Brookwood Elementary School
1325 Stahlheber Rd.
Hamilton, OH
45013
Phone: (513) 868-5590 Fax: (513) 868-5595
Pamela Theurer, Principal
Parent Handbook
2013/2014 School Year
Hamilton City School District Mission Statement:
The Hamilton City School District will prepare students for college, career,
and life.
Within these pages you will find information on:
District Personnel
Brookwood Personnel
Principal’s Letter
School Schedule
Transportation Policies
School Attendance
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Need to Know
Positive Behavior Support
PLEASE KEEP THIS HANDBOOK AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Hamilton City School District Personnel
Board of Education
Dr. Glenn Stitsinger
George Jonson
Larry Bowling
Anna Harvey
Scott Kruger
Administrators
Superintendent – Janet Baker
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources – Kathy Leist
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction - Keith Millard
Director of Elementary Instruction – Terri Fitton
Administrative Assistant, Business/Planning – Dr. Chad Konkle
Director of Student Services – Matt Tudor
Director of Communications – Joni Copas
Director of Pupil Personnel –Mindy Fischer
Treasurer – Robert Hancock
Director of Transportation – Becky Goosey
Director of Fine Arts – Laurin Sprague
School
Principal
Phone
Bridgeport Elementary
Brookwood Elementary
Crawford Woods Elementary
Fairwood Elementary
Highland Elementary
Linden Elementary
Ridgeway Elementary
Riverview Elementary
Garfield Middle School
Wilson Middle School
Freshman School
Vicki Kowalk
Pamela Theurer
Aaron Hopkins
Jamie Kunz
Sue Litman-Hall
Katie Huber
Kathy Wagonfield
Mary Ann Hughes
Brandon Stanfill
Sheryl Burk
Jeff Miller
868-5580
868-5590
868-5600
868-5610
868-5620
868-5630
868-5640
868-5650
887-5035
887-5170
896-3400
Hamilton High
Doug Leist
868-7700
Hamilton City School District
Board of Education
887-5000
Brookwood Elementary Staff
Title
Name
ROOM
EXT.
OFFICE-304
6701
6702
PRINCIPAL
PAMELA THEURER
SECRETARY
JAYNE GIULIANO
DEAN OF STUDENTS
KIM WESTRICK
OFFICE
OFFICE –
300
PSYCHOLOGIST
ERIN VINCENT
OFFICE-306
7261
CLERK
DIANA LAIR
OFFICE
6703
NURSE
CARA KERCHNER
CLINIC-303
6709
THERAPIST
URSULA CULVER
103
6723
KINDERGARTEN
CINDI SPURLOCK
117
6711
KINDERGARTEN
ABBY SNYDER
118
6716
KINDERGARTEN
DEBBIE BROSIUS
119
6713
KINDERGARTEN
VICKY DASTILLUNG
120
6714
1ST GRADE
BETH BROERMANN
107
6712
1ST GRADE
TAMI MORGAN
105
6720
1ST GRADE
KYM FIEHRER
108
6722
1ST GRADE
KAREN SMITH
110
6721
2ND GRADE
NANCY RIGGS
102
6727
2ND GRADE
AMY YEAGER
104
6728
2ND GRADE
JENNIFER RITZIE
111
6725
2ND GRADE
MEGAN WAGONFIELD
113
6726
3RD GRADE
TAMARA KIRKWOOD
206
6741
3RD GRADE
GINA BAUMGARTNER
209
6770
3RD GRADE
LYNNETTE JACKSON
211
6732
3RD GRADE
TINA MAZZEO
212
6731
4TH GRADE/ALL
JANI MOORE
203
6739
4TH GRADE/LA, SS
NANCY BONBRIGHT
205
6760
4TH GRADE/M, SC, TECH
BEKKI TURNBULL
214
6734
5TH GRADE/ALL
ANGIE LAUER
217
6747
5TH GRADE/LA, SS
BETSIE OSTERMYER
220
6746
5TH/6TH GRADE/LA, SS
JANE GIBSON
225
6751
5TH/6TH GRADE/MATH
DEBBIE HOWARD
226
6752
5TH/6TH GRADE/TECHNOLOGY
ANGIE VOCKE
215
6719
6TH GRADE/LA, SS
ROB CLARK
222
6740
5TH/6TH GRADE/SCIENCE
ANGIE BIPPUS
228
6753
SPECIAL EDUCATION/3-4
SHARON TUCKER
219
6748
SPECIAL EDUCATION/K-3
JOAN FIELDS
208
6749
SPECIAL EDUCATION/5-6
SAMANTHA FURMAN
219
6748
SPECIAL EDUCATION/ED-INT
CRAIG BAKER
223
6750
SPECIAL EDUCATION/ED-PRI
ERIN SCHUMACHER
115
6742
SPECIAL EDUCATION/HI
6710
216
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
TRACY CALDWELL
115
6743
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
ERICA MILLIKIN
115
6744
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
DONNA MC INTOSH
223
6754
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
CAROLYN KINSEY
223
6762
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
ROBIN PENDERGEST
216
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
CHRISTINE PUGH
216
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
SHANA RAMSEY
216
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
KATHY RUSSELL
216
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
SHIVONNA VAUGHN
216
TITLE I INTERVENTION/K-1
WENDY GILLIS
116
4334
TITLE I INTERVENTION/4-6
RUTH HOUSTON
200
6733
TITLE I INTERVENTION/2-3
BARB SHAW
208
6765
COMPUTER LAB MANAGER
KATHY COLE
315
6705
MUSIC
JULIE FROUDE
404
6724
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SHELLY MORRIS
417
6729
ART
MELISSA PEARSON
400
6737
SPEECH
KRISTIE BUNGER
308
6738
SPEECH
EMILY MEYERS
227
6078
LIBRARY
JANE HAIGHT
311
6706
ORCHESTRA
JAMES LEDBETTER
405
4167
BAND
CHARLENE ALFARO
STAGE
4170
O.T. / Thurs. only
RENE PERDEW
109
4146
TESOL / as needed
AMY BUTTERFIELD
CAFETERIA MANAGER
HELGA STIVERS
CAFETERIA
CAFETERIA
LORETTA JACKSON
CAFETERIA
CAFETERIA
PAULETTE ERVIN
CAFETERIA
CAFETERIA
JUDY BOIAN
CAFETERIA
CAFETERIA
LISA SULLIVAN
CAFETERIA
CUSTODIAN - DAY
DAVE FARMER
407
CUSTODIAN - NIGHT
BOBBY RIDDELL
407
JANITOR
J.J. ELDRIDGE
106
6730
6707
Principal’s Letter
August 2013
Dear Brookwood Families,
Welcome to the 2013/2014 school year here at Brookwood Elementary School! I am
excited to be a part of the Brookwood community and begin this educational journey
together. Our goal at Brookwood is to provide each student with the very best education
experience possible.
The Hamilton City School District recently adopted a new mission statement. The
statement reads: The Hamilton City School District will prepare students for college,
career, and life. It is our goal to be an intricate link in helping the district to complete this
mission for our students. We will provide challenging academics while encouraging positive
behavior and the demonstration of good character.
This handbook is to help support families and students attending Brookwood and has
important information that can help your child to achieve their optimum level of success.
The old adage that “it takes a village to raise a child” is also true in education. It takes all
of us doing our part to effectively educate our children: school personnel, parents and
families, the surrounding community, and the students themselves. It is critical that each
of us plays our part in this process. Students have to be responsible for their own learning.
Parents need to be supportive of students and staff both in academics and behavior. The
staff needs to provide engaging learning opportunities for our students and let them know
that we believe in them so they can begin to believe in themselves.
We appreciate your support and cooperation throughout the upcoming school year. We
encourage you to join and be an active member of our PTO. If we work together we can
accomplish anything.
I look forward to a wonderful year as we start this journey together.
Sincerely,
Pamela Theurer, Principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What are school hours?
A:
8:50 a.m. –Students may begin arriving at the building and report to their
classrooms for breakfast
8:50-9:15 a.m. Breakfast served in classrooms
9:15 a.m. –
School day begins
3:30 p.m. –
School day ends
Q:
What is the cost of breakfast and lunch?
A:
Breakfast is free for all Brookwood students. T h e c o s t o f l u n c h i s
$2.70. Milk is 55¢. Applications for free and reduced lunch, along with
the online credit card program called My School Bucks, will be sent home
the first day of school. These forms must be returned for each child
even if you feel you do not qualify.
Q:
Should I notify someone if my child is absent?
A:
As a safety measure, parents are asked to call Mrs. Lair at 868-5590
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. if your child will be absent.
If your child is on the absence list and you have not called, we are
required by law (Missing Children Act) to contact you.
Q:
My child takes a prescription during the day. What do I need to do?
A:
If your child must take medication while at school, we must have a
doctor’s statement and signed parental permission before we can give it.
This policy is for prescription medication as well as over-the-counter
medication. This form can be obtained in the office. An adult is
required to bring the medication to the school. Students are not
permitted to bring medication of any kind to school.
Q:
Is my child permitted to ride a different bus to their friend’s house?
A:
The Transportation Department does not permit a student to ride any
bus other than the one in which the student is assigned. However, if
this presents a child care problem, please complete the proper form
located in the school office. If on occasion, your child will have
different dismissal procedures, we must have written notification if your
child is being picked up or walking home other than their usual way to get
home.
If there is a request for a student to ride a different bus home or get off
at a different bus stop, those request MUST BE MADE VIA PHONE TO
THE TRANSPROTAITON DEPARTMENT. They will provide us with
approval to change busses or stops.
Q:
Do I have to pay for fees all at once and do you accept checks?
A:
You do not have to pay for fees all at once; you may break down the
payment into quarters, however, unpaid fees will be tracked throughout
your child’s school career. Diplomas will not be distributed until all fees
are paid. You may also pay with a check. Please make the check out to
Brookwood Elementary School and write your child’s name on the memo
line of the check. It would also help if you write what it is for in the
memo line. When you send any money to school with your child, please put
it in an envelope with your child’s name, teacher’s name, and the reason for
the payment. We also ask that all fees be paid to your child’s teacher,
rather than the office. A list of school fees can be found at the end of the
handbook.
Q:
In case of bad weather, how will I know if the school is closed?
A:
In the event that schools must close for inclement weather or other
emergencies prior to the opening of school in the morning,
announcements will be made on local radio and television stations, and on
the district web site.
Emergency plans are as follows:
PLAN A:
provided.
PLAN B:
PLAN C:
PLAN D:
personnel.
PLAN E:
School is open as usual; No bus transportation
1 hour delay; kindergarten will be in session.
2 hour delay; kindergarten will be in session.
School closed; no staff report except for essential
School closed; all staff report.
Q. What consequences are utilized at Brookwood Elementary?
A. After-School Detention is held Monday through Thursday, from 3:354:05 p.m. in the school library. Students who don’t complete homework or
exhibit inappropriate behavior will first be assigned to recess detention.
If this consequence does not change the pattern of behavior, After
School Detention will be assigned. Parents will be notified by phone
and/or a copy of the detention notice sent home at least 1 day prior to
the detention. Should students be in detention on a continuing basis or
exhibit extreme misbehavior, Friday School, held on Fridays from 3:355:00 will be assigned. Parents of students assigned to Friday School
will be notified by the school. Parents of students who receive Detention
or Friday School are responsible for their child’s transportation home.
SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR 2013-14
8:50 a.m.
Students may arrive at school, and enter the building to go
to their classrooms for free breakfast. All students should
enter the building through the front doors, facing
Stahlheber Rd. Those who walk to school or are transported
by private vehicle may be dropped off at the circle driveway
in front of the building, or at the small parking lot at the
end of Brookwood Ave, but should stay on the sidewalk and
enter the main front doors. To ensure safety, no student
should walk through the parking lot. Students riding the bus
will be dropped off near the cafeteria doors, and walk down
the sidewalk to the front doors. The bus drop off area is
restricted to buses only and clearly marked.
Parents should say goodbye to children outside the building.
As you can understand, we cannot allow adults to be in the
lobby or hallways.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ARRIVE AT SCHOOL BEFORE
8:50 A.M.
8:50-9:15 a.m.
Breakfast in classrooms.
9:15 a.m.
School begins. Students not in class by 9:15 should report to
the office for a tardy slip.
3:30 p.m.
School day ends.
Transportation Policies
For questions regarding busses call: 887-5060
Students in kindergarten through ninth grade are eligible to ride a school bus if they
live 1 mile or more from their school. School bus routes are published on the district’s
web site.
Students who live within the 1 mile area will be allowed to ride the bus to and from a
baby sitter who lives further than one mile from school, provided the sitter lives in
the Brookwood bussing area. However, a “Request for Transportation” form must be
filled out and approved by the Director of Transportation. The arrangements for
transportation must be the same for every day of the week. They will be picked up
at the closest existing stop. New stops or routes will not be established.
The Hamilton City School District has established the following rules for student
behavior to assure the safe and efficient operation of school buses. Students may
lose bus-riding privileges for the following reasons:
1. Disorderly conduct during loading/unloading of the bus.
2. Not riding regularly assigned bus unless permission is granted.
3. Eating or drinking on bus. No gum.
4. Littering on bus.
5. Excessive noise.
6. Causing a disturbance on the bus.
7. Changing seats while bus is in motion.
8. Throwing objects on or from the bus.
9. Projecting objects or part of a body from the bus.
10. Crossing the street without the driver signaling.
11. Using abusive and/or inappropriate language.
12. Bringing pets on the bus.
13. Bringing any glass container on the bus.
14. Making noise at railroad crossings or other dangerous areas.
15. Smoking
16. Fighting at bus stop or on bus.
17. Opening emergency exit door.
18. Other just causes.
Suspension from riding a bus may also result in suspension from school. If a
suspension of riding privileges occurs, parents will be responsible for transportation of
the student to and from school.
What YOU Need To Know
Visitors and Volunteers - For the safety of each child that attends Brookwood, ALL
parents, visitors and volunteers MUST register in the office and wear a name
badge. A P h o t o I D i s r e q u i r e d a s w e a r e n o w u s i n g t h e I D
Management System that was recently highlighted in the paper
for its piloting process at Highland Elementary School . If
attending a school event during the day, please plan to allow
time to provide this identification and receive your badge
before entry to the program.
School Attendance School attendance is one of the most important issues facing schools in America. As
parents and educators, we must join together in a community effort to see that all
children are in school and on time on a regular basis. Regular school attendance has
always been, and will remain, a high priority of the Hamilton City School teachers and
administrators, and, most assuredly, parents or guardians who want their children to
obtain the best possible education. Parents or guardians are a child’s first teachers, and
the attitudes, values and skills they instill in their child have the strongest influence on
their child’s future success. Attendance is not only a privilege but also a State
requirement. Success in the classroom is difficult to attain without regular, punctual
attendance.
Parents or guardians are required to notify the school by 9:15 a.m. on the day a student is
absent unless previous notification has been given in accordance with school procedure for
excused absences.
Absences – If your child is going to be absent please call Mrs. Lair at 868-5590
before 9:15 a.m. If your child is on the absence list and you have not called, we
are required to contact you. Students will be considered truant if he/she is
absent without knowledge or consent of the parent; this will result in
disciplinary action determined by the building principal. A student may be
absent for personal illness, court appearances, professional appointments,
religious holidays and observations, death in the family, personal or family
related problems or family vacations (this must be verified in writing). A
student is considered absent from school when not physically present for
instructional purposes.
A student will be allowed six excused absences when a parent or guardian calls the school
on the day of the absences or a note from the parent is sent to school when the student
returns. These excuses are referred to as “parent calls” or “parent notes”. Any absences
after six “parent notes” will need a doctor’s note to be excused. Anytime a student is
absent and visits their doctor, a written excuse from the doctor should be sent to school.
A student will be considered habitually truant if the student is absent without a legitimate
excuse for five (5) or more consecutive school days, for seven (7) or more school days in
one (1) month, or twelve (12) or more school days in one (1) school year.
A student will be considered chronically truant if the student is absent without a
legitimate excuse for seven (7) or more consecutive school days, for ten (10) or more
school days in one (1) month, or for fifteen (15) or more school days in one (1) year.
Good attendance at school is essential for academic success. Students who are tardy many
times during a school year are consistently missing the same instruction each time they are
tardy. This does not promote academic success. Please have your child at school on time on
a daily basis unless they are absent for legitimate reasons.
When a student’s absences exceed 6 days for the school year or extend beyond three
consecutive school days, the school requires a doctor’s note to cover subsequent absences.
If the school does not receive a doctor’s note, those days will be considered unexcused.
If a student accumulates 12 unexcused absences, the parents and student may be cited
to Juvenile Court.
If a parent/guardian prefers to be contacted at work, please let the attendance office
know as soon as possible. Otherwise the attempt to contact will be made at the home
phone number.
Tardy Policy - A student will be considered tardy if he/she reports to school after 9:15
a.m. Students reporting late to school are to report to the office for a tardy slip. Chronic
tardiness disrupts the classroom and causes the student to miss important lesson time.
Our goal is to have students at school on time every day.
Early Dismissal – A student who will leave during the day must bring a note to
that effect from home and present it to the homeroom teacher at the beginning
of the school day. An authorized person may sign out the child with proper
identification. For the safety of all of our students, students who plan to leave
school by an alternate means must provide a written statement to the office.
Early dismissals from school are not encouraged. Parents are asked to schedule doctor
appointments, counseling sessions, etc., at times when school is not in session. However,
when such arrangements cannot be made, parents or guardians must report to the office
to pick up students and complete sign-out procedures. Telephone requests for early
dismissal will not be honored.
Please remember that our primary concern is for the students’ safety and success in
school.
Absence/Homework – Schoolwork can be sent home upon request of the parent
and at the discretion of the teacher; however, teachers must have sufficient
notice to prepare the work. Homework request should be received in the office
by 10:00 a.m. Please notify the office of your request when calling in an absence.
Each teacher will allow appropriate time for a student to complete work missed
once the child has returned to school. This DOES NOT include suspensions from
school.
Attendance Area – Students must attend the school in the attendance area
where they reside. Special permission is granted only in extreme situations,
and must be approved by the building principal and the district Director of
Student Services, Matt Tudor.
Emergency Forms – Each student will be given an Emergency Medical Form,
as required by law, during the first week of school. Ohio Revised Code,
Section 3313.712, requires that the school issue these forms to every student.
Parents are to complete this form annually and return it to school within the
first week, current and correct information must be provided. Please make sure
that anyone who is either permitted or not permitted to pick up your child is
listed on the Emergency Form. Any changes in this information must be
reported to the school immediately. In the best interest of your child, there must
be a minimum of two emergency contacts with working phone numbers on your child’s
form. These would be individuals who have permission to pick your child up from
school if you cannot be reached and such a situation is necessary.
Child Abuse and Neglect – All members of the school staff are mandated
reporters. The Ohio State Law requires that all suspected cases of child abuse
and/or neglect must be reported to the appropriate agency.
Search and Seizure - All requests or suggestions for the search of a student and his/her
possessions shall be directed to the principal or dean. The administrator may conduct a
search upon reasonable cause to suspect the presence of an illegal or dangerous substance
or object, or anything contraband under school rules.
As used above, reasonable cause for a search means sufficient grounds to cause an adult of
normal intellect to believe that the search of a particular person, place or thing, will lead to
the discovery of evidence that the student: has violated a rule in the student handbook,
has violated a law or possesses an item or substance presenting an immediate danger of
physical harm or illness to others.
Dress Code - The Board Policy states: Dress and grooming are rightfully the
responsibility of the individual student and his/her parents. To be proper for school,
dress and grooming should be clean, neat, and appropriate and should not constitute a
safety or health hazard or be such that it might hamper the educational process.
Students are to wear clothes that fit. If the student and/or parents fail in their
responsibilities, dress and grooming thus become a part of the school’s responsibilities. In
such cases, the principal and/or those designated by him/her shall be required to assist in
solving the problem as it concerns the school. These rules are stated to improve the
learning environment, bridge socio-economic disparities among families and provide other
positive benefits.
Specifically:
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Short skirts and mini-skirts are not permitted. The appropriate length for skirts,
dresses, and shorts is no shorter than the width of your fist when placed at the top
of the knee-cap when seated or standing. Elementary students may wear shorts
before November 1 and after March 1 each school year.
Shirts and blouses that are “see-through”, cut low, show cleavage, or expose one’s
midriff or undergarments when the student sits, stands, raises his/her hand or
bends over are not permitted.
All shirts must extend from the base of the neck to the top of the arm, fit closely
under the arms and may not have open sides.
Hats, hoods, coats, bandanas, “do-rags”, stocking caps, sunglasses, hairnets, gloves
and sweatbands are not to be carried or worn during school hours.
No clothing, jewelry, tattoos or other personal items may be worn bearing a picture
or lettering which is sexually explicit, obscene, vulgar, offensive or libelous; suggests
violence, death, suicide, or hate; shows disrespect to any person or group of people;
bears advertising related to alcohol, tobacco and/or drugs; or that is otherwise
contrary to the school’s educational mission. Tattoos that do not conform to the
requirements of this paragraph must be covered.
Footwear must be worn that is appropriate for the school environment, which
includes stairs and emergency drills, provide for safe and sanitary conditions and not
present a safety hazard.
Extreme or distracting hair colors, haircuts, hairstyles, makeup, or markings on body
or clothes are not permitted.
Body piercing adornments are not to be extreme, distracting, or dangerous.
Lower garments are to be worn at waist level and must be properly fastened.
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Students shall not wear pants that sag, fit below the waist or drag the floor – the
“droop” look is not acceptable. Belts must be of proper length. Undergarments are
not to be exposed when the student sits, stands, raises his/her hand, or bends over.
Pajama or sleepwear attire is not permitted.
Extreme or distracting jewelry, including but not limited to “dog collars”, spiked
bracelets and chains, including wallet chains, as well as other articles judged to be
potentially hazardous, extreme or distracting are not permitted. No jewelry that
could be dangerous to persons or destructive to school property is permitted.
Gang or cult-related items of any kind are not permitted. Principals may prohibit the
presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory or manner of grooming which, by virtue
of its color, arrangement, trademark, or any other attribute, denotes membership in
such a group.
Clothing with large and/or inappropriately-placed holes are not permitted.
NOTE: These guidelines are not to be considered all-inclusive. The
Administration reserves the right to deal with any apparel deemed inappropriate
for school.
Confidentiality of Student Records – The Hamilton Board of Education
recognizes the students’ right to privacy. All records and materials concerning
an individual student must be maintained in such a manner so as to ensure this
privacy. Access to such records shall be permitted in accordance with the
Board of Education’s Policy. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974 provides that, in general, parents have an equal right to access to their
child’s educational records unless specifically denied by a court of law.
Immunizations – Immunization records for each child must be kept at the
school. The Ohio Department of Health under the authority granted to
Sections 3316.671 and 3701.13 of the Ohio Revised Code, has established the
following minimum immunization requirements for school children: 4-DPT (1
after age 4), 3-OPV or 4-IPV, 1-MMR, TB skin test w/date and results. If
you have any questions, please call the school nurse Mrs. Kerchner.
Medication During School Hours – It is state law and Board policy that if it is
necessary for a student to take prescription or non-prescription medication
during school hours, prior to administration, the following is required: Completion
of Physician Information Form (available in the office) and all medication must be
delivered to the school by the parent or legal guardian. Medication must be brought
in its original container with a pharmacist’s label with the following information.
a. Students name
b. Physician’s name
c. Date
d. Pharmacy name and telephone number
e. Name of medication
f. Prescribed dosage and frequency
g. Special handling and storage directions
Staff members who dispense medication have received training.
Students may not carry prescriptions or nonprescription medications at any time. All
medications are kept in the clinic.
Any unused medication unclaimed by the parent will be destroyed by school personnel when
a prescription is no longer to be administered or at the end of the school year.
Enrollment – In order to enroll in the Hamilton City School District you must
provide the following information: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card,
Immunization Records, Proof of residency, and Custody papers (if appropriate).
Withdrawals – If you need to withdraw your child because you have moved or are
moving, please call Mrs. Giuliano so that proper paperwork may be copied and sent to
the new school.
Library Services – A media center library is available to all children for research
and pleasure reading. Children are responsible for returning books on time. The
parent must pay for any lost or damaged books. The Lane Public Library will also
provide bookmobile services.
Visitors in the Classroom – Parents are welcome to observe the educational
program in our schools. Such visits are to be pre-arranged with the office
and the teacher. Students are not permitted to bring friends to school as
visitors.
Achievement Testing – The Ohio Department of Education requires state
testing of all students. Testing for elementary school students is as follows:
Kindergarten: Readiness Assessment; 1st and 2nd grade – Diagnostic Tests in
Reading, Writing and Math; 3rd grade: Achievement Test in Reading and Math,
Diagnostic Test in Writing; 4th grade: Achievement Tests in Reading and
Math; 5th grade: Achievement Tests in Reading, Math, and Science; 6th
grade: Achievement Tests in Reading and Math. These assessments will be
used as a benchmark to document student performance.
Reporting Student Progress - The Hamilton City School District reporting
system includes parent-teacher conferences and regularly written reports. A
report card shall be sent home with each child at the end of the quarter of
instruction. Interim reports will be sent to parents during each quarter as
deemed necessary. Interim reports will be sent to all parents first quarter.
Any parent or guardian wishing to confer with the teacher or principal about
his/her child's progress is requested to call the school or send a note so that a
conference time can be arranged. Parent log-in to check student progress on
the web-based Progress Book will be sent home by the end of September.
Personal Belongings - Radios, toys, Game Boys, I Pods, I Pads, cell phones, and other
personal items are not to be bought into school unless specific permission has been given
by the teacher and/or principal. Consequences may occur if these items are brought to
school. The school is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property of students.
Student Conduct We believe that every child deserves a high quality education. The foundation to a
successful education is grounded in a focus on both academics and life skills. That
foundation includes quality instruction and a solid behavioral expectation plan that includes
high expectations, school rules, positive behavior supports, and both positive and negative
consequences for student choices. Brookwood Elementary School is dedicated to
developing young people of good character who become responsible and caring citizens.
Character Education Traits Below are the expectations that each student at Brookwood will exhibit:
1. Respect
2. Personal Responsibility
3. Honesty
4. Compassion
5. Acceptance
Positive Behavior Supports Program
Brookwood Elementary staff ascribes to a program called Positive Behavior
Supports. Using the concepts of PBS, the Brookwood staff actually teaches
the students how to behave appropriately to create a positive school
environment. This allows for maximum learning for all students. By using
data, we identify students who may be at risk and provide them with
strategies to become more successful.
High-risk students may be paired with a mentor in the building – someone
other than their homeroom teacher – who can help with personal problem
solving. We strive to show all students that: a) they are all accepted and
valued, b) any aggressive and unsafe behavior will not be tolerated, c) we
must all value differences between us, not criticize. Research has shown that
implementing only punishment for inappropriate behavior, especially when it is
used inconsistently, is ineffective.
Rewarding good behavior is an important part of our program. Brookwood
students can earn “Caught Being Good” or Blue Jay 200 Club from any staff
member for exhibiting appropriate behavior. Caught Being Good Coupons are
entered into the classroom container, from which one name is drawn each
Friday to go to the office to choose prizes. Students can also receive Blue
Jay 200 Club coupons at any time. As soon as an entire row, column or
diagonal is completed on the 200 Club chart, all students whose names are
listed will receive a special prize from Mrs. Theurer, the principal. We also
have rewards for the school “Read at Home” program. In addition, students who
exemplify our quarterly character values are treated to “Pizza with the
Principal”. Quarterly awards are given for Perfect Attendance, Special Area
Awards, Honor Roll, and B.U.G. (Bringing up Grades). Our Brookwood PTO will
provide treats for those students who make Honor Roll.
As you walk through the halls of Brookwood, you will notice blue-and-white
signs that list our school-wide rules. Teachers frequently review the rules
and model appropriate behavior. The following is a list of our school rules.
We hope that you will spend a few minutes reading through the rules with
your child. Your support of our efforts is invaluable.
Brookwood School-Wide Rules
1. Be respectful of yourself and others including all students, staff, community members, and
school property.
2. Be responsible for your own actions.
3. Be ready to learn each day.
4. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
5. Listen and follow adult directions.
6. Walk quietly in the halls. Do not run.
7. Use appropriate language at all times.
8. Always tell the truth.
9. Adhere to the designated noise levels throughout the building.
Positive Rewards 1. Classroom/Team Incentives/Parent Communication
2. Caught Being Good Program
3. Blue Jay Club
4. Character Winners
5. Quarterly Awards Program
Negative Consequences - (Consequences may or may not follow this sequence)
1. Time out in another classroom
2. Phone call home
3. Loss of recess or privileges
4. Noon detention
5. After school detention
6. Friday School, 3:35-5:00 p.m.
7. Out of School Suspension
8. Expulsion
School Expectations –
Be Responsible
Hallway/Pod
Playground
Bus
Be a Problem
Solver
Be Safe
 Walk in a
single-file line
 During
transitions,
hold your
personal
belongings in
your arms
 Quiet mouths
and bodies
 Only touch your
belongings
 Keep walls and
floors clean
 Pick up trash if
in sight
 Hands and
feet to
yourself
 Use only one
hand on the
stair railing
 Walk one step
at a time
 Keep your
hands, feet,
and objects to
yourself
 Use
appropriate
language
 Promptly line
up when
signaled
 Return
equipment to
proper area
 Don’t leave
play area
without
permission
 Clean up after
yourself
 Say “Please”
and “Thank
You” to adults
and friends
 Talk softly
 Keep your
hands and feet
to yourself
 Take turns and
share
 Think it through
first. Ask a
teacher second.
 Tattle
(dangerous) vs.
Ignore
(bothersome)
 Pick up
trash if in
sight
 Raise your
hand for
assistance
from an
adult
 Complete all
assignments
on time
 Come
prepared to
learn with all
materials
 Always do
your best work
 Stay focused
on the task at
hand
 Have
permission to
speak before
speaking. Raise
hand.
 Speak politely
 Be a listener
 Think it through
first. Ask a
teacher second.
 Tattle
(dangerous) vs.
Ignore
(bothersome)
 Cooperate with
teachers and
friends
 Make sure you
are on time to
the bus stop
and bus line
 Be mindful of
other students
 Listen to your
bus helper
 Talk softly on
the bus and in
line
 Use appropriate
language
 Listen to your
bus driver
 Get on the bus
one at a time
 Walk at all
times
 Keep hands
and feet to
yourself
 Choose your
words
carefully
 Get
permission
before getting
out of your
seat
 Stay in your
seat
 Stay under
the
awning
while
waiting
Cafeteria
Classroom
Be Respectful
 Stay in your
place (in line
and in your
seat)
 Walk and be
patient in line
FEE SCHEDULE FOR
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
2013-2014
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Cooking
Consumable Supplies/Paper
25.00
TOTAL KINDERGARTEN FEES
$29.00
Consumable Supplies/Paper
25.00
Reading Workbook
15.00
Handwriting Workbook
12.00
TOTAL GRADE 1 FEES
52.00
Consumable Supplies/Paper
25.00
Reading Workbook
15.00
TOTAL GRADE 2 FEES
40.00
Math Workbook
25.00
Reading Workbook
15.00
TOTAL GRADE 3 FEES
Math Workbook
Consumable Supplies/Paper
4.25
$48.25
4.00
25.00
Language Arts Workbook
6.00
Recorder Fee
5.00
Student Agenda
4.25
TOTAL GRADE 4 FEES
Grade 5/6
4.00
Consumable Supplies/Paper
Student Agenda
Grade 4
4.00
Math Workbook
$44.25
4.00
Consumable Supplies/Paper
25.00
Language Arts Workbook
6.00
Student Agenda
TOTAL GRADES 5 & 6 FEES
4.25
$39.25
Thank you for taking time to review these policies.
Welcome to Team Brookwood, where students will succeed through the
dedication and teamwork of the staff, students, parents, and community.