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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDiscovering the world of learning Each elementary student receives an agenda book, which contains weekly calendars for student use, general and school-specific information, Standards of Learning (SOL) information, the NNPS school calendar, inclement weather tips, health requirements and the division's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. The handbook clearly spells out expectations for behavior and sanctions for violations. Reading Recovery, an intensive, one-on-one program for beginning readers who show signs of difficulty with reading, is offered at all elementary and primary schools. A Talented and Gifted (TAG) center program is offered to students in grades three through eight. Students qualify based on tests given in second through fifth grade, teacher recommendations, classroom performance, and standardized test scores. An Achievable Dream Academy helps third- to eighth-graders gain the confidence, discipline, and academic skills they need to succeed in school. In most cases, elementary school students attend the school closest to their home. Parents also have the choice of applying to one of the division's magnet schools. Magnet programs are offered at Dutrow Elementary where students learn in an open environment; at Hilton Elementary, which stresses a traditional approach to learning; at Newsome Park Elementary, which offers a math, science and technology magnet program; and a traditional program at Deer Park Elementary which will houses the environmental science magnet program. Students must apply to magnet programs, and there are criteria for entrance to academy programs. IMPORTANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFORMATION
Conferences between parents and teachers play an important role
in students' success in school. Conferences may be held before or
after school. To arrange a conference, parents should send a note
to the teacher or call the school office to arrange a mutually convenient
time. Please try to arrange a conference before or after the regular
school day.
Schools furnish textbooks free of charge. If books are damaged or
lost, students must pay for them. Parents should see that their
child's name is written on the slip in the front of each book. Each
book has a serial number which is recorded on a form.
Students will be able to borrow books and magazines for one week.
Records, tapes, encyclopedias, and other reference materials are
checked out for one night. It is the student's responsibility to
care properly for materials on loan. Payment for lost or damaged
books and other items is required.
Students should be appropriately dressed while attending school.
Their dress should not exert a disruptive influence on the educational
program. Learn more
about NNPS dress codes.
The school bus drivers have the responsibility of transporting students
to and from school each day. Students must load and unload at assigned
bus stops. Students may not change buses unless a note is sent to
the school by the parent. Students who violate proper safety standards
or otherwise abuse the privilege of riding a school bus may be temporarily
suspended from riding the bus to and from school. Inform your child
of the proper attitude to take and to cooperate with the school
bus driver to insure the safety of all students. Questions regarding
transportation should be referred directly to the Transportation
Department, 881-5052. All First Step and Kindergarten students
must be met at the bus stop by a responsible person. Go
to Bus Stop information.
Homework is an important part of the educational experience, serving
to:
Average homework timelines are recommendations. They are not meant
to be minimum or maximum quotas. Some students may need more time
and some less time to accomplish an assignment. The complexity of
honors level work may require additional time.
The cafeteria provides well-planned and balanced meals. Milk and
other single items are available to those who bring their lunch. View the elementary schools lunch
menu.
SOL Assessments required by the State of Virginia are administered
in late spring each year. Students in grades 3, 5, and 8 are administered
tests in English, Mathematics, Science, History and Social Science.
The English tests for grades 5 and 8 include a direct writing sample.
In addition, a computer technology test is given to students in
grades 5 and 8. End-of-course tests are administered in Algebra
I, Algebra II, Geometry, English II (including a direct writing
sample), Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, World History, World
Geography and U.S. History.
As required in the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting
Public Schools in Virginia, schools use the SOL test results as
part of a multiple set of criteria for determining promotion or
retention in grades 3, 5, and 8. Each in middle and high school
who earns a passing score on an end-of-course SOL test is awarded
a verified unit of credit in that course. View
SOL scores.
Report cards are issued each nine weeks and are supplemented by
interim reports at the mid-point of each marking
period. Students are evaluated at the end of each marking period
on achievement, work-study habits, and attitude and behavior. The
report card for pre-kindergarten through second grade will reflect
progress through the primary program. View
pre-K and elementary school grading scale.
Promotion or retention of students is based on the teacher's and
principal's judgment of what best serves the education welfare of
the child. Parents will be informed early in the second semester
if there is a possibility that placement will result in retention.
This information will be conveyed to the parents through a conference
and in writing.
When students must be withdrawn or transferred, parents are requested
to notify the school office prior to the student's last day. View
complete withdrawal procedures.
Please inform the school office if you change your address, telephone
number, or any emergency information.
All children are expected to stay in school until dismissal at the
regular hour. No child is allowed to leave school early for any
reason unless it is first cleared through the office. To leave school
before the regular dismissal hour, a pupil should have a note from
the parent stating the time the parent will be in the office to
get the child. For the child's safety, the child should not wait
outside to be picked up. You will need to sign your child out in
the office where he/she will meet you. Unless the school receives
notice in writing from you, only those listed on the emergency data
card will be allowed to sign out your child. Identification may
be required.
Rules and regulations governing student behavior, including the
student attendance policies, are provided in the student's Rights
and Responsibilities Handbook. It is important for parents to
review the handbook with their child. Certain discipline infractions
will become part of the student's record.
Please note the dates on the school
calendar on which schools close at midday for parent-teacher
conferences. Parents should make arrangements for student's care
when school closes early for any reason. View
Closings and Cancellations information.
Each school has an emergency operations plan to cover both natural
emergencies (tornadoes, hurricanes, snow, icing, flood) and man-made
emergencies (fires, bomb threats, civil disturbances, serious injuries,
utility emergencies). This plan is available from each teacher and
will be reviewed with students during the first week of school each
year.
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