2017-2018

PUBLIC INFORMATIONIMPORTANT NUMBERS

Crooked Oak Board of Education

Robin ThronesberryScott TrosperSherri MaynardTammy CarpenterMelva Brinlee

Crooked Oak Public Schools Administration

Brad Richards Superintendent Administration 677-5252

Barbara Jamarillo Principal High School 677-3452Dennis McCray Principal Middle School 677-5311Kim Templeman Principal Central Oak 677-5211

Laura Knight Assistant Principal Central Oak 677-5211Robert Palesano Assistant Principal Middle School 677-3452

Holly Miller Counselor Central Oak 677-6535Angelia Wilson Counselor High School 677-8071Stefanie Stroud Special Services Administration 677-0911John Tulak Human Resources Administration 677-5252

Crooked Oak Public Schools Addresses

Crooked Oak Administration Central Oak Elementary1450 S. Eastern 1901 S. E.OKC, OK 73129 OKC, OK 73129

Crooked Oak Middle School Crooked Oak High School1901 SE 15th 1901 SE 15th

OKC, OK 73129 OKC, OK 73129

FACULTY AND STAFF

Secretaries Marcella Ceballos– COEMicah Underwood-COE

CustodialMaria Ortiz – COE

TeachersPre-KCarolyn ChancellorDarlene McGill

Pre-K AssistantsDavid ThompsonCindi Halverson

KindergartenMelina ReyesErin PetersDianne McGeeTammy Lamb

First GradeTammy EllisKiley BrennfoerderLorrie HesterKim HillHeather Pierce

Second GradeSherri HallJennifer HollidayDeb CravenJessica Ma’ilo

Third GradeSheila HowellCristy McClaryMarietta PalesanoLeahanne Frazier

Fourth GradeDorraine MathesonCarol BushJennifer ParkerLisa Danley

Fifth Grade

Kristen DeanSummer GranthamJuanita CunninghamCrystal Wilson

Special EducationJennifer FixicoKylee WeaverWesley Parsons

SpecialtyCarol Gray – ReadingRhonda Peterson – MusicRuby Murphy – PEMary Mattheyer-ELLAmber Burch-STEM

Media AssistantsSusie WaltersCrystal FlynnAngela Keefe

Computer Lab AssistantAngie Hunter

Teacher’s AssistantTom DavisDaniella HernandezRodney Patterson

PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME

On behalf of the staff of Crooked Oak Elementary Schools, we would like to welcome students and

their parents to the new school year. Education at Central Oak Elementary is designed to meet the needs

of each individual student, but ultimately each individual will gain from school according to the effort

he/she applies. To increase the degree of educational success it is imperative that teachers, parents, and

administrators communicate openly and frequently concerning the progress of students.

Our administration and staff make special efforts to create and promote a good relationship between

the home and school. Thursday folders are sent home weekly with notes, graded work, calendars, etc.

Regular conferences and direct contact with parents are all a part of these efforts. Parents are encour-

aged to initiate their own contacts whenever necessary. The partnership we forge will benefit our stu-

dents in immeasurable ways. Our schools are building a proud tradition of success, and with your help

we are sure the present year will be one of the schools’ very best.

Our district website has general information about the district as well as information regarding your

child’s classroom instruction. All board policies are also available on the website or you can request a

copy from our office and one will be provided for you.

Kim Templeman, PrincipalCentral Oak Elementary

ACADEMIC REPORTSREPORT CARDS

Report cards are sent home at the end of each nine-week period during the school year. A semester grade will be included on the reports at the end of the first and second semester of each school year. The semester grade becomes a part of the student’s permanent record.

Letter grades are used in grades two through five for reporting pupil progress. These letter grades represent the score achieved by the student at the time the report is issued. Below is the Crooked Oak grading scale:

A = 90 – 100B = 80 – 89C = 70 – 79D = 60 – 69F = 59-Below

A subjective scale is used by the teachers in the non-core subject areas. E = Excellent

S = SatisfactoryN = Need to ImproveU = Unsatisfactory

Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be using a standards based scale. More information will be pro-vided by the teacher.

PROGRESS REPORTStudents will be issued a progress report after the 4 th week of each 9 weeks grading period. See the

calendar for dates.

ACHIEVEMENT TESTSThe state mandated tests are administered to each student enrolled in the third, fourth, and fifth

grades during the month of April. A copy of all tests results are made available to respective parents. Test results become a part of each student’s cumulative record.

Test scores are used for evaluation of the school’s curriculum and to compliment the evaluations made of individual student’s progress in school. Scores are considered when assigning students to spe-cial reading classes, as well as other remediation programs.

The state mandated 3rd grade reading test is used to comply with the RSA law. More information on this law, testing, and 3rd grade retention will be presented to parents during various meetings throughout the year.

ASBESTOS REPORTSThe asbestos management plan for Crooked Oak Public Schools is available for public viewing in

the Crooked Oak Administration Office.

ATTENDANCE

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSFor admission to Crooked Oak Schools, a student must be a resident of the district or have a legal

transfer, must be living with a parent and/or legal guardian and must abide by the rules and guidelines of the school. Current immunization records and withdrawal papers from the previous school are required. Special services (IEP) students must provide placement records prior to admission.

ATTENDANCE POLICYRegular school attendance is a vital part of being successful in school. A parent or guardian must ar-

range excused absences by calling the school office prior to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the absence or a written note from the parent upon the student’s return to school. If a call or note is not received from the parent informing the school of the absence, it will be unexcused. Exceptions include doctor’s notes and family emergencies. Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up work. Doctor’s state-ments and other excuses must be submitted on the next attendance day. If a child is absent without valid excuse four (4) or more days or parts of days within a four-week period or is absent without valid excuse for ten (10) or more days or parts of days within a semester, the attendance officer shall notify the parent, guardian or custodian of the child. Chronic absenteeism may be reported to the district attor-ney (70-10-106).After 5 absences in a, parent/guardian will receive a letter notifying them that of the number of days. After 10 absences, the parent/guardian will be required to come in and meet with the principal to attempt to rectify the problem. Special arrangements may be made with the teacher and principal if there is an emergency situation. Students absent for any reason are not eligible for perfect attendance awards.

TARDY POLICYThe purpose of a tardy policy is to ensure the best learning environment for all students. A student is

considered tardy if he/she is not seated in the assigned seat within ten minutes of the start of school. If a student is tardy (after 8:10 am), a parent or guardian must walk the student into the front office and sign them in. Please note, that unless cleared by the principal, no High School sibling will be allowed to check a tardy student in this year.

If a 2nd-5th grade student is tardy more than twice in one week, they will serve lunch detention on Fri-day.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL POLICYHigh School, Middle School and Elementary School students will remain in the appropriate areas of

their assigned schools. Students are allowed to arrive at school no earlier than 7:15 and should be picked up by 3:30.

BOARD POLICIES AND REGULATIONSA copy of the Board of Education’s Policy Book is available on-line at our district website at

www.crookedoak.org. If you have any questions about a policy or regulation, please ask a building administrator. Our offices can provide you with a copy of a particular policy at your request.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTYStudents are responsible for all textbooks and library books issued to them during the school year.

All lost or damaged books MUST be paid for. The money collected will be used for replacement pur-poses.

Discuss with your child the importance of caring for school property. Public schools are for every-one, and students must accept the responsibility of caring properly for school property.

CHILD ABUSEBy law, school personnel must report to the Department of Human Services any suspected cases of

child abuse. School personnel are to use their own discretion in determining the validity of reports made to them.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASEAny child who is determined to be afflicted with a contagious disease or head lice shall be prohibited

from attending school until a health officer has determined that the child is free of head lice or the contagious disease is no longer contagious.

Meningitis

(Information from the Oklahoma State Department of Health)

Meningitis is a potentially severe or fatal disease causes by a bacteria, virus, or fungi causing inflammation of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord.  Symptoms of meningitis may include fever, rash, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.  Symptoms in infants may include irritability, lethargy, extreme fussiness, or refusal to eat.  It is important to determine the cause of the meningitis for purposes of treatment and whether preventive treatment of persons who have had contact with respiratory fluids is needed.  Since viral and bacterial meningitis often have similar symptoms, it is important to seek medical care immediately if you or your child has those symptoms.

Viral meningitis is the most common form of meningitis and can be caused by several different viruses.  Approximately 90% of meningitis cases are viral meningitis.  These viruses are typically spread from person-to-person through direct or indirect contact with fecal material, usually on unclean hands or contaminated environmental items.  There is no specific treatment for viral meningitis, most patients will completely recover on their own with bed rest and plenty of fluids, however health care providers often will recommend medicine to relieve symptoms such as fever and headache. 

Bacterial meningitis can be caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus species or Neisseria meningitidis, which are spread by direct contact with saliva or respiratory fluids from the nose and throat of an infected person. 

Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe and requires prompt treatment with antibiotics. Meningococcal meningitis is a serious form of bacterial meningitis caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, which also causes blood infections called meningoccal disease.  Household members and other persons directly exposed to the respiratory fluids of a person with meningococcal meningitis are recommended to receive preventive antibiotics.  Preventive antibiotics are not recommended for other types of meningitis.

Two types of meningococcal vaccine are available to prevent four types (called serogroups) of Neisseria meningitidis, when given before being exposed.  Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is the preferred vaccine for people 2 through 55 years of age. Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) is not used in children under 18 months of age, but may be used if MCV4 is not available.  MPSV4 is the only meningococcal vaccine licensed for people older than 55. 

Other routinely recommended childhood vaccines protect children from other causes of meningitis such as Haemophilis influenzae type b (Hib) and Streptococcus pnemoniae. These and other vaccines are available and are recommended for certain people at increased risk of complications from a bacterial infection such as elderly or immunocompromised persons or people living in certain group settings.  For more information on vaccines, contact your local county health department or family physician.

Hand hygiene is the single most important action to prevent the spread of infection to others and to you. Wash visibly soiled hands with soap and water, after using the toilet, after changing diapers, after sneezing or coughing into your hands, and before preparing and eating food. Use alcohol based hand gels when hands are not visibly soiled.

For more Information and Fact Sheets regarding meningitis please visit the meningitis section of the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

CONDUCT OF BUS STUDENTS

School transportation is a privilege provided for the convenience and safety of our students. The school bus driver has a great responsibility. Each day, the driver carries “precious cargo” and his/her only concern should be to see that all of the passengers are transported to and from school safely. Unfortunately, there are times when children do things that cause the driver to be distracted from that job. This is dangerous and cannot be allowed. It is necessary therefore, that rules and regulations be in force and that they are followed without question. Each parent must see that his/her child understands the importance of good behavior while riding a bus.

BUS RULES1. Keep all parts of the body inside the bus.2. No eating and drinking on the bus.3. Refrain from the use of any form of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs.4. Assist in keeping the bus safe and clean at all times5. Refrain from loud talking and laughing or any action that would negatively divert the bus

driver’s attention.6. Maintain possession of own materials and keep aisles clear.7. Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.8. Refrain from throwing objects in or out of the bus9. Refrain from horseplay and fighting10. Be courteous to fellow pupils, bus driver, and patrol officers or driver’s assistants11. Remain quiet when approaching a railroad-crossing stop12. Remain in the bus during road emergencies except when hazardous to their safety

DEFACING A SCHOOL BUSAny student caught writing on a bus, tearing or cutting a seat, tearing off padding or defacing a bus

in any manner will be suspended immediately from riding a school bus. Parents of such students are legally liable for damages.

BUS DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURESThe following is the four-step procedure for bus discipline for the West Oak and Central Oak stu-

dents:

1. First referral of rule violation within a semester will result in a warning. A parent will be noti-fied.

2. Second referral of rule violation within a semester will result in a 3-day suspension. Principal will notify parents of suspension.

3. Third referral of rule violation within a semester will result in a 10-day bus suspension. Parents will be notified.

4. Fourth referral of rule violation within a semester will result in suspension from the bus for the remainder of the semester. Parents will be notified.

DRUGS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONSArticle 24 Section 492 of the Oklahoma State School Code states:

“The Superintendent or Principal of any public school in the state of Oklahoma, or any security person-nel, shall have the authority to detain and authorize the search of any pupil or pupils on any school premises or while in transit under the authority of the school or any function sponsored by the school, for dangerous weapons or controlled dangerous substances, as defined by the Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Act. The Superintendent or Principal authorizing the search shall notify the local law enforcement agency, which shall be responsible for obtaining any warrant or other authorization necessary to conduct such search. The Superintendent or Principal authorizing the search shall have the authority to detain the pupil or pupils to be searched and to preserve any dangerous weapons or con-trolled substances that might be in their possessions.” Any pupil found to be in possession of a dangerous weapon or controlled dangerous substance will be subject to a discipline committee hearing and/or arrest by the school resource officer. Imitations or toy weapons are not permitted on campus.

FEES, FINES, AND CHARGES It is the goal of the Crooked Oak Board of Education to provide a quality education to all the children of this district at minimum cost to the child. However, there are certain areas in which payment of fees, fines or charges may be required.

The following items may require the payment of a fee, fine or charge:

1. Items of personal use such as the yearbook.2. Scholastic News/Weekly Reader newspaper will have a student fee of $3.003. Fines assessed for lost, damaged, or overdue library books, textbooks, and workbooks.4. Books, magazines, posters that are ordered by the student through the school.

There is no charge for student textbooks or workbooks unless they have been lost or destroyed by the student to whom the textbooks are assigned. Grade cards will be withheld until compensation has been paid by the parent for lost or destroyed items.

FIELD TRIPSAll students participating in field trips must have written permission from the parent or legal

guardian. Field trips are class trips. Students will attend and return from the field trip with their class, unless the parent or legal guardian signs their student out. Permission forms for field trips will be part of the enrollment procedure for each student. Information will be sent home prior to any field trip. Our field trips are designed to be age appropriate and educational in nature. A major focus on these field trips is the safety of our students; therefore, we ask that parents not bring younger siblings or other chil-dren.

FIGHTING POLICYFighting will not be permitted on school grounds or at any school activity. Students that are in-

volved in fighting will be suspended for the remainder of that day. The parent will be notified about the incident and will be asked to pick their child up from school. After investigation, consequences will be given to all involved in the fight. The principal may at his/her discretion increase/decrease suspension time, depending on the circumstances.

FUNDRAISERSAll fundraisers shall be for the direct benefit of the school. Fundraisers must be approved by the

Board of Education.

All clubs or organizations shall submit a list of fundraisers needed for the coming year to the Principal. All clubs and organizations shall state the purpose of the project, time the project will run, and goal to be obtained. Clubs and organizations shall limit themselves to one such project per year.

FERPAStudent directory information will be available only under the FERPA policy. Copies of the FERPA

policy are in the site offices and special services.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICESCrooked Oak Public Schools provides special education and related services to students who meet

eligibility criteria in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B. As man-dated by federal regulation, a pre-referral procedure to identify suspected disabilities is first required. Disability categories include Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Deafness, Deaf-Blindness, Speech/Language Impairment, Developmental Delays, Orthopedic Impairments, Other Health Impair-ments, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emotional Distur-bance, and Multiple Disabilities. To determine if a child is eligible for special education and related ser-vices, a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted. The comprehensive evaluation consists of Gathering and analyzing a variety of data including parent concerns, teacher records, medical records, observations, cultural/family data, and individualized assessments. If a child is determined to be eligible for services, a variety of program options are considered. These include regular class full time with in-terventions of accommodations and/or modifications and consultations from a special education profes-sional, special education class part time, special education class full time, and other placement options. The child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, based on the individual student’s needs makes placement and program educational program decisions.

CHILD FINDCrooked Oak Public Schools conduct an ongoing search for children with special needs residing

within the district. A free appropriate public education is provided from age 3 through age 21 to chil-dren identified as having disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B. If you know of a child living within the Crooked Oak Public Schools’ district boundaries who may be eligible for educational assistance, special training, or related services because of a physical or mental delay/handicap, please contact the Director of Special Services at 405-677-0911.

SERVICIOS DE LA EDUCATION ESPECIALLas escuelas publicas del Crooked Oak proporcionan la educacion especial y los servicios relaciona-

dos a los estudiantes que resuelven criterios de la elegibilidad de acuerdo con los endividuos con la edu-cacion de las inhabilidades actuan, parte B. Segun lo asignado por la regulacion federal un procedimei-ento de la preremision por mandato a identificar sospecho que son los inhabilidades primero requeried. Las categories de la inhabildad incluyen la Debilitacion Visual, Deterioro de Oido, Sordera, Sordo-Ce-guera, Debilitacion del Discurso/ de la Lengua, de Desarrollo Retrasan, las Debilitaciones de la Salud, las Inhabilidades que Agrenden, Retraso Mental, Autism, Lesion Traumatica del Cerebro, Destubio Emocional, y las inhabilidades multiples. Al determind si los 10xpedi son elegibles para la educacion es-pecial y los servicios relacionados, una evaluacion comprensiva sera conducida. La evalucion compren-siva consiste en el erecolectar y el analizar de una variedad de datos encluyendo las preocupaciones del padre, expedients del professor, gravamenes. Se derminan a un nino para ser elegible para los servicios, una variedad de enterventions de comodidades y/o de modificaciones y las conultas de una educacion especial 10xpedients10l, clase de la educacion especial ,medio tiempo, clase de la educacion especial a tiempo 10xpedien, y otras opciones de la colocacion. El equipo individualizado del programa de la edu-cation del nino (IEP), basado en las necesidades del estudiante individual hace la colocacion y el pro-gram alas decisions del programa educativo.

HALLAZGO DEL NINO

Las escuelas publicas del Crooked Oak conducen una busqueda que se enciende para los ninos con las necesidades especiales vivo el dentro de district. Una educacion publica apropiada libre es la edad proporcionada 3de la forma a la edad 21 a los ninos identificados como teniedndo inhabilidades de acuerdo con los individuos con el acto de la educacion de las inhabilidades, parte B. se sbes de un nino que vive dentro de Crooked Oak que los limites del districto de las escuelas publicas que pueden ser ele-gibles para la ayuda 10xpedient, el entrenamiento especial, o los sevices relacionados debido a fisico o mental retrasan/que desventaja, entrar en contacto con por favor a director de servicios especiales en 405-677-0911

IMMUNIZATION

Before a child can enter school, he/she must have an up-to-date immunization record on file with the school. This record must show that the child has had the appropriate immunizations as required by the State of Oklahoma.Students may be exempted from immunizations for medical or religious reasons. Proper documenta-

tion is required for either exemption

INJURED OR ILL STUDENTS

The classroom or duty teacher will refer students who become ill during the school day to the school office. If the child is ill – vomiting, unexplained rash, or temperature in excess of 100 degrees, the parents will be required to provide arrangements for the child to leave school.

If other minor illnesses occur such as stomachache, headache, etc., parents may be called and con-sulted before the student is returned to class. Every effort will be made to contact the parents of the child. If the parents and other specified adults can’t be located, the school principal will determine if the student’s injury will need immediate medical attention.

The emergency medical person in the building will examine the student at the location of the injury or in the office. If the signs and symptoms and type of accident indicate a possible injury, parents or other specified adults will be notified immediately. If no one can be located, the school principal will de-termine if the student’s injury will need immediate medical attention.

It is most important that parents have a signed medical release for the school to use during such times when a parent cannot be located. This release will be filed in the student’s cumulative folder. The hospital will not give treatment without the parent release.

Students must see the school secretary when his/her address or phone number changes so the admin-istration can communicate with parents or guardians when emergences arise.

CROOKED OAK PUBLIC SCHOOLS LICE BULLETINFACTS

Head lice don’t fly or jump, they crawl. They are tiny (about the size of a sesame seed), gray-brown in color. Usual transmission is by direct contact, such as sharing combs, brushes, hats and coats.

Head lice affect all classes of people. Many people associate lice with unclean homes or people. This is not true! Frequent shampooing will not prevent lice or eliminate them once they have started.

Lice do not live on pets. Lice survive only a short time (20-48 hours) off a human host. They need the blood and

warmth to survive.

TREATMENTYou may wish to consult your family doctor or you may follow the recommendations of

the County Health Department.1. Before treating, all family members should be examined. All infested persons should be

treated at the same time.2.Treat your child with either a prescription from your doctor or an over-the counter lice shampoo.3.Follow all package directions.4.Machine wash all clothing, towels, and bed linens used by the infested person using very hot wa-

ter and dry in a hot dryer.5.Treat all combs, brushes, etc. with hot soapy water or lice shampoo.6.Vacuum rugs, upholstered furniture, and mattresses. Items which can’t be washed, such as

stuffed animals, should be placed in a plastic bag for 2 weeks.

7. DO NOT use any lice products on infants. Pregnant or nursing mothers should consult their doctor.

8.Treating the hair and cleaning activities MUST all occur on the SAME DAY.9.It is very important that the infested person should be retreated in 7-10 days.

FOLLOW-UP

Upon return to school, your child must present proof of treatment (any empty bottle, box top, or a note from your doctor). Your child will be rechecked and, if treatment was not satisfactory, he/she will not be readmitted to school. Children must be lice free AND nit free to return to school.

Thank you for your cooperation. Crooked Oak Staff

ESCUELA PUBLICA DE CROOKED OAK INFORMASION SOBRE LOS PIOJOS

Los piojos no vuelan, o saltan gatean Son pequenitos (como el tamano de una semilla) de color gris – o marron (chocolate) La transmission directa de los piojos es cuando compartes peines, gorros, abrigos y som-

breros. Los piojos afectan a todo tipo de personas. La gente relaciona los piojos con casas sucias o

gente sucia tambien con los animales. Esto no es ciertol lavarese el pelo con mucha fre-cuiencia no elimina los piojos una vez que los tienen.

Los piojos no atacan a los animals. Los piojos viven por poco tiempo solamente (20 – 48 horas) sobre el ser humano. Necesi-

tan la sangre del ser humano para sobrevivir.

TRATAMIENTO

Pueden consultar con su doctor or pueden sequir las siguientes recomendaciones del De-partamento De Salud.

1. Antes de empezar un tratamiento, todos los miembros de la familia debenan de examinar-se. Todas las personas afectadas deloerian ser tratadas al mismo tiempo.

2. Lavale el pelo a sus hijos/a con una prescripcion del medico. O con un champu antipiojos.3. Sequir todas las direcciones del paquete.4. Lavar todas las sabanas, toallas ropa de la gente infectada con agua caliente y higo secarlo

en la secadora en una temperature muy caliente.5. Lavar todos los peines y cepillos del pelo con un champu antipiojos y con agua muy ca-

liente.6. Aspirar y limpiar bien lacasa, limpiar los muebles, y si tienes alfombras, toallas cosas de

los animals que no pueden meter en la lavadora sacudenlos y ponerlos en una bolsa plastic por 2 semanas.

7. Nu usen productos antipiojos si estan embarazadas, tampoco con los bebes o ninos peque-nos.

8. Hac er el tratamiento del pelo y la limpieza de la casa al mismo tiempo es my importante.9. Las personas que se desinfectan de los piogos les toma 7-10 dias para estar totalmente de-

sinfectados.

SEGUIR LAS INSTRUCSIONES

Auando traigan a su hijo/a otra vez a la escuela despues de haberlos mandado a casa pon tener piojos. Tienen que traer la caja vacia del medicamento de piojos o una receta del doctor luego la enfermera le mirara el pelo al nino;/a para asequrarse de que ya no tienen piojos.

Grac ias por su cooperacion.Los Trabajadores de Crooked Oak

ELEMENTARY LIBRARY

Library time will be granted to students on a schedule established by the librarian. The Central Oak Library is open at 8:00 AM –3:00 PM. The library will be closed for lunch, duties, and profes-sional training events. Students may visit the library individually (limit of two per class at a time with a pass), or through the scheduling of classes. Individuals are limited to 10 minutes. Students may need to be returned to class if library is too full. In class situations, teachers accompany their class to and from the library. They also remain in the library to supervise and assist students in their finding library mate-rials.

Borrowing Privileges: As soon as the parental/guardian permission slip has been signed and re-turned to library, a student is eligible to borrow from the library. He/she may do so as long as no out-standing overdue, lost or damaged book to be returned or reimbursed. Privileges may be withdrawn from an individual at the discretion of the librarian. For book inventory, no books will be checked out starting the second week of May.

1. Regular Books – Elementary students are allowed to check-out one book per week. 2. Renewals – Regular books may be renewed at least once and additional items at the discretion of the librarian, depending upon the demand and need.3. Reserve and Short-Term Books – Reserve books are those which have been taken from regular circulation at the request of a teacher and short-term loan books are those

which may be checked out for a limited time only (usually one, two, or three days).4. Reference Books – Must be used in library.5. Teacher and support personnel loans – A checkout file is maintained for teachers and sup-

port personnel. There are no specific time limits on teacher/support personnel loans; how-ever, the librarian may call for the material when there is a demand for it. A teacher may check out materials for his/her students with the knowledge that the teacher is responsible for any lost materials by the students. Student teachers – materials pertinent to the student teach-ing course used by the student teacher are to be checked out in the student’s name and the name of the regular teacher. All student teacher records are to be cleared prior to the end of the student teacher’s checkout.

6. Library Clearance – Teachers and students must be cleared in the library before the end of each year.

7. Receipts – Parents/guardians must be given a receipt when they pay for a lost or damaged book. The librarian, if not available, the school office will collect the money and issue a re-ceipt. There is not a fine for overdue books, but parents/guardians will be charged the full amount to replace the book.

Penalities – Overdue books and other materials. Individual overdue notices will be sent at regular inter-vals to the classroom teachers. Students who receive overdue notices will not be allowed to check-out library books until materials are returned or reimbursed. Cumulated lists of overdue books are sent to the principals before report cards are released.

Damaged Materials – If the damage to materials does not allow all pages to be read or shortens its cir-culation, students will be charged for the replacement price of the material.

MEDICATION

All medication must be in the original medicine bottle and have the student’s name clearly written on it. DO NOT SEND MEDICINE IN A KLEENEX, ENVELOPE, BAGGIE, OR ANY OTHER CONTAINER. No over-the-counter medication may be administered by the school. A parent may come to the office and give the medication to his/her child. Office personnel will administer medication pre-scribed by your child’s physician as long as the medication is in the prescription container with the doc-tor’s name, dosage, and schedule. A permission slip authorizing the dispensing of the medication must be on file in the office before the medication will be administered.

For the safety of your child and the safety of fellow students, all medication should be immediately turned in to the office where it will be kept in a locked medicine cabinet. Medications must be kept in a specific locked cabinet and never kept with the student. State laws require strict handling and dispensing of this medication. Please call to make proper arrangements. Please inform your student’s teacher and the school’s medical personal if your child is taking medication for ADD or ADHD at home only and not during school hours. This helps them quickly identify certain problems if your student did not have the medication that particular day. Medication may not be sent home with students. All medication must be picked up by the last day of school. You will have 10 days to pick up inhalers and prescription medi-cation. Students that need to carry prescription inhalers must report that to the office and have proper pa-perwork on file. All medication will be destroyed thirty (30) days after the close of school.

PARENT COMPLAINTShould a patron wish to complain about the action of an employee, teacher, or support staff, the

complaint should be directed to the individual involved. If the complaint cannot be resolved at that level, that patron is encouraged to bring the matter to the attention of the individual’s immediate supervisor. If the issue is still not resolved, an appeals process is outlined as follows:

1. The principal assigned to that building2. The superintendent of schools3. The Board of Education

The Board will hear no appeal and no charges or accusations against an employee will be investigated or acted upon unless the accusations are in writing, signed by the party making the complaint, and presented to the Board through the superintendent

PARENT CONFERENCESThe parent is a very important part of his/her child’s education. Conferences between the parent and

school personnel are encouraged. Parents may call the school during the school day for an appointment with the principal or teacher. Every effort will be made to find a time that is suitable to the parent. Two parent-teacher conferences are scheduled each year.

PARENT PICK-UPOur number one priority is student safety. With this in mind, we will issue parent pick-up signs for

any students being picked up from school. Without a sign, parents will be required to sign the student out in the office.

PROMOTION/RETENTIONWhenever a teacher recommends that a student be retained at the present grade level, the parent or

guardian, if dissatisfied with the recommendation, may appeal the decision by complying with the dis-trict’s appeals process.

SCHOOL COUNSELORThe elementary school counselor will be used in a variety of ways. The counselor will provide

classroom guidance, individualized and group counseling, and staff and student assistance. There will be a referral process in place.

SCHOOL EQUIPMENTAll damage to school buildings or property will be paid for by those doing the damage. Serious of-

fenses will be dealt with by the administration and charges will be filed. The Board of Education will pursue to the fullest the recovery for damages done to all school property.

House Bill 1472 Section 1 “A. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to refocus, reposition, cover, manipulate, disconnect, or otherwise tamper with or disable a security or surveillance camera or security system. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty, upon conviction, of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).

STUDENT WITHDRAWALIn order to insure proper handling of school records and to facilitate entrance into other schools,

a student wishing to withdraw from school should –

1. Obtain a withdrawal notice from the Principal’s office as early as possible on the day the stu-dent will be checked out of school.

2. All teachers, librarian, and registrar should properly endorse the withdrawal notice.3. All obligations must be cleared. Student records will be held until payment is made for lost

or damaged books.

TELEPHONE CALLSSchool phones are for business purposes only. A student will not be called out of class to answer a

telephone call except in case of an emergency and such calls are subject to monitoring. Messages for students will be taken on the phone and delivered to the student. Students may use the phone only with the permission of a teacher or the office personnel.

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TOBACCO POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE BILL 1104, THE USE OF TOBACCO

PRODUCTS WILL BE PROHIBITED AT CROOKED OAK PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

House Bill 1104 Section 1241 “Any person who shall furnish to any minor by gift, sale or otherwise any cigarette papers, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, or any other form of tobacco product shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”

House Bill 1104 Section 1242 “Any minor being in possession of cigarettes or of cigarette papers, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, or any other form of tobacco products and being by any police officer, constable, juvenile court officer, tru-ant officer, or teacher in any school, asked where and from whom such cigarettes or cigarette papers, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, or any other form of tobacco products were obtained, who shall refuse to furnish such information, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.” Students found in possession of tobacco products will be subject to the consequence as outlined in the discipline policy.

UNIFORM POLICYThe purpose of wearing school uniforms is to further develop a safe academic environment, enhance

equality of dress and self-respect. School uniforms provide students with a school identity strengthens school and individual spirit and pride. Instead of feeling disconnected from school, students enjoy a sense of belonging. Students with uniforms view school as a workplace for teaching and learning. It is not seen as a battleground, playground or fashion stage.

Students should wear red, maroon, or white collared shirt. Students may wear pants, shorts, or skirts that are navy blue or khaki. Navy blue or khaki uniform dresses or jumpers may also be worn

*** Administrators reserve the right to change the Dress Code Policy according to the changing envi-ronment of gang and gang related activities.

VISITORS Parents are always welcome to visit their child’s classes. Please call the office to make an appoint-ment if you need to have a conference with your child’s teacher. This will allow the teacher to meet with you without leaving students unattended. All visitors must check in at the office before continuing through the building. Students may eat lunch with visiting friends and relatives

Central Oak Elementary

Crooked Oak Public School District

Discipline Policy

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Student Behavior Management

Crooked Oak Public Schools

“Ruf-Nex”

IntroductionThe Central Oak Behavioral Management Plan builds our home-school alliance which has as its mission to enable our students to be the best they can be—as students and as people. At our plan’s core is an em-phasis on promoting respect and building self-esteem. Consistency and collaboration among staff mem-bers form the foundation of our plan.

GoalIt is our goal to provide students with the skills, structure, and guidance that will enable them to make responsible decisions about their behavior.

StructureOur Behavioral Management Plan is comprised of three interrelated components:

Central Oak School Rules

Individual Classroom Discipline Plans

Schoolwide Procedures

Central Oak School Rules

Central Oak School Rules statement itemizes expectations for student conduct and represents the home-school compact. Two copies of the Central Oak School Rules are sent home in the Back-to-School packet at the beginning of each school year. Parents read and discuss the expectations with their chil-dren. Parents and students sign one copy and return it to the classroom teacher. The second copy is kept at home for reference throughout the year. Teachers also explain and review the rules statement with their classes at the beginning of the school year and throughout the year as appropriate.

Classroom Discipline Plans

The foundation of positive school behavior is set in the classroom. Beginning on the first day of school and continuing throughout the year, teachers:

Establish classroom rules and procedures, which set guidelines for how students manage them-selves during the school day and in their classrooms.

There should be a minimum 4 step classroom discipline plan beginning with a warning and end-ing with an office referral.

Establish reward and consequence systems for appropriate and inappropriate behavior as needed.

Practice, review, and discuss classroom behavioral expectations and procedures.

Practice, review, and discuss:

Line-up procedures

Playground behavior

Game rules

Behavior to and from school

Use of appropriate language

Respect for peers and adults

Respect for school property

Teach, supervise, and reinforce the School Wide Procedures

School wide ProceduresProcedures are the accepted ways people interact in a community. Procedures need to be explicitly taught, supervised, and reinforced. Our Behavior Management Plan outlines specific procedures for those common areas and activities in which all students participate. These common procedures regulate behavior in:

Hallways Restrooms Recess areas Lunchroom Assemblies

Each School Wide Procedure is clearly explained in our plan according to its: Goal Consequences for infractions Encouragement procedures Supervision responsibilities Teaching responsibilities

Bullying PolicyYou can find a copy of the district Bullying Policy (Crooked Oak Policy FNCD-P) on our website by following the links: District-Board of Education-CO Board of Education Policy.

Central Oak School

Schoolwide ProceduresHALLWAYS

GoalThe hallways of Central Oak Elementary will be a safe and quiet environment where people interact with courtesy and respect.

Students will move safely through the hallways. Student will remain quiet walking with arms folded. During class time students must have an appropriate pass to be in the hallways. Everyone will be treated with respect. If a staff member asks to speak to you, stop and talk to that person. If a staff member asks you to correct a behavior, do what the staff member asks. Students will take the shortest route to their destinations.

Consequences for InfractionsWhen a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement one of the following consequences that might be appropriate.

Verbal reminder Positive practice = go back and walk Briefly delay the student= correcting his/her misbehavior

Encouragement ProceduresStaff will consistently encourage responsible behavior through positive interactions.

Initiate friendly interactions with the students. Compliment individual students on their safety, courtesy, and respect.

Supervision Responsibilities

Ask to see a child’s pass when the pass is not visible. If a child does not have a pass, send him/her back to class/recess. If a child violates a rule, use a respectful but firm voice to inform the student of what (s)he

should do next.

Teaching ResponsibilitiesAt the beginning of each school year and after a vacation, there will be a short lesson on hallway expec-tations in each classroom. These lessons should be conducted in a way that helps students understand why procedures have been implemented. Lessons should be presented in a way that implies staff and students will work together.

Central Oak School Schoolwide Procedures

LUNCHROOMGoalsStudents will enter the lunchroom quietly. They will sit at assigned tables and will eat their lunches in a respectful manner.

Students will follow the posted “Cafeteria Manners” Students legs should be under the tables, and they should be facing the tables No kicking the benches, popping bags, or making other inappropriate noises Talking should be at a conversational level Students will be dismissed by a supervisor as a class and will line up in hallway proce-

dures Students are not to get up from the tables or leave the cafeteria without being dismissed

Consequences for InfractionsWhen a student misbehaves, staff will calmly and consistently implement one of the following conse-quences that are appropriate.

Verbal warning Have student read the appropriate behavior from the “Cafeteria Manners” Have student practice proper behavior Detain individual students Detain class Notify classroom teacher Detain entire group

Encouragement Procedures Classes/students who behave properly will be the first dismissed to recess Teachers should compliment students for proper lunchroom behavior Principal should compliment students for proper lunchroom behavior Supervisors should compliment students for proper lunchroom behavior

Supervision Responsibilities 1. Teachers should walk students to lunch and ensure that their students are lined up quietly. 2. Supervisors will enforce posted “Cafeteria Manners.”

Teaching Responsibilities 1. Teachers should go over lunchroom behavior and practice with their classes.2. Teachers should review lunchroom procedures often.3. Teachers should ensure that students are waiting quietly in line.4. Prior to lunch/recess teachers will provide an opportunity for a student’s restroom break.

Central Oak SchoolSchool wide Procedures

RESTROOMS

GoalThe restrooms at Central Oak School will be quiet, safe, and used as intended.

If restrooms must be used during class, students must have a pass. Use restrooms quietly, appropriately, and leave them clean. Put toilet paper in the toilet. Put all other paper in the garbage can. Flush the toilet! Leave stalls unlocked after use. Wash your hands! Leave the restroom as soon as you finish. Report any vandalism or inappropriate behavior to your teacher or to the closest staff

member.

Consequences for InfractionsWhen a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement one of the following consequences that might be appropriate.

Verbal reprimand Positive practice = review/practice the procedure Inform the student’s teacher Detention to help clean restrooms Parent/guardian notification Office referral for major offense

Encouragement Procedures1. Teachers will periodically discuss the importance of responsible behavior and will encourage students to continue to be responsible in managing their own behavior in the restrooms.2. Several times per year the custodian or Principal will send a memo to the teacher to read to the stu-dents, providing positive feedback to students for keeping the restrooms neat.

Supervision Responsibilities 1. Prior to lunch/recess teachers will provide an opportunity for a student’s restroom break.2. Remind students that the “Restrooms will be clean, quiet, safe, and used as intended.”

Teaching responsibilitiesDuring the first week of each new school year, and on the first day back from major vacations, plan to walk students to restrooms and state the restroom goal before students enter.

Central Oak SchoolSchool wide Procedures

ASSEMBLIES, PROGRAMS, & PLAYS

GoalCentral Oak Elementary students will demonstrate respectful behavior during assemblies by listening, participating, and following directions.

Students will follow directions from their teacher regarding where to sit. Everyone will wait quietly for the program to begin. Quiet talking will be allowed until

the program is ready to begin. When the leader goes to the front of the room and says, “May I have your attention

please,” students stop talking and look at the person at the front of the room. Listen carefully and show respect to our guests. Never boo, whistle, yell, chat, foot

stomp, or put someone down. Communicate with the performers with your eyes and ears. At the end of the program, the leader will conclude the assembly by thanking the per-

formers. Students will remain seated until the teacher gives them the signal to stand and follow the

teacher from the assembly area. Students exit quietly and in a straight line.

Encouragement Procedures1. If the student body was respectful and followed the rules, the principal or other leader will verbally praise the appropriate assembly behavior during closing comments.2. After students return to their classroom, teachers should give positive feedback to students who fol-lowed the rules.

Supervision Responsibilities1. Teachers should model the appropriate behavior for their students—no talking while the assembly is in progress, clap at appropriate times.2. If a student is misbehaving, give him a nonverbal signal to stop.3. If necessary go to the student and give a verbal warning or have the student move near a staff mem-ber.4. If a student needs to be removed have him/her sit next to you.5. The principal will introduce and close each assembly. In the event that the principle cannot be in at-tendance, (s)he will arrange for an alternate leader to serve this function.

Teaching Responsibilities1. Model correct assembly behavior.2. Prior to each assembly, teachers will discuss the nature of the assembly and go over rules as specified above.3. If appropriate, have students practice how to show appreciation.4. All classroom teachers will follow-up after the assembly to discuss the content.5. After each assembly, teachers will discuss student behavior at the assembly with their classes.

Central Oak SchoolSchool wide Procedures

RECESSGoalStudents will play respectfully and safely. Students will care for equipment. Students will respect the space of others.

Students will remain on the playground at all times unless they have permission and a pass from a supervisor to do otherwise.

Students will play safely in assigned areas away from fences and trees. Students will also not play behind the gym.

Students will use the playground equipment safely. No rough play (shoving, tackling, wrestling). No teasing. Students will not bring dangerous play objects to school. When the whistle is blown, all play stops and students will go directly to line. While in line, students will follow proper line procedures. Students may only leave the playground to go to office in case of injury, referral, or to

use the restroom. (Students must have a pass from a supervisor.)

Consequences for InfractionsWhen a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement one of the following consequences that might be appropriate.

Verbal reminder Positive practice Have the student sit on the sidewalk to refocus Refer to office only for a MAJOR INFRACTION

Encouragement Procedures1. Teachers will compliment students on safe play on the playground.2. The principal will take special note to compliment classes lined up quietly.

Supervision Responsibilities 1. Supervisor will walk the students to recess from the lunch room.2. Duty teachers will be on the yard two minutes prior to the beginning of recess.3. Duty teachers will monitor passes issued. Students who wish to help a teacher during recesses must have a pass issued by the requesting teacher. 4. Teachers will have passes on hand.5. Teachers will be on time to pick up students from recess.6. Teachers will not remain stationary in a single spot but will move around the playground interacting and correcting misbehavior.

Teaching ResponsibilitiesTeachers will discuss with children how to play properly at recess. Teachers should encourage children to talk out problems with a buddy and role play possible problem situations in class. Classroom disci-pline issues should be handled in the classroom. Teachers who take away recess from students are re-sponsible for supervising them.

INFRACTIONS—MajorWhile most infractions are handled at the classroom level, there are four (4) severe misbehaviors that will result in immediate office referral and which are grounds for suspension or expulsion.

1. Weapons possession, including knives, firearms, or explosives.2. Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol.3. Physically dangerous behavior: hitting, fighting, assault, or intimidation.

4. Insubordinate behavior—defined as the direct and immediate refusal to comply with reasonable staff instruction within a specified period of time.

INFRACTIONS—MinorInfractions of established classroom rules and procedures are usually handled at the classroom level. Re-ferral to the Principal may be needed if consistent inappropriate behavior continues after intervention by the classroom teacher.

Teachers may employ the following responses when dealing with infractions of established school and classroom management rules and procedures:

Enforcement of consequences laid out in individual classroom management plans Loss of recess time Loss of privileges Written reflection Complete a written problem-solving plan Calls to parents Parent conferences Notes/letters home Time out in office Detention after school (with prior parental notification) Community service Counselor referral Office referral Behavior contract (signed by parents, teacher, and Principal)

In each case teachers will counsel students on their behavioral choices. They may make a referral to the Principal or counselor for further support in helping the student learn effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Parent input and support will be requested as well.

OFFICE REFERRALSWhen a student is sent to the office, the Principal will:

1. Gather the factsIn keeping with district policy, students sent to the office have an opportunity to present the per-

spective of the situation. Facts are gathered in student interviews and/or student writing.

2. Promote an attitude adjustmentUnderstanding and accepting responsibility for our choices and the results of those choices en-

courages healthy social development and is essential to creating and maintaining a respectful environ-ment. A conversation with students aimed at promoting such understanding is a part of every office re-ferral.

3. Assign consequencesSerious infractions result in consequences as prescribed by Oklahoma Law and the Dis-trict’s Suspension Guidelines. (See “Infractions—Major”)

Whenever possible, logical consequences are assigned. For example:Infraction Logical ConsequenceChew gum Scrape gumHurt someone’s feelings Write a letter of apology

Perform a specific act of kindnessDisrupt class Apologize to teacher, complete additional assignments on “student’s

time,” lose recess, temporary reassignment to another classroom4. Inform parents

Parents are notified whenever a student is involved in an office referral. When a student commits a major offense an administrator will notify parents. It is the re-sponsibility of the teacher to notify the parent by phone on all non-major referrals. Notifi-cation may be by a phone call to parents, or students may bring a letter home for parent signature.

5. Inform teachersFollowing the disposition of the referral, teachers receive a summary of the actions taken.

Repeated InfractionsConsequences escalate with repeated infractions. Teachers will inform parents and the principal of re-peated infractions. A typical line of communication would be:

Teacher with student Phone call to parent Principal and teacher with student Teacher/Parent conference Principal and teacher with parents Principal with parents

When students manage their behavior appropriatelyboth inside and outside of the classroom,the result is the best consequence of all:

Increased learning.