| Penobscot Community Elementary School |
| Student / Parent School Information Handbook |
| Harassment of Students ( Policy ) School Union #93 recognizes the right of each student to perform in an atmosphere which is free of intimidation, ridicule, hostility and offensiveness. In order to insure such an atmosphers, Union 93 employees should not engage in harassment of students, nor should students harass other students. Harassment is abuse based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or handicapp. Acts of this nature are not only a violation of this policy but also constitutes illegal discrimination under State and Federal Laws Examples of Prohibited behavior: 1. Unwelcomed sexual advances, gestures, comments or contact. 2. Threats, which imply physical abuse or are inappropriate to an educational setting 3. Offensive jokes. 4. Ridicule, slurs, derogatory actions or remarks Students should be advised of the importance of informing the harasser that his / her behavior is unwelcomed, offensive, in poor taste, or highly inappropriate. However, if a student feels uncomfortable with confronting the harasser, the student is encouraged to inform the local school offical at the earliest opportunity. The local official shall advise the person who has allegedly been harssed of the various options available to the person: Title IX Civil Action, Formal Request for Discipline by School Union 93 Superintendent and / or the Penobscot School Committee, or by filing a complaint to the directors of The United State, Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington D.C. Homework Work is done at home in preperation for the next days classes, or as an exercise in independent learning is an integral part of most schools. A homework assignment should be completed to the best of the students ability, within the time and length outlined by ones teacher. But , homework should not be an xhausting or defeating exercise. If homework becomes frustrating, perhaps writing down questions for the teacher the next day, rathere than struggling for answers would be in the best interest of learning. It is natural for parents to want to help a student with homework, but how best to do this without intruding on the meaning of work? Parents make good coaches when they set up a harmonious work environment at home and show an interst in the quality and experience in their childs work, not just the product or outcome. Parents make good proofreaders on occasion, but not editors, or instance. parents can be good information resources, but not instructors. The greatest gift of a child's elementary education is learning how to learn. Homework is when children get a chance to test their wings. Our Policy states: "Students in K - 8 will be given homework as a means of assisting in the learning process, improving time managment, and self discipline skills. As children progress from grade to grade, homework will be given in increasing amounts as a way to broaden their knowledge and to increase their use of study skills. Teachers will establish guidelines for consequences of not completing homework and will communicate those rules to the students and parents as well , in writing." Parents can help their children develop good homework habits with the following tips: 1. Have a regular place for your child to do homework 2. Find a regular time for homework. Consider the rule, "No T.V. until homework is finished " 3. During homework time, turn off t.v. and radio to minimize distractions. 4. If possible, talk with your children before they start to help them plan how to best use their time. 5. Set a good example. While you children are doing homework, spend some time reading or working yourself, then you both have something to share when your done. Medications The giving of aspirin or any other drug or medication by any school personnel is not allowed except on order from a physician. Students may not take oral medications, prescriptions or non-prescriptions during school unless the following guidelines are met. We ask that parents follow these guidelines for the protection and safety of their children and all the children in school , on field trips, at atheletic events and on our busses. 1. Parental / medical permission should be obtained for each child when school personnel give medications 2. No more than one week's supply of medication should be sent to school at any time. 3. PARENTS ONLY should bring the medication to the office directly, and given to office staff only. 4. All mecications should be in an original medical container, clearly marked with the childs name. 5. No child is permitted to have any medications ,what so ever , including aspirin or aspirin substitutes, asthma or other related materials in their classrooms or on their person at any time, including at any or all school supported functions |