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LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON &
TAMUNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “Accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges”
Home of the Angels Home of the Whales
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020
Carolyn Ann Diaz Camacho Josephine E. Parel-Fontbuena
Principal Assistant Principal
Student’s Name
Teacher’s Name:
Grade: _____________ Room #: ___________
554 Route 14
Chalan San Antonio Road
Tamuning, Guam 96913 Telephone No.: (671) 646-8058
#140 Felis Street
Tamuning, Guam 96913
Telephone No.: (671) 646-5046/9
Website: http://lbjtames.weebly.com
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GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION “20/20: A Clear Vision for
Education on Guam”
GDOE’s VISION
“Every Student: Responsible, Respectful and Ready for Life”
GDOE’S MISSION
Our educational community prepares all students for life,
promotes excellence, and provides support.
TAMUNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
“HOME OF THE WHALES”
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY The Tamuning Elementary School community
fosters an environment
that focuses on the social, emotional, physical, and
intellectual
development of each child. It is our shared vision that a
well-balanced
curriculum will enable all students to adapt to the many
changes
throughout their formative years and beyond. Our greatest
success as a
school community is in preparing all students to become
well-rounded
and responsible individuals, fully capable of furthering their
education,
and eventually becoming worthwhile contributors to their
society.
MISSION STATEMENT We strive to be well-rounded and responsible
citizens,
who show respect for ourselves, others, and our community,
who
behave appropriately, reach for academic excellence,
set goals and work towards them, communicate effectively, and
serve
others willingly in order to build a better world.
SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES (SLO’S)
Students at Tamuning Elementary School will become…
Well-Mannered Individuals who:
Display appropriate behavior and are accountable for their
actions.
Interact effectively in groups.
Highly Responsible Citizens who:
Demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the
community.
Understand and appreciate diverse cultures, traditions, and
values.
Academic Achievers who:
Strive for excellence in their academic studies.
Seek solutions to problems effectively.
Assume leadership roles.
Life-Long Learners who:
Set goals and work toward their accomplishment.
Apply learned knowledge and skills to real-life situations.
Anticipate change and adjust to new experiences.
Achieve balance in their everyday lives.
Effective Communicators who:
Speak, read, and write in various forms of expression.
Listen reflectively and critically to all points of view.
Make informed decisions.
Service-Minded Individuals who:
Demonstrate an understanding of, respect for, and responsibility
for environmental and global issues.
Are motivated to make a positive difference.
Recognize the interdependence of all people.
Willingly serve others.
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “HOME OF THE ANGELS”
SCHOOL’S VISION STATEMENT
Every student will exit Lyndon Baines Johnson Elementary
School
prepared and eager to take on the challenges of the next grade
level
and beyond.
SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT
Lyndon Baines Johnson Elementary School will provide each
student
with a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Each student
will be
prepared academically, socially, emotionally, and physically to
meet
the challenges of the millennium.
SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES (SLO’S)
(Adopted: LBJ Elementary School Community, April 7, 2001)
At LBJ Elementary School, the whole child will…
Accept Cultural Diversity by:
demonstrating a willingness to share
fostering their knowledge and appreciation of themselves as
individuals and as members of a group
developing an enthusiastic and creative interaction with
diversity
Navigate into Technology by:
using technology in ways that are essential, important and
meaningful to the curriculum
demonstrating a competency with use of computers and other
technological equipment
making connections between what is learned and what they see on
the computer screen and other technological
equipment
Gain Self-Confidence by:
effectively communicating with peers
demonstrating a positive self-image
expressing their ideas, experiences and other talents Express
and Develop Creativity by:
expressing individuality through the fine arts (i.e. music, role
playing, creative writing, artwork, and P.E.)
Learn Expected Academics Skills by:
developing age-appropriate skills
being able to demonstrate mastery of skills in all subject
areas
comprehending and applying what is learned in everyday life
Strive for Success by:
showing motivation when learning new things
demonstrating good work and study habits
being risk takers, assuming challenges and making sound
decisions
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LYNDON B. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SY 2019-2020 Bell
Schedule
7:15 a.m. Staff Reporting Time; Arrival of Students
FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, STUDENTS MUST NOT BE ON CAMPUS PRIOR TO
7:15 A.M.
8:15 a.m.
Teacher Reporting Time & Class Preparations
8:30 a.m. Instruction Begins
MORNING RECESS TIMES 9:45-10:00 a.m.
Pre-Kindergarten Recess
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Kindergarten Morning Recess
10:15-10:30 a.m. 1st Grade Morning Recess
LUNCH PERIODS
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pre-Kindergarten
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4, & K-5 11:45
a.m.-12:30 p.m. K-7, K-8, K-9, F-3, & F-4 12:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
F-6, F-7, F-8, & F-9
2:43 p.m. Dismissal
3:30 p.m. School Office Closed
5:00 p.m.
End of ASPIRE
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TAMUNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SY 2019-2020
Bell Schedule
7:15 a.m. Arrival of Students
FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, STUDENTS MUST NOT BE ON CAMPUS PRIOR TO
7:15 A.M.
8:15 a.m. Teacher Reporting Time & Class Preparations
8:30 a.m. Instruction Begins
MORNING RECESS TIMES
9:30-9:45 a.m. Primary Morning Recess (2nd Grade & 3rd
Grade)
9:45-10:00 a.m.
Intermediate Morning Recess (4th Grade & 5th Grade)
LUNCH PERIODS
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
2nd Grade Lunch Period
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 3rd Grade Lunch Period
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 4th Grade Lunch Period 12:00 p.m.-12:45
p.m. 5th Grade Lunch Period
2:43 p.m. Dismissal
3:30 p.m. School Office Closed
5:00 p.m.
End of ASPIRE
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- SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - SCHOOL HOURS
The regular elementary school day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends
at 2:43 p.m. daily. Five (5) hours are allotted for classroom
instruction, and one hour for recess and lunch combined. School
gates will open at 7:15 AM. Students will NOT be allowed on the
school campus earlier than 7:15 a.m. Classroom instruction
begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., and dismissal is at 2:43 p.m.
GATE CLOSURE TIMES
School gates open at 7:15 a.m. for students. To ensure our
student’s safety, the exit gate will be closed after 8:30 a.m. Both
entrance
and exit gates will be closed at 2:00 p.m. until buses
depart.
CLOSED CAMPUS Lyndon B. Johnson & Tamuning Elementary
Schools are closed campuses. This means all visitors must check in
at the front gate and
that students cannot leave the school grounds at any time
without the permission of an administrator. Students must stay
within the
designated areas on campus upon arrival, during breakfast,
recess, and lunch periods. Students are not allowed in the
classrooms
without proper supervision. A parent or guardian must sign out a
student in the main office when picking up students early.
Leaving
campus without permission from an administrator will warrant
suspension.
VISITORS
Visitors to the school are welcomed. However, since the
administrators are primarily responsible for all persons on campus,
visitors
are required to obtain clearance/visitors pass from the office
BEFORE proceeding to the classrooms. “Any person found on
school
campus without permission from the principal shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor”. Government Code of Guam, Section 11503.
Therefore, please sign in at the office before visiting any
areas on our school campus.
TOBACCO & ALCOHOL FREE ZONE
The school strictly prohibits smoking, alcohol
possession/consumption, and tobacco use.
STUDENT VISIT(S) TO OFFICE
Students may visit the office to address matters with
administrators, teachers or staff. We ask all students to observe
the following
when visiting the office: 1) Enter and exit quietly 2) Wait to
be assisted 3) Remain Well-mannered and 4) Attain a pass to the
office
after receiving authorization from school personnel during
instructional time. The use of the school telephone by students is
reserved
for emergency situations.
ENROLLMENT (Board Policy 330)
Guam's law on school attendance requires students between the
ages of 5 to 16 years to attend school.
*Student must turn five (5) years old on or before July 30 of
the current school year. In order for a student to be officially
enrolled certain requirements are necessary including:
1. Birth Certificate or Passport 2. Social Security Number
(Optional) 3. Shot Record with updated shots to include current PPD
with results 4. Current physical examination completed by a doctor
5. Verification of residence (Mayor’s verification, Lease
Agreement, utility bill, or notarized Statement of Living
Arrangements)
6. Withdrawal Form/Health Audit/Report Card from last school
attended (if applicable) 7. Guardianship/Court Ordered Documents
(if applicable)
STUDENT ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION
Parents who may need a Student Enrollment Verification are asked
to request this information from the school at least one day in
advance. This may be done by a phone call to the school.
Verifications must be picked up by the parent/guardian within
3-working
days from date of request. Parents/guardians may contact Ms.
Tina Camacho at LBJ main office or email her at
[email protected]
or Ms. Grace Cruz at TAMES main office or email her at
[email protected].
For students in pre-kindergarten through second grade an
identification card should be tagged to your child’s shirt. Your
child's
teacher will provide you with the appropriate classroom
information. Please pin the card on to your child's clothes (no
identification
necklace please). Feel free to ask your child's teacher for
assistance.
The identification card should state the following information
on the front:
Child's full name (first and last)
Type of transportation they are to use to get home (car rider,
bus rider, and/or ASPIRE)
Bus riders must indicate the correct bus information (bus number
and/or shape, and the name of their drop-off station)
Your child's classroom number and/or teacher's name
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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The identification card should state the following information
on the back:
Name of School (LBJ or TamES)
Contact person and number to call
Home address
For the first month of the school year, your child must wear a
name tag every day. This will allow the school faculty, staff and
bus
drivers to become familiar with all new students. This also
assures your child’s safety and welfare as they travel to and from
school.
STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION All information on the student
emergency health card must be completed. If during the school year
your phone number or any other
information changes on the emergency card, please inform the
school of the changes. The importance of providing updated
information, especially contact numbers cannot be over
emphasized.
Critical and sudden medical emergencies will be handled
according to policies and procedures. School personnel will
immediately
contact parents/guardians. It is the responsibility of the
parent/guardian to transport their child to the hospital for
illness or injury.
However, if parents or guardians fail to respond while being
contacted, the child will be transported via ambulance to the
hospital
emergency room. The school personnel will continue their efforts
to contact parents/guardians until they have been informed.
CHANGES TO STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Please inform your child’s teacher and the school office of any
changes to your child’s Emergency Information Card. It is
imperative
that all student information be currently updated. In the event
of an emergency, it is very important that we have the correct
information in order to contact parents/guardians immediately.
All changes must be submitted in writing to the office. The
school
office must always have current information on your child’s
Emergency Information Card. Changes particularly include the
following:
contact numbers
change of residency-must provide new verification of
residence
medical conditions and/or allergies to food & other
substances
court documents (child’s guardianship or pertaining to any type
of restraining order issued)
STUDENT DRESS CODE (Board Policy 401) The school community
supports and embraces Board Policy 401. The intent of this
policy is to promote appropriate attire, unity and pride, safety
and security, minimize social economic distinction, promote an
environment free of harassment and improve student behavior.
Uniforms may be purchased at Royal Bics (across Atkins
Kroll/Toyota in Tamuning).
School uniform shirts must be worn daily. Failure to wear
uniform shirts may result in, but are not limited to, the
following: Parents/guardians being notified, Office Discipline
Referral (ODR) for dress code violation, and/or non-participation
in school
activities or fieldtrips.
Students are to wear khaki bottoms and refrain from wearing
denim/jeans. The length of skorts, shorts, and skirts must be no
more than four (4) inches above the knee measured from a kneeling
position.
All students are required to wear closed-toe footwear to
minimize accidents on school campus (rubber soled-shoes highly
encouraged). Students wearing open-toe footwear will remain in the
office until parents/guardians provide proper footwear.
The main office accepts uniform donations from students that
have withdrawn, transferred or are promoted to middle school or
from students who no longer fit uniforms.
STUDENT RELEASE (Board Policy 440)
Students leaving campus during school hours must be signed out
of the school office by the parent/guardian. No student will be
released to any other person unless the parent/guardian has
communicated to the school administration and/or named in the
authorized
list. The parent/guardian must provide in writing the following
information: (1) the name of the authorized person and (2) the
date
and time for such release. A Valid Photo identification will be
requested from the authorized individual.
TEXTBOOKS
Students are responsible for assigned classroom textbooks. Lost
or damaged textbooks must be paid for a student to be cleared at
the
end of the school year. Therefore, students are expected to take
good care of their textbooks throughout the school year.
STUDENT HOMEWORK
In keeping with the belief that reinforcement of learned skills
leads to academic success, teachers may assign homework. When
teachers assign homework, it is the students’ responsibility to
take note of the assignment and turn in all completed homework
when
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due. Assignments should be completed by the student. It is
important to assist your child by discussing and explaining
assignments
and guiding your child through the process of completing the
assignment given.
LOST AND FOUND
Found articles should be taken to the lost and found area in the
main office. Personal belongings should be marked with
student’s
names. Please remember the school is not responsible for loss of
or damage of personal property.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips may be scheduled during the school year to
supplement lessons and expose students to additional information
with regards
to the unit of study. Any child without a written consent form
will not be allowed to participate. Permission given over the
phone
will not be accepted. Students are representatives of Tamuning
Elementary School and are expected to conduct themselves
appropriately. Please discuss behavioral expectations with your
child/ren before each field trip. School uniform must be worn on
all
field trips.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL OR TRANSFER
Parents who will be withdrawing their child from LBJ and/or
Tamuning Elementary School or who will be transferring their child
to
another school must give the school office an advanced notice of
at least three (3) instructional days. This will give the office
staff
ample time to prepare the necessary paperwork. Please ensure
that all outstanding financial obligations, i.e., breakfast, lunch,
and/or
library charges, lost or damaged textbooks are paid in full.
Upon request from the receiving school, LBJ and/or TamES will
forward
all students' records/cumulative folders (Progress Reports,
Report Card, etc.…). For detailed information, you may contact
either Ms.
Tina Camacho (LBJ) or Ms. Louise Cruz (TamES) in the main
office.
- SCHOOL MEALS -
LBJ & TamES participate in the Federal School Lunch Program.
The daily menu is subject to change without prior notice due to
non-
arrival of commodities. A weekly menu will be posted in the
office. It is recommended that parents ensure that their child
eats
healthy, well-balanced meals. If your child is not eating
breakfast or lunch from the cafeteria, please ensure that your
child eats a
good breakfast before arriving to school, and provide a packed
lunch. A light mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack may be packed.
A
list of healthful and acceptable snack choices will be provided
to you by your child’s teacher at the beginning of the school year,
to
help you prepare your child’s snack.
BREAKFAST
Under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), breakfast will
be served at no cost to all students beginning at 7:15 a.m. to
8:15a.m.
LUNCH
Under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), lunch will be
served at no cost to all students.
Students may bring packed lunch.
FOODS WITH MINIMAL AND MINIMUM NUTRITIONAL VALUE (Board Policy
705)
The recently approved Board Policy 705, Food & Nutrition
Services Management Policy adopted on July 27, 2005, foods with
minimal nutritional value (such as soda, ice cream or similar
products, licorice, hot/spicy chips, marshmallow candy, chewing
gum,
candy, candy coated popcorn, etc.) are highly discouraged from
being consumed at school. In addition, for the safety of all
students,
edible holiday or edible seasonal treats are prohibited from
distribution to students/classmates (ex: Halloween candy,
Valentine’s Day popcorn, Christmas Cookie-pops, etc.).
ABSOLUTELY NO CLASSROOM PARTIES ARE ALLOWED ON
CAMPUS.
- ATTENDANCE -
TARDIES Students who arrive after 8:30 a.m. are tardy. Tardy
students MUST obtain a tardy slip in the office before proceeding
to
class. We encourage parents to use the bus system to ensure that
their child gets to school on time. Any student who is tardy will
be
disqualified for the Perfect Attendance Award/Recognition. In
addition, 3 unexcused tardies may lead to an Office Discipline
Referral
(ODR).
ABSENCES Attendance is taken and reported to the office daily by
teachers. Failure to attend school regularly interferes with
schoolwork and student learning. All students are urged to
attend school every day unless there is a good reason for
absence.
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The following are considered the only legal reasons for absence:
illness of student, death in the immediate family,
medical/dental
appointment, or natural disasters beyond control. The Department
has implemented the Power Announcement software that informs
parents that a child is absent from school. An alert, which is
an automated message, is sent twice a day. To ensure this system is
used
efficiently, it is important to keep your contact information on
file, up to date, at all times.
Upon returning to school following an absence, a note must be
given to the teacher. The note must contain the following (1)
students’
name, (2) date(s) of absence(s), and (3) reason for absence. A
parent or guardian must sign the note. Students who are absent
from
school for 3 or more days will require a doctor’s note. All
absences require a note from home or the doctor. Any absence
without
a valid reason is listed as an unexcused absence. Habitual
absences are reported to the school’s truant officer.
TITLE 17 GUAM CODE ANNOTATED STATES IN PART:
Section 6102: Duty to send children to school
Any parent, guardian or other person having control or charge of
any child between the ages five (5) and sixteen (16), not
exempted
under provision of this Article, shall send the child to a
public or private full-time day school for the full-time of which
such school is
in session. Any person who fails to comply with these provisions
is guilty of violation for the first offense and subject to a
fine.
Section 6401: (3) Truant
Truant means a pupil found to be absent from school without a
reasonable and a bona fide excuse from a parent for more than
three
(3) days during any school year.
Section 6402: Habitual Truant
A pupil is a habitual truant if he/she has been reported as a
truant three (3) or more times. If any pupil is a habitual truant,
the
principal or designee of the school shall request to the
Superintendent to file a position concerning such habitual truant
in the Family
Court of Guam.
Section 6403: Attendance Officer
The Superintendent shall appoint employees of the Guam
Department of Education as attendance officers. The attendance
officers,
any peace officer, or principal may take into custody during
school hours, without warrant, any truant found any from his home
and
who has been reported truant.
PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES
Off island travel during instructional days must be approved by
the school administrator prior to any travel arrangements. A
written
request, proof of travel and travel itinerary must be submitted
at least 5 instructional days prior to departure. This will allow
the
school to complete necessary forms and prepare student work to
be completed during the absence. Students are required to
submit
completed assignments upon their return to school. The school
administrator has the discretionary authority to approve or
disapprove
requests for pre-arranged absences.
PARTIAL ABSENCES
We discourage partial absences and ask that every effort be made
to schedule medical/dental appointments after school hours. If
a
partial absence cannot be avoided, give a brief note indicating
the date and time of your child’s appointment to your child’s
teacher at
least 2 days prior to the appointment date. When picking up your
child, you must first sign in at the office and fill out the
appropriate
release forms. School personnel will be sent to escort your
child to the office.
REFERRALS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ATTENDANCE POLICY
Excessive absences, unexcused absences, and habitual tardiness
will be reported to the truant officer for appropriate action.
The
determination for referral is at the discretion of the school
administration and will be based on board policy.
- DAILY ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES -
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
Your child’s mode of transportation to and from school must be
indicated on the Student Information Sheet. You must also
indicate
how your child will be transported home in the event that
students are released early due to power outage, water outage,
inclement
weather conditions or other types of emergency incidents.
Changes in mode of transportation, bus, bus station, or
designated person for pick-up must be reported in writing to the
school
office. Phone calls will NOT be entertained for any changes in
mode of transportation.
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BUS RIDERS: Riding the bus is a privilege. Students are expected
to show respect to the bus driver and consideration for
everyone in the bus. The school does not make the bus schedule
so please contact the Department of Public Works for
information
regarding your child’s bus station, bus numbers or any questions
regarding bus transportation. It is highly recommended that an
adult member of your family supervises your child/ren in the
morning at the bus stop and when your child is dropped off
after
school.
The following are expectations while on the bus:
Students are expected to be safe, be respectful, and be
responsible.
Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible Walk to the bus
Wait in line
Sit and face forward
Keep aisles clear
Follow the bus driver’s directions
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Use kind words and actions
Keep all objects inside the bus
Keep the bus clean and graffiti free
Be on time
Stay in assigned areas
Take control of belongings when getting on & off the bus
Ask for help when needed
Pick up trash when you leave the bus
Violation of the above rules may result in one of the following
disciplinary actions:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Notice sent home
3. Conference with Parent(s)
4. Possible denial of bus privilege until parent(s) conference
is held
Bus Drivers have the authority to maintain order of their buses.
They do not have authority to exclude a student from riding
without
due process. The disciplining of students for infractions of bus
rules is a responsibility of the bus driver. An ODR and a
written
description of the infraction(s) shall be submitted by the DPW
bus driver to the school principal. The school shall respond to
the
reported infraction(s) on buses using the same procedure applied
to infractions on school campus. Incidences that occur on the
bus
MUST be reported to the Bus Driver or Bus Operations immediately
at 646-3166.
If your child regularly rides the bus to and from school and you
wish to have your child ride on a different bus or picked up by
car,
please send a note with your request via your child. For safety
reasons, requests via telephone will not be entertained.
CAR RIDERS
The only designated area for LBJ student drop-off and/or pick up
is located at the lower gate (on Chalan San Antonio), and TamES
drop-off and/or pickup is area is located at Bldg. C. Respective
guidelines for student drop-off and pick up area must be adhered
to.
Remember, these rules are necessary to ensure everyone’s safety,
especially our very young students. Because a few accidents
have
happened in the past and because there are still instances of
rules and proper procedures not being followed, it has become
necessary
to impose the following sanctions for anyone who breaks the
rules or does not follow directions:
For the safety of all students, students must not be dropped off
before 7:15 a.m. and picked-up by 3:00pm but no later than 3:15pm.,
as
the main office closes at 3:30pm.
If a child is not picked up by 3:15p.m., the following
consequences are as follows:
First Offense Mandatory Conference with Principal/Assistant
Principal
Second Offense Official written warning
Third Offense Charges for child endangerment filed
Guam law prohibits children less than 12 years of age from being
transported on the back/bed of a pick-up truck and also requires
the
use of seat belts for all children. We ask that you are
compliant with local laws.
The following procedure must be adhered to during student
dismissal:
LBJ CAMPUS
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Form a single car line awaiting dismissal and proceed through
the pick-up area.
Follow directions of school personnel.
A sign/placard of your child/children’s name(s) and names of
other students (carpooling) must be displayed in the windshield or
dash board.
Your child/ren will be brought to your vehicle, and you must
ensure students have seat belts on before you proceed.
As you exit Chalan San Antonio you MUST turn RIGHT and proceed
all the way through Archbishop Flores’ Loop to your destination. DO
NOT ENTER THE CENTER LANE AND TURN LEFT TO AVOID THE LOOP. This
practice of taking
shortcuts is extremely dangerous and has caused numerous
accidents in the past.
TamES CAMPUS
Before proceeding on campus to the pick-up area Bldg. C,
vehicles are to wait outside the gate (along the lane closest to
the sidewalk) until the buses are released/leave campus.
After buses depart campus, parents are to form a single car line
awaiting dismissal and proceeding through the car rider path.
Follow the directions of school personnel.
A sign/placard of your child/children’s name(s) and names of
other students (carpooling) must be displayed in the windshield or
dash board.
LBJ & TamES Car riders must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. After
3:15 p.m., students will be brought to the office and will be
considered late pick up. Parents are then required to sign their
child out in the late pick up log. After three (3) late pick-ups,
parents
will meet with administrators and may be asked to provide proof
of residency.
- STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES -
SCHOOL HEALTH COUNSELOR
The School Health Counselor is a registered nurse. Her role is
to provide on-site health care to our students. Keep in mind
however,
that parents have the major responsibility for your child’s
health. Do not send your child to school if he/she is sick. This
will only
prolong the illness or jeopardize the health of other students.
In the event of an illness or accident requiring medical attention,
but not
classified as an emergency, you will be contacted so that you
may take your child home or to the clinic.
All students must present valid documentation of having received
all immunizations as a condition for school attendance
(DTP/TD#1,
TOPV/IPV31, MMR/MR). Only official immunization cards or a note
on an official medical letterhead signed by duly authorized
medical personnel will be accepted. Students who do not present
valid documentation shall be denied entrance to school.
Students
discovered to be in non-compliance with these minimal
requirements, PPD test results or other required immunizations will
be asked
to submit valid documentation of having received them when they
are due. Parents will receive written notification of
immunization
records that are not turned in or not up to date. A student may
be denied further entrance to school until required documents
are
submitted. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
our school nurse in the office.
MEDICATION
No medication will be administered to any child by the school
nurse or her designee without written authorization from the
parents or
guardians. If your child is on medication to be administered
during school hours, please report to the Nurse’s Office to
complete the
“Medication Consent Form.” In addition to completing the consent
form, the original prescription label must be presented to the
nurse. If your child is taking medication at home which may
cause certain side effects, contact the Nurse’s Office so that the
school
can be aware in case there are any problems. If your child has
any special problems or needs, please inform the school as well
by
reporting such information to the Nurse’s Office. If you have
any questions or concerns, please contact the school nurse at
300-2602.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The School Counselor works to promote a positive climate in
relationship to the academic, social, and emotional well-being of
our
students. The counselor will also look at the whole child and
address issues, concerns, interventions etc., which will assist the
child.
The counselor also conducts pro-active programs to inform and
empower students so that they are aware of their rights and
responsibilities.
CHILD STUDY TEAM PROCESS (CST)
When a classroom teacher is concerned about a student’s
physical, cognitive, or socio-emotional development causing
extraordinary
behavioral problems and/or below grade level functioning, a
referral is initiated. The current referral process depends greatly
on
classroom teachers who initiate the referral process. When this
is done, a Child Study Team (CST) is notified to convene and
begin
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the process of ensuring that the necessary supports are
provided. The School’s Counselor is currently tasked with
coordinating the
child study process. As the child study progresses, the
procedure calls for immediate notification of the child’s parents
if a disability
is suspected. Any subsequent meetings must then include the
child’s parents. The first meeting is a planning meeting at which
time
all available information is reviewed by the parents, the CST,
the child’s teacher, and others who might have knowledge of the
child
and his or her difficulty in school. Following review of the
information, a decision is made whether or not the child
potentially has an
educational disability. If there is agreement that an evaluation
should be conducted, the nature and scope of the evaluation is
discussed and a written consent for the evaluation must be
signed by the parents. A copy of each document that is prepared
and/or
signed is provided to the parents, and they are reminded
throughout the process of their parental rights.
Members of the CST conduct individual evaluations based on their
areas of specialization. A written report is prepared and sent to
the
parents in advance of an Eligibility Meeting, held to discuss
all the evaluations and to present CST recommendations. Again,
parent
input is an important part of this process. Parents have the
option of enlisting the assistance of anyone they choose and to
have them
present during meetings.
LIBRARY
Students will be given the opportunity to visit the library with
their class. Students may check out books; however, if books are
lost,
stolen or damaged after a student checks them out, he/she will
be charged for the replacement of the book(s). Overdue books must
be
returned and/or lost books must be paid before a student is
allowed to check out additional books.
- SPECIAL PROGRAMS –
CHAMORRO: Public Law 21-31 mandates the teaching of Chamorro
Language and Culture.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM: The English as a
Second Language (ESL) program supports those
who are at a disadvantage because they are not proficient in the
language of instruction.
GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION (GATE) PROGRAM: The GATE Program
is a “pull-out’ program. Students
identified in this program are challenged and their gifts and
talents are academically enriched.
SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) PROGRAM: The Special Education Program
ensures the provision of education for students
with special needs in a way that addresses their individual
differences and needs. This process involves the individually
planned and
systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures,
adaptive equipment and materials, accessible settings, and
other
interventions designed to help learners with special needs
achieve a higher level of personal self-sufficiency and success in
school and
community. Common special needs include challenges with learning
and communication, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical
disabilities,
and developmental disorders. Students with these kinds of
special needs are likely to benefit from additional educational
services such
as different approaches to teaching, use of technology, a
specifically adapted teaching area or resource room.
Another support system for students with disabilities at
Tamuning Elementary School includes pull-out services for the
Resource
Room, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy,
etc. Children, who have disabilities but whose disabilities do
not
interfere with their ability to progress in general education,
are not eligible for special education services. However, they may
be
entitled to a 504 Accommodation Plan. A 504 Accommodation Plan
is designed to accommodate the unique needs of an individual
with a disability, as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM for INSTRUCTIONAL REMEDIATION and
ENRICHMENT (ASPIRE) PROGRAM
The ASPIRE Program provides quality academic instructional
remediation and enrichment to qualifying students. Students who
are
academically struggling in class qualify for this intervention
and enrichment program. The school will contact you should your
child
qualify to participate in the ASPIRE Program. It is important to
indicate on the ASPIRE registration form, how your child will
be
getting home when the ASPIRE Program is not in session, or if
classes are dismissed early.
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Pilot Pre-Kindergarten students are evaluated at the end of each
semester. GATE Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade
students are evaluated quarterly and their progress recorded in
the report card. The following evaluation scale relays how the
child is
performing on a skill/subject area:
1st Grade Report Card Grade Scale 1
st Grade Citizenship Grade Code
A = 90%-100% E = Excellent Progress
B = 80% - 89% S = Satisfactory Progress
C= 70% - 79% N = Needs Improvement
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59 % and below
REPORT CARDS/GRADING
Progress reports are given every mid-quarter. This report is
used to inform parents of their child’s academic progress. Report
cards are
issued at the end of each quarter. The grading policy for the
various grade levels is as follows:
MID-QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS/QUARTERLY REPORT
CARDS/PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Mid-quarter progress reports will be sent home via each student.
These must be signed and returned to your child’s teacher. Report
cards are
also distributed every quarter and must also be signed and
returned. Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled twice during the
school year,
after 1st quarter and 3
rd quarters.
Note: Grading Policy is status quo and, may be subject to change
due to the districts adoption of the Standards Based Grading
(SBA)
system. More information will be forthcoming regarding the
Standards Based Grading (SBG) System.
PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE (LBJ)
At the end of the year, LBJ conducts a portfolio showcase. This
showcase is a meaningful and age-appropriate experience for our
young
children. Parents have the opportunity to sit and visit with
their child while their child talks about his/her portfolio with
their parents. A
portfolio is a collection of “student” work from the beginning
to the end of the year which shows student progress in academic and
social
growth. It is imperative that parents attend the portfolio
showcase to support their child in their excitement of progress as
they share their
successes for the school year.
PARENT PORTAL
In addition, the Parent Portal is an asset to parents who wish
to monitor their child’s academic progress and/or daily attendance
throughout the
school year. During SY 13-14, letters were given to all parents
of public school students providing the Parent Username and Parent
Password
needed to create an account. Parents of first-time public school
students or parents who may need this information may contact Ms.
Tina
Camacho (LBJ) in the main office or email her at
[email protected] or Ms. Louise Cruz (TamES) in the main office or
email her at
[email protected].
- SCHOOL WIDE DISCIPLINE -
Kindergarten Report Card Grade Scale
M=Skill performed Most of the time
S=Skill performed Some of the time
I=Skill Improving but needs more time and help
/=Skill not evaluated at this time
GRADES 2nd
-5th
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT A = 90-100 E = EXCELLENT PROGRESS B =
80-89 S = SATISFACTORY PROGRESS C = 70-79 N = NEEDS IMPROVEMENT D =
60-69 F = 59 & Below
Pilot Pre-Kindergarten Grade Scale
B=Beginning
D=Developing
P=Progressing
GATE Pre-Kindergarten Grade Scale
A=Almost Always
S=Sometimes
N=Needs Improvement
/=Not evaluated
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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LBJ & Tamuning Elementary Schools’ has an average student
population of 880 students. Because of this large student
count, we need to ensure that every student is provided a safe
environment. We also desire a harmonious environment
conducive to quality education. To accomplish this, LBJ &
TamES has adopted the PBIS (Positive Behavioral
Interventions Support) initiative. It is a team based systemic
approach in teaching the behavioral expectations throughout
the school. It is based on a proactive model which teaches
appropriate behaviors, reinforces, and recognizes children who
can model these behaviors
PBIS also has systems in place to support children who have a
difficult time and may display more challenging behaviors.
The PBIS approach promotes a school-wide discipline system that
addresses the entire school—in and outside the
classroom. This is more explicitly stated in the School-wide
Behavior Expectations matrix below. Every person who
works in the school is aware of the behavioral expectations and
works to ensure students are consistently getting the same
message regardless of the setting they are in; or the adult they
encounter.
Philosophy:
PBIS is a team based systemic approach in teaching the
behavioral expectations throughout the school. It is based on a
proactive model which teaches the behaviors, reinforces and
recognizes children who can model these behaviors and has
systems in place to support children who have a difficult time
or may present with more challenging behaviors. The team
approach is what truly makes this system work and we really need
every family’s support to help us be successful.
Approach:
Instead of using a patchwork of individual behavioral management
plans we have moved to a school-wide discipline
system that addresses the entire school, the classroom, areas
outside the classroom (such as hallways, restrooms, cafeteria,
offices, playground etc.). Every person who works in the school
is aware of the behavioral expectations and works to
ensure students are consistently getting the same message
regardless of the setting they are in, or the adult they come
in
contact with. In order to accomplish this task, these are the
critical components of PBIS that are implemented school-
wide.
They are:
Behavioral Expectations are Defined: A small number of clearly
defined behavioral expectations are simply stated in positive
terms. Hopefully you are or will become aware of them.
The school-wide behavioral expectations are: Be Safe, Be
Respectful, & Be Responsible
Behavioral Expectations are Taught: Teachers will create lessons
on the expectations. These lessons are taught throughout the year
through direct teaching with the help of some helpers in which can
be reinforced
at the home-front.
Appropriate Behaviors are Acknowledged: When any appropriate
behaviors have been demonstrated, they
are acknowledged in various ways on a regular basis, by
incentives, etc.
However, there are clear consequences when immediate action must
be followed in terms of suspension, parent
shadowing, etc.
Data Collection: Office Discipline data is collected on school
wide behavior and a team (School Climate Cadre) reviews
the data regularly to determine when and where the problems are
occurring. The committee then brainstorms ways to
proactively address the problems, reteach and reinforce positive
behaviors. All faculty, staff, students, and parents are
represented on the team.
Individual Support is Provided for Students not Responding to
the School-Wide System: Each of the school’s team’s
work on plans for individual students who may have a difficult
time and need more support in the school setting. This
team meets periodically during the school year. Parents are
viewed as active partners in developing plans to help these
students succeed.
Active Support by All Stakeholders: The entire school community
is needed to be actively involved in order to make
the system successful. PBIS is a school-wide system for
establishing a positive culture in the school.
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POSITIVE RECOGNITION We believe students should be recognized
for their academic achievements and their responsible citizenship.
Student
success is celebrated in all classrooms at LBJ & Tamuning
Elementary Schools’. This may appear in the form of Angel
or Whale of the Month, letters of recognition, bulletin board
displays of good work, classroom prizes earned for meeting
goals, or announcements in class newsletters. School-wide
recognition is also given throughout the year. Angel and
Whales of the month are recognized monthly and featured in our
school newsletter. These are just a few of the possible
forms of school-wide recognition.
SPIRIT DAY DRESS OUTS Spirit Days are rare, but on certain
occasion may be allowed by the administration to participate in
Dress Outs per the
current event or season, as instructed by their teacher during
the school year. Details regarding respective Spirit Day will
be shared in the school’s monthly newsletter. When participating
in Spirit Day Dress Outs, please adhere to the Dress
Code outlined on page 6 of this handbook.
LBJ GO ANGELS & TamES’ GO WHALES ATTENDANCE CELEBRATION
Since student attendance is a factor in student performance, GO
ANGELS & WHALES program began in SY2011-2012,
and has been successful in tracking and celebrating classes that
reach perfect attendance each time all the letters of GO
ANGELS/WHALES are displayed. This occurs numerous times within
each quarter. For each time the whole class is
present and on time (no tardies), the class receives a letter
(G, O, A,N,G,E,L,S / W, H, A, L, E, S). Once all letters are
attained, a class celebration occurs. This program has also been
effective in deterring habitual absences due to students
striving for a GO ANGELS/WHALES celebration.
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School’s
School-wide Behavioral Expectations
Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible
Classroom
Enter and exit quietly in a single line
Walk at all times
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Use materials properly
Use kind words
Take care of school property
Listen and follow directions
Come prepared
Stay on task
Give your best effort
Be an active listener
Hallways
Hug yourself, face forward and walk in a single file line
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Walk on the yellow line on the right side.
Use good manners
Walk quietly
Follow adult directions
Throw trash in bin
Stay in designated area
Report to class on time
Playground
Play in designated areas safely
Use equipment properly
Leave rocks, sticks and dirt on the ground
Tell an adult when someone needs help or gets hurt
Use kind words and actions
Take turns—share with others
Follow adult directions
Keep playground clean
Return equipment
Line up when bell rings or whistle blows
Cafeteria
Walk and hold your tray with both hands
Stay seated while eating
Clean up after yourself
Use inside voices
Keep food in mouth and on tray
Say excuse me, please, and thank you
Bring lunch pails or money
Stay in designated tables until dismissed
Restroom
Enter and exit quietly
Leave lights on
Report accidents or mess to an adult
Use inside voices
Wait your turn
Keep walls and floors clean
Use restroom properly
Flush toilet
Wash hands with soap
Go back to assigned area
Library Enter and exit quietly Speak softly and use kind Treat
books and materials with
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Keep feet and hands quiet and to yourself
Follow adult directions
words
Take turns
Read silently
Raise hands for adult attention
care
Return books when due
Hug your books when walking in the hallways
Office
Ask for help
Sit and wait patiently
Use kind words and actions
Use inside voices
Bring folder/notes and give to designated person
State your purpose
Go back to assigned area
Assembly
& Kid’s
Square
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Sit quietly (crisscross-applesauce)
Stay seated
Focus on speaker/event
Use kind words and actions
Participate when asked
Listen when someone is speaking
Stay with your class
Arrival/
Departure
Walk quietly
Wait to be called
Stay seated at assigned area
Follow directions
Speak softly
Keep hands, feet and bags to yourself
Be on time
Be alert while waiting for your ride
Wait for adult to escort you to car/bus
Bus &
Bus
Stations
Walk to the bus
Wait in line
Sit and face forward
Keep aisles clear
Follow the bus driver’s directions
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Use kind words and actions
Keep all objects inside the bus
Keep the bus clean and graffiti free
Be on time
Stay in assigned areas
Take control of your belongings when getting on and off the
bus
Ask for help when needed Pick up trash when you leave the
bus
Tamuning Elementary School’s
School-wide Behavioral Expectations
Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible
Bus
Walk to the bus
Wait in line
Sit and face forward
Keep aisles clear
Follow the bus driver’s directions
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Use kind words and actions
Keep all objects inside the bus
Keep the bus clean and graffiti free
Be on time
Stay in assigned areas
Take control of your belongings when getting on and off the
bus
Ask for help when needed
Pick up trash when you leave the bus
Arrival
Walk quietly to designated area (cafeteria or holding area)
Stay seated at assigned area
Wear uniform daily/properly
Follow adult directions
Speak softly
Keep hands, feet and bags to yourself
Be on time
Report any inappropriate behavior to supervising adult(s)
Keep area clean; Throw trash in designated bins
Wait for adult to escort you to class
Hallways
Keep to the right side of the walkway when passing
Walk in a single file line
Walk directly to your designated area
Use good manners & kind words
Keep hallways quiet during instructional time
Follow adult directions
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Throw trash in bin
Remain in designated area
Have a hallway pass after getting permission to leave the
classroom
Stairways
Keep to the right side of the stairway when passing
Hold on to the stairway rails
Walk up or down the stairs using each step
Use good manners & kind words
Keep stairways quiet
Follow adult directions
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Keep stairways clear
Have a hallway pass after getting permission to leave the
classroom
Classroom
Enter and exit quietly
Walk at all times
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Use materials properly
Use kind words
Take care of school property
Listen and follow directions
Raise your hand to get your teacher’s attention
Come prepared
Stay on task
Give your best effort
Be an active listener
Throw trash in trash bin
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Restroom
Enter and exit quietly
Leave lights on
Keep un-used stalls unlocked
Use inside voices
Wait your turn
Keep walls and floors clean
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Use restroom properly
Flush toilet
Wash hands with soap
Go back to assigned area when finished Have a bathroom pass
during instructional time
Report any vandalism or inappropriate behavior to an adult
Playground
Play in designated areas safely
Use equipment properly
Leave rocks and sticks on the ground Tell an adult when someone
needs help or
gets hurt
Use kind words and actions
Take turns and play fair; share with others
Follow adult directions
Use Conflict Stoppers and “I Messages”
Keep playground clean
Return equipment
Line up when bell rings or whistle blows
Cafeteria
Wait in your designated line
Walk in the cafeteria at all times
Hold your tray with both hands
Stay seated while eating
Use inside voices
Use good manners & kind words
Keep food in mouth and/or on tray
Follow adult directions
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Bring lunch pails or money
Stay in designated tables until dismissed
Clear your tray and throw trash in the garbage can
Throw trash in designated trash bins
Library
Enter and exit quietly
Walk at all times
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Speak softly and use kind words
Follow adult directions
Raise hand for adult attention
Treat books and materials with care
Return books when due
Office
Enter and exit quietly
Sit and wait patiently
Use kind words and actions
Use inside voices
Follow adult directions
During instructional time, have an office pass from school
personnel
State your purpose
Go back to assigned area
Assembly
Enter and exit quietly
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Remain with class at all times
Remain seated
Focus on speaker/event
Use kind words and actions
Follow adult directions
Wait for teacher/presenter’s signal to leave
Raise hand to get adult’s attention
Participate when asked
Practice Active Listening
Departure
Walk quietly to designated dismissal area Bus Riders walk to
assigned bus or wait in
assigned area
Car Riders stay seated in assigned area
Car Riders wait to be called
Follow adult directions
Speak softly
Keep hands, feet and bags to yourself
Wait for adult to escort you to car/bus Report any inappropriate
behavior to adults
Car Riders remain alert while waiting for your ride
STUDENT AWARDS
Angels & Whales of the Month: A “Angel & Whale” of the
Month Ceremony is held on the last school day of each month to
recognize and
reward student achievement. One student in each regular
classroom is selected by the respective teacher each month to
receive the award. You
will be notified and invited to the ceremony if your child has
been selected. The selection of the Student of the Month is based
on the SLO
indicators (page 2 for details).
Perfect Attendance: Students who have perfect attendance are
commended for their outstanding attendance at the end of the school
year. The
selection of awards for Perfect Attendance is based on the
following criteria: Student was present for the entire quarter –
remained in school
for the entire school day – 8:30 a.m. - 2:43 p.m. or student
must be present everyday NO tardies (students who leave for
appointments or go
home ill MAY be counted as “present” if they were in school for
at least five (5) hours of the school day and provide verification
of
appointment).
Reading is the Key to Success: Reading is the Key to Success is
an incentive reading program that increases literacy. It is
designed to
encourage students to read as many books as they can with much
enjoyment independently. It is highly recommended that your
child
participate in this program, because it builds literacy,
self-esteem, and teaches independent study skills. The program
includes reading in the
classrooms and at home. The books must be read solely by the
child and not read to by the parents. Incentives are given to
children who
participate in this event. Ceremonies will be celebrated
school-wide.
DISCIPLINE INFRACTIONS
With our large student population and to ensure the safety and
welfare of our school community, there are certain rules and
regulations
which all students must follow. Our faculty, staff, and
administration have the responsibility to assure that all students
know and
understand the rules of the classroom, hallways, cafeteria,
playground, bus, and restrooms. We continue to seek the partnership
of our
parents/guardians to teach the importance of following rules and
the consequences that will be imposed if rules are not
followed.
The following is a listing of some problem behaviors identified
in the Office Discipline Referral Form (ODR). Please go over the
list with your
child. Teach and encourage your child that they should avoid
engaging in such offenses in school. Advise your child that if they
have a problem
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while in school, they need to seek help from school personnel as
soon as possible. *Please be advised that the following may be
subject to change
due to updates and/or revisions from the Student Support
Division.
Here is a list of some Problem Behaviors:
Inappropriate Language Theft Disruption
Bullying Vandalism Use/Possession/distribution of Weapons
Harassment Property Damage
Disrespect/Defiance Physical Aggression
SOME CONSEQUENCES:
Actions may not necessarily be given in the following order:
1. Conference with Student 2. Warning 3. Loss of Privileges 4.
Time in Office 5. Parent Contact 6. Student Contract 7. Detention
8. Parent shadowing 9. Mandatory Parent Conference 10. Referral to:
Counselor, Outreach Program, Attendance officer, Peer Mediation, or
other Outside Agency 11. Suspension
DUE PROCESS OF LAW
In all disciplinary actions included herein students will be
afforded due process of the law as stipulated in Federal and Guam
Law, and
in accordance with GDOE policies and regulations. Consequences
for serious offenses are at the discretion of the
administrator.
Offenses are annotated in the Guam Code Annotated and Board
Policy 4051X D. Consequences as cited in the Guam Public School
System’s Student Procedural Assistance Manuel (SPAM) will be
followed. For definitions of infractions and/or consequences,
visit
the Student Support Services link on the Guam Department of
Education website (www.gdoe.net).
ITEMS PROHIBITED ON SCHOOL CAMPUS
Items that are hazardous, harmful to others, or which may
interfere with instructional time and school operations are
prohibited. These items may include, but are not limited to:
cell phones, expensive jewelry, electronic games/devices, CD
players,
iPods, IPad, MP3s, iTouch, playing cards, pogs, knives, matches,
lighters, cigarettes, cameras, Heelys, toys, permanent markers,
spray
paint, weapons, sharp & dangerous objects, etc.
These or other similar items must be kept at home. Any such item
brought to school will be confiscated and must be picked up by
the
student’s parent/guardian in the main office within 48 hours.
The schools will not be held liable for any stolen or damaged
items.
Possession of prohibited items may lead to an Office Discipline
Referral (ODR). We encourage all our parents to speak to their
child
regarding this matter.
CAPS, HATS, BANDANAS, JACKETS WITH HOODIES, & BEANIES are
PROHIBITED: No student is allowed to wear any
type of covering on the head, such as caps, hats, bandanas,
jackets with hoodies, and/or beanies. Students’ faces and heads
must be
visible at all times. CAPS OR HATS may be worn on approved
SPIRIT Days when in line with the Spirit Day criteria.
PROHIBITED CLOTHING: On days of approved dress-down or Spirit
days, the following are prohibited:
Clothing with obscene literature (implied, printed, or in
graphics), excessive or bare skin revealed, and/or short-length
bottoms (see
dress code criteria above). In addition, attire that advertises
drugs, alcohol, or signifies gang involvement or affiliation is
prohibited.
“Sagging” of pants will not be allowed if the hemline of the
pants drags along around.
PROHIBITED FOOTWEAR: Flip-flops (zories), high heeled
shoes/boots, and/or open-toe or slip on shoes/sandals are NOT to
be
worn on campus at any time
PROHIBITED ACCESSORIES: Chains, large belt buckles, or any other
items that could be used as a weapon are prohibited
For safety reasons, no facial piercing (such as the lip,
eyebrows, or nose) or excessive piercing are allowed at school or
any school-
sponsored function. Expensive jewelry should not be worn to
school for safety purposes. The school will not be held responsible
for
lost or damaged items/jewelry.
http://www.gdoe.net/
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STUDENT BULLYING/CYBER-BULLYING (Board Policy 409)
Bullying, harassment, and intimidation are defined in 17 GCA
Section 3112.1(a) as “any gesture or written or physical act that
a
reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have
the effect of harming a pupil or damaging his or her property
or
placing a pupil in reasonable fear of his or her person or
damage to his or her property, or has the effect of insulting or
demeaning any
pupil or group of pupils in such a way as to disrupt or
interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of
any pupil.”
Cyber bullying is defined as “the use of any electronic
communication device to harass, intimidate or bully” another
individual.
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying includes but is not
limited to, such a gesture or written or verbal act that is
reasonably perceived
as being motivated by a pupil’s religion, race, color, national
origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, height, weight,
or
socioeconomic status, or by any other distinguishing
characteristic’.
LANI KATE PROTEHI Y FAMAGU’ON TA ACT (Public Law 31-97)
Department of Education in collaboration with the Attorney
General and other Government Agency partners have selected a
curriculum designed and implemented to teach children about
sexual assault and sexual violence in order to increase awareness
among
young people and to empower them with knowledge about their
rights and the law.
DISTRICT-WIDE ASSESSMENTS
The district is aligning what is assessed with what is taught,
through the adoption of Standards Based Assessment and
ACT Aspire. ACT Aspire is a standards-based system of
assessments used to monitor progress toward college and career
readiness from 3rd
grade through early high school, connecting each grade level to
the next. GDOE is using a locally
created standards-based assessment for 1st through 3
rd grade for Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies
and
Science.
The AIMSWeb is another assessment tool used throughout the
district. All elementary students are administered the
AIMSWeb three (3) times during the school year: in the beginning
(Fall Benchmark), the middle (Winter Benchmark),
and towards the ending (Spring Benchmark). Scores are used to
determine students who are in need of interventions to
assist their academic progress. These scores may also be used to
identify students who qualify for at-risk programs (ex:
In-school tutoring, After-school tutoring, ASPIRE, Summer
School, etc.).
- SAFETY PROCEDURES -
TYPHOON PROCEDURES (Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil
Defense)
CONDITION OF READINESS: (COR 4) - Normal (COR 3) - No Action
(COR 2) - Action is required
If COR 2 is declared when school is in session, the following
procedures shall be observed:
Students:
Students not normally transported by buses shall be dismissed
immediately.
Transportation officials will send school buses to the
schools.
As soon as buses arrive the children who are normally
transported by bus shall be sent home.
Car riders will be released as soon as parents/guardians
arrive.
Parents/Guardians:
Listen to the radio/media for any news on the storm updates.
If your child(ren) is/are car riders, please arrange to pick up
your child ASAP at school. Campus officials need to return back
into the school to secure the school for the impending storm.
If your child(ren) is/are bus riders, please be home to receive
your child(ren) or make the necessary arrangements for someone to
greet them when they get home.
Listen to the radio/media for any news on when the school will
open.
NOTE: Procedures vary with each incident. LISTEN to the radio
for details.
Emergency drills will be held periodically during the school
year to ensure safe and rapid evacuation of the building in case of
emergencies. The
following are the basic emergency drills that our school’s
faculty, staff, students must follow:
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FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES
When the alarm to evacuate is sounded, TEACHERS:
1. Will carry emergency class handbook (class list, parent
contact nos.) and proceed outdoors. Students will not be permitted
to carry books or excess clothing. Teacher will check attendance to
ensure all students are accounted for. In the event a student
is
not with the teacher, the teacher is to inform the
administrators or designees as to where to locate the
student(s).
2. Will line up class at a safe distance or 100 ft. from the
main building. Clearance should be given for hydrants and entrance
where firefighting equipment will come. Under no circumstance
should teachers and students return to the building until on
all-clear
signal is given.
When the alarm to evacuate is sounded, STUDENTS:
1. Proceed quickly and quietly according to directions of the
teacher. 2. Go to a designated area of at least 100 feet away from
the nearest building and remain there quietly until the school
administrator
announces “ALL CLEAR” or the bell rings to signal to return to
the building. LBJ evacuation area is at the baseball field.
Tamuning evacuation area is towards the playground nearest the
fence line.
EARTHQUAKE DRILL: DROP, COVER & HOLD The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) reiterates its long-standing advice for
staying as safe as possible during an
earthquake. It’s easy to remember and even easier to do: DROP to
the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other
piece of furniture: HOLD on until the shaking stops. In an
office, bathroom or hallway with an immediate outside exit,
evacuate and
get outside. If not, take shelter under a desk or along an
inside wall. Doorway arches offer good protection also. If you are
outside,
stay outside, and stay in an open area. Do not try to evacuate
the classroom until the quake is over. Remain calm to ensure an
orderly
evacuation.
LBJ alarm for earthquake: Short Bell rings(ring.. ring..
ring).
Tamuning alarm for earthquake: Air Horn
When the alarm to evacuate is sounded, STUDENTS:
1. Proceed quickly and quietly according to directions of the
teacher. 2. Go to a designated area of at least 100 feet away from
the nearest building and remain there quietly until the school
administrator announces “ALL CLEAR” or the bell rings to signal
to return to the building. LBJ evacuation area is at the
baseball field. Tamuning evacuation area is towards the
playground nearest the fence line.
BOMB SCARE THREAT PLAN Office personnel and employees will be
instructed to screen anonymous or suspicious calls to the main
office during working hours
and inform school administration immediately when a phone call
of a bomb threat occurs. School administrators will immediately
be
instructed to guide students away from the building using the
fire drill evacuation plan. Note: If a threat is called before the
start of
the school day, students will be diverted to a safe location
away from the school building with the assistance of instructional
aides,
custodians and other essential personnel.
The Emergency Operations Team will then take effect and
communicate instructions and logistics to school personnel for the
safety of
students. All school personnel will be held accountable for
students. Instructional Aides and Custodians will assist in
guiding
students to a safe area and general supervision. Students will
be grouped according to grade level. Teachers will take
attendance.
Instructional aides will monitor traffic control. Once the
school is cleared from the Fire Department or appropriate agency,
students,
faculty and staff will then be permitted to occupy the building.
Instructional aides will monitor traffic control. Once the school
is
cleared from the Fire Department or appropriate agency,
students, faculty and staff will then be permitted to occupy the
building.
LOCKDOWN/SHELTER-IN-PLACE: Lockdown procedures may be issued in
situations involving dangerous intruders or other incidents that
may result in the harm of
persons inside the school building.
REVERSE EVACUATION: Reverse Evacuation/Shelter-In – Place
provides refuge for students, staff, and public within the school
buildings. During reverse
evacuation, emergency shelters are located in the areas that
maximize the safety of all students. Safe areas may change
depending on
the emergency. Be prepared to go on Shelter -In-Place/Lockdown
once inside the safe area.
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LBJ & Tamuning Elementary Schools’
MEDIA & STUDENT WORK PUBLICATION PERMISSION SY 2019-2020
Please check the appropriate box, sign below and return this
form to your child’s homeroom teacher by
__________________________________________2019. A Hard copy will
be given to your child
during the first week of school.
From time to time during the school year, the local media (TV,
printed-newspaper/magazines) may be at
LBJ & Tamuning Elementary Schools’ to cover various
functions. On occasion, while covering these
events, children are interviewed, photographed and/or
filmed.
[ ] I give permission for my child to be
interviewed/photographed/filmed and identified by the media at
LBJ & Tamuning Elementary Schools’.
[ ] I do not give the media permission to
interview/photograph/video my child at LBJ & Tamuning
Elementary Schools’.
LBJ & TamES plans to publish student work (writing,
drawings, etc.) occasionally on the internet and it
will be accessible on a World Wide Web server.
[ ] I give permission for my child’s work to be published.
[ ] I do not give permission for my child’s work to be
published.
LBJ & TamES may publicize images of the school or school
activities in newspapers, magazines, and/or
on the internet. This may be done by including some pictures of
our campus or school activities that may
contain images of students.
[ ] I give permission for my child’s image to be
used/included.
[ ] I do not give permission for my child’s image/photos be
used/included.
Print Child’s Name
_______________________________________________
Room#___________
______________________________ ___________________________
______________
Parent/Guardian Name (Print) Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature
Date
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Department of Education LBJ & Tamuning Elementary
Schools
Jon J. P. Fernandez Carolyn Diaz Camacho – Principal
Superintendent of Education Josephine Fontbuena– Assistant
Principal
Hafa Adai Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of LBJ & TamES, Please
review and discuss with your child the School Counselors
Confidential Guidelines Acknowledgement.
The purpose of school-based supportive counseling is to assist
your child with concerns that may be interfering with his/her
academic progress and/or achievement. Services are conducted on
a short-term basis and may consist of the following topics:
grief/loss, social skills, anger management, test/study skills,
conflict resolution, behavior modification, and/or coping skills.
If
long-term counseling services are deemed necessary, an outside
referral will be recommended. All matters discussed are
confidential
unless your child is a threat to self or others, if there is
suspicion of neglect or abuse, and/or if required by the
courts.
Progress will be shared with you upon your request and with your
child’s teacher on an as needed basis. Please sign the
School Counselors Confidential Guidelines Acknowledgment and
return to your child’s teacher by August 30, 2019.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR CONFIDENTIALITY GUIDELINES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Student ________________________________ Date _____________
Print Name/Signature
Parent/Guardian __________________________ Date _____________
Print Name/Signature
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LBJ & TAMUNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS’ PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AGREEMENT
SY 2019-2020
The purpose of this handbook is to provide information to all
stakeholders—parents, students, teachers, and the
community of current Standard Operating Procedures and of
policies of the school and its district.
This agreement cites that you have read the handbook, are
committed to it, and are supportive to the full
implementation of the Procedures and Policies of LBJ &
Tamuning Elementary Schools’.
I, the parent/legal guardian of:
_____________________________________________, Grade: _________
and
in Room # ________, have read the Parent and Student Handbook. I
promise to support the Standard Operating
Procedures and Policies of the school and of its district found
in this handbook.
I also acknowledge that one Parent and Student Handbook is
provided to each student attending LBJ &
Tamuning Elementary Schools’.
Parent/Guardian’s Name and Signature Date
(Please print & sign)