Dear Students and parents,

As I come each day to school with renewed energy, I remember the importance we all play in our student’s lives.  I am fortunate to be in a profession that affects the future of children and I am proud to be the principal of I.B. Perrine Elementary.

This handbook was written to help you and your child understand school policies and procedures.  Education is most effective when a solid partnership exists between parents and school professionals.  You can show support by reviewing this web site and/or booklet with your child.  Knowing that you are actively interested in school will help your child get off to a good start and set the tone for a successful year.

It is our fundamental belief at I. B. Perrine Elementary that all children can learn, but we also know that all children do not learn at the same rate or in the same way.  Therefore, we work as hard as we can to tailor our instruction to the educational needs of each child.  When you visit our classrooms, you will see that we use a variety of assessments, programs, and instructional strategies to ensure that all students are successful.

While much of our work is focused on providing students with a range of academic skills, we believe it is equally important that our students develop strong social skills.  Children at I. B Perrine will learn how to work successfully in group situations, how to set and assess personal goals, and how to resolve conflicts.  In doing so, we can provide a safe, nurturing place where all children can grow and learn.

We are proud that here at I.B. Perrine we have established a learning community- for our staff as well as our students.  All of our teachers work collaboratively to design a consistent, articulate academic program.  We also work together on a regular basis to assess student work and to use that information to modify and improve our instructional practices.  This is made possible with the continued district support of elementary planning time.

We hope that we will see you soon at I.B. Perrine as a visitor or a volunteer.  For the safety of all students, the office requires all adults to sign-in when picking up a child and/or volunteering.  Please do not go directly to the classrooms.

The door to my office is always open and you are welcome to stop by and talk.  Please do not hesitate to phone the school at 733-4288 whenever the need arises.  Working together we will continue to be a strong school.

Thank you for your support,

Bill Brulotte, Principal

I.B. Perrine Elementary

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM

Perrine Elementary!

Parents, we are requesting your help.

Perrine Elementary School is implementing a required attendance procedure that will mean ALL absences MUST be called in daily unless arrangements have been made with the teacher.

A child that is tardy can go straight to class before 8:15.  After 8:15 they must check into the office so we can change their attendance. 

Necessary telephone calls must be made directly to the classroom teacher before 7:45 A.M.  Your child’s teacher is the first contact and the teachers are responsible for recording their students’ attendance.  At 8:15 a.m. the office will start calling parents to check on absences that have not been called in and verified.

Please do not call the school office.

 The voice mail attendance line must be called.

The number is 737-5208.

Enter the teacher’s extension number.

A list of the extension numbers is on the reverse side. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Perrine Office Staff

Support Services

Counseling Services

Perrine has a full-time counselor available to work with students on a walk-in basis or on a more long-term basis.  Parent permission is required for a student to see the counselor on a regular schedule.  The counselor also conducts workshops and lessons for Kindergarten through Fifth grades on a variety of topics, such as: friendship skills, anger management, school success, preparing for middle school, and social skills.  Parents or teachers may refer a child for school counseling.  If you have concerns, please contact our counseling department at 737-5208 ext. 3253 between the hours of 7:45 A.M. and 3:40 P.M.

Resource Assistance

Students who qualify academically in the areas of Reading, Mathematics, and/or Written Language are eligible to receive special education assistance.  Many federal and state regulations govern special education, and there is a process, which needs to be followed if a student is to be referred for assistance.  If you are concerned about your child’s academic progress, please, contact his/her teacher or the resource teacher for your child’s grade level.  The resource department can be reached at 737-5208 ext. 3255 between the hours of 7:45 A.M. and 3:40 P.M.

Speech-Language Services

Speech and Language therapy are available for any student who shows a need through testing.  Unlike private practitioners, students only qualify for speech and language assistance through the school if it is demonstrated that the child’s difficulties with speech and/or language are affecting his/her ability to perform at school.  Mrs. Ashenbrener is available at 737-5208 ext. 3266.

Gifted and Talented Program

The Gifted and Talented Program (G.T.) is available for students, grades 4 through 5 who show an aptitude and score above the 95^th percentile on the Idaho Standards Academic known as ISAT.  If you have any questions about this program, please contact your child’s teacher or Marty Pike at support services, 733-8456. The Twin Falls School District will be operating a magnet math/Science program this year for fifth graders at Perrine Elementary.  If you are interested in the program, please contact the G.T. Coordinator, Marti Pike.

Occupational and Physical Therapy

The Twin Falls School District has a contract with occupational and physical therapists to provide services to Twin Falls students.  To be eligible, it must be demonstrated that the child’s difficulties affect school performance.  If you have any questions about this program, please, contact Clara Allred, the Twin Falls School District #411 Director of Support Services director at 733-8456.

Audiologist Services

The school district provides audiologist services for any student who shows a need through testing.  Unlike private practitioners, students only qualify for this assistance through the school if it is demonstrated that the child’s difficulties with hearing is affecting his/her ability to perform at school.  Mrs. Kim Eskeldson is available at Perrine by appointment and can be reached through Support Services at 733-8456.

Title One Services

I.B. Perrine Elementary School is a School-wide Title I school.  A Title I Schoolwide program allows funds from Title I, Part A of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA), along with other Federal and non-Federal program fund and resources, to upgrade, reform, or improve teaching and learning in schools with the highest levels of poverty.

This school provides Title I assistance to all students, based on overall academic need. In a Schoolwide program, identification of specific individual children is not required. Instead, at-risk groups within the while school are identified for intervention. A school is ultimately responsible for the academic success of every member of its population. All students may participate. Student need is based on a variety of assessments, including the Idaho State Assessment Test (ISAT), and the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI), to determine their level of proficiency.

English Language Learner (ELL) Program

The ELL program is a federally funded program that provides assistance for students who have not mastered the English language.  The program employs a process known as “Total Emersion” to assist in the acquisition of the English language.  Academic skills are introduced and reinforced in the process, but the major focus is mastery of the English Language to better insure student success within one year of entering the United States.  If you are concerned about your child’s academic progress, please, contact his/her teacher or the ELL Teacher, Ruth Ann Helton.  She can be reached at 737-5208 ext. 3263 between the hours of 7:45 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.

Note:  All of the support service personnel meet monthly in order to discuss student progress and to assure that no student in need of assistance is overlooked.  The general classroom staff meets weekly to discuss what they can do to assist students who are struggling in the core subjects.  The support staff mentioned above often meets with the regular classroom teachers in order to identify the best placement of any student to better insure student success in the core areas of study.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Assemblies

I.B. Perrine will have two or three major assemblies each year.  We choose our assemblies based on cultural and educational value.  All students in grades 1 through 5 as well as all day Kindergarten are asked to pay $4.00 at the beginning of the year to cover the costs of these assemblies. Half day Kindergarten students are asked to pay $2.00.

School Pictures

At Perrine Elementary we take student pictures twice; fall pictures will be taken in early September 2011 and spring pictures will be scheduled at a later date.  Picture packets range in price from $12.00 to $30.00.  

Medication Policy

According to state policy, we are required to dispense medications only to students with long-term chronic illness or disability where failure to take the medication would jeopardize the student’s health or educational progress.

1.   A physician’s order for administration of medication must be on file at the school.  These forms are available in the school office.

2.   The medication must be in the original prescription bottle with the student’s name, physician’s name, medication name, schedule of administration, dosage, and date clearly marked. 

3.   It is the student’s responsibility to remember to come to the office and take their medications.  We cannot guarantee that we will be able to remind the student each day.

Computer Use Policy

The Twin Falls School District has a computer use policy that all parents must sign at registration to allow the student to use school computers.  Parents can access the entire policy on the Perrine website at www.tfsd.k12.id.us/pe/ and then select staff—specials—computer—Mrs. Beams.  Mrs. Beams is our computer teacher and is available to answer questions that you may have. 

Student Check-Out and Visitor Procedure

All parents and visitors need to stop by the office before visiting any classroom or common area in the building or on the playground.  Visitors to Perrine can sign in at the office and will be given a visitor pass that will remain visible during their visit.  When students are checked out due to illness or appointments they must be signed out through the office and a pass will be issued.  Only authorized individuals will be allowed to check out students.

Textbooks and Supplies

The Twin Falls School District provides textbooks for student use during the school year.  Students are responsible for the care of textbooks, library books, and other school equipment and property.  Students will be charged for lost or damaged books and equipment.  Students are expected to furnish pencils, paper, and other items used on a regular basis in the classroom. 

Each grade has provided a supply list, which is available from your student’s teacher, the office, or at your local department store (The school PTO receives a kick back from Target, Albertsons, Smith’s, and K-Mart, for each purchase that is made in the name of this school).

Telephone Usage

Students may use the telephone in the classroom or at the office in case of emergencies or illness with permission of the teacher or the office staff.  A phone pass is required to use the telephone at the office.  The phone is not to be used to call home for non-emergencies.  Parents are asked to remember that the office phone is our only business phone in the building. Messages are not directly taken and delivered to classrooms.  Instead you will be put through to the teacher’s voicemail system.  Please use the 737-5208 number and the teacher extension to leave messages.  Teachers are asked to check these by 2:00 each day before students go home. You can leave a message with the teacher to give to your child.  Any messages received after 2:00 are NOT guaranteed to be delivered. After school arrangements should be made prior to sending your students to school each day.

Lost and Found

Many items are lost and found during the school year.  When items of clothing are found, they are placed in tubs near the middle stairwell by the main doors.  Smaller items are placed in the office.  When your student looses an item, we encourage them to look in these areas.  Please, check the lost and found frequently, as items are boxed up approximately once a month, and are taken to charity each month.  We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Student Injuries and Insurance

Even with great precautions and close supervision, students do have accidents at school.  It is necessary for us to have current, accurate addresses and telephone numbers to call in case of an emergency.  Remember, our ability to contact someone immediately may be critical to your child’s health and well being.  Every attempt will be made to contact the parents or emergency contacts in the event student suffers an injury.  If the injury is of a serious nature and we fail to contact parents or emergency contacts, the administration will determine the seriousness of the situation and may seek medical assistance for the student by taking the student to the emergency or calling an ambulance to transport the injured student. 

Parents need to be prepared for such medical expenses that may arise should their child be injured at school.  The school district does not provide medical insurance to pay for student medical expenses.  This is the responsibility of the parents.  An independent insurance company makes student medical insurance available to families for their individual purchase.  Brochures are given to students at the beginning of the school year and are available in the school office.

Bus, Car, Bike, Transportation

Students who are eligible to ride the bus to school are expected to comply with bus rules designed to ensure the safety of all students.  Written parental permission must be given for students to ride a different bus or alter his/her regular schedule.   Questions about bus transportation may be directed to the Western States Bus Company, 733-8003.

Skate boards/ roller skates / retractable roller tennis shoes are not allowed on the school grounds.  Bikes may be ridden to school, but not ridden on the school grounds.  A bike lock is recommended.  We provide a bike rack for secure storage during the day and bikes should be parked and left alone during school hours.                                                 

Parents who bring their students to school and pick them up at the end of the day should do so in the appropriate zones.  You are allowed to enter the smaller school loop on Sparks Avenue, circle and drop.  PLEASE NO PARKING IN THE LOOP AREA.  The new loop is a one-way loop that enters on Sparks Avenue and exits on Caswell Avenue West. There is no parking in the marked red fire zone lanes.  You can only stop and drop in this designated area.  If you wish to walk your child to the classroom door, you will need to park your car in a designated parking area.

Both loops are one way loops.

Hot Lunch Program

Perrine provides both breakfast and lunch in our cafeteria.  Breakfast begins at 7:30 A.M.  and is free of charge.  Lunch is served by grade level (please, see daily bell schedules).  Money is kept track of on the computer and parents are encouraged to send checks or cash (checks are preferred – less loss) to cover lunches for whatever period of time they desire.  Charging is highly discouraged, especially toward the end of the school year.  While no student will be denied lunch, it is your responsibility to pay any outstanding lunch charges.  Parents are welcome to eat with their students.  Free and reduced application forms are available from the school office.  If you have any questions, please contact the hot lunch manager at 733-2230.  Price for lunch will be published in the fall newsletter.

Lunch menus are sent home monthly and can be accessed on our bulletin at the following address: 

http://powerschool.tfsd.k12.id.us/bulletin/104

Substance Abuse Policy & Procedure

Philosophy Statement It is the Idaho legislature’s intent that parental involvement in all aspects of a child’s education in Idaho public schools be part of each school district’s policy. Drug prevention programs and counseling for students under the custody and care of the public schools are included in this intent. The Board of Trustees recognizes that student use of controlled substances/drugs is a serious problem of utmost concern in our society. Controlled substance/drug use is detrimental to a state of well-being and undermines the aim of education, which is to enable individuals to develop to their full potential. The district seeks to ensure the highest standards of learning in the classroom and recognizes that use of controlled substances/drugs (including alcohol and tobacco) creates community, social, educational, economic and legal problems. It is the conviction of Twin Falls School District #411 that the threat of illegal substance use is most menacing when it involves our young people who, because of their developmental stage, are the most vulnerable members of our society in regard to health and safety issues. The safety and security of the student(s), staff, and school are the district's primary concerns. Realizing that the primary responsibility for educating and forming the values and decision-making abilities of children in regard to illegal substance use belongs to the parents and family, this school district commits itself to assist parents with this task.

Policy Statement District policy and regulations involving illegal substance use are based on the laws of the State of Idaho and the violation of those laws can subject violators to the due process of law. Students who, while on school property or within a Drug Free School Zone, as defined in Idaho Code 37-2739D, or while attending a school-sponsored activity, possess, distribute, sell, use or give evidence of having consumed alcohol, tobacco products, or drugs not taken at the direction of a physician, or other controlled or dangerous substances/drugs, or who are in possession of alcohol, tobacco products, or controlled substances/drugs, or paraphernalia, shall be subject to intervention, discipline, suspension, expulsion and/or other appropriate alternatives. Students attending school in this district will not use, possess, sell, buy, or distribute drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances/drugs, or related paraphernalia on school premises. Any student will violate the district’s drug, alcohol and tobacco policy when:

1. He or she admits to using, possessing, selling, buying, or distributing drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substance/drug on school premises;

2. He or she is found to use, possess, sell, buy, or distribute drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, controlled substance/drug, or related paraphernalia, on school premises;

3. He or she is found to possess drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances/drugs or related paraphernalia, or to have such substances on his or her person, or in his or her locker, vehicle, or other property on school premises.

It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to combat illegal substance use. Within the resources available, we will attempt to maintain a comprehensive Student Assistance /Substance Abuse Prevention program from early childhood level grades through grade 12. The Student Assistance/Substance Abuse Prevention program may include age-appropriate, developmentally based drug and alcohol education and prevention curriculum, discipline policies, as well as identification, referral, intervention, and aftercare in cases of substance abuse. The School District curriculum may provide students (early childhood level grades through grade 12) with information about: 1) the dangers of alcohol and other illegal substance use; 2) self-concept; 3) decision making; and 4) information about effective

techniques for resisting peer pressure to use controlled substances/drugs. Additionally, the Board of Trustees recognizes a role in: 1) establishing discipline policies and procedures in relation to student use of controlled substances/drugs; 2) providing staff training; 3) supporting other alternatives for helping students and their families which exist within

the community; and 4) sponsoring community education/awareness activities related to illegal substance/drug education. Control of the entire Student Assistance Program shall be in the hands of the Board of Trustees, who may act upon the advice and recommendation of the Student Assistance/Substance Abuse Advisory Council which is made up of both school district staff and community representatives and patrons. The Student Assistance/Substance Abuse Advisory Council will review the Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco policy biennially and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees as needed.

 Search and Seizure- Illegal Substances: Searches of students or their personal property shall be authorized in circumstances where the district is presented with information which gives rise to a reasonable suspicion the student is in possession of evidence of a violation of the policies of the district or state law or federal law. The extent of the search must be reasonably related in scope to the circumstances which justified the initial inference that a violation of policy or the law has occurred, taking into consideration the student’s age and sex. School lockers are the property of the district. At no time does the district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. Periodic general inspections of lockers may be conducted by district authorities for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The district authorities may afford the student and/or student’s parents the opportunity to be present at the time a student’s locker is opened and inspected.

The district maintains the right to conduct routine patrols, which can include the use of drug dogs on school premises, including the parking lot or areas occupied by the private vehicles of its students. The interior of a vehicle, with the exception of materials which are in the plain view of district authorities, will not be subject to search without the consent of the student, or his or her parents. Should district authorities come into possession of information which leads them to a reasonable suspicion that evidence is located within a parked vehicle on school premises which would violate this policy, state law, or any other district policy, the student who is either the owner, or in control of the vehicle, will be contacted and consent obtained to conduct a search of the vehicle to ascertain the truth or falsity of district authorities’ reasonable suspicions. Should the student refuse to allow the vehicle to be searched, his or her parents will be contacted and asked to authorize the search. Should the student and the parents refuse to allow the search, the student will be prohibited from utilizing school premises to park their vehicle in the future.

Exceptions to Parent and/or Legal Guardian Involvement The student's parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) will be notified and/or assume responsibility as stated in the procedures unless one or more of the following conditions apply: A. The student is eighteen (18) years of age or older B. The student is married and under the age of eighteen (18).

School-Based Student Support Groups Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will be informed of their child's interest in attending a support group at the school. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will be asked to notify the school if they object to their child's participation in the group.

School Insurance and Liability for Accidents

Raising children is challenging enough without having to worry about how to access and pay for the medical treatment they need when they get hurt or sick.  Low cost accident and sickness insurance is an excellent way to prepare in advance for such challenges.  In order to help you, I.B. Perrine Elementary and the Twin Falls School District participate in a program meant to give you a number of coverage options for your child.  Details and an enrollment form are in a brochure available to you at the school.

Several benefit levels are offered.  You can limit coverage to school related injuries only or opt for 24/7 protection.  Also offered is a student health care plan (most recommended if your child has no other health insurance), a long term dental accident plan and a pharmacy discount program for your entire family.  Whether you are looking to fill in the “gaps” in other insurance or looking for primary coverage for your child, you will probably find an option to fit your needs.

While you can always use any doctor or hospital, the student health care plan includes access to an extensive network of doctors and hospitals who have agreed to discount their charges.  Seeking care through contacted providers may reduce your out-of-pocket costs, particularly if your child needs surgery or hospitalization. 

Coverage can begin as early as today.  As a student of a participating school, your child is eligible for enrollment in any of these programs at any time however, you are encouraged to consider early enrollment to get maximum value from the plan(s) selected.

Understand that the school district does not provide medical insurance for student’s injuries but does make voluntary students insurance available.  If you are interested in this program you can stop at the school and get information.

I. B. Perrine Elementary School

Discipline Policy

Discipline Philosophy

          We believe that all students deserve the opportunity to attend a school that is safe.  We believe that all students should be treated fairly and that policies must be enforced consistently.  We believe that rules exist for the following purposes:

1.   to develop a sense of social responsibility in all students;

2.   to create an environment in which all students feel safe;

3.   to create an environment which is conducive to learning;

4.   To assist students in developing ownership for their actions and behavior.

In order to fulfill the above beliefs, we have developed a discipline policy, which addresses our expectations for all students.  Our procedures are grounded in a spirit of safety, and assist students in determining what behaviors are appropriate in various school settings.

School Standards

1.   We will practice courtesy and respect at all times, in our actions and in our words.  All people will be treated with courtesy and respect.  This includes students, teachers, teacher assistants, playground assistants, lunchroom staff, maintenance staff, people in the office, guest teachers, parents and all visitors to our building.

2.   We will give our best effort each day in both academic endeavors and socially.

3.   We will do nothing harmful to others or ourselves.  We will eliminate bullying, teasing, taunting, fighting, gossip, and swearing from school.  These behaviors are addressed in District 411 Board Policy.

4.   We will make each classroom a place of learning.  Students will cooperate with teachers, teacher assistants, guest teachers, and classmates and will follow all classroom and school rules.

5.   We will keep our school clean by picking up trash, keeping our possessions neat, and cleaning up after ourselves in the classroom, the restrooms, the hallways, the cafeteria, and the playground.

6.   We will dress for success, by eliminating inappropriate clothing and following the district dress code.

School Policies and Procedures

I.             Playground

A.   Rules of Play

1.                   Students may not bring healies, roller skates, scooters or skateboards to school.  Only bikes may be ridden to school and need to be locked at the bike rack during the day.

2.                   No play fighting, no army play, no rough play, no tackling, and no rough physical contact.

3.                   Any inappropriate language will be referred to the office immediately.

4.                   No students should ever be on the three hills around the school or on the front hill with the Perrine sign.

5.                   Students need to play away from the front sidewalk before, during and after school.  Please stay out of the Kindergarten story pits.

6.                   If a toy or ball goes into the driveway or the street, ask permission or help from a playground aide before you retrieve your toy or ball.

7.                   No playing in the grassy areas around the portable classrooms.

8.                   Students will only be allowed to stay inside during recess with a doctor’s note. 

9.                   If a student needs to use the restroom during recess they must obtain a pass from the playground aide and then use the restroom with the green door by the office.

10.                No food is allowed outside to be eaten unless it is part of a classroom reward/party.

B.    Consequences for misbehavior on the playground:

1.   Playground monitors will deal with minor disputes and rule infractions using conflict resolution techniques or the “Refocus” Process.

2.   Should a student violate the safety of another student, or engage in repeated violation of the rules, the playground monitor may complete a school-wide refocus that will be given to the student’s teacher.  At the teacher’s discretion and after a brief investigation, the office will be notified of the infraction and may be asked to work with the student on the infraction.  Teachers and the office keep refocuses, and the number of previous refocuses, as well as the severity of the infraction often determines consequences.  Three school-wide refocuses will result in the loss of recesses for one week.

3.   Should a student violate Idaho Code, they will be referred immediately to the office and may be referred to the School Resource Officer (SRO).  The playground monitor may choose to ask for office assistance with students who are defiant and/or fighting.

II.           Hallways

A.   Passes: Students are not to be in the hallways before school, during recess, during lunch, or after school without a pass from a teacher or a playground aide.  Students who need to come in during recess must have a pass from a playground monitor or classroom teacher.

B.    Students should take their coats with them to lunch, students will not be allowed to return to the classroom to get their coat.

C.   No jumping down the stairways, jumping over the railings or other dangerous activities while on the stairs.  Students should stay to the right while using the stairways.

D.   Students should always remain quiet while in the hallway.

E.    All students will be supervised while in the classroom. If a teacher requires a student to return to class to finish work, the student must have a pass and the teacher will be waiting for them in the room.

F.    Students will not wear hats in the hallways, classrooms or the lunchroom during school hours.

G.   Students will walk in the building at all times.  No running or horseplay is allowed.  Students will not be disruptive in the hallways at any time.

H.   A staff member will escort students when walking to and from P.E., Music, library, the computer lab, or other classrooms.

III.          Lunchroom

A.   There will be at least 2 staff members per grade level with students while they are waiting in line to get their trays.

B.    Students are to talk quietly while in the lunchroom. 

C.   Students are to clean up after themselves before leaving the lunchroom. 

D.   Students are to walk at all times in the lunchroom.  Running, pushing, and shoving are not allowed.

E.    Food is to be eaten in the lunchroom or the classroom (at the discretion of the teacher) and is not to be taken from the building to the playground.

IV.          Before / After School

A.   Students should not arrive at school before 7:30 a.m. and should immediately leave school directly upon dismissal.  There is no adult supervision prior to 7:40 a.m. nor after 3:10 p.m. Students are not allowed to use the playground until after 5:00 p.m.

B.    Students will remain outside, except to eat breakfast, until the first bell rings.  At that time, they will line up outside in the appropriate lines and wait until their teacher comes to bring them inside.

C.   Students in the 2^nd and 3^rd grades are to use the east doors for entering and leaving the school.  Students in 1^st and 6^th grades are to use the west door for entering and leaving school.  Students in k 1^st, and 5^th grades are to use the west door for entering and leaving school. Students in kindergarten are to use the outside classroom doors when entering and leaving school.  Students are to enter and leave in an orderly fashion.  4^th grade will use their classroom access doors.

D.   Students who wait for siblings are to arrange a meeting location outside of the building.

V.           Dress Code

A.     Students will dress appropriately for the weather.  Students will not be allowed in the building before school, at recesses, or after school because they did not dress warm enough.

B.      Students are to wear coats outside at recess during cold weather.  They will not be allowed back inside to get a coat.

C.     Pants, which sag and are so loose that they cannot be held up without a belt, are not allowed.

D.     Shirts that advertise tobacco, alcohol, or drugs are not allowed.  Shirts, which have obscene slogans or advertise illegal behavior, are not to be worn at school.  Students will be asked to call home and request a different shirt and/or turn the offending shirt inside out.

E.      Clothing must be appropriate and cover body parts.  (See district policy on the next page)

It is the desire and intent of the Twin Falls School District to adopt a dress code to create an environment in our schools that is conducive to learning and free of potential distraction or danger. The Dress for Success code supports workplace norms for appropriate attire. It is our belief that schools are in the business of learning which necessitates discipline by the individual student in all areas such as language, behavior, attendance, and dress. Students are to observe the following guidelines regarding student attire:

1. Shirts must have a modest neckline (no cleavage) and be long enough to cover the midriff (front and back). No spaghetti straps, tank tops, tube, off-the-shoulder, halter tops, or muscle shirts will be allowed. No backless, strapless, or half tops are to be worn.

2. Clothes must conceal undergarments (boxers, thongs, undergarment straps, etc.) at all times. No see-through, excessively tight or torn, or revealing attire is permitted.

3. Shorts and skirts must be no shorter than mid-thigh in length. No spandex clothing is allowed.

4. Pants must be worn at hip-level or higher (no excessive bagging or sagging).

5. No pajamas, slippers, or sleepwear of any kind is allowed.

6. Hats or head coverings (including sunglasses) of any kind are not allowed.

7. Shoes must be worn at all times.

Students are prohibited from wearing or carrying clothing, accessories or jewelry, or displaying piercings or tattoos, which by picture, symbol, or word, depict or allude to any of the following:

1. Drug usage, including alcohol and tobacco;

2. Controlled substances of any kind;

3. Drug paraphernalia;

4. Gangs;

5. Violence, hate groups, racial separation;

6. Sexually explicit, lewd, indecent, or offensive material; or Illegal acts

Consequences

A.    Accumulate minor infraction forms will be send home the report card at the end of the grading quarter.

B.    Major infractions, Idaho Code violations, and violent behavior (such as fighting or bullying) will result in immediate parental contact via telephone and/or letter.

C.    The number of violations and/or severity of the infraction will determine the consequences.

Dear Perrine Parents,

As you are aware from previous communications, we have implemented a program called “Preventive Discipline” as a method of carrying out our discipline policy.  We have developed a set of “Absolutes” with the assistance of the staff and the students.  “Absolutes” are actions that are so serious that they will result in an immediate suspension from school.  To generate our list, each teacher talked with his/her class and created a list of actions that students felt were extremely threatening.  We then compiled this list into a school policy.  The “Absolutes” were then shared at the PTO meeting to get input from parents.

          Whether a student receives a suspension depends upon the following: severity of the action, age of the student, and the number of previous referrals.  Teachers will work with their students to teach them appropriate behaviors. We will be teaching the students the expected behaviors within the first few weeks of the school this year. 

Absolutes

1.    No weapons:  This includes, but is not limited to guns, knives, paint guns, and paintballs, throwing stars, or toy versions of any of the above.  Bringing a weapon to school violates board policy and will be reviewed for a possible temporary suspension or a permanent expulsion from school.

2.    No drugs:  Bringing drugs to school can result in expulsion or other steps at the district level.  This includes all illegal drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and prescription drugs.  Any prescription drugs are to be given through the office only (see procedure above).

3.    No action that is harmful to yourself or others.  This includes, but is not limited to: fighting, physical abuse (kicking, punching, slapping, choking, rough play, pinching, pulling ears, shoving, etc.) spitting, play fighting, rock throwing, and tree climbing.  Dangerous play on the toys, name-calling, and threats will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and consequences will be handed out according to repetition and severity.

4.    No swearing or disrespectful behavior.  This includes, but is not limited to: obscene words, name calling, disrespect to adults, and gestures that show disrespect to an adult or another student.

5.    Be respectful of property at all times.  This includes your own property, items belonging to teachers or other students, and school property (books, desks, the walls, the bathroom, etc.)  Not only does intentionally destroying property result in suspension, but student/parents are also responsible to replace the item or pay for any repair.

Our Goal is to provide a safe, secure environment where students can learn undisturbed and have a good time on the playground.  We also want to teach students life skills and behaviors.  We were extremely impressed by the level of thought our students gave while developing these Absolutes.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school at 733-4288.

Policy Statement

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The Twin Falls School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, or handicap. All interested persons, including those with impaired vision or hearing may obtain information concerning the existence and location of Twin Falls School District services.  Such Services include Section 504, Special Education, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities.  For more information, contact Clara Allred, Director of Support Services, 733-4861, or Patti O’Dell, ADA Coordinator, 733-8456 ask for TDD/TTY phone number and state approximate time message will be sent or call 733-6900 and ask for the ADA Coordinator.

Twin Falls School District

FERPA permits the Twin Falls School District to release appropriately designated "directory information" without prior written consent unless a parent instructs the District not to release it. Directory information is designated as a student’s name, address, photograph, telephone number, e-mail address, dates of attendance, birth date, school, year, participation in school activities and sports, honors and awards, height and weight of athletic team members and other images.

If you do not wish to have your child’s directory information released, please indicate so on the TFSD Student Opt-Out Form, located on our website at www.tfsd.k12.id.us. Please understand that signing this form would exclude your child’s directory information from any documents that are typically made public or relating to school-related organizations and activities such as:

You may also choose to opt-out of having your child’s directory information shared with military recruiters. This option is also available on the Opt-Out Form. The Student Opt-Out form must be submitted by September 30, 2011 or two weeks from the time you receive this letter. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Twin Falls School District Office at 733-6900 and forms can be mailed to you. Please submit Opt-Out Forms to:

If you have signed a FERPA Opt-Out Form for your child, we will exclude them from any media photos or publications. If you have not completed an Opt-Out Form, your student will be allowed to participate in human interest stories. In instances where the building administrator has a concern about maintaining student confidentiality or the sensitive nature of media related stories, parental permission will be sought prior to allowing the student to participate.

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Bell Schedule

2011-2012

7:30                               Breakfast Bell

7:45                               Teacher Outside Duty #1

7:55                               Teacher Outside Duty #2

8:05                               First Bell

8:10                               Tardy Bell

                                      Begin A.M. Recess

9:40-9:55                          K/5^th grade

9:55-10:10                         1^st/2^nd grade

10:10-10:25                        3^rd/4^th grade

11:17                             End A.M. Kindergarten

11:55                               Begin P.M. Kindergarten

                                      Lunch

10:55-11:40                    2^nd grade

11:10-12:10                    Kindergarten

11:15-12:00                    1^st grade

11:25-12:10                    3^rd grade

11:40-12:30                    4^th grade

11:50-12:35                    5^th grade

                                      Begin P.M. Recess

1:25- 1:40                      K/3^rd grade

1:40- 1:55                      2^nd/4^th grade

1:55- 2:10                      1^st/5^th grade

3:05                           Dismissal Bell

I. B. Perrine Elementary