Transcript Edgar l. Miller Elementary School

EDGAR L. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Opened in 1966
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Named after a former Superintendent, Edgar L. Miller
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One of 5 elementary schools in Merrillville Community School Corporation
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K-4 enrollment of approximately 400 students
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Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Technology
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EL (English Learners) program for Fieler, Miller, and Salk students
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Graded “A” by the Indiana Department of Education, 2011
DAILY SCHEDULE
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7:45 Arrival/breakfast
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7:55 Announcements
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8:00 Classes begin
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2:25 Dismissal (Except Thursdays)
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General daily schedule for each grade will be provided at the grade level
meetings.
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Check with the classroom teacher for more specific details
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THURSDAY
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Student dismissal at 1:25 PM every Thursday
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Beginning on Thursday, September 8th
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Lunch schedule remains the same
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Teachers engaged in professional development activities
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME - INTERRUPTIONS
To maximize the benefits of instructional time:
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Calls to teachers will be sent directly to voicemail
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Teachers will not conference with parents during instructional time
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Conferences must be scheduled during non-instructional time
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Visits to the classroom must be arranged ahead of time
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Items brought for students will be delivered by school personnel during noninstructional times
ATTENDANCE
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Students must be ready to begin class at 8:00 each day.
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Children arriving late will need to stop at the office for a Tardy Slip
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Parents must call to report their child’s absence or it will be marked as
unexcused
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Notes explaining absence should be given to the classroom teacher
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School nurse should be made aware of any chronic medical concerns
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State law requires schools to report any child with 10 unexcused absences
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Review pages 5-6 of the Elementary Handbook
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
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School Plan: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
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Miller Matrix that explains behavioral expectations posted in every classroom
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Students receive training in the early fall and again in January
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Continual reinforcement of behavioral expectations
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Miller Millions distributed to students behaving appropriately
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Miller Millions used to purchase items, participate in special activities, etc.
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Supports for students experiencing behavioral problems
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Review pages 6-11 of the Elementary Handbook
DRESS CODE
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Clothing cannot create a distraction
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Logos/pictures promoting violence, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vulgarities, etc. are
not permitted
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Skirts and shorts must be below fingertip in length
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Clothes must not be see-through, expose midriff or expose underwear
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Pants must fit at the waist
HOMEWORK
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Assigned to provide additional practice or expand upon skills introduced in the
classroom
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Research indicates it leads to higher student achievement at all ability levels
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Student more confident and better prepared for new skills
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Assignment Notebooks or Purple Homework Folders purchased by Miller PTO for
every student
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Parents should check these every night for notes, homework, etc.
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Plan to read with your child 15 minutes every day
TRANSPORTATION
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Buses only use the front circle
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Parents dropping-off students use Entrance P
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Parents picking-up students use Entrance Q
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Changes in transportation should be received by the office before 2:00 PM
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Students left after 2:40 will be sent to the Extended Care and parents will be
charged
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Bus Questions: Call Transportation Department at 650-5311
RDS ONLINE PARENT ACCESS
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Personalized collection of student data (grades, attendance, fees, test scores,
discipline, etc.)
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At your fingertips at anytime of the day
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Obtain activation number used to create an account from the office
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Assistance will be provided in the office or computer lab for parents without
Internet access or those experiencing difficulties
ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK
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Distributed to each parent at the grade level meeting
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Available on the Merrillville Community School Corporation website
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Additional information pertaining to Academics, Conduct and Discipline ,
Non-Academic Items, Parent Involvement, and MCSC Policies
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Sign and return page 25 to classroom teacher