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Attendance Policy
We would like to encourage students to attend school daily,
consistent attendance is an important aspect of a child meeting
their academic potential. If a student is absent, a written
excuse is required to substantiate their absence. Any absence
without an accompanying note will be recorded as an unexcused
absence. If your child is tardy they will need a note stating
the reason for their tardiness. Repeated tardiness may result
in your child being required to make up their missed time.
We would ask that if your son or daughter is ill and could
contaminate other children, please keep him/her home until
he/she feels better. If you have any questions about sending
your child to school, call us and we will contact the School
Nurse.
Student Temporary Waiver of Attendance
Law reference: Title 20A-Sec. Chapter 1, Section 5001A Part
B 4-E Page 335
For Parents of children with a planned absence for personal
or educational purposes, the following steps must be completed
for an excusable absence:
A. Parents may obtain a request for temporary waiver of attendance
form at the school office.
Once that form has been completed, it should be returned to
the building Principal so that it may be processed.
B. Attendance information will be recorded by the school office
and the form will be reviewed by the Principal for approval.
C. The form will be reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools,
and returned to the parent and to
the building principal.
D. If the request is approved the child will have the days
missed recorded as excused absences.
Dismissal
School dismisses at 2:00 p.m. Students should go
directly home at dismissal unless they have an after school
activity. Parents will be contacted in advance by the teacher,
if a student is staying after school.
Parents picking up their children should wait in the lobby
in front of the gym, or in the hall by the main office. Parents
are asked not to wait by the classrooms.
A request to have a child excused from classes early should
be sent with the child on the morning of the dismissal. The
time and reason for leaving school should be included. When
possible, medical and dental appointments should be made outside
of school hours.
Students will be released only to parents, unless the parent
has notified the school that they have granted permission
for someone else to pick up their youngster. When having a
child dismissed early, the parent must report to the main
office and sign their child out. The student’s room
will be called and the student will be dismissed and meet
their parent in the office.
Emergency Information:
Emergency information cards are sent home the first
day of each school year. It is imperative that these cards
are completed and returned to the school as soon as possible
so that each child’s school record is accurate. The
information you provide on these cards determine bus routes,
emergency contacts, telephone numbers and addresses. If any
information should change at any point during the year, please
report those changes to the school office.
Transportation
MSAD 67 provides daily transportation to students residing
more than 1 mile from the child’s school of attendance.
Bus routes are designed based on location of the students
and the available seating capacity of the bus. A schedule
of bus routes and pickup/drop-off times will be published
at the beginning of the year. All bus change requests must
be submitted by the parent or guardian in writing and state
the specific location and date(s) for that request. Please
do not call in bus requests. UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY, NO
BUS CHANGES WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE. These requests will
be approved only when they fall within the limits of an established
bus route. Because there is limited seating on buses we cannot
transport groups of students to parties or other planned activities.
Special requests may be made in writing to the Superintendent
of schools.
Bus Safety
All students are expected to follow the behavior
rules established by the bus driver. General rules that all
riders are expected to follow are:
• Remain seated when the bus is in motion.
• Talk quietly.
• Face forward, keeping legs out of the aisle.
• Remain quiet when the bus stops at any railroad crossing.
• Do not open any food or drink on the bus.
Other rules will be developed and posted by the driver. Any
student whose conduct interferes with the safe operation of
the bus may lose their bus privileges.
School Rules
While it is difficult to design and implement a laundry list
of rules, all students are expected to behave in a manner
that is respectful of others and the educational process.
To ensure the safety and well being of all students we have
three basic school rules:
1. Walking feet.
2. Keeping hands and feet to oneself.
3. Being polite to others in your words and actions.
Children will also be consistently reminded of other rules
pertaining to the classroom, playground, and cafeteria. Students
are expected to wear clothing that is safe and appropriate
for school.
These general rules are part of the larger expectation that
all students have the right to a learning environment that
is free of substantial disruption. Should students behave
in a manner that is disruptive to the educational process,
their disruptive influences will be dealt with in a firm and
consistent manner. Should students continue their disruptive
behaviors they may be removed from the school environment.
The primary goal of disciplinary actions is to preserve the
optimum environment to deliver educational services.
Bomb Threats
Should a viable threat be made against the school,
the Police and Fire Departments will be notified and all children
and personnel will be evacuated. Once the building has been
cleared a search will be conducted and a determination will
be made to reopen the school or close for the day. Should
the decision be made to send the children home they will be
returned according to the instructions provided by you, in
the emergency instruction section, on the child’s information
card.
Any person found to have made threats against the school
will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. In addition,
should that person be a student of MSAD 67, they will be subject
to disciplinary proceedings up to and including expulsion.
Appropriate Dress
The Staff and Administration of the Carl Troutt School recognizes
that each student’s mode of dress and grooming is a
manifestation of personal style and individual preference.
This school will not interfere with those choices unless they
disrupt the educational process of the school or the health
and safety of themselves or others. All students are expected
to be well groomed, and dressed appropriately for their age
level and activities.
Children need to be dressed appropriately for physical education
class. They must wear athletic shoes (sneakers) that are designed
for physical activity not fashion. Clothing should allow children
comfort, freedom of movement, and modesty.
Recess
Recesses are planned periods of time so children
may get fresh air and activity. Children in grades K-3 will
have two recess periods per day. Grade 4 children will have
one recess during the day. Recess is an opportunity for children
to engage in free play and to develop socially. Children are
expected to behave appropriately while on recess and follow
the rules established by the duty teachers. Please dress your
child according to the weather. In the late fall, winter,
and early spring students should bring hats, mittens, and
appropriate footwear to school. When there is snow on the
ground, students wishing to play on the fields will be required
to have boots and snow pants. The weather will be monitored
to insure the safety of the students. Should the weather be
too cold or wet recess will be held in the classroom.
Please do not to send your child to school with a note requesting
they do not go out to recess. If your child is too ill to
get some fresh air between classes, he or she should not be
in school. We understand that there will be extenuating circumstances
and we are willing to work with your child’s doctor
to meet their individual needs. Children will go out to recess
unless there is a note from a doctor.
We would ask that if your son or daughter is ill and could
contaminate other children, please keep him/her home until
he/she feels better. If you have any questions about sending
your child to school, call us and we will contact the School
Nurse.
Physical Education (Gym class) is a regular class that follows
the same requirements for the Maine Learning Results. Students
are given instruction and assessments for the skills learned.
Therefore your child will be required to participate in P.E.
unless there is a note from a doctor.
Use of the School Telephone:
The school phone is for business purposes. Children with a
legitimate reason may have the school secretary contact parents.
Children are responsible to be prepared for their daily activities
and calling home for forgotten homework, forgotten sneakers,
or arranging after schools plans will be discouraged. Under
ordinary circumstance, students will not be brought to the
phone to receive calls.
Homework
Homework assigned at the elementary level is given to encourage
parental and student involvement in shared activities. Homework
assignments will given as an extension of prior learning and
it is expected to given periodically in grades K-2, and with
increasing regularity in grades 3 & 4.
Visitors to the Building
Parents and visitors are always welcome at the school and
may visit at any time. If you would like to visit a classroom,
please be courteous and make arrangements with the teacher
before your visit. Surprise visits are disruptive to the students,
teacher, and to the educational process. All visitors to the
school are required to report to the office when they arrive
at the building. Visitors and volunteers are required to sign
the visitor/volunteer log and wear an identifying badge when
in the building. Before leaving visitors/volunteers must return
to the office, return their badge, and sign out of the logbook.
Students from other schools or friends of our students are
not allowed to visit during the school day without permission
from the Principal. Arrangements for these visits should be
made in advance of the date of the planned visit.
Parent Volunteer Program
The Carl Troutt School has an extensive Parent/Volunteer
Program. The volunteers provide many educational opportunities
for our youngsters and are a vital part of our school program.
Parents and other friends of the Carl Troutt School are encouraged
and invited to participate in the Parent/Volunteer Program.
During the previous school year over 5000 hours of volunteer
time was recorded. This donation of time is greatly appreciated
by the staff and is a great benefit to our students.
If you would like to volunteer, there is a form that must
be completed. The form is included with this packet of information.
If working with your child’s teacher, arrange for a
scheduled time and an outline of activities. You will become
a member of the class and work under the supervision and direction
of the teacher. Please communicate with the teacher before
coming to school. Unannounced visits can cause a disruption
to the daily plan and an interruption to the children’s
opportunity to learn.
Medication in School
Upon written request of a student's parent or guardian, medication
will be administered during school hours. These permission
forms may be obtained in the office. PARENTS MUST BRING MEDICATION
FROM HOME AND ALL MEDICATION MUST BE LEFT IN THE OFFICE. Please
do not send medication in with your child. The school will
not supply any medications.
Safety
Safety is constantly stressed with our students and is taught
as part of our school curriculum. Parents should encourage
their children to practice safety at home and going to and
from school. Traffic Safety Crossing Guards are employed by
the Police Department and are stationed at strategic traffic
points near the school. Students are expected to wear helmets
when riding their bikes to school in accordance with State
law.
Students are required to walk their bike, scooter, skateboard,
etc. up and down the walkway running parallel to our main
driveway.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria serves a nutritionally balanced breakfast and
lunch daily, or children may bring a lunch and purchase their
milk. A menu will be published each month as part of the monthly
newsletter, as well as on the Carl Troutt web page.
Payment for lunches is due on the first day of the school
week and it is important for a student’s account to
remain current. Parents are encouraged to send payment in
by check as opposed to using cash. Should student accounts
become overdue, parents will be notified by the school nutrition
program to make arrangements to rectify the situation. Failure
to pay overdue accounts may result in your child being provided
an alternative meal than what is being served the other students.
2005-2006 School Year Hot Lunch Cost:
Full Cost Reduce Cost
Breakfast- $ .75 $ .30
Lunch- $ 1.50 $ .40
Milk- $ .30 $ .30
Each year in your opening day packet, you are sent a qualifying
form for free and reduced meals. This is a Federal program
that under rights the costs of the food. Families qualify
for this program based on annual income and the information
that you provide remains confidential. Should you feel you
do not qualify or do not want to participate in the program,
please note on the form of your intent not to participate
and sign in the space provided. Should your financial situation
change during the year, you may reapply at any time.
Class Placements
Classroom assignments are the responsibility of the Principal.
At the end of the school year, the Principal will meet with
each grade level teaching team, and with their assistance,
develop a placement list for the following year.
Parents may request placement for their child, but must realize
there is no guarantee your request will be granted. Should
your request not be met, you may contact the Principal and
ask to have your child’s name be placed on a waiting
list for the requested class. As openings occur, children
will be placed in the order they appear on the list.
Report Card
Each student will receive a quarterly report card outlining
his or her performance. These report cards are meant to be
an assessment of your child’s performance to date. You
are encouraged to maintain an open line of communication with
your child’s teacher and feel free to contact your child’s
teacher should concerns arise through the year. It is most
helpful to all concerned that the report card not be the sole
communication tool between the school and home.
Parent Conferences
Parent conferences are scheduled at the end of the first quarter.
We are most willing to have conferences at other times during
the year. Please feel free to call and arrange a time to meet
with your child's teacher. Conferences will be Monday, November
20th & Tuesday, November 21st, unless other arrangements
are made with the teacher.
Books/Equipment
The citizens of MSAD 67 have a large sum of money invested
in books and classroom materials. Students are responsible
for their actions and should not mark, deface, or in any way
abuse the books, desks, chairs, and other materials purchased
for their use. Students are liable for the cost of any textbook,
library book, or other equipment and property of MSAD 67 they
have lost, destroyed, or defaced.
Field Trips
Field trips are organized by teachers to extend and enhance
student learning. Parents will be notified of all in-district
field trips. Permission slips will be required for all field
trips outside of the district.
Inclement Weather Guidelines / Emergency Dismissal
In the early morning hours during inclement weather, local
area radio stations will begin carrying no school announcements
usually by 6:00 a.m. of any school closing or delayed starts.
Worsening weather conditions may force the early closing of
schools. If this should happen, local area radio stations
will carry this information. On such a day, our phone lines
become jammed. Do not plan for your child to contact you by
phone. Be prepared in advance. We will follow your instructions
on the "Emergency Dismissal" section of the Student
Information Card. Please keep this information current on
your child’s card, should you need to make any changes
please stop by the school.
MSAD #67 PARENTS' AND STUDENTS RIGHTS
In order to meet the District's compliance regulations
under Federal Legislation, the following policy statement
of the board of Directors is hereby reproduced for your information.
Family Rights and Privacy:
Part C of P.L. 93-380, the General Education Provisions Act
of 1974 relates to the protection of the Privacy Rights of
parents and Students. In compliance with this law, on 4/4/90,
the Board of Directors of MSAD#67 adopted a policy on Student
Records. The following are excerpts from that policy. The
complete policy, Student Record, is on file in the Superintendent's
Office and each school office.
Right to Inspect and Review:
Parents shall have the right to inspect and review any and
all official record, files, and data related directly to their
children, including all material that is incorporated into
each student's cumulative record folder and intended for school
use to be available to parties outside the school or school
system, and specifically including but not necessarily limited
to, identifying data, academic work completed, level of achievement
(grades, standardized achievement test scores), attendance
data scores on standardized intelligence tests, aptitude and
psychological tests, interest inventory results, health data,
family background information, teacher or counselor ratings
and observations, and verified reports of serious or recurrent
behavior patterns.
Each school shall establish appropriate procedures for the
granting of a request by parents for access to their child's
school records. Such requests must be granted within a reasonable
period of time but in no case to exceed fifteen (15) days
during the school year or forty-five (45) days during the
summer vacation (direct requests to the school principal).
Schools shall provide a school employee to interpret the information
within the folder in the folder to the parents.
Parents may be allowed to make a copy of materials contained
in their child's records at their own expense.
Right to Challenge:
Parents shall have an opportunity for a hearing to challenge
the contents of their child's school records to insure that
the records are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in
violation of the privacy of other rights of students, and
to provide an opportunity for the correction or deletion of
any such inaccurate, misleading or otherwise inappropriate
data contained therein.
Age of Consent:
When a student reaches age 18 or is attending an institution
of post-secondary education, the permission or consent of
and rights given to parents shall be required and granted
to the student. This includes the student's rights to deny
parental access to his record, except in those cases where
the student is dependent as defined in Section 152 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Maintenance of Data:
Schools shall annually review and consider the elimination
of any unnecessary data. Not more than two years after a student
has graduated of his/her class graduated if he/she left school,
all information will be destroyed except necessary identifying
data, standardized test scores, grades achieved, and awards
or honors earned and attendance data.
Principals and counselors are the only persons authorized
to release any information to any person other than a student's
parent. As regards to medical information this would be in
the school nurse's jurisdiction.
Dissemination:
The school may, without consent of parents and students, release
a student's records to (a) school officials, including teachers,
within the district who have a legitimate, educational interest,
(b) the Commissioner of Educational and Cultural Services
and his officers of subordinates, so long as the intended
are under the Commissioner's statutory power and responsibilities,
and (c) officials of other primary or secondary school systems
in which the student intends to enroll, under the condition
that the student's parent/guardian or adult student be notified
of the transfer and be allowed to review a copy of the record
prior to release, if desired.
The school or any school personnel shall not divulge, in any
form, to any persons other than those listed above, any information
contained in the student records, except (a) with written
consent from the minor student's parent/guardian or the adult
student specifying the records to be released, to whom and
with a copy of the records to be released to the student's
parent/guardian and/or student, if desired by the parent/guardian
or student: or (b) in compliance with judicial order, or pursuant
to any lawfully issued subpoena. Parent/guardian and/or student
should be notified of all such orders prior to the school's
compliance.
The school may release data for research purposes when it
is in such a form that no individual student is identifiable.
The school insures confidentiality by keeping a current list
of those school employees who have access to personally identifiable
information. This list is available for public inspection.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of M.S.A.D.#67 not to discriminate on the
basis of sex, color, religion, age, or national origin in
its educational programs and activities or employment of personnel.
It is the policy of M.S.A.D.#67 not to discriminate on the
basis of handicap, as required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, in the admission of students to programs or educational
services or in the employment of personnel.
Inquiries can be made to Cheryl Morin, Affirmative Action/Title
IX/504 Coordinator, P.O.. Box 250, Lincoln, ME 04457, telephone
794-6500, or to the Director, Office for Civil Rights, 140
Federal St., Boston, MA 02110.
Grievance procedures are available at the office of the Coordinator.
CHEMICAL USE BY STUDENTS
Statement of Philosophy
The MSAD #67 Board of Directors believes that chemical dependency
is a disease and that it is treatable. It also believes that
a policy dealing with the use of chemicals and/or chemical
dependency must address different aspects of the problem.
It recognizes that there are developmental stages in the use
of chemicals that range from experimental to total dependency,
and that administration of the policy with offenders should
reflect these.
The MSAD #67 Board of Directors believes that school activities
hold a special place in a student’s life and that it
is not acceptable for a student to participate in those activities
and indulge in the use of chemicals.
Finally, it is the commitment of the board and administration
of MSAD #67 that the administration of this policy will fulfill
our desire to (a) discourage involvement in the use of chemicals,
(b) when necessary, require treatment for chemical dependency,
and (c) determine appropriate consequences when violations
call for them.
Prevention
The District will provide appropriate programs with the goal
of preventing/discouraging student use of chemicals. Chemicals
can be defined as mood and mind altering substances. These
include alcohol, illegal drugs, designer drugs, inappropriate
use of over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs,
and household products. Appropriate programs will be taught
in all schools.
A. Education for the prevention of chemical abuse will be
offered to all students through the presentation of appropriate
programs.
B. Classroom presentation, small group work and individual
counseling will be offered through the guidance personnel.
Procedure
I. Violations at school or at school functions: If an EK-12
grade student is in possession of, is in the possession of
with intent to sell, is using, or is under the influence of
chemicals on school property or at school functions, the following
procedure will be followed:
1. Investigate the incident which shall have occurred in
the current school year and determine appropriate action.
Any appropriate discipline will begin following the investigation
and will be carried out in full regardless of the date of
the infraction;
2. Inform parents of incident;
3. Inform appropriate authorities, if necessary;
4. Suspend student(s) for up to 10 days and request that student(s)
be screened for chemical dependency. The student(s) can return
to school upon receipt of a written verification that a Chemical
Dependency Screening has occurred. Failure to report for screening
will result in a hearing with the Board to determine what
action will be taken.
5. Recommend that appropriate follow-up will be conducted,
as determined by the screening process.
6. Additional offenses by the student will result in a 10-day
suspension, and the student will be required to meet with
the Board for a hearing. The student will also be requested
to report immediately to a chemical dependency clinic.
7. Student(s) will be ineligible to participate in any school
activity for which a grade is not received for 30 activity
days (Monday – Saturday). If a tryout falls within the
ineligibility period, students will be allowed to try out
and be judged in the same manner as their peers. Ineligibility
will be served in full immediately following the tryouts.
Days used to try out will be added to the period of ineligibility.
Awards Ceremonies:
1. If an infraction occurs after the student’s last
competition, the student will receive his/her award(s) but
will not be allowed to participate in the school’s awards
ceremony.
2. If the award ceremony occurs within the 30-day suspension
period, any student recognized at a regional or state level
will be allowed to participate in the awards ceremonies on
the conference or state level.
Definition of School Activity:
- Athletics
-Trips, excluding Project Graduation
- Clubs
- Social Events, including 8th grade last dance, senior prom
(graduation ball), and whitewater rafting and paintball outings
for seniors
- Intramurals
- Non-graded Music Activities
- Student Elected and Appointed Positions, etc.
II. Violations not at school or at school sponsored activities
If an EK-12 grade student is in possession of, is in the
possession of with intent to sell, is voluntarily in the presence
of, is using, or is under the influence of chemicals not at
school or not at school functions or voluntarily attends a
function where chemicals are being illegally used, the following
procedure will be followed:
1. Investigate the incident which shall have occurred in
the current school year and determine appropriate action.
Any appropriate discipline will begin following the investigation
and will be carried out in full regardless of the date of
infraction.
2. Inform parents of incident
3. Inform the appropriate authorities, if necessary
4. Student(s) will be ineligible to participate in any school
activity for which a grade is not received for 30 activity
days (Monday – Saturday).
Definition of School Activity:
- Athletics
- Trips, excluding Project Graduation
- Clubs
- Social Events, including 8th grade last dance, senior prom
(graduation ball), and whitewater rafting and paintball outings
for seniors
- Intramurals
- Non-graded Music Activities
- Student Elected and Appointed Positions, etc.
Awards Ceremonies:
1. If an infraction occurs after the student’s last
competition, the student will receive his/her award(s) but
will not be allowed to participate in the school’s awards
ceremony.
2. If the award ceremony occurs within the 30-day suspension
period, any student recognized at a regional or state level
will be allowed to participate in the awards ceremonies on
the conference or state level.
NOTE: If a tryout falls within the ineligibility period,
students will be permitted to try out and be judged in the
same manner as their peers. The ineligibility period will
be served in full immediately following the tryouts. Days
used to try out will be added to the period of ineligibility.
Example: If a student is ineligible and has 28 days to finish
when tryouts begin, the student may try out. If the tryouts
took two days, the student would resume their ineligibility
after tryouts, still having 28 days to finish before they
became eligible.
III. Self or Third Party Referrals: Self or third party referrals,
prior to any infraction, will require the student to report
immediately to a chemical dependency clinic for screening.
The student can return to school and activities upon written
recommendation by the chemical dependency clinic. Referrals
should be directed to the guidance department or principal.
NOTE:
1. Appropriate administration will be responsible for investigating
incidents and enforcing this policy.
2. Eligible seniors will be allowed to participate in class
night, baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies.
3. Suspension: If a student is suspended, all work can be
made up and the student is encouraged to do so. The amount
of time for make-up is one (1) day of school for each day
of suspension.
4. This policy will be reviewed every 2 years.
Adopted: August 17, 2005
Revised: August 16, 2006
COMPUTER USE
Carl Troutt School provides computers and instruction for
all students in grade K-4. Students are encouraged to use
this technology to enhance assignments and projects for their
classes.
Our computers also allow students to communicate via E-Mail
(network electronic mail) to other students and staff members
in our school and also to people around the world via the
Internet. Students may also access a wealth of information
via the Internet World Wide Web.
Use of the computers requires that students be responsible
for their appropriate and acceptable use. Students are expected
to adhere to the guidelines listed below, and must have a
signed parental permission form on file before using E-Mail
and Internet services.
Acceptable Use Policy
1. Students agree to use computers in an appropriate manner
as a means of communicating with other students and staff.
2. Students will use appropriate language and not use profanity
or vulgarity when using the computers for e-mail or chatting.
3. Students will not harass others, send hate mail or messages,
or intentionally disrupt others from using computers.
3. Students will use all computer equipment in an appropriate
manner and report any problems immediately to their teacher.
5. Students will respect and obey software copyright laws,
and will not make copies of software from school. Students
are not allowed to install any programs on to school computers.
6. Students will not reveal their personal address or phone
when corresponding via E-Mail.
7. Students understand that E-Mail is not private, and may
be monitored at times to ensure compliance with school guidelines.
8. Parents must understand that their child may encounter
material in the school computer network that they may consider
inappropriate. The student is responsible for not pursuing
material that could be considered offensive.
9. Students and parents understand that misuse of these guidelines
may result in a loss of privileges for using computers at
Carl Troutt School.
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