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Miscellaneous & Other

School Spirit Day

Each Thursday is “School Spirit Day.” Students, staff and parents are encouraged to wear the school colors (blue, red and white) or a school T-shirt.

Kindergarten

Bouse Elementary School is proud to offer all-day kindergarten opportunities to our students. Should a situation arise in which a parent prefers half-day services, arrangements can be made.

Homework

The development of study skills and self-discipline are integral and indispensable elements of a quality educational process. Homework should be assigned consistent with the maturity, special needs, potential and achievement level of the individual student. Its assignment should be specifically addressed to the objectives of the instructional program; and, in addition, students should develop responsibility for actively pursuing knowledge without immediate supervision outside as well as within the classroom.

Students, regardless of their intellectual capacity, should understand that mastery of skills is not always possible within the time constraints of the classroom. Each student should leave the District with a firm foundation for pursuing knowledge and developing skills on an independent basis.

Examples of homework assignments your child may have are:

Classroom assignments not completed by the student during the instructional day.
Make-up work after an absence.
Using individual math or sight word flash cards.
Reading – both oral and silent.
Extra practice of basic skills in math, language arts or reading.
Collecting or reading material for writing reports.
Gathering news and other current information from newspapers and magazines.
Special projects.

Parents are expected to see that homework is completed and returned. Communication with the teacher can facilitate this process.

This is one of the best ways to help your child develop responsible habits for future success.

Playground

Personal Items at School

Student safety is the number one rule on our playground. Students must always be supervised while on the playground (including fields, swings, slide and equipment set.) Students must stay within designated areas unless permission is granted by duty persons. Playground balls are to be returned to the rack at the end of each recess and before students return to class. All school rules apply during recess and consequences for unsafe behavior will range from loss of playground privileges to an office referral. Respect the duty persons and follow directions from them at all times.

The school is not responsible for money or personal items that are lost or stolen at school. Clothing, books, book bags should be labeled with student’s name.

Toys, valuables, electronic devices, markers, stickers and other nuisance items are not allowed on campus. These items will be confiscated and held in the office until the child’s parent / guardian claims it.

Exceptions to this policy (e.g. applicable educational items or special school trips) must be approved by the principal.

Sports / Athletics

Students are urged to obtain a physical examination by a medical professional before participation. (Not required).
Students must attend school on the day before an athletic event in order to participate.
Students must present a grade-check at the start of each season and maintain passing grades throughout the season in order to remain eligible.
Uniforms and equipment will be checked out as necessary and must be returned in good condition. Students will be charged for missing, lost, stolen or damaged uniforms and equipment.
Any athlete receiving an office referral for misconduct will not play or travel to the next game.
Student dress code, discipline, bus rules and all other school rules as printed in this “Family Handbook” will apply to practices, travel time and games.

Extra-curricular Activities

Bouse Elementary School may offer special activities and programs throughout the year. Sponsors and coaches may develop criteria, rules or standards for participation.

Student Records

Designation of Directory Information – During the school year, District staff members may compile nonconfidential student directory information specified below.

According to state and federal law, designated directory information may be publicly released to educational, occupational or military recruiting representatives without your permission. If the Governing Board permits the release of the below-designated directory information to persons or organizations who inform students of educational or occupational opportunities, by law the District is required to provide the same access on the same basis to official military recruiting representatives for the purpose of informing students of educational and occupational opportunities available to them, unless you request in writing not to release the student’s information without your prior written consent. If you do not opt out of releasing any and all of the following designated information, then the District must provide military recruiters upon request, directory information containing the student’s names, addresses and telephone listings.

If you do not want any or all of the following designated information about your son/daughter to be released to any person or organization without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by checking off any or all of the rejected information, signing the form at the bottom of the page, and returning it to the head teacher within two (2) weeks of receiving this form. If the School District does not receive this notification from you within the prescribed time, it will be assumed that your permission is given to release your son’s/daughter’s designated directory information.

Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Campus

The possession or use of tobacco products is prohibited in the following locations:

School grounds.
School buildings.
School parking lots.
School playing fields;
School buses and other District vehicles.
Off-campus school-sponsored events.

Under the provisions of A.R.S. 36-798.03, a person who violates the prohibition is guilty of committing a petty offense.

School employees must report suspected instances with students involving drugs and alcohol. The principal will follow the due process procedures in handling any reports. Both parents and police will be contacted. Possession of drugs or alcohol on campus will result in an expulsion hearing.