G. C.

BURKHEAD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7.23.12 2
Teacher Expectations
Teacher Duties 3
Faculty Meetings 3
Appearance 3
Administrative Regulations
Loistics
!ym "eating #
Master "chedule 7
$a%eteria "eating &
'ell "chedule (
A.M. Duty)"upervision 1*+12
,.M. Duty 13
Detention "chedule 1
-ther Dates 1.
Aca!e"ics
/nstructional Focus 1#
0esson ,lans 17
!i%ted and Talented ,rogram 17
0i1rary Media $enter 17
2onor Roll ,olicy 1&
Schoo# $n%or"ation
Attendance 1(
Telephones 2*
$lassroom 2ouse3eeping 2*
$ele1rations 2*
/nclement 4eather 2*
,ermanent Record 2*
"ite+1ased $ouncil Mem1ers 2*
5arly Dismissal 21
"chool 6isitors 21
Field Trip /n%ormation+21
'oo3store 2
2ead 0ice ,olicy +2
7.23.12 3
St&!ent Con!&ct'Discip#ine
"chool Rules 2
"a%e "chool ,olicy 2#
$a%eteria Rules),rocedures 2#
2all7ay 'ehavior 27
"pecial Area 'ehavior 27
,layground !uidelines +27
Detention 2&
'us "a%ety)Rules 2&
E"erenc( )roce!&res
Drills 3*
0oc3do7n 31
Accidents)/n8uries 32
Medication 33
*or"s
Field Trip Re9uest 3.
,urchase Re9uisition 3#
Multiple Receipt Form 37
"ample ,TF +3&
TEACHER DUT$ES
"tudent sa%ety is a top priority. Teachers are e:pected to supervise their students at all
time unless an emergency arises ma3ing it necessary %or the teacher to leave. /% the
teacher does have to leave %or any length o% time; they should report to the principal and
ma3e arrangements to have someone else supervise the group during the a1sence.
All teachers should ma3e an e%%ort to put themselves at the door o% the classroom 1e%ore
leaving %or lunch or special classes. This should prevent the rapid e:it o% the students
%rom the classroom. The teacher shall monitor student 1ehavior in the halls.
Teachers should conduct their classes in such a 7ay as to ensure constructive teaching
and learning is in progress at all times. This 7ill call %or 7ell+developed lesson plans and
good classroom management.
,lease 3eep your parents a7are o% their child<s progress; 1e it academic or social.
$ontact parents on a regular 1asis to 3eep them in%ormed o% their child<s progress.
5very teacher is e:pected to 1e at school and signed in 1y 7=1* a.m.
"tudents 7ill 1e permitted into the 1uilding at 7=1. and all teachers should 1e in
classrooms at that time.
Those teachers 7ho do not have %irst period class shall supervise the halls and
restrooms.
All teachers are e:pected to remain at school until 2=* p.m. 2omeroom teachers
are responsi1le %or ta3ing their students to the 1us. /nstructional assistants 7ill 1e
assigned; on a rotating 1asis; duty %rom 7=1. to 7=. am
A## teachers are expecte! to atten! Gra!e Le+e# )arent $n+o#+e"ent
Acti+ities.
*ACULTY MEET$NGS
4e 7ill attempt to hold %aculty meetings to a minimum. 2o7ever; at the 1eginning and
end o% the year; it may 1e necessary %or such meetings to 1e more %re9uent. 5%%orts 7ill
1e made to 3eep them 1rie%; and in most instances; an agenda 7ill 1e provided. 5:pect to
1e in attendance at the %aculty meetings. At this time; 4ednesday 7ill 1e designated %or
such meetings.
A))EARANCE
,ro%essional appearance not only ma3es a good impression upon visitors to the school;
1ut has also 1een sho7n to have a high correlation to 1ehavior. For sta%%; shorts; denim
pants)capris and s7eatsuits)s7eatpants should 1e reserved %or Fridays; %ield trips; %ield
day; or other days designated 1y the principal. For students; 7e as3 that students and
parents accept their responsi1ilities concerning this matter. ,arents may 1e contacted
7hen student<s appearance is considered a possi1le detriment to his or her normal school
progress and orderly operation o% the school.
7.23.12
)RO*ESS$ONAL CODE O* ETH$CS *OR KENTUCKY SCHOOL
CERT$*$ED )ERSONNEL
HARD$N COUNTY ADM$N$STRAT$,E REGULAT$ONS -../0 KRS /1/.-23
re9uires that the 5ducation and ,ro%essional "tandards 'oard develop a pro%essional code
o% ethics. Administrative regulation 7* >AR 2*=#&* esta1lishes that violation o% the
code o% ethics may 1e grounds %or revocation o% suspension o% >entuc3y certi%ication %or
pro%essional school personnel 1y the 5,"'.
Section /
Certi%ie! personne# in the Co""on4ea#th=
1. "hall strive to7ard e:cellence; recogni?e the importance o% the pursuit o% truth;
nurture democratic citi?enship; and sa%eguard the %reedom to learn and to teach@
2. "hall 1elieve in the 7orth and dignity o% each human 1eing and in educational
opportunities %or all@
3. "hall strive to uphold the responsi1ilities o% the education pro%ession; including
the %ollo7ing= o1ligation to students; to parents and to the education pro%ession.
5a6 To st&!ents7
1. "hall provide students 7ith pro%essional education services in a nondiscriminatory
manner and in consonance 7ith accepted 1est practice 3no7n to the educator@
2. "hall respect the constitutional rights o% all students@
3. "hall ta3e reasona1le measures to protect the health; sa%ety; and emotional 7ell+
1eing o% students@
. "hall not use pro%essional relationships or authority 7ith students %or personal
advantage@
.. "hall 3eep in con%idence in%ormation a1out students 7hich has 1een o1tained in
the course o% pro%essional service; unless disclosure serves pro%essional purposes
or is re9uired 1y la7@
#. "hall not 3no7ingly ma3e %alse or malicious statements a1out students or
colleagues@
7. "hall re%rain %rom su18ecting students to em1arrassment or disparagement@ and
&. "hall not engage in any se:ually related 1ehavior 7ith a student 7ith or 7ithout
consent; 1ut shall maintain a pro%essional approach 7ith students. "e:ually
related 1ehavior shall include such 1ehaviors as se:ual 8o3es; se:ual remar3s;
se:ual 3idding or teasing@ se:ual innuendo@ pressure %or dates or se:ual %avors@
inappropriate physical touching; 3issing; or gra11ing@ rape; threats or physical
harm; and se:ual assault.
586 To parents7
1. "hall ma3e reasona1le e%%ort to communicate to parents in%ormation 7hich should
1e revealed in the interest o% the student@
2. "hall endeavor to understand community; cultures; and diverse home
environments o% students@
3. "hall not 3no7ingly distort or misrepresent %acts concerning educational issues@
. "hall distinguish 1et7een personal vie7s and the vie7s o% employing education
agency@
.. "hall not inter%ere in the e:ercise o% political and citi?enship rights and
responsi1ilities o% others@
7.23.12 .
#. "hall not use institutional privileges %or private gain; %or the promotion o% political
candidates or %or the partisan political activities@ and
7. "hall not accept gratuities; gi%ts; or %avors that might impair or appear to impair
pro%essional 8udgment; and shall not o%%er any o% these to o1tain special
advantage.
5c6 To the e!&cation pro%ession
1. "hall e:empli%y 1ehaviors 7hich maintain the dignity and integrity o% the
pro%ession@
2. "hall accord 8ust and e9uita1le treatment to all mem1ers o% the pro%ession in the
e:ercise o% their pro%essional rights and responsi1ilities@
3. "hall 3eep in con%idence in%ormation ac9uired a1out colleagues in the course o%
employment; unless disclosure serves pro%essional purposes or is re9uired 1y la7@
. "hall not use coercive means or give special treatment in order to in%luence
pro%essional decisions@
.. "hall apply %or; accept; and o%%er; or assign a position or responsi1ility only on the
1asis o% pro%essional preparation and legal 9uali%ications@ and
#. "hall not 3no7ingly %alsi%y or misrepresent records o% %acts relating to the
educator<s o7n 9uali%ications or those o% other pro%essionals.
Teachers 7ill also 1e re9uired to attend the %our em1edded instructional 7or3 days
included in the 2*1+2*1. 2ardin $ounty "chools $alendar.
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GYMNAS$UM SEAT$NG
>orrell A.B 4il3erson A.B

,erry A.B Richardson A.B
'ordersAB >err AB
Thomas AB "herrard AB
Cichols A3B 2eadyA3B
'ro7n A2B !oodman A3B /saacs A3B 4ill A2B
'ro7n A2B Do7ell A2B 4ooldridge A2B 4ill A2B
Mc/nteer A2B $alvert A1B 4ilson A1B !ood7ine (1)
Mc/nteer A2B Rivera A1B Morning A1B !ood7ine A1B
5lmore A>B "hoema3e A>B 'oone A>B
$rim A>B -tt A>B 'oone A>B

Mi?e A"pB $lar3 A,B 4al3er A,B -,5C)"ta%%
05FT 05FT M/DD05 R/!2T M/DD05 R/!2T
7.23.12 7
$a%eteria "eating
7.23.12
Gd. Teacher Lunch TimeSp. Class
Rotation group
Title I
Computer
Lab RTI time

PS1 Clark 10:00/11:30
PS2 Walker 10:00/11:00
! Crim 10:40-11:05 9:20-10:05 Green R 1:25-2:15 11:05-11:40
" "oone 10:35-11:00 9:20-10:05 "lue F 1:25-2:15 11:05-11:40
C #tt 10:40-11:05 9:20-10:05 $ello% W 1:25-2:15 11:05-11:40
& 'lmore 10:35-11:00 9:20-10:05 Purple M 1:25-2:15 11:05-11:40
' Shoemake 10:30-10:55 1:30-2:15 Green W 11:45-12:15 11:05-11:40
1! Cal(ert 10:25-10:50 1:30-2:15 $ello% 8:35-9:25 M 9:35-10:20 12:00-12:40
1" )orning 10:55-11:20 10:05-10:50 Green 1:20-2:10 T 11:25-12:00 12:00-12:40
1C Ri(era 10:55-11:20 10:05-10:50 "lue 8:35-9:25 T 1:25-2:15 12:00-12:40
1& Wilson 11:00-11:25 10:05-10:50 $ello% 1:20-2:10 W 9:35-10:20 12:00-12:40
1' Good%ine 11:00-11:25 10:05-10:50 Purple 1:20-2:10 T 9:35-10:20 12:00-12:40

2! Wooldridge 11:05-11:30 1:30-2:15 Purple 7:45-8:35 W 10:25-11:05 9:45-10:25
2" "ro%n 11:05-11:30 12:45-1:30 Green 11:40-12:30 T 8:50-9:35 9:45-10:25
2C &o%ell 11:10-11:35 12:45-1:30 "lue 11:40-12:30 M 8:50-9:35 9:45-10:25
2& Will 11:10-11:35 12:45-1:30 $ello% 11:40-12:30 W 8:50-9:35 9:45-10:25
2' )cInteer 11:15-11:40 12:45-1:30 Purple 8:35-9:25 R 10:30-11:15 9:45-10:25
*! Goodman 11:30-11:55 12:00-12:45 Green 7:45-8:35 M 10:45-11:30 9:00-9:40
*" +ead, 11:25-11:50 12:00-12:45 "lue 7:45-8:35 T 10:40-11:25 9:00-9:40
*C -ichols 11:25-11:50 12:00-12:45 $ello% 7:45-8:35 R 9:45-10:30 9:00-9:40
*& Isaacs 11:30-11:55 12:00-12:45 Purple 10:15-11:05 R 12:45-1:25 9:00-9:40
.! "orders 11:45-12:10 8:35-9:20 Green 9:25-10:15 T 12:10-12:45 12:45-1:15
." err 11:45-12:10 8:35-9:20 "lue 10:15-11:05 M 12:10-12:45 12:45-1:15
.C Sherrard 11:50-12:15 8:35-9:20 $ello% 9:25-10:15 R 12:15-12:45 12:45-1:15
.& Thomas 11:50-12:15 8:35-9:20 Purple 9:25-10:15 W 12:15-12:45 12:45-1:15
/! orrell 11:35-12:00 7:50-8:35 Green 12:30-1:20 F 8:35-9:25 1:35-2:15
/" Perr, 11:35-12:00 7:50-8:35 "lue 10:15-11:05 F 9:35-10:35 1:35-2:15
/C Richardson 11:40-12:05 7:50-8:35 $ello% 12:30-1:20 F 10:35-11:25 1:35-2:15
/& Wilkerson 11:40-12:05 7:50-8:35 Purple 12:30-1:20 F 12:10-1:00 1:35-2:15
&
2*1+1. Master "chedule
7.23.12
$ashier $ashier
A B C D E F G
Calvert (1)
10:25-
10:50
Shoemake
(2)
10:30-
10:55
Elmore (1)
10:35-
11:00
Boone (2)
10:35-
11:00
Crm (1)
10:!0-
11:05
"tt (2)
10:!0-
11:05
#ornn$
(1)
10:55-
11:20
%ool&r&$
e
(1)
11:05-
11:30
Bro'n (2)
11:05-
11:30
Do'ell (1)
11:10-
11:35
%ll (2)
11:10-
11:35
#c(nteer
(2)
11:15-
11:!0
)ea&* (1)
11:25-
11:50
+chol, (2)
11:25-
11:50
-err* (2)
11:35-
12:00
.char&,o
n (1)
11:!0-
12:05
%lker,on
(2)
11:!0-
12:05
Bor&er,
(2)
11:!5-
12:10
/err (1)
11:!5-
12:10
Sherrar&(1
)
11:50-
12:15
Thoma,
(2)
11:50-
12:15
)0( 10/ 20#
.vera (2)
10:55-11:20
%l,on (1)
11:00-11:25
Goo&'ne(2)
11:00-11:25
(,aac, (2)
11:30-11:55
Goo&man (1)
11:30-11:55
/orrell (1)
11:35-12:00

'RD/C $AFE
$lar3 1*=**)11=3* 4al3er 1*=**)11=3*
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Mi?e
0ine 1 0ine 2
SCHOOL DAY BELL SCHEDULE
7*2 >AR 7=12.5 "ection . A3B 5ach school shall have availa1le a schedule that
delineates instructional time periods and non+instructional time periods.
CLASSES BEG$N9999999999999999999999907.: A.M.
LUNCH999999999999999999999999.992: M$NUTES
CLASSES END999999999999999999999999927/: ).M.
)RESCHOOL
07/- ; /-7<: ' AM SESS$ON
/-7<: ; 27/: ' )M SESS$ON
BELLS
07.: ; CLASSES BEG$N
27/: ; D$SM$SSAL O* K$NDERGARTEN')$CK=U)S
)R$MARY >ALK STUDENTS TO BUS
27/0 ; D$SM$SSAL O* .
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TH
':
TH
GRADE STUDENTS
7.23.12 1*
MORN$NG BUS DUTY? BREAK*AST DUTY? AND BACK O* CA*@ DUTY
2-/<=2-/:
GROU) NAMES
/. 5/6 Horne 526 Ho4e( 5.6 D. Mitche## 5<6 Yates 5:6Epperson
2. 5/6 K. S"ith 526 McKin#e( 5.6Ro8inson 5<6 Aones 5:6 Tho"pson
.. 5/6 B&rnett 526 A. )err( 5.6 Tit#e / 5,acant6 5<6 Da&hter( 5:6 So4e##
<. 5/6 >atts 526 K. Mi##er 5.6 C. Si"pson 5<6 >eaB#e( 5:6 >oo!
NOTE7D&t( 4i## 8ein at 07/: an! en! at 07<-. A 1us list 7ill 1e in the o%%ice to use to report late 1uses.
>EEK O*7 GROU)
NUMBER7
BUS DUTY St&!ent Drop
Cone area
DBREAK*AST
4' Asst. )rincipa#
A&&st 1 1 1 F 2 3 F .
// 2 1 F 2 3 F .
/3 3 1 F 2 3 F .
2: 1 F 2 3 F .
Septe"8er 2 1 2 F 3 F . 1
3 2 2 F 3 F . 1
/: 3 2 F 3 F . 1
22 2 F 3 F . 1
2E 1 3 F . F 1 2
Octo8er /. 2 3 F . F 1 2
2- 3 3 F . F 1 2
20 3 F . F 1 2
No+e"8er : 1 F . 1 F 2 3
/- 2 F . 1 F 2 3
/0 3 F . 1 F 2 3
2< F . 1 F 2 3
Dece"8er / 1 . F 1 2 F 3
3 2 . F 1 2 F 3
/: 3 . F 1 2 F 3
Aan&ar( : . F 1 2 F 3
/2 1 1 F 2 3 F .
2- 2 1 F 2 3 F .
21 3 1 F 2 3 F .
*e8r&ar( . 1 F 2 3 F .
E 1 2 F 3 F . 1
/1 2 2 F 3 F . 1
2. 3 2 F 3 F . 1
March 2 2 F 3 F . 1
E 1 3 F . F 1 2
/1 2 3 F . F 1 2
2. 3 3 F . F 1 2
.- 3 F . F 1 2
Apri# /. 1 F . 1 F 2 3
2- 2 F . 1 F 2 3
20 3 F . 1 F 2 3
Ma( < F . 1 F 2 3
// 1 . F 1 2 F 3
/3 2 . F 1 2 F 3

G/% you are on 1rea3%ast duty; please stand 1y the doors in the 1ac3 as they are entering to
help direct %lo7 o% student tra%%ic.
7.23.12 11
A.M. SU)ER,$S$ON O* STUDENTS
2-/<=2-/:
A## st&!ents arri+in at schoo# 8et4een 07-- an! 07/: are to re"ain in the ca%eteria.
At 07/:? st&!ents are to 8e !is"isse! to their ho"eroo"s.
The %ollo7ing teachers are assigned to supervise. /% you are a1sent; please ma3e
arrangements 7ith another certi%ied person to per%orm your supervision duty.
>EEK O*7 TEACHER >EEK O*7 TEACHER
A&&st 3
r!
4al3er
13
th
"mith Aan&ar( 2
n!
Mo1erly
2*
th
2eady 7
th
'ro7n
27
nd
>err 1
th
"herrard
Septe"8er <
th
"mith 22
nd
!ood7ine
1*th
4ooldridge 2&
th
/ndalecio
17
th
'a3er *e8r&ar( <
th
'a3er
2
th
-tt 11
th
"hoema3e
Octo8er 3
th
Rivera 1(
th
"mith
1.th 4ilson 2.
th
$alvert
22
nd
4il3erson March <
th
Cichols
2
th
>orrell 12
th
!oodman
2(
th
'orders 1&
th
Thomas
No+e"8er 0
th
,erry 2.
th
Richardson
12
th
,ic3erell Apri# 3
th
5lmore
1(
st
,erry 1.
th
/saacs
2#
th
Morning 22
nd
4ill
Dece"8er .
r!
$rim 2(
th
Mc/nteer
1*
th
Do7ell Ma( 1
th
"mith
17
th
Mo1erly 13
th
'oone
2*
th
$lar3
/% you are assigned t7o 7ee3s; those are Hshort 7ee3sI.
7.23.12 12
)M DUTY ASS$GNMENTS 2-/<=2-/:
)osition /
Mo8er#( ; B&s S#ot A This position dismisses the lead 1us to e:it the par3ing lot and
supervision o% students. This position holds until all 1uses have e:ited the par3ing lot.
)osition 2
A. Ris; B&s S#ot A ; This position supervises students in the lo7er 1us area.
)osition .
SBas; Li8rar( This position supervises)assists students 7ith parent pic3+up.
)osition <
*o#e' B#an!; >est B&i#!in 'ring students to the li1rary %or parent pic3+up. This
position 7ill stay and help supervise students in the li1rary.
)osition :
B#ocBer'McMahan'Da#e ; North B&i#!in 'ring students to the music room %or
parent pic3+up. This position 7ill stay and help supervise students in the music room.
)osition 1
Aohnson ; Mr. Johnson 7ill meet at the entry doors o% the "outh and 5ast 1uildings to
help transport students to the computer la1 %or parent pic3+up.
)osition 0
Hat%ie#!? Horn ; So&th an! East B&i#!ins 3 These teachers 7ill 1e responsi1le %or
creating the lines %or computer la1 parent pic3+up and supervising those
students.
7.23.12 13
DETENT$ON 2-/<=2-/:
>EEK O*7 TEACHER >EEK O*7 TEACHER
Septe"8er <
th
/saacs
11
th
'orders Aan&ar(
1&
th
Cichols &
th
'elcher
2.
th
2eady 1.
th
"3aggs
Octo8er E
th
Co "chool 22
nd
Dale
1#
th
"herrard 2(
th
"mith
23
rd
Thomas *e8r&ar( :
th
Johnson
2.
th
,erry 12
th
Riggs
3*
th
>err 1(
th
/ndalecio
No+e"8er 1
th
4il3erson 2#
th
Fogle
13
th
Richardson March :
th
Mi?e
2*
th
Co Detention 12
th
2at%ield
27
th
Co "chool 1(
th
2orn
Dece"8er <
th
>orrell 2#
th
$ase
11
th
$ase Apri# 2
n!
'elcher
1&
th
Co Detention (
th
Co "chool
1#
th
/ndalecio
23
red
Mo1erly
7.23.12 1
)er%ect Atten!ance Treat ' Honor Ro##
'ased on ( 4ee3 "emesters
Learnin C#&8 Meetins
August 2( Decem1er .
"eptem1er 2# January 3*
-cto1er 17 Fe1ruary 2*
Covem1er 1 April 1*
$NSTRUCT$ONAL *OCUS
G.C. B&rBhea! C&rric&#&"? $nstr&ction? an! Assess"ent *oc&s %or 2-/<=2-/:
Co"prehensi+e Schoo# $"pro+e"ent )#an MaFor )oints
1. Di%%erentiation strategies %or enrichment and remediation purposes %or RT/ 1loc3
%ocusing on student+centered activities
2. $ommon assessments
3. 0earning $lu1 Meetings
. Develop authentic assessments and 9uestions 1ased on ne7 $ore $ontent
.. Daytime 7aiver 7ill 1e e:ercised %or 5""
Schoo# >i!e Assess"ents
1. ,.A.".T. assessment in > and ,1
2. MA, testing >+. to determine students needs and to in%orm instruction
3. "R/ "cholastic Reading /nventory
. 5nd o% nine 7ee3s assessments
.. 0earning $hec3s Fe1ruary+April
#. >+,R5,
$nstr&ctiona# Monitorin
1. -pen response and -n Demand 7ill 1e chec3ed >+. Focus 7ill 1e on using
pro%icient paragraphs in all grade levels; introduction o% the ",AT techni9ue in 3
rd
grade and implementation o% the ",AT techni9ue in grades and .. 0evel 1 and 2
responses re7ritten to a 3 or level response "ee calendar %or dates
2. Appropriate Ru1rics utili?ed in grades 2+. %or -n+Demand 7riting
3. 0esson plan monitoring Co set dates
. 4al3throughs Co set dates
.. 0iteracy 4al3throughs Co set dates
#. Data %rom 0earning $hec3s schedule
St&!ent an! Data Ana#(sis
1. Data analysis 1y sta%% on $AT" assessment and MA, Assessments
2. Analy?e student 7or3 at all levels in all core su18ects in 0earning $lu1 meetings
7.23.12 1.
LESSON )LANS
0esson plans are re9uired. They should 1e accessi1le %or the ,rincipal or Assistant
,rincipal and easily understood 1y a su1stitute. 0esson plans should 1e a guide %or your
instruction and should include the $ore $ontent and standard 1eing addressed.
G$*TED'TALENTED )ROGRAM
,rimary Talent ,ool A>+3B is a group o% primary students informally selected as having
characteristics and 1ehaviors o% high potential learners and %urther diagnosed using a
series o% in%ormal and %ormal measures to determine di%%erentiated service delivery needs
during their stay in the primary program. 50-< KAR .723:6
These primary students 7ill receive services through colla1oration and a consultative
e%%ort on the part o% the !T Resource teacher and the classroom teacher.
$olla1oration is a situation in 7hich the resource teacher may model enrichment+
teaching techni9ues %or the classroom teacher. During colla1oration; 7hen the !T
Resource teacher is modeling techni9ues or materials in a 7hole class situation
Aonce or t7ice per semester depending on given scheduleB; the classroom teacher
shall remain in the classroom. During $onsultation; the !T resource teacher may
provide instructional in%ormation and materials to the primary education teacher so
that the appropriate and ade9uate services may 1e provided to the in%ormally
identi%ied student in the regular classroom setting.
"tudents in grades +12 can 1e re%erred to the !i%ted and Talented ,rogram 1y a teacher
or parent in one or more o% the %ollo7ing areas + $reativity; 0eadership; !eneral
/ntellectual a1ility; visual art; music; drama or dance. A teacher or parent or "tandardi?ed
Achievement Test score can ma3e a re%erral in speci%ic academic areas including Math;
Reading; "ocial "tudies; "cience; or 0anguage Arts. -nce a re%erral is made; the !T
Resource Teacher at the school must collect three pieces o% evidence %rom each re%erred
area; such as teacher chec3lists; continuous progress data; diagnostic data; student 7or3
samples; etc.; in order %or %ormal identi%ication to 1e made.
A%ter the appropriate evidence has 1een collected; permission to serve is re9uested %rom
the parent or guardian. -nce permission to serve has 1een received; the !T Resource
Teacher; classroom teachers and administrative representative 7ill meet to develop a
"tudent "ervice ,lan that 7ill determine ho7 services 7ill 1e delivered. This 7ill 1e
shared 7ith parents. A%ter the "ervice ,lan has 1een developed; !i%ted and Talented
"ervices outlined in the "tudent "ervice ,lan 7ill 1egin.

7.23.12 1#
L$BRARY MED$A CENTER
The main goals o% the Media $enter are=
1. To e:cite students a1out 1oo3s and reading
2. To help the students 1ecome li%elong; independent users o% li1raries
3. To serve the sta%% 1y providing materials 7hether electronic or print to
use %or their curriculum needs.
. To colla1orate 7ith teachers in teaching technology s3ills through
in%ormation literacy
Teachers are encouraged to ma3e suggestions %or ac9uisition o% materials and to ma3e
any classroom needs 3no7n to the li1rary sta%%. "ervices provided to the sta%% include=
regular routing o% pro%essional 8ournals; gathering o% li1rary materials on a stated topic
%or classroom use; 7or3ing 7ith the teachers to create student research pro8ects 7hich
com1ine in%ormation and technology s3ills 7ith curriculum topics. $lassroom pro8ects
involving small group or the 7hole classroom need to 1e planned 7ith and scheduled
7ith the 0i1rary Media "pecialist. Teachers are 7elcome to re9uest story times related to
current curriculum activities %or the 7hole class. The 0i1rary Media "pecialist 7ill
announce special 7hole class story time throughout the year. The teacher 7ill 1e
e:pected to 1e in the 0i1rary Media $enter anytime his)her 7hole class is there.

Honor Ro## )o#ic(
)o#ic( N&"8er
/:.-:

!. $. 'ur3head 1elieves setting high e:pectations %or academic per%ormance; leadership;
and citi?enship is 3ey to student success. -ur honor roll policy supports the 1elie% and
gives us the opportunity to recogni?e those students 7ho have e:celled in all three areas.
All %ourth and %i%th grade students are eligi1le to 1e honored in the !. $. 'ur3head 2onor
Roll each grading period as long as the %ollo7ing criteria are met=
a.B a.B Fi%th grade students must ma3e all A<s; or all A<s and '<s during each grading
period in reading; 5nglish)7riting; spelling; math; social studies; science)health;
and arts F humanities.
1.B 1.B Fourth grade students must ma3e all A<s; or all A<s and '<s during each
grading period in reading; 5nglish)7riting)spelling; math; social studies;
science)health; and practical living)vocational studies.
c.B c.B Fourth and %i%th grade students must ma3e all outstanding or satis%actory
progress in the %ollo7ing areas= art; music; %ine arts; process la1; physical
education; and conduct.
d.B d.B Any %ourth or %i%th grade student at !. $. 'ur3head 7ho maintains all A<s or
A<s and)or '<s in a grading period and receives a mar3 o% outstanding or
satis%actory in the a%orementioned special areas 7ill 1e eligi1le to 1e honored on
the !. $. 'ur3head 2onor Roll during that grading period.
e.B e.B All students 7ho achieve a %inal average o% HAI in all classes %or the school
year; and have received outstanding or satis%actory progress mar3s in the
%ollo7ing special areas= art; music; %ine arts; process la1; physical education; and
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conduct; 7ill 1e eligi1le to receive a gold medallion at the conclusion o% the
school year.
%.B All students 7ho achieve a %inal average o% HA and)or 'I in all classes %or the
school year; and have received outstanding or satis%actory progress mar3s in the
%ollo7ing special areas= art; music; %ine arts; process la1; physical education; and
conduct 7ill 1e eligi1le to receive a silver medallion at the conclusion o% the
school year.

Adopted= +1*+(.
Amended= (+2+(#
Amended= 11+12+*2
Amended= 7+1+*2
ATTENDANCE
Teachers are to maintain accurate attendance through /n%inite $ampus. ,lease post
attendance immediately a%ter the 1ell has rung.
ELEMENTARY ; 5GRADES K=:6
"tudents may no7 su1mit a signed note %rom their parent)guardian to e:cuse an a1sence
due to illness. "tudents may use up to si: A#B o% these notes per school year. These notes
7ill only e:cuse si: days. For e:ample; i% a student misses t7o days due to illness and
returns 7ith a note %rom parent)guardian; they have used t7o o% the total si: days. Any
a1sence 1eyond the si: A#B days due to illness must 1e veri%ied 1y a doctor<s statement in
order to 1e considered e:cused.
Any child 7ho has 1een a1sent %rom school %or three A3B days or tardy on three A3B days
7ithout valid e:cuse is truant. -n the %i%th A.B une:cused a1sence a %inal notice 7ill 1e
delivered. "tudents in elementary and middle school 7ill receive a home visit.
-nce the %inal notice has 1een given; the parent)guardian and the student should 7or3
together to ensure no more une:cused a1sences. /% the student continues to 1e a1sent; the
student along 7ith the parent)guardian 7ill 1e scheduled %or mediation at the courthouse.
Mediation is an e%%ort to help the parent)guardian; along 7ith the student; understand the
importance o% 1eing present at school. Dsually a contract is created and signed to ensure
understanding. This process ta3es place at the courthouse. Mediation is the %inal step
1e%ore court proceedings.
/% the student is t7elve years old or younger; an educational neglect petition against the
parent)guardian 7ill 1e %iled 7ith the county attorney. /% the student is thirteen years old
or older; a truancy petition 7ill 1e %iled 7ith the court designated 7or3er A$D4B. The
petition 7ill result in a court appearance that must 1e made 7ith your attorney present.
Kou 7ill also 1e responsi1le %or court cost at this time. From this point; the court 7ill
give parent)guardian guidelines and directions on their truancy issues. /% these guidelines
are not %ollo7ed; a contempt motion 7ill 1e %iled in court.
/t is the 7ishes o% the 2ardin $ounty "chools that once a %inal notice is given; students
7ill not have any more une:cused a1sences. /% this is the case; no %urther steps 7ill 1e
ta3en.
7.23.12 1&
Amended= (+(+*&
Amended= 12+(+*&
TELE)HONE
Dnless deemed an emergency; neither teachers nor students 7ill have calls %or7arded to
the classroom during instructional time; as this 7ould disrupt the regular classroom
routine. 4e 7ill strive to get pertinent in%ormation %or a return call. Al7ays chec3 your
email or mail1o: in the 7or3room %or messages. 0ong distance calls no7 re9uire a
special code that is located 7ith our -%%ice Manager.
CLASSROOM
Kou are as3ed to teach your students the proper house3eeping procedures so as to 3eep
our school clean. Many 7ill 8udge us 1y the appearance o% our school. /% you have ta1les
7ith chairs; please place the chairs on the ta1les at the end o% the day to %acilitate the
cleaning o% the room.
CELEBRAT$ONS
$ele1rations are limited to no more than three A3B in the course o% the school year. Fall
Festival; 4inter $ele1ration and 6alentine<s Day are the normally o1served H$ele1ration
DaysI.
$NCLEMENT >EATHER
4hen schools are closed early due to a sudden change in 7eather conditions; all
employees are to remain at 7or3 unless other7ise speci%ically instructed 1y their
supervisor upon approval o% the "uperintendent or designee. 4hen schools are opened
on a one A1B hour delay; employees are e:pected to report to 7or3 at the regular time.
S$TE BASED COUNC$L MEMBERS 2-/<=2-/:
Melissa $ase ,rincipal
Angie /saacs Teacher
"usie "herrard Teacher
'ill 4ooldridge Teacher
Ann Marie Reilly ,arent
,arent
)ERM ANENT RECORD *$LE
5ach student<s ,ermanent Record File must include current updated in%ormation. 5ach
record should include the %ollo7ing=
1. 'irth $erti%icate
2. "ocial "ecurity Cum1er
3. ,hysical 5:amination /n%ormation
. >entuc3y /mmuni?ation $erti%icate A$urrentB
.. ,ermanent Record $ard
#. 2ealth $ard
7.23.12 1(
GU$DEL$NES *OR THE EARLY D$SM$SSAL O* A STUDENT
Any re9uest %or a student to leave school at a time other than the regular
dismissal time 7ill 1e made through the o%%ice.
The adult 7ho re9uests %or a student to leave early must sign an early
dismissal %orm indicating name o% the student; teacher; time; reason %or
re9uest; and name o% adult.
-%%ice personnel 7ill compare the adult<s re9uest %or a student<s early
dismissal to an in%ormation %ile to validate the adult is authori?ed to pic3
up the student. /% the o%%ice personnel do not visually recogni?e the
individual; an appropriate %orm o% identi%ication is re9uested Apre%era1ly a
photo identi%ication such as a driver<s licenseB. 4hen it is determined the
adult is authori?ed to pic3 up the student and is properly identi%ied; the
teacher is noti%ied to send the student to the o%%ice %or early dismissal.
5very re9uest not meeting the a1ove guidelines must 1e re%erred to the
,rincipal; Assistant ,rincipal; or their designee 7ho 7ill determine an
appropriate course o% action.
SCHOOL ,$S$TORS
All school visitors shall %irst report to the principal<s o%%ice to sign in and o1tain a
visitor<s pass. At no time shall any individual or group disrupt classroom instruction.
Although parents are encouraged to visit the school and the rooms o% their children; such
visits should not interrupt the orderly 7or3 o% the teachers and students. The principal
shall have the authority to permit or deny any individual or group o% individuals the right
to go through the 1uilding or to remain on the school grounds.
7.23.12 2*
*$ELD TR$) $N*ORMAT$ON
!.$. 'ur3head 5lementary "chool
"'DM $ouncil ,olicy
,olicy Cum1er
1*.2
)arent Transportation on Schoo# *ie#! Trip
/% a parent or legal guardian o% a student insists that they provide the child<s
transportation %or an e:tra+curricular trip or school sponsored event; during the school
day; the %ollo7ing procedures must 1e met=
1. The parent Aor legal guardianB must noti%y the student<s teacher and principal in
7riting at least t7o school days prior to the planned event o% the intent to
transport their child independent o% the transportations provided 1y the school.
2. -nly the parent Aor legal guardianB o% the child may transport the child.
3. At the designated departure time %or the trip or activity in 9uestions; the parent Aor
legal guardianB must sign out the child in the o%%ice and ta3e charge o% the child.
The child 7ill not 1e counted a1sent i% he)she attends all designated stops during
the itinerary; and i% all guidelines set %orth in this procedure has 1een met.
. Dpon arrival at each designated stop on the trip itinerary; the parent Aor legal
guardianB must personally modi%y the teacher; administrator; or designee that the
child is present. The child may not 1e le%t unattended 1y the parent or legal
guardian at a designated point in order %or the child to 8oin the group upon its
arrival.
.. Dpon departure %rom each designated stop on the trip itinerary; the parent Aor
legal guardianB must personally noti%y the teacher; administrator; or designee that
they are departing %rom the group. /% the parent Aor legal guardianB is not in
attendance at the scheduled departure time; the child 7ill not 1e permitted to 7ait
%or the parent Aor legal guardianB at a designated point or leave the group in order
to meet said parent Aor legal guardianB at a designated point 7hile the rest o% the
participants depart.
#. Dpon returning to school %rom the planned event the parent Aor legal guardianB
must sign in the child at the o%%ice.
7. The parent Aor legal guardianB is considered a participant in the planned activities;
and as such is voluntarily under the 8urisdiction o% the school o%%icial in charge;
7hile not involved in transportation 1et7een locations.
&. ,ro1lems arising under this policy; that are attri1uta1le to the parent Aor legal
guardianB or the child; may result in the revocation o% these rights in %uture
activities; as determined 1y the principal.
Adopted= (+1+((
7.23.12 21
SCHOOL=RELATED STUDENT TR$)S
"chool 1uses may 1e used %or educational trips provided such trips are related to class studies. Trips that
are primarily recreational in nature shall not 1e made during the school day. Teachers must su1mit a
completed %ield trip re9uest %orm Apage 37B ;7ith lesson plan attached; to the principal at least t7o 7ee3s
prior to trip. Trips that cannot 1e completed in one school day shall re9uire a 7ritten re9uest to and
approval %rom the "uperintendent. A permission %orm 7ill 1e sent home %or each trip. ,arents are to 1e
in%ormed o% the nature o% the trip; the appro:imate departure and return time; means o% transportation; and
any other relevant in%ormation. ,arents must provide a 7ritten permission %or students to participate on
trips. /% school lunches are desired; arrangements shall 1e made through the lunchroom manager at least
t7o 7ee3s in advance. The teacher 7ill 1e in charge o% the trip and ride the 1us 7ith the class. The 1us
aisle shall remain clear at all times and sa%ety o% the students must 1e the teacher<s %irst consideration.
,arents shall 1e contacted and the reason provided is a student is denied permission to attend a school trip.
The principal is also to 1e noti%ied.
The morning o% the trip an a1sentee report shall 1e turned into the o%%ice indicating the num1er o% students
riding the 1us Aattached %ormB; the names o% the adults on the trip; and names o% students staying at school
indicating 7ho has 1een le%t in charge o% them.
'us trips are not to 1e ta3en the last t7o 7ee3s o% school.
GU$DEL$NES *OR STUDENTS ATTEND$NG O,ERN$GHT SCHOOL S)ONSORED
E,ENTS'TR$)S
The criteria listed 1elo7 7ill 1e used to guide teachers 7hen ma3ing recommendations)decisions on a
student<s participation on a school+sponsored overnight trip and)or event.
1. "uspension %rom school
2. 6iolation o% the current 2ardin $ounty $ode o% $onduct and)or !.$. 'ur3head<s Discipline
,olicy
3. 2itting or stri3ing %ello7 students or school personnel
. 'eing called to the principal or assistant principal<s o%%ice %or disciplinary action during the school
year; %or any o% the %ollo7ing=
Failure o% student to %ollo7 directives o% school personnel
Destruction o% school property
'eing disrespect%ul to7ards teachers
Dse o% pro%ane or indecent language
Transportation pro1lems involving 2ardin $ounty "chool 1uses during the regular school
day
A %inal discussion concerning the student<s attendance 7ill 1e held 1et7een the teacher and the
principal)assistant principal. 4hen the decision is made; a con%erence 7ill 1e held involving the parent; the
student<s teacher; and principal)assistant principal. Disruptive 1ehavior 1y the student on the overnight
school+sponsored event)trip 7ill result in the student 1eing sent home. The parentAsB 7ill 1e responsi1le %or
all arrangements to transport their child home.
CLASSROOM *$ELD TR$) MONEY
1. Teachers should %ill out the multiple receipt %orm A%orm is in "ection 6//B and turned in 7ith the
%ield trip money each day.
2. /% you need a chec3 issued %or a %ield trip on the day o% the trip; or prior to; please let the
1oo33eeper)o%%ice manager 3no7 at least t7o A2B days 1e%ore the chec3 is needed %or sooner i% the
%ield trip has to 1e paid %or in advance.
3. ,lease group all chec3 together; all L1<s together; all L.<s together; all L1*<s together; etc.
/% you have any 9uestions a1out %ield trip money; please see our -%%ice Manager.
7.23.12 22
)B$S Han!8ooB
GCB &ti#iCes the )ositi+e Beha+ior $nter+entions S&pport 5)B$S6 approach to schoo#=4i!e !iscip#ine
SCHOOL=>$DE EG)ECTAT$ONS ; STA** AND STUDENTS
)A>S
1. ,ersonal 'est !ive you 1est e%%ort each day; strive %or success
2. Act Responsi1ly + 'e responsi1le in your actions; 1e on time; 1e dependa1le
3. 4or3 7ith /ntegrity + 2onest; %air and 9uality 7or3
. "ho7 Respect + "ho7 respect 7ith sta%%; students and guest
CLASSROOM EG)ECTAT$ONS
1. Teachers and students 7ill esta1lish classroom e:pectations that coincide 7ith
school e:pectations.
2. $lip Dp and $lip Do7n $hart 7ill 1e used to monitor student 1ehaviors
3. 'ruin 1uc3s 7ill 1e used %or the positive rein%orcement o% 1ehavior
. Teachers 7ill communicate poor 1ehaviors 7ith parents
.. Follo7 ,A4"
CA*ETER$A EG)ECTAT$ONS
1. Dse voice level 2 or lo7er
2. >eep hands and %eet to yoursel%
3. "tay seated at all times 7ith %eet under the ta1le Araise hand %or helpB
. Food is not to 1e played 7ith; shared; or traded
.. $lean your area 1e%ore 1eing dismissed
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HALL>AY EG)ECTAT$ONS
1. Dse voice level * unless directed to spea3 at level 1
2. 4al3 on the right side o% the hall 7hile %acing %or7ards.
AAl7ays enter using the right side doorB
3. 2ands; %eet and 1elongings to sel% Respect others and school %acilities
. 0ines are single %ile and close together Ano gapsB
.. Follo7 ,A4"
RESTROOM EG)ECTAT$ONS
1. Dse voice level 1 7hile in restroom
2. # student ma:imum in restroom at any one time
3. "ho7 respect %or privacy and %acilities
. Dse restroom; 7ash hands; and immediately e:it restroom
.. Follo7 ,a7s
)LAYGROUND EG)ECTAT$ONS
1. 6oice level 3 or lo7er
2. "tay in designated areas as directed 1y teacher
3. Dse sa%e actions; report any potentially dangerous activities.
. >eep hands and %eet to yoursel%
.. Follo7 ,A4"
S)EC$AL AREA CLASS BEHA,$OR
Mis1ehavior in special area classes 7ill result in the same conse9uences as in the regular
classroom. "pecial area teachers 7ill communicate $lip Dp or $lip Do7n 7ith
homeroom teacher a%ter each class period. The homeroom teacher 7ould then hold them
accounta1le on the $lip+$hart in the classroom. The specialists are still responsi1le %or
ma3ing contact 7ith the parent i% the 1ehavior 7arrants such an action or %or %illing out
the -%%ice Re%erral %orm.
A*TER SCHOOL DETENT$ON
Detention 7ill 1e held in the 0i1rary on Thursday o% each school 7ee3; %rom 2=3*+3=3*.
"tudents can 1e assigned detention %or the %ollo7ing violations that include; 1ut are not
limited to; lac3 o% 7or3 completion; mis1ehavior; or other 1ehaviors. ,arents)!uardians
are responsi1le %or pic3ing students up %rom detention at the li1rary doors at 3=3*. A
certi%ied sta%% mem1er 7ill chec3 identi%ication o% those persons pic3ing up students@ only
authori?ed adults; on %ile in the o%%ice or speci%ied on the detention %orm; 7ill 1e allo7ed
to pic3 up students %rom detention.
)LAYGROUND GU$DEL$NES
-ne o% the most important re9uirements in the sa%e use o% playground e9uipment is the
restriction o% activity to the general purpose %or 7hich a piece o% e9uipment 7as
designed. Many playground accidents result %rom misuse o% e9uipment; attempts to
per%orm unsuita1le stunts; clim1ing on structures or s7ings; and general roughhousing.
To avoid such mishaps; ade9uate supervision o% the students is necessary at all times
7hile on the playground.
7.23.12 2
Do not permit children to use damaged equipment.
Do not permit too many children on the same piece of equipment at the same
time; suggest that children take turns, or direct their attention toward other
equipment or activities.
Constantly observe play patterns to note possible hazards and suggest
appropriate equipment if usage changes.
Make periodic checkups and immediately request that worn or damaged pieces of
equipment be replaced.
repare written accident reports with special attention to surface conditions, type
and e!tent of in"ury, age and se! of child, how the accident occurred, and
weather conditions.
/n addition to the need %or ade9uate supervision; students must 1e taught general sa%ety
practices %or the entire playground area; 7hich should include=
#. $o roughhousing.
%. $o games such as tag should be played on or around equipment.
&. $o throwing of debris on the playground.
'. $o removal of sand or pebbles by students.
(. $o equipment should be used when wet or ice)coated.
*. $o equipment should be used without supervision.
+. ,tudents should use only equipment designed for their age group.
-. ,tudents must learn to take turns in using the equipment.
DRESS CODE=
,roper appearance not only ma3es %or a good sel%+concept; 1ut has also 1een sho7n to
have a high relationship to school pride and appropriate 1ehavior. 4e as3 that students
and parents accept their responsi1ilities concerning this matter. ,arents 7ill 1e contacted
7hen a student<s appearance is considered a possi1le distraction to sel% or others< normal
school progress and orderly operation o% the school.
Appropriate dress 7ill consist o% pants; 8eans; athletic 7ear; $apri pants; s3irts; shorts;
s3orts; or 8umpers; Amid-thigh length or lonerB. Co lo7+rise or lo7+7aist pants)8eans
7ill 1e accepta1le to 7ear.
4ords or logos are not to 1e o%%ensive; negative; derogatory or a put+do7n o% any
nature.
All students must 7ear appropriately si?ed clothing. Co sagging pants; shorts; etc.
All shirts must have sleeves. "hirts must also cover the 7aist1and o% pants so torso does
not sho7.
5ach student is re9uired to 7ear shoes at all times. Flip+%lops; shoes 7)heels and sandals
are unsa%e and are not to 1e 7orn at school. The term HsandalsI includes all open toes
and 1ac3less %oot7ear. All shoes should support the %oot appropriately 7hile playing
outside or e:ercising. Tennis/Athletic shoes are most appropriate.
2ead coverings are to 1e 7orn outside the school 1uilding. 2ooded s7eatshirts are
permitted 1ut hoods should not 1e on inside the 1uildings.
7.23.12 2.
5:ceptions to the dress policy 7ill 1e made %or students 7ith religious o18ections or
students 7ith special needs only a%ter a meeting 7ith administration.
)B$S T$ER / = BEHA,$OR MON$TOR$NG ; CL$) U) 'CL$) DO>N CHART
Dear ,arents;
This year 7e 7ill 1e using a colored Hclip chartI to monitor our 1ehavior and
classroom choices. Kour child 7ill have a clip in the classroom that they 7ill physically
move up or do7n the chart; depending on their choices. ,lease 3eep in mind that your
child may not move every single dayM /n order to move up; students must go a1ove and
1eyond in their 1ehavior choices. The chart 1elo7 e:plains ho7 the clip chart 7or3s.
RED
Outstanding!
Students who reach the red
level will be rewarded for
their positive choices.
ORANGE
Great Day!
Students who continue to
a!e positive choices ove
up to the orange level.
"hey are one step closer to
having outstanding
classroo behavior!
#E$$O%
Good &ob!
Students who a!e positive
choices will receive
recognition as they ove up
the chart.
Green
Ready to $earn!
Everyone starts the day
'Ready to $earn(! Students
can 'clip up( or 'clip down(
throughout the day
depending on their behavior
choices.
)$*E
Slow Down +
%arning!
Students who receive a
warning will ove to blue.
"his serves as a reinder to
students to thin! about the
choices they a!e.
,*R,$E
"hin! about -t!
Students who continue to
a!e poor choices will
ove to purple and will be
given a conse.uence.
,-N/
,arent 0ontact1
,arents will be contacted
that day if their child is on
pin!.
/ 1elieve that this system 7ill 1e a positive 7ay %or students to monitor their
choices and 7ill give them 1ehavior goals to strive %orM /% you have any 9uestions; please
don<t hesitate to contact meM
"incerely;
7.23.12 2#
)B$S BASED T$ER 2 = BEHA,$OR MON$TOR$NG7
CHECK AND CONNECT
$hec3+/n $hec3+-ut A$/$-B is a Tier //; group+oriented intervention; designed especially
%or students 7hose pro1lem 1ehaviors AaB are unresponsive to Tier / practices and
systems; A1B do not re9uire more immediate individuali?ed interventions; and AcB are
o1served across multiple settings or conte:ts. For e:ample; the program can
accommodate a num1er o% students Ae.g.; up to thirtyB; and students can enter the program
7ithin a %e7 days %ollo7ing re%erral. $/$- also provides a 1uilt+in system %or AaB
monitoring students< progress in the program; A1B evaluating the %idelity o%
implementation; and AcB transitioning to a sel%+managed program.
"tudent receiving their <
th
o%%ice re%erral or 1eing re%erred 1y a teacher 7ill 1e entered
into this $/$- mentoring and 1ehavior monitoring program.

Research conducted on $/$- and similar programs have consistently demonstrated
associated decreases in pro1lem 1ehaviors; o%%ice discipline re%errals; and re%errals %or
special education services.
The critical %eatures that de%ine $/$- %or students include the %ollo7ing practices=
Check and Connect- Practice Features
N /ncreased positive adult contact
N 5m1edded social s3ills training
N Direct lin3 to school+7ide 1ehavioral goals and e:pectations
N Fre9uent %eed1ac3
N Daily home+school communication
N ,ositive rein%orcement contingent on meeting 1ehavioral goals

Check and Connect Daily Activities
N $hec3 in 7ith a $/$- coordinator Aor their homeroom teacherB in the morning
N $arry a point card that is 1ased on school+7ide e:pectations
N Receive %re9uent and regular %eed1ac3 on their 1ehavior %rom adults throughout the
day
N Revie7 their goals 7ith the coordinator Aor their homeroom teacherB at the end o% the
day
N Ta3e their point card home %or parent signature and positive %eed1ac3

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BEHA,$OR $NTER,ENT$ON TEAM
As part o% 1ehavior RT/ students 7ho get or more re%errals 7ill 1e assigned 1ehavior
interventions 1y the 1ehavior intervention team to design a plan to help ma3e them more
success%ul. The team 7ill consist o% a administrator; ,'/" coach; special education
instructor; teachers and FRK"$ mem1er. A 1ehavior plan 7ith intensive interventions
and 7rap around supports may 1e developed %or the student i% 1ehavior does not improve.
ATier 3B
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
School wide Expectations
School wide incentives
and behavior supports
Minor behavior tracking
Major behavior tracking
Oice !iscipline
"eerrals
#roxi$it%
#reerential Seating
&oss o #rivilege
!etention'(onse)uences
Student and parent
conerences
*ehavior (ontracts
(heck and (onnect
S$all +roup Social Skills
Mentoring #rogra$
,"-S(
.o$e /isits
*ehavior #lans
Other
(ounseling
(hild #rotection Services
*ehavior 0ntervention
#lan
,unctional *ehavior
1ssess$ent
&egal
"isk 1ssess$ent
Support 1gencies
0ndividuali2ed (heck and
(onnect
Other
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GC BURKHEAD )B$S COMM$TTEE
Josh 'elcher Administrator
Jerrianne 2at%ield $oach; "pecial 5ducation
$rystal 4il3erson /ntermediate
Regina 'oone + 5arly ,rimary
'ill 4ooldridge Middle ,rimary
Anita Riggs "pecial Areas
"u?anne ,arrett FRK"$
>im Miller + $lassi%ied
Meetin Dates=
Dsually 3
rd
4ednesday o% each month
Teachin Sche!&#e7
5:pectations and ,rocedures 7ill 1e taught to students the %irst 7ee3 o% school and
immediately a%ter long 1rea3s; and as needed. 0esson ,lan 7ill 1e sent out %or each area
to 1e taught.
Re+ie4in )B$S 4ith Sta%%7
The ,'/" $ommittee 7ill revie7 ,'/" and the discipline policy 7ith the sta%% prior to
the start o% school; and during %aculty meetings throughout the year. The ,'/" "el%+
Assessment "urvey 7ill 1e administered yearly.
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LESSON )LANS *OR TEACH$NG EG)ECTAT$ONS
Ca%eteria Beha+ior Lesson )#an
Expecte! #esson #enth7 2* 3* minutes 7ith additional practice time.
O8Fecti+e7
/ 7ill 1ehave appropriately in the ca%eteria.
O+era## Goa# o% Lesson7 The lunch area 7ill 1e a sa%e and clean environment 7here all people
interact 7ith courtesy and respect.
Te## )hase7
14 St5&ent 'll 5,e a level 2 voce or lo'er 'hen n the ca6etera4
24 St5&ent, 'll enter l5nch lne thro5$h center o6 ca6etera4
34 St5&ent, 'll $et all l5nch tem, an& ,577le, a, the* 'alk thro5$h l5nch lne8 no
ret5rnn$4
!4 St5&ent, 'll ,t 'th ther cla,, an& ther a,,$ne& ta9le, (/ 3 5)4
54 St5&ent, 'll 5,e a77ro7rate ta9le manner, an& kee7 knee, 5n&er the ta9le an&
6eet on the 6loor4
:4 All ,t5&ent, are enco5ra$e& to eat l5nch4 (Sta66 'll not6* teacher, an& teacher,
'll not6* 7arent, 6 ,t5&ent, &on;t eat8 contn5o5,l*)4
<4 St5&ent, 'll clean area 9e6ore leavn$ ta9le,4
=4 St5&ent, 'll 'alk a77ro7rate e>t ro5te4
?4 St5&ent, 'll 'at 6or the ca6etera montor to &,m,, them4
104 St5&ent, 'll lne 57 n 6ront o6 o66ce4 3 3 5 ,t5&ent, 'll enter0e>t ,ame &oor,
5,n$ center a,le4
114 St5&ent, 'll not ,hare8 tra&e8 or 7la* 'th 6oo&4
124 St5&ent, 'll 9e re,7ect65l to ca6etera ,ta66 an& ,57erv,or,4
134 Each teacher ,elect, 2 ta9le cleaner, 6or the 'eek8 each 'eek to '7e &o'n the
ta9le,4
1!4 St5&ent 'll not 9e &,m,,e& 6rom ta9le 5ntl A22 tra,h , on a tra* to 9e thro'n
a'a*
Sho4 )hase7
Administrator 7ill role play procedures; per grade level; the %irst day o% school. Re+teach
procedures provided 1y classroom teacher a%ter 1rea3s
Do )hase7
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Administrator 7ill choose 1 class to demonstrate procedures.
Conc#&sion7
As3 and Ans7er 9uestions %rom students.
Lesson )#an %or Ha##4a(
O8Fecti+e7
"tudents and sta%% 7ill conduct themselves in a sa%e; orderly; and respect%ul manner in the
!.$. 'ur3head hall7ays.
$ntro!&ction phase7
Discuss the uses 7e have %or the hall7ays= travel; 7aiting; 7or3ing; discipline; small
group lessons; and Title 1.
Te## )hase7
Discuss the importance o% having sa%e; orderly; and respect%ul 1ehaviors in the hall7ays.
Dse a chart to list accepta1le 1ehaviors %or the hall7ay. "ome e:amples are listed 1elo7.
5ncourage student input and participation. ATeacher 0edB
HALL>AY EG)ECTAT$ONS
1. Dse voice level * unless directed to spea3 at level 1
2. 4al3 on the right side o% the hall 7hile %acing %or7ards.
AAl7ays enter using the right side doorB
3. 2ands; %eet and 1elongings to sel% Respect others and school %acilities
. 0ines are single %ile and close together Ano gapsB
.. Follo7 ,A4"
Sho4 phase7
Demonstrate desired 1ehaviors. Teachers can do this or use small groups to role+play.
Do )hase7
4hole class goes in to the hall7ay and practiced these 1ehaviors. Teachers should use
%eed1ac3 and speci%ic praise %or students sho7ing desira1le 1ehaviors. Teachers might
also as3 a student to step out o% line; 1e an o1server; and o%%er praise to other students.
The class might also o1serve other classes in the hall7ay and o%%er them praise
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Restroo" Lesson )#an
Expecte! #esson #enth7 1. 2* minutes.
O8Fecti+e7 "tudents 7ill use appropriate procedures 7hen going to restroom.
Goa# o% Lesson7 To teach students ho7 to ma3e appropriate and respect%ul choices 7hen
using restroom.
Te## phase7
RESTROOM EG)ECTAT$ONS
#. Dse voice level 1 7hile in restroom
7. # student ma:imum in restroom at any one time
&. "ho7 respect %or privacy and %acilities
(. Dse restroom; 7ash hands; and immediately e:it restroom
1*. Follo7 ,a7s
Sho4 )hase7
Dse a t+chart to list accepta1le)unaccepta1le 1ehaviors %or the restroom. "ome e:amples
are listed 1elo7. 5ncourage student input and participation.
Accepta8#e Unaccepta8#e
/oice &evel 1 *eing too nois%
"espect others privac% #eeking under stalls3 holding
restroo$ doors
#ut toilet paper in toilet and
lush
*eing $ess%
(lean hands 4ot washing hands or pla%ing
with soap and water5
Do )hase7
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'oys)!irls go into restroom and practice these 1ehaviors. Teacher models appropriate
restroom 1ehavior.
Conc#&sion7 AsB the %o##o4in H&estions7
%hat &oe, 7rom7tl* mean@
%h* &o 'e nee& re,troom 7roce&5re,@
Tell me 2 acce7ta9le 9ehavor, n the re,troom@
GC B&rBhea! E#e"entar( Schoo#
Ma"or and Minor .ffice /nfractions ) Minimum Consequences for 0ehavior
MaFor $nci!ents
-%%ice re%erral 1
st
o%%ense
Minor $nci!ents
-%%ice re%erral
th
o%%ense
Cheatin'L(in 5L(in6
3 days 0D
Lea+in Ca"p&s 5O&t o% Bo&n!s6
1 day /"D
Harass"ent 5Harrass6
O day /"D
B&##(in 5B&##(in6
O day /"D
)ropert( Da"ae 5)rop !a"6
3 days 0D ArestitutionB
)h(sica# Aression 5)A6
O day /"D
Sex&a# Beha+ior ; $n!ecent Expos&re 5C=SB$E6
1 day /"D
*ihtin 5*iht6
1 day /"D
Techno#o( ,io#ation 5Tech6
O days /"D
The%t'*orer(')#aiaris" 5The%t6
3 days 0D
To8acco 5To8acco6
1 days /"D
Dr&s 5Dr&s6
. days /"D
SBippin C#ass 5SBip6
2 days 0D
Minor Beha+iors
Dress code violation Achange o% clothingB
Failure o% restroom e:pectations
2orse play)running in halls or par3ing lot
/ncomplete 7or3)missing 7or3)o%% tas3
/nappropriate language 7)o pro%anity
0ac3 o% materials
0o7 level de%iance
"leeping
Tal3ing disruptively
Tardiness
Dnprepared %or class
!unch Detention minimum
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Minor Lo4 Le+e# Aression 5ar&in? ph(sica# contact6
,ossi8#e B&##(in 5ossipin? teasin6
3 Days 0unch Detention Minimum
Unappro+e! Ce## )hone Use'$)OD'Ear B&!s
$on%iscation ,arent ,ic3 up o% ,hone
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
B&s Beha+iors 5$n a!!ition to a8o+e6
Tied to school+7ide conse9uences 7ith possi1le 1us suspension
10us referrals are submitted to the principal by bus driver
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>eapons 5>eapons6
3 days /"D )parent con%erence
De%iance 5De%iance6
2 days 0D
)ro%anit(= ,er8a# an! no=+er8a# 5$nappLan6
3 days 0D
Arson 5Arson6
3 day /"D
G"tudents 7ith multiple re%errals 7ill receive Tiered /nterventions 7ith speci%ic 1ehavior
goals
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KEY
-T+ -%%ice Timeout
0D + 0unch Detention
/"D + /n "chool Detention
-"" + -ut o% "chool "uspension
Restitution+ ,aying %or Damages
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"ample Discipline Report=
Fill out all section other than Administrative Decisions and $omments.
G-nly choose one 1ehavior
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"FFE+SES F". %)(C) A STADE+T S)"A2D BE SE+T (##ED(ATE2B T" A -.(+C(-A2
". C"A+SE2".:
Major Oenses6
Fighting 23ight,(44#5
,hysical Aggression 26gg, (44#5
Disrespect 2Disrespct, #%+5
De%iance)Con+$ompliance 2Defiance, #4#45
/nappropriate 0anguage+,ro%anity 2M)/napp 7an, +45
Disruptive 2M)Disruption, %44#5
'ullying 20ullying, -44#5
2arassment 28arass, -44%5
,roperty Damage 2rop dam, 44(5
Forgery)The%t 29heft, #44:5
0ying)$heating 27ying, #44#5
"3ipping $lass 2,kip, #44'5
Technology 6iolation 29ech5
/nappropriate Display o% A%%ection 2/napp affection, *45
"e:ual 'ehavior)/ndecent 5:posure 2,0/;, *4<#+#5
To1acco 29obacco, :44&5
Drugs 2Drugs, #-4#5
4eapons 2=eapons, #('5
Minor O%%enses7
Dress $ode 6iolation
Failure to %ollo7 Restroom !uidelines
2orse ,lay; Running in 2alls
/nappropriate language Aminor; non pro%anityB
0ac3 o% Materials or /ncomplete Tas3
"leeping; Tal3ing; -ut o% "eat ADisruptiveB
Tardiness
-ther
GMinor o%%enses that 1ecome consistent over time 7ill also 7arrant an o%%ice re%erral on
th o%%ense 7ithin a one month period. A parent notice 1y the teacher should occur no
later than the 3rd o%%ense.
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CONSEIUENCES 58&t not #i"ite! to6
OT= O%%ice Ti"eo&t
LD= L&nch Detention
ST= Socia# Ti"eo&t 5Recess6
ASD= A%ter Schoo# Detention
$SD= $n Schoo# Detention 5>ho#e !a( or partia# !a(6
OSS= O&t o% Schoo# Detention
G3; .; 1* day or yearly 1us suspensions may occur %or 1us 1ehaviors. ,arents 7ould 1e
responsi1le %or the transportation o% the student to and %rom school.
G"everity o% the 1ehavior; num1er o% past in%ractions; and student cooperation 7ill 1e
determining %actors %or the conse9uences that 7ill 1e given.
DETENT$ON
Detention 7ill 1e held in the 0i1rary on Thursday o% each school 7ee3; %rom 2=3*+3=3*.
"tudents can 1e assigned Detention %or the %ollo7ing violations that include; 1ut are not
limited to; 0ac3 o% 4or3 $ompletion; Mis1ehavior; or -ther 'ehaviors.
,arents)!uardians are responsi1le %or pic3ing students up %rom Detention at the 0i1rary
doors at 3=3*. A certi%ied sta%% mem1er 7ill chec3 identi%ication o% those persons pic3ing
up students@ only authori?ed adults; on %ile in the o%%ice or speci%ied on the Detention
%orm; 7ill 1e allo7ed to pic3 up students %rom Detention.
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SC)""2 BAS SAFETB EC-ECTAT("+S A+D -."CEDA.ES
A. For the sa%ety o% all students; each teacher should spend a speci%ic amount o% time
on these rules and practices during the %irst part o% the school year. They should
also 1e revie7ed periodically during the school year.
'. "tudents should 1e taught to %ollo7ing sa%ety rules and practices=
1. 'e at your 1us stop . minutes 1e%ore your scheduled pic3 up time.
2. "tay . !iant steps a7ay %rom the road
3. 4ait %or the driver to signal you 1e%ore you cross the street.
. Al7ays use the handrail 7hen getting on and o%% the 1us
.. Puic3ly %ind your seat.
#. "it seat+to+seat and 1ac3+to+1ac3.
7. Al7ays 3eep your hands to yoursel%.
&. Tal3 9uietly on the 1us
(. >eep everything in your 1oo3 1ag and don<t get anything out on the 1us
1*. 4ait %or the 1us to come to a complete stop 1e%ore standing to e:it the 1us
one seat at a time.
11. Al7ays get the attention o% the 1us driver 1e%ore 1ending over to pic3 up
something you have dropped.
12. /% you miss the 1us do not ever chase it; or have your parents %ollo7
1ehind it; in their car. 2ave your parents drive you to school@ it is much
too dangerous to run up alongside the 1us.
13. The driver has the right to assign seats.
1. -1ey all directions)instructions the driver gives you.
/tems not allo7ed on the 1us
,ets Aalive or deadB
Toys Ao% any si?eB
!lass items
'alloons
4eapons Aincluding sharp o18ects; ,encils are allo7ed; they
should 1e 3ept in the 1oo3 1ag.B
/llegal drugs and alcohol
Food and Drin3 Aincluding gum; candy and suc3ers should not 1e
out or eaten 7hile on the 1us; they may 1e carried in the 1oo3
1ag or lunch 1o:B
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Any items too large to %it into seat or 1e held on your lap.
C. The %o##o4in acts o% serio&s "iscon!&ct on the 8&s or +io#ations o% sa%et(
R&#es an! practices #iste! in Section B "a( res&#t in B&s S&spensions7
1. Damage to 1us property.
2. Fighting.
3. Dse o% real or imitation to1acco products.
. ,ro%anity.
.. Dse o% %ire or open %lame.
#. Dse o% drugs Aincluding alcoholB.
7. 'ullying
Har!in Co&nt( Schoo# 8&ses are eH&ippe! 4ith +i!eo ca"era sec&rit( 8oxes. ,i!eo
ca"eras are "o+e! %ro" 8&s to 8&s "onitorin 8eha+ior an! st&!ent "anae"ent
proce!&res.
SCHOOL TR$)S7 O,ERN$GHT
GU$DEL$NES *OR STUDENTS ATTEND$NG O,ERN$GHT SCHOOL
E,ENTS'TR$)S7
The criteria listed 1elo7 7ill 1e used to guide teachers 7hen ma3ing recommendations
on a student<s participation on a school sponsored overnight trip and)or event.
1. "uspension %rom school.
2. 6iolation o% the current 2ardin $ounty $ode o% $onduct and)or !. $. 'ur3head<s
Discipline ,lan.
3. 2itting or stri3ing %ello7 students or school personnel.
. 'eing called to the principal or assistant principal<s o%%ice %or disciplinary action
during the school year %or any o% the %ollo7ing=
Failure o% student to %ollo7 directives o% school personnel
Destruction o% school property
'eing disrespect%ul to7ard teachers
Dse o% pro%ane language
Transportation pro1lems involving 2ardin $o. "chool 'uses during the
regular school day
A %inal discussion concerning the student<s attendance 7ill 1e held 1et7een the teacher
and the principal)assistant principal. 4hen the decision is made; a con%erence 7ill 1e
held involving the parent; the student<s teacher; and principal)assistant principal.
Disruptive 1ehavior 1y the student on the overnight school sponsored event)trip 7ill
result in the student 1eing sent home. The parentAsB 7ill 1e responsi1le %or all
arrangements to transport their child home.
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SA*E SCHOOL )OL$CY
To ensure the sa%ety o% all !$' students; and to %acilitate the dismissal o% students at the
close o% the school day; the %ollo7ing procedures 7ill 1e implemented; monitored; and
en%orced=
All visitors Aincluding parents o% enrolled studentsB 7ill 1e re9uired to %irst report
to the o%%ice and sign in and o1tain visitor<s pass.
"tudents that chec3 out 1e%ore the 1ell must 1e signed out through the o%%ice %irst.
This prevents unauthori?ed persons %rom pic3ing up a student.
"tudents 7ho are transported 1y their parents in the a%ternoon 7ill 1e released to
the li1rary %or pic3+up. ,hoto identi%ication must 1e made availa1le.
Adults seen in the 1uilding; other than regular sta%%; 7ill 1e as3ed their purpose
%or 1eing there; should any direction 1e needed.
All doors 7ill remain loc3ed e:cluding the %ront door entry to the center 1uilding.
All students leave and return to their classrooms either in pairs or groups under
sta%% supervision. "tudents 7ill travel %rom 1uilding to 1uilding through the
ca%eteria.
"hould any emergency arise; there are plans in place %or appropriate sta%% response.
*$RE DR$LLS
Fire drills 7ill 1e held once a month e:cept %or the %irst t7o 7ee3s o% school; 7hen there
7ill 1e t7o. "tudents; under the teacher<s supervision; are to e:it the 1uilding according
to drill procedures. Turn out the lights and close the classroom door. 2ave in your
possession the student roll outside to 1e sure all students are accounted %or. ,lease noti%y
the Assistant ,rincipal i% %ire e:it routes %or 1oth primary and secondary are not posted in
your room.
TORNADO DR$LLS
Tornado drills 7ill 1e held during the months o% August and January and as needed.
,roceed to designated areas 7here students should sit 7ith their heads
'et7een their 3nees and their heads covered. ,lease noti%y the Assistant ,rincipal i%
tornado shelter areas are not posted in your room.
EARTHIUAKE DR$LLS
T7o earth9ua3e drills 7ill 1e held during August and January. /nstruct students to
DR-, and $-65R. "tudents should get under a sturdy ta1le or des3.
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RE*ER TO THE GCB EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT )LAN *OR7
0-$>D-4C DR/00" ACD ,R-$5DDR5"
/CTRDD5R DR/00" ACD ,R-$5DDR5"
'-M' T2R5AT
E,ACUAT$ON T$ME KEE)ER *OR DR$LLS7
BU$LD$NG T$ME KEE)ER ALTERNATE
4est -tt $rim
Corth Rivera !ood7ine
"outh Cichols "herrard
5ast !oodman /saacs
$enter '. >err 5pperson
Dpper Middle 4ooldridge 4ill
MASTER E,ACUAT$ON ROUTES
>EST BU$LD$NG !o to the %ront par3ing lot in %ront o% the !$' sign.
CENTER BU$LD$NG !o to the %ront par3ing lot in %ront o% the !$' sign.
U))ER M$DDLE !o to the hillside)%ar par3ing lot close to apartments.
NORTH BU$LD$NG !o to the hillside)%ar par3ing lot close to apartments.
SOUTH BU$LD$NG !o to the %ield 1ehind the gym as %ar %rom the school 7ithout
getting too close to the road.
EAST BU$LD$NG !o to the %ield 1ehind the gym as %ar %rom the school 7ithout
getting too close to the road
CENTER BU$LD$NG ; )R$NC$)AL
EAST BU$LD$NG ; ASS$STANT )R$NC$)AL
U))ER M$DDLE ; HOLLY MOBERLY
>EST BU$LD$NG ; HOLLY MOBERLY
NORTH BU$LD$NG ; LOR$ $NDALEC$O
SOUTH BU$LD$NG ; DAYT$ME CUSTOD$AN
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ACC$DENTS'$NAUR$ES'$LLNESSES
!.$. 'ur3head has an e:cellent record in regard to the sa%ety o% its students. Kour
conscientious e%%orts involving in8uries and illnesses are to 1e commended.
/t shall 1e the responsi1ility o% teachers or other employees to report accidents or in8uries
that occurred on the school grounds to the principal or someone designated 1y the
principal. A decision 7ill 1e made 1y the personAsB to 7hom it 7as reported 7hether to
contact the parent)guardian or to ma3e an emergency doctor or hospital visit i% the in8ury
re9uires it. Accidents re9uiring either parent noti%ication or a doctor)hospital visit shall
1e reported on the "chool Accident Form. /n case o% serious accident; the "uperintendent
or a mem1er o% the $entral -%%ice sta%% shall 1e noti%ied as soon as possi1le. The "a%ety
$ommittee shall ma3e yearly evaluations o% accidents and accident %orms 7ill 1e turned
into the $entral -%%ice at the end o% the year.
"tudents 7ho 1ecome ill during the school day should 1e sent to the o%%ice; and o%%ice
personnel 7ill determine 7hether the parents should 1e called or the child needs the
attention o% the school nurse.
G.C. BURKHEAD )OL$CY *OR HEAD L$CE CONTROL
HEAD L$CE )OL$CY
.
Any !. $. 'ur3head student %ound to have live head lice 7ill have a responsi1le adult
called and 7ill 1e returned home as soon as possi1le. /% no one can 1e reached; the child
7ill 1e sent home the usual time 7ith a letter. The child must then 1e returned to school
1y an adult %or a rechec3. The child may return to school 7ithout an adult only i% a note
%rom a health pro%essional indicates the child o3 to return to school.
/% a student is %ound to have head lice; all e%%orts 7ill 1e made to prevent the spread o%
lice to other students in the classroom. For e:ample; coats and other personal items may
1e stored separately; and classroom activities may 1e changed temporarily to reduce close
contact among students. /n addition; all heads in the room 7ill 1e chec3ed; including
sta%% mem1ers.
MED$CAT$ON
All medications; 7hich are to 1e administered to a student at school; should 1e 3ept in the
o%%ice and proper paper7or3 must 1e completed 1e%ore medicine is administered. A
7ritten authori?ation %orm must accompany any medication given on a long+term 1asis
and these %orms are 3ept on %ile in the o%%ice.
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