Elementary School

Parent Handbook

John R. Briggs Elementary School

Parent Handbook

2022- 2023

We Grow and Learn Together, Here at JRB

Table of Contents

Introduction AWRSD Vision Statement AWRSD Mission Statement School History & Profile School Improvement Plan Goals 2019 – 2022	Volunteer Opportunities P.T.A. School Council
School Policies and Procedures Enrollment Requirements Absences, Tardiness and Truancy Dismissal from School Withdrawal/Transfer Procedure “No School” Delayed Opening Announcement Unexpected School Closings Building Evacuation Building Security School Visitors Sign-in Policy for Visitors-Notice of Confidentiality Early Release Days Notices (Handouts) Phone Calls E-Mail Notes from Parents Birthday Invitations Classroom Birthday Parties Valuable Items Parent Complaint Resolution Procedure Policy Lost and Found School Hours Library Outdoor Recess Clothing Guidelines Inclusive Preschool Kindergarten Information Homework Parent Drop-off and Parent Pick-up Procedure	Medical and Health Information Wellness Policy Food Allergies Immunizations Medication Policy Policy for Exclusion of Contagious Conditions Vision and Hearing Test Physical Exams Dental Exam Body Mass Index Scoliosis/Postural Check Serious Illness or Injury School Accident Insurance Comprehensive Health Insurance Safety and Transportation Walker Safety Bike Safety Bus Safety Bus Rules Cafeteria-Food Service Extended Day Program
Guidelines for Building Community and Fostering Self Discipline and Respect General Rules School Wide Expectations Classroom Rules Consequences Discipline Code Social Play and Language Playground/Cafeteria Mighty Moose Pledge	Academic Performance and Programs Reporting Progress Parent-Teacher Conferences Open House State-Wide Testing/Assessment Kindergarten Screening Make-up Work Placement Student Record Regulations, Inspection, Confidentiality, and Amendment Environmental Camp-Camp Cody School Choice
Support Services Special Education Guidance & Counseling Title I Program Scholarships, Prizes and Awards Extracurricular Activities 504 Accommodation Plans List of Community Resources
Appendix A: Detention, Suspension, Expulsion Appendix B: Hazing Regulations Appendix C: Drug Free Schools Appendix D: Internet Publication Policy Appendix E: Asbestos Hazard Response Act Appendix F: Sexual Harassment Policy Appendix G: AWRSD Physical Restraint Policy Appendix H: School Reform Law (Section 37H) Appendix I: Anti-Bullying Policy Appendix J: Anti-Discrimination Policy Appendix K: Public Complaint Policy Appendix L: Homework Policy

**Handbook Updated: September 26, 2022