JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2011-2012
The Jefferson County Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
offering equal educational opportunities.
Welcome to McFerran Preparatory Academy!
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
The McFerran Preparatory Academy Program is a choice program focused on
serving the needs of students with varying abilities. The Academy offers a
learning environment that emphasizes a structured and orderly setting. The
McFerran Preparatory Academy stresses the following:
* Academic achievement in the basic skills areas
* A sense of pride and self-worth
* Behavior appropriate to the school setting
* Parental/Guardian involvement and commitment
* Creative problem solving and students projects
* Concepts of patriotism, courtesy, and moral values
* A clearly established dress code
McFerran Preparatory Academy students actively participate in a hands-on
curriculum enhanced by the latest technology. Students use state-of-the-art
hypermedia as they apply skills in the real-world problem solving and
communication. Students within the Academy earn pins, badges, and other
tokens of recognition for successful completion of special projects, academic
achievement, leadership, and good behavior. The goal of this recognition is to
promote a sense of self-worth and pride in belonging to a special group. We
believe the McFerran Preparatory Academy provides a unique opportunity for
students to maximize their potential and become knowledgeable and involved
citizens in our community.
You are receiving a copy of the McFerran Preparatory Academy Handbook. This
handbook explains the policies, procedures and guidelines of our school. The
information is very important to you and your child and will serve as a useful
reference throughout the year. It has been recently revised and gives important
information regarding all levels of the McFerran Elementary School Program.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to a wonderful educational
experience with your child. If at any time you have questions, comments,
concerns and/or suggestions, do not hesitate to communicate with me.
Sincerely,
Dr. LaMesa Marks-Johns, Principal
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ALL ABOUT MCFERRAN
Full Name
McFerran Preparatory Academy
Address
1900 S. 7th Street, Louisville, Ky. 40208
Phone
(502) 485-8297
School Hours
9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
School Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Falcon
PEOPLE IN THE OFFICE
PRINCIPAL- The principal is responsible for the total school program. She
works with and helps all students, parents, teachers, and staff members. Our
principal is Dr. LaMesa Marks-Johns.
COUNSELOR- Our counselors are here to help each student develop and
maintain a positive self-image in order to achieve success in school. The
counselors work with children, teachers, and parents to reach this goal. Teachers
and parents refer students or the student may ask to see the counselors. Our
counselors maintain an open-door policy and services are available to all children
and parents, not just those with problems. You may schedule an appointment by
phoning 485-8297. Our counselors are Ms. June Shackelford and Mrs. Jennifer
Weaver.
SECRETARY- The school secretary performs secretarial duties for the principal
and handles community relations, inquiries and student and staff needs. She
establishes, maintains and submits appropriate records, files and reports and
implements office policies and procedures. The secretary coordinates and
organizes the workflow of other clerical staff, assists students with illness or first
aid, and administers medicine that must be given during school hours. Our school
secretary is Mrs. Tosha Weaver.
CLERK- She answers the phone, helps the staff and students and can usually
answer your daily questions. Our clerk is Ms. Sheila Kenny.
BOOKKEEPER- The bookkeeper assumes responsibility for preparing and
maintaining all financial aspects of school activities. She serves as a receiving and
purchasing agent, maintains the complete bookstore operation, works with the
school secretary in all capacities and performs any other duties assigned by the
school principal. Our bookkeeper is Mrs. Shenoha Ellis.
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ATTENDANCE CLERK- Our attendance clerk maintains school attendance
records and provides incentives for students with good attendance. Our
attendance clerk is Mrs. Sandy Dorsey.
L.O.A- Lunchroom and office assistants direct cleaning of tables and returning of
trays by each class. They maintain discipline and orderliness in the lunchroom,
see that health and safety rules are observed, help evacuate pupils during fire
drills, and assist with general office duties. Our L.O.A. is Ms. Jeananne Mayes.
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SPECIAL AREA TEACHERS
COMPUTER LAB- Students attend computer class weekly on a regularly
scheduled basis. There is emphasis upon skill reinforcement, computer languages
and word processing. Computers in the lab, classrooms, and library are connected
to the Internet. Our teacher is Ms. Julia Thomas.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH PROMOTION-. Students receive
instruction weekly on a regularly scheduled basis with the physical education
teacher. All aspects of wellness are emphasized to promote a healthy, happy
lifestyle. Our P.E. teacher is Mrs. Cindy Meyer.
LIBRARY- Our librarian helps us to have an outstanding library. Students visit
the library once each week with their classes. They learn to use the library, listen
to stories and have other activities. The library is open to all students to check out
books. Students must return books before checking out new ones. Lost books
must be replaced or paid for before checking out new ones. All books must be
turned in at the end of the school year. In addition to books on almost any subject,
the library also provides the movies, filmstrips and other visual aides used in the
classroom, computers and additional electronic media. The library also houses a
media production room that may be used for telecasting programs school wide.
Accelerated Reader, a reading management program, is part of the library
program. Children read books, take computerized tests, and earn great prizes. Our
librarian is Ms. Sarah O’Hair. Our library clerk is Mrs. Phyllis White.
HUMANITIES/ARTS - Students receive instruction weekly in the area of Arts
and Humanities. Students explore the elements of art through hands-on projects.
Later in the year, we explore the elements of music. Our Humanities teacher is
Ms. Kelly Rice.
SCIENCE LAB- Students receive instruction weekly on a regularly scheduled
basis with “hands on “ science activities in the science lab. The science teacher
will work together with the classroom teacher to reinforce/enrich science
instruction. Our science lab teacher is Mrs. Laura Fitzgerald.
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UNIFORMS
All students attending McFerran Preparatory Academy (K – 5th) are
required to wear the Academy Uniform. Students may wear the summer
uniform or the complete uniform the first few weeks of school. Students will be
notified when to begin wearing the complete uniform. In the Spring when they
can begin wearing the summer uniform again, a notice will be sent home with the
date.
Summer uniform:
Navy Blue Shorts
White Shirt w/Collar (Long or Short Sleeves)
Plaid Skirt/Jumper or Navy Blue Skirt/Jumper w/ White Blouse
Complete Uniform:
Boys and Girls:
Blue Shorts/Pants
White Shirt w/Collar (Long or Short Sleeves)
Navy Blue Sweater Vest or Navy Blue Button-Down Sweater
Red Tie
Girls: Blue Sweater Vest and Red Tie MUST be worn with Skirt.
Red Tie MUST be worn w/ Jumper.
Shoes:
Athletic shoes or any other closed-toe/closed-heel shoe with any color
socks. NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS, OR HIGH HEELS.
Friday Uniform:
Academy T-shirts or sweatshirts may be worn with blue jeans every
Friday or on the last day of the school week. T-shirts ($9) and sweatshirts
($12) may be purchased in the Bookstore.
CAFETERIA- Breakfast will be available beginning the first day of school and
will be served every day from 8:20-8:55 AM. The cost for full price is $1.75,
reduced is $.30. The lunch menu is sent home at the first of each month. It tells
what will be served each day in the school cafeteria. The school lunch program
provides a balanced hot meal prepared in our cafeteria. The cost of the complete
lunch including milk is $2.25 for students. Reduced price is $.40 for those
students who qualify by state and federal guidelines. With the computerized
system each student has his/her own lunch account. *Prices subject to change
for the 2011-2012 school year.
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Prepayment may be made on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis. Lunch money is
also payable daily to the cashier in the cafeteria. Students should have their
money ready for the cashier. Should your child forget his/her money, the lunch
may be charged for that day and paid back the following day. However, no lunch
charges will be allowed the final two weeks of school.
Parents are welcome to have lunch with their children. Please notify the school for
lunch reservations and to check your child’s lunch schedule. Your child’s lunch
schedule is subject to change due to field trips, etc. Children will be encouraged to
eat all their lunch, but no students will be forced to eat certain foods, which he/she
dislikes. If a student is allergic to milk, he/she will be given juice, provided we
have a doctor’s statement on file. According to FDA law, soft drinks and /or carry
out lunches from restaurants are not permitted in school. Our food services
manager is Ms Clements.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2007
The Kentucky Department of Education has changed the method schools are to
use in calculating student attendance. Previously, students were considered
half-day absent, full day absent, or tardy (up to two hours and sixteen
minutes missing from school). Beginning this school year student attendance
will be calculated as follows:
TARDIES-A tardy will be recorded when a student misses a total of sixty
(60) minutes or less of the school day. This includes late arrivals and early
checkouts.
ABSENCES-An absence will be calculated on an exact percentage of the day
missed rather than in half-day or whole-day increments as has been done in
previous years. Events will be assigned when a student is absent for more
than sixty (60) minutes of the school day.
For example, if a student misses 100 minutes of a 400 minute school-day,
an event of 25% absent will be recorded for the student.
The elementary student report card will display the number of tardies and the
total number of accumulated absences, which is the sum of all event percentages.
For example, a student may have five events (recorded absences of 30%,
80%, 40%, 100%, and 65%). The report card would then show the five
events as being 3.15 days absent (the sum of all percentages).
Also new from the state this year is a one day excused absence for students
having a military parent/guardian being deployed as well as a one day excused
absence for a military parent/guardian returning from deployment. A student
receiving a military deployment excused absence will be considered present in
school for the purpose of calculating average daily attendance.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
ARRIVAL
Students should arrive at school no earlier than 8:15. As students enter the
building, they will be directed to the cafeteria. Breakfast will be served beginning
at 8:15. Any students in the cafeteria at 8:30 will then go to the gym, where they
will be monitored by staff members until 8:50. At that time, each homeroom
teacher will pick up his/her class.
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Any student in the building prior to 8:15 will be directed to the office, where the
Early Arrival Binder will be kept. A staff member will log the time at which the
student arrived and the student will sign. The student will be given a letter
reminding parents of the school policy regarding early arrivals; a duplicate letter
will be mailed to the parent.
The school attendance clerk will monitor the binder. After 3 occurrences, the
principal and/or social worker will be notified and a meeting with the parent
scheduled.
Security supervises students as they get off the buses. Students then go to the
cafeteria or gym.
Staff members, as designated by the school principal, will supervise car riders
who are dropped off at the front of the building.
DISMISSAL
The office must be notified of any dismissal/transportation changes by 2:30.
If teachers take calls or receive written communication from parents, that
information will also be sent to the office. Office personnel will keep a written
record of daily dismissal changes.
In addition, the change will be written on a colored peel ‘n stick tag. On it, will
be written the date, student’s name, teacher’s name, the address to which
that student is going, a phone number at which a parent or guardian can be
contacted and how that student is getting home that day. At 3:15, an assistant
representing each grade group will come to the office to pick up those tags and
deliver them to the homeroom teacher.
EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL- If you wish to take your child from
the school during school hours, report to the office and sign the register. The
office staff will call your child to the school office. No teacher is permitted to
dismiss a child from the classroom unless he/she is paged from the office. This is
a Jefferson County Schools regulation.
Students will not be allowed to leave school premises with anyone other than a
parent or guardian. If your child will leave at dismissal time by any other means
than normal procedure, please send a note to the teacher. If there are custodial
issues regarding who can pick up and not pick up your child, we need a copy of
the court order on file in the school office.
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TRANSPORTATION
Student Transportation forms should be completed prior to or the morning of the
first day of school. Information on the form will help determine how your child is
getting to and from school. Please be aware that some bus routes/stops do change
from year to year. Staff members and volunteers will be available to assist in
filling out/checking forms during the Back to School Blast and the morning of the
first day of school.
BUSES- Most students ride the bus to and from school. It is imperative that each
child remembers his/her bus number; obey the bus driver and the bus regulations.
If your child is a bus rider it would be much better to allow him/her to ride the bus
beginning the first day of school. It helps the bus driver to establish stops and also
enables us to do a better job of getting the children on the correct buses.
During the first week of school, staff and PTA volunteers will be assisting the
children with their buses. They will make sure everyone has nametags and bus
badges. Be sure your child wears these identifications every day the first 2 weeks
of school.
JCPS BUS RULES
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REGULATIONS FOR PUPILS RIDING SCHOOL BUSES
WHILE WAITING TO BOARD THE BUS:
1. Arrive at your bus stop five minutes ahead of the bus. The driver will not wait
for you.
2. Keep the roadway clear of books, clothing and other articles. Students should
not play in the path of traffic and should stand well away form the road when
the bus approaches.
3. Do not damage property such as flowers, shrubbery, windows, fences and
other items while waiting for a bus.
4. Avoid making excessive noise.
5. Fighting at bus stops and on the way to and from school bus stops is subject to
disciplinary action (to be reported to the school principal).
6. Never run alongside the bus when the bus is moving. Wait until the bus stops
and then walk to the door and board the bus in an orderly manner. DO NOT
PUSH AND SHOVE.
7. Students living on the opposite side of the road from a bus stop should wait on
their side of the road until the bus arrives and the driver gives them the signal
to cross the road.
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WHILE RIDING ON THE BUS:
1. Please obey the driver’s instructions. The driver of a school bus is in complete
charge of the passengers while they are aboard. If you have a complaint
regarding discipline on the bus, take it to your principal.
2. The driver has the authority to assign seats.
3. Do not sit on books. Hold them in your lap. Books and other objects are not to
be piled in the aisle. Band instruments or other large objects will be allowed
aboard the bus only if the items can be held in the student’s lap.
4. Passengers should be seated immediately and remain seated while the bus is in
motion.
5. Never extend arms, legs, or head out of bus.
6. Refrain from talking to the driver except in an emergency.
7. Pets and animals are not permitted on the bus at any time.
8. No one shall tamper with the emergency door, fire extinguisher, or other
equipment on the bus.
9. Do not mar or deface the bus. Seat coverings must not be damaged in any
manner. Anyone caught damaging the equipment will be subject to
disciplinary action and/or restitution.
10. Passengers must not fight or scuffle in the bus, or create any loud
disturbances.
11. Passengers must not wave or shout to pedestrians or occupants of other
vehicles and MUST NOT THROW OBJECTS FROM THE BUS WINDOW.
12. Do not throw waste paper on the floor. Place trash in a receptacle as provided
near the entrance to the bus.
13. Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted on school buses.
14. The use of profanity and obscene signs on the school bus is prohibited.
ON THE TRIP HOME
1. Passengers are permitted to leave the bus only at the regular, designated stop.
Any change must be made with the parent’s request in writing and approved
by the signature of a school principal.
2. If a pupil lives on the opposite side of a road from the bus stop, the pupil
should go to the front of the bus and wait until the bus driver gives the signal
to cross the road. NEVER cross the road in the rear of a stopped school bus.
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RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS:
1. Parents should report any misconduct on school buses to the principal.
2. Parents should report all traffic hazards and the bus numbers of all buses
observed being operated carelessly to the transportation department (4858297).
3. Parents should encourage students to observe all safety and conduct
regulations established for the safe and efficient operation of the school bus.
4. Parents should observe extreme caution when approaching bus stops moving
buses, or stopped buses.
5. Parents should help supervise large numbers of children at the bus stop.
6. Parents should see that their children are at the stops five minutes before the
bus is scheduled to arrive.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Students are expected to ride their assigned buses.
2. Students are not permitted to switch buses without authorization from
principal or the transportation department.
3. Any student in flagrant violation of these regulations will be subject to
disciplinary action in accordance with the Uniform Code of Student Conduct.
SCHEDULES- Bus schedules are available on the J.C.P.S. web site
approximately two weeks before school begins.
BUS REFERRALS- If a students violates the bus rules; the bus driver may issue
a written bus referral to the principal. The principal will discuss the violation with
the student and send home a copy of the referral to parent/guardian. It is to be
signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the principal. Fighting on the bus
will result in an immediate bus suspension from 1-5 days. Other bus violations
will result in consequences as deemed appropriate by the principal. Bus
suspensions and principal/parent/student conferences will be enforced if any
student has received three or more bus referrals at any time during the school year
up to the principal’s discretion.
BUS CHANGES- If the student is going home a different way than he/she
normally goes home (i.e. usually a bus rider, will be a car rider or going on a
different bus), the student must provide a note from a parent each day a change
occurs advising the bus driver, teacher and office of the change. If a student is
going home with another student, the other student must bring a permission note
from his/her parent also. Please do not send a note listing several days’ changes.
Teachers and/or the office staff cannot be expected to keep an accurate record for
prior notes written.
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CAR RIDERS
Car riders will be dismissed from the front of the building. Parents need to form a
line in front of the building. Children will be called and dismissed to your car.
Each family will be assigned 2 copies of a car rider tag and number. These
tags should be hung on the rearview mirror and will be necessary in order to
pick up car riders. All students, even those who are typically bus riders or
walkers, will receive car tags. Parents may give a car tag to anyone they want to
be able to pick their child up from school. Anyone picking up children other than
those in their own family must also have a tag bearing the number of that child’s
family. If a parent or anyone else comes through the car rider line without a car
tag to pick up a child, they will be directed to a parking spot. They will then need
to go into the school office and present photo identification. They must be listed
as a contact on that student’s enrollment form for the student to be released to
them. The office will be responsible for assigning numbers, maintaining the list
and assigning duplicate tags.
CEP
Students who stay for CEP will go to the cafeteria.
DAYCARE RIDERS
Students who go to daycare (other than California Day Care) will be supervised
by staff members and dismissed into day care vans on the right side of the school.
WALKERS
Walkers and students who go to California Day Care will be dismissed from the
gym.
Walkers will exit from the back of the school building on 13th Street. Children
should remain on the sidewalk while exiting school grounds. Kindergarten
students must be picked up by an adult.
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LATE PICK-UP
Students not picked up by 4:05 will be taken into the library. A classified
staff member will monitor students in the library until 4:15. After 4:15, any
students remaining will need to come into the office, where they will sign the Late
Pick-Up Binder. School staff will log the time at which the parent came and give
the parent a letter, reminding them of the school policy regarding late pickups.The school attendance clerk will monitor the binder. After 3 occurrences, the
principal and/or social worker will be notified and a meeting with the parent
scheduled.
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ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT
PROOF OF DATE OF BIRTH- State law requires that any student entering a
Jefferson County Public School for the first time, regardless of grade, must
furnish the school office with an original birth certificate. The birth certificate will
be returned to you.
PROOF OF ADDRESS- Parents must present verification of their current
address upon registration or if address is changed during the school year (utility
bill, driver’s license, check etc.). Falsifying an address may lead to exit from the
McFerran Preparatory Academy
KENTUCKY IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATE- This certificate states that
the child has been immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis and
measles. The original certificate is due upon initial enrollment in a Jefferson
County Public School. Students who are not new to the school system have 10
days to update an expired certificate.
KENTUCKY MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM- Students transferring into
the Jefferson County Public Schools will need to show proof of having a physical
examination within the past six (6) months prior to or one (1) month after a
child’s initial enrollment. This document is due upon enrollment, or within 30
days after enrollment.
KENTUCKY EYE EXAM – Parent must obtain an eye exam from a certified
optometrist.
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DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE CODE
A Uniform Code of Student Conduct has been prepared and adopted by the
Jefferson County Public Schools. Each student will be given a copy. Parents
should read the booklet and share the information with their children.
DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES
Education is McFerran’s main goal. Education prepares each student for the
challenges and demands of the future and is a means of helping the student
become more self-directed and better self-motivated. The McFerran Preparatory
Elementary Program stresses self-discipline and supports the concept that
achievement itself is the major award. In order to ensure a safe learning
environment and productive behavior, we have high behavioral expectations for
all McFerran students. The classroom, restroom, hall and cafeteria expectations
will be followed consistently with the rewards or consequences resulting from
appropriate or inappropriate student behavior. The development of the “whole”
child, academically, behaviorally and emotionally, is an important achievement,
which may be attained through a supportive and cooperative spirit among our
students, staff and parents. McFerran Preparatory Academy is a CARE for Kids
school. We will help students reach these goals by following the principles in the
CARE for Kids model.
CARE means Community, Autonomy, Relationships, Empowerment: Creating A
Respectful Environment by building a connected community of learners. A
CARE for Kids school promotes social, emotional, ethical, and intellectual
development in an inclusive, caring, respectful, supportive learning community
that is physically and emotionally safe for all students and engages them as active
participants in the classroom, school, and in the larger community.
ACADEMY DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
A Pupil Disciplinary Referral Form will be filled out by the teacher or staff
member. The form will be sent to the Principal/Counselor or in-school security
personnel, who will then determine appropriate consequences. A copy of the
form will be sent home with the student. The form will have to be signed and
returned by parent/guardian.
The JCPS Uniform Code of Conduct will be consulted based on the severity of
the offense. An immediate behavior referral will result from any violation of this
code.
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McFerran Preparatory Academy’s classroom, restroom, hallway and cafeteria
expectations will be implemented by following CARE for Kids Y-charts:
LOOKS LIKE
fun
clean
comfortable
working together
learning
SOUNDS LIKE
FEELS LIKE
teaching
talking
reading
questioning
calmness
safe
comfortable
happy
stress free
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LOOK LIKE
Folded arms & hands walk in straight line
no playing
No running
no hitting
no pushing
Face forward
Standing in the second full square from wall
SOUND LIKE
FEEL LIKE
Voice level “0”
respectful
Walking feet
calm
Safe
peaceful
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LOOKS LIKE
Clean/neat
mealtime
sitting down
straight line
No throwing food
table manners
raise hands
No playing
no running
Eating with close mouth
Taking turns in line
SOUNDS LIKE
FEELS LIKE
Voice level “2”
No yelling/screaming
No laughing too loud
No popping of chip bags
Use of appropriate language
happy
comfortable
enjoyment
respectful
safe
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LOOKS LIKE
Clean/neat
washing hands
children taking turns
Drying hands
no playing
children using restrooms
SOUNDS LIKE
FEELS LIKE
Voice level “0”
Toilet flushing
Water running
Quiet feet
comfortable
clean
safe
GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION
BIRTHDAYS- Class treats are welcome. However, these need to be individual
treats- cookies, cupcakes, rice crispy treats for example. Large cookies are very
difficult to cut and evenly divide. Your child should be able to distribute them
without adult help. We appreciate the birthday treats, but this is not to be
considered a birthday party for your child. Visitors, camcorders, party favors, etc.
are an interruption to the educational process. Please make arrangements with the
classroom teacher prior to sending in treats. Birthdays are announced each
morning.
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BOOKSTORE- Supplies such as tablets, pencils, notebooks, paper, erasers,
rulers, etc. may be purchased in the school bookstore. It is open daily from
8:30a.m.-9:00 a.m.
CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS- Student assignments to the classrooms will be
sent home at least one week prior to school opening. In order to create a balanced
educational environment at McFerran Preparatory Academy School, it shall be the
policy that: Teachers meeting in grade groups will decide the placement of
students for the next grade level for the next school year. Each grade group will
meet to divide students into classes considering race, gender, abilities, and
Exceptional Childhood Education. Every effort will be made to maintain a
balance in each classroom at each grade level. The McFerran staff will use their
best professional judgment in making placement decisions and our goal is to do
what is best for each child.
CLASSROOM VISITATION- Classroom visitation is permitted when arranged
through the school office and the teacher. The teacher will schedule the most
advantageous time for you and your child. Teachers are involved in teaching your
children and we want to minimize any disruption in the educational process. All
visitors must sign in at the school office and wear a nametag for identification and
security purposes. Visitor tags are available at the receptionist’s desk. Please
check with your child’s teacher before video taping or photographing in the
classroom.
CONFERENCES- Parent/teacher communication is vital to support student
success. A minimum of one face-to-face conference with your child’s teacher is
expected. There are scheduled district-wide Parent/teacher conference days in the
JCPS school calendar. Teachers will request parent conferences throughout the
school year as needed. Parents may request a conference by calling the school
office or by sending a note to the teacher so a date and time can be arranged. Fall
conference days for this year are after school on October 11th. Winter
conferences are scheduled on February 13th during school hours (no school for
students).
FIELD TRIPS- Field trips are an integral part of the educational process.
Teachers will schedule them to support and enrich their curriculum. The fee
regulations of some attractions prevent refunds from being made when a student
is absent on the day of a trip. No student, however, will be denied the opportunity
to take a trip because of a lack of financial resources.
FIRE AND DISASTER DRILLS- Specific procedures are followed in case of
fire, tornado or other disasters. Students and personnel are informed of these
procedures. Ten fire drills, two disaster drills, two earthquake drills, and bus
evacuation drills are held each year.
GUM- CHEWING GUM IS NOT PERMITTED, according to JCPS policy.
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HOMEWORK- Students are given required homework Monday-Thursday. The
Jefferson County Public Schools set a policy for the length of homework to be
required at each grade/level. The teachers are aware of this policy and will assign
homework accordingly. Students are responsible for all materials needed to
complete homework assignments.
ILLNESS AND ACCIDENTS
Should your child become ill or have an accident during school hours, facilities
are available for first aid and temporary care, until parents can be contacted. Be
sure the office has an emergency phone number on file, should you not be at
home during the day. If your child has been ill and needs to be given medication
during school hours, see medication instructions.
Children should be kept at home until they are free from fever, diarrhea or
vomiting for 24 hours.
COMMON SENSE GUIDELINES FOR RECOMMENDING CHILD PICK-UP
DUE TO ILLNESS
Children need not be excluded for minor illness unless any of the following exist:
The illness prevents the child from participating comfortably in program
activities.
The illness results in a greater care need than the staff can provide without
compromising the health and safety of other children (or for clerical staff,
compromising routine work duties).
The child has any of the following conditions: fever (defined as greater
that 101 degrees by mouth), unusual lethargy, irritability, persistent
crying, difficult breathing, or other signs of possible severe illness. *
Diarrhea (defined as an increased number of stools compared with the
child’s normal pattern, with increased stool water and/or decreased form)
that is not contained by diapers or toilet use. Vomiting two or more times
in the previous twenty-four hours unless the vomiting is self-limiting and
determined to be due to a non communicable condition and the child is not
in danger of dehydration.
Undiagnosed rash or weeping sore.
Purulent conjunctivitis (pink eye) until examined by a physician and
approved for readmission with or without treatment.
Diagnosed impetigo and streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) until 24
hours after treatment has been initiated, and until the child has been
symptom free for 24 hours.
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Head Lice (Pediculosis) until treatment with pediculocide and nit removal
complete (Must be released for readmission by doctor or school office).
Scabies until evidence of treatment submitted.
Chicken Pox (Varicella) until six days after onset of rash, or until all
lesions have dried and crusted.
Pertussis (whooping cough) until a minimum 5 to 7 days after antibiotic
treatment has been completed and student is free of the initial three criteria
listed above.
Mumps cases should be excluded until nine days after onset of parotid
swelling.
Tuberculosis, until the child’s physician or local health office states that
the child is noninfectious.
* JCPS staff is not required to report a documented temperature elevation in order
to notify parents that their child appears to be or is demonstrating signs of illness.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Inclement weather may cause the closing of schools, delayed openings or early
dismissals. As soon as these decisions are made, they will be announced on the
area radio and television stations. Please do not call the school. We receive our
information from the radio and television stations.
There are three (3) basic plans for the opening of schools as a result of inclement
weather.
1.
Regular Schedule- All schools will open and student transportation will be
provided as per our regular transportation time schedule.
2.
Delayed Schedule- There will be approximately a two (2) hour delay for
high schools and middle schools and regular time for elementary schools.
On those days when there are inclement weather conditions, which would
prohibit the normal transportation of students and staff to school and there
is a prediction of improving street and road conditions as the day
progresses, a delayed schedule for high school and middle school students
may be implemented.
1. Alternate Schedule- When street and road conditions exist where buses
can maneuver on regular route assignments, at the regular time, but cannot
get into all areas, the alternate schedule may be implemented and some
student bus stops may be identified as alternate bus stops. Each affected
student will receive notice of the alternate bus stop.
If a storm should occur during school hours, rest assured that all children will be
adequately cared for by capable personnel of the school and will not be released
until it is safe to do so. Since weather conditions are unpredictable and school
closing may happen suddenly, develop a family plan that clearly designates what
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to do or where to go if parents are not at home. This is vital for your child’s
safety.
LOST AND FOUND- Lost and found items are placed outside the office for
parents and children to claim. Please label all clothing and belongings.
MAKE-UP WORK- If your child is absent more than one day, phone the school
office for make-up work. Please notify teachers in advance when you are going to
pick-up homework assignments that were missed due to an excused absence.
Make-up work may be picked up at the end of the second consecutive day of
excused absence or when the student returns to school. If your child is absent two
or more consecutive days you MUST phone the school office by 10:00 a.m. for
make-up work. Students are allowed one day for each day of excused absence
plus one day to turn in the make-up work.
MEDICATION- If your child has been ill and needs to be given medication
during school hours, an adult must bring in the medication in its original container
with the prescription label attached and including complete instructions. All
medication must be administered through the school office. If a student must
bring the medication, the container must be place in a sealed envelope and given
to office personnel immediately upon entering the building. Medications such as
aspirin, cough syrup, and any other over the counter items also need to be sent to
the office in the original container for dispensment from the office.
In order for school personnel to administer any type of medicine to your child at
school, we must have on file an affidavit signed and witnessed by a notary public
giving your permission for us to do so. All schools have a notary public that you
may use free of charge.
MONEY- Students should only bring lunch money, milk money, money for a
field trip, or money to purchase supplies at the bookstore.
NAME CHANGE – If your child’s legal name is changed we must have a copy
of the court document to file with their records.
PARENTAL CUSTODY SITUATIONS – Please notify the principal or
counselor if there are special custody situations that the school needs to be aware
of so that all staff responsible for your child is fully informed. Parents have the
right to view educational records. Both parents have the right to sign out and pick
up children, unless the custodial parent has provided the school with evidence of a
legally binding document to the contrary.
PERSONAL PROPERTY – Please ensure that your child does not bring
valuables to school. This includes, but is not limited to, MP3 players and
personal gaming systems. Students are responsible for their money and property
while they are at school. Students should bring only personal property to school
which is not hazardous, dangerous or disruptive. The school staff will retain any
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items of this nature. Parents may pick up the toys/items after consulting with the
principal.
Telecommunication Devices - Students in the Jefferson County Public School
District may not use, activate, and /or display a telecommunication device on
school property during the course of the school day unless he/she is acting in the
capacity of a volunteer fire fighter or Emergency Medical Service worker.
Telecommunication devices include pagers, cellular phones, and other
telecommunication devices as defined by State Law KRS 158.165. In this
section, “paging device means a telecommunications device that emits an audible
signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a
communication to the possessor.” This offense will be treated as “refusal to
follow directives’ under the Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline. In
addition, the telecommunication device will be confiscated by an administrator
and may only be returned to the parent /guardian
PICKING UP YOUR CHILD – Parents must come to the office to sign the
official register if they want to pick up their child during the school day. If you
are going to have someone else pick up your child, you are required to notify the
office prior to the time of pick up, preferably by a written statement. For the
safety of your child, we will not release your child until we have your permission.
No one can pick up your child unless his/her name is on the Enrollment Form.
The entire school day is important, so please try to avoid picking up your child
early unless it is absolutely necessary.
SPRING BREAK – Spring Break this year is April 9-13, 2012.
TELEPHONE - We ask for your cooperation and understanding concerning our
rule about calling home. We do not allow students to call for homework, books,
musical instruments, etc. Only emergency calls are allowed.
TEXTBOOKS, WORKBOOKS AND SUPPLIES- All textbooks are loaned to
students for their use. Each student is expected to properly care for the books.
Books lost or damaged must be paid for before another book can be assigned.
Students are responsible for providing their basic school supplies throughout the
entire school year. The teacher will provide a list of needed supplies and
workbooks at the beginning of the school year.
ZERO- TOLERANCE FOR VIOLENCE – There is zero tolerance for
violence. If a child is threatened by another student with the use of guns or
weapons, students are encouraged to report the incident to their teacher or other
McFerran staff.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
McFerran has been a leader in elementary academic and athletic after
school programs for years. McFerran believes in fair and equal standards. Every
student has the opportunity to participate and try-out for our after school
programs, offered at various grade levels. However, it is vital that you make a
careful and committed choice when you sign your child up for activities.
Remember to choose activities carefully as some have practices and games that
may meet at conflicting times.
Our students and parents must understand and except our high
expectations for participation in our programs. Students must be willing to be
positive leaders and role models in the classroom, at home, and in the community.
PHILOSOPHY OF COACHES AND PROGRAM LEADERS
We believe that athletic and interscholastic programs are an integral part
of our students’ educational process. It is designed to have a positive influence.
Our programs support students in multiple sports and interscholastic activities.
We promote equal opportunities and experiences for all students.
We are charged with the responsibility of instilling in our students’ proper
attitudes and behaviors that reflect the ideas of citizenship, sportsmanship,
cooperation, self-discipline and developing high self-esteem. This can only be
accomplished by providing a well organized and goal oriented program that is
conducted by competent and caring adult leaders.
After School Non-Competitive and Athletic & Interscholastic
Program Opportunities
Our home teams are designed primarily to provide opportunities for
students to develop fundamental sport skills while participating in modified game
play. Fun, sportsmanship and non-competitive activities will be our overall
program goal.
The following activities will be available depending on sponsorship.
Athletic Activities:
Soccer
Dance
Intramural Home Basketball
Cheerleading Squad
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Interscholastic Activities:
Computer Club
Art Club
Science Club
Boys Club
Girls Club
After School Competitive Athletic & Interscholastic Program
Opportunities
The Traveling Competitive Teams are designed to travel and compete
against other elementary schools within the Jefferson County Public School
District. Students who participate in the Traveling Competitive Teams must tryout and be selected to represent McFerran Preparatory Academy.
Athletic Activities
Basketball Team
Cheerleading Squad
Step Team
Interscholastic Activities
Quick Recall
Problem Solving
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
PARENT AND STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
In order for our programs to be enjoyable and run smoothly, we need your
full cooperation and support. You can support your child and the school by
modeling good sportsmanship. Parental support is critical to our student’s
success. The following parent expectations must be followed for the success of
our program.
Parent Expectations:
Parents will provide support by attending all scheduled competitions.
Parents will support their child with school work.
Parents will show respect for staff, coaches, and officials.
Parents will model positive sportsmanship (behavior).
Parents will provide transportation to and from practice and all scheduled events
(pick up needs to be on time).
Parents will encourage their child to complete the activity they signed up for
unless a mutual agreement has been made between staff, parent, and student.
Student Expectations:
Students will make satisfactory progress in school according to their level.
Students will have a positive and willing attitude.
Students will have good attendance in school and in the afternoon activities
(tardiness is not acceptable).
Students will have respect for self and others.
If above expectations are not met, the following action will take place:
1. Meeting between student and coaches
2. Meeting between student, coaches, teachers, and/or parents.
All meetings will result in one or more disciplinary action that will be
agreed upon by all parties involved.
The goal of the McFerran After School Program is to provide McFerran
students with a variety of extra curricular activities in a safe and caring
environment. The program allows family member to support the child and have
fun together.
Thank you for allowing your child to participate in McFerran’s After
School Program. We are looking forward to a great year!!
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McFerran Preparatory Academy
Oath
I pledge
to challenge myself at every opportunity.
*
I pledge
to enhance my education through dedication and motivation.
*
I pledge
to embrace honesty and to demonstrate respect for all human beings.
*
I pledge
to uphold the Academy by striving toward my highest
achievement at all times.
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McFerran Preparatory Academy Rap
Once upon a time
in a schoolhouse rhyme
Was an Academy- YES
We said Academy- YES.
And in that Academy
were model students.
We said Students- MODEL
STUDENTS!
They said their oath.
They sang their song.
They knew the difference
from right and wrong
That means me.....
That means you.
Me and you in ALL WE DO!
And the promised to strive
To do their best.
They wanted to prove it
To all the rest.
They pledged to try
Through dedication
To always improve
Their education.
They showed respect
For one and all
In the classroom and in the hall
of McFerran.
We said MCFERRAN.
MCFERRAN PREPARATORY
ACADEMY- YES!
From the Second Grade Academy
Mrs. Lecher/
Mrs. Jacobs
October 1991
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Good Manners Badge
As part of McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the opportunity
to earn a Good Manners Badge. Good manners are important life skills, and few
people can succeed without them. We hope that you will reinforce these skills at
home all yearlong.*
To earn the Good Manners Badge:
1. The Academy student will show respect for his/her peers by being helpful and
positive in his/her comments. The student will not name-call, make rude remarks,
and tease.
2. The Academy student will work out his/her differences with all students in a
respectful way. The student will not from hit, kick, bite, spit, etc.
3. The Academy student will tell the truth and will not destroy or take others'
property.
4. The Academy student will wait for his/her turn to talk, to participate, while
standing in line.
5. The Academy student will show good manners by using the terms excuse me/
pardon me, please, yes/no ma'am/sir and thank you all the time.
6. The Academy student will have good table manners in the cafeteria.
7. The student will act as a role model for his/her classmates by showing correct
behavior in the lunchroom, at assemblies, in special areas, and on field trips.
*Because of the difficulty in consistently monitoring behavior both at home and at
school, badges will be awarded based on school behavior and at the discretion of
the classroom teacher. However, we certainly encourage you to monitor this
behavior at home.
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Good Citizenship Badge
As part of the McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the
opportunity to earn a Good Citizenship Badge. We have chosen ways that a
student may demonstrate good citizenship in the school environment. We
encourage you to foster good citizenship at home and in the neighborhood.
To earn the Good Citizenship Badge:
1. The Academy student will cooperate with his/her classmates and will
participate when working in a group learning activity.
2. The Academy student will show respect for other classes by walking quietly
through the halls.
3. The Academy student will follow safety rules for walking in the hallways and
stairwells. This means walking on the right side, in a straight single line, keeping
hands and feet to oneself, and not sliding down the stair railing or hanging over it.
4. The Academy student will not litter. He/she will pick up litter in the rest
rooms, in hallways, in the classroom, and on school grounds.
5. The Academy student will be able to recite The Academy Oath, The Academy
Rap, and The Pledge of Allegiance and sing The Star Spangled Banner.
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Home Project Badge
The McFerran Preparatory Academy stresses the importance of being a
responsible person at home as well as at school. Family is a very important part
of a student's life, and a family does many things for him/ her. A student can also
be a responsible member of the family by demonstrating his/her skills at home.
To earn the Home Project Badge, the Academy student may choose projects
from the following list:
1. Take out the trash
2. Make own bed
3. Feed and care for a pet
4. Set the table
5. Help prepare a meal
6. Clear the table after a meal
7. Help wash and/or dry dishes after meals
8. Clean one's own room
9. Put books and/ or toys away
10. Hang up/ Put away one's own clothes and/or put the clothes in the
hamper
11. Help with laundry projects (sorting clothing, loading washer, etc.)
12. Add any other new project that you would like to learn (must be approved by
parent/ guardian).
The following are guidelines for earning the Home Project Badge:
1. Kindergarten and Grade One- Choose two projects
Grades Two and Three- Choose three projects
Grades Four and Five- Choose four projects.
2. Each project must be done for four weeks (The project must be done for at
least 20 days in the four week period). Student must design a chart to keep track
of the days the project is performed. Chart should include the beginning and
ending dates and the project that was performed. Parent/Guardian should sign the
chart indicating the child has completed the project.
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Personal Growth Badge
As part of the McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the
opportunity to earn a Personal Growth Badge. This badge enables the student to
set achievable goals in the areas of physical fitness, nutrition, current events, and
family history. Attainment of these goals will help the student to better
understand himself/herself and his/her environment. Parents/Guardians will
monitor activities.
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To earn the Personal Growth Badge, a student must complete one activity
from each of the five sections (Exercise, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Current
Events, or Family History).
1. Exercise
1. Pushups and Situps
2 Jumping Jacks
3. Jumping Rope
4. Jogging
5. Walking
6. Bicycling
7. Dancing
8. Weightlifting
The student must choose an exercise to do for four week. The student must make
a chart showing beginning and ending dates, and progress made during the period.
Parent/Guardian should sign the chart indicating the child has completed the
project.
2. Nutrition
The student will do one of the following for four weeks:
1. Give up sweets, chips, pop or some other "junk" food.
2. Eat fruits of vegetables as snacks.
3. Drink only milk, fruit juice or water at meals.
The student must make a chart showing beginning and ending dates, and chart
nutritious foods eaten/or junk food not eaten during the period. Parent/Guardian
should sign the chart indicating the child has completed the project.
3. Personal Growth
1. Read to/with a brother/sister for 20 minutes daily.
2. Play a board or card game (NOT an electronic computerized game)
with a brother or sister.
3. Brush teeth twice a day, and floss teeth once a day before going
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to bed.
4. Wash face and comb hair twice a day.
4. Current Events
Each student will read or have read to him/her 10 articles from the newspaper,
news magazine or watch current events on television. The student will write
(parent/guardian may help) a summary of each article. All articles and summaries
need to be compiled in a Current Events folder and turned in at the end of the
project. The teacher must approve all summaries. Children will be provided with
an opportunity to share the articles with their class.
5. Family History
Many people feel that, in order to know where they are going, they must know
where they have been. This badge component will encourage the student to learn
about his/her past. The student will make a family tree to chart his/her parents,
grandparents, great-great grandparents (if possible), aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Intermediate students will be required to include more detailed information
such as the following:
The family tree should be as detailed as possible, including the use of maiden
names. Other interesting information to be included might be the number of
children, the dates or births, and deaths, the birthplaces, the careers or
occupations, military service, unusual events, and/ or unusual causes of death.
This family tree must be presented at the end of the project as display. The
teacher must approve the family tree.
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Environmental Project Badge
The McFerran Preparatory Academy stresses the importance of being a
responsible member of our planet. Environmental issues are important to every
student's present and future. Learn more about the environment and what you can
do to help save the planet.
The following are the projects that each student can do, some at home and
some at school, in order to earn the Environmental Badge. A student must
complete any three of these projects:
1. School Grounds Patrol
Pick up cans and paper trash on school grounds in the morning for four weeks
(This activity is supervised by the Plant Operator and his/her permission must be
obtained before beginning.).
2. Write a research paper on an endangered animal species and/or a land
region that is threatened environmentally.
This must be done on the student's own time. The student is encouraged to use a
word processor for this assignment (computer lab time can be provided before or
after school). The topic must be approved by the classroom teacher. The
minimum length of the paper is the following: Kindergarten and Grade One 1/2
page
Grades Two and Three 1 page
Grades Four and Five 1 1/2 pages
3. Write three letters about environmental issues.
You may choose any of the following:
1. A letter to a company about its recycling policies
2. A letter to the Courier- Journal or some other approved
publication about an environmental issue.
3. A letter to a government office about environmental issues. .
Criteria for any other letter will be determined by the individual teacher and will
be based on the student's grade level. The student must write the letters on his/her
own time and must bring the letters to school with stamped envelopes.
Teachers/Staff will mail the letter if they are approved.
4. Make a feeder and provide food for the birds and/ or squirrels.
The student must watch what happens after the feeder is put up. The student must
bring the feeder to school and must write a report about how and why the feeder
was built and what he/she observed. Teacher approval of the report is required.
5. Make an environmental game or poster.
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Materials may be supplied by the home. Criteria for game or posters will be
determined by individual teachers.
6. Enter the Recycled Trash Sculpture Contest.
The student must get requirements for the sculpture and the contest from the
science lab teacher. After making the sculpture, the student must bring the
sculpture to school for display.
7. Make an Environmental Issues Scrapbook.
The student must make a scrapbook ( a minimum of 20 pages) on a approved
environmental issue, using newspaper clippings, maps, pictures, etc. The student
must present the information gathered in the scrapbook to his/her class
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Public Speaking Badge
As a part of the McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the
opportunity to earn the Public Speaking Badge. This badge has been established
to reinforce in the student the importance of being able to communicate ideas and
information to an audience.
To earn the Public Speaking Badge, the Academy student will do the
following:
1. Select a topic approved by the classroom teachers.
2. Write the speech.
3. Present his/her speech to their classmates
The speaker will be assessed on content, on diction, appropriate length and on
poise. The presentation will be judge as acceptable or unacceptable by the
classroom teacher.
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Community Service/Awareness Badge
As part of the McFerran Preparatory Academy, your child will have the
opportunity to earn a Community Service/ Awareness Badge. Becoming aware of
one's community and being a contributing member of it are important aspects of
maturing into responsible citizen.
To earn the Community Service/ Awareness Badge, the Academy student
must complete three of the following:
1. Become a pen pal to a child in lives another part of the community, city,
state or nation. At least four letters must be sent and received.
The letters received must be presented to the teacher. The student must present to
the class interesting information about where the child lives with the class.
2. Interview a senior citizen (someone over 65).
Parents/Guardian must write a note to the teacher verifying each visit. Then the
student must write a brief summary of the interview.
3. Write a book to read by McFerran Jumpstart students. A minimum of
three books is required. Each book must be written, illustrated, and put together
by the student. Creativity is encouraged! (For example: he/she could try a pop-up
book or a shape book.) Teachers must approve each book. The school will be
responsible for delivering the books.
4. Record, on tape a book for a younger class. The student must read a
minimum of three books on a tape. Teacher approval of the tape is required. The
student provides his/her own tape and chooses his/her own material. The school
will deliver the tape.
5. Put together a community scrapbook (minimum 15 pages).
It can include newspaper clipping, maps, photos, etc. When the scrapbook is
completed and approved by the teacher, the student must present the information
learned about the community to the class.
6. Visit some of the important landmarks of the community.
The students must visit one location, and the visit must be verified in the writing
by a parent/ guardian. The student must present in class information about the
locating including pictures, pamphlets and directions on how to get there.
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Possible locations include the following:
Louisville Zoo
Actors Theatre
Speed Museum
Museum of History and Science
Planetarium
Main Library
Derby Museum
Belle of Louisville
Wayside Mission
Farmington
Locust Grove
Stage One
Jefferson County Court House
Hall of Justice
Derby Parade
Portland Museum
McAlpine Locks and Dam
Hillerich and Bradley Bat Museum
Other locations (if approved by the teacher)
Note: School field trips do not count toward this badge.
7. Donate new underwear or used (clean) uniform items to the McFerran
P.T.A. clothes closet. A teacher must verify contributions. Then the student
must write an essay discussing why it is important to help others less fortunate (or
in need).
The minimum length of the essay is:
Kindergarten and Grade One page 1/2 page
Grades Two and Three 1 1/2 pages
Grades Four and Five 2 pages
8. Jump Rope for Heart. The student must participate in and collect donations
for Jump Rope for Heart.
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Red Jacket
At the end of the year students have an opportunity to earn either a McFerran
Preparatory Jacket or a stripe to go on a jacket earned the previous year. To
earn a jacket the students must meet the following criteria:
1. Excellent Attendance - a student must not have more than
three absences for any reason. Three tardies or three early
pickups equal one absence.
2. Outstanding Behavior
3. Good Academic Progress - a student must demonstrate a good
attitude and effort in all academic areas.
4. Wearing of Uniform 100% of the Time - student must wear
Academy uniform or Academy T-shirt on required days.
5. Earning Badges - Students must earn the Good Manners and Good
Citizenship Badges. Primary students must earn at least one
other badge; Intermediate must earn at least two other
badges.
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John B. McFerran Preparatory Academy
Dear Academy Parent/Guardian,
This is a letter of parental commitment to McFerran Preparatory Academy.
Please give this letter careful consideration before signing it. Your signature and
your commitment are necessary for your child to remain in the Academy.
1. Excellent attendance is critical. This includes your child being on time to
school and remaining in school for the entire day (9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.).
2. Plenty of rest, nutritious meals (particularly breakfast), and good hygiene are
necessary for student success.
3. A quiet place and a set time for homework should be provided for every child.
Homework is the student's responsibility. Parents/Guardians may answer
questions about the homework and/or project, but parents/ guardians may not do
the actual work.
4. Parental/Guardian involvement in school activities is highly encouraged.
5. Behavior and attitude are of primary concern. Continual improvement in such
areas as respect for self and others, good manners, and responsibility at home and
at school is expected. If problems arise, parents/guardians are required to meet
with school personnel. If the problems cannot be resolved, expulsion of your
child from the Academy may be considered. Attitude and behavior are important
criteria for any badge or pin earned.
6. Parents/Guardians are required to schedule a conference with the classroom
teacher at the end of the first and/or third grading periods. (Evening hours are
available.)
I have read the above conditions of commitment and agree to enforce these
standards actively.
__________________________
Parents/Guardians Signature
__________
Date
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McFerran Preparatory Academy Student
Commitment Letter
I pledge to do my best in all that I do.
I pledge to always strive to achieve the best in all that I do.
I pledge to obey all school and Academy rules.
I pledge to be honest, kind, and friendly to others.
I pledge to treat others as I want to be treated.
I pledge to treat others around me with respect at all times.
I pledge to help keep my home, my school, and my community safe and clean.
I pledge to do my homework each night.
I pledge to keep good attendance, behavior and grades at school.
____________________
Student's Signature
________________
Date
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