^ Policies, Procedures
and More...
The
following policies and procedures will help ensure a safe,
fun, and educational school year for your child.
^ Report
Card Schedule
First Interim Report: October 12, 2006
End of Reporting Period: November 3, 2006
Issue Date: November 16, 2006
Second Interim Report: December 20, 2006
End of Reporting Period: January 25, 2007
Issue Date: February 1, 2007
Third Interim Report: March 1, 2007
End of Reporting Period: March 30, 2007
Issue Date: April 5, 2007
Fourth Interim Report: May 17, 2007
End of Reporting Period: June 14, 2007
Issue Date: June 14, 2007
^ ARRIVAL
Students should not arrive before 8:05 as staff members
are not available for supervision before then. Students
may be dropped off in front of the building between 8:05-8:20
a.m. Parents should not go to the classroom to pick up
children. Parents must sign out their children in order
to pick them up early. They will be called to the office.
Bus riders must ride their assigned buses. Bus changes
are not permitted unless an emergency arises. When an
emergency exists and a temporary change is needed, a student
must bring a note to the office for approval. Bus changes
should not be requested for after school visitations among
students. Students who are picked up on a periodic basis
will be put on our “Call List” and will report to the
cafeteria. Those students who will be picked up every
day will be placed on the “Permanent Call List.”
Dismissal will begin at 2:39 p.m. each day.
^ ABSENCES
School Policy 9-19: Sickness of a student, severe illness
or death in the family, exposure to a contagious disease,
religious holidays, or extremely inclement weather shall
be considered the only legitimate excuse for absence or
tardiness. The parent or guardian should give an excuse
in writing stating the cause of the absence or tardiness.
Absence for any reason other than those stated above must
be with the advance permission of the principal or his
representative. Such absence requests must be made in
writing stating the reason and time of absence.
Parents should call the attendance line the morning of
an absence to report it. The number is 558-5350.Students
shall be allowed to make up work because of excused or
unexcused absences, including in-school or out-of-school
suspension in accordance with the following guidelines:
- The student/parent must request the assignments and
the assignments must be completed in a timely manner.
Timeliness will be determined by the nature of the assignments
missed, the number of days of absence, and the grade level
of the student.
In order to minimize interruptions to the instructional
day, the following procedure is designed to help students,
parents, and teachers:
- For absences of 1 day or less, teachers will provide
make-up work to the student upon the student’s return.
- For absences of more than 1 day, make-up work can be
requested by calling the school office at 558-5347. Make-up
work will be made available 24 hours after the request
has been made or upon the student’s return to school.
- Make-up work should be completed by the number of days
absent plus 3 days. Deviation from the practice may be
granted for extenuating circumstances.
Work missed which cannot be done at home (lab experiments,
direct teaching, etc.) shall be made up at the discretion
of the teacher through alternative assessments or during
time provided before and after school or during lunch.
In some cases, it may be necessary to allow the work to
remain ungraded and to average the student’s grades based
on work submitted. In cases of intentional absences (e.g.
skipping of class or entire school days) students shall
not be permitted to make up work for credit and shall
receive a zero for any graded work assigned on that day.
^ TARDIES
Students who arrive late because of late buses are to
be excused and are not considered tardy. All other students
who come to school late must have a note from the office
before admittance to class.
Excused tardies shall be the following:
1. Severe weather conditions
2. Illness
3. Doctor or dentist appointments
4. Late Bus
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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM
Students will be able to eat breakfast in our cafeteria
starting at 8:05 and ending at 8:20. A student's full
price will be $1.00. Students may purchase lunch for
$1.65. Lunch may be pre-paid- an amount for
a snack account should be noted on the check if all of
the money should not be placed in the lunch account.
^ CLASS
PARTIES
There are only three class parties: Christmas, Valentine’s
Day, and the End of the Year. Room mothers will contact
parents if needed for help with the parties. Treats are
permissible on very special occasions like Halloween,
Thanksgiving, and individual student’s birthdays. Treats
are to be given only in the cafeteria at lunchtime. Treats
must be store-bought and should be a small treat.
^ VISITORS
All visitors to the school (with the exception of parents
picking up children) are required to go to the office
upon entering the building and pick up a visitor's badge.
The visitor will wear this badge while in the school or
on the grounds, and will return the badge to the office
immediately prior to leaving the grounds.
All school employees will be instructed to direct any
visitors not wearing a visitor's badge to the office.
If the visitor does not comply, the staff member will
notify the office personnel immediately.
Visitors should not visit classes, seek to interview
teachers, or pupils during school hours without permission
from the principal. Visits arranged in advance are desirable.
^ DRESS CODE
Please review and discuss the following
dress code expectations with your child. Good grooming
and avoiding distractions to instruction are most important.
We appreciate your continued support. The current dress
code has been most successful for us and we appreciate
your support!
Students Should Avoid
- Shorts more than three inches above the knee
- Skin tight legged pants with the big top blouses
- Halter and tank tops
- Flip flops and sandals (Hazard)
- Biker shorts/pants
- Low cut and midriff tops
- Mini skirts/dresses more than three inches above the
knee
- Skorts more that three inches above the knee
- Sheer (see through) clothing
- Clothing with inappropriate language
- Hats
- Sneakers with lights (Very distracting)
- Big, loose pants dropped below the waist without a belt
(Very distracting)
- Tank and fish net tops
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Weather Delays & School Closings
Weather conditions may require the closing or a delayed
opening of school. The decision is made as soon as possible
based on the ability of the buses to pick up students
throughout the city.
Delays may result in the following:
One Hour Delay:
- All schools open one hour later.
- Morning kindergarten begins one hour later. Afternoon
kindergarten begins at the regular time.
- The GATE Lab school will also open one hour later.
- Special Ed. and Pre-School open one hour later.
Two Hour Delay:
- All schools open two hours later.
- The GATE Lab school will also open two hours later.
- Pre-school is cancelled, but other Special Ed. programs
open two hours later.
WHEN SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE
FOLLOWING CODES WILL BE USED BY THOSE ANNOUNCING SCHOOL
CLOSING.
CODE RED
- Schools and offices are closed for all personnel except
those employees designated as essential personnel.
CODE YELLOW
- Schools are closed. Administrators and 12 month personnel
are expected to report.
CODE GREEN
- Schools are closed for students only.
Teachers and all other personnel are expected to report.
*NOTE: Please monitor Radio Station WFOS-FM (88.7), operated
by
Chesapeake Public Schools, or cable television station
WCTV 48 (Cox Communications channel 48), operated by the
City of Chesapeake, for accurate and timely information.
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Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
Q: What are the school/office hours?
A:The school day is from 8:10
a.m. to 2:39 p.m. Students may report no earlier than
8:05 a.m. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
each day.
Q:How much is lunch and breakfast?
A: Lunch is $1.65 for students.
It is served from 10:45 a.m.-12:30
p.m. each day. Breakfast is $1.00 for students.
Q: How do I report my child’s absence?
A: Please call 558-5350 between
3:30 p.m.-9:00 a.m. to report your child’s absence. State
your child’s name, teacher’s name, and reason for absence.
You will still need to write a note for your child’s teacher.
Q: How do I register my child for school?
A: Contact the school office
to pick up a registration packet. You will need to provide
a copy of your child’s social security number, birth certificate,
immunization record, and school physical. You will also
need a proof of residence in the form of a utility bill,
such as gas, water, or electric.
Q:What are the SOL test scores?
A: For the 2005-2006 test year,
Camelot received full accreditation.
Q: What is the teacher to student ratio?
A: It is approximately 1 to
20 or less for grades K-2 and 1 to 24 or less for grades
3-5.
Q: Do you have a Pre-K program?
A: Camelot Elementary has a
Pre-K class for developmentally delayed students, but
does not offer any other Pre-K programs. A Reverse Mainstream
program for a very small number of children is available
at a cost. These students serve as a model for the other
pre-school students and must be screened to be selected.
Please contact the school for further information and
an application.
Q:What is an inclusion class?
A: An inclusion class is an
integrated class of regular and special education students.
The special education students have mild learning problems
and receive services within their regular class from the
special education teacher. Generally, the students do
not recognize who needs extra help as the teachers work
in harmony to accommodate, remediate, and enrich all of
their students.
Q:How do I schedule a tour?
A: Contact the office at 558-5347
and schedule a visit to the school. The best times are
during the middle of the week in the afternoon between
1:00 and 1:45 p.m.
Q: When is Summer School?
A: Summer School will be held
at Camelot. Students are recommended by their teacher
based on classroom performance. Basic Skills, Primary
Enrichment, Special Education, Art and Foreign Language
(4th and 5th grade only), and Pre-K Express programs are
offered. Transportation is provided.
Q: Is Kindergarten whole day?
A: The Kindergarten program is a whole
day program with a curriculum focused on language development,
beginning math skills, and phonics. It also includes sharing,
taking turns, creative play, and physical education. It
does include time for naps.
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