Crestwood's Discipline Policy
2022 - 2023
School Year
Fifth Grade Handbook
Teacher’s Class
5th Grade Discipline Policy
Eagle Expectations:
1. Act responsibly
1. Come to school and class prepared.
2. Turn completed work in on time.
3. Be in your seat on time.
4. Keep your items and area organized and clean.
5. Try your best (stay on task; participate in class, work hard and no cheating).
2. Give respect
1. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
2. If you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing.
3. If it doesn't belong to you, leave it alone.
4. Do tasks in a timely manner.
5. Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind words to yourself.
6. Raise your hand.
3. Listen attentively
1. Follow directions of the school and the classroom.
2. Listen to the person who is speaking by not talking and eyes on speaker.
4. Encourage others
1. Support the ideas of all others.
2. Be a model for fellow classmates.
5. Stand Tall, Be Proud
1. Rule “121”
Positive Behavior Policy
Positive Behavior will be rewarded with Eagle Eyes, praise, positive notes, class activities, and special privileges based on students following the Eagle Expectations. With these Eagle Eyes, students will be able to purchase items or activities from our monthly Eagle Eye Store.
There will be a bi-quarterly celebration for students who receive no Discipline Referrals during that time period.
Consequences
Consequences will run on a quarterly basis. When a student chooses not to follow classroom and school rules he/she will receive the following consequences:
Initial Offense: If a student breaks a rule, they will receive a verbal warning.
Ticket: A ticket will be given for any missing assignment or for breaking any Eagle Expectation. If a student receives a ticket, they will have one day of alternative recess.
Starting fourth quarter, fifth grade students will transition to Junior High expectations and consequences. More information will be sent home on Early Bird Detentions at a later time.
Minor Discipline Referral: A Minor Discipline Referral will be issued after every 5 tickets or based on the severity of the offense. The school administration will receive a copy of the Minor Discipline Referral. The Minor Discipline Referral will be sent by e-mail through Teacher Ease. Please respond to the e-mail stating you have received the Minor Discipline Referral. If a student receives a Minor Discipline Referral, they will write the Eagle Expectations, receive two days of alternative recess and complete a reflection to be signed by a parent/guardian.
Starting fourth quarter, fifth grade students will transition to Junior High expectations and consequences. More information will be sent home on Early Bird Detentions at a later time.
Major Discipline Referrals: A Major Discipline Referral will be issued after every 3 Minor Discipline Referrals or based on the severity of the offense. The school administration will receive a copy of the Major Discipline Referral. The Major Discipline Referral will be sent by e-mail through Teacher Ease. Please respond to the e-mail stating you have received the Major Discipline Referral. If a student receives a Major Discipline Referral, they will write the Eagle Expectations, receive three days of alternative recess and complete a reflection to be signed by a parent/guardian.
Starting fourth quarter, fifth grade students will transition to Junior High expectations and consequences. More information will be sent home on Early Bird Detentions at a later time.
Other Situations: Other forms of punishment may be issued depending on the severity of the offense. If at student receives 9 Minor DR’s or 3 Major DR’s throughout the year, they will be excluded from all end of the year celebrations.
***If there is a concern you wish to discuss with the teacher, please contact the teacher via email, call during scheduled conference times, or call the school to set up an appointment. Please refrain from impromptu conferences. Allow the teacher time to gather information and documentation to assist with the issue.***
5th Grade Grading Policy
Crestwood’s Grading Scale
93-100 A
85-92 B
78-84 C
70-77 D
0-69 F
Grades: Grades will be derived from various sources. Teachers will collect grades from the following sources each quarter: tests, class assignments, homework, special projects, and class participation. All graded assignments are returned to students in a timely manner. Make a plan with your child so that you can follow their progress and work. Many times graded work is thrown away before it reaches home. Teachers send home a mid-term report and quarterly reports for your child so that you will know how they are doing during the specific grading period.
“D” OR “F” Test: If your child receives a D or F on a test, it may be sent home for a parent or guardian signature. These items are to be returned and collected within two days.
***If there is a concern over an assignment, please contact the teacher via email, call during scheduled conference times, or call the school to set up an appointment. Please refrain from impromptu conferences. Allow the teacher time to gather information and documentation to assist with the issue. ***
Homework Policy
Homework will be written in your child’s agenda. Parents/guardians are the key to making homework a positive experience for their children. If your child is absent, please make every effort to pick up homework for the day missed. With the exception of vacation, students will be allowed one day to make up any work. If you are planning a vacation, please ask for your homework at least a week in advance. Your child will be responsible for any and all work completed while they were gone. This work will need to be turned in the day that your child returns to school. If it is not returned, your child will receive a ticket.
*Each time your child has a missing/incomplete assignment, they will receive a ticket and have to complete the assignment at study hall or the following night for homework.*
Student Agenda
Each student will have a student agenda. Every day before the students leave, they will be required to fill out their assignments for the night. The students are responsible for showing the agenda to parents.
Arrival & Dismissal
It is important that your child arrives on time each day. If he/she misses even the first 15 minutes of class, they will be missing important instruction time. This can add up over the school year. Also, it is important that your child stay the entire day. I understand that there are times when you need to pick your child up early but try to limit these days. A note from you on these days would also be appreciated so that we can have your child ready to go when it is time for them to leave.
Absences
If you know that your child is going to be absent and would like to pick up his/her homework, please call the school and ask them to notify me by 9:00 a.m. This will allow me to have time to gather your child’s work without interrupting class time. You can pick up your child’s work in the office after 3:00 p.m.
Weekly Newsletters
We will start the year sending home Weekly Newsletters on Friday. After Christmas Break, we will work on transitioning the students to becoming more independent and we will not be sending home Weekly Newsletters.
Birthdays
Please contact me at least a day in advance if your child would like to bring in treats for their birthday.
Vacation
If you are planning a vacation, please ask for your homework at least one week in advance. Your child will be responsible for any and all work completed while they were gone. This work will need to be turned in the day that your child returns to school. If it is not returned, your child will receive a ticket.
Field Trips
Any field trips that require the students to travel outside of Paris will need a signed permission slip. Check the weekly newsletter for upcoming field trips.
Handbook Sign-off Sheet
Student:
I, _____________________________________, have received and read the fifth grade rules and discipline policy and the Crestwood handbook folder, including the grading scale with my parents. I have also gone over and understand the Eagles Expectations.
Signed, ____________________________________________
Parent:
I, ______________________________________, have received and read the fifth grade rules and discipline policy and the Crestwood handbook folder, including the grading scale. I have also gone over and understand the Eagles Expectations.
Signed, __________________________________________
* Students must sign first portion and parents must sign the bottom portion to show that they have read and understand the rules and expectations.*
School Year
Fifth Grade Handbook
Teacher’s Class
5th Grade Discipline Policy
Eagle Expectations:
1. Act responsibly
1. Come to school and class prepared.
2. Turn completed work in on time.
3. Be in your seat on time.
4. Keep your items and area organized and clean.
5. Try your best (stay on task; participate in class, work hard and no cheating).
2. Give respect
1. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
2. If you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing.
3. If it doesn't belong to you, leave it alone.
4. Do tasks in a timely manner.
5. Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind words to yourself.
6. Raise your hand.
3. Listen attentively
1. Follow directions of the school and the classroom.
2. Listen to the person who is speaking by not talking and eyes on speaker.
4. Encourage others
1. Support the ideas of all others.
2. Be a model for fellow classmates.
5. Stand Tall, Be Proud
1. Rule “121”
Positive Behavior Policy
Positive Behavior will be rewarded with Eagle Eyes, praise, positive notes, class activities, and special privileges based on students following the Eagle Expectations. With these Eagle Eyes, students will be able to purchase items or activities from our monthly Eagle Eye Store.
There will be a bi-quarterly celebration for students who receive no Discipline Referrals during that time period.
Consequences
Consequences will run on a quarterly basis. When a student chooses not to follow classroom and school rules he/she will receive the following consequences:
Initial Offense: If a student breaks a rule, they will receive a verbal warning.
Ticket: A ticket will be given for any missing assignment or for breaking any Eagle Expectation. If a student receives a ticket, they will have one day of alternative recess.
Starting fourth quarter, fifth grade students will transition to Junior High expectations and consequences. More information will be sent home on Early Bird Detentions at a later time.
Minor Discipline Referral: A Minor Discipline Referral will be issued after every 5 tickets or based on the severity of the offense. The school administration will receive a copy of the Minor Discipline Referral. The Minor Discipline Referral will be sent by e-mail through Teacher Ease. Please respond to the e-mail stating you have received the Minor Discipline Referral. If a student receives a Minor Discipline Referral, they will write the Eagle Expectations, receive two days of alternative recess and complete a reflection to be signed by a parent/guardian.
Starting fourth quarter, fifth grade students will transition to Junior High expectations and consequences. More information will be sent home on Early Bird Detentions at a later time.
Major Discipline Referrals: A Major Discipline Referral will be issued after every 3 Minor Discipline Referrals or based on the severity of the offense. The school administration will receive a copy of the Major Discipline Referral. The Major Discipline Referral will be sent by e-mail through Teacher Ease. Please respond to the e-mail stating you have received the Major Discipline Referral. If a student receives a Major Discipline Referral, they will write the Eagle Expectations, receive three days of alternative recess and complete a reflection to be signed by a parent/guardian.
Starting fourth quarter, fifth grade students will transition to Junior High expectations and consequences. More information will be sent home on Early Bird Detentions at a later time.
Other Situations: Other forms of punishment may be issued depending on the severity of the offense. If at student receives 9 Minor DR’s or 3 Major DR’s throughout the year, they will be excluded from all end of the year celebrations.
***If there is a concern you wish to discuss with the teacher, please contact the teacher via email, call during scheduled conference times, or call the school to set up an appointment. Please refrain from impromptu conferences. Allow the teacher time to gather information and documentation to assist with the issue.***
5th Grade Grading Policy
Crestwood’s Grading Scale
93-100 A
85-92 B
78-84 C
70-77 D
0-69 F
Grades: Grades will be derived from various sources. Teachers will collect grades from the following sources each quarter: tests, class assignments, homework, special projects, and class participation. All graded assignments are returned to students in a timely manner. Make a plan with your child so that you can follow their progress and work. Many times graded work is thrown away before it reaches home. Teachers send home a mid-term report and quarterly reports for your child so that you will know how they are doing during the specific grading period.
“D” OR “F” Test: If your child receives a D or F on a test, it may be sent home for a parent or guardian signature. These items are to be returned and collected within two days.
***If there is a concern over an assignment, please contact the teacher via email, call during scheduled conference times, or call the school to set up an appointment. Please refrain from impromptu conferences. Allow the teacher time to gather information and documentation to assist with the issue. ***
Homework Policy
Homework will be written in your child’s agenda. Parents/guardians are the key to making homework a positive experience for their children. If your child is absent, please make every effort to pick up homework for the day missed. With the exception of vacation, students will be allowed one day to make up any work. If you are planning a vacation, please ask for your homework at least a week in advance. Your child will be responsible for any and all work completed while they were gone. This work will need to be turned in the day that your child returns to school. If it is not returned, your child will receive a ticket.
*Each time your child has a missing/incomplete assignment, they will receive a ticket and have to complete the assignment at study hall or the following night for homework.*
Student Agenda
Each student will have a student agenda. Every day before the students leave, they will be required to fill out their assignments for the night. The students are responsible for showing the agenda to parents.
Arrival & Dismissal
It is important that your child arrives on time each day. If he/she misses even the first 15 minutes of class, they will be missing important instruction time. This can add up over the school year. Also, it is important that your child stay the entire day. I understand that there are times when you need to pick your child up early but try to limit these days. A note from you on these days would also be appreciated so that we can have your child ready to go when it is time for them to leave.
Absences
If you know that your child is going to be absent and would like to pick up his/her homework, please call the school and ask them to notify me by 9:00 a.m. This will allow me to have time to gather your child’s work without interrupting class time. You can pick up your child’s work in the office after 3:00 p.m.
Weekly Newsletters
We will start the year sending home Weekly Newsletters on Friday. After Christmas Break, we will work on transitioning the students to becoming more independent and we will not be sending home Weekly Newsletters.
Birthdays
Please contact me at least a day in advance if your child would like to bring in treats for their birthday.
Vacation
If you are planning a vacation, please ask for your homework at least one week in advance. Your child will be responsible for any and all work completed while they were gone. This work will need to be turned in the day that your child returns to school. If it is not returned, your child will receive a ticket.
Field Trips
Any field trips that require the students to travel outside of Paris will need a signed permission slip. Check the weekly newsletter for upcoming field trips.
Handbook Sign-off Sheet
Student:
I, _____________________________________, have received and read the fifth grade rules and discipline policy and the Crestwood handbook folder, including the grading scale with my parents. I have also gone over and understand the Eagles Expectations.
Signed, ____________________________________________
Parent:
I, ______________________________________, have received and read the fifth grade rules and discipline policy and the Crestwood handbook folder, including the grading scale. I have also gone over and understand the Eagles Expectations.
Signed, __________________________________________
* Students must sign first portion and parents must sign the bottom portion to show that they have read and understand the rules and expectations.*