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SCHEDULE 8:40 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 12-12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:55 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Guided/Structured classes begin Buses arrive at school Morning bell - Students enter building 2nd Morning bell Students are in their classrooms Tardy bell rings - Instruction begins Morning kindergarten dismissed Dismissal on Half-Days Lunch/recess Afternoon bell - Students return to classrooms (grades 1-5) PM Kindergarten children arrive Tardy bell - classroom instruction begins (grades 1-5) Kindergarten classes begin Guided/Structured classes dismissed Dismissal (Walkers exit Door #1, Car Queue at Door #3)
Students must not arrive at school before 9:00 a.m. and must leave for home promptly at dismissal time. There is no supervision before 9:00 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. Students will be allowed to enter the lobby areas of their entrance doors at 9:00 A.M. on bad weather days. After school, students may not play on school grounds until they have gone home to report to their parents. ATTENDANCE/REPORTING ABSENCES Regular attendance is Illinois State law and is essential to a students success in school. Kindergarten is a half-day program. Any kindergarten student who misses more than 30 minutes will be considered absent for the day. Students in grades 1-5 who miss more than 15 minutes but less than 2 hours and 45 minutes will be credited with a half-day attendance. Students who miss 2 hours and 45 minutes or more will be considered absent for the full day. To report absences please call 630-545-3301 (each day your child is absent) and leave a message on the answering machine. The message should include your childs name, grade, teacher, reason for the absence and date(s) of absence. CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL Cancellation of school takes place only during extraordinary circumstances such as extreme weather, equipment failure, or public crisis. Every practical means is used to notify parents of an impending cancellation including the district EXPEDITE system and announcements on major Chicago radio stations. Also, information is available on the District 89 web site: http://www.ccsd89.org. LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY and END OF DAY No child is allowed to leave the building or the playground during the school day. Parents who wish to pick their children up during the day, including the lunch hour, must check in at the office to sign their child out of school, and wait for the child in the office. Parents must sign a child in if they have left school for any reason upon their return. Teachers appreciate notification from home alerting them to the fact that the child will leave early. This allows them to prepare the student to leave at the designated time. 1
Parents who want their child to go home with another student (not riding a bus) or with a different adult must send a signed note with the child outlining the details. Students not assigned to a bus route MAY NOT ride the bus with another student. Bus students need a written note for permission to exit at a different bus stop. All changes for your childs dismissal routine must be directed to the office and not the teachers voice mail.
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS On days when school is in session, the school office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. An answering machine is used at times when office personnel are unable to answer the telephone. Students need to leave school promptly at the end of the day. For safety reasons, students should not be in the building or on the grounds unsupervised. If a student forgets homework, etc. the student and/or parent must go to the office to make a request for the item. If the teacher is unavailable for any reason, permission will not be granted. Teachers continually encourage students to be responsible for their work and belongings. We ask for your support in this effort. At no time is anyone ever allowed in a classroom without the teacher being present. TARDINESS Attendance is taken each day at 9:15 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Students must be in their classroom ready to learn by 9:15 and 12:55 or they are tardy. Students are expected to arrive with enough time to get to their classrooms before the final bell. Persistent tardiness creates a genuine hardship for the student and is regarded as a very serious problem. Parents will be notified if students are frequently tardy, and the school principal will take appropriate disciplinary action. VISITORS / VOLUNTEERS/ SCHOOL SECURITY To protect our students, all school doors are locked throughout the day to control entry to the building. Briar Glen School requires all visitors to report directly to the office upon entering the building. Visitors and volunteers must sign in and will be given a special Bulldog visitor sticker. They will be directed to the areas that they wish to visit. Parents may not go to the classrooms, lunchrooms, or hallways at any time without permission from office personnel. Parents who bring books, lunches, etc. to school are asked to bring them to the school office, and their child will be called to receive them at an appropriate time. Volunteers are always needed at Briar Glen to help at school or with a PTC event. Please check with your childs teacher about opportunities to work in the classroom, with the LMC director about working in the LMC, or with the PTC officers or chairpersons about volunteering to help with PTC sponsored events. Volunteers coming to school should always park on the east side of Briarcliffe Blvd.
You may not leave your car if you are in this area. There is absolutely no parking or stopping in designated areas north of the parking lot or in front of the school between 8:45-9:15 A.M. and 3:15-3:45 P.M. The car queue line also extends north of the parking lot. The parking lot is reserved for bus traffic, those with a valid handicap permit, and school staff. Children must use the services of the crossing guards at the crosswalks to meet parents parked on the east side of Briarcliffe Boulevard. If you are picking up children who are not part of our pickup system, you must park on the east side of Briarcliffe Blvd.
Crossing guards are positioned on the corners of school property. The two crossing guards are on duty from 8:45 until 9:15 A.M. and 3:25 P.M. until 3:45 P.M. A crossing guard is also positioned at Briarcliffe Blvd. and 22nd Street from 8:30 until 9:00 A.M., from 3:30 until 4:00 P.M. and also on early dismissal days. BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES, ETC. Students are permitted to ride their bikes to school but should wear helmets for safety. The school assumes no responsibility for bicycles. A bike lock is recommended. Students should walk their bikes across the street and on school grounds and lock them in the school bike racks. Bikes must remain in the bike racks throughout the school day. Skateboards, roller blades, heelies (shoes with pop-out rollers) and scooters are not allowed at school or on school property. BUS CONDUCT Students are expected to be safe, be respectful, and be responsible on the bus as they are within their classrooms. This includes respecting the rights and property of other students. In addition, these rules have been established in conjunction with the bus company in order to insure the safety of all students who ride a bus: Use only the bus and bus stop assigned to you. Remain seated, facing front at all times. Talk quietly. Do not talk to the driver unless it is necessary. Keep head and arms inside the bus at all times. Do not litter the inside of the bus or throw anything out of the window. Keep arms and legs out of aisles.
Bus drivers report problems to the school office. The supervisor or principal will talk with students in an effort to stop the problems. Parents are notified if minor problems persist or if a major problem occurs. Students may be suspended from riding a bus for inappropriate behavior. The bus driver has complete authority while students are on the bus. Due to safety and insurance considerations, only bus students assigned to the buses may ride the bus. If it is necessary for a bus student to get off at a different stop, a written note from the parent must be turned into the office. BUS STOP CONDUCT Student conduct at the bus stop is primarily the responsibility of the parents in cooperation with the school. The school will work with parents toward the goal of maintaining order at the bus stops. The school asks for parent support in implementing the following guidelines: 3
1. Students must show respect for property by waiting on the sidewalk or parkway area. Climbing trees or running on lawns or through the bushes is not acceptable. 2. Students should never throw objects. Objects might include snowballs, baseballs, etc. If children are playing ball at the bus stop, it is a certain sign that they are arriving too early. 3. Students should arrive at the bus stop no more than five minutes before the bus is scheduled to depart. Ten minutes may be necessary during the first two weeks, but after that, five minutes is adequate. 4. Books or bags dont hold places, people do. Students need to stand in line patiently and board safely without pushing or shoving. 5. For safetys sake, children should never step into the street or attempt to retrieve an object that falls under a bus. Alert the bus driver as to what is missing and where it fell. 6. Students need to respect each other. The bus stop or bus is not a place for rough play, bad language, or name-calling. 7. Students must wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before approaching the bus to board. 8. Bus transportation may be eliminated for a student who displays inappropriate behavior. 9. Students must listen to the bus driver and stay in their seats until the bus safely stops at school or their bus stop.
If a childs normal routine is to leave the school for the lunch/recess hour, parents or guardians MUST send a note to that effect at the beginning of the school year. If a child normally stays for lunch but will be leaving the school on a specific day, a parent must sign the student out when he or she leaves and in when he or she returns at 12:50 p.m. Children who leave the school for lunch may not return to school until 12:50 p.m. These children should enter the building through the main entrance and wait until the bell rings to join their classmates. Compliance with these procedures keeps the office informed regarding the location of our students at all times in the event of an emergency. HOT LUNCH Parents will be able to prepay for their children to receive a hot lunch at school. The lunches will meet federal nutrition requirements. Specific information about the procedures will be distributed at the beginning of the school year. During the school year, please contact Melissa Banas at mbanas@preferredmealsystems.com. 4
RECESS POLICIES Weather permitting, students will have outside recess at lunchtime. Classes may also go outside for recess during the day. Always have your child properly dressed for outside recess. Decisions to have outside recess depend upon the weather temperature, the wind chill factor, and the discretion of the classroom teacher. (A temperature or a wind chill factor of less than 10 degrees will keep students indoors). Students will have supervised free time in their classrooms at lunch recess on days when bad weather prevents outside recess. Quiet games, talking, or reading are the usual activities during inside recess.
Wearing pants too low so that clothing does not cover undergarments for both boys and girls. Children wearing make-up (except when it is part of a costume for a school activity).
ACADEMICS
ADMISSIONS New kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before September 1st of the school year in which they are enrolling. New first grade students must be 6 years old on or before September 1st. A physical examination is required when a student enters school for the first time. Age must be verified by a birth certificate; and immunization records must be complete by October 15th according to law. Children who do not have complete medical records by October 15th will be sent home. Vision and dental exams are required for kindergarten and a dental exam is also required at 2nd grade. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM The Briar Glen curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, reading, social studies, science, health, fine arts, music, physical education, library skills, and computer skills. These content areas are continually revised to meet the Illinois State Standards as well as the needs of our students. The Library-Media Center and the Computer Lab provide programs for all students that integrate books, technology and other resources into the classroom curriculum at each grade level. Specialists teach students in the following areas: art, music, library skills, band, orchestra, and physical education. Kindergarten: Music (once a week), Physical Ed. (twice a week) Grades 1-5: Music (twice a week), Art (once a week) and Phys. Ed. (five times per week). To meet the needs of all students, the following programs are available to those who qualify: Band/Orchestra For students interested in participating, instruction in string instruments begins at fourth grade and instruction in band instruments at fifth grade. Information is sent home with students in those grades in the Fall. Challenge Program This is a program for students in grades 2 through 5 who are gifted in their intellectual ability, academic development, and creative thinking. This instruction is in addition to the standard classroom curriculum and is provided by a teacher specially trained in gifted education. Emphasis is placed on developing higher-level critical and creative thinking. Differentiation Differentiation is widely considered to be an exemplary educational practice as it allows students to engage with materials at an appropriate level of challenge. Differentiation for high-ability learners often focuses on the dual strategies of acceleration and enrichment, which have been shown to increase retention and academic achievement.
English Language Learning (ELL) This is a program available to students whose families have non-English speaking backgrounds and whose academic performance is impacted by their English proficiency levels. Guided and Structured Classes An important part of the Briar Glen programs are our Guided and Structured classes. The Guided and Structured classes instruct students with Cognitive Disabilities and Autism. These classes provide individualized programming that allows students to reach their optimal levels of independence through meaningful instruction, ongoing assessment, and collaboration in a safe and respectful learning environment. Literacy Our literacy program services students who qualify for support in this area in addition to classroom instruction. A reading specialist provides reading and writing instruction. Reading Achievement Program This is an early intervention program for first grade students designed to promote the success of beginning readers. Response to Intervention (RtI) RtI (Response to Intervention) is a school-wide system matching students needs to instruction in order to increase student achievement. RtI utilizes a tiered approach to instruction. The tiered approach mirrors our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) model as well. All students will receive the core program as Tier I support. Students who are not making academic progress as expected will receive Tier II and Tier III support as needed. An advantage of RtI is that ALL students are universally screened three times a year to monitor progress and growth. The RtI team acts immediately to provide interventions to students who are not meeting expectations. In a three-tiered model, it is expected that 80% of students fall into Tier I, meaning they receive instruction in the classroom with whole class supplemental activities and supports. Approximately 15% of students fall into Tier II. This simply means that these students are in need of additional support and intervention(s) to be successful in school. This support can be provided in a small group within the classroom or outside of the classroom. Lastly, up to 5% of students may need Tier III support. These students will require additional interventions, typically one-on-one, outside of the classroom setting. Please refer to the diagram illustrating the three-tiered model and the academic and behavioral systems that apply to each of the tiers.
Social Work Services The social work program provides services to students that allow them to interact with the school Social Worker when social/emotional factors or behaviors are thought to limit the students school performance. Special Education 8
Our Special Education program services students who qualify according to state criteria. Services may include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language therapy as well as programs designed for students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. Speech This is a speech program based on state guidelines for qualifying students. Thinkercise The Thinkercise Program engages first grade students in lessons based on higher-level-thinking strategies. Students work on problem-solving and creative thinking activities coordinated by the classroom and Challenge teacher. Thinkercise begins as weekly whole class instruction, and as the year progresses, it develops into small group lessons with the Challenge teacher. Common Educational Acronyms RtI.Response to Intervention NWEA, MAP.Northwest Evaluation Association, Measures of Academic Progress PBISPositive Behavior Intervention and Support SIP..School Improvement Plan SIT..School Improvement Team DLC..District Leadership Team CCSSD..Common Core State Standards AIMSweb..AIMSweb is a benchmark and progress monitoring system based on direct, frequent and continuous student assessment. PARENT CONFERENCES Parent/teacher conferences are held in November and, if needed, in February. Conferences are very important communication opportunities, and all parents are encouraged to attend. If a conference with a teacher is desired, make a telephone contact to establish a mutually agreeable time for the meeting. Simply showing up at the classroom door is not a means to a productive and successful conference. There are also times when a teacher may call a parent and ask for a conference. REPORT CARDS Report cards for Grades 1 through 5 are issued four times a year November, January, April, and year end. Kindergarten report cards go home twice a year January and year end. Please contact the teacher if you have any questions. Parents are expected to sign and return to school the report card envelopes at the end of each marking period.
HEALTH
HEALTH SERVICES AND INFORMATION The school nurse is responsible for the maintenance of health records, parental contact concerning health problems, and the care of minor injuries. Be sure to contact the nurse if your child has any unusual health problems, allergies, or other medical conditions. Do not assume that the school or your childs teacher is aware of any special health needs or concerns. Make the school aware of any changes in your childs health during the school year. ILLNESS, INJURY AND MEDICATION In case of illness or injury, the school nurse or a member of the school staff will care for your child 9
temporarily. Medication can be administered by the school nurse or school personnel only when the proper District 89 medical forms are complete and on file (see Medications at School). If emergency medical treatment is necessary, parents will be contacted. If parents are not available, the child will be taken to the emergency room at the hospital. SCHOOL FILES MUST CONTAIN AN EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER WHERE PARENTS CAN BE REACHED along with the name and telephone number of the students family doctor. It is not possible to contact you each time your child comes to the nurses office, but you will be contacted if your child has a rash, runs a fever, is vomiting, or has an injury that appears to need medical attention. MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL The following refers to all medication, both prescription and over the counter. A green Medication Permission form must be completed by your physician and the parent or guardian for each medication prescribed. All medication must be brought to the school nurses office in its original container. No medications can be accepted if they are in a baggie, aluminum foil, tissue or anything other than the original container. All medications must be properly labeled. All Medication Permission forms must be updated yearly. Parents should bring the completed Medication Permission form and medication to the nurses office. Students should not have medication in their possession during the school day. If the prescription changes during the school year, please send a note to that effect. If the dosage is changed, a doctors note will be required to be attached to the original order. At the end of the school year, unused medications will not be sent home with the children. A parent or legal guardian must pick them up. We hope these procedures, directions and explanations will prevent confusion and avoid missed doses of medication. Please call the school nurse if you have any questions at 630-545-3300. IMMUNIZATION AND VACCINATIONS State law requires that every child who is admitted to public school show evidence of compliance with state law regarding immunizations. More specific information on this topic can be found in the district Parent-Student Handbook. A physical exam form is required upon entering school (K) and for sixth grade. A dental health exam is required for students entering kindergarten and second grade. In addition, a vision exam form is required for kindergarten. Transfer students are allowed 45 days to comply with this requirement. Other students should submit this information at time of registration. Students not in compliance by October 15th will be suspended from school according to state law. EXCUSE FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION A parent is required to send a note if his/her child will not be participating in Physical Education class due to illness or injury. A physicians note is required if the child is to be excused for three or more days. Please note, that if a child is excused from physical education, they will not be able to participate in recess. DOCTOR AND DENTIST APPOINTMENTS Parents are asked to make every effort to schedule medical appointments outside of the school day. If an appointment must be scheduled during the school day, please send a note to that effect. Students who leave school during the school day need to be signed out of and back into the building by their parents through the school office. 10
MISCELLANEOUS
BIRTHDAY TREATS As a reminder changes related to food served at school have gone into effect during the 2011-2012 school year. These changes are necessary due to policy in the Illinois School Code and participation in the National School Lunch program. BIRTHDAY LUNCH WITH THE PRINCIPAL Once a month the principal will eat in the cafeteria at a designated table with the students to celebrate their birthdays. Invitations from the office will be sent out as a reminder to students each month. The Illinois State Board of Education in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health required school boards to adopt a food allergy management policy based on specific guidelines January 1, 2011. These guidelines specifically outline that the only treatment for food allergies is avoidance. Therefore: 1. Food will no longer be permitted for birthday recognition in the classroom. Birthdays will be acknowledged according to individual teacher guidelines. If parents send food items to school with their student they will not be distributed to the class and the parent can pick then up at the end of the school day. 2. Food will be allowed at classroom celebrations, but must comply with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines. No food may be brought to school and served to students during the school day that is prepared at home. An ingredient label must be available to determine possible allergens. 3. District 89 has contracted with a food service company to provide the opportunity for daily hot lunch in the elementary schools. As a result of this program, and the districts participation in the National School Lunch Program, PTC sponsored hot lunches will be discontinued. COLORS AND SCHOOL MASCOT The Briar Glen School mascot is a Bulldog, and the school colors are blue and white. We encourage our students to identify with these symbols as a representation of our school pride and spirit. Each fall the PTC sponsors the sale of spirit wear to encourage the promotion of school pride. We will have spirit wear day every Friday for both students and staff. COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF Teachers are available to speak with parents when they are not with students. Simply call the school and ask to leave a voice mail message for your childs teacher. Teachers will minimally check their voice mailboxes for messages before and after school. If you have an urgent message that needs to reach your childs teacher before the end of the school day, please call the school secretary at (630) 545-3300 rather than the voice mail system. The principal and teachers can also be reached by e-mail (see Staff Information).
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION Each student is required to have on file in the school office the following information that is collected at registration: Parent(s) or guardian(s) name(s) Mailing address Complete physical Home phone number and parent(s) work or cell phone numbers Emergency phone numbers of friends or relatives Physicians name and phone number Medical alert information Email addresses where available You must call the office immediately if any of the above information changes during the school year. FIELD TRIPS A field trip is a school-sponsored activity, which is an extension of the classroom. In order for a student to participate, the school must receive written permission from the parent or guardian. Students are expected to accept the responsibility for their conduct on all field trips. The teacher will send home information regarding the trip. Please contact the teacher if you have any questions. HOMEWORK MAKEUP POLICY The policy is as follows: Short-Term Illness If a student is ill for a short period of time (1-2 days) work will be collected and kept at school. No homework will be sent home during this time, but we strongly encourage reading and practicing math facts. Upon returning to school, the student will have the same number of days to make up the homework as the days missed plus one. However, parents may request homework the morning of the second day before 9:30 A.M. If it is possible for the teacher to get it ready, the parent may pick it up in the office at the end of the day. Long-Term Illness Parent/teacher communication is essential for an absence of 3 or more days. Homework may be picked up weekly. The same formula will apply (the number of days missed plus one) for completion of missed work. Vacations We highly discourage vacations during the school year, however, if you child is going to be out due to a family vacation, teachers will not attempt to assign work in advance of the vacation. Instead, a folder will be placed on the students desk during the absence and all work will be gathered inside the folder. As with absences for illness, the student will have an equal number of days to complete the homework he or she missed. If a student was out for one week, that student has one additional week to complete the homework without penalty. Students who are absent eleven or more consecutive days due to an extended family vacation will be dropped from the enrollment rolls. No work is given or made up. When the student returns to school, he or she is re-enrolled. However, there is no guarantee that the child will be placed in the same 12
classroom. LIBRARY BOOK CHECKOUT POLICY Each week all students are scheduled to use the school library. Kindergarten students may check out one book and keep it for one week. They must bring that book back in order to be able to check out another book. Students in grades 1-5 may have up to three books and one magazine checked out at a time. If they have an overdue book, they will not be allowed to check out another book until the overdue book is returned. We do not charge fines for overdue books. Our library is automated and the materials are bar coded to be scanned in and out. We are always happy to search the library for items that may have bypassed the system and are reflected as overdue and/or lost. If your child has lost or misplaced a library book, write a note, sign the overdue slip, or call the Library Media Center. The book will be temporarily marked as lost. Your child may then continue to check out books. A replacement fee will be determined at the end of the school year if the book has not been located by that time. Bills for damaged books returned to the LMC will go home immediately. LOST AND FOUND All clothing found at school is placed in the lost and found bins in the foyer. Money, jewelry, glasses, or any other articles of value are turned in to the office. Students are encouraged to ask about these items. Each year many items go unclaimed for lack of a label. Whenever possible, please label items so they can be identified and returned whenever possible. Parents will be given two weeks notice when it is time to clean out all lost and found items. Items not claimed after the two-week time period are given to a local charity. NEWSLETTER BULLDOG BULLETIN The school newsletter, the Bulldog Bulletin, contains items of interest to students and parents. The Bulldog Bulletin is published by the PTC, and is distributed electronically on-line. We encourage families to use this option to reduce costs and be environmentally friendly. However, hard copies can be requested by contacting the office. PARENT TEACHER COUNCIL (PTC) The Briar Glen Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is an organization that meets every month. It is comprised of teachers and parents who work together to support the learning community. The PTC provides assemblies, class parties, funds field trips, and purchases equipment and materials that would not be part of the schools normal budget. All parents and teachers are given complimentary memberships in the PTC and are encouraged to participate in meetings. On the first day of school, and throughout the year, the PTC enlists volunteers and frequently asks for help on special projects. PTC contacts are listed in each Bulldog Bulletin. PARTIES The PTC sponsors classroom parties three times a year at special holidays - Halloween, Winter Holiday and Valentines Day. From time to time, individual classrooms will hold celebrations for a variety of reasons with the approval of the classroom teacher and principal. PARTY INVITATIONS When your child brings party invitations to school and distributes them to only certain children, hurt feelings can occur from those not invited. Please mail your invitations unless you are inviting the entire 13
class. The school directory is free to all Briar Glen families and lists names and addresses for your convenience. Thank you for helping us avoid hurt feelings. PETS AND ANIMALS AT SCHOOL Many children have severe allergic reactions to pets. Therefore, for the safety and security of all students, pets are not allowed at school. Some parents walk their family pet to school with their children. Please understand that pets draw the attention of children and this attention may have the effect of frightening the animal into a defensive and dangerous posture. For the protection of our children, we insist that all pets remain off the school property. This includes the playground and the sidewalk behind the school. SAFETY PATROL The safety patrol consists of teams of selected fifth grade students who assist the adult crossing guards. The students follow the directions given by the adult crossing guards and help provide a safe streetcrossing environment for Briar Glen students. SCHOOL SUPPLIES At the end of each year, a list of needed supplies for the coming year is sent home in each childs report card. A copy of the supply list is always available in the school office. You may also access supply lists online via the PTC web page. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM (S.I.T.) The Briar Glen School Improvement Team is a shared decision making team comprised of an elected group of parents and staff members who meet monthly to discuss matters of interest. Parents, staff members, and the principal comprise the membership of the Team. All parents have an opportunity to ask questions, suggest ideas or innovations, find out about school procedures or give praise by filling out a feedback form. Copies are available in the school office, periodically in the Bulldog Bulletin, and online at Briar Glens PTC website (ccsd89.org). SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION LAW Parents may obtain information on registered sex offenders living within the school district boundaries by accessing the Illinois State Police website at www.isp.stateil.us/sor. TECHNOLOGY ACCESS Your student's education here at Briar Glen is enhanced through the availability of various technology resources. With this educational opportunity comes responsibility. Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 has an "Authorization for Technology Access" form that outlines acceptable use of the district's technology resources including the Internet. The use of these resources is a privilege and not a right. Inappropriate use of available technology sources will result in the loss of privileges and/or other disciplinary action. Students and parent(s)/guardian(s) are required to sign the technology authorization form upon initial registration in the school district. The agreement remains in effect the entire time the student is enrolled in our district. UNAUTHORIZED ARTICLES and/or TOYS Toys are not allowed at school unless they are part of a teacher-approved show and tell. Other unauthorized articles include: toys, electronic games, CDs, DVDs, cameras, heelies, iPods, skateboards, roller skates, MP3 players, etc. All items of this nature are to be left at home. If your student carries a cell phone, it must remain off and in his or her backpack at all times during the school 14
day. Students who bring items that have no place at school for safety concerns; i.e., weapons or toys of a violent nature, risk disciplinary action. School personnel may confiscate unauthorized items brought to school. Athletic equipment such as balls, gloves, and mitts are not allowed as well. Balls and athletic type equipment such as cones, jump ropes and skip-its are provided by the school/PTC for outdoor recess so there is no need to bring such items to school. Common sense is the best guide in determining whether or not to bring personal possessions to school. This extends to money, as students rarely have a need to carry any sums of money to school. The school will assume no responsibility for items lost or stolen at school or on the bus.
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BRIAR GLEN CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN (A GUIDE FOR PARENTS) A Crisis Management Plan has been developed by Briar Glen School to be implemented in the event of an emergency. Below is an overview of the plan for Briar Glen School. Bomb Threat Briar Glens Bomb Threat Safety Plan includes notifying the police and fire departments and possible building evacuation at which point, the Evacuation/Outdoor Safety Plan will be implemented. Students may be moved to the Wheaton Community Center (630) 690-4880, if required to leave the school property and grounds. Student check out and pick up will occur at the Wheaton Community Center only. Evacuation Briar Glen has an Evacuation/Outdoor Safety Plan that is similar to the Fire/Outdoor Safety Plan where students leave the building. The Evacuation/Outdoor Safety Plan is needed when the Briar Glen population must leave the school property and grounds for safety reasons. Students will be moved via Brentwood Lane to Hawkins Circle, west of the school grounds, to the Wheaton Community Center (Rice Pool) on Blanchard Road (630) 690-4880. At the Center, attendance will be taken and the automated phone system (Groupcast) will be implemented. Student check out and pick up will occur at the Wheaton Community Center only. Field Trip Emergency Briar Glens Field Trip Emergency Plan includes the following strategies: o Police or 911 notified first. o Briar Glen office notified with Trauma Center information. o Pick up procedures may vary depending upon the individual emergency, type and location. o (Please make sure your contact phone numbers are current in the school office.) Fire Briar Glen has a Fire/Outdoor Safety Plan that is practiced during the school year. When the alarm is sounded, students are moved to a designated outside location where attendance is taken. If the alarm is sounded other than a practice drill, the fire department responds within minutes. In the event that students cannot return to the building, the Evacuation Safety Plan will be implemented (see Evacuation above).
Local School Bus Accident Briar Glens Bus Evacuation Plan is practiced during the school year. In the event of a bus emergency the following strategies may be implemented: o Bus Evacuation Plan implemented. o 911 contacted. 17
o Briar Glen School office contacted. o Parents call school office for details. Medical Emergency First aid will be administered. Parent or emergency contact person will be notified if condition warrants. 911 will be contacted if needed. Student will be transported to Trauma Center if needed. The nearest Trauma Centers are located at: o Central DuPage Hospital 25 North Winfield Rd., Winfield, IL 630-933-1600 o Good Samaritan Hospital 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL 630-275-5900 School office will have information for emergency contact if student is transported. Tornado/Severe Weather Briar Glen has a Tornado/Severe Weather/Indoor Safety Plan that is practiced during the school year. Briar Glen is notified of severe weather via a National Weather Service weather alert receiver and through a Regional Office of Education Safety Plan. Each classroom has a designated location to move to within the interior sections of the school if weather conditions warrant. Students remain in the designated location until signaled all clear. After the all clear, students may be checked out and picked up in the school office if needed. The District automated phone system (Groupcast) will be activated if needed. 911 will be contacted if needed. LOCKDOWN Briar Glens LOCKDOWN/Indoor Safety Plan may be implemented for the following reasons o Assault o Intruder o Local, regional or national emergency when deemed appropriate o Missing Child/Kidnapping o Suspected child abuse o Weapons There are two types of LOCKDOWN plans: LOCKDOWN within the Classroom Students silently hidden within the classroom area with doors locked. NO students walking in the halls and NO dismissals until safe and all clear. LOCKDOWN within the Building Students resume regular educational activities within the building. No outdoor activities will occur. If the emergency is deemed safe enough for students to be dismissed, the regular check out and pick up procedure is in place. No students will be sent outside without being checked out and accompanied by an adult. The degree or type of LOCKDOWN will determine whether students may be checked out of the office or picked up. 18
Assault Briar Glens Assault/Indoor or Outdoor Safety Plan includes the following strategies: o Intervention by Briar Glen Staff. o Notifying 911 if needed. o LOCKDOWN within the classroom or building if needed. Intruder Briar Glens Intruder/Safety Plan includes procedures for both intruders within the school building and intruders on the outside school property. The office is notified in the event of an intruders presence. 911 will be notified. LOCKDOWN will be implemented. Students may not be checked out or picked up until all clear for the safety of the children. Missing Child/Kidnapping Briar Glens Missing Child/Kidnapping/Safety Plan includes the following strategies: o Call 911. o Immediately checking the BG property both inside and outside for the child. o Notify office/principal immediately. o Contact parent/emergency contact. o Implement LOCKDOWN if needed. Suspected Child Abuse Briar Glens Suspected Child Abuse/Safety Plan includes the following strategies: o Principal and Social Worker notified of suspected abuse. o Intervention from necessary personnel/staff. o Illinois State mandated educator report to DCFS (Illinois Department of Children and Family Services) of suspected physical, sexual abuse or neglect. o 911 may be notified if needed. o LOCKDOWN may be implemented if needed. Weapons Briar Glens Weapons/Safety Plan includes the following strategies: o Notify police o Remove students from the area of the weapon o Implement LOCKDOWN if needed
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