Insurance

Dear Students, Parents, & Guardians,

On behalf of = the Trent Park Elementary School, = I welcome you to the 2009-2010 school year. We are committed to providing the best education for all of our children. We are excited about preparing our= 21^st century learners through a customized approach to learning.=

Because you a= nd your child are at Trent Park, it is the best elementary school in North Carolina. Trent Park is showing enormous gro= wth. All children have the opportunity to learn in a safe and inviting environment.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Failure is not an option.

We encourage = you to support your child throughout the year.&nb= sp; Open communication is essential in the success of your child’s academic and social growth. F= amilies who are involved often have children with positive academic performance, attendance, and conduct. We l= ook forward to celebrating the achievements of your child.

Please take t= he opportunity to read through this handbook regarding policies, procedures, a= nd expectations at Trent Park Elementary School. You and your child are encouraged t= o use the agenda section of the handbook as an organizational and communication tool. If you have any questio= ns, please contact the school at 514-6481.

Sincerely,

Cheryl F. Wilson, Principal

Agendas

Each student will be given a Student Agenda at the beginning of the year or when enrolling. Students are expec= ted to use their agenda daily as assignment books. Parents and teachers are expected = to use the book as one way to communicate between home and school. Parents need to sign the agenda daily. If los= t, the student must purchase another book for $5.00 from the front office.

Alert Now Message=

All Craven County Schools use the Alert Now communication system to notify pare= nts and staff in the event of an emergency or times when parents/guardians need= to be contacted. In order for the information to be helpful, parents/guardians must send a proof of residence reg= arding address changes or a note regarding telephone changes to your child’s teacher.

Arrival

Students arrive at Trent Park by bus, carpool, vans, walking, and biking. Students arriving early may enter t= he building for breakfast at 7:40AM. All students will proceed to their classes at the 7:45AM bell. All students should report to class by 8:00 AM each morning. Students are not allowed to loiter= on their way to class. Students reporting after 8:00 AM must report to the front office to receive a tardy = pass. Teachers will collect the passes a= nd record the student as tardy. =

Only buses and approved daycare vans may use the road that connects North Grace Avenue and Pinetree Drive. Cars should enter from Simmons Street onto Educational Drive and follow the traffic circle counter clockwise, entering on the right and exiting on the left of the school. Drivers should not pass other cars while in the carpool line. <= /o:p>

Attendance<= /span>

Regular attendance directly improves academic performance. Children rely on their parents/gua= rdians to ensure they are in school and on time.&= nbsp; It is the child’s responsibility to make up missed assignments. Parents/guardian= s will be notified by mail if your child’s absences or tardies are excessive= and a pattern is developing.

A student must be present 2/3 of the instructional day. Therefore, students who arrive after 10:15 or checked out pri= or to 12:45 will be counted absent. Students who are absent must return a note indicating the re= ason within 2 days of the absence to the child’s teacher. Failure to do so will result in an “unexcused” absence. Late arrivals and early checkouts c= ount in the 20 day attendance policy. Students with more than 20 absences= shall not be promoted, except by the determination of the principal. <= /span>

Arriving Late- Students who arrive after 8:00 AM must report t= o the office for a tardy slip. The Parent/guardian must accompany the child to the office and sign in him/her.= Visitors and students are asked to= wait outside during the announcements. Students must have no tardies to receive Perfect Attendance.

Leaving Early- If students need to be checked out early during= the instructional day, parents/guardians must sign the child out in the main office. No student will be checked out after 2:30. Schedule your child’s appoin= tments after school. Students must h= ave no early checkouts to receive Perfect Attendance. Please make sure you have proper identification and/or authorization when checking out your child.

Additional information regarding attendance can be found in the 2009-2010 Craven County School System Policies and Regulations Handbook.

Awards & Recogniti= on

Students are eligible= for the following awards:

Principal’s List- 93 or above average in all subject areas, all conduct grades are satisfactory or above.&= nbsp;

Honor Roll- 85 or above average in all subject areas, all conduct grades satisfactory or above

Tiger Pride- K-2^nd grades- All O’s or S’s in academics and conduc= t, 3 or less absences;

3^rd-5^th grades- 77 or above average in each subject area, all conduct grades satisfactory or above, 3 or less absences

Books

Upper grade level students are assigned textbooks for their use during the school year. All students may check = out books from the Media Center. All books should be kept clean and= free from any marks. Students will= be assessed damage fees for damage beyond normal use. If a student loses a book, he/she = must pay for the book prior to another book being issued. Should a lost book be found, Trent= Park will gladly refund through June 30, 2010.&= nbsp;

Building & Grounds=

Trent Park Elementary School grounds are off limit= s to all students after 3:15 PM and on weekends, unless they are participating i= n an authorized and properly supervised school activity. Unsupervised children in the build= ing or on school grounds before 7:45 AM and after 3:15 PM are liable for prosecuti= on for breaking and entering, as well as unlawful trespassing.

Cafeteria

Students may purchase meals from our cafeteria.&nbs= p; Students may pay for their lunch daily or deposit money in their lun= ch account. No more than 3 charges are allowed. If a student has= no money and/or currently has 3 charg= es, the student will receive a piece of fr= uit, roll, and carton of milk at no cost.

If a student is allergic to certain foods or requires a special diet, a doctor’s note must be provided. A copy of the request must be kept on file in the front office.

All students who qualified for free or reduced lunch last year must submit a new application before the end of the 10^th day or they will need to = pay until the application is submitted and processed.

Students who would like breakfast will report to the cafeteria at 7:40 AM.

Full price- = Lunch- $2.00 & Breakfast- $1.15 Reduced price- Lunch- $.40 & Breakfast- $.30

Adults- a la carte

Parents/guardians are invited to eat lunch with their children. Report to the main office for a visitor’s pass.

Trent Park Elementary will be serving fresh fruits and/or vegetables daily as a p= art of the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program for 2009-2010. Encourage your child to participat= e by selecting the fresh foods daily. &nbs= p;

Celebrations

Teachers will plan classroom celebrations that are aligned to the curriculum and goa= ls for Trent Park Elementary. Pa= rents/guardians will be contacted by your child’s classroom teacher for specifics. Balloons are not allowed on the buses.

Character Education

Character education is incorporated school wide, as well as in the classroom monthly. Each word is emphasi= zed through essays, posters, and/or skits.

Conferences=

Parents/guardians are requested to consult regularly with their child’s teacher in an effort to maintain a positive working relationship. Teachers are available for confere= nces except Wednesday, after 3PM. Appointments should be arranged in advance by leaving a voicemail, calling the office, emailing the teacher or sending a note to the teacher. = Your child’s teacher will provide you with a specific schedule, as to not interrupt instruction. <= /o:p>

Custody

If there are special arrangements for a child, the parents should provide a co= py of custody papers to the office. Otherwise, the school considers both parents to have equal access to= the child.

Crisis Plan=

Trent Park Elementary with assistance from the local emergency agencies has devel= oped a detailed Crisis Plan. A cop= y of the plan is maintained in the front office for parents/guardians to view.

Discipline<= /span>

A disciplined environment is conducive to learning and is essential in all ar= eas of life. Trent Park will be a= place where students are RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and SAFE. Self-discipline is the best behavior. How= ever, consequences are in place for those who choose not to follow the rules, processes, and procedures at Trent Park. Discipline is first sought through= the teacher-student relationship. Early parental involvement is an important element of the disciplinary process. Y= our child’s teacher will send home a copy of his/her classroom discipline policy. In addition, you will receive a copy of Craven County School Policies and Regulations Handbook.

In-School Suspension- The purpose of this program is to deal with students who disrupt the educational environment. Stud= ents are required to complete assignments from the teacher under the supervision= of the ISS coordinator. Parents/guardians will be notified by an administrator= if a student is placed in ISS. (face-to-face, phone, and/or written).

Out-of-S= chool Suspension- Parents/guardians will be notified= by an administrator if a student is suspended out-of-school. (face-to-face, phone, and/or writt= en).

Dress Code<= /span>

Cloth= ing

J Black, navy or khaki pants, shorts, skorts, jumpers and/or capris

J Pants, shorts, skorts, skirts= , and capris must be worn at the waist.

J Fingertip length shorts, skor= ts, skirts, and jumpers.

J Belts are to be worn if belt = loops are present

J ANY solid color polo/collared shirt, turtleneck, or TPE t-shirt

J ANY solid color cardigan, pul= lover sweater or sweatshirt without a hood may be worn over top of polo shirts or turtlenecks

J Shirts and turtlenecks must be tucked in at the waist

J Any solid color tights or soc= ks

J Clothing must be free of all manufacturing logos and symbols. Only TPE logos can appear on clothing.

Shoes=

J Closed toe and rubber soled

J Heel back or heel st= rap, securing the foot in the shoe.

Parents are encourage= d to send new or gently used uniform clothing to the main office for our uniform closet.

The following are NOT allowed:

L Sagging pants

L Sweatpants/Athletic Wear=

L Oversized clothes/jewelry

L Sandals and flip flops <= /span>

L Spandex/tight fitting

L Hooded jackets/sweatshirts/sweaters= in the building

Consequences=

1^st offense<= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'>- Warning to the student, parent notified by pho= ne requesting a change of clothes or a letter will be sent home to parent/guardian.<= /o:p>

2^nd offense<= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'>- Staff member will call parent to bring appropr= iate uniform, ½ day In-School Suspension (ISS) and a dress code warning letter will be sent home.

3^rd offense<= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'>- Student assigned to a full day in In-School Suspension (ISS), staff member call parent/guardian to bring appropriate uniform, and mandatory parent conference BEFORE child returns to class.

Drills

In the event of an emergency or drill, a signal will be given. Students should move quickly and silently to the designated area as instructed by the teacher. During a Fire Alert, students are to exit the building and proceed to a designated area. During a Tornado Alert, notified by contin= uous ringing of the school bell, students should sit on the floor away from the windows and doors, place their head between their knees and cover their head with their hands. During a Code 300/Lockdown, students will = remain with the staff member in charge in a designated area. Students are to remain in designat= ed areas as directed until the ALL-CLEAR signal is given.

Drug Free

Craven County Board of Education be= lieves that its employees and students should lead healthy, wholesome, and product= ive lives- lives that are free from illegal drugs and other substances. The Craven County Board of Educati= on further believes that the use of illegal drugs and other substances has a detrimental effect on one’s physical, emotional, social, and intellec= tual well-being. Therefore, the Cr= aven County Board of Education prohibits on all of its properties, the unlawful possession, use, distribution, or manufacture of a controlled substance by a person employed or enrolled in this school system. Violators will receive punitive ac= tion.

Email

All employees of Craven County are issued an email account. Parents/guardi= ans are encouraged to email educators with questions/concerns. Access your child’s teacher by typing the first name, dot, last name @craven.k12.nc.us (cheryl= .wilson@craven.k12.nc.us). Please include your childR= 17;s name in the subject.

Federal Cards

During the month of October, a Pupil-Parent Survey card will be sent home with each student. The Craven County Sc= hool System is eligible to receive funds granted by the Federal government. To qualify for these funds, it is necessary that each family complete, sign, and return this form for each student enrolled in school.

Fundraisers=

Parents/guardians can help raise money at Trent Park by participating in the following progra= ms:

ü Join PTO for $1.00 per person

ü Register MV= P card for “Lion Shop & Share”on www.foo= dlion.com

ü Link Harris Teeter VIC card to Trent Park=

ü Link Target= card to Trent Park, call @ 1-800-(number on back of your card<= /p>

ü Eat @ CiCi’s Pizza on Trent Park night

ü Collect Cam= pbell Soup labels, box located in front office

ü Recycle pri= nter cartidges, box located in front office

ü Collect “Box Tops for Education”, box located in front office

Each year PTO sponsors a fall and spring fundraiser to support our curriculum. Your participation is greatly appreciated. The students ben= efit from your support.

Grading

Grades are earned by students and reflect their academic performance.

The following grading scales are used:

Kindergarten- Checklist of basic skills

1^st & 2^nd O= =3DOutstanding, S=3D Satisfactory, N=3D Needs Improvement,

U=3DUnsatisfactory, R=3D Readiness

3^rd-5^th A= =3D 100-93 B=3D 92-85 C=3D 84-77 D=3D 76-70 F=3D 69 and below

Guidance Services=

Providing guidance services to students is a shared responsibility between the teacher and the counselor. Our guidan= ce counselor is available to assist students, parents, and teachers in small group, individual, or classroom settings.&= nbsp; The counselor provides every student with the opportunity to focus on developing good study habits, dealing with conflict and tragedies, self-dis= cipline and personal development. Fee= l free to contact our guidance counselor, Mrs. Forro @ 514-6481.=

Health Assessment=

All students entering Kindergarten must be in compliance with North Carolina He= alth Assessment requirements (G.S. 130A-440).&n= bsp; The health assessment shall be no more than 12 months prior to the d= ate of school entry. The parent, guardi= an, or responsible person shall have 30 calendar days from the first day of attend= ance to present the required health assessment form for the child. Upon terminat= ion of 30 calendar days, the principal shall not permit the child to attend the school until the required health assessment form has been presented.=

Homework

Homework assignments are vital links in the learning process. All homework will be designed to reinforce concepts taught during the school day and may not necessarily be written work. Parents are req= uested to provide time and guidance in suitable surroundings. Each child is involved in a pre-re= ading or reading program. Please set aside time daily for your child to read or for someone to read to him/her. = Refer to the 2000-2010 CCS Policies and Regulations Handbook for county guidelines regarding homework.

Immunization

All students must be in compliance with North Carolina Immunization Law (G.S. 130A-152) within 30 days after enrollment.= Failure to comply within 30 days will result in the child being unab= le to attend school until proof of compliance.

Inclement Weather=

In the event of inclement weather, the Superintendent may direct early closing= or delay opening of school. List= en to local media for information. = An Alert Now message will contact parents concerning early closings. You may call Central Services at 514-6300 for a recorded message of the status of school closings.

Insurance

Parents may purchase student accident insurance policies. The student insurance is not requi= red and is not intended to be a substitute or replacement for the parents’ insurance program. You may ap= ply for coverage at www.k12specialmarkets.com

Internet

In order for your child to use the Internet, including an instructional activi= ty, parents/guardians must sign a permission form and return it to your child’s teacher. Studen= ts will be supervised by their teacher while using the Internet.

Lice=

Our school system enforces a “No-Nit” policy. No students will be allowed to be = in school as long as any evidence of head lice remains. Periodic head checks for lice are completed. Frequent and regul= ar checks of your child’s hair at home will assist in preventing large outbreaks.

Lost & Found<= /o:p>

A “Lost & Found” area is located in the cafeteria. Unclaimed items are donated at the= end of each semester to local charities. To facilitate the return of lost items, clearly mark lunch boxes, supplies, and outer clothing with your child’s name. Please check with the secretary for small valuables. <= /span>

Media Center

The mission of the Trent Park Media Center is to help a= ll students become effective users of information and develop the skills and desire for lifelong learning. The Media Center will promote the intellectual, cultural, social, physical, and ethical deve= lopment of students. Our goal is to e= nrich and support all aspects of curriculum, and to provide resources and service= s to students, staff, and the Trent Park community.

In keeping with the IMPACT Model, the Media Center operates on a flexible schedule with a calendar sign up.

Students in grades K-1 will have a check out limit of one book and may keep the book= for one week. Students in grades = 2-5 will have a check out limit of two books and be able to keep books for two weeks. All students will be able to return and check out books as needed.

Students and their parents are responsible for the proper care of circulated materia= ls. All students at Trent Park will ha= ve access to Media Center materials and will be allow= ed to check out materials as needed. Books can be very expensive! A fee will be charged for damaged and lost books and materials. Check out privileges may be suspen= ded until overdue items are paid for and/or returned.

Nurse

The school nurse is at Trent Park = from 9:00 to 2:30. Medication (prescription or over-t= he counter) shall only be administered with proper medical permission. Forms may be obtained from the sch= ool nurse. The medication must be= in the original container with the recommended dosage labeled. Parents/guardians must bring the medication to the school nurse in person.&= nbsp;

Children should be kept at home when the following symptoms are present: fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,= red watery eyes with drainage, severe headache, undiagnosed rash, and/or doctor’s recommendation.

PTO<= /b>

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a non-profit organization. The purpose of PTO is to promote a= close relationship between home and school by improving communication and understanding among families, students, and educators. You are encouraged to join and participate in the organization. Your talents and time are welcomed and appreciated. For more information, please conta= ct PTO President Mindy Faraci   at faraci@suddenlink.net<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> or the school office.

Notices will be sent = home, as well as an Alert Now message will be made as a reminder prior to each meeting.

PEP’s

Parents/guardians of = at-risk students will participate in the development and signing of an agreement wi= th the school to provide the most effective educational opportunities for their children. Parents will be not= ified in writing by the teacher if it is determined that the child is having difficulty. A team of parent/guardian and school personnel will determine strategies to help impr= ove the child’s academic progress. The teacher, parent, and student will review the plan quarterly.

Personal Items

Students should not b= ring money to school unless it is needed as part of school activities (lunch, fi= eld trips, pictures, PTO) due to possible loss or theft.

Our focus is on learning. There are some item= s that can be a major disruption to learning.&nbs= p; Nuisance items such as candy, gum, toys, dolls, games, electronic equipment, trading cards, or any other item deemed disruptive by the staff member should NOT be brought to school unless it is part of instruction. These items will be confiscated if= a problem occurs. The school ho= lds no responsibility for these items. Parents may pick up confiscated items after school hours. The teacher will notify parents/guardians in writing if an item is needed for instruction.

Personal Information

It is important to no= tify the school when your child’s address, telephone number, or emergency information changes.

Pictures

Student pictures will= be taken in the fall and spring. Parents will be notified of dates and prices.= Proofs will be returned to parents = before placing an order. All students whose pictures are taken in the fall will be in the Trent Park Yearbook. Students who did not return or pay= for non-returned pictures will not be allowed to take home pictures until the accounts are cleared. Contact Jean Edwards if you have questions at 514-6481. <= /p>

Promotion Requirements

Students must meet lo= cal and state standard requirements for promotion.= For additional information, please refer to 2000-2010 Craven County Schools Policies and Regulations Handbook.

Reports

Kindergarten students= receive reports every 12 weeks. Stude= nts (1-5) are issued progress reports every 4 ½ weeks. Report cards are issued every 9 weeks. Specific dates are lis= ted on the district calendar. Studen= ts must be present to receive their reports cards.

Renaissance Place

All students have the opportunity to participate in Accelerated Reader. Your child’s teacher will pr= ovide grade specific information. Students in grades 3-5 have the opportunity to use Accelerated Math = in the classroom. Although the programs have similar titles, the programs are implemented differently. Please talk with your child’s teacher for more details.

Schedule

7:30 Teachers report to school

              &= nbsp;          Bus riders begin breakfast

7:45 Students report to class

                        = Carpoolers begin breakfast

8:00 Tardy Bell

                        = Announcements

2:50 1^st run bus riders dismissed

2:55 Carpoolers dismissed

3:00 Van riders dismissed

3:25 2^nd run bus riders dismissed

Telephone

In order to provide s= tudents with optimum uninterrupted instruction, all telephone messages for your chi= ld or the teacher shall be given to the secretary. No child will be called from class= to take personal calls. If it is= an emergency, please be prepared to share information with the office staff be= fore your child is called.

Tobacco Free

Craven County Schools= are tobacco free. Tobacco is not allowed in the building or outside on the property. Please refer to 2009-2010 Craven C= ounty Schools Policies and Regulations Handbook for additional information. =

Transportation

Buses- Bus transportation has one purpose, to transport our children safe= ly to and from school. Riding a bus (school, activity, chartered) is a privile= ge extended to our students. It is expected that all students obey the bus dri= ver and/or monitor. The behavior and respect for school bus regulations is the responsibility of each student. If a child’s behavior causes a disruption that could harm him/her or other= s, the privilege may be taken away. It will be the responsibility of the paren= t to provide transportation to and from school during the suspension period. A video camera is often used to ob= serve student behavior and approaching vehicles.= Parents are not allowed to board any school bus or approach the driv= er during operation.

Bus Rules and Expectations for Passenger Safety

Board promptly. Be at your stop on time. DO NOT delay the bus. Drivers can’t wait for students.

Store belongings properly. Keep aisles free from books, = book bags, hands, and feet. D= o not put any objects out the bus windows, including hands, feet, etc.

Be respectful and courteous. Use an inside voice, no loud talking or inappropriate language/gestures to your schoolmates, driver= , or passing motorist. No foo= d, drink, or gum.

Stay in your assigned seat.= Only at your stop should you get up from your seat. Students are not allowed to s= witch seats during the operation of the bus or at any time without driver permission.

All school rules apply on the bus and at the bus stop.

Drivers reserve the r= ight to add to the above list as they see fit to ensure the safety of the bus. Our drivers are available for sche= duled conferences by calling the main office at 514-6481.

Bus stops are not det= ermined by the driver and therefore are not within their control. If you have a legitimate bus stop appeal, you may contact the school for information on the appeals process.<= /span>

           =             &nb= sp;Consequences

1^st offense- bus driver talks privately to student

2^nd offense- bus driver calls parent/guardian & sends letter of warning

3^rd offense- referral to administration/1 day suspension from bus

4^th offense- up to 3 days of bus suspension

5^th offense- up to 5 days of bus suspension

6^th offense- up to 10 days of bus suspension

7^th offense- Permanent bus suspension

Serious misbehavior on the bus may also be cause for suspension or expulsion from school. Students misbehaving = before and after school while waiting for the bus can result in loss of riding privileges.

Carpool- Please do not pass other cars while in the carpo= ol line. To help protect our chi= ldren, refrain from using cell phones while in the carpool line. To keep you and = your child safe, turn right at the stop sign from 7:45 to 8:15 and 2:45 to 3:15.= &nbs= p; Carpoolers will exit through the front doors.

Vans- Parents/guardians must notify the teacher about the days your child= ren will be riding the vans.

Walkers- Walkers and bikers will exit through the front doors.

Changes- For the safety of our children, if your child&#= 8217;s transportation routine is to be altered, please send a note to the teacher. No transportation changes will be made by phone, nor after 2:30 PM<= /b>. Bus changes must be approved by administration.

Visitors

All visitors must use= the front entrance. Office hours = are from 8AM to 4PM. Visitors must report to the front office to sign in and get a visitor’s pass. Any visitor not wearing a badge wi= ll be asked to return to the office. The principal reserves the right to deny acc= ess to any visitor interfering or disrupting school.

Volunteers

Through the Help Us G= row (HUG) program, volunteers provide an invaluable service to our students and school. Opportunities include= , but not limited to assisting in the classroom, helping prepare items for projec= ts, tutoring, school fundraiser distribution, picture day, screenings, and school beautification. If you would = like to volunteer, please contact Bonita Simmons, Kathryn Sanders, or Shelia Cay= ton at 514-6481.

All volunteers must s= ign in/out at the front office upon arrival and checkout.

Web pages

Trent Park teachers h= ave developed web pages to keep students and families updated on events and top= ics about the classroom and school. Families may access assignments, field trip information, schedule, relevant websites, etc. Web p= ages may be accessed at www.teacherweb.craven.k12.nc.us

Withdrawal

Please notify the sch= ool a few days prior to the withdrawal date.&nbs= p; Students must have accounts paid in full and all books returned befo= re withdrawals/transfers can be completed.&nb= sp;

Yearbook

Trent Park will creat= e a 2009-2010 yearbook. It is a great resource for your child to remember his classmates and time at Trent Park. More details will be forthcoming.

Trent Park Elementary Sch= ool

2009-2010 Title I Parent Involveme= nt Policy

Trent Park Elementary= is a Title I School. Our school re= ceives funds from the federal government to help students in both remediation and acceleration of learning. Tit= le I money provides both extra teachers to work with children and additional fun= ds to purchase materials, supplies, and training opportunities for staff and parents. Trent Park Elementary believes that the education of students involves the collaboration among the home, school, community, and other support agencies. The comprehensive involvement of parents contributes positively to the school community and to the success of our children. A program of parent involvement activities sha= ll be ongoing and be reviewed annually by parents to ensure their involvement = in the planning and implementation of the program at Trent Park Elementary School.

Annual Public Meetings<= /span>

Annual Fall and Spring meetings occur to inform parents. All parents shall be informed about the parental involvement requirements, school performance, methods for measuring progress, school facilities and the School-wide Title I program. At the end of the school ye= ar, input is solicited from parents to plan, evaluate, and improve the program = for next year. Meetings are held throughout the year to train and involve parents in the education of their children. Quarterly meetings = are held to enable parents to see our focus for learning, quarterly expectations and data review. <= /span>

Regular Meetings=

Parents and students = are encouraged to participate in Fall orientation to prepare them for their transition to a new grade level. Teachers and administrators schedule parent/student conference whenever deemed neces= sary by the school or when requested by the parents. These conferences are held before, during, or after school hours.

Flexible Meetings

Regular and scheduled= parent meetings or conferences are held throughout the school year, at various tim= es of the day, to provide continued information, support and resources for parents. Parents are encouraged and welcomed to volunteer and attend all school’s activities. <= /o:p>

Parent Advisory Council

The TPE/PTO Executive= Board and interested parents/guardians serve as the parent advisory council for Title= I. It reviews the Parent Involvement activities annually to ensure parents are involved in the planning and implementation of the program at Trent Park Elementary School. The Title I Lia= ison Teacher will serve as the liaison with this council.

Involving Parents

Parents are encourage= d to participate in Trent Park’s training activities. Trainings shall be provided throug= h workshops, family activities, special events, individual parent conferences, education= al materials and literature available through school programs and the media center. The PTO provides activities to coincide with parental training and involvement. The school’= ;s Student Assistance Team and IEP committees work with parents to assure pare= nt training is adequate to assist their child with achievement strategies.

Parent Comments<= /b>

At each meeting a plu= s/delta evaluation is conducted in order that improvements may be made. Parents are also given surveys to complete. In our school, there is a BIN Board that student, staff, parents and others may continuously provide input on any ma= tter concerning our school. An ope= n door policy prevails here at TPE. Parents are always welcome to share suggestions/comments.

Parent Compacts<= /b>

A School/Parent Compa= ct defines goals, expectations and shared responsibilities. Each party of the agreement will r= eceive a signed and dated copy. Comp= acts will be explained at the Fall Orientation meetings scheduled for each grade level. Parents and students will sign the compacts at the Fall Orientation.= New parents and students receive the Compact at enrollment. All parties must review and sign. = The Compact will be reviewed during Parent-Teacher Conferences. The Compact is used as part of the collaboration effort between parent and school for the success of the student. It may be = used in the Student Assistance Team or for planning strategies for success.=

Parent Assistance

State and local expec= tations are shared with parents at the Parent Information Meeting for grades 1 thro= ugh 5 in early September. EOG results are shared with parents at the Fall and Spring Title 1 Annual Meetings. Results are posted on the information board near the office, as well as shared in the school’s newsletter and the principals’ letter to our parent community. All grades are sent home = in interim progress reports, quarterly report cards and special letters, which indicate the child’s progress.

Opportunities for LEP and SWD Pare= nts

All parents are encou= raged to attend school functions. Translators will be arranged for parents who speak languages other than English. Whenever possible, meetings are scheduled at = the parent's convenience. Transportation can be arranged, if necessary.

Parents with Limited English Proficiency, Disabilities, Migratory children

Parents of children w= ith limited English proficiency or disabilities are afforded opportunities to participate fully and freely in all education activities at school. Once the need is identified, assistance shall be provided. Whenever possible, information is sent home in the native language. Bilingual staff members, parents, = ESL instructors and even students are assigned as liaison between the home and school. Additionally, TPE is handicapped accessible.

Materials and Training<= /span>

A variety of workshop= s are planned in Reading= , Math, and Basic Computer Skills. Activities will include the following: PTO meetings with a parent education component, including “Reading Fun Night”, “Science Night”, and “The Invention Convention”. =

Education of School Personnel=

Administration/Cabinet conducts quarterly reviews to ensure timely reporting out of assessment dat= a to the staff. This ensures the s= taff the tools to identify at-risk students and in turn, share this information = with parents. On-going staff development initiatives are continuously provided to the staff which focuses on effective communication with parents, establishi= ng a school/family partnership, ways to involve parents, and suggestions for par= ents to work with children at home.

Timely Information

In early September, P= arent Information Meeting will be scheduled in conjunction with the first PTO mee= ting to inform parents about the various programs and curriculum used at TPE. Parents are informed about their children academic goals and measure accord= ing to state and local standards. A follow-up is conducted with all parents in December, at the PTO/Title 1 Fall Annual Meeting, as well as meetings prior= to and following.

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Classroom teachers an= d the administration send home notices on a regular basis, such as the TPE Monthly Calendar of Events, weekly information and progress reports, etc. Our ELL tutors and a computerized p= rogram have been used to adapt communications for parents whose primary language is not English. The Interfaith R= efugee Ministry has provided assistance in the area of communicating information to our parents.

Coordinating and Integrating With = Other Programs

Coordination with oth= er programs is evident, starting with the PTO Executive Board serving as the Parent Advisory Council for Title 1. Emphasis shall be placed on collaboration with Cabinet, The SACS School Renewal Proc= ess, Title 1 Teachers, after school tutoring programs—, Centenary United Methodist Church, CHAPS, Grade Level Teachers, and Trent Park administration. Frequent communication occurs amon= g the Craven County Health and Social Services Departments and Craven County social workers.

This belief stateme= nt is issued by the Craven County Board of Education to comply with Subpart C, Section 86.200 and 86.201 of the Drug-Free Schools and Communi= ties Act of 1986.

Referenced Policies= : 710.1813 Drug-Free Workplace Environment, 913.02 Drugs and Alcohol, and 1013 Student Discipline: Code of Conduct-Section MS

Title= IX Coordinator & Americans with Disabilities Act

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Gerald Johnson&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;

Assistant Superin= tendent for Personnel

(Personnel Issues= )

= 3600 Trent Road, New Bern, <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">NC 28562

252-514-6367=

Sandy Carlaccini, 504 Coordinator

Assistant Superin= tendent

= 3600 Trent Road, New Bern, <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">NC 28562

252-514-6353=

Mike Florence

Director of Maint= enance (Facilities Issues)

= 1822 Hazel Avenue, New Bern, <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">NC 28562

252-514-6380=

Linda Sifontes, Title IX Coordinator=

Director of Stude= nt Services

= 3600 Trent Road, New Bern, <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">NC 28562

252-514-6341=

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