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Hillcrest Elementary School
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All students are expected to arrive at school prior to the first bell and report directly to their assigned area or to the cafeteria for breakfast. Breakfast will be served from 7:35 AM until 7:55 AM. After 8:00 AM only late bus students will be allowed to eat breakfast. First Bell: 7:50 AM Tardy Bell: 8:00 AM Dismissal: 2:20 PM Car Riders: All car riders are issued a Car Rider Number at the beginning of the school year or when they enroll. These numbers must be visible in the car at pick up time. If you don't have a number the student must be checked out through the office. The drop-off/pick up area for students is located in the front of the school in the main parking lot. Students are NOT to be dropped off any earlier than 7:30 AM. There will be no one to supervise your child before 7:30 AM. Please use a parking space if you need to come into the office. DO NOT park in the unloading zone. Bus Riders: The bus loading/unloading area located on the West side of the school is for buses, day care vans, and other vehicles that drop off or pick up groups of students. Please do not drive through the bus loop at any time. Walkers: Walkers are to enter the school at the front (South side) by the main office and then report directly to their assigned area or to breakfast. It is very important that your child be at school every day, unless he or she is ill. Also, all students are expected to be in class by 8:00 am every morning. Students who arrive late to school (after 8:00 am) must check-in at the main office. Any student who is late three times will be given a warning. Any future tardies may result in disciplinary action as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Students should not bring any toys or other items that are not necessary for learning. The only time students should bring toys, games, pets, etc., is when their teacher instructs them to do so AND they have received permission from their teacher to do so (“Show and Tell”, for example). The student will assume ALL responsibility for any items brought to school. Items specifically NOT to be brought to school include, (but is not limited to): action figures, boom boxes, cameras, cards, electronic games, radios, sports equipment, tape recorders, toy cars, or other similar items. Absolutely NO weapons, including toy weapons, are allowed at the bus stop, on the bus, or at school. The Hillcrest staff recognizes the importance of continuous and effective communication. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher or school anytime the need arises. The main office number is: 678-4216. Student Agenda: Each student in grades 1-5 is given an agenda at the beginning of the school year. This is a great tool to use for communicating back and forth with your child’s teacher. Telephone Conference: If you would like to speak with a teacher, then send a note or contact the main office at 678-4216. The teacher will return your call as soon as possible. Parent-Teacher Conference: If a conference is needed you should contact the teacher directly, either by phone or by a note, to schedule a time. The schedule during the day does not allow for “drop-in” conferences. K-1: Students in Kindergarten and First Grade will receive a weekly progress report. This report will include information regarding your child’s academic progress and behavior. 2-5: Students in grades 2-5 will receive bi-weekly reports. These reports will include information regarding your child’s academic progress and behavior. Positive Behavior Management System
Serious Breach of Conduct In the event that a student commits a serious breach of conduct (as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct) the student may be given an office referral. If a student receives an office referral, the principal (or principal’s designee) will administer a consequence, which consists of a warning, a student/parent conference, in-school suspension (ISD), or out-of-school suspension. Any time a student receives an office referral the principal or principal’s designee will attempt to contact the parent regarding the situation. The School Board approved a mandatory school dress code for students in grades K-8 on May 11, 1999. Students who do not adhere to the dress code will be disciplined as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Possible consequences include warnings, In-School Detention, or Out-of-School Suspension. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately each morning. Below is the current Dress Code for all students: Bottoms Æ Navy, black, or khaki/tan in color. Æ Shorts, pants, skorts, skirts, or skirted jumpers. Æ Plain, solid-colored twill, corduroy, or denim fabrics. Æ Traditional blue jean color is OK for denim. Tops Æ White, navy, red, or hunter green in color. Æ Long or short sleeves (sleeveless is NOT acceptable). Æ Knit polo-type or woven dress shirts, blouses, or turtlenecks. Æ School t-shirts. The Dress
Code DOES NOT allow for clothing with colored trim, stripes, embroidery,
decoration, etc. It also DOES NOT
provide for overalls (overalls with pants or shorts not allowed), sweat pants,
knit pants/skirts, leggings, etc. Other Dress Code Rules Æ ALL shirts must be tucked in. Æ Shorts/skirts must be mid-thigh or longer. Æ Shoes must be safe, appropriate, and have enclosed heels or a heel strap (flip flops, slides, and sandals without heel straps may not be worn). Æ Clothes must be of appropriate size, with waist of garment worn at the student’s waist (no excessively baggy pants, etc.). Æ Clothing that is too tight or too loose is NOT appropriate for school. Æ A small logo is acceptable. Æ Students may wear a uniform of a nationally recognized youth organization on meeting days. Æ School administrators will determine if clothing is appropriate for school and complies with district rules. It is important that you notify the school immediately if you have a change in your address, your phone number, your emergency information, the manner in which your child is picked up at school, etc. This information is very important in the event your child becomes ill or injured. Kindergarten S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement Grades 1-2 A = Outstanding B = Above Average C = Average D = Below Average U = Unsatisfactory Grades 3-5 A = Outstanding 90-100 B = Above Average 80-89 C = Average 70-79 D = Below Average 60-69 U = Unsatisfactory 0-59 Honor Roll
The Hilltop Café is better known as the lunchroom or cafeteria. Students are expected to be on their best behavior during lunchtime. Cafeteria Procedures: Students and parents are encouraged to prepay weekly or monthly for lunches. The cafeteria manager is responsible for all student accounts. Responsibility: Each student is expected to come to class prepared to learn and to turn in assignments on time. Self-esteem: Each student is expected to demonstrate a positive attitude daily. Sociability: Each student is expected to demonstrate courteous behavior and to work cooperatively with his or her peers. Self-management: Each student is expected to stay on task, to listen, to follow directions, and to practice good safety habits each day. Integrity/Honesty: Each student is expected to respect everyone in the school community including adults, students, and authority figures. Each student is also expected to respect the rights and property of others. Only prescription medications can be administered to students while at school. These medications must be accompanied by an Authorization for Medication as required by the Polk County School Board and given to the school clinic aid. Students are not allowed to possess any type of drug or medication on school property. This form must be completed and signed by a doctor and the enrolling parent. Students are not allowed to bring cough drops, throat lozenges, vitamins, aspirin, cough syrup, etc., to school. Students in possession of any type of drug or medication that has not been authorized or given to the school clinic aid will receive a discipline referral. All parents are encouraged to visit the school. To protect your child and all others, you are required to sign-in at the main office as soon as you arrive on campus. All visitors MUST also wear (in a visible spot) a “Visitors” badge at all times while on campus. While you are encouraged to visit your child’s classroom, the teacher’s contract states that they must have a 24-hour notice prior to a visit. Please make plans in advance when possible. If you would like to check your child out of school early please be prepared to present a valid photo ID in the Main Office. DO NOT go directly to the classroom and expect the teacher to release your child. All student checkouts must be handled in the Main Office. Students will not be released after 2:00 PM unless it is an emergency. Also, students will not be released to anyone who does not have a valid photo ID that clearly identifies them. Anyone checking students out must also be on the student’s Emergency Card. No one will be allowed to checkout a student if his or her name has not been added to the Emergency Card. When checking out a student, please do so in the Main Office. You are required to sign your child out. At that time your child will be called to the office. Please wait in the office area for your child to arrive in the office before leaving campus. When possible, medical, dental, and other appointments should be made outside of school hours. Students who are out of class a lot, including absences and early checkouts, may not achieve the academic skills to be promoted to the next grade level.
Hillcrest Arts Program Visual Arts
Graphic Arts This class will allow students experiences in graphic design, illustration, advertising, digital photography, video animation, publications and other areas of visual communication with the use of computers. Dance 4th and 5th grade students will be offered dance as a major concentration. Students will be trained in classic ballet and tap. The goal of this class will be to teach children how to understand and enjoy movement. Music I – (Vocal/Keyboards)
Music II – (Instrumental) Students are taught fundamentals of music theory, appreciation, instrumental technique and performance. Music Majors will be a part of one or more performance groups. These will include strings and Drum Ensemble. Strings
Media Arts
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Our Positive Behavior Plan at
Hillcrest Elementary will provide school-wide EXPECTATIONS & RULES in specific
settings to TEACH students appropriate behavior. A REWARD SYSTEM will be used
to encourage and reinforce appropriate behavior and EFFECTIVE CONSEQUENCES will
be in place to discourage inappropriate behavior.
Students
in grades 1-5 can earn Honor Roll status each nine-week period by maintaining
all A's or all A's and B's. Students are recognized with a special award
at the end of each nine-week period.
Messages
for students will be taken in the Main Office when there is an emergency or when
it is essential for a student to receive information.
Our
school welcomes volunteers. 
Students
are taught the fundamentals of a violin, cello, or bass. Strings majors
will be a part of the strings performance group.
Students
learn keyboarding as well as the fundamental operations of Microsoft programs
such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. This knowledge is then tied
into academic content areas of research.