All students at Leonville Elementary will learn!

Leonville Elementary School will challenge all students to strive for excellence.

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LES will use different ways to communicate with parents. Messages from the school will come via JCALL or Thrillshare. JCALLS are now being sent via a link. You must click on the link to see the message. Teachers will use remind, ClassDojo and/or Thrillshare to communicate with parents. You will receive more information from your child's teacher

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A. All students who reside in Leonville Elementary School Zone and are returning to Leonville Elementary from last school year are automatically pre-registered.

B. Students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, and all new students must be registered. The child’s birth certificate, updated immunization record, Social Security cards for the child and the child’s parents, and proof of residency (electricity bill in the parent’s name) are required at the time of registration.

C. Students who are accepted into the school of choice program or in-parish transfer must register at the beginning of each school year. These students must also withdraw from their zoned school yearly once they receive their acceptance letter.

There is a $25 registration/activity fee for all students. This fee helps cover expenses related to classroom instruction, awards, incentives, projects, PBIS activities, and field trip related expenses.

A. School begins promptly at 7:55 AM. Students arriving at 8:00 AM or after are Tardy for school and must be signed in by a parent or guardian.

1. ALL students are to be dropped off under the breezeway using the right lane only.

2. Car riders and walkers are not to arrive at school prior to 7:30AM.

3. All visitors must sign in with the office to obtain a visitor pass to be on campus; therefore students may not be escorted to class in the morning.

4. Busses begin unloading at 7:20 AM.

5. Parents should NOT drop off students at the store or parking areas as proper supervision cannot be provided.

B. School dismissal begins at 3:15 p.m.

1. Dismissal for car riders will not begin before 3:20 PM. Parents picking up students MUST come through the car line. For safety purposes, parents are not allowed to park in parking lot or at Champagne’s and walk to get students or have students walk to meet them.

2. Bus riders who ride 1st load will be called as buses arrive.

3. Second load bus riders report to the designated areas to wait for 2nd load pick up.

4. There are no check-outs allowed after 2:30 unless a doctor’s appointment card is provided.

Students may be retained once they have missed more than 10 days. Exception can be made only in the event of extended personal illness, verified by a physician, or other extenuating circumstances approved by the parish supervisor of child welfare and attendance and the principal.

1. Student absences may be excused due to extenuating circumstances for the following reasons:

a. Extended personal physical or emotional illness as verified by a physician

b. Extended hospital stay as verified by a physician

c. Extended recuperation from an accident as verified by a physician

d. Extended contagious disease within a family as verified by a physician

e. Visitation with a parent who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who has been called to duty or is on leave from a combat zone (not to exceed 5days)

f. Observance of special and recognized holidays of the student’s faith

g. Prior school district approved travel for education

h. Death in the immediate family (not to exceed one week)

i. Natural catastrophe and/or disaster

Parish policy mandates that all absences are to be reported to the office of the District Attorney when a student reaches 3 absences. Absences will continue to be reported throughout the school year. All absences are monitored on a daily basis by the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance. Original excuses only will be accepted, excuses may not be faxed or copied. Excuses must be submitted within 5 days of the student returning to school.

NOTE: JCampus has an automated call system --JCall—which will notify parent/guardian of student’s absence, tardy, or check-in/check-out of school. It also sends out emergency calls for school closures and/or evacuations.

A. The school nurse must approve all medication orders and proper paperwork must be completed before medication is accepted at school. These forms can be obtained from the office.

B. Antibiotics cannot be administered at school. Please plan dosages around the school day.

C. Students are not allowed to bring medication of any kind to school including cough drops, nasal spray, aspirin and any medication for stomach aches.

D. All other medications such as creams, ointments, and over-the-counter medications must be brought to school by the parent and administered by the parent. Students are not allowed to carry these medications on campus. ***STUDENTS FOUND IN POSSESSION OF MEDICATIONS ON CAMPUS WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES THAT COULD INCLUDE EXPULSION***

A. Students are not permitted to use the telephone during the school day.

B. Students are not permitted to receive telephone calls/messages, except in cases of emergency, a staff member will deliver a message to a student.

C. Please try to make appointments, bus plans, alternative car rides, etc. before your child leaves home for the school day.

D. Students will not be allowed to call home for assignments, P.E. clothes, etc.

E. Students are NOT allowed to have cellular phone or any electronic devices at any time.

***STUDENTS FOUND WITH CELL PHONES WILL RECEIVE DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOLLOWING THE DISTRIC POLICY****

Please note that electronic devices that are confiscated will only be released to parent or legal guardian.

Student birthday celebrations (grades 3-8) will not take place at school. Regarding birthdays and invitations, parents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Treats may not be sent to school for birthdays for grades 3rd-8th. No exceptions!

• Do not have items/gifts sent/delivered to school.

• Students are not allowed to hand out party invitations unless every student in the class is being invited.

∙ Students in grades Pre-k –2nd grade may send a store bought treat in the morning for the class. Mid-day deliveries are not allowed.

• Deliveries of snacks/treats, food, flowers, balloons, etc. are not allowed. The office is very busy and needs to remain focused on meeting the needs of the educational environment.

• Toys and other non-related school items are not to be brought to school. Students may not sell items at school. The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen personal items. Electronic devices are not allowed.

• No food may be brought to a student during the school day unless the student is on a special diet. A statement from the doctor is necessary for verification of a special diet. Students are not allowed to receive food delivered from outside vendors or businesses (i.e. McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, etc.)
  

• All schools are PEANUT and SEAFOOD free
  

Please note: This may change once the district approves their policy for the 2024-2025 school year. You will be made aware of an changes.

General Overview:

A. UNIFORMS, GROOMING

1. Plain-collared polo shirts in navy or white must be worn Monday-Tuesday. No logos, dry fit shirts are allowed.

2. Uniform shirts The shirt shall consist of a white or navy polo knit shirt with no logo and with either short or long sleeves. Each school will have the option of another colored shirt. The optional top may have the school logo imprinted on the left chest over the heart. All shirts must be tucked in at the student's waist. All shirts must be long enough to remain tucked when seated. An undershirt may be worn under the uniform top. The undershirt must be white, and the sleeve cannot be longer than the sleeve length of the uniform top. Turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks are not allowed under/over the uniform shirt (Exception: Pre-K through 2nd grade students may wear uniform bottoms with an elastic waistband and no belt loops. In this case, a belt is not needed.)

3. New Spirit shirts may be worn on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with uniform bottoms.

4. Sprits shirts from previous years can be worn on Fridays only.

5. UNIFORM BOTTOMS Bottoms shall consist of classic, traditional, straight leg dark khaki/navy cotton twill uniform pants or walking shorts with a finished hem (side slits on hems are not allowed). Uniform bottoms must fit at the waist and crotch and be within one (1) size of student's actual waist/inseam measurement. No cargo pockets are allowed on uniform bottoms. Bellbottoms, joggers, carpenter/cargo style pants, hip huggers or jeans of any color and/or type are not allowed. Brand name emblems on uniform bottoms may not exceed 1" to 2" in size. All uniform bottoms must have a waistband with belt loops. Walking shorts shall not be more than four inches (4") above the back crease of the knee. Sagging of the uniform bottoms will not be allowed.

6. Undershirts must be solid white or navy without writing or other prints. Tank tops and camis should not be visible for girls.

7. Uniform bottoms must be the appropriate size (not baggy or tight).

8. Cargo pockets, bell bottoms, skinny leg, capris, and hip hugger pants are not allowed.

9. Uniform shorts/skirts must be no more than 4 inches from the back crease of the knee.

10. Socks must be worn daily. Socks may be solid navy, white, black, grey or brown, no other colors. Socks may have a small logo, but nothing distracting.

11. Students must wear a closed shoe (front and back). Boots are not allowed. See parish policy in addendum.

12. Belt buckles must be plain and traditional in style in the color of black, brown, khaki, white or navy only.

13. Hair should be neat and well groomed. Braids cannot have colored string or unnatural hair color added. Outlandish styles and coloring are not permitted. Bangs for girls must not obstruct vision. Hair on males, no matter what style, that is longer than the bottom of the earlobes on the side, below the eyebrows in the front, and longer than the top of the collar in the back is not allowed. Ornamentation (ribbons, bows, beads, etc.) are not allowed for males. Spiked hair or Mohawks are not allowed. Males may NOT have mustaches or facial hair, with the exception of males in grades 7 and 8. They may have neatly trimmed moustaches only. Hair on males, no matter what style, below the eyebrows in the front, and longer than the top of the collar in the back must be well maintained to curb distraction

14. Jewelry must not be excessive. Heavy chains/necklaces are not allowed. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Girls’ earrings must be modest in size and design. Tongue or body piercing is not allowed. Only 1 set of earrings should be worn.

15. No acrylic/ fake nails

16. No bandannas.

17. Undergarments cannot be visible underneath the uniform shirt.

18. Excessively worn make-up that distracts from the learning environment or poses a safety problem will not be allowed.

19. Scented lotions and/or spray cologne/perfume are not to be brought to school. Many students as well as staff members have allergies and/or asthma and may not be able to tolerate scents.

20. Middle school students may bring deodorant to school. It must be kept in their booksack or locker. Deodorant cannot be shared.

21. NOTE: For designated jean/casual dress days, students must wear school appropriate attire. Jeans should not be snug fitting and should not contain holes, extra zippers or lace. Jean shorts, capris or crops are not allowed on jean days. Jeans must be full length and only blue in color (no stone wash. Shirts must not contain any inappropriate language or designs. Sweatpants will only be allowed on announced cold weather days.

OUTERWEAR

1. Only white, black, gray, navy, or school spirit sweatshirts may be worn over a uniform top with the collar visible.

2. Only plain white, black, or navy sweaters are allowed.

3. Only white, black, gray, khaki, or dark navy jackets may be worn. Trench coats are not allowed. No leather, synthetic leather, corduroy, or suede allowed unless school issued. Outerwear cannot have a logo, wording or writing.

• Backpacks/Extracurricular Bags

1. All students must have a clear or mesh backpack (no prints).

2. Backpacks must be fully clear. Colored transparent bags are not allowed.

3. Extracurricular bags do not have to be transparent, but must be stored in an assigned area as designated by the school upon arrival on campus.

• Lunch bags/Purses/Handbags

1. PreKindergarten-2nd grade students are not allowed to bring a purse/handbag. 3rd-8th grade may bring a purse/handbag that cannot be larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. 3rd-4th graders are encouraged to only bring a purse/handbag if necessary.

2. Non- transparent lunch bags may not be larger than 9” x 6” x 5”.

3. Non-transparent privacy bags cannot exceed 5.5” x 7.5”.

4. All other bags that exceed that size must be clear and cannot be larger than 12” x 6” x 12”.

5. Food cannot be ordered and delivered to students during the school day. Students who wish to bring their own lunch must have it with them upon arrival.

• Water Bottles

1. Water bottles must be clear/transparent.

2. Bottles, cups, (i.e. Stanley/Yeti style cups) that are not clear/transparent are prohibited.

3. The container must have a secure, closeable top such as screw on, push-down, or slide closure. NO STRAWS

4. Only water is allowed. Sports drinks, coffee, energy drinks, or any other drinks are not allowed.

5. Water bottles are to be refilled outside of class time. A student may not leave class to refill a bottle.

**NOTE: THE PRINCIPAL, NOT THE UNIFORM VENDORS, SHOULD ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DRESS CODE. ALTHOUGH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ANTICIPATE ALL PROBLEMS, DISTRACTING “FADS” WHICH DISRUPT THE SPIRIT, EDUCATION, PHILOSOPHY, OR DIGNITY OF THE ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM WILL BE UNACCEPTABLE

Students in grades Prek-8th will be issued an ID at the beginning of the school year. Students must wear their IDs every day. Cards must be worn at all times on the left side of the uniform collar. Any students not wearing or defacing an identification card will face disciplinary consequences and be responsible for replacing the card. Students needing a temporary card must purchase one for the cost of $1 before school begins. Students not having the appropriate identification card or wearing it incorrectly will be issued a minor infraction for a dress code violation. The 4th minor infraction will result in a major referral and disciplinary consequences. New IDs can be purchased throughout the year for $5 and new clips for $.50. K-8th grade students may wear school issued lanyards. Lanyards may be purchased at school for $1.

Attendance and responsibility are key components for student success in school.

1. Students will be required to have an assignment pad (marbled notebook) to record daily class assignments as well as homework and/or announcements and deadlines.

2. Students are expected to complete all class work as assigned by the teacher.

3. Each teacher will establish his/her own homework policy. Students are expected to complete all home assignments and have them ready at the time requested by the teacher.

4. Students are expected to come to class prepared with all materials daily.

5. Student papers for grades K-4 will be sent home on a weekly basis. It is the parent’s responsibility to sign and return papers the following day. In the event that papers are not returned in a timely fashion, they may need to be kept at school. In this case, parents are encouraged to make an appointment with the teacher to view papers at school.

Individuals, including students, are not to be on the school campus after dismissal without supervision of school officials. In addition, any person visiting the school must upon arrival, report immediately to the office. Parents may not visit classrooms during instructional time and are not allowed to escort their children to or from class unless approval is provided by administration.

Website: https://leonvilleelem.slpsb.org/
Location: 3774 Louisiana 31, Leonville, LA, USA
Phone: 3378792385