FES Handbook

Franklinton Elementary School

“Teaching our STUDENTS to be the LEADERS of tomorrow.”

Vision:

Students TODAY.. Leaders TOMORROW

Mission:

Franklinton Elementary School will strive to  promote college-bound, career ready, 21st Century students. We believe ALL students can and will LEARN!

Beliefs:

Franklinton Elementary Faculty Members believe:

Goals:

School Mascot – Falcon

School Colors – Blue & Gold

School Phone Number: (919) 494-2479

School Fax Number:  (919) 494-7115

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

 Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a disruptive classroom. At Franklinton Elementary School, it is our goal to build relationships and create a discipline plan so that all stakeholders are aware and in agreement with our school wide expectations. We intend to increase the instructional capacity of students by teaching and reinforcing positive behavior to promote learning rich environments.  Our plan focuses on a proactive approach to solving challenging behaviors. Our students will be taught how these rules look and sound in all school settings, i.e., in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, playground, bathroom, and bus. Teachers will spend time teaching and modeling appropriate behaviors the first few weeks of school. Teachers will also introduce procedures which our students will be expected to follow. We are highly committed to teach our students to take responsibility for their own behavior. 

Students who face challenges involving following classroom or school rules will be offered “Reflection Time” if causing minor disruptions in the classroom environment. This will help us reinforce the seriousness of education, respectfulness of the classroom environment, and the importance of students taking responsibility for their own behavior. “Reflection Time”  allows students to refocus and gain control by asking them to either sit in a designated area or go to another classroom. Students will receive feedback about his/her inappropriate behavior and an opportunity to plan for future success once they return to class. Parents will be notified when their child has been directed to “Reflection Time”. Additionally, parents will be asked for assistance if problems persist or if a problem is unusually challenging. 

While this document is not all encompassing, it  will outline a few of the procedures that we plan to enforce at Franklinton Elementary. The consequences listed in the matrix may change if deemed appropriate by the administration. However, we will always operate within the guidelines of Franklin County Schools. We encourage you to join us in a cooperative and supportive effort to provide a safe school and a classroom conducive to learning. Feel free to call Mrs. Wilkerson or Mr. Boyles at 919-494-2479  should you have any questions about our school-wide discipline plan. Please sign the section at the very end of this document, along with your child, to indicate that you have read our policy, and return it to school with your child tomorrow. We look forward to working with you to make this a productive 2019-2020 school year for your child.

Office Referrals Franklinton Elementary will operate within the guidelines of Franklin County Schools. Consequences may have to be altered based on the severity of a situation. In situations where students or staff are injured, students may receive the maximum consequence allowed by the district even if considered a first offense.

 

Franklinton Elementary Student Code of Conduct
FCS/FES Rule	Type of Incident	Discipline Response
Minimum	Maximum
Attendance Incidents
Rule 1	Attendance:Truancy, Skipping School, Cutting Class, Leaving school/class without permission	Conference	Referral to Social Worker
Rule Violation Incidents
Rule 2	Student Dress: Student Dress Code Violation	Conference/Contact Home
Rule 3	Misrepresentation: False Information; Honor Code Violation	Conference	Detention/Timeout
Property Incidents
Rule 4	Theft: Theft	Conference	OSS (9 Days)/Consult with Law Enforcement
Rule 5	Vandalism: Property Damage	Conference	OSS (9 Days)/Consult with Law Enforcement
Rule 6	Computer Trespass: Misuse of School Technology; Cell Phone Use	Conference/Confiscation	ISS (less than a day)
Rule 7	Arson: Burning of School Building (Reportable Offense); Unlawfully Setting of a Fire	OSS (1 Day)/Consult Law Enforcement	OSS (9 Days)/Consult with Law Enforcement
Disruptive Behavior
Rule 8	Disruption: Disruptive Behavior; Disorderly Conduct; Inappropriate Behavior	Conference	ISS (2 Days)
Rule 9	Insubordination: Insubordination	Conference	ISS (5 Days)
Rule 10	Profanity: Inappropriate Language/Disrespect	Conference	ISS (5 Days)
Rule 11	Gambling: Gambling	Conference	ISS (5 Days)
Rule 12	Disrespect: Disrespect of Faculty/Staff	Conference	ISS (5 Days)
Rule 13	Personal Property: Inappropriate Item on School Property	Conference/Confiscation	ISS (5 Days)
Rule 14	Gang Activity: Clothing, Communication, Vandalism/Destruction of Property, Intimidation/Threats, Coercion, Solicitation, Conspiracy	Conference	OSS (10 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 15	Trespassing: Being in an Unauthorized Area	Conference	OSS (10 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 16	False Alarm: False Fire Alarm	Conference	OSS (9 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 17	Reckless Vehicle: Other School Defined Offense	Conference	Recommendation for Long Term Suspension
Rule 18	Repeated Violation: Repeat Offender (A serious or repeated violation of one or more rules)	Conference	Recommendation for Long Term Suspension
Other Criminal Incidents
Rule 19	Other Conduct: Any other conduct considered by the principal to be disruptive, disrespectful, threatening, and/or presenting an immediate danger to any other person	Conference	OSS (10 Days)
Rule 20	Firearms: Possession of a firearm or powerful explosive (reportable offense); Physical attack with a firearm or explosive (reportable offense)	OSS (365 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 21	Weapons & Dangerous Objects: Possession of a weapon Excluding firearms and powerful explosives (Reportable Offense)	OSS (1 Day)/Consult Law Enforcement	Recommendation for Long Term Suspension/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 22	Robbery: Robbery with/without a dangerous weapon, firearm, or explosive device (Reportable Offense)	OSS (6 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement	Recommendation for Long Term Suspension/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 23	Extortion: Extortion	ISS (1 Day)/Consult Law Enforcement	OSS (5 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 24	Bomb Threat: Bomb Threat (Reportable Offense)	OSS (365 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Substance Abuse/Drug Incidents
Rule 25	Tobacco: Use of Tobacco; Possession of Tobacco	Conference	OSS (10 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 26	Alcohol & Other Drugs: Alcohol (RO), Marijuana (RO), Paraphernalia, Drugs/Illegal Substance-Controlled Substance including medication (RO) *PK-5 must have written instructions signed by the parent/guardian and licensed health care provider before any medications are administered. All meds are given by school personnel except for inhales, insulin or epinephrine. *  , Distribution of Drugs/Illegal Substances (RO)	OSS (1 Day)/Consult Law Enforcement	OSS (10 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Acts Against a Person
Rule 27	Bullying/Harassment: Bullying; Cyber Bullying; Discrimination; Harassment (Disability, Racial, Religious Affiliation, Sexual, Sexual Orientation, Verbal); Hazing	Conference	OSS (9 Days)
Rule 28	Fighting: Fighting Affray, Assault on Student, On School Personal-not serious (RO), Assault involving the use of a weapon (RO), Assault resulting in serious injury (RO)	OSS (1 Day)/Consult Law Enforcement	Recommendation for Long Term/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 29	Aggressive Behavior: Shoving, Kicking, Throwing objects at others, hitting, biting, spitting, pinching, etc...	Conference	OSS (10 Days)
Rule 30	Sexual Misconduct: Mutual Suxual Contact between Students; Excessive display of affection	Conference	OSS (9 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 31	Sexual Offense: Rape (RO); Sexual Assault not involving rape (RO); Indecent Exposure; Taking indecent liberties with a minor (RO)	Recommendation for long Term Suspension/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 32	Threat: Threat of Physical Attack without a weapon	Conference	Recommendation for Long Term/Consult Law Enforcement
Rule 33	Terroristic Threats: Communicating Threats; Threat of Physical Attacks with Firearm; Threat of Physical Attack with a weapon	OSS (5 Days)/Consult Law Enforcement	Recommendation for Long Term/Consult Law Enforcement
Bus Behavior Incident
Rule 34	Bus Violation	Conference	Bus Suspension for Remainder of Year

Investigations take place with each disciplinary referral or incident of misbehavior. When administration has sufficient evidence that violations have taken place, disciplinary actions will be provided. Parents will be notified of any disciplinary action given to their child(ren).

Incidents with Classroom Level Consequences on 1st offense:

-Not following directions (student is able to be redirected on first attempt)

-Running in hallways

-Excessive talking (at least 2 interventions before office referral, one of which should be parent contact)

-Inappropriate laughing/sneering

-Inappropriate language (if the language is not directed to another student or adult)

-Interrupting (at least 2 interventions before office referral, one of which should be parent contact)

-Consistent tardiness (at least 2 interventions before office referral, one of which should be parent contact)

-Name calling 

-Misuse of materials

-Wandering

-Mocking

*Teachers may use consequences such as silent lunch, time out, Reflection Time, phone calls home, or conferences.  As mentioned previously, students may be escorted to the office for a referral depending on severity even on a first offense. Students who have become repeat offenders will receive office referrals.

DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS

Students should not dress in any manner which would be disruptive to a climate conducive to serious study or the orderly operation of school.  Students should be appropriately dressed at all times. Students should keep the following in mind with regard to inappropriate dress:

Example of Reflection Time Behavior Form 

Date: ______________ Time: ______________ Name: _______________________________ Grade: _______

Homeroom teacher: _______________________ Sending teacher: ___________________________________ 

____ being respectful   ____ following directions    ____ keeping my hands to myself    

____ using school appropriate language       ____ other ___________________________

Describe your behavior 

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I am ready to return to my class, make good choices, and be a respectful, responsible scholar. 

_____Yes                     ______No

Teacher Signature:_________________________      Student Signature:______________________________
 

HOW IS FES DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF PBIS?

Our goal through PBIS is to create a school environment that is positive, proactive, and focused on solving problems.  FES has a consistent list of expectations that will be taught, modeled, and positively reinforced. There are four expectations that are school-wide. These expectations will be taught to the students in each area where they are expected to follow them.  

For more information about PBIS, visit www.pbisworld.com or see a member of the PBIS Focus Team here at Franklinton Elementary. 

   Positive Behavior Intervention and Support

   School-Wide Initiative for Franklinton Elementary School

   Information

What is Positive Behavior Intervention and Support?

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) is an initiative that our school faculty and PTSA have chosen to adopt.  PBIS is a proactive systems approach to school-wide discipline designed to be responsive to current social and educational challenges.  

PBIS has an instructional focus where emphasis is placed on

Below you will find the Franklinton Elementary School’s Expectation Matrix. We will use this to teach student behavior expectations in different parts of the school building as well as extensions of the school grounds. 

Franklinton Elementary School-Wide Expectations

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support	All        School         Settings	Classroom	Walkways/ Hallways	Cafeteria	Playground	Restroom
SHOW  SELF-CONTROL	*Use appropriate language   *Use appropriate voice levels   *Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself	*Respect the speaker   *Raise your hands   *Think before you speak or act	*Single file line   *Maintain physical space	*Keep food in tray   *Keep food and drink in your mouth	*Show good sportsmanship   *Follow rules of the game	*Use water, soap, and paper towels properly
OWN IT AND BE RESPONSIBLE	*Follow directions   *Make good choices   *Accept consequences   *Come prepared	*Put materials away   *Complete assignments and turn them in	*Keep hallway clean   *Respect other’s property   *Keep right	*Keep area clean   *Know your lunch number   *Stay in designated area	*Use equipment properly   *Put away equipment with done   *Be alert	*Flush and wash hands   *Keep facilities clean
ACT SAFELY	*Use materials appropriately   *Report issues to teachers or adults in charge	*Face forward   *Sit correctly in seat	*Walk with purpose at all times   *Face forward in line	*Wait your turn   *Only use utensils for food   *Eat your food	*Always wear shoes   *Stay in assigned area & line up when called	*Use restroom properly
RESPECT YOURSELF  AND OTHERS	*Listen to adults   *Use Kind Words   *Interact in positive ways	*Stay focused   * Be supportive of others	*Walk at appropriate pace   *Look at hallway displays with eyes only	*Use good manners such as please and thank you   *Use napkins	*Share equipment properly    *Wait for your turn	*Respect others’ privacy   *Dispose of trash appropriately

Franklinton Elementary School-Wide Expectations

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support	Assemblies	Field Trips	Car Riders	Emergency Situations	Bus Riders
SHOW  SELF-CONTROL	*Remain seated in your own space   *Be a good listener	*Participate with group/buddy	*Remain quiet   *Wait until you are called	*Stay calm	*Stay seated with feet out of the aisle
OWN IT AND BE RESPONSIBLE	*Clean up after yourself	*Keep up with belongings   *Bring permission slip and lunch (if needed)	*Keep up with belongings	*Stay together	*Keep bus clean   *Be on time
ACT SAFELY	*Enter & exit quietly in a line   *Stay with your class	*Stay with assigned adults   *Move carefully	*Walk to your vehicle   *Check for traffic	*Walk unless directed to do otherwise   *Keep my eyes on responsible adult	*Keep objects inside the bus   *Enter and exit in an orderly fashion   *Sit up straight in your seat    *Follow bus safety rules
RESPECT YOURSELF  AND OTHERS	*Give appropriate applause	*Only touch what you have been given permission to touch	*Listen to directions before going to car   *Enter your car quickly when called	*Be supportive if classmates become upset   *Listen to special directions from adults	*Share your seat

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL/TRAFFIC FLOW

 Car riders in kindergarten through second grade should be dropped off and picked up on Person Street (the one-way street).  It is very important that parents make a left-hand turn onto Person from Hillsborough. Do not travel on Hillsborough Street and expect to make a right-hand turn onto Person Street.   South Hillsborough Street will be closed to traffic at 8:00 AM.

Car riders in grades three through five are to be dropped off and picked up in front of the gym. If there are two or more siblings and at least one is a third, fourth or fifth grader, then the gym area may be used for all the siblings as long as they are riding in one vehicle.  This must be prearranged with either Mrs. Wilkerson or Mr. Boyles.  

The Roundabout is located near the gym and playground area.   Only buses and service delivery trucks will be entering the Roundabout via the Howard Harris Road.  They will have the right-of-way.  Please use caution at all times.  No cars are allowed on Howard Harris Road during school hours.

The crosswalk near the administrative gate is for students going to and from the playground.  Students walking to school may use this crosswalk to provide an orderly flow of student movement.

The administrative gate parking is for staff parking and handicap parking prior to 8:15 AM.  Parents and visitors wishing to enter the building prior to 8:15 should park in the parking lot on the ball fields.  There is a gate and crosswalk to make this a safe way to travel into the main office areas.

Before/After School Care students may be dropped off beside the Before/After Daycare door between the hours of 6:00 and 7:30 AM.  After-school ends at 6:30PM.

Please remember that it gets congested within the front gates in the morning. We ask that you are courteous to one another as well as our staff who are on duty to assist with safety as you drop our students off. If you need to make special arrangements for drop off, please arrange this with Mrs. Wilkerson. Thank you!

CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATION

Requests for a change in transportation, including bus notes, must be given to front desk by 9:00 a.m. 

GRADING SCALE FOR GRADES PRE-K-5

M	Mastery	In-depth knowledge and demonstration of grade level standard(s)
P	Proficient	Appropriate knowledge and demonstration of grade level standards
S	Satisfactory	Basic knowledge and demonstration of grade level standard(s)
NS	Not Satisfactory	Basic knowledge of standards(s) not demonstrated at this time
CM	Curriculum Modified	Working below grade level on standard(s) as indicated in IEP identification area
NA	Not Assessed	Not assessed this 9 weeks

Full credit may not be given for late work.  Zeroes are not acceptable. Students are expected to do their best work at all times.  

DISTRICT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

 All computer use should follow all guidelines set forth in the district-wide Acceptable Use Policy. 

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!

At Franklinton Elementary, we believe that discipline is not punishment, but an opportunity to teach.  All students can learn to be respectful, responsible, and safe if provided with high expectations. We thank you for your support! Please make sure that you and your child sign the contract below and return.

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Franklinton Elementary Discipline Contract

Teacher Responsibilities: I agree that discipline is not punishment, but an opportunity to teach. I agree to support the school-wide discipline plan by rewarding students who are respectful, responsible, and safe. I will also provide interventions, contact parents, and provide appropriate consequences.    Teacher’s signature___________________________ Date__________

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities: I have read the effective school-wide discipline plan and will join you in this effort to make Franklinton Elementary a safe learning environment for my child and others. I agree to support my child’s teacher and assist him/her should problems arise. I will stay informed about my child’s education as much as possible.    Parent’s signature ____________________________ Date__________

Student Responsibilities: I agree to follow the school-wide discipline plan and be a respectful, responsible and safe. I will follow school rules in all settings. When needed, I will use “Think Time” to calm myself so I can rejoin my class and keep on learning. I will give my parents notices and information received by me at school.    Student’s signature____________________________ Date__________

 

• All students can learn.
• A safe and orderly environment is imperative for academic success.
• Regular parent involvement is important to student success.
• Engaging students in meaningful work increases student achievement.
• A team oriented atmosphere provides a foundation for educating the whole child.
• Ensure that every student performs at or above grade level.
• Ensure that every person is valued and respected.
• Ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• A student will maintain personal attire and grooming standards that promote safety, health, and acceptable standards of social conduct. 
• Student dress that disrupts the school environment or clothing that indicates gang identification or reflects gang symbols will not be tolerated. 
• Clothing must be age appropriate, not disruptive to the teaching-learning process, and cannot be provocative, revealing, indecent, vulgar, or obscene. 
• Students should be covered from mid-chest to mid-thigh.
• No shorts higher than mid-thigh; no skirts and dresses more than three inches above the top of the knee; no shirts and blouses that expose waist, midriff, or cleavage. .
• No clothing which promotes alcohol, tobacco, or the use of controlled substances, or which depicts violence, sexual, or disruptive nature; 
• No clothing, jewelry or symbols which convey membership or affiliation with a gang. 
• No excessively baggy clothing or visible underwear. 
• No hats, sunglasses, sweatbands or bandanas. .
• No tank tops, spaghetti straps, or sleepwear.
• Proper footwear is required; specifically bedroom shoes and slippers are prohibited.
• No chains on clothing. 
• Basketball jerseys and/or tank tops are not allowed unless worn over another shirt.
• Clothing cannot be sheer, mesh, or have excessive holes. 
• Undergarments must not be visible.
• Book bags are to remain in lockers during the school day.
• This list may not cover every dress code violation.  It is the role of the Principal/Assistant Principal to determine appropriate clothing in a questionable situation.

1. I was sent to Think Time because I am having difficulty      ____ being responsible ____ being safe 
2. How did your behavior affect others? (Classmates, teachers, custodians, nature) 
3. When I return to my class, I need to __________________________________________________________ 

• Teaching behavioral expectations directly.
• Teaching social behaviors like academic skills.
• Maximizing academic engagement and success.

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