Attendance Phone Number: 610-240-1560
T/E Information Hotline 610-240-1970
The Pennsylvania School Code allows the following reasons for a child to be excused from school for all or part of the school day:
1. Illness
2. Family emergency
3. Court Appearance
4. Death in the family
5. Impassable roads
At the beginning of the school year each student will receive a supply of excuse cards. When a child is absent or late the excuse card must be completed by the parent and sent to the teacher the day the child returns to school. If additional excuse cards are needed please contact the teacher or the office.
Whenever possible please try to schedule medical and dental appointments after school hours. If it is necessary to take your child our of school for a medical appointment a note should be sent to his/her teacher that morning. Children should be picked up in the main lobby area. Be sure to inform your child of the time you will be picking him/her up for the appointment. If a child comes into school late an excuse card should be sent to school with the child.
Student travel will only be excused if the trip has prior approval by the Principal for absences less than five days of the Superintendent office two weeks prior to the date of absence to obtain an Educational Trip Form. The responsibility for the completion of any assignments rests with the individual student and the discretion and convenience of the subject teacher. The request for education travel will be reviewed by the child's teachers and then a decision will be made by the teachers, principal and/or superintendent.
Absence Reporting
Parents should call the voice mail system to report a child's lateness or absence. You can report your child's absence or lateness the night before or early in the morning. Your call must be made before 9:00 a.m. when using the voice mail system. After 9:00 a.m. calls should be made to school office. Absence and lateness for PM Kindergarten students should be called directly tot he school office.
To report an absence or lateness the school phone number is 610-240-1500. From the menu press 1 for attendance reporting. State your child's name, classroom, and the reason for the absence/lateness.
The absence reporting system has been set up for your child's safety. If a parent does not call to report an absence or lateness, the school office will call the parent.
Student accident insurance is available to cover your child during his/her school activities. Application forms are sent home for each child at the beginning of each school year.
New Eagle Elementary School offers an intramural after-school program for second, third and fourth grade students. The program is conducted one day a week for each grade level. The program runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Students can participate in one of the two ten-week sessions. Session one runs from approximately the last week of September through the first week of December. Session two runs from approximately the last week of January through the first week of April. If the day assigned to a grade needs to be changed for session 2 - advance notice will be given. If you would like more information please contact Mrs. Ryan.
Students participating in the after school sports, must turn in the signed parent permission slip, the insurance waiver or proof of school insurance and a behavior contract. These forms are sent out in the beginning of the school year. If you did not receive one and would like your child to participate in this program please contact Mrs. Ryan.
Parents are responsible for providing or arranging transportation home from the after school sports program. Students must be picked up promptly at 4:30.
Sometimes after
school sports needs to be canceled unexpectedly during the school day,
parents need to have a contingency plan set up so that the child will know
what to do in this situation.
The emphasis of the program is placed on providing activities to
complement and supplement the regular physical education program for all
children who desire to participate. All activities provide opportunities
for the students to be physically active, interact with their peers, and
have fun. Cooperation and sportsmanship are encouraged throughout the
activities.
Art Goes To School is an art enrichment and appreciation program for elementary school children. The purpose of the program is to enrich children with experiences in art appreciation and motivate them to be aware and interested in art through all its periods.
Volunteers from the community with a genuine interest in art and working with children visit the art classes once a year. Art Goes to School classes are held during regularly scheduled art classes.
Punctual, Regular attendance is an important factor in school successes. However, if a child is ill, s/he should be kept home until they are fully recovered. A written excuse must be presented for each absence. All absences are to be reported to the school voice mail system prior to 9:00 a.m. The voice mail number is 610-240-1560.
Our goal is that each child will develop self-discipline and will accept responsibility for his/her behavior. An emphasis is placed on pro-social skills, which focus on the importance of respect, responsibility and consideration for other people and property.
The following are a general list of how students should behave in different areas of the building.
Halls:
1. Students should always walk and stay to the right when traveling to and from classes.
2. Quiet voices are to be used.
3. Students must keep their hands to themselves.
4. Students are not to linger in the bathrooms.
Cafeteria:
1. Students should enter and exit quietly.
2. Students should remain seated unless following routines of trash disposal, snack or bathroom use.
3. Students shall demonstrate appropriate table manners.
4. Students must be silent for announcements and follow directions of the cafeteria monitor.
5. When finished eating, students should leave the area clean.
6. Students should respect personal space.
7. There is a two snack limit and no carbonated beverages.
8. Running is not permitted at any time.
9. Nothing should ever be thrown in the cafeteria.
Playground:
1. Students must play safely only on designated areas and remain within playground boundaries.
2. Fighting or games involving body contact are not permitted at any time.
3. Students should use equipment and supplies in a safe and appropriate manner
4. Any serious problem involving equipment or injury should be reported to the teacher on duty immediately.
5. Students may not play on ice or throw snowballs.
6.When hearing the bell or whistle, students should line up quickly and quietly.
7. A request not to participate in outdoor recess due to health reasons require a note from a parent for one day or from a physician for an extended amount of time.
Indoor Recess:
1. Students must remain in the classroom unless given permission by the teacher on duty to leave the room.
2. Activity and equipment should be appropriate for an indoor setting and approved by each grade level team.
Bus:
1. The same conduct that is expected in the classroom should be observed on the bus.
2. Quiet voices should be used.
3. Students should remain seated and keep their hands to themselves. Head, hands and feet must be kept inside the bus.
4.Students should walk on and off the bus.
5. No profane language is permitted at any time. The bus should be kept clean and students should not tamper with any equipment.
6. Students should ride only on the assigned bus and disembark at the assigned stop unless given prior approval through the principal's office.
7. Students should not eat or drink while riding the bus. Nothing is to be thrown out of the windows.
Office Area:
1. Students should be considerate of those working and wait their turn to speak.
2. The office phones are not to be used unless it is an emergency.
All elementary schools offer breakfast in order to provide the opportunity for a student to eat this important meal. Educational research has demonstrated that students who eat breakfast complete more work in class and score better on tests. Breakfast is available daily from the time buses arrive until students must report to the classroom.
Several Brownie and Cub Scout troops meet at New Eagle after school. Information on membership is sent home at the beginning of each school year.
Children are to ride only the bus to which they are assigned and get on and off the bus at their assigned stop. No exceptions can be made unless approved by the building principal following the transportation guidelines. Two notes are required when a child goes home with another student.
The parent requesting the change must send a note stating the bus number the child will be riding, the name and address where the child will be going, and the reason for the change. A note is also necessary from the parent who will receive the child. Each request is subject to space availability on the bus.
The number of bus passes issues is dependent upon the number of students already assigned to that bus. If a bus roster is at the maximum level bus passes cannot be issued for that bus.
If your child is to walk home, if you plan to pick your child up after school or if your child is to go home in a private car with someone else, a note should be sent to the teacher informing the school of this change.
Long term, exceptions to bus assignments
Parents who desire a long-term exception to bus assignments specifically for the purpose of child care must complete a Request for Long-Term Alternate Bus Assignment Form. Consideration will be given only to requests for alternate transportation for child care within a student's attendance area on a regular basis for a semester or academic year. All exceptions are subject to space availability. All requests are to be returned to the principal who will send them to the Supervisor of Transportation.
On site child care is available on a contractual basis through A Child's Place, an independent child care agency. The phone number is 610-6787-4999.
Please keep the following guidelines in mind for your children's
attire:
1. Clothing should be appropriate for school activities and weather.
2. For safety reason, open-toe clogs and backless sandals should not be
worn to school.
3. Sneakers are required in the gymnasium and must be worn to all PE
classes.
4.Sneakers of enclosed rubber-soled shoes are safe footwear for recess
games and equipment.
5. During snow covered situations children should have boots, gloves and
hats for recess.
6. Hats should not be worn in the building.
7. Name tags on your child's clothing is helpful for returning lost
clothing to the proper child.
The goal of each elementary school in the T/E School District is to provide the highest quality of educational programs for our students. The cornerstone of school discipline lies in the development of responsible behavior in each child. All five school utilize the Bache "Pro Social Skills" model which emphasizes the responsibility of students to make proper choices for their behavior. When a choice is made, a student must reflect and evaluate it with an awareness of district consequences. To facilitate these skills, guidelines are established which are consistent at all grade levels. All school members are trained to employ this model if and when a confrontation occurs.
Student Behavior on buses, in hallways, cafeteria, and recess areas is expected to comply with established guidelines. In addition, rules for behavior are in effect at school sponsored events during or after school hours, on or off the building premises.
We believe that a climate conducive to learning is established through the consistent application of disciplinary guidelines, staff expectation and parent support. The Elementary School Code of Conduct reflects a strong sense of community and partnership exemplified through the responsible behavior and academic excellence of our elementary students.
Pro-Social Skills Overview
Behavior psychology indicates that internal language is the key to self-control. The Pro-Social Skills Program includes a five-step system that provides language to help children control impulses and make constructive choices. Initially, this language is externally impressed by parents and visual icons. Through modeling, rehearsal, and application, this language is internalized by children and used to exercise self-control and social responsibility. The following is a list of the five steps:
1. Stop and think
2. Good choice/Bad choice
3. Steps to make a good choice
4. Just do it!
5. How did I do?
In addition to the five-step sequence for addressing challenging child behaviors, the Pro-Social Skills Program offers a problem-solving system that is adaptable across ages and situation.
COMMUNICATION OF STUDENT LEARNING
A variety of tools are used to assess student learning. This information is communicated to parents through parent/teacher conferences, report cards, and informal dialogue throughout the year. District wide parent/teacher conferences are held each year in the fall and spring and are listed on the school calendar. Report cards for grades kindergarten through four are issued three times during the year: November, March and June.
Parent-teacher conferences are held each year in the fall and spring and are listed on the school calendar. Home and school communication is highly encouraged and additional conferences may be scheduled by contacting your child's teacher.
CONTACTING STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
We request that classes are not interrupted during school hours. If it is necessary to deliver a message or drop something off for your child or a teacher, please go the secretary in the school office who will gladly take care of it. If a change in plans occurs please inform the office before noon so that a message may reach your child promptly.
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS (District)
The Cultural Arts Committee was formed in 1966 as a nonprofit service organization to the elementary school in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District. The purpose of the committee is to provide quality professional programs that are designed to enhance student knowledge and understanding of the arts.
The District Committee serves as a forum for the exchange of information among the five elementary schools about enrichment programs independently within each school. In-school assembly programs are selected by each school's Cultural Arts Committee and sponsored by each PTO.
The Children's Dental Clinic, housed at T/E Middle School, is a community organization which provides dental treatments for eligible students. The clinic, which is open one day per week, is a non-profit charitable organization sponsored by fund-raising events and contributions. For more information contact the school nurse.
A dental hygienist is employed part-time for an educationally based state-mandated program in kindergarten through fourth grade. Local dentists act as resource persons and consultants to the program.
To ensure the rights, privileges and safety of all elementary students, the following guidelines are in place to some degree in each school. The listing is not inclusive, but meant to be a guide for fair and equitable treatment of students. The administration will exercise its discretion in making judgments regarding behavioral issues not listed within these guidelines.
Offense:
Disruptive behavior in classroom, cafeteria, library, assemblies, fire drill, field trips, social events or other school sponsored events.
Minimum Response:
1. Warning given
2. Time out
3. Parent contact
4. Suspension
Offense:
Physical injury caused by fighting
Minimum Response:
1. Parent contact
2. After school detention
3. Suspension
Offense:
Possession of weapons
Minimum Response:
See policy #5114.2
Offense:
Destruction of student or school property
Minimum Response:
1. Parent Contact
2. Restitution in some manner
3. Possible suspension
Offense:
Bus Offenses
Minimum Response:
1. Warning
2. Written notification
3. Parent Contact
4. Bus Dismissal 3 days
5. Bus Dismissal 5 days by approval of the Superintendent
Offense:
Threats
Minimum Response:
See policy #5114.2
The Elementary Code of Conduct, Guidelines for Behavior and Disciplinary Activities exist to ensure the safety of each child in our school. These protective measure are in effect during school hours, field trips, on bus routes, and at after-hours school and PTO sponsored events.
Every family in the district receives a calendar, which also functions as a district handbook. The calendar indicates when school events, performances, and activities are scheduled as well as other valuable information.
You can also look at the calendar on T/E School District’s website address at http://www.tesd.k12.pa.us/ Information regarding school board meeting dates, meeting minutes, the school calendar, recent press releases, and general District information are also located on this website. Each individual school has its own web page that links off of T/E’s homepage.
T/E School District's website address is http://www.tesd.k12.pa.us/ Information regarding school board meeting dates, meeting minutes, the school calendar, recent press releases, and general District information is located on the website. Each individual school has its own webpage that links to T/E's homepage.
Parents who need to have students dismissed early or excused from school for a brief period of time must send a note to the school. As children arrive in the morning, they should give the note to their homeroom teacher who will forward it to the principal's office for approval.
Parents should sign in at the school office and the secretary will inform the teacher that the parent has arrived. It is school Policy that a parent meets a child at the classroom door so that students are not walking to the office unsupervised. When possible, please inform your child of the pick-up time so that classes are not disturbed. It is most helpful to each child's learning that classes only be missed when absolutely necessary. When possible, please try to plan appointments around school hours.
In the event that the need arises to close school early or suddenly during the school day we will initiate our emergency calling system that has been established by the P.T.O. Every parent must plan emergency procedures with your child. An Emergency Closing Procedures Card will be included in your child's first day packet. It must be completed and returned with all other necessary, items.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL WITH PARENTS
Student travel (educational trips) will only be considered excused absences if the trip has prior approval by the principal for absences of less than five days or the superintendent for absences of five of more days.
Parents should contact the school office two weeks prior to the date of the absence to obtain an Educational Trip Form. The responsibility for the completions of assignments rests with the individual student and the discretion and convenience of the subject teacher.
The request for educational travel will be reviewed by the child's teachers and then a decision will be made by the teachers, principal and/or superintendent.
Participation in the Halloween party and parade is optional.
Guidelines for the parade are as follows:
Students are asked to wear costumes that do not include:
1. Gory subjects - blood, death, horror creatures, etc.
2. Weapons - swords, guns, rifles, knives, etc.
3. Material or masks that inhibit vision or breathing
With your assistance this will be a safe and wonderful experience for all children.
Homeroom parent volunteer for each core classroom in the beginning of
each school year. Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Assisting with refreshments, treats, and decorations for special
holiday parties.
2. Communicating with parents concerning emergency closing of school,
early class dismissal and volunteers.
3. Assist with volunteer staffing for the spring fair.
If you desire homework for a child who has been absent, leave a message on the teacher's voice mail. Please allow one day for the teacher to gather materials and books to be sent home. If the child is absent for only one day, please do not request assignments.
The Tredyffrin/Easttown School District believes that homework consists of any instructional requirement assigned by a teacher to be completed by the student as a continuation and /or extension of classroom instruction. Homework is a necessary part of the curriculum and vital to the learning process.
Homework assigned should be suited by amount and task to the age and ability of the student and should be consistent with instructional objectives at every grade level. Homework provides the necessary practice of skills, enriches and enlarges upon classroom experiences, and utilizes school and community resources. In addition, carefully planned assignments foster responsibility, help students work independently, and require the development of good study skills and work habits. Homework can also provide an opportunity for the teacher, parent, and student to work together in the learning process.
Homework varies according to the teacher and grade level involved. Typical assignments for homework might be reading, follow-up or review in any subject area, projects, and drill work in math computation. Homework time allotments are as follows: primary division - 10 to 20 minutes per night, upper division - 20 to 40 minutes per night.
The school district publication "Pathways to Lasting Learning: A Study Skills/Work Habits Guide for Parents and Students" offers valuable advice for parents who are teaching and encouraging their children to develop good study skills and work habits. This pamphlet is available in the school office for families who have not received one.
Call (610) 240-1970 to hear general information regarding announcements, events, and meeting dates in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District. Individual schools can also be reached via this telephone number.
Due to poor weather conditions, school may open two hours late. This announcement will be made on the T/E Information Hotline and the same radio stations that announce school closings.
On late opening days, children will be picked up at their bus stops two hours after the usual time. If for any reason we experience a two-hour delayed opening of school, the morning session of kindergarten will be canceled. The afternoon session will begin at the normal time on these days.
A Lost and Found area is located next to the school office. Students should check this area carefully when items are missing. Please be sure to label all clothing with your child's first and last name. The lost and found closet is cleaned out in December and June. All clothes are displayed in the hallway by the main office. Any clothing that is not claimed is donated to a local church.
Our school cafeteria operates under the National School Lunch
Program. We offer a lunch that provides one-third of the daily food
requirements of students. It consists of five components:
A serving of meat or a meat alternative
1/2 pint of milk
2 servings totaling 3/4 cup of fruit and/or vegetables
Bread and/or pasta
Under the "Offer vs. Serve" option, students may choose to take three, four, or all five of the components. Information regarding free and reduced lunch applications is available in the Food Service Office (240-1955) or in each school office. The menus are published in the school newsletters and are shown on the school cable channel. Students may substitute a choice of several offerings of sandwiches or pizza for the main course on the published menu.
Our school cafeterias use a "point of sale" system which is a computerized debit system that tracks student meals and payment for meals. Each student is assigned a four digit PIN number that accesses his/her account. Every student will keep the same PIN number through fourth grade. Money may be deposited in the student's account at any time. When sending a deposit, please place cash or check in an envelope with your child's name, PIN number, and homeroom.
Any questions concerning the cafeteria will be gladly answered by the Manager of Food Services at 610-240-1955
Please do not allow children to bring valuables or larger sums of money than necessary to school. Radios, "walkmans," or skateboards are not permitted in school. Please encourage your child to check the Lost and Found if something can not be found.
PICKING UP AND DELIVERING STUDENTS
In order to keep the bus loop clear in front of the school and to avoid a hazardous situation, cars should not use the bus loop between 8:25 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:10 to 3:40 p.m. Instead, children may be dropped off and picked up at the parent drop off area at the right of the school in front of the bus loop.
If you are driving your child to school, drop-off time is between 8:35 and 8:50. Please do not bring students to school before 8:35 as the school cannot assume responsibility for supervising children before teachers are on duty.
Please pick up or drop off students at the drop-off circle by the fourth grade wing. Only morning kindergarten parents may use the bus circle to pick up their children. Students should get in or out of the car on the curb side only.
When a student is going to be picked up at dismissal to go home in a car, a note must be sent to the school office in the morning. This is for the safety and security of all children. Students will be called at dismissal time and will report to the parent pick up circle.
Parents picking up students in private cars are asked to form a single line of cars. We ask that parent please not park their car and leave it. Students are instructed to wait until their ride pulls to the curb to get in. The teacher on duty will help load the children in when their parents car gets to the front of the line. Students should not be dropped off or picked up in the left lane or in the area before the carport.. Students are not allowed to walk in the driveway at any time.
Progress report cards for Kindergarten through fourth grade are issued three times during the year in November, February and June.
The Publishing Center offers students the opportunity to publish their own books. Students work with volunteer parents to plan, type, illustrate, and assemble their original stories and poems. Students sign up to go to the Publishing Center once they have a written piece in final form. Children make two copies of their books - one for their home library and one for the school library.
When registering your child for school, you must bring the following
original documents:
1. A birth certificate or acceptable proof of age
2. Child's immunization record
3. Child's social security number
4. Proof of residence
Before entering school, your child must have a physical examination. Forms, to be completed by your personal physician, are provided at registration.
A number of safeguards are in existence at New Eagle Elementary School in order to provide a safe environment for children:
1. When a child is going to be absent of late to school parents are to call the attendance voice mailbox to report this information. If the office does not receive a phone call from the parents of an absent or late child, the parent will be called by the school.
2. ALL visitors (including parents and volunteers) must report to the greeter's desk to sign in and receive an identification badge every time they enter the building. Badges are to be work at all times while in the building. When ready to leave the building you must return to the office and sign out.
3. All outside doors in the building will be locked at all times except through the main entrance by the office. The door leading to the upper division by the student drop-off and pick-up are locked at all times.
4. If you wish to drop something off in the office, please park your car in the parking lot. Parents/visitor can not park in the bus circle in the morning, lunchtime or at the end of the day. This area needs to be clear of cars for the buses.
The Board of School Directors of Tredyffrin/Easttown School District meets in regular session on the fourth Monday of each month (except July and December) at 7:30 p.m. in the T/E Administrative Offices. During August and June an additional regular business session is held on the second Monday of each month. When a holiday occurs on the fourth Monday of the month, the Board may reschedule the session. The annual Organizational Meeting is held on the first Monday of December. All meetings are open to the public and public notice is given, as required by law, of all regular and special sessions.
On days when the weather forces the closing of schools, local radio stations will announce this by reading school district numbers or names. T/E's School District number is "Chester County 854." For school closing announcements, listen to:
Radio Station: KYW - 1060 AM
Television Networks: WKYW (CBS); WTXF (Fox 29); WCAU (NBC 10); WPVI (ABC)
SCHOOL HOURS The school office opens at 7:30 a.m. and remains open until 4:00 p.m.
For students in grades 1 through 4 the school day is from 8:55 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Morning Kindergarten students come to school every day at 8:55 a.m. and are dismissed at 11:40 a.m. Afternoon kindergarten students come to school every day at 12:35 p.m. and are dismissed at 3:20.
AM Kindergarten parents must transport their children home from school and PM kindergarten parents must transport their children to school.
Our ultimate goal in school discipline is that each child develop self-discipline and accept responsibility for his/her behavior. School rules emphasize the importance of respect and consideration for others and property. Students learn about the positive qualities of good citizens at New Eagle. Students also understand that mistakes can be excellent vehicles for learning. School rules and consequences for unacceptable, behavior are defined for children in the "New Eagle Guidelines for Behavior" which are sent home at the beginning of the school year. It is vital that parents review these carefully with children.
Grade Level Teams
On a grade level "team", a group of teachers share students, plan together, and have similar schedules. Grade level teams provide small neighborhoods within the school for children. Students have the opportunity to learn with other students on their team in various subjects, units, and activities and will share lunch and recess times with them.
Teachers on the team meet regularly to discuss individual student needs, plan curriculum, integrate subject areas, share ideas, and plan for the grouping and regrouping of students for instructions.
Divisions
Grade level teams belong to one of two distinct divisions within the elementary school.
Primary Division: Kindergarten, first and second grade teams
Upper Division: Third and fourth grade teams
Divisions broaden opportunities beyond the grade level for students' intellectual and social growth. Within a division there will be a variety of teaming and grouping options for instruction. A division may focus, for example, on an "ecology" theme and all students within that division may participate in various presentations, projects, or activities. Divisions also make it easier for students to be instructed on another grade level for a specific academic need. The teachers in a division meet on a regular basis to plan for division activities and the regrouping of students.
Integrated Core Class
Each student on the grade level team is assigned to an "Integrated Core Class" with a core teacher. An Integrated Core Class is designed to include students of different reading achievement levels. This class structure has small reading groups that allow each student to make continuous progress. Language arts, social studies, science, and health are taught in the core class and students remain with the same class for the special areas of art, music, physical education. applied technology and library. In the Integrated Core Class, skills and disciplines can be integrated with one another so that traditional subject matter lines disappear. Students are involved with other teachers on the team for specific subjects, topics, skill instruction, or thematic units. Flexibility and collaborative planning by teachers provide a variety of learning settings for students on the grade level team or division.
Math Class
Students may move from their Integrated Core Class to another class for mathematics. Kindergarten children are grouped heterogeneously. With the agreement of the principal and the grade level team, performance grouping may occur in first grade. Second grade is a year of transition from heterogeneous to homogeneous grouping. Students in grade three and four are grouped by performance. Ongoing assessment allows students to make continuous progress.
Please visit the Elementary Curriculum Site on T/E's Website.
The school store is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. Supplies such as pencils, pens, erasers, notebooks, etc. can be purchased at this time.
Information about the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District and individual schools is broadcast daily on loal access Comcast Cable Channel 14.
The Supervisor of Transportation of the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District shall provide a safe, efficient, economical system of transportation for students to and from school in accordance with the School Law of Pennsylvania; the Vehicle Laws of Pennsylvania, and Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Students residing in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District shall be transported to and from elementary and secondary schools and other educational centers established and/or approved by state and local government bodies having jurisdiction in accordance with state law.
Transportation shall not be provided for those students residing less than one mile from the school attended unless the route is considered by the district and the Commonwealth to be hazardous and unsuitable for walking. Where possible elementary students shall be transported directly to school. In the case of shared child custody, the student shall be transported to and from the primary residence as designated by the parents.
The transportation of kindergarten children is a responsibility shared jointly with the parent. The district shall provide one-way transportation of kindergarten children.
A schedule of bus routes shall be published annually and made available at each school and at the Transportation Department.
Children are permitted to ride only the bus to which they are assigned and get on and off the bus at their assigned stop. No exceptions can be made unless approved by the building principal following the transportation guidelines. Two notes are required when a child goes home with another student. The parent requesting the change must send a note stating the bus number the child will be riding, the name and address where the child will be going, and the reason for the change. A note is also necessary from the parent who will receive the child. Each request is subject to space availability on the bus.
Parents who desire a long-term exception to bus assignments specifically for the purpose of child care must complete a Request for Long-Term Alternate Bus Assignment Form. Consideration will be given only to requests for alternate transportation for child care within a student's attendance area on a regular basis for a semester of academic year, subject to space availability. After conferring with the Supervisor of Transportation to assess the feasibility for acting upon the request. In this regard, the following specific considerations shall be in effect:
1. Long -term alternate bus arrangements shall be considered only for the purposes of child care and employment for high school students.
2. Bus exceptions shall be granted only within the student's attendance area; students shall not be transported across attendance boundaries.
3. A change of bus assignments shall be granted on a regular basis for a period of no more than one academic year nor less than one semester (or to the end of the school year).
4. Each request is subject to space availability. A bus of 60 or more students assigned to it shall be considered "filled".
5. Once given, permission will be rescinded should space be needed to accommodate new students living along the bus route. In that event, the last exception granted will be the first to be rescinded.
6. Students granted exceptions shall use existing bus stops; no new stops shall be added nor established stops relocated. No bus shall be rerouted to accommodate an alternate bus assignment.
7. No request for an exception shall be granted which, in the opinion of school personnel, may in any way endanger the safety of the student.
8. No request for an exception shall be granted which causes the district to incur additional expense.
No student riding a school bus will be permitted to conduct himself/herself in a fashion that could endanger his/her safety or the safety of other students. In order to insure the safety and well-being of all students, the following rules and regulations have been established by the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District:
AT THE BUS STOP
1. Wait off the highway out of the way of traffic
2. Do not play games or chase anyone
3. Be sure the road is clear and wait for the driver's signal before you cross the road. Always cross in front of the school bus.
4. Enter the bus promptly in an orderly manner after the bus has come to a complete stop.
ON THE BUS
1. Pupils must remain seated and keep their hands, heads, and feet inside the bus.
2. There is to be no eating or drinking on the bus at any time as well as no throwing of anything out of bus windows.
3. Smoking and spitting are prohibited.
4. The emergency exit is for emergency use only.
5. Do not tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
6. Ride only on your assigned bus and get off only at your assigned stop unless given prior approval through the principal's office and the transportation office.
7. Observe the same conduct as in the classroom.
8. Be courteous, use no profane language.
9. Keep the bus clean.
10. Cooperate with the driver.
11. Playing with toys is not permitted on the bus.
Bus safety depends upon pupil cooperation with the driver. It is impossible for the driver to give full attention to the road when students are misbehaving.
The bus driver is expected to handle routine problems but when misconduct continues, the problem will be referred to the school administrator using the established reporting system within 48 hours of the occurrence.
Bus transportation is a privilege which may be withdrawn for certain specified periods by the appropriate administrator. Recurrent misbehavior will be dealt with according to policy in conjunction with the Superintendent's office.
All parents and visitors to New Eagle Elementary must sign-in at the greeter's desk upon entering the building and prior to conducting any business in the school. No one should be in the building without a badge from the office.
The following guidelines have been developed to allow classroom visits with the least amount of disruption to the classroom program:
1. An appointment should be made through the office to avoid the possibility of visiting on a day when conflicting activities are scheduled.
2.Report to the school office prior to visiting the classroom.
3. Please enter the classroom quietly and take a seat. Only visit the classroom where you are scheduled. Please make sure your cell phone or pager is turned off.
4. Feel free to walk around while observing but do not engage the children in conversation as it distracts them from their class work.
5. Textbooks and student materials as well as materials on the teacher's desk are often confidential. An opportunity to review students text materials can be arranged in the school office.
6. If you have questions you would like to ask the teacher an appointment can be made after the classroom visit. Please arrange this in the office.
7. When your visit is completed please exit the classroom quietly.
8. Return to the school office when you have concluded your visit.
Good schools do not just happen. They are the result of many factors. One facet that is important is the involvement of parents in the everyday life of the school. Many of the enrichment activities we are able to provide the students at New Eagle are a result of not only cooperation between staff and parents, but also a willingness of our parents to give of their time to participate and conduct many of these activities. You are needed at New Eagle!
The advantages of a school volunteer program are three-fold.
1. The assistance provided to the teaching staff results in benefits to the student.
2. A feeling of satisfaction through a commitment to today's youth on the part of the volunteer.
3. A better understanding of the educational program throughout the community because of the involvement of the citizens in the community.
Volunteers are used as classroom and library aides, tutors, and organizers of activities depending upon the needs of the school and the talents of the people volunteering. If interested please call the PTO In-School Volunteer Coordinators.
Last Modified: 09/10/2009 KR