Welcome Teacher Introduction and Background Expectations/Guidelines

Forms Yearbook Permission Textbook Issuance (Please write the following textbooks down: math, science, language, reading, history. For condition, please mark “Good” for all.) Workbooks Health Assessment Record (front and back) Shelby County Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement form Phone Tree

Forms (Cont.) Room Parent Info. Method of Transportation Check Policy SCBOE Calendar Parent Handbook (online on VIS website under the “Parents” Tab) Parent Homework Student Information Card (blue card, ½ sheet)

SCBOE Code of Conduct/Attendance Revisions p. 4 Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty Changing “Cheating” to “Academic Dishonesty” p. 8 “Classification of Violations” Item 110: Possession of Nuisance Items-The local school is not responsible for attempting to recover these items should they be lost at school p. 13 Field Trips Students will be transported via school bus and/or charter bus to and from field trip locations.

SCBOE Code of Conduct/Attendance Revisions p. 17 Regulations Governing Attendence Section C: Number of Absences Allowed Absences beyond 12 (excluding 2X or 3X) absences must be documented with a doctor’s or court excuse or principal’s permission (form for prin. Permission on p. 28 of handbook). Please note, family vacations will not be excused. p. 18 Regulations Governing Attendence Section F: #2 (top of the page) Tardies to school and excessive unexcused check- ins/check-outs should not exceed 2 per month.

SCBOE Code of Conduct/Attendance Revisions p. 19 Harassement, Violence, Threats of Violence, and Intimidation Public school districts in Alabama are now requireed to establish school board policy to address and prevent harassment, violence, threats to do violence, and intimidation in the school environment. p. 19 Student Cell Phones Cell phones cannot be visible or audible during the instructional day. We allow students to keep them in their backpacks, but should not be visible or audible in places such as the classroom, bus, carpool, etc. This is considered a nuisance item.

SCBOE Code of Conduct/Attendance Revisions p. 22 Acknowledgement Form Failure to sign or return a signed form does not release students from their obligation to abide by AUP rules, regulations and all other applicable board policies. p. 24 ADPH Immunization Form Inspection If you DO NOT wish for your child’s immunization record (blue slip) to be evaluated by the ADPH personnel, please notify in writing and your request will be placed with your child’s form. NO RESPONSE from you will indicate that you will allow ADPH to audit the immunization of your child.

VIS Parent Guidelines Please allow your children to walk in the building and to their classrooms without parent assistance from the first day of school. Unannounced classroom visits will not be allowed. If you need to talk to your child’s teacher, schedule a conference 2 days in advance.

Bus Change Bus (GPS) will be an early bus for 3 rd and 4 th grade ONLY. After it drops off the 3 rd and 4 th graders, it will return to be a late bus for 5 th graders ONLY.

EDP Reminder If you are planning for your child to attend the ASCP program for this Thursday and Friday, he/she should have been registered no later than 8/10/10. If your child was not preregistered for the ASCP by 8/10/10, they will not be able to attend ASCP this Thursday or Friday and will need an alternate mode of transportation home for these days. If you are planning for your child to attend ASCP and have not currently registered, please stop by the front of the school to register. They will be able to attend beginning on Monday.

VIS Parent Guidelines (Cont.) Please pick up and drop off your child at the appropriate area – the front of the school. Wait in cars outside the building to lessen congestion in the front entry and to help with safety. Students are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up in the parking lot. As a safety precaution, do not bring young children to parties, field trips and volunteer activities.

VIS Parent Guidelines (Cont.) Transportation changes cannot be made over the phone. A note must be written by the parent and given to the teacher.

The school day will begin at 7:50 A.M. and conclude at 2:40 P.M. this year. Class begins promptly at 7:50 and it is important to be on time. If, on rare occasions, your child arrives after 7:50, the person transporting the student should sign the proper form in the office to assure that the student is marked present for the day. Students who arrive after 11:30 will be counted absent. If a student checks in or out for any reason they will not be eligible for the Perfect Attendance award at the end of the year. School Day Schedule

Early Morning Supervision “Early Bird Care” Earlybird care will be provided from 6:45- 7:15 for the cost of $1 per day. Any student arriving at school prior to 7:15 should be dropped off at the front door and go directly to the media center. When bus riders arrive at the school, they are to go directly to the gym where they will be supervised by staff members until they are dismissed to their homeroom.

Breakfast and Lunch Program Lunches are $1.75 per day and breakfast is $1.00. No fast food is allowed in the cafeteria during lunch time. However, extras are available for an additional charge. Please see the cafeteria manager, Ms. Hipp for more information about cost for extras. Balance notices will be sent home when students are getting close to a $0 balance and when students have a negative account. Mylunchmoney.com

Additional Supplies Clorox Wipes Empty and rinsed 2 liter clear soda bottles (to be used for a future science project)

Field Trips Washington, D.C. (October 9-15, 2010) Washington, D.C. week trips for those staying at school that week Children’s Theater American Village Possible trip to Space and Rocket Center in the Spring Pelham City Hall (Youth Government Day) R.M.S. (Spring)

Websites/Blogs/ Valley Intermediate Miss Downing’s Blog