FES Student Handbook 

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Quillayute Valley School District , in partnership with the community, is to respect and meet the diverse needs of all individuals in a learner-centered environment. Use of effective technology and successful teaching strategies will result in students with positive self-esteem, an appreciation for a lifetime of learning, and the ability to become competent, productive citizens.

VISION STATEMENTS

QVSD recognizes and meets the individual needs of each person through programs which promote the development of self-esteem, cooperation and vision. This expanded view of school will result in well-educated, productive and socially responsible citizens who contribute positively to our community and to the world.

QVSD, in partnership with the private and public sectors, will provide programs that prepare students for employment and a lifetime of learning.

QVSD uses technology to improve capabilities and increase production for all learners.

QVSD facilities provide a safe, child-centered environment to meet the needs of the students and the community. Facilities are designed, furnished and decorated to stimulate quality teaching and learning. The facilities are designed with adequate flexibility to meet varied needs and receive maximum, efficient use.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

We believe that:

BUS RULES

In order to guarantee student safety, these rules must be followed:

1. The driver is in full charge of the bus and students. Students must obey the driver promptly and willingly.
2. Students shall ride their regularly assigned bus at all times, unless permission has been granted by the school authorities. School authorities can only grant permission for transfers when the parents need assistance in child care due to work or an emergency situation or in the case that an older student has a job to fulfill and cannot get there by other reasonable means. Parents must issue a note, being specific of the child's name, the date of transfer, and the destination (name and address of stop for child to get off).
3. Unless by written permission of school authorities, no student shall be permitted to leave the bus except at his or her regular stop.
4. Each student may be assigned a seat in which he will be seated at all times.
5. Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct must be observed.
6. Students are to assist in keeping the bus clean by keeping their waste paper off the floor. Students must also refrain from throwing refuse out of the windows. To help keep the bus clean, eating is not allowed.
7. No student will use tobacco or light matches on a school bus.
8. No student shall open a window on the school bus without first getting permission from the school bus driver.
9. No student shall at any time extend his or her head, hands, or arms out of the windows, whether the school bus is in motion or standing still.
10. Students must see that they have nothing in their possession that may cause injury to another, such as sticks, breakable containers, any type of firearms straps or pins extending from their clothing. Also, any type of animal is not permitted on the bus, except for seeing eye dogs.
11. Each student must see that his/her books and personal belongings are kept out of the aisle. Special permission must be granted by school authorities to transport any large items.
12. No student will be allowed to talk to the driver more than is necessary.
13. No student shall sit in the driver's seat nor shall any student be to the immediate left or right of the driver.
14. Students are to remain seated while bus is in motion and are not to get on or off the bus until it has come to a full stop.
15. Students must leave the bus in an orderly manner and must obey the orders of the school safety patrolman on bus duty. They must not cross the highway until given consent by the school bus driver. When boarding or leaving the bus, students should be in view of the driver at all times.
16. Students must cross the highway only in front of the school bus and never behind it.
17. Students must not stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus. Students should leave home early enough to arrive at the bus stop before the bus is due.
18. Self-discipline should be exercised by students at the bus loading area. Students should refrain from pushing and shoving other students.
19. Students who have to walk some distance along the highway to the bus loading zone, where practicable, must walk on the left hand side facing the oncoming traffic. This will also apply to pupils leaving the bus loading zone in the evening.
20. Students' misconduct on a bus will be sufficient reason to discontinue providing bus transportation to those students involved.
21. In the event of an actual emergency, emergency exit procedures, as established by the emergency exit drills, will be followed.
22. Parents of students damaging school buses will be responsible for proper reimbursement to the school district.
23. Students are not to run errands between the bus stop and their home.

Adopted by the Board, November 29, 1976 .
Revised by the Board August 29, 1986 .
Revised by the Board February 16, 1993 .

Bus referrals/Consequences:

1. Referral - 1 bus practice
2. Referral - 2 bus practices
3. Referral - one day off bus
4. Referral - three days off the bus + 3 days bus practices
5. Referral - five days off the bus + 3 days bus practices
6. Referral - ten days off the bus + 3 days bus practices
7. Referral - twenty days off the bus
8. Referral - rest of trimester or over a longer extended period of time (if referral occurs near end of trimester)
9. Referral - rest of year off bus

             

FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLAYGROUND RULES

RESPECT ADULTS, OTHER STUDENTS AND OUR SCHOOL PROPERTY

GENERAL PLAYGROUND RULES:

Tag is not allowed on any of the playground equipment.

SLIDE

OVERHEAD LADDER

DOME

SWINGS

BIG AND SMALL TOY

INDIVIDUAL GAME RULES:

FOUR SQUARE - please hit the ball with your finger tips only

You are out if:

 JUMP ROPES -1 or 2 people may jump at a time

HANDBALL -always hit the ball with your hand

You are out if:

TETHERBALL -always hit the ball with the palm of your hand

You are out if:

QUIET GAME AREA -use quiet voices

STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION FORM

FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB NEWS

Welcome back to school! We hope you had a fun filled summer and are ready to help provide our children with an exciting school year.

We need new parents to step up to the plate and become active in this very worthwhile organization!

In the past our group sponsored:

  FES DISCIPLINE PILOSOPHY: RESPECT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

Forks Elementary School operates with the philosophy of mutual respect shared by students, staff and parents.  We work together to provide a safe, accepting environment for everyone.  We have developed four important “Respect Rules” which help express school pride through our positive behaviors:

Respect all people

·       honor others’ space

·       honor others’ ideas

·       treat others as you would like to be treated

·       show good sportsmanship and cooperation in all situations

Respect the right to learn

·       come to school prepared to learn

·       come to school with all materials

·       follow classrooms rules

·       behave properly so that others may learn

·       use appropriate language and volume in class and in halls

Respect the right to feel safe

·       keep hands and feet in your own space

·       think openly about others’ ideas

·       keep unkind thoughts, words and deeds to yourself

·       walk safely at all times except during games that require running

Respect property

·       honor others’ property

·       help keep our school clean and neat

·       keep your materials organized and ready to use

·       remember to put away lunch utensils properly

FES parents can help show these respect rules when they...

·       ensure their children are well-rested and ready to learn when they arrive at school

·       encourage the completion of class assignments

·       arrange for a “home study time and place” every day

·       encourage their children to read (or read with them) every day

·       become involved in school activities

·       partner with the school to reinforce appropriate behavior at home and at school

RESPECTFUL SCHOOL BEHAVIOR

Goal:  Students will learn and behave respectfully and appropriately in the school environment.

1.      Treat all people (adults and students) with respect.

2.      Arrive to classes on time with any needed materials.

3.      Complete all assignments including homework.

4.      Bring signed materials from home.

5.      Be positive and do the best work possible.

6.      Work cooperatively.

7.      Be responsible for your own actions.

RESPECTFUL HALLWAY AND LUNCH BEHAVIOR

Goal:  The hallways and commons areas of Forks Elementary will be a safe and quiet environment where people interact with courtesy and respect.

1.       Walk slowly in a straight line on the right side of the hall.

2.       Face forward in lines with hands in our own space.

3.       Use quiet speaking voices.

4.       Keep hands off artwork and walls.

5.       Take what you like; eat what you take.

6.       Select a sitting spot and stay there unless moved by an adult.

7.       Sit three students on a bench, please.

8.       Sit flat, not on knees or in a crouched position.

9.       Keep conversations appropriate.

10.    Raise your hand and wait for an adult before standing up.

11.    Clean your area before leaving.

12.    Stay in the recess area, not in the halls.

RESPECTFUL RESTROOM BEHAVIOR

Goal:  The restrooms at Forks Elementary will be clean and safe.

1.       Use a quiet voice in the restroom.

2.       Use restrooms appropriately and leave them clean.

3.       Put toilet paper in the toilet and other paper in the garbage.

4.       Flush the toilet.

5.       Leave the stall door open when you are finished.

6.       Wash your hands using small amounts of soap.

7.       Leave the restroom as soon as you finish and return quickly to class.

RESPECTFUL PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOR

Goal:  Students will play safely in all games and with all equipment.

1.       Play safely.

2.       No rough playing or pretend fighting.

3.       Solve problems peacefully using your words.

4.       Get help from a playground adult or conflict mediator to solve problems.

5.       Ask for permission and a pass to go to the bathroom, library or drinking fountain.                     

6.       Leave rocks on the ground.

7.       Throw only playground balls.

8.       Stay on the playground and out of driveways.

9.       No gum or food on the playground.

10.    Take turns on the playground.

11.    When a student is injured, report it immediately to an adult.  Do not touch or try to move an injured student.

12.    If an adult or conflict mediator asks to speak with you, stop and talk with that person.

RESPECTFUL BUS LINE BEHAVIOR

Goal:  Students will behave in a safe manner while waiting for the bus and follow the directions of the adults and safety patrol students..

1.       Go directly to your bus line when the whistle is blown.

2.       Stand in your bus line.

3.       Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.

4.       Follow the directions of the adults and safety patrol students.

RESPECTFUL BUS BEHAVIOR

Goal:  Students will behave safely on the bus.

1.       Follow the directions of the bus driver promptly.

2.       Get on and get off only at your own bus stop.

3.       Use quiet speaking voices.

4.       Stay seated at all times and sit flat, not on knees.

5.       Cross in front of the bus only.

6.       All school rules apply at the bus stop and on the bus.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Philosophy

FES Students are part of a continuous cycle of learning to be responsible for their choices of behavior.  We recognize good choices and guide them when they make choices that lead to problems.  We help them to learn how to problem solve, how to communicate their needs and how to use other appropriate ways to deal with situations.

Respect is our number one goal.  We set high expectations for student behavior and teach the school and class rules which will help them be successful.  We also teach them to take responsibility for their actions.

Learning Opportunities and Consequences

If students make poor choices in behavior, we always start with helping the student to acknowledge ( “own” ) their part of the poor choice.  With accepting responsibility comes a greater chance to really learn from the situation.  When we work with the student, we use a variety of interventions to help them learn from their mistakes:

·     Warning and explanation

·     Short time-out from the activity

·     Time-out and Think Tank

·     Written apology to hurt child

·     Loss of recess time

Parents are informed through phone calls home and/or copies of any referral sheets.  If the student has received a “green