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STUDENT -  PARENT HANDBOOK

2007-2008

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter................................................................................................................................ 1

DoDDS 2007-08 School Year Calendar..................................................................................... 2

Vision, Mission Statement, Guiding Principles.......................................................................... 3

Student Profile.................................................................................................................................. 4

School Directory............................................................................................................................... 5

School Hours/Office Hours............................................................................................................ 5

School Calendar Year..................................................................................................................... 6

BHPS Dates to Remember........................................................................................................... 6

NCA Accreditation......................................................................................................................... 6/7

Attendance/Absence/Tardiness................................................................................................ 7/8

Arrival of Students in School Arrival Time................................................................................... 8

Behavior: Expectations........................................................................................................ 9/10/11

Behavior: Due Process Rights................................................................................................... 11

Behavior: Suspension and Expulsion................................................................................. 11/12

Bicycles........................................................................................................................................... 13

Books............................................................................................................................................... 13

Buses/Bus Monitor Policies....................................................................................... 13/14/15/16

               Chain of Command/Procedures for Concerns................................................................... ..17

Child Find........................................................................................................................................ 18

Change of Address or Phone Number and Tour Extensions............................................... 18

Clubs/Extracurricular Activities.................................................................................................... 18

Conferences................................................................................................................................... 18

Corporal Punishment................................................................................................................... 18

De-registration of Students......................................................................................................... 18

Disciplinary Committee/Discipline Action................................................................................ 19

Dress Code/Dress Code for PE........................................................................................... 20/21

Enrichment Curriculum................................................................................................................ 20

Health Program and Services......................................................................................... 20/21/22

Homework...................................................................................................................................... 22

Information/Media Center............................................................................................................ 22

Internet Rights and Responsibilities Student/Teacher/Volunteer....................................... 23

Leaving School.............................................................................................................................. 23

Lost and Found.............................................................................................................................. 23

Lunches/Lunchroom Behavior.............................................................................................. 23/24

Newsletter-Bamboo Bulletin (Parent weekly newsletter) ..................................................... 27

Parent Involvement........................................................................................................................ 27

Parking............................................................................................................................................ 27

Parties............................................................................................................................................. 27

Picking Up Students after School............................................................................................... 27

Playground Rules and Discipline Procedures............................................................. 28/29/30

Power of Attorney........................................................................................................................... 31

Progress Report............................................................................................................................ 31

Responding to Individual Differences in Education (RIDE).......... ..........31

Rubrics............................................................................................................................................ 31

Safety............................................................................................................................................... 32

School Advisory Committee (SAC)............................................................................................. 32

School Committees...................................................................................................................... 32

School Improvement Plan........................................................................................................... 33

Specialists.......................................................................... 34

Student Placement Policies ................................................................................................. 34/35

Student Responsibilities and Privileges.................................................................................. 36

Study Trips...................................................................................................................................... 37

School Supplies List..................................................................................................................... 38

Teacher In-Service........................................................................................................................ 39

Telephones/Telephone Messages........................................................................................... 39

Typhoon Warning Procedures.................................................................................................... 39

Visitors and Guests...................................................................................................................... 39

Volunteers... ................................................................................................................................... 40

Website Address........................................................................................................................... 40

Weapon Policy............................................................................................................................... 40

 

 

 

 
 
SY 2007 - 2008

 

 

Dear Parents & Students,

 

The staff of Bob Hope Primary School welcomes you and your family to Okinawa, Japan.  About 800 students attend Bob Hope Primary School (BHPS).  There are approximately 108 professional and para-professional staff members at BHPS.  BHPS is a DYNAMIC school, where the administration and staff provide excellent learning opportunities for students.

 

The DODEA Community Strategic Plan (CSP) guides Bob Hope Primary School.  We believe and support highest student achievement for all students.  We also believe that NO CHILD will be left behind.  We promise an excellent educational program for all students.

 

 

Special Education, English as a Second Language, Compensatory Education, and Reading programs are offered at BHPS. If a student is in need of special education, an individual plan for his/her education will be prescribed with input from the student and parents.  There is also a Gifted Education (GE) program, for students whose potential and/or performance is so extraordinary that they require differentiation in their instructional program.

 

The following suggestions will help establish learning rituals for your primary-age child:

 

                  -Communicate frequently with your child's teacher.

                  -Have lunch with your child at school once a month.

                  -Ask your child about his/her day at school.

                  -Establish a daily study time at home.

                  -Read to your child each day.

 

Please take time to read this handbook.  Policies and procedures that prompt the most frequently asked questions or concerns are included in this booklet.  Your comments and concerns regarding the curriculum and/or school operation are welcome.  Please contact us at 634-0093/94.

 

Again, welcome to Bob Hope Primary School.  The entire staff looks forward to working with you in a positive and rewarding school-home community partnership.

 

 

 

 

Howell (Bud) Iles                                 Leslie Hobbs

Principal                                                                                         Assistant Principal



DoDDS Pacific 2007-2008 School Year Calendar

First Semester - (92 Instructional Days)

2007

Monday, August 27

Begin First Quarter and First Semester

Monday, September 3

Labor Day - Federal Holiday

Monday, October 8

Columbus Day - Federal Holiday

Thursday, November 1

End of First Quarter
(47 days of classroom instruction)

Friday, November 2

No school for students - teacher work day

Monday November 5

Begin second quarter

Monday, November 12

Federal Holiday (Veterans Day)(Veterans' Day - November 11)

Thursday, November 22

Thanksgiving - Federal Holiday

Friday, November 23

Friday - Recess Day

Monday, December 24

Begin Winter Recess

Tuesday, December 25

Christmas - Federal Holiday

2008

Tuesday, January 1

New Year's Day - Federal Holiday

Monday, January 7

Instruction Resumes

Monday, January 21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Federal Holiday

Thursday, January 24

End of Second Quarter and First Semester
(45 days of classroom instruction)

Friday, January 25

No school for students - teacher work day

Second Semester - (91 Instructional Days)

Monday, January 28

Begin Third Quarter and Second Semester

Monday, February 18

Presidents' Day - Federal Holiday

Thursday, April 3

End of Third Quarter
(48 days of classroom instruction)

Friday, April 4

No school for students - teacher work day

Monday, April 7

Begin Spring Recess

Monday, April 14

Instruction Resumes - Begin Fourth Quarter

Monday, May 26

Memorial Day - Federal Holiday

Thursday, June 12

No school for students - teacher work day

Friday, June 13

End of Fourth Quarter and Second Semester

 

BOB HOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL

VISION

 

Bob Hope Primary School envisions an environment for learning which focuses on the development of the whole child as a productive member of a democratic society.  The academic, creative, emotional, moral, social, and physical needs of all children in the primary setting are addressed through developmentally appropriate programs. The school-learning climate emphasizes good citizenship and positive human relationships.  Our school is committed to a school-home community partnership designed to facilitate the learning of all students.

 

 

BOB HOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The BHPS staff, in collaboration with the community, provides a developmentally appropriate educational program that prepares all students to become lifelong learners and productive members of a global community.   It is our mission to provide all students the opportunities and guidance necessary to:

 

Þ                 Develop basic skills across the curriculum

Þ                 Self-assess

Þ                 Deal with change

Þ                 Think, reason, and solve problems

Þ                 Access and process information by utilizing technology

Þ                 Develop positive, cooperative relationships

Þ                 Develop positive self-esteem

 

 

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

 

1.      Each child learns at an individual rate.

2.      Each child can experience a pattern of success in school in order to develop personal satisfaction, self-confidence, and a feeling of pride and self-worth.

3.      Each child can become a good citizen through the development of positive attitudes.

4.      Each child's dignity and cultural/language diversity should be consistently affirmed.

5.      Each child has the ability to think imaginatively and openly, to explore ideas, and to realize that subject matter skills are tools used in problem solving.

6.      Each child will have the opportunity to develop technology skills in order to prepare for the future.

7.      The DoDEA Curriculum Standards provide the framework for an effective educational program.

8.      A school-home community partnership that encourages open and effective communication, parent involvement, and community support promotes student success.

 



A PROFILE OF TOP STUDENTS

WE WANT TO SEE AT

Bob Hope Primary School

 

 

1.      STUDENTS who take responsibility for themselves... the way they look, talk, and behave.

 

2.      STUDENTS who attend school regularly and bring a note excusing illness (or an emergency) upon returning to school.

 

3.      STUDENTS who arrive to class on time with appropriate learning materials and are able to exercise good study skills and work habits; and upon completing assignments, quickly find something constructive to do rather than disrupt others.

 

4.      STUDENTS who choose challenging activities to improve themselves, are not merely concerned with getting a right answer, but creatively think of several solutions to a problem.

 

5.      STUDENTS who do their homework regularly, hand assignments in on time and correct their own mistakes.

 

6.      STUDENTS who have good manners. say "please" and "thank you". are friendly, courteous, and show respect to everyone at BHPS.

 

7.      STUDENTS who are honest with themselves and respect the property of others.

 

8.      STUDENTS who follow the basic rules of BHPS and help other students follow these rules.

 

9.      STUDENTS who can pick up their own litter and put it in a trash can (and occasionally pick up after others who may not).

 

10. STUDENTS who volunteer to do a little extra to make their class, BHPS, or our

      community a better place.

 


BHPS IS FORTUNATE. MOST OF OUR STUDENTS ARE LIKE THIS.

 

HEARTS LIKE DOORS

WILL OPEN WITH EASE,

WITH THREE LITTLE WORDS


THANK YOU AND PLEASE


 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY



Principal

 Mr. Howell (Bud) Iles  634-0093

 

Asst. Principal

 Mrs. Leslie Hobbs                  634-0094

 

Secretary

 Ms. Jennifer Correa               634-0084

 

Registrar

 Ms. Shawne Griffin                 634-0094

 

Office Automation Clerk

 Ms. Michele Jimenez             634-0093

 

Assessment Team

Ms. Linda Haggerty                 634-1334

Ms. Michelle Zendejas 634-4045

 

CSC Chairperson

 Ms. Kathy Torrez-Bloom        634-0527

 

Nurse

 Ms. Lisa Beeman       634-1182

 

Counselor

 Ms. Mamie Evans                  634-0524

 Ms. Karen Robertson 634-0523

 

Preschool Child Development Teacher

 Ms. Leigh Robinson               634-0093

 Ms. Kimberly Logue   634-0093

 

Moderate/Severe Learning Impaired

Ms. Bronwyn Schwend           634-0093

Mr. Kenny Yergler                   634-0093

 

Teacher Of The Learning Impaired

 Ms. Lisa Reynolds                 634-0093

 Mr. Peter Watterson              634-0093

 

Teacher Of The Emotionally Impaired

 Ms. Cathy Hastings                634-0093

 

English-as-a-Second Language Teachers

                       

 Ms. Charlene Martin               634-0093

 Ms.  Mary Jo Bennis

 

 

 

Teachers of the Communication Impaired

 Ms. Anne Heinrich                  634-0093

 Ms. Martha Nolin

 

Educational Technologist

 Mr. Dale Leifson                     634-0093

 

Literacy Facilitator

 Ms. Penny Gibson                  632-9036

 

Literacy Support Specialist

  Ms. Lesley Morriss

  Ms. Anne Mullally

  Ms. Kelly Carver

 

Information Center Specialist

  Ms. Gloria Rigor                      634-0525

 

Psychologist

  Ms. Sherri Powers            634-1334

 

All staff members may be contacted through the main office phone numbers or those listed above.  Messages may be left for staff members to return a call.  Only in EMERGENCY SITUATIONS will the staff member be called to the phone.

 

School Hours:

Grades K-3