Parent Student Handbook

Lisa Green, Principal

Emily Downs, Assistant Principal

2002 25th St., Greeley, CO 80631

970-348-1500

Mission Statement

Engage, Empower, Inspire. District 6 provides every student with a personalized, well-rounded and excellent education in a safe, caring environment.

Vision

District 6 educates today's students in partnership with families and communities to succeed in tomorrow's world.

Values & Beliefs

Our Students come first
We know every child can achieve
We commit to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement
We ensure safe and healthy schools
We view diversity as an asset
We partner with families and communities

Greetings & Welcome to Our School

Dear Families,

On behalf of our staff at Jackson School, I would like to welcome you to this school year. Our goal is to make Jackson School a welcoming, respectful, stimulating, and challenging place for each child.

This elementary Parent/Student Handbook provides information about the policies and procedures that govern our school. Please read this handbook and discuss the appropriate information with your child.

Many individuals are responsible for planning and delivering our educational program. They include: Teachers (Kindergarten-5th Grade), Title One/Literacy/Math staff, English-as-Second Language staff, special education teachers, specialists and support staff (PE, Music, Art, Library/Media, Gifted-Talented), secretaries, tutors, nurses, instructional assistants, psychologist, custodians, maintenance workers, bus drivers, therapists, cafeteria personnel, Board of Education members, and principals. Our success is dependent on the cooperation and active involvement of our families. Working together, Jackson students receive an outstanding start in their elementary years.

Jackson’s entire staff desires that each student experience success every day of the school year. We will dedicate ourselves to offering an environment that fosters the well being of each child. In every way we want to make our programs, our policies, our procedures, and ourselves inviting. We encourage you to join with us in developing and implementing sound educational programs that will continue the process of building a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Please know that I am always available to answer questions and discuss your concerns.

Sincerely,

Lisa Green

Jackson Principal

HOME OF THE SAINTS

Safe, Achieving, Independent, Neighborly, Trustworthy

Home & School Communication

Parent/Teacher communication is encouraged and can be made through personal contact, phone calls, or notes. Parent-Teacher Conference days are designated in the school calendar. It is very important that parent(s) attend school conferences so the teacher may discuss your child's progress. Please note the conference dates on your calendar and make every effort to attend.

Your child is important to all of us. We want to spend our time together productively with the outcome being what is best for your child.

Please call the office (348-1500) to set up an appointment or leave a voice mail message for the teacher. The classroom teacher will contact parents/guardians and set up a mutual time to meet.

A monthly newsletter will be sent home with your child. Please take time to read this, as it will contain valuable information on important events happening at Jackson. Another way to keep up to date with the school is through our website at www.jackson.greeleyschools.org.

Jackson School Hours

Monday

Drop off: 8:30 AM
Breakfast: 8:30-8:40 AM
School Starts: 8:40 AM
Dismissal: 2:50 PM

Tuesday - Friday

Drop off: 7:30 AM
Breakfast: 7:30-7:40 AM
School Starts: 7:40 AM
Dismissal: 2:50 PM

Morning Drop Off begins at 7:30 Tuesday-Friday. Doors will open for entry into the school at 7:30 AM Tuesday-Friday.

Monday Drop Off begins at 8:30 Mondays. Doors will open for entry into the schools at 8:30 AM Mondays.

Homework

Homework is an on-going progressive process that develops necessary study skills and responsibility. Homework is not used as a form of punishment. Occasionally, a child may need extra practice in a particular subject or need to finish work started during the school day. At these times, homework may be assigned at the discretion of the teacher in consideration of the child's needs. In addition, students sometimes have special projects to do that may require work at home. Homework is given to extend and reinforce what is taught in the classroom. We suggest that you:

1. Take an interest in what your child is doing in school.

2. Provide a quiet atmosphere and suitable time in which your child can do the assignment.

3. Encourage your child to do the homework, but do not assume the responsibility of completing the assignment yourself.

4. Accept your child's own best work.

5. Supply necessary materials.

School Supplies

Please provide your child with the materials needed to do his/her work. Buy materials on the school supply list and refresh the materials as needed by your child. A rule of thumb: when no request is made by the teacher for a certain item, your child doesn't need it at school. In other words, “If it’s not on the supply list or requested in writing by the teacher it shouldn’t be brought to school.”

Birthday Treats

Birthday treats are enjoyed by Jackson students the first Friday of every month from 2:35-2:50 PM. Children who have a birthday during that month will have the option to share a pre-packaged treat. Please make arrangements with your child’s teacher about the monthly birthday party and understand that no exceptions to the birthday treat time and day will be made.

We request that private birthday invitations not be passed out at school.

Parties

School parties are planned by room parents and teachers for Fall, winter, and Valentine's Day. Teachers and parent helpers for parties should meet and set up clear expectations for individual classrooms for the amount of sweets and healthy foods to be served. Fifty percent of food served at parties must be healthy foods. Parties will not be standardized throughout the building. After teachers and parent helpers have set up clear expectations for parties, these expectations will be communicated to individual parents within the classroom. Classroom parties will be held from 2:20-2:50PM the day of the parties.

Field Trip Policy

Classes may be involved in one or more field trips during the year. Students are able to walk to some locations. Often transportation is provided by school buses. Field trips provide valuable learning experiences for children.

Parent permission is required for student participation on field trips. We must have a signed permission slip on file before any trip (unless it is a school wide activity). It is extremely disappointing to the child and his/her classmates if he/she cannot join the group. Student misbehavior may be just cause to disallow children from attending field trips.