Student Handbook

2014-2015
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GREETINGS FROM THE PRINCIPAL
On behalf of the faculty and staff of G.C. Burkhead, I welcome students and parents as
we begin another school year. It is my hope that this handbook will help you become familiar
with our school policies, procedures, and programs.
Burkhead specializes in the elementary leel student, whose uni!ue deelopmental needs
re!uire a blended program of high e"pectations and we ensure that our students are gien the
foremost educational opportunities to meet their indiidual needs.
#he staff and I are looking forward to an en$oyable and productie school year. %e encourage
open communication so feel free to call or isit us.
& 'elissa Case
HARIN CO!NT" SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT
(uccess for all students by proiding a high !uality education through e"cellent
teachers, support staff and leadership embraced by supportie parents and an actie
community.
THE #ISION FOR G$ C$ %!R&HEA ELEMENTAR" SCHOOL'$
)Is to recognize that all children can learn and to ensure that children are gien the
foremost educational opportunities to meet their indiidual needs and to proide a strong
foundation for life&long learning in order to be competitie in the global arena, by
proiding positie community inolement, a secure and stimulating enironment,
educational innoation and isionary leadership.
G$ C$ %!R&HEA MISSION STATEMENT
*t G. C. Burkhead +lementary (chool, we beliee that all children can and will learn.
#o ensure that all children reach their ma"imum potential
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ATTENANCE &RS 158$10 states that the parent or guardian is responsible for
keeping his1her child in regular school attendance.
TR!ANC" POLIC" &RS158$150 states, Dany child who has been absent from school
without a alid e"cuse for three E0F days or more, or tardy on three E0F days or more is
truant. *ny child who has been reported as a truant two E-F or more times is a habitual
truant. Once a student under twenty&one E-1F years of age is absent and1or tardy si" E5F
days or more without a alid e"cuse, this studentGs name will be forwarded to the
2irector of (tudent (erices as a habitual truant.H
#ALI E9C!SES:
1. Illness that is erified by a doctor or medial agency Eparent note will be
accepted for up to si" E5F absences , e"cused for only one E1F day per noteFI
-. Orders of the court , this applies to summonses and subpoenasI
0. 2eath or seere illness in the immediate family erified by a written
statement. Immediate family shall mean father, mother, brother, sister,
grandfather, grandmother, blood&related aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or anyone
liing under the same household roof with the studentI
9. 8eligious holidays and practicesI
6. If a student is sent home for lice, one E1F day per instance will be e"cused with
any additional days missed beyond this to be considered une"cusedI
5. Circumstances if approed by the principal or his1her designee, including trips
!ualifying as education enhancement opportunities.
(tudents shall be granted an e"cused absence for up to ten E14F school days to pursue
an educational enhancement opportunity determined by the principal to be of significant
educational alue. #his opportunity my include, but not be limited to, participation in an
educational foreign e"change program or an intensie instructional, empirical, or
performance program in one E1F of the core curriculum sub$ects of +nglish, science,
mathematics, social studies, foreign language, and the arts.
Cnless the principal determines that e"tenuating circumstances e"ist, re!uests for
dateEsF falling within state or district testing periods shall not be granted.
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./hool 0our1
*ll classes =&6 begin at ;:<5 and end at 2:15. /reschool morning sessions begin at
;:15 and end at 10:50. /reschool afternoon sessions begin at 10:55 and end at 2:15.
Student, 1+77 be -ounted ta4d2 *o4 t.e,e t1o 4ea,on,:
1$ Student not +n t.e+4 -7a,,4oo0 b2 ;:<5 a$0$
2$ Student +, -.e-ked out o* ,-.oo7 be*o4e t.e end o* ,-.oo7 at 2:15 6$0$
#he principalGs determination may be appealed to the (uperintendent1designee whose
decision may then be appealed to the Board (uperintendent1designee whose decision may
then be appealed to the Board under its grieance policy and procedures.
(tudents receiing an e"cused absence under this section shall hae the opportunity to
make up schoolwork missed and shall not hae their class grades adersely affected for
lack of class attendance or class participation due to the e"cused absence.
#he principal or designee shall determine the alidity of each e"cuse presented. An2
e=-u,e 0u,t be 64e,ented 1+t.+n *+3e >5? da2, a*te4 t.e ,tudent 4etu4n, to ,-.oo7$ I*
not 64e,ented +n t.at t+0e/ t.e ab,en-e 1+77 4e0a+n une=-u,ed$ It +, t.e ,tudent@,
4e,6on,+b+7+t2 to 64o3+de do-u0entat+on to t.e a664o64+ate ,-.oo7 ad0+n+,t4ato4 +n
a t+0e72 0anne4$
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Student, a4e not to a44+3e at ,-.oo7 64+o4 to ;:05 a$ 0$ and ,.a77 be 6+-ked u6 at t.e
-7o,e o* t.e ,-.oo7 da2 at 2:15 6$0$
(tudent safety is a top priority at G. C. Burkhead. #he students, who are transported by
parents, shall be dropped off by the doors behind the cafeteria. Cars will not be permitted
in the front parking lot during school hours, >J44&-J04. #his area is restricted for buses
only.
PROPER PROCE!RE FOR ST!ENT ROP-OFF A$M$:
In ou4 e**o4t to en,u4e t.e ,a*et2 o* a77 ,tudent, du4+nA t.e .+A.-t4a**+- 0o4n+nA
t+0e/ 1e a,k *o4 2ou4 .e76 and -ont+nua7 -oo6e4at+on +n t.e *o77o1+nA a4ea,:
/lease be sure all ehicles are taken to the back parking lot for student drops. 2ue
to buses in the front parking lot, it is an e"treme hazard for our students to be
dropped by personal ehicles in the front parking lot.
Note t.e ne1 ,+An, and d4+3+nA 7ane, *o4 t.e ba-k 6a4k+nA 7ot$ u4+nA t.e
0o4n+nA .ou4, o* ;:00 a0 B C:00 a0/ t.e H+-ko42 Lane tu4n 1+77 be *o4
ent4an-e t4a**+- on72$ #he left lane will be used for those wanting to parkI the
right lane will be used for those dropping students off at the awnings. *ll traffic
during these hours will e"it the parking lot at the *ddison %arehouse. ?O +BI#
O?#O :IC=O8K ;*?+.
/lease drie slowly and carefully in the back parking lot , always watching for
the une"pected.
In t.e ba-k 6a4k+nA 7ot/ 67ea,e kee6 3e.+-7e, +n a ,+nA7e-*+7e *o4 ,tudent
un7oad+nA$ %e understand that this process may be a bit slower, but it is much
safer than haing lines of ehicles with students crossing in front and between
cars.
/lease park only in the back parking lot where slots are clearly marked and
aailable. #his allows cars to proceed to the drop off area in the back in a single
file line. )e a,k t.at ea-. 3e.+-7e 6u77 to t.e end o* t.e d4o6 Done be*o4e
un7oad+nA. %e hae two staff members ready to escort children inside before the
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o* t.e ,-.oo7 +, *o4 t.e ,tudent d4o6 o**/ ,ta**/ 6a4ent,/ and 3+,+to4,@
6a4k+nA$ "ou4 -oo6e4at+on +n t.+, 0atte4 1+77 .e76 en.an-e ,tudent ,a*et2.
>J06 bell. #his will also help alleiate traffic congestion. #he back parking lot
offers parking slots that will accommodate parents who wish to walk their
children to class.
#he D2rop LoneH is indicated by two cones, if your car is in that zone your child
should e"it the ehicle so we can unload seeral ehicles at once.
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unde4,tand+nA +n dea7+nA 1+t. t.e,e ,a*et2 +,,ue, .e4e at G$ C$ %u4k.ead$
PROPER PROCE!RE FOR ST!ENT ISMISSAL P$M$:
+nd of day dismissal for students is -J16 p.m. *ll students board buses in the front of
school unless parents1guardians hae made other arrangements by 1-J44. Only school
personnel will hae access to the bus loading area.
/arents1Guardians, if you plan to pick up your children, you must send a personal note
to your childGs teacher or notify the office by coming in and writing a note before 1-J44
of any transportation changes. #his note may be filed for long&term arrangements and
parents must be responsible for notifying the school when there is a need for other
transportation changes.
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
If your childGs prearranged transportation situation changes, for a day or an e"tended.
#ransportation arrangements cannot be changed without notification from the
parent1guardian by 1-J44 noon. Kour cooperation in this area is necessary for the
protection of our students.
There will be NO transportation changes made by phone.
G!IELINES FOR THE EARL" ISMISSAL OF A ST!ENT:
(tudents will be under the superision of a !ualified adult at all times. *ny re!uest for
a student to leae school at a time other than that the regular dismissal time will be made
through the office.
T.e adu7t 4eEue,t+nA a ,tudent 0u,t ,+An an ea472 d+,0+,,a7 *o40 +nd+-at+nA t.e
na0e o* t.e ,tudent/ tea-.e4/ t+0e/ 4ea,on *o4 4eEue,t and na0e o* adu7t$
Office personnel will compare the re!uest of a student to an information file to
alidate the adult re!uesting the student in authorized to pick up the student. If the office
personnel do not isually recognize the indiidual, an appropriate form of identification
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Fo4 ,e-u4+t2 and ,tudent ,a*et2/ a77 +dent+*+ed ,tudent, not 4+d+nA a bu, 1+77 be
e,-o4ted to t.e 7+b4a42/ -o06ute4 7ab/ o4 0u,+- 4oo0 1+t. -e4t+*+ed 6e4,onne7$ At
2:15 6a4ent, 1+77 be 6e40+tted to ente4 t.e -a*ete4+a to 6+-k u6 t.e+4 -.+7d$ Fo4
,a*et2 4ea,on, and to kee6 an o6t+0a7 7ea4n+nA en3+4on0ent/ no 6a4ent 0a2 1a+t
+n t.e -a*ete4+a be*o4e 2:15$ Pa4ent,FGua4d+an, 0a2 be 4eEu+4ed to ,.o1 a
6+-tu4e I$$ +n o4de4 to 4e7ea,e t.e,e ,tudent,$ A77 -a4, 0u,t be +n u,e de,+Anated
6a4k+nA ,6ot, +n t.e 6a4k+nA 7ot 1.en 6+-k+nA u6 a -.+7d$
is re!uested Epreferably the identification should be a photo identification such as a
drierGs licenseF. %hen it is determined the adult is authorized to pick up the student and
is properly identified, the teacher is notified to send the student to the office for early
dismissal.
+ery re!uest not meeting the aboe guidelines must be referred to the principal,
assistant principal or their designee who will determine an appropriate course of action.
FIEL TRIP:
PARENT TRANSPORTATION FOR FIEL TRIPS !RING SCHOOL A"
If a parent or legal guardian of a student insists that they proide the childGs
transportation for an e"tra&curricular trip or school sponsored eent, during the school
day, the following procedures must be metJ
1. #he parent or legal guardian must notify the studentGs teacher and principal in
writing at least two school days prior to the planned eent.
-. Only the parent or legal guardian of the child may transport the child.
0. *t the designated departure time for the trip1actiity in !uestion, the parent or
legal guardian must sign out the child in the office and take charge of the child.
#he child will not be counted absent if he1she attends all designated stops during
the itinerary, and if all guidelines in this procedure hae been met.
9. Cpon arrial at each designated stop on the itinerary, the parent or legal guardian
must personally notify the teacher, administrator, or designee that the child is
present. #he child may not be left unattended by the parent or legal guardian at a
designated point in order for the child to $oin the group upon its arrial.
Cpon departure from each designated stop on the trip itinerary, the parent or legal
guardian must personally notify the teacher, administrator, or designee that they are
departing from the group. If the parent or legal guardian is not in attendance at the
scheduled departure time, the child will not be permitted to wait for the parent
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SCHOOL CLOSING AN RES!LTING CANCELLATION OF ACTI#ITIES
In t.e e3ent o* +n-7e0ent 1eat.e4/ ,-.oo7 -an-e77at+on, 1+77 be announ-ed a, ,oon a,
6o,,+b7e on t.e 7o-a7 and Lou+,3+77e te7e3+,+onF4ad+o ,tat+on,$ S-.oo7 e=t4a--u44+-u7a4
a-t+3+t+e, 1+77 be -an-e77ed +* ,-.oo7 +, -an-e77ed o4 ,tudent, a4e 4e7ea,ed ea472$ An2
,tudent 1.o,e 6a4ent *ee7, t.at t4a3e7 +, un,a*e du4+nA +n-7e0ent 1eat.e4 1+77 not be
6ena7+Ded *o4 not attend+nA e=t4a--u44+-u7a4 a-t+3+t+e,$
SCHOOL %!S SAFET" E9PECTATIONS AN PROCE!RES
*. 7or the safety of all students, each teacher should spend a specific amount of time
on these rules and practices during the first part of the school year. #hey should
also be reiewed periodically during the school year.
B. (tudents should be taught to following safety rules and practicesJ
1. Be at your bus stop 6 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
-. (tay 6 Giant steps away from the road
0. %ait for the drier to signal you before you cross the street.
9. *lways use the handrail when getting on and off the bus
6. @uickly find your seat.
5. (it seat&to&seat and back&to&back.
>. *lways keep your hands to yourself.
3. #alk !uietly on the bus
<. =eep eerything in your book bag and donGt get anything out on the bus
14. %ait for the bus to come to a complete stop before standing to e"it the bus
one seat at a time.
11. *lways get the attention of the bus drier before bending oer to pick up
something you hae dropped.
1-. If you miss the bus do not eer chase it, or hae your parents follow
behind it, in their car. :ae your parents drie you to schoolI it is much
too dangerous to run up alongside the bus.
10. #he drier has the right to assign seats.
19. Obey all directions1instructions the drier gies you.
Items not allowed on the bus
/ets Ealie or deadF
#oys Eof any sizeF
Glass items
Balloons
%eapons Eincluding sharp ob$ects, /encils are allowed, they
should be kept in the book bag.F
Illegal drugs and alcohol
7ood and 2rink Eincluding gum, candy and suckers should not be
out or eaten while on the bus, they may be carried in the book
bag or lunch bo"F
*ny items too large to fit into seat or be held on your lap.
C$ T.e *o77o1+nA a-t, o* ,e4+ou, 0+,-ondu-t on t.e bu, o4 3+o7at+on, o* ,a*et2
Ru7e, and 64a-t+-e, 7+,ted +n Se-t+on % 0a2 4e,u7t +n %u, Su,6en,+on,:
1. 2amage to bus property.
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-. 7ighting.
0. Cse of real or imitation tobacco products.
9. /rofanity.
6. Cse of fire or open flame.
5. Cse of drugs Eincluding alcoholF.
>. Bullying
Ha4d+n Count2 S-.oo7 bu,e, a4e eEu+66ed 1+t. 3+deo -a0e4a ,e-u4+t2 bo=e,$ #+deo
-a0e4a, a4e 0o3ed *4o0 bu, to bu, 0on+to4+nA be.a3+o4 and ,tudent 0anaAe0ent
64o-edu4e,$
SCHOOL TRIPS: O#ERNIGHT
G!IELINES FOR ST!ENTS ATTENING O#ERNIGHT SCHOOL
E#ENTSFTRIPS:
#he criteria listed below will be used to guide teachers when making recommendations
on a studentGs participation on a school sponsored oernight trip and1or eent.
1. (uspension from school.
-. Aiolation of the current :ardin County Code of Conduct and1or G. C. BurkheadGs
2iscipline /lan.
0. :itting or striking fellow students or school personnel.
9. Being called to the principal or assistant principalGs office for disciplinary action
during the school year for any of the followingJ
7ailure of student to follow directies of school personnel
2estruction of school property
Being disrespectful toward teachers
Cse of profane language
#ransportation problems inoling :ardin Co. (chool Buses during the
regular school day
* final discussion concerning the studentGs attendance will be held between the teacher
and the principal1assistant principal. %hen the decision is made, a conference will be
held inoling the parent, the studentGs teacher, and principal1assistant principal.
2isruptie behaior by the student on the oernight school sponsored eent1trip will
result in the student being sent home. #he parentEsF will be responsible for all
arrangements to transport their child home.
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SCHOOL-)IE E9PECTATIONS B STAFF AN ST!ENTS
PA)S
1. /ersonal Best , Gie you best effort each day, strie for success
-. *ct 8esponsibly & Be responsible in your actions, be on time, be dependable
0. %ork with Integrity & :onest, fair and !uality work
9. (how 8espect & (how respect with staff, students and guest
CLASSROOM E9PECTATIONS
1. #eachers and students will establish classroom e"pectations that coincide with
school e"pectations.
-. Clip Cp and Clip 2own Chart will be used to monitor student behaiors
0. Bruin bucks will be used for the positie reinforcement of behaior
9. #eachers will communicate poor behaiors with parents
6. 7ollow /*%(
CAFETERIA E9PECTATIONS
1. Cse oice leel - or lower
-. =eep hands and feet to yourself
0. (tay seated at all times with feet under the table Eraise hand for helpF
9. 7ood is not to be played with, shared, or traded
6. Clean your area before being dismissed
HALL)A" E9PECTATIONS
1. Cse oice leel 4 unless directed to speak at leel 1
-. %alk on the right side of the hall while facing forwards.
E*lways enter using the right side doorF
0. :ands, feet and belongings to self , 8espect others and school facilities
9. ;ines are single file and close together Eno gapsF
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6. 7ollow /*%(
RESTROOM E9PECTATIONS
1. Cse oice leel 1 while in restroom
-. 5 student ma"imum in restroom at any one time
0. (how respect for priacy and facilities
9. Cse restroom, wash hands, and immediately e"it restroom
6. 7ollow /aws
PLA"GRO!N E9PECTATIONS
1. Aoice leel 0 or lower
-. (tay in designated areas as directed by teacher
0. Cse safe actions, report any potentially dangerous actiities.
9. =eep hands and feet to yourself
6. 7ollow /*%(
SPECIAL AREA CLASS %EHA#IOR
'isbehaior in special area classes will result in the same conse!uences as in the
regular classroom. (pecial area teachers will communicate Clip Cp or Clip 2own with
homeroom teacher after each class period. #he homeroom teacher would then hold them
accountable on the Clip&Chart in the classroom. #he specialists are still responsible for
making contact with the parent if the behaior warrants such an action or for filling out
the Office 8eferral form.
AFTER SCHOOL ETENTION
2etention will be held in the ;ibrary on #hursday of each school week, from -J04&
0J04. (tudents can be assigned detention for the following iolations that include, but are
not limited to, lack of work completion, misbehaior, or other behaiors.
/arents1Guardians are responsible for picking students up from detention at the library
doors at 0J04. * certified staff member will check identification of those persons picking
up studentsI only authorized adults, on file in the office or specified on the detention
form, will be allowed to pick up students from detention.
OFFENSES FOR )HICH A ST!ENT SHO!L %E SENT IMMEIATEL" TO
A PRINCIPAL OR CO!NSELOR:
1-
MaGo4 O**en,e,:
1. ;eaing Campus
-. Bullying1:arassment in any form
E:B<1& /lease refer to the :C( Code of Conduct for (tudentsFMMM
0. Aandalism1/roperty 2amage
9. 7ighting1/hysical *ggression
6. #hreats of +ndangerment
5. #heft
>. 2rugs1#obacco
3. %eapons
<. Gross 'isconduct1Aulgarities
14. #otal 2efiance
MM+no4 o**en,e, that become consistent oer time will also warrant an office referral on
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offense within a one month period. * parent notice by the teacher should occur no
later than the 0
rd
offense.
M+no4 O**en,e,:
2ress code iolation, Gum1Candy, :orse /lay, Incomplete or missing work, ;ack of
'aterials, ?ame Calling, ;ow ;eel 2efiance, ;ying, ?ot 7ollowing 2irections,
2isrespectful, 2isruptie Behaiors, #ardiness, or (leeping.
CONSEH!ENCES >but not 7+0+ted to?
OT- O**+-e T+0eout
L- Lun-. etent+on
ST- So-+a7 T+0eout >Re-e,,?
AS- A*te4 S-.oo7 etent+on
IS- In S-.oo7 etent+on >).o7e da2 o4 6a4t+a7 da2?
OSS- Out o* S-.oo7 etent+on
M0, 6, 14 day or yearly bus suspensions may occur for bus behaiors. /arents would be
responsible for the transportation of the student to and from school.
M(eerity of the behaior, number of past infractions, and student cooperation will be
determining factors for the conse!uences that will be gien.
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/roper appearance not only makes for a good self&concept, but has also been shown to
hae a high relationship to school pride and appropriate behaior. %e ask that students
and parents accept their responsibilities concerning this matter. /arents will be contacted
when a studentGs appearance is considered a possible distraction to self or othersG normal
school progress and orderly operation of the school.
*ppropriate dress will consist of pants, $eans, athletic wear, Capri pants, skirts,
shorts, skorts, or $umpers, Emid-thigh length or lonAe4F. ?o low&rise or low&
waist pants1$eans will be acceptable to wear.
)o4d, o4 7oAo, a4e not to be o**en,+3e/ neAat+3e/ de4oAato42 o4 a 6ut-do1n
o* an2 natu4e$
*ll students must wear appropriately sized clothing. ?o sagging pants, shorts,
etc.
*ll shirts must hae sleees. (hirts must also coer the waistband of pants so
torso does not show.
+ach student is re!uired to wear shoes at all times. 7lip&flops, shoes w1heels and
sandals are unsafe and are not to be worn at school. #he term DsandalsH includes
all open toes and backless footwear. *ll shoes should support the foot
appropriately while playing outside or e"ercising. Tennis/Athletic shoes are
most appropriate.
:ead coerings are to be worn outside the school building. :ooded sweatshirts
are permitted but hoods should not be on inside the buildings.
+"ceptions to the dress policy will be made for students with religious ob$ections
or students with special needs only after a meeting with administration.


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2uring the course of the year, seeral special actiities and pro$ects are planned for the
students. %e urge you to encourage your child to participate, as this tends to highlight the
regular educational process. (uch actiities might includeJ
/oster Contests
.r. Beta Club
(pelling Bee
Conseration
%e also plan some fun&type actiities for the students such asJ
(pecial /rograms
Guest ;ecturers
'usicals
(chool&/roduced #A /rograms
7all, %inter, and (pring Celebrations
FOO SER#ICE:
Lun-.:
7ull price studentJ N-.94
M8educed price studentJ N4.94
*dult meal pricesJ N0.04
%4eak*a,t:
7ull price studentJ N4.44
M8educed price studentJ N4.44
*dult meal pricesJ N-.44
LI%RAR" MEIA CENTER
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(cience +"position
7ield #rips
2.*.8.+
*cademic
Competitions
Book /arade
:ealth 7airs
.udo Club
1. #o e"cite students about reading and to enable become effectie users of
information, thus creating independent citizens and life&long learners.
-. #o promote a loe of reading in students empowering them to be responsible
and independent users of the library.
0. #o collaborate with staff in proiding books, magazines, audio&isual, and
electronic materials, to support what is being taught in the classrooms and to
proide research actiities for students on all leels.
9. #o work with parents to familiarize them with library resources and !uality
literature.
#he ;ibrary 'edia Center is open to all staff and parents during the school day, unless
otherwise specified. Pa4ent, a4e en-ou4aAed to -.e-k out 0ate4+a7, *o4 t.e+4 -.+7d4en$
/arents are also encouraged to olunteer in the ;ibrary 'edia Center.
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+"tended (chool (erices E+((F is a uni!ue segment of the =entucky +ducational
8eform *ct E=+8*F that proides special funds to eery =entucky school district to
proide instructional support serices for students who need additional time to achiee
e"pected academic goals. #he main focus of +"tended (chool (erices at Burkhead is
during the regular school day in the studentGs regular classroom. Instructional assistants
work with students on skills that the regular classroom teacher has identified as skills that
the student needs to maintain performance, preent failure, or reduce academic
deficiencies.
If your childGs teacher recommends +"tended (chool (erices for your child, you will
be notified in writing as to the skills identified as needing additional support, along with
the method of serice. Kou may also contact your childGs teacher or the +(( coordinator
to discuss placement of your child in e"tended school serices.
If your child does not !ualify for +(( serices, the teacher will discuss with you ways
in which the studentGs needs may be addressed during the regular school day. /arents or
guardians hae the right to re!uest reconsideration of the childGs eligibility for +"tended
(chool (erices. Contact the +(( building coordinator at the school to re!uest an appeal
form.
CHIL CARE
G. C. Burkhead +lementary proides an after school child care program. %e will be
licensed for 04 children thereby limiting the number of participants on a first come, first
sere basis. 7or further information about the after school child care program please call
>5<&3359.
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FAMIL" RESO!RCE CENTER
#he G. C. Burkhead 7amily 8esource Center is located behind the school, off of the
back parking lot. #he purpose of the 7amily 8esource Center is to proide support and
assistance to the children and families of the G. C. Burkhead community. %ide ranges of
serices are offered at the Center for families, and these serices may be linked with
other community agencies.
#he 7amily 8esource Center is staffed by a coordinator and a (chool1:ome ;iaison.
Center hours are 3J44 a.m. to 0J44 p.m., 'onday&7riday. +"tended hours are aailable as
needed. %alk in or call >0>&43<5 for more information.
LOST AN FO!N
*ll lost items are turned into the office. *fter a period of time, unclaimed articles are
turned oer to charitable organizations. /lease see the articles are recoered as soon as
possible.
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SAFE SCHOOL POLIC"
#o ensure the safety of all GCB students, and to facilitate the dismissal of students at
the close of the school day, the following procedures will be implemented, monitored,
and enforcedJ
*ll isitors Eincluding parents of enrolled studentsF will be re!uired to first report
to the office and sign in after gaining access through the ideo communicators at
each entry. EBe ready to state purpose for isit and hae I2 aailableF
(tudents that check out before the bell must be signed our through the office first.
#his preents unauthorized persons from picking up a student.
(tudents who are transported by their parents in the afternoon will be released to
the library, computer lab, or music room for pick&up. /hoto identification must be
made aailable.
*dults seen in the building, other than regular staff, will be asked their purpose
for being there, and will be asked to show their isitorGs pass.
*ll entry doors as well as classroom doors will remain locked at all times.
*ll students leae and return to their classrooms either in pairs or groups under
staff superision. (tudents will trael from building to building through the
cafeteria.
(hould any emergency arise, there are plans in place for appropriate staff
response. E+mergency 'anagement /lanF
ST!ENT SAFET" TELEPHONE LINE
>Ha4d+n Count2 C4+0e Sto66e4,? 1-C00-58;-C12<
#he safety of students is our first priority. #he :ardin County (chool 2istrict has
formed a partnership with :ardin County Crime (toppers to proide a (tudent (afety
#elephone ;ine. (tudents and others may now anonymously call Crime (toppers at 1&
344&6<>&31-0 to report school safety concerns. #he callerGs identity is strictly protected.
#hese reports will then be gien to proper school officials for inestigation. #hose who
proide information that leads to an arrest and indictment will receie a monetary reward.
&ENT!C&" MISSING SCHOOL CHILREN PROGRAM
G. C. Burkhead, through the =entucky (tate 2epartment of +ducation, has deeloped
the =entucky 'issing Child (chool /rogram. #his program gies the students and
educators of eery =entucky school access to the names and identifying data of missing
=entucky school children. +ach month a list of missing children is mailed to eery school
in the state of =entucky. If you hae or know of a missing child, please notify your
school immediately.
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SITE %ASE ECISION MA&ING CO!NCIL
G. C. Burkhead is a (ite Based school whereby a team of three teachers, two parents
and the principal make determinations as to how the school will function. #his team has
the primary responsibility for making policy decisions for the school.
*nother purpose for our D(ite Based #eamH is to gie an opportunity for the entire
school community, i.e., parents and staff, to inole themseles in meeting the needs of
our students. Incorporating a D(ite BasedH mentality into our school will gie eeryone
an opportunity for inolement, in turn strengthening the oerall educational process.
*s a parent you not only hae an opportunity but a right to gie your representatie
directions regarding your feelings about what is important for G.C.B. to continue to be
successful. %e in turn promise to listen and to keep an open mind.
G$ C$ %!R&HEA SITE %ASE CO!NCIL MEM%ERS 2014-2015
'elissa Case /rincipal
*ngie Isaacs #eacher 8epresentatie
(usie (herrard #eacher 8epresentatie
Bill %ooldridge #eacher 8epresentatie
*nn 'arie 8eilly /arent 8epresentatie
Aacant /arent 8epresentatie
C!RRIC!L!M
#he curriculum at G. C. Burkhead is aried and proides the students a well&rounded
program of academics and other actiities to prepare them for future education and to
meet the needs of our eer&changing society.
Our school consists of professional learning community teams, organized by grade
leel, that offer high&!uality instruction that closely follows teaching strategies aligned
with state and national standards.
*ll students receie instruction from special area teachers in isual arts, music,
physical education, process lab, and computer lab. ;ibrary skills will be taught by the
'edia (pecialist and the regular teacher.
Other programs aailable at G. C. Burkhead are preschool, speech, special education,
gifted1talented, #itle I, +((, and (*CC.
HOME)OR& POLIC"
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:omework is defined as assignments to be completed outside the classroom to
reinforce class instruction, increase understanding and retention, transfer and e"tend
classroom instruction, prepare for class discussion, and proide curriculum enrichment
opportunities.
It should be recognized that not all homework takes the form of written assessments.
(ome homework, especially in the primary program, should inole students reading to
their parents and ice ersa or taking part in cultural and creatie actiities.
Tea-.e4 4e,6on,+b+7+t+e,:
1. #eachers will assign homework at their discretion.
-. *lthough there may be e"ceptions, it is suggested that =&- students should hae
no more than a total of 04 minutes of homework per night. 0&6 students should
hae no more than 54 minutes of homework per night.
0. *ssigned homework will reinforce instruction accomplished in classI it will not
introduce new or unfamiliar concepts or skills.
9. #eachers shall reiew and ealuate homework assignments and proide students
with !uality feedback.
6. #eachers shall decide the degree to which homework affects student assessment.
5. #eachers shall proide clear, concise directions for completion of homework
assignments.
GRAES AN ST!ENT PROGRESS REPORTS
(tudent progress will be reported to students and parents through conferences and nine&
week progress reports. *ny time you would like to schedule a conference with the childGs
teacherEsF, contact the teacherEsF or our counselor, ;ori Indalecio.
PH"SICAL E!CATION
/hysical +ducation actiities are part of the curriculum at G. C. Burkhead. (tudents are
e"pected to participate unless e"cused by a doctor. Gym shoes are re!uired on days that
/. +. is scheduled.
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NCL% TEACHER H!ALIFICATIONS
#he federal education law put in place by /resident Bush called D?o Child ;eft BehindH
re!uires that all parents in #itle I schools be notified and gie the opportunity to re!uest
information about the professional !ualifications of classroom teachers instructing their
child. If you are interested in this information, you may send your re!uest to the building
principal who will proide a response, or you may access the information through
www.kyepsb.net under #eacher Certification In!uiry.
#ISITORS
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*t no time shall any indiidual or group disrupt classroom instruction. *lthough parents
are encouraged to isit the school and the room of their children, such isits should not
interrupt the orderly work of the classroom. #he principal shall hae authority to permit
or deny any indiidual, or group of indiiduals, the right to go through the building or to
remain on the school grounds.
!PATING ST!ENT INFORMATION
/art of the studentGs record deals with student and parent information.
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SOCIAL SEC!RIT" N!M%ER:
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TE9T%OO&S
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(ocial (ecurity ?umbers are mandatory for a student to enroll at G. C. Burkhead.
PHONE CALLS
Cnless deemed an emergency, neither students nor teachers will be forwarded calls in
the classroom during instructional time. If you need to get information to a student or
teacher, please leae a message in the office. T.e o**+-e 6.one nu0be4 +, ;J8-58C<$
#OL!NTEER PROGRAM
#he :ardin County (chools hae successfully operated a Aolunteer /rogram for
seeral years. #his program makes use of parents and citizens in a ariety of ways in
which, the actiities enhance our studentsG educational e"perience. #he continued success
of this program depends upon a willingness of the parents to share some time with our
school.
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%AC&GRO!N CHEC& FORM M!ST %E FILLE O!T +n o4de4 to
-o0672 1+t. &entu-k2 Sa*e S-.oo7 La1,$ #hese forms are located in the main
office at G. C. B. and need to be filled out at the beginning of the school year and may
take seeral weeks to be processed by the state.
TITLE I9FSECTION 504FTITLE #I GRIE#ANCE PROCE!RES
#he :ardin County Board of +ducation does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, se", handicap, marital status, religion, or age in employment,
educational programs or actiities as set forth in #itle AI, #itle IB, (ection 649, *ge
2iscrimination *ct of 1<>6 and Ciil 8ights *ct of 1<59.

In!uires Contact +!ual Opportunity Coordinator
:ardin County Board Of +ducation
56 %. *. .enkins 8oad
+lizabethtown, =entucky 9->41
#elephoneJ >5<&3344
#he :ardin County Board of +ducation grieance procedure for non&compliance for the
non&discrimination statement aboe is as followsJ
*. * written complaint filed with the building principal, to be followed with a
written response from the building principal or superisor.
B. If not satisfied, a written appeal is to be directed to +. +. O. 2istrict :earing
Committee, to be followed with a written response.
C. If not satisfied, a written appeal is to be made to the :ardin County Board of
+ducation.
* complete copy of the aboe grieance procedure, including timelines, is aailable in
the building principalGs office
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HEA LICE POLIC"
Our policy is based on the fact that lice nits EeggsF left in the hair can hatch and
reinfect a student or other students, een after treatment with a pediculicide E?i", 8I2, or
=wellF. #he purpose of this policy is to preent the spread of head lice and reduce
absenteeism due to head lice in our school.
*ny G. C. Burkhead student found to hae lie head lice will hae a responsible adult
called and will be returned home as soon as possible. If no one can be reached, the child
will be sent home the usual time with a letter. #he child must then be returned to school
by an adult for a recheck. #he child may return to school without an adult only if a note
from a health professional indicates the child ok to return to school.
E9AMINATIONS:
(tate law and state regulations re!uire a medical e"amination of each student within
si" months prior to initial admission to school. * health certificate from a licensed
physician, nurse practitioner, physicianGs assistant or an +/(2# proider shall be
presented to the school on the appropriate form distributed by the (tate 2epartment of
+ducation prior to enrollment. *ny student transferring into the :ardin County (chools is
re!uired by law to hae complied with the aboe regulations.
CONTAGIO!S ISEASE:
?o pupil haing any contagious or infectious disease shall be permitted in the schools.
If any student is known to hae such diseases, that student shall be sent home $ust as soon
as arrangements can be made with a parent or guardian. #he student shall remain away
from school until satisfactory eidence is presented from a physician or county health
officer that the student is free of the disease.
GENERAL HEALTH:
/arents are adised that all children in the :ardin County (chools are presumed to be
mature enough to make their own decisions concerning food choicesI especially as such
decisions may affect their own medical condition such as food allergies or diabetes. If a
studentGs medical condition re!uires that indiidualized food alternaties be proided to a
child, such as a milk substitute because of milk allergy, or indiidual food scheduling,
such as a snack for a diabetic, it is the parentGs responsibility to produce a medical
doctorGs statement.
/arents are hereby notified that the re!uired health screenings for ision, hearing,
speech1language, scoliosis, and height1weight monitoring pursuant to >49 =*8 9J4-4
Comprehensie (chools :ealth /rogram may be done without further notice.
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INS!RANCE B #OL!NTAR" ST!ENT P LANS
* oluntary student coerage plan is made aailable to all students enrolled
in the county schools at the beginning of each school year. #he plan offered is
secondary to other insurance that the family might hae. Coerage is proided by
(cholastic Insurers.
(chool day coerage is N3.44 per year and -9&:our Coerage is N99.44 per
year. +"tended dental coerage is N6.44 e"tra.
MEICATION
#he dispensing of medication by school personnel, other than designated staff located
in the front office, is discouraged. 'edication prescribed by a physician for seere or
long&term problems will be handled on a case&by&case basis. * written authorization for
dispersion will be necessary and filed in the principalGs office. (tudents shall not share
any prescription or oer&the&counter medication with other students. Aiolation of this
could lead to seere disciplinary action.
IMM!NIKATIONS:
* student will not be allowed to enroll at G. C. Burkhead without a alid =entucky
Immunization Certificate. (tudents whose certificates e"pire during the school year will
be withdrawn if the certificates are not renewed immediately upon notification.
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