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Caldwell Schools and USD 360 mission is to promote learning as a lifelong process for all students as they prepare for the future. The schools, in partnership with home and community, will provide challenging opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
What a pleasure it is to welcome you back to a new school year at
Caldwell Elementary School. In order to ease the transition back into school, please read the following handbook. You are responsible for knowing its contents and will be held accountable for the following policies and procedures outlined in the handbook.
Entering my first year as Caldwell's elementary principal, I feel honored to work together with such a talented and dedicated staff and school community. We believe in a strong, positive par tnership with families and urge the entire community to review your commitment to public education and Caldwell Elementary School. It has been proven that parents who get involved in their student's education do better academically and socially. They feel more connected to school and know that they belong. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me anytime.

CALDWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
U.S.D.
#360
B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N
Chris Baker
Jennifer Brown
Amy Futhey
Gage Overall
Cliff Risley
Laurie Walta
Scott York
A D M I N I S T R A T I ON
Alan Jamison, Superintendent
Kevin Schmidt, 6 - 12 Secondary Principal
Aaron Roop, Pre K - 5 Elementary Principal
Kurt Neal, Activities/Athletic Director-Asst. K-12 Principal
C A L D W E L L E L E M E N T A R Y S T A F F
2013-2014
LORI BARNES ---------
SEAN BLOSSER -----------
ERICA BOUWIE ------------
ELISSA DUST --------------
HEATHER DREWS --------
AMANDA ECKERMANN
ADA FARRINGER ---------
MEGAN FERDA ------------
GAIL FEELY -----------
CHRIS FITCH ---------
LORI F ITCH ----------
NANCY GREENWOOD
KRISTA IMM ---------------
KRISSI KENDRICK ---
KARLEE MANDEVILL --
SUSAN MCCABE ---------
PETER MURASKI --------
KELLY NANCE ------------
KURT NEAL ----------------
RHIANNON NICHOLS --
KATHY NORRIS ------
MARY OVERALL -----
TONI REYNOLDS --------
K IR S T A N R IC E -----
STACY ROOP -------------
AARON ROOP -------------
LUCEIN ROSS -------------
DANI SCHMIDT -----
STACI SCHMIDT ----------
JOYCE SMITH ------------
TIFFANY SOLUM ----
JANELLE STRONG ---
TAMMY THOMPSON
PAT THURMAN -------
GRETCHEN WEBER
PAIGE ZULKOSKI
Gifted Education Para
Physical Education/Health
School Psychologist
Speech Aide
Occupational Therapist
IRC Para
Special Education/IRC
IRC Para
Fourth Grade Teacher,
Intermediate Science
IRC Para
First Grade Teacher
School Nurse
Speech Pathologist
IRC Para
IRC Para
IRC Para
Gifted Education
Counselor
Library Aide
Special Education/IRC
Custodian
Para Educator Psychology
Vocal Music & Band
Second Grade Teacher
Librarian
Elementary Principal
Physical Therapist
Title 1 Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
IRC Para
Fifth Grade Teacher,
Intermediate Math
IRC Para
Building Aide
Secretary
Third Grade Teacher,
Intermediate Reading
IRC Aide
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7:45 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.
2013 - 2014
Textbook Rental Fee
Tech/Computer Fee
Arts & Crafts Fee
Instrumental Rental
2014 Yearbook
K-12
K-12
K-5
5th
$40.00
$10.00
$7.00
$50.00
$40.00
A
CHARGE
BREAKFAST
K-12 =
Adults =
$1.65 Daily
$2.00 Daily
Additional Milk = .40/carton
Reduced = 30 cents/meal
LUNCHES
Grades K-5 =
Grades 6-12 =
Adults =
Reduced =
Extras =
$2.30
$2.40
$3.30
40 cents/meal
60 cents/meal
BREAKFAST - (K-6) Students
Weekly (Reduced) $1.50
Monthly (Reduced) $6.00
Weekly (Full Pay) $8.25
Monthly (Full Pay) $33.00
KINDERGARTEN MILK
Milk/Carton = 40 cents
Quarterly = $15.00
Semester = $30.00
Yearly = $60.00
MONTHLY (20
Day) LUNCH TICKET
Reduced =
Grades K-5 =
Grades 6-12 =
Adults =
$8.00
$46.00
$48.00
$66.00
SEMI-MONTHLY (10-Day) LUNCH
Reduced =
Grades K-5 =
Grades 6-12 =
Adults =
$4.00
$23.00
$24.00
$33.00
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2013-2014
School Calendar
July 22-Aug. 9 - CES Summer School
August 1 - CES Of fice Op ens
August 2-4 - Sumner County Fair, Caldwell
August 1 2 - CES /CS S O pen E nrollme nt
1:00-4:00pm & 5:00-8:00pm
August 1 3 - CES /CS S O pen E nrollme nt
8:00-12:00am & 1:00-3:OOpm
August 28 - USD 360 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
(K - 12: 8:00AM - 3:40PM)
& CCC First Day of School
September 2 - No School Labor Day
September 9 - 7:00-8:OOpm CES Classrooms
Back-To-School Night
September 18 -1:30pm CES Spelling Bee, 4-5
September 25 -12:30pm Early Dismiss - Inservice
October 10 - Fall Pictures Taken for Yearbook
October 18 - End of 1st Quarter of School
No School - Teacher Inservice &
Workday - Homecoming Activities
October 28 - Parent-Teacher Conferences:
CES: 4-7:OOpm, CSS: 5:30-8:30pm
November 1 - No School K-12: Parent-Teacher
Conferences 8:00am-12:00 Noon
November 6 - 12:30pm Early Dismiss - Inservice
November 8 - 8:00-9:OOam Lifetouch Fall Picture
Retake day - 2nd Chance
November 11 -2:30 Veteran's Day Program K-12
November 27-29 -No School, Fall Break,
Thanksgiving Vacation
December 17 -6:30pm K-5 Christmas Program
December 18 - 1:15pm Classroom Parties,
School dismissed at 2:00pm
December 19 - End 2nd Quarter & 1st Semester
School Dismiss at 12:00 Noon
Dec.20-Jan.1 -No School, Winter Break,
Christmas Vacation
2014
J a n u a r y 2 - S c h o o l R e s u m e s a t 8 : 0 0 a m
January 1 5 - CE S Geogr aphy Bee , Gr. 4 -5
January 20 - No School, Teacher Inservice
February 13 - Individual & Group Pictures Taken
February 17 - No School, Teacher Inservice
March 7 - End 3rd Quarter of school
March 10 -
No School All Day, Senior Project,
Teacher Inservice & Workday
Parent-Teacher Conferences
CES:4-7:00pm, CSS: 5:30-8:30pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences March 11 -
CES:4-7:00pm, CSS: 5:30-8:30pm
March 1 4-21 No S choo l, Spring Break
April 2 -
April 18 -
12:30pm Early Dismiss - Inservice
No School, Good Friday
May 6 -
May 9 -
May 7 -
May 16 -
6:30pm K-5 Spring Music Program
CES AR Yearly Party (8:15-12:30)
9:30am CES Play Day
No Kindergarten class all day,
Preschoolers visit Kindergarten
May 21 - 9:30am CES Awards Assembly,
Dismiss at 12:00 Noon
Last Day of School
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CARE OF BUILDING
Everyone is encouraged take pride in our building and school grounds. Let's do everything we can to keep it clean and attractive. Please be a thoughtful citizen and do not litter our school. Deliberate, destructive actions will be dealt with by having students clean up what they have done, and parents will be held responsible for damages to property, and/or lost textbooks.
EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE CALDWELL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
We, the teachers of Caldwell Elementary School will strive to:
1.
Develop communication skills which include verbal and creative expression.
2.
Develop pride in work with positive work habits and a feeling of self-worth.
3.
Develop good character and self-respect.
4.
Provide a solid academic preparation to meet individual needs.
5.
Help students take responsibility for their own education and help them develop strong study skills, use time efficiently, and complete tasks.
6.
Help students learn how to respect and get along with people who think, dress, and act differently.
7.
Provide decision making techniques through reasoning and higher level thinking skills.
8.
Develop respect and appreciation for other students, teachers, staff, property, and the educational process.
9.
Provide students with healthy, positive selfconcepts that enable them to feel successful academically, personally and socially.
10.
Help students recognize and value their own uniqueness and accept both their capabilities and limitations.
11.
Provide students with an awareness that selfdiscipline is a tool for learning and being mannerly.
U.S.D. #360 Caldwell Public Schools
PARENT INVOLVEMENT GOALS
*Provide all parents in the district with an understanding of the National Education Goals and State Outcomes,
Standards, and Assessments.
*Provide parents with the opportunity to work with the school to enhance their child's academic achievement.
*Make parenting material and training available to parents throughout the year.
*Educate staff regarding how to build parent involvement and support through programs and communication.
*Develop ways for community organizations and businesses to participate in the learning community.
*Establish a Parent-Resource Center where parents can gather, checkout materials, or work to support classroom efforts.
*Maintain an elementary site-council that will reflect our diverse community, provide information on the elementary school's program, and receive information on the public view of our school.

OFFICE HOURS
7:45 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.
Voice mail is available for patrons to leave messages when the office is closed or unattended.
TELEPHONE
T h e E l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l n u m b e r i s 8 4 5 - 2 5 8 5 ,
Extension. 3. Students will be allowed to use the office phone in cases of emergency only!
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students at CES are expected to: Follow the rules established by their teachers, the school, and USD 360.
(1) Maintain self-control at school and at school sponsored activities.
(2) Respect school property and the property of others
(3) Attend class regularly and arrive on time.
(4) B e at t e nt i v e i n c l as s .
(5) Keep hands and feet to oneself.
(6) Walk at all times in the halls and cafeteria.
(7) D r e s s a p p r o p r i a t e l y .
(8) Maintain respect for all staff members.
THE SCHOOL DAY
T h e s c ho o l d a y f o r g r a d e s K i nd e r g a r t e n through fifth grade begins promptly at 8:00am in the morning and is dismissed daily at 3:40pm except on Fridays when students are dismissed at 3:15pm.
Those children eating school breakfast may arrive at
7 : 4 0 a m .
Other students are not to arrive at school b e f o r e
7 : 5 0 a m .
T h e y a r e t o g o d i r e c t l y t o t h e i r classrooms upon arrival.
Supervision of breakfast and early arrival students is a v a i l a b l e i n t h e c a f e t e r i a o n l y . Y o u r c o o p e r a t i o n concerning arrival is requested to insure the safety and welfare of your child.
EARLY DEPARTURE
If it becomes necessary for you to pick up your child before regular school dismissal, go to the office, not t h e c l a s s r o o m t o c h e c k o u t y o u r c h i l d .
N o student will be dismissed without office approval. This is a necessary protective measure for both your child and school personnel.
TARDINESS
A LITTLE LATE IS TOO LATE!
The bell to begin school rings at 8:00am. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready for class when the tardy bell rings.
Tardiness inhibits learning and presents a hardship for teachers and other students in the classroom. Caldwell
Elementary School operates on a quarterly tardy policy.
We expect students to be here on time.
A student is tardy if they are not in their classroom when the tardy bell rings at 8:00am.
Students are considered tardy until 9:00 in the morning and 1:15 in the afternoon. These times are the "cutoff times" to determine if a student is tardy or one-half day absent. For example, arriving at school at 9:00am will count as a one-half day absent.
Any Tardy and/or Absence caused by the
(5) train is not counted.
Parents will be notified in writing by mail when a student has been tardy for the second and third time. The fourth and subsequent tardy for a student will require a twenty minute zero hour detention to be served from 7:30-
7:50am in the elementary office. Failure to attend the zero period will mean assignment to serve one day of In-School
Suspension for non-compliance of assigned disciplinary action.
St ud e nt s m ust br ing a not e f ro m t he doctor's office when returning from a medical appointment.
Seven tardies in one quarter will equal one unexcused absence and the student will fall under the truancy policy as listed in this handbook.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
When a child returns to school after being absent, the office must receive a note from the parent explaining the absence. The note does not necessarily mean that the absence will be excused.
After three (3) days absence in succession parents must report the cause to the office to be in compliance with the compulsory attendance law.
Kansas Law expects that students will attend school daily, behave accordingly to and from school. In addition students are expected to comply with school and/or classroom policies and not interfere with the educational rights of others.
Absences due to non-school related reasons, such as family trips, must be arranged in advance in the office with the principal, by the parent.
Perfect attendance certificates will be awarded to those student who have not been absent or tardy during the school year. (For Award purpose only: 2 Tardies equals
1
Absence.)
Children transferring out of Caldwell Elementary
School must come to the office and complete a transfer slip. This, with the child's grade card, will admit the student to another school.
U.S.D. #360 Board of Education, administration, and staff believe regular attendance is essential if the student i s t o r e a l i z e t h e f u l l b e n e f i t o f t h e i r e d u c a t i o n a l opportunities. Regular school attendance is essential if the school is to achieve its goal of providing students lear ning experi enc es sequenc ed on a d aily lesson plan. Being in school is the student's only chance to participate in daily class discussions and exchange ideas with other students. Parents and students must share responsibility for regular attendance in accordance with
U.S.D. #360 attendance policy.
A letter regarding attendance will be sent home when a child misses five days in a quarter. Another letter would be sent if the child reaches ten days for the semester.
PARENT CONFIRMATION OF ABSENCE
WHENEVER A STUDENT IS ABSENT FROM
S C H O O L A P A R E N T/ G UA R D I A N I S T O C A L L
THE SCHOOL BEFORE 9:00 A.M. CONFIRMING
THE STUDENTS ABSENCE AND STATING THE
R E A S O N . I F A C A L L I S N O T R E C E I V E D , A N
E F F O R T W I L L B E M A D E T O C O N T A C T
P A R E N T S B Y P H O N E .
I f c o n f i r m a t i o n i s n o t

established by phone, a note from a parent stating the duration of the absence and the reason for the absence is t o b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e e l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l o f f i c e immediately upon the students return to school.
S t u d e n t s a r e N O T t o r e p o r t t o c l a s s w i t h o u t f i r s t r e p o r t i n g t o t h e o f f i c e .
Parent confirmation does not excuse the stude nts absence fr om school.
S T U D E N T S A C C U M U L A T I N G E X C E S S I V E
U N E X C U S E D A B S E N C E S D U R I N G T H E
S E M E S T E R A R E R E F E R R E D T O T H E
R E G U L A T I O N S G O V E R N I N G T R UA N C Y F R O M
S C H O O L . C L A S S P A R T I C I P A T I O N I S A N
E S S E N T I A L P A R T O F E A C H S T U D E N T ' S
E D U C A T I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T , A N D F O R
THAT REASON ANY STUDENT ACCUMULATING
T E N O R M O R E U N E X C U S E D A B S E N C E S F R O M
A G IV EN CLA S S D UR I NG TH E S E ME S TER MAY
B E D E N I E D S E M E S T E R C R E D I T . S E V E N
UN E X C US E D TA R D I E S W I L L B E C O UN TE D A S
O N E U N E X C U S E D A B S E N C E .
STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ADMIT
SLIP to RETURN TO CLASS
A parent is responsible for confirming their student's absence
PRIOR TO THE ABSENCE
in situations where the student knows in advance they will be absent from school.
Parent request to take their student(s) out-of-school will be t ak en u nd er advi s em e nt by t he pr i nc i pal o n an individual basis. Whenever possible, all makeup work is to be completed prior to the student being absent from school.
It will be the decision of the building principal to determine
whether any absence is to be excused or unexcused. Failure to follow the above procedure MAY
RESULT IN AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE REQUIRING
MAKEUP TIME. (Refer to the section on unexcused absence)
STUDENTS FAILING TO CONFIRM AN EXCUSED
ABSENCE ( i. e. illness, etc. ) MAY HAVE THA T
A B S E N C E T E R M E D U N E X C U S E D B Y T H E
PRINCIPAL.
A N Y S T U D E N T N O T I N A T T E N D A N C E
DURING ANY PART OF THE SCHOOL DAY IS
N O T P E R MI TTE D TO PARTICIPATE IN AFTER
S C H O O L A C T I V I T I E S O R A T T E N D A N Y
SCHOOL FUNCTION THAT EVENING UNLESS
T H E A B S E N C E I S J U S T I F I A B L E I N T H E
O P I N I O N O F T H E P R I N C I P A L . C O N T A C T
MUST BE MADE WITH THE PRINCIPAL P R I O R
TO THE ACTIVITY.
NON-ABSENCE
When school sponsored trips and activities prevent the student from attending a regularly scheduled class the s t u d e n t i s N O T c o u n t e d a s a b s e n t f r o m s c h o o l .
However, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain the ir acade mic work assig nme nts from the teacher(s) B E F O R E
leaving the building.
ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS
In situations involving long term illness, the student may be required to furnish the principal with a doctor's statement justifying the absence from school. Repeated or chronic illness resulting in excessive absence from school will also require a doctor's statement before the absences are excused by the principal. In situations involving excessive absenteeism such as prolonged illness, the parent needs to contact the building principal to arrange for make-up work.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
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The Truancy Diversion Program in Sumner County requests the principal to refer to JIAS and SRS, and the name of any student missing five (5) days of school in a nine (9) week period. Once the referral is made, the family will be contacted and a meeting arranged between the parent, school and JIAS (OR SRS) to discuss a plan to avert any further absences. JIAS (OR SRS) requests referrals will not be made on students that are on vacation or in the hospital.
It is the teacher's prerogative to assign zero credit for all make-up work not completed and submitted within the allotted period of time. Teachers may also choose to assign students detention time until make -up work is complete. Standard procedure is to allow two days for the f i r s t d a y a b s e n t f r o m c l as s a n d o n e d a y f o r e a c h additional day missed.
1. An absence will be classified as UNEXCUSED when, in the judgment of the principal, the reason given d o e s n o t j u s t i f y t h e s t u d e n t b e i n g o u t - o f - s c h o o l .
Unexcused absence may be considered truancy from school and subject to disciplinary measures.
At the discretion of the principal, students receiving unexcused absences are subject to after school detention, in-school suspension out-of school suspension up to ten days, or a combination of penalties.
A ny st udent wit h an attendance problem that cannot be resolved will face the possibility of an attendance hearing or a JIAS (SRS) referral.
2. All make-up work NOT completed and submitted to the teacher within a reason-able period of time WILL be graded zero credit. Teachers have the prerogative of assigning students detention time until make-up work is complete. Standard procedure is to allow two days for the first day absent from class and an additional one day allotted for each additional days missed.
3. Caldwell Elementary School does not recognize any kind of student skip activities. Absences will be regarded as unexcused if the student is involved in an unauthorized walk-out, or group skip activity on school time. Appropriate disciplinary measures, as determined by the principal, will be applied.
4. An unexcused absence may be regarded as being
TRUANT whenever the student is absent from school without the prior approval and permission fr om the principal. Skipping or cutting class is classified as a truancy and subject to disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate by the principal.

TRUANCY
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IS APPOINTED
BY THE U.S.D. #360 BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE
AS THE SCHOOLS TRUANT OFFICER.
5. Truancy is defined as:
(a) not attending school after leaving home.
(b) leaving school without permission from the principal's office.
(c) not attending class in which the student is enrolled without permission from the teacher when the student remains on campus.
(d) leaving class without permission from the teacher.
(e) absence from school for reasons unsatisfactory to the building principal.
PHILOSOPHY OF SC HO OL ATTENDANCE:
Missing School is Missing Out!!
EXTENDED DAY
This opportunity is for students to stay after school f or addi ti onal hel p i n c om pl eti ng ass i gnm ents. The students may stay on a voluntary basis or the teacher may require them to stay to get caught up on assignments.
Both of these extra opportunities are from 3:40-4:OOpm
Monday through Thursday. Special arrangements may be made between teachers and parents to allow for additional time. There will be no extended day activities on Friday unless arranged specifically between the parent and teacher.
DETENTION
Students may be kept up to 20 minutes after school any day without notification to parents. If a students is to be kept more than 20 minutes, parents will be notified by the teacher and the detention must be served that day or the next day. It is the parent's responsibility to provide transportation as necessary after the detention is served. TRUANCY LAW
S t u d e n t s m u s t a n d w i l l o p e r a t e u n d e r t h e requirements of State Law 72-1113 passed by the 1983
State Legislature. This bill provides that "Whenever a child is required by law to attend school and such student is inexcusably absent therefrom on either three consecutive days, or five or more days in any semester, or seven days in a year such child shall be considered to be not attending school as required by K.S.A. 72 -1111 and amendments thereto.
A child is inexcusably absent from school if the child is absent therefrom all or a significant part of a day without a valid excuse acceptable to the school employee d e s i g n a t e d b y t h e b o a r d o f e d u c a t i o n t o h a v e responsibility for the school attendance of such child."
Truancy is defined as unauthorized, unexcused absence from school for any portion of the school day, or unauthorized absence from a class while the student is in the building.
TR UAN C IE S W ILL BE RE POR TED AS PER
L A W T O T H E P R O P E R A U T H O R I T I E S O F
SUMNER COUNTY - FORM CY 2871.
MAKE-UP WORK
If a student is to receive full credit and make proper progress in school, it is necessary that he/she make-up
A L L L E S S O N S M I S S E D . I t i s t h e S T U D E N T ' S
RESPONSIBILITY TO GET THE MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS
FROM THE TEACHER AND TO SEE THAT THE WORK IS
TURNED IN TO THE TEACHER WITHIN THE ALLOTTED
TIME PERIOD. A reasonable length of time to complete all make-up work is determined by doubling the first day missed and adding one additional day for each day of school missed.
PFIRTIES
Classroom parties will be held to celebrate Halloween,
Christmas, and Valentine's Day.
BIRTHDAYS
Parents may bring light refreshments to celebrate birthdays in kindergarten through fifth grade, provided arrangements are made in advance with the teacher.
Birthday or any party invitation that are to take place out side of school will not be allowed to be distributed at school. Room mothers will be contacted as soon as possible to notify them of assistance needed for room parties. (Refreshments, games, etc.)
PERMIT TO LEAVE THE BUILDING
Unless a student has an office permit to leave campus, students are not allowed to leave campus once they step foot on school grounds before the start of school.
When classes are in session and it is necessary for a student to leave the building for emergency or business reasons (exp. doctor or dental appointments), he/she must secure a pass to leave the building signed by the principal or his secretary.
A student leaving the classroom or building without a pass will receive an unexcused absence for the period(s) missed and is subject to discipline by the principal.
S T U D E N T S W H O L E A V E T H E B U I L D I N G
W I T H O U T C H E C K I N G O U T M A Y B E T R U A N T
F R O M S C H O O L A N D S U B J E C T T O
SUSPENSION.
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MONEY
When it is necessary to send money to school, please send the correct amount or check, if possible. Students should not be carrying large sums of money while in attendance at school. Checks should be made payable to the "C.H.S. Activity Fund" unless otherwise specified.

KINDERGARTEN MILK
Kindergarten students will have milk served daily.
Only Kindergarten students are allowed to bring juice if they are allergic to milk. In order to do this, they must have a doctor's request. Kindergarten milk must be purchased by the quarter or semester. This is a no charge policy.
LUNCH SCHEDULE
10:50 - 11:15G r a d e s 4 - 5 L u n c h
10:55 - 11:20G r a de s K - 1 L u nc h
11:00 - 11:25G r a d e s 2 - 3 L u n c h
LUNCHROOM RULES
1. Move quickly and quietly through the line.
2. K e e p c o n v e r s a t i o n p o s i t i v e .
3. Maintain your place in the line (No trading).
4. Show respect for lunchroom servers and supervisors.
5. Keep hands and feet to self (No pushing or shoving.)
6. U s e go o d m a n n er s .
7. Remember paper items or trays are not to be used inappropriately.
8. No trading or sharing of food items.
9. L e a v e f o o d i n t h e c af et er i a .
10. U s e c ar e w hen em pt yi ng trays .
11. Follow the directions of the lunchroom personnel.
12. Soda pop and candy are not to be sent in student lunches.
ELEMENTARY LUNCH POLICY
There is no open lunch for elementary students.
Students have available a nutritious hot lunch through the school program or the option of bringing their lunch.
Elementary students wanting to leave school during the noon period must have a written note signed by their parent to the CES office by 8:15 a.m. on the day they wish to leave. Elementary students must be picked up by a parent/grandparent for supervision to and from the lunch location.
Parents who have questions or concerns regarding this policy should contact Mr. Roop, elementary principal.
Please keep in mind that all policy is developed with the safety and well being of every student in mind.
CAFETERIA
The USD #360 cafeteria offers hot lunches and breakfast before school. Elementary students in grades
K-5 may participate. Meals should be paid for before school between 7:45-8:00 a.m. There is a no charge policy on school meals. Students who do not have a paid ticket must bring a sack lunch to school. Checks for milk and lunches should be made payable to the "Hot
Lunch Fund."
Applications for free/reduced meals according to state and federal guidelines are available in the school offices.
We need a new application each year, even if you have had free/reduced meals in the past.
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COLD WEATHER RECESS
Unless the weather is too severe, students will be going out for recess during the school day. Everyone will be expected to go out with the class. If the student is too ill to go outside, (fever, chest congestion, bad head cold, etc.) then the student should probably not be at school.
Appropriate winter clothing (coats, gloves, hats, overshoes, etc.) should be worn to and from school.
Warm and protective clothing should also be worn during recesses when the weather is bad. Students are to stay on dry areas so mud and snow are not tracked into the building.
Balls
*Balls may not be thrown against the building.
*Soccer balls may only be thrown or kicked.
*Basketballs may be bounced or thrown but never kicked.
*Balls should not be taken to the playground if the surface is wet enough to damage them.
Horizontal Ladder
*Students are to cross the ladder in the same direction.
*The top of the horizontal ladder is off limits.
Swings
*Students should always sit upright on the swings.
*Swings must always go straight instead of sideways.
*Students should never crash together on the swings.
Slide
*Only one student should go down the slide at a time in a forward, sitting position.
*Do not slide down poles or hang from the cross bar on the slide.
*Students must never climb on the outside of the tunnel slide.
Football Rules
*No unnecessary roughness a any time.
(No tackling allowed!)
*Only flag football may be played.
*There will be at least one student referee for the game.
*10 second delay must take place before rushing the quarterback.
*Teams will be picked every day. (unless the game ended in a tie the previous day)
*Players may not be traded.
*Players may not quit during the game.
*The ball may be advanced only by running and passing.
*All kicks indicate a change of possession
*No call of rules on the ball may be made.
*No arguing with the referee or playground supervisors decision!
Soccer Rules
*No unnecessary roughness at any time
*No sliding or diving at the ball to make a block
*No tripping
*No use of hands except where allowed under standard soccer rules.

MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING
POLICIES
PERSONAL APPEARANCE POLICY
The principal has specific authority to admit and dismiss students in accordance with his determination of a standard of dress and good g r o o m i n g t h a t w i l l b e c o m p a t i b l e t o a wholesome school situation.
Students and parents should realize that how a student dresses affects his/her behavior. Appropriate s c h o o l d r e s s a n d p e r s o n a l a p p e a r a n c e i s t h e responsibility of every student and parent.
A school is a place of business as well as a place for fun and enjoyment. Clothing should be conservative in taste and adequate for weather conditions.
It is almost universally accepted that a person acts much in the manner as he thinks, and a direct relationship exists in attitudes and how one dresses or grooms oneself in presenting himself to the public. Those with low self e s t e e m u s u a l l y r a d i a t e t h a t s e l f e v a l u a t i o n a n d impression. Those with high self esteem will likewise take care in personal appearance and dress and radiate that same attitude.
REMEMBER ...... Y O U R E P R E S E N T Y O U R S E L F
FIRST AND LIKEWISE YOU HAVE MORE TO
GAIN OR LOSE PERSONALLY THAN DOES ANY
SOCIAL INSTITUTION.
STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE in interscholastic activities and public performances will be expected to f ol l o w t h e p er s on a l a p p ea r a nc e c o d e a p pr o ve d b y the directors or coaches of those activities and th e building principal.
ACTIVITY TRIPS SUCH AS BAND, VOCAL, STUDENT
COUNCIL, ACADEMIC, ATHLETICS, ETC. WILL HAVE
SPECIFIC DRESS REQUIREMENTS. SPONSORS AND
COACHES W ILL ISSUE THESE DRESS CODES FOR
YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
U N L E S S S P E C I A L P E R M I S S I O N I S G I V E N ,
S C H O O L U N I FO R M S A R E N O T TO B E W O R N A S
REGULAR SCHOOL DRESS.
1) PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS are required to wear shorts AND shirts. When leaving the gym to go to class areas, proper clothing is ALWAYS REQUIRED. Gym apparel is not appropriate as classroom dress.
2) UNACCEPTABLE APPAREL - The building principal and staff are responsible for maintaining a wholesome school environment. Students presenting themselves at school wearing objectionable attire will be required to make a change or be sent home. A repeated offense of this policy will first result in the student being disciplined.
Faculty members observing objectionable attire will intervene and remedy the situation if possible.
3 ) W h e n n e c e s s a r y , t h e p r i n c i p a l w i l l m a k e a determination of what is acceptable or unacceptable. The dress policy applies to any and all school activities and s c hool s pons or e d e ve nt s w hi c h i nc l ud e t he aw ar d banquet, school picture sessions, music contests and concerts, speech events, academic competitions, sport events, and field trips.
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STUDENTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM WEARING
TO SC HOOL THE FOLLO WING:
A. Hats, caps, bandannas, do rags, or any head coverings.
B. Any clothing with graphics or wording referring to alcohol, beer, liquor, tobacco products, drugs, sex or profanity. Examples: No Big Johnson or coed naked -- or suggestive sport shirts.
C. Any clothing or attire associated with gang clothing or affiliation.
D. Pulled down or sagging pants of any description
(pants, shorts, jeans, etc. worn below the waist).
E. Chains worn in any style or manner. The possession of metal link chain, concealed or otherwise, is also prohibited.
F. Any clothing that is distasteful or suggestive in any way.
G. Any combination of shirts and pants where the midriff is exposed when arms are held out straight and parallel with the floor.
H. Any shirt, blouse, or dress that has two straps less than three inches wide.
I. Any shirt, blouse, or dress that has fewer than two straps. (There must be one strap on each shoulder.)
J. Shoes with rollers in the soles that allow students to roll instead of walk.
4) State health laws require that shoes will be worn at all times at school.
Caldwell Public Schools, USD #360
COMPUTER SECURITY POLICY
Newly adopted: June 11. 2007
Students
USD 360 Caldwell Schools is pleased to offer students access to the district computers, network resources, and the Internet. The network is provided fo r students to conduct research and save assignments for completion.
Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner.
Students are responsible for good behavior on school computers and the network just as they are in a classroom or a sc hool hal lw ay.
A C C E S S I S A P R I V I L E G E ,
NOT A RIGHT!
Network storage areas will be treated like school l o c k e r s . N e t w o r k a d m i n i s t r a t o r s a n d / o r s c h o o l administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly.
Us ers should not expe ct t h a t a n y f i l e s t o r e d o n D i s t r i c t s e r v e r s
(including Email files) will be private.
USD 360 will report to the proper authority any violation of KS State Statue 21 -3755.
Ka nsa s Sta te Sta tu te s 21 -3 75 5 :
Computer crime; computer password disclosure; computer trespass.
1. Willfully and without authorization gaining or attempting to gain access to and/or damaging,

modifying, altering, destroying, copying, disclosing or taking possession of a computer, computer system, computer network or any other property;
2. Using a computer, computer system, computer network or any other property for the purpose of devising or executing a scheme or artifice with the intent to defraud or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, service or any other thing of value by means of false or fraudulent pretense or representation;
3. Willfully exceeding the limits of authorization and/or damaging, altering, destroying, copying, disclosing or taking possession of a computer, computer system, computer network or any other property.
Compliance with Copyright Laws and Licensing
Agreements:
The District intends to adhere to all copyright laws as applied to computer software. The District also intends to c om pl y w i t h t he l i c ens e agr e em e nt s and/ or pol i c y statements contained in the software packages used in the District. Therefore, all software used on District computers shall be purchased by the District, properly licensed and registered with the publisher, and installed onl y by C om puter S er vices Department personnel.
Students are not permitted to load, download, or copy any software.
Unauthorized Access/Sharing Passwords:
1. Students shall not tamper with, attempt to gain or gain access to computer data or operating systems
(such as, but not limited to student files, teacher files, confidential information, student record data).
2. Students shall not share or disclose any passwords and shall be held responsible for all physical and monetary damages as a result of any misuse associated with the user account.
Students will be held accountable for all computer activity performed under their assigned network account.
* Any student ho abused the USD 360 Computer Security
Policy shall be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension from or denial of access to all
D i s t r i c t C o m p u t e r s a n d n e t w o r k r e s o u r c e s a n d s u s p e n s i o n o r e x p u l s i o n f r o m s c h o o l . M i n i m u m punishment shall be removal of network access for five days.
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Students who utilize com put er dat a (i.e., other student's work product or a teacher's test) without authorization, to gain an improper academic advantage, may also be subject to discipline under the Board's policies on cheating.
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If a student conduct constitutes a violation of copyright laws or Kansas Statue 21 -3755, the student may be subject to criminal prosecution under such law.
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Any student who intentionally damages or destroys
District hardware and/or software, either directly or indirectly shall be responsible for all costs associated with repair and/or replacement of pars and services.
The activities listed below (but not limited to) are considered a violation of policy. Students will be held responsible for their actions.
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Purposefully sending or receiving and/or viewing obscene pornographic material or material that facilitates illegal activities.
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Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
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Using obscene language
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Harassing, insulting or attacking others
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Damaging or modifying computers, computer systems, files, or computer networks.
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V i ol at i ng c opyri ght l aws
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Using others' passwords
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D ow nl oadi ng pr ogr ams
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP):
A signed AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) must be on file with the school office before students will be given a network account. General school rules for behavior and communication apply and users must comply with district standards and honor the agreements they have signed.
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Trespassing in others' folders, work or files
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Intentionally wasting limited resources
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Employing the network for commercial purposes, financial gain, or fraud
Violation of Policy:
Access to the network resources and the Internet will ena bl e s t ud ent s t o u s e t hous a nds of l i br ar i es a nd databases for educational purposes. Some materials accessible via the Internet might contain items that are illegal, Defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. While our intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, students may find ways to access other materials as well.
USD 360 currently has filtering software in place (Shelter belt), but no filtering system is capable of blocking 100% of the inappropriate material available on the Internet.
U l t i m at el y, par e nt s and guar di a ns of s t udent s ar e responsible for setting and conveying the standards that t heir c hi l dr en s houl d f oll ow w hen us i ng m edi a and information sources.
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Knowingly spreading computer viruses
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Use of unauthorized software (i.e., Anonymizers, tunneling software, etc.)
E-mail guidelines:
Students shall have no expectation of privacy when u s i n g d i s t r i c t e - m a i l o r co m p ut er s ys t em s . E - m ai l messages shall be used only for approved educational purposes. Students must use appropriate language in all messages. Students are expected to use the system f o l l o w i n g g u i d e l i n e s a p p r o v e d b y t e a c h e r s o r t h e administration.
Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the staff and/or administration. The school retains the right to duplicate any information created by

students in a computer system or on any individual computer. Students who violate these rules, or any other classroom rules relating to computer use are subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension from school.
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U l t i m a t e l y , p a r e n ts a n d g u a r d i a n s o f m i n o r s a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r s e t t i n g a n d conveying the standards that their children s h o u l d f o l l o w w h e n u s i n g m e d i a a n d information sources. To that end, USD 360 supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to apply for Internet access.
SCHOOL SAFETY
Children are expected to cross the streets near the school in the painted crosswalks and load near t he curb at the elementary school. The space in front of the building is used for loading and unloading. It should not be used for parking. The school seeks your cooperation in promoting the safety and well being of all our students.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Fire drills are held unannounced at monthly intervals throughout the school year. Instructions are posted in each classroom. Each room has a designated route.
Tornado drills are conducted three times throughout the year. Everyone goes to their assigned area. Th ese are also posted in the building.
Crisis procedures have also been developed to ensure students remaining in the classroom or their quick removal in the event of emergency circumstances.
SPECIALIZATION TEACHERS
Special teachers are provided for the following areas in each grade indicated. In addition the Elementary
School has the services of a school counselor. These are all part of the regular school curriculum.
Vocal Music (Grades K-5)
Instrumental Music (Grade 5)
Physical Education (Grades K-5)
Special Education (Grades K-5)
Library (Grades K-5)
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Several planned Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled. (See school calendar.) Special conferences may be arranged by contacting the teacher or principal as necessary. Effect ive communication between parents and the school throughout the school year is encouraged and essential to your child's success.
TITLE 1 PROGRAM
Caldwell Elementary School is a Title 1 school. This means
ALL
students are considered Title 1 students.
This allows flexibility in funding and our ability to meet the reading and math needs of each individual student. If you have any questions regarding the Title 1 program, please call Mr. Roop in the elementary office.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education will be taught to all boys and girls in the Elementary School. To be excused from the course requires a doctor's permit. A parent permit may be used as a short term excuse only. Parents need to provide a written statement. We encourage all students to wear tennis shoes during physical education classes.
LIBRARY
Students will visit the school library often to check out books. Students m ay check out tw o books per trip provided they have returned books from the previous trip.
Books not returned will be considered lost after a period of six weeks. Students will be required to pay replacement costs for lost books.
KINDERGARTEN
USD 360 has a full day kindergarten program located in the elementary school. CES, in cooperation with
Futures and USD 619, operates a half-day kindergarten located at Caldwell Children's Center. This class is taught as part of a preschool class.
HUMAN SEXUALITY
U S D 3 6 0 d o e s h a v e a K - 1 2 h u m a n s e x u a l i t y curriculum that is available for inspection in the office.
The curriculum at CES is limited to a personal hygiene, growing and changing, social behaviors, healthy lifestyle pr ac t i c es and s ubs t anc e abus e. T hi s c ur r i c ul um s incorporated through the science curriculum and taught by the individual classroom teacher.
CLASS TRIPS
Educational field trips are encouraged. Each class will be limited to one out of town field trip per year as the school budget allows. The following guidelines should be applied in regard to field trips.
1. Each group of students should be supervised by an adequate number of adults.
2. Students participating should go and return with the group. Exceptions must have written authorization from the school administration and their parents.
3. Each student must have the written approval of his/her parent to attend.
There is a permission form included in your enrollment packet for local trips. This form allows your child to be able to participate in local trips without a separate permission form. Local trips could be to visit a business in town or walk to the park, etc. Any trip leaving the city of
Caldwell will require a separate permission slip.
ASSEMBLIES
Elementary children will attend assembly programs that are meaningful and appropriate for their grade level.
Notices will be sent from school when special events are scheduled.

SCHOOL NURSE AND MEDICATION
PROCEDURES
The school nurse has an office in the gymnasium building. Students should report to the nurse's office in case of illness or injury. If the nurse happens to be out of the office, students are to report to the elementary school office. no STUDEDT IS TO LEAVE THE BUILDIDG BEFORE
MCKIM OUT In THE ELEMEDTARY SCHOOL OFFICE.
MEDICIITIODS: DUE TO LEGAL RESPORSIBILITIES
IA REGARD TO GIUInG MEDICIITIOnS TO STUDEDTS,
THE foaowino POLICY WILL BE STRICTLY
ED FORCED:
Only medication prescribed by a physician can be d i s p e n s e d b y s c h o o l p e r s o n n e l . N O O V E R - T H E -
COUNTER MEDICATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS
BY ANY SCHOOL PERSONNEL. A parent or guardian can come to the school and give these medications at their own discretion.
IF AN OVER-THE-COUNTER medication is ordered by a physician for a specific illness, this can be given by the school personnel IF ACCOMPANIED BY A W RITTEN
REQUEST FROM THE PHYSICIAN.
NO STUDENT will be permitted to take medication in school unless a WRITTEN REQUEST IS BROUGHT FROM
A PHYSICIAN. The medication must be brought to school
IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER, with prescription dosage, from the pharmacy. If the medication will be needed for several days, bring only the dosage for the week.
DO NOT BRING THE ENTIRE BOTTLE OF
MEDICATION EACH DAY.
Students who are on daily medication for a chronic illness can bring more than a weeks supply. Please make arrangements with the school nurse or the principal's office. ALL AREA DOCTORS HAVE A SUPPLY OF THE
NECESSARY FORM TO SIGN AND SEND WITH YOU TO
THE SCHOOL.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
...Child Health Assessment KSA-72-5214 requires after July 1, 1994, that every pupil up to age nine years who has not previously enrolled in any school in this state, prior to admission to and attendance in school, shal l present to the appropriate school the results of a health assessment conducted within twelve months of school entry.
The health assessment shall contain a health history; physical examination and such screen t ests as are medically indicated to determine hearing ability, vision ability, nutrition adequacy and appropriate growth and development. An exemption form is located in the Parent-
Student Enrollment Packet.
As an alternative to the health assessment required, a pupil shall present:
1. A written statement signed by one parent or g u a r d i a n t h a t t h e c h i l d i s a d h e r e n t o f a r e l i g i o u s denomination whose religious teachings are opposed to such assessments; or
2. A written statement signed by one parent or guardian that such assessments will be scheduled and completed within ninety days after admission to school.
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HEALTH POLICY
Any student who is restricted from physical activity such as physical education for a designated length of time as stated in writing by his/her doctor will have that time adhered to by the school unless the doctor, in writing, releases the student to resume activities or extends the restricted time.
No student with a sore throat, severe cough or cold, fever or any contagious disease will be allowed to attend school. It is recommended that students who are sent home or kept home from school because of a fever remain at home 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without temperature reducing medication.
We often find it necessary to send students home when symptoms occur which might affect the health of your child and others. Your cooperation with the school nurse and others will be greatly appreciated.
IMMUNIZATIONS
All students of Kansas schools are required to be immunized against poliomyelitis diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B.
Varicella vaccinations are required unless history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician.
Students enrolling in school will provide proof of all r e q u i r e d i m m u n i z a t i o n s . S t u d e n t s w h o h a v e n o t completed the required immunizations may enroll or r e m a i n e n r o l l e d w h i l e c o m p l e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e d immunizations if a physician or local health department certifies that the students has received the most recent appropriate immmunizations in a required series. Failure to timely complete all required series will be deemed noncompliance.
Students may be excluded from school until proof of required immunizations is provided to the school. The only exceptions are: (1) An annual written statement signed by a licensed physician stating the physical condition of the child to be such that immunizations would seriously endanger the life or health of the child; (2) A written statement signed by one parent or guardian that they child is an adherent of a religious denomination whose religious teachings are opposed to immunizations.
INSURANCE
All Caldwell students (Grades K-12) will be insured against accidents and injuries by a policy purchased by the Board of Education through Maksin Management
Cor por ation, CN 98000, P ennsauken, N. J, 08110.
This is a LIMITED POLICY W HICH COVERS THAT
PORTION OF THE EXPENSE NOT COVERED BY THE
FAMILY INSURANCE.
It covers both athletic and school time injuries.
I t i s t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f t h e s t u d e n t and/or parent to inform the office when they ne e d t o f i le a c la im . C la im s MUS T b e m a d e within 90 days.
The KSHSAA Catastrophic Insurance which covers major athletic injuries has also been purchased by the
Board of Education.
Additional accident insurance, which has been offered in the past, will not be available.

ACADEMIC WORK
A l l s t u d e n t s a r e e x p e c t e d t o c o m p l e t e t h e i r assignments on time, have the appropriate material in class, and produce the work as requested by the teacher.
Indi vi dual teac hers establ ish consequences in their classroom policies. The policy of the CES administration is to hold the student responsible f or all academic work.
Students who fail to meet the academic expectations of this school will not pass to the next grade as a result of failure to complete work.
TESTING
Caldwell Public Schools provides a full testing program with the goal of providing information designed to help the students know themselves better, their interests and capabilities, and to help in planning their school work.
A cumulative record is kept fo r each student who enters Caldwell Elementary School. This record contains all test scores as well as other information pertinent to the child's attendance at Caldwell Elementary.
Caldwell Elementary testing includes the following tests for Kindergarten through fifth grade.
State Assessments: 3rd Grade, Reading and Math;
4th Grade, Reading, Math and Science; and 5th Grade,
Reading, Math and Writing.
Star Reading: Given to all students at the beginning and end of each quarter of school to check on student growth.
NWEA Tests: Given to all students in grades K-5.
A l M S W E B T e s t s : G i v e n t o al l s t u de n t s i n gr a d es
Kindergarten through fifth grade for progress monitoring.
GRADING POLICIES K-2
Caldwell Elementary School uses a standards-based grading system in grades K-2. The standards used are adopted by the state of Kansas in all subject areas.
Students are marked according to their level of mastery.
We define mastery as able to successfully complete the given task eighty percent of the time over a repeated assessed period. Students are assessed constantly and reports are prepared and discussed with parents quarterly in the following areas: communication, mathematics, social studies, science, music, physical education, social skills and technology skills. The report card is a color document based off the Kansas State Standards and reported to parents in a familiar stop light use of color. A box that is green indicates the student has mastered that particular skill and is also noted by a "+" marking in the box. A yellow box also noted with a check mark indicates that the student is engaging in learning. Although the l e ar ni n g h as n ot b e e n m a s t er e d, i t f al l s u n d er t he acceptable range for students in that class. A red box also indicated with a "-" indicates that the student failed to meet expectations in the mastery of that skill.
This will indicate that the student wil need to work in a remedial progam to bring this skill to acceptable levels.
CES (Grades K-5) also operates summer school during the months of July and August to assist students. Students who fail to meet criteria for promotion will be retained and assigned to repeat that grade.
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GRADING POLICIES 3-5
A district-wide grading scale will be utilized in all classes using a percentage and/or letter grade.
Percentage
100-90
Grade
A
Percentage
69-60
Grade
89-80
79-70
B
C
Below 60
Incomplete
The use of a Bell Shaped curve for grading purposes is not to be used in USD#360.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed to the children following the close of the first, second, and third nine -week period.
Grade cards are available for pick up or mailed to parents following the end of the school year.
If a child is not being successful in the classroom, the par ent w il l be i nf orm ed as s oon as poss i bl e and a parent/teacher conference will be held.
PROMOTIONS & RETENTION
A c co r d i ng t o Ka ns a s S t a t ut e s p la ce m e nt and promotion of students is a matter which should be determined by board policy. Whether a child is ready for promotion to the next grade level is generally an educational decision which i s b e s t m a d e b y p r o f e s s i o n a l e d u c a t o r s i n consultation with the parents of the student.
K
-
5 Promotion Guidelines
Promotions at the end of the school year are based on s t u d e nt ac hi e v em e nt . I n c as es w h er e pr o gr es s i s deficient, parents will be advised early in the school year by the classroom teacher and the principal. Progress will be monitored closely. Should a recommendation for retention be necessary, a parent conference will be held.
When considering retention the following guidelines will be followed:
1. Achievement - defined in terms of grade level expectations.
2. Personal and home factors, such as chronological age, social maturity, physical development, and parental attitudes.
3. Satisfactory attendance,punctuality and behavior.
4. P r e vi o us r et e nt i o n.
5. For students in grades K-2, recommendations from a team composed of the administrator, school counselor, and teachers will be made to parents regarding the students needs. The final decision will be made by the end of May.
6. For students in grades 3-5, recommendations from a team composed of the administrator, counselor, and teachers will be made to parents. Students may make up failed classes through an USD #360 approved alternative program in the summer to make-up the credits required to be promoted.
A p a r e n t c o n f e r e n c e w i l l b e h e l d r e g a r d i n g recommendations for school retention and a form from the office must be signed by the parents, teachers, counselor, and administrator.

DISCIPLINE
All students enrolled in Caldwell Elementary school will be expected to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the administration, teachers, and Board of Education while in attendance at school and school sponsored activities, including all high school events; or while being transported to or from school sponsored activities in district owned transportation equipment. Any student that is found to be disobeying the rules or showing disrespect for any teacher, or other school personnel, and/or school property, will be subject to disciplinary actions. The disciplinary action to be taken will depend on the severity of the violation. Students will not be kept after school longer than (20) minutes unless parent is notified.
HARASSMENT- HAZING - BULLYING
In incidents where
harassment
(i.e. threats, torment, badgering, offensive sexual remarks, etc.) occurs, offenders are subject to suspension from school. Parents will be notified of the action taken. These are serious infractions and will not be tolerated.
Hazing
is any willful act carried out by an individual or jointly with others to another student for the purpose of humiliation, intimidation, physical abuse or threats of abuse, social or other ostracism, or disgrace. Caldwell middle school students are prohibited by this policy from initiating or engaging in hazing, and/or encouraging or assisting any other person in hazing.
Bullying
is defined as "Any ongoing physical or verbal mistreatment where there is: an imbalance of power and the victim (target) is exposed repeatedly to negative actions on the part of one or more other students."
Examples include verbal and written offensive namecalling and threats, aggressive personal contact, intimidating body language, invading personal space, and damage, destruction, and theft of property.
Consequences include: The first step is a formal written warning and notice to parents. The next is three (3) days of in-school suspension and a conference with the student and a teacher, parents, and administrator. The third step is up to ten (1 0) days of out-of-school suspension and another conference. The final step is a long-term suspension hearing.
This policy also prohibits initiation rites by any member or group of members of any school related organization or group.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
While corporal punishment is not prohibited by the
Board of Education, it is recommended for use only in cases of unusual incorrigibility and then as a final measure. Measures such as detentions or a conference with the parents are considered first.
When corporal punishment is administered, it must be administered by an administrator and witnessed by a certified teacher outside the presence of other students.
Parent will be notified.
To: All School District Em ployees
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All Parents and/or Students
F r om : Al an J am i s on, S upe r i nte nde nt
Subject: Notification of possible materials w i t h i n t h e s c h o o l b u i l d i n g w h i c h m a y contain as bestos .
This letter officially notifies all employees, students and parents that their may be materials within the school buildings which may contain asbestos. This bulletin has been directed to each of you to make you knowledgeable about potential health hazards.
On October 22, 1986, a law became effective pertaining t o a s b e s t o s a b a t e m e n t i n p u b l i c s c h o o l s . T h e
Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of developing formal guidelines for local educational agencies to follow.
We believe that Caldwell Schools have fulfilled the 1982 asbestos-in-schools rule of inspection and removal of friable materials which may have contained asbestos.
The new law and regulations will require annual inspections of the buildings and development of a possible plan of action to remove all materials which may contain asbestos. The school district will make every reasonable effort to ensure that exposure to asbestos does not occur.
July, 1995
USD 360 SMOKE FREE CAMPUS POLICY
"Smoking by students and/or the possession and use of any other tobacco product is prohibited in any attendance center, at school-sponsored events or on the school grounds." NOTE: Students are considered to be on school grounds once they step foot on campus before school and until they leave campus after school. Leaving campus to smoke at anytime shall be deemed a violation of the no-smoking policy and is subject to the school discipline policy.
"Smoking is prohibited at all times in any attendance center. Smoking in any attendance center or on the school grounds during school hours is prohibited." NOTE:
Smoking shall be permitted in designated areas ONLY during after-school activities. This does not pertain to students of USD #360. They are subject to the student policy on smoking.
The school's ban on tobacco applies to all student us and/or possession of any tobacco product on all school properties, including parking areas, and at all school sponsored events and activities. Kansas law makes it illegal for minors to possess cigarettes or other tobacco products. Violators will be reported to the authorities.
In conjunction with the school's ban on tobacco, students are prohibited from possessing cigarette lighters o n sc h o o l p r o p e r ti e s . Cig a r e t t e li g h t e rs wi l l b e confiscated and not returned to the student.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
"Possession or use of communication or electronic devices by pupils on school property or at school activities that are determined to cause a detriment to the classroom environment or educational process shall be prohibited.
This includes, but is not limited to: electronic games, cellular phones, I-pads, I-pods, reading devices, etc. or items intended to look like or simulate such devices are also prohibited. Items confiscated by faculty and staff will be labeled and locked up. The items may be picked up at the end of the school day." Currently students wanting to b r i n g r e a di n g de v i c es h av e t o h av e a n el ec t r o ni c permission form completed.
U.S.D. #360 POLICIES REGARDING
DRUG FREE SCHOOLS
AND COMMUNITIES ACT
The USD #360 Board of Education has adopted the
DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT policy.
Parents and students are to understand that compliance with the standards of conduct in this policy are mandatory.
Consistent with other rules and regulations stated in the
Student-Parent Handbook governing student involvement with alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, the official position of t h i s s c h o o l d i s t r i c t i s t h a t t h e u s e o f " p r o h i b i t e d substances" decrease overall academic performances, increase the probability for personal injury and physical damage, and lessens the chance for the student to reach his or her full potential.
In order to provide the individual student and other students, as well as provide a legitimate reason for s t u d e n t s t o s a y " N O " t o d r u g u s e a n d p r o v i d e a n opportunity for those taking drugs to receive help in locating programs which can provide assistance, and with the intent to create a safe, drug-free environment for students, it is hereby the policy of Caldwell Schools that a student shall not use, buy, sell, or have in possession any alcohol, tobacco, or any substance considered illegal or c o n t r o l l e d b y t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s F o o d a n d D r u g
Administration, or by the State of Kansas on school premises, to and from a school activity, or at any school activity.
The primary goal of this policy is to promote the student's physical and mental well-being and a lifetime of h e a l t hf ul l i vi n g b y di s c o ur a gi n g t h e us e of i l l eg al substances or the abuse of legal substances. School policies dealing with alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are found in the discipline code section and the Student Athlete
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Policy.
Through this policy and subsequent educational opportunities, it is hoped the student learns to make responsible choices in their lives. Caldwell Schools e n c o u r a g e s t u d e n t s t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n a v a r i e t y o f academic, social, and athletic activities and to maintain healthy, drug-free lives.
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STUDENT CONDUCT
As a condition of continued enrollment in this school, students shall abide by the terms of the DRUG FREE
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITIES policy as adopted by the
B o a r d o f E d u c a t i o n . A n y v i o l a t i o n o f t h i s p o l i c y supersedes any subsequent policy and subjects the violator to the following:
First Offense
1. If a student's confirmed violation of this policy is through clear and convincing evidence, the student hall be subject to the following:
(a) the parent or guardian AS WELL AS THE
A P PR O PR I A T E L AW EN F OR C E ME NT A G EN CY will be notified by the building principal;
(b) a due process hearing will be conducted by the principal with the parent or guardian and the student;
(c) the student will be subject to a short -term suspension A N D P O S S I B L E E X P U L S I O N a n d suspended from all student activities for a period of not less than one month or four weeks. The student will be given the option of:
1. enrollment in and completion of a school approved drug and alcohol rehabilitation program at the student's expense at which time the student will be readmitted on a probationary status or
2. be suspended from participation in and attendance at all school activities for the year.
Second Offense
1. If a student's confirmed violation of this policy is through clear and convincing evidence, the student shall be subject to the following:
(a) the parent or guardian AS WELL AS THE
APPROPRI AT E LAW ENF ORCEMENT AGENCY will be notified by the building principal;
(b) a due process hearing will be conducted by the principal with the parent or guardian and the student;
(c) the student will be subject to a long -term s us pensi on A N D P O S S I B L E E X P U L S I O N and suspended from all student activities for a period of not less than eighteen weeks or four months. The student will be given the option of:
1. enrollment in and completion of a school approved drug and alcohol rehabilitation program at the student's expense at which time the student will be readmitted on a probationary status or
2 . b e s u s p e n d e d f r o m p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n a n d attendance at all school activities for the year.
Third Offense
1. If a student's confirmed violation of this policy is through clear and convincing evidence, the student shall be subject to the following:
(a) the parent or guardian AS WELL AS THE
APPROPRI AT E LAW ENF ORCEMENT AGENCY will be notified by the building principal;
(b) a due process hearing will be conducted by the principal with the parent or guardian and the student;
(c) the student will be subject to expulsion from school for up to 186 school days. The student will b e given the option of:

1. enrollment in and completion of a school-approved drug and alcohol rehabilitation program at the student's expense at which time the student may be readmitted during the term of the expulsion or
2. expulsion from school for the remainder of the school year.
Note: The POLICY REVIEW COUNCIL will make a recommendation to the building principal prior to a student being readmitted to school or school activities following a violation of this policy. The POLICY REVIEW COUNCIL will consider readmittance only upon the student's completion of the prescribed program outlined above.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
"Students, t heir parents, and em ployees of t he
Unified School District #360 are hereby notified that this school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap and is required by
Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Unified School District #360 compliance with
Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 is directed to contact
M r. Al an J amis on, S uperint endent, 22 N ort h W ebb,
P h . 6 2 0 - 8 4 5 - 2 5 8 5 . M r . A l a n J a m i s o n h a s b e e n designated by Unified School District #360 to coordinate the school district's efforts to comply with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504."
GUN-FREE SCHOOLS ACT
WEAPONS
A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon on the school grounds or off the school grounds at a school activity, function, or event.
This policy shall include any weapon, any item being used as weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon.
Possession of a firearm shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one year (186 school days), except t h at t h e s u p er i nt e n d e nt m a y r ec om m en d t h at t hi s expulsion requirement be modified on a case -by-case basis under the provisions of JDC (probation.)
As used in this policy, the term "firearm" means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such w eapon, or any fi r ear m muf fl er or si l enc er ; or any destructive device.
As used in this policy, the term "destructive device" means any explosive, incendiary or poison gas: bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile have an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter once, mine, or other device similar to any of these devices.
Approved: October 12, 1994
State law K.S.A. 72-8901 requires expulsion for not less than 186 school days, students found in possession of a firearm or destructive device at school, on school
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SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION LAW
72-8901 -- 72-8906
W hen a student will not c onf orm to reasonabl e standards of discipline or wherein his/her presence is against the general welfare of other students, the principal may suspend the student according to KSA Law 72-8901 -
72-8906.
THAT LAW READS IN PART AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Board of Education of any school district may suspend or expel, or by regulation authorize any certificated employee or committee of certificated employees to suspend or expel, any pupil or students guilty of the following: a) Willful violation of any published regulation for student conduct adopted or approved by the Board of
Education (STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK) orb) Conduct which substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the operation of any public school, or -c) Conduct which substantially impinges upon or invades the rights of others, or -d) Conduct which has resulted in conviction of the pupil or student of any offense specified in Chapter 21 of the Kansas Statues Annotated or any criminal statue of the United States, or -e) Disobedience of an order of a teacher, peace officer, school security officer or other school authority, when such disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption or interference with the operation of any public school or substantial and material impingement upon or invasion of the rights of others.
The Board of Education extends its authority to suspend and expel any pupil or student as authorized by 0 72-8901
- - 8 9 0 6 t o t h e f o l l o w i n g c e r t i f i c a t e d p e r s o n n e l :
Superintendent of Schools and Principal.
TYPES OF SUSPENSION
1. OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION - A student who is suspended from school for any reason will not be allowed to attend class, to participate in school functions, or to represent the school in any activity during the time of suspension. A student will NOT be readmitted to classes until a satisfactory parent-administrator conference is held in his/her behalf. The student will receive no credit for the classroom work missed for the duration of the suspension.
2. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION - A student may be s u s p e n d e d b u t r e m a i n i n s c h o o l i n a n i s o l a t e d environment. Assignments are given and the suspended student is expected to complete these materials, thus receiving credit for the work. A student placed on in school suspension will remain eligible to participate in after school activities.
3. LONG TERM SUSPENSION - A student on extended s us pensi on is one w ho has been s us pended f or a maximum of 90 school days upon the recommendation of the administration and after a board of education hearing.
4. EXPULSION - An expelled student is one who has been suspended for a maximum of 186 school days upon the recommendation of the administration and after a board of education hearing.

Parent request for medicine to be given at school
I hereby request the school Principal to arrange for my child, ___________________________ to be
(Student's Name) given -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of Medicine - RX Number
Prescribed by Dr. --------------------------------- for the treatment of
Please let him/her take
Dosage at
Time(s) on the following basis: (Check One)
______ Until the medicine sent to school is completely used.
_______ Until (Specify Date): ____________________________________ _______________
______ Until I notify you differently.
----------- Other (Please Specify):
Nursing needs: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Possible side effects of medicine:
I realize the school and its personnel cannot be responsible for reactions from giving or not giving this medication.
Signed ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date ____
Parent or Guardian Signature
Signed
Physician Signature
Date --------------------------------------------
P h y s i c i a n A d d r e s s P h o n e N u m b e r
Notice to Parent or Guardian
1.
2.
3.
4.
The medication must be brought to school in the original container, appropriately labeled, stating the name of the student, name of the medication, dosage, and time to be administered. Request that the pharmacist give you an extra bottle.
If it is possible to use a "long-acting" twice-a-day medication that can be given at home, this would be the best option.
If your child is on medication three times a day, please arrange the hours so it is given at home before school, after school, and at bedtime.
It is required that this form be completed and returned to school before giving medication. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Dear Parent,
HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) allows the schools, doctor's offices and.health departments to exchange information regarding a student's immunization status without signed parental consent. We have been informed that
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) over rides HIPPA and immunization information on a student cannot be released from the school without a parent/guardian signing an " Authorization for Release of Health Care Information" form.
When you sign the attached form you will be allowing the school permission to provide your child's physicians, the health department and the Kansas Immunization
Registry (explained below) immunization history on your child if requested.
The Kansas State Dept. of Health and Environment operates the Kansas Immunization
Registry (KSWebIZ) which is a web-based centralized birth to death database that will maintain statewide immunization records. This process will involve county health departments, physicians and schools. Security measures are in compliance with HIPPA and Kansas confidentiality statues. KDHE has stringent security measures for accessing the
Kansas immunization Registry.
The goal of the registry is to maintain immunization records that are accurate, up-todate and complete-with all demographic and vaccination information pertaining to each individual consolidated into one non-duplicative history. This internet accessible system enables end users, to accurately assess a student's immunization status.
These are some of the benefits of KSWebIZ:
1.
Consolidates and combines immunization information from a multitude of sources into a single record stored in one place.
2.
Provides an accurate and official copy of a child's immunization history for daycare, school, camp, college, etc.
3.. Accurately tracks the ability to ensure that a child is current and protected from preventable diseases.
4.
Reminds families and providers when immunizations are due or if one has been missed.
5.
KSWebIZ will help providers and parents determine when immunizations are due thereby preventing duplicate or unnecessary vaccinations.
6.
Allows the school nurse to view a student's vaccination history, add histories that may be missing, print electronic immunization cards and Kansas Certificate of
Immunizations.
Attached is the "Authorization for Release of Health Care Information" form that you will need to sign and return for immunization information to be shared with your child's physician, the health department and the Kansas Immunization Registry.

Caldwell Public Schools, U.S.D. #360
CALDWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, USD #360
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T Y P E S O F B U L L Y I N G
P h ysi cal Bul l yi ng
Harm to someone's body or property
E m o t i on al B ul l yi n g
Harm to someone's self-esteem or feeling of safety
Social Bullying
Harm to someone's group acceptance
Verbal Nonverbal Verbal Nonverbal Verbal Nonverbal
LEVEL ONE
 Expressing physical superiority
 Blaming the victim for starting the conflict
 M a k in g threatening gestures
 Defacing property
 Pushing/shoving
 Taking small items from others
 Insulting remarks
 Calling names
 Giving dirty looks
 Teasing about possessions, clothes, physical appearance
 Holding nose or other insulting gestures
LE V E L TW O (som e of the se beha vi ors a re agai nst the l aw )
 Threatening physical harm
 Damaging property
 Stealing
 Insulting family
 Harassing with phone calls
 Starting fights
 Defacing school work or other personal property, such as clothing, locker, or books
 Scratching or biting
 Pushing, tripping, or causing a fall
 Assaulting
 Insulting your size, intelligence, athletic ability, race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation
 Saying someone is related to a person considered an enemy of this country (e.g.,
Osama bin
Laden)
 Gossiping
 'Starting or spreading rumors
 Teasing publicly about clothes, looks, relationships with boys/girls, etc.
 Ignoring someone and excluding them from a group
 Ostracizing using notes, Instant
Messaging, e-mail, etc.
 Posting slander in public places
(such as writing derogatory comments about someone in the school bathroom)
 Playing mean tricks to embarrass someone
LEVEL THREE (most of these b ehaviors are agai nst the l aw)
 Making repeated and/or graphic threats
(harassing)
 Practicing extortion (such as taking lunch money)
 Threatening to keep someone silent: "If you tell, it will be a lot worse!"
 Destroying property
 Setting fires
 Physical cruelty
 'Repeatedly acting in a violent, threatening manner
 Assaulting with a weapon
 Harassing you because of bias against your race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation
 Destroying personal property, such as clothing, books, jewelry
 Writing graffiti with bias against your race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation
 Enforcing total group exclusion against someone by threatening others if they don't comply
 Arranging public humiliation
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responsibilities
assumed by all students:
1.
It is the students' responsibility to treat all equipment with care and to report instances of abuse or misuse as soon as the student becomes aware of them. Each student is expected to report any malfunction or problem immediately upon discovery, to the teacher, lab aide, or member of the
Technology Services Department.
2.
A student and/or parent/guardian are responsible to pay all repairs and/or replacement costs if the student vandalizes or otherwise intentionally damages District hardware or software. By signing this contract, you expressly agree to be responsible for payment of costs incurred. The student will be referred to the building administration for appropriate discipline, including but not limited to, suspension from or denial of access to all District computers.
3.
A student, who damages, destroys, or copies another student's data will be referred to the building administrator for appropriate discipline and may be suspended from or denied access to all computers. Incidents in which a student copies other student's data will be treated as cheating.
4.
A student who tampers with or attempts to gain access to computer data to which the student has no security authorization is in violation of school policy. It will be considered equivalent to tampering with a teacher's written records or attempting to gain access to confidential student information.
5.
A student will not load or copy unauthorized software onto District computers. All software used on
District computers and networks to be purchased by the district, properly licensed and registered with the publisher, and installed by Computer Services designated personnel.
Any student disregarding these responsibilities will be considered in violation of the USD 360 Caldwell
Computer Security Policy. In addition to violating District Policy, students may be subject to prosecution under the copyright laws of the United States of America and/or Kansas Statute 21-3755.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND the Computer Security
Policy as described above.
Name (Please print) ______________________________ Grade _______
Student Signature _____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________
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Caldwell USD 360 would like to place pictures of our students in the school media such as newspaper, yearbook, inter-net, etc. This could include the school web site, newspaper, videography class and other school functions. We fully intend to take appropriate precautions in not revealing personal information about the student. Feel free to contact the school office with any questions.
Please sign below acknowledging your acceptance and approval of your son's / daughter's picture usage and roster information.
I do or do not give permission for _______________________ Grade ________ to have his/her picture used in the Caldwell school media as below:
Circle one for each category:
Yearbook
Newspaper
Web Site
Videography
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #
"Director Information Annual notice shall be given to parents and eligible students concerning the student's records. In addition, the custodian of the educational records shall give annual public notice of the class of records the institution has designated as directory information, and of the right of the parent or eligible student to object to the release of directory information without prior written consent. The appropriate forms for providing notice shall be on file in the office of the custodian of the educational records."
If you do not want Caldwell Elementary School, USD #360, to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing by August 30, 2013.
Caldwell Elementary School, USD
#360, has designated the following information as directory information: Student's name,
Parent's name, Address, Telephone listing and Grade Level.
Signed _______________________________ Date _________________
(Parent/Guardian)
Sincerely,
Aaron Roop
Elementary Principal
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CAL DWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, U.S. D. #360
Upon enrollment, every student or parent/guardian should be given a
Home Language Survey.
This survey will be used to determine which students should be tested for English proficiency.
If a language other than English is marked for any of the numbers 1-4, the student must be assessed for his/her English proficiency to determine whether or not the student needs English to Speakers of Other languages (ESOL) support services.
The assessments approved by Kansas State Department of Education to determine eligibility for ESOL services include: The Language Assessment
Scales (LAS), and the Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA). If a student scores below proficient in any of the language domains: listening, speaking, reading, or writing, s/he is eligible for ESOL services.
Please complete one form for each child.
Student Information:
Student's Name _____
Student's Date of Birth _
Student's Address
Student's Phone Number
Student's Grade
On which date did your child first enroll in the USA _____________________________________
S t u de n t La n g ua g e In f or m a ti o n:
1. What language did your child first learn to speak/use? English ___________________Spanish
_____________________ Other (please specify) _
2. What language does your child most often speak/use at home? English ___________ Spanish
_____________________ Other (please specify) _
3. What language do you most often speak to/use with your child? English __________ Spanish
_____________________ Other (please specify) _
4. What language do the adults at home most often speak/use? English _____________ Spanish
_____________________ Other (please specify) _
P ar e nt / G ua r di an I n f orm a t i o n:
In which language do you read/write? English _______ Spanish ______ Other (please specify) _____________________
M i gr a nt E d uc a ti o n Pr og r a m In f or m a ti o n:
The Migrant Education Program (MEP) is authorized by Title 1 Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965 (ESEA). The MEP provides formula grants to local education agencies to establish or improve education programs for children who may qualify for the Migrant Program. Please help us determine your child's eligibility for the Migrant program by responding to the following questions.
Has your family moved in the last 36 months to seek or obtain agriculture or fishing related work? Yes ______ No _____
If yes, was the move from one school district to another? Yes _________ No _____
If you answered yes to either of the previous two questions, please contact Ron Johnson at the Kansas State Department of Education at rjohnsonksde.orq
or 785-296-2600.
Signature of Parent or Guardian _________________________________ Date ______________
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(Choose only one)
please continue to answer the following
(Choose one or more)
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(Any person who is interested in helping this student may sign in place of the parent.) I want my ch ild to ach ie ve . Therefore, I will e ncoura ge him/her by doing the following:
See that my child is punctual and attends school regularly.
Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline.
Establish a time for homework and review it regularly.
Provide a quiet, well-lighted place for study.
Encourage my child's efforts and be available for questions.
Stay aware of what my child is learning.
Provide a library card for my child.
Read with my child and let my child see me read.
Signature
D a t e
It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefor e, I will strive to do the following:
Attend school regularly.
Come to school each day with the necessary tools for learning.
Complete and return homework or assignments.
Observe regular study hours.
Obey the school and classroom rules.
Signature
D a t e
It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I will strive to do the following:
Provide homework assignments to students that reinforce skills taught.
Give necessary assistance to parents so that they can help with assignments.
Encourage students and their parents by providing adequate information about their child's progress.
Use teaching strategies and activities that make learning enjoyable.
Signature
D a t e
I support parent involvement. T herefore, I will work to do the following:
Signature
Provide a positive learning environment that allows for communication between the teacher, parent, and student.
Encourage teachers to regularly provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom struction. a-e6e-L
Date August 28, 2013
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2013-2014
Caldwell Elementary School students occasionally will leave campus to go places in the community. For example, they might visit a local business, walk to the park, or collect samples for a science project within the city. Parental permission is required anytime a student leaves the campus. This form allows your child to participate in such activities without requiring a separate permission slip for each individual activity. ANYTIME CES STUDENTS LEAVE THE CITY OF CALDWELL ANOTHER
PERMISSION SLIP FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TRIP WILL BE SENT HOME
DETAILING THE TRIP. This form is only for activities in the city of Caldwell.
Please contact the Caldwell Elementary school office at (620)845-2585, Extension 3 if you have any questions.
Name of Student Grade, has my permission to participate in community field trips w ithin the c i t y o f C a l dw e l l f o r t h e 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 s c h o o l ye a r .
Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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March 3 -
March 7 -
March 9 -
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March 11 -
March 14-21
March 28 -
No School, Near Year's Day April 2 - 9:00am Kindergarten Round-Up
8:00am School Resumes for the For 2014-2015
2nd Semester
CES Grade Cards (K-5) Sent
Home W ith Students April 4 -
12:30pm Early School Dismissal Time
PM Teacher Inservice
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
April 7-11 -
3:15pm Early School Dismissal Scholastic Spring Book Fair
April 11 -
3:15pm Early School Dismissal 3:15pm Early School Dismissal
7:00pm BOE Meeting
April 14 -
2:00pm CES Geography Bee, Gr. 4&5
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
April 18 -
April 25 -
7:00pm BOE Meeting
Good Friday, No School
9:00am 4 th
Grade to Build Birdhouses
No School - Teacher Inservice
St. Jude's Math-A-Thon
May 1 -
May 2 -
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
4 th
Grade Chisholm Trail Tram Ride
Kick-Off, Grades K-5
3:15pm Early Dismissal
3:00pm 1 st
Grade Kansas Day
Program, Auditorium
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
12:30pm Early Dismissal, K-12,
Teacher Inservice
May 2-3 -
May 5-6 -
May 6 -
9:15-10:45am K-5 Vocal Music
Practice for Spring Music Program
3:15pm Early Dismissal
Chis hol m Trail Acti vi ti es 9:15-
10:45am K-5 Vocal Music Practice for Spring Music Program 6:30pm
CES Spring Music Program Grades
May 7 -
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
7:00pm BOE Meeting
8:00am Grades PreK-12 Lifetouch
Casual Individual & Classroom Group
Pictures Taken
2:30pm CES (K-5) Classroom
Valentine's Parties
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
No School - Teacher Inservice
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
9:00am Read Across America
Activities, Grades K-12
No School all Day
End of 3 rd Quarter of School
Senior Project/Workday/Inservice
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 9 -
May 11 -
May 12 -
May 16 -
May 18 -
May 20 -
May 21 -
K-5, CHS Gym
8:30am CES (K-5) Play Day at track
6:30pm Joint CES/CSS Site-Council
Meeting (K-12)
8:15am CES (Grades K-5) End-of-
Year AR Trip
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
Mother's Day
8:30am Play Day Raindate
7:00pm BOE Meeting
No Kindergarten Class
Preschoolers Visit Kindergarten
8:30am 2 nd Gr. Author's Celebration
9:30am 5 th Grade Island Party (Weber)
1:30pm 5 th Grade Band Program, Gym
2:00pm 4 th
Grade Mother's Tea
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
3:00pm CHS Commencement, Gym
1:00pm 5 th
Gr. Promotion Celebration
Semester Finals, Dismiss 2:00pm
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
CES: 4:00-7:00pm
CHS: 5:30-8:30pm
(Grade Cards given out at Conference)
7:00pm BOE Meeting
Parent/Teacher Conferences
CES: 4:00-7:00pm
CHS: 5:30-8:30pm
(Grade Cards given out at Conference)
No School - Spring Break
3:15pm Early Dismissal Time
May 22 -
May 26 -
May 28 -
9:30am CES End-Of-Year Awards
Assembly, CHS Gym
11:45pm EOY Party, CES Gym
Semester Finals, Dismiss 12:00 Noon
Teacher W ork Day/Checkout
School Office Closed, Memorial Day
CES Grade Cards Ready for Pick-Up

July 22-Aug. 9
August 1-
August 2-4 -
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Sept. 25 -
Sept. 27 -
Oct. 4 -
Oct. 7-11 -
Oct. 9 -
Oct. 10 -
- CES Summer School Oct. 11 - 3:15pm Early School Dismissal
CES Office Opens
Sumner County Fair
Oct. 14 -
Oct. 18 -
7:00pm BOE Meeting
End of the 1 st Quarter of School
CCC/CES/CSS Open Enrollment:
No School All Day- Homecoming
1:00-4:00 & 5:00-8:OOpm
Teacher Inservice & W orkday
7:00pm BOE Meeting
Oct. 25 - 3:15pm Early School Dismissal
CCC/CES/CSS Open Enrollment:
Oct. 28 - Full Day of Classes
8:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00pm
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Teacher Inservice Meetings
6:00pm CCC Orientation Meeting
CES: 4:00-7:00pm, CHS: 5:30-8:30pm
Grade Cards given out at Conference
CCC First Day of School
Oct. 28-Nov.1 - Red Ribbon Week Activities
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL-CES & CSS
8:00-3:40pm (K-12), Lunch served
Oct. 31 - 2:45pm CES Halloween Parade
3:00pm CES Halloween Parties
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
No School
— Labor Day Nov. 1 - No School All Day, 8:00-12:00 Noon
6:30pm Joint Site-Council Meeting Parent/Teacher Conferences
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
Grandparent's Day
CES AR Reading Kick -Off
7:00-8:OOpm CES Classrooms,
Back-To-School Night
Nov. 3-
Nov. 6 -
Nov. 8 -
Daylight Saving Time Ends
12:30pm
K
-
12
Early School Dismissal
PM Teacher Inservice
8:00-9:00am Lifetouch Fall Picture
Retake Day
— 2 nd
Chance
7:00pm BOE Meeting
Grandparent/Gues t Eat Lunc h
With Students in 4 th & 5 th Grades
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
Nov. 11 - 2:30pm CES/CSS Veteran's Day
Program, K-12, Gym
Grandparent/Gues t Eat Lunc h
With Students in
2 nd & 3 rd
Grades
Grandparent/Gues t Eat Lunc h
With Students in Kdg. & 1 st Grades
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
Headstart-CCC, 1 st Policy Council
Nov. 15 -
Nov. 22 -
Nov. 27-29
Dec. 2 -
7:00pm BOE Meeting
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
No School - Thanksgiving Vacation
Chamber of Commerce Lighted
Christmas Parade - downtown
Meeting
1:30pm CES Spelling Bee
2:30pm CMS Spelling Bee
Dec. 6 -
Dec. 9 -
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
6:30pm CSS Band/Vocal Candle
Light Dinner @ Community Building
B o t h i n Au d i t o r i u m/ C o mmo n s
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
12:30pm K-12 Early Dismissal Time
PM Teacher Inservice
5 th Grade Farm Safety Day
Dec. 13 -
7:00pm BOE Meeting
9:15-10:45am CES Music Practice
For W inter Program, K-5
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
Dec. 16-17 9:15-10:45am CES Music
Camp at Fair Building
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
3:15pm Early School Dismissal
Fire Safety Week
9:00am Sumner County Spelling Bee
In W ellington
Practice
For W inter Program, K-5
Dec. 17 -
Dec. 18 -
(Tuesday) 6:30pm CES (K-5)
Christmas Program, CHS Gym
1:15pm K-5 Classroom Christmas
Parties, Dismissal Time 2:00pm
Lifetouch Fall Pictures to be taken for Yearbook, Grades PreK-12
Dec. 19 - Semester Finals, K-12 Dismiss
School at 12:00 Noon
End of 1 st Semester of School
Dec. 20- Jan. 1 - Christmas Break

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