09/25/2010 SCHOOL COUNCIL - KC COOMBS SCHOOL

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STUDENT PLACEMENT We believe that the Mashpee Public Schools should be providing every child with the best possible leaming environment. There are many variables to consider in the placement process from year to year. It is important to us that every child is successful. Thus, placement must be done by the professional staff. Be assured that each child's specific needs will certainly be considered. BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND PLAYDATES Staff are not permitted to distribute phone numbers or addresses of students. There will be no personal distributions to individuals in the classroom by staff, students or parents/guardians. The school is not permitted to distribute personal invitations to children for birthday parties, play dates, etc. Also, if a birthday party or such is postponed, the school is not responsible for contacting parties involved. Personal business of this nature cannot be conducted during school hours. GOODIES FOR CELEBRATIONS All deliveries to the classrooms will be made by office personnel only. Goodies coming into school must be store bought and labeled with ingredients. Peanut-safe classrooms may operate differently. Teachers will notify parents in particular classrooms at the beginning of each school year of protocols in those rooms for everyone's safety. Please refer to Wellness Policy at the back of this handbook. SAFETY DRILLS When the fire alarm sounds, we require every adult and student in the school to respond. Students are to: • stop all talking; • follow teacher instructions and close all classroom windows and doors while exiting; • pass in single file and walk quickly and quietly to the designated exit; • remain with their classroom teachers during the entire fire drill unless otherwise instructed. CODE RED DRILLS Emergency drills to keep children safe indoors (requiring classroom lockdowns) will be performed a minimum of twice yearly. The children will be instructed by the classroom teachers of this procedure. It is similar to a fire drill - stop talking, go to a safe place in the classroom designated by the teacher, follow teacher instruction, wait for signal to resume activity throughout the classroom and building. When a CODE RED is announced we require every adult and student in the school to respond. All adults and students remain in the school building. All interior and exterior doors are locked. Teachers are to: • Direct students to a designated area in the classroom. • Close and lock the classroom door to the hallway. • Close and lock the classroom door in any adjacent classroom, it it is vacant. • Cover glass panel in classroom door to hallway. • Close all windows. • Turn off lights and classroom computers • Supervise students. • Avoid use of the school telephone system. • Await announcement that CODE RED is over. 17