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The Bristol Tennessee City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
ENRICHMENT FEES
An enrichment fee of $20.00 per year is assessed per student. It is payable
by $10.00 at the beginning of each semester. Fee money is used to enhance
the educational program with student workbooks, newspapers, and other
materials.
Tennessee law requires school systems to provide parents of students receiving
meal assistance the opportunity to waive fees for any materials or activities
which are part of the regular school program. A letter of explanation
will be sent home at the beginning of the school year.
EXTENDED DAY CHILD CARE
An extended day child care program through the YMCA is offered at Anderson
from 7:00 - 8:00 AM and 3:10 - 6:00 PM. Parents who are interested should
contact the YMCA at 968-3133.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Activities sponsored by organizations other than the school (such as football,
basketball, soccer, cheerleading, YMCA Extended Day Program, Scouts, Little
League) are not monitored by the school system in any way.
Questions regarding insurance and related topics for non-sponsored activities
on school property should be directed to the supporting agencies.
YMCA 968-3133
Bristol Tennessee Leisure Services 764-4023
Bristol Virginia Parks and Recreations 645-PARK
Boys and Girls Club 989-3345
The School Safety Team is a safety patrol unit composed of sixth grade
students. Sixth grade students may apply to the patrol sponsor. Band is
open to sixth grade students.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are scheduled throughout the school year. These trips are
designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum and
to introduce students to the resources of the community. Parents will
receive notices of field trips well in advance of the scheduled trip date,
and must give permission in writing in advance of the planned trip in
order for their child to participate. There is often a cost involved to
pay admission and bus fees. If there are not enough students paying for
a trip to defray the cost, the field trip may be canceled. Money for field
trips can seldom be refunded due to prepaid costs for admissions and buses.
Chaperones for field trips assume a great deal of responsibility supervising
students. The full attention of adults in attendance is needed to insure
the safety of the students. For this reason, we require that younger children
(or children not assigned to the class) NOT be taken on field trips.
Students receiving disciplinary referrals may be exempt from special activities,
including but not limited to field trips.
Teachers and school personnel will chaperone on the bus providing transportation
for the field trip. All other chaperones must provide their own transportation.
GRADING
Kindergarten , First Grade, Second Grade Evaluation Key:
O = Outstanding progress
S = Satisfactory progress
N = Needs improvement through additional classroom and home experiences
U = Unsatisfactory progress
Grades Three - Six Grading Scale:
A = 90 - 100
B = 83 - 89
C = 75 - 82
D = 70 - 74
F = 69 and Below
HOMEWORK
Teachers will communicate their homework policies to parents and students
at the beginning of the school year. Completion of homework is expected
on the assigned day. Following any absence, the student is required to
make up assignments. If a student is absent, homework can be picked up
in the office after 3:15 PM.
The school-wide homework policy consists of the following elements:
No homework on weekends (this does not include projects, which span more
than one week)
RAMS (Reading And Math Stars) Work Time: Daily, 2:30 – 3:00
Time scheduled to allow students to begin and/or complete homework.
LICE
In order to help make classrooms lice-free, the Bristol Tennessee School
System has a "No Nits" policy. Head lice are small insects (about
the size of a sesame seed) that live on the scalp; nits are the eggs of
the lice. You can tell nits from dandruff, normal scalp scales, or hair
spray because they look like tiny tear drops and are difficult to dislodge.
School personnel will examine students periodically, and you will be notified
if lice have been found. With early detection, successful treatment, and
removal of nits before returning to school, chances are better of controlling
this health problem. All nits must be removed from the hair before a child
can reenter school.
MEDICINES
It is the policy of the Board of Education that all students’ medication
be administered by a parent or guardian at home. Unless absolutely necessary,
we discourage having any medication administered at school.
If under exceptional circumstances a student is required to take medication
during school hours and the parent/guardian cannot be at school to administer
the medication, only the principal or his/her designee(s) will administer
the medication in compliance with the following policy. A. Written instructions
recorded on a Bristol Tennessee City School Medication envelope signed
by the physician prescribing the medication and the parent/guardian will
be required and will include:
1. Child’s name
2. Name of medications
3. Purpose of medication
4. Name of physician
5. Time to be administered
6. Dosage
7. Possible side effects, if known
8. Termination date for administering the medication
9. Release of person administering medication from liability
B. Medication shall be kept in a secure place by the principal.
C. A record of medication administered will be kept.
Envelopes are available in the school office for parents to take with
them to doctors’ appointments. All changes in dosage and/or prescriptions
must be recorded by the doctor on the envelope.
(Policy 6014 approved by the Board of Education, April 20, 1992)
CLASSROOM PARTIES
Two major classroom parties may be held to celebrate Christmas and Valentine’s
Day. Treats may be brought in for student birthdays after the date and
time are cleared with the classroom teacher. Birthday treats should be
limited to a snack and juice.
Invitations (for parties held after school hours) should NOT be distributed at school unless the entire class receives the same invitation.
