Douglas Handbook

Table of Contents	Page	C. T. Douglas School Elementary School Handbook At Douglas, diversity, inquiry, growth, and caring are encouraged, developed and celebrated. Douglas School Main Office 978-266-2560 Safe Arrival 978-264-0076 Douglas School Web Site: http://douglas.ab.mec.edu
Core Belief	1
Letter from the Principal	2
GENERAL PHILOSOPHY	7
GOALS FOR STUDENTS	8
Academic Goals	8
Social Goals	9
Personal Goals	9
Douglas School's "Thumbs-Up" Goals	10
HISTORY OF THE DOUGLAS SCHOOL	11
RECORDS AND SCHOOL PROCEDURES	12
The Main Office	12
Emergency Cards	12
Attendance/Safe Arrival	12
Truancy and Attendance	12
Tardiness	13
Early Student Arrivals	13
Request To Leave School Early	13
Progress Reports (Report Cards) and Conferences	13
Student Records	14
Confidentiality of Records	14
Amendments to or Deletions from Records	14
Release of Directory Information	14
Transfer of Student Records	14
Destruction of Records	15
School Visitors	15
Walkers	16
Dismissal Procedure	16
Students Remaining After School	16
School Cancellation	16
Early Dismissal	16
Telephone Use	16
Field Trips	17
Field Trip Policy for Children Who Have Insect Bite and/or Allergy Reactions Requiring Emergency Medication	17
Religious Holidays	17
Religion and Prayer in School	17
Lost and Found	18
Bicycles	18
Absences Due to Vacations During School Time	18
Acceptable Use Policy for Computer and Internet	19
HEALTH AND SAFETY	21
Nurse	21
When to Notify the Nurse	21
Medication Policy (Revised April 1998)	21
Protocol Medications	21
Over the Counter Medication	21
Fever	22
Cold, Cough, Sore Throat	22
Stomachache, Vomiting, Diarrhea	22
Red Eye, Pain, Rash, Lice	22
Universal Precautions for the School Setting	23
Physical Screening Examinations	23
School Insurance	23
Animals in School Building	23
Playground Supervisors	24
Fire Drills/Alarms	24
Emergency Procedures	25
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS	26
Community Meetings	26
Art	26
Physical Education	26
Music	26
Instrumental Program	26
Cultural and Language Program	27
Library	27
Recess	27
Lunch	27
Snack Program	28
PARENT INVOLVEMENT	29
CORI Check (Criminal Offender Record Information)	29
Parent Teacher Organization	29
School Council	30
Volunteer Opportunities	30
HOMEWORK	31
SERVICE LEARNING	32
Beautifying the School	32
Horticulturist/Post Office	32
School Store	32
Recycling	32
Flag Raising	33
Communication (Radio Douglas, Attendance)	33
MCAS TESTING PROGRAM	34
STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS	35
Counseling	35
Special Education and Speech and Language	35
Support for Reading/Language Arts Instruction	36
English as A Second Language Program	37
RULES AND CONSEQUENCES	38
Douglas Behavior Priorities	38
Behaviors Resulting in Serious Consequences	38
Bomb Threats	38
Dangerous Weapons	38
Teasing, Bullying and Harassment	39
Disruption of School	39
False Fire Alarm	39
Forgery	39
Stealing	39
Vandalism	39
DOUGLAS BEHAVIOR GOALS	40
Respect	40
Pride and Responsibility	40
Trust	40
Safety and Health	40
General School Rules	41
Bathroom Rules	42
Cafeteria Rules	42
Indoor Recess Rules	42
Outdoor Recess Rules	42
Consequences	44
Discipline of Special Education Students	45
Student/Parent Right of Appeal (Due Process)	46
TRANSPORTATION	47
Student School Bus Behavior Regulations	47
Students' Rights	48
Disciplinary Action	48
Elementary Bus Pass Policy	49
APPENDIX 1 (Regulations on Handbooks, Weapons, Smoking, Expulsion)	50
APPENDIX 2 (Notice of Non Discrimination)	52
APPENDIX 3 (Sexual Harassment)	53
APPENDIX 4 (Sex Education Parent Notification Policy and Procedures)	56
APPENDIX 5 (Immunization Policy)	57
APPENDIX 6 (Truancy and Attendance)	58