Handbook - Kentucky Department of Education

JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY
HEALTH & WELLNESS MAGNET
Parent and Student Handbook
2016 – 2017
4800 Kaufman Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
Telephone: (502) 485-8343
Fax: (502) 485-8525
www.jcpsky.net
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Offering Equal Educational Opportunities
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My name is Brandi Carney, and I am the Principal at Wellington Elementary Health & Wellness School. I am entering my 5th school year as principal and I am still as excited to be a part of this family as I was when I began. Wellington is truly a unique place! In addition to my role as principal, I am also the mother of two amazing girls. My husband, Brian and I are very blessed. Brianne is 6 years old and will be a Second Grader at Wellington this fall and Bralynn is 2 years old. As a family, we LOVE spending every spare second at our lake home on Rough River. Parenting is such a rewarding gift. I am honored to have the opportunity to impact my girls’ lives and to watch them grow into responsible and caring people. I will use the same nurturing ways as principal to influence our students at Wellington. I believe it is our job as educators to teach children how to demonstrate kindness and acts of friendship. Therefore, I am COMMITTED to: ! cultivating trusting relationships so that ALL students, staff and families feel valued. ! providing a nurturing environment so that ALL students feel connected and “ready” for learning. ! enhancing children’s self-­‐esteem by reinforcing positive behaviors so that ALL students learn how to make good choices. ! supporting all stakeholders so that ALL students experience “more effective instruction, in more classrooms, more of the time!” I am committed to these values so that ALL students achieve at high levels. I am passionate and steadfast! Together, we will make Wellington a high performing institution that develops next generation leaders and teachers. Sincerely,
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Table of Contents
Mission, Vision, and Values………………………………………………………………………...
School Office Hours/School Hours ………………………………………………………………...
The Responsibilities of School, Students, and Parents……………………………….. . . . . . . ……
Wellington Elementary Dress Code………………………………………. . . . . . . . . ……………..
School Services………………………………………………………………………... …………...
Family Resource Center………………………………………………………. …………...
School Counselor…………………………………………………………………………...
Seven Counties School-Based Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………...
Mental Health Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………..
Parent Teacher Association…………………………………………………………………
Bookstore…………………………………………………………………………………...
Cafeteria…………………………………………………………………..………………...
School Breakfast and Lunch………………………………………………..………………
Health Services...................................................................................................................................
School Nurse. . ……………………………………………………………………………
Health Concerns....................................................................................................................
Other Health Concerns..........................................................................................................
Information to Parents/Guardians Regarding Medication....................................................
Wellness Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………………………………………
Enrollment/Attendance......................................................................................................................
Enrollment.............................................................................................................................
Attendance/Tardy to School Policy.......................................................................................
Transfers and Withdrawals....................................................................................................
Make-up Work.......................................................................................................................
Early Dismissal of Students...................................................................................................
Car Riders..............................................................................................................................
Academic Expectations......................................................................................................................
Homework Policy..................................................................................................................
Components of Academic Grade...........................................................................................
Frequency of Grade Reporting ……………………………………………………………..
School Activities.................................................................................................................................
Academic Programs...............................................................................................................
Co-curricular Offerings..........................................................................................................
Extracurricular Activities.......................................................................................................
Community Involvement.......................................................................................................
Bus-Riding Regulations......................................................................................................................
Conduct on the School Bus....................................................................................................
Misconduct on the School Bus..............................................................................................
Cell Phones, Games, Toys, Etc. ……………………………………………………………………
Parent Visit/Visitation Policy …………………………………………………………………........
School Closings.................................................................................................................………….
Wellington Elementary School Acknowledgment Form..................................................................
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Mission, Vision and Values
At Wellington Elementary School, OUR MISSION is to teach all students the value of:
Community – Caring, healthy and safe environment
Achievement- Maintaining high expectations through a rigorous academic program
Teamwork- Working together to accomplish our mission, value and goals
Success- Helping the whole child with help from staff, parents and the community
OUR VISION
Wellington Elementary School will be a top-performing academic institution that
provides a caring environment, cultivates a culture of wellness and instills the love of
learning; laying the foundation for students to become tomorrow’s leaders.
OUR VALUES
At Wellington Elementary School, we teach all students the value of:
• Character–integrity, respect, and responsibility
• Academic Achievement–maintaining high expectations for learning
• Teamwork –working together to accomplish our mission, vision, and
goals
• Service–answering the call to improve our community
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Office Hours
The school office is open Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The school secretary, bookkeeper, and
clerk are available during these hours if you need to speak
with them. The principal, assistant principal, counselor,
and FRC coordinator also are available to meet with
parents/guardians. Please call the office at 485-8343 to
schedule an appointment with one of the administrators.
You may also email us!
Visit our website at:
http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Schools/Elementary/Wellington/in
dex.html.
School Hours
School is in session for students daily from 9:05 a.m.
through 3:45 p.m. Our doors open at 8:30 a.m. for
students that are dropped off in the car rider line.
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The Responsibilities of School, Students, and Parents
School Responsibility
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To provide meaningful educational experiences each class period
To promote the social, emotional, and physical development of all students
To treat all students with dignity and respect
To maintain a positive and orderly learning environment
To meet the diverse needs of all students through a variety of school programs
and activities
To communicate effectively with students and parents/guardians regarding each
student’s progress
To enforce the policies, rules, and regulations of JCPS in a fair and consistent
manner
To keep accurate records of students’ academic progress, attendance, and conduct
Student Responsibility
During the first week of school, each student receives a copy of school expectations. The
students and parents are asked to sign the Acknowledgment Form and return it to the
homeroom teacher. The primary responsibilities of students at Wellington are to:
• Attend school regularly
• Be punctual for all classes
• Have necessary supplies for all classes
• Cooperate with teachers and classmates
• Complete assignments and participate in class activities to the best of their ability
Parent Responsibility
Parents have a special responsibility to help the school educate their children. A parent’s
role is to support and reinforce the importance of a good education. Parents should do
the following:
• Maintain a positive attitude about school and encourage students to complete all
assignments in a timely manner and to always give their best effort
• Encourage regular attendance and promptness to school
• Reinforce school expectations and dress code
• Support the programs and activities of the school
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WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE
BOTTOMS Accepted Not Accepted Uniform pants or shorts; cargo pants or shorts; No denim of any kind (NO JEANS) skirts or skorts; capris; jumpers Cotton blend/twill type material No logos of any kind Solid Colors: khaki, black, or navy blue No other colors except for khaki, black, or navy blue Skirts, skorts, shorts, and jumpers must be no No bell bottoms, stretch pants, jogging suit more than 2 inches above the knee. Girls are pants, or sweat pants encouraged to wear shorts under their skirts or jumpers. SHIRTS Accepted Collared shirts (knit polo or oxford shirts) Not Accepted No logos except for Wellington Elementary logos No other types of polos or T-­‐shirts can be worn. Short-­‐sleeved or long-­‐sleeved Polo and oxford shirts can be any solid color. Wellington polos and T-­‐shirts may be worn at any time. SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS/VESTS Accepted Cardigan or pullover sweaters/sweatshirts (v-­‐neck or rounded neck) A turtleneck or collared shirt must be worn underneath sweaters or vests. Sweaters, sweatshirts, and vests can be any solid color. Wellington sweatshirts may be worn at any time. Not Accepted No zippered or hooded sweatshirts/jackets No jogging suits or nylon wind suits No logos expect Wellington Elementary logos SHOES/SOCKS/STOCKINGS/TIGHTS Accepted Not Accepted Enclosed sneakers and shoes No open-­‐toed or open-­‐back shoes (including sandals, flip flops, crocs, clogs, jellies, etc.) Socks, tights, or stockings must be worn at all No heelys or similar types of shoes times. - 6-
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School Services
Family Resource Center
Our FRC Coordinator, Tom Causey, is available to assist families. The Family Resource
Center (FRC) is a Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA)-financed program that was
awarded to Wellington in 1993. The center is an interactive part of the school
community that seeks to assist parents in removing the obstacles to their children’s
education. The center coordinates all of its services with the goal of improving students’
abilities to succeed in school and in life.
The FRC sponsors the following programs every year:
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Parent Classes
Family Learning Nights
Fall Festival Activities
Seven Counties School-Based Counseling
Raising Winners Sports Program
Youth Camping Programs
Referrals for Financial Assistance, Social Services, Health Services, Job Training,
and Substance-Abuse Prevention Programs
Anger-Management Classes for Students
Grandparents Day
Adventure Team
Mentoring Program
After-School Clubs and Activities
Chess Club
Health and Fitness Activities and Services
The Family Resource Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The telephone number to reach the Family Resource Center is 485-8117.
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School Counselor
Our school counselor, Jessi Dutschke, is available to assist individual students and
parents. The main objective of the counseling program at Wellington Elementary is to
help each student be successful, both academically and socially.
Counseling programs and activities:
• Classroom Guidance
• Individual Counseling
• Small-Group Counseling
• Student/Staff Support Team
• Coaching teachers/staff on Teacher-Student Interaction Training (TCIT)
• Safety Patrol
• Peer Mediation
• Advanced Program Testing
• District and State Assessment Coordinator
Seven Counties School-Based Counselor
Through a partnership with Seven Counties, Inc., Wellington provides a part-time
school-based therapist who provides services to eligible students and families. For
more information, contact our FRC Coordinator, Tom Causey, at 485-8117.
Parent Teacher Association
The Wellington Parent Teacher Association (PTA) provides supportive services to our
student body. All parents are encouraged to join the PTA and become a part of this very
important component of our total school program.
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Cafeteria
Students will observe the following rules:
" Enter the cafeteria quietly.
" Practice courtesy and good manners.
" Speak in low, conversational tones.
" Remain seated until dismissed.
" Help keep the cafeteria neat and clean.
" Refrain from drinking soft drinks.
" Refrain from bringing food and drinks in glass containers.
It is also noted that parents are strongly encouraged to comply with our wellness
policy, outlined in the “Health Services” section of the handbook.
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Health Services
School Nurse
Wellington has a full time school nurse on staff to assist students and families with health
needs. Our school nurse, Casey Leone, can be contacted at 485-8927.
Health Concerns
Health Department Recommendations for Treatment of Lice:
1. Treatment:
a. Several shampoos to kill lice are on the market. Some can be bought over
the counter at your local drugstore, but others require a prescription.
b. All persons in the household who have head lice should be treated.
2. Procedure:
a. Remove all clothing.
b. Use shampoo as directed on the label.
c. Remove all nits from the hair by using a fine-tooth comb.
d. Put on clean clothes after shampooing.
3. Wash – using very hot water – all clothing and bed linens used by persons with
head lice.
4. Dry clean all clothing that cannot be washed.
5. Treatment takes about one hour. Your child is readmitted to school
immediately after the Release Form for Suspected Pediculosis is signed by a
physician or health department official and presented to the school.
6. All initially infested persons should be treated again in eight to ten days. Your
child is reexamined at school at that time.
7. To prevent the spread of head lice, persons with head lice should not share
articles that come in contact with the head, neck, or shoulders (e.g., combs,
brushes, towels, coats, and hats).
Other Health Concerns
If your child has any other health concerns, our school nurse or an office staff member
will contact you. It is important, therefore, to have updated home, work, cell, and
emergency telephone numbers available on all student-enrollment information.
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Information to Parents/Guardians Regarding Medication
In order for our school nurse, or other trained school personnel, to administer any type of
medication to your child, we must have on file a signed, notarized affidavit giving your
permission for us to do so. (The Authorization to Give Medication Form is available
in the school office). Please help us by observing the guidelines as follows:
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You must sign and have notarized an Authorization to Give Medication Form.
You may use the notary at any school at no cost; however, you must be present to
have your signature notarized.
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Complete all requested information on the Authorization to Give Medication
Form. School personnel only will administer medication according to your
written directions. If the physician changes the dosage, you must sign and have
notarized a new Authorization to Give Medication Form.
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We request that medication not be sent to school or returned home with students.
If you must send medication to school with your child, put the medication
container in a sealed envelope.
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By law (KRS 218a.210), medication must be in its original container with the
prescription label attached. It may be necessary to request two prescription
containers from your pharmacy.
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Please send an adequate supply of medication to avoid having it sent back and
forth. For example, if the medication is to be taken all year, send a one-month
supply; if the medication is only taken for a limited time (such as would be the
case with an antibiotic), send all the medication that is needed to be administered
through the ending date.
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Please notify us if your child’s medicine needs to be refrigerated.
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Unless you notify us otherwise, medication may be administered within 30
minutes before or after the time you indicate. If students arrive late or leave early,
they may miss a scheduled time.
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Medication must be stored in the nurse’s office for the safety of all students.
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Wellness Policy
At Wellington Elementary School, we believe in educating the whole child. Our Health
and Fitness for Accelerated Learning Magnet Program focuses on the growth of all
children socially, cognitively, emotionally, and physically. Healthy decision making and
physical fitness are crucial to the quality of life. Engaging students in physical activities
not only promotes health and fitness, but it also teaches students valuable lessons in
teamwork, discipline, citizenship, following rules, listening, and problem solving.
In order to ensure a healthy student population, Wellington Elementary School will
implement a Wellness Program that will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Physical Activity
• Moderate to vigorous physical activity will be conducted by all kindergarten
through fifth grade teachers for, at most, 30 minutes daily.
• Physical education as part of our itinerant block for all students weekly for at least
45 minutes.
• Opportunities for students to be physically active weekly in a variety of after
school activities.
• Family/friends are invited to attend a minimum of 2 Family Fitness activities
offered after school with their students.
• Each K-5 teacher may be provided with a “physical activities and wellness”
resource kit to use with their students. The kit will contain, but not be limited to
the following:
o Resources for competitive and non-competitive play
o Classroom games that incorporate movement
o Organized games
o Use of playground and fitness trail equipment
o Transition movement activities
Healthy Eating
• School will provide nutrition education students 30 minutes a week. Families will
receive newsletters with nutritional education and family activity facts and
resources.
• School will provide school breakfasts and lunches that meet the nutritional
standards required by USDA.
• Food used as a reward or to celebrate holidays, birthdays, etc. generally will be
discouraged. However, if food is a part of classroom parties or celebrations, only
healthy snacks and beverages will be provided (use of pretzels, fruit, vegetables,
cheese sticks, granola bars, etc. will be encouraged.). Parties and celebrations
will be conducted at each individual teacher’s discretion. Parents must
communicate with the teachers to get instructions about what to bring.
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Wellness Policy (cont’d)
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Family/friends who make lunches from home are encouraged to provide healthy
food items for their children absent of sugary drinks, snacks, etc.
Family/friends will not be allowed to bring fast food items into the cafeteria to eat
with their children. Students are not allowed fast food items to be eaten in the
cafeteria for breakfast or lunch.
Students cannot share foods or beverages with one another during meal or snack
times.
Wellness instruction will also focus on the benefits of good nutritional choices, healthy
habits, exercise, and fitness as reflected in the JCPS Core Content Guides.
Annually, an assessment tool (Physical Best Test) will be used to measure individual
student fitness. The results of the assessment will be presented to the SBDM Council for
review.
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Enrollment/Attendance
Enrollment
New students to Wellington Elementary School may be enrolled when they arrive in the
JCPS District. The following information is needed when you enroll your child:
• A State Certified Birth Certificate for your child
• Proof of your child’s address
• A current Kentucky Immunization Certificate
• A current, complete Medical Examination Form
• Eye examination (for students between the ages of three and six who have never
attended a public school)
• Your child’s most recent grade reports
School is in session for students from 9:05 a.m. through 3:45 p.m. Office hours are 8
a.m. through 4:30 p.m. The office telephone number is 485-8343. Students are not
admitted in the school building before 8:30 a.m.
Attendance/Tardy-to-School Policy
All students are required by law to attend school every day and to be on time for school
and all classes. Tardiness is not just being late for school as traditionally interpreted; it is
defined by law as “any amount of instructional time missed.” This includes being late to
school or leaving school before classes are dismissed. Students are required to sign in on
an Entry Log if they are late the school or to sign out of school in an Exit Log if they
leave the building during any part of the instructional day.
JCPS records excused and unexcused absences daily to comply with Kentucky School
Law, 159.150, which states, “Any child . . . who has been absent from school without
valid excuse for three or more days, or [who has been] tardy without a valid excuse on
three or more days is a truant.” The law defines a habitual truant as “any student who
has been reported as truant two or more times.”
Beginning with this 2010-11 school year the Kentucky Department of Education has
developed (702 KAR 7:125) new student attendance calculations as follows:
• A full day of attendance shall be recorded for a pupil who is in
attendance at least sixty-five (65) percent of the regularly-scheduled school day
for the pupil's grade level.
• A tardy shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent less than 35
percent of the regularly-scheduled school day for the pupil's grade level.
• A half day absence shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent 35
percent to 84 percent of the regularly-scheduled school day for the pupil's
grade level.
• A full day absence shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent more
than 84 percent of the regularly-scheduled school day for the pupil's grade
level.
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The table below is used to illustrate the new student attendance calculations:
9:05 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (STANDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DAY)
STATUS
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LEAVE EARLY
TARDY
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ABSENT
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1/2 DAY
11:25 – 2:41
1/2 DAY
10:09 – 1:25
ABSENT
2:42 – 3:45
TARDY
1:26 – 3:45
Please also note:
• The new JCPS policy regarding excused absences states that: “After a total of 10
cumulative full-day absences due to illness, parents are required to present a written
statement from a medical professional (doctor, dentist, psychologist, etc.) for additional
absences during the current school year in order for the student to be excused.” If
students need to be out for illness after 10 excused absences, parents must request an
extension of excused days from the building principal or with a physician. If an
extension is not requested and students miss school for illness, parent notes will not be
accepted and the absences will be unexcused.
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Parents/guardians must bring students who arrive late to school to the office
for a pass to class.
If students have medical appointments, they should bring a statement from the
doctor, dentist, or other medical professional.
Habitual, unexcused tardiness may result in a parent/guardian conference,
disciplinary action, or a referral to district truant officers.
When your child is absent from school, please do the following:
• Write a note giving your child’s name, date, classroom, day(s) absent, and
reason or the absence.
• Have your child make up classroom work immediately for excused absences.
• Send in a doctor’s statement if your child has serious health problems.
Visits to a doctor or dentist, a personal illness, a death in the immediate family,
and/or school-related functions constitute excused absences. Students are allowed
to make up work for these days. All other absences are unexcused.
Parents/Guardians are asked to call the school when it is necessary for their child
to be absent. Please call between 8 and 9 a.m. or as early as possible.
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Transfers and Withdrawals
All student transfers and withdrawals must comply with all district and state guidelines.
Parents/guardians must call the school office to obtain needed information and paperwork
for student transfers and withdrawals. It is important that we are notified so that records
may be completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
Early Dismissal of Students
For the safety of each child, when it becomes essential that a student be dismissed early
from his or her daily schedule, the child’s parents/guardians must visit the office to have
the student properly dismissed. We will not release any student to anyone other than
parents/legal guardians without written permission from the parents/guardians. Please
make appropriate notations on your child’s Enrollment Form.
Car Riders
Please note the following about car riders:
• The drop-off and pick-up zone for all car riders is in the front of the building.
Students may be dropped off in morning at the front doors and picked up in the
afternoons in the same area.
• Dismissal: Cones will be placed in locations that you may pick up students in
front of the building. Cars should pull to the first/next available cone to pick up
students following the directions of the adults and/or safety patrol students.
• Parents are asked to stay in the car rider line at all times. For the safety of the
children, please do not pull around cars in front of you to advance your place in
the car rider line.
• Please have your car rider number hanging from your rearview mirror so that we
can clearly identify you.
• When the parents/guardians in the cars in the loading zone have picked up their
children, they are allowed to leave, following the cars in front of you.
• If your car is in the loading zone, stay in your car. It is not fair to block the
loading zone for others.
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Academic Expectations
Components of Academic Grades
Teachers will use a balanced approach by using three grading categories (Engagement,
Progression, and Mastery) to determine grades. Academic grades are based on standards
and reflect what the student knows and is able to do. Each of the three categories must be
represented, and each category must include at least two components. Each component
used must include multiple (two or more) grades/assignments. Participation points are not
attendance points, and academic grades are not reduced as punishment for misconduct.
Categories of Academic Grades
(must include all three)
Student Engagement With Standards shall
count for no more than 20% of the total
academic grade
Component for Each Category
(Examples include, but are not limited to, the
following.)
Participation, group work, class discussion,
journals/logs/notebooks, projects, teacher
observation, student reflection, or other
measures of student interaction (must include
two or more)
Student Progression Toward Standards shall
count for no more than 30% of the total
academic grade
Problem solving, class assignments, quizzes,
anecdotal records, student self-assessment, or
other measures of student progress (must
include two or more)
Student Mastery of Standards shall count for
no more than 70% of the total academic grade
Tests/Proficiency assessments, performance assessments, presentations, or other measures of
student mastery (must include two or more)
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Teachers must use all three categories listed above when setting up categories in their
gradebook in Infinite Campus or other electronic gradebook.
No one assignment can count for more than one-third of an entire category (i.e.
Engagement, Progression, and Mastery).
Explanation of Academic Grades
Primary Program
Student progress is reported using the following performance codes:
O Outstanding—work is consistently above grade-level expectations/standards.
S Satisfactory—work meets grade-level expectations/standards.
NI Needs Improvement—improvement is needed to meet grade-level expectations/standards.
U Unsatisfactory—work does not meet grade-level expectations/standards.
N/A Not Applicable—not taught this nine weeks
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Intermediate Program (Grades Four–Five)
A Above Standards..........................................................90–100%
B Meets Standards.............................................................80–89%
C Approaching Standards..................................................75–79%
D Below Standards..............................................................70–74%
U Substantially Below Standards....................................Below 70%
Practical Living, Arts and Humanities, Art, Music, and Other Related Arts
(Primary–Grade Five)
O Outstanding—work is consistently above grade-level expectations/standards.
S Satisfactory—work meets grade-level expectations/standards.
NI Needs Improvement—improvement is needed to meet grade-level
expectations/standards.
U Unsatisfactory—work does not meet grade-level expectations/standards.
N/A Not Applicable: not taught this nine weeks
Explanation of Process Codes
Primary and Intermediate
4 Consistently and independently
3 Frequently
2 Sometimes
1 Rarely
Standards-Based Grading
The following conversion chart should be used to connect the standards-based
grading scale to the JCPS grading scale:
Letter
Grade
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Standard-Based Grading
Mark
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Grading Scale
Performance Description
90-100
80-89
75-79
70-74
Below 70
Above Standard
Meets Standard
Approaching Standard
Below Standard
Substantially Below
Standard
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School Activities
Wellington offers a host of activities in which students may participate. Some activities
are co-curricular (offered as part of the school day), while others are extracurricular
(offered after school hours).
Academic Programs/Health and Fitness Magnet Program
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Reading Recovery
Science Modules
Student Technology Leadership
Program (STLP)
Computer Technology
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Primary Talent Pool
Computer Lab
Career Days/Career Clubs
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Track
Healthy Cooking Club
Health and Fitness Program
Offerings
Student Council
Band/Orchestra
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Seven Counties School-Based
Counseling
Parenting Classes (through FRC)
Family Learning Nights
Basketball
Chess
Flag Football
Volleyball
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Field Day
Health Promotions
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anchors, technicians, and camera
operators)
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
Community Involvement
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LG&E
Humana
New Roots
Oxmoor Farms
YMCA
Stage One
Blue Apple Players
Louisville Ballet
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Louisville Orchestra
First Tee Louisville, Shawnee
Tim Horton Foundation
Bill Spinner & Schardein
Mechanical Company
PTA Clothes Closet
Cane Run Business Association
Kentucky Shakespeare
Junior Achievement
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Bus Riding Regulations
Students transported to school by bus must obey the rules and regulations set forth in the
procedures approved by JCPS. Please refer to the following information:
Conduct on the School Bus
Conduct on buses must be in accordance with good safety practices. Students will
observe the following rules:
• Go directly to the assigned area as buses arrive at school.
• Remain in seat at all times.
• Speak in a conversational tone of voice.
• Keep hands, head, and feet inside the bus at all times.
• Refrain from throwing objects inside the bus or from the bus.
• Respect and follow the directions of the bus driver at all times.
• Walk to and from the bus; do not run after the bus at any time.
Misconduct on the School Bus
Drivers deal with misconduct on the bus in several ways prior to referring the child to the
principal or principal designee, for discipline. When a referral becomes necessary, the
drivers submit a report to the principal on a special form. Each time your child is written
up by a driver for misconduct, you should receive a copy of the Referral Form.
Please be assured that each student will be dealt with in a fair and just manner. The
principal, or principal designee, will make the final determination about bus discipline
according to our bus discipline plan.
Please note the following regarding bus suspensions:
• When a student is suspended from the bus, he or she may not ride any public
school bus for the duration of the suspension.
• Parents/Guardians are responsible for transporting the student to and from school.
• Suspensions from the bus are not suspensions from school.
• If misconduct continues after the short suspension, the student is suspended from
the bus until the problem has been resolved.
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Parent and Student Handbook
Parent Visits
We encourage parents to visit the school. All guests are asked to check in at the office
first. Parents who wish to visit classrooms must obtain a Visitor’s Pass from the front
office. Please adhere to the SBDM-approved parent visitation policy highlighted below.
SBDM-Approved Parent Visitation Policy
All parent observations must be scheduled and mutually agreed upon by the teacher and
parent. The length, frequency and duration of visits shall not be invasive or disruptive to
the privacy, safety and learning of other students in the class.
1. Current parents are welcome to visit/observe individual classrooms at Wellington
Elementary for 30 minutes to an hour. This observation time is limited in each
classroom in order to decrease distractions for the children in the classroom. A
child may have several teachers for various subjects. A parent may visit for 30 to
60 minutes in each of the classrooms in which his or her child is taught.
2. If a parent wishes to stay in the room for more than an hour, then, with the
teacher’s approval, he or she may continue to stay and volunteer in the classroom
to help with activities designated by the classroom teacher such as tutoring
children in reading, math, spelling, social studies, science, conferencing with
children on writing pieces, or working with a child/children on a project, etc.
3. Since our first priority is the education of all Wellington students, parents should
not approach the teachers with questions while they are instructing or working
with students. The teachers may approach the parents if they have time available
to conference.
4. Parents should respect the teachers’ and other students’ workspace by not going
through the papers, notebooks and/or plan books on their desks or other work
areas. A parent may look at his or her own child’s work only.
5. Parents are not to bring smaller siblings to the classroom to minimize disruption
during instructional time.
School Closings
School closings due to inclement weather are announced on major TV and radio stations.
It is important to note that in the event of an early dismissal from school due to weather,
students will follow their normal dismissal routine unless we receive other directions
from parents. Holidays and other JCPS non-student contract days are published on the
official JCPS calendar which can be found on the JCPS web site at www.jcpsky.com.
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Parent and Student Handbook
Thank you for choosing
Wellington Elementary Health &
Wellness Magnet and becoming
part of our family!
We look forward to serving
YOU!
Brandi Carney, Principal
De’Nay Speaks, Assistant Principal
Jessi (Graham) Dutschke, Counselor
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Tom Causey, FRC Coordinator
Parent and Student Handbook
Wellington Elementary School
Acknowledgment Form
Please read and sign below. Return this form to school with your child.
_____ I have received the Wellington Elementary School Parent and Student
Handbook and have read the information with my child.
Student’s Name/Signature:______________________________________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature:__________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher:___________________________________ Date____________
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