Copper View Elementary School

Attendance:

Attendance will be marked every day of the adopted school calendar.

Absences shall not be counted against a student for the purpose of:

• The student’s participation in a school related activity.
• The student’s excuse for a religious purpose.
• Suspension from school.
• Court appearance or appointment.

Under Governing Board Policy JH, absences shall be excused only for the following: Illness, bereavement, other family emergencies, and observance of major religious holidays of the family’s faith.

When a student returns to school following any absence, a note of explanation from the parent is required. This documentation must be submitted within five (5) school days of return to school. All absences not verified by parental or administrative authorization will remain unexcused. Absence due solely to illness, accident, or disease, when a student’s absence is verified by a certified health professional.

If your child is ill, please call the attendance office at 625-3502 ext. 1900, and leave a message. *When your child returns to school, please send a note explaining why he/she missed school. This will go in their file. (The state of Arizona requires a written explanation as to why a student was absent, even though you may have called in. The student may not be able to make up work until the note is received).

Based on instructional minutes, we discourage children leaving early. According to the Average Daily Membership (ADM), a student leaving early will be considered a half a day absence.

If your child must leave early for a doctor’s appointment, please send a note to school with your child and sign your child out at the front desk. The receptionist will call your child’s classroom. Never send another person to pick up your chilld without written permission. *Students not in attendance for at least half of a day cannot attend after school and extra-curricular activities unless authorized by the principal.

If your child must leave early for a doctor’s appointment, please send a note to school with your child and sign your child out at the front desk. The receptionist will call your child’s classroom. Never send another person to pick up your child without written permission. *Students not in attendance for at least half of a day cannot attend after school and extra-curricular activities unless authorized by the principal.

Attendance:

A note is required or notification when a student returns to school. This will be placed in the student’s file. Due to state policy, any student missing more than 10 consecutive days of school will be withdrawn. Parents must re-register if returning. The parent/guardian must provide written documentation explaining the student’s absence on the day the student’s absence.

Backpacks:

To help your child carry messages and information to and from school, you are asked to provide a backpack. Students will be given a student planner. Please check it every day. Your child’s teacher will give you more information during the first weeks of school.

Birthdays:

Individual birthday parties for students interrupt daily instruction and will not be allowed until the last 15 minutes of the day, per the teacher’s discretion. Students are permitted to distribute personal party invitations to all class members without exception of any student.

Breakfast:

Breakfast is served every morning at 7:35 am -8:00 am in the cafeteria or in the classroom depending on the schedule. Sahuarita Unified School District participates in the National Breakfast and Lunch Programs. If you would like to apply for Free and Reduced Priced meal benefits, please complete an application that is available at the school office or online. Meal prices are subject to change each year.

Bus:

Students need to know their bus route number and follow bus policies for safety. If you have questions, transportation can be reached at 625-3502 ext. 1127. Riding the school bus is a privilege. Your child may be suspended from the bus if they do not follow the rules. It is important to keep all students safe. All students and parents of students being transported will be required to sign a detailed rules and consequences contract.

Cafeteria:

Students may be eating in designated areas such as the classroom, other areas, or the cafeteria on CVES staggered lunch recess schedule. Children may bring a packed lunch from home or eat a school lunch. Students are expected to use appropriate table manners. We discourage children from sharing lunch with others as we have a school wellness policy, and it may lead to disciplinary issues or hurt feelings. Students are not allowed to handle other students’ food. Lunch is to be eaten inside the cafeteria. On occasion, we may have special events and students may eat outside on the patio. Food is not allowed on the field or gym. A menu will go home each month and posted online. Lunch prices are subject to change. Children without lunch money will be given an alternative meal. If you have questions, please call the cafeteria at 625-3502 ext. 1023. Online payments are available for a fee located by clicking this link.

Calendar: 

The school year calendar is filled with important events for the year. A monthly update will be shared with families and teachers. The update is posted on the school’s website.

Campus:

School pride is of the utmost importance and keeping the campus clean is a priority. Everyone needs to do their part and keep the campus clean by throwing away trash or other materials.

No child or parent should be in the building before or after school without an appointment. School begins promptly at 8:05 A.M. The first bell rings at 8:00 A.M. Dismissal is at 2:50 P.M. (On early release Wed. times will be at 1:50 P.M.) We may have a staggered dismissal for parent pick up for our drive thru. We will communicate this information. If you wish to sign your child out, please come to the office. It is important that students do not stay after school unsupervised. Students should not be on campus after school hours unless they have permission from the principal.

Take pride in our school!

Checks:

When writing checks out for payments, please make sure the check is made out to SUSD#30.

 Classroom Concerns:

Your child’s teacher is the best source of information about individual classroom procedures and your child’s progress. If you have a question or concern, please contact the teacher directly prior to contacting the principal.

Communication:

You are always encouraged to contact your child’s teacher by phone or email. You may contact the main office at 625-3502, ext. 1900 or leave a message. The front office can also transfer you to the teachers’ voice mail where you may leave a message. Please be patient with the principal and teachers on returning your calls, they are very busy during the day with their students and may not have time to get to their messages until the end of the day. All phone calls will be returned within 24 hours. You may also at any time set up a time to meet with your child’s teacher. Contact the child’s teacher to discuss a concern or other. If the conference with the teacher is not resolved, please contact the principal. We will work together to find a solution.

Community of Learners:

Copper View is a community of learners in which students are expected to take responsibility for their behavior and academic achievement. A positive school environment is the result of parents, faculty, and administration articulating and consistently reinforcing high standards of student behavior and performance.

Conferences:

Parent/Teacher conferences are held in the fall and spring. Please see the district calendar for the dates. Your child’s teacher will send home a sign-up sheet or communicate other arrangements if needed. You may also contact the school for a conference at any time. These may be done virtually or in-person.

Defiance of Authority/General Misconduct:

Students are expected to comply with reasonable requests from all school employees. Students are expected to be courteous, honest, and kind in school and at all school functions.

Discipline:

Each classroom is a small community where teamwork and good relationships are expected. We will spend time learning class procedures and practicing them. Each student is expected to act within our standards of behavior. In each classroom, there will be a classroom management plan. The teacher will send information on the classroom expectations. We always listen to every child and make everything a learning experience. If a child continues to take away another child’s right to learn, they may be removed from the classroom for a time out. They may receive a lunch detention and a phone call home by the teacher. If a child is Removed three times during a quarter, the child may be suspended pending a parent conference. We will be following our PBIS program expectations in order to help all students learn to be responsible for their behavior.

Dress Code:

At Copper View School, we are committed to preparing our students for the future. This preparation includes
academics, social, and job skills. The classroom is the student’s “workplace”; we expect them to dress accordingly. The
following dress code is a district requirement for all K-8 students and is linked on the following page.

Drug/Alcohol/Weapon Free School Zone:

Sahuarita Unified School District is a zero-tolerance school district. Any student in possession of or under the influence of any of these will receive disciplinary action with a possibility of 1-year suspension or expulsion. If a student gives or sells drugs on campus, he/she may be expelled from SUSD. This also extends to any gang influences in school.

Early Release Wednesdays:

The Sahuarita School District has early-release on most Wednesdays to allow for staff development. Dismissal time is 1:50. Please consult your district calendar for further information.

Electronic Devices:

Student personal portable devices are not allowed on campus. This includes MP3s, cell phones, Gameboys, laser pens, Kindles, iPods, smart watches, and any other devices.

Cell Phones

Students should not be using a cellphone during instructional time, and while on campus. Cell Phones should not be out on the buses by students between the hours of 7:15 A.M. – 3:15 P.M. (unless directed by a Teacher for educational purposes only; it may not be used for reward purposes). Students caught with a phone in hand will have their phone confiscated. A parent or legal guardian must pick up the phone. If there is an emergency, there is a phone available for a student to use in the front office. If found they may be confiscated and may be picked up by a parent in the principal’s office. The second time an item is confiscated, further disciplinary action may occur and a parent meeting with the principal may be held. Any cell phone or smart watch needs to be turned to vibrate and/or silent. These items cannot disrupt the learning environment. The district and the school assume no responsibility for lost or stolen items.

Email:

You will be able to email your child’s teacher with any important information or questions. Each teacher’s email address is either their 1st initial and last name followed by: @sahuarita.net or name, number, @sahuarita.net

Professional Response Time:

Line for emails includes a 24-hour return email during business days to exclude weekends.

Expectations of Students:

At Copper View School, school-wide expectations guide our behavior: Be present and on time, Be responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe!

Each student is expected to: Exhibit regular attendance, punctuality and active participation in the learning process.

Contribute to a positive climate on campus by treating school property, other students, and all adults with respect and by
demonstrating positive citizenship.

Field Trips:

Field trips are both fun and educational for students. We may need parent volunteers on the trips (because of space the number may be limited). A permission slip will go home before each trip. A field trip is a planned educational experience directly related to and correlated with a particular unit of study or specialized function of the school. The principal will approve those trips that can be shown to have a meaningful relationship to the curriculum. Our field trips are funded basically through donations, which are collected to enable every student to participate. Failure to receive sufficient funding may result in cancellation of the trip. Field trips may be canceled for other reasons and/or circumstances. Parents will be notified. If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact your child’s teacher or the principal. All volunteers MUST be Board Approved and complete a Field Trip Volunteer Expectation Slip.

Fire/Lockdown Drills/Emergency:

At Copper View, we have safety drills. These include fire and lockdown drills. We will practice and become familiar with the procedures. To ensure the safety of students and staff, emergency drills are practiced. If necessary, the district will communicate when and where their child may be picked up.

Fundraising Sales:

The school does not permit individual students to sell items at school, regardless, if the fundraising was for
personal profit or to be donated to a non-profit organization. We only have fundraising events approved by the Governing
Board and the principal.

Gum:

Chewing gum is prohibited on campus and on the bus at all times. Let’s help keep our school clean.

Gym:

K-5 classes will have physical education classes. The children are asked to wear sneakers on designated P.E. days.

Health Office:

625-3502 EXT. 1953

Bathroom Accidents

If a student has a bathroom accident, the Health Assistant will be notified. Health assistant will make arrangements to meet the student at a designated location to address the situation. Parents will be notified and a clean change of clothes will be offered, if available. Soiled clothing will be double bagged and placed in the student’s backpack to bring home to be cleaned. Very soiled clothing may be stored in the health office for parent pickup.

Chronic Illnesses

Please contact the health office if you have a student with a chronic illness (asthma, seizures, food allergies, diabetes, etc) so we may know how to best meet your child’s needs during the school day. Further medical documentation may be requested.

Illness at School

The classroom teacher, aide, or health assistant will tend to minor illness or injury. For more serious illness or injuries, parents will be contacted. Students must not come to school if they are sick! Please monitor your child for any signs of illness each morning before sending them to school.

Student Medication

SUSD#30 is a DRUG FREE ZONE. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be brought to school by an adult a medication administration consent form must be completed, and medications must be stored in a designated location and administered by the School Health Assistant or other staff member (designated by the principal. If your child needs to self-carry an albuterol inhaler, epinephrine auto injector, or other “lifesaving” medication, please contact the school health assistant.

Immunizations

On January 1, 1992, the new Arizona State law of School Immunizations went into effect (ARS § 15-871). The law states that the school administrator shall suspend a pupil if the administrator does not have documentary proof of immunizations or the student fails to receive immunizations as scheduled.

Lice

SUSD#30 has a “NIT-FREE” policy. Any student found to have lice and/or nits in their hair will be excluded from school. Parents should treat hair and remove ALL lice and/or nits from the hair, prior to returning a student to school. A student should be accompanied to school by a parent/guardian and the health assistant will verify whether or not the student is able to return to class. As a precaution, students with long hair should wear it up, and all students should avoid sharing combs or hats.

Lost and Found

It is suggested that you write or sew your child’s first and last name in the clothing he/she wears to school so staff members may find the owners of lost clothing, water bottles, and lunch boxes. The school will hold lost clothing until the last Friday of every month, after that it will be donated to a charitable organization.

Health:

Please let your child’s teacher know any special circumstances which may affect your child. These could include medication that may make a child sleepy, a family change, etc. Please let us know if your child has any allergies. We sometimes cook or do food activities to complement lessons and it would be helpful to know so we can plan around it. Due to the number of students who are allergic to many food products, ALL items must be store bought and still in the package, with the ingredients listed. This helps us ensure the safety of all of our students. The health assistant, classroom teacher, or designated office personnel may tend to minor scratches and scrapes, as well as sudden illnesses. For more serious injuries, the health assistant will contact you. Please be sure to send in any changes of contact numbers in case she needs to get in touch with you. If you need to speak with the health assistant, please call 625-3502 x 1953, or the front office. In the event your child requires medication at school, please contact the school. Students may not have prescription or over the counter medications in their possession on the school campus. When the licensed health care provider feels it is necessary for students to carry and self-medicate, the licensed health care provider shall provide written recommendations, to be attached to the signed “Request for Giving Medication at School,” form. Chronic Illnesses. Please contact the health office if you have a student with a chronic illness (asthma, seasonal allergies, food allergies, diabetes, etc) so we may know how to best meet your child’s needs during the school day.

Homework:

Homework is on an individual plan with each teacher. Your child’s teacher will let the parent(s) know the expectations. Homework helps students practice and is a valuable tool with making the most of their experience at school.
It reinforces what has been taught in class, prepares students for up-coming lessons, extends, and generalizes concepts, teaches responsibility, and helps students develop essential study habits that will be needed through all of their schooling. A general rule is 10 minutes X per grade level and setting time aside for reinforcing reading skills with a parent or sharing with a sibling. If your child is spending more than an hour of homework time a day, please contact your child’s teacher. * For an excused absence, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain make-up work. The student will have as many days as they were out to make up the work plus one extra day. If the absence is unexcused or late, credit may be awarded at the discretion of the teacher.

Honor and Recognitions:

Copper View School recognizes outstanding students through a variety of Awards, celebrations, events, and recognitions.

Inappropriate Language:

Foul language will not be tolerated. There is NEVER a reason to use inappropriate language.

Independent Reading:

Children learn to read and improve their reading skills by reading. They need plenty of opportunities to read independently. By giving the children time to read both at school and at home, we can work together to provide a literature rich environment and a life-long love of reading.

Journals:

One strategy that we use to help convey the print concept is the use of journal writing. In these journals the kindergartners combine their emerging writing skills with their drawing skills. As the children are exposed to a variety of phonics and reading experiences, journal entries will move from drawings and “inventive” spellings towards more conventional writing. This is extended through 5th grade as the students’ progress through writing the state academic standards.

Kindness:

Copper View is a Be KIND Campus. Students are encouraged and expected to treat all members of the school as well as others with kindness and respect. Bothering others, bullying, and interrupting learning will not be permitted. Copper View School is committed to providing a work environment where students, staff, and parents can work together comfortably and productively, free from harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Harassment and bullying are illegal under both state and federal law and will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to: verbal abuse that insults or humiliates others. Also included are name-calling and sexual-innuendos.

Library:

All children go to the library. Please take care of the books and have a special place for them at home as your
child/parent will be held responsible for lost or damaged books.

Mission:

Copper View School will provide the highest quality education for all students for career and college readiness! We ask the students to “Expect the Best and Succeed.” Music- Students will be participating in music class by learning songs and playing a variety of musical instruments.

News:

Copper View School posts a newsletter online. Some teachers send home weekly or monthly newsletters as well. Look for school letters, email, brochures, flyers, updates, ParentSquare, Google Classroom, CVES social media, and/or the school website for additional information.

Organization Skills:

Students are responsible for being organized for learning. This includes maintaining a folder or notebook for homework and having classroom supplies (appropriate books, pencils, pens, and paper). This also includes keeping a neat desk for younger students. Students need to come organized and ready to learn.

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday from 7:35 am- 3:35 pm except for holidays, designated business days for district training, or summer work schedules. A notice will be posted on the office door or on the district/ CVES website of any changes.

Paperless School:

It is Copper View’s goal to cut down on our paper usage to save costs and the environment. Please check your emails daily for important school information. District and CVES information will also be available on the district website.

Parent Involvement:

Your support of school activities makes your child feel important and sends the message that you value school! We are always happy to have your help for special activities in the classroom. Each teacher will set up parent volunteers for the classroom.

Parent Portals:

PowerSchool

Parents and students are encouraged to register for a free PowerSchool account so that they can view student grades and teacher comments online throughout the year. Information for signing up for the Parent Portal will be sent home in the mail or with your students at the start of the year. Please look for this information. Further instructions on how to set up an account are online at the following page

Beyond Textbook Parent Portal

Beyond Textbooks (BT) is the instructional framework that all SUSD schools follow. Parents are encouraged to access the new, free Beyond Textbooks Parent Portal webpage on the following page.

The portal contains video, information, and links to the following areas of interest to parents:

• What is Beyond Textbooks?
• What is My Child Learning, and How Can I Help?
• Benchmark Test Review Handbooks
• Dinnertime Conversations
• What is Reteach and Enrich?

Ready Math/ i-Ready

i-Ready math& i-Ready Reading is an online component of the district adopted math and reading programs Ready Math & Ready Reading. i-Ready will help us determine your child’s needs, personalize his or her learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year. It allows us to meet your child exactly where he or she is and provides data for us to increase your child’s learning gains. This part of the Ready Math & Ready Reading program is for students to practice skills independently.

It is built off of their individual needs and it is set-up to allow students to do the lessons without adult help.

Each school year, Information coming home about i-Ready math will include:

1. i-Ready Parent Guide (hard copy and via email)
2. i-Ready instructions for signing onto an ipad (hard copy and via email)
3. Your child's login and password information (hard copy)

Please visit the ready website to start the interactive lessons at home with your child on the following page.

Pets:

Due to the unpredictability of some pets and allergies, pets are limited from campus, unless they are guide animals or have special permission as a guest for teaching purposes. Please notify the front office and the principal. Teachers may be completing a special project; parents will be notified if a special guest may come to class. This ensures the safety of all individuals on campus.

Phone Calls:

The office will accept incoming phone calls for students in emergency cases only. If you call to get a message to your child after 1:00 PM, we cannot guarantee your student will receive your message. It is important that we do not disrupt the learning environment. The office phone is available for students to call home as needed.

Pick Up Procedures:

ALL INDIVIDUALS will be required to show a picture ID when checking out students before school dismissal. Adults, other than parents, must be listed by name on the child’s registration form and we must have written authorization from a parent. No person will be allowed to pick up a student from school without the authorization of a parent.

Parent-Pick Up & Drop Off- Drive Thru

We will communicate the procedures for our drive thru. We have two locations for this procedure for our campus. This is to help ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Planners:

All students at Copper View will be issued a student planner free of charge at the beginning of the school year. If a student loses the planner, they may be required to purchase one for $5, while supplies last.

PowerSchool:

With easy access to your child’s attendance, grades, and other pertinent information, please use this link to PowerSchool to access your child’s grades.

Quality:

Quality education is achieved through teamwork between home and school! “We are only as strong as the community that surrounds us.”

Questions:

You may want to write down some of your questions and ask your child’s teacher(s). If you have any questions,
please contact the teacher or school by a note, a phone call, or email.

Records:

Please keep the school informed of any changes in health needs, home and work phone numbers, email, guardianship and address. If you move to a new address, please provide the office with a new proof of residence.

Report Cards:

Sahuarita Unified School District provides a Standards Based Report Card for elementary kindergarten through 5th grade students. A standards-based report card lists the most important skills a student should learn in each subject at a particular grade level. Instead of letter grades, students receive marks that show how well they have mastered the skills.

Respect:

All faculty, staff, and students are expected to show respect towards each other and their peers. When we show that we respect each other; we respect ourselves.

School Pictures:

School pictures are scheduled in the fall and the spring. There will be several packages that you may choose from. Our school will receive a portion of the sales price, thus school pictures benefit both the family and our school. These are subject to change when pictures are taken and received at the school.

Skateboards, Skates, Heelies, and Bikes:

For safety reasons, they are not allowed on the campus.

Snacks:

Children generally get hungry by mid-morning. Each teacher will send home a note explaining how snacks are done in their classroom. This should be a healthy snack that is quickly eaten, such as: crackers, fruit roll-ups, raisins, or fresh fruit. These must be prepacked individually. The district has a wellness guideline policy.

Socials/ School Spirit Events:

Several social events are planned throughout the school year and will be announced in advance. Students may be out of dress code on designated planned days such as school fundraisers, student council events, or other activities. A notice will be communicated and students are expected to follow the guidelines during these events.

Specials:

Students attend Specials’ classes which include Computer Lab, Library, PE, and Music. Students are expected to demonstrate their learning and understanding in these classes and follow staff instructions. A student’s schedule may be altered if needed due to schedules, events, or other.

Supplies:

We will have a list of suggested school supplies that we ask your child to bring to school. You may obtain a copy of the suggested supply lists from the office at the time of enrollment or on the SUSD district website/CVES Website. Students are not required to bring in these requested items.

Student Check In/Check Out-:

If a student is late, he/she must be signed in to the office by a parent/guardian. We need to be notified of their arrival for safety purposes. Please do not drop them off without checking in with the front office. If a student needs to leave early, an email or note needs to be sent in the morning with the student. We try to discourage students from leaving early, as we strive to maximize learning time and it disrupts the classroom. Additionally, if a student is to be signed out by a parent or guardian, photo identification is required. Thanks for helping us to keep our children safe.

Student Hours:

Hours

Regular Days 8:05am-2:50pm, Early Release Wednesdays 8:05-1:50pm, Half-Days 8:05- 12:50PM.

We have a modified staggered schedule for parent drive thru pick up for dismissal. This procedure will be communicated with students and parents.

Tardy:

Parents must sign their child in at the office if they are tardy. Please do not drop off your child without checking in at the office. This is for safety reasons, so the office is notified that the child is present at school. We want to help students learn to be on time.

Tax Credit Donation:

We have an opportunity to provide extracurricular programs for our students through tax donations. To claim your Arizona State School Tax Credit, just make a donation in an amount you feel comfortable contributing. Whatever amount you give will be offset by a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for the applicable tax year—up to $400 per tax return for joint filing ($200 for single filing)! The schools and programs you support are entirely your choice. A tax donation for Copper View School may be completed online or stop by the District Administration or our office to make a donation for our school!

Technology:

The computer lab offers an opportunity for students to learn skills and knowledge in computer applications such as creating projects, keyboarding, graphics, writing documents, research, spreadsheets, computer terminology, and school systems. Parents must sign and review the Authorized User Policy (AUP) with their child in order to use the school computers. Using school hardware and software is a privilege and unauthorized use may result in disciplinary action.

Toys:

Bringing toys to school is discouraged. If a teacher decides to complete an activity, they will communicate with the parents. We are not responsible if they are lost or stolen. This may cause hurt feelings.

Truancy:

It is very important that your child comes to school every day. Coming to school regularly will set the precedent for your child’s future education. Let’s work together to help students be on time. It is also understood that being on time to school is critical to a student’s success!

Ultimate:

Our ultimate goal is to help your child reach their potential.

Unique:

Students at Copper View School are special and unique. They will have opportunities to describe how they are alike as well as different from others. They will share cultures and learn about different cultures within their classes.

Visitors and Volunteers:

We value and enjoy having parents and community members visit our school. Student visitors are not permitted at any time during the school day. The principal needs to be informed if there is a special circumstance.

Visitors and volunteers must check in at the school office with proper identification and get a badge upon arrival. It is the goal and responsibility of the school to create a safe learning environment. Classroom visits need to be pre-arranged with the teacher or principal. K-5 parents/guardians, please hold off on Board Approved volunteers until September. We appreciate and love your help, but we need to set procedures, norms, and routines and get to know our students first.

Website:

We provide information online through our school newsletter, calendar, CVES Facebook, website, and any postings for special events or activities.

Withdrawing from School:

As per Arizona regulations, parents are required to officially withdraw a student if that student is leaving the District. You must come to the front office to fill out a withdrawal form. Student records will not be released until the student is officially withdrawn.

EXCELLENCE!:

At Copper View School, we strive for excellence!

Younger Siblings:

Parents with younger siblings or younger children should be left in the care of others, while you are working in the classroom. We value “parents as partners” in school. Parent volunteers at Copper View are encouraged and welcome to be involved in school.

ZZZs:

It is important for your child to get plenty of rest. No matter what grade your child is in, setting and keeping a bedtime is a wonderful gift that you can give to your child. It will help them to be alert and ready to learn each day!