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Our Mission is to cultivate the academic skills and character traits of students, facilitating their success-
ful participation in society.
Dear West Ridge Families, On behalf of the West Ridge Staff, I would like to welcome you to West Ridge Elementary. My name is Lisa Hof- feld and I am the principal at West Ridge. I look forward to meeting our incoming first graders, new students and catching up with our returning students. The beginning of the year is always full of fun and excitement. In order to help streamline information, we have put together this student handbook to hopefully answer most of your questions and provide you with information need- ed for the upcoming school year. The Post Falls School District encourages you to visit their website to view their back to school information for all Post Falls Students at www.pfsd.com. We look forward to partnering with you to make sure your child’s school year is successful. One way to get involved in the school is by joining our Parent Advisory Group. It will meet every other month with the goal of promoting a home/school partnership. All parents are encouraged to attend. We also welcome par- ent and community volunteers in our classrooms and library. Please also read, sign and return the following forms: • Registration Form (all students) • Internet use permission • Free and Reduced Lunch form if applying • Title 1 student compact (all Students) Sincerely, Lisa Hoffeld Principal
Our Mission Character Education
To cultivate the academic skills and character
traits of students, facilitating their successful par-
ticipation in society.
The West Ridge Community will:
ο Foster a collaborative community of educators, par- West Ridge expects all members of our learning
ents and patrons community to demonstrate:
ο Focus on academic achievement and growth
ο Provide a safe and caring learning environment for R.I.C.H. BEHAVIOR
students and staff
ο Promote healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices
Respect
ο Model and teach positive character and social skills
ο Utilize technology to improve academic achievement
Impulse Control
and teacher effectiveness engage in ongoing effective Car ing
staff development Honesty
POST FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR SCHEDULES
2019-2020
MONDAYS 9:20-3:20
Breakfast Served 8:50
Administrators/Secretaries Return August 13 Playground Open 9:00
New Teachers Return August 23 First Bell 9:20
All Teachers Return August 26
Tardy Bell 9:25
Labor Day September 2
First Day with Students September 3 Dismissal Bell 3:20
State-Wide In-Service Day (No School for Students) October 4
End of First Quarter (No School for Students) November 1 TUESDAY-FRIDAY 8:55-3:20
Conferences (No School for Kindergarten) November 22 Breakfast Served 8:25
Conferences (No School For all Students) November 25 Playground Open 8:35
Thanksgiving Break (No School) November 26-29
First Bell 8:55
Christmas Break (No School) Dec. 23-Jan. 3
Martin Luther King Day (No School) January 20 Tardy Bell 9:00
End of 2nd Quarter (No School) January 24 Dismissal Bell 3:20
President’s Day (No School) February 17
Conferences (K-8) (No School for K-8 Students) March 25 Lunch Schedule
Conferences (K-8) (No School for K-8 Students) March 26 11:00-11:38 5th grade
End of 3rd Quarter (No School K-12) March 27
11:15-11:53 4th grade
Spring Break (No School) March 30-April 3
Memorial Day (No School) May 25 11:30-12:08 3rd grade
End of 4th Quarter/Last Day with Students June 4 11:45-12:23 2nd grade
Last Day for Teachers June 5 12:00-12:38 1st grade
Last Day for Administrators/Secretaries June 19
Lunch and Breakfast Cost
Volunteers Breakfast Lunch
We love volunteers!!!! If you are interested in volunteering Child $1.60 $2.65
please give the office a call. We are always looking for people Adult $2.25 $3.85
to volunteer in classrooms, the library, for fundraisers and many Reduced $.30 $.40
more activities.
Skyward Online:
∗ All adults who are in contact with children during school You can now pay for lunches online
hours or volunteering at school sponsored activities either and view your child’s activity. To sig-
before or after school must present a valid state ID to re- nup go to https://pfsd.revtrak.net
ceive a visitor badge.
ATTENDANCE What if my child is absent or has to leave early?
Regular and punctual attendance are ex- ∗ Call the school before 9:00 am on the day your child will be absent.
pected. Send a note in advance to the school when a future absence is known.
Families are notified when students exceed 5 ∗ If your child is leaving school early, please call or send a note. You can
absences and/or 5 tardies in one quarter. pick your child up at the office and sign them out.
If your child is out sick for the day they can- What if my child’s transportation changes?
not participate in after school activities. ∗ If you know that your child will be going home a different way than the
usual routine, please send in a note.
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE STUDENTS: ∗ If for some reason your child’s usual departure changes during the
To earn the bike: school day, please call with the change before 2:30. The end of the day
-No Tardies gets very busy, so to assure we can get the change to your child we ask
-No absences or ½ day absence you call before 2:30.
-No early departures
Attendance Concerns:
At the end of each quarter, all parents of students who have accumulated 5
unexcused or excused absences and/or tardies in the current quarter will be
mailed a letter alerting them of such attendance issues. The school will work
with parents to encourage faithful attendance and medical circumstances
will be taken into account. If absences are significantly above 5 without be-
ing pre-approved or not due to a medical reason, Ms. Hoffeld may request a
parent conference to discuss attendance. A written summary of the confer-
ence will be sent to the parents/guardian. If a child has a history of unex-
cused absences or if we are concerned about the welfare of an absent stu-
dent, our resource officer may make a home visit to check on the student’s
welfare.PICK UP AND DROP OFF WALKERS AND BICYLISTS TO MONTROSE ο Students choosing to walk must use the path to the gate to the playground for exit and entrance. ο Students riding bikes are required to always walk their bikes on school property. ο We ask that you lock your bike on the bike racks closest to the playground when you come across the tracks. ο Our adult crossing guard will be out before and after school to help you understand the correct safe path. ο Monday—Late start--- Our crossing guard will be out 8:45-9:25 am to help your child arrive safely at the en- trance to our school by the railroad tracks. The rest of the week she will be out from 8:20-9:00 am MORNING CAR DROP OFF Monday- 9:00 am - 9:20 am, Tues-Friday 8:35 am - 8:55 am ο Please drop off your child in front of the school behind the crosswalk. ο Enter the parking lot through the entrance for safety purposes DO NOT enter through the exit. ο After unloading, students proceed to the playground through the gate to the right of the small playground. ο Students eating breakfast may enter from the front door starting at 8:50 on Monday and 8:25 on Tues- Fri. ο GAP—Students attending GAP may enter through the front doors. ο Mondays only—childcare will be available starting at 8:35 am in the library. CAR PICK UP 3:20 ο Cars will begin lining up at the end of the sidewalk in front of the school. ο Please pull all the way forward as the line moves. ο Students will be allowed to enter cars that are next to the sidewalk. ο If you choose to park your car, you may pick up your child at the pickup line and take him/her to your car via the crosswalk. ο Please do not motion for your child to cross without you. Staff has been instructed to keep students from cross- ing the parking lot. ο Please do not bypass the line and park before the beginning of the line, you will be asked to park your car and walk over to get your student.
RECESS AND STAY-IN
Throughout the school year all children will be expected to go
outside for recess. The fresh air and a chance to unwind makes
youngsters more productive in the classroom. We recommend that
children be prepared each day for the weather. On snowy days,
boots, hats and mittens are a must. In extreme weather
conditions, children will be kept inside.
DRESS CODE:
To encourage a positive learning environment the following clothing rules must be followed:
∗ No clothing advertising or promoting drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other inappropriate behav-
ior/slogans
∗ Tank tops must have 1 inch straps
∗ Shorts/skirts must be at or below fingertip line
∗ Gym shoes must be worn for PE
∗ Pajamas may only be worn during specified school events.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather creates hazardous road conditions, school
may close for the day. School closures are announced between
6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the local news broadcasts. Keep tuned
on those snowy, icy days. When the weather is extremely cold,
the students go out for a very short period of time.West Ridge Family and School
Connection
What does this group do?
The West Ridge Connection group is an opportunity for parents, the principal and
teachers to get together to share ideas about how to make West Ridge the best it can
be. The group is open to everyone and will meet every other month at a time deter-
mined by the team. More information will be coming home with your student in the
second week of the school.∗ I will RESPECT myself, others and property by following directions,
waiting my turn, and keeping my hands and feet to myself.
∗ I will show IMPULSE CONTROL by being aware of my thoughts,
words, and actions.
∗ I will CARE about myself, others and the property around me by
making safe, healthy, and kind choices.
∗ I will be HONEST with myself and others by telling the truth and
doing my own work.yourself ∗ If other kids are waiting for a turn count
WEST RIDGE ∗ Always walk and use the right side to 60 then get off
Jumping off is not allowed
STUDENT GENERAL PLAYGROUND RULES
∗
∗ Swing on your pockets
∗ Use respectful language
∗ Only throw playground equipment COURT GAMES
RESTROOMS ∗ Stay within playground boundaries ∗ Wait your turn
∗ Get a pass to come in from recess ∗ Keep feet and hands to yourself ∗ Walk around games in progress
∗ One student on a pass at a time ∗ Contact sports (tackling/wrestling/play ∗ Play fair
∗ Use common bathroom during recess fighting) are NOT allowed ∗ Take turns
∗ No playing, loud noises ∗ Wait your turn and go to end of lines ∗ Show good sportsmanship
∗ Put paper in wastebasket ∗ Keep rocks, gravel and bark on ground ∗ If conflicts arise use or Walk, Talk,
∗ Flush toilets ∗ Play away from benches, bicycles, cars, Rock/Paper/Scissors strategies
∗ Wash hands before leaving windows, and doors
∗ Do not stand on toilets or sinks ∗ Line up as soon as whistle blows or bell WEATHER ISSUES
∗ Stay off stall walls and doors rings ∗ Walk AROUND ice
∗ Walk on the balance beam ∗ Walk AROUND water puddles
LUNCHTIME ∗ Snowballs are not allowed/snowballs
∗ Before lunch get coats, hats, and SLIDES may be thrown at the ball wall
any playground equipment ∗ Sit and slide feet first ∗ To slide on snow hills, must have boots,
∗ Use quiet voices and good manners ∗ One person on the slide at a time snow pants, and gloves.
∗ Clean up after yourself ∗ Form a line to wait your turn
∗ Leave only after you have been dis ∗ Do not put snow on the slide BICYCLES/OTHER WHEELS
missed ∗ Do not climb up the slide ∗ Walk them on school property
∗ Walk carefully out to playground ∗ Lock them at bike rack
∗ Line up quietly BARS AND STRUCTURE ∗ Ride safely
∗ Sit where lunchroom supervisor directs ∗ Tag is not allowed on the play structure
∗ Keep your own food ∗ Jumping from the top is not allowed
∗ Pop/soda is discouraged ∗ Stay away from children hanging on
Please go over these expec-
bars tations with your
INSIDE RECESS ∗ Sitting on top of the bars in not allowed
∗ Play only quiet games ∗ Walk in the bark child(ren).
∗ Walk, don’t run ∗ Start at the beginning of the bars and
∗ Use inside voices the wheels ∗ Wait for crossing guard
∗ Wait at door for pass to bathroom
SWINGS
HALLS ∗ Only swing forward and back not side to
∗ Have a pass and use quiet voices side or twisting
∗ Keep hands and feet and objects to ∗ Only one person per swingMinor Major Illegal Violations
(Non-referred) (Referred to Office) (Referred to Office)
West Ridge
Elementary
Continuation of behaviors Continuation of behaviors High impact, serious offenses
after redirection or escalation after 3 minors in a quarter or including, but not limited to: Discipline/
of behavior that breaks
school rules.
other high impact behaviors
like physical aggression, defi-
stealing, fighting, forgery,
bullying, threats, weapons,
Referral
ance, abusive language, etc. insubordination, or harass-
ment.
Levels
Teacher or designated staff Student is removed from Student is referred to the of-
members addresses behavior group if necessary or sent to fice and makes contact with
with student and decides on the office at student’s recess the parent/guardian. Student
consequence. time. Staff or student will call is excluded from class until
home. The Major is sent the parent or guardian con-
home and must be returned ferences with the student and
the next day with a a staff member. May result in
parent/guardian signature in suspension.
order for student to return to
recesses.
Principal or designee and the
The staff and student address student will address the behav- Principal or designee will ad-
the behavior using logical conse- ior. Consequences will include: dress the behavior. Conse-
quences. Phone call home quences can include:
Apology Loss of privileges Suspension
Take a break Police involvement
Loss of privilege 1st time = conference with Expulsion
Time-out at recess principal
Etc. 2nd time=one day conse-
quence
3rd time = two day conse-
quence
4th time = behavior planWest Ridge strives to offer many opportuni es to Educa onal Programs (must qualify)
our students outside the academic program.
Challenge/Enrichment Program
Student Board Children may qualify for academic programs that challenge
Fi h grade students work with an advisor on such high-achieving students. Students can be pulled from their
things as fundraisers, community service projects, regular classroom or do group work within the classroom
assemblies and spirit days. that is above the regular academic program.
Cross Country
Students prac ce and compete a er school in the Response to Interven on Team (RTI)
fall. Students who fail to make progress in the regular class-
room are referred to this team of teachers who brainstorm
scien fically researched interven ons to help individual
students succeed.Student Conduct Code
Harassment Policy
SD 273 Policy No. 405.17
It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from
harassment based on sex. Sexual harassment is prohibited. All persons are to be treated with respect
and dignity. Every student and parent or guardian shall have the right to a learning environment free of
harassment based on race, creed, color, religion, na onal origin, sex, age or handicap. Every employee of
the school district shall have the right to an employment environment free of harassment and in mida-
on on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, na onal origin, and physical, mental, sensory disability. Un-
lawful harassment and discrimina on will not be tolerated.
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy
SD 273 Board Policy 504.13
Students a7ending West Ridge will not use, possess, sell, buy, or distribute drugs, including alcohol, to-
bacco, controlled substances, or related paraphernalia, on school premises.
Weapons Prohibited on School Property
SD 273 Board Policy N. 504.12
In order to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff, the Post Falls School District prohibits
the unauthorized possession, use or storing of weapons or other objects/substances used as weapons
on or in school grounds, buildings, vehicles, equipment or property or while riding in any school provid-
ed transporta on and for the unauthorized possession and/or use of the same at a school sponsored ac-
vity posing a threat to the health and safety of the student or others or disrup ve to the educa onal
process. It is prohibited for any student to threaten by word or act to use a firearm or other deadly or
dangerous weapon to do violence to any other person on school grounds.Use of Personal Electronic Devices
SD 273 Board Policy 508.10
The Board of Trustees recognizes the value of various technological tools/devices that are currently available, such
as cell phones, personal digital assistants (handheld), video cameras/phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, etc; as
well as those that will be developed. Inappropriate use of the electronic devices will be cause for disciplinary ac-
on. The use of these devices to interfere with the instruc onal se>ng, harass, annoy and offend others or for
chea ng on class work/tests is strictly prohibited. Electronic devices are not to be used during class me for per-
sonal business. Students are not allowed to use cell phones during class and are not allowed to leave class to place
or receive phone calls. The principal, his/her designee and the classroom instructor may prohibit or limit the use of
electronic devices if they are being used
inappropriately.
West Ridge Cell Phone Rules
• Cell phones need to be in a backpack at all mes and not used during school hours. Cell phones can come out of
backpacks once off school property. If a student needs to call a parent during school hours, they need to get a
pass from their teacher and call from the school phone.
• The school is not responsible for any cell phone that is lost, stolen or damaged at school. We find that if students
don’t show off their cell phones, none of the prior things men oned tend to happen to them.
• Students that have their cell phones out whether they are using them or not:
1. 1st offense: note sent home signed by parents
2. 2nd offense: cell phone is taken and must be picked up by the parent in the office.
If you want your child to have a cell phone at school, please talk to your child about the school rules around having
a cell phone at school and the proper use of their cell phone.
Please leave personal items at home such as; toys, basketballs, footballs, trading cards, electronic games and de-
vices, makeup and perfume.Informa on Network (Internet)- Terms and Condi ons
Acceptable use: The purpose of the informa on network is to support research and educa on in and among academic ins tu ons in
the U.S. by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collabora ve work. The use of the network must be in support of
educa on and research and consistent with the educa onal objec ves of the Post Falls School District. Use of other organiza ons’
network or compu ng resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in viola on of a
U.S. or state regula on is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or
material protected by trade secret. Use for commercial ac vi es is generally not acceptable. Use for product adver sement of poli cal
lobbying is also prohibited.
Privileges: The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancella on of those privileges. Each
student, before being authorized to access the Internet, will be trained in the proper use of network. The system administrators will deem
what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. The system administrators may withdraw use privileges at any me as required. The
administra on, faculty or staff of Post Falls School District may request the system administrator to deny, revoke or suspend user
privileges.
Network e que8e: Each user of the network, student or staff member, is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network
e que7e. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
ο Be polite. Do not get abusive in your messages to others.
ο Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgari es or any other inappropriate language. Illegal ac vi es are strictly forbidden.
ο Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers to students or colleagues.
ο Note that electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages
rela ng to or in support of illegal ac vi es may be reported to the authori es.
ο Do not use the network in such a way that the use of the network by other users is disrupted.
All communica ons and informa on accessible via the network should not be assumed to be private property.
Security: Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. Iden fied security prob-
lems must be reported to the classroom supervisor. A7empts by a student to log on to the network as a system administrator will result
in
cancella on of user privileges. Any user iden fied as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be
denied access to the Internet.Contact Information:
1758 N Clark Fork Pkwy
PO Box 40
OFFICE STAFF: Post Falls, Idaho 83877
Phone
Principal: Lisa Hoffeld 208-773-7291
Secretary: Jill Stevenson Fax
208-773-7327
Assistant Secretary: Amber Smith
Email
Counselor: Trina Scott lhoffeld@sd273.com
Website
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