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(St.JohnElementaryEAGLESS.O.A.R.Strive for ExcellenceOutstanding BehaviorAct ResponsibleRespect Others)

5566 Elliott Road Lake Charles, LA 70605

phone: 337-217-4870fax: 337-217-4871

website: http://stjohn.cpsb.org

Student/Parent Handbook 2016- 2017

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It is the set of sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way

we will go. ~ Jim Rohn

Ahoy, Parents!

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at St. John Elementary! This year, our vision is Raising Our Sails Higher! All hands on deck.as we raise our sails to voyage to higher depths! Our students will SAIL~ Students Active In Learning into improved student achievement, with the guidance of our ship captains! We ask that you all voyage right alongside with us. Your active involvement will help our students sail smoothly through chartered waters.

St. John Elementary is a progressive school that provides excellence in education for all our students, evidenced in exemplary learning opportunities, rigorous standards and assessments, and integration of technology. Educators at SJE are believers in success for every student and create and nurture a healthy school culture in which to thrive. We continue pulling together as an effective team. We want St. John to reflect an elementary school environment, showcasing what and how our students are learning!

Our focus is continued improved student achievement. We will continue to embrace the State Standards in order to successfully prepare our students for college and careers. We rely heavily on the active involvement of all stakeholders and invite them to become active partners in maintaining a healthy, learning culture for our students, staff, and community.

It is very important to us that there is not a gap between our parents and school. One way to make sure that this does not occur is to bridge gaps with effective communication. Our SJE Handbook is filled with important information ensuring proper communication between St. John and your home. We encourage you to read and discuss the St. John Elementary policies and procedures with your child to make certain that all parties are knowledgeable of their roles and responsibilities. We have also implemented many parent/school communication pieces to keep you informed at all times.

SJE students remain a priority to me and providing our students with the most effective learning opportunities is an expectation that will be held to the highest level at all times. Our students are actively involved in our school! It is extremely important that St. John is an inviting, welcoming, and student friendly environment. Decisions are based on looking at the whole picture and what is best for our students, our teachers, and our parents. I appreciate your support, respect your voice, and welcome your input at all times. Together, Im confident that we can achieve success for ALL students! My door is open to you, so please do not hesitate to contact me (337-217-4870).

Sincerely,

Sandy Matthews, Principal

*Note: This is an on-going working document. Revisions will be made to this document as required and will be posted on our website.

(OUR MISSION)

(OUR VISION)

Raising Our Sails Higher! Students Active In Learning

*Please take some time to read through this handbook. Included in this handbook are important documents that you signed during your Meet and Greet conferences.

Handbook Signature Page

Acceptable Use PolicyStudent Internet and District Network Resources Contract

Federal Programs Signature Page

School Contact Information

Main Office217-4870

Fax217-4871

Principal- Sandy Matthews217-4870 ext. 125

Assistant Principal- Lori Bertrand217-4870 ext. 113

Assistant Principal- Crystal Deshotel217-4870 ext. 122

Counselors- Raedonna Person (3rd-5th) 217-4870 ext. 110

Counselor- Aimee Hamblen (Pre-K- 2nd)217-4870 ext. 110

Financial Secretary- Karen Walker217-4870 ext. 123

Cafeteria Manager- Trina Nixon217-4870 ext. 128

Extended Day Care Director- Karla Temple217-4870 ext. 111

School Secretary- Karla Temple217-4870 ext. 0

School Secretary- Tiffani Reeves217-4870 ext. 100

School Nurse- Patti Martin217-4870 ext. 115

School Mission Statement

School Core Values

These are the practices, beliefs and behaviors found at St. John Elementary. The core values are integrated into the daily routines of the school and serve as the foundation for a results-oriented system. The core values are:

Respect, Compassion, Honesty, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, Sportsmanship, Cooperation, Citizenship, and Integrity.

School Belief Statements

These are statements that communicate the ideas that we feel strongly about and help share our philosophy.

All students can learn, achieve, and succeed.

A safe physical and emotional environment promotes learning.

All stakeholders: students, parents, staff, MSU, Partners in Education, and the community share the responsibility of promoting academic achievement.

Each student is to be valued as an individual with unique intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs.

Assessments of student learning should provide students with a variety of opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the expectations for their learning.

Students academic and social successes will be recognized and celebrated.

School Colors

Red, White, and Blue

School Mascot

Elliott the Eagle

General InformationSt. John Elementary is currently a B (99.2- 2014-15 test results) school that continually strives for excellence in student achievement. We have an enrollment of approximately 800 students and 90 employees at any given time during the school. Although we are a large Pre-K- 5th grade elementary school, we pride ourselves in promoting a welcoming, involved, community school environment.

St. John Elementary is a Title 1 school because the percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch is greater than 40%. Title I provide assistance to improve the teaching and learning of children and is very important to our school. 2016-17 Federal funding from these programs will provide St. John Elementary with one curriculum coordinator, much technology, and support yearly Parent Involvement opportunities that positively affect student achievement.

*Note: This is an on-going working document. Revisions will be made to this document as required and will be posted on our website.

CPSB 2016 2017 School Calendar

*Note- Bi- monthly SJE newsletters will be sent home and Blackboard will be updated calendaring St. John Elementary events for the next month. You may also check our St. John Facebook.

Calendar

Students Report

August 12

Students Last Day (1/2 day)

May 24

Holidays / In-services

Students Do Not Report on the Following Days

School System Offices Closed

July 4

System wide In-service

August 8-9

In school In-service

August 10-11

Labor Day

September 5

Teacher In-service

October 10

Election Day

November 8

Veterans Day

November 11

Thanksgiving Holiday

November 21-25

Christmas Holiday

December 19- December 30

Teacher In-service

January 2

MLK Day

January 16

Mardi Gras Holiday

February 27-March 1

Teacher In-service

March 13

Easter Holiday

April 14-21

Nine Weeks Periods

1st

October 13

2nd

January 6

3rd

March 15

4th

May 24

Registration Information

Registration Procedures Students must meet age, immunization, and residency requirements in order to enter school.

Age Requirements

Pre-kindergarten - four years of age on or before September 30 of the current school year.

Kindergarten five years of age on or before September 30 of current school year.

First Grade six years of age on or before September 30 of the current school year.

Other grades based on chronological age and records from previous school.

Items necessary for registration:

Permit to Register to be obtained from the CPSB office of Child Welfare and Attendance (217-4230) at the Rosteet Annex, 2423 Sixth St., Lake Charles.

Two different recent utility bills or other such proof of residence will be required in order to obtain a permit to register. This indicates that the child resides in the attendance zone of St. John Elementary.

Birth Certificate a certified copy

Immunization Records All children entering school for the first time or from another system or state must have proof of having been immunized according to a schedule approved by the State Division of Health OR they must present evidence of an immunization program in progress. A student transferring from within the parish shall have 2 weeks and a student transferring from out of parish shall have four weeks to present such documentation. If such proof cannot be shown, the child will be restricted from school until such time that validation can be obtained and submitted to the school.

Social security card-- The childs social security card must be presented to the school. A copy of such card will then be placed in the childs folder.

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