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About Us
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Henrico County Public Schools is to provide a nationally recognized educational program and staff to develop 21st-century citizens who can achieve full development of their potential and, as critical thinkers and lifelong learners, exhibit through their character and values a commitment to their community and nation, as well as a personal integrity which will enable them to meet the challenges of change.
--The Henrico County School Board
PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES & BELIEFS
We believe that each child is an individual with unique strengths and needs. We strive to provide positive learning experiences that encourage the development of creative interests and abilities. Our goal, with the support of parents and community, is to provide the instruction that will allow each child to reach his/her highest potential and enable him/her to meet the demands of the 21st century. With this in mind, it is our mission to:
*Provide each student a program of instruction that corresponds to the Standards of Learning for English, mathematics, science, and history/social studies.
*Provide students with a safe environment where love, understanding and acceptance flourish.
* Help students acquire a sense of personal worth and dignity and respect the opinions and rights of others.
*Enhance students social responsibilities by providing experiences for their growth and development as individuals and as members of a group.
*Encourage students to develop behavior patterns consistent with democratic values.
* Provide opportunities to develop fundamental and critical thinking skills, study habits, and career awareness.
* Foster in each child an appreciation of music, art, and literature.
* Provide opportunities for students to acquire personal habits that foster continued physical health and fitness.
We also believe that . . .
* All children can learn.
* All children deserve a positive, safe learning environment and the best teachers – both at home and at school.
* Children will meet our expectations.
* Students’ success requires a shared responsibility by students, teachers, families and the community.
* All people deserve respect.
* Students’ learning experiences must prepare them for living successfully in a changing world.
* All children deserve equal educational opportunities in an environment that reflects the diversity of groups in classrooms, schools and society.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ABSENCES – A note explaining an absence must be presented to the teacher on the day after the absence. The principal may request a doctor’s excuse. The teacher keeps these notes on file.
ASSEMBLIES - Students are to be good, polite listeners during assembly program. They are asked to show respect for all performers and guest speakers by demonstrating courtesy and good manners at all times. Applause will indicate appreciation for the performance.
BIRTHDAYS - Individual birthday parties are not allowed. However, parents may bring and serve cupcakes at lunch. Teachers may not do this. Please notify the student’s teacher in advance.
CAFÉ – Café rules are to be followed at all times.
DANGEROUS OBJECTS - Items that could be used for dangerous and disruptive purposes are not allowed (i.e. matches, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, knives, double rings, bullets, or anything considered dangerous).
EXPECTATIONS – Each student is expected to obey each and every adult in the school.
FIGHTING - Fighting and other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
FIRE/BUS/WEATHER DRILLS - Students must remain calm and orderly during fire and bus drills. Students are to walk quietly, without talking, to and from the designated areas during fire and bus drills.
GUM - Chewing gum and bubble gum are not allowed on school grounds.
HOUSEKEEPING - Students should pick up all books and papers before leaving school each day. Defacing or destroying school property will result in disciplinary action.
INTEGRITY - Students are expected to be honest with themselves and staff members. Cheating and stealing are not allowed and violate the Code of Student Conduct.
LOST & FOUND - If the child’s name is written on personal articles, there is usually no problem returning them to the rightful owner. If you notice any items of clothing missing, please check in the Lost & Found. Unclaimed articles are removed from the school at the end of each nine-week marking period and given to charitable organizations.
MEDIA CENTER - The Media Center is open every day. Students are expected to enter and browse quietly and to observe good library manners. Books may be checked out for a one-week period and may be renewed if the book is not in demand. Students are responsible for returning library books in good condition. Please help your child be responsible for library books as there is a sizable replacement fee.
PARTIES - School Board policy allows only one party a year to be held before the winter break. Parents must not plan additional ones and may not collect money for a gift to be given to the teacher. Please help to ensure compliance with this policy.
PERSONAL ITEMS – Personal items such as walkmans, toys, expensive jewelry, and large sums of money should not be brought to school. The school cannot be responsible for loss or damage.
PLAYGROUND - Tackle football, throwing rocks, and baseballs are not allowed on the playground.
RESPECT - Students are expected to respect staff members and school property at all times.
RESTROOM - The restrooms (Ladies and Gentlemen) are to be used for the one purpose for which they were designed. Playing and all other inappropriate behavior are not allowed. No writing instruments (pencils, pens, crayons, markers) are permitted in the restrooms.
SUPPLIES - Students are asked to furnish supplies requested by their teachers. It is important to have the proper supplies at school at all times. Supplies may be purchased through the school store between 7:20 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Students may purchase their own supplies at this time.
TELEPHONE - Students should use the telephone only in cases of emergency and with the permission of the classroom teachers.
TEXTBOOKS - are furnished by the Henrico County School Board. If these books are damaged or lost, pupils are required to pay for them. Please impress upon your child the importance of the proper care of all school property. Parents may be legally responsible for any damages to school property intentionally caused by a student.
TOYS – Toys may not be brought to school unless requested as "Show and Tell." Toys givens by teachers/administrators as incentives are to be placed in backpacks and are not to be taken out during the school day.
TRANSPORTATION – A student wishing to ride a different bus home must bring a note and have it approved by the office personnel. Any deviation from the regular routine of the child requires a note from a parent.
VISITORS - Students may not bring visitors and/or pets to school.
WALKING - Students must walk in the building and on the sidewalk at all times.
In addition, each student is expected to adhere to the Henrico County Code of Student Conduct.
Please remember that these rules, procedures and guidelines have been established to ensure the safety and well being of our students.
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