STUDENT RETENTION AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Pupils will be required to repeat a complete grade level when, in the judgment of the teacher and parent, it is in the best interest of the pupil involved.  When retention seems likely, parents are kept informed throughout the year.  In some instances it will be suggested that students receive special help from services provided by the New Richmond School District.

Special Services:  Parents who suspect that their child may have a handicapping condition may contact their child’s classroom teacher to either initiate a referral or a team screening.  Team screening is comprised of various elementary staff who meet to discuss your child’s needs and suggest various strategies.

If a special education referral is made, your child will be assessed to determine if he or she has a disability in one or more areas of learning, emotional/behavior, physical health, cognition, development, vision, hearing, traumatic brain injury or autism.  To find out more about the special education process, contact the principal.

BUILDING REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Before School: The school day begins at 8:00 AM.  The school building will open at 7:30 AM.  Students should not arrive before the building opens.
Noon Hour: All students will go outside for recess during the lunch period.  They will only be allowed inside if they have written permission from their Doctor because of medical reasons, or if the weather is inclement.  All students must dress appropriately for the weather throughout the school year.
Recess:  A fifteen-minute recess is scheduled during the day for grades K-5.  Teachers are responsible for supervision.  Appropriate dress is again required.

After School: Students are not permitted to stay after school unless required by parent or teacher.  If students decide to walk instead of riding the bus for any reason, they must have a note or a phone call from their parent.  If there isn’t a written note or parental permission, the student will be required to go on their regular bus route.  Walkers must always leave the school premises at dismissal time.

LIBRARY POLICY
Students in grades 3-5 will be using the public library for research, reports, and independent reading.  All students will have library cards and a signed permission slip from their parent giving permission for the walk to and from the library.  (5 blocks)

PLAYGROUND REGULATIONS
For uniformity in playground rules, the following regulations will be in effect.
 1.  Students are not to run into the street.  If a ball rolls into the road, the supervisor on the playground must monitor its return.
 2.  Students may not walk up or down the slide.
 3.  Wood chips, sand, rocks, snow, ice, etc. is NEVER THROWN.  They are considered dangerous weapons.
 4.  No objects of any kind may be thrown unless it is equipment for a game that is supposed to be thrown.
 5.  No tackle games, wrestling or karate games allowed.
 6.  The cemetery, cherry trees and the church grounds are off limits.  Keep off the grass around the church.
 7.   Students may not play ball near the windows.
 8.  Eating is not permitted on the playground.
 9.  Metal bats may not be used.
10. Toys from home should not be brought for recess.

When children are present on the playground a supervisor is also present.  The school takes seriously its responsibility to provide a safe environment for your children.