S. B. BUTLER HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Organizational Information:
S. B. Butler Mission Statement
School Belief Statements
School Logo
School Colors
A History of S. B. Butler School
Staff Directory
Parent/Teacher Organization
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Routines and Procedures:
Respect/Responsibility/Citizenship
Promoting Respect and Citizenship
Student Responsibility
Attendance
Excused Absences
Unexcused Absences
Arrival and Tardy Procedures
“Loading/Unloading Zone”
Dismissal Procedures
Early Dismissals
Dismissal By Other Than Usual Manner
Bus Procedures
Bus Rules
Communication Links
Confidentiality
School-wide Discipline Plan
District Suspension/Expulsion Guidelines
Homework Policy
Homework Suggestions
Standardized Testing
School Lunch/Milk Program
Snacks
Lost and Found/Personal Possessions
Student Transfers
Visitors
Changes in Family/Registration/
Emergency Information
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Health and Safety Issues:
Health Services
Handling Common Illnesses
Medications in the School
School Insurance
Recess:
Playground Rules
Dressing for Special Conditions
Snowy Playgrounds
Walkers
Bicycles/Skateboards/Roller Blades
Emergency (Early) School Closings*
Pets in School
Child Protection
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Special Programs:
Parents’ Night
Volunteer Program
Parents’ Shelf
Arts Night
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Community Resources:
Groton Youth and Family Services
Navy School Liaison Officer
Youth Officers
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Appendix:
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B.
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C-2
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Vision Statement
Absence/Tardy Notes
GPS Code of Conduct
SBB Code of Conduct
Delayed Openings/Early Closings
Sexual Harassment
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