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Policies and Procedures. These are also found in the front of your Planner.
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Attendance
The school day begins at 9:00 a.m. Students should not arrive too early. Teachers are
preparing for the school day and there is no indoor nor outdoor playground supervision
provided until 8:40. Students are asked to come directly into the multi-purpose room to wait
until the first bell rings. No Child Left Behind Regulations are asking us to maintain a 94%
attendance rate at our schools.
Tardiness
South Weber Elementary continues to strive to improve the number of late students we
have every day. Student tardiness is a problem. Frequent absences and tardies slow
your child’s academic progress. Children are often embarrassed at being tardy daily.
Please help your child develop good attendance habits by seeing they are at school on
time.
Leaving School
If your student must leave school during the school day, please send a note or call us ahead to have your child waiting. The child will come to the office and wait for you to come into the building and sign him/her out. It is school and District policy that students do not leave during school hours unless specific permission is given. Please don't expect the school to send your kids out to you without your signature. Your child's safety is of greatconcern to us.
Student Records
All student records are available to parents. Student folders contain results of standardized achievement tests, grade summaries, other tests and reading records.
Telephone Use
Students should use the school telephone only in emergency situations. After-school play arrangements should be made before school hours, at home. Messages from home to
students are discouraged except in cases of emergency. We have many students and only
one part-time office assistant to relay messages. Your help in this matter will keep the telephone available for school business, conferencing, and emergencies.
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Books and Other School Property
Students are accountable for the condition of books and materials used at school. They
are charged for damage done in excess of normal wear and tear. Please return any schoolproperty inadvertently left at home.
School Lunch
Our school lunches and breakfast are a great bargain! Lunch and breakfast credits can now be purchased on line. Please note the link to Nutrition Services on our website. You may pay Nutrition Services at the school as well. You may make one check to Nutrition Services for all your students at South Weber. Please list all students on your check and the amount for each one. Students must have money in their account. No credit will be extended for lunch or breakfast. Extra milk may be purchased at the lunch line with a quarter. If you were on a free or reduced program last year, you have an automaticextension for ten days to re-apply and qualify.
Appropriate Dress and Grooming
Experience has shown that student dress influences attitudes about learning. Children should wear clothes that are clean, modest, and appropriate for school. Shorts and skirts must not be shorter than three inches above the knee. Sleeveless tank tops, low cut underarm openings, bare midriffs, hats, and clothing with crude pictures or inappropriate wording are not permitted. Please make sure your students wear very warm clothing in the winter. Because of the frequent windy conditions in our city, our recesses can be very cold.
South Weber kids are hearty, but we encourage them to be dressed properly for the weather.
Toys and Games
Please do not allow students to bring skateboards, roller blades, radios, CD players,electronic games, trading cards, dolls, trucks, or other toys to school other than for regular "show and tell." Personal items are not covered by our insurance and teachers cannot guarantee their safety.
First Aid and Medication
It is our policy to try to contact parents when children become ill or injured. The school is limited to first aid only. If your student must take medication during the school day, please contact the school for special arrangements. Students are allowed to carry one school day's worth of personal medication with them. Inhalers carried by the student are permitted
as well. Please instruct your children in the safe use of personal medication.
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Student Information Update
If necessary, please update any of the following information:
a) Home Phone b) Place of Employment c) Work phone numbers d) Cell phone numbers
for all parents e) Names/Phone Numbers of Emergency Contact People
South Weber Discipline
Please see our PeaceBuilders/Schoolwide Behavior Plan link.
Special Help
The school provides services in speech and hearing, social and psychological intervention, remediation through a Resource Program, and a school nurse. If you have questions regarding these services, please call the school.
Visiting Classrooms
Parents are encouraged to visit in the classroom. Because planned visits cause fewer interruptions to the class, please make pre-arrangements with the teacher and sign in at the office before visiting. The school cannot be responsible for taking care of students who are not registered at South Weber Elementary. Please make other arrangements for school age relatives, friends, etc. who are visiting.
Birthday Celebrations
To celebrate your student's birthday, there will be a monthly birthday table in the cafeteria with a decorated table, and a small gift from the PTA. This is done each month so that every child’s birthday will be incorporated into the school year. State Health Department guidelines recommend we not have home-prepared edible birthday treats. Large surprise parties for teachers take valuable time away from learning and are discouraged.
After School
Teachers will not keep students after school unless prior arrangements have been made with the parents.
Bicycle and Scooter Safety
A student is allowed to ride a bicycle or scooter to school when: 1) A parent has given permission. 2) All riding, safety and courtesy rules are known and followed by the rider,including the wearing of helmets. 3) The bicycle or scooter is walked (not ridden) on school grounds during school hours, this includes the time just before and after school. 4) The bicycle is parked and locked in the proper bicycle rack during the school day. Scooters must be folded and carried into the school.
Weather
Please make sure your student is dressed to fit the weather as all students go outside at recesses and lunch break. Please write your child's name on coats and gloves. If students are not able to go outside, they need a note from home.
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Extracurricular Activities
Participation in inter-scholastic athletics, cheerleading, marching band, student government, student clubs, graduation ceremonies, and other extra-curricular activities is not a constitutionally protected civil right. Therefore, students who are suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, or expelled, may lose the privilege of participation in all extra-curricular activities during the period of discipline and will not be afforded due process procedures to challenge the denial of participation.
Disruption of School Operations
Students may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and /or prosecuted for any school-related conduct that creates an unreasonable and substantial disruption or risk of disruption of a class, activity, program, or other function of the school, including but not limited to: frequent, flagrant, or willful disobedience, defiance of school authority, criminal activity, vandalism, fighting, gang activity, noncompliance with school dress code, possession of contraband (i.e. real, pretend or look-alike weapons, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, pornography, mace, pepper spray, laser pen, chains, needles, razor blades, bats and clubs), and the use of foul, profane, vulgar, harassing or abusive language.
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Family Educational and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student's education records. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. 1) Parents have the right to inspect and review all of their student's education records maintained by the school. 2) Parents have the right to request that a school correct records believed to be inaccurate or misleading. 3) Generally, the school must have written permission from the parent before releasing any information from a student's record. However, the law allows schools to disclose records, without consent, to some parties. (E.g. District employees and volunteers with a need to know, individuals who have obtained court orders or subpoenas; persons who need to know in cases of health and safety emergencies; juvenile justice system; etc).
Student Directory Information
The items listed below are designated as "directory information" and may be released for appropriate reasons (i.e. newspaper for awards or honors, information for student directory) at the discretion of South Weber Elementary. A parent has the right to withhold the release of any or all of this information by notifying the school in writing annually. 1)student's name, 2) student's address, 3) student's telephone number, 4) date of birth, 5) participation in officially recognized activities and sports, 6) weight and height of members of athletic team, 7) degrees and awards received, 8) most recent educational institution attended by the student, 9) photograph.
Newspaper Donation Bins
Thank you for your donation of old newspapers left in the newspaper bins on the east side of the school. Paper costs have been going up and we are now receiving more money for the newspapers that are contributed. Please feel welcome to bring your newspapers and deposit them in the bins.
Transportation Eligibility
Funding for bus transportation is based on eligible riders and is provided to the District by the State of Utah. Eligibility is determined by the distance from the school a student lives; 2 miles for secondary students and 1.5 miles for elementary students. The Attorney General has ruled that the measurement is to be made in the following manner: "from the center of the street in front of the entrance to the child's home, to the school, by way of the nearest public route, to the nearest entrance to the school property."
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Parking
We have limited on the East side of the school. Parents and visitors should not park or let students off in the bus loading zone. The east side of the school should be used for dropping off and picking up your children to avoid conflicts or hazards with bus loading and unloading. The bus loading area is reserved for bus use and for parking of staff members who arrive before 8:00 a.m. and who leave after 3:35 p.m.
School Schedule
Breakfast Served 8:30 to 8:40
First Bell 8:55 a.m.
School Starts (tardy bell) 9:00 a.m.
Lunch Schedule
1st Grade 11:45-12:20
2nd Grade 12:05-12:40
3rd Grade 12:25-1:00
4th Grade 11:55-12:00
5th Grade 12:15-12:50
6th Grade 12:35-1:10
School Ends 3:35
Friday Early Out Day
School Starts 8:55 a.m.
School Ends 1:25 p.m.
Friday is the only early out day!
Friday Kindergarten Schedule
AM Starts 8:55 a.m.
AM Ends 11:00
PM Starts 11:25
PM Ends 1:25
Monday through Thursday Kindergarten Schedule
AM Starts 8:55 a.m.
AM Ends 11:40
PM Starts 12:55
PM Ends 3:35 p.m.
Volunteer Workers
We are very appreciative of parents and other community members who volunteer to help in the classrooms and other school functions. Because of the new state law, we ask that you sign the volunteer roster in the office and wear a name tag when you come to volunteer at the school.
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Directory Information
South Weber Elementary School has designated the following items as Directory Information: Student name, address, telephone number, date of birth, awards received, and photographs. The school may disclose any of these items without prior written consent, unless notified in writing to the contrary.
Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Davis County School District and South Weber Elementary to provide equal educational and employment opportunity for all individuals. Therefore, the district and South Weber elementary prohibit all discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all aspects of the District's and South Weber Elementary's educational program, as well as to the use of all District facilities and participation in all District sponsored activities.
Civil Rights Complaint Procedure
Complaints of discrimination should be filed with the individual's principal or supervisor and/or with the District Compliance Officer according to the provisions of the Davis School District Civil Rights Grievance Procedure, copies of which are available at each school. If the complaint is against the principal or supervisor, the complaint may be filed directly with the District Compliance Officer.
The individual who has been designated to monitor and coordinate the District's compliance with Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable State and Federal civil rights laws, may be reached at the following address and telephone number:
Compliance Officer
Davis School District
45 East State Street
P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah 84025
Tel: (801) 402-5301
Discrimination complaints should be reported as soon as possible, but no later than 90 days after the incident(s) in order to be effectively investigated and resolved.
Accommodations for Individuals With Disabilities
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Davis School District and South Weber Elementary will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Students, parents, or employees needing accommodations should contact their school ADA/504 Coordinator Jeff Marchant /479-5330, the principal or their supervisor.
Safe and Orderly Schools
It is the policy of the Davis School District and South Weber Elementary to promote a safe and orderly school environment for all students and employees. Criminal acts or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated and any individual who engages in such activity will be subject to school disciplinary action as determined by school administrators, District disciplinary action as determined by the Department of Student Services Case Management Team (CMT), police referral, and/or prosecution. In determining appropriate discipline, school officials will consider the totality of the circumstances, including the severity of the offense, as well as the individual's age, disability status, intent, academic status, and prior disciplinary record.
Weapons and Explosives-Automatic One-Year Expulsion
Any student who in a school building, in a school vehicle, on District property, or in conjunction with any school activity, possesses, controls, uses or threatens use of a real weapon, explosive, noxious or flammable material, or actually uses or threatens to use a look-alike or pretend weapon with the intent to intimidate another person or to disrupt normal school activities, shall be expelled from all District schools, programs, and activities for a period of not less than one calendar year unless the Case Management Team determines on a case-by-case basis, that a lesser penalty would be more appropriate. The terms "weapon," "explosive," and "noxious or flammable material" include but are not limited to: guns, starter pistols, cap guns, knives, martial arts accessories, bomb, bullets and ammunition, fireworks, gasoline or other flammable liquids, matches, and lighters.
Drugs/Controlled Substances
Any student who possesses, controls, uses, sells, or arranges the sale of real, look-alike, or pretend illegal drugs or controlled substances, including alcohol and tobacco, may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, tested for drugs, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted.
Serious Violations
Students may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for committing any of the following school-related serious violations: 1) threatening or causing harm to the school, school property, or persons associated with the school, regardless of where the conduct occurs; 2) committing any criminal act, including but not limited to: assault, harassment, hazing, rape, trespass, arson, theft, and vandalism; 3) engaging in any gang activity, including but not limited to: flashing gang signs, displaying or spraying gang graffiti, wearing or displaying gang-related clothing or apparel, or soliciting others for membership in a gang.
Harassment/Fighting/Hazing/Gangs
Students may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for engaging in any physical or verbal aggression, intimidation, initiation, or discrimination of any school employee or student at school or school-related activity, including but not limited to any form of gang-related activity, fighting, bullying, hazing, or sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, or disability-related harassment.
Racial/Ethnic Harassment
Students may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for engaging in any form of racial/ethnic harassment, including but not limited to: racial name-calling, use of racial slurs, taunting, and wearing or displaying racially offensive symbols or messages.
Sexual Harassment
It is against the law and District policy for any student or employee to sexually harass any other student or employee. Conduct prohibited by the District and South Weber Elementary, and which may subject students to suspension, transfer to an alternative placement, expulsion, referral for police investigation, and/or prosecution includes, but is not limited to: sexual crimes, unwelcome and offensive public sexual displays of affection, sexual gestures, sexual rumors and "ratings lists," sexually suggestive or sexually degrading name calling and profanity, sexual jokes, unwelcome and offensive sexual pranks.
Search and Seizure
School officials have the authority to search a student's person, personal property, or vehicle while located on school property or at a school sponsored activity, when they have reasonable suspicion to believe that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating a particular law or school rule.
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