School Policies & Daily Schedule

The faculty and administration of Oak Hill Elementary encourage all students to attend school regularly and be punctual. If a student must be absent, he/she shall accept the responsibility of turning in an excuse and asking the teacher what work needs to be made up. The student will have a reasonable amount of time (three school days) in which to bring a valid documented excuse. Students leaving school early shall have their absences excused only for reasons designated in this policy as excused. Notes are to contain the following information: Student's name, grade level, and first period teacher; date of absence (s), reason, and phone number of parent/guardian. Absences for reasons other than those listed below will be unexcused and the student will not be allowed to make up any work. Three unexcused absences during the school year will be referred to the District Truant Officer and Family Court.

1.	Student is sick and has a note from parent (limit two days per note except for infectious or contagious disease. Two notes per grading period).
2.	Student is sick for three or more consecutive days and has a doctor's statement/hospital slip. For chronic illnesses, one doctor's statement should be sufficient.
3.	Medical or dental appointments that cannot be made after school hours. (Verification by a slip from the doctor confirming the date and time).
4.	Serious illness in immediate household.
5.	Order of count with proper verification from court.
6.	Death in immediate family. (Limit three days except extenuating circumstances).
7.	Attendance at a funeral of a close friend or relative.
8.	Natural disaster beyond control of student.
9.	School sponsored trips are not absences as they relate to the Attendance Policy. Students participating in such trips are required to do work missed while out.
10.	Documented religious holidays or activities.
11.	One day attendance at the Kentucky State Fair. (Must have prior approval by principal).
12.	Other valid reasons as determined by the principal.

It is desirable that every student be in their designated classroom five minutes prior to the beginning of school. If a student is not in his/her classroom at 8:20, they are considered tardy. A parent/guardian must come into the office tan sign in any student that is late/tardy. Nine tardies can be referred to the court. For a tardy to be excused the parent must present a doctor's excuse or a court appearance statement. Students who are tardy because of illness without a doctor's statement will be limited to two excused tardies per grading period.

Many assignments require study and research outside of class. Individual study is essential if students are to better understand the subjects they are studying. Homework provides the student with the opportunities to increase his/her knowledge, helps the student become more aware of personal responsibilities, discipline, and work habits; provides help in needed skills and leads to proficiency in the subjects being studied. Assigned homework must be completed. Grades will be affected, and in-school detention may result if assignments are not completed. Since students work at different rates, it is difficult to prescribe homework in a set amount of time, although each student should have a minimum of twenty minutes to one and a half hours of homework per night if necessary. Assignments will vary from class to class. Some assignments will be due the next day, and some will need to be completed over a determined period of time. No homework will be assigned at any grade level without prior classroom instruction. Teachers will write homework assignments on the board each day. If the student misses a class, it will be his/her responsibility to visit the classroom during the day to get the assignments.

All students in grades four and five must use their Assignment Books/Sheets to record their homework assignments. This will help to keep work organized and current. Parents are encouraged to look at this daily and to sign to indicate that they are aware of students' homework responsibilities.

The Oak Hill Faculty encourages all students to have a study partner in each class who can share work that is missed because of illness or special program participation. If absence form school is for more than two days and homework cannot be obtained from another student, parents may call the school office after the second day and request assignments. Parents are asked to telephone by 10:00 a.m. and work can be picked up after 2:00 p. m.

2. Choose a quiet, private place free from excessive noise, interruptions and other distractions.

3. The study area should be well lighted and well equipped with pens, paper, ruler, dictionary, atlas, etc.

4. Organize. Successful study depends on an efficient use of time which requires organization. Use an assignment book to help you organize your work.

The goal of the Oak Hill Elementary School Disciplinary Policy is to provide all students with a safe, caring, nurturing environment, giving students learning opportunities that will enhance their potential for individual excellence, enabling them to become productive, life-long learners.

The discipline policy of Oak Hill Elementary School will follow in accordance with the discipline policy set forth by the Pulaski County Board of Education.

The following rules will be implemented on a school wide basis. The rules will be used in all classrooms and areas of Oak Hill Elementary School. The rules will be used in all grade levels in order to give students, parents, teachers, staff, and school administrators a more consistent and effective method of maintaining an orderly, safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment. The rules will be posted on all classrooms. The teachers may use supportive classroom procedures in addition to the posted rules.

Students will: show respect for others around them. (keep hands, feet, objects, and names to yourself) follow directions.

Bring all needed materials to school/class daily.

Observe the 4S policy in the halls. (straight, silent, stand in square, and still)

Raise their hand to speak or leave their seat during instructional time. (will vary from teacher to teacher)

Before a matter is taken to the principal, it will be required to show at least five documented actions taken by the teacher prior to the principal being asked to intervene. There will be noted exceptions in cases such as: fights, bringing weapons to school, threatening other students or staff, outbursts/tantrums, vandalism of school property, vulgar language, and spitting on others. teacher discretion of the severity of students' actions will play a role in whether or not the immediate notification of the principal is warranted. Teachers will be provided with a sheet showing possible actions that may/should be taken. This sheet should be given to the principal upon making the disciplinary referral. The attached sheet will act as documentation for actions taken by the teacher. It will aid in filling out the district disciplinary referral form, if needed, which is sent home and kept on file at the school.

Code of Conduct signed by parent	Referred to counselor
Checked student folder	Required special assignment
Changed student's seat	Telephoned parent
Conference student	Assigned time-out
Assigned recess detention	Tracking sheet (behavior)
Consulted counselor	Requested conference with parent
Student behavior contract	Sent report home
Held conference with parent	written note
notice of concern	Consulted/Informed Principal
deficiency report

Each teacher will be responsible for having an assertive discipline plan for their classroom and shall be posted in the classroom on the beginning day of school. Teachers may alter their plan during the year if they should find that the plan warrants change in order to better meet the needs of their classroom.

Pursuant to KRS 160.345(3) (e), the Oak Hill Elementary Site-Based Decision Making Council has established a Public Engagement Committee as a standing committee. It is the responsibility of the Public Engagement Committee to determine activities and methods that will increase the community and parental involvement in our school. The committee will cooperate with our PTO and our GOALS 2000 coordinator in order to increase communication and participation between our school and those who hold a vested interest.