DAILY SCHEDULE

                                                            MARVISTA  STAFF 2005-06 
 

                                                            SUPPORT  STAFF

ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS

All students will be registered in the office and the principal will assign them to a classroom.

The assignment will be based on current class loads.  The principal will interview the parent and student, gather as much information as possible about the student’s previous educational history and will share that information with the receiving teachers prior to the student’s first day of class.

Attendance

Parents/guardians are to notify the school by 9:00 AM each day the student is absent and send a note when the child returns to school indicating the reason for the absence.  If you child must be absent for an extended period of time, please notify the office and classroom teacher.

SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS

Students are required to provide their own school supplies.  Lists of those supplies are available in the office.  These supply lists are sent out with report cards at the end of the year for the following year.

BRINGING ANIMALS TO THE CLASSROOMS

District policy #3423P strictly forbids pets in the classroom unless appropriately caged and appropriate hygiene in handling all animals is maintained. Dogs are also not permitted on school grounds when students are present.

Safe & Civil Schools

Marvista is part of the district-wide Safe and Civil Schools program designed to help schools examine its practices that contribute to a safe and civil environment.  We have designed plans and will be teaching all our students procedures for the common areas of our campus.  Common areas include but are not limited to the playground, main hallway, restrooms, clinic, bus zone, arrival and dismissal areas, etc.  We will look at how our plans work this year and will make changes as needed.  Please communicate with us if you see ways we can improve our procedures.  Our number one goal is safety for all children.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Dismissal procedures for all students

Children riding the bus are to follow their designated route and line up in their bus line.

Children transported by day care van are to walk to the Marvista mailbox and wait on the grassy area until their ride arrives.

Bike riders are to walk to the bike rack, walk bikes off grounds and proceed home.

Walkers or someone picks student up:

Students that get picked up on 4th Avenue are to walk toward 4th Avenue and wait on Marvista side of the fence until their ride arrives

Students who get picked up in the gravel parking lot are to walk to their designated route and wait for their ride.  Students are not to walk through the lot.  Students will wait in the grassy area between the portables and the railroad ties.

Kindergartners are to wait alongside the fence between the Kindergarten classrooms (Hagen, Bento, PM K).  Older students with kindergarten siblings may also wait along the fence until their ride arrives. This lot is only for parents of students with kindergarteners.

Siblings that walk home together are to meet in the large circle on the blacktop (the large area between the gym and the playground).

Students that walk home with parents are to meet their parents in the grassy area next to the wood toy structure east of the gym.

Students that walk home alone or with a friend may proceed home after dismissal from class.

Telephone Use

The office telephone is  a business phone, therefore, student’s use will be limited to emergencies.  Students will NOT be allowed to call home to see if they can go to a friend’s house after school or for similar types of reasons.  These types of activities are to be arranged at home.  Ordinarily, a child will not be allowed to call home for forgotten items i.e. homework, band instruments, lunch etc.

Transportation

If Marvista Elementary is your neighborhood school and you live one mile or more from school, you are encouraged to use bus transportation.  This will cut down on the number of cars in the parking lot.  If your child is new to the school and you plan to have him/her ride the bus, please

let the office know so they can contact Transportation in advance so they can make sure that there is space available on the bus.

Expectations for Riding the Bus

Appropriate behavior must be used while waiting in the bus lines.  First arrived is first in line.  No eating while in bus lines.

Plan arrival at bus stops about 10 minutes before the bus arrives.

Do not throw rocks, snowballs or other objects at the bus or cars

When boarding, wait your turn without pushing or shoving

Choose a seat and remain seated there for the trip.  Use your “inside” voice.

If going to a friend’s house, bring a note from your parents and ask your teacher or office staff to sign it, then give the note to the bus driver.

Voters Registration

Citizens 18 years of age or older are eligible to vote in primary and general elections.  Voter registration and absentee ballot forms are available in each Highline School District Office, any school and the local King County libraries.

Volunteer/Visitor procedures

Volunteers serve as a vital link between home and school by providing a variety of services.  We encourage mothers, fathers, grandparents, relatives, friends and older students to volunteer in our school.

Arrival

Students are to arrive no earlier than 8:55 unless they are participating in before school classes i.e. math, Spanish. Upon arrival, all students are expected to line up in their designated areas.  The playground is off limits before school.

Late Arrivals

Tardiness not only causes disruption in the classroom but also means the students miss out on instructional time and opportunity.  All tardy students must report to the office.  Please send a note accompanying your child to the office when arriving late.

Early Dismissals

We strongly discourage requests for students to leave campus early except in the case of illness or for medical/dental appointments.  In the event that early dismissal is necessary, please send a note to the teacher stating the time you will be picking your child up.  Do not go to your child’s classroom.  The office staff will call for your child.  These procedures are for the safety and security of our students.

Bicycles

Students in grades 4,5 and 6 may ride bikes, roller bladders, Skateboards and non-motor scooters to school.  According to Highline District policy, a protective helmet must be worn when riding a bike, skateboard, scooter or roller blades to school.  District policy also prohibits the riding of bicycles to and from school by children in grades K-3, even when accompanied by an adult (policy #3424).

During the hours of 8:30-4:00 all bicycles must be walked on school grounds.  Skateboards, roller blades and scooters must be carried while on school property.  Failure to follow these rules will result in loss of privileges.

Marvista Dress Code

The purpose of the dress code is to reinforce and uphold the idea that the Marvista elementary staff, students and volunteers are involved in creating a positive environment for academic study.

Guidelines

Shorts and skirts must come at or below the student’s fingertips.

Tops must be designed so that midriff is not exposed.

Hats are not to be worn inside the building.

Clothing with tobacco, alcohol, drug, violence, weaponary, sexual innuendoes, foul language, etc. is not permissible.

Spaghetti strap tops, unless worn over another shirt, are not allowed.

No ripped jeans in torso, rear or front.

Parents will be asked to bring a change of clothing if a child arrives dressed inappropriately.

Dropping off students

The best place to drop off students is either 4th avenue or the gravel lot behind the school.  Kindergartners may be dropped off in the circular drive in front of the kindergarten classrooms. Please note this lot is designated for kindergarten parents only, drop-off and parking.

The main driveway is reserved for buses and day care vans from 8:55-9:10 AM.  During peak hours of 8:45-9:15 and 3:30-4:00, we ask that all vehicles (except daycare vans and buses) turn right at the stop sign at the end of the driveway.  This will help keep traffic flowing.  It will take everyone’s cooperation to keep our children safe.

Lost and Found

Please mark your child’s clothing and lunches with his or her name.  All small items found, such as; keys, glasses and jewelry are kept in the office. Other items are kept in the main hallway across from the gym.  All unclaimed articles are donated to charity at the end of year.

Lunch Accounts

Student lunches are $1.75 and milk in 35 cents.  Parents may apply money to their student’s lunch account in any amount you wish on line or by check or cash.  Please make your check out to Marvista Elementary school and note your child or children’s name at the bottom of the check.  Checks may be given to the office or the cashier, Mrs. April Kerr.

If your child transfers to a different school with the Highline School District the account follows them and at the end of the year any balance is rolled over to the next year.  Free and Reduced lunch forms can be obtained in the office or from Mrs. Kerr.

Medications

Parents should make every attempt to give their children any necessary medication, whether prescription or over the count, at home whenever possible.  If your child must be given any type of medication at school, the following conditions must be met:

All medications, including over the counter medications, such as; Aspirin,

Tylenol, Advil, cough syrup or cough drops, etc. must be authorized by a

Physician.  A Medical Authorization form must be signed by the parent/guardian and physician and must be on file in the school clinic.  Forms are available in the school office.

The medication must be in the original bottle with the student’s name, the

name of the medication and the directions for administering it.

All medication will be kept in the clinic in a locked cabinet.  Students may not carry any medication on their person or their backpacks except in

certain circumstances where life may be threatened and a physician has specified that the medication must be with the student at all times.

Students found with either prescription or over the counter medication at school may be disciplined.  Any student distributing any medication at school will be immediately suspended or expelled.

Nurse

The nurse, Mrs. Jane Cancro, is in the clinic one day a week.  Please contact her with any questions regarding your child’s health or if your child’s health condition changes.  Also, it is critical to keep the office updated with current emergency telephone numbers or name changes.

General School Rules/Expectations

Be responsible

Respect yourself

Respect all property

Respect other students and all staff

Respect school community and playground expectations.

Stay on school grounds during school hors and observe defined boundaries.

Do not bring gum, super balls, hard or soft baseballs, trading cards, toy guns, pocket knives, lighters or matches to school.

Electronic devices of any kind are not allowed.

Umbrellas are permitted when used safely.

Students are expected to dress for the weather.  We will try to have outdoor recess every day.

Use only the main building restroom during recess.  Obtain a pass from playground teacher first.

Students must possess an office/hall pass to be in the main building.

Tackle football, playing tag on climbing equipment, “play” fighting, rough play are not permitted.

The following will not be tolerated at Marvista Elementary

Disruptive/unsafe behavior.

Physical assault (fighting, pushing, shoving, kicking, etc.).

Inappropriate language/gestures (profanity, racial-ethnic slurs, verbal threats)

Rock or stick throwing

Sexual harassment

The Highline school District complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin and disability.

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities.  Inquiries regarding compliance and /or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district at 206-433-0111 under Title IX/RCW28A.640.

Marvista Elementary School
19800 Marine View Drive Southwest
Normandy Park, Washington 98166
Class Hours M-F: 9:10am - 3:40pm      206.433.2571