SCHOOL POLICIES AND INFORMATION
We desire to protect students while they are at school and to provide
a safe and orderly climate for learning. This booklet is designed to
give you important information about Legacy Elementary. Review this
information with your student. When students are familiar with expectations,
it helps them have a successful year. Please save this booklet for
reference throughout the year.
ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS
Each family should return an Emergency and Health Information Sheet
to the school yearly. This sheet provides essential information
that is
invaluable in the event of an injury, illness, or accident. We will
do everything we can to contact either a parent or a person named
on the
sheet if a serious accident or illness occurs. In the event of an extreme
emergency, appropriate medical assistance will be sought.
Students are expected to attend school unless they are ill. Please
respect the health of other students by keeping your child home when
he or she
is not well. This will reduce the spread of infection at our school.
Please use the following guidelines for illness. A child should stay
home if there is:
∑ A fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit
∑ Vomiting
∑ Diarrhea
∑ Persistent pain (ear, stomach, etc.)
∑ An unexplained rash
∑ A reddened eye or eyes with a cloudy or yellow discharge
∑ A runny nose (Thick green/yellow discharge)
∑ Lice
∑ Sore throat, acute cold or persistent cough
ALPINE FOUNDATION
The Alpine Foundation is an excellent way for patrons to make donations
to our school. The Alpine Foundation is a charitable 501 © (3) organization.
Donors may designate their contributions to a specific teacher’s
classroom, to the school, or to a specific program. All donations are
promptly receipted and are tax deductible. Please make checks to the
Alpine School District Foundation, 575 North 100 East, American Fork,
Utah, 84003.
We have forms in the office for you to specify what your gift is to be
used for or you can write it on the check.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Students are to arrive at school no earlier than ten minutes before
the start of their school day and should return home promptly
when dismissed.
Supervision will not be provided for students who arrive early or stay
late. Please arrange your schedule and your child’s so as to avoid
early arrivals. This will ensure your child’s safety and will
prevent distractions for other students. School begins promptly at
8:00 a.m.
for the early session and at 9:15 a.m. for the late session.
ATTENDANCE
Regular on-time attendance is a critical factor in achieving academic
success. Students who are frequently absent or tardy miss valuable instruction.
Students are responsible to make up any missed work. Students with excessive
absences or tardies may be referred to the Alpine District for enforcement.
Obviously, students that are ill should not attend school. For your child's
safety, please inform the teacher or school when your student is absent.
A note from the parent is appreciated. Students who arrive at school
outside the regular start time must check in at the office before going
to class. In addition, the school may call to inform you of your child's
absence and to verify his or her safe whereabouts.
BICYCLES
Bike racks are provided at the school. All bicycles should be placed
in racks and locked securely. Legacy is not responsible for theft or
vandalism. Students should be cautious as they ride to and from school.
Please visit with your child about bicycle safety and designate a safe
route for them. All students must walk their bikes when on school property
to ensure the safety of other students. Bicycles may not be ridden in
the playground areas. SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, AND WHEELED SHOES ARE
NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOL.
BOOK ORDERS
Many teachers distribute book order forms to students allowing them
to purchase books at reduced prices. If you choose to participate,
please
write checks directly to the specific book company for the exact amount.
If you have questions about a book order contact your child’s
teacher.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
Breakfast
$ .85 $ .30 (reduced) $1.50 (adult)
Lunch
$1.50 $ .40 (reduced) $2.50 (adult)
Milk
$ .25
Students or parents may pay for meals before school begins each day. All students
are assigned a student account that is used to pay for meals. Any number of
meals may be purchased in advance. You can also take advantage of Alpine School
District’s
Automatic Payment Plan by logging on to www.mealpay.com or you can download an
application for automatic checking withdrawals at the Alpine District Website
(www.alpine.k12.ut.us). It is the parent’s responsibility to provide lunch
or lunch money for their child. Please keep you child’s meal balance
current.
Students who plan to eat school breakfast must arrive early enough to be served
and eat BEFORE class begins. Breakfast will be served from 7:35 – 7:55
a.m. and from 8:50-9:10 a.m.
Children from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible for
either free or reduced meals. Forms are available in the office or from Alpine
School District for those who wish to apply. We encourage families to take advantage
of this program.
CHECKING CHILDREN OUT OF SCHOOL
Parents must come to the office to pick up their children if they need to take
them during school hours. We ask you to do the following:
(1) Come to the office and sign the checkout log. Give the secretary the name
of your child and their teacher.
(2) The secretary will call the classroom and have the child sent to the office.
If a child is to be taken from school during school hours, District policy requires
that the parent or a responsible person (an immediate family member 18 years
or older, or someone named on the Emergency and Health Information Sheet) sign
the child out in the office before removing the child from class. We are not
allowed to release a student based on a note, telephone call, or the child's
statement. The school must have proper documentation on file if any individuals
are legally restricted from contacting a particular student at school. Please
verify that this information is correct annually.
On special occasions, parents sometimes check a student out to take him/her to
lunch. Please be cautious about making this a regular occurrence, as students
are often checked out before lunch begins and arrive back at school after lunch
ends. This can be very disruptive to the classroom teacher and other students.
Please schedule vacations, appointments, and family events outside of the school
day whenever possible.
Legacy School is a closed campus. This means that students may not leave the
school grounds during the regular school day unless checked out. Compliance with
this policy is enforced.
DRESS CODE
The Alpine School District Board of Education requires all of its
students to conform to standards that avoid extremes and exemplify
personal cleanliness.
Clothing shall not expose the abdomen or chest and shall be of properly fitted
size as to conceal undergarments at all times. Excessively short shorts and
skirts are not acceptable. Low-cut tops, bare midriffs, sleeveless
tanks, and tight
fitting clothing are prohibited. Baggy or extra large clothing is not acceptable.
Pants and shorts should be worn on the waist at the beltline. Distracting make-up
or hair color as well as distracting jewelry are prohibited. “Grubby” clothing
as well as clothing containing vulgarities, profanities, obscenities, endorsements
for alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, or with images that may frighten young students
are never acceptable. Safe footwear is required. Hats may not be worn inside
the school except during special programs and activities. Students wearing
clothing in violation of the dress code may be directed to the office to call
home for
a new set of clothing before they can return to class.
EMERGENCY
In the event of an emergency, students will remain at school as long as the building
and conditions are safe. Students may be released to parents or another responsible
person named on the emergency form. Children must still be checked out through
school personnel. Teachers will remain at school with students until normal release
time. If the school becomes unsafe, students will be moved to an alternate location.
Students, faculty and staff will hold practice drills for fire, earthquake, and
school lockdown throughout the year.
GOING HOME FOR LUNCH
If your child walks home for lunch a note must be sent to your child's teacher
indicating your approval. One annual note will do if your child goes home regularly,
for occasional home lunches please send a note each time. Students who go home
for lunch are expected to return to school on time.
HOMEWORK
Homework varies according to individual teachers and the subject
matter. Generally, students are provided time to complete many
tasks in class; however, as homework
is a natural part of school which helps students develop good study habits,
students can expect homework assignments. Teachers endeavor
to send home constructive
assignments with specific purposes in mind. Unfinished daily work should
be completed before students return to class. They will be ready
for the next day’s
learning. In addition, students are required to make up work missed when
absent as assigned by the teacher. If your child has trouble
with the amount or difficulty
of assignments, please contact the teacher.
All students are expected to read or be read to at home daily for homework.
Your child’s teacher will inform you of how to track their reading
time and what reading materials are appropriate for your child.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Utah State Law requires all children enrolled in a public school
to complete immunizations prior to admission to school. Students
with incomplete immunizations
will not be admitted.
LOST AND FOUND
To facilitate the return of lost clothing and other articles, please label your
child's possessions with his/her name. Lost articles are placed in the lost and
found. Several times a year, unclaimed articles are donated to a local charity.
MEDICATION
School personnel CANNOT dispense medication without a “Medication Administration
Form” on file. This form is signed by your physician and describes
how, when, and by whom medication is given to your child. Medication must
be brought
to the school by an adult. This form is available in the office. If your
child is taking medication for a few days only (even if it is over the counter),
we
ask that you give it to him or her before school or come to school to administer
it yourself.
Children who have asthma can carry an inhaler at school. The office must
still have a “Medication Administration Form” on file with permission
from the parent and physician.
NOTES HOME
Communication between the school and home is essential. General school notes
will be sent home with the family representative (the youngest member of the
family attending Legacy). Please stress to this child the importance of bringing
notes home. Classroom notes will be sent home with the appropriate students.
PHONE
CALLS
Parents are asked not to call their child at school or leave messages unless
it is absolutely necessary. Student use of school phones is limited to urgent
calls and children must have a teacher's permission to use the phone. Calls
to teachers are generally forwarded to voicemail during the school day so
as not
to interfere with instruction. If you need to visit with your child’s
teacher, please call before or after school. All teachers also have an e-mail
account.
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
The PTA contributes significantly to the educational quality at Legacy.
Patrons are encouraged to join, support, and participate in the
PTA. Membership dues
are quite reasonable, and help pay for worthwhile programs at the school and
local level. In order to keep the dues reasonable and still support so many
programs at Legacy, the PTA holds fundraisers each year.LEGACY
COMMUNITY
COUNCIL
The Legacy Community Council is made up of community members, faculty
representatives, and the principal. Its purpose is to advise
and make recommendations regarding
the school and its programs, school district programs, and other issues relating
to the community environment for students. The Council assists in developing
a school improvement plan, School LAND Trust Program, and student safety plans.
The council meets several times each year.
Nominations and elections for council members are held annually. If you are
interested in serving on the council, please inquire at the school office.
RECESS
Recess is provided as an opportunity for physical activity, social interaction,
and as a diversion from other schoolwork. Children should wear clothing
appropriate for the weather. School policy requires students to be
outside where there is supervision unless arrangements have been made
with the teacher. Students who request to stay inside for health reasons
must have a DAILY note from a parent. In most cases students who are
too ill to be outdoors should be home recovering. Occasionally severe
weather will necessitate that all students remain inside.
RESTRICTED
ITEMS AT SCHOOL
Toys interfere with the educational process and often lead to student
distraction. Students should not bring toys to school. Students will
not be allowed to listen to personal music devices with headphones
during school hours. The school will not be responsible if such items
brought
to school are damaged, lost, or stolen. In addition, students are discouraged
from bringing money to school except when there is a specific purpose.
Student desks are not secure and teachers cannot be responsible for
student money/valuables.
Bringing weapons or drugs (including alcohol and tobacco) to school
may be grounds for immediate expulsion according to district policy.
SAFE
SCHOOLS
It is the policy of Alpine School District to maintain school
environments which are conducive to learning. It is the District’s
intent to maintain a safe and positive atmosphere by prohibiting
acts of
violence,
aggressive behavior, intimidation, possession of weapons, criminal
behavior, or gang activity on school property. The Alpine School
District Safe
Schools Policy prohibits disruptive acts; dangerous weapons;
hazing/harassment; abetting; and gangs, secret societies, and
hate groups; and other
prohibited acts as defined and described in the Safe Schools
Policy rules and regulations.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Alpine School District is committed to the maintenance of a learning
environment which is free of any form of sexual harassment; an environment
where students may attend school free of unwanted conduct or communication
of a sexual nature; one which is in compliance with State and Federal
laws dealing with this form of discrimination.
STUDENT INSURANCE
The Board of Education requires each student to purchase school insurance
unless they are covered by their parents' insurance plan. If you do have
your own insurance, you must sign the insurance waiver form which is
on the student information sheet. School insurance information is mailed
to each household in the district or may be picked up in the school office.
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports are given at the end of each quarter, at S.E.P.
conferences, and on the final day of school. Individual teachers
may send home additional
reports as they determine the need. You can contact the teacher for
progress updates whenever you wish. Additionally, you can access
Legacy’s
PowerSchool server via the internet (http://central.alpinedistrict.org/public)
at any time to get an update on your child's assignments and scores,
and on current grades in each subject. Each student will be issued
an I.D. number and password in order to access information.
TRANSPORTATION
Students are expected to demonstrate good manners and appropriate behavior
while riding on school buses. Although the school is not directly involved
in the transportation of students, we are concerned that students arrive
at school and return home safely. Should there be a persistent problem,
please notify the principal. If there is a problem with busing you should
contact the transportation office at 763-7072.
Parents who drive their children to school are asked to use the loading/unloading
zone in front of the school. For your child's safety, please do not drop
off or pick up your student in the parking area, on the street, or in
bus zone. Please see the map in this booklet for more information.
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS
You are welcome to visit your child at school. Legacy also encourages
your involvement as a volunteer. All visitors and volunteers are required
to check in at the main office to receive a visitor's pass. This allows
the school to track volunteer hours as well as insuring the safety of
students. Please be courteous and inform teachers in advance when you
will be visiting or volunteering.
WITHDRAWAL OR TRANSFER OF STUDENTS
Should it become necessary to withdraw your child during the school year,
please notify the office and the classroom teacher as soon as possible.
This will give the secretary time to have the necessary forms ready when
you come to withdraw your student.