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KING CITY R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT
KING CITY ELEMENTARY
PARENT-STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2010-2011
ELEMENTARY SECRETARY: SUE MEDSKER
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: ADRIANNE WORKMAN
SUPERINTENDENT: BRUCE SKOGLUND
King City Elementary Parent-Student 2010-2011 Handbook 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ELEMENTARY STAFF DIRECTORY PAGE 3
PURPOSE OF PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK PAGE 4
KING CITY R-I VISION STATEMENT
KING CITY R-I MISSION STATEMENT
DISTRICT POLICY AND GUIDELINES
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PAGE 5
PUBLIC NOTICE
HARASSMENT PAGE 6
STUDENT SAFETY
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS IN THE SCHOOL
USE OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS PAGE 7
ATTENDANCE
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES PAGE 7
STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY
TRUANCY AND EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT
ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS GUIDELINES PAGES 8-9
STUDENT HEALTH
STUDENT HEALTH POLICY PAGE 10-11
HEALTH RECORDS
INOCULATIONS OF STUDENTS
STUDENTS WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS PAGE 11
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES PAGE 12
PARENT GUIDELINES FOR KEEPING CHILDREN AT HOME
DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE POLICY PAGE 12
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS PAGE 13
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
PROMOTION AND RETENTION
PROMOTION AND RETENTION POLICY AND REGULATION PAGE 14
READING LEVEL RETENTION PAGE 15
SCHOOL BUS CONDUCT
BUS REGULATIONS PAGE 16
STANDARDS OF SCHOOL BUS CONDUCT
DRESS CODE
DRESS CODE POLICY PAGE 17
GENERAL INFORMATION
VISITORS PAGE 17-18
TELEPHONE USE
CHANGE IN CHILD’S AFTER-SCHOOL ROUTINE
EARLY DISMISSAL PAGE 18-19
EVALUATION/REPORT CARDS/PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
PUPIL VISITORS
RECESS
STUDENT RECORDS
CHILD CUSTODY PAGE 19-20
TAKING BOOKS HOME
FIELD TRIPS
LUNCH PROCEDURES
WEATHER EMERGENCIES
SERVICES PROVIDED TO KING CITY R-I ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PAGE 20
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING DESCRIPTION PAGE 20
DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
CRISIS AND ADJUSTMENT GUIDANCE
INTERVENTION PAGE 21
REFERRALS
PARENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW PAGE 21
SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL PARENTS
SIGN AND RETURN FORM PAGE 22
King City Elementary Parent-Student 2010-2011 Handbook 2
KING CITY ELEMENTARY 2010-2011 STAFF
Administration
Mr. Bruce Skoglund Superintendent
Mrs. Adrianne Workman Principal
Secretarial
Mrs. Sue Medsker Secretary
Regular Classroom Teachers
Mrs. Janet Gard Preschool
Mrs. Karon Combe Kindergarten
Mrs. Marlene Mercer Kindergarten
Mrs. Carrie Hill First Grade
Mrs. Brenda Wheeler First Grade
Mrs. Kacie Washburn Second Grade
Mrs. Lyndsey Walters Second Grade
Mrs. Corey Nickell Third Grade
Mrs. Anita Gilbert Fourth Grade
Mrs. Kim Biondo Fifth Grade
Mrs. Julie Duley Fifth Grade
Ms. Darbie Valenti Sixth Grade
Health
Mrs. Cindy Magee Registered Nurse
Mrs. Nancy McMillan Elementary Counselor and At-Risk
Title I
Ms. Karen Nold Title I Communications Arts
Mrs. Jeannia Law Title I Communication Arts and Mathematics
Mrs. Kaysie Tunks Title I Communication Arts
Special Education
Mrs. Leisa Bryson K-12 Coordinator
Mrs. Linda Rice K-6 Special Education Teacher
Ms. Renee Graff Paraprofessional
Mrs. Ann Tobin Paraprofessional
Mrs. Susan Lewis Speech/Language, Early Childhood Sp. Ed., First Steps
Fine Arts
Mrs. Laura Shifflett Art Education K-12
Mrs. Peggy Roed Music Education K-12
Physical Education
Mrs. Ashley Bogart Physical Education K-12
Gifted Education
Mrs. Kaysie Tunks Gifted Educator
Parents as Teachers
Mrs. Casandria Derks Parent Educator
Paraprofessionals/Classroom Aides
Mrs. Stacey Stockton Preschool Paraprofessional
Mrs. Debbie Deering K-6 Paraprofessional
Mrs. Scotia Washburn K-6 Paraprofessional
Library/Media
Mrs. Suzanne McCrea Library Media Specialist
Mr. Brad Jones Technology Coordinator
Custodial
Mr. Bob Law Head of Maintenance
Mr. Jack Cochran Custodian
Food Service
Mrs. Diane Porter Head Cook
Mrs. Angie Hittle Cook
Mrs. Rosa Abney Cook
Mrs. Lesa Blumer Cook
Ms. Carol Lippard Cook
King City Elementary Parent-Student 2010-2011 Handbook 3
PURPOSE OF PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
This handbook is intended for use by parents and students as a guide to the rules, regulations, and
general information about King City Elementary. Each parent and student is responsible for becoming familiar
with the handbook and knowing the information contained in it. Parents are encouraged to use this handbook
as a resource and to assist their child in following the rules outlined.
Although the information found in this handbook is detailed and specific on many topics, the handbook
is not intended to be all encompassing so as to cover every situation and circumstance that may arise during
any school day, or school year. This handbook does not create a “contract.” The administration reserves the
right to make decision and make rule revisions at any time to implement the educational program and to assure
the well being of all students. The administration will be responsible for interpreting the rules contained in the
handbook. Should a situation or circumstance arise that is not specifically covered in this handbook, the
administration will make a decision based upon all applicable school district policies, and state and federal
statutes and regulations.
KING CITY R-I MISSION STATEMENT
The King City R-I School District challenges everyone involved in the educational
process to utilize their strengths to find success while holding the ideals of
education in the highest regard, thereby becoming positive
contributors to both community and society.
KING CITY R-I VISION STATEMENT
We believe that the most promising strategy for achieving the mission at the King City R-I School District is to
develop our capacity to function as a Professional Learning Community. We envision a school in which all
stakeholders will work collaboratively to achieve a common purpose and clear goals:
Utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to promote the academic success of all students.
Systematically monitoring and evaluating each student’s progress through varied assessments,
providing interventions to ensure student success.
Demonstrating personal commitment to the academic success and general well-being of all.
Aligning and teaching all curriculums in accordance with Missouri State Standards.
Uniting parents and staff to share resources, strategies, and information to help students succeed.
Developing and participating in professional development to enhance the skills of all staff.
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DISTRICT POLICY AND GUIDELINES
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Policy 2110/Regulation 2110
It is the policy of the Board of Education to provide a free and appropriate education for students with
disabilities. Students with disabilities are those who, because of certain atypical characteristics, have been
identified by professionally qualified personnel as requiring special educational planning and services. Students
with disabilities will be identified on the basis of physical, health, sensory, and/or emotional handicaps,
behavioral problems or observable exceptionalities in mental ability. It is possible that a student may have more
than one type of disability.
The District’s programs and services available to meet the needs of these students will be in accordance with
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Education for All Handicapped Students Act of 1975, The
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and 162.670 wish disabilities and the services provided by the District
will be in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education’s Current Plan for Part B of The Education of the Handicapped Act, as amended. (See
Policy and Regulation 6250—Instruction for Students with Disabilities.)
PUBLIC NOTICE
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the
jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly
mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need
of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The King City R-I School District assures that it
will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21
under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness,
mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities,
speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental
delay.
The King City R-I School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in
the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.
The King City R-I School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency
for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected
and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the
parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents
have the right to file complaints with the US Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The King City R-I School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage,
disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that
services are provided in compliance with General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed during regular
schools hours on days school is in session in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. If you have questions or know of a
child with a disability who is not attending the King City R-I school district, please contact Adrianne Workman, Elementary
Principal or Leisa Bryson, Special Services Coordinator, King City R-I School District.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate. Last revised/August, 2005
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HARASSMENT
Policy 2130/Regulation 2130/Form 2130
It is the policy of the District to maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment because of an
individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual
orientation. The School District prohibits any and all forms of unlawful harassment and discrimination because
of race, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation. It
shall be a violation of District policy for any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this
District to harass or unlawfully discriminate against a student through conduct of a sexual nature, or regarding
race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation as defined by
this Policy.
It shall also be a violation of District policy for any teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this
District to tolerate sexual harassment or harassment because of a student’s race, color, national origin,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation as defined by this Policy, by a student,
teacher, administrator, other school personnel, or by any third parties who are participating in, observing, or
otherwise engaged in activities, including sporting events and other extracurricular activities under the auspices
of the School District.
The school system will act to promptly investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of
unlawful harassment or unlawful discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, disability,
sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation; to promptly take appropriate action to protect individuals
from further harassment or discrimination; and, if it determines that unlawful harassment or discrimination
occurred, to promptly and appropriately discipline any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel
who is found to have violated this Policy, and/or to take other appropriate action reasonably calculated to end
the harassment/discrimination.
STUDENT SAFETY
Policy 2740/Regulation 2740
The District places a high priority on the safety of its students and employees. When a student or employee is
the victim of a violent criminal offense, severe disciplinary consequences will be imposed. (See also Regulation
2610-Behavioral Expectations.) For purposes of this policy, a victim is a student who has suffered personal
injury or injuries to his or her property as a direct result of a violent criminal offense. This definition does not
include bystanders or witnesses to the act unless they suffered personal or property injury as a direct result of a
violent criminal offense while on school premises. The District will notify the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE) of all violent criminal offenses committed on school premises when the victim is a
student or employee. Reportable offenses are set out in Regulation 2740.
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS IN THE SCHOOL
Policy 2640
The District recognizes firearms and weapon possession as a potential threat to the health, safety and security
of students, employees, and other persons. The District will not tolerate the presence of firearms or weapons on
the premises of our schools. This prohibition includes possession of firearms and weapons on school
playgrounds, school parking lots, school buses, and at school activities, whether on or off school property. The
District complies with the provisions of the Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994, the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, and other applicable federal and state law. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the
District from permitting a Civil War re-enactor to bring a Civil War era weapon to school for educational
purposes so long as the weapon is not loaded.
Students who violate this policy will be suspended for no less than one (1) year and are subject to permanent
expulsion. However, the Superintendent may recommend to the Board a modification of the suspension on a
case-by-case basis.
This policy will be annually submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education together with
a report of disciplinary action taken for possession of a “firearm” or “weapon” as defined by Regulation 2620.
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USE OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Policy 2640
Smoking: The board of Education believes that smoking and the use of any tobacco product is detrimental to
the health and well-being of staff and students. Therefore the Board prohibits the use, sale, transfer and
possession of tobacco products at school and at school activities.
Alcohol and Drug Use: The improper use of controlled substances, alcohol and substances represented to be
such is detrimental to the health and welfare of students is detrimental to discipline in school. Such conduct as
well as the possession of drug paraphernalia is prohibited and is subject to disciplinary action as set forth in
Regulation 2610.
ATTENDANCE
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Students are not to arrive at school before 7:40 am. Students should be in their classroom and ready to work at
8:00 am.
Students should use the crosswalk in front of the building when crossing the driveway.
The yellow painted areas on the driveway are restricted to buses only.
Students crossing Highway Z within one block of the school (east or west) are to use the crosswalk at the
southwest corner of the school grounds.
A crossing guard will be on duty at the Highway Z crosswalk each morning and evening. Students are to respond
promptly and courteously to her direction.
School is dismissed at 2:50 pm for bus riders and at 3:00 pm for those not riding a bus.
Bus riders are to board their respective buses IMMEDIATELY. Students will be required to ride their assigned bus
unless prior written notice from the parent or guardian has been received by the school that day. Students will be
required to have a bus pass from the elementary office to ride a bus other than their regular route. In cases of
emergency, parents or guardians may contact the school by phone to make changes. Buses will leave the school
grounds at 3:00 pm.
Students not riding a bus are to go home right after dismissal at 3:00 pm unless involved in an adult sponsored
after school activity. Crosswalks are to be used.
At dismissal, students not riding a bus are to wait until all buses have left the driveway before exiting the
building. This pertains to both walkers and those students whom are being picked up by an adult.
Cars are not allowed on school driveway from 7:00-8:00 a.m. and from 2:30 to 3:15 pm. For the safety of
our students, please observe this.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Policy 2310/Regulation 2310
The Board of Education believes that regular attendance is essential to achieving success in school. Education is
a total process based upon continual communication and shared responsibilities among parents, students,
teachers and school. As students mature and progress through the educational system, they should increasingly
assume responsibility for regular attendance. However, parents have a legal and moral responsibility to require
regular attendance at school.
TRUANCY AND EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT
Policy 2610/Regulation 2610
The Board of Education believes regular attendance is important to academic success. Therefore, the Board
directs that problems with attendance on the part of any student be investigated and acted upon promptly.
Truancy is defined as deliberate absence from school on the part of the pupil with or without the knowledge of
the parent/guardian and for which no justifiable excuse is given. When a pattern of truancy becomes evident,
the principal will investigate and take such action as circumstances dictate.
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Section 210.115 R.S. Mo. Mandates reporting to the Division of Family Services when there is reasonable cause
to suspect that a student’s nonattendance is due to the educational neglect of the parents/guardian.
Any school official or employee who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a student is being subjected
to home conditions or circumstances which would reasonably result in truancy will immediately report or cause
a report to be made to the building principal, or his/her designee, who will then become responsible for making
a report via the Student Abuse Hotline to the Missouri Division of Family Services (DFS). The building principal
shall inform the Superintendent/designee that a report has been made and keep the Superintendent apprised of
the status of the case.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS GUIDELINES
A student’s attendance in the classroom is the most important part of a student’s experience. Absences from
the classroom can really never be compensated for or made up. There is a direct relationship between poor
attendance, class failure, and the dropout rate. Students who have good attendance usually achieve better
grades, enjoy school, and are more desirable employees after leaving school. It is the parent(s) or guardian(s)
responsibility to decide at what times and for what reasons a student should not come to school, except that it
becomes the school’s responsibility to set limits upon a student’s absence to comply with state law and for the
students to receive the most benefit from the educational program.
Students must be in attendance 95% of the days per semester. This allows for 5 days per semester for
students to be absent because of sickness without a doctor excuse. Absences will be kept on an hourly basis.
Seven hours count as 1 full day of school.
Absences must be verified by a parent/guardian with a phone call or note. If it is necessary for a student
to be absent from school for any reason, the parent or legal guardian should call the school (535-
4712) by 9:00 A.M. After 9:00 A.M., the school will attempt to contact the parent. If there has been no
contact between the school and parents verifying the absence, a note signed by the parent must be presented
upon the student’s return to school. Following an absence, a student must report to the office to receive an
admit slip. Make-up work will not be permitted without parental verification of the student’s absence.
Excused Absences
Excused absences will not count against the student’s 95% attendance requirement. Excused absences are
defined as:
1. Students with an illness must have a signed statement from the parent/guardian and from the
attending physician stating the student should not attend school that day(s). If a student becomes ill
during the day and is sent home at the school nurse’s request, that absence will be excused.
2. Parents or guardians should make every effort to make medical and dental appointments for their
children before or after school or on days when school is not in session. If it is necessary for the
student to be absent from school, the student must have a note from the attending physician/dentist.
The student will only be excused for the time needed for the appointment or time indicated by the
physician/dentist plus travel time. Office needs prior notice no later than the morning of the
appointment.
3. Parents may request up to three days excused absence, bereavement leave, for the death of an
immediate relative (guardian/parents, grandparents, and siblings). One or more days of excused
bereavement leave may be granted upon the approval of the elementary principal for all other funerals.
4. School activities will not be considered an absence.
5. Students assigned to “In School Suspension” will be counted as in attendance at school.
6. Other absences may be petitioned to the building level principal, superintendent, and school board.
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Unexcused Absences
All other absences, including suspensions from school, will be considered unexcused. Unexcused absences will
count toward the 95% attendance. Excessive absences may result in a failure of the grade level by the student.
Tardies
Tardies will be monitored closely by the principal. Students SHOULD NOT be tardy unless an emergency arises.
If your child is going to be tardy for some reason, please call the school and report what time the child will
arrive. This will help in breakfast/lunch count accuracy. IT IS THE PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE
THAT CHILDREN ARE AT SCHOOL ON TIME. The parent/guardian must come with the child and sign them
in if tardy and record the time of entry, the reason for tardiness, etc.
Parent Notification
Parents will be kept informed of the student’s attendance record with the following system:
A. Upon the 5th full day of unexcused absence in a given semester (95% requirement), the office will send a
letter home urging the parent to contact the building principal.
B. Upon the 8th full day of unexcused absence in a given semester (95% requirement), the office will send a
letter home requesting a conference with the parent of the student. Those attending the scheduled conference
will be: classroom teacher(s), social worker, building principal, and superintendent. At this time, promotion
to the next grade level will be discussed based on student’s academic standing and reason for
unexcused absences.
Section 210.1 15.R.S.Mo. mandates certain professionals to report to the Division of Family Services when
they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being subjected to home conditions which contribute to
school non-attendance. Along with other professionals mentioned, the law specifically mentions “teacher,
principal, or other school official” as well as “nurse and “social worker.”
Make-Up Work
The school, upon request, will collect assignments and books for students missing more than one day. Upon
returning to school after an absence, students will have one day for each day absent to complete all make-up
work. For example, if a student is absent on Monday and returns on Tuesday, the student is responsible for
getting all work completed and returned to the classroom teacher on Wednesday. If the student is absent on
Monday and Tuesday, the work will be due on Thursday.
Using the same schedule, students will be required to complete all make-up work during any out
of school suspensions.
Leaving School During the Day
For the welfare and protection of your child, your cooperation with the following procedures will be sincerely
appreciated:
1. Children leaving school during the day for any reason should bring in advance a signed note from the
parents or guardian stating the reason for the absence. AN ADULT MUST SIGN THE CHILD OUT IN
THE OFFICE WHEN THE CHILD LEAVES THE BUILDING EARLIER THAN DISMISSAL TIME. ALSO, IF
THE CHILD RETURNS THE SAME DAY, AN ADULT MUST SIGN THE CHILD BACK IN TO SCHOOL IN THE
OFFICE.
2. Adults calling for a child must first go to the principal’s office to present identification.
3. Children will not be allowed to walk home during school time or meet their parents in front of building.
Parents or parent-approved adult must come inside to the office to pick up your child.
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STUDENT HEALTH
STUDENT HEALTH
Policy 2830
The Board of Education believes that in order to provide for the safety and well being of its students, it is
necessary to implement and maintain a District-wide student health services program. The health service staff
will be responsible to their building principal and may also be responsible to a designated District administrator.
The District will be responsible for providing first aid or emergency treatment for students in cases of sudden
illness or injury. Where necessary, and with notice to the parent/guardian, emergency health services will be
secured. The parent/guardian is responsible for their child’s medical treatment.
HEALTH RECORDS
Policy 2410/Regulation 2410
Except as otherwise required to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), records containing student health information will be stored separately
from other student records in a locked file cabinet or in a secure computer file.
INOCULATIONS OF STUDENTS
Policy 2850/Regulation 2850/Form 2850
All students attending King City R-I are required to be in compliance with state programs mandating
immunization against specific diseases. Failure to comply with District immunization requirements will result in
exclusion from school until proof of compliance is provided. Homeless children will be granted a temporary
twenty-four (24) hour grace period within which a submit proof of compliance.
The Superintendent shall institute procedures for the maintenance of health records, which are to show the
immunization status of every student enrolled or attending in the District, and for the completion of all
necessary reports in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Department of Social Services-Missouri Division
of Health.
STUDENTS WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Policy 2860/Regulation 2860
A student shall not attend classes or other school-sponsored activities, if the student (1) has, or has been
exposed to, an acute (short duration) or chronic (long duration) contagious or infectious disease, and (2) is
liable to transmit the contagious or infectious disease, unless the Board of Education or its designee has
determined, based upon medical evidence, that the student:
1. No longer has the disease.
2. Is not in the contagious or infectious stage of an acute disease.
3. Has a chronic infectious disease that poses little risk of transmission in the school environment with
reasonable precautions.
School officials may require any child suspected of having a contagious or infectious disease to be examined by
a physician and may exclude the child from school, in accordance with the procedures authorized by this policy,
so long as there is a substantial risk of transmission of the disease in the school environment.
A student who has a chronic infectious disease, and who is permitted to attend school, may be required to do
so under specified conditions. Failure to adhere to the conditions will result in the student being excluded from
school. A student who has chronic infectious disease and who is not permitted to attend school or participate in
school activities will be provided instruction in an alternative educational setting in accordance with District
policy.
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Students with acute or chronic contagious or infectious diseases and their families have a right to privacy and
confidentiality. Only staff members who have a medical reason to know the identity and condition of such
students will be informed. Willful or negligent disclosure of confidential information about a student’s medical
condition by staff members will be cause for disciplinary action.
The District will implement reporting and disease outbreak control measures in accordance with the provisions
of Missouri Department of Health publication PACH-16. “Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases: A
Guide for School Administrators, Nurses, Teachers and Day Care Operators,” a copy of which shall be on file in
the office of the Supervisor of Health Services and in the office of each school nurse.
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS
Policy 2870/Regulation 2870/Form 2870
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that the giving of medicine to students during school hours be
discouraged and restricted to medication that cannot be given on an alternative schedule. The Board of
Education recognizes that some students may require medication for chronic or short-term illness/injury during
the school day to enable them to remain in school and participate in their education.
If under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medication during school hours and the
parent cannot be at school to administer the medication, the school RN and/or principal’s designee will
administer the medication in compliance with the regulations that follow.
Prescription Drugs:
1. The medication shall be in the original container labeled with the physician’s prescription.
2. Parents shall authorize school personnel to give medication.
3. Long-term medications (2 weeks or longer) will also require a Health Care Providers Authorization. This
form can be obtained from the school nurse or from the physician.
Medication left for emergency use (such as bee sting kit, asthma medication, etc.) must be labeled and
include complete instructions by the physician.
Non-Prescription Drugs:
1. Oral medication that is non-Prescription may be administered under the supervision of the school RN
and/or principal’s designee if authorized by the parent. Students are not to carry medication with
them at school.
2. Parents shall authorize school personnel to give medication. This authorization can be in the form of a
note to the school acknowledging the parent’s approval, dosage, times and amounts, name of medicine,
purpose of the medicine, possible side effects, and the termination date for administering the
medication. It is suggested that there be enough dosage sent to the school for the day only.
Procedures:
The school RN and/or principal’s designee will follow the procedures listed below regarding the dispensing
of personal medication.
A. Inform appropriate school personnel of the medication.
B. Keep a record of the medication administered.
C. Keep medication in a locked cabinet.
D. Return unused medication to the parent or dispose of it if the parent requests disposal.
The school district retains the right to reject request for administering medication. The parent/guardian of
the student must assume responsibility for informing school personnel of any change in the student’s health
or change in medication.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES
When a student is involved in any accident at school, either during the school day or during after school
activities, the school RN should be notified immediately. If the principal is not available, the superintendent
should be contacted. If neither is in the building, the secretary of the building should be notified. The RN
and principal (or superintendent) should proceed in the following manner:
1. Call an ambulance
2. Administer First Aid
3. Contact parent or relative (in that order)
4. The school staff member supervising the student involved is responsible for providing a written report
(Accident Report Form) of the incident.
PARENT GUIDELINES FOR KEEPING CHILDREN AT HOME
Please review the following guidelines. Our school asks that you abide by them when deciding
whether your child is well enough to be in school.
1. If your child’s oral temperature exceeds 100 degrees F, or 1 to 2 degrees above the child’s normal temperature. A child with such
a fever should remain home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal.
2. If the child vomits and continues to experience nausea and/or vomiting.
3. If your child complains of severe, persistent pain, the symptom should be referred to a physician for evaluation.
4. If your child shows signs of upper respiratory infection (cold symptoms) serious enough to interfere with the child’s ability to
learn.
5. If there are signs of conjunctivitis (“pinkeye”) with matter coming from one or both eyes, itching, crusts on eyelids, the child
should be evaluated by a physician.
6. If a rash is present that has not been evaluated by a physician.
7. If there are signs of infestation with lice (nits in the hair, itchy scalp) the child should be evaluated for treatment with a
pediculicide.
DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE
Policy 2600
The District has the authority to control student conduct, which is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the
schools as provided by state law. School officials are authorized to hold students accountable for misconduct in
school, on school property, during school-sponsored activities and for conduct away from school or in non-
school activities, which affect school discipline.
Students forfeit their right to public school education by engaging in conduct prohibited in Regulation 2610 and
related provisions. Disciplinary consequences include, but are not limited to, withdrawal of school privileges
(athletics, intramurals, student clubs and activities and school social events); the reassignment of the student to
another school; removal for up to ten (10) school days by school principals; extension of suspensions for a total
of 180 days by the Superintendent; and longer term suspension and expulsion from school by the Board of
Education.
The District will provide annual in-service training to all employees concerning the District’s discipline regulations
and their implementation. Annual training will also include, but will not be limited to, approved methods of
dealing with school violence, discipline of students with disabilities, and the requirements of student
confidentiality.
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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Policy 2610/Regulation 2610
All students attending school in District schools will be expected to accept the obligation and responsibility to
attend school on a regular basis and to comply with the District’s discipline code set forth in Regulation 2610.
Those students who choose not to fulfill their responsibilities at school will be held accountable for their
conduct. Consequences for individual acts of misconduct are calculated to discipline the student, to deter future
misconduct, and to provide a safe and positive environment in which students can maximize their learning
potential.
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The obligation and the responsibility to attend school regularly and to comply with the District’s discipline
policies applies to all students. When appropriate, the District may discipline a student with a disability who has
not complied with the District’s discipline policies in a manner that is consistent with the District’s policies and
applicable law. Special education services will be provided to a disabled student if the student has been
removed from school for more than ten (10) school days. If a student with a disability is removed for less than
tem (10) cumulative days, educational services will be provided only if such services are provided to students
without disabilities who have been similarly removed.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT: AUTHORIZED
Policy 2670
Corporal punishment should be used only after other methods have failed and when there is reason to believe it
will be helpful in maintaining discipline or in the development of the student’s character and power of self-
control.
All instances of corporal punishment shall be witnessed by at least one other adult member of the school staff
and will only be administered by a principal or other District administrator. (Parents will be communicated with
prior to this action being considered.)
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
Each classroom teacher will develop and administer an assertive discipline plan within the classroom setting.
Assertive discipline is a systematic approach to discipline, which utilizes written lists of classroom rules,
consequences for misbehavior, and a reward system for good behavior. On the occasion that a principal
referral is submitted, the following plan will be utilized:
ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY PRINCIPAL
First Referral Conference with student. Consequence as determined by discipline plan. Parent
notified.
Second Referral Conference with student. Consequence as determined by discipline plan. Parent
notified and conference requested.
Third Referral Formal discipline plan devised with classroom teacher and parents. Corporal
punishment is reviewed as an option for parents and principal to decide together.
Fourth Referral One day of in-school suspension. The student is isolated from the rest of the class
and required to do daily assignments. Parent is required to meet with the principal to
readmit student to class and advised that another referral will result in a three-day
suspension.
Fifth Referral Out-of-school suspension for three days. No assignments are to be accepted unless
student is failing. Conference with parent required to readmit student to class.
Sixth Referral Suspension for five days. Parent conference required to re-admit student to class.
Seventh Referral Student referred to superintendent with a recommendation for a ten-day suspension.
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PROMOTION AND RETENTION
PROMOTION AND RETENTION
Policy 2520/Regulation 2520
The purpose of promotions and retentions is to provide maximum considerations for the long-range welfare of
the student and to provide an opportunity for each student to progress through school according to his/her own
needs and abilities.
It is expected that most students in the schools will be promoted annually from one grade level to another upon
completion of satisfactory work; however, a student may be retained when his/her standards of achievement or
social, emotional, mental, or physical development would not allow satisfactory progress in the next higher
grade. Retention normally occurs before the student leaves the primary grades.
Parents/guardians who wish to appeal the decision for retention must first contact the building principal. If
parents/guardians do not accept the decision at the building level, an appeal may be made in writing to the
Superintendent. All appeals must be requested within two (2) weeks after the close of school.
The process for reading assessments and remediation, and retention guidelines for students who fail to meet
the District’s objectives for reading, are contained in Regulation 2520-Promotion and Retention.
REGULATION 2520—PROMOTION AND RETENTION
GENERAL PROMOTION AND RETENTION REQUIREMENTS
1. Students will be promoted to the next grade level if they are meeting grade level expectations as
identified by local and State Department of Education core subject objectives.
2. “Double promotions,” that is, acceleration beyond the normal grade placement, may be approved for
students who are working at an academic level of more than a year above placement and are
sufficiently mature, socially and emotionally, to work with students of the advanced grade.
Parents/guardians, teachers and administrators must agree that it is in the best interest of the student
under consideration.
3. A list of those students who are not meeting grade level objectives in reading, language arts or
mathematics will be given to the building principal by the October, January and March reporting
periods. With respect to any student who is reported as not meeting grade level objectives in reading,
language arts or mathematics:
a. The teacher, principal and counselor will meet to review the student’s academic record, current
test scores and work samples.
b. The parent/guardian will be notified as soon after the review as possible that retention is being
considered. A meeting with the parent/guardian will be scheduled. The parent/guardian will be
informed that the student is not meeting grade level objectives and will be retained in the same
grade unless there is strong and positive improvement in the student’s work.
c. A follow-up conference for the parent/guardian will be scheduled with the principal or the
principal’s designee to review the student’s progress.
d. An academic program including remediation will be offered the student.
4. In recommending promotion or retention, these factors will be considered:
a. Academic achievement in all subject areas, especially attainment of grade level objectives, as
determined by tests, teacher assignments, and work samples.
b. Chronological age.
c. Study habits.
d. Attendance.
e. Social and emotional maturity.
f. State-mandated retention requirements for primary/middle school students.
5. The decision for retention will be made by the principal and classroom teacher in accordance with the
above-referenced factors, and written notification of retention will be sent to the parent/guardian.
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READING LEVEL AND STATE-MANDATED RETENTION
THIRD GRADE STUDENTS
Third grade students who cannot demonstrate a reading level at or above the third grade level will be
administered a reading assessment within forty-five (45) days after the end of their third grade year.
If this assessment reflects that the student is reading below the second grade level, the District will design and
implement a reading improvement plan for the student’s fourth grade year. The reading improvement plan must
include a minimum of thirty (30) hours of additional reading instruction or practice outside the regular school
day during the fourth grade year. In addition, the District may require the student to attend summer school for
reading instruction as a condition of promotion to the fourth grade.
FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS WITH READING IMPROVEMENT PLANS
Within forty-five (45) days after the conclusion of the fourth grade year, the District shall administer another
reading assessment to those fourth grade students for whom reading improvement plans had been designed.
If this assessment reveals that the student is reading below a third grade level, the student shall be required to
attend summer school to receive supplemental reading instruction. At the conclusion of summer school, the
student shall be given another reading assessment. If the student is still reading below third grade level, the
student shall not be promoted to the fifth grade.
Students shall not be retained more than once on the basis of their inability to satisfy the third grade or fourth
grade reading standards. However, the District may, at its discretion, retain any student with a reading
improvement plan who has not completed summer school for supplemental reading instruction.
FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS
The reading assessment process shall be repeated on a yearly basis through the end of students’ sixth grade
years, accompanied by a corresponding increase in the required reading level.
The reading assessment process will also be applied to students who initially enter the District in grades four,
five or six and who have been determined to be reading below grade level.
The permanent record of students who are determined to be reading below the fifth grade level at the end of
the sixth grade shall carry a notation stating that the student has been unable to meet the minimal reading
standards. That notation will be removed from the student’s record once the District determines that he or she
has met the standards.
EXCEPTIONS
The following students are exempt from the reading assessments:
1. Students receiving special education services under and Individualized Education Program (IEP)
pursuant to 162.670, R.S. Mo.
2. Students who are receiving special education services pursuant to Section 504 whose service plan
includes an element addressing reading.
3. Students who have limited English proficiency.
4. Students who have insufficient cognitive ability to meet the reading requirements. However, a reading
improvement plan shall be provided for these students in accordance with the law.
APPEAL OF RETENTION DECISION
Parents/guardians who wish to appeal a decision regarding a student’s retention must first contact the building
principal. If parents/guardians do not accept the decision at the building level, an appeal may be made in
writing to the Superintendent. All appeals must be requested within two (2) weeks after the close of school.
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SCHOOL BUS CONDUCT
BUS REGULATIONS
Policy 2652
The safety of students during their transportation to and from school is a responsibility, which they and their
parents share with the bus drivers and school officials. Therefore, the rules of student conduct will be issued to
all students at the beginning of the school year, and to new students upon enrollment.
Students who fail to observe these rules will be subject to immediate disciplinary action since their failure to do
so may effect the safety of others. A student who misbehaves will be reported by the driver to the principal on
the same school day if the incident occurs in the morning or the next morning if it occurs in the afternoon. The
following action will be taken:
1. The principal will determine if the incident warrants parent/guardian notification.
2. Those offenses warranting parent/guardian notification will result in:
First offense: A warning ticket (made in triplicate) will be issued any student who violates rules of
conduct on the bus. The copy given to the rider must be signed by the parent and returned to the bus
driver the next morning before he/she will be allowed to board the bus. A second copy will be retained by
the driver and a third copy will be sent to the school office.
Second Offense: A ticket will be issued providing for a 3-day suspension from riding the bus.
Third Offense: A ticket will be issued providing for a 5-day suspension from riding the bus.
Fourth Offense: A ticket will be issued providing for suspension from riding the bus the balance of the
school year.
Extremely dangerous behavior will result in immediate disciplinary action by the principal.
STANDARDS OF SCHOOL BUS CONDUCT
Following are reasons for which Bus Conduct Tickets will be issued to riders:
1. Deliberate defiance—refusal to cooperate with driver
2. Obscene and unacceptable language, gestures, and remarks, signs or material.
3. Excessive talking and unnecessary noise—lack of courtesy and respect.
4. Throwing items of any kind in the bus or out of windows.
5. Fighting or scuffling on the bus.
6. Deliberate delay—loading or unloading.
7. Refusal to stay seated—turning around in seat.
8. Having or using tobacco on the bus.
9. Extending hands, arms or head out of windows.
10. Tampering with equipment-defacing or damaging the bus-deliberate vandalism.
Family of student causing damage is to pay for the damage.
The rules of conduct have been established solely in the interest of the children’s safety.
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DRESS CODE
DRESS CODE
Policy 2651
The Board of Education expects student dress and grooming to be neat, clean and in keeping with community
standards, so that each student may share in promoting a positive, healthy and safe atmosphere within the
School District. This expectation includes the school day and school sponsored extracurricular activities.
Student dress and grooming will be the responsibility of the individual and his/her parents within the following
guidelines:
1. Dress and grooming will be clean and in keeping with health, sanitary and safety requirements.
2. All students must wear shoes, boots or other type of footwear. NOTE: Footwear should be of
reasonable type for the activity that the student will participate in.
3. Dress and grooming will not be such as to disrupt the teaching/learning process or cause undue
attention to an individual student.
a. Wearing clothing with inappropriate language or pictures is not permitted. Writing, drawings or
emblems that are obscene, derogatory or that propagate alcoholic beverages, tobacco or drugs
are not appropriate.
b. When the temperature outdoors reaches 80 degrees or above, tank tops or double tank tops
(not spandex or loose and baggy) may be considered appropriate.
c. Blouses and shirts are to touch the tops of jeans, slacks, shorts, or skirts so that no midriff
shows. Short shorts are considered inappropriate dress for the teaching/learning process.
d. Hats, caps, or other headwear should be removed by students when entering the building and
placed in the student locker until the end of the school day.
e. Good taste should govern the way a student dresses. The principal will have the final authority
over what dress is considered appropriate.
4. Class activities which present a concern for student safety may require the student to adjust his hair
and/or clothing during the class period in the interest of maintaining safety standards.
5. Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students participating in certain extracurricular
activities. All groups representing King City R-I School, at home or away shall be encouraged to wear
dress clothing unless conditions require otherwise.
When, in the judgment of a principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational
process, or constitutes a threat to health or safety, the student may be required to make modifications in order
to continue in attendance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VISITORS
All visitors will need to enter through the front doors where the office is located. All other doors will be locked
to ensure safety.
TELEPHONE USE
Teachers and students are called to the phone for emergencies only. Parents should call the office if their child
is ill, and request homework at this time. Homework may be picked up right after school.
CHANGE IN CHILD’S AFTER-SCHOOL ROUTINE
If someone other than the parent is to pick up a student, the teacher should be notified (preferably in
writing). If there is a change from the usual home routine a child is to follow after school, a note should be
sent to the teacher. IF THE TEACHER IS NOT NOTIFIED, THE CHILD WILL BE SENT HOME
FOLLOWING HIS/HER NORMAL ROUTINE.
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EARLY DISMISSAL
The King City R-I School District calendar indicates that one early dismissal will be held per month for the
purpose of teacher professional development. In these events, it would be ideal for you to plan ahead with your
child what to do on these dates.
EVALUATION/REPORT CARDS/PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Teachers evaluate and report on student work throughout the school year. Mid-quarter progress reports are
sent home with all elementary students, with report cards following at the end of each quarter. Parents are
able to access their child’s academic progress by using the Student Information Systems web-based program.
Information on how to access this website will be made available to all parents at the start of the school year.
Assessment for Learning: K-6 students are assessed quarterly with the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early
Literacy Skills (K-3) and the STAR Reading Test (Accelerated Reader) to determine mastery of the key reading
components, measure progress in these areas, or to determine referrals to the Student Support Team.
Common mathematics assessments have been developed at each grade level and will be administered in the
fall, winter, and spring to determine progress and mastery of mathematics objectives.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at the end of the first quarter and during the school year on an
individual basis as needed. Parents are encouraged to contact school personnel at any time they have questions
or need additional information concerning their child.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Parent involvement is a goal of the King City Elementary Staff. There are many ways that parents can make
significant contributions to the school program. We encourage parents to indicate special interest or capabilities
to the elementary principal.
All parents of King City Elementary students are encouraged to take part in the Parent Teacher
Organization. Each year, the PTO is highly active in promoting successful student activity initiatives as well as
fundraising opportunities.
PUPIL VISITORS
Due to the disruption to the child’s instructional program, pupil visitors are normally discouraged.
RECESS
All pupils have approximately 20 to 30 minutes of supervised recess each day on the playground or in case of
extreme cold weather in the gym or the classroom.
Parents are reminded to dress children so they are prepared to go outside for recess during cold weather.
Parents who do not wish their children to go outside for recess due to illness should send a note. The note
should specify the day the child is to remain inside. This is for the purpose of recovering from an illness or
injury only. All children are expected to participate in recess unless they are ill or injured.
STUDENT RECORDS
Policy 2400/Regulation 2400/Form 2400
A cumulative educational record shall be maintained for each student from his/her entrance into school through
the last date of attendance or through graduation, whichever occurs first. Each students’ educational record will
include information required by state and federal statutes, regulations or agencies and shall include other
information considered necessary by school officials. The District will comply with the mandates of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Safe Schools Act regarding confidentiality of student
records and disclosure of personally identifiable information.
The parents/guardians of students who are attending or have attended the District’s schools have the right to
inspect and review the educational records of their students and to request amendment of their students’
educational records. The District has adopted procedures for the granting of parental requests for access to the
educational records of their students within a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than forty-five
(45) days after the request is made.
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All information contained in a student’s education record, except information designated as directory
information by the District, shall be confidential and shall be directly accessible only to school officials who
demonstrate a legitimate educational interest in the student’s records and to parents/guardians or eligible
students.
CHILD CUSTODY
In most cases, when parents are divorced, both parents retain parental rights. However, if you have a Court
Order that limits the rights of one parent in matters such as custody or visitation, please provide a copy for your
child’s student records. Unless your Court Order is on file with us, we must provide the rights that the law
allows to parents concerning records, visitation and information about the child.
TAKING BOOKS HOME
Pupils are permitted to take textbooks and library books home for study purposes. There are times when
current-reading books will not be allowed to go home. Pupils are expected to pay for lost and damaged books
and damage to other school equipment.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are part of the child’s learning experience and are part of the school curriculum. They are planned
and supervised by the classroom teacher. A permission slip must be signed by the parent prior to the scheduled
trip in order to allow the student to participate. Students may be required to bring money or food for field trip
lunches and similar activities. Field trips are an extension of the school program and all school rules apply.
LUNCH PROCEDURES
King City R-I Schools uses an automated lunch program that utilizes technology and computer software that
assists in making our accounting more efficient, provides improved record keeping, and up to date reports.
Each student will be issued a laminated numbered card much like a credit card. This card is personalized just
for one student and replaces the former method of record keeping. Cards for elementary students will be kept
at school by the teacher and should never be taken home. This new card system does not change anything
about free and reduced priced meals. Those students qualifying for free or reduced meals receive a card that is
no different from any other student’s card.
Paying for Lunch and Breakfast:
Regular Price of Lunch $1.55
Regular Cost of Breakfast $1.00
Extra/Afternoon Milk $.30
Reduced Price of Lunch $.40
Reduced Price of Breakfast $.30
Students qualifying for free lunch will not need to bring anything unless they plan to eat extra food, drink extra
milk, or buy afternoon milk, in which case they will need to bring money to put in their meal account. NO CASH
will be taken during lunch or breakfast. Students on full pay or reduced priced meals will need to bring money
periodically to deposit in their meal account—to keep it current.
To make sure the school credits the right account, we insist on the following:
Money being placed in an envelope
Marked with student’s name, account number, grade, and date
Students will turn their envelopes in to Sue Medsker before class begins or their teacher first thing in the
morning. The school would prefer payments to be made by check. The account paid will be added to the
students account and money subtracted each time the student buys a meal or drink.
When money is sent to school for your student’s meals and afternoon milk, all the money will be deposited in
the student’s account. No change will be given. If any money is left in your account at the end of the year, it
will be carried over to the next year. The only time money will be refunded is when a student leaves the
district. Each student will keep the same account number from one year to the next.
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How Does the Card Work?
Your student’s card is scanned each time he/she uses the card (whether for breakfast, lunch, or afternoon milk)
and the proper account is deducted. As long as the student has money in his/her account, the card will be
accepted. When the amount of money in the account reaches a level below $4.00, a warning will appear and
the students will be told that they need to bring money. Again, cash will not be accepted in the lunch or
breakfast line for extra items such as milk or extra food.
The child’s card will be scanned and the amount of the item will be taken out of the account. Parents, please
arrange with your child your rules on buying extra items. **Parents will not need to send exact amounts.
You may send $10, $20, $50, or any amount you wish. One call to the office and a few keystrokes on the
computer can give you your current balance.
*All students are required to eat their lunch or sack lunch in the cafeteria. Any drinks brought to school must come in
unbreakable containers. Pop will be unacceptable for your child’s lunch.
*Information about procedures for qualifying for free and reduced lunch is distributed at the time of registration or may be
obtained in the principal’s office.
WEATHER EMERGENCIES
Please discuss with your child the procedure he/she should follow if early dismissal occurs due to extreme
weather conditions. Announcements will be made on KKJO, KAAN, and KFEQ radio stations and possibly on
KQTV. If severe weather occurs after school is in session, please listen to the radio. Do not call the school.
If school is called off because of severe weather or breakdown of heating equipment, notification will be made
on the following TV and Radio Stations:
TV STATIONS KQTV—CHANNEL 2 KMBC—CHANNEL 9
KCTV—CHANNEL 5
RADIO STATIONS KKJO—105.5 ST. JOSEPH KSJQ—92.7 FM
KAAN—95.5 BETHANY KSFT 1550 AM
KFEQ—680 ST. JOSEPH KNIM 97.1 FM
SERVICES PROVIDED TO KING CITY R-I ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
MISSOURI PRESCHOOL PROJECT READING FIRST PROGRAM (K-6)
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION READING RECOVERY PROGRAM (GRADE 1)
SPECIAL EDUCATION (K-6) READING FIRST INTERVENTION PROGRAM (K-4)
--TIER 2 AND 3
504 PROGRAM SERVICES TITLE I MATHEMATICS (1-5)
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY (K-6) GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Guidance and Counseling
The role of the school counselor at King City R-I involves working with students, parents, and the school staff to
develop and maintain a healthy environment for emotional growth. The counselor, using the Missouri Model
Guidance program, works to achieve this goal in four major areas.
Developmental Education
As children grow there are certain areas in which they often require instruction and guidance. These include
making friends, controlling emotions in a healthy way, taking responsibility for their behavior and so on. This
education is an ongoing process wherever the children are; at home, in the classroom, at church. The
counselor’s role here is to provide teachers and parents with specific objectives, materials, ideas, and support as
they carry out the bulk of the direct contact with the children.
Crisis and Adjustment Guidance
Beyond the day-to-day concerns of growing up there are often particularly difficult situations that many children
encounter. These might include the death of loved ones, parents, having marital problems, being handicapped
in some way, and so on. In these situations, the counselor may be involved in leading class discussion groups
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or individual guidance. Also, the elementary counselor is available to aid parents and teachers in being effective
in the guidance efforts as well.
Intervention
In spite of everyone’s best efforts, there will always be individuals who develop unhealthy or unacceptable
behaviors and/or attitudes. Or sometimes there are situations that develop which require intervention from
someone trained to help sort out emotional tangles. In either case, it is the counselor’s job to take
responsibility for the remediation efforts. This can take the form of small group, family, and/or individual
counseling to those involved. Traditionally, many school counselors have concentrated their services in this
area. Our goal at King City R-I is to invest more time to the first two areas so that the need for the third type
of intervention occurs less frequently.
Referrals
Occasionally it is also the job of the school counselor to assist parents and school staff in acquiring aid from
outside sources for problems beyond the scope of the school’s resources. This might include medical attention,
clergy, mental health counselors, social services, etc. This role, as well as others, is offered with a commitment
to confidentiality and our best efforts to secure competent outside help.
The counselor at King City R-I is given the additional responsibility of administering and interpreting various
group and individual tests. Also as a part of the student support team, the counselor helps make decisions
regarding the educational needs of children who encounter academic difficulties.
For more information regarding any of these areas, please feel free to contact your school counselor at 535-
4712. We appreciate your support as we continue efforts to improve this service to you and your children.
PARENTS RIGHT TO KNOW
King City R-I is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to The No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know. Upon your request, our district is required to provide to
you in a timely manner, the following information:
--Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in
which the teacher provides instruction.
--Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state
qualifications or licensing criteria have been waived.
--Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
--What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the
teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.
--Information on the achievement level of the parent’s child in each of the state academic assessments as
required under this part; and
--Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive
weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualify.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL PARENTS
BE INVOLVED! You will always be welcome and chances are you will be amazed at what an interesting,
educational experience you will have. At any time, please feel free to call and arrange a time with you child’s
teacher to discuss progress or ways to be more involved!
Helpful suggestions:
1. When you are confused or upset over a school matter, see or call the teacher or principal to get it
settled. Don’t criticize the school or teacher in front of your child. This reaps no benefits to either
party.
2. When you want to coordinate home learning with school methods or teaching, make an appointment
with the teacher to share ideas.
3. Be in attendance when you are invited for conferences, open house, programs, or meetings.
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KING CITY ELEMENTARY PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
SIGN AND RETURN FORM
2010-2011
Please take the time to read through the handbook information and review key information
with your child. Afterwards, please sign and return this slip to the elementary office indicating
that you have read and discussed the information. Thank you for your interest and
cooperation.
I have read and discussed the King City Elementary Parent-Student Handbook with my child,
_________________________.
(please write child’s name here)
Parent Signature:____________________________ Date:______________________
Comments or Questions Regarding Handbook (if applicable):
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