Rosa Parks Early Learning Center

2016 – 2017

Parent/Student

Handbook

Michelle (Shelly) Fulcher – Principal

3705 Lori Sue Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45406

Phone: (937) 542-4390 Fax: (937) 542-4391

Website: http://www.dps.k12.oh.us/rosa-parks-elc Like Us on Facebook at Parentsof Rosa Parks

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A T T E N T I O N:

The following school calendar has several dates that

do not apply to preschool students. A calendar

specific to preschool students will be forthcoming.

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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

To equip our students to achieve success in a global society by implementing an effective

and rigorous curriculum with fidelity

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Rosa Parks Early Learning Center is to nurture and

empower children and families by creating a child-centered learning

environment that respects the diversity of all.

BELIEF STATEMENT

We believe all children deserve a safe, high-quality, nurturing environment to INSPIRE

learning.

I Inclusion of all children

N Nurture Children and their Families

S Safe Environment

P Partnerships with families and community make a difference

I Investigations to promote higher level thinking

R Readiness for Kindergarten and beyond

E Empowering life-long learners

MOTTO

DREAM BIG, WORK HARD, ACHIEVE SUCCESS

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SCHOOL HOURS

DPS

ECIP (Morning Preschool) Session………………….………………8:45 AM – 11:30 AM

ECIP (Afternoon Preschool) Session………………….….………….12:30 AM – 3:15 PM

Full Day ECIP/ECE (Preschool)………………………………............8:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Kindergarten……………………………….........………………….....8:45 AM – 3:15 PM

MVCDC

Part Day (AM)…………………………………………………...……8:00 – 11:30 AM

Part Day (PM)………………………………………………….….… 1:00 – 4:30 PM

Full Day (9AM)……………………………………………………….9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Full Day (7:30AM)……………………………………………………7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

SCHOOL DAY

Office Hours……………………………………………… 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Teacher Day……………………………………………….8:20 AM – 3:35 PM

Co-Teacher Day ………………………………………….

Breakfast………………………………………………… ..8:30 – 8:45 AM

Tardy Slips Issued ………………………………………...8:55 AM

Dismissal…………………………………………………..3:15 PM

WORKING TELEPHONE NUMBERS

For your child’s safety, we need to have on record in the office a working telephone number or an

alternate telephone number where the parent or caregiver can be reached during the school day. If your

telephone number changes, notify the office at 542-4390 immediately. We will inform your child’s

teacher and other staff members that interact with your child during the school day.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND / OR TELEPHONE

If at any time during the school year a change occurs in your home address or telephone number, please

advise the school immediately. Address verification must be in the parent or guardian’s name and sent to

the main office. A utility bill, lease or mortgage agreement, placement letter, check stub, monthly

medical card or other documentation can be used to verify your new address.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Daily attendance is essential if all students are to receive the maximum

benefit from schooling. We want all students to be successful. Research

shows that the most successful students are those with good attendance.

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Absence: When a student is absent from school, the parent or guardian should call the school (542-

4390) between 8:00 and 8:55 a.m. and state the reason for the absence.

Upon returning to school, the student should present written documentation explaining the reason for the

absence. The note should include date(s) of absence, students’ full name, classroom number and the

reason for absence with the parent/guardian’s signature. All notes must be received within one week of

the student’s return to school.

Absences may be excused because of illness, a death in the family and previously arranged absences

approved by the principal. Any other absences are considered unexcused. You may discuss specific

circumstances with the principal.

Tardy: Students who arrive after 8:55 AM are considered tardy. They must report to the office for an

admission slip before reporting to class.

Early Dismissal: For the safety of our children, there will be no early dismissal after 3:00 pm. We are

sorry for any inconvenience.

Notes explaining the reason for early dismissal are to be given to the teacher upon arrival to school and

will be confirmed by a phone call to parents/guardians. No student will be allowed to leave the building

at the request of anyone other than a parent or guardian without prior notification.

We encourage every student to participate in a full day of activity. But, if it is necessary to leave school

early, parents or authorized persons must come into the main office to sign the child out. A photo ID

may be requested to verify identification. Students will be released only to persons listed on the

Authorization for Pick-Up Form.

A note in your handwriting is the best way to communicate authorizing a one-time pick-up and the

office will confirm the dismissal. All notes are to be given to homeroom teachers upon arrival at school.

Since parents or authorized persons must come to the office and sign out a student who is leaving early,

we discourage any calls for this purpose, as it is difficult to identify the caller.

If you will need an early dismissal for your student every day at a certain time, please complete an Early

Dismissal Form in the main office. This will help us understand the reason for early dismissal each

day. A copy will also be sent to the teacher so that they will know when to expect you each day.

Students may not leave the campus without being signed out by authorized persons. Classroom teachers

will be notified by office staff to release students for dismissal. Under no circumstance is anyone

allowed to go directly to a classroom to remove a child from school.

LUNCH PROCEDURES

There is no cost to any student for breakfast or lunch.

If your child is on a “special” diet, has dietary restrictions, food allergies or

special utensils should be used, please inform your child’s teacher immediately

and complete and return the specific forms included in the Parent Packet.

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REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS TO PARENTS

Students with IEP’s receive a quarterly progress report each nine (9) weeks. The quarterly progress

report includes student progress information from your child’s teacher and each therapist(s) listed in

your child’s IEP. In addition, ECIP teachers send home weekly notes to parents.

Parent conferences are typically scheduled twice a school year. Please contact the teacher or the

principal at any time.

CLASSROOM VISITATION

Parents, legal guardians and caregivers are always welcome at Rosa Parks ELC.

However the classroom staff will not be able to answer questions during school

hours because that would interrupt the classroom instruction. Please report to

the office and sign in before going to any classroom to avoid instructional

interruptions.

If you would like to discuss a specific issue with your child’s teacher, it is best

for you to call ahead and schedule an appointment.

SCHOOL RECORDS

In order to maintain accurate school records, please notify us of any changes that might occur during the

year. Changes to report are changes in address, phone number, father or mother’s place of employment,

guardianship, etc. We would appreciate a week’s notice if a family is moving and/or withdrawing their

children from school. When requesting student records, please allow for a two day turnaround.

BAD WEATHER / SCHOOL CLOSING

Rosa Parks Early Learning Center is within the Dayton Public School district.

When announcements are made regarding school closing, be sure to listen for

Dayton Public Schools.

TRANSPORTATION

Only preschool students with IEPs and some Kindergarten students are transported by Dayton

Public Schools’ buses. Transportation is dependent upon the distance

from the child’s home to the school.

CONTACTING TRANSPORTATION - Phone: 937-542-4010

This is the telephone number to call with questions regarding the school

bus. The Transportation Office at the Dayton City Compound can make

radio contact with your driver. If you are moving, be sure to advise them

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at least three days in advance; then your child can be assigned to a new bus route without missing any

school days.

* Please Note: If your child is not picked up for three consecutive school days,

bus pickup could stop until you notify the Transportation Department to resume

bus service.

SUPPLIES

School supply lists are located on the Rosa Parks website for your convenience.

Additionally, each teacher will notify parents/caregivers of the supplies that are

requested in the classroom.

Students with IEPs and all children will need to have a complete change of clothing at school. Students

who are not toilet trained will need diapers, wipes and at least two additional changes of clothing. Also,

please label backpacks, lunch boxes, and clothing with your child’s name.

Students riding the school bus to and from school are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior.

Students who fail to comply with basic safety regulations can be denied the privilege of bus

transportation. Bus riders must observe the following rules:

1. Most students use a safety belt or other safety device restraint.

2. Wheelchair / safety seats must meet district safety standards.

3. Students must ride their assigned bus and load/unload at regular designated stops, unless parents

have arranged with the Department of Transportation and notified the school in writing.

4. Refrain from eating and littering on the bus.

5. Keep noise to a minimum. Students may talk quietly to the person beside them.

6. Be absolutely quiet at places of danger as specified by the driver.

7. Parent or designee must be available to load students on and receive students off the bus at the

designated time. Be prepared 10 minutes before the scheduled arrival time and 10 minutes

after the scheduled departure time.

SCHOOL BUS RULES

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Student Health Guidelines

Every day counts toward academic success. Students should rarely miss

school. If your child has a chronic health condition, please contact the

school nurse. The nurse may be able to provide help and resources so that

your child can attend school regularly.

Please complete an Emergency Medical Authorization form each year.

Your child’s immunizations must be kept up-to-date according to the

requirements of the Ohio Department of Health. Provide the school nurse

with an updated immunization record whenever your child receives immunizations. Children

whose immunization records are not “complete” will receive an exclusion notice and have two

weeks to comply.

Unless a routine medication is time-specific, it usually can be given at home. We must have

orders from your child’s healthcare provider for any medication to be given at school. This

includes over-the-counter medication. Students are not allowed to self-carry medication without

a healthcare provider order.

Minor injuries will be treated in the health office and the student will return to class. Parents or

designated adults will be contacted for more serious injuries and illnesses. It is best practice for

a parent or designated adult to pick up their child if the school determines that the student should

not remain at school due to illness or injury. We will call 9-1-1 and the parent/guardian for

emergency situations.

Health screening is done for students in preschool, kindergarten, first, third, fifth, seventh and

ninth grades. For most grades this includes vision, hearing, and dental. Scoliosis screening is

done in sixth grade. If you do not want your child to participate in the health screenings, you

must send a written note to the school nurse. Parents will be informed in writing if their child

needs to have a medical evaluation for a possible problem.

Students who are suspected of having a contagious disease will be excluded by the school nurse.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school nurse for question or concerns.

Are we able to reach you in case of emergency? Please be

sure the school has your most current phone numbers and correct

contact information.

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STUDENT HEALTH POLICIES

IMMUNIZATIONS

Each student is to be immunized prior to the start of the school year for new

enrollees, or as soon as possible in the case of a student transferring from another

school.

Any student who does not comply with the State of Ohio immunization requirement

shall not be permitted to continue in school until he or she shall so comply. The cost

of the immunization shall be the responsibility of the parent/guardian/caregiver.

EXCLUSION FOR HEALTH REASONS

Policies regarding the exclusions of students for health reasons: (Only the school nurse or designee can

determine if a student will be sent home during the school day/year).

Students suspected by the nurse of carrying a contagious disease will be excluded.

Students with a rash must be excluded until the disappearance of the rash or any other symptoms.

(Unless a physician directs readmission of the student).

No student will be sent home until a parent/guardian or designee has been contacted.

If a child is out of school for 3 days or more, a doctor’s note will be required to return to school.

YEARLY PRESCHOOL PHYSICAL

It is state law that each preschool student have a physical and dental examination every year. Your

physician can fax this information directly to the school at 542-4391. We appreciate your cooperation in

this important manner.

STUDENT MEDICATIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS

Oral medications for a student brought from home will be administered only when

accompanied with a written prescription from the physician. A request form can be

obtained from the office and completed by both physician and parents.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

We have included the following information as a service to our parents and caregivers. Listed below are

some of the agencies, which offer services for our students. For additional agencies, please contact the

Miami Valley Special Educational Center (937) 236-9965.

BUREAU FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL HANDICAPS

Combined Health District State Office

1133 S Edwin C Moses Blvd , P. O. Box 1603

Suite 338 Columbus, OH 43216-1603

Dayton, OH 45417 1-800-755-4769 (Parents)

Phone: (937) 225-6459 Phone: (614) 728-3616

* Contact: Karen Presdorf, BCMH Maternal Child Coordinator

The Children with Medical Handicaps Program (BCMH) is a health care program in the Ohio

Department of Health (ODH). BCMH links families of children with special health care needs to a

network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for the services their children need.

FAMILY HOME SERVICES PROGRAM

Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services

One Elizabeth Place, Suite 14

Dayton, OH 45417

Phone: (937) 457-2820

Fax: (937) 457-2828

This program is part of the services provided by the Montgomery County Board of Mental Retardation

and Developmental Disabilities.

Any family residing in Montgomery County who has a family member with a developmental disability

may qualify for services. County Board enrollees are automatically eligible for Family Resources.

Services include: Respite care, both in the home and out-of-home services; training, counseling, and

education for family members; assistance with special diets; purchase or lease of adaptive equipment;

assistance with modifications to the home. The Montgomery County Family Resource Services

Program provides financial reimbursement, based on a sliding fee scale, to eligible families.

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THE WIC PROGRAM

Phone: (937) 225-4491

The program provides nutritional counsel to Montgomery County women meeting guidelines and free

supplemental foods for infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk.

LOCATIONS

West Dayton Health Center Southview Schools

1323 W 3rd

Street 25 Thorpe Drive

Dayton, OH 45407 Dayton, OH 45420

225-4491 496-3366

Sunrise Center Vogel Health Center

1320 E 5th

Street 6175 W 3rd

Street

Dayton, OH 45402 Dayton, OH 45427

225-6166 225-4491

Nixon Health Center Salem WIC Office

2349 Stanley Avenue 4699 Salem Avenue

Dayton, OH 45404 Dayton, OH 45416

225-6355 496-3176

Mission Statement

To equip our students to achieve success in a global society by implementing an effective and

rigorous curriculum with fidelity.

Disclaimer: This handbook is by no means all inclusive. The school retains the right to alter or vary the application of these rules. This handbook is

intended to help parents, students, and school personnel work together. Many guiding statements are included in this document but it does not cover every

situation. As the School Board, the State, or Federal statutes develop new policies or regulations, additions and/or deletions will be made by school employees to help students and parents/guardians understand what is expected of them.