We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. (Franklin Roosevelt 1882 - 1945)
Failure Is Not An Option! Failure Is Not An Option! Failure Is Not An Option!
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We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. (Franklin Roosevelt 1882 - 1945) Failure Is Not An Option! Failure Is Not An Option! Failure Is Not An Option!
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THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO LEARN THAN FROST ELEMENTARY! ! Motto: "BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE"
Principal: Elbert L. White Assistant Principal: Tywanna Glapion Area: South Area Superintendent: Warner Ervin Executive Principal: Charles Bryant Middle School Vertical Pattern: Albert Thomas Middle High School Vertical Pattern: Sterling High School Colors: Navy Blue and White School Mascot: Jaguar School Motto: "BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE" 2004 –2004 Theme: "No Child Left Behind" The mission of Robert L. Frost Elementary School is to educate all students in an environment that is conducive to learning. Our setting will include innovative technical skills, which promote academic improvement, parental involvement, development of each child’s potential, and to enhance the desire to become productive, and functioning citizens of the twenty-first century. Our belief is that all students can learn and become successful, productive individuals when high standards are set. We are committed to helping our students reach this goal. In order that this goal will be accomplished, Frost Elementary has developed a combined effort of the faculty, parents, students, and community in providing an environment where high standards of learning continue to be developed and expected as we mold our students into successful and productive individuals. THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO LEARN THAN FROST ELEMENTARY! ! SCHOOL COMMUNITY/BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS Communities In Schools - Central Texas Inc. Bethel Baptist Church IMPORTANT DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007-2008 Labor Day September 3, 2007 Open House September 13, 2007 Fall Holiday October 2, 200 Professional Development November 20-21, 200 Thanksgiving Holiday November 22-24, 200 Teacher Preparation December 15, 200 Winter Holiday December 18 , 200 - January 1, 200 Professional Development January 2, 200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 15, 200 Spring Break March 12-16, 200 Spring Holiday April 6, 200 Teacher Preparation May 25, 200 EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS FOR STUDENTS Student will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. six (6) times during the year. Please make arrangements to have transportation for your child on these days. The faculty and staff will be attending in-services, so there will be no supervision. We are concerned for the safety of the students. The Early Dismissal days are: September 14, 2006, November 17, 2006, December 14, 2006, March 9, 2007, April 5, 2007 and May 24,2007 Note: There could be changes in some of these dates as changes develop in the school and district calendars. PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAYS/REPORT CARD PICK-UP On Parent Involvement Days, the students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. twice during the year. On these days, we are asking parents to pick up their child’s report card between the hours of 1:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. If parents are unable to pick up their child’s report card, it will be sent home with the child the following Monday. Students do not attend school on staff development days. The dates are also listed on the calendar of this handbook. Staff Development, Teacher Service and Professional Development days are: November 20 & 21, 2006, January 2, 2007, February 9, 2007, and April 9, 2007 The telephones are for EMERGENCY USE ONLY. Please make your child aware of the daily plans for picking them up BEFORE they arrive to school each morning. If an emergency occurs, the teacher will allow the student to use the telephone. Student’s and parents ARE NOT permitted to use the phones in the TEACHER’S LOUNGE AREA. The information in this section of the handbook will help parents and students understand their responsibilities. Along with this handbook, students and parents are required to become familiar with the provisions of the district wide HISD Code of Student Conduct. School personnel should be contacted for assistance with a problem or concern. Pre -K thru Fifth Graders 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. The school cannot accept responsibility for supervision of students who arrive before or leave after teachers are on duty. Please make sure that your child arrives at school no later than 7:30 a.m. each day. The official school day starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends 2:45 p.m. children should not remain on campus no later than 3:00 p.m. unless they are participating in a supervised activity. Arrangements should be made for all students to be pick- up by transportation or walked home promptly after dismissal. Students who are habitually late after dismissal time will be reported to the proper authorities. The above procedures were designed for the safety and well-being of your children. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PRICES AND PROCEDURES Students who are eating breakfast will be served in their classroom from 7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. only. Breakfast with milk $ 1.00 Reduced Breakfast w/ Milk .30 Lunch with Milk $1.50 Reduced Lunch .40 Meals may be purchased on a daily basis. To help our lunch program operate efficiently, it is requested that your child’s lunches be purchased on a weekly basis. Send your money in a sealed envelope to the office on Monday morning. On the outside on the envelope, write the students name, the homeroom teacher’s name, and the amount enclosed. If the money is for more than one child, list each child’s name, each homeroom teacher’s name, and the amount enclosed. Students absent on Monday will follow the same procedure on Tuesday. Credit will be given if a student is absent during the week. We ask that cash be used to pay for lunch. Free and reduced prices are available to students that qualify. A fully completed enrollment card MUST be on file in the office on each student by the end of the first week each year. If your child becomes ill at school, the school nurse or a member of the office staff will contact you. This is one reason for the importance of making sure that the parent’s home, business, pager and emergency numbers be kept updated during the year. For the safety of your child, please notify the school office if there is a change of address or telephone number during the school year. Precious time may be lost if an emergency arises and the parents/guardians cannot be reached. Immunizations: "No Shots, No School". All students entering for the first time are required to have proof of immunization against Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chicken Pox). Frost’s school staff are prohibited from providing or administering any medication, including aspirin, to any student. Students needing occasional medications, such as penicillin, etc. for colds, ear aches and sore throats, are to take these medications at home if possible. Medication that is prescribed three (3) times a day can be given before the student comes to school, after school, and again at bedtime. However, if medication MUST be given at school, it must be personally delivered by the parent and accompanied by a written authorization form a parent/guardian that includes the name of the medication and instructions for its administration (time and dosage). PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT ENROLLMENT Basic requirements for STUDENT ENROLLMENT:
For all students’ safety, parents are reminded to observe the school zone speed limit and respect the student safety patrol and staff members on duty during student arrival and dismissal. Selinsky Road is the front entrance of the school has been designated as a drop off and pick-up zone. It is also designated for buses and after school nursery pick-up and drop off. Please do not park there between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please allow students to cross at the crosswalks and not cross in the middle of the street. Your support of this procedure helps the school to keep children safe. This is a safety feature for children. ALL VISITORS should enter the school through the front door and are REQUIRED TO REGISTER IN THE OFFICE UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ANY OTHER AREA IN THE BUILDING. For security reasons, parents or others will not be allowed to stand around in the hallways. Parents are requested to wait outside the gates; so that students may be dismissed in an orderly manner. A rainy day information form must be on file for each student to ensure safety during severe weather at dismissal time. Pre-K and Kindergarten students are now required to follow the same rules as the other grade levels. When returning to school after an absence, a written excuse is required signed by the parent or guardian, stating the reason for the absence. This excuse must be presented to the teacher within three days upon the student’s return to school. A student absent more than 8 unexcused days will result in failure for the student even though the grades were passing. The ninth unexcused absence will fail the student. Subjects will be flagged by an asterisk (*). Students with excessive absences and/or tardiness will be referred to the school attendance committee. Excessive and/or absences with patterns may require a referral to the attendance specialist. Should this become necessary, the attendance specialist will make a home visit to determine the nature of the excessive absences and/or offer support to the family. Continued excessive absences will result in a referral to the Harris County Court System. A student must be in school before 10:00 a.m. to be counted present for that school day. Parents are welcome to visit the school. Visitations are restricted to the class in which your child is a member and scheduled at a time that is convenient for the teacher. Parents are not to interrupt the educational process of the class. HISD Board Policy states that ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE A PERMIT FROM THE OFFICE before visiting a classroom. Parent/teacher conferences are to be scheduled with the teacher in advance. These conferences should be set up during the teacher’s preparation and planning time, before or after school, or during a time when the teacher is relieved of classroom responsibilities. Visits should be limited to no more than 30 to 45 minutes. Younger children are not permitted in the classrooms of long periods. When visiting parents we encouraged you to leave younger children at home
The Parent Family Support Center is located in Room 16. Mrs. Janice Taylor is the parent educator assigned to work with the parents. Please stop in and register with Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor offers a variety of activities and classes you may wish to participate in. All parent volunteers must register in the Parent Center before being assigned to work in a classroom. Parents are not to volunteer in the same room that their child is in. Small children are not permitted in the classroom during the period that the parents are volunteering their time. The number to the Parent Center is (713)732-3491. Communities In School (CIS) is an intervention program that is available to the Frost students and parents. CIS serves as an extension branch to some of the outside Social Service agencies available in the Houston area. Parents are encouraged to register with CIS and find out what services are offered which can assist you. If they are unable to help, they will be able to place you in contact with the proper agency to assist you. They can be reached at (713)732-7060. UNIFORM IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT DRESS CODE The students of Frost Elementary are strongly encouraged to participate in our uniform program. We are asking the following attire to be worn: Boy’s Uniforms: *White knit tops-short sleeves *White oxford shirt *Navy pants/shorts *Tennis shoes, or black or white rubber sole shoes *White or navy uniform socks *Navy or black belt Girl’s Uniforms: *White knit tops-short sleeves *White oxford shirt *Navy pleated skirts *Navy pleated jumper *Navy twill pants *Navy twill shorts *White or navy uniform socks-knee-hi’s *Navy or black belt *Black or white rubber sole shoes, tennis shoes *Student’s hair is to be clean, neatly cut, and combed. Boys are NOT permitted to wear earrings to school. *All children are to wear appropriate shoes to school. If sandals or heels are worn, the child must bring sturdy, low heel shoes and socks for physical education classes. Slides and thongs are not permitted. *Midriff, cut-off tops, halters, mesh shirts, tank tops, and shirts with advertising slogans (such as shirts advertising alcohol, tobacco, or drugs) or shirts with sexual double meanings are not permitted. *Students are permitted to wear shorts that are no more than TWO INCHES above the knees. No biking shorts, hot pants, or short-shorts are permitted. *Students are not allowed to wear bandannas or caps. *If a child wears inappropriate clothing to school, he/she will be sent to the office to speak with the nurse, instructional coordinator, CIS project manager, or principal and the parents/guardian will be notified. *No facial make-up will be permitted to be worn at school. Make-up and fingernail polish are not to be brought to school. All boys will wear a belt with their pants. Sagging pants are not permitted. *No garment or style that is considered a disruption to the classroom will be permitted. The final decision, as it related to whether or not a garment is appropriate rests with the principal. Morning announcements begin each morning at 7:55 a.m. All students and visitor’s are asked to refrain from walking and talking during the time so that announcements can be heard and completed. The school environment must be free of disruptions, which interfere with a quality educational program. Students are expected and must behave in an acceptable manner. Students at Frost Elementary School should adhere to the following rules:
Uniforms must to be worn on field trips. Dress appropriately in accordance with the student dress code. Attend school daily in a timely fashion (unless you are ill). Students can learn more when they come to school, ready and willing to learn. Students are responsible for coming with there school supplies each day. Display good manners at all times. Each person should keep up with his/her own belongings. Parents will have to pay for lost textbooks assigned to your child. Games and toys should not be brought to school. Respect the rights and the property of others. Help us to keep a clean building. Dispose of trash and paper appropriately. No gum is allowed on our campus. Follow safety rules of the building Safety Patrol and respect the quiet zone. Accept responsibility for your own actions. Work willingly to maintain high personal standards of achievement. Keep your hands and feet to yourself at all time. Keep your hands behind your back and walk quietly in a straight line. The Store across the street is off limits before and after school. The primary focus of Frost Elementary is to provide an environment that is safe and allows learning to be developed, meaningful, and challenged. With this in mind, we believe that all students should be given the same opportunity to receive a quality education. Therefore, all students have value as human beings and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. A disciplined person is part of being an educated person. A person that is self-disciplined has a handle on becoming an educated person. Obtaining self-discipline is the highest form of preparation for a successful life as an adult. Additionally, it promotes and shows pride in one’s self. Each student is expected to follow rules and regulations established by the school and by the classroom. The HISD CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT will be strictly enforced. Students who are disruptive will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the district’s CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT and the School-based Discipline Letter. THE POLICY AT FROST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS THAT STUDENTS THAT ENGAGE IN FIGHTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SUSPENDED. While under the jurisdiction of the school, a student may be suspended or sent to the in-house Detention Center for the following reasons: Cutting, defacing or in any way damaging property, real or personal, belonging to the School District, its employees, or other students. Defiance of the authority of the teachers, principals or supervisors. Stealing, forgery, gambling, hazing or fighting. Use, sale or possession of narcotics, or other dangerous drugs not prescribed by a licensed physician. Use of or possession of tobacco, except in areas designated as smoking areas, or alcoholic beverages in the school, on the school grounds, or while involved in school sponsored activities. An object that is concerted a weapon is not permitted at school. Participating in any activities which interferes with or disrupts the educational process. Physical assaults or bodily injury to an employee of the District or another student. Violation of public law or District or building regulations. Verbal assaults or threats directed toward an employee or another student. Other violations of District or building regulations Failure to accept discipline Leaving school grounds without permission. It is the decision of the teacher to deny a student from participating in a field trip. If this option is chosen by the teacher, the following guidelines must be met prior to the use of this option: A conference with the principal or the instructional coordinator and grade level chairperson must be held. During the conference, the teacher shares his/her documentation’s of the behaviors and summaries from previous parent conferences. This conference must be held at least seven (7) school days prior to the scheduled field trip. During the conference, the teacher then makes the recommendation of the child not going on the field trip or that a parent accompany the child on the field trip. If the parent chooses to accompany the child on the field trip, they must provide their own transportation. If the teacher’s request is honored, he/she then contacts the parent to inform the parent of the outcome of the conference held with the administrator. The information is not to be sent home by a student. The classroom teacher has the responsibility of sharing this information with the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must be notified at least three days in advance if his/her child has been denied a field trip. If a child has paid for a field trip and the trip was denied, the money will be applied to the next field trip experience or refunded at the request of the parent. Students without a signed HISD Field Trip Parent Permission Slip will not be allowed to participate in the field trip. HANDWRITTEN NOTES FROM PARENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. This is a District Guideline that supports safety issues of students. The Houston Independent School District has put the new State of Texas Promotion Standards into effect for the past 2005-2006 school year. The standards for promotion for the 2006-2007 school year are the same, but have been extended to include grades 1-8. The guidelines for promotion are: *Students in grade 1-2 must pass the Reading High Frequency Words. *All students in grades 1-5 must fall within one grade level on the Math and Reading portion of the Stanford-10 Achievement Test. *All students must have a grade average of at least 70 in their subjects of reading, mathematics, language arts, and science or social studies. *Students must have an overall average of 70 or better. *Students in grade 3-5 must pass the all portion ( Writing, Reading, Math, and Science) of the TAKS Test. The student’s grades will be determined by teacher evaluation of growth attained during the various learning activities conducted by the teacher in a given grading period. The teacher will take into consideration all available information in judging a student’s achievement in relation to the content objectives. Student success with individual and/or group assignments, projects, performances, and classroom participation will be helpful with making judgments, in addition to test grades. This information will be documented in the teacher’s class record books, student’s work folders, rubrics, etc., and will be made available to parents upon request. Students that do not meet the Promotion Standards will be required to attend the Title I Extended Year Summer School Program. The purpose of Grading is to: *Evaluate the achievement of students at the end of and/or during a lesson, assignment, unit, project, or grading cycle. *Provide an on-going report of student progress for parents, students, and school records. *Report at the end of a grading cycle, semester, or year to what degree the student has achieved the required objectives. Grading Scale: A = 90-100 Excellent I = Incomplete B = 80-89 Good E = Excellent C = 75-79 Fair S = Satisfactory D = 70-74 Passing N = Needs to Improve F = 69 & Below Failure U = Unsatisfactory *Progress reports will be sent home during the fourth (4) week of each grading period. Progress Report dates are: *Report cards will be sent home at the end of every nine (9) weeks. These documents serve as a means of informing parents/guardians of the students progress, or lack of progress, in each subject. Report Card dates are: If you wish to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher, please adhere to the schedule listed below. If you are unable to meet during this time, please contact the teacher to schedule a time that is convenient for you. * Pre-K 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. * Kindergarten 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. * First Grade 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. * Second Grade 12:30 noon - 1:15 p.m. * Third Grade 11:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. * Fourth Grade 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. * Fifth Grade 10:30a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Students in grades 3 through 5 are required by the State of Texas to take the Texas Assessment of Knowledge on Skills (TAKS) Test. TAKS Testing dates are: * 4th Grade TAKS Writing * 3rd Grade TAKS Reading * 3rd-5th Grade TAKS Math * 3rd-5th Grade TAKS Reading * Students in grades 1-5 will also take the Stanford 9 Achievement Test. The dates will be given at a later time. * Students in the 1- 2 will be taken the High Frequency Words. The dates will be given at a later time. To reinforce the skills and objectives that have been introduced during the school day, homework will be ASSIGNED MONDAY-THURSDAY. It is very important that all homework is completed and returned the following school day. We are asking that you go over all homework with your child, but let them do their work ON THEIR OWN. If you have any questions about a homework assignment, please contact your child’s teacher. At Frost Elementary, every opportunity is extended to help our students become successful academically. In support of this effort, tutorial classes are extended two/three times a week and or on Saturdays. These classes are for all children in grades 1-5. The tutorials are designed to address any deficits that your child may have and provides a better opportunity for your child to reach academic success. We STRONGLY SUGGEST that your children attend each tutorial session. *Note: The actual day and times of tutorials will be announced when the school year begins. Students are responsible for the books, which are issued to them. Each textbook issued has an assigned book number. The number and condition of the book is recorded by the classroom teacher. A fee is charged for lost or damaged books according to the Houston ISD policy. Failure to return or pay for loss or damaged books will result in the student not being issued another textbook during the school year or subsequent years thereafter until the debt is paid. Textbooks are the property of the State of Texas and HISD. Therefore, to protect and keep them in excellent condition, they are required to be covered AT ALL TIMES. If the student leaves Frost, the textbook bill follows them to whatever school or district they enroll in. Textbooks still will not be issued until the bill is cleared. All students will attend library classes. Students who check out books are responsible for the care and return of the books. Students will be responsible for paying for lost or damaged library books. Frost School Supply Store will be opened each morning from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and during lunch time 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 noon, Supplies are sold that the students need in their classes. Please allow your children to purchase supplies from the store when needed. A list of the supplies that are available in the store along with the prices will be available in the office. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN Start each day right; a calm beginning at home makes the school day much better. Encourage your child to have a good breakfast and lunch. Make certain that your child sleeps at least 8 to 10 hours a night. Praise your child each day for something he/she has done. Have a special place to put schoolwork or whatever is brought home. Laugh and talk with your child about school experiences and listen attentively to what is said about your child’s school day experiences. STRESS ATTENDANCE. If the child is ill, home is the best place; otherwise your child needs to take advantage of every school day.
Keep the lines of communication open between yourself and your child’s teacher. Inform the teacher of any family situation, which could influence your child’s behavior. Also, if he/she is uneasy about going to school, let the teacher know so that together you can find the reason. * Take your child to the public library and encourage reading for pleasure. * Stress organization of school notebooks, materials, etc. * Provide adequate supplies for your child to use everyday. * Work at home with skills taught at school. * Teach your child that "Neatness Counts". Class work and homework should always be neat and clean. 1. Discipline/Suspension Mr. Elbert L. White - Ms. Tywanna Glapion - Gregory Baylor 2. Principal Appointments Ms. Melanie Addison 3. Secretary Ms. Melanie Addison 4. Title I Mrs. Janice Taylor 5. Testing Mr. Gregory Baylor 6. Registration/Attendance Ms. Shannon Shephard 7. Special Education Mrs. Gail Randall 8. Librarian Mrs. Judith Jefferson 9. Textbook Mrs. Joannie Mouton/Mr. Sam Brazil 10. Lunch Applications Mrs. Joannie Mouton 11. Morning Supervision Mr. Gregory Baylor 12. Health & Medical Services Mrs. Ernestine Mayes 13. Communities In Schools Cassandra B. Freeney 14. Family Support Center Mrs. Janice Taylor 15. Cheerleader/Pep Squad Ms. Shannon Shephard, Thisha Wilkerson 16. Girl Scout Ms. Freda Bibbs |
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