DR. EDWARD G. DYER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

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1 DR. EDWARD G. DYER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Mrs. Joyce Uglow, Principal Mr. Scott Schimmel, Assistant Principal MAKE A DIFFERENCE! CARE, SHARE, DARE to do your best. This agenda belongs to: Name School Dyer School Homeroom Teacher Room # 1

2 Table of Contents BUILDING MAP... 3 SCHOOL CALENDAR... 4 Roadmap for Instructional Excellence & Principal s Point Letter... 5 Vision & Mission Statement... 6 Welcome, Commitment, Challenge, Motto, Why Planner, Visitors... 7 SECTION ONE: Necessary Information Schedule... 7 Absences... 7 Academic Support, Accidents, Announcements, Anti-bullying... 8 Anticipated Absences, Assigned Areas, Attendance Policy... 9 Backpacks, Large Purses & Jackets, Band/Orchestra/Choir Procedure... 9 Bicycles, Building Entrance, Bus Clubs, Compass Learning, Computer Use Policy Dismissal, Dress/Personal Appearance, Drug Free School Emergency Drills Family Access, Field Trips Grading Guidance Harassment/Sexual Harassment Health Services, Homework Request/Make up Work, Human Growth & Development Immunization Late for Class, Late Work Interventions, Leaving School, Library, Locks Lockers, Lost & Found, Lost or Damaged Books, Lunch Recess Money Collections, Morning Meeting Nondiscrimination Statement PAS Groups, Physical Education, Plagiarism/Cheating, Planner, Police Department Planner, Police Department, Promotion/Retention/Acceleration Response to Intervention, Religious Accommodations, 504 Accommodations Reporting, Research Report School Closings School Improvement Plan Goals, School Lunches, Skateboards, Soda/Pop, Student Accident Insurance, Students with Disabilities Student Messages, Student Pick-up/Drop off Summer School, Support for English Language Learners, Student Records Talented & Strengths Identification (TSID), Tardies, Textbooks, Telephone Calls Testing Title I Use or Possession of Electronic Communication Devices We Stand Up, Wellness Policy ATTENDANCE Student Attendance Policy... 9 Absences, Anticipated Absences, Leaving During the Day... 7, 9 & 13 Late for Class, Tardies & 17 GRADES Grading, Promotion/Retention/Acceleration & 14 SECTION TWO: School Rules Code of Conduct Student Acceptable Use Guidelines for Internet General School Rules Behavior in Assemblies, Bus Rules, Ready to Ride Cafeteria Rules, Playground Rules, Winter Rules Discipline Procedure, Discipline Action SECTION THREE: General Citizenship Code Alcohol, Arrival/Dismissal, Care of School Property, Classroom Behavior Dangerous Student Behavior, Dangerous Weapons, Distributing & Displaying Materials Electronic Devices False Fire Alarms, Pyrotechnic Devices, Gambling, Halls, Hand-Off Policy, Language Lewd & Lascivious Behavior, Make-up, Refusal to Obey or Defiance, Student Dress Tardiness, Tabacco SECTION FOUR: School Board Policies School Board Policies SECTION FIVE: Acknowledgement Page & Ready to Ride Bus contract Technology Code of Conduct and Google Account

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5 Roadmap for Instructional Excellence Burlington Area School District Supervision and Professional Development Individual School Improvement Plans The Avenue to Achieve Our Goals Data Driven Decisions Professional Learning Communities Regarding Programs and Resources Student Achievement Balanced Assessment, Best Instructional Practices, Common Standards, and Curriculum Alignment November 2010 A Continuous Plan for Improvement Through a Culture of Dialogue and Reflection The Principal s Point Mrs. Joyce Uglow On behalf of the students and staff, I welcome you to the Dr. Edward G. Dyer Intermediate School. My name is Mrs. Joyce Uglow and I am fortunate to serve you and your children as the principal. Our building is home to just under 450 students in grades four, five, and six. Dyer serves fifth and sixth grade students in a traditional approach and a fourth, fifth & sixth grade Montessori program. At all hours of the school day, the building is alive with action and the sounds of people learning, working, and enjoying all kinds of educational activities. You can find students engaged in activities that range from literature circles in Reading class to a lively discussion about strategy in mathematics class. Around the corner, you may find saxophone or violin lessons, and upstairs there s a good chance you will probably find a students working on computers to upgrade their skills. We believe in the whole child experience, so naturally, social studies topics not only include rote learning but also include its application to history, geography, and current 5

6 events. Science lessons are hands-on, too. In addition, we write to learn in every class! Exemplars (or models) are used to help students experience what they are to know and be able to do. Join us! The following beliefs guide our students: We Stand Up Normative beliefs for a safe social climate C.U.P.S. A formula for checking writing conventions. Answer Sandwich Write a complete and clear answer. Problem-Solving Think through a problem with clarity. Dr. Edward G. Dyer Intermediate School s Vision Statement Our intermediate school strives to develop life-long learners who possess pride in themselves, their school, and their community. We encourage student s strengths and respect for universal differences and focus on the pursuit of excellence to help ensure a secure future. Dr. Edward G. Dyer Intermediate School Mission Statement The Dyer Intermediate community recognizes that each child is a unique individual who can succeed through shared support between family and school. We respect the individual needs of children, promoting a caring and creative environment where academics, the arts, and technology come alive. We foster high expectations for the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of each child. 6

7 WELCOME TO DYER INTERMEDIATE: The administration and staff of Dyer Intermediate would like to take this opportunity to welcome you. The information in this handbook has been compiled to help our students succeed. The entire staff is here to assist you with your education. This student handbook was designed to set forth the standards of excellence that everyone should strive to achieve. OUR COMMITMENT: We are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for our students. Please join us as we begin our journey to help our students become self-reliant, responsible people who dare to MAKE A DIFFERENCE! THE DYER CHALLENGE: We challenge you to: Always do your best Be kind to one another Respect the property of self & others Be prepared for class Be on time for school and class Get involved in your school and our community Set goals and work to reach those goals Do quality work and turn it in on time Put first things first AND N Never give up! E Encourage yourself and others! D Do your best! SCHOOL MOTTO: MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Care, Share, Dare to do your best. WHY DO WE ISSUE EACH STUDENT A SCHOOL PLANNER AT DYER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL? Your school planner has been designed to help you manage your time and plan your day so that you can take an active part in controlling your academic achievement. Your classroom teacher will guide you in filling out your planner daily. You will be expected to record all assignments in your planner. This means that you and your parents will be aware of exactly what each teacher expects and when it is due. The planner may be used to relay messages from the school to home about routine matters. Students need to take the initiative daily to show their planners to their teacher and parents. Students will be expected to purchase a Dyer school planner at registration. Replacement planners will be available during the school year should a planner be lost or damaged. ADULT SCHOOL VISITORS: We welcome and encourage parents/guardians to visit the school and their child s classroom. All doors are locked at Dyer. Please come to the front door to be buzzed into the school. For the safety of our students and staff, any individual visiting the school for any reason is required to first report to the school office, sign in, and pick-up a visitor s badge. If it should be necessary to speak with a student or teacher directly, office personnel will make the necessary arrangements. Teacher or room visitations may be arranged either by directly contacting the teacher or requesting an appointment through the principal s office. SECTION ONE: NECESSARY INFORMATION SCHEDULE REGULAR SCHEDULE: Dyer Intermediate consists of students in grades 4 (Montessori) 5 and 6. Morning supervision begins at 7:50 a.m. Bell rings at 8:00 a.m. At 8:05 a.m. all students are expected to be in their seats and ready to begin work. School is dismissed at 3:10 p.m. Parents are asked to remain in the office area to wait for their child to be released. Students are expected to leave at dismissal unless they are involved in an after school club activity. Loitering after school hours will not be allowed. Office hours are 7:15 AM 4:00 PM. GENERAL INFORMATION ABSENCES: When an absence is necessary, the parent/guardian is asked to notify the school office by 8:30 AM on the day of the absence and indicate the reason for the absence. A voice mail system is available for after office hours to leave a Ext If a phone call or written note is not sent, the child s absence will be counted as unexcused. Students who are absent are expected to make arrangements with the teacher to complete missing work. ACADEMIC SUPPORT: The following academic supports are posted in every classroom for students to refer to on a daily basis. 7

8 IS YOUR CUP FULL? C apitalization U sage P unctuation S pelling CUPS POSTER ANSWER SANDWICH 1. Restate the question. Give the general answer. It should leave the reader asking, What do you mean? 2. Give evidence for your answer. Details make a better sandwich! Find details or proof in the reading. Use time order words to describe such as: a. To begin with, b. Then, c. Next, d. For example, e. However, f. First,. g. After.. h. Last.. i. Furthermore,.. j. Finally,.. 3. Refer back to the question for a concluding or closing sentence. a. This is how b. That is why. c. As a result,. d. For this reason. e. Therefore,.. f. In conclusion.. PROBLEM SOLVING Think About It What is the question or problem? Choose A Plan Examine your choices & pick a strategy. Show Your Work Explain your plan. Check Your Answer Does the solution make sense? Did you answer the question? ACCIDENTS: Every accident in the school building, on the school grounds, at practice sessions, or any athletic event sponsored by the school, must be reported immediately to the person in charge and to the school office. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Morning announcements will be made in each classroom during the Morning Meeting. Students are expected to listen quietly and carefully. ANTI-BULLYING: CREATING A SAFE SOCIAL CLIMATE Bullying is not a rite of passage that must be endured. Students depend on the adults in their lives to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment in which they can thrive and reach their full potential. In the Burlington Area School District, we take a strong stand against bullying because of its harmful social, physical, psychological, and academic impact on the bullies, targets and the bystanders. Bullying is defined as aggressive or hostile behavior that is intentional, involves an imbalance of power, and is usually repeated over time. Bullying takes many forms and may involve one or more of the following characteristics, including, but not limited to: VERBAL/NONVERBAL - teasing, name calling, rumors, false accusations, hazing, cyber-bullying, intimidation through messages or threats, extortion, slander RELATIONAL AGGRESSION physical, verbal or non-verbal behaviors intended to hurt someone by harming their relationships with others PHYSICAL infliction of bodily harm (i.e. kicking, hitting, punching, hazing, destruction of property, exclusion) It is the responsibility of all school staff members to address and/or report acts of bullying. Students are expected to report acts of bullying. All reports are taken seriously. The school staff will support students making such reports and protect against any potential retaliation for making a report. Students and staff making prompt, accurate, and thorough reports, either verbally or in writing, will have those reports recorded by the school staff. An investigation to determine the facts will take place immediately or as soon as practical. Confidentiality is a priority. STAND UP! is both a program and set of beliefs regarding our approach to bullying. It is preventative in nature and is designed to educate our students, staff, and families about bullying behavior. STAND UP! has three distinct components: 8

9 1. Education and programming to prevent bullying behavior Classroom guidance, staff in-service, Ready To Ride bus safety program, pro-social beliefs, supervision of hot spots, classroom meetings, PAS (Programs Assisting Students) group work, consensus-building regarding treatment of others, Mix It Up Lunch, safe school survey, parent newsletter, website, Dyer handbook, partnership with police resource officer and police department, Caught Being Good slips 2. Interventions for bullying behavior Counseling, restorative justice, peer mediation, disciplinary action, solution slips, Ready To Ride bus safety program, parent-teacher conferences, follow-up, police resource officer 3. Support for the target(s) of bullying Bystander training and empowerment, role playing, individual counseling, skill building, classroom guidance Every student in the Burlington Area School District is entitled to a safe social climate and is expected to help promote this environment. Bullying is strictly prohibited in order to maintain an optimal learning environment for all students. ANTICIPATED ABSENCES: For absences, such as family vacations, for when a student will miss consecutive school days, a written notification is required in the office. ASSIGNED AREAS UPON ENTERING: For the safety of all, students will be assigned a door entrance to use upon entering the building at 8:00 a.m. Students are expected to follow the assignment for the school year. ATTENDANCE POLICY: All students are required by law to be in attendance at school each day that school is officially in session. The only absences that can legitimately be excused are for personal or family illness or injury, observance of certain religious holidays, death in the immediate family, court appearance, or medical or dental appointment, which cannot be arranged outside of school hours. There are also extraordinary situations where the principal may deem it appropriate to grant an excused absence. (Policy Code 431) A note or call from a parent or guardian is required before an absence will be recorded as excused. It is recommended that a written excuse is brought in for those times when a student has a medical appointment with a doctor, dentist, or other professional. In cases of habitual absences, written excuses will be required. An unexcused absence will be recorded for any reason other than listed previously. A student will be identified as truant if absent from school without an acceptable excuse under ss and (4) for part or all of any day on which school is held during a school semester. The ordinance according to State Statute , deals with habitual truancy. A habitual truant means a pupil who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse under sub. (4) and s for part or all of 5 or more days on which school is held during a school semester. Continued attendance concerns may result in a parent meeting, a required doctor s excuse or other measures deemed appropriate by the principal. Parents will be notified by letter of attendance concerns. Illnesses in the immediate family will not be excused and family trips will not be excused. In emergencies, documented evidence will give the principal discretion in enforcing this policy. Students participating in practices, rehearsals, etc. are to be in attendance at least one-half day in order to participate in the activity. BACKPACKS, LARGE PURSES AND JACKETS: Backpacks, large purses and jackets are not allowed to be carried by students during the day. Students must leave their backpacks, purses and jackets in their locker throughout the school day. Students may use a single pocket string bag to carry items. BAND/ORCHESTRA/CHOIR PROCEDURE: Students at Dyer Intermediate have the opportunity to participate in orchestra, band, and/or choir. Each performing group rehearses twice a week for thirty minutes during an allschool homeroom time. Students may participate in one, two, or all three groups. Students who join band or orchestra will also receive a thirty-minute small group lesson once a week during the school day. Students who exhibit academic weaknesses in the areas of reading, writing, and/or math may be involved in interventions, which may limit involvement in band, orchestra, and/or choir. 9

10 BICYCLES: Students may ride bicycles to school. Bicycles must be parked in the racks provided on the north side of the building, Students must lock their bikes. Students are asked to use extreme caution when entering and leaving school grounds. Bicycles are not to be ridden on school grounds. BUILDING ENTRANCE: When visiting Dyer during the school day we ask that you enter via the circle drive doors. All the doors are locked. All visitors will be buzzed in and asked to come to the office to sign in and receive a visitor s badge. The handicap accessible entrance is on the parking lot side of the building on the far west end of the parking lot. BUS: Bus rules and procedures are found in section two of the handbook. CLUBS: A variety of after school club activities are offered for Dyer students. A brochure is available in the school office. Students are expected to arrange for transportation home prior to the activity. Please adhere to the pickup time set by the advisor. Thanks! COMPASS LEARNING: Compass Learning Odyssey coordinates with the NWEA MAP test to provide students with personalized instruction and learning activities at their ability level. This Internet based computer program provides excellent review and enrichment opportunities for students. Students may log in and complete Compass activities at home. Compass Learning Odyssey is found at Username: student lunch number Password: dyer School: basd COMPUTER USE POLICY: Use of the school district computers is a privilege. Any changes and/or damages to equipment, peripherals, or software programs will be considered an act of vandalism and may result in fines, suspensions, and/or police intervention. See also: Student Acceptable Use Guidelines. DISMISSAL: Dismissal is at 3:10 p.m. Students may not leave the building until the bell rings unless a note and/or phone call from the parent/guardian is received in the office. For the safety of everyone, at dismissal time there will be no running or cutting across the grass. Students must use the sidewalks. DRESS/PERSONAL APPREARANCE: If in the judgment of a particular building s staff and administration a particular item of apparel is disruptive, a building may create its own policies regarding such apparel. If in the judgment of the administration the appearance of a student is distracting, offensive, or disruptive to the educational process or constitutes a health or safety hazard, that student will be asked to correct the problem. Schools are responsible for the health and safety of all students. In order to provide an environment that is safe, healthy and free of disruption, hostility, and distraction the following rules have been developed. 1. Safe and appropriate footwear must be worn 2. The wearing or carrying of outerwear garments (including headwear) will not be permitted in the school. The building principal may make exceptions to this rule. 3. Clothing, jewelry, or other items promoting alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal substances will not be permitted. 4. Any clothing or jewelry, which is normally identified with a gang or gangrelated activity (inclusive of gangrelated colors if for purposes of gang identification) will not be permitted. 5. Clothing displaying print that is offensive in nature will not be permitted. Offensive print would include words, statements, or graphics referencing sexual activity, profanity, obscenity, violence or racial/ethnic slurs. 6. Net shirts, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, and half shirts are not appropriate for the school setting. 7. Chains or other items that could be used as weapons are not allowed. 8. Coats will be stored in student lockers and not worn to classes during the school day. DRUG FREE SCHOOL: The Drug Free Schools and Community Act Amendments of 1989 require that School Boards notify students, parents/guardians, and employees that compliance with the District s 10

11 alcohol and other drug use policy prohibitions is mandatory. The use, possession, transfer, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, chemicals or alcohol in or on school property or at schoolsponsored events is prohibited. For the purpose of this policy under the influence of, is defined as having any amount of a prohibited substance in one s system. Policy Code # EMERGENCY DRILLS: Law requires fire, emergency, and tornado drills at regular intervals during the school year and is an important safety precaution. A fire evacuation plan is posted in each room. Teachers will review the plan with students and become familiar with it. Law also requires schools in the State of Wisconsin to conduct two severe weather/tornado drills. A severe weather/tornado plan is posted in each room. Teachers will review the plan with students and become familiar with it. When the fire alarm sounds, students will immediately begin to evacuate the building, following the prescribed route. Running is not permitted. The first student to reach an outside door is to hold it open until all have left the building. Students are to remain quiet during a drill and are to remain at the designated spot until the reenter bell has rung. Periodically, other emergency drills will be conducted. Specific directions will be given then. FAMILY ACCESS (Skyward): Skyward Family Access is available for all parents/guardians of students in the Burlington Area School District. Family Access (available through the Internet) allows users to see their own student s information such as: address and family name, attendance record, assignments, lunch account information, corresponding grades; and if applicable missing and/or late work. With Family Access, you have the opportunity to view your child s academic progress for assignments, practice activities, tests, and quizzes. This is directly from the teachers electronic grade book! The family user name and password will be the same for siblings at any BASD school. Family Access is a read-only program. FIELD TRIPS: Field trips of educational nature are taken during the school year that complement our curriculum and therefore all students are expected to attend. All students will be given the opportunity to participate on these trips with the following exception: where there is documentation that an individual student has proven him/herself a discipline problem in school prior to the trip, special circumstances will apply and the student may be asked to stay behind at school and/or the parent will be asked to supervise the trip. GRADING: Students will receive a progress report half way through each grading period and a report card at the end of each grading period. Report card envelopes should be signed by parent/guardian and returned promptly to the teacher. The progress reports are found online in Family Access. Statements on Grading and Homework Practices at Dyer Intermediate Students at Dyer Intermediate receive consistent, accurate, and meaningful grades that support learning and the desired learning outcomes. Grades are linked to student achievement. It is our expectation that each Dyer student will Practice approximately one hour each night at home. This work includes completing work started in school, new assignments, reading, studying, and working on long term projects. Use his/her planner daily to record each assignment and its due date. Students will communicate with parents/guardians about the contents of the planner. Complete all assigned work on time. Work to complete his/her late work during Early Release Homework Help and/or after school with the teacher if missing work persists. Communicate with the teacher(s) to get the assignments, which have been missed due to missed classes (ex: band or orchestra lesson, appointments). Assignments are due 11

12 on the original due date as assigned to the class. Be allowed two (2) days following a day s absence to turn in work without penalty. When a student is absent from school, the parent may request that the assignments be picked up between 3 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. When a student is gone due to a planned absence, the assignments are requested by the student/parent before the absence and turned in when the student returns to school. Dyer Intermediate grading practices: A zero will be marked as the resulting grade until work is completed and turned in. Scores will be reduced when an assignment is turned in late. After two weeks the grade becomes an F. Students are accountable for turning in all assignments. A student with special educational needs or a 504 plan may have his/her grade modified as per the 504 or Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Essential Understandings: Practice (homework) is essential to learning. Studying and work completion move learners toward mastery. Timeliness is essential. Good attendance is essential to learning. Grading Scale A+ = 100 A = B = C = D = F = 59 and below GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES: The Burlington Area School District is committed to the principal of nondiscrimination. In the event that an individual wishes to file a complaint regarding discrimination the following procedure must be followed. The district will follow due process standards and provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by civil rights regulations. 1. The individual must complete the Burlington Area School District Discrimination Complaint Form. This form may be found on the district web site. 2. The form must then be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at the Burlington Area School District Office, 100 N. Kane St., Burlington, WI The Assistant Superintendent will contact the individual for additional information. 4. The Assistant Superintendent will investigate the claim. 5. The Assistant Superintendent will respond within 10 days to the complainant. 6. If the complainant is unhappy with the findings and actions, they may appeal to the Superintendent of Schools. 7. The Superintendent will further investigate and respond within 10 days to the individual. 8. If the individual is unhappy with the findings and actions of the Superintendent, they may appeal to the School Board. GUIDANCE: The purpose of school counseling services is to help each student in social, educational, vocational, and personal development. Students are encouraged to visit with the counselors for personal guidance issues. The counselors are available to discuss any home, school, or social concerns. Students can leave a message in a counselor s mailbox. In addition to providing individual counseling, small group counseling support is available. These groups focus on self-awareness, trust, decision making and information sharing in a safe and caring environment. Classroom guidance lessons cover career exploration, bullying, and communication. HARASSMENT/SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Under School Board Policy #411.1, harassment and sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the school district. This includes behavior between or by board members, administrators, teachers, support personnel, students, vendors and any others having business or contact with the school district. Persons violating these policies will be subject to discipline including, but not limited to, reprimand, suspensions, expulsion, termination, or other sanction determined appropriate by the School Board. If a student has any concerns about sexual harassment, or if you are concerned about any behavior that may be sexual harassment, see your guidance counselor, a trusted teacher, 12

13 health aide or the principal. If you prefer you, can call the Burlington Area School District complaint officer at the District Office, HEALTH SERVICES: The Health Services Department provides services for illnesses and injuries that occur during the regular school day. A health aide is provided for each school and functions under the direction of a registered nurse. The health aide is trained in first aid, CPR, emergency care and blood pressure measurement, but is not a licensed nurse or trained to diagnose illnesses or injuries. Should your child need to receive any medication while in school, it must be administered through the health services department. Contact the school health office for a copy of the Medication Policy/Administration Form. This form MUST accompany the medication to school, and the medication MUST be packaged in the original container or prescription bottle. Please notify the school health office of any communicable disease your child may have. If you have any further questions or health concerns, please contact the health office or Rosemary Dolatowski, RN, our school district nurse, at HOMEWORK REQUEST/MAKE UP WORK: If parents would like to pick up homework when your student is absent, please make that request when calling into the office in the morning and the homework will be in the office at the end of the day for your pick up. Students are given two days for every day of absence to make up missed work. HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM DISCLOSURE: The K-12 curriculum for the District Human Growth and Development Program is available at the District Office. Parents/guardians are notified of any specific curriculum for their child s grade level and their right to excuse their child from any portion of that curriculum. Requests should be addressed in writing to the building principal or guidance counselor. IMMUNIZATIONS: Students are required by law to keep current with their immunizations. A list of required immunizations is available on the school district web site and available on request in the school health room. Parents do have the choice to not have their child immunized. That waiver must be given in writing. LATE FOR CLASS: If another teacher has detained the student, then the student should secure a pass from that teacher. Frequent tardiness without a valid reason could result in detention. This includes taking too long to arrive to class. LATE WORK INTERVENTIONS: Interventions may include but are not limited to: calling home to inform parents, teacher notes in planner, lunch-time homework help, staying after school, and in more severe instances spending time after the regular school day. LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE DAY: To leave during school hours, students must have a pass from the office. A note or phone call to the office is appreciated. A pass will be written for your student to leave class at the appointed time. LIBRARY: The mission of the library media program is to ensure that students become effective users of ideas and information. This mission is accomplished by providing intellectual and physical access to materials in many formats and by providing instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading and using information and ideas. Students have flexible access to the library as an individual, a member of a class, or a small group. To ensure equal access to materials for all students, materials are assigned a specific checkout period (i.e. books are checked out for 14 days). Students failing to return material on time are notified of their delinquent status. Checkout privileges are restricted until the student returns the past due item(s). Online resources can be found by visiting the Dyer Intermediate School library webpage found at choose Dyer School and then the library webpage. Note that username and password information is needed for home access. Please see the library staff. LOCKS: Each student will be issued a lock at the beginning of the year. If the lock is lost or damaged by the student, a $5.00 fee will be required to replace it. Only school issued locks are permitted for hallway and gym locks. Any other locking device other than the one provided by the school will be removed. 13

14 LOCKERS: Under School Board Policy #446.1 the School Board retains the ownership of all lockers assigned to students. As property of the district, lockers are subject to inspection by school personnel (building principals or district administrator) at any time. Students are expected to keep lockers clean and neat. No decorations are allowed on the outside of the locker. Students are advised not to share their locker combinations with others. Locker assignments, combination locks and changes will be handled through the homeroom and office. LOST AND FOUND: There is a lost and found box near the cafeteria. Articles found will be placed there. We suggest that students put their name in personal items so they may be returned. LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS: Payment for books and other materials that are lost or damaged by students will be based on the replacement cost. LUNCH RECESS: Students are allowed 25 minutes to eat lunch. There are 25 minutes of free time whereby students will go outside with the supervisors except in inclement weather. MONEY COLLECTIONS: Students are not to sell articles or goods in school unless this is done as a school project such as a club fundraiser. MORNING MEETING: Morning Meetings are held in each homeroom. It sets the tone for respectful learning and establishes a climate of trust. The tone and climate of Morning Meeting extend beyond the meeting itself because it addresses the need to feel a sense of significance and belonging and the need to have fun. J Morning Meeting merges social, emotional, and intellectual learning. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Burlington Area School District, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and other Federal and State regulations, hereby declares that it is committed to the principle of equal education and employment opportunity and, accordingly, does not discriminate as to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Any inquiries or complaints alleging non-compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 or other Federal and State civil rights or nondiscrimination regulations shall be referred to the Title IX Coordinator of the Burlington Area School District. The Discrimination complaint Officer and Title IX Complaint Officer, Assistant Superintendent of the Burlington Area School District, 100 N. Kane St., Burlington, WI Phone Revised April 17, 2012 PAS GROUPS: As part of our district community partnership efforts to promote wellness lifestyles and alcohol/drug free environments for our youth, Dyer offers the Program Assisting Students (PAS). The support groups that are listed have been established for students who are experiencing difficulties or need more information and decision-making skills. Intermediate students are at a critical decisionmaking time in their lives and safe, confidential support groups can be of help to them. Groups are voluntary and students may or may not elect to participate in a group during their lunch or homeroom period. Groups offered include: Friendship, Social Skills, Loss, Anger, Stress, Family Issues, and Concerned Others. Feel free to contact the guidance department if you would like more information or would like to make a referral. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Tennis shoes are required for participation. If a student is unable to participate due to illness or injury, a written excuse is needed. All written excuses are to be presented to the office/health aide at the beginning of the day. PLAGIARISM/CHEATING: Plagiarism and cheating are not acceptable at Dyer, and there will be consequences for this behavior. Examples of plagiarism and cheating include turning in work that is not yours, using notes or technology on an assignment when it is not permitted, allowing other students to copy your work, copying work from another student, allowing another person to do the work for you, downloading text from the Internet without proper citation, or cutting and pasting text from the Internet or a document that is not your own. Possible sanctions for plagiarism or cheating could include any combination of the following: redoing the assignment, not receiving credit for the assignment, parental contact, detention, inschool suspension, or out-of-school 14

15 suspension. Issues with plagiarism and cheating may be handled at the classroom level or at the administrative level and could include consultation with the school counselor. PLANNER/PASS/PASSPORT: The planner includes a hallway passport that students use when they leave class (restroom, locker, office, etc.). Therefore, students must carry his/her planner with them at all times. POLICE DEPARTMENT: The police resource officer s responsibilities are designed to be prevention oriented and proactive in dealing with our students before problems arise at school or in the community. The police officer is sworn to serve, protect, and uphold the law. The goals of the program are to decrease crimes perpetrated against youth and their property, reduce criminal behavior in schools and surrounding areas, to help children and adults views of the police department as a helping agency with the responsibility to protect and serve all citizens, and to provide officers the opportunity to enhance their investigative skills and increase officer knowledge on juvenile procedures and investigation of sensitive crimes. PROMOTION/RETENTION/ACCELERATION: Dyer Intermediate reserves the right to retain a student in a given grade if it is in the best interest of the child. In recommending retention, the total child including academic, social, emotional, and physical needs will be considered. Parents will be notified of possible retention no later than the middle of the fourth quarter of school. School Board Policy # When considering acceleration, the district has a procedure that will be followed. See page 17 under Talented and Strengths Identification. RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION OR RtI: RtI is a systematic way of providing interventions that reinforce or enhance the core curriculum. Every student is involved in interventions called Everyday Enrichment. RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS: The Burlington Area School District provides for the reasonable accommodation of pupils sincerely held religious beliefs with regard to all examinations and other academic requirements. (Policy Code 112) 504 ACCOMMODATIONS: The Burlington Area School District in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act does not discriminate against any person with handicapping conditions. Qualified individuals with handicapping conditions cannot be excluded from participation in school activities solely because of their handicap. This includes, but is not limited to, instructional courses, vocational programs, or co-curricular activities. For further information regarding 504 eligibility and accommodations, please contact your school counselor. REPORTING: Reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault and neglect, where there is reason to believe a student has been physically abused, sexually abused, sexually assaulted or neglected, school personnel will act in accordance with Wisconsin Statue and report the incident to the proper authorities. RESEARCH PAPER/REPORT: Standardizing the format of the research paper/report guidelines are as follows: The research papers are typed/word processed by the students. Use font size 12 or 14 Use font Times New Roman or Arial Use MLA bibliography for citing sources (see library collection of bibliography forms) Use double spacing between lines Outline Margins 1 inch all around and including on page one Title on title page only On the title page, section indicates which class (English 5, Section 2) Page number in lower, right corner (in footer) TITLE Student s name Grade, Section Assignment topic Teacher Date SCHOOL CLOSINGS: In the event that schools are closed due to hazardous conditions, the superintendent of Burlington Schools will make the decision by 6 15

16 a.m. Announcements will be made on the Burlington Area School District webpage and on local TV and radio stations and parents will be notified via Skylert. If afterschool activities are cancelled due to unforeseen conditions, students will be allowed to contact their parent/guardians. An unexpected early release day may occur due to weather conditions or possibly a school emergency. Please be prepared for the possibility of an unexpected early release by talking with your student and having a plan. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN GOALS: Please see the Burlington Area School District website for the current school improvement plan. SCHOOL LUNCHES: All BASD schools provide a choice of healthy meals each day. All meals served must meet nutritional guidelines set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Children who qualify under specific guidelines may get meals free or for a reduced price. Applications are provided to all families annually and are returned to the school office when completed. Several choices are available daily. A la carte selections are also available for an added cost. Students who have finished their regular lunch may purchase from the a la carte line. Please be sure to keep your child s lunch account upto-date. Morning Grab and Go meals meet the nutritional guidelines set by Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Children who qualify under the guidelines may get meals free or for a reduced price. When putting money into your child s lunch account you may indicate whether or not he/she may buy from a la carte. Please indicate your child s lunch account number when sending any money to school. As a convenience to families, the Burlington Area Schools now provide an easy way to add money to student food service accounts. Online payments can be made into food service accounts through the Skyward Family Access parent portal you currently use. We have contracted with RevTrak, a national credit card payment processor, to provide a secure site for making payments. SKATEBOARDS: Students may ride skateboards to school but not on school grounds. Skateboards must be able to be secured in a locker during the school day. SODA/POP: The BASD Wellness Policy encourages the practice of good nutritional habits. Students are not allowed to bring soda/pop or energy drinks to school. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE: Students are not covered by school insurance unless requested by the parents. If you wish to be covered by insurance, the district provides for a policy for which an enrollment fee will be charged to the parent. Enrollment is done at the beginning of the school year. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (SwD): The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a federal law, and Chapter P1-11 of the Wisconsin Statutes mandates that all children with disabilities, ages 3-21, be provided a free, appropriate public education to meet their learning needs. To determine if a child is eligible for services, a referral process is started by the teacher, a parent, or an outside agency. The referral process involves gathering information about the child from as many sources as possible and working with a team of specialists to determine the child s learning needs. The parent is an integral part of the process. A variety of programming options is available to those students who qualify including, cognitive disabilities, specific learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, speech/language, hearing, vision, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impaired, and other health impaired. Interventions in addition to the core curriculum are implemented when students demonstrate needs. This is referred to as Response to Intervention (RtI) in the federal law. At Dyer, all students participate in Everyday Enrichment interventions to enrich, remediate, review, and/or intervene. If your child has significant learning needs and may require special education, please contact the school guidance counselor, the principal or the Director of Special Education at the District Office. 16

17 STUDENT MESSAGES: To avoid classroom interruptions, student messages are delivered at about 2:35 p.m. We ask that parents try to minimize messages as much as possible. STUDENT PICK-UP/DROP OFF: The circle drive at Dyer is a fire lane. Parking is permitted in designated spots along the right hand side of the circle drive. Double parking is prohibited. Our circle drive is closed before and after school to parent drop off and pick up. The Dyer parking lot will be closed each day from 7:50 to 8:10 a.m. and 2:55 to 3:15 p.m. We ask that parents arrange to drop off/pick up their children on Orchard Street or RoseAnn Drive. Students are asked to cross in the crosswalks with the safety patrol. We ask that all parents follow these guidelines in dropping off/picking up their students. The police will be notified of anyone who disregards the safety barriers placed at the entrance and exit of our parking lot and circle drive during these times. Please adhere to the 15 mph school speed zone. SUMMER SCHOOL: Summer school is offered to Dyer students for remediation. Students are recommended by teacher and/or parent request. SUPPORT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: The BASD provides support to students whose primary language is not English. STUDENT RECORDS: The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FFERPA) requires school districts to provide annual notice of student and parent rights regarding student records. BASD maintains progress records and behavioral records on students. All records are confidential with the exceptions as outlined in Board Policy #R-347. That policy is available at all school buildings and district office. Complaints of violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act can be filed with the Family Policy and Regulations Office of the Department of Education. Burlington Area School District does not designate nor release directory information (student s name, address, phone number, etc.) to any non-district entity. The Directory Disclosure form is available in the school office. TALENTED & STRENGTHS IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT (TSID): Beginning in kindergarten student s talents are observed, identified, and developed by the classroom teacher with support provided to the teacher by the principal and TSID coordinator. Students continue to be identified by teacher referral, parent nomination, test scores, performance and observation as strengths emerge. Once a student has an identified strength in one or more of the following areas: leadership, visual or performing arts, creativity, general intellectual ability, or an academic area, the student becomes part of a monitoring and support system. In most cases working with the student in their area(s) of strength within the regular classroom helps to nurture the strength. Sometimes an individual educational plan is needed depending on the degree of the strength. For more information about the TSID Support System, please contact your child s teacher, the school counselor, or principal. TARDIES: Students need to be IN their classrooms by 8:05 a.m. If you are tardy in arriving to school, report directly to the office to let us know you are here. Arriving AFTER 8:05 a.m. students will be considered tardy. Students who are late more than 5 times during the year without a medical excuse may face school sanctions for each additional tardy. TEXTBOOKS: Students will be assigned textbooks at the beginning of the year. The student s name should be written in ink on the inside cover in the spaces allotted. All books assigned or checked out to a student become the responsibility of the student. Fines may be assessed to a student for abuse of books. Lost books will be billed to the student at the replacement cost. TELEPHONE CALLS: The office telephone is a business phone and should be used by students for emergencies only. We require that all student calls be made through the office. A student s personal cell phone must be off and stored in the student s locker during the school day. TESTING: The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a test taken by all students in the school district. The MAP test is taken three times per year. In November all Wisconsin public school 4 th graders will take the WKCE: CRT test, science & social studies only. In the Spring all 4 th, 5 th and 6 th grade students will take the Smarter Balanced Assessment in English, Language 17

18 Arts, and Math. For further information, please contact the Dyer Intermediate School principal. TITLE I: Title I is a federally funded program designated to provide children with extra help in reading, language arts and math. The federal government, through the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provides funds to the local school district for operating the Title I program. Not all schools are eligible for Title I. Not all students receive Title I services. Each school eligible for services determines the emphasis for their program. Those with the greatest need will be serviced first. Other students are placed on a waiting list. For more information, please contact the Title I teacher in your child s building or Connie Zinnen, Assistant Superintendent, of the Burlington Area School District at USE OR POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES: Student use of an electronic communication device is generally prohibited during the school day, in school buildings and vehicles, and at all school-sponsored activities. However, the School Board recognizes the value to students maintaining communication with their parents/guardians and other appropriate persons for health, safety and educational purposes. Therefore, use of electronic communication devices may be permitted only if use by the student is determined to be for a medical, school, educational, vocational, or other legitimate use. Please refer online at to school board policy # for complete information. WE STAND UP ANTI BULLYING PRACTICES: SAFE SCHOOL NORMS WE STAND UP! WE are responsible for our actions. WE make it right when we make a mistake. WE include others. WE encourage others and do not tolerate put downs. WE treat each other with respect. WELLNESS POLICY: Nutrition influences a child s development, health, well-being, and potential for learning. To afford students the opportunity to fully participate in the educational process, students must attend school with minds and bodies ready to take advantage of their learning environment. A district-wide wellness policy encourages all members of the school community to create an environment that supports lifelong healthy habits. The policy of the Burlington Area School District is to: 1. Provide a positive environment and appropriate knowledge regarding food and physical activity. 2. Adhere to the wellness policy plan (school and community) whenever possible when using food as a part of a lesson, snack, or incentive program. 3. Provide student access to nutrientdense foods. 4. Implement the physical education/health curriculum K-12. A complete copy of the District Wellness Policy is available on the district website or upon request at the school office. Candy, soda and energy drinks are not allowed. We discourage students bringing in treats for birthdays or other celebrations due to student food allergies and sensitivities to certain food ingredients. SECTION TWO: SCHOOL RULES It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with these rules and follow them in school, on school grounds, on school buses, and at school activities. Ignorance of these rules is not a valid reason for noncompliance. The Code of Conduct developed by the District Committee will be followed in conjunction with this Student Handbook. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT #443.0 INTRODUCTION: The District is committed to providing an effective learning environment for students and staff that is safe and respects the rights of all individuals in the school community. School personnel are responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment and for enforcing proper order. Students are responsible for their behavior and are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct and other school and classroom rules that are established to maintain order and a favorable academic atmosphere in the school. Student conduct that violates this Code of Conduct, is dangerous, disruptive, unruly, or interferes with the teacher s ability to teach effectively will not be tolerated. Any student who engages in such conduct may be subject to 18