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KENNETH C. COOMBS SCHOOL HOURS CLASSES ARE IN SESSION AT 8:50AM UNTIL 3:20PM STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY In today's society, our children are continually excited by new and challenging ideas. Adaptability to change and respect for education, therefore,become paramount objectives of learning. The mastery of basic skills is essential to our children as they prepare to function as responsible citizens. In their search for knowledge, each child must also learn how to direct his/her own learning by mastering the problem solving skills necessary to become a literate adult. The optimum learning environment should focus upon the needs of the student. It should treat him/her as an individual and stress the importance of individual creativity and one's own learning style. The Mashpee School System continually strives to create, implement and improve programs that are compatible with tradition, encourage community values, foster good health, develop good work habits and provide opportunities for innovation in teaching and learning. When this is accomplished, each child should come to realize more fully his/her own potential as an individual and be better prepared to appreciate and act responsibly within their community. PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Our handbook is a guide that outlines procedures and policies that relate to school organization and operation. Please read and discuss the contents of the book with your child. Feel free to call the school to review any aspect that might require additional information or explanation. School rules as outlined in this handbook are in force on all school days. They must be followed by all students from the time they arrive at school, to the time when they leave the school grounds at the end of the day. These rules are also in effect during any school- sponsored event that may occur at another time (e.g., in the evening or on weekends). The purpose of the rules is to help students to behave in an orderly and safe manner at all times, and to respect the rights of others to learn. Students are expected to use their best judgment to act properly in situations not specifically covered by these rules. Students who do not follow these rules will be disciplined by the school staff. Because state mandates require schools to make certain that all parents/guardians and students are informed of certain policies, we are requiring all parents/guardians to sign a statement acknowledging that they have received our Parent/Student Handbook and that they have discussed the contents with their child(ren). See Parent/Guardian Signature Page at the back of this handbook. 4