TO AND FROM SCHOOL

BUSES

v     Bus transportation for all eligible kindergarten through fifth grade students will be available beginning the first day of school.

v     Students may ride their assigned bus only. A friend may ride home with a student if  a note is provided to the driver.

v     Buses leave the school five minutes after dismissal time.

v     Parents who have questions concerning the buses are to call the Scottsdale School Transportation Department at 480-484-8550.

v     Food or drinks are not allowed on the bus.  Plastic water bottles are acceptable.

v     In case of emergency, KEEP QUIET and LISTEN TO THE DRIVER.

v     Animals are not permitted on the bus.

v     When crossing the street after getting off the bus, stay ten feet in front of the bus and look both ways.

Get off the bus ONLY at your designated bus stop.      

STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES

v     Children should arrive at school after 7:55 a.m.

v     Students transported to school should be dropped off and picked up in the Turn around area only (east parking lot).

v     Drive as far forward as you can before you stop. This will enable more cars to load or unload students at one time.

v     Children should get out of the passenger side of the car immediately and walk to class in the mornings.

v     Students should Drop (their backpacks) and Go to their playground where there will be supervision. Please do not bring your child to school before 7:55 a.m.

v     Children should be in class, ready to start the day, at 8:10 a.m. after the first bell. Students not in class at 8:15 a.m. will need to go to the office for a late pass.

v     In the afternoons, students will be called by name to board cars.

v     Please stay in your car. DO NOT PARK AND LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE ALONG THE CURB.

v     If your child is delayed in the afternoon, please drive forward as far as you can and stop and wait.  

v     FOR STUDENT SAFETY,DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP CHILDREN ON LAFAYETTE, RUBICON, CALLE DEL MEDIO, or in the front parking lot. 

BICYCLES

v     Students are to cross all streets using the crosswalks.

v     All students must wear helmets when they ride their bicycles to school.

v     Students are to place and lock their bicycles in the designated areas until they go home.      

v     Please walk your bicycles on all school walks.

v     Neither the District nor its employees are responsible for damage to or theft of bicycles.

SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES AND SCOOTERS

v     Skateboards, rollerblades, roller-skates, and scooters are not permitted on school buses or on the school campus.

v     Skateboards, rollerblades, roller-skates and scooters will be confiscated if found on school premises. Parents will be asked to come and pick up the above.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

SUPERVISION

v     A teacher or an aide will supervise the playgrounds when students are outside. Supervision is from 7:55 a.m. - 8:10 a.m., noon aides supervise during lunch recess.

v     Students are supervised in the cafeteria during lunch.

v     Because students are not supervised when they leave the classroom during school hours or while they are in the restrooms, a buddy will always accompany them.

v     The bicycle area is not supervised during the school day.

KIDS CLUB:

v     The after school program known as Kids Club is a District sponsored program that provides childcare services for a fee.  Contact Community Schools at 480-484-6186.

v     Kids Club services are available daily before school from 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. and after school from 2:45 -6:00 p.m. daily.  This is a District sponsored program.

v     The Kids Club incorporates activities indoors and out, as well as homework assistance, tutoring and organized play.

v     The Kids Club is not in operation on any Scottsdale Unified School District holidays.

v     Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. The parent or legal guardian must enroll the child.  Placement is assured only when the Parent Fee Agreement and the blue County Immunization/Emergency Information forms have been completely filled out, signed and returned with your registration fee. 

A student may be involuntarily withdrawn from the Kids Club if: 

v     If payment is not received by the end of grace period following the Payment Due date.

v     If a child is absent for two consecutive weeks without notice.

v     If the child violates the Code of Conduct.

v     If the parent is continually late for pick up from the Kids Club program.

v     Please see the Kids Club Contract and Handbook for more information.       

ATTENDANCE

 ABSENCES

v     Parents are requested to please call the office (480-484-2000) no later than one hour after the start of school to report a student absence.  Before 7:30 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m., call the main number and then press 1 for the automated attendance line.

v     When a student is absent, school personnel will call the parent in the morning to confirm the absence. We APPRECIATE parents who save us making the call by notifying us early in the day of absences.

v     If prior parent contact has not been made regarding an absence, a returning student must have a written excuse from a parent or guardian. The excuse should include: a) the reason for the absence; b) the date(s) of the absence; and c) the parent’s signature.

TARDINESS

v     Students who are not in their classroom ready for instruction by 8:15 a.m. are considered tardy and must report to the school office immediately. If they have no note, parents should call ahead of the student’s arrival.

v     Parents of students with 4 and 5 excused or unexcused tardies in one semester will be contacted by the teacher and/or administrator. 

v     Students that receive a 6^th tardy will sit at the tardy table during lunch and recess time.

v     Late arrives with a doctors note will be excused. A doctor’s note must accompany the student on the day of the late arrival to be accepted.

v     Chronic tardiness will result in actions as stated in the District Code of Conduct.

SIGN-IN/SIGN-OUT

v     All students must be signed out in the office by parent or authorized adult.

v     If parents know ahead of time that they will be picking up a student during the school day, they are to write a note to the teacher stating the time they will pick up the student.

v     No student will be released to anyone except his or her parent or legal guardian or any authorized adult noted on the child’s emergency card.

v     Parents must check into the office when picking up children and sign them out.

v     Students may not leave the school grounds during the school day.      

FIELD TRIPS

v     Field trips which support and supplement classroom learning may be taken at various times during the year as planned by the teacher and authorized by the Principal.

v     No student will be permitted to attend unless properly authorized by the parent’s signature on the school permission slip. 

v     School buses are used for transportation and the District, our P.T.A., tax credit funding and/or parents of participating students incur the cost of the trip.

v   Students are asked to follow teacher directions and stay with a buddy at all times.

        CAFETERIA     

v     The hot lunch cost is $2.25.  Each student has an “account”. This means that money or meal credits are deposited into the account, then the student can purchase food items. 

v     Each student has an account available for deposit.  Deposits may be made in the cafeteria or at www.mylunchmoney.com.  If there is money in the account, the purchases are deducted.  If there is no money in the account, the cashier will ask for cash for the purchase. 

v     Students may purchase milk (60 cents) to have with their lunch from home.

v     Parents are invited to eat in the cafeteria for $3.00.  Please notify the school office early in the morning on the day you wish to eat

v     Cafeteria menus will be sent home each month.

v     Free or reduced lunches are available for those who qualify. Please ask an office staff member for an application.

Cafeteria Behavior Expectations

1.      Display good lunchroom manners

2.      Walk at all times

3.      Be polite and courteous to everyone, including the cafeteria workers, cafeteria supervisors, and visitors

4.      Use inside voices. Talking to your neighbor is fine. Shouting across to another table is not.

5.      Sit as a class (unless it has been approved by administration)

6.      Table monitors should sit across from one another at the end of your table.

7.      Do not leave seat without permission.  Raise your hand.

8.      Do not share food.  This is a health issue.

9.      Classes will be dismissed when tables have all trash picked up and are quiet.

10. Please do not take food outside of the cafeteria. No food is allowed on the playground. If you have a class celebration and treats are provide you may consume the treat outside in the courtyard not on the playground. Make sure you dispose of all trash appropriately.

NURSE  

v     In case of illness or accident, children should tell their teacher or the adult in charge, who will then send the student to the school nurse. If the nurse determines that the child is to go home, the nurse will contact the parents.

v     The nurse keeps all of the health records for our students, their emergency phone numbers and other necessary information. Parents are asked to please see that this information is current and correct.

v     For information concerning the regulations for the dispensing of medication during the school hours, please contact the nurse at 480-484-2011.

v     Students returning to school from a major illness or accident who are not to participate in activities or P.E. also need a note from home or the doctor.

v     Each school year the nurse conducts vision and hearing screenings for all students.

v     The District does not carry insurance for students’ medical or dental costs if they are     injured during school activities.  Parents are responsible for their children’s insurance. 

v     In an emergency, the school may call paramedics who may decide that an ambulance is needed. The parents pay for these services.

                                COMMUNICATION

v     Hopi’s Web sight is www.susd.org/Hopi/index.htm. All teachers have a web site and an e-mail address.

v     The Hopi Highlights newsletter is emailed home each Monday. It will include school news, PTA information, and community news. Be sure to read the newsletter as important dates, announcements, and notices are included in it. Let the office know if you would prefer a hardcopy.

v     When a student is falling behind in schoolwork, parents will be contacted. If necessary, the teacher may ask for a conference.

v     All testing information will be sent home or the information will be given to the parent during conference time. Parents may access Galileo Benchmarks scores online at Hopi’s school website under student resources.

v     If parents have information regarding a student that would help the teacher, please inform the teacher. The nurse / teacher needs to know of any student health problems.

v     Change of address or phone number (working and/or home) should be immediately brought to the attention of the office staff and teacher.

v      Parents are responsible for notifying the school of any changes to a child’s custody.

v     Site council is Hopi’s Site Based Shared Decision Making team.  It is comprised of administrators, teachers and parent representatives for the purpose of discussing all issues relevant to campus life.  Site Based Shared Decision Making guidelines and procedures are on file in the Principal’s office.

v     When needed, parents are asked to call the school for a conference with the teacher.

v     When it is necessary to have a conference with the Principal, please call the main office for an appointment.

MEDIA RELEASE

v     Photographs, videotapes and/or interviews of your student may be requested by District sources, school sources, District/School Web site, or outside media. 

v     Parental permission must be recorded and on file before such sources are granted access to your student.  The Parent Permission for Media and Public Access is included in the Uniform Code of Student Conduct booklet.                                                               

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

v     Conferences regarding student growth are scheduled in the fall and spring grading periods for grades K-5.

v     Parent-teacher conferences are in addition to our regular written reporting procedures. Many of our teachers ask the students to attend the conferences.

v  Please refer to the school calendar for conference dates.

REPORTING TO PARENTS

v     Progress reports are sent to parents to indicate student progress as needed.

v     Report cards are sent home at the end of each quarter for students in grades 1-5.

RECORDS

v     A cumulative record file is kept for each student at Hopi School.

v     These records include test scores, grades, attendance, health information, and communications sent and received.

v     Parents are permitted to go through their children’s record. Parents desiring to view their children’s records should call the school office to make an appointment.

v     These records are the property of the Scottsdale School District and may only be viewed by school personnel, the student, and the parents.

v     In order to better serve the students, the school asks parents for their cooperation in eliminating the use of calls and messages to individual students. Classes will NOT be interrupted with messages to students except in an extreme emergency.

v     Use of the school telephone by children is discouraged. ONLY emergency calls will be allowed. Children need to pre-plan and be responsible for lunches, lunch money, homework, and required materials needed for the school day.        

v     The office staff will answer calls during school hours.  Our automated phone system will allow you to call and leave a message before or after office hours.  Before 7:30 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. dial the main number (480-484-2000) School Nurse-2011;  Secretary-2002; Automated Attendance- 2000.

HOMEWORK AND GRADES

v     The home and school share the responsibility for the total education of a child.  It requires the active participation of the child in the educational process. 

v     Homework assignments are designed to:  be relevant and meaningful to the child and related to class activities; provide practice on skills and concepts introduced in class; strengthen basic skills; stimulate and further personal interests; develop independent study skills; develop initiative and responsibility; and keep parents aware of their child’s curriculum and academic progress.

v     Missed assignments, due to absences from school, will be issued upon the student’s return to school.

v     Scheduling extended family vacations during school time is discouraged.  Children need to be in school each day. 

HONOR ROLL AND PRINCIPAL’S LIST

v     Honor Roll and Principals’ List are for fourth and fifth grade students.

v     A student must attain a 3.5 average for Honor Roll and a 3.8 average for Principal’s List to be eligible for the recognition at the end of each quarter. 

v     Honor Roll / Principal’s List students must receive no less than S in the special area classes.        

v     Honor Roll / Principal’s List students must not receive a grade lower than a C in any one subject with no Us, and no more than 1 N.        

TUTORING

v     Teachers may not tutor their own students for a fee as per the employment agreement.

BEHAVIOR     

CHARACTER COUNTS APPROACH TO DISCIPLINE

Character Counts is a character education framework that teaches the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.