Lake County Schools
Lara Kendall Elementary
Vanessa Wallace, Principal
Student Handbook
Pre K – 5th Grade
“The Race for Excellence has
No Finish Line”
2013 – 2014
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August 7, 2013
Dear Family,
Welcome to the 2013 – 2014 school year. We are looking forward to an exciting and productive
year. Our faculty and staff members are dedicated to providing a safe, caring, student-centered
learning environment for our students. We will work hard to provide each child with many
opportunities to develop both academically and socially. We will also be striving to help our
students to become good citizens.
This handbook has been prepared to help you and your child understand our school policies. All
of these policies have been approved by the Lake County Board of Education. We will try our
best to keep you informed if unexpected problems or concerns come up which are not covered in
our handbook.
Please read all of the information together and be sure the student is familiar with all school
policies. Then both student and parent are to sign the attached statement of understanding and
return it to the student’s teacher.
We are committed to working closely with parents. We believe that when parents and teachers
work together the children will benefit the most. Parents, you are always welcome in our school.
Please remember, Tennessee State Law does require that you first check in at the school office.
We look forward to our partnership with you this year. With your help and support, we will have
the best year ever.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Wallace
Principal
MISSION AND VISION
Mission: Our purpose is to form partnerships between schools, families, and the community so
that ALL students acquire the knowledge and skills to become successful in a global society.
Vision: Through partnerships with families and community, our vision for Lara Kendall
School/Lake County Middle School is to be among the top performing schools in the state.
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CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF
Mr. Corwin Robinson………..……………...………….…………….…………….Superintendent
Pending……………………..…….……………Supervisor of Instruction/Curriculum/Technology
Ms. Gamble Snyder………………..…………………Supervisor of Special Education/Preschool
Mr. Bret Johnson...........................................................Supervisor of Attendance/School Safety
Ms. Glenda Whitson……………………...……………Food Service Supervisor/Title IX Director
LARA KENDALL ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY
Ms. Vanessa Wallace……..………………………………..….….………..…………………Principal
Mr. Mike Moore ........…..………………………………..….………....…………..Assistant Principal
Ms. Lisa Hicks……………………………….…………….………………..……..………...Preschool
Ms. Yolanda Harris………………………….………………………...….……….................Preschool
Ms. Amber Hall.......................................................................................................................Preschool
Ms. Heather Stover..…………………………………….…………………..……………Kindergarten
Ms. Kim Price ...………….…..……………………………………………...….............Kindergarten
Ms. Penny Childrey……….….…………………………………………………..………..First Grade
Ms. Connie Conley...............................................................................................................First Grade
Ms. Samantha Price....…………..……………………………………………................Second Grade
Ms. Vivian Perkins...…………………..………………………………….…………….Second Grade
Ms. Nadine McCoy..........……………..………………………………..………...............Third Grade
Ms. Janet Morris………….. .…………………………………..….…………ESL/ Math Intervention
Ms. Regina Jones………...........………………….…………................Science Fourth & Fifth Grade
Ms. Tammy Summers…....………………….………………….Social Studies Fourth & Fifth Grade
Ms. Karisa Ross….…….…………………………...……………………Math Fourth & Fifth Grade
Ms. Brittany Griffin ..……………………..…...………………………English Fourth & Fifth Grade
Ms. Tammy Jones…………………………………...……………………………...Special Education
Ms. Chancey Cochran….…………………………………...….………...Sixth Grade/Language Arts
Ms. Michelle Jordan ......…………………………………………………………Sixth Grade/Math
Ms. Susan Wortman...........................................................................6th Grade Social Studies/Science
Ms. Tonja Rushing ...…....................................................................................Middle School Science
Ms. Jennifer Roberson …………………….……..……....…………Seventh Grade/Language Arts
Ms. Stephanie Shell…………………..…….…………..………….....................Seventh Grade/Math
Ms. Sunny Riley.………………........…….….……………..….............Eighth Grade/Language Arts
Ms. Yolanda Weddle.………………….….…..…...……..........………Eighth Grade Math/Algebra I
Mr. Vic DuRall…………………………....…….…………..Seventh & Eighth Grade Social Studies
Ms. Peggy McCain.……………..........…................Seventh & Eighth Grade Science/Girls Athletics
Ms. Caryn Walters.…………...…...…………..Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Special Education
Ms. Amanda Hearn …………………………………………....Middle School Reading Intervention
Mr. Gerald Prince…………..……………………….…………………….Physical Education/Health
Mr. David Ayers....……….....................................................Physical Education/Basketball/Football
Ms. Peggy Rogers..... .…………………………………………...Middle School Extended Resource
Mr. Joe Davis….……....………………………………..………..…………Music Education
Ms. Kayla Turner………....…..…………………………………....…………………. Art Education
Ms. Kathy Todd…...……..………………………………...………………...…………...…Librarian
Ms. Deborah Swift…..…………………..…...……....................... Elementary Reading Intervention
Ms. Michelle Johnson…...…………………………….……....…………………………...Counselor
Ms. Tammy Hubbard……...……..…………………………...…………………..……….…..Speech
Ms. Suzanne Mathis……………………….…………………….....Technology Coach/ Remediation
Ms. Laurie Bargery ………...…………………………….……..……………....……School Nurse
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LARA KENDALL ELEMENTARY
SUPPORT STAFF
OFFICE STAFF
Ms. Marilyn Mays – Administrative Assistant
Ms. Carol Bargery – Bookkeeper
NURSE
Laurie Bargery
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS
Ethel Bishop
Alice Cranford
Gina Crawford
Tina Everly
Rachel Graham
Dana Markham
Renea Robinson
Carol Simmons
Beverly Swift
Birdie Terry
Shirley Williams
Nikki Wray
CAFETERIA STAFF
Amy Dudley– Manager
Jessie Avery
Elvie Choate
Linda Shoulders
Connie Taylor
Susan Tippit
CUSTODIAL STAFF
Bernard Gauldin
Benny Hayes
Edmond Wiggins
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LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Monday-Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday – Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Thursday
Friday-Monday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Monday-Friday (2)
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Monday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Friday
Monday
Thursday
July 29-31
August 1
August 2
August 5-6
August 7
September 2
October 3
October 4-7
November 25-29
December 20
December 23-January 3
January 6
January 7
January 20
February 17
March 24-28
April 18
May 16
May 19
May 22
In-service Days*
In-service Day
Registration
Administrative Days
First Regular Day of School
Labor Day
In-service Day
Arts & Crafts (Fall Break)
Thanksgiving Break
Abbreviated Day
Christmas Vacation
Administrative Day
First Regular Day of Second Semester
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Presidents’ Day
Spring Break
Good Friday
Graduation
Administrative Day 3:00—6:00 p.m.
Last Day of School
Report Card and Mid-Nine Week Dates
First Grading Period - August 7 – October 11
Mid-Nine Week Report
Report Card
September 11
October 17
Second Grading Period – October 14 – December 20
Mid-Nine Week Report
Report Card
November 15
January 16
Third Grading Period – January 7 – March 12
Mid-Nine Week Report
Report Card
February 13
March 20
Fourth Grading Period – March 13 – May 22
Mid-Nine Week Report
Report Card
April 22
May 22
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School Admissions
Students who were not previously enrolled in the Lake County School System must be
accompanied by a parent/guardian. The following information must be provided in order to
complete the registration process:
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birth certificate or record of birth
a copy of social security card
shot verification from the Lake County Health Department
any other medical record or information that school officials might need
custody papers or any other legal documentation that school officials
might need
Parents may not register students who do not have the required documentation. Students
entering kindergarten must be five (5) years of age on or before August 30 of the school year.
Tennessee law requires that each child complete kindergarten prior to entry into first grade.
A student may be denied admission in the Lake County School System if the student has
been expelled or suspended from another school system even though the student changes his/her
residence. No student who is under disciplinary action from another school shall be granted
entrance into the Lake County School System without approval of the principal. Failure to inform
the principal of suspensions from other schools may be grounds for expulsion.
Attendance
Tennessee law requires that each child between the ages of six and eighteen attend school.
Any student who is absent must, upon returning to school, provide the classroom teacher a written
excuse signed by the parent or guardian. Parents may also call the school office to report their child being
absent. Absences will be classified as either excused or unexcused. Excused absences include personal
illness, illness of a family member, death in the family, and religious observations. It may also include
circumstances which in the judgment of the principal create situations over which the student may have
no control. Unreported absences will be counted as unexcused. After 5 consecutive days, or 10 total
days, a doctor’s excuse is required. After 5 unexcused absences, the student will be reported to the
Attendance Supervisor for a court referral.
It is the responsibility of all students to contact their classroom teacher for any work missed during their
absence from school. All work is to be made up within three school days of the child’s return. With
teacher approval, additional time may be allowed for extended illnesses or unusual circumstances.
Failure to complete assignments in a timely manner may result, at the teacher’s discretion, in
grades of 0 for missing assignments. Parents may call the school to request homework. Homework
may be picked up between 2:30-3:00.
School absences and chronic tardiness mean lost instruction for the student. The result is often academic
difficulty and sometimes even failure. It is very important for students to arrive at school on time
and stay for the entire day. Students arriving after the 8:00 bell are tardy and must sign in at the school
office before going to class. Students will be counted as absent for the entire day and cannot sign in after
10:30 without an excuse from the courts or doctor. Students will be referred to the Attendance Supervisor
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after 5 tardies. Students who are tardy will not be eligible for perfect attendance certificates at the end of
the school year.
Arrival and Dismissal
Our school day begins at 8:00 A.M. Students who do not ride the bus may arrive at school at 7:30 A.M. if
they are eating breakfast in the cafeteria or 7:45 A.M. if they are not eating breakfast at school. For your
child’s safety, please be sure that your child does not arrive at school before 7:30 A.M. unless he/she
rides the school bus.
The school day ends at 3:00 P.M. No child should be picked up prior to 3:00 P.M. unless there is an
emergency. If it is necessary to pick up your child prior to 3:00 P.M., parents must go to the office
before picking up the child. We strongly encourage you to not check out your child between 2:40 and
3:00 P.M. as this disrupts the dismissal process. Student safety and accountability is one of our highest
priorities.
To ensure the safety of our children, all doors to the building except the front door by the office will
be locked at 8:00 A.M. and remain locked until 3:00 P.M. Children arriving after 8:00 must be
dropped at the front door. Parents picking up their child inside the building in the afternoon must wait
in the front lobby outside the office until the 3:00 bell rings.
School buses have the right of way. Please do not block the drives around the school.
Sign- In – Sign Out: Any student arriving after 8:00 A.M. must come to the office and sign in before
reporting to the classroom. When it is necessary for a child to leave school before 3:00, the person
picking up the child must sign the child out in the office before the child may leave the school.
Birthday Parties
All children enjoy birthday parties. Parents are welcome to bring cupcakes, etc. to school for a child’s
birthday in our lower grades. However, arrangements must be made in advance with the teacher so
that the party does not interfere with academic instruction. Please do not allow your child to hand out
invitations to home birthday parties at school. This often results in hurt feelings for those who do not get
invited. In addition, deliveries of balloons or flowers will not be accepted.
Bus Policy
The privilege of free transportation to school is provided to all students living outside the city limits of the
school. Students riding the bus are expected to abide by all school rules and regulations and cooperate
with the bus driver while on the bus. Misconduct on the bus may result in the loss of this privilege.
Students are expected to follow the following bus rules while riding a school bus.
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Be courteous; use no profane language.
Do not eat or drink on the bus.
Keep the bus clean.
Stay in your seat.
Do not damage or destroy property.
Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus.
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Fighting or any form of violence is prohibited.
No smoking, drugs or alcohol, or weapons are allowed.
Cooperate with the driver and follow all instructions.
The bus driver may assign seats as needed.
Visitors
Parents are welcome to visit our school. All visitors must report to the school office when entering the
building to insure the safety and security of our students and staff. Passes will be issued to all visitors by
the office.
Students are not allowed to bring friends or relatives to school with them to attend classes or visit during
the school day.
School Dress Code
The responsibility for the appearance of the students begins with parents and the students themselves.
Students’ clothing, make-up, and hair styles should reflect neatness, cleanliness, and self-respect so that
the school is a desirable place in which to promote learning and character development.
If a student comes to school dressed or groomed improperly, the parent will be notified and required to
correct the problem. The parent may be called to bring a change of clothes to school or the child may be
sent home to change clothes.
The principal shall make the final determination regarding dress code violations.
Some guidelines of unacceptable dress are set forth below. (Note: These are not all inclusive.)
Extremely tight tops, pants, or dresses;
Sleeveless tops allowing undergarment to show,
Skirts or shorts of an unacceptable length;
Tops, shirts, or blouses that do not completely cover the abdomen, back, midriff, and cleavage at
all times;
Any transparent or see-through clothing;
Jeans or pants with holes above the knee;
Sags (all trousers must be worn at the waistline);
Caps, hair rollers, hats, or sunglasses worn in the building;
Insufficient undergarments or undergarments that are clearly visible;
Any clothing that pictures or advertises substances that are illegal by law for minors, that are
violent or suggestive in nature, that indicate gang activity and involvement, or that have
derogatory remarks of an ethnic nature;
Low-cut, excessive v- neck, or strapless tops.
Due to the negative effect of professional wrestling on student behavior, any clothing which endorses or
makes reference to professional wrestling will be prohibited.
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Grading
Students will receive a grade progress report in the form of report cards every nine weeks during the
school year. A mid-nine weeks report will also be sent home. These report cards are to be reviewed and
signed by the parents and returned to school. Grades are determined by obtaining an average of test
grades and daily grades. Special education grades will be given by the teacher responsible for that
particular area of instruction. The following scale is used to report grades:
Kindergarten: A checklist of skills accomplished
Grades 1 – 5
A
B
C
D
F
95 - 100
85 - 94
75 - 84
70 - 74
69 and below
Grades may be withheld for failure to pay any debts, fees, or damages.
This includes lost or damaged textbooks or library books.
Transferred Grades
Letter grades of students transferring into the Lake County School System will be interpreted using the
following numerical scale:
A – 97
B – 90
C – 80
D – 73
F – 69
Honor Roll
At the end of each nine week grading period, an honor roll is established for those students in grades 3-5.
The honor roll has two categories: All A’s for those students with all A’s on their report card and A/B
Honor Roll for those students with any combination of A’s and B’s on their report cards.
Any student who is placed in ISS (in school suspension) or who is suspended will become ineligible for
the honor roll for that nine week period.
Promotion and Retention
One very important goal for each student is to achieve academically to the very best of his or her ability.
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Sometimes circumstances occur where a student does not get the essential knowledge needed to go on to
the next grade. Promotions or retention shall be considered on the basis of what is best for the child. The
final decision will be made by the teacher(s) involved and the principal. Grades are reported each nine
weeks for each student and mid-nine week reports are provided every 4 ½ weeks. Both reports will
inform parents of student progress.
Expected Behaviors and Disciplinary Action
Each student is responsible for his/her own behavior. No one student has the right to deprive others of a
teacher’s instruction or time. It is necessary to set up a system of rules to deal with those few students
who cannot act responsibly. Behavioral problems are generally taken care of by the faculty or the
principal. All faculty & staff members have jurisdiction over all children while on school property
or involved in a school sponsored activity.
When behavioral problems are severe, parents will be contacted and expected to meet with the principal
and teachers to help resolve the problem.
During the past few years we have seen a very negative influence from our students trying to copy
professional wrestling at school. When students ‘play’ wrestling at school we have found frequent
injuries. We have also seen an increase in disrespect and fighting. Therefore, no wrestling will be
allowed at school.
MP3 Players, Video Games, etc.: School is a place for learning.
Therefore, students are not
allowed to bring headphones, radios, or any electronics games to school. Neither should they bring any
game that would be a disruption to learning.
There will be no trading of collector’s cards on school grounds.
Cell Phones and Personally Owned Information and Communication
Technologies
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Students are not permitted to have cell phones and/or other personally owned ICT devices in sight
from the time they arrive at school until dismissal without having registered said device and
having a signed Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy on file in the office.
Students are allowed to use cell phones and other personally owned ICT devices in the
classrooms for educational purposes only and must be under the direct supervision of their
teacher.
Cell phones and other personally owned ICT devices are to be in the “off” or “quiet” mode at the
beginning of each class period.
The taking of photos or the recording of videos, whether by cell phone or any other device, in
places where privacy is a reasonable expectation is strictly prohibited. An incident of this nature
could result in legal action for a sexual harassment violation.
Using cell phone cameras or any other video recording devices to record altercations on school
grounds or at school events is prohibited. In such cases, the device may be confiscated as
evidence.
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Violation of the above policy will result in the student’s device being confiscated for seven days.
Students may choose to have their device picked up by a parent after 3:00 by paying a $20 (cash
only) fine at the end of the school day in the main office.
The principal or principal designee may grant a student permission to use a personal communication
device at the principal’s or principal designee’s discretion.
The school system does not assume responsibility for any of these devices that may be lost, damaged,
stolen, or confiscated.
Defacing School Property
School Buses: Unnecessary and wanton abuse of a school bus such as cutting, marking, and tearing of
seats, breaking of glass, etc. by a student shall result in the student being ineligible for transportation. The
pupil shall become eligible again only when payment is made for damages and assurance is given that the
abuse will not reoccur.
Building, Premises, and Equipment: Unnecessary and wanton abuse whether willful or accidental of a
school building, premises, or equipment by a student may result in punishment and/or payment for
damages.
Textbooks and School Materials: Students are responsible for the textbooks and other materials issued
by the school. There will be a $5 charge for lost or damaged report cards. All such materials must be
paid for by the student if lost or damaged in any manner. Grades may be withheld for failure of payment
for damages.
In School Suspensions
In school suspension (ISS) will be available as a discipline option for students. Students may be placed in
ISS by the principal for a time period ranging from a portion of one day to three days depending on the
severity of the behavior problem. ISS policies are as follows:
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The student will be placed in supervised isolation and will not be allowed to associate with
other students at any time during the school day.
Regular assignments plus extra meaningful work will be assigned for the ISS period.
All work must be completed.
The student will not be eligible for honors during that nine week period.
Suspensions
All students must be held accountable for their behavior. When behavior problems become severe, out of
school suspension will be used as a discipline option. Suspensions are used as a means of deterring the
student from future unacceptable behavior. Suspension policies are as follows:
The student is responsible for completing all class work and homework assigned during the suspension
period.
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All assignments are due immediately upon returning to school. A grade of 0 will be given for any missing
assignments. A grade of no higher than a 70 will be given for made-up work.
The student is also not allowed on any school property during the suspension and is not allowed to attend or
participate in ANY extra-curricular activities or school sponsored events during the suspension.
A parent must accompany the student for a conference before the student is allowed to return to school.
Suspended students do not qualify for honors during the nine weeks in which the suspension occurs and will
not be eligible for perfect attendance.
Zero Tolerance
Some behaviors are considered “zero tolerance” offenses which require immediate removal of the student
from school.
Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4018
“Student actions resulting in expulsion. – In addition to
the other provisions of this part, a student committing battery
upon any teacher, principal, administrator or any other
employee of a local education agency or unlawfully
possessing any narcotic or stimulant drug, prescription drug,
or any other controlled substance shall be expelled for a period
of one (1) calendar year, expect that the director or
Superintendent may modify this expulsion on a case by case basis.
For purposes of this section ‘expelled’ means removed from the
pupil’s regular school or removed from school attendance altogether,
as determined by the school official. Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the assignment of such students to an
alternative school. “
In compliance with the Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4018 and Lake County Board of Education
policy, a student will be expelled for one calendar year for the following offenses:
1. Possession by a student on his person, locker, or any container of illegal drugs, prescription
type drugs without prescription, or alcohol in the school building or on school grounds.
2. Battery by a student on a teacher, staff member or other employee of the school system.
3. Possession of a gun or other deadly weapon on school grounds.
The student shall have the right to appeal the principal’s findings to the disciplinary hearing
authority and to appeal the expulsion to the Superintendent.
Lockers/ Cubicles
Lockers/cubicles are for student use but are school property. All lockers are subject to search under
policies adopted by the Lake County Board of Education and by Tennessee State Law.
Library
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The school library endeavors to serve all students and teachers in grades K-5. It is the heart of our school
and is a place to locate information, to put information to use, and to read. Conduct in the library must
not deprive any other student of his/her right to use the library facilities or to read library materials in a
studious atmosphere.
The library is open from 7:45 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. each day. Library material may be borrowed or returned
at any time during these hours, except when a scheduled class is in progress. Regular library books are
checked out for 7 days. They may be renewed, but should not be kept for long periods of time. No more
than one book should be checked out by individuals in grades 1-2. No more than two books should be
checked out by individuals in grades 3-5. Students are responsible for books that are checked out in their
name and will be expected to pay for lost or damaged materials.
Extracurricular Activities and Special Events
All school sponsored activities whether at school or away will carry the same expectations of acceptable
student behavior. Student misbehavior at extracurricular events will be dealt with using the same
discipline code.
We generally include in the school year several special events such as musical or theatre performances,
field trips, May Days, and year end class picnics. Students who have exhibited severe or ongoing
discipline problems may lose the privilege of attending these activities.
School Closings
School shall be open for instructional purposes as often as possible, taking into consideration, first, the
safety of the students. School shall proceed on a regular schedule every day that the roads are judged safe
for bus travel. School officials will make decisions concerning the operation of the school on the basis of
the best information available at the time.
If there is any doubt as to whether or not school will be in session, the following radio and TV stations
will make announcements:
WASL/WTRO Dyersburg
WENK Union City
WPSD Channel 6 Paducah
WYN JACKSON
KFVS Channel 12 Cape Girardeau
KF99FM Union City
WMC Channel 5 Memphis
WTNV – 97.3 FM
ALERT NOW – Our school system uses the Alert Now Telephone Information System regarding school
closings and other important events. Please make sure that your contact information remains updated
with the school office.
STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE DISCOURAGE FROM CALLING THE SHERRIFF’S
DEPARTMENT, PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, SCHOOL PERSONNEL, OR ANY SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATOR TO FIND OUT IF SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION.
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Regularly scheduled parent-teacher conferences are held two times during the school year (see school
calendar). We would encourage all parents to attend and discuss the progress of their child with the
teacher. If additional conferences are needed, please make arrangements for these through the school
office.
Tutoring*
Free tutorial services are available for students as funding allows. The afternoon tutoring sessions begin
at 3:10 P.M. and follow a schedule as outlined by the teacher. Morning sessions may also be available.
These sessions are conducted by different classroom teachers who are qualified to help those students
needing additional help with homework assignments and test preparations. There are no charges for those
sessions; however, parents must provide transportation home for their child.
Asbestos
An asbestos management plan is on file at each school office and is available for review by the public.
Computer Use and Electronic Media
Use of technology is an important part of the education of today’s students. Computers are available in
the classroom to enhance that education. Students will not be allowed access to the Internet until the
electronic media policy form is signed and returned to school. Please read the policy concerning
electronic media in the Appendix.
Lake County Schools Non- Discrimination Policy
Pursuant to its policy of nondiscrimination, the Lake County School System does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its
policies, or in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, or
activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action inquiries or complaints should be directed to the
Lake County School System, Gamble Snyder, Title VI and Title IX Coordinator, 819 McBride Street,
Tiptonville, TN 38079, (phone) 731-253-6601. ADA inquiries or complaints should be directed to the
Lake County School System Coordinator at the above mention location.
School Alcohol and Drug Policy
No forms of alcoholic beverages or any type of illicit drugs are allowed on school property. Again, this is
for the safety and protection of our students. (See attached policy in the Appendix.)
Weapons Policy
School safety is one of our most important concerns. No weapons of any kind permitted on school
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property. Possession of a weapon will result in serious disciplinary consequences. (See attached policy
in the Appendix.)
Right to Request Information
According to the "No Child Left Behind" Act of 2001, parents have a right to request information
regarding the professional qualifications of classroom teachers and paraprofessionals working with their
children.
Lake County Board of Education
819 McBride Street
Tiptonville, TN 38079
Telephone Calls
Students may only use the telephone in case of illness or emergency. Forgotten homework, signed
papers, or books are not considered emergencies. Parents may call the school office and ask the
secretary to deliver a message to a student only in the case of an emergency. Prior arrangements
should be made BEFORE school so that students know where they are supposed to go after school.
Please do not call the school office and ask the secretary to interrupt class to tell students that they
need to go home with someone else after school.
Lake County School Food Service Program
Student Lunch Policy: No student will be allowed to leave the school campus for lunch. Parents will
not be permitted to bring hot lunches to school for students. However, students will be permitted to
bring sack lunches as desired.
A la Carte Sales: Students are permitted to buy extra milk and orange juice. They may also buy a la
carte items, but only after the purchase of a Type A lunch.
Competitive Foods: The sale of foods of minimal nutritional value will not be allowed in dining areas
during meal service times.
Offer vs. Serve for Breakfast: All grade levels will be offered all four required food items; however,
students are permitted to decline one of the required food items. The decision regarding which food item
to decline rests solely with the student. A student’s decision to decline food items shall not affect the
price of his/her breakfast.
Charges:
Students pre-school thru 5th grade are encouraged to prepay for their meals. However, in the
event they forget or lose their lunch money, the student will be allowed to charge up to a maximum of 10
days. School personnel will contact parents weekly requesting prompt payment of the amount owed. If a
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student has charged the maximum of 10 days and still fails to bring lunch money, he/she may not be
allowed to participate in the school lunch program. No charges will be allowed for milk or other a la
carte items.
Returned checks:
Persons issuing checks to the school cafeteria which are returned due to insufficient funds will be notified
that they have five (5) days from that date to pick up the check and make payment plus bank handling
charges.
Food Prices
Breakfast
Reduced price
Full price
Staff price
Visitor price
$ .30
$ .75
$ 1.00
$ 1.50
Lunch
Reduced Price
Full Price
Staff price
Visitor price
$ 0.40
$1.50
$ 2.25
$ 3.00
Al a Carte Items (prices may change)
Meat entrée
$1.25
Fruit/vegetable
$ 0 .50
French Fries
$ 0 .75
Rolls
$ 0.25
Dessert
$ 0.75
Milk
$ 0.50
Bottled Water
$1.00
Meal Substitutions: Students who have health problems which require meal substitutions must have a
doctor’s statement describing the needed substitutions. Meal substitutions must be approved in
advance by the food service supervisor.
All lunch money should be sent to school in an envelope with the student’s name, teacher’s name,
amount of money enclosed, and what the money is for (lunch, breakfast, extra milk, etc.) Extra milk
money, ice cream money, and snack money must be sent in a separate envelope from lunch money.
Health Concerns
Children often have illnesses which may become a health hazard to their classmates. A child with a
contagious infection may not attend school until the infection has been medically treated and identified as
no longer able to be spread to others. The following are examples of illnesses which come into this
category:
Chicken Pox
Impetigo
Pink Eye
Skin rashes, such as ringworm
Lice
**Each of these will require a doctor’s statement asserting that the child is no longer infectious and
may return to school. Head lice/nits require proof of treatment and satisfactory examination by a
school health official before the student may return to school. A student will be expected to have met
all requirements for treatment and return to school no later than two (2) days following exclusion for head
lice. All days in excess of the allowable period will be marked an unexcused and referred to the
attendance supervisor at the proper time. Please be especially alert to these illnesses and notify the school
immediately if your child is diagnosed with any of these problems.
Medications
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All medicine, prescription or over the counter, must be brought to school by students and must be kept in
the school office. A ‘medication form’ giving specific instructions for administering the medication must
be signed by a parent and on file in the school office. For your convenience, a medication form is
included in the back of this handbook. Additional forms may be obtained in the office. Parents must
update this form as medication changes.
All prescription medications must be brought to school in the original, pharmacy labeled container.
All nonprescription medications must be brought in with the manufacture’s original label with the
ingredients listed and the child’s name on the container.
Parents must pick up any unused medications on the last day of school. Any unclaimed medications, both
prescription and non-prescription, will be discarded during the summer.
Accidents and First Aid
School personnel are authorized to administer first aid only for minor injuries or illnesses occurring in
school or on the campus. Parents are required to provide the school with accurate telephone and address
information, as well as the name of someone to contact in the case of an emergency.
Emergency Drills
Fire, tornado, and earthquake drills are conducted on a regular basis at Lara Kendall. Such drills are used
to help insure the safety of your child in the event of an actual emergency. In case of an actual
emergency, a check-out point will be established. No student will be released from our care without
being checked out by a parent, guardian, or other responsible person.
Services
Lara Kendall is a Title 1 school wide school.
Students at Lara Kendall may be eligible for the following service:
Title 1 A
Migrant – Title 1 Part C
Homeless – (Title 1 Part D), Title X Part C
English Language Learners – Title III
If you feel that your child is eligible for those services, please contact the school.
NCLB Notifications
Parents of students in Title 1 schools must receive notification if a district employs a teacher four or more
consecutive weeks who does not meet the highly qualified requirements.
If a child becomes the victim of a violent crime, parents will receive written notification that their child
has the right to transfer to another school within the district.
Parents of students in school which have been identified as unsafe by the State Department of Education
will receive written notification of their rights.
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Alcohol and Drug Use Policy
Students will not possess, distribute, or be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages in
school buildings or on school grounds, in school vehicles or buses, or at any school sponsored activity at
any time, whether on or off school grounds.
Students will not market or distribute any substance which is represented to be or is substantially similar
in color, shape, size or markings to a controlled substance in school buildings or on school grounds, in
school vehicles or buses, or at school sponsored activity at any time, whether on or off school grounds.
Upon information that a student is suspected of violating this policy, the principal of the school shall be
notified immediately. If it is determined that board policy has indeed been violated, the principal shall
notify the student’s parent or guardian and the appropriate law enforcement officials. A student who
unlawfully possesses any narcotic, stimulant, prescription drug, alcohol, marijuana, or other controlled
substance shall be subject to suspension for a period of not less than (1) calendar year. The student shall
have the right appeal the principals’ findings to the Disciplinary Hearing Authority and to appeal the
punishment to the superintendent.
Student Alcohol and Drug Testing
Students will be notified in writing at the beginning of each school year or at the time of enrollment that
they shall be subject to testing for drugs and alcohol during the school year. Principals are authorized to
order drug tests for individual students when there is a reasonable cause to believe that:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The school board policy on alcohol and drug use has been violated;
A search of lockers produced evidence of the presence of drugs and /or alcohol;
A search of persons and containers produced evidence of a presence of drug and/or alcohol;
A search of vehicles produced evidence of the presence of drug and/or alcohol;
Through observation or other reasonable information reported by a teacher, staff member or
other student that a student is using drugs and/or alcohol on school property.
Upon receiving reasonable information, the principal shall take the following steps:
1.
Call the student into the principal’s office or other private place;
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2. Summon an appropriate witness to the proceeding and to assist in the furtherance of the
proceeding;
3. Inform the student of the substance of the information available to him/her which is the basis
for the determination that a test is necessary;
4. Inform the student of the procedures which shall be followed in administering the test;
5. Give the student an opportunity to decline the test and inform the student that if the test is not
taken or if the official results are not reported to the principal the penalty shall be suspension
from school for the remainder of the school year, or longer is warranted. The student shall
have the right to appeal the principal’s finding to the Disciplinary Hearing Authority and to
appeal the punishment to the Superintendent.
A health care provider will oversee the specimen collection. The specimen shall be taken in a manner
which will protect the privacy rights of the student and which will assure that the integrity of the
specimen itself is not compromised.
The type of specimen taken shall depend on the substance in question and the test performed on the
specimen shall be appropriate for accurate detection of the substance in question. Once taken, the health
care provider shall give the specimen and identifying number which in no way will reveal the identity of
the student.
The health care provider will forward the specimen for analysis to a laboratory accredited by the
Tennessee Department of Health and Environment and designated by the Board. Upon receiving a
written, certified copy of the analysis from the laboratory, the principal shall do one of the following:
1.
If the results of the analysis are negative, all evidence of the individual test, including all
records in the school that the test was ordered and the reasons therefore, shall be destroyed.
2.
If the results of the analysis are positive, the student and parents or guardian shall be given
the written notice of the results. In additions, they shall include in-patient, out-patient, and
community based drug and alcohol treatment programs.
In case of positive results of the analysis, the principal shall suspend the student for the remainder of the
school year, or longer if warranted. The student has the right to appeal the principal’s findings to the
Disciplinary Hearing Authority and to appeal to the Superintendent.
Weapons Policy
Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt to use any dangerous weapon in school
buildings or on school grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off school grounds at a
school sponsored activity, function, or event.
Dangerous weapons for the purposes of this policy shall include, but are not limited to “… any firearm,
explosive, explosive weapon, bowie knife, hawk bill knife, ice pick, dagger, slingshot, switchblade knife,
blackjack, knuckles…”
Students who are found to have violated this policy shall be subject to suspension for a period of not less
than one (1) calendar year. The student shall have the right to appeal the principal’s findings to the
Disciplinary Hearing Authority and to appeal the punishment to the Superintendent.
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When it is determined that a student has violated this policy, the principal of the school shall notify the
student’s parent or guardian and the appropriate law enforcement officials as required by law.
Student/ Teacher Access to Electronic Media
The Board supports the right of the students and teachers to have reasonable access to various information
formats and believes it incumbent upon them to use this privilege in an appropriate and responsible
manner.
The superintendent shall develop and implement appropriate procedures to provide guidance for student
access to electronic media. Guidelines shall address ethical use of electronic media (such as the Internet)
and issues of privacy versus administrative review of the electronic files and communications and shall
prohibit utilization of networks for prohibited or illegal activities, the intentional spreading of embedded
messages or the sue of other programs with the potential of damaging or destroying programs or data.
The written parental request shall be required prior to any student being granted independent access to
electronic media involving district technological resources. The required permission/agreement form,
which shall specify acceptable uses, rules of on-line behavior, access, privileges and penalties for
policy/procedural violations, must be signed by the parent/legal guardian of minor students (those under
18 year of age) and also by the student. This document shall be kept on file as a legal, binding document.
In order to modify or rescind the agreement, the student’s parent/guardian (or the student if at least 18
years of age) must provide the superintendent with a written request. All students will be informed by
staff of their rights and responsibilities as uses of the district network prior to gaining access to that
network, either as an individual user or as a member of a class or group.
School officials shall apply the same criterion of educational suitability used to review other educational
resources when questions arise concerning access to specific databases or other electronic media.
Teachers shall employ professional, ethical, and judicious use of all electronic media (including but not
limited to the Internet). Except when appropriate, policies governing student use will apply to teachers as
well.
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APPENDIX
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MEDICATION FORM
Student’s Name____________________________________________________________________
Name of Medication________________________________________________________________
Name of Physician_________________________________________________________________
Time to be administered____________________________________________________________
Dosage and directions of administration:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
Possible side effects if known,
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Termination date for administering this medication______________________________________
Check one of the following statements:
____My child is able to administer his/her medication, and has my permission to do so under
supervision of school personnel.
____My child is not able to administer his/her medication. I now give permission for the appropriate
medication personnel to administer this medication at school. (Doctor’s note required.)
____I will administer my child’s medication at school.
Signature of Parent_________________________________________________________________
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Parents:
This booklet has been provided to help you understand our Lara Kendall School
rules and policies. Each teacher has additional rules for his/her particular
classroom.
Please go over the contents of this booklet together with your child and sign below.
Parent’s signature
Student’s signature
Date
Please return this page to the homeroom teacher and keep the booklet for future
reference. The homeroom teacher will keep this sheet on file.
We welcome your support and look forward to a great year.
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