Acknowledgement of Woodruff Primary School
Parent-Student Handbook Policies and Procedures
2014-2015
Please read the policies and procedures outlined in the Woodruff Primary School Parent-Student
Handbook. You will want to keep this handbook as a reference throughout the year. It also
contains the school calendar. Please sign this page and send to your child’s teacher within
the first week of school. Some of the policies and procedures are outlined below. A more
detailed description of each item will be found in the handbook.
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Students may enter at 7:15 a.m. at the front of the school and wait in the cafeteria. Lobby
doors are not open prior to 7:15 a.m. Doors at other entry areas do not open until 7:30
a.m.
Students who are eating breakfast should be in the serving line by 7:45 a.m.
Students should be in classrooms by 7:50 a.m. to unpack book bags, complete
morning procedures, and hear announcements. Students are counted tardy at 7:55
a.m.
If a parent needs to speak to the teacher in the mornings, he/she should do so between
7:30 – 7:45 a.m. After 7:45 a.m., a meeting should be scheduled, as the teacher is
responsible for the supervision and instruction of students promptly at 7:45 a.m.
Students are encouraged to learn the way to their classes as quickly as possible, so they
can walk on their own. A parent who needs to walk a student to class should arrive
between 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. and enter through the front lobby to obtain a visitor’s pass.
Our Check-In System requires a driver’s license scan to issue visitors’ passes.
Early dismissals should be made by 1:45 p.m.
Students should have no more than 3 tardies or early dismissals to receive the Woodruff
Primary School perfect attendance awards.
Students must be in the classroom for three hours (8:00 – 11:00 a.m.) in order to be
counted present for the school day.
Parents should have car tags in order to pick up a child at car dismissal. Without a car
tag, the parent will need to sign the child out and present a driver’s license.
Classroom volunteers and chaperones will need to have background checks.
Cupcakes, cookies, and candies cannot be distributed to students to celebrate birthdays.
Instead, we encourage non-edible gifts, such as pencils, stickers, etc.
The child’s teacher should be notified by 8:00 a.m. when parents are planning to eat
lunch with a student, so they can be included on the lunch count. We ask that parents eat
the school lunch and not bring restaurant food into the cafeteria.
Transportation changes cannot be made over the phone. A note should be sent with
the child or the parent should come into the office to make a transportation change.
Deposits into meal accounts should be made upon receipt of low balance notices.
Parents should send meals until a positive balance is in the account.
Truancy court referrals will be made for excessive absences and tardies.
I have read the policies and procedures outlined in the Woodruff Primary School 2014 – 2015
Parent-Student Handbook.
Teacher’s Name ____________________Student’s Name: ______________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________
Woodruff Primary School
2014-2015
200 Lucy P. Edwards Road
Woodruff, SC 29388
Phone: 864-476-3174
Fax: 864-476-7067
Web Site: www.spartanburg4.org/wps
Ann H. Hodge, Principal
Meredith Welch, Assistant Principal
Casey Dover, Administrative Assistant
2014-2015 Theme:
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Table of Contents
Welcome from the Principal
p. 4
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Facts and Highlights
Philosophy
Goal, Mission, Vision, and Beliefs
School Mascot, Colors, Motto, Promise, and Theme
pp. 5-8
CALENDARS, MAP, ROOM NUMBERS, PERSONNEL
District & School Calendars
School Map
Room Numbers
School Personnel
pp. 9-16
TRAFFIC PATTERNS & VISITOR PROCEDURES
Car Rider Procedures & Traffic Patterns
Drop-Off Procedures
Pick-Up Procedures
Child Passenger Restraint Requirements
Visitor Passes
Parking
Locked Doors & Keyless Entry System
pp. 17-20
ATTENDANCE
School Day Schedule
Tardiness
Early Dismissals
Attendance Requirements
Spartanburg District Four Attendance Policy
Enrollment Information
Registration Forms
Withdrawal Information
Addressing Concerns
pp. 21-24
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Social Emotional Development
Counseling Services
Student Behavior and School Rules/Procedures
School Bus Transportation and Bus Rules
Dress Code
Appearance
Lost and Found
pp. 25-29
CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT
Curriculum
Assessments
Report Cards
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Preschool Home Visits
Grading
pp. 30-35
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Standardized Testing Schedule
Homework Policy
HEALTH & SAFETY
Medication Procedures
Criteria for Students Being Sent Home
Head Lice
Health Screenings
Immunizations
Students with Special Health Care Needs
Accidents and Emergencies
School Insurance
Emergency Contacts and Phone Numbers
Change of Clothes
Naptimes and Rest Times
Diapering and Potty Training
Outside Play and Weather
Supervision of Children
Emergency Drills
Opening and Closing of School Due to Weather Conditions
Pets and Other Live Animals
pp. 36-41
NUTRITION
Breakfast Program
Preschool Snack Program
Lunch Program
Meal Accounts
Free or Reduced Meal Applications
Lunches from Home/Outside Food
Snack Foods & Birthday Celebrations
Class Parties
pp. 42-46
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
Spirit Days
Volunteer Program
School Improvement Council & Title I Committee
Substitutes
Field Trips, Chaperones, Background Checks
Agencies & Services
pp. 47-51
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Confidentiality of Student Records
Returned Checks
Deliveries to School
Public Release of Information
School Pictures and Yearbooks
Library Policies and Procedures
Textbooks and Lost Book Charges
Gifted and Talented Screening
Awards
Title I Program, Parent Involvement Policy, Resource Center, Compact
Professional Qualifications of Staff
Spartanburg District Four Policies
pp. 52-62
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Welcome to Woodruff Primary School!
Unity Poem
I dreamed I stood in a studio and watched the sculptors there.
The clay they used was a young child's mind, and they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher; the tools he used were books, and music, and art.
One, a parent with a guiding hand, and a gentle, loving heart.
Day after day the teacher toiled, with touch that was deft and sure,
While the parents labored by his side and polished and smoothed it o'er.
And when at last their task was done, they were proud of what they had wrought.
For this thing they had molded in the child could neither be sold nor bought.
And each agreed he would have failed if he had worked alone,
For behind the parent stood the school and behind the teacher, the home.
--Author Unknown
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This poem illustrates what an impact adults make in a child’s life. The hopes and dreams
that you have for your children are the same ones that the Woodruff Primary staff and I have for
them. It does not matter what age they come to us because we will love, nurture, and provide
the best learning environment possible for them. We want to get to know each child individually
so that his/her experience at Woodruff Primary School will be the best it can be. Working with
you as a team can make that happen. We want to make decisions with you about what is best
for your child. We encourage you to attend conferences, keep in contact with your child’s
teacher as needed, attend evening events, volunteer, and join our PTO. It is important to us that
you feel involved in your child’s education.
I am thrilled to begin my first year as principal of Woodruff Primary. In the past fifteen
years I have worked closely with teachers and administrators to make school-wide decisions and
to evaluate our programs. I am so proud to be a part of a school with national accreditation
through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). I encourage
you to read more about NAEYC at www.naeyc.org in order to understand how our beliefs
coincide with the organization that is the biggest advocate for high-quality early care in the
country.
The absolute best part of the job is the people. The teachers are dedicated and provide a
rigorous curriculum for the students while understanding the importance of making the children
feel safe and loved so they can build confidence as they grow. They also understand that all
children are different and want them to be successful. All members of the Woodruff Primary
staff, along with our district administrators and our school board, have a part in making the
school successful. We not only do it because we want to, we do it because the students,
parents, and community deserve it.
Sincerely,
Ann H. Hodge
Principal
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Woodruff Primary School Facts and Highlights
Woodruff Primary School serves approximately 850 young children between the ages of three
through seven in Spartanburg District Four. Our school enrolls children in preschool through
second grade. We occupied the current facility in 1984. Today, it houses 4 three-year-old
preschools, 8 four-year-old preschools, 7 kindergartens, 9 first grades, and 8 second grades. A
unique feature of our school is that our full-day preschool program is available to every fouryear-old in our district.
Our school currently holds accreditation through the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC), AdvancED, and the South Carolina Department of Education. One
hundred percent of our faculty are highly qualified under “No Child Left Behind” criteria. Our
school has received a rating of “excellent” on the annual state report card since 2001. In 20132014, Woodruff Primary received an “A” rating with an index of 98.3 under the federal
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
School honors include being named a Community Champion for Early Childhood Development
by the Mary Black Foundation (2009) for working to improve the early care and education of
children ages birth to five in Spartanburg County. It was named a Red Carpet School by the SC
Department of Education (2010) for its family-friendly environment and customer service to the
parents and community. WPS was recognized as an Exemplary Writing School by the Writing
Improvement Network and the SC Department of Education (2003-06, 2007-10, and 2011 2014).
Our faculty members are committed to giving back to the early childhood profession. They
routinely present at early childhood and early literacy conferences throughout the state. They
host professionals from visiting schools and student teachers from local colleges and
universities. In partnership with USC Upstate, they mentor early childhood clinical students each
semester.
In addition to serving students in preschool through second grade, infants and toddlers are
served in the Woodruff Primary School Childcare Center. One childcare room is provided
through the Early Head Start program and the other is provided in conjunction with our Family
Literacy Program, which allows young mothers who are currently enrolled as students
themselves to utilize our childcare center. The Spartanburg District Four Adult Learning Center,
serving lower Spartanburg County, is also housed at Woodruff Primary School. We provide
many programs and services to our community and enjoy strong support from our parents and
community members. We feel very fortunate to be able to serve the families and children of this
area.
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Woodruff Primary School Philosophy
Early childhood educators at Woodruff Primary School believe that the early years are critical in
a child’s development. Experiences during these years set the foundation for all future learning.
We believe our work is extremely important to young children and future society.
Early childhood is a distinct time in a child’s development, and it is different from the elementary
years. Therefore, early childhood education should be designed to accommodate the needs of
the young child. This requires that early childhood educators possess an extensive knowledge of
early childhood development and brain research.
As early childhood educators, we believe it is our responsibility to accept children where they
are. We believe it is our responsibility to meet their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive
needs in order to educate them. Above all, we believe young children must feel safe and secure
in order to learn. It is our responsibility to provide an orderly, safe environment where young
children are nurtured and supported. We must be explicit in communicating expectations and
procedures for young children. We must provide many opportunities for practice.
Young children are active. They learn through play and engaging activities. Therefore, we
provide many opportunities for child-initiated learning to support their individual interests and
stages of development. We provide activities that support them in becoming critical thinkers and
problem solvers.
We recognize that children progress at different rates. As early childhood educators, we
understand the stages of early literacy development and how to support children at the various
stages of reading, writing and spelling. Ongoing assessments are authentic and embedded in
our curriculum. We provide additional resources through reading interventions to ensure our goal
of having every child reading on grade level before leaving Woodruff Primary School.
Social-emotional development is critically important in early childhood. Young children can
become easily frustrated when they do not have the language skills to communicate their needs.
We anticipate these times and support children as they deal with frustrations and upsets. We
teach them how to calm themselves and use their words. We teach them how to solve conflicts
with others.
We believe the parent is the child’s first and most important teacher. Therefore, we strive to
develop close home-school relations. We view ourselves as team members with parents as we
work toward common goals. We appreciate our supportive community and realize through the
education of its most precious citizens that we are making a significant contribution to this
community.
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Goal, Mission, Vision, & Beliefs
The goal of Woodruff Primary School is student achievement
in a safe, secure learning environment.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Woodruff Primary School to support students as they develop skills and
strategies that help them achieve success.
Vision Statement
The vision of Woodruff Primary School is to have each student reading on or above grade level
before completing second grade.
Beliefs of Woodruff Primary School
We believe…
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Student achievement is the priority for our school.
School, home, and community share in the responsibility for providing a supportive
learning environment.
An environment that is both physically and emotionally safe promotes student
achievement.
Effective teaching strategies and methods of assessment, which address the various
learning styles and rates of learning, improve academic achievement.
All students have potential and will be treated with dignity and respect as they work
toward their goals.
Mutual respect, responsibility, and self-discipline impact student achievement.
Clear goals and high expectations, which are established and communicated to the
students and parents, increase achievement.
Student achievement increases when the curriculum relates to real-life situations.
Comments Regarding Mission, Vision, and Beliefs
After reading Woodruff Primary School’s mission, vision statement, and beliefs, please offer any
comments or suggestions that you may have. We would like to consider your input as we are
constantly striving to improve our school. A form for this purpose is available in the office.
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School Mascot, Colors, Motto, Promise, & Theme
Mascot: Woody Bear
Colors: Red and Yellow
Motto: “We Prepare Students”
We
Prepare
Students
Promise:
I come to school to learn.
I promise to do my best.
I promise to be safe.
Theme for 2014 – 2015:
Super Me, Super You
There is Nothing We Can’t Do!
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CALENDARS, MAP, ROOM NUMBERS, PERSONNEL
2014-2015 School Year
July
31 - 3K, 4K, 5K Registration (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
August
Community Project: Helping Hands of Woodruff (paper products)
Character Value Emphasis: Integrity & The Power of Perception: No one can make me angry without my
permission.
Career Focus: “Be Our Guest…” (Hospitality and Tourism)
1 - 1st & 2nd Grade Registration (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
1 - 3 – Tax Free Weekend for Back to School Shopping
2 - Great Start Woodruff (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
14 - Visit Your Classroom and Meet Your Teacher (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)
18 - First Day for Students (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) – Lunch Begins
18 - 22 – 3K & 4K Preschool Home Visits
20 - Breakfast Begins
25 - PTO Fall Fundraiser Kickoff (continues through Sept.15th)
25 - 29th - 4K Preschool Staggered Entry
25 – Sept. 5th – 3K Preschool Staggered Entry
26 – Grade Level Night (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade) – 2 Sessions (5:30 – 6:00 p.m. & 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.)
29 – School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts
September
Community Project: Helping Hands of Woodruff (paper products)
Character Value Emphasis: Integrity & The Power of Perception: No one can make me angry without my
permission.
Career Focus: “To the Rescue” (Law, Public Safety, and Security)
1 – Labor Day Holiday – No School
17 – Constitution Day
17 - Interim Reports Issued for 1st & 2nd Graders
22 – Preschool Night (3K & 4K) (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
23 – School Improvement Council & Title I Meeting (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
24 – School Picture Day
26 - School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts
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October
Community Project: Spartanburg Humane Society (cat/dog treats)
Character Value Emphasis: Interdependence & The Power of Unity: We are all in this together.
Career Focus: “On the Move! All Aboard!” (Transportation)
5 –11 - Fire Prevention Week
13 – Columbus Day
13 - 17 – WPS Children’s Book Week
17 – Storybook Character Parade (9:30 a.m.)
13 –17 - National School Lunch Week *Remember to thank our excellent cafeteria staff for all
they do!!!
23 – P/T Conferences - (3:00 – 7:00 p.m.); Scholastic Book Fair in Library (3:00 – 6:30 p.m.)
24 – Oct. 31 – Scholastic Book Fair 24 – P/T Conferences (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – No School
for Students; Scholastic Book Fair in Library (9:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
27 – 31 - Red Ribbon Week (Drug Free America)
29 - Make-up Day for School Pictures; Report Cards Issued (PreK -2nd)
31 – School Family Celebration – Wear School T- Shirts
November
Community Project: Woodruff Soup Kitchen Food Drive
Character Value Emphasis: Respect & The Power of Attention: What you focus on, you get more of.
Career Focus: “Teaching is What I Love” (Education)
2 – Daylight Saving Time Ends (Set Clocks Back 1 Hour)
4– Election Day – No School for Students; Teacher Inservice Day
5 – 7 – Success Days (K – 2nd)
11 – Veterans’ Day
11 – School Improvement Council & Title I Meeting (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
18 – Artome Art Show
18 – 22 – American Education Week *Let your teacher and assistant know they are appreciated.
17 - Interim Reports for 1st & 2nd Graders
21 – School Family Celebration - Wear School T-Shirts
26 – Career Dress Up Day
26 –28 – Thanksgiving Holidays – No School
December
Community Project: Miracle Hill: Spartanburg Rescue Mission (socks & gloves)
Character Value Emphasis: Respect & The Power of Attention: What you focus on, you get more of.
Career Focus: “Lend a Helping Hand” (Human Services)
1 – 19 – MAP Testing (Reading & Math) – 1st & 2nd Grades
9 - Visit with Santa
19 - Class Christmas Parties; School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts
22 - Jan. 2 – Christmas Holidays – No School for Students
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January
Community Project: Food Drive for Helping Hands of Woodruff
Character Value Emphasis: Empowerment & The Power of Free Will: The only person you can make change
is yourself.
Career Focus: “Down on the Farm” (Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources)
1 – 31 – School Board Recognition Month *Thank a School Board Member for providing excellent
leadership and vision for Spartanburg District 4.
7 – Report Cards Issued (PreK - 2nd)
12 – School Mall Campaign Kickoff
13 – 16 – Success Days (PreK – 2nd)
19 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – No School
21 – Class Picture Day
27 – PTO Skate Night at Roebuck Skate Center (6:00 – 8:00pm)
27 - 100th Day of School
30 - School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts
February
Community Project: Spartanburg Children’s Shelter (combs/brushes & soap)
Character Value Emphasis: Diversity & The Power of Love: See the best in others.
Career Focus:”Scientist at Work” (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
1 – 28th – Black History Month; National Children’s Dental Health Month
2 – 6 – National School Counseling Week *We love you, Mrs. Sheffield!
9 – Interim Reports Issued for 1st & 2nd Graders
9 – Spring Fundraiser begins
18 - WPS Science Fair
14 - Valentine’s Day Parties
16 – Teacher Inservice Day – No School for Students
16 – Presidents’ Day
17 – School Improvement Council & Title I Meeting (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
25 – 28 – Piedmont Region III Science Fair at USC Upstate
23 – 27 – Custodian Appreciation Week *WPS Custodians are the very best! Thank them for
keeping our school so clean for us every day.
27 – School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts
March
Community Project: Woodruff Area Nursing Homes (trial size shampoo, lotion, & powder)
Character Value Emphasis: Compassion & The Power of Acceptance: This moment is as it is.
Career Focus: “On Stage!” (Arts and Communications)
1 – 31 – Music in Our Schools Month; Youth Art Month
2 – 6 – Dr. Seuss Week (Read Across America Day – Mar. 2nd)
4 – Spring Picture Day (All grades)
8 – Daylight Saving Time Begins (Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour)
13 – Teacher Inservice Day – No School for Students
17 – St. Patrick’s Day
18 - Report Cards Issued – (PreK – 2nd) *Parents should be notified of need for retention by this date.
24 – 27 – Success Days (PreK – 2nd)
27 – School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts
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April
Community Project: Relay for Life
Character Value Emphasis: Compassion & The Power of Acceptance: This moment is as it is.
Career Focus: “The Business World” (Business, Management, and Sales)
1– 30 – Poetry Month
1 – Kindergarten Graduation Pictures *No Make-Up Days Scheduled for These Pictures
6 – 10 – Spring Holidays
12 – 18 – NAEYC Week of the Young Child
14 – School Improvement Council & Title I Meeting (4:00 – 5:00p.m.)
12 -18 – School Volunteer Week *We are thankful for our volunteers!!
22 – Earth Day
22- Administrative Professionals’/School Secretaries’ Day *Please let our secretaries and
receptionists know how much we value them and their excellent work.
24 – School Family Celebration Day – Wear School T-Shirts
27 - Interim Reports Issued for 1st & 2nd Graders
27 – May 15th - MAP Testing (Reading & Math) - 1st & 2nd Grades
May
Character Value Emphasis: Responsibility & The Power of Intention: Mistakes are opportunities to learn.
Career Focus: “What’s Up Doc?” (Health Services)
4 – 8 – Teacher Appreciation Week
*Please let our teachers (classroom & special area) and
assistants know how much they are loved and appreciated.
6 – School Nurses’ Day
*Let Mrs. Knight know how much you appreciate her.
25t– Memorial Day Holiday – No School
27 – Pre-School Program; Last Full Day of School
27, 28, 29 – Half Days for Students
27 – Kindergarten Graduation
28 - First Grade Awards Day
29 – Second Grade Awards Day
30 – Last Day for Students
June
1 – Teacher Inservice Day
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Woodruff Primary Room Numbers 2014-2015
#100 - Office
#101 - Art - Burns
#102 - Multi-Purpose Room
#103 - Music Room - Bagwell
Gym - Thomas
600 Hall
#601 - Resource – Moon
#602 – Special Education - Harvey
#603 - 3K Preschool - Turner
#604 - Play Therapy - Kennedy
#605 – 4K Preschool - McConnaughey
#606 – 4K Preschool - Waters
200 Hall
#201 – 2nd Grade –Intervention
#202 – 2nd Grade – Teague
#203 – 2nd Grade – Patterson
#204 – 2nd Grade – Jeter
700 Hall
#701 – Kindergarten – S. Parker
#702 – Guidance - Sheffield
#703 – ESOL – C. Smith
#704 – 4K Preschool – Alison Murphy
#705 – 4K – Preschool – Meg Phillips
#706 – 4K Preschool - Godfrey
#707 – 4K Preschool – Taylor
#708 – Speech - Stanley
#709 – Lounge/Restrooms/Workroom
#710 – Speech – K. Woods
#711 – Early Childhood Coach – C. Parker
#712 – 4K Preschool – Harmon
300 Hall
#301 - Early Head Start Childcare
#302 - Family Literacy Childcare
#303 - 2nd Grade – Stephenson
#304 - 2nd Grade – Barnett
#305 - 2nd Grade – Larson
#306 - 2nd Grade – Gambrell
#307 - 2nd Grade – Gregorich
#308 - Computer Lab - Watson
#309 - Custodial Supervisor - Manley
#310 – Early Childhood Director - Turner
#311 - Lounge
#312 – Administrative Assistant - Dover
800 Hall
#801 - Kindergarten - Fowler
#802 - Kindergarten - Lunsford
#803 - Assistant Principal - Welch
#804 - Kindergarten - Abbott
#805 - Kindergarten - Neely
#806 - Kindergarten - J. White
#807 - 5K Preschool - Scherbarth
400 Hall
#401 – Library – Rhodes
#402 – Speech – Turbeville
#403/404 – Speech – Janelle
500 Hall
#501 - Bookroom
#502 - Computer Lab (Reading) – Ayers
#503 - 1st Grade – Keller
#504 - 1st Grade – M. Davis
#505 – Literacy Coach– Little
#506 - Health Room – Knight
#507 – 1st Grade – Bartz
#508 - 1st Grade – Blackley
#509 - 1st Grade – Morton
#510 - 1st Grade – Barksdale
#511 - 1st Grade – Alexander
#512 - 1st Grade – Winesett
#513 - 1st Grade – Welborn
900 Hall
#901 – 3K Preschool - Biggers
#902 – 4K Preschool - Childers
#903 – 3K Preschool – E. Davis
#904 – 3K Preschool - Tallman
Basement
#BA1 – Adult Education
#BA2 – Parenting Program
#BA3 – Meeting/Conference Room
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School Personnel and Room Assignments
2014-2015
Office Staff
Ann Hodge
Meredith Welch
Casey Dover
Ashlie Calhoun
Rhonda Hines
Lynne Skinner
Room
Principal
Assistant Principal
#803
Administrative Assistant #312
Secretary
School Receptionist
Lobby Receptionist
Preschool Threes
Teacher
Anna Biggers
Emily Davis
Kara Tallman
Laura Turner
Assistant
Kim Williams
Elaine Owings
Brittany Waddell
Yulonda Elmore
Special Education & Special Areas
Teacher
Assistant
Room
Lynn Ayers – Computer Lab
#502
Karen Bagwell – Music
#103
Reba Bailey – Reading Assistant
#201
Caroline Carlton – Assistant
#604
Kiara Geter – Reading Assistant
#201
Sherry Godfrey – Reading Assistant
#201
Jessica Harvey/Kasia Williams – Special Ed
#602
Katherine Janelle – Speech
#403/404
Sarah Kennedy – Preschool Special Ed
#604
Sarah Little – Literacy Coach/Interventionist
#505
Nicole Moon – Resource
#601
Carly Parker – Early Childhood Coach
#711
Ashley Porter – Art
#101
Tobey Rhodes/Pamela Kelley – Library
#401
Jody Rutter – Behavioral Interventionist
#604
Nicole Sheffield – Guidance
#702
Brenda Sherbert – Assistant
#901/903/904
Christin Smith – ESOL
#703
Andrea Stanley – Speech
#708
Fran Thomas – P.E.
Gym
Jennifer Trench – Health Room Assistant
#506
Carolyn Turbeville – Speech
#402
Angie Watson – Computer Lab
#308
Kristina Woods – Speech
#710
Room
#901
#903
#904
#603
Preschool Fours
Teacher
Assistant
Katie Childers
Tammi Davis
Donna Godfrey
Denise Meredith
Lorrie Harmon
Krystal Hill
Jessica McConnaughey Mary Glenn
Alison Murphy
Mitzi Parker
Meg Phillips
Teresa Leatherwood
Lisa Taylor
Debbie O’Shields
Nicole Waters
Lou Dillingham
Room
#902
#706
#712
#605
#704
#705
#707
#606
Kindergarten
Teacher
Christie Abbott
Kim Fowler
Samantha Lunsford
Rachel Neely
Sarah Parker
Megan Scherbarth
Jessica White
Assistant
Seneca Barron
Renee Douglas
Sherrie Belk
Heather Pace
April Lengel
Tori Crocker
Angie Hunter
Room
#804
#801
#802
#805
#701
#807
#806
School Nurse: Patti Knight
First Grade
Teacher
Betsy Alexander
Monique Barksdale
Katalin Bartz
Ebony Blackley
Marie Davis
Lindsey Keller
Leslie Morton
Hannah Welborn
Carrie Winesett
Assistant
Wanda Nix
Nancy McCarley
Tiangela Browning
Amanda Jamison
Yuelanda LeDuc
Briona Martin
Jill Hennett
Rose Blackley
Monica Coleman
Room
#511
#510
#507
#508
#504
#503
#509
#513
#512
Cafeteria Staff
Jenny Lynn Thackston – Manager
Tammy Estes
Melton Lawson
Christina Lopez
Nancy O’Shields
Lee Ann Owens
Tammy Pierson
Lisa Senn
Tammy Trammell
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Teressia Manley – Supervisor
Lucia Alvarez
Shirley Dabney
Bonnie Johnson
Doris Lambert
Toni Nelson
Thomas Peebles
Matthew Robinson
Ella Ann Smith
Mason Taylor
Second Grade
Teacher
Hannah Barnett
Erin Gambrell
Sara Gregorich
Paula Jeter
Kimberly Larson
Erin Patterson
Meredith Stephenson
Lynn Teague
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Darlene Simmons – EHS Childcare
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Sandy Williams – Family Literacy Childcare
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Diane Massingill – Adult Ed/Parenting Director
Rhonda Compton – Instructor
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TRAFFIC PATTERNS & VISITOR PROCEDURES
Car Rider Procedures & Traffic Patterns
Lucy P. Edwards Road will be blocked off in front of Woodruff Primary School during
drop-off (7:15 – 7:55 a.m.) and dismissal times (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.) each day. There will be
“no through traffic” allowed on Lucy P. Edwards Road during these times. This has been
designed to eliminate cars passing on the wrong side of the road, and hopefully, make it
safer for everyone.
If you wish to pick-up a preschooler or kindergartner, you should enter from Hwy 146. You may
only make a right turn after picking up your preschooler or kindergartner, which will take you
back to Hwy 146.
If you wish to pick-up a 1st grader or 2nd grader, you should enter from McEdco Rd. You may
only make a left turn after picking up your 1st or 2nd grader, which will take you back to McEdco
Rd.
Children may be dropped at either circle, but all cars must follow the traffic patterns described
above. If a child needs to be walked to class for any reason, parents should park in the front
parking lot and enter through the front lobby. Children must be picked up in designated areas
only.
Woodruff
Primary School
Woodruff Primary
School
Lucy P Edwards Rd
WPS 5K – 1st – 2nd Grade Traffic Pattern
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District
Office
McEdco Rd
Activity
Center
WPS 3K – 4K – 5K Traffic Pattern
Lucy P Edwards Rd.
Hwy 146
Drop-Off Procedures
Preschool & Kindergarten
Doors to the preschool & kindergarten sections of the building are opened at 7:30 a.m. If you
should need to drop off a preschooler or kindergartner prior to 7:30 a.m., you should enter from
McEdco Rd and drop him or her in front of the school. He or she should enter through the front
lobby. Children should not be dropped off earlier than 7:15 a.m. as supervision begins at
7:15 a.m.
Beginning at 7:30 a.m., enter the preschool or kindergarten drop-off area and pull to the right
curb. An adult will be at the curb to assist your child out of the car and into the building. This
adult will be on duty until 7:55 a.m. If, for any reason, you should need to park and enter the
building with your child, please enter from McEdco Rd., utilize the front parking lot, and enter
through the school lobby. WPS utilizes a Visitor Check-In System that requires a driver’s
license in order to issue a visitor’s pass.
Cones will block the entrance to the preschool/kindergarten circle promptly at 7:55 a.m.
At that time, your child is tardy. You should drive to the front parking lot and accompany your
child into the lobby to obtain a late slip to enter class.
Please encourage your child to learn the route to his or her classroom as soon as possible. After
two weeks of school, we would expect preschool children to be able to find their classrooms on
their own. We would expect kindergartners to be able to do this in one week or less. We
appreciate parents’ encouragement in this area. Any child that needs to be walked into the
building should enter through the front lobby.
First & Second Grades
Doors to the front of the building (lobby doors) are opened for students at 7:15 a.m. Children
should not be dropped off earlier than 7:15 a.m. as supervision begins at that time. If you
are dropping a child in the front of the school, remember to enter on McEdco Rd. Cones will
block Lucy P. Edwards Road from 7:15 – 7:55 a.m. each day.
Upon entering the front circle, please pull over to the right curb to drop off a student. No cars
should park on the left curb. Please utilize the adjoining parking lot if you need to park for any
reason, so drop off of students can continue safely and uninterrupted. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., an
adult will be at the curb to assist your child out of the car and into the building. Please drop your
child with one of the adults on duty, and do not drop him or her at the steps or flagpole. Do not
allow him or her to walk through cars. This adult will be on duty until 7:55 a.m.
Your child should be in his/her classroom by 7:50 a.m. At 7:55 a.m., he/she is considered tardy.
Late students should be accompanied by a parent into the lobby and properly signed in
to receive a late slip to enter class.
Please encourage your child to learn the route to his or her classroom as soon as possible. After
a couple of days, we would expect first and second grade children to be able to find their
classrooms on their own. We appreciate parents’ encouragement in this area.
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Pick-Up Procedures
Preschool & Kindergarten Dismissal Time: 2:15 p.m.
First & Second Grade Dismissal Time: 2:30 p.m.
Early dismissals should be made prior to 1:45 p.m.
You will be issued a car sign with your child’s name that should be displayed in the windshield
as you enter the pick up area. The adult on duty will call your child when she sees this sign.
Please keep the sign in your dash until your child is in the car in case there is a need to re-call a
name. If you need additional car signs, please notify your child’s teacher.
As you enter the pick up area, please pull to the right curb. Your child should be entering the
sidewalk area as you approach. An adult will be present to help your child into the backseat. As
you leave from the preschool & kindergarten pickup area, please make a right turn toward Hwy
146. As you leave from the first & second grade pickup area, please make a left turn toward
McEdco Road.
If the person picking up a child does not have the car sign, he or she will need to park on the left
curb and walk to the sidewalk where an adult can assist. He or she will need to sign the child
out. This is similar to the early dismissal procedure. We will need to check the list of persons
authorized to pick up your child. A driver’s license must be presented as proper identification. If
the person picking up the child is not on the authorized list or does not have proper identification,
he or she will need to report to the office before receiving the child.
We dismiss students being picked up in cars first. If someone needs to walk up for any reason,
we will dismiss walkers last after car riders have been loaded. An adult picking up a walking
student will still need a sign with the child’s name. Without the sign, the adult’s name must
appear on the authorized list and proper identification must be presented.
Persons who arrive early for car dismissal should line up on Lucy P. Edwards Road and not
enter school pick-up lanes until 15 minutes prior to dismissal times of 2:15 and 2:30 p.m.
The driver and any passengers should remain in the vehicle while in the pick-up lines. Refrain
from contact with students who are under the supervision of school officials. Remember there is
a no smoking policy for all of District Four campuses.
If you have first or second grade children, 4K preschoolers and kindergartners are allowed to
meet them in the cafeteria and be dismissed through the front pick-up area at 2:30 p.m. A
teaching assistant will walk your 4K preschool or kindergarten child to the cafeteria to meet the
older child. You will need to contact your children’s teachers to make these arrangements. We
make these accommodations as long as the younger child is able to wait this extra time.
Sometimes, it is very difficult for young children to sit quietly for the extended time that is
required during dismissal. Only preschoolers and kindergartners are dismissed at the
preschooler and kindergarten pick-up area. All first and second grade car riders are dismissed
through the front of the building.
Our little children are too young to be dismissed as walkers or bike riders unless accompanied
by an adult. They should always be dismissed to an adult on the list designated by the parent or
guardian. Again, identification will be verified before releasing a child. If a parent will be
walking to meet a child on a regular basis, the arrangements should be made with
administration and the teacher should be notified. With approval, walkers will be dismissed
through the van/bus exit at 2:30 p.m.
**Please request any early dismissals in the front office prior to 1:45 p.m. in an effort to
avoid any confusion that changes closer to dismissal may create.
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Requirements of South Carolina’s Child Passenger Restraint Law:
Children from birth to 1 year old, or who weigh less than 20 pounds, must be secured in a
rear-facing child safety seat.
 Children 1 through 5 years old weighing 20 to 40 pounds must be restrained in a forwardfacing child seat.
 Children 1 through 5 years old weighing 40 to 80 pounds must be secured in a beltpositioning booster seat.
 Children under the age of 6 are not required to be in booster seats if they weigh more
than 80 pounds or if they can sit with their backs against the car's seat and bend their
legs over the seat edge without slouching.
 Children under 6 may not sit in the front passenger seat. However, this restriction does
not apply if the vehicle has no rear passenger seats or if all other rear passenger seats
are occupied by children less than 6 years old.
Staff members will help preschool and kindergarten children into the rear seats of vehicles.
Visitor Passes
Parents and visitors are welcome at Woodruff Primary School. For safety reasons, we want to
properly identify all persons in our building. Faculty and staff wear Woodruff Primary School
name badges. Throughout the day, visitors can obtain visitors’ passes in the front lobby. Please
expect school personnel to question any person not identified with a visitor’s pass. They will also
be able to help you obtain one. Our Visitors’ Check-In System will require a driver’s license
scan. Be sure to bring your driver’s license if you will be receiving a visitor’s pass. Visiting your
child in the cafeteria during his or her lunch period will require a scan of your driver’s license.
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Remember that we do not allow interruptions to the classrooms during the instructional day. If
you need to talk with the teacher during instructional time, please leave a message to schedule
a meeting during her planning time or after school. If you need to talk with a teacher in the
morning, please arrive between 7:30 – 7:45 a.m. Teachers are responsible for supervision and
instruction of students promptly at 7:45 a.m. If you would like to observe in a classroom, please
contact the teacher and an administrator to schedule a visit.
Parking
Whenever there is a need to park and enter the building, please park in the parking lot in front of
the school. Please do not park in the circle. This will alleviate any congestion in the traffic circle
and provide clearance in the event that emergency vehicles should need to access the building.
Persons who arrive early for car dismissal should line up on Lucy P. Edwards Road and not
enter school pick-up lanes until 15 minutes prior to dismissal times of 2:15 and 2:30 p.m.
Locked Doors & Keyless Entry System
The front lobby doors are unlocked at 7:15 a.m. for early arriving students to enter the cafeteria.
The preschool and kindergarten doors are unlocked from 7:30 – 7:55 each morning for our
young children to be dropped off closer to their classrooms. At 7:55 a.m., all doors in the building
will be secured. If you need access after 7:55 a.m., you will need to enter the front lobby, where
you will be admitted. Our intention is to be an inviting place for parents and authorized visitors,
but to make entry difficult for unauthorized persons. The safety of your child is a priority for us.
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ATTENDANCE
School Day Schedule
7:15 a.m. – Lobby doors open
7:15 – 7:45 a.m. – Breakfast served (beginning on 3rd day of school)
7:25 a.m. – Early arriving students are dismissed to hallways/classes
7:30 – 7:45 a.m. – WPS Store available
7:45 a.m. – Students should be in classrooms/hallways cleared
7:50 a.m. – WPS News Show (daily announcements)
7:55 a.m. – Students are tardy
8:00 a.m. – Instruction begins (Morning Meeting)
8:10 a.m. – Reading Interventions for 1st & 2nd graders
10:30 a.m. – Half-day 3K preschool (morning session) dismissed
11:45 a.m. – Half-day 3K preschool (afternoon session) begins
2:15 p.m. – Preschool & Kindergarten dismissal
2:30 p.m. – 1st Grade & 2nd Grade dismissal
Students should not arrive at school prior to 7:15 a.m. at which time supervision begins. Children
arriving between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. should report directly to the cafeteria where supervision is
available. Classrooms and hallways will not be supervised until 7:30 a.m.
It is important for children to arrive on time. If a child arrives at the classroom door past 7:55
a.m., the child is considered tardy. The parent should accompany the child to the front lobby to
sign the proper forms so that the child may be counted present for the day.
Car riders should be picked up at their designated times (2:15 p.m. for preschoolers &
kindergartners; 2:30 for 1st & 2nd graders). After the initial adjustment to dismissal procedures at
the beginning of the year, it generally takes about 20 – 25 minutes to dismiss car riders. At 3:00
p.m., students will be taken to the office. Parents should come into the office to pick up their
children. Please remember to bring the car sign with you. If you do not have the car sign, you will
need to sign out your child and present your identification.
Tardiness
A student is tardy if he or she is not in the classroom by 7:55 a.m. Within the first minutes of
school, information is provided to students through the WPS News Show, attendance and lunch
counts are recorded, and assignments are given. Late entry to a classroom is difficult for the
young child, as he or she needs time to put away his or her bookbag and get materials ready for
the day. This can also be distracting for students who are already working. The child who is
tardy misses instruction, which may negatively affect his or her learning.
Students must be in the breakfast serving line by 7:45 a.m. in order to have time to eat, put away
the tray, and arrive in class on time. Students arriving in the cafeteria after 7:45 a.m. will not
have time to eat breakfast. Students arriving on late buses are not counted tardy and may eat
breakfast.
Tardies and absences are indicated on the child’s permanent record each year. A child may
have no more than 3 tardies or early dismissals in order to receive the Woodruff Primary School
perfect attendance awards.
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If a child arrives past 7:55 a.m., the parent should accompany the child to the front office
to sign the proper forms so that the child may be counted present for the day. Parents
will be notified of tardies according to the following schedule:
5 tardies – written notification/reminder to parents
10 tardies – formal letter to parents (with improvement plan)
15 tardies –formal letter to parents and conference scheduled
20 tardies – referral to Truancy Court
Early Dismissals (1:45 p.m.)
It is important that a child be at school for the entire day. Please only obtain early dismissals
when absolutely necessary. Since regular dismissal can be a stressful time for young children
as they are separated into groups of nursery van riders, car riders, and bus riders, we do not
want to create confusion by making changes the last hour of the day. In order to make regular
dismissal an orderly, organized process for children and adults, we ask that all early dismissals
be made by 1:45 p.m. We appreciate your help in requesting all early dismissals by this time
and communicating these procedures to anyone you may send to pick up your child early. This
should help our regular dismissal to be orderly and safe for our 850 little ones. All early
dismissals should be obtained through the school office. A child may have no more than 3
tardies or early dismissals in order to receive the Woodruff Primary School perfect attendance
awards.
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance is critical to school success. Since young children learn through active
participation, appropriate learning activities for young children often include games and activities
that are not available in the form of a worksheet. Therefore, when young children are absent
from school, it is difficult to make-up the learning experiences missed.
In the event that it becomes necessary for a child to be absent, please send a written note
stating the reason for the absence upon the child’s return to school. Any student who fails to
bring a valid excuse automatically receives an unexcused absence. Lawful (excused) absences
include personal illness of the child, death in the immediate family, or the observance of a
religious holiday. If a physician is consulted, please send a medical excuse for the absence.
Medical excuses are required after 10 absences in order for the absence to be counted as
lawful.
We are required to notify parents/guardians when a child has 3 consecutive, unlawful absences
or 5 non-consecutive, unlawful absences. We will typically meet this requirement through a letter
that includes a plan to improve attendance. If you should receive this letter (form) from your
child’s teacher or our guidance counselor, please complete it and return it to school promptly.
After 10 absences, only medical excuses are accepted as lawful.
In order for a child to be counted present for the school day, he or she must be in the classroom
for a minimum of 3 hours (8:00 – 11:00 a.m.). If a child has a morning appointment, he or she
should arrive at school by 11:00 a.m. to be counted present. A child must have 0 absences and
no more than 3 tardies or early dismissals in order to receive the Woodruff Primary School
perfect attendance awards.
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DISTRICT FOUR ATTENDANCE POLICY
Under the Education Improvement Act, the State Board of Education made provisions to monitor student
attendance. Under Section S9-65-90 of the Attendance Regulation, the Board amended the 1976 Code
to read:
“The State Board of Education shall establish regulations defining lawful and unlawful absences
beyond those specifically named in this article and additional regulations as are necessary for the
orderly enrollment so students so as to provide for uniform dates of entrance. These regulations shall
require: (1) that school officials immediately intervene to encourage the student’s future attendance
when the student has three consecutive unlawful absences or a total of five unlawful absences, and
(2) that the school administration shall promptly approve or disapprove any student absence in
excess of 10 days. As used in this section, “intervene” means to identify the reasons for the student’s
continued absence and to develop a plan in conjunction with the student and his parent or guardian to
improve his future attendance.”
Lawful Absences
1. Students who are ill and whose attendance in school would endanger their health.
2. Students in whose immediate family there is a serious illness or death.
3. Students may be excused from attendance in school for recognized religious holidays of their
faith.
4. Students may be excused from attendance in school due to emergency conditions that are
approved by the principal as excusable.
Unlawful Absences
1. Students who are willfully absent without acceptable cause with the knowledge of their
parent(s). Some examples of these types of excuses are truancy, shopping, birthdays, missing
the bus, fishing/hunting, vacation, cleaning house, babysitting, or gainful employment not
approved by the school authority. This list is not inclusive.
2. Students who are willfully absent without the knowledge of their parent(s)
3. Absences not verified by written permission of parent within three days of return to school after
an absence. Phone calls are not acceptable excuses, although it is nice to know when the
student will not be attending.
After three consecutive or a total of five unlawful absences, school officials shall identify the
reason for the child’s continued absence and develop a plan in conjunction with the
student/parent to improve future attendance. At the eighth (8th) day of unlawful absence, a
referral will be made to the court for enforcement of the compulsory attendance law.
High School Credit
In each class where high school credit may be awarded, a student must attend a minimum
number of days each instructional period before receiving consideration for credit, unless the school
administration grant approval for each excessive absence in accordance with the board policy. For a
semester course (90 days), a minimum of 85 days of attendance is required to obtain ½ credit. For a
year long course (180 days), a minimum of 170 days of attendance is required to obtain one credit.
Special Note
After the tenth (10th) absence, only doctor excuses will be acceptable. In hardship cases or
under special circumstances, absences may be approved at the time of the absence or prior to the
absence by the principal.
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Enrollment Information
The following documents are necessary for enrolling new students:
1. State-issued Birth Certificate
2. Up-to-date South Carolina Immunization Record
3. Social Security Card
4. Current Proof of Residency of the Custodial Parent (residential property tax receipt or
lease agreement)
*The parent or guardian who has custody of the child must enroll the child.
This information must be provided before enrollment is complete. The student may attend class
the day after the enrollment process is complete. Students will be assigned the first day of
school if all documents are on file and they registered on the registration days prior to the start of
school.
Registration Forms
At registration, the following forms should be completed:
 Emergency Card
 Transportation Card
 Health History Form
 Home Language Survey
 Attendance Policy
 Technology Practices Agreement
 PowerSchool Parent Acceptable Use Policy
 Meal Account Form
 Meal Application
 Medicaid Form
The custodial parent or guardian should be the person to complete all forms. Parents can only
be excluded when a court/agency of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of
access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the school.
Withdrawal Information
A parent or guardian may withdraw a child from school by completing a withdrawal form in the
office. All fees should be paid before withdrawing a child. Textbooks and library books should be
returned. WPS forwards student records upon request from the parent or receiving school if the
child has been withdrawn or absent for 10 consecutive days. Preschoolers will be withdrawn
after 10 consecutive days with no communication from the parent.
Addressing Concerns
If you should have a question or concern about a situation at school, please contact your child’s
teacher first and communicate the concern to her. If you still have the question or concern
following a conversation with the teacher, please contact the principal or an assistant principal at
476-3174. On most days, the principal and assistant principal will be in the building. However, if
Mrs. Hodge should be out of the building, Mrs. Welch will assume the principal’s responsibilities.
If both the principal and assistant principal are out of the building, please ask to speak with Mrs.
Dover, our administrative assistant. If you have a question about a bus route, please contact Mr.
Adkins at 476-3158.
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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Social Emotional Development
It takes time for children to develop the social skills needed to function in a school setting and
interact with other children and adults. We believe it is the responsibility of the parent and
teacher working together to support and guide children as they develop these life skills. Social
skills are best learned through observing adult models and through many opportunities to
practice. Therefore, we routinely provide young children with support, language, and practice in
their development of social skills. We provide activities that are developmentally appropriate in
both task and duration. We monitor children’s activities to anticipate and diffuse problems before
they begin. We provide positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior, redirection, and
reminders of classroom rules/procedures. We provide supervised quiet time, safe spaces, or
calming activities for the child to gain control.
Conscious Discipline ®
WPS utilizes 7 strategies based on the Conscious Discipline ® program in developing children’s
social skills. We teach these strategies to children to help them handle their own upsets and
conflicts. Conscious Discipline ® was developed by Dr. Becky Bailey. More information can be
found about this program at www.consciousdiscipline.com.
1. Composure: Provide limits in a calm, consistent, and respectful manner. Respond to challenging
behavior, including physical aggression, in a manner that provides for the safety of the child and
others.
2. Encouragement: Provide specific, ongoing feedback regarding appropriate behaviors.
3. Assertiveness: Develop conflict resolution skills to solve disagreements in an appropriate manner.
4. Choices: Help children understand, express, and acknowledge their choices.
5. Empathy: Help children evaluate their actions, verbalize alternatives, and consider the
perspectives of others.
6. Positive Intent: Focus on specific behaviors and refrain from assigning negative intentions to
children’s behaviors.
7. Consequences: Utilize natural and logical actions relating to behaviors.
We believe it is important for children to experience consequences for their actions. We
understand that natural and logical consequences are the most powerful for learning. When a
logical consequence is not readily apparent, we utilize problem solving strategies with children.
We support children as they learn to solve problems and resolve conflicts with their words. This
approach to discipline requires close communication between the teacher and the parent. Some
children require additional support to develop their social skills. In these situations, the teacher
may request a Student Intervention Team (SIT) meeting to develop a plan to support the child.
Professionals who may be included on Student Intervention Teams are teachers, administrators,
behavior interventionist, counselors (guidance or mental health), psychologist, and
representatives from other support agencies.
Because we believe young children need to play outside each day, daily recess will be provided
for all children. The only exception is when a child is repeatedly being hurtful or unsafe on the
playground. In this case, the child will not be allowed to continue to play. For extreme
behaviors or serious, chronic offenses, administration will impose disciplinary action
deemed appropriate.
Because young children need feedback on their progress to grow and learn, we recognize
appropriate and exemplary behavior. However, we do not believe children should be rewarded
materially for expected behavior. We encourage positive behavior through lots of “pats on the
back.” We will not provide gum or candy as rewards. Instead we will provide classroom and
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school-wide recognition, positive calls home, specific verbal feedback, postcards in the mail,
positive notes, high fives, and other celebrations. Occasionally, students may receive non-edible
treats, such as pencils.
Counseling Services
WPS offers counseling services through our school guidance counselor, Mrs. Sheffield. Her
guidance program is designed to meet the needs of our students through guidance classes and
small group sessions. The guidance classes/sessions address topics, such as citizenship,
manners, friendship, conflict resolution, handling upsets, and self-esteem. Small group or
individual sessions may include topics, such as divorce, death, new schools, or changes in the
family. Parental permission will be requested before students participate in small group
sessions.
Student Behavior and School Rules
We believe an orderly learning environment and academic achievement are related. We
establish and communicate explicit procedures and routines, so that our young children
understand what is expected. We try to help children understand that most rules are created to
keep them safe. Please go over these procedures, routines, and rules with your child. Continue
to review them throughout the year.
School Rules
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Follow directions of school adults. (This includes bus drivers.)
Always walk in an orderly manner inside the building.
Use a whispering or speaking voice when inside the building.
Dress according to the dress code found in the handbook.
Arrive on time and be prepared. (Being prepared involves completing homework.)
Leave unnecessary items at home. (This includes Silly Bandz/Bands, jewelry, toys, and other
items not required to complete schoolwork. They could become lost, stolen, or broken, which
causes disruptions to the learning environment. An administrator or teacher may take them if they
are out of the bookbag.)
7. Do not chew gum at school or on the bus.
8. Take care of school property.
9. Be helpful to members of the school family.
10. Do not bring weapons (real or toy) on school property.
Weapons
Weapons include guns, all types of knives or sharp items, and other materials that could be
harmful to others. Toy guns and toy knives are not allowed. If these items are allowed in the
home, parents should check children’s bookbags and pockets to ensure that they are not
brought onto school property. Any violation related to weapons may result in suspension or
expulsion.
Biting Policy
A child biting other children is one of the most difficult behaviors with our youngest students.
Three-year-olds, and occasionally four-year-olds, will bite for many different reasons. They often
bite when they are overtired, frustrated, or mad as a way to express their feelings. For many
children, the biting stage passes quickly as they are in the process of learning what is
acceptable and what is not. For other children, biting is a persistent and chronic problem. The
victim of a biting incident will be administered first aid and comforted as needed. Adults will
work with biters to help them understand that biting is not OK. Parents of the victim and the biter
will be notified of all incidents. Chronic biters will be handled on an individual basis.
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Before School Procedures
1. From 7:15 – 7:30 a.m., all children should report to the cafeteria.
2. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., students should report to the cafeteria only if they are eating
breakfast or shopping at the WPS Store. All other students should report directly to their
designated areas (rooms or hallways).
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After School Procedures
Bus riders should sit quietly and listen carefully for directions to enter bus loading areas.
Car riders should sit quietly and listen for their names to be called.
Follow the directions of the adults on duty.
Everything should remain in bookbags while waiting to be dismissed.
Hallway Rules
1. Walk orderly and safely.
2. Be quiet.
3. Place hands by the sides. (Individual teachers may provide other options.)
4. Watch the person in front and follow closely behind.
5. Listen to and follow the directions of the teacher.
*Students must travel in pairs and have a hallway pass if they are in the hall without the teacher
between 7:55 a.m. and dismissal.
Playground Rules
1. Play in the area designated for your class.
2. Use the playground equipment properly. (Do not climb up the slide backwards or climb on
top of the tunnel slides.)
3. Wear tennis shoes to climb onto play structures/slides.
4. Follow the directions of the adults on duty.
5. Play safely without fighting. (No “play” fighting)
6. Do not throw rocks, sticks, sand, or mulch in the play areas.
7. Line up as soon as the teacher gives the signal that recess is over.
8. Re-enter the building in a quiet, orderly fashion. Stand quietly while waiting for the water
fountain.
*Flip-flops, sandals, cowboy boots, high heels, and dress shoes are discouraged at school.
Tennis shoes should be worn when playing on play structures during recess.
Cafeteria Procedures
Follow the directions of the adults on duty in the cafeteria.
Hold tray with both hands.
Sit at your assigned table and seat.
Practice table manners.
Walk slowly and orderly. Speak quietly.
Place napkins and straw paper in empty milk cartons and close cartons when finished
eating.
7. Leave your table space and floor clean.
8. Stay in order when entering the dish room.
9. Report any spilled items to the custodian or supervising adult.
10. Do not share food from your tray with other children.
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11. Do not remove food or drinks from the cafeteria.
School Bus Transportation
Students are expected to ride the bus to which they are assigned based on information provided
by the parent/guardian at registration. A written note from the parent must accompany any
changes in bus routes or changes from bus rider to car rider. If the parent forgets to send a
note, the parent should come to the office to make a transportation change. The note will be
initialed by the teacher and administrator and given to the driver. Routine changes will not be
permitted over the phone, as it is difficult to confirm the identity of the caller. Emergency
situations will need to be verified by the office staff.
Riding a bus is a privilege for students and helpful for parents. Our goal is to ensure that all
school buses provide safe transportation to and from school. Since safety is a priority on a
school bus, misbehavior cannot be allowed and will result in disciplinary action. This disciplinary
action most often involves removal from the bus for a period of time. When a student is removed
from the bus due to bus misbehavior, it is the responsibility of the parent to provide
transportation to school. Tardies and absences due to bus suspension are unexcused.
Whenever a child is suspended from the bus, it is important to become familiar with car drop-off
and pick-up times and procedures, which can be found in this handbook.
Bus Rules
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Stay seated.
Act safely. (No fighting, pushing, arguing, or unacceptable language)
Talk quietly.
Keep heads and hands inside windows.
Do not throw items from bus.
Do not chew gum, eat, or drink on bus.
Keep the bus clean. (No writing, marking, or tearing seats. Dispose of trash properly.)
Mr. Scott Adkins is Spartanburg District Four Transportation Director. He will be able to answer
questions about route descriptions or other concerns regarding the buses. He can be contacted
at Woodruff High School at 476-3158. School administrators provide disciplinary action for
misbehavior on the school buses. Consequences range from parent/student conferences to
suspensions from the bus. Administrators can be contacted through the school office at 4763174.
Dress Code
Appropriate dress and safe shoes are important in maintaining a safe, orderly learning
environment. Clothing should cover mid-section, backs, and bottoms. Remember that young
children participate in a variety of activities during the school day. These areas should be
covered whether children are seated on the floor or involved in active play, such as recess.
Shorts should be mid-thigh length. Tights or leggings should not be worn as pants. They should
be layered with tops that extend mid-thigh.
Children should dress appropriately for the weather, as they will be outside daily during recess
except on rainy days or in the most extreme cold. They should wear well-fitting clothes that do
not present a safety hazard on the play equipment.
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Shoes are important to the safety of children. We have found tennis shoes to be the safest
footwear while at school. Sandals, flip-flops, cowboy boots, high heels, and dress shoes are
discouraged because they can contribute to falls on the steps and sloped hallways in the
building and at recess. Heelys® are not allowed at school. Students must wear tennis shoes
to climb on play structures/slides during recess. They should wear tennis shoes on PE
and music days in order to participate. Students should not wear dresses or skirts on PE and
music days.
Bookbags
Rolling bookbags create a tripping hazard in our hallways and loading areas. Since our young
children are not required to carry heavy books, rolling bookbags are not allowed.
Appearance
A student’s appearance should be conducive to the learning environment. Therefore, unnatural
hair colors, such as pinks, greens, purples, etc. that create a distraction to learning will not be
permitted. The same applies to feathers in the hair, which will be treated as hair extensions.
They should be natural hair colors. Mohawks and other cuts that are disruptive to the learning
environment are not allowed. Piercings should be restricted to the ear. Children should not wear
temporary tattoos to school.
Lost and Found
A “lost and found” area for clothing is available for items found throughout the campus. Other
items, such as eyeglasses, jewelry, money, etc., should be turned into the office. Due to space
restraints, we are only able to keep clothing items for a limited amount of time. Articles of
clothing that have remained in “lost and found” for 1 month will be donated to a charitable
agency. Please come to search through the “lost and found” as soon as you discover an item is
missing. To assist us in finding the correct owner of lost items, please write your child’s name in
his/her coats, jackets, sweaters, bookbags, etc.
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CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT
Curriculum
Preschool & Kindergarten
Woodruff Primary School utilizes the High/Scope framework in structuring our preschool and
kindergarten programs. The High/Scope model provides a framework through which our
program content and standards are taught. Within this framework, we teach the Good Start,
Grow Smart Early Learning Standards in preschool and the Common Core Standards in
kindergarten.
A High/Scope teacher always considers these components when planning learning activities for
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Adult-Child Interactions
Learning Environment
Daily Routine
High/Scope Preschool Model
Preschool classes utilize the High/Scope Preschool Model, which includes these components in
each day:
Large Group Times (Music & Movement, Story Times)
Small Group Times
Plan-Do-Review (Center Time) - Child-initiated, uninterrupted work time where children execute
their plans. The teachers work along with the children to observe, support, and extend ideas.
Outside Play
Lunch
Rest
High/Scope Elementary Model (K-3)
Kindergarten classes utilize the High/Scope Elementary Model, which includes these
components in each day:
Large Group Times (Opening/Closing, Class Meetings, Story Times)
Workshops – Language, Math, Science, Social Studies
Plan-Do-Review (Center Time) – Child-initiated, uninterrupted work time where children execute
their plans. The teachers work along with the children to observe, support, and extend ideas.
Special Areas (Art, Music, PE, Computer)
Lunch
Outside Play
Quiet Reading Time/Rest Time
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Kindergarten, First, & Second Grades
Reading Program
Woodruff Primary School utilizes a balanced approach to literacy. This approach is based upon
the work of Dr. Irene Fountas and Dr. Gay Su Pinnell. This approach is described in their book
Guided Reading.
Balanced Approach to Literacy
A balanced literacy approach provides a variety of literacy experiences along a continuum from
teacher-directed to student-independent. These experiences include, but are not limited to the
following:
Reading Aloud (Teacher reads book aloud to the class.)
Shared Reading (Teacher and students read text together. Text may be a big book, classcreated chart, or poster.)
Guided Reading (Teacher supports student as student attempts to use previously taught
reading strategies. Teacher may take running record during this time.)
Independent Reading (Student reads books on independent level. Reading practice at
independent level is critical in the improvement of reading.)
Shared Writing (Students dictate the information while the teacher writes on a chart.)
Interactive Writing (Students and teacher "share the pen" and both contribute to the writing
chart.)
Guided Writing/Writing Conferences (Teacher confers with student on his/her writing and
provides explicit instruction.)
Independent Writing (Students write independently for variety of purposes.)
Students receive systematic instruction in the five components identified by the National
Reading Panel:
1. Comprehension
2. Vocabulary
3. Fluency
4. Phonics
5. Phonetic Awareness
Writing Program
Although the writing program at Woodruff Primary School is based upon the work of several
researchers and authors, the writing program in first and second grades is primarily based upon
Dr. Linda Dorn's work in Arkansas. Dr. Dorn and Carla Soffos are the co-authors of "Scaffolding
Young Writers" and "Shaping Literate Minds". Kindergarten teachers utilize an approach outlined
in "Kid Writing" by Eileen Feldgus and Isabella Cardonick.
Our Writing Workshop has 3 components:
1. Mini-lesson
2. Writing/Conferences
3. Sharing
Our teachers include Writing Workshop in their daily schedules. Within this Writing Workshop,
teachers provide a writing mini-lesson based upon the strategies or skills in the standards or the
previously assessed needs of the students. Following the mini-lesson, the students spend time
writing. They usually write on their topic of choice during this time. In addition to writing on
different topics, children are also at various stages of the writing process. During this writing
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time, the teacher confers with individual students or small groups of students if they have similar
writing needs.
The teacher takes notes during these conferences to guide her decision-making regarding future
lessons and to assess the students' progress. Following this writing and conferring time, several
students share the writing that they have been working on in Writing Workshop. During this
sharing, other students may provide feedback or questions to help the writer develop the writing.
During writing conferences and assessments, teachers determine where students are on the
writing continuum. They identify first and second grade writers as emergent, beginning early, late
early, or transitional. The teacher scaffolds (supports) the writer to the next level through the
introduction of specific skills or strategies.
Spelling & Phonics Program
Spelling and phonics are important components in our language arts program. We have been
influenced greatly by the work of Dr. Richard Gentry as we think about spelling, young spellers,
and the developmental stages through which children progress on their way to become fluent
spellers. We have also incorporated much of Fountas and Pinnell's Phonics Lessons into our
spelling program. Phonics lessons that focus upon a specific spelling pattern are taught on a
daily basis. Children work with the various spelling patterns through a variety of activities, many
of which are sorting activities. In addition to focusing on particular spelling patterns throughout
the year, children learn to spell high frequency words. These are the words that occur repeatedly
in a child's reading and writing.
Mathematics Program
Everyday Mathematics was adopted as the math program at Woodruff Primary
School because we felt that our students needed a rigorous and balanced math
curriculum. It is a comprehensive program that includes the following areas:
 Number and Operations
 Geometry
 Measurement
 Algebraic Functions (Patterns)
 Data Analysis and Probability
Everyday Math introduces a great number of skills at each grade level. It differentiates which
skills are beginning skills, developing skills, and secure skills. The secure skills are the skills that
are formally assessed on the report card. Everyday Math takes a spiral approach to developing
skills. Once students are introduced to a skill, they will continue to see that type of problem
throughout the year.
Science Program
Our science program is integrated with our language arts instruction as we utilize non-fiction
texts to teach these topics.
The three core areas of the kindergarten standards include:
 Exploring Organisms and the Environment
 Exploring Weather Patterns
 Exploring Properties of Objects and Materials
The four core areas of the grade one standards include:
 Exploring Light and Shadows
 Exploring the Sun and Moon
 Earth’s Natural Resources
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Plants and Their Environments
The four core areas of the grade two standards include:
 Weather
 Properties of Solids and Liquids
 Exploring Pushes and Pulls
 Animals and Their Environments
Social Studies Program
Our social studies program is integrated with our language arts instruction as we utilize nonfiction texts to teach these topics.
Kindergarten Topics:
 Rules and Authority – Good Citizenship
 Community Helpers
 Children and Families: Now and in the Past
 Key American Figures and Symbols
 Where We Live – Natural Features
First Grade Topics:
 Individuals, Families, and Communities Working Together
 Citizens Upholding Principles of American Democracy
 How Government Functions and Affects Families
 How Families Interact with Their Environment
Second Grade Topics:
 Where We Live – Our Earth
 Working Together
 People and Places in History
 Our Country Today – Our Country Long Ago
 Contributions of Cultural Groups
Assessments
Woodruff Primary School follows a yearly assessment schedule that provides continuity
throughout our programs and shows longitudinal growth of children’s development. Preschool
assessments utilize notes made by the teacher as she observes children throughout the day.
These notes along with samples of student work are compiled into ratings for the Teaching
Strategies GOLD™ and utilized during parent teacher conferences. In addition, preschool
teachers assess students’ concepts of print, letter identification, letter sounds, and number
identification. Kindergarten teachers assess concepts of print, letter identification, letter sounds,
reading levels, writing levels, and math skills. First and second grade teachers assess high
frequency words, reading levels, spelling/phonics levels, writing levels, and math skills. They
also administer common assessments for science and social studies units of study. Results are
reported to parents each nine-week period on a standards-based report card. In addition,
Assessment Portfolios are maintained on each student. They are utilized during parent teacher
conferences and are passed along from grade to grade. Portfolios are also useful in
documenting the need for interventions or additional services.
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Report Cards
All grade levels will adhere to the schedule on pages 10-13 of this handbook for sending home
report cards and interim reports. The signed report card must be returned to the teacher the next
day. After verifying that you have seen and signed the report card, the teacher will return it to
you, so that you may review the skills listed throughout the next grading period.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Ongoing communication through conferences with your child’s teacher is very important for your
child’s success in school. We expect all of our teachers to meet with the parents of every student
at least one time during the school year, but we strongly encourage multiple parent-teacher
conferences and ongoing communication during the year. Two dates have been designated
for parent-teacher conferences to accommodate parents’ work schedules: Thursday,
October 23, 2014 (3:00 – 7:00 p.m.) and Friday, October 24, 2014 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.).
However, you do not need to wait until the teacher requests a conference. You may request a
conference at any time by calling or writing the teacher. Teachers will promptly accommodate
your requests. While a phone call may be necessary at times, it is not as effective as a face-toface conference where you can examine your child’s work.
Each grading period, teachers should request a conference with the parent of any child reading
below grade level. Please contact the teacher if your child is reading below grade level and a
conference has not been scheduled.
Preschool Home Visits
4K Preschool Program
Teachers will schedule home visits for the 4K preschoolers prior to their first day of preschool.
Home visits for 4K preschoolers will be held August 18 – 2, 2014. 4K preschoolers will stagger
entry beginning on Monday, August 25, 2014 with all children in attendance by Friday, August
29, 2014. Teachers will let the parents know exactly which day each individual child will begin
school during the home visits. In addition to home visits, teachers will schedule conferences
throughout the year to review progress.
3K Preschool Program
Teachers will schedule home visits for the 3K preschoolers prior to their first day of preschool.
Home visits for 3K preschoolers will be held August 18 – 22, 2014. 3K preschoolers will stagger
entry beginning on Monday, August 25, 2014 with all children in attendance by Friday,
September 5, 2014. Teachers will let the parents know exactly which day each individual child
will begin school during the home visits. In addition to home visits, teachers will schedule
conferences throughout the year to review progress.
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Grading
Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade report cards list the skills and strategies that are
important to the particular grade level. Children are marked on their grade level skills using the
following scale:
C – Consistently Demonstrates
S – Sometimes Demonstrates
R – Rarely Demonstrates
The report cards are also designed to provide information to the parents about reading levels,
writing levels, and high frequency spelling words.
Standardized Testing Schedule
This is the tentative testing schedule (including testing windows) for Woodruff Primary School.
Some dates may change. You will receive a letter about these tests and the testing format prior
to the tests.
MAP Testing (Reading & Math) - 2nd Graders New to WPS – August 25 – September 19, 2014
MAP Testing (Reading & Math) – 1st & 2nd Graders – December 1 – December 12, 2014
MAP Testing (Reading & Math) – 1st & 2nd Graders – April 27 – May 15, 2015
Homework Policy
A moderate amount of homework, properly assigned and checked, can provide valuable
reinforcement and practice of skills and concepts learned in the classroom. The homework
assignment should be one that the child understands and can do outside the class without the
teacher’s help. New work should not be assigned as homework. If an extenuating circumstance
causes the student’s homework not to be completed, the parent should send a note on the day
the assignment is due stating the reason the work was not completed. Otherwise, the student
may miss another activity in order to complete the homework and get the practice that the
homework provides.
Homework should be a top priority for the child. Please provide your child with a quiet area with
needed supplies in which to complete homework. At the completion of the homework, please
check your child’s work and review any items with which he or she had difficulty. Please allow
the child to complete the assignment on his or her own before providing help.
If you have questions about assigned homework or instructional strategies taught in the
classroom, please contact the teacher to determine the best method to support your child’s
learning. If your child is absent from school, please request homework assignments by 10:00
a.m. You may leave a message on the teacher’s voicemail or contact the office to request
assignments.
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HEALTH & SAFETY
Medication Procedures
Oral medication will be given or topical medication will be applied only when prescribed by a
licensed physician. The medicine must be prescribed to be given at least four times per day or at
a specific time of day in order to be given at school. Medication prescribed three times a day or
less needs to be given at home, before and after school hours. A parent or guardian must
bring the medicine to school in the original container and must complete a written
permission form for the medicine to be given. These forms are available in the health room
and on our school web site. If you anticipate your child needing to take medicine at school, you
may ask the pharmacist for two prescription bottles, one for home and one for school. Over the
counter medications will not be given at school unless prescribed by a physician to be given four
times a day, or at a specific time of day.
If a student has a health condition that requires specific treatment, for example, asthma, severe
allergies to insect stings, diabetes, or seizure activity, emergency medications will be
administered as written by a physician. Please bring Epi-Pen injection kits, inhalers, or
necessary emergency medications to the school to be used as necessary.
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Criteria for Students Being Sent Home Due to Illness
Fever of 100 degrees or higher during the past 24 hours, with or without symptoms *
A cold in the contagious stage; severe nasal discharge that is not clear in color
Any communicable diseases
Undiagnosed rash or skin eruptions
Vomiting or diarrhea within 12 hours
Untreated head lice or scabies
*Students who are sent home with fever of 100 degrees or higher should remain at home the
following day. After one full day at home, students may return if they are “fever free” without the
use of medication for a period of 24 hours.
WPS follows the guidelines of the “2013-2014 Childcare Exclusion List” from the SC DHEC/
Bureau of Disease Control.
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Head Lice
Head lice are human parasites and are generally transmitted from person to person by direct
contact and through the use of personal items, such as combs, brushes, hair ornaments, hats,
coats, and scarves. Lice do not normally carry disease, nor does their presence indicate dirty
hair or dirty conditions in the home. However, preventive measures should be taken to stop the
spread of them as soon as they are detected. Head scratching and intense itching of the scalp
are the main indications of head lice. Their presence can be confirmed by close visual inspection
of the hair and scalp under a good light. Look for grayish crawling forms and/or tiny white oval
eggs (nits) adhering to the hair shafts about ¼” from the scalp. Usually the best place to look is
over the ears and around the hairline at the back of the neck, although other areas should not be
excluded.
Since lice can be easily passed among young children, it is our practice to send children home
as soon as lice are discovered. The nurse will provide information regarding treatment of the
child, family members, and the home environment to the parent when the child is picked up from
school. Following treatment, the child must be rechecked by the school nurse using a
magnifying light before being re-admitted to school. The parent should bring the child to
school and remain with the child until the nurse determines that the treatment has been
effective. Teachers will expect a note from the nurse’s office indicating the child’s re-admittance
to the classroom. In the rare event that the same child presents 3 times with head lice, he or
she will not be able to return to school until the hair is free of nits.
Because of these recheck procedures, we experience very few cases of head lice in our school.
However, if we should discover several cases of head lice in a single classroom, parents of all
children in that classroom will be notified through a letter, so they can check their own children
more closely. Please do not hesitate to contact our school nurse if you have any questions about
these procedures.
Health Screenings
Health screenings are provided to students at WPS. These screenings provide an opportunity to
identify students who may have health conditions that could interfere with their ability to learn.
Screenings are conducted at these grades:
Vision: Preschool (3K) – 1st Grade (School Nurse)
Hearing: Preschool (3K) – 1st Grade (School Nurse)
Height & Weight – Preschool (3K) – 2nd Grade (Teachers & PE Teacher)
Dental: Preschool (4K) – 1st Grade *Dental screenings are conducted at WPS by Healthy Smiles
of Spartanburg.
Immunizations
An up-to-date South Carolina Immunization certificate must be on file for each student.
Preschoolers may enter school having met daycare requirements, but kindergartners
must meet school requirements. Children require additional immunizations after their 4th
birthdays. All children entering kindergarten must have one dose of polio after the 4 th birthday
regardless of previous doses. These requirements are indicated on the certificate. Please make
sure your child has the updated school certificate prior to the kindergarten year. The updated
certificate must be on file prior to placement in a kindergarten class.
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Students with Special Health Care Needs
Many health care services can be provided for students to keep them at school where they can learn and
participate with other students. Our goal is to provide information to parents and legal guardians about
some of the services and programs available for addressing the health care needs of students during the
school day to help students succeed in school. It is important that the necessary health care information
is shared with the appropriate people—such as teachers on duty during recess, bus drivers, and cafeteria
employees—to make sure that the students’ needs are met throughout the school day.
Individual Health Care Plans or Individual Health Plans (IHPs)
Individual health care plans are also called individual health plans or IHPs. School nurses who are
registered nurses write IHPs to guide how a student’s health care needs will be met while at school. The
nurse works with the student, the student’s parents or legal guardians, the student’s health care provider,
and other school staff to write the plan. IHPs are written for students who have special health care needs
that must be met by school staff during the school day. IHPs are also written for students who have been
approved by the school district to self-medicate or self-monitor. To learn more about IHPs, contact your
child’s school nurse.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)
Section 504 is a federal law that requires public schools to make adjustments so that students with
certain disabilities can learn and participate in settings like other students who do not have disabilities. To
be eligible for services under Section 504, a student must have a condition that substantially limits one or
more major life activities. A team decides if a student is eligible. The team should include the student’s
parent or legal guardian, the student (if able), and others who know the student or know about the
student’s disability, such as a teacher, a guidance counselor, a school nurse, and other school staff. If the
student is eligible, the team develops an individual accommodation plan. The individual accommodation
plan explains how the student’s needs will be met while at school and may include health services for the
student during the school day if needed. To learn more about Section 504, contact the Section 504
Coordinator, District Administrative Offices at (864) 476-3186
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Students, ages 3 through 21 years, may receive services under the IDEA if the student needs special
education and related services to benefit from his or her educational program. A team decides if a
student qualifies for services under the IDEA. The team includes the student’s parent or legal guardian,
teachers, and other school staff. The team develops an individualized education program (IEP) if the
student meets federal and state requirements. The IEP outlines a plan for helping the student receive a
free appropriate public education and meet goals set by the team. The IEP may include health services
for the student during the school day if needed. Contact the Director of Special Education, District Four
Administrative Offices at (864) 476-3186, to learn more about the IDEA.
Medical Homebound Instruction
Medical homebound instruction is a service that is available for students who cannot attend school for a
medical reason even with the aid of transportation. A physician must certify that the student has such a
medical condition but may benefit from instruction, and must fill out the medical homebound form that the
school district provides. The school district then decides whether to approve the student for medical
homebound services. The school district will consider the severity of the student’s illness or injury, the
length of time that the student will be out of school, the impact that a long period away from school will
have on the student’s academic success, and whether the student’s health needs can be met at school.
To learn more about medical homebound services, contact the Student Services Coordinator, District
Four Administrative Offices, at (864) 476-3186.
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Accidents and Emergencies
Every effort is made to prevent accidents. However, in case of an accident, first aid will be
provided by authorized school personnel. If it is considered serious or the child is uncomfortable,
a parent is called. In all cases of accidents or illnesses, every effort is made to contact the
parents. However, if we are unsuccessful in reaching parents, the school will follow parents’
directions provided on the information card to contact a designated individual to pick up the
child. EMS will be called if deemed necessary.
School Insurance
School insurance is an optional purchase. Information regarding insurance will be available
during registration. Prices for school insurance are as follows:
School Time Coverage: $40.00
24 Hour Coverage: $199.00
Emergency Contacts and Phone Numbers
Since emergencies require quick decisions, please help us by keeping your contact information
up-to-date. It is important that we have parents’ current address and phone numbers. It is also
important that this information is updated on persons designated as emergency contacts. Please
notify your child’s teacher and the office staff to update addresses and phone numbers as soon
as changes occur. An update of this information will be required periodically for all students.
Change of Clothes
Since young children may have accidents or spills that would cause them to have wet clothes,
we ask that parents of all preschool and kindergarten children send a change of clothes to
school. Please include long pants, underwear, and socks in this change of clothes. These will be
kept in the child’s classroom until needed. If they are used, please send a new set of clothes the
following day. All clothes should be labeled, so that they can be returned at the end of the year.
Please send a doctor’s statement if there is a physical concern that requires diapering at school.
Naptimes and Rest Times
Our preschoolers take 1 hour naps and our kindergartners rest for 30 minutes each day.
Preschool children should have a mat and towel at school for naptime. Kindergartners should
have two towels. Towels will be sent home periodically for proper cleaning. Preschoolers and
kindergartners who nap/rest at school are spaced 3 feet apart during rest time. Children are
supervised during rest time. Children who are sick in the health room are spaced 6 feet apart.
Diapering and Potty Training
Children enrolled in 3K preschool – 2nd grade should be potty trained. Any condition that delays
or interferes with potty training should be documented by a physician’s statement in order to be
diapered at school.
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Outside Play and Weather
Daily outdoor play is part of a healthy program for young children. We believe that children
benefit from playing outside in all except the most extreme weather. WPS adheres to the “Child
Care Weather Watch” based on information from the National Weather Service in making
decisions about outside play (Source: Iowa Dept. Public Health, Healthy Child Care Iowa). The
“Child Care Weather Watch” factors in wind-chill during colder months and heat index during
warmer months. Generally, temperatures above 40 degrees (with a wind chill of 15 or less) and
below 90 degrees are considered suitable for routine outdoor play in our area. Air Quality Index
levels of green, yellow and orange are considered safe for the general population.
In addition, we ask that parents adhere to these guidelines when dressing young children for
school in various types of weather. In cold weather, children’s clothing should be layered.
Children should wear a coat to play outside in cold weather. In warm weather, children’s clothing
should be light-colored, lightweight, and limited to one layer of absorbent material. Children may
use wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses at recess as protection from the sun. Sunscreens may
be applied according to guidelines relating to topical applications, which include an order from a
physician. Our area has not been designated as high-risk of insect-borne disease, but if that
situation should change and the use of insect repellent should become advised, it would be
handled in the same manner as other topical treatments and require an order from a physician.
Supervision of Children
All children will be directly supervised at all times by qualified staff persons. Teachers will take
attendance as children enter the classroom each morning. Children will be accounted for as
they travel in and out of the classroom throughout the day.
Emergency Drills
The purpose of fire drills, tornado drills, and earthquake drills is to provide practice for children in
case of emergencies. During a fire drill, students are instructed on the proper procedures for
evacuating the building in the most efficient manner. State regulations require one fire drill per
month. Evacuation routes are posted in each classroom. Students should remain extremely
quiet during drills in order to hear any directions given by the teacher. Students should never
take the time to retrieve personal items before exiting the building. In addition to monthly fire
drills, tornado drills and earthquake drills are conducted at least once per year.
Opening and Closing of School Due to Weather Conditions
When weather conditions make the regular operating hours of school questionable,
announcements will be made through the local media. If you do not have access to local media,
please make arrangements to contact a friend or have a friend notify you. Please do not contact
the school except in an extreme emergency. The school’s telephone lines need to be kept open
in order to send and receive messages as decisions are made about the opening or closing of
school.
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Pets and Other Live Animals
Careful planning should be involved when young children and animals are brought together at
school or another environment, such as a zoo. Any pet or animal should be in good health, show
no evidence of carrying a disease, be fully immunized, and be maintained on a flea, tick, and
worm control program. A current (time-specified) certificate from a veterinarian shall be on file in
the facility, stating that the specific pet meets these conditions.
At no time should the school have ferrets, turtles, iguanas, lizards, or other reptiles, birds of the
parrot family, or any wild or dangerous animals. Fish, amphibians (tadpoles to frogs), worms,
insects (ants, caterpillars to butterflies), and hatching chicks are allowed.
Prior approval from administration should be obtained before bringing any pet into contact with
children. Requests to bring an animal to school should meet the following criteria:
 All animals must have a certificate of health and immunizations from a licensed
veterinarian.
 Cages must be cleaned daily (including holidays and vacations) when children are not in
the classroom. Dispose of waste properly by double bagging and immediately removing
to an outside dumpster.
 Cages must be designed for the specific animal and approved for its use. It should have a
removable bottom for ease of cleaning. Litter boxes are not permitted.
 Locate animals and cages as far away from ventilation systems as possible.
 Movement from animals must not set off motion detectors after hours.
 Upon notification of sensitivity by students or staff, a classroom will be kept animal free.
 Animal food will be kept out of reach of children.
 Animals will be kept out of food preparation areas, food storage areas, and eating areas.
 Staff and students must wash their hands after handling animals, animal food, and animal
waste.
 Service animals must be registered in the building upon arrival.
 Animals will not be allowed on a school bus.
All contact between animals and children should be supervised by a staff member who is close
enough to remove the child immediately if the animal shows signs of distress or the child shows
signs of treating the animal inappropriately. Staff should instruct the children on safe procedures
when in close proximity to animals.
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NUTRITION
Breakfast Program
Breakfast is served to kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students each morning from
7:15 – 7:45 a.m. Students must be in the breakfast line by 7:45 a.m. in order to be served
breakfast. Children who wish to eat breakfast at school should report directly to the cafeteria. If a
child goes to class first, he or she will likely be too late for breakfast and will be turned away.
Arrival after 7:45 a.m. will not allow the child time to eat, take his or her tray to the scullery, and
arrive in class on time. Only late arriving bus students are served after 7:45 a.m.
Preschool students (3K & 4K) in full-day classes should report directly to the preschool
classrooms. These classes will enter the cafeteria following the WPS News Show and eat
breakfast together with their teachers.
Children participating in the school breakfast program should be able to come to the cafeteria
and follow the procedures explained by the adults on duty. Children who are hesitant about
eating breakfast in the cafeteria (and still require the parent to be nearby) should become more
familiar and comfortable with lunch procedures before beginning to participate in the school
breakfast program. We regret that we are unable to provide breakfast for parents.
The cost of the student breakfast is $1.00 per day. A free/reduced priced breakfast is available
for those who qualify. The reduced breakfast is .30 per day. Please complete the free or reduced
meal application at registration. Parents are responsible for paying for the days the child eats
until the application has been approved.
Preschool Snack Program
Only preschool children are served snacks from the cafeteria. The cost for snack is $.50 per day.
Reduced snack cost is $.10 per day. The free or reduced application may apply for snacks as
well as meals. Parents are responsible for paying for the days the child receives snacks until the
application has been approved.
Lunch Program
A well-balanced lunch meeting USDA guidelines is provided for students each day. Weekly
menus are posted in the cafeteria, on the school website, and in classroom newsletters.
Additional copies of menus can be obtained from the school office. If a student is allergic to milk
or milk products, juice may be substituted. Any request to substitute juice for milk must be
accompanied by a letter from a physician and submitted to the school nurse. The nurse will
notify the cafeteria manager. Any other food allergies should be handled in the same manner. It
is the responsibility of the parent to notify the teacher and the nurse each year that the
student has allergies to milk or foods or any special dietary restrictions.
The cost of the student lunch is $1.70 per day. A free/reduced priced lunch is available for those
who qualify. The reduced lunch is .40 per day. Please complete the free or reduced meal
application at registration. Parents are responsible for paying for the days the child eats until the
application has been approved. We cannot accept charges if funds are not available in the
account. Lunches must be sent from home until the account has a positive balance. If
there is a question regarding the meal account, please contact Tammy Pierson at 476-2089.
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Some parents wish to eat lunch with their children on special occasions throughout the school
year. We are happy to accommodate as long as you notify the child’s teacher by 8:00 a.m. on
the day you would like to eat, so that you can be included in our lunch count. The teacher will be
responsible for notifying the cafeteria manager and the lobby receptionist, so they can be
expecting you. All visitors will need to bring a driver’s license or SC identification from the
Department of Motor Vehicles to be scanned to obtain a visitor’s pass to enter the
cafeteria.
Two meals at which we are unable to accommodate guests are the Thanksgiving and Christmas
meals. We are also not able to accommodate guests on the days we serve bagged lunches. If
you are coming to eat lunch at school, we do ask that you eat school lunch and not bring
restaurant food into the cafeteria. It is also important that the child remain at school to receive
afternoon instruction, so we ask that you not request an early dismissal following lunch.
Meal Accounts
Every student will be assigned an individual meal account. Payments should be made into this
account, which works similar to a debit card. The system keeps track of all meals served from
the cafeteria (breakfast, lunch, preschool snack, extra milk) and deducts from the balance at the
time the meal is served. A student may eat meals as long as funds are available in the
account. The school is unable to provide meals on credit. The parent should be prepared
to send lunches from home when the account balance is too low to cover meals. If you
have questions about our system or these procedures, please contact Mrs. Hodge at 476-3174.
Low balance notices will be sent home on Wednesdays. You should deposit additional
money into your child’s account as soon as you receive a low balance notice. Be sure to
look for this notice in your child’s bookbag on Wednesdays. Payments should be sent to the
child’s teacher. Be sure to place the money/check in an envelope and include the account
number on a check. Please write the child’s name, account number, and the teacher’s name on
the envelope.
Occasionally, parents are unaware of the meals their child is eating at school. They are
surprised when they receive a notice that the account balance is low. Upon investigation, we
may find that the child is eating breakfast or getting extra milks without the parents’ knowledge.
Therefore, we are providing a form where parents can indicate which meals (lunch, breakfast,
preschool snacks, and milks) the child will routinely consume at school. We hope this will
alleviate any surprises for parents when they receive balance notices.
Money cannot be accepted for other items if the meal account has an outstanding balance. This
includes field trips, pictures, t-shirts, books, etc. Funds remaining in the accounts of second
graders at the end of the school year will be refunded. Funds in the accounts of students at other
grade levels will be carried forward unless a refund is requested.
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Free or Reduced Meal Applications
You may submit an application for free or reduced meals at registration or anytime during the
school year. Applications are available in the school office or from the school web site at the
“Forms” link. If you have any questions regarding specific meal accounts, please contact
Tammy Pierson at 476-2089.
If a student was on free or reduced status the previous year, the status will only be carried over
for 30 days into the new school year. A new application must be completed for the child to
continue receiving benefits for the current year. The application should be completed at
registration even if you have received written notification that the status will carry over. Until a
new meal application is approved, students are responsible for the full price of meals regardless
of their typical status. Meals eaten while the child is not under free or reduced status cannot be
reduced to free or reduced status at a later date. Meals must be paid according to the status on
the day the meal is eaten.
The federal government has additional requirements related to free or reduced meal accounts.
One requirement is that a form must be signed every 60 days if no income or no employment is
listed on the initial application. Those dates are November 15th, January 15th, and March 15th. If
the form is not received by the date indicated, the free or reduced status reverts to PAID status.
If the income or employment status has changed, a new meal application should be submitted.
Sometimes, a family may be directly certified. In this case, it is critical that all family members be
listed on the application form. If older siblings are already on free or reduced status and younger
siblings are enrolled at a later date, it is important that they are added to the form. Otherwise, we
have no record of that the younger siblings are on free or reduced status and they will be
charged full meal prices.
Lunches from Home/Outside Food
Lunches from home should consist of nutritious foods and be contained in a lunchbox labeled
with the child’s name. There can be no sharing of food brought from home. Also, parents should
ensure that food brought from home remains at the proper temperature for safety. Access to
refrigerators is not guaranteed. Therefore, lunches that need to remain chilled should contain a
cold pack or frozen juice box. Foods cannot be microwaved at school unless prescribed by a
physician.
Students bringing drinks from home should not bring canned sodas, glass bottles, or
carbonated drinks. Opened drink containers may not be carried from the cafeteria as they
easily spill creating sticky messes in the classrooms. The following nutritional guidelines are
provided as needed.
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Dietary Guidelines to Support Parents in
Planning Nutritious Meals for Their Children
Number of Daily Servings for Primary-Aged Children
Food Group
Grains Group: Bread,
Cereal, Rice, Pasta
Number of Daily
Servings for PrimaryAged Children
6
What Counts as a Serving?


1 slice of bread
1 cup of ready to eat
cereal
 ½ cup of cook cereal,
rice, pasta
Vegetable Group
3
 1 cup of raw leafy
vegetables
 ½ cup of other
vegetables – cooked or
raw
 ¾ cup of vegetable
juice
Fruit Group
2
 1 medium apple,
banana, orange, pear
 ½ cup of chopped,
cooked, or canned fruit
 ¾ cup of fruit juice
Milk Group: Milk,
2
 1 cup of milk or yogurt
Yogurt, Cheese (fat free
 1 ½ ounces of natural
or low fat)
cheese (such as
Cheddar)
 2 ounces of processed
cheese (such as
American)
Meat Group: Poultry,
2, for a total of 5
 2-3 ounces of cooked
Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, ounces
lean meat, poultry, fish
Nuts (lean or low fat)
 ½ cup of cooked dry
beans or ½ cup of tofu
counts as 1 ounce of
lean meat
 2 ½ ounce soyburger
or 1 egg counts as 1
ounce of lean meat
 2 tablespoons of
peanut butter or 1/3
cup of nuts counts as 1
ounce of meat
Adapted from the USDA, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
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Snack Foods & Celebrations
Due to the increasing number of children with food allergies and dietary restrictions and in
accordance with national guidelines, we cannot accept any foods as gifts for children.
Cupcakes, cookies, and candies cannot be distributed to students to celebrate birthdays,
holidays, or special events. If delivered to school, these items will be returned. We
encourage non-edible gifts for celebrations, such as pencils, stickers, etc.
Except for our preschool program, the school does not provide snacks for students. If your child
requires a snack between breakfast and lunch, please make sure the snack is something that
can be eaten quickly and easily and will not take away from instructional time. Please do not
send a drink with the snack, as water is always available. Children will not be allowed to share
snacks.
Class Parties
Two class parties are held each year, one for Christmas and another for Valentine’s Day.
Teachers may ask up to three parents to help with each party. Some teachers may not require
help with the class parties. The teacher will notify parents if she needs assistance. Other
children should not accompany the parent while helping with parties.
The teacher and grade parents should plan the party menus carefully to be in accordance with
the following guidelines. Food brought from home for sharing with the class must be either whole
fruits or commercially prepared, packaged foods in factory-sealed containers. We must avoid
foods with high sugar content, food additives, or highly processed foods.
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
The Woodruff Primary School PTO assists with school functions, coordinates fundraising efforts,
sponsors projects, and supports the school in many ways. Previous projects sponsored by the
PTO have included playground equipment, risers for the music program, and sound systems.
This year, fundraising efforts will go toward new playground equipment. Membership in the
PTO is $3.00 per person and you receive a very handy school magnet with the school year
calendar printed on it. It is great for the refrigerator at home or a file cabinet at work!
2014-2015 PTO Officers
Krystal Hill – President
Morgan Wilson– Vice President
Amanda Owings– Secretary
Lynne Skinner - Treasurer
Dates for Upcoming PTO Meetings and Events:
July 31 & August 1, 2014 – Registration - Join the PTO & buy your WPS t-shirt
August 25, 2014 – PTO Fall Fundraiser Kickoff
August 25– PTO Fall Fundraiser Kickoff
August 26, 2014 – K, 1st & 2nd Grade Level Nights; PTO Membership Drive
December 9, 2014 – Visit with Santa
January 27, 2015 – Skate Night at Roebuck Skate Center (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Fundraising through the PTO
The WPS PTO will sponsor fundraising drives to raise money for our school projects. If you do
not wish to participate in these fundraising events, please request an “opt out” form in the office,
so that the PTO will not send you fundraiser packets. Of course, you will continue to receive
notification of PTO meetings and other events.
Spirit Days
The PTO will sell Woodruff Primary School t-shirts this year. We encourage children to wear
school t-shirts for our School Family Celebrations (school spirit days), which will be held the last
Friday of each month.
WPS Volunteer Program
If you are interested and have the time, we would love to have you volunteer at WPS. We have
several areas where you would be very helpful.
Tutor - These instructional activities would take place in the classrooms during center time,
writing workshop, or reading workshop.
 Preschool Readers (Read books to preschoolers during center time.)
 Kindergarten Readers (Read books to kindergartners during center time.)
 Adult Underwriters (Write underneath the child’s writing during writing workshop.)
 Literature Circles (Listen to a group of children conduct a book talk.)
 Poetry Readings (Listen to children share poems with expression.)
 Readers’ Theater Groups (Listen to children practice and perform lines.)
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Assistant - Serve as volunteer assistant in a classroom performing roles assigned by the
teacher.
Chaperone for Field Trips
Grade Parent for Parties
Clerical Assistant - If you are unable to volunteer during the school day, but would like to help
in some way, please let us know. Perhaps you could staple books, cut out laminating, or do
other helpful things from home.
Donor - We are always in need of items for the classrooms. Some are items you would collect
over time. Others are purchased items. If you are interested in “volunteering” in this manner,
please let us know. We will send a wish list.
Younger children should not accompany an adult who is volunteering at the school, helping with
a party, or chaperoning a field trip.
In an effort to ensure the safety of our students, it is the policy of Spartanburg District 4
to conduct background checks (SLED checks) on all employees and volunteers (persons
who will come in contact with children other than their own). If you are interested in
volunteering at WPS, please come by the school office to pick up a form providing the
information needed to conduct a background check or request it from your child’s
teacher. These forms will be available at registration, also.
School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title I Committee
The School Improvement Council (SIC) serves many functions, including assisting in the
development, implementation and evaluation of the five-year school improvement plan. The
council develops an annual Report to Parents and collaborates with the principal in writing the
narrative for the School Report Card. The council also reviews and updates the school’s Title I
Plan and Parent Involvement Policy. We invite all parents to attend and participate in our
meetings. The dates for the meetings scheduled for this year are as follows:
September 23rd (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
November 11th (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
February 17th (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
April 14th (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
Substitutes
We are always in need of good substitutes for our classrooms. If you would be interested in
substituting at Woodruff Primary School, please complete an application through the District
Office. Substitutes must attend one training workshop prior to substituting.
Field Trips
Field trips are planned as part of the school’s instructional program. Teachers will schedule field
trips related to the standards. Throughout a child’s years at Woodruff Primary, we plan a variety
of trips to enhance and extend classroom lessons. Younger children will participate in more trips
and older children will participate in fewer trips.
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When your child brings home information about a field trip, please sign and return the
permission slip the next day. We will not take a child off of school property without the parent’s
written permission. Children will travel by state school buses. First aid kits and cell phones are
available on every bus. All trips will be completed prior to spring break.
Chaperones for Field Trips
We need chaperones to supervise our field trips. We require 1 adult for every four children.
Therefore, we will need approximately 3 or 4 parent chaperones to help our teachers and
assistants on field trips. The following guidelines are in place for our field trip chaperones:
 Chaperones are scheduled in advance by the teacher. All chaperones will have been
notified by the day of the field trip. Please do not make plans to chaperone until the
teacher confirms that she needs your assistance.
 Other children should not accompany the parent while chaperoning a field trip, as the
chaperone’s full attention is required to supervise students.
 All chaperones should plan to accompany the children on the school bus. Due to space
limitations on buses and in some events, we are limited to 3 or 4 chaperones per trip.
Background (SLED) Check
Spartanburg District Four requires a background (SLED) check on all employees, chaperones,
and volunteers who come in contact with students. The District Office handles all background
checks. If you are willing to help chaperone field trips or volunteer in any other capacity, please
complete a form providing information necessary for the background check. You may obtain the
form from the school office or from your child’s teacher. These forms will also be available at
registration.
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Agencies and Services
Families may have needs that require support from other agencies serving the Woodruff area.
Please find a listing of some of these agencies below along with their contact information.
Please contact our school guidance counselor, Mrs. Sheffield, if you should need additional
information at 476-3174.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Upstate – coordinates mentoring services for child with single
parent
161 E. Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Phone: 864-542-9328
Charles Lea Center – serves children with special needs
195 Burdette Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307
Phone: 864-585-0322
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Department of Social Services – Child Abuse & Neglect, Intake
24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline: 864-585-1445
Helping Hands Ministries of Woodruff – primarily provides help with food, heating fuel, clothing,
& prescription medications
206 Chamblin St. Woodruff, SC 29388
Phone: 864-476-2401; Fax: 864-476-9353
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – table food
Hope Reach - serves children with autism
751 East Georgia Road, Woodruff, SC 29388
Phone: 864-476-7400
Web Site: www.projecthopesc.org
Director: Mark Knight
Mental Health Center Spartanburg Area – provides mental health services
250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-585-0366
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by appointment
Salvation Army Store - provides clothing and household items at a reduced cost
467 Cross Anchor Road, Woodruff, SC 29388
Phone: 864-476-2201
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
South Carolina Legal Services – provides legal assistance
148 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Phone: 864-582-0369 Fax: 864-582-0302
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Spartanburg County Health Department – (WIC) – provides some medical services and
immunizations
151 E. Wood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29305
Phone: 864-596-2227
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Woodruff Area Soup Kitchen – Church of God of Prophecy – provides meals
340 McArthur Street, Woodruff, SC 29388
Phone: 864-476-3589
Hours: Monday – Friday (Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Tuesday Dinner: 5:30 p.m.)
Contact: Shonda Mahler or Jewell Bunn
Woodruff Community Center – provides children and adult programs
116 South Main Street, Woodruff, SC 29388
Phone: 864-476-2256
Hours: Monday – Thursday (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Woodruff Community Clothes Closet – provides clothing for adults and children (picture ID
required)
306-A North Main Street, Woodruff, SC 29388
Phone: 864-590-0229 or 864-476-2522
Hours: Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (donations accepted during same hours)
Director: Diane Lamb
Woodruff Housing Authority (Kelly Acres) – provides assistance with housing
Phone: 864-476-7043
Woodruff Leisure Center – after school programs and summer programs for children
550 Cavins Road, Woodruff, SC 29388
Phone: 864-476-7967
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Directors: Josh Garrison or Matthew Mabry
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Confidentiality of Student Records
Woodruff Primary School acts in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) and Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines regarding
the confidentiality of student records. Student records are updated and maintained by the child’s
classroom teacher and housed in the vault in the main office. Records include copies of
documents and forms required for enrollment, registration forms, report cards, standardized test
results, and any court documents. The vault is locked each evening. Access to files is limited to
persons on a “need to know” basis. Those persons may include the school nurse, ESOL
teacher, speech therapist, administrator, or guidance counselor. Health records are locked in a
file in the Health Room. The school nurse maintains the key to these records. Special education
files are locked in a file in the office of the school’s special education liaison/guidance counselor.
The Assessment Portfolios are maintained in the child’s classroom for use by the classroom
teacher. Working student files kept in classrooms are not accessible to students or classroom
visitors. Woodruff Primary School forwards student records upon request from the parent or the
receiving school if the student has been withdrawn or has been absent for 10 consecutive days
without contact.
Returned Checks
All checks should be made payable to Woodruff Primary School. It is our practice to forward
returned checks to the Spartanburg County 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Worthless Check Unit. If you
find that you may have a check returned from the bank, please notify us as soon as possible, so
that arrangements can be made for the payment of the check.
Deliveries to School
If your child has forgotten his or her bookbag, lunch box, or another necessary item, please bring
the item to the front office as early as possible. We do not accept deliveries of other items for
students, such as flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, candies, etc. Our limited office staff is not
able to make deliveries from the office to the classrooms, as it takes them away from their
regular responsibilities of answering phone calls, handling early dismissals, etc. Deliveries also
interrupt instructional time in the classrooms. We hope you can enjoy these types of gifts at
home.
Public Release of Information
We are proud of our children and their accomplishments at Woodruff Primary School. We share
our children’s activities and accomplishments with family and community members in a variety of
formats, such as student-made booklets, school web pages, newsletters, bulletin boards,
newspaper articles, community displays, etc.
If you do not want public release of information on your child, please complete a form to this
effect. You may obtain a form from the office or from your child’s teacher.
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School Pictures & Yearbooks
Fall Picture Day – Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Fall Picture Make-Up Day – Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Class Picture Day – Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Spring Picture Day (all grades) - Wednesday, March 4, 2015 (No make-up day)
Kindergarten Graduation Pictures – Wednesday, April 1, 2015 (No make-up day)
Picture proofs will be sent home for parents to view, but there is no obligation to purchase any
picture packets that will be offered.
Yearbooks will be pre-sold at registration. The cost of the 2014-2015 Yearbook is $20.00. This is
completely optional. Yearbooks will be distributed in late spring. In the event that there are a
few extra yearbooks, they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at $25.00 each. Again,
there is no obligation to purchase pictures or yearbooks.
Library Policies and Procedures
All students are encouraged to check out books. Reading at home is one of the most important
reinforcements of what students are learning at school. If you will not allow your child to check
out books, please note this on a form that the media specialist will provide.
Students are responsible for all library materials checked out to them. If books are lost or
damaged, the student is responsible for any lost book or damaged fines. Students will be fined
$1.00 for any barcodes that are torn off. Students will not be allowed to check out additional
materials if they have overdue books or unpaid fines. If a book is paid for and later returned,
money will be refunded. All fees must be paid in order to receive the final report card and
register for the next school year.
Textbooks
Free textbooks are provided to students by the State of South Carolina. Students should take
special care of their textbooks. Most of the books issued in kindergarten are consumable books,
such as math workbooks. First and second graders will have some hardback textbooks that will
be issued to them and taken up at the end of the year. Students will be required to pay the
replacement cost for lost books. Fees will be assessed if a textbook is damaged. The
replacement cost will be charged for books damaged beyond use. If a page is missing from a
book, it is considered not usable. Fees for lost books are listed below. All fees must be paid in
order to receive the final report card and register the next school year.
Lost Book Charges for the 2014 – 2015 School Year
Subject
Charge
Math
Kindergarten Journal
$17.70
Grade 1 Reference Book
$19.47
Grade 1 Journal
$17.70
Grade 2 Reference Book
$19.47
Grade 2 Journal
$17.70
Science
Grade 2
$41.58
*Charges for individual reading books will be assessed at the replacement rate quoted by the
publisher/distributor. These fees are generally less than $20.00.
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Gifted & Talented Screenings
The screenings and selections for the gifted and talented programs are conducted during the 2nd
grade year. The actual programs will begin in the 3 rd grade at Woodruff Elementary School.
Selection for the gifted art and gifted music will be conducted in the spring. The art and music
teachers will send information regarding tryouts to 2nd grade students at that time.
Screening for the academically gifted and talented program is conducted throughout the second
grade year. The screening process includes the following:
 Dimension A (Reasoning Abilities)
o CogAt (Cognitive Aptitude) administered in October/November of 2nd grade year
 Dimension B (Achievement in Math and/or Reading)
o ITBS administered in October/November of 2nd grade year.
 Dimension C (Intellectual/Academic Performance)
o Project STAR (performance tasks) administered in February/March of 2nd grade
year
The qualification criteria are as follows:
1. A composite score at the 96th percentile or higher on the CogAt (Dimension A)
2. A composite or subtest score at the 93rd percentile on the CogAt (Dimension A)
AND a score at the 94th percentile on the ITBS (Dimension B)
*If a child meets the criteria under Dimension A - CogAt OR Dimension B – ITBS, he or she may
participate in the performance tasks screening (Project STAR). A child must meet the criteria
under either Dimension A - CogAt OR Dimension B – ITBS to be eligible to participate in Project
STAR in March.
Awards
We think all of our children are special and make their own unique contributions to the Woodruff
Primary School family. We recognize their contributions and achievements in a variety of formats
with a variety of awards. These are just some of the awards that we present our children
throughout the year at our Success Days.
 Literacy Awards
 Math Awards
 Science Fair Winners
 Art, Music, PE Awards
 WPS News Crew & Morning Greeters
 Terrific Kids
 Perfect Attendance (Student must have no more than 3 tardies or 3 early dismissals to
receive WPS perfect attendance award.)
 Donna Cannon Award – (2nd graders only)
Our Success Days are held during the school day. We are not able to retrieve a sibling from
another classroom to attend a program. If you want your child to see his/her sibling receive an
award, please keep your child with you until after the awards program and obtain a late slip to
class following the program. Remember that he/she will be missing class work during the
program.
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Title I Program
Woodruff Primary School participates in the federally funded Title I program, an initiative of the
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. This program provides selected students supplemental
instruction in reading. The goal of this supplemental instruction is to have students reading on
grade level by the end of the second grade year. Since Title I funds have been utilized to provide
this supplemental instruction, Woodruff Primary School students have shown outstanding
achievement on standardized assessments, particularly MAP assessments.
Any parent who would like to provide input into the Title I program at Woodruff Primary School
should contact Ms. Karen Neal, Assistant Superintendent, at the Spartanburg District Office
(864-476-3186 or kneal@spartanburg4.org). Woodruff Primary School’s Parent Involvement
Policy and Parent-Student-School Compact are available following this description. Parents are
also encouraged to communicate any suggestions and/or concerns to Mrs. Hodge (864-4763174 or ahodge@spartanburg4.org). If parents need to leave a message, they should expect a
response within two days.
Additional information for parents regarding the Title I program is available at several websites:
Overview of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act:
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
Professional Qualifications of Classroom Teachers:
http://www.scteachers.org/titleii/parents.cfm
Title I Parent Involvement Policy
1. Involve parents in the development, review, and improvement of the school’s Title I Plan
and Parent Involvement Policy.
 Parents are involved in all levels of school planning, review, and improvement
through the SIC/Title I Committee and PTO.
 Parents are asked to participate in surveys seeking information relative to school
planning and parent involvement.
2. Build the school’s and parents’ capacities for strong parental involvement.
 Parents are encouraged to volunteer in their child’s classroom.
 Parent-teacher conferences are held throughout the year.
 School communication is sent home regularly, as well as posted on the school’s
website.
 Family events offer opportunities for parent and student involvement.
 The Alert Now telephone system is used for school messages and reminders.
 School and classroom newsletters are sent home regularly and posted on the
school’s and teachers’ websites.
3. Conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and
effectiveness of the Parent Involvement Policy.
 Our SIC/TitleI Committee reviews the content of the Parent Involvement Policy
annually.
4. Develop, review, and implement a School-Teacher-Parent-Student Compact.
 At the beginning of each year, parents, students, and teachers are asked to sign
and return a Parent-Student-School Compact, indicating their commitment to
working together to ensure a successful year for the child.
 A copy of the compact is included in our parent handbook.
 A review of the contents of the compact is conducted annually by the SIC/Title I
Committee.
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Title I Parent Resource Center
As part of the Title I funding, Woodruff Primary School maintains a Parent Resource Center
where parents may check-out books and materials that relate to the education of young learners.
The WPS Parent Resource Center is located in a room off the school library. Mrs. Rhodes, our
media specialist, can help you in selecting materials and advise you regarding the check-out
procedures.
Author
Title
Summary
Ames, Louise Bates Your Five-Year-Old: Sunny
and Serene
Ames, Louise Bates Your Four-Year-Old: Wild and
Wonderful
Ames, Louise Bates Your One-Year-Old: The FunLoving, Fussy 12- to 24-Month
Old
Ames, Louise Bates Your Seven-Year-Old: Life in a
Minor Key
Ames, Louise Bates Your Six-Year-Old: Loving and
Defiant
Ames, Louise Bates Your Three-Year-Old: Friend
or Enemy
Ames, Louise Bates Your Two-Year-Old: Terrible
or Tender
Bailey, Becky
Shubert is a S.T.A.R
Bailey, Becky
Shubert’s Choice
Bailey, Becky
There’s Got To Be a Better
Way: Discipline That Works
Bailey, Rebecca
Anne
Easy to Love, Difficult to
Discipline: The Seven Basic
Skills for Turning Conflict Into
Cooperation
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Offers advice on understanding a five-year-old,
discussing their characteristics, discipline, abilities,
individuality, and toys.
Discusses the behavior and development unique to
four-year-old girls and boys and practical advice for
parents.
Examines the behavior and development of twelveto twenty-four-month-olds, covering toilet training,
books and toys, individuality, interacting with other
people, and other related topics.
A guide to the characteristics, moods, thoughts, and
development of the seven year-old.
Provides guidance for parents of six-year-olds,
explaining the six-year-old child's psychology and
addressing such topics as the relationship with the
mother, beginning first grade, competitiveness with
siblings and friends, and lying, and includes lists of
recommended books and toys.
Offers advice on understanding a three-year-old,
discussing toilet training, eating habits, friendships,
fears, language skills, and nursery school.
Describes the characteristics, physical growth,
psychological maturation, and behavior of two-yearold toddlers.
Shubert is having a yucky day. Come to Mrs.
Bookbinder's class where he learns about being a
S.T.A.R., ballooning and other anger management
techniques. Children and adults learn to create and
use a Safe Place.
Shubert the lightning bug discovers the power of
choices to help him stay focused while getting
ready for school. Read along to see how he uses
choices to help his classmates clean up and ask for
help instead of fighting. Sara, Shubert’s Mom,
models ways for adults to offer two positive choices
to help children increase their attention span, follow
through on a task, and improve their self-esteem.
Children have changed. Society has changed.
Adults must change how they discipline children to
be effective. We cannot teach children skills we do
not possess. This book uniquely and humorously
helps adults uncover damaging beliefs about
themselves and children. Learn how to use every
conflict moment as a teaching opportunity. Acquire
the strategies you need to create a problem solving
community of learners. Transform aggression, stop
power struggles, empower both yourself and the
children. There is a better way!
Presents a seven-week program for changing one's
disciplinary style, describing the development of
child misbehavior and discussing assertiveness,
choices, encouragement, positive intent, empathy,
and consequences.
Bailey, Rebecca
Anne
I Love You Rituals
Conner, Bobbi
Unplugged Play: No Batteries.
No Plugs. Pure Fun.
Stamm, Jill
Bright From the Start: The
Simple, Science-Backed Way
to Nurture Your Child’s
Developing Mind, From Birth
to Age 3
Contains more than seventy rhymes and games,
including several positive nursery rhymes,
interactive finger games, and physically active
games, for infants to eight-year-olds, that prepare
children for learning, enhance cooperation, and
help parents and children bond.
Describes over seven hundred creative ideas,
games, and activities for children ages twelve
months to ten years, and offers advice on what to
put in a well-stocked toy cupboard.
Offers parents a clear overview of the latest
neuroscience findings on how children's minds
develop and includes practical suggestions on how
they can interact with their children and boost their
mental power.
Title I Parent-Student-School Compact
Reading support services and materials at Woodruff Primary School are provided through Title 1
funding. Title 1 is a federally administered program with particular requirements regarding the
use of these funds. These support services and materials include literacy coaches, intervention
assistants, books, and literacy materials. A requirement of Title 1 programs is that
administrators, teachers, parents, and students sign a compact (agreement) indicating their roles
in the education of students. A copy of the Woodruff Primary School Title 1 Parent-StudentSchool Compact follows. When you receive this compact from your child’s teacher, please sign
and return indicating your agreement. If you have questions, you are encouraged to note your
concern and/or contact Mrs.Hodge.
As the parent of a student at Woodruff Primary School, I agree to….
 Take responsibility for my child’s school attendance and punctuality.
 Provide supplies and materials for my student’s successful completion of assignments at
school and home.
 Provide space and supervision to ensure homework assignments are completed.
 Participate in educational decision-making about my child’s academic achievement.
 Attend parent-teacher conferences and maintain ongoing communication with my child’s
teacher.
 Take advantage of opportunities to be involved in child’s classroom.
As a student at Woodruff Primary School, I agree to…
 Discuss my school progress with my parents and share all information and forms.
 Work daily to the best of my ability.
 Be prepared for school by having school materials and completed assignments.
 Treat others with respect and fairness.
 Follow rules and procedures that keep others and myself safe.
As a teacher at Woodruff Primary School, I agree to…
 Provide high quality instruction that addresses the state’s standards in a supportive,
orderly learning environment.
 Participate in staff development to be knowledgeable of the latest research regarding best
instructional practices in early childhood education.
 Work with families and the community to support children’s learning and development.
 Teach and empower children to treat others with, and to expect from others, equity,
fairness and dignity.
 Understand children as individuals and to accommodate their unique needs and
potentials.
 Maintain frequent communication/reports with parents regarding student progress.
 Schedule parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress.
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As an administrator at Woodruff Primary School, I agree to…
 Provide a safe, orderly learning environment for children.
 Provide highly qualified teachers in every classroom.
 Participate in staff development to be knowledgeable of the latest research regarding best
instructional practices in early childhood education.
 Utilize student achievement data in instructional decision making.
 Provide opportunities for parent and community involvement.
 Provide reasonable access to staff.
“No Child Left Behind” Parent Notification
In January 2002, President George W. Bush signed the “No Child Left Behind” Act into law. The
law is designed to ensure that all children have an opportunity to obtain a quality education. As
a parent of a student at Woodruff Primary School you have the right to know the professional
qualifications of the teachers and instructional assistants who instruct your child.
Professional qualifications include:
 Whether the teacher has met state qualification and certification criteria for the grade
levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
 Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through
which state qualifications or certification criteria have been waived.
 The baccalaureate degree major(s) of the teacher and any other graduate certificate(s) or
degree(s).
 Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessional(s) and, if so, their
qualifications.
A parent who wishes to inquire about the qualifications of his/her child’s teacher or instructional
assistant should make a written request to the school principal. In the request, the parent may
only inquire about any qualification(s) listed above.
Professional Qualifications of Classroom Teachers: http://www.scteachers.org/titleii/parents.cfm
Title I/SIC Meetings:
September 23, 2014
November 11, 2014
February 17, 2015
April 14, 2015
*Meetings are held from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the WPS Media Center.
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Spartanburg District Four Policies
Technology Practices Agreement
Introduction
Spartanburg School District Four is pleased to be able to provide students access to
technologies that enhance and enrich the educational process. Providing access to Internet
resources, email capabilities, media centers with automated cataloging systems, satellite
instructional television programming, and well-equipped keyboarding and curriculum labs helps
facilitate the learning process.
Access to these forms of technologies is a privilege, not a right, and comes with expectations of
appropriate actions and responsibility. The following guidelines have been developed to ensure
that all technology is used appropriately.
Acceptable Use
Spartanburg District Four’s goal in providing access to various technologies is to promote the
teaching and learning process in our district. The purpose of utilizing technologies is to allow for
an expanded opportunity to develop, practice, remediate and reinforce classroom skills. The
use of technology in support of these educational objectives of the school district is the definition
of acceptable use.
General Guidelines for Using Technologies
Students agree to:
1. Use technology equipment only with permission from a teacher
2. NOT deliberately tamper with, vandalize, destroy, or steal technology equipment.
3. NOT install any software to the network or to an individual computer.
4. NOT delete, alter, or willfully corrupt network programming.
5. NOT use technology programming or equipment for personal gain, for product advertisement,
or for political lobbying.
Internet Access
The Internet or the World Wide Web is an electronic highway linking computers all over the
world. The Internet provides instant access to a wealth of current information and educational
materials and allows for worldwide communication.
Students agree to:
1. Use the resources for legitimate educational purposes.
2. NOT use the computer to view or download obscene or other inappropriate materials.
3. NOT download files, images, or text to a printer, floppy disk, or hard drive without the
permission of the supervising teacher.
4. Use only the software provided by the district for Internet access.
5. Keep private any personal information about themselves or friends, such as name, address,
or telephone number.
6. Correspond on Internet only with the direct supervision of a teacher and only by using a
generic email address provided by the teacher.
7. Be polite in all communications, and use no abusive, profane, vulgar, or other inappropriate
language.
Penalties for Improper Use
The use of all technologies in Spartanburg District Four is a privilege, not a right. Failure to
follow the guidelines listed in this agreement could result in these privileges being denied.
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PowerSchool Parent Acceptable Use Policy
PowerSchool will provide you access to your child’s grades, attendance, and class registration. Please read
these guidelines carefully and fill out the “PowerSchool Parent Portal Acceptable Use Policy/Login Request
Form.” Only biological and/or custodial parents/guardians are eligible to receive Parent Portal logins.
Please read the following Acceptable Use Guidelines for PowerSchool:
1. Username and passwords are to be kept confidential.
a. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to protect the security of the login and password.
Spartanburg School District 4 accepts no responsibility in the event the username and
password is shared, given, stolen, or in any other way, becomes the possession of a person
other than the parent/guardian.
b. If a username/password is stolen or lost, the parent/guardian can contact the school to have
the password changed. The parent/guardian will need to complete the, “PowerSchool Parent
Portal Acceptable Use Policy/Login Request” form posted on the District website or a form can
be obtained at your child’s school.
c. If you forget your username and/or password, you will be required to fill out a written request
for the school. The parent/guardian will need to complete the, “Username/Password Request”
form posted on the District website or a form can be obtained at your child’s school.
2. The school district does not provide technical support for your home/work computer system.
3. We will monitor Parent Access to PowerSchool. The Parent Access Log lists date of login, time
accessed, and duration of login (in minutes).
4. Parents/guardians should remember that email and other communications over the Internet are not
guaranteed to be private and are subject to State and Federal Law.
5. You should use the following procedures concerning your child’s grades or attendance.
a. Talk to your child to ask them about their grades or attendance.
b. Check the teacher’s grading policy. The information on PowerSchool is subject to change.
The information posted is not the official Progress Report, Report Card or Student Transcript.
c. Please email teachers with your questions concerning grades, but please do not send
excessive emails. Remember your child’s teacher has many other students that they teach.
d. The parent or guardian may request a meeting with the teacher but should request the meeting
using your child’s school procedures for setting up the meeting.
e. You will be able to check grades 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Teachers should post
their grades within approximately 7 school days of the date the assignment is due. Some
assignments, such as, written reports may take much longer to grade.
f. Attendance is taken once a day at each school and is adjusted by periods at WHS and WMS.
If you have a question concerning attendance, please contact the Attendance Office at your
child’s school.
6. Please remember that Spartanburg School District 4 is providing this access as a privilege, and if it is
abused, the account will be suspended and/or terminated.
7. Spartanburg School District 4 is not liable for any damages to any personal equipment when
connected to the PowerSchool System.
8. I release Spartanburg School District 4 and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims and
damages from my use or inability to use the system.
Disclaimer This system is provided only as convenience. The data is the property of Spartanburg School District 4 and is only available to
parents/students currently in attendance. PowerSchool Parent Portal is not an official record and may not be correct at all times. For official
student records contact your child’s school.
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Recordings of Sound or Video/ Images
The use of any sound or video/ images recorded at Woodruff Primary School or on Spartanburg
District Four property is prohibited without the written consent of the principal or superintendent.
This includes video/ images through cameras, phones and other electronic devices and includes
the posting of such material to web sites. Students who are involved in any unauthorized
recording or videoing of facilities, students, or staff may face suspension, expulsion, and/or
prosecution. Individuals who are involved in any unauthorized recording, videoing, or posting of
unauthorized pictures of facilities, students, or staff may face suspension, expulsion, and/or
prosecution. Such equipment will be confiscated.
Cell Phones
Every classroom is equipped with a phone. Additional phones are available in the office, work
rooms, and throughout the building. Cell phones are available on the buses in case of an
emergency. With phones so readily available, there is no need for a child to bring a cell phone to
school. If a teacher, nurse, or administrator determines that contact with a parent is necessary,
the adult will initiate the call.
Smoke-Free Campus
The Woodruff Primary School facility and campus are smoke-free environments. There should
be no smoking anywhere inside the building or on school property by visitors or employees.
Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
The board adopts the stipulations of the Drug Act passed by the South Carolina Legislature. This
act states that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled
substance (depressant, stimulant, counterfeit or illegal drug) unless obtained from or pursuant to
a valid prescription or ordered by a practitioner. Any student who violates this act is subject to
suspension and/or expulsion from school and prosecution by law enforcement officers. In
addition, students are to be notified that any person over 18 years of age who distributes a
controlled substance to a person under 18 years of age shall be deemed guilty of a felony and
sentenced to not more than 20 years in prison with no suspension and no probation as provided
for in the Drug Act.
No student, regardless of age, will possess, use, abuse, sell, purchase, barter, distribute or be
under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled or non-controlled substances, legal or
illegal which may cause or tend to cause an excessive stimulant or depressant effect on the
central nervous system, a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction or
dulling of the brain or nervous system, impairment to the structure or function of the body, an
alteration of the mental state of the user, abnormal or disruptive behavior, or psychological or
physical dependency in the following circumstances:
 On school property (including buildings, grounds, vehicles)
 At any school-sponsored activity, function or event whether on or off school grounds
(including any place where an interscholastic athletic contest is taking place)
 During any field trip
 During any trip or activity sponsored by the board or under the supervision of the board or
its authorized agents
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Such controlled or non-controlled substances, legal or illegal may include, but not be limited to
the following: cocaine, crack cocaine, LSD, heroine, other hallucinogenic drugs, marijuana,
synthetic drugs, look-alike drugs, psychedelics, inhalants, drug paraphernalia, (materials
designed for use of or intended to be used for drug consumption) aromatic hydrocarbons, bath
salts, synthetic marijuana, and similar substances. Please also note that prescription drugs are
considered illegal unless being used as prescribed by a medical doctor for a specific student and
are being administered through the health room.
No student will aid, abet, assist or conceal the possession, consumption, purchase or distribution
of any alcoholic beverage, controlled on non-controlled substance, legal or illegal as described
above by any other student or students in any of the circumstances listed above.
No student will market or distribute any substance which is represented to be or is substantially
similar in color, shape, size or markings of a controlled substance or any drug paraphernalia
(materials designed for use of or intended to be used for drug consumption) in any of the
circumstances listed above.
All principals will cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and will report to them all
information that would be considered pertinent or beneficial in their efforts to stop the sale,
possession and use of controlled substances. The administration will suspend students who
violate this policy and may expel them. The board intends to expel all students who distribute or
possess any controlled or non-controlled, legal or illegal substances which produce mind altering
effects on school grounds or at school events.
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