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March 14, 2024 - Highlighting Student Expectations
Highlighting Student Expectations and Handbook
Now that we are approaching spring, it is a great time to remind families of some of the expectations that help our students be successful throughout the day. Below are some areas where we are observing the need for extra support:
- Water bottles - We highly encourage students to bring water bottles to school. Our expectation is that there is only water inside of them. Students should not have containers of juice, Gatorade etc. in water bottles during the school day. They are welcome to have those options with their lunch.
- Toys - We are seeing more toys coming to school. We ask that students keep the following items at home.
- Stuffed animals
- Footballs, soccer balls, basketballs - Students can check these out at recess
- Electronics - Please do not send students with electronic toys or devices that are not school provded.These items are valuable and we prefer them to be kept at home.
- Gum - We do not allow students to have gum in school unless they have a specific plan with our occupational therapist.
- Is it a fidget or a toy? In recent years, fidgets have become more prominent in our classrooms as tools for helping students stay more engaged with their learning. Most students with fidgets use them as a part of an existing plan. They remain a tool as long as they support a child in this way. Many times, they become toys and are no longer serving their purpose. If teachers see that a fidget is becoming more of a distraction to learnng, they will work to find an appropriate replacement or not permit them in class.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Cell Phones: Student possession and/or use of cell phones and other electronic devices while at school is governed by Board of Education Policy 7:190 Student Behavior. Parents that need to send messages to students can do so through the main office. Should students need to communicate with parents, they can let their teacher know so that we can arrange a phone call for students from a school line.
Here is the excerpt related to cell phones: School administration is authorized to discipline students for gross disobedience or misconduct including, but not limited to:
● Using or possessing a cellular phone, video recording device, or other electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular telephone.
● All electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, earbuds, headphones, cellular wrist devices, etc.) must be kept powered-off and kept in the locker or backpack during the regular school day unless: (a) use of the device is provided in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP); or (b) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.
Dress Code Policy
As the warmer weather approaches, we wanted to share some reminders about school appropriate clothing. More on this topic can be found on our D15 website.
All attire (including clothes and accessories) must cover private areas with non-transparent fabric. This ensures private body parts are covered for all students and faces are visible to school staff at all times.
Students Must Wear:
A top/shirt with fabric in the front covering the navel, back, sides, and under the arms
A bottom, such as pants, sweatpants, shorts, skirts, dresses, leggings, or skorts; and
Footwear that covers the bottom of the foot, including but not limited to, sandals, gym shoes, flip flops, and boots. Anything with wheels or blades are not allowed.
Except as required in class or principal-designated activities or extracurricular programs, all attire (including clothes and accessories) may not include:
Language or images depicting or promoting drugs or alcohol, drug paraphernalia, gang symbols/identification, any illegal item or activity, hate speech, bigotry, profanity, pornography, or other inappropriate images
Lewd, vulgar, obscene, or offensive language or symbols
Anything that can be used as a weapon, including but not limited to, sharp points, studs, spikes, metal bars, knives, razors, leashes, nooses, or clubs
Hats, hoods, helmets, or head coverings that cover the face, except when worn as a religious, cultural, medical, or disability-related need or accommodation
Sunglasses inside the building
Dress Code Enforcement
District 15 is committed to collaboratively working with families to ensure students can meet dress code expectations. That said, students whose dress and/or appearance causes a substantial disruption of the orderly process of school functions or endangers the health and safety of the student, other students, staff, visitors, and our community may be subject to discipline. Students in violation will be referred to school administration and will be given options to comply with dress code policies. Administrators and designated staff will make final decisions about appropriate dress and appearance.
Pets
We love our furry friends. However, some of our students are afraid of animals. We ask that families refrain from bringing animals to the school property during school hours that include arrival and dismissal. When families observe our students at CARE outside on the property, we ask for your help in keeping animals away from the children.
Arriving on Time to School
Students perform better when they have solid routines in place for their daily lives. One important routine is to help your child arrive to school on time. Minutes matter. Being late to school impacts a students ability to participate in the full length of their classes, their specials, and possibly important time with our related service staff.
As students return from spring break we will see signs of our construction project underway. Please allow for extra time to account for this, for weather, or for Fremd late start days. Your help getting your child to school on time can make a difference. School starts at 8:25 AM each day.
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