the collaboration of parents, family
members, educators and the community. The PASS Team
generally meets five (5) times per year:
October, December, February, April & June.
QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION
Websites
District: www.cherrycreekschools.org
School: http://missionposisible.ccsd.k12.co.us
State: www.cde.state.co.us
Phone Numbers
Main Office: 720-886-8000
Attendance: 720-886-8000
Nurse’s Office: 720-886-8005
Lunch Menu/Information: 720-886-8044
Before/ After School Care: 720-886-8024
FAX: 720-886-8088
We strongly encourage all parents to attend the meetings of
these three important groups.
SCHOOL HOURS
School is in session on scheduled days from 8:15 a.m. until
3:15 p.m. We provide for the supervision of students
beginning at 8:30 a.m. each morning. Students are not to be
dropped off on school grounds before 8:30 a.m.
Address
Mission Viejo Elementary School
3855 S. Alicia Pkwy
Aurora, CO 80013
Students who arrive to school before 8:45 a.m. must wait by
the building at their grade-level entrances, unless they are in
the Breakfast Program or are accompanied by an adult.
Students will be picked up by their teacher from their class line
outside between 8:40-8:45. After the entry bell has sounded
at 8:45 a.m. and students have been admitted at grade-level
entrances, the only entry to the school is the main door.
Students who arrive before the bell must stand in their class
line. Basketball, wall-ball, running and “recess” play will not
be permitted during this time to ensure the safety of those
who are outside.
School Hours
Grades 1 through 5: 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Kindergarten (morning): 8:45 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
Kindergarten (afternoon): 12:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
School Office: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Before/After School: 6:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Students are not permitted on school grounds before 8:30
a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. on school days unless they are
supervised by an adult, participating in a school or community
program on campus, or enrolled in our Before/After School
Program.
Students who arrive tardy to school later than 8:45 a.m. are to
report to the office to properly check in for the school day.
Tardy students are to enter the building through the main
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front entrance because other exterior doors are locked once
school is in session.
science instruction. But we will also be using FOSS (Full Option
Science System). Physical, Life & Earth science topics will be
discussed at each grade level. The Discovery Works materials
emphasize the scientific method and the FOSS materials
provide many opportunities for hands-on experiments.
Social Studies – To meet or exceed Colorado Model Content
Standards, direct instruction is provided in history, geography,
civics, and economics. We understand that several other
disciplines, including anthropology, psychology, and sociology,
have an important role within a comprehensive social studies
program. In the intermediate grades, social studies curriculum
is predominantly integrated with literacy instruction. The
knowledge and skills provided through social studies is the key
to preparing citizens to participate effectively in our
democratic society and to understand international events
that shape the future.
At the end of the school day students are to leave school
grounds no later than 3:30 p.m., unless they are supervised by
a parent, attending a school or community activity on campus,
or participating in our Before/After school child care program.
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
The curriculum at Mission Viejo Elementary School emphasizes
the whole child. Students are expected to show growth in
their mastery of basic skills and in content associated with the
Colorado State Model Content Standards. Information on
these standards can be accessed on the Colorado Department
of Education website: www.cde.state.co.us. National media
and technology standards are also interwoven throughout the
curriculum, in order to teach students how to access and
utilize information. These content areas and skills lay a
foundation for an excellent preparation for middle school and
for eventual successful adults.
Art, Music, and Physical Education - To meet or exceed
Colorado Model Content Standards, our school provides
specialized instruction in art, music, and physical education to
every student. Instruction is designed to actively engage
students to develop an understanding and appreciation for
each subject.
Reading - To meet or exceed Colorado Model Content
Standards, our school utilizes the McGraw Hill Treasures
program at the primary level to assist students in the
development of a strong base of phonetic awareness. We also
implement this program in our intermediate levels to assist
students in developing their comprehension and fluency skills.
Students are provided with the opportunity to respond to
literature in both verbal and written formats, enabling
students to develop the skills to construct their own meaning
while reading.
Assets - The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense,
positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices
young people make and help them become caring,
responsible, successful adults. The Developmental Assets
framework has become one of the most widely used
approaches to positive youth development in the United
States. Students will take an Assets class, as part of the
specials rotation that will explicitly teach the 40 assets and
other social skills. The next page of this handbook lists the 40
Developmental Assets.
Writing - To meet or exceed Colorado Model Content
Standards, our school has established a belief system that
students can and should write on a regular basis. We
incorporate the use of many effective writing programs,
including Six-Traits Writing, which involve the complete
writing process. It is our belief that teachers have a
responsibility to help students find real purposes to write and
to assist students as they draft and revise writing pieces. We
also believe that grammar and mechanics are best learned in
the context of actual writing.
Advanced Performance (AP)--also known as GT (Gifted & Talented)
Mission Viejo AP programming is based on student needs.
Many of our students achieve at an elevated level and many
needs are met within the regular classroom. A variety of
adaptations and modifications are made by the classroom
teacher, including, but not limited to: tiered assignments,
differentiated expectations, challenges, compacting,
acceleration, flexible grouping, independent studies and
enrichment opportunities.
Mathematics - To meet or exceed Colorado Model Content
Standards, our school utilizes the University of Chicago School
Mathematics Project materials titled Everyday Mathematics as
the primary resource in mathematics instruction. Everyday
Mathematics builds on fundamental mathematical strands
such as numeration and order, measures and measurement,
reference frames, operations, patterns, functions, and
sequences. Moreover, Everyday Mathematics uses more of
the mathematical spectrum by exploring data and chance,
geometry and spatial sense, algebra, and the uses of variables.
We have a full time AP Teacher who serves as a resource for
the above listed needs, providing pull-out groups when
appropriate, as well as, consultation with the classroom
teachers and parents. Programming is designed to be flexible
in order to meet individual student abilities, needs, and
interests. It is our philosophy and intent at Mission Viejo each
year to build a GT program that uniquely fits our students and
teachers. Rather than design a static program to fit the
students into, we look at each grade level’s teachers and their
strengths along with students’ needs, and then develop that
year’s program. This yearly modification augments our unique
programming.
Science - To meet or exceed Colorado Model Content
Standards, for the 2011-12 school year, we will utilize two
curriculums--Discovery Works will be the primary resource in
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40 Developmental Assets® for Middle Childhood (ages 8-12)
Search Institute® has identified the following building blocks of healthy development—known as Developmental Assets®—that help
young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
External Assets
1. Family support—Family life provides high levels of love and support.
2. Positive family communication—Parent(s) and child communicate positively. Child feels comfortable seeking advice and counsel
from parent(s).
3. Other adult relationships—Child receives support from adults other than her or his parent(s).
4. Caring neighborhood—Child experiences caring neighbors.
5. Caring school climate—Relationships with teachers and peers provide a caring, encouraging environment.
6. Parent involvement in schooling—Parent(s) are actively involved in helping the child succeed in school.
7. Community values youth—Child feels valued and appreciated by adults in the community.
8. Children as resources—Child is included in decisions at home and in the community.
9. Service to others—Child has opportunities to help others in the community.
10. Safety—Child feels safe at home, at school, and in his or her neighborhood.
11. Family boundaries—Family has clear and consistent rules and consequences and monitors the child’s whereabouts.
12. School Boundaries—School provides clear rules and consequences.
13. Neighborhood boundaries—Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring the child’s behavior.
14. Adult role models—Parent(s) and other adults in the child’s family, as well as nonfamily adults, model positive, responsible
behavior.
15. Positive peer influence—Child’s closest friends model positive, responsible behavior.
16. High expectations—Parent(s) and teachers expect the child to do her or his best at school and in other activities.
17. Creative activities—Child participates in music, art, drama, or creative writing two or more times per week.
18. Child programs—Child participates two or more times per week in extra-curricular school activities or structured community
programs for children.
19. Religious community—Child attends religious programs or services one or more times per week.
20. Time at home—Child spends some time most days both in high-quality interaction with parents and doing things at home other
than watching TV or playing video games.
Internal Assets
21. Achievement Motivation—Child is motivated and strives to do well in school.
22. Learning Engagement—Child is responsive, attentive, and actively engaged in learning at school and enjoys participating in
learning activities outside of school.
23. Homework—Child usually hands in homework on time.
24. Bonding to school—Child cares about teachers and other adults at school.
25. Reading for Pleasure—Child enjoys and engages in reading for fun most days of the week.
26. Caring—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to help other people.
27. Equality and social justice—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to speak up for equal rights for all people.
28. Integrity—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to stand up for one’s beliefs.
29. Honesty—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to tell the truth.
30. Responsibility—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to accept personal responsibility for behavior.
31. Healthy Lifestyle—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to have good health habits and an understanding of healthy sexuality.
32. Planning and decision making—Child thinks about decisions and is usually happy with results of her or his decisions.
33. Interpersonal Competence—Child cares about and is affected by other people’s feelings, enjoys making friends, and, when
frustrated or angry, tries to calm her- or himself.
34. Cultural Competence—Child knows and is comfortable with people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural
backgrounds and with her or his own cultural identity.
35. Resistance skills—Child can stay away from people who are likely to get her or him in trouble and is able to say no to doing
wrong or dangerous things.
36. Peaceful Conflict Resolution—Child seeks to resolve conflict nonviolently.
37. Personal power—Child feels he or she has some influence over things that happen in her or his life.
38. Self-esteem—Child likes and is proud to be the person that he or she is.
39. Sense of purpose—Child sometimes thinks about what life means and whether there is a purpose for her or his life.
40. Positive view of personal future—Child is optimistic about her or his personal future.
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GRADING PROCEDURES
contact before and after school hours. However, if you are not
able to contact the teacher, you can call during school hours
and leave a detailed voice mail message on the teacher’s
extension so that the teacher can be prepared to talk to you
about your concerns.
Our school distributes Progress Reports to parents/guardians
on a trimester basis (three times per year). Progress Reports
provide students and parents with specific information on
student attainment of proficiency on Colorado Model Content
Standards. Progress on standards is reflected as “Advanced”
(4), “Proficient” (3), “Partially Proficient” (2), or “Emerging”
(1). Progress information is provided in reading, writing,
mathematics, science, social studies, physical education,
music, and visual art. Information is also provided in the area
of Work and Social Skills.
INSPECTION OF RECORDS
Parents/Guardians or legal custodians are welcome to review
their student’s school records by calling the school registrar
(Ms. Dante) or Principal (Mr. Pearson) and scheduling an
appointment.
Persons who view school records will be required to sign a
record log verifying the date of examination.
In grades 4 and 5, summary grades (A,B,C,D,F) are provided in
reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Summary
Grades reflect the quality and quantity of work and the
student’s progress toward meeting all learning goals for the
term.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to be in school each day. This is the
first and most important requirement for a successful school
experience. Every child who has attained the age of six years
and is under the age of seventeen is required to attend public
school, with such exceptions as provided by law. According to
state law, it is the obligation of every parent, guardian, and
legal custodian to ensure that every child under his/her care
and supervision attends school. At the beginning of each
school year, and upon enrollment of each new student
between the ages of six and twenty-one, parents, guardians,
and legal custodians shall be notified of their obligation under
state law to ensure their child’s attendance at school.
1. Excused Absences
Excused absences are those resulting from: temporary or
extended illness, injury, or physical, mental, or emotional
disability; work study program under the supervision of the
school; attendance at a school-sponsored activity; observance
of an established religious holiday; absences excused by the
Principal (or a designee) through prior requests of parents or
guardians; absences occurring as a result of the denial of
admission to the schools of the School District; absences which
occur when a student is in custody of a court or law
enforcement authority; and any other absence approved by
the Principal/Designee. The Principal may require medical
verification of absences from school.
2. Unexcused Absences
Unexcused absences are those absences deemed
unacceptable by the Principal/Designee regardless of
the prior approval or knowledge of the
parents/guardians or legal custodians.
3. Tardiness
Tardiness is detrimental to the education process and is
subject to disciplinary procedures.
Kindergarten students do not receive Progress Reports for the
first trimester.
HOMEWORK
Homework provides the opportunity for independent practice
of content in which students have a degree of familiarity.
Teachers must first model and teach the skill and provide the
opportunity for some guided practice before assigning
homework as independent practice. Homework should also
provide students the opportunity to elaborate and/or extend
what they have already learned to transfer skills and concepts
into new learning experiences.
The amount of homework assigned to students should
increase as a student progresses through school, because the
impact of homework on student learning increases in
conjunction with student capacity. Homework should be
planned in a manner to strike a balance between academics,
family life, and the child’s needs.
Parents should have minimal involvement in homework
beyond supporting and facilitating the completion of
homework. Remember, homework should not be the time to
introduce new concepts or skills. The primary purposes of
homework are independent practice and/or extension of
learning.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Mission Viejo is committed to effective communications
between students, teachers, and parents. Conferences will be
held twice a year. Written progress reports will be sent home
prior to the conferences. Additional conferences may be
initiated, as needed, by parents or teachers throughout the
year. If you think your child is having a problem or you have a
concern about his or her progress, please do not wait for the
regularly scheduled conferences — call your child’s teacher as
soon as possible. Teachers are typically available for telephone
REPORTING ABSENCES
If a student is to be absent, we request that a parent/guardian
call our school (720-886-8000) the morning of the absence no
later than 8:45 a.m., stating the child’s name, teacher, and the
reason for the absence.
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If telephone contact is not possible, we request that the
parent/guardian send a written note with the student stating
the reason for the absence on the day of return. The absence
will be recorded as “unexcused” if there is no telephone
contact or written correspondence with acceptable reason
provided by the parent/guardian.
SCHOOL/STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Philosophy
The goal of our school discipline system is to help children
learn to regulate their own behavior. We try to take into
consideration the developmental level of students and
explicitly teach certain behaviors to our younger students.
Mistakes are an opportunity for children to learn more about
themselves and their place in the world; positive behavior is an
opportunity for recognition. By the time our students reach
fifth grade, personal responsibility for good behavior should be
ingrained.
PARENT/GUARDIAN REQUEST FOR SCHOOL ABSENCE FORM
Parents/Guardians who are planning a trip longer than 2 days
during the school year or who know ahead of time that a
student will be absent for any reason, for an extended length
of time should request a Parent/Guardian Request for School
Absence form in advance of the absence. Forms are available
in the main office.
We seek to develop in students a sense of responsibility that
causes them to interact appropriately with one another in a
way that provides a safe environment for all. A safe
environment, in turn, creates a climate that is conducive to
learning. Our concern for safety is not limited to the physical
environment, but includes caring for others and fostering
social competency, positive values, and positive identity, all
parts of the 40 Developmental Assets.
A completed form is merely a notification and does not convey
any right for student credit or promotion in school. Staff
members are not required to prepare work in advance for
vacations. Students will be allowed one day for each day of
absence to make up work.
MAKE-UP WORK
Any discipline system should recognize the individual needs of
students and teachers. Consistency in expectations is the key
to success and is necessary to ensure that students believe in
the fairness of our discipline system.
Make-up work will be arranged after a student returns to
school, unless the period of absence has extended beyond two
days. For extended absences caused by personal illness or
family emergency, make-up work can be collected by calling
the school office. Our teachers will need a full day’s notice to
prepare make-up assignments for extended absences. In all
cases, students will be responsible to make-up all work missed
and will be given one make-up day for each day of absence.
District Expectations
At the beginning of each school year, parents and guardians
receive a copy of the Student Conduct and Discipline Rights
and Responsibilities booklet. Please read this carefully and
keep it for reference. It is particularly important that your
student understand the weapons policy and Internet access
policy. You will be asked to sign documents indicating that you
have read, understood, and discussed these policies with your
child.
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
In the event that a student needs to check-out of school during
the school day, a parent/guardian must report to the office
and sign the pupil out before leaving school grounds. We
request that parents/guardians enter the building through the
main front entrance to check a child out of school. If the
student is returned before the end of the day, we request that
the parent/guardian accompany the student to the office to
sign back in. A personal listing on the Student Contact Sheet
or a signed note from the parent/guardian will be required if a
third party is to check a student out of school during the
school day.
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
In 2009, Mission Viejo implemented a program called PBS
(Positive Behavior Support). This is a program adopted and
supported by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE),
with the hopes that eventually all Colorado schools will
commit to this initiative. The school-wide Positive Behavior
Support Initiative is to establish and maintain safe and
effective school environments that maximize the academic
achievement and behavioral competence of all learners.
There are three primary components of PBS initiative: 1) to
establish school-wide behavior expectations, 2) to explicitly
teach the behaviors expectation and 3) recognize & reward
students when they exhibit positive behaviors. We feel the
PBS program connects well with and supports many of the 40
Developmental Assets. Another part of the PBS program is to
develop an “expectations acronym” to help students
remember the expected behaviors. At Mission Viejo we
expect “R.O.C.K. Star” behavior:
Respect, One Community, Caring, Knowledgeable
MOVING (WITHDRAWAL OR TRANSFER)
If a student plans to withdraw or transfer from our school at
any time during the school year, a parent/guardian must notify
the office prior to the last day of attendance and sign an
Authorization to Release Student Records.
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General School Expectations
• Students are expected to show respect for the rights and
property of others.
• Students are expected to come to school ready to learn.
Students should leave nuisance items, such as gum and toys,
at home. Student dress should be conducive to learning.
• Students are expected to contribute to the safety of
themselves and others. Such rules as no tackle football,
walking in lines, and speaking quietly are necessary in order to
assist with our academic environment.
• Students are expected to contribute to the social, emotional,
and physical safety of others. Cursing, bullying, name calling or
exclusion of others, hitting, and kicking are not appropriate
behaviors.
• Students are expected to be in areas where they can be
supervised.
• Students are expected to fully engage in the learning process
by staying on task.
Walking To and From School
Practice the walking route with your child before school starts.
If possible, it is better if students can walk in groups of two or
more.
Any suspicious behavior on the part of adults, such as
following students in cars or offering unsolicited rides, should
be reported immediately to the police and the school.
WEATHER DELAYS AND CLOSURES
The Cherry Creek School District is committed to holding
school if possible, even during inclement weather, to ensure
that our students continue to learn and reach their academic
potential. However, when extreme weather hits, district
officials decide whether to close, delay, or hold school as
scheduled, based on the safety of students and staff. As early
as 3:00 a.m., on bad weather days, the district’s transportation
supervisors and staff drive the district to evaluate conditions.
If those conditions pose a significant safety threat to students
and staff that walk, drive, or ride the bus to school, classes will
be canceled or delayed. Since the district makes the decision
based on conditions across the district, weather conditions
where you live may be better or worse than other parts of the
district.
Discipline Matrix
The following two pages of this handbook contain common
student offenses & the consequences for each offense. This
discipline matrix is primarily designed to communicate to
parents and students of the most likely consequences if a child
chooses not to follow behavior expectations while on school
property. The Principal (or his designee) may choose to give
the student a different consequence on a case-by-case basis.
While it is the district’s goal to hold regularly scheduled classes
whenever possible, parents may decide, due to their personal
situations relative to the weather, to keep their students
home, or bring them later to school. This is always a decision
parents can make. Children will be excused for an absence or
tardy for this reason.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
The beginning and end of the school day are very busy times at
Mission Viejo Elementary as well as all other schools. Traffic
monitors are in place to ensure the safety of our students.
Those directing traffic are employees, teachers and/or parent
volunteers. Please be courteous to them, follow their
instructions, and drive carefully!
Information about snow closures and delayed starts is posted
on the district’s web site at www.cherrycreekschools.org and
recorded on the district’s three area hotlines:
 North Area Hotline
720-554-4701
 West Area Hotline
720-554-4702
 Southeast Area Hotline 720-554-4703
Mission Viejo Elementary is in the Souteast Area.
We ask that the guidelines listed below be followed when
delivering or picking up children from school:
• Pull into the school driveway from S. Alicia Parkway and line
up alongside the curb in front of the school. Please pull
forward as far as you can so that other cars may enter the
driveway.
• Please be courteous of school and day care buses who need
to pull up as close to the school as possible.
• Delivery and pickup areas for cars include the curbside area
in front of school and the school side along Mission Parkway.
• If children need to cross a street, please insist that they cross
at the crosswalk on Mission Parkway and Alicia Parkway. It
may take you a little more time, but modeling this when you
are with them may one day prevent an accident.
• Do not leave your car unattended in the front of the school
or let your child off in front of another car by using the second
lane in the driveway area.
The information will be sent to the following stations:
Television- 2/WB2, 4/KCNC, 7/KMGH, 9/KUSA, 31/FOX
FM Radio- 97.3/KBCO, 106.7/KBPI, 92.1/KJMN, 101.1/KOSI,
105.1 KXKL, 98.5/KYGO
AM Radio- 630/KHOW, 760/KTLK, 850/KOA
If schools are closed:
 Before/After School Day Care Programs at the closed
schools will also be canceled and closed.
 All activities scheduled in district facilities are also
canceled.
If classes are delayed:
 Elementary school bus pickup and school start times
are delayed 1 hour (60 minutes).
 Afternoon Kindergarten starts at the regular time.
 Before/After school Day Care Programs will open and
close at the regular time.
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Offense
Vandalism
1st Incident
Community Service (done at school)
Defiance toward authority
Fighting
Phone call home, letter of apology
1 hour Friday detention
Phone call, Reflection sheet and
1 hour Friday Detention
Reflection paper at recess and stay with
teacher
1 day suspension
Bullying/threatening
Physical aggression
Disruption
Mission Viejo Elementary School
Discipline Matrix (Grades K-2)
2nd Incident
Community Service and
3 hours Friday detention
Apology letter, parent conference with
administration and 3 hours Friday Detention
Reflection sheet, parent conference with
administration and 2-3 hour Friday detention
Reflection paper and 1-3 hours of Friday detention
3rd Incident
1 day suspension
1-3 day suspension
1-3 day suspension
3 day suspension
Parent conference with administration and 3
hour detention or 1 day suspension
5 day suspension
District Policy
District Policy
District Policy
Weapons
District Policy
District Policy
District Policy
Profanity
1-3 day suspension
1-3 day suspension
Stealing
Letter about appropriate words to use in
school
Replace item/District policy
Replace item/District policy
Replace item/District policy
Possession of electronics
District Policy
District Policy
District Policy
Cheating
Re-Do assignment
Re-do assignment/parent conference
1-3 day suspension
Non Completion of work
I hour Friday Detention
2 hours Friday Detention
Graffiti
Clean area and 1 hour detention
Hands on others
Letter of appropriate use of our hands
Clean area, 2 hours detention & parent conference
with administration
Parent conference and Friday detention
3 hours Friday Detention and
Meeting with Principal and Parents
1-3 day suspension
Inappropriate use of
equipment
Inappropriate play
(playground)
Throwing Rocks
Loss of privilege
Loss of privilege and essay on how to use correctly
1-3 day suspension
Loss of use/area for 3 days
Loss of use/area for 1 week
Loss of recess
1 recess sweeping rocks.
2 recesses sweeping rocks
3 recesses sweeping rocks
Electronic Devices or
Toys
Confiscated and returned at the end of
the day
Confiscated and parents must pick them up.
Confiscated and returned at the end of the year.
*Parents will be contacted by the principal (or designee), via phone or in writing, for each offense.
*The principal (or designee) has the authority to modify consequences on a case-by-case basis.
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1-3 day suspension
Revised: May 2011
Mission Viejo Elementary School
Discipline Matrix (Grades 3-5)
2nd Incident
5 days of community service clean
up around the school (media center,
other classrooms, etc)
1 Day Suspension
Offense
Vandalism/graffiti
1st Incident
Clean & replace
Verbal confrontation
(talking back, arguing with an adult)
Hands on others/horseplay
Letter of apology
Essay & no recess for 5 days
1 Day Suspension
3 Day Suspension
Disruption
1 Hour of Friday Detention
2 Hours of Friday Detention
3 Hours of Friday Detention
Dress Code Violation
Wear a “borrowed” shirt
1-3 Hours of Friday Detention
Suspension
Fighting
1 Day Suspension
3-5 Day Suspension
5 Day Suspension
Paraphernalia
(drug, alcohol, sexually suggestive)
Obscene act
Suspension
Suspension
Suspension
1 Day Suspension
2 Day Suspension
3 Day Suspension
Bullying/threatening
Miss specials; attend assets class with Mrs.
Sandy and write an essay
Essay on appropriate versus offensive
language and hurtful words
3 hours of Friday Detention
3 Day Suspension
5 Day Suspension
1 Day suspension
2 Day Suspension
Threats
1 Day Suspension
2 Day Suspension
3 Day Suspension
Stealing
1 Day Suspension
2 Day Suspension
1 day suspension and re-do the
assignment
Conference with parents, teacher,
and administration
2 day suspension and re-do assignment
Inappropriate use of equipment/play
Replace item with new item, if item value
exceeds $20, an additional study hall time
should be assigned
Re-do assignment during Friday detention, and
still receive a zero for the assignment
Removal from classroom and written apology
with explanation of what expectations are and
why they should be respectful
2 hours of Friday detention and conference
with parents
Loss of privilege
Cell Phone
Weapons (also toys that look like or
are used as weapons)
Profanity (of sexually or physically
harassing nature)
Cheating
Insubordination
(Refusal to follow directions)
Non completion of work
3rd Incident
2 Day Suspension
2 Day Suspension
Conference with parents, teacher, and
administration and suspension
In-school suspension
Kept until parent picks up
3 hours of Friday detention and
conference with parents
Write an essay on how to correctly
use equipment and loss of privilege
Kept for a month
1 Day Suspension
3 day suspension
5 day suspension
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Suspension
Kept until the end of year
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS
A type “A” school lunch and breakfast program as established
by federal regulations is served each school day.
Parents/Guardians may purchase lunch or breakfast on a daily
basis or purchase credits for student use. Personal checks or
cash may be sent to school with the student who will turn it in
to the classroom teacher. The teacher will then turn the
money into the cafeteria manager. Parents/Guardians may
also personally deliver payments to our the cafeteria manager.
All school volunteers and visitors must check-in at the office as
they arrive to school. We request the use of the main front
entrance. Entrance to the school during the regular school day
is monitored by a doorbell system and closed circuit video.
Once access to the school has been granted,
volunteers/visitors are required to properly sign-in and wear
an identification badge during the time spent on our campus.
Visitors who are not known by school personnel may be
required to provide identification to be copied for school
records.
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer at the Mission
Viejo Elementary School. We encourage the participation of
parents/guardians and members of the Mission Viejo
community in our school. Mission Viejo Elementary requires
that all volunteers read and sign an acknowledgement
statement of the Volunteer Handbook.
Free and reduced-price meals are available to those who meet
federal income guidelines. Application forms for free or
reduced meals are available in the school office or at the
administration building.
Meal prices for elementary school students during the 20112012 school year are as follows-Breakfast: $1.30 (including milk)
Lunch: $2.30 (including milk)
Lunch for Adults: $3.35 (not including milk)
Milk: $.40
Milk and juice may be purchased separately from the regular
lunch as well as additional a la carte items.
We request that parents/guardians notify the classroom
teacher prior to visiting your child’s class school day. Parents
wishing to visit a classroom other than the class their child
attends must receive specific permission from the principal.
We do not permit students who are not enrolled in our school
to attend classes in our school.
We also offer a variety of “a la carte” snacks available for
purchase. Parents or guardians can decide if they want their
student to use his/her meal account for a la carte items.
Parents/guardians can limit their child’s meal account use in a
variety of ways:
 Limit the days of the week that the student may
purchase additional items,
 Set a dollar amount that the student can not exceed
each day,
 Prevent the purchase of additional items at all.
To set the limits on your student’s meal account, contact the
cafeteria manager (720-886-8044).
We do utilize the service of volunteers to assist with school
Field Trips. Please contact the classroom teacher if you wish to
assist with supervision on a Field Trip. We do not permit the
siblings or friends of a student to join in on our Field Trip
experiences.
Please reference the Volunteer Handbook for additional
volunteer guidelines & expectations.
PATRIOTISM/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Colorado Revised Statute requires that each classroom display
the American flag. Mission Viejo Elementary stresses pride
and allegiance to the country in which we live. We start each
school day by saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Should your
religious convictions forbid your child’s participation in these
activities, he/she may recognize their privilege of not
participating by remaining quietly seated during the reciting of
the Pledge of Allegiance in the presence of the American flag.
The cafeteria is open for breakfast from 8:15a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Students must be in the breakfast line prior to 8:35 a.m. to be
served.
We serve lunch by grade levels. For the 2011-2012 school year,
lunch times will be as follows:
Morning Kindergarten Enrichment—12:00
Afternoon Kindergarten Enrichment—12:15
First Grade—10:55 a.m.
Second Grade—11:20 a.m.
Third Grade—11:45 p.m.
Fourth Grade—12:10 p.m.
Fifth Grade—12:35 p.m.
Lunch Times are subject to change for days with a
modified/special schedule. With the exception of Kindergarten
Enrichment, students will have recess just prior to lunch.
HEALTH SERVICES
A school nurse is available if your child becomes sick or injured
during the school day. Parents will be notified if the situation
cannot be remedied by simple first aid. It is very important
that all the information on the emergency cards is correct so
that parents can be contacted promptly in an emergency. If
any of the contact information changes, particularly parents’
work numbers, please notify the school nurse of the new
number so that we may reach you when you are needed.
Lunches brought from home, should not need preparation.
Microwaves and refrigerators are not available for student use
during the lunch time.
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Medication By law we can only administer medication under
certain circumstances. If it is necessary for your child to take
medication at school, the following guidelines must be met:
Transportation of medication to school: The safest procedure
is for the parents to bring the medication directly to the nurse.
The medication should not be sent with the student. In the
event an adult is unable to bring the prescription to school, an
arrangement can be made with the school nurse.
1. All medication should be sent to the school nurse in its
original container, appropriately labeled by the pharmacy.
Controlled medications: Please be aware that these
medications present a greater than usual risk of becoming
habit forming or being used illegally. These controlled
medications are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Drug
Enforcement Agency. Examples of common controlled
medications include Ritalin, Dexedrine, tranquilizers, or muscle
relaxant drugs, Phenobarbital for seizures, and pain
medication-containing codeine. No more than one month’s
supply of these drugs may be kept at school.
Medications, which are not completely used or picked up by
the parent, will be discarded at the end of the school year.
These procedures are for your student’s protection and safety,
as well as the safety of others. We appreciate your
cooperation. If you have questions, feel free to contact your
school nurse at 720-886-8005
2. Colorado State Law requires that prescription medication be
accompanied by permission from the physician, along with the
name of the child, name of medication, dosage, and time to be
administered.
3. Non-prescription medication in the original container may
be sent to the school nurse accompanied by permission from a
parent, along with child’s name, name of medication, dosage,
and time to be administered. This includes throat lozenges and
cough drops.
4. Medications which are not completely used or picked up by
the parent will be discarded at the end of the school year.
Forms are available in the office to assist you with the process.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Illness We want our students in school as much as possible,
but children who are sick belong at home, not at school where
they can infect others. If you suspect that your child has strep,
you must wait until the culture comes back before returning
your child to school or until they have been on medication for
24 hours. If your child has an illness that is causing a fever,
please do not let your child return to school until his or her
temperature has been normal for 24 hours.
The Board of Education is committed to a comprehensive
health education program as part of each student’s general
education. The health education program should emphasize
information, skills, and knowledge necessary for students to
understand and appreciate the functioning and proper care of
the human body.
Students in grade 5 are provided information on growth and
development. Parents/Guardians are notified in advance of
this presentation by letter and are invited to view materials to
be used in advance of the presentation to students.
Over- the -counter -medications: Written parental permission
is required for non-prescription medication purchased over the- counter: verbal permission cannot be accepted.
Medication must be in the original manufacturer’s container
with directions attached. A physician’s authorization will be
required for dosages that are not within the manufacturer’s
directions.
.New medication forms must be submitted annually.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mission Viejo Elementary School complies with federal and
state laws that apply to Special Education. Inclusion in the
program requires a referral from a teacher, parent/guardian,
or other professional to the school-level Problem Solving
Team. Interventions are implemented to assist the child. In the
event that interventions are developed and implemented, and
they prove to be ineffective, further assessments may be
warranted to determine if a child is not able to fully benefit
from participation in the regular education program. A staffing
where a determination of a handicapping condition, as defined
by law, must be made if special education services are to be
provided.
Prescription medications: Prescription medications require a
physician’s authorization, as well as the pharmacy labeled
medication instructions. No more than a one-month supply of
the medication may be kept at school. A new form must be
completed with any changes in dosage or type of medication
made by the physician. New medication forms must be
submitted annually.
Homeopathic/ Herbal medication: Homeopathic and herbal
medications are treated as prescription medication.
These medications require both a physician’s signature, as well
as the parents’ signatures. In addition, the Cherry Creek School
District Medical Advisory Board must approve the medication
before it can be administered at school. This process takes
approximately two to three weeks.
All evaluations and placements require written
parent/guardian permission. An Individual Educational Plans
(I.E.P.) is developed for each student placed in the Special
Education program.
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STUDENT TELEPHONE USE
CARE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
School phones are for school business. Lines need to be
available for parents/guardians and school employees.
Students are permitted to use the school telephones for
necessary calls only. Calls for social purposes will not be
permitted. Students are not permitted to use cell phones on
our school campus during school hours. Cell phones may be
carried onto the school campus if they are turned off and
remain in a student’s backpack throughout the school day.
Students are entrusted with the care of books and general
equipment during the school year. Damage to any school
equipment obligates the student or parent/guardian for
restitution in the form of repair or replacement costs.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS
At Mission Viejo Elementary School, shoes must be worn at all
times. Bare midriffs (exposing skin between shirt and pants);
certain tank tops, net shirts, cut shirts, and clothing bearing
inappropriate logos (relating to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexual
activities, and any other content that may be offensive to
others) are not permitted. Sleeveless tops must be designed
to fit closely under the arm. Thin-strapped tops, such as
spaghetti straps and halter tops are not permitted.
Cell Phone Policy
Personal electronic communication devices include but are not
limited to, cell phones, digital media players, ipods, zunes,
MP3 players, handheld game systems, portable CD or DVD
players or any other personal technology device that may be
stand-alone or may use wireless communications between
users across some form of telecommunications network. Use
of these devices in the school setting may be approved on a
limited basis. Students are to use these devices in a
responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner. The
administration reserves the right to determine if a student’s
use of personal electronic communication devices is
inappropriate and/or disrupts the learning environment and
may take appropriate disciplinary action, including but not
limited to, confiscation of the device, which will be returned to
the student and/or parent(s)/guardian(s) in accordance with
established building guidelines.
Head gear of any type (hats, visors, hoods, etc.) is not to be
worn in the school building. Exceptions for themed dress-up
days or other special events may be permitted
Shorts may be worn if they comfortably cover the rear end
when students are in a standing, bending, or sitting position.
Boxers, spandex shorts, swimwear, or long underwear used as
an outer garment is not permitted, nor is clothing that exposes
underwear or undergarments.
Occasionally, a grade level or class will have a “Pajama Day” or
other type of themed dress up day. On these days, outfits
should still be modest and meet the “spirit” of the dress code.
At Mission Viejo our building guidelines/consequences are as
follows:
1st Violation: Electronic device will be confiscated and returned
to the student at the end of the same school day.
2nd Violation: Electronic device will be confiscated and must be
picked up by the student’s parent/guardian.
3rd Violation: Electronic device will be confiscated, held in the
school safe, and returned after 30 days.
4th Violation: Electronic device will be confiscated, held in the
school safe, and returned on the last day of the current school
year.
Any apparel, insignia, jewelry, accessory, notebook, or other
school supply item or any manner of behavior that, by virtue
of its color, arrangements, trademark, or any other attribute,
denotes membership or association with gangs may be
banned by the school Principal.
Students should have shoes suitable for running and playing
every day. We discourage students from wearing sandals, flipflops, or open-toed shoes to school because they can be
hazardous on the playground.
SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS
School employees to whom the Superintendent of Schools
delegates’ authority shall be responsible for the safety of
students enrolled in school during the time the student is on
school grounds, at school activities, or being transported in
school vehicles. The school district does not provide medical
coverage for student injuries caused by accidents.
LOST AND FOUND
Our school has a lost and found box located by the cafeteria.
All lost clothing items are placed in this box. We also have a
small box for items such as jewelry and eyeglasses that is kept
in the main office. We encourage students and
parents/guardians to look for items they have lost. Unclaimed
items are given to charity periodically during the school year
(October, December, March, and June). It is helpful for
parents/guardians to mark student names on all personal
items that may be easily lost or left.
THEFT OR LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Our school will not be held responsible for the loss or theft of
personal items from students at school. Students are not to
bring personal items, including music players, electronic
games, trading cards, or toys, to school. However, it is
important to report any loss or damage to the principal
immediately.
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FIELD TRIPS
PARENT/GUARDIAN COMMUNICATION
Field trips are considered part of the school program and,
regardless of whether students walk or are bused, require a
signed permission slip from a parent/guardian. Classroom
teachers will notify parents/guardians of upcoming trips and
solicit volunteer assistance for supervision.
Periodically, our school prepares a school newsletters called
The Mission Bell. The Bell contains school bulletins, school
information, important dates, and updates on various
programs in our school district or local community. Beginning
with the 2011-12 school year, The Bell will be distributed
electronically via e-mail. Please be sure your most current emails is given to a member of the PTSCO executive committee.
PTSCO volunteers maintain the PTO Manager (a database of
parent contact information).
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, ETC.
Students may ride bicycles to school. The school has a bicycle
rack near the basketball courts to the side of the building for
parking during the school days. Students, who ride their bikes
to schopl, need to provide security measures against theft.
Bicycles are not to be ridden on school sidewalks after arrival
on school grounds. Failure to operate in a safe manner will
result in loss of riding privileges. The school does not accept
responsibility for lost or damaged equipment.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (B&A)
Program Description
This program provides childcare before and after school and
on school holidays, non-pupil contact days, and summer and
winter vacations. The Before/After school program has a
variety of clubs for children to participate in after school,
including Homework Club, Computer Club, and Games Club.
On non-pupil contact days, the program goes on field trips to
many locations.
We do not recommend students to bring scooters or
skateboards to school. Problems related to storage and theft is
the primary reason for this suggestion.
Students are not permitted to wear tennis shoes with
retractable roller wheels in the school building.
This licensed program provides childcare and enrichment
activities for the children and families of the Mission Viejo
community. The program is fee-based and self-supporting. It is
governed and regulated by the Cherry Creek School District and
by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of
Child Care.
PARTIES, BIRTHDAYS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Room mothers, fathers, or guardians are selected in each
classroom to assist with coordinating class parties and other
celebrations over the school year. Students are generally
asked to contribute a small amount of money or donating a
food item for these events.
Program Goals
 To provide quality childcare and enrichment
programs that are safe, affordable, and convenient.
 To assist children in their physical, intellectual, social,
emotional, and creative growth.
 To provide children with positive interaction and
opportunities to establish relationships with peers
and adults.
 To involve children and parents in continuous program
development and improvement.
 To provide qualified, caring staff members who
participate in regular training and education.
Birthday parties are not to be held at school, although many
parents/guardians do bring classroom treats to honor their
child for a birthday. Arrangements need to be made in
advance with the classroom teacher. Should your religious or
personal convictions be the cause of an objection to a party or
program, the student will be excused from the scheduled
activity
OUTSIDE RECESS
Hours of Operation
Before School: 6:30-8:45 a.m.
After School: 3:15-6:00 p.m.
(Monday-Friday on regular school days)
Students in our school go outside for recess each day, except
for in cases of extreme weather. Our school utilizes a webbased weather station and we carefully monitor the wind chill
temperature to make decisions regarding outside recess.
Please remember the variable weather conditions we have in
Colorado in preparation for school each day.
Full Day: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(On school holidays, non-pupil contact days, as well as Fall
Break, Winter Break, Spring Break & Summer vacation.)
Students are expected to use recess equipment in a manner
that was designed for use. Misuse of equipment may be cause
to restrict use for individual students.
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appropriate activities that enhance the learning being
provided by the Kindergarten program. At the same time it
provides a stable and consistent environment in which
children will learn, develop, and meet new friends. This is a
fun and exciting class for children, and is another positive
alternative to day care. This licensed program provides
enrichment activities for the Kindergarten children of Mission
Viejo Elementary. The program is fee-based and selfsupporting. It is governed and regulated by the Cherry Creek
School District and by the Colorado Department of Human
Services, Division of Child Care.
Fees
Before School: $7.50
After School:
$8.00 ($6.00 if picked up by 4:30 p.m.)
Full Day:
$25.50
Field Trip fee:
$10.00
Late Pick-up:
$1.00/min per child after 6:00 p.m.
Service Charge for returned checks (insufficient funds): $25.00
There is a discount for most fees if siblings are enrolled
in the program at the same time.
Ages Accepted
The Before/After program is open to students in grades K-5,
ages 5-12 years. We are unable to accept children before they
are in kindergarten. We also do not accept children once they
begin 6th grade.
Program Goals
 To provide a quality enrichment program that is safe,
affordable, and convenient
 To assist children in their physical, intellectual, social,
emotional, and creative growth
 To provide children with positive interaction and
opportunities to establish relationships with peers
and adults
 To involve children and parents in continuous
program development and improvement
 To provide qualified, caring staff members who
participate in regular training and education
Enrollment
All children must be fully enrolled before attending the
Before/After school program. To enroll, parents or guardians
must complete and sign the Enrollment Form, which is
available in the Before and After-School Program office and
the main office.
Parents must also give the child’s current immunization record
to the program Director and/or school nurse.
Program Description
The Kindergarten Enrichment Program provides enrichment
for Kindergarten children. It is also designed for parents who
may require a half-day childcare service. Students participate
in hands-on, self-directed experiences and activities such as
reading and listening to stories, imaginative and creative play,
art, music, science, field trips and cooking. Students may
attend the Mission Viejo Before and After School Program, in
conjunction with the Kindergarten Enrichment program.
While enrollment can occur at any time, parents or guardians
will complete a new Enrollment Form before each summer
session and school year.
Registration
Before and After-school program registration takes place on
monthly calendars. Calendars are made available one month
in advance, and can be picked up in the Before and Afterschool office. Calendars with payment are due in the program
office by the due date stated on the calendar.
Hours of Operation
Kindergarten Enrichment is open from either 8:45 a.m. to
12:25 p.m. (morning session) or 11:35 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
(afternoon session) on regular school days.
Summer Programs
During the summer months, the Before/After school program
operates in a day camp format. We go swimming one or two
time a week and venture out on numerous field trips. Some of
our favorite field trips include the Denver Zoo, the community
pool, and the Downtown Aquarium. We even include theme
weeks! Some of our theme weeks are Gardening week and
Animal Week. This program gives students the opportunity to
remain active and engaged during the summer months; as well
allowing them to cultivate friendships developed the school
year.
Ages Accepted
All participants must be age 5 by October 1 of the current
school year to participate in Kindergarten Enrichment.
Enrollment
All children must be fully registered in Kindergarten at Mission
Viejo Elementary before attending the Kindergarten
Enrichment (KE) Program. To enroll, parents or guardians must
complete and sign the Kindergarten Enrichment Program
Enrollment Form, which is available in the KE classroom or in
the main office. Program space is limited and open on a firstcome, first-served basis.
KINDERGARTEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (KE)
Mission Viejo Elementary School offers parents the
opportunity to enroll children in a Kindergarten Enrichment
(KE) program. This is a tuition-based program offered to
children enrolled in Kindergarten at Mission Viejo. The
purpose of the program is to provide developmentally
Parents must provide the child’s current immunization records
to the program director and/or school nurse.
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Parents are required to update the Kindergarten Enrichment
Program Enrollment Form if phone numbers or any other
information changes.
Registration and KE Deposit
Kindergarten Enrichment enrollment begins in the spring or
when a child is fully registered in Kindergarten. The
Kindergarten Enrichment program requires a $270.00 deposit
with enrollment. This deposit will reserve a space for your
child. The deposit will be deducted from the final payment if
all other payments have been received.
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONCERNS
Establishing a good relationship between school and home is
critical to school success. When problems or concerns arise,
please take the following steps toward resolution.
Have the student explain the event and then call the school for
an appointment to talk with the person involved (teacher, bus
driver, office staff, paraprofessional, cafeteria staff, etc.). It is
helpful not to present the issue to the staff member or other
parents while visiting at a ballgame, bake sale, gas station,
grocery store, etc. unless extenuating circumstances exist.
Fees
The current fee for participation in KE is 10 payments of
$270.00 per month. Monthly checks are payable to “CCSD
Mission Viejo ECS”. Payment must be made by check or
money order on the first of each month. Cash is not accepted.
During the conference with the person involved, explain what
the student has reported to you. Allow the teacher (or staff
member) time to present his/her information regarding the
situation. Most problems are usually solved with this type of
conference. However, if you are not satisfied with the
outcome of this conference, ask the teacher (or other staff
member) to set up a conference with the school principal or go
directly to the main office to set up a conference with the
principal. At this conference, the principal will hear the
concern of the parent/guardian or legal custodian and the
teacher (or other staff member). The problem can usually be
resolved or a plan developed to do so within a reasonable
time. In rare instances a parent/guardian or legal custodian
may still not be satisfied with the decision made. The Principal
or parent may then request a conference for all involved to
meet with the Elementary Executive Director for that area.
Payments are due on the first day of each month. A late fee of
$25.00 is assessed for a payment made after the 10th of the
month. The $270.00 registration/deposit fee is applied to the
May payment. (No tuition will be charged for the partial
months of August and June.)
There is a $25.00 service charge on all checks returned for
insufficient funds.
Refunds
Refunds are not available. There are no refunds for early pick
up or student absences.
The Elementary Executive Director will ask that the problem
be stated in writing and signed by the parent/guardian or legal
custodian and personnel involved. The statement should
explain the efforts that have been made to resolve the
situation. The Elementary Executive Director will determine if
a meeting is to be held and who should attend the meeting.
Every effort will be made by the Executive Director to solve
the problem objectively.
Credits
Credits are not available. The Kindergarten Enrichment
program will not issue credit to parents for days the program
is closed for emergency reasons.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available for those families who qualify
for the free/reduced federally subsidized school lunch
program. The discount for qualifying students is 25% off the
total fee. Parents who wish to utilize this discount must
provide the program specialist a copy of the authorization
letter from Food Services. Parents must provide a new
authorization letter annually. Students who receive the
free/reduced lunch discount are not also eligible for the sibling
discount.
SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION
The Colorado General Assembly has passed legislation
requiring school districts in Colorado to provide information to
parents, eligible students (students who are 18 years of age or
older) and community members identifying where and how
they may obtain information collected by law enforcement
agencies related to registered sex offenders. In compliance
with this statutory directive, Cherry Creek School District is
providing the following internet links to various law
enforcement agencies operating within and in the immediately
area surrounding district boundaries.
Meals
Kindergarten Enrichment students utilize the school
lunchroom facilities. Students may bring their own lunch from
home or purchase lunch from the cafeteria with lunch credits.
These credits may be purchased from the cafeteria personnel
with either cash or a check made payable to “Mission Viejo
Food Service”. Each month a menu will be sent home listing
the lunch choices for each day.
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department
13101 E. Broncos Parkway
Centennial, CO 80112
http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/Apps/SexOffender/
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Aurora Police Department
15001 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO 80012
http://gis.auroragov.org/so/viewer.asp
Any student enrolled pursuant to this policy shall be allowed
to remain enrolled in the school or program through the end
of the school year unless overcrowding or other conditions
develop, as described in the accompanying regulation.
Denver Police Department
1331 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
http://www.denvergov.org/Police/template115558.asp
The Board reserves the right to rescind and/or amend any
enrollment of non-resident students if, in its opinion,
overcrowding of facilities or other undesirable conditions
develop.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Department
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
http://lss.dcsheriff.net/main/DIVISIONS/INVESTIGATIONS/SEX
OFFENDER/index.htm
Transportation
Transportation for non-resident students who enroll in the
district shall be the responsibility of the parents/guardians.
Homeless and disabled students shall be transported, as
necessary, in accordance with state and federal law and
applicable school board policies.
Greenwood Village Police Department
950 S. Birch St., Glendale, CO 80246
Special Services
Requests for admission from the parents or guardians of
students with special needs shall be considered in accordance
with applicable federal and state laws. The student's current
Individual Education Plan (IEP) shall be used to determine if
the requested school or program can meet the student's
needs. However, the district shall not be required to enroll a
non-resident special education student if said enrollment
would require the district to take any of the actions set forth in
paragraphs numbered 1 through 5 above.
State of Colorado- Sex Offender Registration Unit
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
690 Kipling Street, Suite 4000
Denver, CO 80215
http://sor.state.co.us/sxregistration.asp
OUT-OF-DISTRICT ACCEPTANCE/ADMISSION POLICIES
In compliance with state statutes, the Cherry Creek School
District Board of Education shall accept students from other
school districts within the state who apply pursuant to the
regulations approved by the Board. Such students may enroll
in particular programs or schools within this district on a space
and staff available basis without payment of tuition, except as
otherwise provided by law.
Nondiscrimination
In the determination or recommendation of action under this
policy, the Board, and district personnel shall not make any
distinction on account of race, sex, ethnic group, religion or
disability of any student who may be in attendance or who
seeks admission to any school or program maintained by the
district.
In providing for admission of non-resident students, the
district shall not:
Grounds for denial of admission
Grounds for denial of admission to a non-resident student who
otherwise complies with the district's policies and procedures
are limited to the following:
1. Make alterations in the structure of the requested school or
to the arrangement or function of rooms within a requested
school to accommodate the enrollment request.
2. Establish, expand, or offer any particular program in a
school if such program is not currently offered in such school.
3. Alter or waive any established eligibility criteria for
participation in a particular program, including age
requirements, course prerequisites and required levels of
performance.
4. Enroll any non-resident student in any program or school
after October 1 unless the parent/guardian provides proof that
they are in the process of moving into the district in
accordance with District procedures.
5. Alter or modify in anyway the established staffing
assignments.
a. There is a lack of space or teaching staff in a particular
program or school requested, in which case priority will be
given to resident students applying for intra-district admission
to the program or school.
b. The school requested does not offer appropriate programs
or is not structured or equipped with the necessary facilities to
meet special needs of the student or does not offer the
particular program requested.
Criteria to determine availability of space or teaching staff
Enrollment requests are subject to space availability in the
school requested contingent upon district class and program
size guidelines and course availability as determined by the
receiving principal taking enrollment projections into
consideration.
Before considering requests for admission from non-residents,
priority shall be given to resident students who apply under
the district's intra-district choice process and to children of
district employees pursuant to negotiated district policy.
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Students whose enrollment requests have been approved will
be assigned to classrooms on the basis of available staff and
support services as well as the best use of classroom space.
Sexual Harassment of Students (AC-R-4)
Sexual harassment is recognized as a form of sex
discrimination and thus a violation of the laws which
prohibit sex discrimination. A learning environment
that is free from sexual harassment shall be
maintained. It shall be a violation of policy for any
staff member to harass students or for students to
harass other students through conduct or
communications of a sexual nature.
· If the school's current enrollment exceeds 92% of the
capacity as defined in the District Capacity Report. Mobile
classrooms will not be considered in calculations of capacity.
· If a particular program exceeds the district's staffing
standard.
· If a principal determines that given the school's staffing
design there is not space available in a particular grade, class,
or program.
The following definition shall apply as sexual harassment:
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature may
constitute sexual harassment when:
Approval Period
Approval of this request is for ONE YEAR ONLY. You will need
to reapply each year for your child to attend our school. Our
intent is to try to keep your son or daughter as part of our
Mission Viejo family for the duration of his/her elementary
education. However, this cannot be guaranteed due to
unpredictable enrollment patterns. Lack of space or staffing
may result in denial in subsequent years. Each school is given
staff allocations based on our enrollment, therefore, each year
the Non-Resident Application form must be completed. If your
child is identified for one of our special education programs,
i.e. learning disabilities program, speech/language program,
occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or mental health,
etc. he/she may only remain at our school until the end of the
school year. In subsequent years, your son/daughter will need
to return to their school of residence based on our special
education program capacity, figures, and staffing standards.
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or
implicitly a term or condition of a person's educational
development.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual
is used as the basis for education decisions affecting such
individual.
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual's educational performance or
creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational
environment.
Sexual harassment as defined above may include but is not
limited to:
1. Sex-oriented verbal "kidding," abuse or harassment
2. Pressure for sexual activity
3. Repeated remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning
implications
4. Unwelcome touching, such as patting, pinching or constant
brushing against another's body
5. Suggesting or demanding sexual involvement, accompanied
by implied or explicit threats concerning one's grades or
similar personal concerns
Students should report all incidents of sexual harassment to
the building administrator, the building level compliance
officer, or other trusted adult. Students may file an informal or
formal grievance of sexual harassment through use of the
accompanying grievance procedure. If the alleged harasser is
the principal with whom a grievance routinely would be filed,
the student may file the grievance with the principal's
supervisor.
OTHER DISTRICT POLICIES
Parent E-Mail Authorization
Cherry Creek School District Policy EGA, Electronic Mail,
provides that confidential student information may be
transmitted by electronic mail pursuant to the requirements of
the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). This
policy language allows for teachers and school officials to
communicate student record information via email,
transmitted over the Internet, with parents/guardians and or
eligible students (students who are 18 years of age).
When a parent or guardian asks for, or requests that teachers
and other school officials use electronic mail to communicate
students’ information to them, implied consent is given in
accordance with district policy and applicable state and federal
privacy laws. Students’ information may include but is not
limited to, attendance, grades, classroom behavior, and
assignments.
All matters involving sexual harassment complaints shall
remain confidential to the extent possible.
Filing of a grievance or otherwise reporting sexual harassment
shall not reflect upon the individual's status or affect grades.
Notice of this policy shall be circulated to all district schools
and departments and incorporated in student handbooks.
Cherry Creek School District does not and cannot control
Internet access, therefore, the school district is not responsible
for any information or material accessed on the Internet by
any user, other that the parent/guardian or eligible student.
There will be NO solicitation of any kind, and email addresses
will be considered confidential for FERPA purposes.
LEGAL REFS: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 423 U.S.C. '2000e et seq.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
U.S.C. '1681 et seq.
C.R.S. 24-34-401 et seq.
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Sexual Harassment of Students Grievance Procedure (AC-R-5)
1. Students who believe that they have been subject to sexual
harassment will report the incident to the principal, the
building level compliance officer, another trusted adult staff
member, or the appropriate district administrator who
supervises the principal. Any report of sexual harassment from
a student received by any staff member will be forwarded to
the building principal who will be referred to as the grievance
officer. If the alleged harasser is the person designated as the
grievance officer, an alternate grievance officer will be
appointed by the Assistant Superintendent of Human
Resources.
2. Upon receiving a report, the grievance officer will confer
with the student who has allegedly been harassed as soon as is
reasonably possible, but in no event more than two days from
receiving the report, in order to obtain a clear understanding
of the basis of the complaint and to discuss what action the
student is seeking.
3. At the initial meeting with the student, the grievance officer
will explain the avenues for informal and formal action and
provide a description of the grievance procedure. The
grievance officer will also explain that whether or not the
student files a formal grievance or otherwise requests action,
the district is required by law to take steps to correct the
harassment and to prevent recurring harassment or retaliation
against anyone who makes a harassment report or participates
in an investigation. The grievance officer will also explain to
the student that any request for confidentiality will be
honored so long as doing so does not preclude the school from
responding effectively to the harassment and preventing
future harassment.
4. Following the initial meeting with the student, the grievance
officer will attempt to meet with the alleged harasser in order
to obtain a response to the reported harassment and will
investigate the matter. The grievance officer will complete the
investigation within 14 days of the initial meeting with the
student.
5. Within seven days of completing the investigation, the
grievance officer will determine whether the matter should
proceed formally or informally on the basis of the grievance
officer's investigation and if the student requests that the
matter be resolved in an informal manner and the grievance
officer agrees that the matter is suitable for such resolution,
the grievance officer may attempt to resolve the matter
informally through conciliation.
6. If the student requests a formal grievance process, the
grievance officer will transfer the record to the superintendent
or his designee, for formal resolution within seven days of
completing the investigation and so notify the parties.
7. After reviewing the record made by the grievance officer,
the superintendent or designee may gather additional
evidence necessary to decide the case. Within 14 days of
receiving the record, the superintendent or designee will
announce any sanctions or other action deemed appropriate
including a recommendation to the Board for disciplinary or
other action.
8. Whether or not a formal grievance was filed, the district will
take all steps necessary to end the harassment, to make the
victim whole by restoring lost educational opportunities, to
prevent harassment from recurring and to prevent retaliation
against anyone who reports sexual harassment or participates
in a harassment investigation.
9. Parties will be notified by the superintendent of the final
outcome of the investigation and all steps taken by the district.
10. At any time, the student making a report of sexual
harassment may request an end to the informal process and
begin the formal grievance process.
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Ethnicity and Race (AC-R-6)
Learning and working environment free from ethnic
harassment and intimidation shall be provided for all staff
members and students regardless of race, color, ancestry,
religion or national origin. It shall be a violation of Board policy
as well as state law for any staff member or student to harass
or intimidate any another staff member or a student because
of that person's race, color, religion, ancestry or national
origin.
Individuals or groups are in violation of Policy ACB if, on school
grounds, at school- sanctioned activities, or in vehicles
dispatched by the District, they:
1. Make demeaning remarks directly or indirectly, (whether
written or oral), including epithets, slurs, insults, name-calling,
and racial “jokes” based on a person’s race, color, religion,
ancestry, or national origin, which are addressed to an
individual or group of individuals.
2. Threaten with physical harm or actually harm a person on
the basis of that person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, or
national origin.
3. Display written or visual material or deface school property
or materials in such a manner as to demean the race, color,
religion, ancestry, or national origin of an individual or group.
4. Damage, deface, or destroy private property of any person
on the basis of that person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, or
national origin.
5. Commit other acts of harassment or intimidation that may
be in violation of the Colorado Ethnic Intimidation Act of 1991,
if, with the intent to intimidate or harass, an individual
engages in the following actions which shall include:
a. Conduct which knowingly causes bodily injury to
another person
b. Conduct or speech which knowingly places another
person in fear of imminent lawless action directed at that
person or his property
c. Conduct or speech which is likely to produce bodily
injury to another person or damage to his property
d. Conduct which knowingly causes damage to or
destruction of the property of another person
Any incident believed to constitute ethnic
intimidation/harassment shall be reported promptly to the
building principal or supervisor for investigation and further
action which may include reporting the incident to law
enforcement authorities and a recommendation for expulsion
of any student exhibiting such conduct.
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Students or staff members who believe that they have been
the subject of ethnic intimidation or harassing or
discriminatory behavior will report the incident immediately to
the principal, immediate supervisor, or designee.
Confidentiality regarding all reports shall be maintained
whenever possible. Reports about ethnic intimidation or
harassment or discriminatory behavior shall be investigated in
a prompt and timely manner by the principal or designee.
necessary. If the student or employee submitting the written
statement of an alleged violation is not satisfied with the
handling of the matter by the Superintendent, he may appear
before the Board of Education and present the matter directly
to the Board.
3. Dissemination of Policy
The Superintendent of Schools shall notify applicants for
admission, students, parents of elementary and secondary
school students, sources of referral of applicants for
admission, employees and applicants for employment that it
does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in the
educational programs or activities which it operates and that it
is required by Section 504 and its administrative regulations
not to discriminate in such a manner. The notification shall be
made in the form and manner required by law or regulation.
LEGAL REFS: 29 U.S.C. §U§U701 et seq. (Section 504)
34 C.F.R. 104 et seq.
Any student who is found to be in violation of Policy ACB by
engaging in conduct described above will be required to
attend a meeting with his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) and the
school principal or designee to clarify school expectations of
the student’s behavior. The student will be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action.
Any staff member who violates Policy ACB by engaging in
conduct described above and/or who witnesses and fails to
report conduct as described above will be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action.
Intimidation, Harassment and Hazing (ACC)
The Board of Education affirms the right of all persons to be in
an environment that is safe and free from intimidation,
harassment, hazing or physical harm.
It is a violation of board policy for any student or staff member
to harass or engage in hazing any student, staff member, or
other person in a physically or emotionally harmful manner
while on school grounds or at school-sponsored events.
Hazing, which involves any forced activity that recklessly or
knowingly endangers the emotional or physical health or
safety of another person, is considered a form of intimidation
and harassment prohibited by this policy.
Revised: October 11, 1999
Adopted: November 8, 1999
Effective: November 8, 1999
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap/Disability (AC-R-7)
(Compliance with Section 504)
1. Designation of Responsible Employee
The Board of Education shall designate an individual as the
responsible employee to coordinate school District compliance
with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and its
administrative regulations. The designee, the District's Section
504 compliance officer, shall formulate procedures for carrying
out the policies in this statement and shall be responsible for
continuing surveillance of District educational programs and
activities with regard to compliance with Section 504 and its
administrative regulations. The designee shall, upon adoption
of this policy and once each academic year thereafter, notify
all students and employees of the District of the name, office,
address and telephone number of the Section 504 compliance
officer. Notification shall be by posting and/or other means
sufficient to reasonably advise all students and employees.
2. Grievance Procedure
Any student or employee shall have a ready means of
resolving any claim of discrimination on the basis of handicap
in the educational programs or activities of the District. To this
end the following policy is adopted. In the event a student or
employee believes that there has been a violation of Section
504 or its administrative regulations, he shall mail or deliver to
the employee designated as Section 504 compliance officer a
written statement setting out the alleged violations in specific
terms, describing the incident or activity involved, the
individuals involved and the dates, times and locations
involved. The Section 504 compliance officer shall provide the
individual filing the written statement an opportunity to
discuss the matter personally, if requested. The Section 504
compliance officer shall make such additional investigation as
is necessary to determine the complete facts involved and
shall report to the Superintendent of Schools his finding and
recommendations regarding resolution of the matter. The
matter shall be reported to the Board at its next regular
meeting for its review and action if it deems further action
LEG. REFS. C.R.S. 18-9-111 (harassment), C.R.S. 18-9-124(2) (a)
(prohibition of hazing)
CROSS. REFS. AC Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity,
Interpersonal/Human Relations, JK Student Discipline, JKD
Suspension/Expulsion of Students
Drug and Tobacco-Free Schools (ADC)
In recognition of the obligation that the school district has to
utilize both precept and example to teach its students the
facts and problems related to tobacco use, the Board of
Education prohibits tobacco use in and on all district property
at all times.
Information concerning these restrictions shall be provided to
groups making arrangements to use the buildings and grounds
for evening meetings.
Any member of the general public considered by the
superintendent or designee to be in violation of this policy will
be instructed to leave school district property. Employees
found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 shall provide a drug-free
environment for its students and staff in accordance with
federal laws and implementing regulations. Therefore the
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unlawful manufacture, distribution, sale, possession or use of
alcohol and controlled substances is prohibited on school
premises or as part of any school activity. This policy shall
apply to all district employees, students and visitors.
Revised: September 8, 2003
Adopted: October 13, 2003
LEGAL REFS: C.R.S. 25-14-102 (3), C.R.S. 25-14-103 (1) (f), (3), 6
CCR 1010-6, Rule 5-306, 20 U.S.C. 7181 et. seq. (ProChildren Act of 2001 contained in No Child Left Behind Act of
2001), 20 U.S.C. 3224a, Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act of
1986, as amended in 1989, 41 U.S.C. §U§701 and 702, DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. §812 (definition of
controlled substance)
CROSS REFS: 4048, Drug-Free Workplace (Drug and Alcohol
Use by Staff Members)
opinion will come into conflict with one or more opposite
opinions.
The concept and tradition of academic freedom does not hold
that a teacher is endowed with rights and privileges which
other persons do not have. Rather it holds that a teacher has
the same rights as others in activities of seeking and revealing
truth. Further, the concept of academic freedom carries with it
the responsibility on the part of teachers for maintaining
individually and collectively the highest possible standards of
professional responsibility, professional ethics, good taste and
common sense. The student also has the right to receive
information which contains all points of view on a
controversial issue.
Nor is it held that public participation in school affairs is bad.
On the contrary, it is desirable. What is bad is the setting up of
pressures and barriers to prevent teachers from proceeding as
best they know how.
JICH, Drug and Alcohol Use by Students, KF, Community Use of
School Facilities, KFA, Public
Conduct on School Property, KI, Visitors to Schools
It must be recognized that the school is the primary
instrument by which our culture is transmitted from one
generation to the next. Only the school is able, in an organized
way, to encourage the development of a relatively
homogeneous society which can be called distinctively
American. The Board subscribes to this traditional role of the
American public school.
Student Distribution of Non-Curricular Materials (JICEC-R)
Students shall not be allowed to distribute non curricular
written materials on school property subject to restrictions on
time, place and manner of distribution set out in the
accompanying regulations and the prohibitions set out below
and in state law.
Any material in any media containing expression that is
obscene, libelous, slanderous or defamatory shall be
prohibited. Students shall not distribute any material, which
advocates commission of unlawful acts or violation of Board
policy and/or regulations, which violated another person’s
right to privacy, which causes a material and substantial
disruption of the orderly operation of the school, which
threatens violence to property or persons.
Nevertheless, nothing is perfect and without prospect of being
improved. Clearly there are aspects of the American life with
which few if any of its citizens are completely satisfied. If our
culture is to improve, it must be examined. If it is to be
examined, it must be criticized. But if it is to be improved, the
criticism must be constructively aimed toward that end.
The concept and tradition of academic freedom is not
designed to protect the individual but rather to protect a
process- the process of seeking and revealing truth.
School equipment and supplies shall not be used for
publication of such material unless authorized as a schoolsponsored activity.
Constructive criticism seeks in its analysis to discover the
precise nature of a particular idea, institution or condition; to
trace its origins; to outline its effects; to show the relationships
to other ideas, institutions or conditions, and to suggest
measures by which the idea, institution, or condition may
more fully and advantageously serve our culture. In its most
practical aspects, academic freedom in the schools is the
freedom and general well-being of all.
This policy and the accompanying regulations shall be included
in all student handbooks.
“The entire text of any school district policy and/or regulations
is available on request from the principal’s office at the school
or from the district administration office located at 7400 South
Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Additionally,
all district policies may be accessed via the Cherry Creek
School District website located at www.cherrycreekschools.org
Destructive criticism using the techniques of propaganda and
faulty logic seeks not to improve but to abolish a particular
idea, institution or condition which the critic holds as a
personal opinion to be detrimental to American culture.
Destructive criticism follows no procedure, aims toward no
usable end, and may degenerate into carping and namecalling.
Teaching About Controversial Issues (IMB)
The Board of Education recognizes the problem inherent in
dealing with ideas in a complex and many-sided culture in
which conflicting ideas on religious, political, economic and
social matters are held by substantial portions of the
population. It is inevitable that the expression of any one
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Like any freedom, academic freedom carries responsibility. It is
not a license for abuses. It may not serve as a cloak for
indoctrination.
Cherry Creek School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Complaints may be filed with the school district; Office of Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of Education, (1961 Stout Street,
Denver, Colorado 80294); or, as applicable with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) (303 East 17th,
Denver, Colorado 80203); or Colorado Civil Rights Division
(CCRD) (1560 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80202).
Given these definitions, the Board believes in the academic
obligation of teachers to engage in constructive criticism in the
classroom and to encourage their students to pursue this
ideal. A basic aspect of academic freedom concerns freedom
of the student to learn. To keep consideration of vital and
controversial topics out of the schools is to handicap students
in getting facts, discussing problems and reaching conclusions
on their own, both in school and in later life. Freedom to learn
is an implied right in a democracy.
In compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes Article 25-22104, parents/guardians are advised that the school district
does provide health and health-related instruction to students.
The health and health-related curriculum contains information
that advises abstinence from high-risk behaviors, fosters
positive self-concepts, develops decision-making skills, and
provides mechanism for coping with resisting peer pressure.
Students are allowed exemption from all or any part of the
health education program upon request from the student’s
parent or guardian. Requests for exemption shall be in writing
and be writing and be addressed to the building administrator.
Each teacher has the right and responsibility to teach about
controversial issues. It is his/her responsibility to select issues
for study and discussion that contribute to the attainment of
course objectives and the educational program established by
the Board and to make available to students materials
concerning the various aspects of the issues. He/she also has
the obligation to be as objective as possible and to present
fairly the several sides of an issue. Although he/she has the
right to express his/her own viewpoint and opinions, he/she
does not have the right to indoctrinate students to his/her
views. Controversial issues are to be presented with good
judgment, keeping in mind the maturity and background of the
students. The influence on values, attitudes, and responsibility
of the individual students must be considered in conjunction
with the actual subject content.
INDEX
Attendance Policy/Reporting Absences…………………..6
Before & After School Program (B&A)……………………14
Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters……………………………..14
Care of School Equipment…………………………………..…13
Developmental Assets…………………………………………….5
Discipline Matrix (Grades 3-5)……………………………….10
Discipline Matrix (Grades K-2)………………………………..9
Dress Requirements……………………………………………..13
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Before & After School…………………8
Field Trips…………………………………………………………....14
Grading Procedures………………………………………………..6
Health Education…………………………………………………..12
Health Services……………………………………………………..11
Homework……………………………………………………………..6
Kindergarten Enrichment Program (KE)…………………15
Lost & Found…………………………………………………………13
Lunch & Breakfast Program…………………………………..11
Make-Up Work/Moving……………………………………….…7
Other District Policies……………………………………….....18
Out-of-District Acceptance/Admissions Policies……17
Outside Recess…………………………………………………….14
Parent Organizations…………………………………………..…3
Parent/Guardian Communication………………………..14
Parent/Guardian Concerns…………………………………..16
Parent/Teacher Conferences………………………………….6
Parties, Birthdays & Special Events………………………14
Patriotism/Pledge of Allegiance…………………………..11
Quick Reference Information……………………………..….3
Safety & Accidents……………………………………………….13
School Curriculum………………………………………………....4
School Hours………………………………………………………....3
Sex Offender Information…………………………………….16
Special Education…………………………………………………12
Student Telephone Use………………………………………..13
Student/School Discipline………………………………………7
Table of Contents………………………………………………..…2
Theft or Loss of Personal Property……………………….13
Volunteers & Visitors…………………………………………..11
Weather Delays and Closures……………………………..…8
Each building administrator shall be responsible for insuring
that teachers have a wide field of academic freedom on one
hand while exercising it wisely, objectively and prudently on
the other.
COMPLIANCE
In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age
Discrimination in Employment act of 1967 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act, concerning the elimination of
discrimination and/or denial of services in education, Cherry
Creek School District hereby notifies all students, their
parents/guardians, patrons, current and potential employees
that it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, and disability in
admission to, access to, treatment of, or in employment in
educational programs, or activities which it operates.
Grievance procedures have been established for district
students, their parents/guardians, patrons, and employees
who feel discrimination has been shown. Inquiries regarding
compliance of non-discrimination guidelines may be directed
to:
Cherry Creek School District No. 5
4700 South Yosemite Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-773-1184
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