College Hill
Fundamental Academy
1625 Cedar Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
Monica Battle, Principal
Phone: (513) 363-1600
Fax: (513) 363-1620
Handbook
2013-2014
Table of Contents
Philosophy
3
Statement of City-wide Policies
3
Local School Discipline Plan
3
Student Pledge
3
General School Rules and
Procedures:
• Playground
4
• Halls
5
• Classrooms
5
• Office
5
• Lunchroom
6
• Auditorium
6
• Restrooms
7
• Everywhere
7
• Telephone
7
• Lost and Found
7
• Positive Behavior
8
• Absences
9
• Tardiness
9
• Personal Appearance 10
• Dress Code
10
Especially For Parents
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Crossing Guards
Parking
Classroom Visitation
Change of Address
Teacher Conferences
Doctor’s Appointments
Medication and Health
Illness or Accidents
Field Trips
Weather Procedures
Withdrawal
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General Bus Rules and Procedures
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Special Note To
Parents
Missing the Bus
Bus Suspensions
Incentives
Prevention Strategies
Pre-Suspension Programs
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General Rules
Activities Permitted
While Riding the Bus
Consequences
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Listing Of Local School Disciplinary
Procedures
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STEPS
Summary of District Policy
regarding Behavior
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Please Sign and Return
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PHILOSOPHY
Primary emphasis is placed upon the ability of students to exercise self-discipline resulting in
acceptable school behavior. The Fundamental School stresses proper behavior in school, which
leads to an atmosphere and attitude conducive to the maximum educational growth of all
students.
All applicants to the Fundamental school are required to participate in an admissions interview.
During the interview, expectations regarding student behavior are discussed with parent and
school personnel.
STATEMENT OF CITY-WIDE POLICIES
The philosophy and implementation of the Discipline Plan at College Hill School are in direct
agreement with that section related to student discipline contained in the Cincinnati Public
Schools District wide Code of Suspension, Expulsion, and removal – Grades K-6.
LOCAL SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PLAN
The Positive School Culture correlate will review the Local School Discipline Plan yearly. It will
make recommendations for revisions as necessary to the Instructional Leadership
Team and the staff..
College Hill Pledge
I will treat myself, others, and the property of all with RESPECT.
I will act in a SAFE manner at all times.
I will come PREPARED every day to learn.
I will be a RESPONSIBLE member of our school community.
I am respectful!
I am safe!
I am prepared!
I am responsible!
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GENERAL SCHOOL RULES AND PROCEDURES
Students at College Hill Fundamental Academy will:
-Be respectful
-Be responsible
-Be safe and orderly
Playground
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You may arrive 30 minutes before the start of school at 7:15. Go directly to the
lunchroom.
For breakfast, come to school no later than 15 minutes before the start of school, 7:30
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Promptly go to breakfast when you arrive in the morning.
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After breakfast, line up in your designated area. You may talk, but do not play.
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Walk in line quickly and quietly.
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Keep hands and feet to self.
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DO NOT pick up/throw rocks or snowballs; THEY ARE DANGEROUS!
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Walk on the sidewalks. DO NOT GET ON THE GRASS!
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Wait for school adult on duty to take you outside at lunch.
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School furnishes playground items. Keep personal and play items at home.
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Keep shoes on at all times when on the playground
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Stay on the playground in the play area designated for your particular grade level
unless given permission by a school adult to leave.
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Learn and follow the grade level procedures for the playground.
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Share all playground equipment.
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Freeze when the first whistle blows move to line up when the second blows.
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Line up in alphabetical order by quietly walking to your line.
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Halls
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Enter and leave school by your assigned door.
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Enter the building quietly and orderly, keeping hands, feet and personal belongings
to oneself.
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Remain quiet in the school building.
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Walk in a single file on the right side of the hall.
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Hold handrails when walking on the stairs.
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Carry a hall pass with you whenever you leave the classroom.
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Keep hands and self to self.
Classrooms
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Do your best to cooperate and help the group.
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Work to the best of your ability at all times.
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Complete all assignments.
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Be prompt, kind, dependable, honest and respectful.
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Use materials economically and with care.
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Help maintain a safe and clean learning environment.
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Bring all supplies that are required from home to class; do not return to homeroom for
forgotten items.
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Keep personal, play, electronic items/devices at home.
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Bring only school supplies to school.
Office
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Open the door slowly.
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Wait your turn quietly.
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Use soft voices.
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Share information when asked by a school adult.
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Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
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LUNCHROOM
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For breakfast, report to the lunchroom no sooner than ½ hour before the start of school (7:15 am) and no later than
15 minutes before the start of school. (7:30 am)
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Never run. W alk to your designated area.
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No playing in the restroom. Wash your hands.
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Line up in alphabetical order.
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Use decent, courteous language in the lunchroom. Speak in soft voices
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Get everything you need the first time through the line.
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Sit in designated area.
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Practice good table manners.
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Remain seated in one place. Do not switch places.
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Do NOT share food.
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Keep food and trash off the floor and clean up your place.
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Raise hand, wait until recognized and get permission to get up.
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Place food scraps and trash into the trash can.
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DO NOT take food out of the lunchroom.
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Follow all lunchroom procedures.
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Parents who bring birthday snacks should bring them to the office for distribution at lunch.
ASSEMBLIES
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Enter the Auditorium quietly and orderly.
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Remain silent and attentive. Never “boo,” whistle, shout, or stamp your feet.
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Remain seated until the person in charge dismisses you.
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RESTROOMS:
Use the restroom pass from your classroom. Sign out the time you leave and return.
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Respect other people’s privacy.
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Keep hands and feet to yourself.
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Report problems to an adult.
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Flush toilet/urinal after use.
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Wash hands with soap and water.
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Keep the water in the sink.
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Place all trash in the trash can.
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Return to your classroom promptly.
EVERYWHERE
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Remain Quiet
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During emergency drills pass in neat, straight, and quiet lines. Do not talk.
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NEVER have gum on school grounds or on the bus.
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DO NOT litter. Do your best to help keep the building and school grounds clean.
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Listen to those patrolling the area at all times.
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Walk on the sidewalks. DO NOT RUN.
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After school, leave the building in an orderly and quiet manner. DO NOT re-enter the building.
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Leave personal, play, electronic devices/items at home. They belong no place on the school grounds.
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Cell phones are to be turned off and put in book bag when coming from bus/street to schoolyard. They are to be
given to the teacher who must lock them up at the start of the day/after-school activity. Teachers will return them
at the end of the school day/activity.
TELEPHONE
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Students need permission from the teacher to use the phone.
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Parents should not call to have messages delivered to their children unless it is an EMERGENCY
LOST AND FOUND
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If you find something that is not yours, give it to your teacher or to the adult in charge, or to the office.
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If you lose something, check with your teacher or the office.
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Clothing and items with names will be returned to the owners.
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Articles will be placed in the lost and found container by the lunchroom.
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At the end of the school year, we donate any unclaimed articles.
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Money turned in to the office may be returned to the finder if it is not claimed in a reasonable length of time.
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EXPECTATIONS
COLLEGE HILL FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMY POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLAN
CLASS
LUNCHROOM
PLAYGROUND
HALLWAYS/RESTROOM
I will make eye-contact
with the speaker.
I am
respectful
I will use positive
comments
I will leave treats at
home.
I will eat class treats in
the classroom with the
teacher’s permission.
I will respect the privacy
of others.
I will sit at the table
and have quiet
conversation.
I will stand in line
quietly and keep my
hands and body to
myself.
I will speak
respectfully to peers
and adults.
I will take turns.
I will walk quietly in the hallway, on the right
side.
I will keep my hands and feet to myself.
AUDITORIUM
I will enter and leave
silently.
I will keep my hands and feet to myself.
I will talk nicely to others (peers/adults).
I will share with others.
I will follow directions given by any staff
member.
I will ask permission to join an activity or use
equipment.
I will let an adult help me solve my problems
with my peers.
I will clean my eating
space when I have
finished eating.
I will treat others as I want them to treat me.
I will keep my feet on
the floor.
I will keep my hands
and feet to myself.
I will remain alert and
attentive.
I will respect the privacy of others in the
restroom.
I will only eat food I
have purchased or
brought.
I will walk.
I will keep hands and
feet to myself.
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I am safe
I will keep the floor
clean.
I will keep my feet (mine
and the chair’s) on the
floor.
I will have all needed
supplies.
I will go to bed early to
be alert at school.
I will always walk.
I will keep my hands and feet to myself.
I will notify an adult
when assistance is
needed for clean up.
I will listen to the instructions of all staff.
I will always walk.
I will wait until recess
to play.
I will enter the
lunchroom quietly,
staying alphabetical
order.
I will stay awake.
I am
prepared
I am
responsible
I will complete and bring
my homework back to
school.
I will have my lunch
money ready.
I will leave toys and
electronic devices at
home.
I will be present and on
time.
I will follow school rules
and directions given by
any staff member.
If I do not follow one
or more of the rules, I
will admit
responsibility.
I will wash my hands after using the restroom.
I will use playground equipment
appropriately.
I will use the restroom quickly, as others are
waiting.
I will stay in the designated plan area.
I will dress appropriately for the weather.
I will travel with a hall pass.
I will play by the correct game rules.
I will keep the restroom and hallway clean.
I will listen to all staff.
I will use a quiet voice in the hallway.
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I will sit up straight
and face the front.
I will leave all food in the lunchroom.
I will return and take proper care of
equipment.
If I do not follow one or more of the rules, I will
admit responsibility.
I will leave with all my
belongings.
I will “freeze” when the whistle is blown.
I will let an adult know if supplies are low in the
restroom.
If I do not follow one
or more of the rules, I
will admit
responsibility.
I will walk to the line when told.
If I do not follow one or
more of the rules, I will
admit responsibility.
I will enter and leave
by walking.
I will put all trash in the trash can.
I will follow all school rules.
ABSENCES
If you are absent from school, your parent/guardian is to call the school office with a reason for
your absence in the morning of the day you are absent. ALSO
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When you return to school, bring a note from your parent/guardian stating the dates and
reasons for the absence within two days after your absence. (See Important Details
below.)
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Be sure you make up missed assignments. Parents/guardians should make
arrangements for assignments to be brought home with another child or by brother or
sister in the school, or pick up assignments at the end of the day. Parents should call the
school office before 9:00 a.m., if they wish a message to be given to the teacher to have
homework ready for pickup by the end of the day.
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You will receive a STEP for each combination of five (5) or more unexcused tardies or
absences per quarter.
Important Details
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For an absence or tardy to be EXCUSED, parents/guardians must send a note when you
return to school. The note MUST include your name, the date(s) of your absence or
tardiness, the reason for your absence or tardiness within two days of absence, or it will
not be counted as excused.
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AND the reason must be excusable according to Ohio state statutes which states: An
excuse of absence from school may be approved on the basis of any one or more of the
following conditions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Personal illness.
Illness in the family. (Does not apply to children under age 14.)
Quarantine of the home.
Death of a relative.
Homework due to absence of parents or guardians.
Observance of religious holidays.
Emergency or set of circumstances which in the judgment of the
superintendent of schools constitutes a good and sufficient cause for
absence from school.
Please note: Broken alarm clocks, car problems, vacations, illness other than the child’s own, bad weather or “Take Your
Child to Work Day” are all examples of absences that are not excusable according to state statues.
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If illness is a reason, the note must specify the illness, or the nature of the illness.
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NO NOTE within two days means the absence or tardiness is marked UNEXCUSED.
TARDINESS
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You are expected to be on time every day to school and all
of your classes.
If you should be tardy to school, bring a note from your parent to the school office on that
day explaining why you’re tardy. (See Important Details above.)
You will receive a STEP for each combination of five (5) or more unexcused tardiness
or absences per quarter.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND HEALTH
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Keep yourself clean and neat in appearance. Keep shirttails tucked in and all buttons
buttoned. Keep your hat off in the building. You may not wear your heavy coat in the
classrooms.
Keep shoes properly tied and/or fastened at all times.
DRESS CODE
Uniforms are mandatory
Navy slacks (no jeans, no sweatpants, no nylon etc.)
All slacks/shorts etc. must fit the student’s waist and the legs must be hemmed.
NO RAGGED EDGES. NO BAGGY SLACKS!
The waistline is to REMAIN above the top of the child’s hip bone. Belts,
if needed, are to be navy, black, or brown with plain belt buckles. Navy
skirts, navy skorts, navy uniform shorts are
to be hemmed just above the knee or longer.
Only solid navy or solid white tights, socks, or leggings may be worn
(Parents/Guardians are to decide if the weather is appropriate for shorts.)
Navy uniform jumpers Shirts/blouses are
to be plain solid white (no letters, no
logos, no pictures)
with sleeves and with collar.
Uniforms should not have a colored shirt worn under a white shirt. Undershirts,
thermals, etc. are to be plain white or plain navy under the uniform shirt.
Students may wear
Plain white or plain navy cardigan or pullover sweater or vest
over collared white shirt/blouse.
No hoods on shirts, jackets or vests in the building.
Please no frills or fancy stitching on the white blouses.
Students may wear the following PTA Spirit Wear:
Sweatshirts (over collared white shirt)
T-shirts with school name
Polo shirts with CHFA logo.
Shirts, tops, blouses, must be tucked in waist at all times.
Headwear (e.g., hat, scarf, bandanna, wrap) is not to be worn in the building.
Shoes: Closed shoes or sandals with straps. (Flip flops, wheel shoes, and other similar types are
dangerous and should not be worn.)
According to the Fundamental program guidelines, students will receive STEPS for violation of
the dress code.
(For a $.25 laundering fee, we will provide clean uniform articles for students to change into for the day if they are not in
compliance.)
On days students have gym:
Students need gym shoes.
Girls with skirts must wear shorts underneath.
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ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS
CROSSING GUARDS
The city provides crossing guards at these crossings daily before and after school:
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Cedar across from the school
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Llanfair across from the school
PARKING
o Do not pull into or out of school driveways before school or during dismissal. The bus lane
and car drop off drive way is one way only.
o
Do not park in spaces marked “reserved.” Do not park in spaces marked “handicapped”
unless you have a handicap parking permit, or spaces identified for staff members.
o
PLEASE OBSERVE ALL "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON THE STREET!
o
Do not park or stand in area along sidewalk of lot reserved for school buses.
o
Do not double park/stand.
o
Have children get out of cars on the sidewalk, not the street.
o
Do not pull into, or turn around in, or park in the school driveway circle.
SCHOOL GUESTS
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All Guests (Parents are guests.) use the front left door and security system to ask permission
to enter the building.
All guests MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE and sign in and obtain a sticker
identification badge BEFORE GOING ANYWHERE IN THE BUILDING.
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If you plan to observe in a classroom, please call the office ahead of time.
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PARENTS ARE W ELCOME!
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For safety/security/health department reasons, parents/guests are not permitted to have
lunch in the lunchroom with their children without specific permission.
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When leaving the building, please sign out at the office.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
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Notify the office AT ONCE of any change in address or telephone number.
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Keep the office current on all emergency numbers! We are not permitted to release a child to
anyone whose name does not appear on the signed emergency card.
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TEACHER CONFERENCES
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Teachers are happy to confer with parents.
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Please arrange a mutually agreeable time.
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Do not expect to discuss your child with the teacher during class time, or immediately before
or after school. Instead, arrange an appointment time with him/her.
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If you wish to have a conference with the Principal, call the school office to arrange a time.
DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS
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It is important that the children be in class at all times; however, if it is necessary to have your
child excused from school early in order to keep a medical or dental appointment, send a
note signed by parent/guardian to school with your child.
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Students are to make up all missed assignments.
MEDICATION AND HEALTH
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Cincinnati Public Schools operate under the rules of the Board of Health.
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Children returning to school after having a contagious disease should bring a note from their doctor.
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If your child cannot participate in regular play and physical activities, send a note explaining the
reason and defining the duration.
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Procedures for prescription medication MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. Call the office for the
complete procedure or the medication WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AT SCHOOL.
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Non-prescription medicine (cough drops, nasal sprays, aspirin, etc.) are not covered by Board Policy
and are NOT PERMITTED on school grounds AT ANY TIME. Parents may come to school to
administer the medicine if they choose.
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ILLNESS OR ACCIDENTS WHILE AT SCHOOL
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In writing, keep emergency numbers up to date in the office, every effort is made to notify
the parents promptly.
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When neither parent/guardian is available, the school calls the emergency number given
by the parent/guardian on the office Emergency Card.
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Without an Emergency Card on file in the office, the child can be eliminated from school.
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In the event of something serious happens and you are unable to be reached, 911 will be
called and if deemed necessary, your child will be taken to the hospital.
FIELD TRIPS
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Student fees should be paid before paying for field trips.
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No child may participate in a class trip without parent/guardian’s PERMISSION AND
SIGNATURE on the form sent home by the teacher. Written permission or a fax (3631620) only. (No telephone calls.)
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There is usually a charge per pupil for use of the bus and admission charges to the trip.
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This money is non-refundable even if the child is sick or there is a behavior problem and
cannot attend.
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In most instances regular or chartered bus services are used for class trips.
WEATHER PROCEDURES
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Inform your children what to do and where to go if school is dismissed early or for severe
weather conditions.
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Your plans should NOT include telephone calls from school.
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Listen to your local TV station or Radio for school closing and delays.
WITHDRAWAL
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Notify your child’s teacher by note if your child is being
withdrawn.
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Indicate in the note the last day of school for the child.
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Indicate in the note the child’s new address and/or new school.
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Cumulative records will be transferred to the new school after we receive a release of
records request from your child’s new school.
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GENERAL BUS RULES AND PROCEDURES
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS
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If you wish to pick up your child instead of having your child ride the bus, you must
request that IN WRITING to your child’s teacher. The teacher must have that
information in the morning so that appropriate office forms can be processed.
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If you need any other changes regarding riding the bus home, you must complete the
appropriate forms. It takes at least a week for the change to take place.
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We will not allow any student off the bus without such notes and office paperwork. Your
child’s safety is a primary concern to us!
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Because your child’s safety is a primary concern, the office will not substitute a phone call
for the note; however, we will accept faxes at 363-1620.
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Do not ever “take” your child (or any other child) off the bus at dismissal time. Go to the
office, we will work with you.
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No child will be dismissed early unless we receive a note from parents/legal guardian. It
must be an “excusable” reason. Only written permission will be accepted.
MISSING THE BUS or not picked up by car
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If your child misses the bus in the p.m. s/he is to report to the school office.
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The Principal (or designee) will call the child’s parent/guardian or the person listed on the
office Emergency Card.
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If parent/guardian or person on the Emergency Card cannot be reached, the district
police will be called and communication with the police department will be initiated.
BUS SUSPENSION
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If a child is suspended from the bus, s/he is NOT suspended from school and is expected to
be at school.
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Parents/guardians are responsible for arranging transportation to and from school, when the
child is suspended from riding the bus.
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Transportation of students is a PRIVILEGE that CANNOT BE ABUSED!
The bus driver is responsible for the SAFETY of the students; therefore, students need to follow
ALL THE RULES OF THE BUS DRIVER for:
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Loading and unloading.
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Crossing the streets.
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Riding the bus.
General rules include that students will:
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Remain seated in assigned seats.
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Respect other people and their clothing and possessions.
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Always use good language.
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Speak quietly when permitted by the driver.
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Keep hands, feet and items out of aisles, away from other people and inside windows.
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Keep food, drink, and gum off the bus.
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Obey all other rules deemed necessary by the driver for the safety of the children.
ACTIVITIES PERMITTED WHILE RIDING THE BUS:
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Quiet conversation with adjacent riders.
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Reading.
Parents/Guardians are to read and review with their children, the booklet
provided by the Transportation Department of Cincinnati Public Schools.
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CONSEQUENCES
Students who are not in compliance with bus rules are subject to a School Bus Incident Report
being mailed home with a copy to the school. The sequence and progressive consequences are
as follows:
st
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1 report – hand carried by student or mailed to parent *
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2 report – hand carried by student mailed to parent *
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3 report – bus riding privileges suspended for 3 school days or
equivalent disciplinary action.
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4 report – bus riding privileges suspended for 5 school days or
equivalent disciplinary action.
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Over 5 School Bus Incident Reports – Parent conference to determine
disciplinary action, including termination of bus privileges.
nd
rd
th
* To preserve the safety and welfare of the student and others the contractor may make a
st
formal request, to the principal, to deny bus transportation privileges on the first (1 ) or
nd
second (2 ) misconduct report.
The principal may take other disciplinary action in cases where extreme or mitigating
circumstances indicate that other disciplinary action such as community service or a suspension
is more appropriate.
STEPS may also be issued for bus offenses.
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Incentives (any, some and/or all)
Honor Roll (each semester)
Certificate
Button/Ribbon
Food Coupon
Student of the Month
Certificate
Blue Ribbon
Food Coupon
Caught Being Good (Monthly)
Certificate
Prize
Cougar Cash (Daily)
Awards
Prize redemption
Positive Student Behavior Referral
Administrator call to parent
Perfect Attendance (Monthly)
Certificate
Entire School
Attendance at special activities in school and/or
school district or field trips is based on good conduct
grades earned.
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PREVENTION STRATEGIES
While our expectation for good, self-disciplined behavior is high at College Hill School, we do
believe that positive reinforcement is a best practice. In addition to the individual teachers’ use of
positive reinforcement strategies within their classrooms, we provide the following school-wide
practices to help our students be successful in acquiring acceptable behavior.
1. Former record of behavior of student (as indicated on report card) is considered at
admissions interview.
2. Monthly recognition assemblies are held stressing importance of being a good school
citizen.
3. Participation in several school clubs and activities is based upon acceptable in-school
behavior.
4. Regular interaction between principal and students occurs with positive verbal
reinforcement of good behavior noticed and expectations articulated.
5. High level of parent involvement in the daily operation of the school is encouraged.
6. Teachers teach the code of behavior and positive behavior supports.
7. Adults model appropriate behavior.
8. Students have practice sessions learning expectations.
9. The school has a Character Counts program with school-wide focus on specific character
traits.
10. The staff engages in continuous dialogue clarifying its beliefs and values.
11. The children receive instruction and are given frequent opportunities to practice problemsolving.
12. The staff reviews and monitors data from office referrals.
13. Courses and seminars for teachers are available and recommended.
14. The staff continuously reviews this plan.
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PRE-SUSPENSION PROGRAMS
Pre-suspension interventions are considered on a case by case
basis. A decision for such an intervention depends on a variety of
factors such as the degree of severity of the offense, the number and
types of previous unacceptable behaviors, and compliance with the
District Code of Behavior. Pre-suspension programs include, but are
not limited to, interventions such as:
• School service such as
Maintenance activity
* Behavioral contract
* Instructional assignments
* Suspension from special
activities/events
* Special parental involvement
* Time out
* Referral to school and/or
community resources
* Referral to school intervention
assistance team
* Issuance of Steps
* Alternative placement
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LISTING OF LOCAL SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURES:
Proper school behavior is mandatory at College Hill School. When
behavior is identified as being less than satisfactory or not
acceptable, the following occurs:
1) Step I -
A warning letter to parents regarding continuing
eligibility in the fundamental program.
2) Step II
- Required conference with teacher and/or adult in
charge and the parent (Could be telephone or at
school conference depending on circumstances
involved).
3) Step III
- Conference with principal/teacher and/or adult in
charge and parent. (The Visiting Teacher's
assistance, if needed, is involved at the issuance of
Step III.)
4) Step IV
- Final conference including principal/teacher
and/or adult in charge and parent.
5) Step V
- Reassignment notice of "ineligibility" to continue
in the Fundamental Program due to continued
infractions related to proper in-school
behavior. Reassignment takes place at
the beginning of the next school year.
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LISTING OF LOCAL SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURES:
(Continued from previous page.)
Teachers may refer the student to the Intervention Assistance Team
(IAT) at any time during these steps in order to determine additional
interventions. We wish to emphasize that our goal is to help your
child be successful at College Hill Fundamental Academy.
This entire plan related to the Fundamental School is explained and
discussed at the Admissions Interview. Parent agreement with these
Fundamental School guidelines is required by way of signing the
Fundamental School Commitment. This commitment stays with the
student throughout his/her enrollment in the Fundamental school.
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Code of Conduct can be found online on the CPS website:
http://www.cps-k12.org
Click on tab “General Information”
Click on “Discipline” in the blue column on the right.
You also should have received a copy in the mail.
Cincinnati Public Schools
Vision for Behavior Supports
To create and maintain a safe and orderly educational community that keeps students in
school and engaged in learning.
Purpose for the Code of Conduct
▲ To ensure that every student in CPS is continuously engaged in appropriate programs of academic
instruction within safe and orderly environments.
▲ To provide clear and explicit expectations for social behaviors within all school settings.
▲ To specify guidelines for teaching and encouraging social skills necessary for meeting district behavioral
expectations.
▲ To describe explicit methods of corrective instruction and consequences for responding to behavior
infractions.
Summary of District Policy Regarding Behavior
All students have the right to learn, and no student has the right to disrupt the learning activities of others. Each year, the
Cincinnati Board of Education adopts a district wide policy to provide guidelines for the teaching and implementation of
expected behaviors.
Students must follow the district wide C o d e of Conduct before, during and after school. The Code is in effect in
school buildings, on school g r o u n d s , at school-related a c t i v i t i e s , and on the way to and from school. Students
also must follow these rules on the yellow buses or vans, or Metro buses that bring them to school a nd take them
home.
This district Code of Conduct p r o v i d e s d e f i n i t i o n s o f behavior i n f r a c t i o n s . Some definitions i n c l u d e e x a m p l e s .
These examples are not intended to be exhaustive lists; that is, the behaviors covered by the definitions include, but are not
limited to, the examples given.
In addition to the district wide Code, each school develops its own school-behavior plan. This plan includes activities for teaching
and encouraging expected behaviors. Each school communicates i t s school-behavior plan to its parents/ caregivers and students
— including strategies for teaching and reinforcing behavior, and strategies for providing consequences for both positive and
negative behavior.
Parents should be sure to know and understand the school-behavior plan at their children’s schools.
The safety and security of all schoolchildren are our highest p r i o r i t i e s , and we are committed t o providing
a safe learning environment. Parents who have questions or concerns should c o n t a c t the school’s
principal.
Our intention i s to provide corrective instruction to students who fail to meet behavioral expectations.
The Cincinnati Public School District provides equal educational, vocational, and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual
orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization. The district is in compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. For additional information, contact the Title IX
Coordinator or Section 504 Student Coordinator at 363-0000. TDD# 363-0124.m 7116
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Please sign and return
We have read and discussed the College Hill Fundamental Academy Handbook for the
2012-2013 school year.
Parent/guardian signature
student signature
Daytime phone number
date
Comments:
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