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PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
In keeping with the belief that the family is the basic, fundamental influence for growth and learning, we share with the parents and students the belief that our educational program should help to develop the total individual. The school’s major purpose is to encourage each individual student to realize his/her full potential and to become a contributing member of our society.
The means to accomplish this belief and purpose are the following:
4. These skills will be taught in such a way as to provide students with sufficient opportunities and experience to develop self-awareness, cultural awareness and social responsibility.
It is important for students to appreciate and enjoy learning during their school experience and continue to pursue learning as a lifelong activity.
Our commitments
That we may do a more effective job, the total staff of Crestview Elementary School shall work as a unified team, giving support, encouragement and counsel to each other, and sharing jointly the responsibilities in our common concern for the teaching/learning situation.
Individually we shall be constantly striving for self-improvement. Collectively we shall be faithful to the group function and our common task as enablers in the education process. Together we shall do whatever we can to encourage within the students a continuing desire for learning and an independent attitude toward intellectual pursuits.
Together we shall accept the challenge to develop the thinking processes of those we teach, that they may make responsible judgments, live successfully and fulfill their obligations to themselves and society.
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CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFORMATION
School Address: 300 W. 130th Street
Brunswick, OH 44212
Office Phone: 330-273-0482
Attendance Phone: 330-273-8103
Fax number: 330-273-0446
SCHOOL ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL TIMES
First Bell 9:00 a.m. (classrooms open)
Tardy Bell 9:15 a.m.
AM Kindergarten Dismissal 11:45 a.m.
PM Kindergarten Begins 1:00 p.m.
Students Dismissed 3:30 p.m.
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ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS
Unfortunately, accidents do happen. All minor injuries are treated in the office and an accurate log is kept on every student who reports to the office with an injury or illness. Parents are notified in cases of head injuries or other more serious injuries. Please do not panic – often, a child just needs reassurance and comfort from a parent.
ATTENDANCE
In order to reduce absenteeism and truancy in the Brunswick City Schools and to comply with the Missing Children Act, parents are required to call the school to verify student absences. The parent/legal guardian should call the number below by 10:00 a.m. each day of the absence and give the following information:
1. Student’s name
2. Your relationship to child
3. Teacher’s name and grade level
4. Reason for absence
5. Optional – you may request homework
Absence call-in phone number – 273-8103
(available 24 hours)
You must call the school EVERY DAY your child is absent. We are required by law to contact parents who fail to notify the school of their child’s absence. Please help us – we have many students absent each day.
If we do not receive a call and cannot reach a parent, the student will be considered unexcused/truant. If you are planning a vacation, please be sure to contact the school in advance.
Attendance in class is a necessary part of education. Regular attendance and punctuality are important to successful learning. Parents will receive a letter concerning attendance after any student has missed ten days of school or has been continuously tardy.
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BOOKS
All basic and supplementary texts are furnished by the Brunswick Board of Education. We encourage your child to take good care of their textbooks. All textbooks are to be covered to help extend their life. Fines are imposed upon students who damage or lose their books. Textbooks range in price up to $35.00 and should see at least five years of service.
BUILDING ETIQUETTE
Our school is a place of which we should all be proud. Each person is asked to help keep it clean and attractive. There should be no loud talking or running in the building. All students are expected to be polite to each other, faculty, staff members and parents. Students should respect the request of any faculty/staff member who reminds them of building etiquette.
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BUS RULES
Students are to conduct themselves properly on the bus. The rules listed below are to be followed at all times:
1. Stay in your seat.
2. Keep hands to yourself.
3. Talking is permitted – loud noise is not.
4. Follow bus driver’s instructions.
Live animals, etc. are NOT permitted on the bus. Musical instruments are acceptable if they fit under the seat or can be held on the child’s lap.
BUS STOP BEHAVIOR – Please take a few moments to speak to your child about the importance of proper behavior at the bus stop. Throwing stones, sticks, snowballs, etc. is dangerous. Please discourage walking in the middle of the street, standing at the edge of the road and running around the bus stop area.
REQUEST TO RIDE ANOTHER BUS – Students are NOT permitted to ride another bus other than their designated bus. Students may, however, get off at a different stop after receiving approval from the principal – this must be requested in writing from the parent.
COLLECTION OF MONEY
Money can be a problem at times in the school, especially if children carry more than they need. Money sent to school for weekly lunches, field trips, workbooks, etc. should be enclosed in an envelope with the child’s name, amount, purpose and teacher’s name written on the outside. Money should be in the correct amount whenever possible. This will eliminate the child’s responsibility of having to carry change. All checks should be made out to the “Brunswick Board of Education”.
CONFERENCES
Each teacher has time set aside in his/her schedule for conferences upon request. A parent is welcome to consult with a teacher any time a need arises by writing or phoning to request a conference appointment. The teacher will call during non-class time to arrange a specific date and time. Please do not “drop in” for private conferences, since teachers’ daily routines are tightly scheduled.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES – Regular conference dates are established twice per year. Parents will be notified of these dates in ample time for arrangements to be made for babysitters, etc. If at any time before or after the regular conference you would care to discuss a matter with the teacher or principal, please feel free to call and schedule an appointment.
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CUSTODY
Please make sure our records are updated concerning custody information. We require a current copy of your divorce decree from the court. Academic records can be released to non-custodial parents upon request.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Directory information concerning a student may be disclosed by the school, unless the parent or student 18 years of age or older has requested in writing that all or part of such information is not to be released. Such requests shall be submitted by the parent or student 18 years of age or older within two weeks of the initial enrollment into the Brunswick City School District schools, during the two weeks prior to the first day of school of each year, or within two weeks of a student becoming 18 years of age. In emergency situations, requests to not release directory information will be honored as soon as it is reasonably convenient to do so.
Parents and students will be informed annually of the school district’s definition of directory information in each school’s student handbook and the district’s annual report. Procedures of disclosure and requesting non-release will be included along with all other rights.
Directory information records may include the following:
1. Name
2. Address
3. Telephone number
4. Date and place of birth
5. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
6. Weight and height of members of athletic teams
7. Awards received
8. Date of graduation
DISCIPLINE
Proper control and discipline of a school depends largely upon the degree of teamwork between parents, students and staff. Children are expected to acquire the habits of responsible self-direction and common courtesy. Students are expected to conduct themselves properly during the school day and while participating in school activities, including bus transportation. Parent cooperation when problems arise is very important.
Disciplinary Code
The Board-adopted Brunswick Disciplinary Code establishes which pupil behaviors are appropriate and which are not acceptable. The code is in operation throughout the Brunswick City School district. Violations in areas of the Student Suspension, Expulsion and Removal Code may result in disciplinary action. These rules include:
1. Disruption of school
2. Damage or destruction of school property
3. Damage or destruction of private property
4. Theft
5. Abusive language toward a school employee, authorized school visitor or another student
6. Cause or attempt to cause physical injury toward a school employee, authorized school visitor or another student
7. Weapons or dangerous instruments
8. Arson
9. Drugs or alcoholic beverages – use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful
10. Defiance or violation of directives/requests
11. Smoking or use of tobacco products
12. Truancy or tardiness
Disciplinary intervention procedures may include the following:
1. Student/parent conference
2. Parent/teacher conference
3. Administrative/student conference
4. Student/parent/administrative conference
5. In-school detention
6. After school detention
7. Suspension
For more information, please refer to the back of the Student Handbook to the section titled “Student Conduct Code”, Appendix D.
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DRESS CODE
Appearance and wearing apparel is to be in good taste, in accordance with the health and well-being of all students, and non-disruptive to the school’s routine.
1. Standard footwear must be worn.
2. Tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, bare midriffs, backless or semi-backless tops, mesh tops, fishnet tops, clothing decorated with obscene language or gestures, drugs or alcohol are not permitted.
3. Headwear is not to be worn in the building. Headwear in violation of this rule will be confiscated and held until the end of the year.
4. Pants are to be worn with the waistband at the waist. Spandex apparel, tights, athletic wear, cut-offs, tattered, torn and unhemmed clothing are not permitted.
5. Any garment specifically made to be worn as an undergarment may not be visible.
6. A full complement of clothing is required. No skin may be exposed between top and bottom garment.
7. All coats are to go in lockers.
8. Chains are not permitted.
*** Any exception to the dress code policy must be approved by the principal.
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EARLY RELEASE DAYS
The school district schedules four early release days during the school year in order for the teaching staff to participate in in-service educational training. Students in grades 1-6 will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. Please note –
special arrangements are made for the Kindergarten students.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
In the event that Brunswick City Schools will be closed due to bad weather or an emergency situation, announcements will be made over most local radio stations. Brunswick Cable TV, Channel 50, has the latest and most accurate information.
FEES
Fees are charged for student workbooks and consumable supplies. Payment may be made by check, cash, money order or credit card.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips within our city and to nearby points of interest are scheduled by various classroom teachers throughout the school year. These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum and to introduce students to the resources of the community. Parents will receive notices of field trips in advance of the scheduled trip date and will sign a field trip permission form. Fees will be requested from each student to help pay transportation, admission or facility use costs.
FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS
Fire and tornado drills must be conducted at the school on a regular basis according to section 373.29 of the Ohio Revised Code. Crestview has fire drills monthly and three tornado drills in the spring.
GIFTED CHILD IDENTIFICATION
The district uses a three-stage approach to screen and assess students who perform at or show potential for performing at high levels of accomplishment in any of the following areas:
1. superior cognitive ability
2. superior specific academic ability (reading or writing or a combination of these abilities, mathematics, science, social studies)
3. superior creative thinking ability
4. superior visual and/or performing arts ability (music, art, drama, dance)
These three stages are: pre-assessment, screening, and assessment for identification
For specific questions regarding the screening, identification and placement of gifted students, please call the Gifted Coordinator, Mary Ann Jopperi at 330-225-7731, ext. 444.
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GRADING
Brunswick City Schools use letter grades on report cards. Listed below are percentage grades and their letter equivalents:
A – 92-100
B – 83 – 91
C – 74 - 82
D – 65 – 73
F – 0 – 64
REPORT CARDS
Brunswick Schools are on a nine-week reporting system. Teachers make every effort to be fair in evaluating your child. If you are concerned about your child’s progress or feel communication between the home and school needs improvement, please contact your child’s teacher or the principal. It is very important that all facts be known before conclusions are drawn. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your child’s overall achievement at any time.
PROMOTIONS AND RETENTIONS
Promotions and retentions are based on an evaluation of academic, physical, social and emotional growth. The primary reasons for considering retention are listed below:
1. Indifference or lack of effort on the part of a capable student
2. Physical or social immaturity
3. Frequent or extended absences
Retention is usually considered a more positive alternative during the first and second grades. Parents can assume their child will be promoted unless the alternative of retention has been discussed during the school year. All retentions require a team meeting along with agreement on the part of the parents.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports will be sent home every 4-1/2 weeks into each grading period.
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GROUP TESTING/S SCREENING
Ohio Based Proficiency Assessment (OPBA)– Grades 1, 2, 3 and 5 have been selected by Brunswick City Schools as the COMPETENCY test mandated by the state. Competency tests are criterion referenced to our local curriculum. Criterion referenced tests measure students’ learning of required curriculum objectives in writing, reading, math, citizenship and science based upon the State’s Model Courses of Study. OPBA has the same test format as the Proficiency Tests. Passing competency means the student has demonstrated a MINIMAL acceptable level of subject area knowledge as determined by the local school district.
Terra Nova Survey– a smaller version of the CAT test given to Grades 3 and 5 provide NATIONALLY NORMED information – how your student is doing compared to other students of the same age who have taken the test (nationally). There is no pass or fail; students are ranked according to the average achievement of the student in the national norming group.
Test of Cognitive Skills (TCS)– to grades 3 and 5 to determine ABILITY related to anticipated achievement.
Proficiency Tests– for grades 4 and 6 are mandated by the State of Ohio for measuring student achievement against state-set standards for writing, reading, math, citizenship and science.
GUIDANCE
Crestview offers the services of an elementary guidance counselor one day per week. She provides valuable assistance to teachers, children and parents.
HEALTH REGULATIONS
The home and school must work together to promote the welfare of children and prevent the spread of disease. Symptoms such as fever, cold, rash, swollen glands, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., are sufficient reasons for keeping a child home. A child’s temperature should be normal for 24 hours preceding his/her return to school after an illness.
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HOMEWORK
Homework is important! It is an extension of the learning that takes place in school. It also provides practice and drill that reinforces classroom learning. Homework provides opportunities for independent study, research and creative thinking. Parents can help by arranging a quiet, comfortable place for their children to do homework and by seeing that assignments are completed.
If your child is absent and you would like to request homework, please call the office early in the morning to ensure it will be ready at the end of the school day. Homework requests may also be made when you report your child’s absence on the answering machine.
INSURANCE
Insurance is available which will afford your child protection while in school, at home and en route to school. Information is sent home at the beginning of the school year for parent consideration. Forms are also available in the school office.
INTERNET POLICY
Crestview School is pleased to offer students access to our computers for use on the Internet and other computer applications. Access to E-mail and the Internet will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases and bulletin boards. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed any disadvantages.
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Students have the privilege of using telecommunications to facilitate personal growth in technology, information gathering and communication skills. By signing the Brunswick City School District Computer User Agreement Policy, both students and parents agree to abide by the conditions of the Brunswick City School District.
LIBRARY
Books are checked out for one week at a time. Students will be held responsible for any lost or damaged materials.
LOST AND FOUND
A lost and found box is kept in the office. Please mark your child’s name clearly on supplies and clothing to they can be easily identified and returned.
LUNCHES
Schools offer a hot lunch program for the convenience of parents and children. Weekly lunch tickets may be purchased or a child may buy lunch daily. Milk is included in the price of the lunch ticket or the daily lunch price. For those who bring a packed lunch from home, milk may be purchased separately. Lunch tickets are sold on MONDAYS ONLY for $8.75. A lunch ticket is good for any five lunches; they do not need to be used consecutively. Federal free and reduced lunches are available to students according to need. Application forms are available from the school office. Menus are distributed monthly to each student.
Elementary Student Lunch - $2.00 per day. Milk - $.35.
MEDICATION
The Board encourages all students to attend school regularly. Students with certain illness or disabilities may need to take medication during the school day. Students who require medication at school, including prescription AND over-the-counter medication, must have a completed physician medication form and parent medication consent on file at the school office. Medication will be given only from original and properly labeled containers. Physician forms and parent consent forms must be completely filled out and renewed at the start of each school year or with any changes such as dosage adjustment or a change in attending physicians. These procedures will help ensure the safety of all students. Thank you for your cooperation.
Prior to the administration of medicines pursuant to federal law or this regulation, the following criteria shall be met:
1. The principal or designee receives a written request signed by the parent/legal guardian that the medicine be administered by school personnel to the student.
2. The principal or designee receives a statement signed by the prescribing physician. The employee receiving such statement shall affix their signature and date of receipt.
3. The parent/legal guardian agrees to submit a revised statement signed by the prescribing physician if any information originally provided should change.
Exceptions to the requirements are listed below:
1. Some elementary students are mature enough to administer their own medication. In those instances where the parent/legal guardian and physician so specify, the building principal or designee shall be only responsible for storing and dispensing the prescribed container to the student upon the student’s request.
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MUSIC
BAND- Students in fifth grade have the opportunity to begin music lessons under the direction of an instrumental music teacher. Students in grade 6 have the opportunity to begin or continue group band lessons. This musical experience not only provides a child with the knowledge of musical instruments, but also helps him better understand the importance of becoming an effective member of a group. A musical program is conducted at least twice per year.
NURSE
All elementary schools in the Brunswick City School district have the services of a LPN from the Medina County Health Department two days per week. She assists with vision/hearing screenings, MMR clinics, medication dispensing, administering first aid and addressing general health concerns.
P.T.O.
The Crestview Parent-Teacher Organization exists to promote the welfare of our children. They sponsor many educational opportunities and family activities for our youngsters. They have donated many items to Crestview due to their fundraising efforts. Parents are encouraged to join and participate in the activities of the Crestview
P.T.O.
PARTIES
Three holidays are celebrated at Crestview – Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. The P.T.O. room mothers are in charge of the parties. These kinds of activities are an important part of school life and help provide a balance between social and academic affairs.
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PLAYGROUND
Crestview’s playgrounds are equipped by funding from the P.T.O. Children are to follow playground rules for their safety and others. The playground supervisors are the authority on the playground. Listed below are the rules:
1. When the whistle blows, children are to pay attention to the supervisor.
2. No one is to stand on playground equipment.
3. Children are not permitted on the playground unless an adult supervisor is present.
4. Children are not to push, shove, pull on clothing, etc.
5. Children may not play near cars in the parking lot.
6. Children are to play only in designated areas.
7. Snowball throwing or stone throwing is not permitted.
RECESS
Students go outside for recess during most of the school year. Weather conditions and the temperature are taken into consideration before children are sent outside – if the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, recess will be indoors. Please make sure students are dressed properly for recess when they come to school.
SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
The Brunswick Board of Education has designated that ALL building and grounds be smoke free. This applies to students, staff, parents and all visitors to the schools.
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SPECIAL SERVICES
In order to meet every child’s needs as much as possible, the services of a psychologist, speech and hearing therapist, remedial reading instructor and guidance counselor is available. Programs are also available for students who:
1. Have learning and behavior disabilities
2. Are physically handicapped
3. Have hearing impairments
4. Have vision impairments
5. Are multiple handicapped
6. Are severely behaviorally handicapped
7. Are talented and gifted
TELEPHONE CALLS
School business should be confined to the limits of the school day. Teachers are not called to the phone from their classes, so please leave your name and number and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Frequent or lengthy conversations indicate the need for a parent-teacher conference at school.
Children are NOT called to the telephone during the school day, except in cases of emergency. The secretary will see that IMPORTANT messages are delivered to your child.
VACATIONS
We discourage taking vacations when school is in session, but understand that sometimes families cannot avoid this situation. Students may experience academic difficulties when returning from a lengthy vacation. Arrangements to make up missing work should be made BEFORE the vacation begins at least one week in advance. Assignments missed during vacation are the responsibility of the student. Teachers will give students the general assignments for the period they will be on vacation. Classroom tests and projects can be made up upon their return. Please complete a vacation form – they are available in the office.
VISITORS
IMPORTANT – SECURITY REMINDER – EACH PERSON MUST REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE WHEN ENTERING THE SCHOOL. After signing in at the office, you will be permitted to visit a particular classroom. This procedure is used to properly protect every child during the school day. We trust and expect all parents and visitors to cooperate with this request.
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