ADMISSION PROCEDURES

A student who wishes to be enrolled in the Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School must provide the following information at the time of enrollment:

  1. Proof of the child's date of birth: (Acceptable documentation includes birth certificate, baptismal certificate or transcript of the record of baptism - duty certified and showing the date o birth, notarized statement from parents indicating the date of birth, duty attested transcript of the birth certificate, or duty certified transcript of birth).
  2. Verified record of immunization as prescribed by state law.  This may include an assurance from the former school district or a medical office that the required immunizations have been done with a record to be sent.
  3. Completion of a Parent Registration Statement attesting to whether the student has been or is suspended or expelled for offenses involving drugs or alcohol, weapons or violence per 24 P.S. 13-1304-A.
  4. Required proof of residency
  1. Students residing with people other than parents or legal guardians must secure and complete an affidavit form and return it to the respective office.

Parent or legal guardian must fully complete the school district's registration form.

If there is a delay in the enrollment process tat extends beyond five (5) business days, homebound instruction will be provided until all necessary transfer documents are received by the school counselor.  Upon receipt, review, and acceptance of all necessary transfer documents, the new student would then report to the Guidance Office where a counselor will assist in preparing the student's schedule.

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ATTENDANCE

A day's absence from school can never really be made up because the teaching and learning that takes place during the day may not be repeated.  Only assignments can be made up.  Regular attendance is essential to your child's success in school.

A child should not be in school, however, if his presence is detrimental to his own health or that of others.  A doctor's excuse is required when children need to be excused from physical education classes for a period exceeding three days.

Please try to make doctor and dental appointments for your children after school and during vacation periods.  When your children have been absent, a written excuse is required.  If the absence has been for several days, a conference with the teacher is desirable.  Excuses should be written by the parent or guardian and directed to the teacher.

Perfect attendance certificates are awarded on the last days of school to students who have 100% attendance.  They must be present from 7:50 a.m. until 2:20 p.m. daily.  If a student has been tardy or was released early for a doctor appointment, etc. they will not be presented an award.

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BOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Books and computer disks are furnished by the Board of Education.  Damage to them will be assessed to the pupil responsible.  Lost items will be assessed according to replacement cost.

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BUILDING SECURITY/SAFETY PROCEDURES

The safety and security of our elementary students and staff is of utmost importance.  The following safety procedures are enforced at the elementary school building.  The elementary building is "locked down" immediately following the morning student arrival.  All entrance to the elementary building must be made through the front lobby doors.  Visitors are first visually identified from the elementary office and only then permitted to enter the building.  Upon entering all visitors must report directly to the elementary office.  All visitors wising to enter the elementary school hallways must wear one of our elementary school "Visitor Badges."  Your cooperation is appreciated on this important matter; your child's safety is our concern.

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BULLYING

Bullying is another name for harassment.  Bullying is when one child, or group of children, repeatedly hurts another child through words or actions.  Bullying has a negative effect on students, creates an atmosphere of fear, and reduces students' abilities to learn.  There are 3 forms of bullying:  Physical (includes hitting, kicking, punching, and taking belongings); Verbal (includes taunting, teasing, name-calling, and making threats), and Psychological/Relational (involves spreading rumors, ignoring, telling lies, intimidating, and excluding others).  Sometimes bullying might be mistaken as "just teasing" or kids "having fun."  Ann episode of bullying has three identifying characteristics:

  1. 1.  A power difference between the bully and the person being bullied
  2. 2.  A negative intent on the part of the bully to hurt, embarrass, or humiliate another
  3. 3.  Repeated behavior with others, with the same person, or with the same person over time

Our school continually reinforces an atmosphere where bullying is unacceptable.  Parents should talk to their children about their relationships with others at school.  Warning signs of being bullied could include: complaints of headaches or stomachaches, fear of going to school or riding the bus, trouble sleeping and frequent bad dreams. loss of interest in school, loss of appetite, sad/depressed/moody, anxious, poor self esteem, quiet/passive/sensitive, few friends, and /or clothing or belongings missing or torn.  If your child would show these warning signs, talk with him/her about interactions with peers at school.  Notify the school immediately if you suspect bullying so that we can address the issue.  Bullying is not acceptable in our school and any bullying related behavior will not be tolerated.  Bullying can have serious consequences and school officials are ready to assist your child in having a positive and safe school year.

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