Assessments
Kindergarten through 6th grade students will take FastBridge and SELWeb assessments three times a year. These assessments are used as screeners and assess students’ abilities in reading, math, and social-emotional well being. Students performing below the benchmark in one or more of these categories may receive additional support and instruction in a small group setting from our interventionists. Your student’s scores will be shared with you at conferences and sent home at the end of each semester. If your student receives intervention support, additional information will be sent home.
Third through sixth grade students will also take a state assessment in the areas of reading and math in the spring. Fourth grade students also complete a project based social studies state assessment and fifth graders take a science state assessment. More information regarding these tests will be provided by the classroom teacher. We have also included Interim Assessments for grades 3-6, once in the Fall & Winter-prior to the Spring Assessments.
Behavior-CHAMPS Expectations
We have high expectations for all students to be ready, respectful, responsible, and safe. We want all students at MES to be Champs by following communication, help, activity, movement, and participation guidelines to be successful in all areas of the building. We have a matrix system that we use for minor, moderate, and major infractions. Minor infractions (disruptive behavior, non-compliance, etc.) are typically handled by the classroom teacher and may result in a think sheet, parent contact, or detention. Moderate infractions (chronic minor behaviors, threats, cheating, etc.) may result in those previously listed as well as an office referral or suspension. Major infractions (chronic behaviors, violence, etc.) are handled by administrators and you will be notified to discuss the consequences further. For more information see our Behavior System Handbook on the USD 364 website.
Field Trips
Field trips are a great way to learn and experience new things. Field trips are also considered a privilege, therefore should be earned through student’s work, attitude, and behavior. If the classroom teacher and principal determine that a student has not earned a field trip, the student will not be allowed to go. That student will still be expected to be in school on that day.
Tobacco/Nicotine Free School
All Tobacco or electronic nicotine delivery systems are strictly prohibited on USD 364 property. This includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, any electronic nicotine delivery device, or anything used to inhale (vape) any substance. Any possession of these products will be considered a violation of school policy and subject to discipline measures. Students in grades 5 and 6 will participate in a vaping education program. Students observed in violation of this policy by a school district employee will be subject to disciplinary action and/or suspension. Administrators may report students who are in violation of this policy to law enforcement as appropriate. (See BOE Policy JCDAA)
Weapons Policy
Marysville Elementary School shall maintain a safe and nurturing educational environment where students can learn, teachers can teach, and parents and patrons can meet and recreate without fear. Marysville Elementary School will not tolerate violence or injury to staff or students. Weapons of any kind, especially firearms, or any instrument, object or device that can be reasonably perceived as a weapon or firearm, including replicas and look-alikes such as cap guns and water guns, will not be tolerated at any school-supervised activity, in any school building, or on any school district property. (See BOE Policy JCDBB)
Bullying
Marysville Elementary School is committed to providing a school climate with optimal learning environments where all students and school personnel are safe and treated with respect. To meet these standards, bullying, harassment, and intimidation of any kind are prohibited and are a violation of our district bullying policy. This prohibition could be in any form, including electronic means, on or while using school property, in a school vehicle, or at a school sponsored event. (See BOE Policy JDDC and BOE Policy GAAE )
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity and that it is prohibited from doing so by Title IX. (See BOE Policy GAAB)
Harassment
Any type of harassment will not be tolerated and will be a direct violation of board policy for any member of the district staff to harass another staff member or student through conduct or communication of sexual nature that are defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other inappropriate oral, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin (“racial harassment”) or on the basis of disability (“disability harassment”) shall not be tolerated in the school district. Racial or disability harassment of employees or students of the district in any district education program or activity is strictly prohibited. (See BOE Policy JGECA and BOE Policy JGEC)
Suspensions and/or Expulsion of Students
The authority to suspend for a short term and to propose an extended term suspension and/or expulsion is delegated to the Superintendent, building principal, or assistant principal, or by the Board of Education in accordance with the applicable statutes of the State of Kansas. The provisions of this section apply to all students enrolled in USD #364.
Suspensions are divided into two categories: In-School suspension and Out-of-school suspension.
The result of an in-school suspension (ISS) means to remove the student from the general student body and deny the student the privilege of attending or participating in school activities or events for a period not to exceed five (5) school days during any one time period.
An out-of-school suspension (OSS) can be either “short-term” – not to exceed ten (10) school days and to deny the student the privilege of attending or participating in school activities or events. Short-term suspension may extend into the next school year or “Long-term” – means to remove the student from school for a period in excess of five school days, but not more than 90 school days, and to deny the student the privilege of attending or participating in school activities or events. Long-term suspension may extend into the next school year.
Expulsion means to remove the student from the school for a period not to exceed 186 school days and to deny the student the privilege of attending or participating in school activities or events. An expulsion may extend into the next school year.
(See BOE Policy JDD)
