Hawk Point Elementary

Mission

Hawk Point Elementary provides personalized learning in a small, family oriented atmosphere, where students are academically successful and emotionally supported.

Core Values

In order to achieve our mission, Hawk Point Elementary students and staff value “working hard and being nice”.  In addition to being respectful, responsible, creative and safe. 

Vision

Through hard work, collaboration and engaging activities, Hawk Point Elementary will empower all students to be confident academically, socially and emotionally.

Arrival (Due to construction note the change!)

The doors to Hawk Point Elementary will open at 8:00 am each day.  In order to ensure student safety and provide proper student supervision, students should not arrive before 8:00 am unless they are attending Latchkey or a school sponsored activity.  There is no adult supervision before 8:00 am. School staff will greet students each day at the door (inside or outside). 

Students who plan to eat breakfast at school should go directly to their classroom and get their breakfast card and head to breakfast. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 am-8:20 am.  

ALL students will enter the building through the old FRONT doors. (Under the PUBLIC SCHOOL sign.) Parent drop off will be in the front of the school between the cones. Bus drop off will be in the same place. 

As students arrive at school, we ask all patrons driving a vehicle to maintain awareness of students loading/unloading from buses and cars, or arriving as walkers.  Student safety is a priority and we ask that patrons driving a vehicle help to ensure student safety by following drop-off procedures and practicing safe driving.  Please keep the entrances/exits for the parking lot clear and refrain from blocking the path of school buses entering/exiting the parking lot.  

Students who arrive AFTER 8:20 am must be accompanied by an adult and verbally sign in their student from the front door. 

Dismissal

Dismissal procedures at 3:20 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Wednesday dismissal procedures will begin at 2:10 pm.  Please make arrangements accordingly. 

3:20 Students who will be walking home will be released at 3:20 pm.  Students  in grades K-1 must be accompanied by an older sibling or designated  older student. 

3:22 Students who are car riders will only be allowed to leave with adults who  present proper identification to verify they are on the list of approved  individuals to pick up the student.   You will pick them up in the front of the  building. Please DO NOT get out of your car.  Your child will be called and we will walk them out to you.  The first couple of weeks you will have a car tag.

3:25 Students who are riding the bus home will remain in their classroom until  announcements are made to begin dismissal for bus riders. Students will be dismissed once all buses have arrived.  Students cannot ride a bus other than their assigned bus without a written request from a parent and approval from school.  Students in grades K or 1 must have a parent/guardian/designated and approved individual present at the bus stop each day in order for the student to be released from the bus. 

Any transportation changes are to be made before 2:00 pm each day, with the exception of early release days.  On early release days, any transportation changes are to be made before 12:00 pm.  In case of an emergency, necessary changes after 2:00 pm (or 12:00 pm on early release days) must be approved through an administrator. 

All students must sign out in the office, if they leave before 3:20 pm. During the school day the doors are locked and parents/guardians/ designated and approved individuals requesting early pick-up for a student will need to use our buzz in the security system to request admittance to the main office.  Please push the buzz-in bell located to the left of the main doors and wait for assistance. 

Students requiring an early dismissal must be signed out in the office. To sign a student out, the parent/guardian or other approved designated individual must present proper identification.

Attendance

Our goal is for students to be at school 90% or more of the time. If your child will be absent from school, please contact the office at (636)338-4366. Absences will impact your child’s attendance EVEN when a doctor’s note is provided; however, it is appreciated for documentation of the absence.

School Counselor

Our school counseling program is here to support every student’s growth - academically, socially, and as future learners and leaders! Through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual support, our school counselor helps students develop essential skills for success in school and life.  

To connect with our school counselor, please refer to the contact information on our school website.

The counseling program includes: 

• Classroom Lessons: Our counselor leads monthly classroom lessons focused on academic success, personal and social development, and early career exploration and awareness.
• Small Group Support: Small groups provide students with a space to build skills and navigate challenges such as making friends, managing emotions, staying organized, boosting confidence, handling stress or grief, and adjusting to family changes. Groups are formed based on student needs and referrals.
• Individual Student Planning: Students are supported with transitions between grade levels and are introduced to career awareness through classroom activities and discussions.
• Individual Counseling: One-on-one support is available to help students manage emotions, develop coping strategies, and address personal or school-related concerns.
• 504 Case Management: The school counselor serves as the 504 Case Manager, coordinating plans and accommodations for students who qualify under Section 504 to ensure their individual needs are met.
• Community Partnerships: The counseling program works in collaboration with local agencies to connect families with helpful resources and referrals when additional support is needed.
• Parent Communication: Families can expect communication from the school counselor to occur via ParentSquare, email, and/or phone.

Behavior Expectations

In addition to following the district Code of Conduct, Hawk Point Elementary uses the mantra “Work Hard and Be Nice”.  We help children be successful by utilizing the multiple tools in the RULER program.  Each classroom will create its own Classroom Charter, every classroom will have a Mood Meter, The Meta Moment, and Blueprint will be used as needed.

When a child is demonstrating difficulty in meeting these values, the teacher will discuss the situation with the student and offer support to help the student demonstrate appropriate choices.  If the child continues to struggle, a placement continuum will be followed. This allows the child to reflect on the situation and begin to take steps to be productive students in the learning environment, be in control of their own behavior, and find acceptable solutions to their problems. 

The continuum is as follows:

• Warning: Regular seat in the classroom
• Safe Seat in the classroom 
  • A spot in the classroom, slightly away from peers, where students can take a break to calm down, reflect, and talk with the teacher before rejoining the class. Most students respond well to a first reminder, but if not, they may use the Safe Seat to self-regulate and process their behavior.
• Buddy Room
  • A seat in another teacher’s classroom where a student can regroup after continued disruptive behavior. If a Safe Seat doesn’t help, the student moves to this buddy room to refocus without disrupting others. The host teacher checks in with the student until they’re ready to talk with their teacher and return to class.
• Office Referral 
• Home

Student Birthdays  

To support our district wellness policy, please do not send sugary treats (cake, cupcakes, candy, etc.) for birthday celebrations. Instead, choose an option from the birthday “menu” provided by your child’s teacher. Please do not send balloon or flower deliveries to school, as they disrupt learning and may not be allowed on the bus. These items must be picked up at the end of the day.

If sending birthday invitations to school, include all boys, all girls, or the entire class. For selective invitations, please deliver them outside of school. For questions, contact the office or your child’s teacher.

Water Bottles/ School Wellness

We ask that students only bring water in water bottles. Students are not allowed to bring caffeinated drinks, such as soda, coffee, or energy drinks. Families are strongly encouraged to consider healthy lunch and snack options as well as to limit any candy or sugary treats at school.

Reading Services Personnel Information 

Our district is required to inform you of information that you, according to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-95), have the right to know. Upon your request, our district is required to provide you in a timely manner, the following information:

• Whether your child’s teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

• Whether your students’ teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional statute through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.

• Whether your students’ teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher.

• Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

In addition to the information that parents may request, a building receiving Title 1.A. funds must provide to each individual parent:

• Information on the level of achievement and academic growth of your student, if applicable and available, on each of the State academic assessments required under Title 1.A.

• Timely notice that your student has been assigned, or has been assigned. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: No Child Left Behind Complaint Procedures

The Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), Title IX Part C. Sec. 9304(a)(3)(C) requires the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to adopt procedures for resolving complaints regarding operations of programs authorized under the Act, including Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV (Part A), Title V, Title VI, and Title VII and Title IX (Part C).

Who May File a Complaint?

Any local education agency (LEA), consortium of LEAs, organization, parent, teacher, or member of the public may file a complaint.

Definition of a Complaint

There are both formal and informal complaint procedures.  A formal complaint must be a written, signed statement that includes:

1. An allegation that a federal statute or regulation applicable to the state educational agency (SEA) or a local education agency (LEA) program has been violated

2. Facts, including documentary evidence that supports the allegation, and

3. The specific requirement, statute, or regulation being violated.

Alternatives for Filing Complaints

It is federal and state intent that complaints are resolved at a level nearest the LEA as possible. As described below, formal complaints filed with the SEA will be forwarded to the appropriate LEA for investigation and resolution. Informal complaints made to the SEA will be subject of an initial investigation by the SEA, but will be forwarded to the LEA if a formal complaint evolves. Precise processes in both instances are described below.

Informal and Formal Complaints Received by the Local Education Agency

Informal and formal complaints filed with the LEA concerning NCLB program operations in that LEA are to be investigated and resolved by the LEA according to locally developed procedures, when at all possible. Such procedures will provide for:

1. Disseminating procedures to the LEA school board,

2. Central filing of procedures within the district,

3. Addressing information complaints in a prompt and courteous manner,

4. Notifying the SEA within 15 days of receipt of written complaints,

5. Timely investigating and processing of complaints within 30 days, with an additional 30 days if exceptional conditions exist,

6. Disseminating complaint findings and resolutions to all parties to the complaint and the LEA school board. Such findings and resolutions also shall be available to parents, teachers, and other members of the general public, provided by the LEA, free of charge, if requested, and,

7. Appealing to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education within 15 days, decision being given to the LEA. This 15-day implementation period may be extended at the discretion of the SEA Division Director. The complaint or the LEA may appeal the decision of the SEA.

Formal LEA Complaints

1. Record: The SEA will record the source, the nature of the complaint, including the applicable program involved in the complaint, statute violated and facts on which the complaint is based.

2. Decision: The SEA decision will be rendered within 15 days of the complaint receipt. The LEA will be promptly notified of the SEA’s decision.

3. Appeal: The LEA may appeal the decision of the SEA to the SEA review board within 30 days of receipt of the decision. Procedures under the “Appeal to the State Agency Review Board” section will be followed.

4. Second Appeal: An applicant has the right to appeal the decision of the SEA Review Board to the U.S. Secretary of Education. The applicant shall file a written notice of appeal with the Secretary within 20 days after the applicant has been notified by the SEA of its decision.

Complaints Against LEAs Received from the United States Department of Education

1. Complaints against LEAs received from the U.S. Department of Education will be processed as though they had been received initially at the SEA.

2. A report of final disposition of the complaint will be filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

3. These procedures shall not prevent the SEA from partially or wholly interrupting funding of any LEA IASA program or taking any other action it deems appropriate.

Procedure Dissemination

1. This procedure will be disseminated to all interested parties through the agency webpage at http://dese.mo.gov and to subscribers to the Federal Programs listserv.

2. This guidance will be distributed through regional and statewide meetings with Federal Program Coordinators. LEAs are asked to incorporate the elements of the complaint procedure into their own policies and procedures.

3. DESE will also keep records of any complaints filed through this policy.

ParentSquare

ParentSquare will be used for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. It automatically generates an account for each parent, using your preferred email address and phone number. We encourage you to access your account so you can download the mobile app and update your preferences on when and how you are notified. Find the app at the Google Play Store or the App Store. 

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