2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook
Creedmoor Elementary School
Home of the Cardinals
305 E. Wilton Avenue
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Office: (919)528-2313
Fax: (919)528-9523
OUR VISION
Every Student: Actively Learning, Accepting Others, Achieving
Every Teacher and Staff Member: Leading, Learning, Loving Children
Every Parent and Community Member: Invited, Invested, Involved
VERIFICATION/AGREEMENT FORM
UPON RECEIPT: Remove, Sign, and Return to your child’s teacher at Creedmoor Elementary School
within 3 days.
Dear Parents:
Please read and review this Creedmoor Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook with
your child. It is important that parents and students understand the expectations and rules for the
school. Your signatures will indicate that you have reviewed and discussed the handbook
together and that you join with our school to keep it a safe and orderly place to learn. A separate
form must be submitted for each student.
Parent/Guardian
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___/___/___
Student
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___/___/___
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VERIFICATION/AGREEMENT FORM
UPON RECEIPT: Remove, Sign, and Return to your child’s teacher at Creedmoor Elementary School
within 3 days.
Dear Parents:
Please read and review this Creedmoor Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook with
your child. It is important that parents and students understand the expectations and rules for the
school. Your signatures will indicate that you have reviewed and discussed the handbook
together and that you join with our school to keep it a safe and orderly place to learn. A separate
form must be submitted for each student.
Parent/Guardian
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___/___/___
Student
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___/___/___
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Table of Contents
Attendance/Absences……………………………………………………………… page 3
Tardy Policy………………………………………………………………………………. page 4
School Buses………………………………………………………………………………. page 6
Car Riders…………………………………………………………………………………… page 8
After-School Care………..………………………………………………………. page 9
Cafeteria Procedures………………………………………………………………. page 9
Court Orders……………………………………………………………………………… page 10
Behavior & Discipline………………………………………………………………. page 10
Due Process………………………………………………………………………………. page 14
Distractions………………………………………………………………………………. page 15
Dress Code……………………………………………………………………… ………… page 15
Emergency Contact Information (Proof of Address)……… page 16
Emergency Drills………………………………………………………………………. page 17
Fees/Fines…………………………………………………………………………………. page 17
Field Trips…………………………………………………………………………………… page 18
Flowers and Balloons………………………………………………………………. page 18
Harassment and Bullying……………………………………………… ………… page 18
Homework…………………………………………………………………………………… page 18
Health and Well Being…………………………………………………………….page 19
(Communicable Diseases, Fever, Immunizations, Lice, Medication)
Lost & Found…………………………………………………………………… ………… page 21
Media Center……………………………………………………………………………… page 22
Parent Assistant………………………………………………………………………. Page 22
Parent-Teacher Conferences………………………………………………… page 23
Parties…………………………………………………………………………………………. page 24
PTA………………………………………………………………………………………………. page 24
Severe Weather………………………………………………………………………. page 24
Snacks…………………………………………………………………………………………. page 24
Telephones…………………………………………………………………………………. page 25
Visitors and Volunteers…………………………………………………………. page 25
2012-2013 Staff……………………………………………………………………. page 26
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ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is essential for student achievement and success. State law
requires school attendance for all children between the ages of seven (7) and
sixteen (16). Parents must ensure that students attend and remain in school daily.
We will maintain accurate attendance information and will share this information
with parents when attendance becomes a problem. It is extremely important for
parents and students to closely monitor and document all school absences.
Excessive absences will have serious academic consequences and may result in
grade-level retention.
Excused Absences
An absence is excused if one or more of the following conditions exists:
 Illness or injury
 Quarantine
 Death in the immediate family
 Medical or dental appointments
 Court or administrative proceedings
 Religious observances
 Participation in a valid educational opportunity, such as travel with prior
approval, as documented on the “Request for Excused Absence for
Educational Reasons” form. Educational absence forms are available in the
front office. This form must be completed and approved by administration
before the absence occurs. PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED; SEE MRS.
HARDIN FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Following an absence from school, students must present a note from a
parent/guardian to his/her classroom teacher. The note must include:
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Student’s first and last name
Date(s) absent
Reason for absences
Parent/Guardian signature
Home, work and/or cell phone numbers
Notes should be submitted within three (3) days of the student’s return to school.
Failure to comply will result in the absence being classified as UNEXCUSED.
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Absence reason codes will not be changed/updated after that time unless a
doctor’s note is provided.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Unexcused Absence Actions:
3 Unexcused Absences
3-day letter
6 Unexcused Absences
6-day letter mailed home, phone call, conference
with parents, or home visit by counselor,
administration, or truancy officer.
10 Unexcused Absences
10-day letter mailed home, conference with
parents or home visit by counselor, administration,
or truancy officer. A petition with the court may
be filed at this time.
Once a student has reached a large number of absences, excused or unexcused,
the school reserves the right to require a doctor’s note to excuse any future
absences. Again, children cannot learn when they are not in school!
For more detailed information refer to the Granville County Schools Board of
Education policy regarding attendance at http://www.gcs.k12.nc.us and click on the
School Board link.
TARDY
POLICY
TARDY POLICY
Regular and punctual school attendance is one of the most critical factors in a
student’s academic success. All students who arrive after 7:35 AM are considered
tardy. Tardy students should be escorted to the office and signed in by an adult
to receive a tardy pass before going to the classroom. Tardies are considered
unexcused unless the student brings in documentation from a morning appointment.
Students who arrive on late buses will not be counted tardy.
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Students who miss more than half of an instructional day will be counted absent
for the day. For example, students who leave school before 11:00AM will be
counted absent for the day, and students who arrive at school after 11:00AM will
be counted absent for the day.
To qualify for a Perfect Attendance Award for the year, a student must have
no more than 5 tardies and no absences.
EARLY DEPARTURE/CHECK-OUT
Early departures should be kept to a minimum! The instructional day ends when
the bell rings or dismissed by administration. Student checkouts after 2:15 pm are
discouraged due to traffic congestion and dismissal procedures. Unless a student
has a medical appointment, there is no need to disrupt the instructional day. If a
student must be checked out early, the parent/guardian must come to the office,
sign his/her child out, and wait for the office staff to call the child to the office.
Teachers have been instructed not to release children from the classroom until
they have heard from the office staff.
Students who return to school after checking out should check back in at the Main
Office before going to class.
Anyone who the office staff does not personally recognize as being the
parent/guardian of a student may be required to show picture identification
before being allowed to pick up the student.
Parent/Guardian written permission is required for a student to leave school
grounds with anyone other than the parents or guardians. In the event that your
child’s transportation needs to be changed, the office must be notified by 1:30 pm.
**PARENTS/GUARDIANS MAY NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE
CLASSROOM TO PICK UP THEIR CHILD!**
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SCHOOL BUSES
The first concern of the Transportation Department is to transport each student
to and from school safely. In order to provide a safe bus ride every day, students
must take their responsibility for following bus safety and proper conduct rules
seriously . All students are expected to follow all bus and school rules all of the
time. Remember, riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right.
Student School Bus Safety Rules:
 Be at the bus stop on time. Busses cannot wait for students.
 Always stay off of roadways while waiting for the bus.
 Let the bus stop completely before approaching the door to get on or off
the bus.
 Wait for the bus driver’s permission to leave the bus. Once you get off the
bus, do not stop to pick up something you drop. Do not run back to get on
the bus again.
 Always enter and leave the bus by the front door, except in cases of
emergency.
 Only cross the road in front of the bus once the bus’ stop sign and gate are
extended. Be sure to look both ways!
Students will be picked up and allowed to depart only at their designated bus stops.
A parent/guardian’s written request is required for a student to ride home on a
different bus. The student must present the request to his/her classroom
teacher. The teacher will present the request to the assistant principal or
principal for approval. After checking with the bus driver about the availability of
a seat for an additional rider, parents will be notified if their request is not
approved.
Bus Behavior Rules:
 Follow all directions of the bus driver.
 Stay seated at all times while facing forward with your back against the seat
and your feet under the seat in front of you.
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Keep your feet out of the aisle.
Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Keep all body parts inside the bus. Do not stick your head, hands, or feet
out of the window.
Talk softly.
No eating, drinking, or chewing gum allowed.
Keep all belongings inside of your book bag.
Leave toys and electronics, i.e. Game Boys, MP3 players, basketballs,
footballs, sports equipment, etc., at home.
Large objects may not be transported.
Remember that the bus stops are an extension of the school. School and
bus rules apply at the bus stops too.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR ON THE BUS
First Incident
Verbal warning from bus driver; parents notified.
Second Incident
Written notice, parent notification or conference, and 1-day
suspension from bus.
Third Incident
Three-day bus suspension; Parents/Guardians notified
Fourth Incident
Five-day bus suspension; Parents/Guardians notified
Fifth Incident
Ten-day bus suspension; Parent conference with Assistant
Principal and/or Principal
Sixth Incident
Loss of bus privileges for the rest of the semester for K-1
students, remainder of year for students in grades 2-5.
The following behaviors will result in an automatic bus suspension and may result in
a suspension from school:
 Fighting
 Damaging a school bus
 Use of profanity
(student may be fined up to
 Making threatening remarks
$35)
 Disrespectful behavior
 Possession of weapons,
toward driver/students
drugs, or alcohol
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Tampering with safety
equipment
If a student is suspended off the bus, it is the parents’ responsibility to get their
child to school. The principal must follow attendance policy and law if a child misses
school (see page 3 of this handbook).
CAR RIDERS
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Supervision will be provided for students eating breakfast in the cafeteria
beginning at 7:05 AM. Car riders eating breakfast need to arrive by 7:15 am.
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Students not eating breakfast will be supervised in the gym beginning at 7:05 AM.
DO NOT DROP OFF STUDENTS BEFORE THE ABOVE SUPERVISED TIMES!
DOORS WILL REMAIN LOCKED UNTIL 7:05.
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Dismissal begins at 2:30.
CARPOOL PROCEDURES:
 Follow all directions of staff members on duty.
 Drop off and pick up students at the main entrance of the building only. Do not pull
pass the cafeteria or behind the cafeteria to drop students off.
 Drive up to the first available loading zone along the curb. Staff members will be
there to direct you. We can unload or load five cars at a time when everyone
cooperates.
 The carpool line is a “Kiss & Go” and “Pick Up & Go” Zone. Please handle all other
business at another time, i.e. sign papers, give lunch money, or let children finish
eating before you arrive at school in the morning. Choose another time to talk with
your child’s teacher.
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 Please do not park in the carpool line along the curb. This stops the flow of
traffic.
 If you need to come into the school, park your car in a parking space designated for
visitors. These spaces are marked in yellow with a “V” in front of the school. If
those spaces are filled, proceed to the bus lot. Wait for instructions from staff
members on duty before crossing. Please use the crosswalk for safety.
Parents may not enter the staff parking lot or bus lot to drop off or pick up students.
NEVER DRIVE THROUGH THE BUS LOT WHILE STUDENTS ARE THERE!!
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE
The Community Schools’ Department of the Granville County School System provides after
school care for students. Fees apply.
The After-School Program does not operate when school is closed for inclement weather.
In the event school is closed early due to inclement weather, the After-School Program
will not operate. Parents who enroll their child(ren) in the After-School Program should
make prior arrangements either for their child(ren) to either ride the bus home or be
picked up immediately following dismissal.
CAFETERIA PROCEDURES
Time spent in the cafeteria presents an opportunity for social interaction and relaxation
along with the chance for students to “refuel” to carry out afternoon learning experiences.
However, because constant movement and activity take place in the cafeteria; the
assistance, cooperation, and support of all staff and students is required to ensure that it
is a safe and orderly environment.
Please take time to review the following behavior expectations for students in the
cafeteria.
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Students are to enter the cafeteria without talking and in a single file line.
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Once students reach the door of the kitchen, they may no longer talk to one
another. This will enable the cafeteria workers to hear the students.
Students are to use their words to order lunch instead of pointing to their
selections.
Students are to practice good manners by saying “please” and “thank you” when
ordering.
Individuals who choose not to follow the posted cafeteria rules will receive a verbal
warning. If the behavior persists, the student will be asked to complete a lunch
refocus form. Continued misbehavior will result in silent lunch, a phone call home,
and loss of lunchroom privileges such as “free seat” Fridays.
Students may purchase breakfast in the cafeteria from 7:05-7:30 daily. Full price
breakfast is $1.00; reduced price breakfast is $0.30. Milk is $0.50 and juice is $0.40.
Full price lunch is $2.10; reduced price lunch is $0.40. Students who do not have money to
buy lunch will be provided a peanut butter sandwich and juice. A la cart pricing and other
information can be found on the Lunch Menu link on our school’s website.
Parents can conveniently prepay for meals, track student purchases, and be notified of low
balance by using the www.lunchprepay.com website. You will need your child’s NC Wise
student number, which can be obtained from the school office personnel.
COURT ORDERS
COURT ORDERS
Notify your child’s teacher if you have a court order regarding your child. If a child is to
be picked up only by a custodial parent, a copy of the court order must be on file in the
school office.
BEHAVIOR & DISCIPLINE
Creedmoor Elementary School Behavior Plan
Level 1 Offenses- The following behaviors are individual classroom rules as
established by the teacher:
 Minor class disturbance
 Violation of classroom rules
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Level 1 Offenses-The following behaviors are to be enforced by all school personnel
school-wide:
 Dress code violation (clothing must be corrected immediately)
 Minor horseplay
 In hall without pass
 Littering
 Running in hall
 Student in unauthorized areas
 Not following procedures during transition times (arrival, dismissal, lunch, etc.)
Penalty Sequence for Level 1 Offenses:
 Teacher follows the “Ready to Learn” program
 When a student is moved to “Teacher Choice”, the teacher will determine what
intervention to use within the classroom
 If student persist with misbehavior, teacher will move student to “Parent Contact”.
Another intervention will be used and the teacher will contact the parent as soon as
possible.
 If a student needs to refocus 3 times in one day, the teacher will send the student
to chill out (buddy teacher) for redirection.
 If a student needs to refocus 5 times in one day, the teacher will send the student
with a discipline referral to the office.
 1st referral will result in administrator/parent contact/conference.
 2nd referral will result in 1 day ISS.
 3rd referral will result in 2 days ISS.
Level 2 Offenses- The following behaviors are to be referred to school administration
for disciplinary actions:
 Possessing or using tobacco products
 Possessing lighters or matches on campus
 Being rude, discourteous, or disrespectful to school employee and/or student
 Cheating and plagiarism
 Vandalizing school property (student will be required to pay for damages)
 Failure to report to principal’s office as directed
 Gambling
 Leaving campus without permission
 Major class disturbance
 Excessive horseplay
 Stealing
 Bullying (habitual badgering and/or intimidation)
 Cyber bullying another student or school personnel
 Unacceptable use of the internet, e-mail or electronic devices
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Using vulgar or profane language
Posturing and arguing with another student, creating a major disturbance within the
school day
Possessing inappropriate literature/illustrations
Disorderly conduct at a school assembly or event
Penalty Sequence for Level 2 Offenses:
First Offense:
Administrator assigned consequence (i.e.: parent conference, guidance
referral, ISS)
Second Offense: 1 day ISS with referral to guidance and parent contact
Third Offense:
2 days ISS with parent conference
Fourth Offense: 3 days ISS with parent conference and guidance referral
Fifth Offense:
1 day OSS conference with parent and guidance counselor
Sixth Offense:
3 - 5 days OSS (depending of severity and principal’s discretion)
Conference with parent and guidance counselor
Seventh Offense: 5 days OSS with probationary letter and parent conference
Eighth Offense: 10 days OSS with possible recommendation for long-term suspension
Level 3 Offenses- The following behaviors require immediate referral to the
principal/designee:
 Extreme disrespect, threatening actions, verbal threats to school employee and/or
student
 Fighting*
 Hitting or striking another student out of anger*
 Sexual assault*
 Sexual harassment(Physical)*
 Sexual offense*
 Gang related activities/paraphernalia*
 Extreme acts of bullying*
 Possession of weapon(not guns or explosives)
*Offenders are subject to criminal prosecution
Penalty Sequence for Level 3 Offenses:
First Offense:
1 – 3 days OSS (depending on severity and principal’s discretion) with
guidance referral and parent conference
Second Offense: 3 – 5 days OSS (depending of severity and principal’s discretion) with
probationary letter, guidance referral, and parent conference
Third Offense:
10 days OSS with possible recommendation for long-term suspension
Level 4 Offenses- The following behaviors require immediate referral to the
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Principal/designee:
 Assault on a student
 Violation of Board Policy 4333: Possession of a weapon
 Violation of Board Policy 4325: Narcotics, alcoholic beverages, and stimulant drugs,
when a student possesses, uses, transmits, or is under the influence of any narcotic
drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, or any other
substance, or alcoholic beverage, malt beverage, or fortified wine, or other
intoxicating liquor.
 Violation of Board Policy 4315: Disruption of school, when the disruption is caused
by threat, fear intimidation, force, or violence (includes bomb threats, pulling of
fire alarm)
 Violation of Board Policy 4331: Assault, injury, when the student causes or attempts
to cause physical injury to a school employee.
 Violation of Board Policy 4331A: Assault, injury, when two or more students’ assault
or attack or cause or attempt to cause physical injury to or behave in such a way as
could reasonably cause physical injury to another student.
 Violation of Board Policy 4331B: Threatening acts, when the threatening or abusive
actions of a student or students are intended to extort money, other personal
property, or personal services from any other student, or when any student
intimidates or coerces any school employee or other student by any language which
threatens force or violence or by any act which constitutes a threat of force or
violence.
 Violation of Board Policy 4331: Theft, damage to property, when a student
intentionally damages or attempts to damage any school property or private
property while under school jurisdiction.
Penalty Sequence for Level 4 Offenses:
10 days OSS with possible long-term suspension from school for the rest of the school
year (without credit) and subject to criminal prosecution.
Level 5 Offenses- The following behaviors require immediate referral to the
Principal/designee:
 Violation of Board Policy 4333D: Assault, injury, when the assault involves the uses
of a weapon or other object that could reasonably be considered a weapon pursuant
to Board Policy.
 Violation of Board Policy 4333: Weapons, dangerous instruments, when the
student’s conduct includes the possession of a pellet gun, BB gun, air rifle, air pistol,
or other similar weapon.
Penalty Sequence for Level 5 Offenses:
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Long-term suspension from school for the rest of the school year (without credit), with
possible recommendation for expulsion, and subject to criminal prosecution
DUE PROCESS
The administration has the authority to suspend a student for a period not to exceed ten
(10) school days. The superintendent of schools must approve of longer term suspension or
expulsion from school. Due process procedures to be followed are outlined in Granville
County Schools Student Services Due Process Procedures for Administrative Disciplinary
Action and Student Grievance Procedure. Each student will receive a copy of this
publication at the beginning of the school year.
The administrators and staff of CES are committed to providing a safe and orderly
learning environment that promotes academic and social growth for all students. We
believe that high expectations for student conduct promote high academic achievement
and socially acceptable behavior. Therefore, our expectations for student behavior on
campus, buses, bus stops, and field trips are governed but the Granville County Schools
Code of Student Conduct, which we strictly enforce. (Refer to the Granville County
Schools Code of Student Conduct booklet for a detailed explanation of rules.)
Every staff member is responsible for every child and each will be involved in teaching the
expected behaviors to students. We care about each and every student and are dedicated
to implementing and maintaining a positive school climate.
School Goals:
The Big Do’s!
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To provide a safe and orderly environment for learning.
To foster cooperation among students and staff.
To promote independent behavior.
To promote respect and to protect the rights and property
of others.
1. Be Safe
2. Be Respectful
3. Be Responsible
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By maintaining the Big Do’s, more learning and fun can take place! Positive behaviors
will be expected and acknowledged!
School Wide Voice Level System
0 – Silence
1 – Whisper
2 – Inside Voice
This voice level system will be used by all staff to help maintain order and civility
within the school.
Parents/Guardians will be notified when their child has difficulty adhering to school
or classroom rules. If discipline problems persist, the student and his/her
parents/guardians will be required to meet with the teacher and administrators and follow
a behavior management plan that promotes a safe learning environment for all students.
Discipline problems may result in student’s exclusion from special activities, such as school
dances, field days, etc., and/or in students who are required to have a parent accompany
them on field trips.
*Possession of weapons, including toy guns and pocketknives, will result in automatic
suspension or expulsion. Parents will be called immediately and required to come pick up
their child. If students are in possession of a weapon or a facsimile of a weapon, law
enforcement officials may be contacted.
DISTRACTIONS
Parents, please help CES minimize student distractions at school by ensuring that your
student(s) leave by all distracting objects, including toys, athletic equipment, trading
cards, and electronics, i.e. cell phones, electronic games, MP3 players, CD players, radios,
etc., at home. Distracting items will be confiscated and kept in the office until a parent
picks them up from the principal. Creedmoor Elementary is not responsible if the
above-mentioned items are broken or stolen.
DRESS CODE
All students are expected to dress neatly in clothes that are appropriate for school.
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fitting clothing are inappropriate. Backs and midriffs are to be covered at all times.
Students must wear shoes at all times with shoelaces tied, if applicable. They must wear
tennis shoes to participate in physical education classes. Students wearing flip-flops will
not be permitted to participate in PE classes or recess. No Heelies are permitted at
school! No Head coverings, i.e. hats, caps, bandannas, and sunglasses are allowed on
campus. Administration/teachers will confiscate these items and the parent will be
required to pick them up. No apparel with lettering graphics, or colors that the
administration or staff considers offensive or disruptive will be allowed at school. The
administration reserves the right to rule of the appropriateness/acceptability of student
attire. If a student’s attire is ruled inappropriate or unacceptable, his/her parent will be
contacted and the student will be allowed reasonable time to change clothes. If this
doesn’t take place the student will be involved in the behavior management plan The
student may put on “vintage” clothing from the CES clothes closet, if available.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Notify the school office and your child’s teacher if your address, phone number, or place
of employment changes. A student’s address cannot be updated in the database until proof
of residence has been provided (see below). It is very important that we have accurate
student information so that we can contact you immediately if there is an injury, illness, or
emergency. Please provide several numbers where we can contact you in case of an
emergency.
PROOF OF ADDRESS/RESIDENCY
When a student registers for school or moves to a different residence, Proof of Address
to verify the residence of the parent(s) or court appointed guardian MUST be presented
to the NC WISE Data Manager of the school. The document must show the name and
present address of the parent/guardian.
The documentation you present MUST be one of the following:
1. Original heating fuel, water, or electric bill in the name of the child’s
parent/guardian. The bill must be within the last 60 days.
2. Official rental/lease agreement signed by the child’s parent(s)/guardian and owner
of the property.
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If the above documentation cannot be provided, the following must be provided for
approval: (NOTE: Both the parent and the individual providing proof of residence
must be present)
1. Proof of residence from the individual(s) that the child’s parent is living with.
2. Original heating fuel, water, or electric bill. The bill must be within the last 60 days.
3. Official rental/lease agreement signed by the renter and/or owner of the property.
And any TWO of the following that verify the parent/guardian’s name and the above
listed address.
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Driver’s License
State ID card (from the Department of Motor Vehicles)
Car Registration
Letter from employer on company letterhead verifying address of the child’s
parent(s)/guardian.
5. Medicaid card (with name of student, parent(s) or guardian)
EMERGENCY DRILLS
School officials are required to conduct fire, tornado, and lockdown drills throughout the
school year. The purpose of these drills is to ensure safe evacuation in the case of an
emergency. Students are to refrain from talking during emergency drills.
Note: During an actual lockdown or lockdown drill, no one will be permitted to enter or
leave the building until the lockdown is over.
FEES/FINES
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All fees, including after school daycare, lost or damaged book fines, and breakfast and
lunch costs must be paid on time. Failure to do so may result in your child being excluded
from the after-school program, suspension of library book checkout privileges, and/or
necessitate your child not eating the lunch they want.
FIELD TRIPS
Only students who are members of the class for which a field trip is planned will be
permitted to participate in the field trip; students will not be allowed to attend a field trip
organized for a different class. All students participating in a field trip are required to
travel on the transportation provided by the school. Parents will provide their own
transportation if they choose to attend. Any parent/guardian attending a field trip is
required to complete and pass a background check through Granville County Schools.
These forms are available in the front office.
FLOWERS AND BALLOONS
Delivery of flowers and balloons to individuals in the school will be permitted but held in
the office until dismissal. Students may not take the items onto school buses.
HARASSMENT AND BULLYING
Creedmoor Elementary School’s administration and staff adhere to the harassment and
bullying policy mandated by the state of North Carolina and Granville County Board of
Education (Policy Code 1710/4021/7230). Consequently, we will not tolerate harassment
and bullying of students or adults. A description of the NC law and Granville County School
policy is located in a link on our school’s webpage.
HOMEWORK
Granville County Board of Education has adopted the following resolution on homework:
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We believe that homework is an essential part of the educational process. The
assigning and evaluation of homework is the instructional responsibility of the
individual teacher. The satisfactory completion of the assignment is the
responsibility of the student. It is the responsibility of the parent to lend support
to the student and the teacher in carrying out this instructional activity. Teachers
are expected to give lesson assignments each night. Time needed to complete the
assignments will vary according to the grade level and ability of the students.
Teachers are allowed 24 hours to provide missed homework assignments to parents.
Creedmoor Elementary School believes that homework helps students become responsible,
self-directed learners, and improves student achievement.
Reading is part of homework every night. Make sure your child reads 20 minutes per night.
Reading aloud to your child is also encouraged. Studies show that students who are read
to become much better readers!
Please ensure your student(s) complete homework assignments daily.
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
In order for us to provide a learning environment that is healthy and safe, the following
countywide health policies and practices need to be maintained:
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Students are excluded from school in cases of communicable disease. When a student is
suspected of having one of the following diseases, it is the responsibility of the parent to
take the child to their health care provider for verification and treatment before he/she
can return to school.
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Chicken Pox: Student is excluded from school until ALL blisters have formed scabs.
Ringworm: Student is excluded from school until treatment is started.
Scabies: Student is excluded from school until one treatment with prescription
medication is completed.
Pink Eye: Student is excluded from school until 24 hours after appropriate
treatment has started.
Impetigo: Student is excluded from school until appropriate treatment has started.
Fifths Disease: Children with Fifth’s Disease should not be excluded from school
since they are not contagious once the rash occurs. Note: Pregnant women in
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contact with an infected child between three days and two weeks before the rash
should speak with their doctor.
FEVER
Although variations occur, an elevation of the body’s temperature to 100.5 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.7C) or above is generally considered fever and a possible sign of illness.
Therefore, parent/guardian should be contacted to take student home under the following
conditions:
1. Temperature of 100.5 degrees or higher.
2. Temperature of 100 degrees or higher when accompanied by other indicators of
beginning illness, such as:
-Known exposure to communicable illness
-Extreme malaise
-Headache
-Nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain.
-Symptoms of upper respiratory infection
**Students, faculty or staff with influenza-like illness (fever>100 degrees, with cough
should keep away from others as much as possible, stay home, and not attend school or go
into the community (except to seek medical care or for other necessities) for at least 24
hours after fever is gone without the use of fever reducing medication.
IMMUNIZATION POLICY
According to North Carolina public law, all students must be fully immunized before they
may enter school. New students entering Granville County Schools have 30 days to
present their immunization records to school personnel or be excluded from school. A
student presently enrolled in the Granville County Schools must have a completed
immunization record or be scheduled to complete it. If this is not the case, then the
student will be excluded from school.
******FIFTH GRADERS……………………Students must receive a booster dose of Tdap
(tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine before entering the 6th grade or by age 12! Don’t
forget to get your shot after you leave us but before entry to Middle School.
Each incoming student should have the following:
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5 doses of DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), DTaP, DT-The last dose needs to
be on or after the fourth birthday.
4 doses of polio (If the third dose is on or after the fourth birthday
-three doses will be accepted.
2 doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) First dose must be on or
after the first birthday and the second dose before enrolling in school.
1-4 doses of HIB - Not required after age 5.
3 Hepatitis doses - If born on or after July 1, 1994.
1 Varicella (Chicken Pox) -If born on or after April 1, 2001.
LICE
Anyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, can get head lice. Head lice are passed from
person to person by direct contact or on shared objects (combs, towels, etc.). Dogs, cats,
and other pets do not play a role in the spread of human lice. Students found to have head
lice will be sent home immediately for treatment. When returning back to school, students
will be checked again and re-checked within a week. To keep this problem under control,
parents should conduct periodic checks at home. The school should be notified if lice are
found.
MEDICATION
All medication --prescribed and over-the-counter medication-- should not be administered
by any school personnel under any circumstances unless authorized in writing by the health
care provider. Those individuals administering medicine must complete training each year.
At no time will the school supply medication for students (e.g. Tylenol). Medication must
be supplied by the parent and kept in a locked cabinet. All medication bottles shall be
properly labeled with the student’s name, name of the medication, dosage, how
administered, time administered, and physician’s name for prescribed medication. The
school office must have on file a School Medication Form completed by the physician
and signed by a parent before any medication can be administered. Forms can be
obtained in the school office or online at Granville County School’s Website.
Dental Screening
As a part of our regular school preventive program, the NC Oral Health Screening, Division
of Public Health may conduct dental screening for children in grades K and 5.
LOST AND
FOUND
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The lost and found box is located in the office. All found items should be turned in to the
office. Items may be claimed during regular school hours. Every two weeks, unclaimed
items will be donated to a charitable organization.
MEDIA CENTER
The media enter is open for students to check out books daily. Students must return the
books that they have checked-our before they may check out additional books. Students
are to treat all books and audio-visual materials with care. Parents must pay for any lost
or damaged books and materials to reinstate their child’s borrowing privileges. This will be
in effect until all debts are paid.
PARENT ASSISTANT
Parent Assistant allows parents and students to access student information via any
Internet connection at work or at home. Parent Assistant uses web access to serve the
family and improve the effectiveness of the communication between teachers and parents.
It is your choice as a parent if you choose to use this tool; however, this tool does not take
the place of direct contact with teachers and staff at the school who work with your child
each day.
You will be able to view the following types of data on your child:
Demographics (Depending on custody or living with status)
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Emergency Contacts (Depending on custody or living with status)
Transportation Data (If it exists in the system)
Attendance
Assessments (Not entered for Grades PK-2)
Credits Earned To Date (Not entered for Grades PK-2)
Current Progress (Not entered for Grades PK-2)
Marks/Grades (Not entered for Grades PK-2)
Courses
Non-School Days
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CUSTODIAL PARENTS
Parent Assistant gives custodial parents the ability to request changes online for certain
Demographic and Emergency Contact information for their children. If you are the
custodial parent and live at the same address as your child/children, you will need only one
User ID and Password to access the data on your child/children. In order to receive a
Parent Assistant User ID and Password you will need to do the following:
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Have one of the following CURRENT VALID PICTURE IDs:
a. NC Driver License
b. DMV Picture ID
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Credit Union Picture ID
d. Passport
2. Take this current valid picture ID to the school where one of your children
attends
3. Ask to speak with the NC WISE Data Manager
The person you speak with will use your ID to validate the data against the data on your
child in NC WISE and if it is valid they will give you a document for you to sign that
contains your Parent Assistant User ID and Password.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled throughout the school year. They provide an
opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss his/her academic
achievement.
If you wish to have a conference with your child’s teacher, please make an appointment at
least 24 hours in advance, if possible. Conferences must be scheduled either before or
after school to avoid interrupting instructional time.
Your child(ren) will benefit most when the home and school maintain open lines of
communication. Please leave a message at the main office for your child’s teacher if you
have concerns about what is happening at school. Teachers have been instructed to
respond to parent/guardian messages in a timely manner. If an emergency arises, please
contact the Principal or Assistant Principal to intervene until a parent-teacher conference
can be scheduled.
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Parents are not to go directly to the classroom to talk with a teacher during the
instructional day. As in any profession, an appointment may be made.
PARTIES
The Granville County Board of Education admonishes schools to keep parties to a minimum
during the school year. At no time may schools interrupt instruction for birthday parties.
If parents bring cupcakes for their child’s birthday, they should be consumed during
lunchtime or snack time so that instructional time is not lost. Reminder: Any food
brought to school for consumption by students must be store-bought.
PTA
Creedmoor Elementary is supported by a proud, active Parent-Teacher Association. All
parents are invited and encouraged to join the PTA and get involved in its activities.
Meeting dates and times to be announced.
SEVERE WEATHER
In case of snow, sleet, or other hazardous weather conditions, announcements regarding
school closing and delays will be made on local radio and television stations. Granville
County Schools will also send an automated phone message to notify parents when
inclement weather causes a change in the regular school day. Parents may also check the
Granville County Schools’ website at www.gcs.k12.nc.us.
The After-School Program does not operate when school is closed for inclement weather.
In the event school is closed early due to inclement weather, the After-School Program
will not operate. Parents must make prior arrangements for students to ride the bus home
or pick up students immediately following dismissal.
SNACKS
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Please provide healthy snacks such as fruit, 100% fruit juice, cheese, veggies, graham
crackers, or other nutritious foods for students to bring to school. Students may not
consume soft drinks as part of their snack or lunch at school.
TELEPHONES
The office telephone is a business phone and should only be used by students in emergency
situations. In our effort to keep instructional interruptions minimal and reinforce
responsibility, students will not be permitted to call home for any reason (i.e. forgotten
homework, PE shoes, library book). Only in the case of illness, injury or emergencies will a
child be permitted to use the phone.
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS
All visitors and volunteers must enter at the main entrance of the school, report to the
office, and sign in on the computer where a visitor badge will be generated. Visitor badges
must be worn during your visit on campus. “Pop in” visits are not allowed. Parents must
make an appointment with the teacher. Although we enjoy having you come and eat lunch
with your child, during breakfast we ask that no parents eat in the cafeteria. This is the
beginning of fostering independence in your child and the start of an academic school day.
Also, we do not need any other people in the cafeteria due to the large number of students
eating breakfast.
All volunteers must have a current background check done through Granville County
Schools and passed the background check before contact with students takes place.
Background check forms are available in the front office.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL YEAR!!!!
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2012-2013 Staff
Grade/Position
Principal
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Bookkeeper
NC WISE Data Manager
Administrative Assistant
Teacher/Staff
Nancy Russell
Latisa McKnight
Carolyn McAdams
Nicole Ausby
Sarah Hardin
Gina Glover
Teacher/Assistant
JoAnn Glasco?
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Kindergarten
Katie Arrant
Megan Belshaw
Abigail Ryan
LaKina Bullock
Amanda Currin
Susan Wright
First Grade
Janet Craig
Kristen Elliott
Elena Corbett
Catherine Willis
Jocelyn Tuck (ISS)
Malinda Harris
Nanette O’neal
Malinda Harris
Second Grade
Carol Bryan
Tara Satterwhite
Robin Macon-Whitt
Third Grade
Angela Cowart
Lisa Rich
Judy Robbins
Fourth Grade
Andrea Auclair
Sara Haan
Caitlin Lawless
Fifth Grade
Bethany Lambeth
Allison Bradshaw
Todd Williams
Pre-Kindergarten
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Media
Pamela Ashbrook/TA?
PE
Cynthia Daniel
Music
Jonas Hancock
Art
Leslie Nunnery
Reading Specialists
Alan Lydiard
AIG
Jennifer Pitney
ECP
Beatrice Agingu
John Krumholz
Speech
Hannah Proctor
English as a Second Language
Melissa Montoya
Cafeteria Manager
Donna Weaver
Custodians
Larry Daniels
Roy Jones
Laurene Fitzgerald
Roger Hawley
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